Pension payment: Dearness Relief to Life Certificate submission – 8 things retirees should note

Pension payment: Dearness Relief to Life Certificate submission – 8 things retirees should note

The disbursement of pension to retired government employees is regulated by the relevant schemes established by both the central and state governments. Pension payments are facilitated through authorized banks, who are required to adhere to guidelines outlined in the Reserve Bank of India’s “Master Circular – Disbursement of Government Pension by Agency Banks”. Recently, the … Read more

Retirement: All about the new Pension Form 6-A for pensioners; check steps to apply online

Retirement: All about the new Pension Form 6-A for pensioners; check steps to apply online

The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, has released a new notification regarding the submission of pension cases for Central Government retiring officers. The recent Office Memorandum, dated November 11, 2024, specifies that pension cases must be submitted using the Single Pension Application Form 6-A through … Read more

Govt pensioners should get pensions by last working day of each month: Finance Ministry to banks

Govt pensioners should get pensions by last working day of each month: Finance Ministry to banks

The Union Finance Ministry has issued a directive to banks that central government pensioners should receive their pensions by the last working day of each month, with specific provisions for March payments. The ministry clarified that the notification has been issued to ensure timely disbursement of pensions and family pensions.   The Ministry issued an … Read more