Processing of cases for authorization of pension/family pension in respect of a Government servant who is not in a position to submit the pension forms on account of any bodily or mental infirmity: DoP&PW O.M. dated 31.10.2025
11/1/2025-P&PW(H)-IV
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003
Date: 31-10-2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Processing of cases for authorization of pension/family pension in respect of a Government servant who is not in a position to submit the pension forms on account of any bodily or mental infirmity-reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No.11/15/2022-P&PW(H)-8363 (III) dated 24-10-2024 vide which instructions relating to obtaining pension claim, in respect of a Government servant, who is not in a position to submit the pension forms on account of any bodily or mental infirmity, in accordance with Rule 57(3) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 and further processing of these Forms in accordance with Rule 59(2) read with Rule 80(5) of these Rules were communicated to Ministries/Departments for information and necessary compliance.
2. It is noticed that the above provisions are not being followed strictly by Ministries/Departments and grievances are being received from retired Government servants/family members.
3. All Ministries/Departments are, therefore, again requested that the above provisions may be brought to the notice of the personnel dealing with the pensionary benefits in the Ministry/Department and attached/subordinate offices thereunder for compliance.
Sd/-
(Subhash Chander)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tele. No. 24644631
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All Ministries/Departments/Organizations (As per standard list)
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