CPAO clarification for applicability of pension rules after 01.04.2022

CPAO clarification for applicability of pension rules after 01.04.2022

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,
NEW DELHI-110066

CPAO/IT&Tech/UT Chandigarh/50/2023-24/139

21.11.2023

Office Memorandum

Subject:- Clarification regarding applicability of pension rules after 01.04.2022.

The undersigned is directed to forward the clarification regarding applicability of pension rules to the employees of UT Chandigarh retiring on or after 01.04.2022.

Kindly refer to the letter no. Pen UT/CH/Central scales/2023-24/3972 dated 15.09.2023 issued by O/o AG(A&E), Punjab & UT, Chandigarh (copy enclosed) wherein information sought regarding applicability of pension rules on employees retiring on or after 01.04.2022 has been clarified:-

(i) Employees of Chandigarh Administration retiring on or after 01.04.2022 shall be governed by CCS (Pension) Rules and they shall accordingly be entitled to Central Pay Scales as well i.e. Revised Pay Rules 2023.

(ii) As employees retiring on or after 01.04.2022 are governed by CCS (Pension) Rules & Revised Pay Rules 2023 (Central Scales), therefore such pensioners/family pensioners are entitled for Central pattern of Dearness Relief.

(iii) Payment of LTC/any other allowance shall be admissible to pre-01.04.2022 pensioners/ family pensioners as they are not governed by CCS (Pension) Rules & Revised Pay Rules 2023.

All the Heads of CPPCs of Authorized Banks are requested to follow the above notification for payment of pension to the pensioners/family pensioners of UT Chandigarh.

This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

(Ajay Chaudhary)
Sr. Accounts Officer (IT & Tech)

To,
1. Heads of CPPCs & GBD of All Authorized Banks.

Copy to:
1. PS to CC (P)
2. P.A. to CA
3. PA to Dy.CA
4. Sr.AO (A-II), CPAO

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