Public Awareness Initiatives aimed at Pensioners’ Welfare
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Public Awareness Initiatives aimed at Pensioners’ Welfare across the country
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, during the last four years, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has conducted 5 Pensioners’ Awareness Workshops towards the schemes aimed at Pensioners’ Welfare across the country.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today, DrJitendra Singh informed that apart from 5 workshops, 15 Pre-retirement Counseling (PRCs) Workshops and 8 Workshops for Training of Trainers (TOTs) were also conducted during the period.
The Department also utilizes the Social Media Platforms i.e., Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Awareness regarding important orders as well as pension rules are done through social media for the benefit of pensioners. Theme-based series of Tweets in Q & A form were carried on ‘Family Pension’ Rules, Know your retirement benefits, Life Certificate Rules etc. Family Pension entitlements and Doorstep Service for Digital Life Certificate (DLC) carried out through short animated videos on YouTube.
The Minister also informed that the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, has been conducting online conferences/ interactions for the pensioners. The conferences included the following:
An online workshop covering Pensioners from ten (10) different cities of Northern region was held on 07.09.2021. Another workshop was held on 28.10.2021 which covered pensioners from various cities in India.
Pension Rules and use of Digital Life Certificate (JeevanPramaan) were demonstrated during both the workshops.
First ever on-line All India Pension Adalat held in December 2020 by leveraging technology through Video Conferencing.
For ensuring preventive health care of pensioners living in 20 Indian cities, an online programme was organized during which Yoga professional gave a demonstration to Pensioners in order to boost immunity during lockdown and to stay fit.
To address the psychological health of pensioners, this Department had scheduled an interactive session on the topic “Power of Thoughts and Meditation in COVID-19 pandemic”.
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has released the following e-publications for Ease of Pensioners:
i. A handbook on Family Pension
ii. Compendiums 2019 & 2020
iii. Consolidated instructions on 7th CPC related orders
iv. Clickable e-book on Retirement benefits.
vi.Ease of Life for Pensioners-Digital Life Certificate.
Dearness Relief to Central Freedom Fighter Pensioners from July 2021
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE, NEW DELHI-110066
CPAO/IT & Tech/ Bank Performance/37 Vol-III/2021-22/158
09.12.2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Revised rates of Dearness Relief to freedom fighter pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2021.
Attention is invited to the Letter No. 45/08/2017-FF(P) dated 23.11.2021 (Copy enclosed) issued by the Freedom Fighters & Rehabilitation (FFR) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs. All the banks are requested to follow the instructions issued vide Letter ibid scrupulously and implement the same at the earliest.
This issues with the approval of the Chief Controller (Pension).
F.No.45/08/2017-FF(P) Government of India/Bharat Sarkar Ministry of Home Affairs/Grih Mantralaya Freedom Fighters & Rehabilitation Division
2nd Floor, NDCC-II Building, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi – 110 001, Dated, the 23rd July, 2021.
To The Pr. Chief Controller of Accounts(Home), Ministry of Home Affairs, MDCNS, New Delhi-110 OO1
Subject: Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Freedom Fighter Pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2021 – regarding
Sir,
I am directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter No.45/08/2017-FF(P) dated 28.07.2021 (copy enclosed) regarding 26% Dearness Relief to be paid to the freedom fighter pensioners w.e.f, 01.07.2021 and to say that recently Dearness Relief in respect of Central Government pensioners has been enhanced by 3% by the Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, New Delhi’s O.M. No.42/07/2021- P&PW(D) e-7330 dated 27.10.2021. Hence the Dearness Relief admissible to the Central Freedom Fighter/ spouse/ daughter pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 26% to 29% w.e.f, 01.07.2021. The revised amount of pension for various categories of pensioners after increase of 3% DR i.e. total 29% Dearness Relief will be as follows:
2. Further, it is also clarified that as per Policy Guidelines dated 06.08.2014, TDS is not applicable in respect of Central Samman Pension.
3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
Yours faithfully,
(N.R. Sekar Raju) Director to the Government of India
MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 13th December, 2021
(INCOME-TAX)
S.O. 5187(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 135A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby makes the following Scheme, namely:
1. Short title and commencement.– (1) This Scheme may be called the e-Verification Scheme, 2021.
(2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Definitions.– (1) In this Scheme, unless the context otherwise requires,―
(a) “Act” means the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961);
(b) “addressee” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000);
(c) “authorised representative” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in sub-section (2) of section 288 of the Act;
(d) “automated allocation system” means an algorithm for randomised allocation of cases, by using suitable technological tools, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, with a view to optimise the use of resources;”
(e) “Commissioner of Income –tax (e-Verification)” means the prescribed income – tax authority under section 133C of the Act read with rule 12D of the Income-tax Rules,1962;
(f) “computer resource” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (k) of sub- section (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000);
(g) “computer system” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (l) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000);
(h) “designated portal” means the web portal designated as such by the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems) or Director General of Income-tax (Systems), as the case may be;
(i) “digital signature” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (p) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000);
(j) “electronic record” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (t) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000);
(k) “e-mail” or “electronic mail” and “electronic mail message” means a message or information created or transmitted or received on a computer, computer system, computer resource or communication device including attachments in text, image, audio, video and any other electronic record, which may be transmitted with the message;
(l) “Prescribed Authority” shall mean any income-tax authority working in the Directorate of Income-tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation), who is authorised by the Board to act as such authority for the purposes of this Scheme;
(m) “registered account” of the assessee means the electronic filing account registered by the assessee in designated portal;
(n) “registered e-mail address” means the e-mail address at which an electronic communication may be delivered or transmitted to the addressee, including-
(i) the e -mail address available in the electronic filing account of the addressee registered in the designated portal; or
(ii) the e-mail address available in the last income-tax return furnished by the addressee; or
(iii) the e-mail address available in the permanent account number database relating to the addressee; or
(iv) in the case of addressee being an individual who possesses the Aadhaar number, the e-mail address of addressee available in the database of Unique Identification Authority of India; or
(v) in the case of addressee being a company, the e-mail address of the company as available on the official website of Ministry of Corporate Affairs; or
(vi) any e-mail address made available by the addressee to the income-tax authority or any person authorised by such authority;
(o) “registered mobile number” of the addressee means either or both of―
(i) the mobile number of the assessee, or his authorised representative, appearing in the user profile of the electronic filing account registered by the assessee in designated portal;
(ii) in the case of addressee, being an individual who possesses the Aadhaar number, the mobile number available with the database of Unique Identification Authority of India.
(p) “risk management strategy” means an algorithm for standardised examination of information, by using suitable technological tools, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, with a view to reduce the scope of risk, as decided by the Board from time to time;
(q) “rules” means Income-tax Rules, 1962;
(r) “scrutiny assessment” means assessment under section 143 or section 144 or section 147 or section 153A or section 153C of the Act;
(s) “video telephony” means the technological solutions for the reception and transmission of audio-video signals by users at different locations, for communication between people in real-time.
(2) Words and expressions used herein and not defined but defined in the Act shall have the meaning respectively assigned to them in the Act.
3. Scope of the Scheme.- (1) The scope of the Scheme shall be in respect of:
(i) calling for information under section 133 of the Act;
(ii) collecting certain information under section 133B of the Act;
(iii) calling for information by the prescribed income-tax authority under section 133C of the Act;
(iv) exercise of power to inspect registers of companies under section 134 of the Act; and
(v) exercise of power of Assessing Officer under section 135 of the Act.
(2) The Scheme shall be applicable to exercise the functions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) for processing or utilisation of the information which is,―
(i) in possession of the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems) or Director General of Income-tax (Systems), as the case may be; or
(ii) made available to the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems)or Director General of Income-tax (Systems), as the case may be, by-
(a) the Director General of Income-tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation);
(b) the Commissioner of Income-tax in charge of the Centralised Processing Centre for processing of returns;
(c) the Commissioner of Income-tax in charge of the Centralised Processing Centre (TDS) for processing of statement of tax deducted at source; or
(d) any other authority, body or person.
4. Electronic Collection and Verification.―(1) The Commissioner of Income-tax (e-Verification) shall collect the information referred to in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3, in accordance with the procedure laid down by the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems) or Director General of Income-tax (Systems), as the case may be.
(2) The Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems) or Director General of Income-tax (Systems), as the case may be, shall make available the information referred to in sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 3,to the Commissioner of Income-tax (e-Verification)-
(i) which was uploaded to the registered account or sent on the registered mobile number, wherever available, of the assessee and not accepted by him or in a case where no response has been received from the assessee within ninety days;
(ii) in respect of which no registered e – mail account or mobile number is on record.
(3) The Commissioner of Income-tax (e-Verification) shall process the information made available to it for initial e-verification.
(4) The initial e-verification by the Commissioner of Income-tax (e-verification) shall be through an automated issuance of communication to the source from where the information is received and the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems) or Director General of Income-tax (Systems), as the case may be, shall enable such automated communication.
(5) In cases where the mismatch between the amount accepted by the assessee and the amount reported by the reporting entity persists, the information after such initial e-verification shall be run through a risk management strategy laid down by the Board and the information found to be no or low risk on such risk criteria, where no further action is required, shall be processed for closure.
(6) The remaining information shall be transferred electronically by the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems) or Director General of Income-tax (Systems), as the case may be, to the Prescribed Authority through a process of automated allocation system.
(7) The verification of the information so allocated, shall be completed by the Prescribed Authority in the manner as per the procedure laid down in this regard by the Director General of Income-tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation),with the prior approval of the Board.
(8) The information verified as above, shall be sent back electronically in the form of a preliminary verification report for verification to the Commissioner of Income-tax (e-Verification).
(9) The Commissioner of Income-tax (e-Verification) shall match the preliminary verification report with the information in the return of income of the respective assessee, where such return is available electronically and prepare a final verification report.
(10) Based on the final verification report, the information found to be low risk in accordance with the criteria approved by the Board shall be considered for closure.
(11) The remaining information in the form of final verification report shall be processed in accordance with sub-paragraph 12.
(12) If the information referred to in sub-paragraph (11),―
(i) pertains to a pending scrutiny assessment, it shall be made available electronically to the Faceless Assessing Officer or Jurisdictional Assessing Officer, as the case may be.
(ii) does not pertain to a pending scrutiny assessment, it shall be utilised for further necessary action in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
5. Random Allocation of information.―The Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems) or the Director General of Income-tax (Systems), as the case may be, shall, with the approval of the Board, devise a process to randomly allocate or transfer the information, referred to in sub-paragraph (6)of paragraph 4, to the Prescribed Authority.
6. Issue and service of notice.― (1) For the purpose of verification of information, the Prescribed Authority shall issue notice to a person requiring him to furnish information or documents as necessary for such verification.
(2) The notice shall be issued under digital signature of the Prescribed Authority.
(3) The information or documents called for under sub-paragraph (1) shall be furnished on or before the date specified in the notice or as extended by the Prescribed Authority on the request made by the person.
7. Response to notice.—The Director General of Income-tax (Systems) shall in consultation with the Director General of Income-tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation)- (i) shall specify the procedure, formats and standards for furnishing response to the notices; and
(ii) may specify a machine readable structured format for furnishing the information or documents by the person in response to the notice issued under paragraph 6.
8. No personal appearance.―(1) No person shall be required to appear personally or through authorised representative before the Prescribed Authority in connection with any proceedings.
(2) In exceptional cases, where personal appearance is requested by such person, the Prescribed Authority may allow personal appearance through video conferencing or video telephony, to the extent technologically feasible.
9. Communication exclusively by electronic mode.―For the purposes of this Scheme,-
(a) all communications between the Commissioner of Income-tax (e-Verification) and various authorities from whom the information is received, shall be in the electronic mode;
(b) all communications between the Commissioner of Income-tax (e-Verification) and the Director General of Income-tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation), shall be in the electronic mode;
(c) every notice or any other communication under this Scheme from the Prescribed Authority shall be delivered to the person or his authorised representative electronically, to the extent technologically feasible;
(d) the person or the authorised representative shall furnish his response to any notice or any other electronic communication, under this Scheme, to the Prescribed Authority electronically, to the extent technologically feasible;
(e) all communications between the Commissioner of Income-tax (e-Verification) and the Faceless Assessing Officer or the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer shall be conducted through the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems) or the Director General of Income-tax (Systems), as the case may be.
10. Authentication of electronic record.―For the purposes of this Scheme, an electronic record shall be authenticated by the –
(i) Commissioner of Income-tax (e-Verification) or the Prescribed Authority, as the case may be, by affixing its digital signature;
(ii) person or his authorised representative, by affixing his digital signature if he is required under the rules to furnish his return of income under digital signature, and in any other case, by communicating through his registered e-mail address.
11. Power to specify procedure and processes.- (1)The Director General of Income-tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation) shall, with the approval of the Board, specify from time to time, procedures and processes for effective implementation and functioning of this Scheme, with respect to the following matters:-
(a) Standard Operating Procedures and techniques of verification to be followed, by the prescribed authorities while verifying such information;
(b) managing administration functions such as receipt, scanning, data entry, storage and retrieval of information and documents in a centralised manner;
(c) grievance redressal mechanism for handling grievances under the Directorate of Income-tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation).
(2) The Director General of Income-tax (Systems) shall, with the approval of the Board, specify from time to time, procedures and processes for effective implementation and functioning of this Scheme, with respect to the following matters:-
(a) mode and format for issue of acknowledgment of the response furnished by the addressee;
(b) provision of web portal facility including login facility, tracking status of verification, display of relevant details, and facility of download;
(c) call centre to answer queries and provide support services, including outbound calls and inbound calls seeking information or clarification.
Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group ‘A’ Services
No. AB.14017/30/2011-Estt.(RR) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training
New Delhi, the 14 December 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group ‘A’ Services.
Reference is invited to para 1(iv) of this Department OM No.AB.1 4017/64/2008-Estt.(RR) dated 24.04.09 regarding Non-Functional Upgradation for officers of Organised Group ‘A’ Services. The details of batch of the officers belonging to the Indian Administrative Service who have been posted at the Centre in various grades were issued from time to time.
2. The details of the batch of IAS officers posted in the Centre in the grade of Additional Secretary as well as the date of posting of the first officer belonging to the respective batch is indicated in the table below for taking necessary action:
S.No
Batch and Level in IAS
ACC order issued on
Batch of Organized Group ‘A’ service to be considered for Non-Functional upgradation
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING)
RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2213 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2021)
SSC CGL EXAMINATIONS
2213 SHRI JOHN BRITTAS:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) number of candidates from different States, who appeared for competitive exams like Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) during last five years;
(b) out of above, number of candidates who have been selected, State-wise;
(c) whether it has been noticed that there is palpable disparity between candidates selected from different States, leading to widespread resentment among the unemployed youths from certain States of the country;
(d) present position of investigation on the SSC Examination scam of 2018 and whether any responsibility has been fixed;
(e) whether loopholes leading to such practices have been identified; and
(f) steps taken to prevent recurrence of such scams?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): State-wise data in respect of examinations like Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) which are conducted on All India basis by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is not maintained.
(d): Investigation has been undertaken by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) vide FIR No. RC/AC-I/2018/A0009 dated 22.05.2018 regarding all allegations pertaining to conduct of the Combined Graduated Level (Tier-II) Examination, 2017.
(e) & (f): The Staff Selection Commission has taken comprehensive measures which, interalia, include audit of examination venues, conduct of mock-tests, deployment of Commission’s representatives as Inspecting Officers at the examination venues, physical frisking of candidates with the help of Hand-Held Metal Detectors, comprehensive CCTV coverage of the examination venues, biometric registration of candidates and deployment of low powered mobile jammers, etc. to ensure high standard of integrity, discipline and efficiency in the conduct of various examinations.
Leave/Absentee Report on the Date of Increment i.e 1st January 2022, CDA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS, GUWAHATI
CIRCULAR NO 85
No AN/III/II/PIS/PIC/VoI-II
Date 16/12/2021
Subject: Leave/Absentee Report on the Date of Increment i.e 1st January 2022
It is to inform to all the sections of M.O. and all Sub-Offices that a Leave/Absentee report as on 01.01.2022 in the format prescribed in Annexure ‘A’ (Copy enclosed) may please be sent to Admm III Section of Main Office in respect of all the officials, indicating whether the official is present or not in the office on 01.01.2022. If the individual is absent on 01.01.2022, the same may be intimated indicating nature of leave and date of joining in Part B of annexure ‘A’ so as to enable this office to grant annual increment on the due date.
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) & (b): Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) collects data on filling of backlog reserved vacancies for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) from ten Ministries/Departments, having more than 90% of the employees in Central Government. Details of backlog reserved vacancies for SCs and STs, as on 01.01.2020, as per information received from various Ministries/Departments, including their Central Public Sector Undertakings, is enclosed as Annexure-I.
(c): Details of reserved posts filled up by SCs and STs in Central Government posts and services in direct recruitment and promotion are at Annexure-II.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING)
RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2215 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2021)
LATERAL ENTRY INTO CIVIL SERVICE
2215 DR. V. SIVADASAN:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) the number of candidates who have been selected through lateral entry into the Civil Services so far;
(b) the measures adopted by Government to ensure transparency when private sector experts are recruited through lateral entry in higher posts of administration; and
(c) whether there is any provision to ensure the representation of SCs, STs, OBCs and EWSs in the appointments done through lateral entry?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a): The Lateral recruitment, at the levels of Joint Secretary, Director and Deputy Secretary in the Government of India, has been undertaken to appoint persons for specific assignments, keeping in view their specialized knowledge and expertise in the domain area. 9 candidates were selected for appointment as Joint Secretaries in various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India through lateral recruitment in 2019. Further, 31 candidates have been selected for appointment through lateral recruitment in 2021, comprising 3 candidates for the post of Joint Secretary, 19 for the post of Director and 9 for the post of Deputy Secretary.
(b): The entire selection process for making lateral recruitment, as mentioned in (a) above, was entrusted to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
(c): Eligible SC/ST/OBC candidates are considered along with other eligible candidates. However, reservation is not applicable to such single post appointment.
Upper age limits for appointment on direct recruitment basis to various Civil posts
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING) RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2217 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2021)
AGE RELAXATION FOR EXPERIENCED ASPIRANTS
2217 # SHRI BRIJLAL:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that in most of the Government institutions, the upper age limit for job is 35 years for general category and 40 years for the reserved category;
(b) whether any scheme related to Government jobs for the experienced youth above the upper age limit is under consideration of Government so that the experienced youth above the upper age limit also get adequate opportunities in Government sector; and
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): Upper age limits for appointment on direct recruitment basis to various civil posts in the Government of India have been fixed on the basis of level of the post, nature of duties attached, educational qualifications and experience requirements for the post. The table below broadly indicates the upper age limit for direct recruitment to posts in different pay levels:-
Pay Level of post (as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Upper Age limit
(i)
Pay Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
25 years
(ii)
Pay Levels 6, 7 and 8
30 years
(iii)
Pay Level 9 and 10
35 years
(iv)
Pay Level 11
40 years
(v)
Pay Level 12
45 years
(vi)
Pay Level 13 and above
50 years
Relaxation in upper age limit to various categories of candidates, including those belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, is provided under the rules for direct recruitment to a service or post. Consolidated instructions in this regard have been issued vide DoP&T’s O.M. No. 15012/2/2010-Estt.(D) dated 27th March, 2012. In so far as candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are concerned, relaxation in upper age limits is provided upto a maximum of five years and in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes, relaxation of upper age limit upto a maximum of three years is allowed.
Additional pension to Super Special Pensioners, RajyaSabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)
RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2209 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2021)
ADDITIONAL PENSION TO SUPER SPECIAL PENSIONERS
2209 SHRI NARANBHAI J. RATHWA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) whether attention of Government has been drawn to Gauhati High Court Judgements delivered in 2014 and 2018 respectively which have favoured enhancement of old age pension for retired pensioners from 1st day of 80th year instead of completion of that year;
(b) if so, the details thereof and action taken or proposed to be taken to apply the ruling to cover all eligible retired pensioners; and
(c) the present rule or practice of computing quantum of additional pension to Super Special Pensioners of 80 years and above?
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): The judgement of the Gauhati High Court was delivered in the case of a retired judge of the High Court. The service conditions of High Court judges are governed by the High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954.
The pensionary benefits of the Central Civil Government servants/pensioners are governed by the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. These rules provide for payment of additional pension on completion of the age of 80 years and above. There is no proposal to make any change in the age for commencement of additional pension to Central civil pensioners on account of the aforesaid judgement of the Gauhati High Court.
