National Workshop on Pension Litigation convened on 02nd July 2025: DOPPW O.M
फा.न. 38/01(01)/2025-P&PW (A) (10871) भारत सरकार Government of India कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत और पेंशन मंत्रालय Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions पेंशन और पेंशनभोगी कल्याण विभाग Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
लोक नायक भवन 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan खान मार्केट नई दिल्ली Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003 दिनांक Dated: 08 August 2025
कार्यालय ज्ञापन
विषय: National Workshop on Pension Litigation convened on 02nd July 2025 — reg.
Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare has convened a National Workshop on Pension Litigation on July 02, 2025 with focus on improving Pension litigation strategy/skills and greater coordination amongst all stakeholders. The Workshop was attended by Nodal Officers and Panel Lawyers of all Ministries/Departments including Legal Experts. The workshop also envisaged the pursuance of Department of Legal Affairs’ Directive dated 04.04.2025 for Effective and Efficient Management of Litigation by Government of India.
2. In this connection, please find enclosed herewith following documents for information pl:-
i. Proceedings Report of the Workshop. ii. Compendium of Case Studies on Pension Litigation. ii. Flyer on Pension Litigation
3. यह इस विभाग के सक्षम प्राधिकारी के अनुमोदन से जारी किया जाता है।
संलग्न: यथोक्त
(मधु मनकोटिया) भारत सरकार की अवर सचिव Tel. No. 24644637
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIONS No. 2642
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025/ SRAVANA 21, 1947 (SAKA)
“EIGHTH CPC”
2642: Shri Javed Ali Khan:
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) the details of dates on which inputs regarding constitution of Eighth CPC were sought from major stakeholder, including Ministries/Departments of Central Government;
(b) the details of responses received from above Ministries/Departments along with the date of their receipt;
(c) the reasons as to why Government has failed to notify the Commission even after lapse of around 7 months;
(d) whether fiscal condition of Central Government is not commensurate to constitute Eighth CPC;
(e) if so, the reasons and factors responsible for such a poor fiscal condition; and
(f) the timeline by which the Commission would be notified and Chairperson and Members would be appointed?
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a) Inputs for the terms of reference of the Eighth CPC had been sought from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel & Training and all the States vide communications dated 17.01.2025 and 17.02.2025.
(b) & (c): The inputs sought are still being received and the official notification would be issued in due course.
(d):It has been decided by the Government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission.
(e): Does not arise.
(f): Official notification would be issued in due course. The Chairperson and Members of the 8th CPC would be appointed once the 8th CPC is notified by the Government.
DA/DR Arrears from COVID Period Not Feasible: Government Clarified again in Lok Sabha
Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure Lok Sabha
Un-Starred Question No 3638 To be answered on Monday, 11th August, 2025 Sravana 20, 1947 (Saka)
DA Arrears for Central Government Employees during COVID-19
3638. Shri Anand Bhadauria :
Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state :
(a) whether the decision to freeze 18 months dearness allowance and dearness relief for Central Government employees and pensioners during COVID-19 were taken due to economic disruption and to ease pressure on Government finances;
(b) if so, whether fiscal condition of the Government is still under pressure and is on the verge of bankruptcy;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for failure of the Government to keep the robust fiscal condition of the country upto the mark which it inherited in legacy in 2014; and
(d) if not, the time by which the Government would release the arrears of 18 months DA/DR?
Answer Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Pankaj Chaudhary)
(a) The decision to freeze three instalments of Dearness Allowance (DA) / Dearness Relief (DR) to Central Government employees / pensioners due from 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 & 01.01.2021 was taken in the context of COVID-19, which caused economic disruption, so as to ease pressure on Government finances.
(b)& (c) The fiscal deficit of the Government of India has narrowed from 9.2 per cent in the Financial Year (FY) 2020-21 to 4.4 per cent in the FY 2025-26 (Budget Estimates).
(d) The adverse financial impact of pandemic in 2020 and the financing of welfare measures taken by the Government had a fiscal spill over beyond FY 2020-21. Therefore, arrears of DA/DR were not considered feasible.
(a) whether the Government proposes to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with the reasons for introducing UPS;
(b) whether the Government is aware about the non-feasibility of the New Pension Scheme and if so, the details thereof;
(c) the reasons for excluding unemployed son, unmarried/widowed/divorced daughter and dependent parents from the definition of family in UPS; and
(d) the reasons for the reduced pension in UPS as compared to OPS and the declaration of UPS only through a Press release?
ANSWER THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)
(a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *308 REGARDING “RESTORATION OF OLD PENSION SCHEME” RAISED BY SHRI SUDAMA PRASAD AND SHRI UTKARSH VERMA MADHUR, ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025.
(a) to (c) There is no proposal under consideration of the Government of India for restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in respect of Central Government employees covered under National Pension System (NPS). The Government had moved away from OPS due to its unsustainable fiscal liability on the Government exchequer. NPS is a defined contribution-based scheme which was introduced for Central Government employees (except armed forces) joining service on or after 01.01.2004. With a view of improving upon the pensionary benefits for such employees, a Committee was constituted under the chairpersonship of the then Finance Secretary to suggest measures to modify the NPS. Based on the deliberations of the Committee with stakeholders, Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has been introduced as an option under NPS with the objective of providing defined benefits after retirement to the Central Government employees covered under the NPS.
The features of UPS including the definition of family have been designed in such a way so as to ensure payment of assured payouts while also maintaining fiscal sustainability of the fund. Further, the Government employees who opt for UPS under NPS shall also be eligible for option for availing benefits under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 or the CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2023, in the event of death of the Government servant during service or his discharge on the ground of invalidation or disablement.
(d) UPS has been introduced through a notification by the Government on 24.01.2025, as an option under NPS. Under UPS, assured payout is admissible on retirement @ 50% of twelve monthly average basic pay, immediately prior to retirement after a minimum 25 years of qualifying service. In case of lesser qualifying service period, proportionate payout would be admissible.
CGEGIS Tables of Benefits from July 2025 to September 2025: FINMIN O.M
No. 7(1)/EV/2023 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E-V Branch
New Delhi, the 04th August, 2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.07.2025 to 30.09.2025.
The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the quarter from 01.07.2025 to 30.09.2025, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.1% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023 dated 02.07.2025, are enclosed.
2. The Tables enclosed are of two categories as per the existing practice. As hitherto, the first Table of Benefits for the savings fund of the scheme is based on the subscription of Rs.10 p.m. from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 p.m. w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards. The second Table of Benefits for savings fund is based on a subscription of Rs.10 p.m. for those employees who had opted out of the revised rate of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990.
3. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these Orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.
Dearness Relief to Bank Pensioners from Aug 2025 to January 2026 : IBA Order
Indian Banks’ Association
HR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
No.CIR/HR&IR/D/G2/2025-26/2387 August 01, 2025
Designated Officers of all Member Banks
which are parties to the Bipartite Settlement on Pension
Dear Sir / Madam,
Dearness Relief payable to Pensioners for the period August 2025 to January 2026
The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers for the quarter ended June 2025 are as follows:-
Month & Year
1960 = 100 series
2016 = 100 series
April 2025
9433.49
143.5
May 2025
9466.36
144.0
June 2025
9532.10
145.0
CPI Average
9480.00
144.16
In terms of Regulation 37 of Bank Employees’ Pension Regulations, 1995 Dearness Relief is payable to pensioners at rates specified in Appendix II to the Regulations.
Further, we draw your attention to our circular HR&IR/MBR/G2/0533 dated 16.10.2023, wherein we have communicated about DR neutralization for pre 01.11.2002 retirees and family pensioners. The amount of ex-gratia to be paid, to a group of pensioners, was also mentioned therein.
Pending amendments to Pension Regulations, Banks may pay on ad hoc basis, the Dearness Relief payable to pensioners for the period August 2025 to January 2026 as per Annexure.
Dearness Relief to Bank Pensioners from Aug 2025 to Jan 2026 where DR Neutralisation is not implemented
Indian Banks’ Association
HR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS No.CIR/HR&IR/D/G2/2025-26/2388 August 01, 2025
Designated Officers of all Member Banks which are parties to the Bipartite Settlement on Pension
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Dearness Relief payable to Pensioners for the period August 2025 to January 2026
Please refer to our Circular No.CIR/HR&IR/D/G2/2025-26/2387 dated August 01, 2025, wherein we had provided the rates at which Dearness Relief payable to Pensioners / family pensioners, for the period of August 2025 to January 2026, after implementation of DR neutralization for pre-November 2002 retirees / family pensioners.
2. To facilitate those who are yet to implement our letter HR&IR/MBR/G2/0533 dated 16.10.2023, in addition to the contents of our above mentioned circular dated 01.08.2025, they may pay on ad hoc basis (Pending amendments to Pension Regulations), the Dearness Relief payable to pensioners for the period August 2025 to January 2026 as per Annexure.
Bank Dearness Relief from Aug 2025 to Jan 2026 for pre 1986 retirees : IBA Order
Indian Banks’ Association
HR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
No.CIR/HREIR/D/G2/2025-26/2389 August 01, 2025
Designated Officers of all Nationalised Banks and State Bank of India
Dear Sir/Madam,
Dearness Relief payable for the period August 2025 to January 2026 (a) to surviving pre 1.1.1986 retirees of banks (b) surviving spouses of pre 1.1.86 Retirees who are in receipt of Ex-gratia
As per the directive contained in the Government of India, Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs (Banking Division) letter F.No.11/2/2012-IR dated 17.12.2013, the Dearness Relief payable to surviving pre 1.1.1986 retirees of banks for the period August 2025 to January 2026 on Ex-gratia will be as under:
Applicable CPI Average
Amount of Ex-gratia per month
Rate of Dearness Relief
Amount of Dearness Relief per month
Total Ex-gratia amount including Dearness Relief per month
₹
%
₹
₹
9480.00
Pre 1.1.86 Retirees
350
1487.40
5205.90
5555.90
Surviving spouses of pre 1.1.86 retirees
175
1487.40
2602.95
2777.95
2. However, you may be guided by IBA circular HREIR/MBR/743/2022-23/11722 dated February 7, 2023, wherein we have sent an advisory to Banks, to consider additional ex-gratia payment over and above the amount being paid as per DFS guidelines so as to ensure that the surviving pre 1986 retired employee / surviving spouse of pre 1986 retired employee get a minimum of Rs.10000/- per month as Ex-gratia.
All Members of the Association (Designated Officers)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of August, September, and October 2025 under XII BPS/ 9TH Joint Note dated 08.03.2024
The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (Base 2016 =100) for the quarter ended June 2025 are as follows:
April 2025
143.5
May 2025
144.0
June 2025
145.0
The average CPI of the above is 144.16 and accordingly the number of points over 123.03 are 21.13 (144.16 – 123.03). The last average quarterly CPI was 143.0. Hence, there is an increase of 1.16 points for August, September, and October 2025.
In terms of clause 13 of the 12th Bipartite Settlement dated 08.03.2024 and clause 2 (i) of the Joint Note dated 08.03.2024, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Workmen and Officer employees for the months of August, September, and October 2025 shall be 21.13% of ‘pay’ (0.01 % change in DA on ‘pay’ for change in every second decimal place of CPI 2016 over 123.03 points).
DA for Bank Employees from August 2025 to October 2025 as per 11th BPS – IBA ORDER
Indian Banks’ Association
HR & Industrial Relations
No.CIR/HR&IR/76/D/2025-26/2386 August 1, 2025
All Members of the Association (Who are yet to implement 12th BPS/9th Joint note signed on 08.03.2024 – Designated Officers)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of August, September, and October 2025 under XI BPS/ 8TH Joint Note dated 11.11.2020
The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (Base 1960= 100) for the quarter ended June 2025 are as follows:-
April 2025
9433.49
May 2025
9466.36
June 2025
9532.10
The average CPI of the above is 9480.00 and accordingly the number of DA slabs are 782 (9480 – 6352 = 3128/4 = 782 slabs). The last average quarterly CPI was 782. Hence, there is no change in DA for the months of August, September, and October 2025.
In terms of clause 7 of the 11th Bipartite Settlement dated 11.11.2020 and clause 3 of the Joint Note dated 11.11.2020, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Workmen and Officer employees for the months of August, September, and October 2025 shall be 54.74% of ‘pay’. While arriving at dearness allowance payable, decimals from third place may please be ignored.
