The central government has amended pension rules for government employees. According to the new rules, if both parents wish to receive an increased pension of 75%, they must submit a life certificate every year. This clarification was provided by the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare to ensure that the pension is disbursed correctly and at the correct rate.

According to a Financial Express report, this change is a significant step for parents. Previously, those receiving family pensions at the increased rate were not required to submit life certificates. The government did not verify whether both parents were alive.

Rules for the Family Pension of Deceased Government Employees

Sometimes, the 75% pension continued even after one of the parents passed away, whereas the rules state that the pension should be reduced to 60% if the other is alive. This resulted in an additional payment to the government. Now, to prevent this problem, a new step has been made mandatory. Both parents will be required to submit separate life certificates to determine who is alive, and the pension can be adjusted accordingly.

Rule 12, Sub-rule 5 of the CCS EOP Rules 2023 clearly states that if the deceased government employee does not have a spouse or child, the parents receive the family pension. If both are alive, they receive 75%, and if one is alive, they receive 60%. Even if the parents have other income, the pension will not be affected. However, now a life certificate must be submitted every year in November. If one of the parents passes away, the certificate will be issued for only one of them the following year, and the pension will automatically be set to 60%. Any overpayment can also be recovered.

A life certificate must be submitted by November 30th.
This change was crucial to ensure that government funds go to the right place and there is no fraud. Previously, people would not disclose their details and this would cause problems. The deadline for all pensioners to submit a life certificate is November 30th. If not submitted, their pension will be stopped starting in December. Submitting it later will resume, but the lost income will be covered. Providing a life certificate is also very easy. Download the Jeevan Pramaan app, link it to Aadhaar, and scan your face. You can also provide your fingerprint at a bank or post office.

Home services are also available for the elderly.
If anyone in your family is receiving a pension, check now. Have certificates from both parents ready. If you want to continue receiving 75% of your pension, you'll need to complete these steps. The government has made a provision to provide up to 75% of your pension to parents, which is good, but a life certificate is necessary for proper tracking. This change will benefit everyone. There will be no incorrect payments, and the rightful recipient will receive the full amount.

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