Removing HUSBAND name from Family PENSION || Rule 50 CCS PENSION Rule 2021 (Amended)

Описание: CCS PENSION RULE 2021
RULE 50 - Amended

The Indian Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions  announced that the provisions of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 (CCS) have been amended, allowing female government employees to nominate their child or children for the family pension in place of their husband if divorce proceedings are pending or a case has been filed against their spouse.

Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 lists the procedures, provisions, and restrictions in effect for government employees while receiving a pension from the government. Under the aegis of the women empowerment policy, the Indian Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare amended the sub-rule (8) and sub-rule (9) of Rule 50 of CCS Rules, 2021. The provision previously stated that, in the event of the death of a government servant, their spouse will be awarded the family pension followed by children, if the spouse dies or becomes ineligible. However, the department received an increased number of inquiries about whether a female government employee could nominate her children in case of marital complications.

After consultations with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the department decided to amend Rule 50 of CCS. The amended provision states that a female government employee could nominate her children if “divorce proceedings are pending in a competent Court of Law, or the female Government servant/female pensioner has filed a case against her husband under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act or Dowry Prohibition Act or under Indian Penal Code.” However, if the female employee dies with no children, or children are ineligible for the pension, the payment will be received by the widower.

The official statement added that “the amendment is progressive in nature and would empower women employees/pensioners significantly.”