Government of India made a big announcement regarding gratuity and pensions after offering DA and bonuses to central employees.
Employees of the federal government will be subject to the new rule, and it will eventually be rolled out for state employees as well.
The Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules 2021 prevent retired Central Government employees’ pensions and gratuities from being terminated if they commit serious misconduct or carelessness on the job. Central Government just notified rule 8 of the CCS (Pension) Rules 2021 of a change.
A retired employee’s pension, gratuity, or both may be withheld depending on the decision-maker. They are as follows:
The President
– Secretary of the administrative department
– Auditor- General of India
Specifically, the aforementioned agencies are empowered to revoke a pension in full or in part if the retiree is found guilty of “severe misconduct or neglect during the term of employment” in any departmental or legal proceeding. After retirement, reemployment services may also be scrutinized.
The government can withhold a pension or gratuity indefinitely or for a predetermined period of time. A pension or gratuity can also be recovered in full or in part for any financial loss incurred by the government.
Prior to issuing any final directives, the President shall consult the Union Public Service Commission. As well, when a portion of the income is withheld or withdrawn, the pension cannot be reduced below the minimum pension under rule 44, which is Rs 9000 per month.