ENCOURAGING NEWS FOR COMMENCEMENT OF FAMILY PENSION ON DEMISE OF PENSIONER

                                   

      ENCOURAGING INFORMATION –SWITCHING OVER TO FAMILY PENSION BY BANKS

 

            On considering the representations  from all organizations  regarding the hardship faced by the widows in commencement of family pension , the Dept of Pension & Pension welfare has  instructed the banks  to commence family pension  and not to insist to submit details and documents which are otherwise  not required.  Thus avoiding harassment to widows. 

Where ever, the Name of spouse/ family member  is included  in the PPO of deceased pensioner,   the following documents ONLY  to be submitted to the Bank. 

1.      In  case of Joint account existingL(  with Joint Notification ) 

A simple letter/ application for commencement of family pension

Death certificate of pensioner

Copy of PPO issued to the pensioner if available

Proof of age/ date of birth of the applicant

The spouse  / family member is not required to submit the details in FORM 14  to the bank for commencement of family pension.

2.      In case  of  Not having Joint account L( with Joint Notification ) 

Application in FORM-14  bearing the signatures of TWO witnesses

Death certificate of pensioner

Copy of PPO of pensioner if available

Proof of age / date of birth of the applicant

Form 14 is not required to be attested by Gazetted officer . The Paying Bank will identify the applicant .

Note:

The details of family members , other than the Applicant , are not relevant  for commencement of family pension by the bank and the same should not, therefore , be sought  from the Applicant  under any circumstances . 

Instructions to Banks, to commence family pension  with in not morethan a month from the date of Application.

All our ESM associations are requested to guide the widows in their areas and help them. 

Authority:  Dept.of P&PW   No: 3(8)/2021-P7PW (H) -7246 dated 16-6-2021 and 17-6-2021..