ENHANCED RATE OF FAMILY PENSION EXTENDED BY 2 YRS AFTER 30-5-1998

 

Some veterans have raised doubt about  the Extended period of 2 yrs  for ENHANCED RATE OF FAMILY PENSION.

 

Previously , the Enhanced Rate was payable for 7 yrs from the date of death or

Up to the age of 65 yrs of the deceased pensioner which ever falls early. 

Now, our Government has increased the age of retirement from 58 to 60 yrs for Central government  employees  w.e.f  30-5-1998.

Hence, retirement of age for Military service  was also extended by 2 yrs  after this  order.

Due to this, the clause for Enhance Rate of Family pension was amended as

7 yrs after the date of death  or  up to age of 67 yrs of age of the deceased pensioner.

 Mod letter No: 6(1)/99/D(Pen/Ser) dated 18-03-1998. 

Now, those who retired  after this date may have availed this extension of 2 yrs. 

Hence,  all  the post 30-5-1998   retirees  are covered under this rule. 

The families of such  veterans who got their Enhanced Rate of Family pension ,

up to the age of 65 yrs may apply for this 2 yrs extended period. 

They can approach their PDAs with this orders;

Reference:   PCDA circulars:  421, 479, 629 and 630 

All our ESM Associations are requested to guide and help the affected families in their areas.