In a significant move to recognise importance of daughters in government pension schemes, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has issued a directive stating that the names of daughters must be retained in family records after the retirement of government servants, regardless of their eligibility for family pensions.
The memorandum clarifies that a daughter is officially considered a member of the family once her name is submitted by the government servant in the prescribed Form 4. This requirement applies whether or not the daughter qualifies for a family pension.
The directive mandates that daughters’ names remain in the family details submitted by government employees, reinforcing their status as family members.
Upon entering government service, employees are required to provide comprehensive family details, including all children, in Form 4. This information must be updated before retirement.
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Clarification on deletion of daughters’ names from family records
Previous concerns regarding the removal of daughters’ names from family records after retirement have been addressed. The DoPPW has confirmed that these names must remain included.
Eligibility for family pension
The eligibility for family pension will be determined only after the death of the pensioner or family pensioners, in accordance with existing regulations.
The memorandum calls on all ministries and departments to inform personnel responsible for pension benefits about these new requirements, ensuring full compliance across the board.
This directive represents a progressive step towards recognizing the role of daughters in family structures within the government pension system, promoting inclusivity and fairness for all family members.
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