In a major update for central government pensioners, the centre has reiterated that there are no plans to reduce the minimum age eligibility for additional pension to retirees.
The central government has made it clear that the minimum age for additional pension will remain 80 years. In response to a question asked in the Lok Sabha, the government said that there was a proposal to increase this limit to 65 years, but it was not approved.
One parliamentarian asked whether the government is considering reducing the age threshold to 65 years, as recommended by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Pensioners’ Grievances, and if so, requested details on the matter.
To this the response said, the government has on the recommendation of the 6th CPC approved the quantum of additional pension of 20% on attaining the age of 80 years, 30% on attaining the age of 85 years, 40% on attaining the age of 90 years, 50% on attaining the age of 95 years and 100% on attaining the age of 100 years, on the rationale that the older pensioners require a better deal because their needs, especially those relating to health, increase with age.
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Will the rules change on additional pension age for central employees?
The Parliamentary Standing Committee had recommended giving an additional pension from the age of 65 in 2021. The government considered it and submitted its report in 2022. After this, the committee also decided not to take the issue forward.
How are central govt pensioners paid?
The government has assured that the additional pension is paid automatically through banks and pension distribution agencies. Instructions are issued from time to time to avoid any delay or disturbance in this.
How will the impact of inflation be reduced?
Pensioners are given Dearness Relief (DR), which applies to both their basic pension and additional pension. It is fixed at the same rate as Dearness Allowance (DA).
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Possibility of pensionable age change in future?
At present, the government is not making any changes in this rule. But in view of rising inflation and cost of living,
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