The government has increased the limit of family pension from Rs 45 thousand to Rs 1.25 lakh per month. Let’s know what are its rules…
New Delhi. The government has increased the family pension by more than two and a half times. Under a significant reform, the limit of family pension has been increased from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1.25 lakh per month. The government says that this step will make it easier for the family members of the deceased employees to survive, as they will get financial security.Also Read: Now the same person can get the benefit of two pensions, new rules issued, read in detail here
The increase of two and a half times
Earlier this amount could have been up to a maximum of 45 thousand rupees, which has been increased by more than two and a half times to 1.25 lakh rupees. This clarification has been issued on the basis of references received from several ministries and departments.Also Read: Bank Deposit locker new rules from 1 january 2022 rbi issued new guidelines customers
The same person can get the benefit of two pensions
According to sub-rule (11) of rule 54 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, if both husband and wife are government employees and If you come under the provisions of this rule, then on the death of both of them, their child will get two family pensions.
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Earlier this amount was so much,
earlier this amount was maximum 45 thousand and 27 thousand rupees per month which was 50 percent and 30 percent of the maximum payment of 90 thousand rupees according to the 6th Pay Commission’s recommendations. Earlier instructions were given that the total amount of two family pensions in such cases shall not exceed Rs.45,000 per month and Rs.27,000 per month, i.e. at the rate of 50 per cent and 30 per cent. This rate was fixed with reference to the maximum salary of Rs 90000, as per the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission (CPC).
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