New Update: Women government employees can now nominate children over spouse for pensionÂ
New Update: Women government employees can now nominate children over spouse for pension
The Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules of 2021 have been amended by the Union government. This amendment enables women government servants and pensioners to nominate their children for receiving family pension over their spouse, especially if, at the time of their death, divorce, domestic violence, or dowry demand proceedings are pending against the said spouse.
Previously, the rules stipulated that family pension would initially be directed to the surviving spouse, and children would become eligible only after the spouse’s demise. Consequently, numerous women officials and pensioners inquired about the possibility of nominating children before the spouse, especially in cases involving ongoing divorce proceedings or pending domestic violence cases against the spouse.
In response to numerous queries from various ministries and departments, the government acknowledged the need for clarification on whether women officials and pensioners are allowed to do this. The government also held consultations with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, following which it was decided to allow this.
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension released a statement affirming, “This amendment is progressive in nature and would empower women employees/pensioners significantly.” The Office Memorandum announcing this amendment was issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pension on January 1.
The amended Rules’ provision can be applied to women government servants and pensioners if, at the time of their demise, there are ongoing divorce proceedings.
