Pensionable Age Cut: The government has assured that the payment of additional pension is made automatically through banks and pension distribution agencies. Instructions are also issued from time to time to avoid any delay or disturbance in this.
There has been a long standing demand to reduce the existing age limit for additional pension to retired central employees. However, the government has once again clarified its stand on this matter. The central government said that there is no plan to reduce the minimum age eligibility for additional pension to retired central employees.
There is no approval for reducing the minimum age limit for additional pension
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 has not been approved.
An MP asked whether the government was considering reducing the age limit to 65 years as recommended by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Pensioners’ Grievances and, if so, sought details about it.
In response to this question, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in the Lok Sabha that on the recommendation of the Sixth Pay Commission, the government has approved 20% additional pension at the age of 80 years, 30% at the age of 85 years, 40% at the age of 90 years, 50% at the age of 95 years and 100% at the age of 100 years.
He said that as age increases, especially health-related needs also increase, so provision for additional pension has been made. But there is no plan to reduce the minimum age eligibility for additional pension.
Will the rules on additional pension age change for central government employees?
The Parliamentary Standing Committee had recommended giving additional pension from the age of 65 in 2021. The government considered it and also submitted its report in 2022. After this, the committee decided not to pursue the issue further. That is, at present the government has no plans to reduce the minimum age eligibility.
How are central government pensioners paid?
The government has assured that the payment of additional pension is done automatically through banks and pension distribution agencies. Instructions are also issued from time to time to avoid any delay or disturbance in this.
How will the impact of rising inflation on pension be reduced?
Dearness Relief (DR) is given to pensioners, which applies to both their basic pension and additional pension. Its rate is the same as that of Dearness Allowance (DA).
Possibility of change in pensionable age in future?
At present, the government does not intend to make any changes in this rule. But in view of the rising inflation and cost of living, the government will keep an eye on this issue. It is clear from this decision of the government that one should not expect to get additional pension before the age of 80 years. At present, Dearness Allowance is the only support for retired central employees, through which they can get some relief.
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