New rules for including Daughter’s Name in Family Member Records of Government Servants/Pensioners

In a recent Office Memorandum (O.M) dated October 30, 2024, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) has issued important guidelines regarding the inclusion of daughters’ names in the family member records of Central Government servants and pensioners.

This memorandum is based on the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, which supersede the previous rules from 1972.

Rule 50 (15) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021:

1. Upon entering government service, an employee must provide family details in Form 4. This includes spouse, children, parents, and disabled siblings, regardless of their eligibility for family pension.
2. These details must be updated and resubmitted along with pension papers before retirement.

Clarification on Deletion of Daughter’s Name:

• References were received seeking clarification on whether a daughter’s name can be deleted from family records after the retirement of a government servant.
• The DOPPW has clarified that all family members, including daughters, should be included in the records. The eligibility for family pension is determined after the demise of the pensioner or family pensioner as per existing rules.

Compliance:

• All ministries and departments must ensure that the provisions are brought to the notice of personnel dealing with pensionary benefits for strict compliance.

These guidelines ensure clarity and consistency in the inclusion of family members in government records, thereby safeguarding the rights of the daughters of government servants and pensioners.