New Pension Rule: Mandatory Inclusion of Daughter’s Name in Family Records

• The Central Government has issued an important clarification regarding pension documentation under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 , making it compulsory to include the names of all daughters in family records of employees and pensioners. The directive was released by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to strengthen beneficiary transparency and prevent disputes in future pension claims.

Key Highlights of the New Rule

1. Daughters’ Names Must Be Included

• All serving and retired Central Government employees must mandatorily record the names of their daughters in official family details.

• These names cannot be deleted as long as the pensioner or family pensioner is alive.

• The rule applies irrespective of the daughter’s age, marital status, or immediate eligibility for family pension.

2. Reason for the Directive

• To protect legitimate beneficiaries .

• To ensure error-free and timely pension disbursal after the pensioner’s death.

• To avoid disputes or delays due to incomplete family details.

Legal Basis: Rule 50(15) – CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021

Rule 50(15) mandates that every government servant must:

• Submit complete family details on joining service.

• Include spouse, all children, parents, and disabled siblings .

• Regularly update these details whenever changes occur (e.g., birth, marriage, death).

• Use Form 4 for submitting or revising family information.

This rule emphasises comprehensive and permanent family documentation.

Eligibility vs. Documentation

• Recording a name ≠ Granting eligibility .

• Eligibility for family pension is determined only after the pensioner’s death , based on existing rules.

• However, the name must be present in the records to be considered later.

Implications for Pension Processing

• Enhances transparency in identifying rightful beneficiaries.

• Reduces disputes and delays in sanctioning family pension.

• Ensures government departments maintain accurate and updated records .

• Supports smoother transition of benefits to family members after demise of the pensioner.

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