Family Pension Rules, Eligibility and Benefits for AP Telangana Pensioners
Family Pension Rules Eligibility and Benefits for AP Telangana Pensioners and employees . Here we can discus on Pension Rules, including the Revised Pension Rules of 1980 and the latest Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Government Order on Pension Benefits, including Family Pension Eligibility and the different between Service Pension and Family Pension. Importance of Pension Payment Order (PPO), Enhanced Family Pension, and identifies who can be a Family Pension Beneficiary. Learn about pensions for Legal Marriage After Retirement, Missing Employees Pension, and Pension for Disabled Children. Explore details on Dearness Relief (D.R) Payment and the Quantum of Pension.
Family Pension Regulations such as Family Pension Termination for remarriage, criteria for Enhanced Family Pension Eligibility, equal pensions for widows, and the Dual Family Pensions Cap. Understand the implications of Supreme Court Pension Rights and recent High Court Pension Rulings affirming the Fundamental Right to Pension. Get insights on pensions for children born after retirement, implications of a second marriage without government permission, and Pensioner Benefits After Divorce
What is Family Pension?
Difference between Service Pension and Family Pension
Who is Eligible for Family Pension?
How much is Family Pension?
Details in PPO (Pension Payment Order)
Legal Marriage After Retirement
Even Without Records
For Missing Employees
For Disabled Children
Pensioner's Death Day
D.R (Dearness Relief) Payment
Quantum of Pension
Family Pension Rules and Regulations
Instructions to Download Annual Account Statement
How to Change Pension Account to Another District
How to Download Pensioners ID Card
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What is Family Pension?
If a government employee dies while working or after retirement, their family can receive a family pension. This is outlined in Rule 50 of the Revised Pension Rules of 1980 and provides financial support to the deceased employee's family.
Family Pension Rules, Eligibility, and Benefits for AP and Telangana Pensioners
Difference between Service Pension and Family Pension
Service Pension: A regular monthly payment given to retired government employees based on their years of service and salary.
Family Pension: Financial support given to the family of a government employee who has passed away, whether the employee was retired or still in service.
Who is Eligible for Family Pension?
As per Rule 50(12) of the Revised Pension Rules of 1980 and Andhra Pradesh Government Order MS No. 315 dated 7/10/2010, the following family members are eligible for family pension:
The spouse (wife or husband) of the deceased employee or pensioner
Legally separated spouse
Sons
Daughters
Children with physical or mental disabilities
Divorced daughters
Widowed daughters
Parents (if there are no other eligible family members)
How much Amount get Family Pension?
If an Employee Dies While in Service:
For the first 7 years or until the employee would have turned 65 years old (whichever comes first), 50% of the last month's salary is paid as a family pension.
After that, 30% of the last month's salary is paid as a family pension.
If a Pensioner Dies:
50% of the last month's salary or the current pension amount (whichever is lower) is paid from the date of retirement for 7 years or until the pensioner would have turned 65 years old, whichever comes first.
After that, 30% of the last month's salary is paid as a family pension.
Details in PPO (Pension Payment Order)
When the pension is granted by the AG, the PPO will note the Family Pension Beneficiary name, Enhanced Family Pension (50% for the first 7 years or until 65 years of age), and thereafter the Family Pension (30%) for life.
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Legal Marriage After Retirement
If a pensioner legally marries after retirement, the new spouse and any children from that marriage are also eligible for the family pension.
Even Without Records
Family pension must be granted even if records are not available.
For Missing Employees
Family pension is paid to the families of employees who are missing or untraceable after one year.
For Disabled Children
Family pension also applies to children who are physically or mentally disabled and are unable to earn a living.
Pensioner's Death Day
The pension is paid for the day the pensioner dies, and the family pension starts from the next day.
D.R (Dearness Relief) Payment
D.R is also paid on the family pension.
Quantum of Pension
Family pension recipients may also be eligible for an additional amount known as the quantum of pension.
Family Pension Rules and Regulations
Family Pension Termination for Remarriage
Enhanced Family Pension Eligibility
Equal Pension for Widows
Pension Eligibility for Children and Second Wife
Family Pension for Legal Spouse After Retirement
Cap on Dual Family Pensions
Family Pension for Children Born After Retirement
Second Marriage without Government Permission
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Pensioner Benefits After Divorce
Recent High Court Ruling
Pension as a Fundamental Right
Family Pension Termination for Remarriage
According to Rule 50(5)(i), if a family pensioner remarries, their family pension will be discontinued.
Enhanced Family Pension Eligibility
Enhanced family pension (50%) is granted only if the deceased employee had at least 7 years of service. For those with less than 7 years of service, only the normal family pension (30%) is payable.
Equal Pension for Widows
Rule 50(6)(A)(1) stipulates that if family pension is granted to widows, it must be paid equally to all eligible widows.
Pension Eligibility for Children and Second Wife
Under Rule 50(6)(B), if the first wife of a pensioner dies, the children and the second wife are eligible for family pension.
Family Pension for Legal Spouse After Retirement
According to Rule 50(12)(B)(I) & G.O.Ms.No. 335 F& P dated 15.9.1993, a legally married spouse of a retired government employee is also eligible for family pension.
Limit on Dual Family Pensions
As per Rule 50(10)(b)(c) & G.O.Ms.No.245 F&P dated 4.9.2012, if an individual is receiving two family pensions, the total amount is capped at ₹27,830.
Family Pension for Children Born After Retirement
Rule 50(12)(b) Note 2(III) & G.O.Ms.No.236 F& P dated 28.5.1994 state that children born after retirement are also eligible for family pension.
Second Marriage without Government Permission
According to Cir.Memo.No.4027/B/26/pension-I/87 Fin dated 20.8.1991, if a government employee married again without government permission while the first wife is alive, the second wife is not eligible for family pension.
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Pensioner Benefits After Divorce
G.O.Ms.No.20 F& P dated 24.1.1981 clarifies that even after divorce, the divorced wife and children are eligible for family pension.
Recent High Court Ruling
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently annulled G.O. 152 issued on November 25, 2019, regarding family pension regulations. The court ruled that executive orders cannot override statutory laws. It confirmed that the 1980 Andhra Pradesh Revised Pension Rules are legally valid and do not impose conditions on widows and divorced daughters regarding pension eligibility. The court emphasized that pension is a fundamental right and cannot be restricted by executive orders.
Pension as a Fundamental Right
The Supreme Court has affirmed that receiving a pension is part of the right to livelihood and living rights, which the High Court reiterated in its judgment.
