Pension Payment Order – inclusion of names, proof of age etc.

The Department of Pensions and Pensioner’s welfare (PPW) has expressed concern regarding large number of complaints received by the Department from various pensioners associations and individuals that the documents submitted by Pensioners for inclusion of names of family members or for age proof for claiming additional quantum of family members etc) are not accepted by the Heads of Office concerned. Complaints about inordinate delay of 2-3 years in settling the claims have also been received.

Withdrawal of Resignation – All India Services

The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has issued detailed guidelines governing the matter of withdrawal of resignation by an Officer pertaining to All India services. The various conditions regarding time limit for withdrawal after he has filed his resignation to the concerned authorities, his conduct during the intervening period, availability of the post that he had vacated etc. have been stipulated in the notification.

Timely completion of APAR of CSS Officers

The DOPT has noted that inspite of regular circulation of information regarding missing ACRs of CSS officers in the zone of consideration for promotion and uploading the information in the website of DOPT., the ACRs of large number of CSS Officers for two to three years, even 5 to 6 years have not been received. This results in delay of holding DPCs for promotion.