Government Clarifies Pension Commutation Rules Amid High Court Upholding 15-Year Restoration Period
Central government pensioners can commute up to 40% of their pension as a lump sum, with the commuted portion restored after 15 years. Recent High Court rulings upheld the 15-year restoration period, rejecting demands to shorten it despite petitions. The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare issued clarifications on commutation rules, including application timing and medical examination requirements, without altering the existing commutation limit or restoration period. The issue may be reviewed by an expert committee and actuarial assessment in the future.
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mint broke this story on 3 Nov, 04:19 pm. Other outlets followed.