Extension of the scope of Family Pension to the dependent disabled siblings

Dear Comrades,
Department of Pensions&Pensioners' Welfare in its order No.1/15/2008-P&PW(E) dated 17/08/2009 it has now been decided to include the dependent disabled siblings(i.e. brothers and sisters) of Government servants/Pensioners in the definition of 'Family' for the purpose of eligibility for family pension.Such disabled siblings shall be eligible for family pension for life in the same manner and following the same disability criteria,as laid down in Rule 54 of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 in the case of son/daughter of Government employees/Pensioners suffering from any disorder or diability of mind(including mentally retarded) of physically crippled or disabled, so as to render him/her unable to earn a living even after the age of 25 years.For full text of the order copy please click the below link and down load.

http://persmin.gov.in/WriteData/CircularNotification/ScanDocument/Pension/1-15-2008-P&PW(E)_170809.pdf