Interpretation of dependency criterion for grant of two family pensions under the CCS (Pension) Rules 1972-New order issued kby the Ministry

Dear Comrades,

It is clarified by the Department of Pensions and pensioners welfare vide Memo No.1/11/2011-P&PW(E) dated 30/11/2011 that "Family pension admissible to a benificiary in respect of one deceased employee/pensioner is not to be counted as income for the purpose of determination of eligibility for another family pension, which is admissible in connection with another deceased employee/pensioner. However, any other income/earning of the benificiary under consideration will be counted towards income for deciding eligibility for family pension.

Click here to get the order copy