New Delhi. The Center has added a new facility to the pension that government employees receive after retirement. The government has decided to give compassionate allowance to pensioners above 80 years of age. This information has been given by the Ministry of Public Grievances and Pensions.
Pensioners will now get the benefit of additional pension
According to the ministry, pensioners above 80 years of age will now get the benefit of additional pension. For this, the government has issued new guidelines, which will make distribution of pension easier and faster. Under Rule 44 of the CCS (Pension) Rules 2021, pensioners will get additional pension or compassionate allowance along with the basic pension. In which 20 percent of the basic pension for 80 to 85 years, 30 percent of the basic pension for 85 to 90 years, 40 percent of the basic pension for 90 to 95 years, 50 percent of the basic pension for 95 to 100 years and from 100 years 100% of basic pension is included for old age. As if a pensioner is 81 years old and is getting a pension of Rs 5,000, then he will get Rs 1,000 more as additional pension. Similarly, pensioners aged 85 to 90 years will get compassionate allowance of Rs 1500.
This decision was taken to make the living of pensioners easier
According to the ministry, when the age limit of the pensioner reaches 80 years, the additional pension or compassionate allowance will be applicable from the first day of that month. This decision has been taken to make the living of pensioners easier, so that they do not face any financial problems. All pensioners should get the benefit of additional pension on time. For this, the Ministry has instructed to send information to the concerned departments and banks.