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NPS Latest News: Processing of Partial Withdrawal Request

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NPS Latest News: Processing of Partial Withdrawal request

Public Notice – Processing of Partial Withdrawal requests in system latest by 31.12.2018
National Pension System Trust (NPS Trust)

Are you an NPS subscriber who has applied for partial withdrawal from PRAN but has yet to receive the funds?

If yes, please read and act upon the following message immediately:

An NPS subscriber is permitted to make partial withdrawal for specified purpose after three years of joining. If the subscriber has applied for partial withdrawal, the completed hard copy form and documents are also required to be submitted to the concerned nodal office for verification and authorization. In absence of submission of the hard copy form and documents to the nodal office, the online partial withdrawal request will remain pending in the system and the subscriber will not receive the funds.

As per advisories issued by the Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA) on 06 December 2018, in case of all partial withdrawal requests captured in the system till 30 November 2018, the required forms, information and documents need to be submitted to the respective nodal offices immediately so that verification and authorization can be completed
latest by 31 December 2018. The nodal offices will be: Pay & Accounts Office (PAO) / District Treasury Office (DTO) / Drawing & Disbursing Office (DDO) for the government sector subscribers and Points of Presence (PoPs) for subscribers in other sectors. If a request for partial withdrawal is not authorized in the system by 31 December 2018, it will be treated that the subscriber is no longer interested to seek partial withdrawal and the application / request will be considered as withdrawn.

You are therefore requested to liaise with your nodal office to ensure your online partial withdrawal request, supported by hard copy application and other documents, is duly processed by them well before 31 December 2018.

In case you face any issues with your nodal office in the above matter, you can approach NPS Trust (along with your Permanent Retirement Account Number – PRAN and your own & your nodal office’s contact details) via email: [email protected]

Source: NPS Trust

NPS To OPS: Cabinet Approved Contribution 10% to 14%

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NPS To OPS: Cabinet Approved Contribution 10% to 14%

The Union Cabinet in its Meeting on 6th December, 2018 has approved the enhancement of the mandatory contribution by the Central Government for its employees covered under NPS Tier-I from the existing 10% to 14%.

Ministry of Finance
Streamlining of National Pension System (NPS)

Decision

The Union Cabinet in its Meeting on 6th December, 2018 has approved the following proposal for streamlining the National Pension System (NPS).

· Enhancement of the mandatory contribution by the Central Government for its employees covered under NPS Tier-I from the existing 10% to 14%.

· Providing freedom of choice for selection of Pension Funds and pattern of investment to central government employees.

· Payment of compensation for non-deposit or delayed deposit of NPS contributions during 2004-2012.

· Tax exemption limit for lump sum withdrawal on exit has been enhanced to 60%. With this, the entire withdrawal will now be exempt from income tax. (At present, 40% of the total accumulated corpus utilized for purchase of annuity is already tax exempted. Out of 60% of the accumulated corpus withdrawn by the NPS subscriber at the time of retirement, 40% is tax exempt and balance 20% is taxable.)

· Contribution by the Government employees under Tier-II of NPS will now be covered under Section 80 C for deduction up to Rs. 1.50 lakh for the purpose of income tax at par with the other schemes such as General Provident Fund, Contributory Provident Fund, Employees Provident Fund and Public Provident Fund provided that there is a lock-in period of 3 years.

Background

The new entrants to the central government service on or after 01.01.2004 are covered under the National Pension System (NPS). The Seventh Pay Commission (7th CPC), during its deliberations, examined certain concerns regarding NPS and made recommendations in the year 2015. The 7th CPC recommended for setting up of a Committee of Secretaries in this regard. Accordingly, a Committee of Secretaries was constituted by the Government to suggest measures for streamlining the implementation of NPS in the year 2016. The Committee submitted its report in the year 2018. Accordingly, based on the recommendations of the Committee, draft Cabinet Note was placed before the Cabinet for its approval.

Implementation strategy and targets

The proposed changes to NPS would be made applicable immediately once time critical decisions are taken in consultation with the other concerned Ministries / Departments.

Major impact

· Increase in the eventual accumulated corpus of all central government employees covered under NPS.

· Greater pension payouts after retirement without any additional burden on the employee.

· Freedom of choice for selection of Pension Funds and investment pattern to central government employees.

· Benefit to approximately 18 lakh central government employees covered under NPS.

· Augmenting old-age security in a time of rising life expectancy.

· By making NPS more attractive, government will be facilitated in attracting and retaining the best talent.

Expenditure involved

The impact on the exchequer on this account is estimated to be to the tune of around Rs. 2840 crores for the financial year 2019-20, and will be in the nature of a recurring expenditure. The financial implications on account of provisions regarding payment of compensation for non-deposit or delayed deposit of NPS contributions during 2004-2012, would be in addition to the amount indicated above.

No. of beneficiaries: Approximately 18 lakh central government employees covered under NPS would be benefitted from the streamlining of the National Pension System.

States/districts covered

Pan India.

Details and progress of scheme if already running

Presently, the new entrants to the central government service on or after 01.01.2004 are covered under the NPS. NPS is being implemented and regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority in the country.

Source: PIB

NPS To OPS: Kerala Constituted Review Committee for NPS

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NPS To OPS: Kerala Constituted Review Committee for NPS

LEFT FRONT GOVT. OF KERALA CONSTITUTED A REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR SUBMITTING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SCRAPPING CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SYSTEM (NPS)

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA

Abstract

Finance Department – Review of National Pension System in Kerala – Constitution of Committee – Orders issued.

FINANCE (PENSION-A) DEPARTMENT
G.O.(P) No.172/2018/Fin. Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 07.11.2018

Read:- G.O.(P) No.172/2018/Fin. Dated, 07.11.2018

ORDER

Government are pleased to constitute a committee to review the National Pension System implemented vide G.O. read above with the following members.

1. S.Satheesh Chandra Babu, Retired District Judge(Chairman)
2. P.Marapandian, IAS (Retd.)
3. Prof. D.Narayana, Director, GIFT

The terms of reference of the committee is appended herewith. The committee shall submit detailed report within a period of six months.

(By order of the Governor)
K.Rajasree
Additional Secretary (Finance)

Source: Confederation

NPS To OPS: Govt of AP Issued Orders based on Expert Committee

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National Pension System To Old Pension Scheme
Govt of AP Issued Orders based on Expert Committee

“In case it is to withdraw the Contributory Pension Scheme and in lieu of it to implement the Statutory Pension Scheme, what will be the legality of such a decision with respect to those who have already retired from service after serving under the Contributory Pension Scheme? or expired while in service?”

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
ABSTRACT

Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS/NPS)- An Expert Committee for review of the Contributory Pension Scheme and examining demand for continuing Old Pension Scheme – Constituted – Orders – Issued.

FINANCE (HR.3-PENSION-I) DEPARTMENT

G.O.R .RT.No. 2052

Dated: 28-11-2018

Read the following : –

1. G.O.Ms.No.653 Finance(Pen-1) Department, dated: 22.09.2004.
2. G.O.Ms.No.654 Finance(Pen-1) Department, dated: 22.09.2004.
3. G.O.Ms.No.655 Finance(Pen-1) Department, dated: 22.09.2004.
4. Representations from various Service Associations, public representatives for restoration of Old Pension Scheme.

ORDER :

In G.O. 1st to 3rd read above, Government of Andhra Pradesh adopted the Government of India’s New Pension Scheme based on Defined Contributions for the employees of the State, who are newly recruited on or after 01.09.2004.

2. Several representations and requests have been received from various service associations and people representatives for de-adoption of Contributory Pension Scheme and restoration of Old Pension Scheme for the State Government employees.

3. Keeping in view of the representations from the service associations and people representatives, the Government hereby constitute an Expert committee with the following composition.

1
Sri. S.P.Tucker, IAS (Retd),
Former Chief Secretary to Government
:
Chairperson
2
Sri. Peeyush Kumar, IAS ,
Secretary to Govt (FP), Finance Department
:
Member Secretary
3
Sri. D.Venkata Ramana,
Secretary to Government, Law Department
:
Member
4
Prof. K. Muniratnam Naidu
(Retd),
Professor in Economics, S.P.Mahila University, Tirupathi
:
Member
5
Prof Galab
Professor in Economics,
Director, CESS, Hyderabad
:
Member

4. Terms of reference for the committee:

i. To submit a detailed report analysing the repercussions, both legal and financial of reviewing the Contributory Pension Scheme now in force.

ii. To submit a detailed report analysing the impact of Contributory Pension Scheme on the State Finances.

iii. To suggest propositions regarding the liabilities and risks that may arise out of the agreements entered into with NPS trust and NSDL.

iv. In case it is to withdraw the Contributory Pension Scheme and in lieu of it to implement the Statutory Pension Scheme, suggest propositions for refund of the contributions made by the employees & employer so far?

v. In case it is to withdraw the Contributory Pension Scheme and in lieu of it to implement the Statutory Pension Scheme, what will be the legality of such a decision with respect to those who have already retired from service after serving under the Contributory Pension Scheme? or expired while in service?.

vi. To analyse the status of the scheme in detail and the experiences and current scenarios of other states that have implemented the Contributory Pension Scheme.

vii. In case if the scheme is continued, what are the various steps that can be taken to make it more attractive/beneficial?

viii. To make suggestions in other matters that the committee finds relevant with regard to the review of the Contributory Pension Scheme.

5. The term of the committee shall be 3 months from the date of issue of orders.

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

ANIL CHANDRA PUNETHA
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

Source: Confederation

 

Brief Summary of Proceedings on Abolish NPS by Delhi Assembly

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Brief Summary of Proceedings on Abolish NPS by Delhi Assembly

Brief Summary of Proceedings on Abolish National Pension System (NPS) by Delhi Assembly, Dt. 26th Nov, 2018

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

Bulletin Part-I
(Brief summary of proceedings)

Monday, 26 November 2018 / 05 Margshirsha 1940 (Saka)

No. 91
02.04 PM

Sh. Ram Niwas Goel, Hon’ble Speaker in-Chair
National Song (Vande Mataram)

1. 2.05 PM Obituary references :

The House paid homage and observed two minutes silence on the sad demise of :

i. Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Former Prime Minister of India.
ii. Sh. Madan Lal Khurana, Former Chief Minister of Delhi.
iii. Sh. Anant Kumar, Cabinet Minister, Govt. of India.
iv. Sh. Maninder Singh Dhir, Former Speaker, Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi.
v. Sh. Sahib Singh Chauhan, Ex-Member, Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi.
vi. Sh. Jile Singh, Ex-Member, Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi.
vii. Sh. Nand Kishore Sehrawat, Ex-Member, Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi
viii. Security personnel and innocent people killed in recent Terrorist/Naxalite attacks in Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and Chhattisgarh.
ix. Victims of Terrorist Attack in Mumbai on 26th November, 2008.

2. 2.17 PM Observance of Constitution Day :

The Chair greeted the Members on the occasion of Constitution Day and the Hon’ble Members read the Preamble to the Constitution of India to commemorate the event. 3. 2.20 PM The Chair greeted the House on the occasion of 550th Guru Parv (Prakash Utsav). He informed that an exhibition in this regard will be organized by the Punjabi Academy on 03rd December 2018 in the Assembly Lawns and 550th Guru Parv (Prakash Utsav) will also be celebrated on Friday, 07th December, 2018 at 6:00 PM at Legislative Assembly Complex, Old Secretariat, Delhi. He invited the Hon’ble Members for the aforesaid events.

4. 2.22 PM Sh. Vijender Gupta, Hon’ble Leader of Opposition, Sh. Om Prakash Sharma and Sh.

Jagdish Pradhan sought to know about the fate of the Notices given by them under Rule- 54 (Calling Attention) and Rule-59 (Adjournment Motion).

The Chair stated that he had not allowed any Notice received from Hon’ble Members except the business listed for the day. He also ruled that an e-mail received from Sh. Kapil Mishra was not in accordance with the Rules.

5. 2.23 PM Sh. Kapil Mishra came in the well and argued with the Chair. The Chair repeatedly requested Sh. Kapil Mishra to take his seat. Shri Kapil Mishra did not relent, the Chair named him.
As the Member refused to withdraw voluntarily, the Chair directed the Marshalls to escort him out.

6. 2.27 PM Government Resolution (Rule-90) : Shri Satyendar Jain, Hon’ble Minister of Home moved the following Resolution under Rule-90 with the leave of the House :
“The Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi having its sitting in Delhi on 26 November,
2018:

Taking into consideration the following facts:

  • That as per the records of the National Crime Records Bureau, the National Capital Territory of Delhi has acquired and has been consistently maintaining the dubious distinction of being the National Crime Capital as well,
  • That the NCT of Delhi has become totally unsafe for its inhabitants, particularly women, children and elderly, in the wake of ghastly crimes such as rapes, kidnaps and murders becoming order of the day,
  • That the people of NCT of Delhi live in perpetual fear as to whether the near and dear ones who are out on work would be able to return home safely at the end of the day,
  • That due to subversive, disruptive and anti-people instructions given to Delhi Police by Union Government through Lt. Governor, the elected Government is not in a position to enlist any support from Delhi Police even in enforcing central laws such as Essential Services Maintenance Act, when needed,
  • That the elected Chief Minister and Ministers can be attacked in their own office and at the public events hosted by the elected government,
  • That those who attack the Chief Minister have the audacity to file complaint against the elected Chief Minister and pressure Delhi Police to register FIR against the Chief Minister,
  • That the Delhi Police, in spite of its officials on duty being eye witnesses to such attacks on the Chief Minister, tries to hush them up with grossly illogical arguments which have turned the Delhi Police sadly into a butt of ridicule,
  • That the Delhi Police is not accountable to the elected Government, the Legislators and the Legislative Assembly who are charged with the responsibility of looking after overall well being of the people of Delhi,
  • That the seven Members of Lok Sabha belonging to BJP and the recently retired three Members of Rajya Sabha belonging to Congress have no proven record of their efforts to hold Delhi Police to account through Parliament, with 7 BJP Members of Lok Sabha actively assisting Delhi Police in spreading anarchy and harassment of ordinary people,
  • That the elected government is not in a position to remove these grave deficiencies in the service of people on account of certain limitations imposed by the Constitution which kept ‘police’ out of the purview of the elected Government,
  • That it has become a huge and unassailable challenge for the elected Government to discharge its functions and to look after public interest in the absence any control whatsoever over Delhi Police and
  • That it is necessary for the elected Government to have certain degree of control over law enforcing agencies to ensure that decisions taken by it in public interest are implemented thereby contributing to welfare of people and also the public order, Resolves that: The Union government take immediate steps, in larger public interest, to initiate necessary steps to bring the Police in Delhi under the control of the elected government of NCT of Delhi and to make it accountable to the Legislative Assembly as is the case with any other State in the Union of India, by way of amending the Constitution and relevant laws, and In the meanwhile, pending such amendments, necessary steps be initiated by the Government of India to devolve certain powers to the elected Government so that it is in a position to have control over Delhi Police in implementing its decisions, including the decision to invoke ESMA from time to time for smooth running of civic services in public interest and in promotion of public order and for providing for security of its functionaries in discharge of their duties.”

(3.06 PM : Sh. Vijender Gupta, Hon’ble Leader of Opposition continuously disturbed the
proceeding of the House.
The Chair named him and directed the Marshalls to escort him out.)
The following Hon’ble Members participated in the Discussion :
1. Sh. Madan Lal
2. Sh. Nitin Tyagi (He also proposed an amendment)
7. 3.42 PM The Chair adjourned the House upto 4.15 PM.
8. 4.24 PM House reassembled.
Hon’ble Speaker in-Chair.

9. 4.24 PM Discussion on Government Resolution (Rule-90) continued :

3. Sh. Saurabh Bharadwaj
4. Sh. Pankaj Pushkar
5. Sh. Jarnail Singh
(The Chair congratulated Sh. Jarnail Singh on his Marriage Anniversary)
(4:50 PM : Ms. Rakhi Birla, Hon’ble Deputy Speaker In-Chair)
6. Ms. Alka Lamba
7. Ms. Bandana Kumari
8. Sh. Manoj Kumar
9. Sh. Rajesh Rishi
10. Sh. Sharad Chauhan
11. Ms. Sarita Singh
12. Sh. Somnath Bharti
13. Sh. Imran Hussain, Hon’ble Minister of Food & Supplies

Sh. Arvinder Kejriwal, Hon’ble Chief Minister replied to the discussion and requested Shri Nitin Tyagi to withdraw his amendment. The Amendment was withdrawn The Resolution as moved by Sh. Satyendar Jain, Hon’ble Minister of Home was put to vote and adopted by voice-vote.
10. 6.51 PM Calling Attention (Rule-54) :

Shri Ajay Dutt called the attention of the Government towards “Abolishing National Pension System (NPS) and reinstate the old Pension System in the interest of lakhs of Government Servants”.
Sh. Arvind Kejriwal, Hon’ble Chief Minister made a brief statement.
The following Resolution moved by Sh. Ajay Dutt was put to vote and adopted by voice-vote :
“The Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, having its sitting on 26 November
2018 :

Taking note of the negative consequences of the anti-employee National Pension System (NPS) that is imposed on the Government Servants by the then NDA Government in 2004 and sustained by the UPA-I, UPA-II and NDA-II Governments,

Given the fact that, unlike the old pension scheme, the NPS :

  • does not give any guarantee to the employees either for assured returns on investments or for minimum pension.
  • does not provide for family pension or social security,
  • does not provide for loan facility when in dire need,
  • does not provide for annual increments and hike in DA,
  • does not allow the employees to withdraw enough money from their own
    pension fund to meet the medical emergencies,
  • leaves the employees at the mercy of volatile markets and the forces that
    have notoriously been manipulating the markets,
  • imposes draconian restrictions on withdrawals from pension fund,
    allows the insurance companies to exploit employees by way of forcing
    them to buy annuity for a minimum of ten years even after retirement, and
  • runs contrary to the spirit of welfare state as enshrined in the Constitution,

Given the fact that the pro-people and welfare oriented Government of NCT of Delhi is strongly in favour of restoring the rights and privileges of its employees by way of replacing the NPS with the time tested old pension scheme, Resolves to urge upon the Government of India to scrap the NPS with immediate effect and bring at once all the Government Servants working under the Government of NCT of Delhi under the old pension scheme and restore to them all the benefits of the old pension scheme wherein the fair and legitimate pensions’ benefits are disbursed through the Consolidated Fund of India, so that the dedicated work force of the Government of NCT of Delhi and their families will be able to lead their lives with sense of security and dignity, and Further resolves to urge upon the Government of India to restore the old pension scheme in place of NPS or the benefit of all the Government Servants working under the Government of India and also to actively encourage other States to follow this true welfare measure”.

11. 7.09 PM Extension of sitting of the House:

Taking the sense of the House, the Chair announced that the sitting of the Fourth Part of Seventh Session of Sixth Delhi Legislative Assembly was being extended by a day i.e till 27th November, 2018.
The Chair also directed that the Short Duration Discussion (Rule-55) listed for the day be listed for 27th November, 2018.

12. 7.09 PM The Chair adjourned the House upto 2.00 PM on Tuesday, 27 November 2018.

Delhi C. Velmurugan
26th November, 2018 Secretary

Source: Confederation

NPS to OPS: Proceeding on adoption of Resolution on Abolishing NPS by Delhi Assembly

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National Pension System to Old Pension Scheme

Proceeding on adoption of Resolution on Abolishing NPS

Proceeding on adoption of Resolution on Abolishing NPS by Delhi Assembly- एन.पी.एस को समाप्त करने के संकल्प पर दिल्ली विधान सभा की कार्यवाही

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

Bulletin Part-I
(Brief summary of proceedings)
Monday, 26 November 2018 / 05 Margshirsha 1940 (Saka)

No. 91

10. 6.51 PM Calling Attention (Rule-54) :

Shri Ajay Dutt called the attention of the Government towards “Abolishing National Pension System (NPS) and reinstate the old Pension System in the interest of lakhs of Government Servants”.

Sh. Arvind Kejriwal, Hon’ble Chief Minister made a brief statement.

The following Resolution moved by Sh. Ajay Dutt was put to vote and adopted by voice-vote :

“The Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, having its sitting on 26 November 2018 :

Taking note of the negative consequences of the anti-employee National Pension System (NPS) that is imposed on the Government Servants by the then NDA Government in 2004 and sustained by the UPA-I, UPA-II and NDA-II Governments,

Given the fact that, unlike the old pension scheme, the NPS :
does not give any guarantee to the employees either for assured returns on investments or for minimum pension.
does not provide for family pension or social security,
does not provide for loan facility when in dire need,
does not provide for annual increments and hike in DA,
does not allow the employees to withdraw enough money from their own pension fund to meet the medical emergencies,
leaves the employees at the mercy of volatile markets and the forces that have notoriously been manipulating the markets,
imposes draconian restrictions on withdrawals from pension fund,
allows the insurance companies to exploit employees by way of forcing them to buy annuity for a minimum of ten years even after retirement, and
runs contrary to the spirit of welfare state as enshrined in the Constitution,

Given the fact that the pro-people and welfare oriented Government of NCT of Delhi is strongly in favour of restoring the rights and privileges of its employees by way of replacing the NPS with the time tested old pension scheme,

Resolves to urge upon the Government of India to scrap the NPS with immediate effect and bring at once all the Government Servants working under the Government of NCT of Delhi under the old pension scheme and restore to them all the benefits of the old pension scheme wherein the fair and legitimate pensions’ benefits are disbursed through the Consolidated Fund of India, so that the dedicated work force of the Government of NCT of Delhi and their families will be able to lead their lives with sense of security and dignity, and

Further resolves to urge upon the Government of India to restore t he old pension scheme in place of NPS or the benefit of all the Government Servants working under the Government of India and also to actively encourage other States to follow this true welfare measure”

Source: Delhi Assembly

Old Pension Scheme to Railway Employees

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Grant of Old Pension Scheme to Young Employees Working in Railways

The Railway Board replied to the President of Akhil Bhartiya Railway Mazdoor Sangathan on 6th September, 2018

Government of India (Bharat Sarkar)
Ministry of Railways (Rail Mantralaya)
(Railway Board)

No.D-43/19/2017-F(E)III

Dated: 06.09.2018

Sh.Mangat Ram Saini,
National President,
Akhil Bharitya Railway Mazdoor Sangathan,
125/R, Ram Nagar,
Pathankot – 145001,
Mob: 9464000303

Dear Sir,

Sub: Grant of Old Pension to the Young Employees Working in the Railway

Please refer to your letter dated 12.07.2018 on the above cited subject.

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2. In this regard it is stated that the decision to implement the National Pension System (NPS) w.e.f.01.01.2014 for all recruits, is of the Government of India. The Ministry of Railways being an administrative Ministry in respect of Pensionery matters is bound to adhere to the decision taken by the Nodal Department, i.e., Department of Financial Services (Ministry of Finance).

The Ministry of Railways is not empowered to take any unilateral decision.

sd/-
(G.Priya Sudarsani)
Diector, Finance (Estt.)
Railway Board

Source: Confederation

Central Govt Rejects the Demand to Scrap NPS

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Central Govt Rejects the Demand to Scrap NPS

Abolition of Contributory Pension Scheme

Representations have been received from various Associations of Government Employees on the problems being faced and the demand to withdraw the National Pension System (NPS). The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) also in its report examined the issues related to NPS and made recommendations for addressing these issues.

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Pursuant thereto, it was decided to constitute a Committee of Secretaries to suggest measures for streamlining NPS. The Committee has submitted its report. Due to rising and unsustainable pension bill and keeping in view of fiscal imperatives, it is not possible for the government to revert back to old pension scheme.

This information was provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Shri. Shiv Pratap Shukla in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on 24.7.2018.

Source: Confederation

Reversion to Old Pension Scheme

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Reversion to old pension scheme due to administrative delay

“NPS applicable to Government servants appointed to civil posts on or before 31.12.2003. The date on which the vacancies arose or the date on which the examination was conducted for filling up the vacancies is not relevant for deciding the applicability of the Central Civil Services (Pension) rules, 1972”

Reversion to old pension scheme

In accordance with the scheme for National Pension System (NPS), as notified vide Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs)’s Notification No. 5/7/2003-ECB & PR dated 22.12.2003, the System is mandatory for all new recruits to the Central Government service (except armed forces) from 01.01.2004. Accordingly, as per Rule 2 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, as amended on 30.12.2003, these rules are applicable to Government servants appointed to civil posts on or before 31.12.2003. The date on which the vacancies arose or the date on which the examination was conducted for filling up the vacancies is not relevant for deciding the applicability of the Central Civil Services (Pension) rules, 1972.

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Ministry of Home Affairs have not sought any advice from Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare on the question of having a policy to cover the paramilitary personnel appointed after 01.01.2004 under the Old Pension Scheme on the ground that the vacancies arose, or the examination was conducted, in the year 2003. However, a reference was received from Ministry of Home Affairs in a specific case relating to appointments as Sub-Inspector in various Central Para Military Forces after selection in August, 2003 on the basis of an Examination conducted in 2002.

Appointments on the basis of these selections were made in Central Reserve Police Force in 2003 and the candidates appointed were covered by the pension scheme under Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972. However, in the Border Security Force, offers of appointment on the basis of the same examination/selection were issued in January, 2004. On a petition filed by some personnel appointed in the Border Security Force on the basis of that examination, Hon’ble High Court of Delhi directed to cover the petitioners under the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972 on the grounds of administrative delay on the part of Border Security Force in making appointments.

The order of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi was implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs/Border Security Force in view of the peculiar circumstances of that case. The decision taken in that case is, however, not relevant for deciding applicability of Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules to all appointments made on or after 01.01.2004 in the Central Para Military Forces or in any other Department/organization on the basis of year of examination/selection.

This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, DrJitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on 19.7.2018.

Source: PIB