How much pension does the family get after the death of the central employee? Learn the rule

 7th pay commission: How much pension does the family get after the death of the central employee? Learn the rule

The central government has recently decided to increase the DA of its employees. More than 50 lakh government employees are to get huge relief after this decision.

During Koro's tenure, the government has changed a number of rules relating to central employees. Some of them are linked to pensions. A few days ago, the government changed the rules regarding the pension received by the family after the death of an employee. This will give some relief to the family or dependents after the death of the employee. Let's get information about this rule.

How much pension does the family get after the death of the central employee

What is the rule

The minimum requirement of 7 years of service has been abolished for a government employee's dependent to receive a pension entitlement of 50 percent of the last payment. Under it, even if a government employee dies before completing 7 years of service, the employee's family will be entitled to a pension of 50 percent of his last payment.

Simply put, the obligation to get a pension after the death of a government employee has been removed. Earlier, due to this rule, many employees' dependents missed out on 50 percent pension.

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On Wednesday, the government increased the DA (inflation allowance) of central employees. Along with the inflation allowance, the HRA i.e. house rent allowance of the employees has also increased. The government's decision is expected to benefit about 50 lakh, central government employees. So DR i.e. inflation relief has also increased. It will benefit more than 62 lakh pensioners.