Pension

1. Whether older pensioners will get higher rate of pension?

Yes, this is called additional quantum of pension and is available for pensioners who have attained a certain age as follows:

Age of pensioner/family pensioner	Additional Quantum of Pension
From 80 years to less than 85 years	20% of revised basic pension/family pension
From 85 years to less than 90 years	30% of revised basic pension/family pension
From 90 years to less than 95 years	40% of revised basic pension/family pension
From 95 years to less than 100 years	50% of revised basic pension/family pension
100 years or more	100% of revised basic pension/family pension

2. Is additional pension admissible to old family pensioners also?

Yes, the rates related to additional pension as applicable in the case of old pensioners hold good for family pensioners, as well.

3. How to make claims for PwD (People with Disability) for pension benefits to nominee?

Documents to be produced:

Step 1:	Forwarding Letter along with clearance from P&AR Department from the concerned Head of Department to the Treasury.
Step 2:	Write an application to the Treasury Officer in your concerned treasury for the same requesting him/her to forward it to AG, Nagaland.
Step 2:	PwD ID card from Social Welfare Department (which shall be issued after examination by a competent medical board).

4. Can a pension be withheld/withdrawn on grounds of misconduct after retirement?

Future good conduct is the implied condition for grant/continuance of pension. The appointing authority may, by order in writing, withhold or withdraw a pension or a part thereof, whether permanently or for a specified period, if the pensioner is convicted of a serious crime or is found guilty of grave misconduct.

5. Family pension is payable up to which period and in which order of member of family?

Family pension is payable to one member of the family at a time in the order and for the period as under:

• In the case of a widow or widower, up to the date of death or remarriage, whichever is earlier.
• Children below 25 years of age in the order of their age (or till they get married) or till they start earning more than the amount of minimum family pension along with dearness allowance thereon.
• For the lifetime to any son/daughter with physical/mental disability of mind (including mentally retarded) or physically crippled or disabled and who is unable to earn a living.
• Family pension may be paid to the parents who were wholly dependent on the Govt. Servant when he/she was alive.
6. What will be the date of restoration of additional commutation of pension?

The commuted portion of pension shall be restored after 15 years from the respective dates of first payment of pension.

7. What are the documents required to transfer Pension Payment Order (PPO) book from Treasury to Bank?

Documents required:

• Photocopy of Bank passbook first (details) page.
• Photocopy of Aadhar Card
• Photocopy of PAN Card
• Personal Copy of PPO book

All details like First name, middle name, Last name, DOB, Year of Birth, etc. should tally in all these documents. Nominee's details should be tallied as well.

8. Procedure for Fresh Pension Payment

Step 1:	The Pensioner should bring their personal copy of Intimation Slip of Payment Order, Gratuity and Commutation Payment Order issued by the Office of the Principal Accountant General.
Step 2:	Visit the Treasury concerned (where the pensioner has opted for first payment) and go to the Establishment section of the treasury.
Step 3:	After submitting documents and physical verification by the Treasury Officer, go to the Deputy Commissioner’s Office for further verification.
Step 4:	Go back to the Treasury and submit both copies of the PPO book to the Pension Section.
Step 5:	Sign the TR form 37 and office register along with photocopies of the required documents.

• Bank passbook first (details) page.
• Aadhar Card
• PAN Card
9. How to convert Life to Family Pension?

Intimate the Treasury from where the Pensioner was drawing their Life pension.

Documents required:

• Death Certificate
• Bank Passbook of the nominee
• Succession Certificate
• Aadhar Card of the Nominee
• Birth Certificate of the Nominee
• Letter of guardianship (if the nominee is a minor i.e. below 18 years of age)
• Descriptive roll
10. Documents required for Superannuation/Voluntary/Compulsory Retirement Pension

PART-I (PENSION)

1. No Demand Certificate
2. Service Book
3. Photo Single/Joint with spouse (3 copies each)
4. Last Pay Certificate (Provisional)
5. Birth Certificate of Spouse & Children below 25 years
6. Adoption Deed/Certificate (if applicable)
7. Latest GPF Statement
8. Release Order

PART-II (GIS)

1. GIS Card
2. Release Order

PART-III (GPF Final Withdrawal)

1. GPF Application Form
2. GPF Latest Statement
3. Specimen Signature
4. Drawal/Non-Drawal Certificate

PART-IV (Leave Encashment)

1. Last Pay Certificate
2. GPF Statement
11. Documents required for Family Pension

PART-I (PENSION)

1. No Demand Certificate
2. Service Book
3. Photo of claimant (3 copies each)
4. Death Certificate
5. Succession Certificate
6. Last Pay Certificate
7. Birth Certificate of Spouse & Children below 25 years
8. Latest GPF Statement
9. Guardianship Certificate (for minors)

PART-II (GIS)

1. GIS Card
2. Death Certificate
3. Succession Certificate

PART-III (GPF Final Withdrawal)

1. GPF Application Form
2. GPF Latest Statement
3. Specimen Signature
4. Death Certificate
5. Succession Certificate

PART-IV (Leave Encashment)

1. Last Pay Certificate
2. Death Certificate
3. Succession Certificate
4. GPF Statement
12. How to change nominee in Family Pension?

Documents required:

1. Form 14 *
2. Descriptive Role *
3. Death certificate of the previous nominee.
4. Succession Certificate
5. Photocopy of Bank passbook first (details) page.
6. Photocopy of Aadhar Card
7. 2 Passport size photos
8. Birth Certificate of the Nominee/Class 10 Admit card

* Issued by the Treasury and should be attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Note: The Nominee must already be mentioned in the PPO book.