Disbursement of Government Pension by Agency Banks
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a master circular outlining the guidelines for the disbursement of government pensions by agency banks.
General Instructions: Agency banks are required to implement government instructions promptly, including those related to dearness relief (DR) and other pension-related orders, which are available on government websites.
Pension Disbursement: Agency banks must disburse pensions to pensioners on a timely basis, with a focus on ensuring that pensioners receive their payments without delay.
Refund of Excess Pension: In cases where excess pension has been paid, agency banks must refund the excess amount to the government.
Special Provisions: The circular outlines special provisions for old, sick, disabled, or incapacitated pensioners, including the withdrawal of pension and reimbursement of pension payments.
Continuation of Pension Account: After the death of a pensioner, the either or survivor pension account must be continued.
Life Certificate: Agency banks must issue an acknowledgement upon receipt of a life certificate from a pensioner.
Single Window System: A single window system has been introduced for the reimbursement of pension payments.
Customer Service: Agency banks are expected to provide excellent customer service to pensioners, including resolving their grievances promptly.
Checklist and Annexures: The circular includes a checklist for internal/concurrent audits and an appendix listing the circulars consolidated for the master circular.
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Download: Master Circular – Disbursement of Government Pension by Agency Banks