Commutation Rule No.15: Action To Be Taken By The Head Of Office On Application For Commutation Of Pension

15.   Action To Be Taken By The Head Of Office On Application For Commutation Of Pension:-

(1)   The Head of Office on receipt of application in Form 1 under sub-rule (1) or in Form 2 of sub-rule (3) of rule 14, shall

(a)   Initial the Form indication the date of its receipt;

(b)   Acknowledge immediately the receipt of Form 1 or Form 2 in Part II of that Form and dispatch the same to the applicant;

(c)   Take immediate action to complete Part III of Form 1 or Form and forward the same to the Accounts Officer after retaining one copy for his record.

(2)   In case, the application in Form 1 is received by the Head of Office under sub-rule (1) of rule 14 after one year of the date of retirement of the applicant, the Head of Office shall inform the applicant that:-

(a)   He shall not be eligible to commute a percentage of pension without medical examination;

[Authority: RBE No.151/2013, No. 2011/F(E)III/1(2)/13, 14.01.2013]

(b)   If he desires to get a percentage of the pension commuted, he should apply afresh in Form 2 so that arrangements for medical examination are made in accordance with the procedure laid down in Chapter IV.

[Authority: RBE No.151/2013, No.2011/F(E)III/1(2)/13, 14.01.2013]