New Rules Impact PSU Employee Retirement Benefits
The Central Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2025, stipulate that employees of public sector undertakings dismissed for misconduct may forfeit retirement benefits. The administrative ministry can review such decisions. Earlier, these benefits weren't forfeited post-absorption. The new rules extend to pensions and allowances, with specific exclusions.
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Public sector employees dismissed for misconduct could face forfeiture of their retirement benefits, the Centre announced through amended guidelines.
The Central Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2025, stipulate that any dismissal or removal can be subject to a review by the respective administrative ministry.
These updates replace previous rules that protected retirement benefits even after dismissal for misconduct, extending changes to pensions, allowances, and clarifying exclusions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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