A Chennai widow’s lawsuit seeking Dearness Allowance (DA) on her regular pension was dismissed by the Madras High Court. The court found she was already receiving DA on both her family and regular pensions, making the additional claim incorrect. Noting that a single individual cannot claim two DA allowances, the HC upheld the rejection of her request.
Revised NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme PoC 2 guidelines have come into effect, making health insurance benefits mandatory for subscribers. The scheme remains a voluntary, contributory option open to any Indian citizen, investing contributions for retirement while enabling medical support through partial withdrawals for expenses and a 100% lump-sum exit in emergencies.
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The Jharkhand High Court has directed withholding a district officer’s salary until a retired clerk receives his pension and retirement benefits, which were delayed for 13 years because his service book was missing. The court said earlier orders were not followed by the transport department, and it imposed the action to force compliance and ensure the employee’s dues are paid.
NPS pensioners and family pensioners will now receive the Fixed Medical Allowance directly into their bank accounts. The transfer is automatic, removing the need to submit medical bills. The change is designed to simplify claims and ensure timely support for eligible retirees and their families under the NPS framework.
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