The Indian government has issued comprehensive guidelines to improve the timely payment of retirement dues and the prompt issuance of Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) for central civil services employees. The reforms clarify vigilance clearance procedures and strengthen digital platforms to streamline the pension process.

According to the official statement, "It has been clarified that no pension can be delayed for the want of vigilance clearance as per the specific provisions under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021." Advertisement

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions also stated that "each ministry/department should ensure that vigilance clearance in respect of their retiring employees is issued within three months prior to retirement." President of the All

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