Family pension rules: Government mandates retention of daughter’s name in family records for pension eligibility

The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has clarified that the name of a daughter must not be deleted from the family details of central government employees or pensioners. The clarification follows multiple queries on whether daughters’ names can be removed after an employee’s retirement. As per current norms, all family members — including daughters — must remain listed in the official family records, even if they are not immediately eligible for family pension. The move aims to ensure transparency and prevent exclusion of rightful beneficiaries, aligning with the principle of maintaining comprehensive family documentation to streamline future pension processing. Advertisement

According to Rule 50(15) of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, every governme