Do's and Don'ts for Pension
Do's for Pensioners
- ✓ Submit pension application at least 6 months before retirement
- ✓ Ensure all service records are complete and verified
- ✓ Keep nomination forms up to date
- ✓ Verify your pension authorization after receipt
- ✓ Submit required documents to Treasury Officer for first pension
- ✓ Report any change in address or bank account immediately
- ✓ Complete life certificate annually as required
- ✓ Report death of family pensioner to Treasury immediately
- ✓ Keep copies of all pension-related documents safely
- ✓ Check pension payment regularly
Don'ts for Pensioners
- ✗ Don't delay submission of pension papers
- ✗ Don't submit incomplete or incorrect information
- ✗ Don't forget to update nomination forms
- ✗ Don't fail to submit life certificate in time
- ✗ Don't ignore discrepancies in pension payment
- ✗ Don't submit false documents or information
- ✗ Don't forget to inform about change in family status
- ✗ Don't delay reporting of death of pensioner
Do's for Pension Sanctioning Authority (PSA)
- ✓ Forward pension proposals within stipulated time
- ✓ Verify service records thoroughly
- ✓ Calculate pension, DCRG correctly
- ✓ Ensure all required documents are attached
- ✓ Forward proposals through proper channel
Don'ts for PSA
- ✗ Don't delay forwarding of pension proposals
- ✗ Don't forward incomplete proposals
- ✗ Don't make incorrect calculations
- ✗ Don't forward proposals without proper verification
Source: CAG Odisha - Do's and Don'ts for Pension