- Statement A is correct: The government approved increasing the maximum ceiling of family pension from Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 1,25,000 per month. This change is linked to the increase in the highest pay scale in the government. The maximum family pension is calculated at 50% of the highest pay in the government (which was raised from Rs 90,000 to Rs 2,50,000), making the maximum pension 50% of 2,50,000, i.e., Rs. 1,25,000. - Statement B is correct: According to Rule 54 (11) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, if both parents are government servants and covered by the pension rules, the surviving child is eligible for two family pensions on the death of both parents. There are conditions regarding the total amount payable, but the eligibility for two pensions exists.
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Central Government approved the increase in the upper ceiling for family pension from Rs. 45,000 to Rs 1,25,000 per month. If both wife and husband are Government servants and are governed by the civil service rules, then, on their death the surviving child will be eligible for two family pensions.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021 · Topic: The Governance System (Government Policies and Interventions for Development)
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