Key Announcements:
- Joint Accounts Can Continue: Spouses of deceased central government pensioners can continue receiving family pensions in the same joint account without opening a new one.
- Mandatory Acknowledgement of Life Certificates: Banks must issue signed acknowledgements upon receiving life certificates to prevent delays in pension payments.
- Core Banking System (CBS) Integration:
- Banks should record life certificate submissions in CBS for real-time updates.
- Digital acknowledgements should be issued for Digital Life Certificates.
Impact on Pensioners:
- Simplifies Family Pension Processing: Reduces administrative hurdles for pensioner families.
- Ensures Timely Payments: Prevents pension delays due to misplacement of life certificates.
- Encourages Digital Adoption: Supports smooth pension processing through CBS and digital tracking.
RBI’s new guidelines enhance efficiency, transparency, and convenience in pension disbursements, reducing financial stress for government pensioners and their families.
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