The Finance Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has issued an important circular regarding the physical verification of pensioners and family pensioners for the year 2024-25. This initiative ensures that all pensioners are accounted for and continue to receive their due entitlements.
Key Details
- Ref. Number: JKB/UTLBC/2023/847
- Date: 26.12.2023
What Pensioners Need to Know
As per the provisions laid out in the J&K Treasury Code Volume-I, every pensioner and family pensioner, whether drawing their pension from the Treasury or J&K Bank Business Unit, must present themselves in person for verification before the Treasury Officer.
Verification Timeline:
- The process will commence immediately and is expected to be completed by the end of September 2024.
Special Provisions
- Exemptions: Pensioners unable to appear in person due to illness, age (80 years and above), or other valid reasons will be exempted from personal appearance.
- In such cases, a member of the treasury staff will visit the pensioner’s residence for verification.
- The Treasury Officers and J&K Bank Business Unit staff will prioritize the verification of pensioners aged 80 years and above.
- Verification for those residing abroad will follow the procedures in Rule 5.80(b) of Treasury Code Volume-I.
Procedure
- Documentation:
- Treasury officers and Branch Heads of J&K Bank Business Units will not require any additional forms or photographs from pensioners.
- J&K Bank Business Units will hand over the Pension Payment Order (PPO) halves to the Treasury Officer with details of pensions paid.
- After verification, the Treasury Officer will photograph the pensioners (individuals or jointly) and append a duly signed system-generated certificate to the PPO halves.
- Certification:
- This will confirm that the pensioner has presented themselves for the prescribed verification or has been verified at their residence, and that their entitlement to pension is in order.
Contact Information
For further information, pensioners and family pensioners can contact:
- Director General, Accounts and Treasuries, Finance Department: Mahesh Dass
- Circular No: DGAT/PS/DR/7198451/199
- Date issued: 08.07.2024
Conclusion
Officials urge all concerned pensioners and family pensioners to adhere to these guidelines to ensure their pensions continue uninterrupted. This initiative stands as a crucial measure to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the pension distribution system in Jammu & Kashmir.