Service Matters
Retirement & Pension – Important Points
Retirement preparation requires early verification of service, pay, leave, provident-fund or pension coverage, nominations, dues and the papers required by the competent authorities.
Important Rules and References
- ACT
A.P. Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) Act, 1984, as amended
- GOG.O. reference – document to be added
Relevant Government Orders concerning age of superannuation
Verify with latest Government Order/Rule
- PENSION
A.P. Revised Pension Rules, 1980
- FR
Fundamental Rules relating to retirement
- PENSION
Applicable GPF/CPF/NPS/APGPS provisions, as applicable
- GOG.O. reference – document to be added
Pension, gratuity, leave encashment and retirement Government Orders
G.O. reference – document to be added
Key Points
For employees covered by the applicable 2022 amendment, the age of superannuation was enhanced from 60 to 62 years with effect from 01-01-2022. Employees should verify the current statutory position and applicability to their category.
The office and employee should reconcile the Service Register, qualifying service, last pay, leave account, nominations, recoveries and scheme coverage well before retirement.
Practical Checklist
- Service Register verified
- Date of birth verified
- Qualifying service verified
- Pay fixation checked
- Service verification completed
- GPF/CPF/NPS/APGPS status verified, as applicable
- Earned Leave balance verified
- Pension proposal prepared
- Family pension details verified
- Nomination forms updated
- Loans and advances reviewed
- Government dues verified
- No-dues certificate obtained
- Retirement gratuity checked
- Pension and commutation documents checked
Important caution
Retirement and pension coverage can differ by date of appointment, service and scheme. Verify the current law, Government Orders and the employee’s applicable scheme before finalising benefits.
Disclaimer: These notes are intended as a quick reference for Andhra Pradesh Government employees. They are not a substitute for the original Act, statutory Rule, Government Order, Special Rule, departmental instruction or judicial decision. Service conditions may differ according to the employee’s department, service, category, method of appointment and amendments issued from time to time. In case of any conflict, the applicable statutory provision, Government Order and competent authority’s orders shall prevail.