Commutation of Pension under Rule 8 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 – DoPPW issues clarification on admissibility vide OM dated 29.10.2026
No. 4/37/2026-P&PW(D)(4)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Date: 29th October, 2026
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Admissibility of commutation of pension in the cases covered under Rule 8 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 – reg.
The undersigned is directed to say that references are received about the admissibility of commutation of provisional pension sanctioned under rule 8 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 during the pendency of departmental or judicial proceedings.
2.     In this regard, it is stated that by virtue of sub-rule (2) of Rule 84 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, the provisions of CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981 are applicable with respect to the commutation of pension authorised under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.
3.     Rule 4 of the CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981 bars commutation of provisional pension during the pendency of departmental or judicial proceedings covered under rule 8 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.
4.     Further, on finalisation of such departmental or judicial proceedings and issuance of order authorizing the pension, in whole or in part, an application for commutation of pension may be filed under Rule 13. Medical examination would not be required if the application is received by the Head of Office within one year of the issue of such order. Otherwise, medical examination is mandatory under Rule 18 of the CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981.
5.     This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
(Keshav Madhav Sharma)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
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All Ministries/Departments/Organisations
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