253. Daily Rules Recap - Effect of disciplinary proceedings on the Benefits under NPS
• Rule 19 of the CCS (NPS) Rules, 2021, stipulates that the non-conclusion of disciplinary proceedings before retirement shall not affect the accumulation of the pension corpus, the lump sum, and the annuity.
• Rule 5 of the NPS Rules states that in case of an employee being found guilty of grave misconduct in service, their gratuity may be withheld either in full or in part, and recovery may be ordered.
• After retirement, departmental proceedings are deemed to continue as per Rule 5, and the proceedings will continue in the same manner.
• No gratuity shall be payable until the conclusion of the departmental or judicial proceedings.
(DOP & PW OM No. 57/03/2022 – P & PW (B)/8361 dated October 27, 2022)
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