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  Centre amends old policy on suspension of family pension

  India | September 22, 2021 21:32 IST

  As per the new rule, other eligible members of the family would be entitled to receive the family pension till the disposal of the criminal proceedings against the spouse of the deceased employee.

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  Major hike in family pension: Who is eligible

  Business | August 08, 2021 22:37 IST

  He said the decision seeks ease of living and better economic conditions for the Divyang or disabled survivors, who require greater medical care and financial assistance.

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  Family pension, insurance to dependents of those who lost lives due to Covid: Govt

  India | May 30, 2021 0:04 IST

  As part of measures taken by government to support Covid affected families, Dependent family members of those who died due to Covid will be entitled to the benefit of pension equivalent to 90% of average daily wage drawn by the worker as per the existing norms.

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  Good News! Modi government relaxes rules for family pension to disabled survivors

  Business | February 09, 2021 15:30 IST

  A child or sibling of a deceased government servant or pensioner, who is suffering from a mental or physical disability, shall be eligible for family pension for life.

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  Punjab hikes DA of pensioners/family pensioners by 7 pc

  India | December 04, 2012 20:21 IST

  Chandigarh, Dec 4: The Punjab government has issued notification revising the Dearness Allowance of pensioners/ family pensioners/extra ordinary pensioners from 65 to 72 per cent with effect from 1st July, 2012 to compensate them for