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Pension fixation grievance — RTI for basis
Direct answer. File RTI to PAO/AG. Ask basis of pension fixation, qualifying service, last-pay drawn calculation, pay-commission increment application.
Legal framework
- CCS (Pension) Rules 2021 Rule 54 — calculation.
- Pay Commission reports applied.
- Bhagubhai Jivanlal Shah v. UoI (1974) — fixation principles.
5 questions to ask
- Basis of fixation.
- Qualifying service calculation.
- Last-pay drawn.
- Pay-commission application.
- Fitment factor applied.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Pay & Accounts Office Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Pension fixation basis My pension fixation under PPO No. [..] — please furnish (1) basis, (2) qualifying service, (3) last-pay, (4) pay-commission application, (5) fitment factor. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Not citing PPO number.
- Skipping fitment-factor verification.
Case law anchors
- Bhagubhai Jivanlal Shah (1974) 2 SCC 188 — fixation principles.
- UoI v. SPS Vains (2008) — fixation justiciable.
Pro tips
- Pair with CAT.
- Bank-pension parallel RTI if disbursing bank.
FAQ
- Q: Pro-rata fixation — correct? RTI for calculation.
- Q: Additional pension at 80+? RTI for application.
Related reading
Sources
- CCS (Pension) Rules 2021. Bhagubhai Shah (1974). SPS Vains (2008).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.