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Atal Pension Yojana (APY) — pension issues + RTI (2026)

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 +metatag-description=(APY pension: Rs 1K-5K/month after 60. Issues: contribution failure, exit, pension calculation. RTI to PFRDA.)
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 +====== Atal Pension Yojana (APY) — pension issues + RTI (2026) ======
 +
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 +<WRAP info>
 +**Quick answer:** APY managed by PFRDA. Auto-debit failure = penalty. Pension begins on 60th birthday. Pre-60 exit limited (terminal illness / death). RTI for issues.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Key facts =====
 +  * APY: 5 pension tiers (Rs 1K-5K/month)
 +  * Auto-debit from bank
 +  * Govt 50% co-contribution (till 2020)
 +  * Spouse continuation post-death
 +  * Pre-60 exit: only terminal illness / death
 +
 +===== Step-by-step process =====
 +  - **Auto-debit from bank monthly** — Insufficient balance: penalty Rs 1/day.
 +  - **Annual statement from bank** — Track contributions.
 +  - **Pension begins on 60th birthday** — Direct credit.
 +  - **Spouse continues post-subscriber-death** — Or full corpus to nominee on both deaths.
 +  - **Pre-60 exit: limited** — PFRDA approval.
 +  - **RTI for delays / disputes** — PFRDA + bank.
 +
 +===== Documents needed =====
 +  * APY enrolment ID
 +  * Aadhaar
 +  * Bank account
 +
 +===== Common issues + how to handle =====
 +  * Auto-debit failed — bank balance issue; corpus reduces.
 +  * Pension calculation dispute — RTI to PFRDA.
 +  * Pre-60 exit denied — RTI for PFRDA criteria.
 +  * Spouse not getting post-death — RTI for nominee policy.
 +
 +===== If stuck — file an RTI =====
 +
 +Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
 +
 +<code>
 +1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
 +2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
 +3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
 +4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
 +5. Likely date of resolution / decision.
 +</code>
 +
 +**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +==== Pension guaranteed? ====
 +Yes — government guarantees minimum.
 +
 +==== Pre-60 exit? ====
 +Only terminal illness / death. PFRDA approval.
 +
 +==== Tier upgrade? ====
 +Yes — once a year, April-September.
 +
 +==== Pension begins when? ====
 +On 60th birthday. Auto-credit.
 +
 +===== Summary + next step =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 90%>
 +**Bottom line:** APY managed by PFRDA. Auto-debit failure = penalty. Pension begins on 60th birthday. Pre-60 exit limited (terminal illness / death). RTI for issues. If delayed beyond statutory timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
 +
 +  * **AI RTI Drafter:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Auto-fill PIO + your case]]
 +  * **Browse all pension guides:** [[:pension:start|Index]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +  * [[:pension:start|All pension guides]]
 +  * [[:check-status:start|25 status-check guides]]
 +  * [[:how-to-apply:start|25 how-to-apply guides]]
 +  * [[:rejection-recovery:start|16 rejection-recovery guides]]
 +  * [[:helplines:start|32 helplines + grievance routes]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>pension atal-pension-delay citizen-services rti-fallback}}