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Pension fixation grievance — RTI for basis

File RTI to **PAO/AG**. Ask basis of pension fixation, qualifying service, last-pay drawn calculation, pay-commission increment application.

Pension fixation grievance — RTI for basis

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. File RTI to PAO/AG. Ask basis of pension fixation, qualifying service, last-pay drawn calculation, pay-commission increment application.

  • CCS (Pension) Rules 2021 Rule 54 — calculation.
  • Pay Commission reports applied.
  • Bhagubhai Jivanlal Shah v. UoI (1974) — fixation principles.

5 questions to ask

  1. Basis of fixation.
  2. Qualifying service calculation.
  3. Last-pay drawn.
  4. Pay-commission application.
  5. 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.

Sources

  1. CCS (Pension) Rules 2021. Bhagubhai Shah (1974). SPS Vains (2008).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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