Assam government introduces penalties for officials responsible for unnecessary pension delays, reinforcing timely disbursement as a right of retired employees
Guwahati: The Assam government has tightened accountability in pension processing, reiterating that timely receipt of pension is a rightful entitlement of every retired government employee.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the government has introduced measures aimed at improving transparency and preventing unnecessary delays in processing and disbursing pension benefits.
Under the new provision, an official responsible for undue delay in a pension case may face a penalty of Rs 250 per day, subject to a maximum of Rs 5,000. The penalty will be recovered through automatic salary deduction where the delay is attributable to the concerned official.
The move seeks to make officials more accountable and ensure pension cases are processed within the stipulated timeframe, reducing hardships for retired employees awaiting their legitimate dues.
Reiterating the principle that “Pension is a right, not a favour,” the government said the initiative is aimed at strengthening administrative efficiency and ensuring timely delivery of pension benefits.
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