Can a Second Wife Receive a Family Pension After a Retired Government Servant's Passing?

He is around 65 years old, retired from the Tamil Nadu Government. Recently, he got married for the second time. His first wife is also alive. Can the second wife receive a family pension after his passing? If not, who will receive his pension? I need clarification on this matter.

Regards

What happened to the first marriage? Was the first wife legally divorced? If not, is the second marriage permissible under his Personal Law?

Sir,

Greetings and thank you for your courtesy extended to me. Yes, sir, second marriage is permissible under his personal law. I kindly expect your reply at the earliest.

Thanks and Regards.

In that case, when more than one widow survives the Pensioner, the family pension would be paid in equal parts to them. In the case of their death, minor children would receive payments until they reach the age of majority.

1. Sir, in my opinion, the main issue will be what Pension Rules are applicable in respect of employees of the Tamil Nadu Government, and what are the provisions relating to the revision of pensions for its retired employees.

2. It will also be important to determine whether there are any restrictions on Tamil Nadu employees regarding contracting a second marriage even when the first spouse is still present.

Mr. Harshkumar,

I think that the poster knows that her query comes under the Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978. Rule 49 deals with family pension. The second wife is eligible to claim an equal part of the family pension of the retiree after his death along with the first wife if their marriage is permissible under the personal law of the government servant.

The second query makes things complex. It appears that you are reluctant to post all the relevant facts.