Navigating Pension Rules: Can My Mother Receive Both Her and My Father's Pensions?

Hello Sir, my mother is receiving a family pension from my father, who passed away during his tenure as a school teacher in a high school. On that basis, she obtained my father's job and was appointed as a school teacher in a middle school. Upon joining the school, the family pension was reduced by half according to government regulations. Eventually, she will receive her own pension upon retirement.

Question about concurrent pension receipt

My question is: Can she receive both pensions concurrently? If not, is it possible to transfer the father's family pension from my mother's name (currently the sole nominee) to her son's name?

Please note that both pensions are from the state government in Jharkhand.

Thanks and Best Regards,
Subhadeep

Subhadeep,

Your mother can receive both pensions simultaneously. Regarding the transfer of your father's pension into your name, the first right to your father's pension belongs to your mother as she is the nominee. A son or daughter can receive the family pension until the age of 25 years only.

Hello Sir,

My friend worked in the Railway as a Sweeper cum porter for 3 years and passed away. His mother received the family pension. Now, his father, who worked as a loco pilot in the Railway, has also passed away.

My question is: Can she receive both family pensions?

Anbazhagan
17-07-2018