Joint bank account is not mandatory for spouse pension, the government said on Saturday.
Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh said the Narendra Modi government has always sought “ease of living” for all sections of society including retirees and pensioners who are the nation’s assets with all their experience and long years of service rendered by them.
He said in case the head of office is satisfied that it is not possible for the retiring government servant to open a joint account with his or her spouse for reasons beyond his or her control, this requirement may be relaxed, an official statement said.
All banks disbursing central government pension have been advised that in case the spouse
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