After the death of a government employee, family members are entitled to various benefits, typically inherited by sons. But what about daughters? Let’s explore whether daughters are eligible for their parents’ pension.
Many individuals aspire to obtain government jobs, as they enjoy numerous benefits even after retirement. While a government employee is alive, they receive various allowances such as government housing, travel allowances, daily allowances, and bonuses.
If a government employee dies unexpectedly, their family members are entitled to numerous benefits from the government, including services like provident fund and pension insurance.
According to the 2021 Central Civil Services Rules, when a government employee passes away, their family is entitled to receive a family pension.
The government employee has the option to nominate family members for this pension. Consequently, after their death, the family receives financial assistance.
Under the Central Civil Services Rules, daughters of government employees are also eligible for the family pension, although certain conditions exist.
Unmarried daughters can receive the family pension. Married daughters under the age of 25 who are living without any income are also eligible for their parents’ pension.
Divorced daughters can also claim their parents’ pension. Regardless of age, they become eligible for the family pension once the divorce is finalized.
Suppose a government employee has nominated a daughter who is also employed in a government job. In that case, officials will assess her income to determine the pension amount she receives after the employee’s death.
In scenarios where there are two or more daughters, if the eldest daughter marries, she will be eligible for the family pension only if both parents are deceased.
For twins, the family pension amount is divided equally between them. In cases where both parents are government employees, the daughters may receive two pensions.
If the daughter is an adopted child, her chances of receiving the family pension may be reduced. The financial situation of the biological parents is also considered under other rules.
Thus, it can be concluded that all daughters of government employees are eligible for a pension, subject to certain conditions.