Retired employees can breathe a sigh of relief! The government has debunked the false claims, know..

For the past few days, a message has been circulating on social media platforms, especially WhatsApp. The message claimed that the central government had withdrawn post-retirement benefits for retired employees under the Finance Act 2025.

It claimed that DA increases, pay commission-related benefits, and other benefits would be eliminated. This rumor raised concerns among millions of central government employees and pensioners. Many, believing it to be true, expressed their anger against the government.

PIB Fact Check reveals the full truth

The government's fact-checking agency, PIB Fact Check, declared this claim completely false. PIB clearly stated on the social media platform X that no post-retirement benefits for retired employees have been abolished under the Finance Act 2025.

PIB stated that the viral message is not only false but is being spread with the intention of misleading people. The government appealed to employees and pensioners not to forward any information without verifying it.

Misinterpretation of Changes in the CCS Pension Rules
The root of the confusion lies in a limited amendment to the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021. Rule 37 adds that if an absorbed employee in a PSU is dismissed due to serious indiscipline or misconduct, his or her retirement benefits may be forfeited.

However, this rule has no bearing on general retired employees. This change applies only to very special cases. Despite this, it was presented on social media as if the pension and DA of every retired employee were in danger.

The situation regarding the DA merger is also clear.
Meanwhile, there was a lot of speculation regarding dearness allowance (DA). Some claimed that the government was going to merge DA into the basic salary or that DA increases would be stopped.

The Finance Ministry has already clarified that the government currently has no proposal to merge DA into the basic pay. This doesn't mean that the DA hike is being stopped, but rather that the merger demand is not being considered.

Increasing Anxiety About the 8th Pay Commission
There is also a lot of discussion among employees regarding the 8th Central Pay Commission. The government announced its Terms of Reference in November. Since then, employees and pensioners have been hoping that some interim relief or DA merger might be announced.

However, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary clarified that no interim relief or DA merger is currently being considered. He said that no such file is pending before the government.

Employees' Concerns About Inflation vs. DA
Central employee unions say that inflation is at its highest level in the last three decades. They argue that the DA and DR increases are not in line with current retail inflation.

For this reason, employee unions are demanding that 50 percent of DA be merged into the basic salary. They believe this will provide long-term relief to both employees and pensioners.

The government's clear message

The government has once again stated unequivocally that neither are post-retirement benefits being withdrawn, nor is there any such provision in the Finance Act 2025. The news circulating on social media is completely misleading.

The government says that employees and pensioners should only trust official announcements and reliable sources like the PIB. Rumors not only spread fear but also increase misunderstanding.

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