Big Win for Pensioners! Notional Increment for Retirees on 30th June / 31st December Now Recognized

Grant of notional increment on 1st July / 1st January to the employees who retired from Central Govt, service on 30th June / 31st December respectivel

🌟 Big Win for Pensioners! Notional Increment Recognized 🌟

📅 Retired on 30th June or 31st December? Grant of notional increment on 1st July / 1st January to the employees who retired from Central Govt, service on 30th June / 31st December respectively for the purpose of calculating their pensionary benefits – regarding. Read on to know more about this long-awaited relief!

🏆 The Long-Awaited Breakthrough

For years, Central Government employees who retired just before their annual increment date missed out on crucial benefits. But now, courts have ruled in favor of granting a notional increment for pension fixation purposes, recognizing their full year of service!

🔍 What Is the Notional Increment?

Annual increments are granted on 1st July and 1st January. But those who retired on 30th June or 31st December were deprived of that increment, despite completing 365 days of service.

💥 The injustice? You worked the entire year — but missed your increment because you retired a day too early!

📜 The Legal Milestone

Thanks to landmark court judgments, including those from the Supreme Court of India, this oversight is being corrected. Departments are now being asked to consider notional increments in pension fixation for eligible retirees.

💼 Who Can Benefit?

• Retired on 30th June or 31st December
• Completed 12 full months of service since last increment
• Central Government employee under applicable pension rules

🎯 If eligible, your pension can be revised upward to reflect the increment you earned but were denied!

📝 What Should You Do Next?

1. Verify your retirement date and service duration.
2. Check if you meet the criteria for a notional increment.
3. Submit a formal request to your department citing relevant court decisions.
4. Track your application and consult pension authorities if needed.

📄 Official Reference Document

Here is an embedded view of the official circular/document for your reference:

📣 Why This Matters

This isn’t just about a financial boost — it’s about recognition and fairness. Many retirees stand to gain a higher pension, better gratuity, and commutation value.

🔔 Final Word

If you served diligently till the last day of your career, you deserve to be fully rewarded. This is your chance to claim what’s rightfully yours.

👥 Share this article with your retired colleagues, family members, and friends. This update could make a huge difference in their post-retirement life!

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