Fema / RBI : The issue concerns delays in pension credit caused by banks. The guidelines mandate 8% interest compensation for such delays. The ...
Income Tax : This guide breaks down the complete taxation of salary income in India—covering allowances, perquisites, retirement benefits, an...
Finance : A comprehensive overview of India's National Pension System (NPS), covering eligibility, account types, investment choices, tax be...
Income Tax : Learn how pensioners can file income tax returns effortlessly using TaxBuddy’s DIY platform. Step-by-step instructions tailored ...
Corporate Law : Learn about the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Govt employees under NPS. Check eligibility, contribution details, assure...
Corporate Law : PFRDA introduced multiple NAVs to reflect different fee structures for government and non-government subscribers. The change ensur...
Income Tax : The issue revolved around concerns of exemption removal under the new tax regime. The Government clarified that the exemption cont...
Corporate Law : Authorities cautioned investors about entities promising monthly returns on deposits without regulatory approval, advising the pub...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has issued a public notice cautioning investors about an unregistered website and mobile app offering high-return schemes. T...
Corporate Law : A high-level committee has been formed to review and modernise the pension investment framework, focusing on diversification, risk...
Corporate Law : Madras High Court permits senior citizen to withdraw ₹2 lakh monthly from attached pension account, citing hardship, while tax a...
Corporate Law : Patna HC rules on joint option under EPF and Pension Scheme for higher pensions, citing Supreme Court precedents, impacting retire...
Income Tax : ITAT Ahmedabad held that PFRDA Act, 2013 doesn’t prescribed any due date for payment of employee’s contribution to National Pe...
Income Tax : In the case of G.K. Reddy vs. DCIT, Madras High Court has directed the Income Tax Department to lift the attachment of a pension a...
Income Tax : Read the full text of the judgment by Punjab and Haryana High Court granting a refund of income tax on exempted disability pension...
Corporate Law : Accounts with no contributions for four consecutive quarters will be classified as dormant and charged reduced AMC. This lower fee...
Corporate Law : The government clarified that employees under the Unified Pension Scheme are eligible for Fixed Medical Allowance. The key takeawa...
Corporate Law : The circular allows PoPs to engage new categories like professionals, fintechs, and rural agents as Pension Agents. The key takeaw...
Corporate Law : EPFO streamlined the process for transferring pension contributions and nominee payments. The instructions aim to avoid procedural...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has introduced a revised IMF framework for pension funds effective 1 April 2026, maintaining separate slab-based rates for G...
Sivasubramanian Ramann assumes charge as the new Chairperson of the PFRDA, bringing experience from roles at SIDBI, NeSL, and SEBI to India’s pension system.
Central Government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme are now eligible for Retirement Gratuity and Death Gratuity benefits, effective April 1, 2025.
Central Government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme can now choose between UPS or Old Pension Scheme benefits in case of death, invalidation, or disability.
Madras High Court permits senior citizen to withdraw ₹2 lakh monthly from attached pension account, citing hardship, while tax appeal is pending.
Learn about the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Govt employees under NPS. Check eligibility, contribution details, assured payout calculation, and claim process FAQs.
PFRDA alerts public on fake NPS/APY schemes via SMS, calls, or apps. Advises caution and reporting of fraud through official channels and cybercrime portal.
The Government of India has increased the Dearness Relief for Central Government Pensioners and Family Pensioners to 55% effective January 1, 2025
The government has announced an increase in Dearness Relief for 5th CPC series CPF beneficiaries receiving basic ex-gratia payments, effective July 1, 2024.
The Bhavishya portal is mandatory for processing central government pension cases since 2017, ensuring timely settlements per CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.
PFRDA has issued regulations for the Unified Pension Scheme under NPS, applicable to Central Government employees from April 1, 2025.
