When a state government school teacher in Assam dies before retirement, the family is entitled to several benefits including family pension (up to 50% of last pay), death gratuity (lump sum), GPF accumulation, leave encashment, and potentially a job on compassionate grounds for a dependent, subject to Assam government rules. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Benefits Details:
- Family Pension: Eligible family members receive a family pension. Often, an "enhanced rate" of 50% of the last basic pay is given for a specific period, followed by a normal rate of 30%.
- Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity: A lump sum payment (gratuity) based on the length of service and last pay drawn, payable to the nominee or legal heirs.
- General Provident Fund (GPF): The entire accumulated GPF amount is released to the nominee.
- Leave Encashment: Payment for the earned leave days accumulated by the teacher up to the date of death.
- Compassionate Appointment: In accordance with the Assam Government's compassionate appointment policy, one member of the family may be eligible for a job if the deceased was in a regular, non-contractual post and left the family in financial hardship.
- Other Potential Benefits: Insurance benefits under the Assam Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS)
or other welfare fund payments.
Note: The actual entitlements depend on the teacher's service length, whether they were under the old pension scheme (OPS) or new pension scheme (NPS), and their nomination records. It is recommended to contact the Directorate of Pension, Assam for specific case details.
Further Exploration
- Review the specific Assam government family pension rules
to understand detailed eligibility requirements for family members. - Check the Accountant General Assam (A&E) guidelines for more detailed information on family pension.
- Consult with the school's authorized personnel for the official application procedure for compassionate appointments
and other benefits.