Joint Bank Account Not Compulsory For Spouse Pension: Government

Government has reiterated that opening a joint checking account will not be obligatory for receiving partner pension.Minister for personnel, public grievances and pensions Jitendra Singh clarified this after a gathering with senior officers of the pension division.He mentioned that in case the pinnacle of workplace is glad that it's not potential for the retiring authorities servant to open a joint account along with his or her partner, for causes past his or her management, then this requirement could also be relaxed.All banks disbursing central authorities pension have been suggested that in case the partner (household pensioner) opts for the present joint checking account for credit score of household pension, banks mustn't insist on opening a brand new account, an announcement issued by the ministry mentioned.A joint checking account with partner is nonetheless fascinating and it's to be opened with their partner in whose favour an authorisation for household pension exists within the Pension Payment Order (PPO), the assertion additional mentioned.Operation in these accounts can be on "former or survivor" or "either or survivor" foundation as desired by the pensioner, the minister mentioned.The foremost purpose behind opening of a joint checking account is to make sure that household pension could be commenced with none delay and the household pensioner doesn't face any hardships for opening of a brand new pension checking account, the assertion mentioned.This additionally ensures minimal documentation for the household pensioner whereas submitting request for graduation of household pension, it mentioned.