I am directed to say that in pursuance of Government's decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare vide its O.M. No. 28/03/2024-P&PW(B)/Gratuity/9559 dated 30.05.2024 (Annexure enclosed) has increased the maximum limit of retirement gratuity and death gratuity under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 and CCS (Payment of Gratuity under NPS) Rules, 2021 by 25% from Rs.20 lakh to Rs.25 lakh with effect from 01.01.2024.
2. Consequently, in continuance of this Department’s letter No.14021/4/2016-AIS(II) dated 01.09.2016, the provisions of the aforementioned O.M. dated 30.05.2024 of Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare are hereby extended mutatis mutandis to members of All India Services.
OM No: No. 14021/4/2016-AIS(II) Dated: 1/9/2016
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