This memorandum clarifies that the name of a daughter should remain included in the family details of a Central Government pensioner. It references CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, which require government servants to submit comprehensive family details in Form 4. The department reiterates that a daughter is considered a member of the family regardless of her eligibility for family pension. Eligibility for pension benefits is determined only after the demise of the pensioner or family pensioner. All ministries and departments are instructed to ensure compliance with these provisions.

This memorandum clarifies that the name of a daughter should remain included in the family details of a Central Government pensioner. It references CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, which require government servants to submit comprehensive family details in Form 4. The department reiterates that a daughter is considered a member of the family regardless of her eligibility for family pension. Eligibility for pension benefits is determined only after the demise of the pensioner or family pensioner. All ministries and departments are instructed to ensure compliance with these provisions.