85 pension cases reviewed in Meghalaya Pension Adalat

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 20, 2025

The Principal Accountant General (A&E), Meghalaya, Shillong, in collaboration with the Finance (Pension Cell) Department, Government of Meghalaya, successfully organized a Pension Adalat on June 19, at the Basic Training Centre, Malki, Shillong.

The initiative aimed at addressing and resolving long-pending pension-related grievances of retired government employees in a time-bound and transparent manner.

During the Adalat, a total of 85 long-pending pension cases were taken up for review. The event was attended by Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs), pensioners, and officials responsible for pension processing. Each case was meticulously examined on a case-to-case basis, and relevant documents were verified in the presence of concerned stakeholders.

The Pension Adalat served as a platform for open dialogue and immediate resolution of several complex cases. Guidance was extended to officials of the Finance Department and DDOs on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the Pension Rules effectively. Several cases, which had remained unresolved for extended periods, were successfully cleared during the session.

However, it was also noted that in a few instances, despite repeated follow-ups by the Finance (Pension Cell) Department and the respective DDOs, no legitimate claimant could be located. These cases are to be treated as closed, subject to formal approval by the Finance Department.

A key issue highlighted during the Adalat was the delay in pension settlement due to the non-submission of nomination forms by employees during their service tenure. The absence of these crucial documents had led to avoidable complications in processing pension claims. The Principal Accountant General emphasized the urgent need for preventive action and recommended that the Finance Department issue instructions to all DDOs to ensure that nomination forms are mandatorily collected from all government employees well before their retirement.

The event was appreciated by all stakeholders as a constructive step towards resolving grievances and improving the efficiency and responsiveness of pension administration in the state.