Centre clarifies GPF rules on who gets deceased worker balance
In short
The Centre gave a clarification on 29 October about a deceased government employee’s GPF balance. It says Rule 33 matters for deciding whether the nominee or the family gets the money.
This matters for government workers and their families because the payout may not go to the nominee in every case.
What the reporting says
The Centre issued a clarification on 29 October about who receives a deceased government employee’s GPF balance. The note explains Rule 33 and mentions exclusions, raising the question of whether the nominee or the family gets the money.
Why it matters
The issue affects nominees and family members handling the payment claim.