No change in post-retirement benefits under Finance Bill: Govt

PIB debunked a social media claim that government has withdrawn post-retirement benefits like DA hikes for retired employees under the Finance Bill 2025. "This claim is fake," PIB said, citing amendments to Rule 37 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021. "If an absorbed PSU employee is dismissed for misconduct, their retirement benefits will be forfeited," the rule states.