Compassionate Fund of India Overview
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Who administers the Compassionate Fund of the Government of India?

  • The Ministry of Social Welfare
  • The President of India
  • The Prime Minister's Office
  • A Committee including Cabinet and Home Secretaries (correct)

    • Which group is NOT eligible for benefits from the Compassionate Fund?

  • Railway employees
  • Civil Department employees of the Government of India
  • Posts & Telegraph Department employees (correct)
  • Union Territory employees

    • What is the time frame for submitting applications after the death of a Government servant?

  • There is no specific time frame
  • Within two years
  • Within six months
  • Within one year unless delayed is explained (correct)

    • What condition gives special claim for consideration for grant awards from the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>Meritorious public service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which condition can the families of retired Government Servants receive awards from this Fund?

    <p>If the Government servant died within six months of retirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cases are given preference in grant awards from the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>Cases involving long years of service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grants from the Compassionate Fund are intended for families in what type of circumstances?

    <p>Indigent circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included if an application is made after one year from the date of the deceased Government servant?

    <p>Reasons for delay and how the family has subsisted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is required in the Descriptive Roll section for the Compassionate Fund application?

    <p>Physical characteristics such as height and age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must attest the Descriptive Roll section of the application?

    <p>Two or more respectable persons from the applicant's locality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following details is not required to be reported by the Administrative authority in Part III?

    <p>Monthly salary of the applicant at the time of application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following allowances must be considered if the deceased Government servant died on or after January 1, 1973?

    <p>Pay, Special Pay, Dearness Allowance, and House Rent Allowance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prepares the Appropriation Accounts for the relevant grant?

    <p>Accounts Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of awards for recurring payments, what must be specified in the sanction?

    <p>Authority through which payment will be received</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is issued by the Pay and Accounts Officer for payments not sought at their counter?

    <p>Special Seal Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are payments from the Compassionate Fund not arranged?

    <p>Post Offices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who issues the necessary expenditure sanction for payments from the Compassionate Fund in Railways?

    <p>General Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which account is the expenditure from the Compassionate Fund debited?

    <p>65 Pension and other Retirement Benefits—Gratuities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What maintains the Proforma Account of the Fund?

    <p>Accountant General, Central Revenues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who claims for re-imbursement of the amount paid from the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>FA&amp;CAO concerned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are copies of awards sanctioned furnished to the Accountant General?

    <p>Half-yearly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authority is referred to for payments by an accounting authority other than the Accountant General?

    <p>State Accountants General</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum total benefit payable to an individual from the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>Rs. 10,000/- or one year's pay, whichever is less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may lump-sum grants in excess of Rs. 1,000/- be provided?

    <p>Only in very exceptional circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Administrative Ministry do after screening applications for grants?

    <p>Forward the applications to the Ministry of Finance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be met for recurring grants to be sanctioned?

    <p>They must be for a limited period based on assessed needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who issues the expenditure sanction for payment from the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>The General Manager of the concerned Railway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an awarded grant appears excessive without special reasons?

    <p>The Secretary of the Fund may seek further explanation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is true regarding family pensions from the Fund?

    <p>No family pension will be granted from the Fund.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authority evaluates the need for assistance before forwarding applications?

    <p>Head of the Department and Administrative Ministry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically included in the application process for the grant?

    <p>An application form as given in the appendix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of awards from the Fund?

    <p>They are purely ex-gratia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must be provided about family members in the application?

    <p>Their age, occupation, and income if employed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When indicating movable and immovable property, what details should be included?

    <p>Nature, area, location, and value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be stated if there is no income from assets?

    <p>Nil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is required about the applicant's relationship to the deceased?

    <p>The applicant's relationship to the deceased government servant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the remarks column regarding family employment?

    <p>Employment details and continuation status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of indicating the amount of life insurance in the application?

    <p>To determine entitlement for awards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required regarding the employment status of surviving family members?

    <p>Confirmation if they have employment due to compassionate grounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the application, how should the value of movable and immovable properties be presented?

    <p>Values should be detailed and exact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of properties should be mentioned under total value of assets?

    <p>Both movable and immovable properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific documentation is required from the applicant if the application is submitted after one year from the date of the deceased Government servant?

    <p>Reasons for delay and details of family subsistence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Descriptive Roll of the applicant, which detail is not required to be reported?

    <p>Annual income of the applicant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following allows for consideration of grants from the Compassionate Fund to families of deceased Government servants?

    <p>The economic conditions of the family after the death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in Part III of the application related to the deceased Government servant?

    <p>Last pay and allowances details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must attest the Descriptive Roll section of the application to validate it?

    <p>Two or more persons of respectability from the applicant's locality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups is eligible for assistance from the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>Families of railway employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time allowed for submitting an application after the death of a government servant under normal circumstances?

    <p>One year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition does NOT qualify for special consideration when assessing applications for grants?

    <p>Death due to medical negligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may the families of retired government servants receive grants from the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>If the death occurred within six months of retirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be provided if an application is submitted after one year from the date of death?

    <p>Additional documentation showing delay reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered when determining the level of assistance provided to applicants from the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>The age of the deceased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of application will not be entertained by the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>Applications received after the specified period without valid explanation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum total benefit that can be provided to an individual from the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>Rs. 10,000/- or a year’s pay, whichever is less.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what rare circumstances can lump-sum grants exceeding Rs. 1,000/- be sanctioned?

    <p>In very exceptional circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be met for recurring grants to be considered?

    <p>The genuine need for assistance must be established.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for screening applications for grants to ensure genuine need?

    <p>The Head of the Department and Administrative Ministry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a recommended award appears excessive without special justification?

    <p>The Secretary of the Fund may ask for a further explanation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in the application form as per the rules outlined?

    <p>Relevant documents to establish the need.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who conveys the decisions of the Compassionate Fund Committee after awards are made?

    <p>The Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation placed on the total amount of grants, both lump-sum and recurring?

    <p>They must not normally exceed Rs. 10,000/- or a year’s pay, whichever is less.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required from the Ministry after screening applications for grants?

    <p>Forward the application along with relevant documents to the Ministry of Finance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authority is responsible for maintaining the Proforma Account of the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>Accountant General, Central Revenues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for payments made at locations other than the Pay and Accounts Officer's counter?

    <p>A special Seal Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Compassionate Fund, when is the expenditure sanctioned by the General Manager of Railways?

    <p>After communication from the Ministry of Railways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to payments coming from the Compassionate Fund if they're handled by an authority other than the Accountant General?

    <p>Debits will be raised against the Accountant General, Central Revenues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the award by the Compassionate Fund Committee require from the Ministry of Finance?

    <p>Communication for necessary expenditure sanction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the Accountant General receive copies of the sanctions from the Ministry of Finance?

    <p>Half-yearly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for not following the established process for payments from the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>Refusal to process future claims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which account is charged for the expenditure from the Compassionate Fund?

    <p>65 Pension and other Retirement Benefits—Gratuities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be indicated if recurring payments are requested through the Treasury?

    <p>Specific Treasury location and authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the FA&CAO arrange after receiving expenditure sanction from the General Manager?

    <p>Payments to the concerned party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of awards does the Fund provide?

    <p>Ex-gratia awards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which information regarding family members must be included in the application?

    <p>Occupation and income details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be stated if there is no income from the reported assets?

    <p>The word ‘Nil’ should be indicated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario can the widow, daughter, or son be given employment due to the deceased's status?

    <p>On compassionate grounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which information regarding assets must be detailed in the application?

    <p>Exact amount of life insurance and other assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documentation is necessary regarding the employment status of surviving family members?

    <p>Details of any employment received on compassionate grounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be indicated in the remarks column regarding family employment history?

    <p>Duration of employment and role details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What value must be presented regarding the deceased’s assets in the application?

    <p>Specific values of movable and immovable properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a requirement listed for the application?

    <p>Latest bank statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of income should be reported from the listed assets?

    <p>Exact figures or the word ‘Nil’ if applicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Compassionate Fund of the Government of India

    • The fund is administered by a committee, consisting of the Cabinet Secretary, Home Secretary, Finance Secretary (Expenditure), and Labour Secretary. A Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Finance acts as the committee secretary.
    • The fund provides relief for families of government servants who die in service and were paid from the Consolidated Fund of India.
    • Eligible servants include those in civil departments of the Indian government, Union Territories, or those paid from Defense Services estimates. Railway employees and postal service employees are excluded.
    • Applications must be submitted within one year of the servant's death, or a reasonable explanation for the delay must be provided. Applications are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible.
    • Grants are prioritized to exceptionally deserving families in indigent circumstances whose deceased official had a meritorious service record.
    • Prioritization is also given to officers with long service years or those in lower pay ranges.
    • Death due to duty-related circumstances is a consideration.
    • Grants are typically not given to retired government servants within six months of retirement or for those permanently disabled.
    • No pensions are awarded from the fund.
    • Recurring grants might be considered for specific purposes, such as children's education. This is contingent on the committee's satisfaction regarding the continued need for the funding.
    • Lump sum grants over Rs. 1,000 are rare and capped at Rs. 10,000 or a year's pay, whichever is lower.
    • Procedure: The concerned Administrative Ministry submits the application to the Ministry of Finance, applications need to be strictly screened. Decisions are conveyed back through the Ministry of Finance/Expenditure back to the concerned ministry
    • Payments: If lump sum, payments are made by the Pay and Accounts Officer; for recurring payments, payments are handled either through the officer or specific Treasury/Accounts.
    • Accounting: Funds are managed by the Accountant General, Central Revenues.Expenditure records are handled by Central/State Accounts.
    • All grants from the Fund are considered ex-gratia.

    Application Procedure

    • Applicants must fill out forms, such as age, occupation, details for dependents (income, education), Assets (insurance, bank balances, total value of assets/ property).
    • Applications need to include details from the deceased officer (dates, pay, and allowances at the time of death, dates of entry and last appointment).

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    This quiz provides an overview of the Compassionate Fund administered by the Government of India. It details eligibility criteria, application procedures, and the prioritization of grants for families of government servants who die in service. Test your understanding of this important financial support system.

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