RTI for Pending Pension or Gratuity – Track Delayed Retirement Benefits

9th of Jul. 2025
By - Musab Hashmi

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After decades of service, senior citizens should not have to struggle for their rightful pension or gratuity. Unfortunately, delays in processing retirement benefits are common. Using the RTI Act, 2005, pensioners or their legal heirs can:

Use RTI to:

✅ Track file movement of their pension or gratuity request
✅ Ask which officer or section is responsible
✅ Request expected disbursement timeline
✅ Get a copy of internal notes and delay reasons
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When to File RTI for Pension or Gratuity Delay

File an RTI if:

Pension hasn’t started even after official retirement date
Gratuity is approved but not disbursed
Family pension is delayed after a retiree's death
No clear answer from the Accounts or Treasury Department

Sample RTI Application Format

To: Public Information Officer (PIO)
[Department Name – e.g., State Treasury / Accountant General Office / Pension Department]
[Department Address]
Subject: RTI Application Seeking Status of Pension/Gratuity Disbursement

I retired from service on [DD/MM/YYYY] from [Department Name]. My PPO (Pension Payment Order) / file number is [XXXXX].

Please provide the following information under RTI Act: