Question : LOWERING RETIREMENT AGE



(a) whether the Government is considering to lower the retirement age of the Central Government employees;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) by when the proposal is likely to be implemented?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTRY AFFAIRS.(SHRI SURESH PACHOURI)

(a): No, Sir. No proposal to lower the retirement age of the Central Government employees is under consideration of the Government.

(b)& (c): Do not arise, in view of reply to (a) above.