Haryana Govt grants one notional increment for purpose of pension calculation

The Haryana Government has decided to grant one notional increment for the purpose of pension calculation to employees retiring on June 30 or December 31, provided they have completed one year of service with satisfactory work and conduct.

Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who also holds charge of the Finance Department, issued orders in this regard, noting that the decision follows the Supreme Court’s February 20, 2025 order (Union of India vs. M Siddaraj) and a subsequent memorandum of the Central Government dated May 20, 2025.

The benefit will apply under the Haryana Civil Services (RP/ACP) Rules, 2008 to employees who retired between June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2015, and under the 2016 Rules to those retiring thereafter, subject to the same conditions. However, officials clarified, “This increment will be admissible only for the purpose of pension calculation and will not apply to other pensionary benefits such as gratuity, leave encashment or commutation.”

The revised pension will be payable from May 2023, with no arrears before April 30, 2023. Employees retiring after completing less than a full year of service on the cut-off dates are not covered, as the matter is still pending before the Supreme Court.

The government added that any excess payments already made, including those under contempt proceedings, would not be recovered but remain subject to final judicial decisions. All departments have been directed to ensure strict compliance.