Assam Imposes ₹250 Daily Penalty on Unjustified Pension Delays

Assam has introduced a penalty of ₹250 per day for pensioners whose payments are delayed without a valid reason. The new measure is aimed at reducing administrative delays in the disbursement of pensions. Under the policy, the penalty will accumulate daily until the payment is processed. The state government expects the rule to improve service delivery and accountability in pension administration.