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Madhya Pradesh Sets 5-Day Deadline for Pension File Processing at Every Level
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 06:18 PM
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The state finance department has imposed a five‑day time limit for each stage of pension file handling, making officials accountable for delays.
The Madhya Pradesh Finance Department announced a new procedural rule that limits the processing time for pension applications to five working days at every administrative level. Under the directive, each officer handling a pension file must either complete the required action or forward the case within the stipulated period.
If the deadline is missed, the responsible officer will face formal accountability measures, which may include disciplinary action. The move aims to curb the long‑standing practice of pension files being stalled for months, causing hardship for retirees.
The policy applies to all government employees awaiting pension benefits across the state, and departmental officials have been instructed to monitor compliance closely. The finance ministry will review the implementation quarterly to ensure the timelines are adhered to.
If the deadline is missed, the responsible officer will face formal accountability measures, which may include disciplinary action. The move aims to curb the long‑standing practice of pension files being stalled for months, causing hardship for retirees.
The policy applies to all government employees awaiting pension benefits across the state, and departmental officials have been instructed to monitor compliance closely. The finance ministry will review the implementation quarterly to ensure the timelines are adhered to.