Divorce proceedings as per custom is not valid under CCS Pension Rules.

The divorce proceedings as per custom is not valid under CCS Pension Rules.

Government Of India

Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare

Family Pension Series

Widows & Children From Both Wedlocks

The divorce proceeding as per custom of the community or before the Panchayat is not valid. The divorce decree is acceptable only if it is ordered by a competent court.

By virtue of Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act notwithstanding that a marriage is null and void, any child from such void marriage shall be legitimate.

The divorce proceedings as per custom is not valid under CCS Pension Rules. @mygovindia @DOPPW_India @CPAO_social @DrJitendraSingh pic.twitter.com/XcrrzOImoF

— D/o Pension & Pensioners' Welfare , GoI (@DOPPW_India) June 24, 2020

Family Pension Series:

Family Pension