Quickly clear retirement dues: Bihar Raj Bhavan orders state universities

PATNA: Bihar governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar’s office has told vice-chancellors of state universities to ensure the early release of pension to retiring employees following complaints that it took the university administration months to complete the formalities. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who is also the chancellor of state universities, had earlier also expressed his displeasure at the long delays in payment of retirement benefits In a letter to the vice-chancellors, Raj Bhawan secretariat joint secretary Praveen Kumar Gupta said the pension cell in the universities should take immediate action and pointed out that Raj Bhavan has been informed about the long pendency at most universities. “The chancellor has been displeased with it and after due consideration, he has directed that the universities should start the process two months prior to the retirement of any teacher or non-teaching employee so that they are able to avail the benefits soon after superannuation,” Kumar said in the letter issued last week. The governor, who is also the chancellor of state universities, had earlier also expressed his displeasure at the long delays in payment of retirement benefits, which often leads to court cases.