prism.kerala.gov.in Pensioner Information System/ Application Status

Organisation : Finance Department, Government of Kerala
Facility Name : PRISM Pensioner Information System
Applicable For : Pensioner
Applicable State/UT : Kerala
Website : https://prism.kerala.gov.in/Home.jsp

What is PRISM Pensioner Information System?

The Pension Wing of Finance Department deals with the formation of policies and framing of Rules in connection with Pension in the State of Kerala. The Pensioners Welfare Cell, a part of the pension wing is looking after the welfare of all kinds of pensioners and involved in the timely redressal of the grievances of Pensioners /Pensioners Organisations (PRISM Pensioner Information System).

Related / Similar Facility : Kerala eOffice Citizen Portal

In Kerala, an employee who has to retire can submit the application for pension and other related benefits 18 months prior to his retirement. On receiving such application, the Head of the Department after verification and approval will forward it to the concerned Pension Sanctioning Authority.

Pension Sanctioning Authority will in turn sanction the pension and other benefits and forward the sanction order to the Accountant General for authorization. The Accountant General will issue Pension Payment Order based on which the Department of Treasuries will start disbursing the pension and other benefits. Pension revisions are made by the Pension Disbursing Authorities Treasuries/Banks on guidelines issued by the Government based on the recommendations of the Pay/Pension Revision Commission.

Note:
** Pension includes Monthly Pension, Gratuity, and Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity.
** Future good conduct is an implied condition for every grant of a pension.
** No Pension or Gratuity or DCR Gratuity will be paid in the case of resignation, dismissal or removal from service.
** The present Pension Rules were introduced with effect from 14/11/1966.

Processes Involved in Pensioner Information System

Processes Involved in PRISM Pensioner Information System

Registration :
All retiring employees,Receiving Authorities,Head of the Departments,Pension Sanctioning Authorities need to register and will be provided with login and password after verification by the Nodal Officer of the concerned Department.

Retiring Employees:
After logging fill up the required information and submit to the Receiving Authority/Head of the Department based on Designation.

Receiving Authority/Head of the Department after verification will submit the application to the Pension Sanctioning Authority. Pension Sanctioning Authority will sanction the Pension,DCRG,Commutation etc and forward it to the Accountant General for authorization.

How To Know Pensioner Application Status?

To know pensioner application status, follow the below steps

Step-1 : Go to the link https://prism.kerala.gov.in/SearchStatus.jsp
Step-2 : Ener your PEN (or) PPO Number
Step-3 : Click on Search button

Classes of Pension

Compensation Pension (Rule 33):
When a permanent post is abolished, the person selected to be discharged will be given two options either to accept another employment in Government service or to leave the service accepting pension benefits based on qualifying service so far earned by the individual. The pension granted as opted by the person, is called compensation pension

Invalid Pension (Rule 42):
When the Pension Sanctioning Authority has reasons to believe that an employee is suffering from a contagious disease or physical or mental disability or infirmity, which adversely affect the duties assigned to the person, he may be retired from service on invalid pension. The Medical Examination can be conducted on the application of the employee, also.

The person will be invalidated from service from the date as specified in the Medical Certificate, and pension is granted accordingly. A weight age towards qualifying service up to 5 years is allowed, and the total Q.S thus arrived at, should not be beyond the date of superannuation and should not be more than 30 years.

Superannuation Pension(Rule 55):
This is the pension on the compulsory retirement from service at a particular age. Every retirement will take effect on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which the date of birth of the officer comes off. If the date of birth is on the first day of the month, the retirement will be on the afternoon of the previous day. In the case of date of birth on a day other than the first day of the month, the retirement will be on the afternoon of the last day of that month.

This extended period of service will be reckoned for all service benefits such as pay, DA, increment, higher grade, promotion, earning of leave and pensionary benefits

Contact

Mail us at : info.prism@kerala.gov.in
Phone : 1800-425-1857((Toll Free))
Address : Vandanam, Uppalam Road, Statue, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001

FAQ On PRISM Pensioner Information System

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about PRISM Pensioner Information System

Q: What is PRISM?
A: PRISM stands for Pensioner Information System. It is a computerized system used by government organizations to manage and maintain pension-related information of retired employees.

Q: What is the purpose of PRISM?
A: The purpose of PRISM is to provide a centralized and efficient platform for managing pension-related data and processes. It helps government organizations streamline pension calculations, disbursements, and other activities associated with pension administration.

Q: Which government organizations use PRISM?
A: PRISM is commonly used by various government organizations, including departments, ministries, and agencies responsible for managing pensions. The specific organizations using PRISM may vary depending on the country or region.