When does an employee
become eligible for CMPF
membership?
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After March 1989 for not less than 30 days from
the date he is employed in a coal mine.
[Para 25A(v)]
What is the present rate of
PF contribution?
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(Rate of Provident Fund contribution for all
members for any wage period ending on or after the
1st May, 2000)
(a) Member's Contribution :-
12% of total emoluments.
(b) Employer's Contribution :-
12% of total emoluments.
(Table VII of Para 27)
Can contract workers be
covered under CMPF?
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Yes. If engaged in covered employment and
fulfilling eligibility conditions, employees engaged
through contractors are also covered under the
Scheme and the Principal employer is
responsible for deposit of contributions.
(Para 28)
How can a member check
PF balance or
accumulation?
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Members may approach the concerned regional
office/authorised portal by C-CARES/statement
facility for updated account details.
Can a member make
voluntary PF contribution?
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Yes, members may contribute voluntarily
contribution beyond mandatory contribution as
permitted under the scheme with the permission
of CMPF Commissioner.*
(* See Para 27A for other terms and condition.)
When a nomination or its
modification shall take
effect.
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A nomination or its modification shall take effect to
the extent that it is valid on the date on which it s
received by the Commissioner, CMPFO.
Who is eligible to receive
pension under the Coal
Mines Pension Scheme?
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Employees who are members of the CMPS
pension fund and fulfil the prescribed qualifying
service and contribution conditions under the
scheme are eligible for pension.
What is the minimum service required
for pension eligibility?
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Pension eligibility depends upon the qualifying
service prescribed under the applicable pension
scheme and relevant amendments. In general,
10 years of pensionable service is the minimum
qualifying service for CMPS Pension eligibility.
At what age can a member
claim superannuation
pension?
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A member becomes eligible for superannuation
pension on attaining the retirement age as
prescribed under the scheme/SoPs and order
issued by this office.
How is pension amount
calculated?
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Pension is calculated on the basis of average
emoluments of last ten month, pensionable
service, and other factors specified under the
scheme.
How much time does
pension settlement take?
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Pension cases are processed after verification of
service records, contribution details, and
supporting documents. As per citizen charter
issued, any kind of claims should be settled within
thirty days subject to eligibility and availability of
supporting documents.
Why has pension not been
credited in the bank
account?
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Possible reasons may include:
- Bank account mismatch
- IFSC/account number error
- Non-submission of life certificate
- KYC mismatch
- Pending verification of records
Who are the minimum
pension beneficiaries
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As per gazette notification issued on 08th March
2024, pensioners under Para 10(1), 11, 12(3)
How can a pensioner
change bank account
details?
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A written application along with bank details proof
and identity documents may be submitted to the
concerned regional office.
Can family pension be
claimed after the death of a
pensioner/member?
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Yes, eligible spouse and dependents may claim
family pension subject to scheme provisions.
Can pension be restored if
it has been stopped?
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Yes, after resolving the reason for stoppage
(such as non-submission of life certificate or
document mismatch), pension may be restored
subject to removal of the reason for stoppage.
What should a pensioner
do in case of incorrect
pension amount?
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The pensioner may submit a representation to
the concerned CMPF regional office for
verification of service and contribution records.
Who are the minimum
pension beneficiaries
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As per gazette notification issued on 08th March
2024, pensioners under Para 10(1), 11, 12(3); and 12(4) are eligible for minimum pension
@1000/- per month
