RBA No. 80/2020

No. 202 0/AC-II/21/6 New Delhi,

dated: 12.10.2020

PFAs
All Indian Railways & PUs

Sub: NPS – Online PRAN Generation Module (OPGM)

One of the critical process in NPS is generation of PRAN for new recruitment. At present, in most of the Railway & PUs, the same is being generated through submission of physical Subscriber Registration Form (CSRF Ver 1.5) to NSDL appointed CRA-FCs. Though the employee is supposed to register in NPS immediately after his/her joining the Department, verification, authorisation and submission of the same to NSDL involves time and resources. It also results in delay in credit of contribution causing financial loss to the employees, which may give rise to Grievances and RTI queries in future, besides payment of penal interest.

The Online PRAN Generation Module (OPGM) developed by NSDL can surely mitigate the impact of delay in PRAN generation by simplifying the process and improving overall efficiency in implementation of NPS in IR. In addition to other advantages, the OPGM reduces data duplication and related errors by reducing manual efforts at the level of designated office. As you are aware, the ongoing pandemic has pushed working to a more digital world . OPGM is a one of the tools which will help to move to a digital platform in NPS. Some of the Railway/PUs viz. NWR, RCF/Kapurthala, SWR and DMW/Patiala have already implemented the OPGM process and the process has been running smoothly. Central Railway is in advanced discussion with NSDL to implement the same.

I n view of the above, it is requested to implement OPGM in time bound manner. The request for availing OPGM facility may be sent to NSDL under advise to Railway Board. Further, since OPGM is a maker-checker process, Rail ways are advised to identify the Users from Personnel and Accounts offices who will perform maker and checker role in OPG M process and same would also be part of OPGM request to NSDL.

A brief process of OPGM including advantages, pre-requisite etc. is enclosed for your reference. Views and experiences of the offices which have implemented OPGM can be sought, if necessary. I n case of any further clarifications regarding the above, concerned NSDL officials -Mr. Rahul Goyal (at 98196 46626, email ID: goyalr@nsdl.co.in) or Mr. Vijay Hegde (at 9819174229 or email ID: vijayh@ nsdl.co.in) may be contacted.

DA: As above

(Anjali Goyal)
Pr. Executive Director Accounts
Railway Board

Source: Railway Board

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National Pension System Trust (NPS Trust) – Processing of Partial Withdrawal request

Public Notice – Processing of Partial Withdrawal requests in system latest by 31.12.2018

National Pension System Trust (NPS Trust)

Are you an NPS subscriber who has applied for partial withdrawal from PRAN but has yet to receive the funds?

If yes, please read and act upon the following message immediately:

An NPS subscriber is permitted to make partial withdrawal for specified purpose after three years of joining. If the subscriber has applied for partial withdrawal, the completed hard copy form and documents are also required to be submitted to the concerned nodal office for verification and authorization. In absence of submission of the hard copy form and documents to the nodal office, the online partial withdrawal request will remain pending in the system and the subscriber will not receive the funds.

As per advisories issued by the Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA) on 06 December 2018, in case of all partial withdrawal requests captured in the system till 30 November 2018, the required forms, information and documents need to be submitted to the respective nodal offices immediately so that verification and authorization can be completed
latest by 31 December 2018. The nodal offices will be: Pay & Accounts Office (PAO) / District Treasury Office (DTO) / Drawing & Disbursing Office (DDO) for the government sector subscribers and Points of Presence (PoPs) for subscribers in other sectors. If a request for partial withdrawal is not authorized in the system by 31 December 2018, it will be treated that the subscriber is no longer interested to seek partial withdrawal and the application / request will be considered as withdrawn.

You are therefore requested to liaise with your nodal office to ensure your online partial withdrawal request, supported by hard copy application and other documents, is duly processed by them well before 31 December 2018.

In case you face any issues with your nodal office in the above matter, you can approach NPS Trust (along with your Permanent Retirement Account Number – PRAN and your own & your nodal office’s contact details) via email: grievances@npstrust.org.in

Source: NPS Trust

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