Stoppage or reduction of pension for reasons other than misconduct not permissible

(1) Stoppage or reduction of pension for reasons other than misconduct not permissible. - Pension are not in the nature of reward but there is a binding obligation on Government which can be claimed as a right. Their forfeiture is only on resignation, removal or dismissal from service. After a pension is sanctioned, its continuance depends on future good conduct vide Article 351, CSR [Rule 8, CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972] but it cannot be stopped or reduced for other reasons. [G.I., M.F., U.O. No. D-2776/E, V/52, dated the 8th May, 1959.