RBE No.29/2023 SRPF – Interest on Removal/ Dismissal

No.D-43/25/2021-F(E)III, dated 09.02.2023

Sub: Release of SRPF balance and interest on Removal/ Dismissal of service.

1. References have been received from Zonal Railways/ PUs regarding the application of provision of Rule 920 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code (IREC) – Vol.I, 1985 Edition in case of removed/ dismissed employees, for payment of interest beyond the period when its payment was due and up to the date of tender of payment was made.

2. As per the provisions of Rule 920 of the IREC Vol.I, when the amount at the credit of the subscriber has become due, the interest should be paid up to the date of tender of payment or up to six months after the month in which amount became payable, whichever is earlier. SRPF Rules do not differentiate as far as payment of interest on SRPF balance is concerned on the manner of quitting/ cessation of service, that is, be it on superannuation, voluntary retirement or otherwise.

3. In view of the above, the interest on the SRPF balance at the credit of a subscriber who has been removed or dismissed may be calculated and paid in the same manner.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.29/2023