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An old-age grant is available to an insured person who is not otherwise entitled to an old-age pension and retires from insurable employment after attaining 60, or 55 for a woman or mineworker, with contributions payable for at least two but fewer than 15 years. The lump sum equals one month’s average monthly wages for each completed year of insurable employment, including a remaining part exceeding six months. ^{[2] [8]}

Allowance payments cannot be backdated without limit. A claim expires if not made within 12 months of the allowance becoming payable, but the institution may admit a late claim if satisfied that the delay was beyond the insured person’s or survivor’s control. Apply promptly and explain any delay in writing. ^[2]

If determination of a civil servant’s pension or gratuity is delayed beyond one month after retirement or death, ask about provisional payment. The prescribed authority uses service qualifying for pension or gratuity. Any overpayment is adjusted against the pension or gratuity finally determined as payable. ^[1]

Where an appeal or application is available, the period is 60 days from communication of the order unless otherwise prescribed. Where representation is available, it goes to the next higher authority within 60 days of communication, except for Governor’s orders. Ask how any departmental remedy and the Tribunal appeal deadline apply to your case. ^{[1] [7] [9]}