Circular Reference: CHO/PMG/15/2025-26
Date: 30.07.2025
Subject: Introduction of “UCO Tribute” – Scheme for support and financial assistance to the bereaved family of deceased in-service and retired employees.
Approved By: Competent Authority, based on Staff Welfare Committee recommendation on 21.06.2025.
Purpose: To provide immediate support and financial assistance (Rs. 20,000/-) to bereaved families of deceased employees (in-service or retired) under the Staff Welfare Scheme 2025-26. This supersedes all earlier circulars on the subject.
A. For In-Service Employees
Objective
Provide immediate support and financial assistance to the bereaved family of an employee who dies while in service.
Target Group
Family of the deceased in-service staff.
Quantum of Assistance
Rs. 20,000/-.
Flow of Sanction
HRMS Path for Applying/Sanctioning
Salary > Verify Reimbursements > UCO Tribute.
Credit of Financial Assistance
- Payment made centrally from HO, PSD to the Parking account of the SOL initiating the request.
- Branch/office then transfers/remits funds to the claimant’s account.
Role of Branch
- Enter request/application in HRMS portal by ABH/BH.
- Ensure amount credited to beneficiary account preferably within 72 hours from intimation of death.
- Provide support and guidance to bereaved family for benefits/entitlements as per rules.
- Alleviate procedural burden/document submission for family members.
B. For Retired Employees
Objective
Provide immediate support and financial assistance to the bereaved family of the deceased retired employee.
Target Group
Family of Superannuated/VRS/CRS retired staff.
Quantum of Assistance
Rs. 20,000/-.
Flow of Sanction
HRMS Path for Applying/Sanctioning
Salary > Verify Reimbursements > UCO Tribute.
Credit of Financial Assistance
- Payment made centrally from HO, PSD to the Parking account of the SOL initiating the request.
- Branch/office then transfers/remits funds to the claimant’s account.
Role of Branch
- Enter request/application in HRMS portal by ABH/BH.
- Ensure amount credited to beneficiary account preferably within 72 hours from intimation of death.
- Provide support and guidance to bereaved family for benefits/entitlements as per rules.
- Alleviate procedural burden/document submission for family members.
