Telangana to verify PAN, Aadhaar details of state pensioners

The Telangana authorities have initiated a comprehensive verification process to cross-check Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar details maintained in their records against those of state pensioners. Officials stated the exercise aims to ensure accuracy in the pension disbursement system and prevent irregularities in benefit payments.

The verification drive is being undertaken across all districts of Telangana, with retired employees required to submit their documentation for validation. Authorities have set up dedicated verification centres to facilitate the process and minimize inconvenience to beneficiaries.

The announcement coincides with escalating demonstrations by retired state employees demanding expedited payment of their retirement benefits. Pensioner groups have raised concerns about delays in pension transfers, which they attribute to administrative bottlenecks and inadequate processing mechanisms.

State officials have assured that the verification process will be completed within a stipulated timeframe and will not further delay pension disbursements. The government stated that the initiative is intended to streamline the pension system and create a more efficient delivery mechanism for retirement benefits going forward.