THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Daltonganj, Jan 2: The intervention of Lok Bhavan (formerly Raj Bhavan) ensured the release of November pension payments to more than 200 retired employees of Nilamber Pitamber University (NPU), Daltonganj, on the first day of the New Year 2026, bringing relief to pensioners after weeks of delay.
Lok Bhavan directs immediate release of pension
University sources said Lok Bhavan took serious note of the inordinate delay in pension disbursal and directed the university authorities to release the pending November pension without further delay.
Acting on the directive, the university processed the payments and released the pension later in the day on Thursday, January 1.
Finance minister’s meeting with Governor triggers action
The issue gained urgency after Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore recently met the Governor-cum-Chancellor of state universities, highlighting delays in pension payments and other administrative problems affecting universities.
Sources said that within hours of the meeting, administrative activity intensified, leading to Lok Bhavan issuing verbal instructions to clear the dues.
VC approves release while travelling
University Registrar Dr Nafis Ahmad contacted Vice-Chancellor Prof Dinesh Kumar Singh, who was travelling to Daltonganj from Uttar Pradesh at the time. Following the VC’s approval, the November pension was released later on Thursday.
December pension to be paid soon: VC
Speaking on the issue, VC Prof Dinesh Kumar Singh said the December pension payment is in the pipeline and would be released soon.
“Things are very much in the pipeline. The payment will be made shortly,” the VC said.
Finance clearance delay flagged
On the reasons behind the delay, the Vice-Chancellor pointed to procedural bottlenecks.
“There appears to be something amiss, where even a routine matter like pension release requires clearance from the finance advisor,” he said, adding that the situation is expected to improve.
Lok Bhavan monitoring financial affairs
Expressing optimism, the VC said the university expects smooth financial operations ahead, as Lok Bhavan is now closely monitoring the financial functioning of the university.
Nilamber Pitamber University has over 200 retirees, many of whom depend on timely pension payments for their livelihood.
