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Karnataka Increases Pension Income Ceiling to Rs 1.2 Lakh
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 04:38 PM
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The Karnataka government has raised the maximum pension income limit to Rs 1.2 lakh per year, expanding eligibility for retirees.
The state government of Karnataka announced a revision of the pension income ceiling, setting the new limit at Rs 1.2 lakh annually. The change is aimed at allowing a broader segment of pensioners to retain their benefits without facing income‑based disqualification.
Under the updated rule, retirees whose total annual earnings from pensions and other sources exceed the previous threshold will now remain eligible for the scheme, provided they do not surpass the Rs 1.2 lakh limit. This adjustment is expected to benefit thousands of senior citizens who rely on modest supplementary incomes.
The move follows a review of existing pension policies, with officials citing rising living costs and the need for a more inclusive safety net. The government has not disclosed a specific implementation date, but the amendment is slated to take effect in the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Under the updated rule, retirees whose total annual earnings from pensions and other sources exceed the previous threshold will now remain eligible for the scheme, provided they do not surpass the Rs 1.2 lakh limit. This adjustment is expected to benefit thousands of senior citizens who rely on modest supplementary incomes.
The move follows a review of existing pension policies, with officials citing rising living costs and the need for a more inclusive safety net. The government has not disclosed a specific implementation date, but the amendment is slated to take effect in the upcoming fiscal cycle.