Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 2614)
The main purpose is to amend certain sections of Republic Act No. 910 as amended by Republic Act No. 1057 to provide for the retirement of Justices and Judges of various courts and to extend its provisions to Judges of the Courts of Agrarian Relations, Industrial Relations, Tax Appeals, First Instance, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations.
Justices of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and Judges of the Courts of First Instance, Industrial Relations, Agrarian Relations, Tax Appeals, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations are covered.
They must have rendered at least 20 years of service (in the judiciary or government), and either retire at age 70 or resign due to incapacity. Also, those aged 65 with at least 20 years government service (15 of which are continuous) may retire.
A retiring justice or judge on pension shall not appear as counsel in any civil case where the government is the adverse party, nor in criminal cases involving government officers related to their office, nor collect fees in administrative proceedings adverse to the government. Also, if returning to public elective office, they shall not receive their pension during their term.
If a Justice of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals dies in service and is entitled to benefits, heirs receive a lump sum equivalent to five years' salary. For Judges of other courts, the lump sum is three years' salary payable in installments if death occurs before reaching 70 years.
Retiring Supreme Court or Court of Appeals Justices get a lump sum of five years' salary and thereafter a monthly annuity for life. Judges of other courts get a lump sum of three years' salary and a monthly annuity thereafter.
Yes, but they must choose between the benefits and if reappointed, any prior gratuity not refunded shall be deducted from the benefits payable under this Act.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is tasked with enforcement and operation.
Yes, they must pay a monthly premium of one hundred pesos to the GSIS from the month after the law's approval or from appointment and qualification if future.
Commonwealth Act No. 536 and any other provisions inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.