A young man working in a government job tragically passed away due to illness. He had named his father as the nominee on his PF form. His wife and two children were left behind. A court issued a succession certificate for his wife and children. Can his mother also claim a share in his pension, PF, and gratuity?

Under Indian law, the mother cannot claim a share in the deceased’s pension, PF, and gratuity. These benefits are typically payable to the nominee, who in this case is the father. The succession certificate issued to the wife and children establishes their right to inherit the deceased’s property, but it does not supersede the nominee designation for these specific benefits.