Section 69(2)(a) in The M.P. Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1976
(a)Where the death-cum-retirement gratuity under Rule 44, is payable the Head of Office shall ascertain :-(i)If the deceased Government servant had nominated any person or persons to receive the gratuity; and(ii)Where the deceased Government servant had not made any nomination or the nomination made does not subsist, the person or persons to whom the gratuity may be payable.