“Despite critical finances, government is sympathetic towards armed forces”
Even as ex-servicemen have voiced dissatisfaction over the UPA government’s Rs. 2,300-crore package for pensioners, saying it has fallen short of their expectations, sources in the Defence Ministry maintain that “One Rank, One Pension” is a continuing process.
In a bid to blunt criticism, a senior official on Wednesday said the government’s package, despite the critical finances of the country, “is indicative of its sympathetic attitude towards personnel of the armed forces.”
Aim to cover gap in phased manner
The sources said the overall aim of the package was to cover the gap in a phased manner. It was the third time the government increased pensions of ex-servicemen after the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations had been implemented in 2008. “Every ex-serviceman has benefitted from this latest exercise, which has several measures aimed at enhancing the pension of pre-2006 persons below other ranks (PBORs) pensioners and family pensioners.” This would benefit about 13 lakh pensioners, the total cost entailed being Rs. 1,400 crore.
9.7% to 13% rise
On implementation, the sources said, the PBORs would get a raise ranging from 9.7 to 13 per cent over the existing pension, and Commissioned Officers would get an increase ranging from 10 to 28 per cent.
As a result, the basic pension of a sepoy in group ‘Y’ with 17 years of service would increase by about Rs. 500 a month, of a Naik with 22 years of service by about Rs. 550 and of a Havaldar in Group ‘Y’ with 24 years of service by about Rs. 800, the sources explained. Dearness relief would be payable in addition.
Raise for Commissioned Officers
For Commissioned Officers, the increase would range from Rs. 565 to Rs. 3,741 a month depending on the rank. It would range from Rs. 1,500 for Captains to Rs. 3,650 for Major-Generals. These benefits, the sources said, would be in addition to what already accrued to them after implementation of the 2005 order and increase in pension on account of the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations with reference to a change in the pay band of a Lieutenant Colonel to pay band 4.
Family pensioners would also benefit by an increase of Rs. 242-2,500 depending on their existing pension.
Keywords: "One Rank, One Pension scheme", Defence Ministry
It is a good thing that sane thinking has led to the just conclusion that 'One Rank, One Pension' scheme should be implemented in the case of officials who have retired from the defence services. Though there is delay in the proper implementation of the proposal, there is the hope of seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Government service in any of its departments being in national interest, will it not be prudent and justified to extend the benefits under the scheme to the other pensioners too, who are presently in their advanced age,drawing much less pension than their far, far juniors, simply because their retirement came earlier?
One rank one pension means the person who served 17 years in y gp sep rank before 31 Dec 2006 they are not getting same pension same person after 01 Jan 2006 ie post 1-1-2006 that is the gap between the pre 1-1-2006 and post 1-1-2006, the gap only our demand why the central govt betrayed the Armed forces personnel as Army person joined the Army 17years of age and discharged from service before supernuation ie 34 yr to 54 yrs why always compared to other central govt employees.After discharge in early age to run the family and searching for other job while in service they sacrifice for development of whole family is mother,father ,sister, brother and for nation after discharge they have no avings, only they have to expect for meager pension for development of their own family for study of children how it is possible,hence central is requested on behalf of Katpadi Ex-sainik Seva Sangam, Vellore-Distt, Tamil Nadu to implement the one rank one pension on the basis of supreme court oder.
phooo....... It is mere an eyewash to deviate attention of public from coalgate,defence scam and all other 2g/3gs. Ex servicemen along with serving people should now intensify the demand for a fare pension
The latest joke of implementing of promise of ONE RANK ONE PAY made by Hon'ble prime minister came true when central govt has failed to recognise contribution made by our fellow being in serving in hostile atmosphere and away from their near & dear one. Central govt is quoting critical financial position of countries for meeting demand of OROP what about organizing official dinner costing one plate for Rs 7721 by Prime Minister, sanction pay & allowance to MPs, various scams taking place due to faulty policies and heavy expenditure on account of air travel of our so called representative. The need of the hour to unitedly raise our just demand of OROP on athe platforms unless govt of the day understand suffering of our fellow beings. We are forward looking our veteran general of all the three wing to take up this matter strongly otherwise future generation will not forgive us for inactivity in spite of such callous, insensitive approach of all political parties.
The central government has finally concurred OROP issue, a big thanks goes to them for their efforts, but no way it’s acceptable to Ex-servicemen as the core issue has not been looked into. Our bureaucrats, Defense minister and Prime minister are jointly misleading the entire nation on the issue by giving wide propaganda that Rs 2,300 crore pension package has been announced for ex-servicemen. I strongly have a doubt maybe it could be an advance election campaign foreseeing the political situation which will happen in near future. The treatment is just like throwing bones to barking dogs. The long plea for justice that is going on for more than two decades has been totally ignored and they say it will be done phase by phase. When the next phase comes how many will be alive and how many in the graveyard? It would be great if you could account for this query raised? (Ex-Sgt Ravindran Nair )
Pension of Honorary Commissioned officers are ignored in the OROP announcement made on 24/09/12. The same is required to be implemented immediately.
one rank one pension means,an ex servicemen served in x,y or z group
retires in same rank ,he should get same equal pension for all x ,y,or
z.while in service all have done duties as per their group/trades in
x,y or z.but after retirement pension must be calculted only in
rank.eg:a sepoy ranked soldier retires after 15 years of service in y"
group and the same ranked soldier retires after 15 years in x or z
group,is having difference in pension paid,so what i mean is what ever
group a soldier would have served but after retirement all should get
equal pension in one rank.that is "ONE RANK ONE PENSION".
Logically, one rank one pension recommendation is totaly against the democracy. It is againt the democracy. Rule makes the equility not to gap. Whatever rule to be recommended that should be logically and strong base. Why rule maker keeping the poor on poorest. If it is democracy, we do not want this type of democray.
It surprises me that that the Govt can be so insensitive to the feelings of the Ex Servicemen and to the serving members in rejecting all their requests for a fair treatment. They could not have done this with the Railways. The Babus are to be treated by the Political class as 'Yes Minister' and not 'No Minister'. Can the PM and The Defence Minister show who is the real Boss.
The demands are pending & ex servicemen are struggling for 3 decades & the main demand of same length of service same rank even worn on 1 day (because delay is in control of individuals)& irrespective of date of retirement will only bridge the gap an also it must passed on for future increments also.Whereas it is being done in piece meal fashion in this pay commission it 3 times already & the effective date is date of decision which always delayed but not retrospective.MPS & BABOOS GET WITHIN NO TIME WITHOUT ANY HASSLE , FINNCIAL CONSTRAINS ARE PROJECTED FOR ARMED FORCES
The proposed increase in its present form seems to have raised the hackles of the valiant Ex-servicemen.The crux of the matter is in seeing the actuals and what is the basis for calculations.One is seeing different projected figures in the press releases daily.It would provide sanity to the situation if exemplary tables are provided so that ruffled feathers are settled.Hope the adminstration provides concrete figures at the earliest so that aggreived personnel can be convinced that the powers that be are indeed well meaning and also prove the "ongoing" nature of benifits being offered.
it is very surprising that govt wants to congratulate her self for their own mistakes ,what ever one jawan was suppose to get ,it was not paid to him for no of years and he was so much harrased that he had to go to court for his legtimate dues ,now that amount is being given after so many years without any arears ,.and worst was this that giving false claim in the media of giving orop.govt is trying to fool we simple disciplined soldiers ,who are ready to do any thing for the sake of the country in guarding the county in is duties and militancy RAWAT
A welcome move and it needs to be extended to lothers as well. Leave aside this, what is happening now is that governmetn fixes differetn dearness allowance criteria for pensioners -reuslting in great inequity among pensioners viz. those retiring earlier getting far les totla amount on hand. IN these harde times, it is a cruel burden on pensioners. When the government talks about the lot fo senior citizens, it had better atleast adopt un niform and fair oprinciples That is all that is demanded.
How long on going, is it forever? it is pending for more than decades &
pay, pensions , preveledges, perks, aloownancesl of MPs are approved
within no time as well as big Baaboos is also give without much ado by
financial constrains always comes in the way for Armed forces, it is
clear case of strong grip of Babudom over the decision making process &
govt is handicapped is unable to breakfree.The result will be
penultimate
The entire story put forward by the bureaucrats is full of deceit.
Nothing in it is true. They are only implementing the judgement of the
AFT and that too prospectively. They have for themselves One One Rank
Pension but don't want it for the defense services. They have NFU
while denying the same to the armed forces. They can serve till 60 and
beyond, but it is between 37 to 54 for the armed forces. A point to
note is how the bureaucrats and the lowly placed babus, mischievously
interpreted the Rank Pay issue, and had it denied to the armed forces
for 26 years, till they were cornered by the Supreme Court.
i thank the Raksha Mantri ji Shri AK Anthony and the GOI for the sanction of improvement in pension. its very interesting to read the clarification from the MOD that it is a continuous process and would be achieved in phased manner. let there be time-table chalked out or else everytime the ex-serviceman community agitate for the ONE RANK ONE PENSION. thank you sir.
It is simply disgracing the soldier and discrimination, against verdict of the Hon'ble
Supreme Court of the nation. Keeping chronic ulcer in "continuous process" is
unfortunate for our great democratic country!!!
This is more obfuscation. If the govt were serious about implementing
OROP, instead of saying that " pension of a sepoy in group ‘Y’ with 17
years of service would increase by about Rs. 500 a month" it would state
what the difference in pension for this individual would be if he
retired on 31/12/2005 and 01/01/2006.
PS. The word sepoy is now considered pejorative. The correct term is
"jawan".
How long ? it is already more than 30 years, now also it is in piecemeal
, the actual demand has been skipped deceitfully, you are trying to fool
around again & again.Now you talk about critical financials & what about
the perks, pay , allowances previledges of MPs was given approval
withing no time even for less than 5 years eligibility while the Armed
forces only you have all the excuses, then better stop having the armed
forces & you peole sitting in big offices can fight the wars as well as
live the life the soldier do.
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