Revision Of 7th CPC Concordance Tables For Defence Pensioners

7th CPC Concordance Tables for Defence Pensioners

Age Relaxation for Defence Personnel by UPSC

Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen for appearing in Civil Services Exam

PCAFYS - Pay Fixation Of Re-Employed Ex-Servicemen

Pay Fixation of Re-Employed Ex-Servicemen

DoPT Orders - Benefit Of Reservation To Ex-Servicemen

Benefit of reservation to Ex-servicemen - DoPT Orders

Benefit of reservation to Ex-servicemen, who applies for various examinations/vacancies before joining civil posts/services in the Government job on civil side

Department of Personnel and Training
Office Memorandum:  No.36034/1/2014-Estt.(Res.)
Dated: 14.8.2014
Subject: Benefit of reservation to Ex-servicemen, who applies for various examinations/vacancies before joining civil posts/services in the Government job on civil side

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Rajya Sabha Q&A - Benefits Of Pay Commission

Rajya Sabha Q&A - Benefits Of Pay Commission

Benefits of Pay Commission to Ex Servicemen

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO 2580

ANSWERED ON 19.03.2018

Benefits of Pay Commission to ex servicemen

2580 Shri Mahendra Singh Mahra

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state :-

(a) the total number of reserve ex-servicemen being given pension after ten years of service;

(b) whether they also got the benefit of pension hike and allowances like other pensioners;

(c) if so, whether they have also been given the benefit of recommendations of 4th, 5th and 6th Pay Commissions constituted by Government and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether these reserve soldiers come under the category of ex-servicemen; and

(e) if so, the details of reasons for keeping them deprived of benefits of Pay Commissions as extended to the ex-servicemen?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE

(a) to (c): A reservist who is not in receipt of service pension is granted, on completion of the prescribed combined colour and reserve qualifying service of not less than 15 years, a reservist pension equal to 2/3rd of the lowest pension admissible to a Sepoy.

Reservist pension is linked to lowest pension admissible to a Sepoy as such the hike in pension of Sepoy in various Pay Commissions is also passed on to Reservist pensioners. Further, the rates of minimum Reservist pension had been revised in various Central Pay Commissions (CPCs) as under:-

(i) Rs.375/- w.e.f. 1.1.1986 in 4th CPC, 

(ii) Rs.1275/- w.e.f. 1.1.1996 in 5th CPC,

(iii) Rs.3500/- w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in 6th CPC and

(iv) Rs.9000/- w.e.f. 1.1.2016 in 7th CPC.

Dearness Relief as applicable from time to time is also admissible on Reservist pension.

(d) & (e): Only those Reserve soldiers come under the category of Ex-servicemen who fulfil the conditions as laid down in Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979 as amended vide Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions notification bearing no.36034/1/2006-Estt.(Res.), dated 04 October, 2012.

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Disability Pension And Compensation To Ex Servicemen And Cadets

Disability pension and compensation to ex servicemen and cadets

Disability Pension in cases of invalidment is granted to Armed Forces Personnel irrespective of qualifying service rendered which consists of service element and disability element. Armed Forces personnel who are retired / discharged with disability which is attributable to or aggravated by military service are also allowed disability element in addition to their service / retiring pension. With effect from 01.01.2006, the Disability Element is paid based on 30% of last emoluments drawn for 100% disability which is reduced pro-rata for lower percentages of disability.

Benefit of broad banding of percentage of disability was earlier allowed only for those invalided out from service. However, vide Ministry of Defence orders dated 4th and 5th September, 2017 the benefit of broad banding of percentage of disability has been extended to cases of retirement / discharge from service with disability of 20% or more.

Cadets during the entire duration of training in service academies i.e. during training period of Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA) are entitled to stipend. The period of training is not treated as Commissioned Service. Cadets are not entitled to Disability Pension. 

The scheme for grant of monthly ex-gratia awards in cases of death / disablement of Cadets (Direct) due to causes attributable to or aggravated by Military Training was introduced vide Ministry of Defence letter dated 16.04.1996 which was applicable with effect from 01.01.1986. Rates of Ex-gratia awards have been revised by each Pay Commission. The rates notified vide Ministry of Defence letter dated 04.09.2017, are as follows:-

In case of disablement:-

Monthly Ex-gratia amount: Rs.9,000/-pm.

Monthly Ex-gratia disability award: Rs.16,200/-pm for 100% disability, subject to pro-rata reduction for lower percentages of disability.

Constant Attendance Allowance: Rs.6,750/-pm, if applicable.

In case of death:-

Monthly Ex-gratia amount: Rs.9,000/-pm.

Ex-gratia lump sum compensation: Rs.12.5 lakhs.

Revision/Consolidation Of CCS(Fixation of Pay of Re-employed Pensioners) Orders, 1986 And Other Related Orders

Revision/Consolidation of Central Civil Services (Fixation of Pay of Re-employed Pensioners) Orders, 1986 and other related orders-reg.

F.No.42/05/2017-P&P W(G)/30349

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G and Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan

Khan Market, New Delhi-110003

Date:-23rd Nov, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Revision/Consolidation of Central Civil Services (Fixation of Pay of Re-employed Pensioners) Orders, 1986 and other related orders-reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to DoPT OM No.3/3/2016-Estt.(Pay.II) dated 18.10.2017 on the subject cited above and to say that comments of this Department against each issue are enclosed herewith.

2. This issues with the approval of competent authority.

End: Annexure

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(Charanjit Taneja)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Source: Confederation

Relaxation Of Terms And Conditions For Recruitment In CPSEs

Reservation Policy for Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen in CPSEs

Disabled Ex-servicemen and dependents of Armed Forces Personnel killed in action: Relaxation of terms and conditions for recruitment in CPSEs

F.No.DPE-GM-12/0001/2016-GM-FTS-5410

Government of India

Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises

Department of Public Enterprises

Public Enterprises Bhavan,

Block No. -14, CGO Complex,

Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.

Dated: 23rd November, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Relaxation of terms and conditions of selection while selecting disabled Ex-servicemen and dependents of Armed Forces Personnel killed in action for recruitment in CPSEs – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to D/o Ex-servicemen Welfare OM No. 28(48)/2017/D(Res-I) dated 04-09-2017 and 13-10-2017 on above stated subject vide which DPE has been requested to make provisions in the extent guidelines for relaxed standards in respect of disabled ex-serviceman/ dependents of ex-servicemen killed in action for recruitment in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). As per extent reservation policy for recruitment of ex-servicemen in CPSEs, there is a reservation to the extent of 14.5% and 24.5.% in non-executive level posts comparable with Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ posts respectively in Government setup. This includes 4.5% reservation for disabled ex-servicemen and dependents of servicemen killed in action.

2. In view of above mentioned OMs No. 28(48)/2017/D(Res-I) dated 04-09-2017 and 13-10-2017 of D/o Ex-servicemen Welfare, all Administrative Ministries Departments concerned with CPSEs are requested to advice CPSEs under their jurisdiction to consider making provisions for relaxed standards in respect of disabled ex-serviceman/dependents of servicemen killed in action, if sufficient number “of candidates belonging to these categories are not available on the basis of general standards to fill up all the vacancies reserved for them. The candidates belonging to these categories may be selected under a relaxed standard of selection in terms of DoPT notification no.15012/8/82-Estt.(D) dated 12-02-1986 (copy enclosed) to make up the deficiency in the reserved quota subject to the condition that such relaxation will not affect the level of performance by such candidates.

3. This issues with the approval of Hon’ble Minister(HI&PE).

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(J. N. Prasad)

Director

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3rd Cadre Review For JCOs/ORs

Increase in posts of SUB MAJs, SUBs, NAIB SUBs and Havaldars as govt approves 3rd cadre review for jcos/ors

DEAR ALL,

SOME GOOD NEWS AT LAST for JCOs/ORs as the number of posts are increased, facilitating promotion prospects, to be implemented in the next 5 year period.

The numbers of posts increased now are :-

RANK	EXISTING	Addl Sanction (Next 5Years)
JCOs
Sub Maj Sub Naib Sub	5500 44546 41014	479 7769 13466
ORs
Havaldars Naiks	210656 203259	58498 64930

The 3rd Cadre Review for ORs/JCOs which was due in 2011, has been now (2017) approved by the Govt. The 1st such Review was done in 1979 and the 2nd one was made in 1984.

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7th CPC Revision Of Pension Of Pre-2016 Defence Forces Pensioners/Family Pensioners: DESW

7th CPC Revision of Pension of Pre-2016 Defence forces Pensioners/family Pensioners: DESW Order 04.09.2017 in view of NAC decision

No. 17(01)/2017(01)/D(Pension/Policy)

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

New Delhi, Dated 4th September, 2017

To

The Chief of the Army Staff

The Chief of the Naval Staff

The Chief of the Air Staff

Subject : Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) - Revision of pension of pro-1.1.2016 Defence Forces pensioners/ family pensioners etc.

Sir,

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's letter No. 17(01)/2016 D(Pen/Pol) dated 29th October 2016 for revision of pension of pre-2016 Defence Forces pensioners/ family pensioners in implementation of the Government decisions on the recommendations of the 7th CPC. As per para 9 of this Ministry's said order dated 29th October 2016 the revision of disability element of disability pension was held in abeyance pending decision of National Anomaly Committee to whom matter was referred by MoD to decide methodology for calculation of disability element of disability pension under 7th CPC. The National Anomaly Committee has recommended that parity with Civilians for grant of Disability element which was granted to Defence Forces under 6th CPC, shall be maintained.

2. The recommendations of the National Anomaly Committee have been considered by the Government. In partial modification of Ministry's order dated 29th October 2016, the President is now pleased to decide that Disability element of disability pension for Defence Forces Pensioners shall also be revised by multiplying the existing rate of disability element as had been drawn on 31.12.2015 by factor of 2.57 to arrive at revised rate of disability element as on 1.1.2016. The amount of revised disability element so arrived shall be round-ed off to next higher rupee.

3. Para 13 of this Ministry's above quoted letter dated 29.10.2016 regarding "Ex-gratia awards to Cadets in cases of disablement" shall be replaced with the following:

13. EX-GRATIA AWARDS TO CADET (DIRECT) The ex-gratia award payable to Cadet (Direct)/ NoKs in cases of disablement / death shall be payable subject to the same conditions as hitherto in force in the event of invalidment on medical ground / death of a Cadet (Direct) due to causes attributable to or aggravated by military training

(i) Monthly Ex-gratia amount of Rs 9,000/- per month
(ii) In cases of disablement, Ex-gratia disability award @ Rs 16,200/- per month shall be payable in addition for 100% of disability during period of disablement subject to prorata reduction in case the degree of disablement is less than 100%. "No ex-gratia disability award shall be payable in cases where the degree of disablement is less than 20%."
4. The dearness relief sanctioned by the Government from 1.1.2016 and thereafter, shall also be paid on rates of disability element and monthly ex-gratia award to Cadet(Direct), revised in accordance with the provision of this letter.

5. Vide para 10(ii) of MOD order dated 29.10.2016, it was ordered to pay the Constant Attendance Allowance(CAA) at the existing rate since matter regarding grant of Allowances was under examination by the Committee on Allowances (CoA). in this regard, Ministry of Finance vide Resolution dated 6th July 2017 (Appendix II item 37 has accepted the recommendation of 7th CPC to enhance the existing Constant Attendance Allowance @ 4500/ p.m. by 50%. DoP&PW vide O.M No. 1/4/2017-P&PW(F) dated 2.8.2017 has issued orders in this-regard for civilian pensioners. Accordingly, for Armed Forces personnel the Constant Attendant Allowance shall continue to be admissible under the condition as hitherto fore at the existing rate from 1.1.2016 to 30.06.2017. However, it shall now be admissible at the enhanced uniform rate of Rs. 6750/- per month, irrespective of the rank with effect from 1.7.2017.

6. With reference to the provisions contained in Para 5.4 of this Ministry's letter dated 29th October, 2016, it is further clarified that the maximum ceiling shall be applicable only in the case of Service/Retiring Pension, Service element of Disability/ liberalized disability /War Injury Pension and Ordinary family Pension. The said ceiling is not applicable in the cases of Disability/ Liberalised Disability/ War injury element. Special Family/ Liberalized Family Pension etc. applicable under casualty pensionary awards.

7. The provisions of this Ministry's letter dated 29th October 2016, which are not affected by the provisions of this letter, shall remain unchanged.

8. The provisions of this letter shall take effect from 1.1.2016

9. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Division of this Ministry their U.O. No. Part File (1) to (30)(01)/2016/Fin/Pen dated 14th August 2017.

10. Hindi version will follow.

Yours faithfully,

(Manoj Sinha)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Meaning Of An Ex-Servicemen - Revised Definition

Meaning of an Ex-Servicemen - Revised Definition

WHO IS AN EX-SERVICEMEN

DEFINITION OF EX-SERVICEMEN

Those who were released between 01 Jul 66 and 30 Jun 68 (both days inclusive) - Any person who has served in any rank (whether as a combatant or not) in the Armed Forces of the Union, has been released there from otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency

(Authority : Min of Home Affairs Notification No F.14/26/64-Estt(D) dated 11 Oct 1966)

Those who were released between 01 Jul 68 and 30 Jun 71 (both days inclusive) - Any person who has served in any rank (whether as a combatant or not) in the Armed Forces of the Union for a continuous period of not less than six months and released there from otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency

(Authority : Min of Home Affairs Notification No 14/11/68-Estt(D)/Estt -C) dated 13 Feb 69)

Those who were released between 01 Jul 71 and 30 Jun 74 (both days inclusive) Any person who has served in any rank (whether as a combatant or not) in the Armed Forces of the Union and has been released there from otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency

(Authority : Cabinet Secretariat, Department of Personnel Notification No 13/3/71-Ests(C) dated 14 Oct 71)

Those who were released between 01 Jul 74 and 30 Jun 79 (both days inclusive)  ESM means a person who has served in any rank(whether as a combatant or non -combatant) in the Armed forces of the Union, for a continuous period of not less than six months after attestation and has been released there from otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency.

(Authority : Cabinet Secretariat, Department . of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Notification No 13/24/73-Estt(C) dated 26 Oct 74)

Those who were releasedbetween 01 Jul 79 and 30 Jun 87 (both days inclusive) Any person who has served in any rank(whether as combatant or not)in the armed forces of the Union for a continuous period of not less than six months after attestation if discharged for reasons other than at their own request or by way or dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency and not less than five years service if discharged at own request.

(Authority : Department . of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Notification No 39016/10/79-Estt(C) dated 15 Dec 79)

Those who were released on or after 01 Jul 87 – Any person who has served in any rank (whether as combatant or not) in the armed forces of the Union and was released/retired with any kind of pension from Defence Budget or released on completion of specific terms of engagement with gratuity otherwise than at his own request or by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency.

(Authority : DOP&T OM No 36034/5/85-Estt(SCT) dated 14 Apr 87)

Personnel of Territorial Army  Who are pension holders ;for continuous embodied service, persons with disability attributable to military service and gallantry award winners retired on or after 15 Nov 86.

(Authority : DOP&T OM No 36034/5/85-Estt(SCT) dated 14 Apr 87)

Personnel of Army Postal Service  Personnel of Army Postal Service , who are a part of regular Army and retire from such service (that is directly from APS without reversion to P&T Department) with a pension or who have been released from such service on medical grounds attributable to military service or circumstances beyond their control and awarded medical or other disability pension shall come within the definition of ex-servicemen

(Authority : Min of Defence OM No 9(52)/88/D)(Res) dated 19 Jul 89)

Note : As per Govt. of India, Min of Def/Department of ESW OM No 1(9)/2010/D(Res-I) dated 20/21 Jul 2011, personnel who were on deputation in APS for more than six months prior to 14 Apr 87 would also be considered as ex-servicemen with all consequential benefits.

Recruits  Who are boarded out/released on medical grounds and granted medical/disability pension. However, the operation of the OM has been kept in abeyance for issuance of notification by DOP&T.

(Authority : Min of Def/Department of ESW OM No 12/1/2005/D(Res) dated 01 Feb 2006)

Those who were released on or after 10 Oct 2012

An ex-servicemen means a person-

(i) Who has served in any rank whether as a combatant or non combatant in the Regular Army, Navy and Air Force of the Indian Union and
(a) Who either has been retired or relieved or discharged from such service whether at his own request or being relieved by the employer after earning his or her pension; or
(b) Who has been relieved from such service on medical grounds attributable to military service or circumstances beyond his control and awarded medical or other disability pension; or
(c) Who has been released from such service as a result of reduction in establishment; or
(ii) who has been released from such service after completing the specific period of engagement, otherwise than at his own request, or by way of dismissal, or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency and has been given gratuity; and includes personnel of the Territorial Army, namely, pension holders for continuous embodied service or broken spells of qualifying service; or
(iii) personnel of the Army Postal Service who are part of Regular Army and retired from the Army Postal Service without reversion to their parent service on medical grounds attributable to or aggravated by military service or circumstances beyond their control and awarded medical or other disability pension; or
(iv) Personnel, who were on deputation in Army Postal Service for more than six months prior to the 14th April,1987; or
(v) Ex-recruits boarded out or relieved on medical ground and granted medical disability pension irrespective of the date of boarding out/release.

Authority: DOP&T office Memo No.36034/1/2006-Estt(Res) dated 04 Oct 2012 and this order came into force from the date it is published in the Gazette of India vide G.S.R 757(E) dated 10th Oct 2012.)

Authority - Ministry of Defence, Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare D(Res I) OM dated 07th July 2014 ex-recruits have been granted ESM Status irrespective of the date of boarding out/release.

Note : The eligibility of the person to the status of ex-servicemen will be governed by the definition in vogue at the time of his discharge and will not be affected by the changes in the definition subsequent to the discharge.

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Issue of Dependent Identity Card For Ex-Servicemen

Issue Of Dependent Identity Cards For Ex-Servicemen

Tele: 26188098, Fax: 26192362

Email ID: jdpolicyksb@gmail.com

Kendriya Sainik Board

Ministry Of Defence

Government Of India

West Block-IV, Wing-VII

RK Puram

New Delhi – 110066

No.061/Policy/Gen Pol/vol-I

14 July 2017

All RSBs/ZSBs

ISSUE OF I-CARDS TO DEPENDENTS OF EX-SERVICE MEN

Introduction

1. A number of representations are being received from ESM for issue of dependent Identity Cards. The main reason for these representations being that dependents of ESM are unable to utilize various facilities/benefits extended to them by organizations due to non availability of Identity cards. The case in point is air travel by organizations due to non availability of Identity Cards. The case in point is air travel concession offered by the airlines to dependents of ESM, however, many dependents of ESM are not able to make use of the concession offered due to want of Dependents ID card which is a mandatory requirement instituted by the airlines offering the concession .

2. During third south Zone Meeting held at Hyderabad this issue was deliberated upon in detail in light of various representations and recommendations of Directors of all Rajya Sainik Boards on the need of issuing dependent I Cards, It was decided by the Chairman that dependent I cards be issued and policy in this regard be formulated to ensure that these are not misused.

3. It is to be understood by all ESM and their dependents that Dependent Identity Card is not an acceptable pass/ permit for entry into any Defence unit and local orders of the Formation/ Area HQs will take precedence over any such order on the issue of gaining access into any defence area.

Eligibility for Dependent Identity Cards

4. It is to be clearly understand that the definition of dependents which is in vogue while being in service will continue to govern the criteria to establish the eligibility of dependents will lie on the Zila Sainik Board where the ESM is registered based on the entry in their discharge book Following will be eligible for issue of Dependent 1-card:-

• (a) Spouse and dependent children of ESM Pensioners.
• (b)War Windows/Dependents parents of serving personnel who died in war. windows of ESM and their dependent Children including step and legally adopted children.
• (c) Dependents Parents whose monthly income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 3500/- plus the amount of dearness relief on basic pension of Rs. 3500/- as on the date of consideration. (GOI MOD letter F No.18840/DGAFMS/DG-3A/1398/D (Med) 09 dated 26 Jun 2009).
• (d) Children including step children, legally adopted children. The validity period for sons will be attaining age of 25 Years or on ceasing to be dependents, whichever is earlier, unemployment unmarried/divorced/windowed daughters will continue to be eligible irrespective of age.

Procedure for Issue of Dependents Identity Card

5. The following guilelessness are to be adhered to by the Dept of Sainik welfare/ Zila Sainik Welfare while issuing the Dependents Identity Cards:-

(a) Identity cards to be issued to all dependents of ESM as brought out at para 3 above. The format of I card is placed at Appendix ‘A’

(b) The card is to be issued on payment of Rs.100/- per card. The money is to be taken on charge and accounted for, the Amount realized towards making of Dependent Card should be forwarded to Kendriya Sainik Board in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of “ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY FUND”.

(c) Separate application for issue of Identify cards is to be submitted by ESM for each dependent, The format is placed at Appendix ‘B’.

(d) The dependent card is to be linked to ESM I card to ensure only eligible dependents are issued with the dependent card.

(f) The following documents are to be produced by an ESM for issue of dependent card:-

• (i) Application with photograph pasted, for issue of dependent card.
• (ii) Registration form
• (iii) Copy of Discharge book.
• (iv) Copy of PPO
• (v) NOC from previous ZSB, if applicable.
• (vi) Copy of Birth Certificate.
• (vii) Copy of Aadhar card.

(g) Before issue of I Cards to the dependents of ESM, the Sancity of the document , its safe custody by the card holder and the repercussions as a result of its loss and reaching in the hands of anti-national elements should be explained to him/her.

(h) The ESM and applicant be explained that it is their responsibility to ensure that the dependent card is not misused.

Validity of Dependent Identity Card

6. (a) The Identify Card for War/Pensioners windows will be valid for life time till she gets married.

(b) In case of spouse of ESM it will also be valid for life time unless there is changed of status (if divorced etc)

(c) The Identify Card to the children of ESM will be issued initially for a period of five years and will be renewed thereafter for another five years subject to the following:-

• (i) Sons – Attaining the age of 25 years or on ceasing to be dependent whichever is earlier.
• (ii) Daughters- Till married.

Issue of Duplicate Dependent Identity Card

7. The under mentioned procedure is to be followed for issuance of duplicate Dependent Card:

(a) FIR is to be lodged in an event of loss of dependent card by ESM/dependent. After one month from the date of FIR, an endorsement of Police Station needs to be obtained on the status of the complaint.

(b) The ESM/dependent should approach ZSWO along with the copy of FIR and application containing the facts leading to the loss of card. Further , on application for issue of duplicate I card is to be submitted, Thereafter , the ZSWO will carry out one man investigation on the spot to ascertain that there is no mala-fide intent and insurgency angle is not involved. the comments of ZSWO are to be endorsed on the application and then only duplicate card is to be issued.

(c) No duplicate card is to be issued after the third loss. The following penalty is to be levied for first three losses:-

• (i) First loss – Rs 300/-
• (ii) Second Loss – Rs 600/-
• (iii) Third Loss – Rs 900/-

(d) An undertaking is to be obtained from the ESM/Window that the duplicate identity card will be surrendered immediately to the issuing authority in case the lost Dependent card is found subsequently.

(e) A notation of loss is to be made in Discharge book and other relevant register in Red ink indicating the number of loss (Ist/iind/iiird).

(f) Following documents are to be kept at ZSB for record:-

• (i) Copy of FIR registered with the police station.
• (ii) Police endorsement on the copy of FIR after one month whether Depended card could be tracked or not.
• (iii) Application from the Individual for issue of duplicate card along with photographs.

Replacement of Dependent Identity Card due to Fair, wear and Tear

8. Consequent upon mutilation of Dependent Identity Card because of fair wear and tear, Laminated fresh Dependent identity Card will be issued on request of Ex-Servicemen enclosing there with mutilated Dependent identity Card after ascertaining the facts and genuineness of the case and completion of the period of five years from the date of issue of the Dependent identity Card. Fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees one hundred only) is to be charged for issued of new card.

Dependent identity cards are to be returned to the issuing authority for cancellation on following occasions:-

• a. whilst applying for renewal due fair/wear and tear
• b. on demise of the holder
• c. on becoming ineligible i.e widow/daughters getting married and sons crossing the age of 25 years or the day ceases to be dependent whichever is earlier

9. Serial number for each category is to be maintained separately under following head with separate registers:-

• a. Dependent identity Card – initial/replacement issue register
• b. Dependent identity card issued due to loss – Register.

Demand/submission of Return

10. Directors, Deptt. of sainik welfare or secretaries, Rajya Sainik Boards to forward half Yearly damand/ report to Kendriya Seinik Board (Jt Director, Accounts) Commencing from half year ending 31 Mar and 30 Sep as per format placed at Appendix ‘C’.

11. Amount charged as fee for making dependent I card and realized towards penalty for loss of Dependent Identify Card should be forwarded to Kendrya Sanik Board in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY FUND’ along with this return.

12. These instructions should be circulated to at ZSWOs under your organization and should form the part of important policy letters which need to be handed over to the new incumbent ant the time of tranferment linquishment of the charge.

13. Please acknowledge receipt.

Enhancement in the rate of Special Pension to Blinded Ex-Servicemen

Enhancement in the rate of Special Pension to Blinded Ex-Servicemen 

No.161/KSB/Policy/SPL PEN/C

Government Of India

Ministry Of Defence

Department Of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

New Delhi, Dated 8th June, 2017

The Controller General Of

Defence Accounts, (CGDA)

New Delhi.

Subject: Enhancement in the rate of Special Pension to Blinded Ex-Servicemen under AO 606/75.

Sir,

In supersession of Government of India, Ministry Of Defence letter No.12-SB(8)/52-2001/958/D(Res) dated 16th Nov.2001, I am directed to convey the sanction of the President to enhance the Special Pension to blinded Ex-Servicemen from Rs.500/- p.m. to Rs.4000/- per month with effect from June 2017. The expenditure will be debited to relevant Head of account of Defence Services Estimates.

2. The sanction is issued with the concurrence of Ministry Of Defence (Fin/Pen) vide their ID No.10(12)/2016/FIN/PEN dated 05-06-2017.

Yours faithfully

(A.K.Pandey)

Under Secretary to the Government Of India

 Order copy

Reservation, Concessions And Relaxations For Ex-Servicemen In CG Services (Group 'C' Posts)

Reservation, Concessions And Relaxations For Ex-Servicemen In CG Services (Group 'C' Posts)

No. 11019/20/Misc./2015/MF.CGA(A)/NG/86

Government of India

Controller General of Accounts

Ministry sf Finance

Department of Expenditure

Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan

GPO Complex, E-Block, INA

New Delhi – 110023

Dated. the 5th May, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Reservation for Ex-servicemen in direct recruitment Group ‘C’ posts – Regarding

Reference is invited to the reservation, concessions and relaxations applicable for ex-Servicemen in Central Government Services (Group ‘C’ posts). The Government of India has been issuing instructions from time to time for filling up of vacancies under prescribed quota reserved for ex-servicemen category. In this regard the DoPT has issued compendium of instruction on reservations for Ex-servicemen – consolidation of instructions vide OM. No.3603/4/3/2013-Estt.(Res.) dated 25th February, 2014.

All Pr.CCA.s/CCAs/CAs (with independent charge) are therefore requested to ensure that the provisions/ rules for Ex-servicemen notified under Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Services and Posts) Rules. 1979. as amended from time to time are being properly followed up/implemented while forwarding of vacancies or direct recruitment posts to this office for consolidation. The non-implementation of reservations prescribed for ex-servicemen shall be treated as violation of Govt. of India’s instructions on the subject.

This. issues with approval of the Jt. Controller General of Accounts (Gr. ‘B’)

(G.Ramesh)

Asstt. Controller General of Accounts (Gr. ‘B’)

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Re - Employment In Railways For Ex-Servicemen Who Are Below Commissioned Officer Rank

Re - Employment In Railways For Ex-Servicemen Who Are Below Commissioned Officer Rank


Initial Pay Fixation of re-employed ex-servicemen who held post below Commissioned Officer rank in Defence Forces, retired before attaining the age of 55 years and have been appointed on re-employment basis in civilian posts

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY BOARD

No.E(G) 2013/EM 1-5

New Delhi, dated 21st March, 2017

The General Secretary
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
3, Chelmsford Road
New Delhi.

Sir,

Sub: Initial Pay Fixation of re-employed ex-servicemen who held post below Commissioned Officer rank in Defence Forces, retired before attaining the age of 55 years and have been appointed on re-employment basis in civilian posts - regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to NFIR's letter No.II/35/Part XIII dated 23.11.2016 on the above subject and to state that with the reference to Board's letter of even number dated 7-12-2016 addressed to DOP&T pursuant to the discussion in the separate meeting on the issue held on 27-09-2016, DOP&T vide their OM No.1213833/2016-Estt(Pay-II) dated 21/2/2017 (copy enclosed) have clarified that the pay of non-commissioned ex-servicemen (PBOR) who retire from the Defence Forces before attaining the age of 55 years is to be fixed as per the entry pay in the revised pay structure of the re-employed post applicable in the Direct Recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006 without any protection of last pay drawn, in accordance with prevailing guidelines vide para 4 of OM dated 31.07.1986 as amended vide OM dated 05.04.2010 which provide for methodology of pay fixation on re-employment.

Yours faithfully,

for Secretary/Railway Board

DA:As above.

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Redressing Grievances Of Ex-Servicemen Over OROP

Redressing Grievances of Ex-Servicemen over OROP

Salient features of the Government order dated 07.11.2015 on OROP are as under:-

· Pension of the past pensioners would be re-fixed on the basis of pension of retirees of calendar year 2013 and the benefit will be effective with effect from 01.07.2014.

· Pension will be re-fixed for all pensioners on the basis of the average of minimum and maximum pension of personnel retired in 2013 in the same rank and with same length of service.

· Pension for those drawing above the averages shall be protected.

· Arrears will be paid in four equal half yearly instalments. However, all the family pensioners including those in receipt of Special / Liberalized family pension and Gallantry award winners shall be paid arrears in one instalment.

· In future, the pension would be re-fixed every 5 years.

Personnel who opt to get discharged henceforth on their own request under Rule 13(3)1(i)(b), 13(3)1(iv) or Rule 16B of the Army Rule 1954 or equivalent Navy or Air Force Rules will not entitled to the benefits of OROP. It will be effective prospectively.

Around 3200 representations for addressing the anomalies on OROP were received from individuals / Associations which were examined and issues referred to the Judicial Committee on OROP for its recommendations. The Committee has submitted its report on 26.10.2016.

Public Grievance Cell in the Department is receiving grievances of the pensioners / family pensioners and taking up the matter with the concerned offices e.g. Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension), etc for redressal of their grievances. Disposal of grievances is monitored at the highest level in the Government.

Out of 20,81,072 OROP beneficiaries, 20,07,090 Pensioners have already received the first instalment and lumpsum payment on account of OROP. Further, in 15,66,486 cases, 2nd instalment have also been paid.

A total of 73,982 Pensioners are yet to be benefited under OROP. Out of these 73,982 cases, details of approximately 30,000 missing information cases have been provided by Pension Sanctioning Authorities (PSAs) to various Pension Disbursing Agencies (PDAs) for making payment and in 29,612 cases payments have been discontinued due to non-identification of the pensioners.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Ram Kumar Kashyapin Rajya Sabha today.

Ex-Servicemen Pay Fixation – DoPT Reply

Ex-Servicemen pay fixation – DoPT Reply

Ex-Service Men pay fixation – intervention requested

No.6/2/2017-Estt.(Pay-II)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi

Dated: 31st March, 2017

To

Shri M.Krishnan, Secretary General
confederation of Central Govt. Employees & workers
1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building
New Delhi – 110 001

Subject: Ex-Service men pay fixation – intervention requested – reg.

Ref: Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & workers letter No.CONF/GENL/Ex-service men/2016-19 dated 28.09.2016.

The undersigned is directed to refer to confederation of Central Govt. Employees & workers’ letter dated 28.09.2016 on the subject mentioned above.

2. It has been requested in the said letter that fresh orders/amendments be issued in the area of pay fixation of re-employed Pensioners, esp. PBORs, free from any scope of misinterpretation/ambiguity etc. The said suggestion has been taken note of …………….

3. Deputy Secretary (Pay) has seen.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-

(Pushpender Kumar)

Under Secretary to the Government Of India

Tel.No.2304 0489

Source: Confederation

Scheme for Re-Skilling Ex-Servicemen

Scheme for Re-Skilling Ex-Servicemen

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

07-April, 2017

Scheme for Re-Skilling Ex-Servicemen

Re-settlement training courses are being conducted for retiring personnel of Armed Forces since more than four decades. A Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has been signed on 13th July, 2015. Resettlement training of Directorate General Resettlement

(DGR) has now been linked to:

(i) National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) based skill training for Ex-servicemen.

(ii) Assessment and certification by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) – NSDC Certification will equip Ex-servicemen with required standards and better certification which would help them in securing suitable jobs in Government / Private sector.

(iii) Placement linked training – with NSQF skill based training and Common Norms, placement of trainees is expected to improve substantially.

Resettlement courses are being conducted in Government as well as private training institutes that are certified by NSDC.

55 private training institutes were engaged for skill training in Financial Year 2016-17.

There is no such proposal at present.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Ramsinh Rathwa in Lok Sabha today.

Source: PIB

Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme

Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme

Some empanelled hospitals have stopped providing services in the recent past citing reasons of delayed payments, excessive deductions and low CGHS rates. 384 empanelled facilities have not renewed Memorandum of Agreement with ECHS till date. 69 empanelled facilities have rejoined after establishment of online billing system by ECHS.

Actions like issuance of show cause notice, issuance of ‘stop referral’ pending investigations have been carried out against such defaulting hospitals. The hospitals have refunded the amount in most of the cases. Details of action taken against the hospitals are as under:

(i)	Disempanelled	–	01
(ii)	Stop Referral	–	25
(iii)	Panel Deductions	–	02
(iv)	Warnings	–	04

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Rajeshbhai Chudasama in Lok Sabha today.

Source: PIB News

Re-Employment Of Ex-Servicemen

Re-Employment of Ex-Servicemen

As per Department of Personnel & Training’s OM No. 36034/27/84-Estt(SCT), dated 2.5.1985, on an Ex-servicemen joining the Government job on civil side after availing of the benefits given to him as an Ex-servicemen for his re-employment, his Ex-servicemen status for the purpose of re-employment in Government would cease. As per DOP&T OM No. 36034/6/90-Estt(SCT), dated 10.10.1994, an ex-servicemen already secured regular employment under the Central Government in a civil post would be permitted the benefits of age relaxation as admissible for ex-servicemen for securing another appointment in any higher post or service under the Central Government. However, such candidates will not be eligible for benefits of reservation, if any, for ex-servicemen in Central Government jobs.

As per DOP&T’s OM No. 36034/1/2014-Estt(Res), dated 14.8.2014 if an ex-serviceman applies for various vacancies before joining any civil employment, he / she can avail of the benefit of reservation as ex-servicemen for any subsequent employment. However, to avail of this benefit, an ex-serviceman as soon as he / she joins any civil employment, should give self-declaration / undertaking to the concerned employer about the date-wise details of application for various vacancies for which he / she had applied for before joining the initial civil employment. This benefit would be available only in respect of vacancies which are filled on direct recruitment and wherever reservation is applicable to the ex-servicemen.

In addition to above, a proposal has been referred to DOP&T to the effect that an Ex-servicemen be allowed the benefit of reservation for second time and even thereafter in subsequent recruitments for civil employment, if the vacancies, which are to be filled on the basis of direct recruitment and where reservation is applicable to Ex-servicemen, has not been filled up with by those Ex-servicemen, who are getting / claiming benefit of reservation for the first time.

The details of reservation available to Ex-servicemen is as under:

(I) In Central Government Ministries / Departments:

(i) 10% Direct recruitment posts upto the level of Assistant Commandant in Central Para Military Forces.
(ii) 10% Direct recruitment posts in Group ‘C’.
(iii) 20% Direct recruitment posts in Group ‘D’.

(II) In Central Public Sector Enterprise:

(i) 14.5% in Group ‘C’ Posts.
(ii) 24.5% in Group ‘D’ Posts.

(III) Nationalised Bank:

(i) 14.5% in Group ‘C’ Posts.
(ii) 24.5% in Group ‘D’ Posts.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri PC Mohan in Lok Sabha today.

Source: PIB News