INJUSTICE TO RESERVIST/ EX-GRATIA PENSIONERS

INJUSTICE TO RESERVIST/ EX-GRATIA PENSIONERS

Reservist pensioners, on completion of 15 yrs ( colour and reserve) period  are sanctioned with Reservist pension and not service pension.

As per PENSION REGULATION FOR ARMY- 1961 ,  rule 155,  the Reservist  pensioners are eligible for pension  equal to  2/3 of the lowest pension admissible to a Sepoy but  in no case , less than Rs.375 per month on completion of his term of engagement  or prematurely, irrespective of period of colour service..

As per this Rule, the Minimum pension of a Sepoy  as per

 OROP is 6665 per month.

2/3 of this is   6665 =  4444

As per 7^th CPC………= 4444 X 2.57= 11422

But they are paid with  9000 only., thus a short payment of more than 2000 p.m

This is a great INJUSTICE  to Reservist.

We had represented many a time,  including to the anomaly committee.

In the same way, the Ex-Gratia pensioners also completed 15 yrs ( colour and reserve ) period.  Due to opted for Lump sum  amount  and later on refunded,  they are being paid with only 750+375= 1125 as basic  + DA.

They are not eligible for Fixed medical Allowance, and Additional pension after  80yrs of age.  No ECHS facility also.

This is also a great INJUSTICE.

All our ESM  organizations are requested to view  this injustice and anomaly to Authorities  where ever possible.