KNOW
ABOUT EX-GRATIA PAYMENTS TO PRE-1968 RESERVISTS.
The
Pre-1-4-1968 reservists had the option of either to :
1)
Opt for pension at the rate of Rs.10/- per month
OR
2)
Opt for a Lump Sum gratuity of Rs. 750/- in lieu of pension.
Most
of the reservists opted for Lump Sum , because they felt that Rs.10/- per
month was too less compared to the Lump Sum gratuity of Rs.750/- at that time.
Later
on, the lump sum optees made representation to Government for grant of
pension benefits. The Govt. was kind enough to sanction monthly Ex-Gratia
payment for Reservists and their families.
The
condition for Ex-gratia payment was , that they should have:
1)
Opted for lump Sum gratuity of pension.
2)
Has not availed the benefits of rehabilitation assistance granted by Govt
3)
Are not in receipt of any other pension.
4)
They should refund the Gratuity amount with interest for getting Ex-gratia
pension.
The
families were sanctioned this pension first with effect from 01-01-1992 and
latter on the reservists were sanctioned from 01-11-1997. Dearness
allowance and Dearness pay is also admissible.
The
present Rate of pension admissible to such personnel with effect from 1-7-2012
is as follows:
Reservists. Families
Basic
Pension…
600.00 Basic……..605.00
Dearness
pension… 300.00 DP……….. 303.00
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Now
it is revised as 750.00 645.00
Dearness pension 375.00 323.00
Total
basic….1125.00
968.00
DA
as on date 312% 3510.00 304%.........2943.00
. total pension……….4635.00 3911.00 as on date
Note:
Ex-Gratia pensioners
1)
not eligible for Fixed medical Allowance
2)
not eligible for Additional pension
3)
they can not apply for endorsement of family pension
4)
Part II order should have been published for marriage
5)
Widow has to apply for family pension after the demise of the reservist
(
Ref: CDA cir 278 )
Here,
we bring to the notice of authorities that, the soldier who served for
pensionable period , was eligible for
pension but due the rule at that time he
opted for Lump sum.
Now
a soldier of Group Z having 15yrs of pensionable service is
getting =17130+DA.
But
this poor Ex-gratia pensioner is getting 1125 + DA - Same length of service and Rank.
There
are so many rules are amended according
to the need , but this category is completely neglected -
The
living, this category of pensioners are
all above 80 yrs of age – No additional pension and No ECHS facilities.- This is a pitiable situation-
Why
not our Military authorities have some mercy on them and treat them as any other soldier.
Even
our Reservist Soldiers , having only 9 or 10 yrs of service are receiving a
minimum pension of 9000 basic.
This
CPF reservist , put up 15 yrs of service
are getting a basic of 1125 only
This
is a great injustice and DISCRIMINATION.
Our ESM associations and Organisations may please
take up the issue to higher concerned
authorities.
