Removing Anomaly in Pensions of Ex-Servicemen
Removal of anomaly, if any, in the pension being given to the various
categories of ex-servicemen is a continuous process. Such anomaly is
redressed, as and when it comes to the notice of the Government.
The policy of “One Rank One Pension” has been adopted by the Government
to address the pension disparities. The modalities for implementation of
OROP are under consideration of the Government. It will be implemented
once the modalities are approved by the Government.
A Pension Grievance Cell exists in the Department of Ex-Servicemen
Welfare. Grievances received by this Cell are examined and redressed in
coordination with the agencies concerned in the matter. A system of
holding Pension Adalat is in place to provide a credible forum for
redressal of grievances of the defence pensioners. Officers concerned of
every organisation involved remain present in the Adalats and the
grievances are redressed on the spot. A computerized pension enquiry
project “Suvigya” has been developed by the Controller General of
Defence Accounts (CGDA).
It is an online pension enquiry system which would enable the
ex-servicemen to know their entitlements of pension. A pensioners’
grievance cell exists in the Office of Principal Controller of defence
Accounts (Pension), Allahabad.
