1. ECHS is a com pulsory scheme for new re tirees. It was optional for pre-01 Apr 2003retirees.The scheme was kept open for five years, viz, till 31 Mar 2008 to enable desirous preretirees to take m embership. The scheme was to close for pre-retirees wef 01 Apr 2008, however as a welfare measure, the decision to close the scheme was deferred.
2. It has been now decided that the schem e will be closed f or pre-retirees from 01 Dec 2011. All Comd HQs/Regional Centres/Fm n HQs/Stn HQs are requested to give this wide publicity. It m ay be noted that schem e may be opened for short du ration in 2012 dependingupon the requests received for membership.
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The above rule is applicable for veterans who are not employed in any Govt Service/Public Sector Undertakings. For those Veterans who are employed in Govt Service/Public Sector undertakings, they can join the scheme after retirement from second career/service.This has been clarified by Central Organization,ECHS vide letter no.B/49711/AG/ECHS dated 18 Oct 2011.
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