SOME USEFUL INFORMATION TO DEFENCE PENSIONERS

1. Fixed Medical Allowance @ Rs.100 was introduced w.e.f. 01.12.1997.
2. Fixed Medical Allowance @ Rs.1000 was increased w.e.f. 01.07.2017.
3. ECHS members not eligible for Medical Allowance.
4. EPF Pension in addition to Defence Pension Family pension allowed w.e.f. 27.07.2001
5. D.R. for re-employed ex-servicemen with some conditions w.e.f. 18.07.1997.
6. Minimum Ordinary Family Pension as per 7th CPC is Rs.9,000 w.e.f. 01.01.2016.
7. Minimum Special Family Pension as per 7th CPC is Rs.17,990 w.e.f. 01.01.2016.
8. Compensation for Delayed payment of Pension/Arrears to be paid w.e.f. 01.10.2008.
9. Improvement in pension for ORs & JCOs as per CDA Circular 430 w.e.f. 01.07.2009.
10. ECHS made compulsory for those discharged after 01.04.2003.
11.There is no fee for pre 1.1.96 pensioners to join this scheme.
12.From 1.1.96 to 31.3.2003 they have to pay to join this scheme.
13.From 29.12.2017 the rates have been increased.
From Recruit to Hav rank Rs.30,000
From Nb.Sub. to Hon.Capt and Equivalents. Rs.67000
All Officers Rs.1,20,000
14. ADLR Scheme Funeral Grant Rs.10,000 w.e.f. 08/07/2016. Paid by Canteen.
Zilla Sainik Board pays Rs.5000 funeral grant.
Dignified Last Rites grant Rs.7,500 to Air Veterans by Air Force.
15. ESM can draw two pensions separately without any ceiling w.e.f. 01.01.1996.
16. Additional pension is payable after 80 years on both the pensions, if any one drawing two pensions.
17. Additional pension is applicable for WIP/Disability Pension/Lib.FP & SFP.
18. D.R. is admissible to employed family pensioners without any condition w.e.f. 18.07.1997.
19. W.E.F. 01.07.2009 the concept of Broad banding of percentage of disability/War injury Shall be extended to Armed Forces Officers and others who were invalided out of service prior to 01.01.1996 and are in receipt of disability/war injury pension as on 01.07.2009.
20. Joint notification of family pension was introduced from 01.03.1985. Those who do not have joint notification for family pension, they have to apply immediately.
21. The Cap on maximum WIP i.e. not to exceed emoluments last drawn has been removed W,e,f, 01.07.2009.
22. Liberalised family pension came into existence from 01.02.1972.
23. War disabled pensioners & widows are exempted from paying ECHS contribution.
24. ECHS facility is now extended to the dependents of ex-recruits boarded out are drawing Disability pension.
25. Always keep your pension account jointly with your Spouse. (E or S or F or S basis)
26. Link your Aadhaar Number and PAN number with your Pension account.
27. Do not forget to give Life Certificate to the Bank in November every year.
28. If your husband died before the age of 65 you will get the same pension he was getting.
29. All family pensioners must give nomination to their pension accounts.
30. Be a member of nearby Ex-servicemen welfare Association.
Courtesy: indianmilitaryveterans