Defence News

As per norms of Banking  “Pension Bank Account’ is a Savings Account.  Normally the ‘Spouse is  a ‘Joint Account-Holder’ Under ‘Either or Survivor’ Scheme in your  pension bank account.  It is essential to record a nominee also in your account.  A ‘Nominee’ should be provided Compulsorily.  Lets know  why nominee must be registered in your … Read more

A large number of soldiers, in spite of having disability at the time of retirement, are not allowed to draw disability pension. The veterans expressed that, the RMB assessed their disability in such a way now, disability should not qualify for pension. From case studies of AFT orders related to disability pension, It has been … Read more

CCS Pension Rules 1972 has now been revised to CCS Pension Rules 2021.  Those who have reemployed on or after 01.01.2004,  this rules is no more effective for them.  However, due to misinterpretation of Rule 19 and 20 of CCS Pension Rules 2021 and DOP&PW letter dt 02.10.2021, reemployed exservicemen are approaching Court to get … Read more

Problems with LMC Soldiers : Question on Govt Decision Applicability of disability pension is a very complex matter and has a huge ambiguity as feedback received from the environment.  Before September 2024, which disease was considered as 30% the same thing is now considered at 2%.  Soldiers are astonished how this assessment system can be … Read more

Concept of Commutation of Pension Armed Forces personnel shall be entitled to commute for a lump sum payment upto 50% of their pension. It is well known that after introduction of 6th CC, effective from 01 Jan 2006, 50% of last reckonable emolument is your basic pension.  Armed Forces personnel is entitled to get 50% … Read more

Eligibility Conditions for Claiming DSP Account Linked Insurance Benefit for Defence Personnel Process to claim DSP Account Linked Insurance Benefit Following procedure must be followed for early approval on submission of PAI claim: – Documents Required for Check Lists Some of the common mistakes observed regarding PAP claims, result in rejection or no benefits upon … Read more

It has been revealed while interacted with veterans in social meet that they are unable to use the ECHS facility upto optimum level due to ignorance about the scheme and its rules. Such ignorance also leads to comparison of the ECHS with CGHS, a parallel Central govt scheme meant for civilian central govt employees.  A … Read more

ECHS Cards are now subject to renewal every year for dependets above 18 yers of age including parents. In case of failure of annual validation, cards will be blocked. However two extension may be allowed with necessary documents which required to be submitted to as below – (a) First extension to be granted by parent … Read more

In many cases it has been experienced  that  name, and date of birth may be changed  in a later stage to avoid difficulties of mismatch of data with Adhaar and PAN.  In such circumstances, there is an online option to rectify your ECHS Data for any members  within your family. Ensure the data you want … Read more

Unlike Defence Pension Rules, the Central Civil Servants that CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 has been revised in the year 2021 and CCS (Pension) Rules 2021 enforced. Several changes in pension regulations made and in this article, the provision of counting of military service rendered by Ex-servicemen before civil employment  is reproduced as published in the … Read more

After introduction of New ER and GMO 2023, applicability of disability pension has been changed drastically.  Now,  the disabled soldiers on their retirement is eligible for Impairment only.  If invalided out of service, disability pension applicable if the disability is attributable/aggravated by military service. Earlier it was common practice tha, if in your initial medical … Read more

Ministry of Defence has established several number of Sainik Rest Houses throughout the country. Detailed information of the all Sainik Rest Houses located in all the locations of India is described here including address, nearest Railway station, accomodation availability and contact etails for Booking. You may find it useful while searching for Sainik Rest House … Read more

Buying a Car from CSD is more easy now. You need not to visit CSD Depot for time and again.  Just follow these simple online steps to complete the purchase process of your dream Car from CSD Step 1 : You need to login to the CSD AFD Portal and search for your dream car.  … Read more

With release of Pension Table for OROP-3, MoD has also proved that, they are capable of paying the legitimate dues of veterans in due time. SPARSH has issued msg to the veteran exservicemen and family pensioners regarding payment of Revised rate of pension as per OROP-3 table released by MoD. The msg as usual received … Read more