Military Veterans Welfare
Rules and Regulations of Defence Pension with amendments from time to time
How many citizens are aware that combatant personnel of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force are excluded from the protections of India’s disability rights laws? While India has progressively strengthened disability protections through the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 and later the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, a critical and … Read more
The pension system for defense personnel in India is a fundamental aspect of their post-retirement financial security. It ensures that individuals who have dedicated years of service to the nation receive adequate support. The government continuously works towards improving these pension benefits, making them more accessible and fair for all members of the armed forces. … Read more
Tax Treatment under Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): Clarification by CBDT The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has issued an Office Memorandum dated 8th July 2025 to clarify the tax treatment of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) introduced as an option under the existing National Pension System … Read more
Few Words on NPS vs UPS Greetings, friends! In recent times, discussions around pension schemes like NPS (National Pension System), UPS (Unified Pension Scheme), and OPS (Old Pension Scheme) have dominated the discourse among government employees and aspirants. With the release of the final circular on the UPS just a few days ago, the stage … Read more
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, has made significant provisions regarding the eligibility of divorced daughters for family pensions. These clarifications aim to provide financial security to dependent family members of deceased government employees or pensioners. Background and Legal Framework The provision for granting family pensions to widowed … Read more
परिचय रक्षा मंत्रालय (MoD) ने हाल ही में सेवानिवृत्त कर्मियों और उनके आश्रितों के पेंशन भुगतान आदेश (PPO) में नाम और जन्म तिथि बदलने की प्रक्रिया को सरल और एकसमान बनाने की प्रक्रिया लागू की है। भारतीय सेना, नौसेना और वायु सेना में एकरूपता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए एक त्रि-सेवा समिति गठित की गई थी, … Read more
The Hon’ble Supreme Court has ordered/allowed the grant of one annual increment to the petitioners retiring on 30th June or 31st December, which they earned on the last day of their service for rendering one year qualifying service preceding one year to the date of retirement. It has been decided to extend the benefit of … Read more
Govt employees are generally retired on superannuation at the age of 60 years. Armed Forces personnel are gnerally retired at compartively young age. They have some other conditions also, i.e length of service and medical profile etc. A news item published in a blog has created wide movement in the career planning of Govt employees. … Read more
AGI Extendend Insurance for Exservicemen 1981 to till date Army Group Insurance is providing insurance for serving and retired Army Personnel since its inception in the year 1981. At the time of retirement, the veterans used to get the maturity value which varies depending on the contribution amount and period. At the time of retirement, … Read more
Several court cases have been filed by the pensioners to stop deduction of commutation after 11 to 12 years of service. CAT, SAT, other tribunals and High courts have pased direction to concerned PDAs to stop deduction on account of commutation after 12 years. AFT has recently passed such an order which reproduced below :- … Read more