Flaws in OROP concept – Ranson The concept of One Rank One Pension (OROP) is to bridge the gap between the rate of pension of the current pensioners and the past pensioners, and also future enhancements in the rate of pension to be automatically passed on to the past pensioners. In armed forces, equality in … Read more
Opposition to notification of OROP – Rajya Sabha Q&A on 1.12.2015 Opposition to notification of OROP (a) Government vide Ministry of Defence letter No. 12(01)/2014/D(Pen/Pol)-Part-II, dated 7.11.2015 has issued orders for implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) for the Defence Forces Personnel. Salient features of the OROP are as under:- (i) Pension of the … Read more
Provision of PMR in One Rank One Pension: Minister Replied in Parliament on 1.12.2015 Minister of State for Defence Shri.Rao Inderjit Singh replied in written form in Rajya Sabha on 1st December 2015 regarding the provision of PMR in One Rank One Pension. He said that the “certain ex-servicemen associations have been demanding for changes in … Read more
7th CPC Pension Calculation : OROP for the pensioners cannot be justified One of our reader Mr.GS Joahi writes to us regarding the pension calculation recommended by the 7th Pay Commission with an illustration as follows… The commission recommends the following pension formulations for all pensioners who retired prior 01.01.16 :- First – All the personnel who … Read more
Kejriwal demands OROP to be implemented in its true essence “Despite the fact that OROP has crossed two stages, protests by army veterans continue in New Delhi. The centre has made official announcements regarding OROP, but protests are continuing demanding the annual revision of pension.” Equal pension for all ex-servicemen is the most important goal … Read more
Long-pending issue of ‘One Rank One Pension’ has been resolved, and it has been granted – Prime Minister The Prime Minister said that the long-pending issue of One-Rank, One Pension has been resolved, and it has been granted. Press Information Bureau Government of India Prime Minister’s Office 11-November-2015 18:11 IST PM visits 1965 war memorials … Read more
Don’t return your medals : Appeal to the Veterans by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Member of Parliament PRESS STATEMENT “Don’t return your medals; Engage withOne Man Judicial Committee and Government to sort out contentious issues” November 10, 2015 Appeal to the Veterans by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Member of Parliament The notification by Government of One Rank, One Pension … Read more
Latest MoD orders on One Rank One Pension published on 7.11.2015 12(1)/2014/D(Pen/Pol)-Part-II Government of India Ministry of Defence Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare New Delhi Dated 7th Nov 2015 To The Chief of the Army Staff The Chief of the Naval Staff The Chief of Air Staff Subject: One Rank One Pension (OROP) to the Defence … Read more
Notification for Implementation of OROP Issued The Government today issued the notification regarding implementation of ‘One Rank One Pension’ in respect of Defence Forces personnel. Defence Forces of India have a rich history and tradition of bravery and gallantry. Defence forces have not only defend our borders with exemplary courage and valour but have also … Read more
One Rank One Pension : Why not immediately notify the OROP for family pensioners and POTSs? WHY NOT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE OROP FOR FAMILY PENSIONERS & POTOs? We might have all read an article couple of days ago appeared in Business Standard newspaper indicating that the due to weak financial position, the union government is … Read more