Revised Orders on Disability/ War Injury Pension

Dear Chander,
Ref para 3 of the MoD letter of Jan 19, click here. It says that every pensioner who is receiving disability pension on ------ will file application as per annexure -----. How this is going to work in case of our JCO's NCO's and Sepoys living in far fling areas all over the country! This trick by the govt invariably leaves out large number of cases from such benefits..

Details of disability pension being paid (including percentage figures) are available with concerned authorities/ pension disbursing banks/ treasuries etc. They should follow instruction contained in the letter reproduced by you, rather than ask all concerned to individually apply for the same. Good governance is not MoD's cup of tea!

I feel there is a need to take up this issue with the govt by the IESM and Gen Oberoi's set up.

This issue may be considered by the Core group. I also learn that Maj-Gens have gone to court regarding more anamolies in their pension! Is the Core Gp aware or involved in this!
With regards and best wishes,
Harwant
(Lt Gen Harwant Singh, Former DCOAS, currently in USA)

Dear Chander,
The point brought out by Gen Harwant is valid. We will take it up from the War Wounded Foundation side with the Secy ESW Department. We will also explain the current procedure to the war wounded and others during our rallies and distribute the forms to all those who want. I am endorsing copies to our office bearers.
Regards.
Vijay Oberoi
(Lt Gen Vijay Oberoi, Former VCOAS and President War Wounded Foundation)