Notification for Implementation of OROP Issued
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Date: 07/11/2015
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 performed with fearless attitude and empathy in natural calamities and other trying circumstances. Government of India recognizes and respects their contribution.
The issue of One Rank One Pension was a long standing demand. Defence Forces had been demanding it for almost four decades but the issue could not be resolved. However, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had made a commitment to implement it for the welfare of the ex-servicemen. Accordingly the Government had announced modalities for implementation of OROP on 05.09.2015.
The Government Order by Ministry of Defence, which could not be issued due to model code of conduct, has been issued today.
Salient features of the OROP as stated in the Order are as follows:
I. To begin with, pension of the past pensioners would be re-fixed on the basis of pension of retirees of calendar year 2013 and the benefit will be effective with effect from 1.7.2014.
II. Pension will be re-fixed for all pensioners on the basis of the average of minimum and maximum pension of personnel retiring in 2013 in the same rank and with the same length of service.
III. Pension for those drawing above the average shall be protected.
IV. Arrears will be paid in four equal half yearly instalments. However, all the family pensioners, including those in receipt of Special/Liberalized family pensioners, and Gallantry award winners shall be paid arrears in one instalment.
V. In future, the pension would be re-fixed every 5 years.
4. Personnel who opt to get discharged henceforth on their own request under Rule 13(3)1(i)(b),13(3)1(iv) or Rule 16B of the Army Rule 1954 or equivalent Navy or Air Force Rules will not be entitled to the benefits of OROP. It will be effective prospectively.
5. The Govt. has decided to appoint a Judicial Committee to look into anomalies, if any, arising out of implementation of OROP. The Judicial Committee will submit its report in six months.
6. Detailed instructions along with tables indicating revised pension for each rank and each category, shall be issued separately for updation of pension and payment of arrears directly by Pension Disbursing Agencies.
The previous Government had made a budget announcement to implement the OROP and made a provision of Rs 500 Crore. The present Government undertook the task earnestly and realized that the actual additional annual expenditure would be eight to ten thousand crore at present and will increase further in future. Notwithstanding the financial constraints, true to its commitment the present Government has issued the Government order to implement the OROP in true spirit.
Source:PIB
vishnu narain mishra says
we should respect and accept this notification with a request to release the circular.
J.B.SINGH says
pl intimate whether sub/maj /assistant engr who were a pointed direct as n/sub supdt gd 2 retired after 21 years of service after completion of 4 years of service as sub/maj on the plea of sub/maj has to be retired after 55 years of age or 32years of service or 4 years of service as sub/maj which ever is earlier as superannuation will get full pension as other sub/maj under orop
BN DUBEY. says
Very good decision by gov.thanks to PM for notification.only some officers are protesting.all pbor are satisfied from govt order.
Rajesh Taneja says
I have given example of Col and how 6 to 7 increments have not been given. Pls go through that and see how much you would have got and how much you are getting. OFFRS who are fighting for True OROP are fighting for All of you
You need to have UNDERSTANDING. PLS check out my comments on 7CPC MULTIPLICATION FACTOR. Here in OROP as Govt Calls it Pay increase will be just 6 to 7 % and areas will be paid in 2 years 4 half yearly instalments
DON’T KNOW where you served. YOUR COY CDR AND CO will always see your benefit so we are fighting for TRUE OROP. here it is just another Increment. 2.25 times was just DA hike. GOVT HAS agreed for 15 percent rise in 10 years in 7cpc. Here in this OROP you will hardly get 5 to 7 percent.
Rest if you think OFFRS are fools to fight for your Rights and For All widows who can not project the case we’ll it’s your view. Enjoy if you are happy but it is WORST pay COMMISSION AFTER 2CPC. And This is NOT OROP but an Increment.
Ranjit Sahoo says
very good decisson of my naton.
Babu N S says
Sir please provide the details of para 6 Notification of Implimentation of OROP dated 07/11/2015