One Rank One Pension Scheme
Press Information Bureau
Government Of India
Ministry Of Defence
Dated: 24-03-2017
One Rank One Pension Scheme
Around 3200 representations for addressing the anomalies on One Rank One Pension (OROP) were received from individuals / Associations which were examined and issues referred to the Judicial Committee on OROP for its recommendations. The Committee has submitted its report on 26.10.2016.
Pension Grievances Cell in the Department is receiving grievances of the pensioners / family pensioners regarding non-payment of OROP benefits and taking up the matter with the concerned offices e.g. Controller General of defence Accounts (CGDA), Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension) and Pension Disbursing Agencies (Banks) for redressal of their grievances in a time-bound manner. Service Headquarters and CGDA also have dedicated grievances Directorates / Cells for redressal of the grievances of Ex-Servicemen. Disposal of the grievance is monitored at the highest level in the Government.
Annual Financial implication on account of grant of OROP is estimated at Rs. 7,488.70 Crore and Rs. 10,925.11 Crore towards arrears for the period of 01.07.2014 to 31.12.2015.
The status of payment to the Defence Forces Pensioners / Family Pensioners on account of implementation of OROP order, as on 27.02.2017 are as under:-
|
No. of cases paid (1stinstalment and lump sum payments)
|
Amount disbursed (Rs. in crore) |
No. of cases paid 2nd instalment |
Amount disbursed (Rs. in crore) |
|
19,93,815 |
4,076.95 |
15,57,950 |
2,298.21 |
As per Government order dated 07.11.2015 on OROP, the pension would be re-fixed every 5 years.
Personnel who opt to get discharged after 07.11.2015 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.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Mullappally Ramachandran and others in Lok Sabha today.
Source: PIB
Jasbir singh. JC 508789H says
Sir, IWasRetired in Nov 2014 as Sub(ACP_1)and my pension was fixed on basic pay I.e 24530/-(12265/-) .My pension was required to be fixed as 12265/-(Sub ACP 1).On implementation of OROP my pension required to be fixed as 12757/-but I am still receiving old pension. Request revise my pension asper OROP (Sub ACP 1)and also give arrear wef’ 01 Dec 2014 to till date.also fix my pension in 7th CPC on 12757/-so that I may receive my entitled pension.
Thanks
Neelan saini says
Orop has not given as per report passed by lok sabha in 2014.As per report i was suppose to get difference of Rs 3300 how ever i received only Rs 798.Is it is justified?.Bjp govt is fighting in SC again their ex service man.Report submitted by one man committe was given on 26 oct .Why govt took 6 months to study.Still not declare to public.
Nagula says
Kudos to BJP led Govt for disbursing 3rd installment of OROP.Every fouji veteran should acknowledge the success of Narendra Modi ji. His determination and unstinting support of his cabinet support is laudable.