equal pay equal pension’ principle is applicable for Ex-Service personnel
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-967
ANSWERED ON-02.12.2014
Minimum pension for Ex Service personnel
967 . SHRI E.M. SUDARSANA NATCHIAPPAN
(a) whether the ‘equal pay equal pension’ principle is applicable for Ex-Service personnel; and
(b) if so, the minimum pension for Ex-Service personnel?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Minimum pension for Ex-Service personnel is Rs.3500/- per month. In addition, Dearness Relief as applicable from time to time is paid.
Source: Rajya Sabha