Defence pension adalat held in Dimapur
The event was held over two days on February 8-9.
It was well subscribed, and a total of 175 Ex Servicemen, Widows, Veer Naris attended the adalat.
Kohima based defence PRO Col Chiranjeet Konwar said that the adalat was conducted by Controller General of Defence Accounts N Neihsial and officials of PCDA, Allahabad.
A total of 148 anomalies came up and out of these 109 cases were settled on the spot. The balance cases were referred to PCDA, Allahabad for an early settlement.
The benefits of 7th Pay Commission and One Rank One Pension (OROP) were elaborated upon. Delinking of qualifying service for pension and broad banding of disability pension were explained.
The GOC, Spear Corps praised the efforts of veterans in society building and acknowledged their contribution.
He also assured them that their welfare would be looked after. In addition the Army had also set up a Medical and Dental Camp for all the attendees.
(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)
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