SOME USEFUL INFORMATION TO DEFENCE PENSIONERS (2ND POST)

SOME USEFUL  INFORMATION TO DEFENCE PENSIONERS (2^ND POST)

1.      All Pre 1.4.1985 pensioners must make sure that their Spouse name is there for family pension.  If not,  apply for endorsement of family pension immediately.

2.      Convert your pension account into joint account with your Spouse.  All family pensioners must give nomination for their pension account.

3.      If you are a member of ECHS make sure that you are not paid Fixed Medical Allowance.  If you are paid, wirte a letter to the bank to stop it, otherwise your ECHS Card will be suspended.

4.      Update your pass book entries regularly.

5.      Collect Pension slip from bank every month and keep it safe.

6.      Keep note of your PPO No.

7.      Those who do not have Aadhaar No. and PAN No. please apply immediately.

8.      All pre 1.4.1985 pensioners, who do not have pension book or PPO copy, please apply to bank and get a copy.

9.      Always give your particulars like Rank, Group, Qualifying Service and date of birth in writing to your spouse.

10.  Name of your spouse in the PPO and in the Bank account must be same.

11.  If a pensioner dies before the age of 65, his spouse should get the same pension as her husband.  From the date of death till the deceased attains age of 65 the spouse will have to get enhanced rate of family pension.

12.  If your date of birth is not with your Bank, please submit your school certificate, Aadhaar card, PAN Card, Voter ID to the Bank for recording your Date of Birth.

13.  Always check your pension with your Rank, Group, Qualifying service and date of birth.

14.  Dual family pension is payable from 24.9.2012. as per CDA Cir.504 dt.17.01.2013.  The families of ESM who were drawing two pensions and died before 24.9.2012 were denied dual family pension at that time.  As per CDA Cir.504, they are eligible for two family pensions.

15.  The pensioners who completed 80 years of age are eligible to get 20% increase in their basic pension as additional pension.  If you are not getting, you have to apply to the bank with the proof of date of birth.

16.  If you are having old 16Kb  (Red colour combined card), you have to change it before 1 sep 2018.

17.  If you are having 32 kb individual white card, you can use up to Dec 2020.

18.  If you are having Temporary ECHS slip, you have to apply for NEW Card.

19.  If you have lost your card, you have to apply on line for new card.

20.  If you have lost your ESM ID Card, you have to apply online in Dept. of ESM Welfare Tamil nadu website. www.esmwel.tn.gov.in .  Also you have to register your particulars on line.

21.  Your full date of birth must be recorded in your Aadhaar Card.  Your mobile number also to be linked to your Aadhaar card.  Visit Aadhaar permanent enrolment centre for this purpose.

22.  If you are having disabled children, unmarried daughters, widowed daughters, you must apply for Part II order for pension benefits on later dates.

23.  Apply for financial assistance for disabled children from DESW Tamil nadu or from KSB if your are not getting from anywhere.

24.  Now non pensioner ex-servicemen and their widows above the age of 65 can apply for Penury Grant of Rs.4000 from Kendriya Sainik Board.  This application to be submitted on line.

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