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OROP | 'Either Enhance Pension Of Regular Captains Or Pay Cost' : Supreme Court Pulls Up Union Over 'One Rank One Pension' Anomalies
5 months, 1 week ago

OROP | 'Either Enhance Pension Of Regular Captains Or Pay Cost' : Supreme Court Pulls Up Union Over 'One Rank One Pension' Anomalies

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today directed the Union Government to fix the anomalies relating to the pension payable to regular captains on implementation of the One Rank One Pension Scheme. On July 24, the Top Court had warned the Union, saying that it was inclined to impose exemplary costs and also direct that the regular Captains will get a pension enhanced …

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Supreme Court Fines Centre Rs 2 Lakh Over Delay In One Rank One Pension For Army Captains
5 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Fines Centre Rs 2 Lakh Over Delay In One Rank One Pension For Army Captains

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a fine of `2 lakh on the Centre for delaying a decision on the pension payable to retired regular captains of the Army under the One Rank One Pension scheme. On July 23, the Supreme Court noted that the AFT had ordered the government on December 7, 2021, to resolve the pension …

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PM blasts Cong in Ghazipur rally, says party didn’t allow OROP
7 months, 2 weeks ago

PM blasts Cong in Ghazipur rally, says party didn’t allow OROP

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Congress, accusing the party of not allowing soldiers get ‘One Rank, One Pension’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi At an election rally in Ghazipur, he said, “The Congress had the expertise of delaying work and snatching rights. It was implemented when Modi came.” Asserting that Ghazipur tells the tale …

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Ex-servicemen squat on rail tracks for 12 hours in Patiala; train movement hit
1 year, 1 month ago

Ex-servicemen squat on rail tracks for 12 hours in Patiala; train movement hit

Hindustan Times  

Around 250 ex-servicemen squatted on railway tracks at the Shambhu railway station here for nearly 12 hours on Saturday after they were stopped from heading towards New Delhi. As per the Ambala senior divisional commissioner, 20 mail express and 13 passenger trains were cancelled, while 32 mail express trains were diverted due to protest. As per the Ambala senior divisional …

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Veterans to Get Third OROP Dues by Diwali
1 year, 2 months ago

Veterans to Get Third OROP Dues by Diwali

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In what will bring cheers to the veterans, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued direction for the release of the third instalment of arrears under the 'One Rank On Pension' scheme to the defence pensioners before Diwali. Last year in December, the Union Cabinet approved the revision of the pension of armed forces under the One Rank …

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Rajnath Singh asks MoD to release pension arrears under OROP before Diwali
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajnath Singh asks MoD to release pension arrears under OROP before Diwali

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asked the ministry to release the next installment of one rank, one pension scheme arrears to former servicemen before Diwali, officials aware of the matter said. “Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh has directed the MoD to release the third installment of OROP Payment for the Defence Pensioners drawing pension through SPARSH System, before …

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He has no shame: PM Modi slams Nitish Kumar’s remark on women
1 year, 2 months ago

He has no shame: PM Modi slams Nitish Kumar’s remark on women

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his ‘derogatory’ remarks linking educated women to his State’s fertility rate. ‘Insult to women’ “Not one leader of the INDI Alliance is ready to speak a word against such an insult to mothers and sisters,” Mr. Modi said. Congress leaders used to ask for help …

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Ex-Air Force chief's response to Rahul Gandhi's remark on 'One Rank, One Pension'
1 year, 3 months ago

Ex-Air Force chief's response to Rahul Gandhi's remark on 'One Rank, One Pension'

India Today  

Former Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has warned against efforts to create divisions between officers and jawans regarding the 'One Rank One Pension' issue. Speaking on Wednesday at a meeting of the Air Force Association, a veterans' organisation of which he is the head, RKS Bhadauria expressed concern about recent attempts to portray officers as receiving …

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‘Averse to sealed cover notes’: CJI to govt over OROP arrears
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Averse to sealed cover notes’: CJI to govt over OROP arrears

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court must put an end to the sealed cover jurisprudence since it is contrary to the fundamentals of judicial processes and transparency, Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud said on Monday, as a bench led by him reproached the Union government for trying to give it information in a sealed cover to justify the delay in clearing …

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SC Directs Centre to Clear All OROP Arrears by Next Year, Says Averse to 'Sealed Cover' Practice
1 year, 9 months ago

SC Directs Centre to Clear All OROP Arrears by Next Year, Says Averse to 'Sealed Cover' Practice

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to clear all One Rank One Pension arrears totalling Rs 28,000 crore for ex-servicemen by February 28 next year, saying the government is duty-bound to comply with its 2022 judgement on the matter. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the financial difficulties pointed out by the …

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Top news of the day: March 20, 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Top news of the day: March 20, 2023

The Hindu  

Pro-Khalistani protesters attack Indian Consulate in U.S. A group of pro-Khalistani protesters on March 20 attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, prompting sharp condemnation from Indian Americans who demanded immediate action against those responsible for it. Addressing a press conference, the BJP leader categorically rejected Mr. Gandhi’s claims on the prevailing situation in India and urged him …

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SC rejects Centre’s sealed envelope in OROP case, asks ‘what can be secret here’
1 year, 9 months ago

SC rejects Centre’s sealed envelope in OROP case, asks ‘what can be secret here’

Live Mint  

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday refused to accept a ‘sealed envelope’ from the Attorney General of India R Venkataramani while hearing the case on payments of the One Rank One Pension scheme to ex-service personnel in India. 'This is fundamentally contrary to basic process of fair justice", the Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice D …

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OROP Arrears | After Defence Ministry Cites Difficulty In Clearing Rs 28,000 Crores Dues In One Go, Supreme Court Extends Timeline
1 year, 9 months ago

OROP Arrears | After Defence Ministry Cites Difficulty In Clearing Rs 28,000 Crores Dues In One Go, Supreme Court Extends Timeline

Live Law  

Considering the financial difficulties cited by the Central Government in paying the pension arrears of retired defence personnel under the One Rank One Pension scheme in one go, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Centre to clear the dues in a staggered manner. The total number of pensioners range about 25 lakhs, and the OROP arrears would be in …

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SC refuses to accept Centre’s sealed cover note over OROP arrears
1 year, 9 months ago

SC refuses to accept Centre’s sealed cover note over OROP arrears

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accept the Centre's sealed cover note about its views on the payment of One Rank One Pension arrears to ex-service personnel. “We need to put an end to this sealed cover practice in the Supreme Court. The top court, on March 13, came down heavily on the government for "unilaterally" deciding to pay …

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Pay arrears to pensioners, gallantry winners; SC gives deadline to Centre
1 year, 9 months ago

Pay arrears to pensioners, gallantry winners; SC gives deadline to Centre

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to pay arrears to eligible family pensioners and gallantry winners of armed forces. Six lakh family pensioners and gallantry award winners will be paid OROP dues by April 30, SC added. As per estimates, six lakh family pensioners and gallantry award winners will be paid. The Supreme Court, on March 20, refused to …

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'Sealed Cover Procedure Fundamentally Against Judicial Process, Want To End It' : Supreme Court To Centre In OROP Case
1 year, 9 months ago

'Sealed Cover Procedure Fundamentally Against Judicial Process, Want To End It' : Supreme Court To Centre In OROP Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accept the sealed cover note submitted by the Central Government in the matter relating to disbursal of pension arrears to retired defence personnel under the One Rank One Pension scheme.On the previous occasions, the Defence Ministry had come under the fire of the Supreme Court for not adhering to the timelines for disbursing …

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Supreme Court directs Centre to clear all OROP arrears by Feb 28 next year
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court directs Centre to clear all OROP arrears by Feb 28 next year

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to clear all One Rank One Pension arrears totalling Rs 28,000 crore for ex-servicemen by February 28 next year, saying the government is duty-bound to comply with its 2022 judgement on the matter. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the financial difficulties pointed out …

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5-judge Constitution Bench to decide if same-sex marriages can be legal
1 year, 9 months ago

5-judge Constitution Bench to decide if same-sex marriages can be legal

The Hindu  

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Supreme Court directs Defence Ministry to file note on arrears due under One Rank One Pension scheme The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Ministry of Defence to file a three-page note specifying the exact quantum of arrears due to be paid under the One Rank One Pension scheme, while noting …

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'Defence Ministry Can't Take Law In Its Hands' : Supreme Court Warns Centre Over OROP Pension Arrears
1 year, 9 months ago

'Defence Ministry Can't Take Law In Its Hands' : Supreme Court Warns Centre Over OROP Pension Arrears

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday warned the Ministry of Defence against "taking the law in their own hands" in the matter concerning the disbursement of arrears to eligible pensioners of the armed forces under the One Rank One Pension scheme. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice JB Pardiwala also directed the Ministry to provide a …

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Supreme Court directs Defence Ministry to file note on arrears due under One Rank One Pension scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court directs Defence Ministry to file note on arrears due under One Rank One Pension scheme

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Ministry of Defence to file a three-page note specifying the exact quantum of arrears due to be paid under the One Rank One Pension scheme, while noting that it is “sad” that four lakh retired defence personnel have already died waiting for their pension. “You seem to have enough money for other things, …

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‘Ex-Army Personnel Must Get Paid’: SC Expresses Concerns Over Pension Dues Under OROP Scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Ex-Army Personnel Must Get Paid’: SC Expresses Concerns Over Pension Dues Under OROP Scheme

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concerns over non-payment of pensions to personnel from the armed forces. The Supreme Court said the Ministry of Defence cannot take law in its own hands by issuing communication on payment of One Rank-One Pension arrears in four installments. The top court asked the Defence Ministry to withdraw its January 20 communication in connection …

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Retired jawans continue fight for a fair deal despite OROP implementation
1 year, 10 months ago

Retired jawans continue fight for a fair deal despite OROP implementation

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 09, 2023 10:40 IST - 10 MINS READ The Union Cabinet approved the One Rank One Pension scheme on December 23, 2022, fulfilling one of the promises that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made in the run-up to the general election of 2014. After OROP was implemented with benefits effective from July 1, 2014, the Colonel gets …

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Morning brief: Govt moves to clear pending OROP payments after SC rap
1 year, 10 months ago

Morning brief: Govt moves to clear pending OROP payments after SC rap

Hindustan Times  

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Following the top court’s observations, the defence ministry on Monday instructed the Controller General Defence Accounts to release all OROP arrears in a single instalment, a government spokesperson said. Govt moves to clear pending OROP payments after Supreme Court rap The Supreme Court on Monday reproached the Union government for delaying payments …

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Govt to clear OROP arrears to ex-servicemen in single installment by March 15 after SC rap
1 year, 10 months ago

Govt to clear OROP arrears to ex-servicemen in single installment by March 15 after SC rap

India TV News  

After Supreme Court's rap to defence ministry over delayed OROP payments, the government has instructed Controller General Defence Accounts to release all the pending OROP arrears in one single installement to the ex-servicemen by March 15. The ministry had earlier decided to clear pending arrears of OROP to eligible pensioners in four yearly installments which was challenged by a group …

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