(a) whether the implementation of the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission Report in respect of Armed Forces personnel have been delayed and if so, the reasons therefor; and
(b) the present position in regard to revision and payment of the payable dues to retired personnel of Armed Forces on implementation of recommendations of 7th Pay Commission Report?
MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) The following steps have been taken to implement the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission Report in respect of Armed Forces personnel:
(i) Issue of Resolution dated 25th July 2016 by Ministry of Finance.
(ii) Issue of Resolution dated 5th September, 2016 by Ministry of Defence.
(iii) Issue of orders dated 10th October, 2016 by Ministry of Defence for payment of ad-hoc arrears equal to 10% Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance.
(b) The order for revision of pension to ex-servicemen pursuant to the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission Report was issued on 29th October, 2016. As per information available, 3,99,661 pension cases have been revised and a total amount of Rs 887.8 crore has been paid.
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