THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a): The position regarding cases pending for want of clarification from the State Governments is as under:
Delhi 2
Haryana 5
Himachal Pradesh 4
Jammu & Kashmir 4
Kerala 10
Punjab 11
Rajasthan 5
Uttar Pradesh 18
(b): Persons who consider themselves eligible for Samman Pension are required to apply in duplicate, on the prescribed application form. One form, duly filled and supported by the required documents as proof of claim of suffering, is to be sent to the Chief Secretary of the concerned State Government/UT Administration and second copy is to be submitted to the Freedom Fighters Division in the Ministry of Home Affairs. On receipt of the State verification and entitlement to pension report, the claim of the applicant is scrutinized and if fond eligible, pension is granted as per the policy guidelines. In cases where the pension is sanctioned, copies of the orders are sent to Pay and Accounts Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs, Chief Secretary of the concerned State Government, District Magistrate and the applicant.
(c): No, Sir.
(d): Does not arise.
(e): No, Sir.
(f): Does not arise.
