(a) whether HIV infected constables in BSF are entitled for invalid pension inspite of rendering 10 years complete service;
(b) if so, the number of constables accorded such pension benefits;
(c) whether such pension benefits are applicable in case of Jawans in other services also; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ( SHRI CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO )
(a): Yes, Sir. In terms of rule 38 of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, `invalid pension` is admissible to a government servant retiring from service on account of any bodily or mental infirmity, which permanently incapacitates his for the service.
(b),(c)&(d): The invalid pension is admissible to the Jawans of other para military forces as well. In Assam Rifles, 20 HIV infected persons have been granted pension since 1997 till date.