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QUESTIONNAIRE: PENSION IN RESPECT OF DEFENCE PERSONNEL
A study is being
undertaken at College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad for giving
recommendation to the VII pay commission for enhancement of the pension.
The attached
questionnaire is to be administered to both retired (including
Next of Kin (NOK), if drawing family pension) and serving personnel
(Lt Cols and above and JCO/OR if in last five years of their retirement in the
present rank).
Recommendations given by
CDM earlier were suitably projected in the VI pay commission resulting in
overall benefit. A similar endeavour is being undertaken again.
The duly completed
answers may be forwarded to the email ID - xxandhu@yahoo.com
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QUESTIONNAIRE : PENSION IN RESPECT OF
DEFENCE PERSONNEL
1. Pension
of the Armed Forces personnel has been the biggest casualty in most pay
commissions. Little has been done to
address the disadvantages of the “terms and conditions of engagement”
and the “retirement conditions”.
A soldier retires healthier but dies younger than his counterparts is a
testimony of this fact. In the pre independence
era the pension of the Armed forces personnel ranged between 50-100%
while that of his counterpart did not exceed 50%. It is a known fact that most Armed Force
personnel retire at a relatively young age. They find themselves out of job and the
pension they get is quite inadequate considering the fact they have to shoulder
burgeoning responsibilities. The problem
is accentuated on the untimely demise of the pensioner. Towards this a study is being undertaken
at College of Defence Management, Secunderabad for
giving recommendation to the VII pay commission for enhancement of the pension.
2. This
questionnaire is to be administered to both retired (including Next of
Kin (NOK), if drawing family pension) and serving personnel (Lt Cols and
above and JCO/OR if in last five years of their retirement in the present
rank).
3. Recommendations
given by CDM earlier were suitably projected in the VI pay commission resulting
in overall benefit. A similar endeavour
is being undertaken again.
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PART 1: PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Rank Name:
Serving/Retired
(If NOK state particulars of your relation)
Service:
Army/ Air Force / Navy
If Retired
Date of Commission/Enrollment :
Date of retirement :
Age at retirement :
Total last pay drawn :
Pension sanctioned:
Are you drawing Disability Pension :
Percentage of Disability:
Are you drawing Family pension :
What Kind of Family
Pension:
Educational qualification at retirement:
If Serving:
Number of Years of Service :
Likely date of retirement (in Present Rank):
Likely age at the time of retirement:
PART 2
(To be answered by Serving, Retired &
Next of Kin)
Q1. Please provide the
following details about your family at the time of your retirement (Serving
personnel to provide the likely
details at the time of their retirement):-
Parents
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Dependent
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Age
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Employed
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Father
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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Mother
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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Children
(specify)
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Dependent
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Age
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Employed
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Studying
(specify)
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Married
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Special Child
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Boy/Girl
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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Boy/Girl
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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Boy/Girl
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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Boy/Girl
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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Brother/Sister
(specify)
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Dependent
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Age
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Employed
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Studying
(specify)
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Married
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Special Child
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Brother/Sister
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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Brother/Sister
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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Brother/Sister
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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Brother/Sister
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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YES / NO
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Do you own a house of your own
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YES / NO
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Do you own a transport of your own
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YES / NO
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Any Other Liability. Pl Specify
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Q2. Armed Forces personnel are
compulsorily retired due to lack of promotional opportunities and cadre
vacancies at an early age of 35-45 for JCOs/OR and 52 onwards for officers,
unlike the civilian counterparts in govt service who serve till 60 yrs.
(a) Do you think a severance pay (golden
handshake) be given to all ranks retiring
before 60 yrs.
Strongly Agree / Agree /
Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree
(b) At what percentage they should be
compensated? (tick one for each age group):-
Age on retirement
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5% extra
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10% extra
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15% extra
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20 % extra
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25% extra
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35-40 Yrs
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40 -45 Yrs
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45-50 Yrs
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50 -55 Yrs
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55 -60 yrs
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Q3. At the time of
retirement, the pensioner finds himself without a job and his personal
responsibilities are mushrooming. Presently, pension is being paid
at 50% of the basic pay, grade pay and Military Service Pay. In your
opinion, what should be the pension, to live with self-respect (Tick the appropriate
answer):-
(a) 80 % of last pay
drawn. (b) 75 % of last
pay drawn.
(c) 70 % of last pay
drawn. (d) 60% of
last pay drawn. (e) No
Change.
Q4. Presently, Gratuity
is capped at Rs 10 Lakhs. It should be authorised as per the number of years of
commissioned/coloured service without any cap.
Strongly
Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly
Disagree
Q 5. Presently commuted
pension is recovered at the rate of 8% interest as against the earlier figures
of 4%. What do you feel should be the rate of interest charged :-
(a) 4%.
(b) 5 % (c)
6%
(d) 7 % (e) 8%
Family Pension
Q6. Demise of the
breadwinner is an unfortunate event leaving the widow burdened with all
responsibility. As of now enhanced
family pension is admissible for 10 years from the date of death if in service
or for 7 years or till such time person would have reached 67 years of
age (whichever is earlier) for a retiree. Does it need a change or enhancement?
YES / NO
Q7. If
yes, what should be the criteria (tick the appropriate answer)?
(a)
Should it be same across the board for a minimum period of 10 yrs or until
the individual would have
attained 67 yrs of age whichever is later.
(b)
Should it be same across the board for a period until the individual would have
attained 70 yrs since life
expectancy has improved?
(c)
Pension should continue until the actual
demise of the primary Next of Kin.
Disability Pension
Q8. For a 100%
disability, what percentage of last reckonable emoluments should be paid as the
disability element :-
(a) 50%. (b) 45% (c) 40% (d) 35% (e) Same as now (30%).
Q9. The present disability
pension is authorized to those personnel who have a disability of 20% or more.
All individuals irrespective of the percentage of disability (when caused or
aggravated by military conditions) should be granted compensation.
Strongly
Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly
Disagree
Q10. Constant Medical Attendant where
authorized, presently is entitled Rs 3000 per Month. How much do you think it
needs to be enhanced (tick the appropriate answer):-
(a) Rs.10000 (b) Rs. 8000 (c) 7000 (d)
Rs.5000 (e) No Change
Q11. The
allowance paid for constant medical attendant should cater for inflation by
authorizing DA on the same.
Strongly
Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly
Disagree
Misc
Q12. Are
there any suggestions/ recommendations concerning pensions? Please specify in
brief (attach separate sheet if required).
PART III
(to be answered by all Pensioners
or their Next of Kin)
Q13. In
the armed forces, you were used to a particular standard of living. With
the emoluments you received on retirement, comparatively what standard
could you maintain? (tick the appropriate answer) :-
(a)
Similar to that of prior to
retirement. (b) About 75% of prior to
retirement
(c)
Between 50-75% of prior to retirement (d) Between 25-50% of prior
to retirement
(e)
Below 25% of prior to retirement
Q14. Was
your wife employed (earning) when you retired?
YES / NO
If
yes pl specify the pay package:-
(a) More
than 25000.
(b) Between Rs 15000 to Rs 25000.
(c) Between
Rs 5000 to Rs 15000. (d) Less than Rs 5000.
Q15. Did
you acquire any additional skill level while in service that could help in your
job after retirement? If yes, Please
specify. YES/NO
Q16. The need for a job after
retirement has become mandatory to lead a decent life after retirement.
Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral /
Disagree / Strongly Disagree
Q17. At what time could you pick up a job
(tick the appropriate answer)?
(a) Immediately (within six months)
(b)
within one year.
(c) Within 1 -2
years
(d)
2-5 years
(e) More than 5 years
Q18. When you scout for a job, how easy
was it to find a job suiting your reasonable aspirations commensurate to your
pre-retirement standing (tick the appropriate answer)?
(a) Very easy (b) Easy (c) Neutral (d) Tough (e)
Very Tough
Q19. At what pay bracket are
you working after retirement?
(a) More than the last pay
drawn. (b) Between 75 % to 100 % of last pay
(c) Between 50 % to 75 % of last
pay. (d)
Between 25 % to 50 % of last pay.
(e) Less then 25%.
Q20. The present system of
disbursement of pay through the PPO/Banks is adequate.
Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree
/ Strongly Disagree
Q21. Are you aware of your exact
pension entitlements from time to
time? YES / NO
Q22. How
do you come to know about the changes in entitlements or the
rules/regulations:-
(a) Through Zilla Sainik Board (b) Through Regimental Centers.
(c) Through Army
HQs
(d) Through Other Ex-
Servicemen
(e) Through Media
(f) Other means (Please
Specify).
Q23. Are you affected by any specific
anomaly while drawing pension? Please elaborate your case.
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