One Rank One Pension

The issue of OROP in India is social, economic and political. While the veterans demand the modification in the key provisions of recently approved OROP framework, the government of the day is worried regarding the huge toll on state finances that this new form of expenditure will take. Amidst this tussle, the suicide of an ex-military personnel has brought the focus on the plight of military pensioners once again in the national mainstream.

Let's attempt a question on this topic.

Question 1

Which of the following provisions related to OROP is incorrect?

a) Implementation from 1st July 2014.
b) The base year for calculation of pension is 2013.
c) Equalisation of pension every 5 years.
d) Pension will be fixed as the average of the maximum and minimum of the new retirees.
e) Inclusion of military personnel who have taken the premature retirement (PMR).

Answer

1) e.