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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.846
TO BE ANSWERED ON 6th DECEMBER, 2021
ANOMALIES IN SALARY AND PENSION OF SENIOR DEFENCE OFFICIALS
846 SHRI NARANBHAI J. RATHWA:
Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that there are anomalies in salary and pension of senior ranks of defence services officials;
(b) whether it is also a fact that many Generals are being paid lower pension than their juniors; and
(c) if so, the anomalies noticed by Government in salary and pension of defence services staff and the steps proposed to rectify these anomalies without any delay?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
SHRI AJAY BHATT
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. there are anomalies in pay of Maj Gen & Lt Gen ranks. Hence pension is also affected, wherein they would tend to draw lesser pension when compared to their juniors.
(c) Detailed explanation has been given in Annexure.
1. The anomaly existing in 6th and 7th Central Pay Commissions are given below
Sl. No | Rank | 6th CPC | 7th CPC | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pay scale | Maximum Pay (Rs.) (Pay in the Pay Band + Grade Pay+ MSP) |
Level in Pay Matrix | Maximum Pay (Rs.) (Pay in the Pay Matrix+ MSP) |
||
1 | Brigadier (Junior officer) |
37400-67000 | 67,000 + 8,900 + 6,000 =81,900 | 13A | 2,17,600 + 15,500 =2,33,100 |
2 | Maj Gen | 37400-67000 | 67,000 + 10,000+0* =77,000 (No *MSP) |
14 | 2,18,200 (Max pay in the Pay Matrix) |
3 | Lt Gen (#HAG) | 67000-79000 | 79,000+0+0* (No *MSP) |
15 | 2,24,100 (Max pay in the Pay Matrix) |
2. The matter is under examination to resolve the aforesaid anomaly in consultation with various stakeholders.
*MSP- Military Service pay
#HAG-Higher Administrative Grade
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