From: polly_dolly2007@hotmail.com
To: info@iesm.org; sharanahuja@hotmail.com
CC: kuldipmalik@hotmail.com; jasbirdc@yahoo.com
Subject: LIFE TIME ARREARS FOR VETERANS
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:19:33 +0530
Dear Sirs,
This is to alert veterans to possible problems with due arrears in their pension,if any of them pass away before receiving them. Pls remember that when a pensioner is alive to receive the arrears,there will be no problem.But serious hardships will result for the surviving family if the pensioner demises while arrears earned during the the life time were still due. According to MOD letter No 4(2)/84/868/B/D(pension/services) dt 9/6/84 a nomination for LTA(Life Time Arrears) is required to be filled in favour of first nominee (Wife) or a second nominee if first nominee predeceases pensioner as per FORM.A(Rule 5). I am not able to transmit the exact format for lack of expertise on my part.
2. No LTA can be paid to any inheritor even if the name is mentioed in the PPO or in a will.
3. According to me the above mentioned letter of 1984 should stand superceded since the spouse can NOW hold pension account JOINTLY which earlier was not allowed prior to 2000/2001(I can not recall the year in which this order became operational). Any LTA will come in the joint pension account and which can be drawn by the spouse without any hassels.
I would request the IESM authorities to confirm to all veterans whether the above contention is right or NOT.If Not, what action is suggested.
Regards,
Yours sincerely,
Lt Col Manjit Singh Khurana
C-511 Defence Colony, New Delhi -110024
Tele 011-41551296; Mob9999203 992
