Centre Resolves 894 Long-Pending Pension Grievances
Dr. Jitendra Singh says Pension Adalats ensure dignity, justice, and timely financial security for pensioners.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 10th Sept: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired the 14th Pension Adalat at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where 894 long-pending super senior and family pension grievances from 21 departments and ministries were taken up for redressal.
Organised by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) under the theme “Family Pensioners & Super Senior Pensioners”, the Adalat addressed chronic cases, many pending for years, bringing relief to pensioners and their families.
Highlighting the government’s commitment, Dr. Singh said the Adalat represents a “whole of government approach,” expediting grievance redressal, reducing procedural delays, and ensuring dignity and financial security for pensioners.
Since the launch of Pension Adalats, 25,831 cases have been taken up, with 18,481 resolved through the first 13 sessions, he informed.
Key Resolutions
Several notable cases were settled at the Adalat:
- Hony. Lt. Balveer Singh (Punjab Regiment) – Retired in April 2024; received pending disability and commutation pension of ₹46.04 lakh.
- Lt. Col. Partap Chand Sood – Retired in 1994; arrears of ₹18.89 lakh cleared after notional fixation delay.
- Smt. Champa Rautela (aged 84) – Widow of late BSF constable Narayan Singh; received ₹15 lakh family pension dues pending since 2014.
The bulk of the grievances came from Defence, Railways, and Home Affairs. The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare alone accounted for 250 cases, while PCDA (P), Prayagraj handled 313 cases.
Broader Impact
Dr. Singh stressed that Pension Adalats are not merely grievance-redressal forums but platforms for justice delivery, particularly benefiting widows, super senior citizens, and family pensioners. He called for grievance help desks in all departments and stronger digital monitoring systems to prevent future delays.
“The settlement of each case is not just about money but about restoring dignity, respect, and justice to those who served the nation,” Dr. Singh said.
