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The government has recently enhanced the income limit of disabled dependents to be eligible for family pension for life from Ministry of Defence. What is the new limit?
A)
less than 30% of the last pay drawn
B)
less than 40% of the last pay drawn
C)
less than 50% of the last pay drawn
D)
less than 60% of the last pay drawn

Correct Answer : Option (A) - less than 30% of the last pay drawn



The ministry of defence on 29 September in a statement said the rules have been altered to make the dependents eligible for family pension for life, provided their total income from sources apart from the pension “remains less than the entitled family pension at an ordinary rate that is less than 30% of the last pay drawn by the deceased government servant/pensioner concerned plus the dearness relief admissible thereon”. The ministry added that, in such cases, the financial benefit will come into effect from February 8, 2021.

Published On : September 30, 2021
Category : Defence
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