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(A Bi-annual magazine of the Dte of Air Veterans, Air HQ)
FROM THE TARMAC
ISSUE NO. 05 JUL - DEC 2014
PEOPLE FIRST MISSION ALWAYS
“THE BEST WAY TO FIND YOURSELF IS TO LOSE YOURSELF IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS”
MAHATMA GANDHI
REMEMBERING THE HEROES OF 1965 INDO PAK WAR
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On the eve of 2nd Anniversary
of Dte of Air Veterans, the
chief guest Air Marshal
HB Rajaram AVSM VSM,
Air Officer In Charge
Administration, dedicated the
toll free no 1800-11-5800 to
the needs of Air Veterans
throughout the nation.
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CHAIRMAN
AIR MSHL HB RAJARAM AVSM VSM AIR OFFICER IN CHARGE
ADMINISTRATION
CHIEF PATRON
AVM AK SHARMA VSM ACAS (ACCTS & AV)
PATRON
AIR CMDE R SOOD VSM PD AV
EDITOR
WG CDR C DEEPAK DOGRA JD AV-III FAMILY PENSION
ASST EDITOR
CPL JOHN VARGHESE
Sl No
Subject Page
No
01 Message from Patron 04
02 From Editor’s Desk 05
04 Guide to DAV Toll Free No 07
06 e - Jeevan Pramaan 10
07 Welfare information 12
08 Must Know Policies 17
09 AFGIS, IAFBA News 20
10 President’s Standard Presentation
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11 Case Studies 27
12 IAF Placement Fair 2014 30
13 New Appointments 31
14 Problems in life : Know how to solve them
32
15 Tkks: dk xqyke 35
16 tqxkM 36
17 Obituary 38
18 Feed back 47
ADDRESS YOUR SUGGESTIONS & ARTICLES TO :-
The Editor, From The Tarmac Air Headquarters Directorate of Air Veterans Subroto Park New Delhi – 110010
Tele : 011-25687194/5778 IP No. : 23297760 Email : [email protected]
ADDRESS YOUR SUGGESTIONS & ARTICLES TO :-
The Editor, From The Tarmac Air Headquarters Directorate of Air Veterans Subroto Park New Delhi – 110010
Tele : 011-25687194/5778 IP No. : 23297760 Email : [email protected]
1ST AIR VETERAN RALLY Pg No. 06
82nd AIR FORCE DAY CELEBRATION Pg No. 08
Cover Page Photo: Wreath laying ceremony at War Memorial held on
the occasion of Golden Jubilee Celebration of 1965 War at Air Force
Station Chandigarh.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this magazine is informative in nature and should not be quoted as authority.
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Air Cmde Rajan Sood VSM PD AV
1. „From the Tarmac‟ has truly taken the shape of the DAV flagship and
I am proud to be associated with publication of 5th Edition. It is a matter of both
delight and pride for me to have got the opportunity to become a torch-bearer
as the Principal Director of this vital Directorate for furthering the cause of
retiring and retired Air Veterans.
2. It is our endeavor to bring about more and more awareness amongst our
past and present Air Warriors and their families on the latest policies and
associated NE benefits. DAV is more than aware of the difficulties being faced
by our esteemed veterans and their families; hence there have been numerous
efforts to reach out to them through multiple channels. The recently concluded
Air Veterans‟ Rally at New Delhi and routine Pension Adalats being conducted
all across the country are the testimony to our resolve of spreading more and
more confidence amongst our Veterans and their families.
3. We are fully alive to the fact that today‟s IAF is, in fact, the result of
selfless toil and dedicated efforts of our Air Veterans. I assure Air Veterans
and their families that DAV will always be there at your service and we are very
keen to solve your problems, no matter how complicated they are! With the
introduction of our Toll Free number, I am sure that reaching out to DAV has
been further simplified.
4. I would like to call upon all readers to send us the feedback on the kind
of information that they wish to see in forthcoming issues of FTT. Constant
feedback will help us improve the quality of this information digest catering to
their needs and aspirations.
Jai Hind!
MESSAGE FROM PATRON
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1. Here we are, with the new issue of “From the Tarmac”! Unlike other
magazines, this one has a much different and much higher emotional quotient
as it has very swiftly taken the shape of a DAV flagship that carries policy
updates to pensioners and family pensioners. It has its goal perfectly laid out
to bridge the widening gap between Air Warriors and Air Veterans including the
families of those who have left for heavenly abode. Now that FTT has taken
roots, this gap seems to be diminishing with every issue.
2. Having been a part of the IAF for more than three decades, I can proudly
vouch that Indian Air Force has always attached due importance to the NE
matters but the fast changing policies were unable to travel to its beneficiaries.
With the advent of FTT, the scenario has changed. This magazine is not just
educative and informative as it was destined to be, but in addition we have also
added many interesting aspects to its evolving and pragmatic nature. The
current issue brings to you some case studies about certain NE cases that
have been tackled after concerted efforts. There are sections of the magazine
that exclusively contain latest information on the policies of some of our sister
agencies such as AFGIS and IAFBA.
3. I am also personally grateful to all those readers who have sent their
valuable feed back to us. You are also urged to send some informative
material, which can be included in the future issues of FTT, if found suitable.
Happy Reading and take very good care of yourself!
Regards!
(C Deepak Dogra) Wg Cdr
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
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The 1st Air Veterans rally held at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi was organised by the Directorate of Air Veterans, Air Headquarters on 07 Sep 2014. Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff inaugurated this event in the presence of Air Veterans and four retired Chiefs of the Air Staff. Senior officials, PSAs and PDAs attended the rally which included Mr. AN Saxena, Addl CGDA and
officials of pension disbursing banks. This event was organised to resolve pension anomalies of the Air Veterans. The programme commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the CAS. The inaugural address was given by Air Commodore AK Patra (Retd), the then Principal Director, Directorate of Air Veterans.
The programme continued for the entire day with an aim to harmonise efforts in resolving payment issues to pensioners. Queries pertaining to service pension, family pension, disability pension, ECHS, and welfare measures were resolved. The CAS also interacted with the Veterans.
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ST AIR VETERANS RALLY:THE BIG INITIATIVE
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“Dial 1 for Officers” “Dial 2 for Airmen
& NCs(E)” “Dial- 5 for JCDA”
“Dial-5 for NEAS”
“Dial 7 for IAFBA”
“Dial -2 for Disability
Pension”
“Dial-1 for Service
Pension”
(7716)
“Dial -3 for Family
Pension”
“Dial-3 for Medical
Service”
“Dial-4 for Legal
Services”
“Dial -4 For Leave
Encashment & IRLA
Balance Staff”
“Dial -1 for
Service Pension” “Dial-1 for Service Pension
for release after 2006” “Dial 2 for Service Pension for
release before 2006”
“Dial -2 for
Disability
Pension”
“Dial 1 for Disability Pension
staff”
“Dial 2 for OIC Disability
Pension”
“Dial 3 for Appeals”
“Dial -3 for
Family Pension”
“Dial 1 for Family Pension staff”
“Dial 2 for OIC Family Pension”
“Dial -4 for
SWIFT
“Dial 1 for Leave
Encashment &
IRLA Balance
(Ser No 0-49)
Last two”
“Dial 2 for Leave
Encashment & IRLA
Balance (Ser No50-
99), Death &
Commissioning”
“Dial 2 for
Remittance”
“Dial 3 for R&D
Section” “Dial 4 for DOC”
“Dial-6 for Welfare”
“Dial-7 for ECHS”
“Dial -6 for Coord
(RTI, ECHS,Policy)”
“Dial- 1 for JCDA
Staff for Officers”
“Dial-2 for JCDA
Staff for Airmen
/NCs(E)”
“Dial- 3 for JCDA”
“Dial 6 for AFGIS”
“Dial- 1 for
Loans”
“Dial- 2 for
General
Query”
“Dial- 1 for FAS
& Query”
“Dial-2 for Loan
Refund and
NOC”
Dial 1 for English Dial 2 for Hindi
“Dial -8 for going back
to previous menu
Dial -8 for
going back to
previous menu
Dial -9 for
Query Cell
“Dial -5 for Officer i/c NEAS ”
“Dial -8 for going back to
Previous menu”
“Dial -8 for going
back to Previous
menu”
“Dial -8 for going
back to Previous
menu”
“Dial -8 for going
back to Previous
menu” “Dial -5 For Leave
Encashment & IRLA
Balance Offr”
“Dial -9 to speak to
PD AV
“Dial -8 for
going back
to Previous
menu”
“Dial -8 for
going back to
Previous
menu”
“Dial -8 for
going back
to Previous
menu”
“Dial 1 for Leave Encashment & IRLA
Balance, Death cases & Commissioning
The Indian Air Force celebrated its 82nd Air Force Day with a grand ceremony at Air Force Station Hindon. Air Force Station Hindon is an Indian Air Force base under the Western Air Command (WAC) and is the biggest and largest air base in Asia and 8th in the world. The IAF displayed various aircraft as a part of the celebration to mark the Air Force Day Parade cum Investiture Ceremony. The parade also included the IAF Air Warrior drill team displaying rifle handling skills.
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar attended the 82nd Air Force Day celebration along with his wife Anjali Tendulkar. Chief of the Army Staff General Dalbir Singh Suhag PVSM UYSM AVSM VSM ADC and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan PVSM AVSM YSM ADC were also present at the ceremony along with host of other dignitaries.
82ND
AIR FORCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
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HR SUMMIT BY CONFEDERATION OF INDIAN INDUSTRY (CII)
CII organised the 7th HR summit and Inquizzite on 24 Sep 14 at Mumbai. AOA and Director
IAFPC were invited to attend the summit. This summit
was an important platform for deliberating on issues
concerning requirement of trained human resources
with corporate India. AOA during his address created
awareness among Corporate HR about availability of a
large untapped pool of trained manpower in terms of
Air Veterans who can be gainfully employed in
corporate sector.
JOB FAIR BY MICRO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (MSME) AT HYDERABAD
Job Fair held by MSME at Hyderabad in Oct 14 was attended by Gp Capt S Mediratta,
Director Placement Cell. The Director interacted with
various
enterprises
and
acquainted
them with
the type of
manpower
available
with Air
Force for absorption into corporate sector. All
these companies were encouraged to register with IAF Placement Cell through our websi te
www.iafpc.co.in.
Air Mshl HB Rajaram AVSM VSM addressing
HR Summit organized by CII (WR) at Mumbai
AF day celebrations at Air House on 08 Oct 14: The Prime Minister,
Shri Narendra Modi meets the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan
Singh DFC.
AF day celebrations at Air House on 08 Oct 14 : The President of
India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha and
Hony Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar during the national
anthem played by the Indian Air Force Band.
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1. Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric enabled digital service for pensioners to generate the
life certificate online. Pensioners of Central Government, State Government or any other
Government organization can take benefit of this facility.
2. There are more than 25 lakh Defence Personnel drawing pension. One of the major
requirements for the pensioners after their retirement from service, is to provide life
certificate to the authorized pension disbursing agencies like the bank, DPDO etc in the
month of November following which their pension is credited to their accounts. In order to
render this life certificate, the individual drawing the pension is required to personally
present himself/ herself before the Pension Disbursing Agency.
3. This very requirement of personally being present in front of disbursing agency or its
branch often becomes a major hurdle in the process of seamless transfer of pension amount
to the pensioner. It has been noted that it causes a lot of hardship and unnecessary
inconvenience particularly for the aged and infirm pensioners.
4. Digital life Certificate for Pensioners Scheme of the Government known as Jeevan
Pramaan seeks to address this very problem by digitizing the whole process of securing the
life certificate. It aims to streamline the process of getting this certificate and making it
hassle free and much easier for the pensioners. With this initiative the pensioner‟s
requirement to physically present himself/herself in front of disbursing agency or the
certification authority will become a thing of the past benefiting the pensioners in a huge way
and cutting down on unnecessary hurdles.
5. The details indicating how Jeevan Pramaan System works are shown in the following
page. For any Queries regarding the same you may contact Telephone No. 0120-
3076200 or e-mail to [email protected] or SMS JPL to 7738299899 ( for getting
list of Jeevan Pramaan centres near to your location quoting the PIN code).
e - Jeevan Pramaan Digital Life Certificate for pensioners
Services available at over 40,000 locations across the country
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Jeevan Pramaan uses the Aadhaar platform for biometric authentication of the pensioner. A successful authentication generates the Digital Life Certificate which gets stored in the Life Certificate Repository. The Pension Disbursing Agencies can access the certificate on-line.
HOW IT WORKS
Enroll Yourself
Download the computer /mobile application or alternatively visit the nearest
Jeevan Pramaan Centre to get yourself registered. Provide necessary
information like Aadhaar number, Pension Payment Order No., Bank
Account No., Bank Name and your Mobile number.
Aadhaar Authentication
Provide your biometrics, either a finger print or Iris and authenticate
yourself. (Jeevan Pramaan uses the Aadhaar Platform for on-line biometric
authentication).
Life Certificate
After a successful authentication an SMS acknowledgement is sent to your
mobile number including your Jeevan Pramaan Certificate ID. The
certificates are stored in the Life Certificate Repository for making it
available anytime and anywhere for the pensioner and the Pension
Disbursing Agency.
Access your Certificate
You can download a PDF copy of the certificate from the Jeevan Pramaan
website by providing the Jeevan Pramaan ID or Aadhaar number.
Pension Disbursing Agency
The Pension Disbursing Agency can access the Life Certificate from the
Jeevan Pramaan website, and download the same.
Electronic Delivery
The Life Certificates can also be electronically delivered to the Pension
Disbursing Agency, without any manual intervention.
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WELFARE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY FUND
(AFFDF)
1. Serious Diseases Grant. Financial assistance towards cases of Serious Diseases is applicable @ 75% and 90% of total cost of operation, medication and hospital admission for officers and PBORs respectively, restricted to a maximum of Rs 1,25,000/-. The assistance towards serious diseases is available only for the non-pensioners ESM and their dependents wef 01 April 2008 for the following treatments only: -
(a) Angiography, Angioplasty, CABG.
75% and 90% in respect of Officers and PBOR respectively upto a maximum of Rs. 1,25,000/- per financial year.
(b) Open Heart Surgery, Valve Replacement.
75% and 90% in respect of Officers and PBOR respectively upto a maximum of Rs. 1,25,000/- per financial year.
(c) Pacemaker Implants, Renal Transplant.
75% and 90% in respect of Officers and PBOR respectively upto a maximum of Rs. 1,25,000/- per financial year.
(d) Prostrate Surgery, Joint Replacement.
75% and 90% in respect of Officers and PBOR respectively upto a maximum of Rs. 1,25,000/- per financial year.
(e) Cerebral Stroke. 75% and 90% in respect of Officers and PBOR respectively upto a maximum of Rs. 1,25,000/- per financial year.
(f) Dialysis and Cancer - 75% and 90 % for Officers and PBOR respect of Officers and PBOR respectively upto a maximum of Rs. 75,000/- per financial year.
2. The following information/documents are required to process the financial assistance cases pertaining to Serious Diseases Grant:-
(a) An application form requesting financial assistance from KSB along with the under mentioned details/ documents.
(i) Details of financial assistance received from any other source. (ii) If re-employed, details of medical facilities provided by the employer. (iii) Photocopy of Discharge Book duly attested by the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer. (iv) Original Bills duly countersigned by Hospital Authorities. (v) Photocopy of Hospital Admission and Discharge Summary duly countersigned by Hospital Authorities.
3. The ESM/Widow is required to submit the required information/documents to the respective Zila Sainik Board, which forwards the same to KSB after due scrutiny. An undertaking will be given by the applicant availing financial assistance for Serious Diseases Grant from RMDF/AFFD fund to the effect that he has clearly understood the provisions/guidelines of RMDF/AFFDF which are not reimbursement schemes and are merely Ex-gratia grants meant for medical assistance/grant and the applicant will not resort to any litigation in any court to claim the full reimbursement of his treatment.
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4. Cases of un-listed diseases, where the expenditure exceeds Rs 1.00 Lac will be forwarded to DGAFMS for approval. The expenditure against prolonged treatment like dialysis, cancer etc will be retained at a maximum of Rs 75000/- per annum against actual expenditure, based on the calculation at the rate of 75% and 90% of actual cost of treatment for officers and PBORs respectively. The process of submitting the documents to KSB is the same as above and the amount paid from the AFFD Fund.
For more information, please contact:
Kendriya Sainik Board
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare IHQ Min of Defence New Delhi -11 Ph. 011-23011804, 011-23015933 (Fax) Website: www.desw.gov.in
RESERVATION IN GOVERNMENT JOBS
1. Registration of Airmen & NCs(E): The process of registration can be started 12
months (one year) before the actual date of release of the Ex-Servicemen. The Officer
Commanding of the Unit is to prepare the Employment Index Card in Triplicate and forward to
Records Office who after scrutiny of particulars will forward it to the concerned Zila Sainik
Board. He will be registered by the Zila Sainik Board and registration number will be allotted.
The Ex-Servicemen can also contact their concerned Zila Sainik Board directly for
registration. Every ex-Serviceman who registers with the ZSBs has to renew his registration
once in three years. Ex-servicemen who are residing in and around Delhi, can register
themselves with DGR for employment assistance subject to verification of documents, viz.
Discharge Book, in original, NOC from ZSB if already registered for employment, and caste
certificate (if belongs to SC / ST / OBC) from competent civic authorities viz. Tehsildar / SDM.
2. Reservation Central Govt/PSUs/Nationalized Banks: The Ex-Servicemen have
been accorded reservation in Central Govt/PSUs/Nationalized Banks jobs. The details are as
follows:-
Sl No. Category Group 'C'
(a) Central Ministries / Deptts 10 percent
(b) PSUs / Nationalised Banks 14.5 Percent
3. In Defence Security Corps, 100% vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Besides this, there is 10 percent reservation for the post of Assistant Commandants in the Para Military Forces. Most of the State Governments also provide reservations to Ex-Servicemen in State Government jobs. Ex-Servicemen have also been granted relaxation in age and educational qualification and exemption from payment of application/ examination fees.
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ABOLITION OF AFFIDAVITS AND ADOPTION OF SELF DECLARATION
The requirement of submitting affidavits in the following cases has been dispensed with and
instead, concerned individual shall submit self certified documents/self declaration in support
of their averments
NE POR for the date of birth of child
NE POR for the date of birth of wife
NE POR for adoption of child
NE POR for Dependant parents
NE POR for marriage and change of NOK
NE POR for change of Date of Birth of Child/Wife
NE POR for change of name for children
Duplicate discharge book
Marriage/Re-marriage after retirement
4. In addition, under the existing instructions, for the purpose of appointment of Group 'C' officers under the Central Govt as well as Public Sector Undertakings filled by the employment exchanges, disabled Ex-Servicemen whose disability is attributable to Military Service are accorded Priority I. Further, up to two dependents of Defence Service Personnel killed in action or severely disabled (with 50 percent and above disability and who have become unfit for employment but disability is attributable to Military Service) are given Priority IIA for the purpose of employment. Registration under Priority I and Priority II-A is done by DGE&T, Ministry of Labour through Zila Sainik Board/Records Offices. All such applications duly completed and verified have to be sent to Sub-Regional Employment Office, Central Employment Exchange, 14/11, Jamnagar House, New Delhi-110011. Widow/son/daughter of Service Personnel who died while in service (death not attributable to Military Service) is eligible for compassionate appointment for Group 'C' or 'D' post. Applications duly completed have to be submitted to DAV. However, due to downsizing of establishment, employment opportunities are on the decline under the subject scheme and the beneficiaries are negligible. 5. Employment by State Governments. A number of State Governments have provided reservations/concessions to the Ex-Servicemen in their respective State Services/posts. These concessions have been highlighted under the respective State concessions.
For more information, log on to http://www.desw.gov.in
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PUBLICATION OF PORs AFTER SUPERANNUATION/RELEASE/DISCHARGE
FROM IAF SERVICE: RELEVANT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
The documents of retired Airmen/NCs(E) are maintained at DAV for 25 years from their date of
discharge and after that required information is maintained in the form of a Long Roll (LR). It is
incumbent upon the Airmen/NCs(E) to get the NE POR published for occurrences after their
retirement. They are required to take up their case with DAV-III through respective Zila Sainik
Boards along with the requisite documents as mentioned against each occurrence:
OCCURRENCE RELEVANT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THIS OFFICE
Birth of a child / Children
A personal application.
Self Declaration Form.
Birth certificate issued by the Registrar.
Change of Date of Birth of a Child / Spouse
Personal application for change of date of birth of children.
Publish change of date of birth in a local newspaper and submit the concerned full page of same in original.
Self Declaration form.
Copy of birth certificate issued by registrar of births and deaths duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.
Your wife should be deponent in newspaper advertisement/If your children are above 18 years of age, he/she should be deponent in newspaper advertisement.
Adoption of Child
Personal Application.
Copy of adoption deed duly attested by a Gazetted Officer. Each and every page of the same is to be attested.
Copy of birth certificate issued by registrar of births and deaths duly attested by a Gazetted Officer is to be submitted.
Marriage or Re-Marriage and Change of Next-of-Kin
A personal application.
Marriage certificate issued by the Registrar.
Self Declaration Form.
Joint Photograph in two copies duly attested by respective ZSB.
Date of Birth Proof in respect of your wife (i.e. Birth certificate or Pan card or School Leaving Certificate).
Death of Spouse A personal application.
Death certificate issued by the Registrar.
POR for Divorce A personal application.
The copy of divorce decree from Court duly attested.
Change of Name/ Surname: Self / Wife / Child
A personal application.
Publish the change of name/ surname in Central/ State Gazette Notification and submit the same in two copies (original/ attested).
Publish the change of name/ surname in a national and a local newspaper and submit the concerned pages of the same in original.
Major children/ dependents will be deponent in the newspaper and Gazette Notification.
Change of Permanent Home Address
A personal application.
Declaration form (available with Zila Sainik Board) along with original discharge certificate through Zila Sainik Board.
Declaration of Parents as dependent
Personal application.
Income certificate of your parents stating that their combined income is less than Rs 3500/- + DA per month issued by Distt Revenue authority.
Self Declaration Form.
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BROAD BANDING OF DISABILITY ELEMENT/ROUNDING OFF PROVISION TO PRE-01.01.1996 MEDICALLY BOARDED OUT PERSONNEL
1. If an individual is invalided out due to disability which is attributable to or aggravated by
service, then the disability percentage shall be determined in the following manner for the
purposes of computing the disability element:-
Percentage of Disability as assessed by IMB
Percentage to be reckoned for computing
of Disability Element
Less than 50% 50%
Between 50% and 75% 75%
Between 75% and 100% 100%
2. For Pre-96 medically boarded out cases pensioners who are in receipt of disability
pension as on 01 Jan 96, following is to be adhered to while processing Pre-96 medically
boarded out broad banding cases.
In such cases where the pensioner was not in receipt of disability element as on 01-01-96
but became entitled at a later stage due to re-assessment of disability more than 20 percent,
this benefit shall be allowed from the same date.
Similarly, in those cases where the pensioners where in receipt of disability element/war injury
element as on 01-01-96 but the same was discontinued at a later stage due to re-assessment
of disability as less than 20 percent, the disability element/war injury element shall be
discontinued from the later date as hitherto fore.
In those Pre 01-01-96 cases where the disability element/war injury element was not allowed
for disability being accepted as less than 20 percent at initial stage or subsequent stage on
re-assessment of disability, the same will continue to be disallowed and such cases will not
be re-opened.
If a pensioner, to whom benefit accrues under this provision, had already died on or after 01-
01-1996 but before date of issue of this letter, the application for revision shall be submitted
by the family pensioners or by his heir, as the case may be. Payment of life time arrears
shall, however be regulated as per the extant government orders on the subject matter.
Note: This provision is applicable to medically boarded out cases only.
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MUST KNOW POLICIES
NON ACCEPTANCE OF DEPENDENT INDENTITY CARD BY MILITARY
HOSPITALS
Complaints were received from Air Warriors that some of service hospitals are not accepting IAFDIC
for treatment of their dependents on issues like period of validity, which is not in consonance with
Army order on the subject and signature of Adjutant instead of Commanding Officer. The case was
taken up with Dte Gen of Med Service (Army) which has in turn issued a letter No
B/76779/Gen/DGMS-5B/2014 dated 21 Feb 14 highlighting:
Competent authority to sign the IAFDC is the unit Adjutant.
For the spouse, the IAFDC once issued is permanent and would necessitate change only on
change of status/ facial expression of the spouse.
For dependents, the IAFDC once issued will require revalidation once in 5 years only.
BENEFIT OF RESERVATION TO EX-SERVICEMEN, WHO APPLY FOR VARIOUS
EXAMINATIONS/ VACANCIES IN THE GOVERNMENT JOB ON CIVIL SIDE
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions vide their letter No. 36034/1/2014-Estt.(Res.)
dated 14 Aug 14 states that if an Ex-Serviceman applies for various vacancies before joining any civil
employment, he can avail of the benefit of reservation as ex-serviceman for any subsequent
employment. However, to avail of this benefit, an ex-serviceman as soon as he joins any civil
employment, should give self declaration/ undertaking to the concerned employer about the date-
wise details of application for various vacancies for which he had applied for before joining the initial
civil employment. Further, this benefit would be available only in respect of vacancies which are filled
on direct recruitment and wherever reservation is applicable to the ex-servicemen. For further details
please refer Min of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and
Training website- http://persmin.gov.in/
GRANT OF SERVICE ELEMENT OF DISABILITY PENSION TO PRE 01.01.73
INVALIDED OUT AIRMEN/NCs(E) WHEN THE ACCEPTED DEGREE OF
DISABLEMENT RE-ASSESSED AS LESS THAN 20 PERCENT
As per GOI letter 12(28)/2010-D (Pen/Pol) dated 10 Feb 14, the Service element of disability pension to PBOR who were invalided out prior to 01.01.1973 and initially granted disability pension but the same was discontinued as their accepted degree of disability fell below 20 percent at the time of re-assessment shall be continued. The NOK of such invalided out personnel who at the time of invalidment were in receipt of disability pension and subsequently died, shall also be entitled for family pension from the date following the date of death of individual.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON ECHS Q.1. I have retired after 01 Apr 2003, but my contribution for ECHS has not been
deducted through the PPO. How can I become an ECHS member? ANS AFRO has sent a letter to all its retirees after 01 Apr 2003, advising them on this matter.
DAV will take direct responsibility of ECHS membership only for those Ex-airmen/NCs (E)/ NOKs whose ECHS contribution has been deducted through their PPO (approximately wef Oct 2003). All other retirees will have to become ECHS member through their nearest Zila Sainik Board / ECHS Regional centers.
Q.2. What will happen to Medical Insurance Scheme (MIS) sponsored by AFGIS? ANS MIS by AFGIS has been stopped wef 01 Apr 2003. One-year overlap (upto 31 Mar 2004)
has been given to old MIS members so that they can become ECHS members. As we understand, AFGIS is refunding the MIS money to all such members who have not yet claimed any benefits from it. MIS has ceased to exist with effect from 01 Apr 2004.
Q.3. What is the procedure for obtaining medicines, which are not available either with
the Polyclinic or with the empanelled hospital? ANS Local purchases will be done through concerned SEMO, in military stations, and by the
OIC Polyclinic /Medical Officer in non-military stations. They have been authorised certain LP powers. ECHS members are NOT required to purchase any medicines and, hence, will not be re-imbursed.
Q.4. What is the basis of location of Polyclinic and their range of treatment facilities
being provided by them? ANS ESM population of the area, as per ZSB reports, determines the type of Polyclinic, i.e.
Type A, B, C or D. Each type of Polyclinic has different scales of manpower & equipment. Q.5. How do the members intimate the change of residence, or change of status of dependents? ANS Change may be intimated to Station HQs. However, each time the pensioner or his
dependants visit a Polyclinic, the status of dependants will automatically be checked. ECHS members must provide accurate facts of status. In case it is discovered that change of status has been concealed (no matter whatever the reasons) the provisions of Para 9 of the Affidavit will be applied and membership of the ESM and all his dependants will be terminated without any relief. There is NO appeal in such cases.
Q.6. Can the members have the option to continue with more than one Govt/PSU Scheme? ANS An individual cannot become a member of two Govt/PSU Schemes he/she has to cancel
membership of the other scheme in case opting for the ECHS. For example, one cannot be a member of CGHS & ECHS at the same time Nor can one be a member of the ECHS and a PSU scheme at the same time. In case any concealment of facts is discovered at any stage, recourse will be taken as per provisions of Para 9 of the Affidavit.
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Q.7. What is the medical coverage for those Ex-servicemen who do not join the ECHS Scheme? ANS Existing facilities through MI Room and Service Hospitals will continue. This will be
reviewed after five years. Q.8. Why is re-imbursement not allowed under ECHS yet, even though members have
submitted forms and made payment of contribution. ANS The procedures for Empanelment of hospitals/diagnostic centers/ consultants and
payment to them are under consideration of the Government. There is NO payment to be made by an ECHS member under the scheme, hence, NO provision for re-imbursement.
Q.9. Whether dentures will be authorized under ECHS? ANS Yes. Details are issued through an ECHS Brochure by 31 Mar 2004.
OCCASIONS WHEN PENSION CAN BE STOPPED
1. Though pension is the right of a Govt. employee, it can be stopped on following occasions as laid down in para 108 of Pension Regulation for the Air Force 1961 (Part – I): -
(a) Grant of pension is subject to future good conduct: Future good conduct shall be an implied condition of every grant of a pension or allowances as per Para 4 of Pension Regulation for the Air Force 1961 (Pt-I).
(b) Pensioners convicted of serious crime or guilty of grave mis-conduct: The pension of a pensioner, who is convicted of a serious crime by a Court of Law or is guilty of grave misconduct, shall be liable to be withheld in whole or in part as per para 108 of Pension Regulation for the Air Force 1961 (Part-I). It is advisable for a pensioner to obtain quick bail / anticipatory bail if he is arrested / likely to be arrested and thereafter defend his case in the Court of Law.
(c) In case the pension is not drawn for more than five years; pensioners name is likely to be struck-off from pension establishment.
(d) Pension is liable to be forfeited if a pensioner is found guilty of grave, misconduct of a Political or other nature under the provisions of Pension Regulations for the Air Force 1961.
(e) If a pensioner has changed his / her Nationality and has become a citizen of a foreign state, then his/her pension is required to be immediately stopped by his Pension Disbursing Office (PDO). Thereafter, the pensioner is required to apply to PCDA (P), Allahabad through his PDO along with copy of new nationality certificate for restoration his pension. PCDA (P), Allahabad will take appropriate decision on this matter based on the merits of each case.
(f) Non submission of Life certificate in November every year (This is being replaced with e - Jeevan Pramaan).
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AIR FORCE GROUP INSURANCE SOCIETY
AFGIS SPONSORED BUS SERVICE
(1) AT AIR FORCE STATION, TAMBARAM, CHENNAI
On 08 Oct 14, C Adm O of AF Stn,
Tambaram flagged off the AFGIS
sponsored free bus service for ECHS
members at AF Tambaram, Chennai
where considerable number of AF
Veterans are residing and the bus was
received by AOC, AF Stn, Tambaram at
ECHS Polyclinic Tambaram. The 20
seater bus will convey patients (ECHS
members) from Jal Vayu Vihar,
Madambakkam and various other
localities within station vicinity where concentration of ex-servicemen is high to ECHS
Polyclinic Tambaram and back, ECHS Polyclinic Tambaram to Service Hospital /suggested
empanelled hospitals and back on alternate days/as per requirement.
(2) AT AIR FORCE STATION BANI CAMP, NAJAFGARH, NEW DEHI
On 01 Oct 14, AFGIS sponsored free bus service was inaugurated for ECHS members at AF Bani Camp, Najafgarh where considerable number of AF Veterans are residing. The 50 seater bus will convey patients (ECHS members) from Najafgarh area and various other localities within vicinity where concentration of ex-servicemen is high to Base Hospital/ RR Hospital Delhi Cantt and back on all working days.
(3) AT 5 AIR FORCE HOSPITAL, JOHRAT
On 10 May 14, AVM PS Sodhi, PMO, HQ EAC inaugurated the AFGIS sponsored free bus
service for ECHS members at 5 AF Hospital, Jorhat. The flagging off ceremony was
attended by AOC 5 AF Hospital, AOC 10 Wing AF and other air warriors of the station and
air veterans of the area. The service (one 30 seater bus) will facilitate Air Veterans/ ECHS
members to commute between various pre-designated pick-up points in Jorhat and the
ECHS polyclinic at 5 AF Hospital on all working days.
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IAF SOCIAL SECURITY DEPOSIT SCHEME
(IAFSSD SCHEME)
The Retired Personnel Investment Scheme (RPIS) of AFGIS has been re-christened as IAF Social Security Deposit Scheme (IAFSSD SCHEME) with effect from 01 Oct 14 and the benefits covered are revised. The salient terms and conditions of the IAFSSD Scheme is as mentioned:
TERMS DETAILS
Eligibility
a) Retired members (including SSC Officers)/ NoK entitled to draw family pension.
b) Widows and NoK (minor children/ major unmarried daughters) of Air Warriors, who are eligible to draw family pension.
Amount of Deposit
a) Minimum of Rs 50,000/- and thereafter in multiples of Rs 10,000/-.
b) Maximum: Sum total of NE Benefits.
Interest Payment Periodicity (Non- Cumulative Deposits)
a) All depositors- Monthly/ Quarterly (as opted by the depositor).
Rate of Interest (As approved by BoT)
a) Non-Cumulative Scheme: 9.20% per annum.
b) Cumulative Scheme: 9.65% per annum.
Rate of Interest (For deposits pledged against outstanding HBL/MCL)
a) Non-Cumulative deposits where interest on the deposit is utilized towards EMI of the HBL/ MCL: 9.20% per annum (paid out towards EMI monthly).
b) Cumulative Deposits (EMI paid monthly by the loanee under his/ her own arrangements): 9.65% per annum.
Automatic Renewal
a) If the FD receipts/ instructions are not received till maturity date, the deposits will be renewed automatically for three years under cumulative scheme.
Premature Withdrawal
a) In case of premature withdrawal saving bank interest shall be paid if deposit(s) is/ are prematurely withdrawn before completion of one year. If the deposit is withdrawn after one year then the deposit will earn 1% less interest as declared for that financial year.
There remains no change in other extant terms and conditions of RPIS like change of scheme (switching between schemes), income tax (TDS), loan against deposit, nomination etc.
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INDIAN AIR FORCE BENOVELENT ASSOCIATION
WELFARE
1. REVISION OF REHABILITATION GRANT UNDER FAMILY ASSISTANCE SCHEME
The Rehabilitation grant under FAS of IAFBA which provides financial assistance to families of deceased Air Warriors has been enhanced by 25% for death in service as well as death after retirement.
2. ENHANCEMENT OF LUMP SUM GRANT
Lump sum grant is a onetime grant given to cases not covered in FAS. The rates have been enhanced from Rs 8,000/- to Rs 12,000/- for Officers and Rs 5,000/- to Rs 8,000/- for Airmen/ NCs (E).
3. ENHANCEMENT OF DAUGHTER’S MARRIAGE GRANT TO BEREAVED
WIVES
A grant is given to the bereaved wives for providing assistance in marriage of their
daughters. In view of general escalation in marriage expenses, the grant has been increased
from Rs 35,000/- to Rs 50,000/- for Officers/ Airmen/ NCs(E).
4. ENHANCEMENT OF MONTHLY MAINTENANCE GRANT FOR MEDICALL
BOARDED OUT PERSONNEL WITH 100% PERMANENT DISABILITY
The rate has been enhanced to Rs 10,000/- per month for all categories i.e Officers/
Airmen/ NCs (E).
5. ENHANCEMENT OF EDUCATION LOAN TO WARDS OF SERVING AIR
WARRIORS
Amount of loan has been enhanced to Rs 10 lakh for all courses of 4 years and above
graduation/ integrated PG courses, 2 years PG and PG (Prof) courses irrespective of ranks.
Loan for all courses of less than 4 years duration would remain at Rs 6 lakh, common to all
categories. The total loan eligible to one (same) child would not be more than Rs 10 lakh for
both Graduation and PG, if done separately. The loan amount irrespective of the overall
quantum will as such be sanctioned on the basis of repaying capacity.
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REVISION OF SCHEMES
FAMILY ASSISTANCE SCHEMES
RATES OF FAS-97
CATEGORY DEATH IN SERVICE DEATH AFTER RETIREMENT
CURRENT REVISED
(wef OCT 14) CURRENT
REVISED (wef OCT 14)
OFFICERS Rs. 2,000/- pm Rs. 2,500/- pm Rs. 1,500/- pm Rs. 1,900/- pm
Airmen/ NCs(E)
Rs. 1,500/- pm Rs. 1,900/- pm Rs. 1,000/- pm Rs. 1,300/- pm
RATES OF FAS-09
CATEGORY
DEATH IN SERVICE DEATH AFTER RETIREMENT
CURRENT REVISED
(wef OCT 14) CURRENT
REVISED (wef OCT 14)
OFFICERS Rs. 4,000/- pm Rs. 5,000/- pm Rs. 3,000/- pm Rs. 3,800/- pm
Airmen/ NCs(E)
Rs. 3,000/- pm Rs. 3,800/- pm Rs. 2,000/- pm Rs. 2,500/- pm
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INDIAN AIR FORCE PARTICIPATES IN SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN
The National-level Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was conducted in the Indian Air Force with fervour and gusto. Starting from September 25, 2014, Indian Air Force units and establishments all over the country embarked upon a cleanliness drive in and around the technical and residential areas and also inviting enthusiastic participation by the Air Force schools as well as families of Air Warriors. Besides this, awareness campaign on preservation of environment through cleanliness is also underway throughout the Indian Air Force. Cleanliness has always been of paramount importance in IAF because it also helps to maintain higher flight safety standards besides providing healthy living environs to Air Warriors and their families.
REVISION OF SCHEMES
MONTHLY GRANT TO MEDICALLY BOARDED OUT
Applicable to MBO cases with 100% disability and not entitled for Disability Pension.
CATEGORY RATES
CURRENT REVISED (wef Oct 14)
OFFICERS Rs. 3,000/- Rs. 10,000/-
Airmen/ NCs(E) Rs. 2,500/- Rs. 10,000/-
LUMP SUM DEATH GRANT
One-time Lump sum grant applicable to death on or after 01 Oct 08.
Discharged prior to 01 Apr 1997.
Having less than 20 years of service.
CATEGORY RATES
CURRENT REVISED (wef Oct 14)
OFFICERS Rs. 8,000/- Rs. 12,000/-
Airmen/ NCs(E) Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 8,000/-
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC
administering oath to the personnel of Indian Air Force at Air
Headquarters (Air HQs) as a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched
nationwide.
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PRESIDENT’S STANDARD PRESENTATION TO 115 HELICOPTER UNIT & 26 SQUADRON
The Hon‟ble President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, awarded the prestigious President's Standard to 115 Helicopter Unit and 26 Squadron in a grand ceremonial parade held at Air Force Station Tezpur. The President's Standard is awarded to Operational Units based on their past record of performances and achievements during peace and hostilities. The Commanding Officer of 115 Helicopter Unit, Wing Commander AP Deshpande and Commanding Officer of 26 Squadron, Wing Commander S Prabhu received the Standards. The Parade was commanded by Group Captain Vikram Gaur, VSM, Chief Operations Officer of Air Force Station Tezpur.
115 Helicopter Unit, raised on 01 Apr 1967, is endowed with a glorious history and a rich operational legacy. Its active participation in the Indo-Pak war of 1971 had won them many accolades. Due to its renowned and remarkable role in Disaster Relief Operations during natural calamities, the Unit was aptly christened as 'The Hovering Angels'. The Unit's history is replete with tales of courage, valour and sacrifices.
26 Squadron (Warriors) was formed on 01 Jan 1968 at Adampur. Since its inception, it has etched numerous tales of valour and fortitude as a frontline fighter Squadron of the Indian Air Force. The Warriors also played a very active role in the Indo-Pak war 1971 providing close air support to Indian Army. The Squadron actively participated in the Kargil conflict of 1999 and was responsible for guarding northern skies during Op Prakaram.
The Hon'ble Governor of Assam and Chief Minister of Assam were present during the award ceremony. Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal RK Jolly, VM, VSM, ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal SS Soman, AVSM, VM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Air Command, Air Marshal HB Rajaram, AVSM, VSM, Air
Officer-in-Charge Administration along with other senior Defence and Civilian Dignitaries also witnessed the ceremony. The Hon'ble President also released a First Day Cover for 115 Helicopter Unit and 26 Squadron during the ceremony.
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SKY HAS NO LIMIT AND SO DOES AGE
Honorary Flying Officer RS Sandhu (Retd) has proved to the world that age is no bar to
experience adventure of sky diving. HFO RS Sandhu (Retd) has entered the LIMCA book of
records as the oldest individual at the age of 54 years to have distinguished himself by base
jumping from the tallest tower in Kuala Lumpur at 970 ft where the Malaysian government
organizes a charity base jumps every year. In 2006, 35 countries had participated to show their
sky diving talents. This is not a usual dive from the sky as each participant carries only one
parachute and dives out of the tallest minaret among sky high buildings. The landing for the
base jump is slated on top of a water tank unlike for routine sky diving where divers land on the
ground. HFO served as a Parachute Jumping Instructor, teaching this adventurous feat to
thousands of paratroopers. He has set an enviable example for young sky divers. HFO believes
that sky diving is a daring deed where one has to overcome all his fears besides having burning
passion for adventure sports.
Hon‟ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee issuing a commemorative postage stamp
during President‟s Standard Presentation given to 115 Helicopter Unit and 26 Squadron at Air
Force Station, Tezpur.
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Case No 01. 1. XXXXXX Ex-Sgt ABC was enrolled in IAF on 04 Jan 49 and discharged from service on 17 Dec 69. He expired on 24 Jul 76. The individual had been granted Disability Pension along with Service Pension while proceeding on Discharge. However, he expired within 7 years from the date of discharge and with the same disease for which he was sanctioned Disability Pension. Therefore, his wife was sanctioned special family pension with effect from 25 Jul 76. She also expired on 23 May 09. 2. Thereafter, their daughter approached this Dte of Air Veterans requesting for grant of family pension as unmarried daughter beyond the age of 25 years are eligible for the same. Accordingly, she was asked to submit the necessary documents. After submission of requisite documents by her, the case for grant of family pension was forwarded to Pension Sanctioning Authority i.e. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts [PCDA (P)] Allahabad on 10 Oct 11. However PCDA (P) Allahabad returned the case on 23 Nov 11 stating that the children were in receipt of children allowance, hence the claimant was not eligible for family pension. 3. While communicating the decision of Pension Sanctioning Authority to the daughter, this office decided to study the matter in detail and went through several policy letters especially on family pension. The thorough study of the subject revealed that there was no such bar on grant of family pension as observed by PCDA (P). The case was once again submitted to PCDA (P) Allahabad on 10 Apr 12 quoting the relevant policy on grant of family pension to unmarried daughter. However, PCDA (P) Allahabad once again returned the case. Repeated re-submission and constant reminders were sent to PCDA by this Directorate. 4. The initial homework done by this office and constant reminders from the department resulted in PCDA Allahabad pursuing the matter with MoD for clarification. Constant monitoring and follow up by this HQ resulted in issue of GOI MoD letter No. 2(2)/2012/D(Pen/Pol) dated 14 Dec 12 which clarified that widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters beyond the age of 25 years who may have availed children allowance are also eligible for family pension.
Case No 02. 1. XXXXXX Ex-Cpl XYZ was enrolled in IAF on 24 Sep 60 and discharged from service on 30 Sep 75. After discharge, he was drawing his service pension. He expired on 02 Feb 09.
2. His wife approached this Directorate requesting for grant of family pension. Accordingly, necessary forms were sent to her for completion and submission to this Directorate. In the meantime, the Bank (from where Late Ex-Cpl was drawing his service pension) started disbursing family pension to the widow. Though, there was no authorization of family pension in the service pension PPO of Ex-Cpl, the bank disbursed family pension to the widow without proper PPO. The widow also stopped answering the letters / phone calls of this HQ for submission of forms since she was getting her family
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pension. This directorate clearly informed the widow that such disbursement of family pension is wrong and can be objected by audit in future. However, the lady did not heed the letters of this directorate and continued to draw her family pension. 3. In the year 2013, the disbursement of family pension was objected during the spot audit by the bank. The family pension of the widow was stopped by the bank. Thereafter, she approached this directorate for issue of family pension PPO. The disbursement of family pension without proper PPO resulted in excess payment of pension amounting to Rs. 3,04,448/-. While processing the case for grant of family pension, PDO certificate was needed from the bank. However, the bank insisted upon the recovery of Rs 3,04,488/- from the widow. The widow deposited the entire excess amount to the bank and obtained the PDO certificate. Her case for grant of family pension is now under process at PCDA (P) Allahabad for issue of PPO. Conclusion:- Air Veterans and their families/NOKs must give due importance to the letters/messages issued by this Directorate to avoid situation similar to the one elaborated above.
Case No 03. 1. XXXXXX Ex-Cpl XYZ was enrolled in IAF on 16 Dec 02 and expired while in service on 27 Aug 10. As per service records, Smt ABC (wife) was recorded as Next of Kin.
2. The Air Warrior contracted marriage on 18 Jan 10 with Smt ABC at Pune and registered the same on 20 Jan 10 in accordance with the Maharashtra Regulation of Marriage Bureaus and Registration of Marriages Act 1998. POR action of the marriage was promulgated by parent unit situated at Pune based on the marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages Pune. Thereafter, it was revealed that the lady was already married to some other person named Sh YYY on 26 Feb 09 and had allegedly deserted him on 06 Jun 09 and returned to her parents. She had subsequently, during the subsistence of this marriage, moved to Pune and entered into matrimony with the deceased Air Warrior. Sh YYY had consequently on 16 Feb 10 filed for divorce in the Court under Sec 13 of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the marriage was dissolved with effect from 26 May 10. 3. At this point, it would also be correct to recount the events that lead to the death of Air Warrior. The deceased Air Warrior was suffering from a back problem and was evidently distressed due to the same. Therefore, in Jul 10 he proceeded with his wife on leave to Nabha Punjab for treatment on advice of his father. After the treatment, the Air Warrior along with his wife reached his parental house on 26 Aug 10 in the night. The wife of the Air Warrior also belonged to the same village and it is from here that she had eloped to join the Air Warrior at Pune in Jan 10. The Air Warrior apparently had dinner with his family members and went to bed. The next morning, he did not respond to the efforts to wake him up and was declared as brought dead at the nearest hospital. No post mortem examination was conducted and no FIR was lodged into the death. The body was cremated on the same day by noon. No photos of the dead body or of the cremation were taken. The Court of Inquiry and Provost investigation conducted in the case did not find anything unusual or worthy of reporting in the death.
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4. The COI conducted to ascertain the circumstances of the death of the Late Corporal did not look into the legitimacy of his marriage. The contents of Hindu Marriage Act are reproduced below:- “Sec 5(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act stipulates that a marriage between two Hindus may be solemnized if neither party has a spouse living at the time of marriage. Further, Sec 17 of the said Act also mandates that any marriage between two Hindus is void if at the date of such marriage either party had a husband or wife living” 5. Now, a void marriage is the one that will be regarded by every court, in a case in which the existence of the marriage is an issue, as never having taken place and can be treated as void by both parties to it without the necessity of any decree annulling it. Such a marriage does not alter or affect the status of the parties and also does not create any rights and obligations between them which normally arise from a valid marriage. In view of the aforesaid discussion, the marriage between the deceased Air Warrior and Smt ABC was void ab initio and could not create any kind of legal rights or obligations. 6. Notwithstanding the legal position as regards the marriage between the Air Warrior and Smt ABC, it is indisputable that the Air Warrior wanted Smt ABC to be his wife and they did live as man and wife as far as the Air Force and society in general was concerned. The Air Warrior concretized his desire in this regard by changing the Will and nomination and also by ensuring that POR action for marriage, change of NOK & heir to estate and family pension was accordingly promulgated. It is, therefore, apparent that the Air Warrior being conscious of the marital status of his wife-to-be entered into matrimony with her proves that he was ignorant of the legal clauses of Hindu Marriage Act. 7. Due to judicial adjudication of the case, the POR action of Marriage was cancelled by the parent unit resulting in Smt ABC being removed as the wife of Late Corporal from the service records of late Air Warrior. The NE benefits were disbursed to mother of the deceased Corporal since the marriage was null and void in the eyes of law. Since the father of late Air Warrior was a defence pensioner, his mother was not granted pension and was given only Death cum Retirement Gratuity. Conclusion:- As per Hindu Marriage Act 1955, any marriage during the subsistence of first marriage of any the parties would be null and void.
3rd ECHS BI-ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD AT AIR HQ (SP) DAV
ON 18 DEC 14
3rd ECHS Bi-Annual Conference was held under the chairmanship of AOA at Air HQ (SP) DAV on 18 Dec 14 to discuss various issues concerning ECHS. Directors of Four Regional Centres ECHS, Reps of Command HQs and MD Central Organisation ECHS attended the conference. It was emphasized that medical care, in addition to payment of pension, is an indespensible requirement for a veteran and active involvement of all concerned in this regard was assured.
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IAF PLACEMENT FAIR – NOV 2014
7th edition of IAF Placement Fair 2014 for retired Air Veterans / shortly retiring Air Warriors was held
on 14-15 Nov 14 at AF Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi. The fair was inaugurated by Air Chief
Mshl Arup Raha PVSM AVSM
VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff.
The inaugural function was
attended by the PSOs, senior
officers from Air HQ and senior
executives of the participating
companies. The fair was
sponsored by ICICI Group,
Monster India and ITM. 42
Companies and 1644 Air Veterans
participated in the fair. In addition,
approx 500 serving Air Warriors
who are likely to proceed on
discharge in near future also
visited the placement Fair. Total
785 vacancies were offered during
the fair.
CAS, AOA, ACAS (Accts & AV) and PD AV with reps of
Monster India and ICICI Group
Air Chief Mshl Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff inaugurating IAF
Placement Fair 2014.
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01 Aug 14 - Air Mshl Kulwant Singh
Gill AVSM YSM VM took over as
AOC-in-C, CAC. Prior to this he
was the Commandant, NDA Pune.
01 Nov 14 - Air Mshl Birender Singh
Dhanoa YSM VM took over as AOC-
in-C, SWAC. Prior to this he was the
Senior Air Staff Officer, WAC.
01 Jul 14 - Air Mshl Ramesh Rai
VM took over as AOC-in-C, TC.
Prior to this he was the Senior Air
Staff Officer, CAC.
01 Dec 14 - Air Mshl Sukhchain Singh
VSM took over as Air Officer-in-
Charge Maintenance Air HQ. Prior to
this he was the SMSO Maintenance
Command.
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PROBLEMS IN LIFE: KNOW HOW TO SOLVE THEM
Gp Capt Ashok Saini
Life would have been dull and monotonous if we had no problems. It is the problems which
drive us to create solutions as the scarcity drives us to develop resources. The story of a
prodigal village lad popularly known as Nalayak may stir our emotions and equip us better in
solving our day to day problems.
The Story
We had this village situated in the interior of Indian countryside. This place was full of
learned and intelligent people. It is here that our hero lived. Everybody called him Nalayak
because of his reckless and foolish nature. He was a simple man who lived a happy go
lucky life. He had been known by this name from childhood and had actually forgotten his
real name. He was an orphan who lived in the village temple and fed on the temple
leftovers. No one took him seriously as he was a worthless Nalayak to all of them.
He was a poor fellow with no formal education. He used to serve the temple priest and
devotees. He never attended any temple sermons but overheard the teachings in the
background. People used to make fun of his illiteracy, little knowledge and poorness but one
thing was praiseworthy in him; the desire to learn and in fact a burning desire to improve
come what may. He was blessed with a never say die type of attitude.
Despite having been rejected and humiliated by the village society, he maintained a cheerful
disposition. He would not think twice to jump into others‟ problems and help them but he
was almost always turned away with the hurl of abuses. Even at this, he would give back a
smile and peacefully go away singing the lines of his favourite film song “Awaara Hun”. One
day when he was wandering alone in the woods at the outskirts of his village, he saw a man
who was trying to do something with the rope. He got interested as this was the first time in
his life when he was getting an opportunity to witness something like that. He walked
towards the Man. After observing for some time it was clear that either the man was the
biggest fool or he was given punishment because again and again he was just throwing the
rope up across the tree branch and falling down on the ground. He didn`t understand why
that man was doing like that so he thought of asking the same question to that Man. He
also noticed that the man was lame so out of curiosity he asked “what are you doing?”
The man replied “I am trying to escape from this life”. “But you are bumping on the ground
and getting hurt” asked the boy. “So what? Can`t you see I am lame”, the man yelled at the
boy, “The lame are supposed to be unable to do such things, this is our destiny”. He again
fired a question “Oh I see! But why are you ending your life?” Instead of answering the
question the man in very firm tone asked, “Are you an intelligent man?” After thinking for a
while and pondering over the question boy replied “No, but I am living my life.”
“So what? Every other person is doing the same”, stated the man in a very angry tone “but
you can`t imagine how deeply I am stuck in problems”, he again gave him some good
reason like how he is not able to cope with the circumstances and how hard the time was on
him.
Nalayak tried to calm him down, “You can improve your situation?” The man looked towards
his eyes and plainly said, “No I can`t, God wanted me to do this!”
“It could not be possible, God never wants things like that” Nalayak gave a quick reply.
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“Go away, don`t bother me” the Man started crying “God is unfair, he is not kind.” He was
crying as well as cursing God.
The boy kept on staring at the man; he was confused as to what God had to do with it!
“This is your problem; God has nothing to do in it”, he shouted! “I can prove this to you. Just
wait for me, I will soon return.” After saying this Nalayak disappeared but few minutes later
he was there in front of the man with three bowls in his hands. One of the bowls had
potatoes, the other had some tea leaves and the third one contained an egg.
„What is this?” the man asked wondering what the boy was up to.
“Just watch” Nalayak replied. Nalayak lit three different fires and placed all three bowls on
them. He poured some water in each of them and let it boil. The man was watching every
step of the boy. He was angry with him but more than that he was curious to know what he
was doing. After boiling for few minutes Nalayak asked, “What do you see?” “Potato, tea,
egg,” replied the man.
The boy drew him closer and told him to feel the potatoes. He did and found that they were
soft. He was then asked to take the egg and break it. On breaking, he found a hard-boiled
egg inside. Finally, he was asked to sip the tea. The man thought for a while, as he tasted
aroma. He got Perplexed, he asked impatiently, "What's your point, you fool?” The boy
smiled and explained that each of these had faced the same condition and same adversity
i.e. boiling water but each had reacted differently. The potato which was strong, hard and
stiff-necked soon turned soft and weak. The egg, when put to the test had hardened.
However, the tea leaves were unique. They had changed the texture of the water itself and
filled it with their aroma and the taste.
"Which one are you?" Nalayak asked the man. The man was speechless but grateful to
Nalayak for the enlightenment. He had now understood that the Main thing is not the
problem but how you respond? Are you a potato, an egg, or a tea leave?
To have a problem is not a problem but how you react to the problem is what matters! Are
you the potato which seemed strong but knelt in the face of pain and adversity? Are you the
egg that was soft and transformable from inside but hardened in the face of an adversity?
Or, are you like the tea leaves, which actually change the nature of boiling water, the very
reason of the pain, by its fragrance and flavour.
Well the story has a clear lesson for all of us. Let us agree that problems are a part and
parcel of our life. Every problem has a cause behind it but there is a definite remedy for that
cause. We just need to find it. Since most of our problems are man-made, solutions are also
within our reach. Here are some tips to face and manage our day-to-day problems:
1. Accept: Problems are the part of life. The more we run from a problem, the more it will
chase us. This is ultimate reality; if we accept something it is impossible for that thing to
bother us.
2. Know: If we know our problem, it would help us to solve as wise people say, “A known
enemy is much better than an unknown friend”. Let us make an effort to know those
damages which the problem is going to make.
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ISSUANCE OF CORRIGENDUM PPOs PRE-06 RETIREES
O/o the JCDA (AF), New Delhi has intimated to this office that Corrigendum PPOs in respect
of Pre-2006 retirees (Air Force Pensioners) have already been issued by their office under
Project Sangam on the basis of data/information provided by the concerned CPPCs of the
pensioners. If any Pre-2006 retiree pensioner has not received PPO under Project Sangam
showing his pension payable with effect from 01 Jan 2006 and onward revisions, the under
mentioned information duly certified by the concerned PDA (Pension Disbursing Agency) is
required to be submitted to their office for issuance of subject corr PPOs.
PPO Number
Qualifying Service
Name in Bank
Bank Account Number
BSR Code Pay Branch
Bank Name
3. Reason: A problem never arises without any reason; if the problem exists then the
reason must be there. If we find the reason we are pretty close to solving it. Most of the
problems of daily life arise out of silly reasons, so let us find those and solve our problems.
4. Gather: We must make efforts to collect all the information, facts and data regarding our
problem.
5. Analyse and Argue: It is then that we must sit back to analyse the information to find the
optimum solution, argue with ourself as to why one solution is better than others.
6. Stop worrying: Worrying is just like a revolving chair, It gives us something to do but will
not take us anywhere.
7. Think Different: Don`t you think, it is important to have the right mind-set while solving a
problem? It always helps to be open-minded and to have the ability to think out-of-the-box.
When we have broader vision and unique ideas, we have more flexibility at our disposal
which helps solving the problem better.
8. Get advice - Two minds are always better than one. It does help to have people from
various backgrounds and with diverse experience involved in solving a problem. It will give
us support on moral grounds and for the greater range of ideas that they bring to the
problem-solving. Let us remember what socio-political philosopher Voltaire had said, “No
problem can stand the assault of sustained thinking”.
Lastly: Why to worry if a problem has a solution AND what’s the benefit of worrying if
it doesn`t have one!
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NOTHING BUT MEMORIES REMAIN AMONG OURSELVES
OBITUARY: HOME DEATHS (MAY TO NOV 2014)
SL NO.
SERVICE NO
RANK NAME DATE OF DEATH
1 5735 WG CDR VB KOCHHAR 6-MAY-14
2 5197 AIR CMDE V SHANKAR AVSM VM 8-MAY-14
3 9878 WG CDR BS SIDHU 8-MAY-14
4 17105 WG CDR V GOPAL 10-MAY-14
5 6159 AIR CMDE KN PRABHAKAR 13-MAY-14
6 16650 WG CDR AK HARBOLA 17-MAY-14
7 9144 SQN LDR RR MANGALOREKAR 20-MAY-14
8 15386 GP CAPT DILIP KUMAR VYAS 24-MAY-14
9 11611 WG CDR AVINASH CHANDRA 25-MAY-14
10 12862 WG CDR AV WADHONE 26-MAY-14
11 6631 AIR CMDE AK MEHTA 30-MAY-14
12 8219 WG CDR RD ARATKAR 31-MAY-14
13 8923 WG CDR RJ PRASAD 16-JUN-14
14 8105 WG CDR JK BATRA 17-JUN-14
15 5297 GP CAPT DS BAINS 20-JUN-14
16 17167 GP CAPT JX ISRAEL 24-JUN-14
17 17608 SQN LDR A SREEDHARAN 28-JUN-14
18 5958 AVM UA DESHPANDE 29-JUN-14
19 4153 WG CDR P LOUZADO 2-JUL-14
20 15534 SQN LDR HARBANS LAL 2-JUL-14
21 10547 WG CDR HS BHULLAR 9-JUL-14
22 13969 GP CAPT ASHOK NANAVATY 10-JUL-14
23 4117 WG CDR MK MURTHY 11-JUL-14
24 10484 WG CDR R SRINIVAS 12-JUL-14
25 4441 SQN LDR SG TRIVEDI 14-JUL-14
26 9653 SQN LDR AJIT KRISHNA SARKAR 15-JUL-14
27 4320 GP CAPT BS RAHI 17-JUL-14
28 11191 GP CAPT RK GUPTA 18-JUL-14
29 11959 SQN LDR NARANJAN DASS 18-JUL-14
30 18929 SQN LDR SS MICHRA 24-JUL-14
31 16946 SQN LDR BS CHOUDHARY 26-JUL-14
32 8655 WG CDR OJ ZAVIER 29-JUL-14
33 16840 WG CDR S AGARWAL 2-AUG-14
34 7205 SQN LDR ML PAGEY 5-AUG-14
35 5150 WG CDR H RANGASWAMY 14-AUG-14
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SERVICE NO
RANK NAME DATE OF DEATH
36 16123 AIR CMDE KS PHANSALKAR 15-AUG-14
37 6239 GP CAPT PS KOHLI 27-AUG-14
38 9677 WG CDR RK CHAUHAN 6-SEP-14
39 4178 AVM KJ CHANDY VSM 14-SEP-14
40 1848 WG CDR MG JOSHI 14-SEP-14
41 13111 GP CAPT ANUP KUMAR SINGH 16-SEP-14
42 6013 AVM NL GUPTA 16-SEP-14
43 14441 FLT LT WISANDA RAM 19-SEP-14
44 9823 WG CDR NM MULIYIN 21-SEP-14
45 7837 SQN LDR EM RAMACHANDRAN 29-SEP-14
46 10248 SQN LDR NL KHURANA 4-OCT-14
47 1793 GP CAPT KS CHOPRA 6-OCT-14
48 12865 AIR CMDE SS BIST 17-OCT-14
49 9851 WG CDR AK MITRA 24-OCT-14
50 6952 SQN LDR G JOSEPH 9-NOV-14
51 8053 AVM JK PATHANIA UYSM AVSM VSM 10-NOV-14
52 633472 SGT KRISHAN R S 10-MAY-14
53 635774 SGT BINDESHWAR PRASAD SAO 10-MAY-14
54 259554 JWO UPENDRANARAYAN 11-MAY-14
55 667023 SGT YADAV KS 11-MAY-14
56 290785 WO GURMAIL SINGH 13-MAY-14
57 634360 JWO BURMAN S B 13-MAY-14
58 647663 CPL KUMAR R 13-MAY-14
59 605666 SGT DHANDAPANI 14-MAY-14
60 241283 JWO MATHEWS M 16-MAY-14
61 253103 WO SRIVASTAVA CB 16-MAY-14
62 400627 MWO GOVINDARAJAN R 16-MAY-14
63 611436 HFO HAR PAL SINGH 16-MAY-14
64 618011 MWO BABAN RAI 16-MAY-14
65 642503 SGT SINGH SV 16-MAY-14
66 211750 MWO GUPTA RP 17-MAY-14
67 625679 SGT SUKHLAL 17-MAY-14
68 601393 MWO DADALA MOHANARAO 18-MAY-14
69 280975 HFO DIPAK KUMAR GHOSH 19-MAY-14
70 281425 WO SINGH S 19-MAY-14
71 637002 SGT KUMAR MP 19-MAY-14
72 642453 SGT SHANMUGHAM S 19-MAY-14
73 268193 WO SINGH SP 20-MAY-14
74 273446 SGT BASAK SR 20-MAY-14
75 605416 JWO SINGH HR 20-MAY-14
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SL NO.
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RANK NAME DATE OF DEATH
76 225042 MWO NAG TR 21-MAY-14
77 252236 MWO KAMTIKAR MV 21-MAY-14
78 632090 SGT AMALANATHAN P 21-MAY-14
79 251278 MWO RAM NARYAN 22-MAY-14
80 296223 HFL HAYAT SINGH MAHRA 23-MAY-14
81 611095 SGT PRASAD A 23-MAY-14
82 259214 MWO RAM G 24-MAY-14
83 281446 HFO RAMA KRISHNA ACHARYA 24-MAY-14
84 633288 SGT UPADHYAYAY B N 24-MAY-14
85 666801 SGT MOORTHY M D 24-MAY-14
86 680191 JWO CHANDRASEKHARAN K 24-MAY-14
87 230304 WO JAIN R C 25-MAY-14
88 234298 MWO CHUGH A S 26-MAY-14
89 638802 JWO MADAN BB 26-MAY-14
90 292590 HFO CHANDER BHAN 27-MAY-14
91 238280 MWO TAPADAR A 29-MAY-14
92 215057 WO YOGI S M 30-MAY-14
93 246488 WO SINGH R 01-JUN-14
94 650847 SGT AUGUSTINE H P 02-JUN-14
95 269688 HFL PEETHAMBARAN V 03-JUN-14
96 634520 JWO ASHARAM MEGHWAL 03-JUN-14
97 645940 JWO RAMAYAN SINGH 03-JUN-14
98 656959 SGT SUNDERASAN KRISHNAKUMAR 03-JUN-14
99 817685 NC(E) LAL M 03-JUN-14
100 264426 JWO OMPRAKASH 04-JUN-14
101 220512 MWO GANGARAM 05-JUN-14
102 278083 MWO SAMUEL 05-JUN-14
103 684630 SGT BALAPPA HOSAMANI 06-JUN-14
104 820877 NC(E) CH DEVASAHAYAM 06-JUN-14
105 228793 HFO PANDEY NK 08-JUN-14
106 237000 JWO ROY N 08-JUN-14
107 600963 MWO WILLSTARLING CHRISTOPHER 08-JUN-14
108 616166 SGT ARIVANANTHAM 08-JUN-14
109 282821 WO SINGH N P 10-JUN-14
110 623998 CPL SUVRANOSU G 10-JUN-14
111 800778 NC(E)T SUBODH CHANDRA DUTTA 10-JUN-14
112 708557 SGT RAM CHANDER YADAV 11-JUN-14
113 248977 MWO SINGH KB 12-JUN-14
114 272245 MWO AMAR SINGH YADAVA 12-JUN-14
115 636696 CPL RAHEEM M A 12-JUN-14
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SL NO.
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RANK NAME DATE OF DEATH
116 646109 HFO HARISH CHANDRA 12-JUN-14
117 815469 NC(E)T TEJ PAL 12-JUN-14
118 294947 HFO MUKHDEO PRASAD YADAV 13-JUN-14
119 643094 SGT RAI B 13-JUN-14
120 613363 SGT CHAUDHURY MA 14-JUN-14
121 613405 HFO THANKACHAN PUTHUPARAMPIL DANIEL 14-JUN-14
122 606002 HFO RAJ BAHADUR KUNWAR 15-JUN-14
123 607626 MWO N MOHAN 15-JUN-14
124 642695 CPL VASU VK 15-JUN-14
125 611354 SGT DEVRAJ S 18-JUN-14
126 745241 SGT RAJBIR SINGH MAAN 18-JUN-14
127 657217 SGT SHARMA RS 20-JUN-14
128 651604 JWO VEERAPPA CV 21-JUN-14
129 231998 WO PUROHIT LR 22-JUN-14
130 671503 SGT ZIAUDDIN G 22-JUN-14
131 247747 JWO HALDIP SINGH 23-JUN-14
132 226738 WO RAMAKRISHNAN C 24-JUN-14
133 607561 SGT SINGH P 24-JUN-14
134 683432 SGT AWASTHY VK 24-JUN-14
135 221051 MWO THOMAS C T 25-JUN-14
136 617622 JWO SINGH S 25-JUN-14
137 234311 WO RAMAKRISHNAN 26-JUN-14
138 638251 SGT SINGH J 27-JUN-14
139 251093 MWO BACHHAL M S 28-JUN-14
140 401134 MWO VAIDYA SS 28-JUN-14
141 641693 JWO JAGTAR SINGH 28-JUN-14
142 204221 WO SINGH J 29-JUN-14
143 258590 JWO BALAKRISHNAN K 29-JUN-14
144 292392 SGT ANAND KUMAR 29-JUN-14
145 725044 SGT NAVEEN SEHRAWAT 29-JUN-14
146 800890 NC(E) OM PRAKASH KANOJIA 29-JUN-14
147 298206 SGT DHARIWAL P S 30-JUN-14
148 299312 HFO BABAN RAM 02-JUL-14
149 299994 SGT TANKESWAR BORA 03-JUL-14
150 605785 WO CHAKRAVORTY 03-JUL-14
151 643792 MWO MAHENDRA KUMAR MADHUP 05-JUL-14
152 614186 WO JAI SINGH 06-JUL-14
153 674178 JWO
SURESH MANAPPILLYMADAM NEELAKANTAN NAMBIDY
06-JUL-14
154 651717 SGT GUPTA S K 07-JUL-14
155 247479 HFO VASUDEV K D 08-JUL-14
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SERVICE NO
RANK NAME DATE OF DEATH
156 614045 MWO ACHHEY LAL SINGH 08-JUL-14
157 220555 MWO RATHNAM N G 09-JUL-14
158 225892 MWO JAGTAP S B 09-JUL-14
159 637241 SGT NATAAJAN R 09-JUL-14
160 253617 WO KAPILDEO SINGH 10-JUL-14
161 619767 SGT SINGH R P B 11-JUL-14
162 688415 JWO SANJEEV PRABHAKAR RASPAILE 11-JUL-14
163 261700 HFO SINGH R 12-JUL-14
164 611787 SGT HARIDAS K 12-JUL-14
165 736430 SGT INDER SINGH GAHLOT 12-JUL-14
166 763528 CPL ROBINS RANA 12-JUL-14
167 249408 WO JASVEER SINGH 13-JUL-14
168 618880 SGT RAM LAGAN SINGH 13-JUL-14
169 619273 JWO JASWANT SINGH DAHIYA 13-JUL-14
170 648840 WO ASHOK KUMAR 14-JUL-14
171 612894 JWO GULZAR MASIH 15-JUL-14
172 298234 SGT RANGAPPAGARI A 16-JUL-14
173 618243 JWO KURUKKAL MS 17-JUL-14
174 240454 MWO HANUMANT MB 19-JUL-14
175 815726 NC(E)T CHOTELAL PRASAD 19-JUL-14
176 234810 MWO PAVITHRAN K 20-JUL-14
177 299020 JWO PRASAD N 20-JUL-14
178 613623 MWO JITENDRA NATH KAKATI 20-JUL-14
179 621212 JWO VERMA S 21-JUL-14
180 221550 MWO JAGGIA SD 23-JUL-14
181 225990 MWO MENON PR 23-JUL-14
182 682728 JWO PAWAN KUMAR 24-JUL-14
183 274707 WO BALWAN SINGH 26-JUL-14
184 718425 SGT SUBHASH CHAND 26-JUL-14
185 295040 CPL JANARDANAN N E 28-JUL-14
186 667588 JWO SINGH H R 29-JUL-14
187 703455 SGT RAGAVAN SIVARAMAN RAVI 29-JUL-14
188 634943 WO AZAD SINGH PANCHAL 01-AUG-14
189 266092 JWO RAM KK 02-AUG-14
190 227074 MWO SAHA PK 03-AUG-14
191 270932 MWO DEVENDRA SINGH 03-AUG-14
192 725122 SGT VISHWAJIT KUMAR SINGH 03-AUG-14
193 265563 MWO PIARA SINGH SHARMA 04-AUG-14
194 696333 SGT SUMER SINGH CHOPRA 04-AUG-14
195 287714 HFO HAR BHAJAN SINGH 05-AUG-14
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SL NO.
SERVICE NO
RANK NAME DATE OF DEATH
196 241649 JWO GULSHAN LAL 07-AUG-14
197 266489 MWO JAGANNATH PRASAD 07-AUG-14
198 215911 WO BADWAL K S 08-AUG-14
199 268222 JWO PILLAI P S 08-AUG-14
200 662111 JWO DINESH SINGH 08-AUG-14
201 657395 SGT BASHEER AHMED M 09-AUG-14
202 670303 CPL SATYANARAYANA M 09-AUG-14
203 800141 NC(E) SONAI VISWASAM 10-AUG-14
204 264470 WO A KARUPPIAH 11-AUG-14
205 612751 JWO PRASAD B 11-AUG-14
206 625926 SGT VIJAYARAGAVAN K 11-AUG-14
207 266058 HFO JHA KK 12-AUG-14
208 295668 HFO JANAK RAJ 12-AUG-14
209 296168 WO SUNIL KUMAR CHAKRABORTY 12-AUG-14
210 264807 JWO RAMSANKAR 13-AUG-14
211 671874 SGT GHOSH S K 13-AUG-14
212 674606 SGT VINOD KUMAR 13-AUG-14
213 289843 JWO CHAUHAN SS 15-AUG-14
214 642956 HFO S SIVARAMAN 15-AUG-14
215 801902 NC(E)T Y MASHI 15-AUG-14
216 401238 MWO BHADAURIA R N S 16-AUG-14
217 800123 NC(E)T RAJENDRA 16-AUG-14
218 292920 JWO SINGH M 17-AUG-14
219 643172 JWO CHAKRAVORTY P K 17-AUG-14
220 623450 CPL RANA A P 19-AUG-14
221 646523 JWO SINGH U P 19-AUG-14
222 692566 SGT SHRI KRISHAN 19-AUG-14
223 233643 MWO SHARMA S K 20-AUG-14
224 641572 SGT ACHARYA JITENDR 20-AUG-14
225 729464 SGT VED PRAKASH YADAV 20-AUG-14
226 666225 SGT RAMRAJ S 21-AUG-14
227 682356 SGT VANKAYALA P 22-AUG-14
228 206965 MWO DAWSON W 23-AUG-14
229 609670 HFO MOHAMMAD ASLAM KHAN 23-AUG-14
230 297589 HFO RAMESH KUMAR ALAG 24-AUG-14
231 622626 CPL RAO K R 24-AUG-14
232 800828 NC(E) ASHOK KUMAR 24-AUG-14
233 820083 NC(E) BABU LAL 25-AUG-14
234 648178 SGT THANKAPPAN P 26-AUG-14
235 272071 JWO MANDAL A K 27-AUG-14
236 606260 WO KAILASH SINGH PARIHAR 27-AUG-14
237 709130 JWO SHANMUGAM K 30-AUG-14
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Details of home deaths have been compiled based on intimation received from NoK and sufficient care has been observed to indicate the same here. However, any discrepancy is not attributable to DAV or FTT.
SL NO.
SERVICE NO
RANK NAME DATE OF DEATH
238 227870 MWO PADMANABHAN B 03-SEP-14
239 718156 SGT NAVEEN PRASAD 03-SEP-14
240 286286 JWO CHOUDHARY KL 05-SEP-14
241 248095 JWO CHANDRA SV 06-SEP-14
242 237988 MWO LAHON B 07-SEP-14
243 267557 WO SHARMA R 08-SEP-14
244 617949 JWO MOHANDAS M N 08-SEP-14
245 727456 JWO GOURANGA PRASAD SAHOO 08-SEP-14
246 253689 MWO DHARAMPAL SINGH 10-SEP-14
247 274806 MWO RAVINDER SINGH YADAVA 10-SEP-14
248 635110 SGT NARAYANA S B 10-SEP-14
249 286108 JWO CHANDRAMOHAN D 12-SEP-14
250 608333 CPL MADHAVAN VV 12-SEP-14
251 643416 SGT RAMAMURTHY V 12-SEP-14
252 801149 NC(E) H LAL 12-SEP-14
253 815807 NC(E)T JAGDISH PRASAD 12-SEP-14
254 299518 SGT MURLIDHARAN PIL 14-SEP-14
255 641068 MWO SHRI PAL SINGH 14-SEP-14
256 240822 MWO YADAV M L 15-SEP-14
257 653853 SGT SINGH PK 15-SEP-14
258 760206 SGT PRABHU NARAYAN GOSWAMI 15-SEP-14
259 278009 SGT SINGH K 16-SEP-14
260 673534 JWO HARENDRA NATH OJHA 16-SEP-14
261 802641 NC(E)T JOGINDER LAL 21-SEP-14
262 619609 WO KESHWAR SINGH 22-SEP-14
263 643256 SGT CHOUDHARY S N 22-SEP-14
264 225121 WO VISWANATHAN K 24-SEP-14
265 254830 HFL SINGH S 24-SEP-14
266 244809 WO SUBRAMANIAM N K 29-SEP-14
267 265316 JWO SHARMA P K 29-SEP-14
268 277848 HFO S MURUGAN 29-SEP-14
269 607481 WO MISRA B 29-SEP-14
270 234161 HFO TRIPATHI R N 02-OCT-14
271 637952 SGT SANALKUMAR D 05-OCT-14
272 691864 JWO MANORANJAN SAHA 19-OCT-14
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OBITUARY: SERVICE DEATHS (MAY TO NOV 2014)
SL NO.
SERVICE NO
RANK NAME DATE OF DEATH
1 27955 SQN LDR SAURABH RAGHUVANSHI 27-MAY-14
2 17583 GP CAPT PP SATHE 17-JUL-14
3 23790 WG CDR TNB SINGH 25-JUL-14
4 29227 SQN LDR R MANU 25-JUL-14
5 17188 GP CAPT SANGEET BHATNAGAR 27-JUL-14
6 19480 WG CDR AMBER DEO SINGH 18-OCT-14
7 28282 SQN LDR LAKSHMI SOBHANA 23-OCT-14
8 940722 LAC SHARDENDRA PRATAP SINGH 10-MAY-14
9 925401 LAC KAPIL DEV ARYA 18-MAY-14
10 763241 SGT ASHWINI KUMAR 23-MAY-14
11 954587 LAC ARBIND KUMAR MISHRA 23-MAY-14
12 804595 NC(E) SHRI CHAND VALMIKI 23-MAY-14
13 704900 SGT ANIL KUMAR CHAUDHORY 26-MAY-14
14 819870 NC(E) P N PRASAD 27-MAY-14
15 694984 MWO BIRANCHI NARAYANA MISRA 29-MAY-14
16 771558 SGT VISHAL GURUNG 01-JUN-14
17 774305 SGT MAKBOOL AHMAD 03-JUN-14
18 700737 JWO MIHIR RANJAN MAJUMDAR 05-JUN-14
19 778075 CPL VIKASH KUMAR 06-JUN-14
20 932180 LAC GOWRI SANKARARAO KOMMU 06-JUN-14
21 820601 NC(E) MAN SINGH 06-JUN-14
22 957493 LAC SATISH KUMAR 10-JUN-14
23 635845 MWO NITYA NAND JHA 12-JUN-14
24 720881 JWO AJAY KUMAR TYAGI 14-JUN-14
25 949651 LAC SANJEEB KUMAR PANDA 14-JUN-14
26 801583 NC(E)T CHHOTE LAL 15-JUN-14
27 938089 LAC ANUPINDI SAI RAM 22-JUN-14
28 801995 NC(E)T ASHOK KUMAR 24-JUN-14
29 804561 NC(E) PAN SINGH 26-JUN-14
30 827404 NC(E) K RAJESH 26-JUN-14
31 778310 CPL KIRAN KUMAR MULLETI 29-JUN-14
32 790082 SGT MADAN KUMAR JHA 04-JUL-14
33 824981 NC(E) JOKIM BAKULA 13-JUL-14
34 772886 SGT SHAJI P JOHN 15-JUL-14
35 776363 CPL SUNIL KUMAR 18-JUL-14
36 647433 MWO NARAYAN CHANDRA PARHI 20-JUL-14
37 819343 NC(E) SARJEET SINGH 20-JUL-14
38 952249 LAC SHINDE RAHUL VIKAS 22-JUL-14
39 961663 AC MUKESH KUMAR 23-JUL-14
40 820895 NC(E) DAU LAL 24-JUL-14
41 747847 JWO PRADIPTO MUKHERJEE 25-JUL-14
42 775980 SGT DEBENDRA PANDA 25-JUL-14
43 912049 CPL MANOJ YADAV 25-JUL-14
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SL
NO.
SERVICE
NO RANK NAME DATE OF DEATH
44 914251 CPL RABISH KUMAR SINGH 25-JUL-14
45 957933 LAC DUMPA LAXMUNAIDU 25-JUL-14
46 763818 SGT DEVESH CHATURVEDI 26-JUL-14
47 775074 SGT KOTYADA VENKATA APPALA SATYA
CHANDRA SEKHAR 26-JUL-14
48 805909 NC(E) RAJ KARAN 27-JUL-14
49 737582 JWO PREM PAL YADAV 29-JUL-14
50 677098 JWO ANIL KUMAR MAURYA 06-AUG-14
51 777942 CPL SREEKANTH S 07-AUG-14
52 945079 LAC RAJNIKANT PATEL 09-AUG-14
53 923321 CPL RANJEET NATH MAHANT 19-AUG-14
54 818274 NC(E) A V RAJENDRAN 21-AUG-14
55 636796 WO AJIT KUMAR 23-AUG-14
56 720325 SGT SANJOY DUTTA 23-AUG-14
57 823282 NC(E) CHATRA BAHADUR CHETRY 28-AUG-14
58 826437 NC(E) K SURESH 05-SEP-14
59 703105 JWO AJAY SHARMA 06-SEP-14
60 903942 CPL SANTU SARKAR 06-SEP-14
61 936612 CPL ANUGRAH NARAYAN SHUKLA 07-SEP-14
62 912046 CPL SREENATH AS 08-SEP-14
63 667437 WO YOGENDRA KUMAR SHARMA 12-SEP-14
64 704263 JWO SOMNATH SAINI 15-SEP-14
65 802669 NC(E) JAY RAJ 15-SEP-14
66 901340 CPL SUNIL GULIA 24-SEP-14
67 717932 SGT SANJAY GANDHI 02-OCT-14
68 738001 SGT SANTOSH KUMAR MISHRA 03-OCT-14
69 690063 JWO AVTAR SINGH PAUL 04-OCT-14
70 772855 SGT VIRENDER SINGH GILL 04-OCT-14
71 800482 NC(E) MEWALAL 06-OCT-14
72 958681 LAC ATUL KUMAR 07-OCT-14
73 937068 LAC CHANDAN SINGH SAJWAN 16-OCT-14
74 964188 AC ANURUP KUNDU 19-OCT-14
75 825895 NC(E) SUNNY 20-OCT-14
76 765178 JWO BRAJESH KUMAR 21-OCT-14
77 711761 SGT GYANENDRA PRATAP SINGH 24-OCT-14
78 819848 NC(E) SURESH KUMAR 24-OCT-14
79 693671 SGT RABINDRA NATH MONDAL 25-OCT-14
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FEEDBACK
I have gone through the magazine „FROM THE TARMAC‟ and am highly impressed
by the contents of the magazine. The articles, contents and the information published
shared are and will be of immense help for all the Air Veterans.
Please accept my heartiest congratulations and appreciation for your wonderful
effort.
-Gp Capt Ravindra Bhal (15365) (Retd)
Editor Sir, It is wonderful to see the multi colored and informative second issue of „FROM THE TARMAC”. Information regarding pension to all sections of Air Veterans and families are fruitful and also helpful. -Ex-Sgt S Shanmugam (244790)
Respected Sir,
After going through the magazine „FROM THE TARMAC‟, I really felt it contained lots and lots of latest information, which are very useful and it also gives us a lot of guidance to solve many problems of Ex-Servicemen and their families.
I wish to congratulate each and every staff in the FTT Team in bringing out such a wonderful magazine.
-Ex-Sgt R Anand Iyer
Sir,
„FROM THE TARMAC‟ to veterans is a bold and a beautiful book. It enlightens every
reader.
-Ex-Sgt Moideen Kutty K.V
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AIR VETERANS ATTENDING 1st AIR VETERANS RALLY ORGANISED AT AIR FORCE AUDITORIUM,
NEW DELHI BY DAV ON 07 SEP 14.