What is the reason for former personnel and their families demanding the old pension scheme for serving members of the paramilitary forces?

Question

1. The old pension scheme was stopped for personnel joining service after December 31, 2003.
2. The Delhi High Court order reiterated their status as a force under the category of ‘Armed Forces of the union’.
3. The paramilitary forces are discriminated against in matters ranging from pension to service facilities.

 

(a) Statement 1 and 2 are correct

(b) Statement 2 and 3 are correct

(c) Statement 1, 2, and 3 are correct

(d) Statement 3 is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (c) Statement 1, 2, and 3 are correct

 

Explanation: Former personnel and their families are demanding the old pension scheme for serving members of the paramilitary forces because the old pension scheme was stopped for personnel joining service after December 31, 2003. They cited the Delhi High Court order that reiterated their status as a force under the category of ‘Armed Forces of the union’. The fraternity is grieved that despite facing a war-like situation on a daily basis, the government is reluctant to grant the same benefits as given to the military. Therefore, all three statements are correct.