Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 31 2010:
Pension and family pension which came into effect before January 1, 2006 will be revised for which Directorate of Treasury and Accounts has urged pensioners within the stated category to update their pension books from August 5 till August 11 this year.
For State employees who got pension before January 1, 2006, revision of pension according to Revision of Pay 2010 would be initiated.
Pensioners under Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur and Kakching Sub-Treasuries should update their pension books at the Treasury or respective Sub-Treasury offices starting from august 5 .
Persons enjoying pension or family pension belonging to Churachandpur, Chandel, Senapati, Tamenglong, Ukhrul, Kangpokpi Sub-Treasury and Moreh Sub-Treasury should update their pension books from August 11 .
The revision of pension would not be applicable to those who got pension after January 1, 2006.For them, the existing system would remain in force.
As per records, the number of pensioners who got pension before January 1, 2006 is 29,808 while the number of persons who got pension after this date is 5318 .
Speaking to media persons about the proposed revision of pension scheme, Director of Treasury and Accounts Kirankumar said that the pension revision would be done according to Revision of Pay 2010 .