Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Ex-Servicemen Grievances Cell Secures Veteran's Pension After 24 Years
Imagine a retired soldier, Basant Singh, who got hurt while serving in the army.
He was getting a pension, but it was stopped.
He asked for help for many years.
Finally, the Ex-Servicemen Grievances Cell stepped in and took his case to a special court.
The court agreed that his pension should be restored and increased.
Now, he will get more money each month and receive money he should have received earlier.
This victory helps many other retired soldiers who are facing similar problems.
Ex-Servicemen Grievances Cell helped restore Naik Basant Singh's pension after 24 years.
Singh served in the 13 Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry and was injured during service.
His disability pension was initially discontinued after conflicting medical assessments.
The Armed Forces Tribunal ruled in favor of Singh, increasing his pension to 50%.
He will receive about Rs 15,000 monthly and approximately Rs 15 lakh in arrears.
- Who
- Naik Basant Singh, an ex-serviceman.
- What
- His disability pension was restored and increased.
- When
- The Armed Forces Tribunal ruled on August 7, 2025.
- Where
- The Ex-Servicemen Grievances Cell in Mohali and the Armed Forces Tribunal in Chandigarh.
- Why
- To correct the wrongful cancellation and ensure rightful pension.
- Veteran
- Naik Basant Singh (Retd.)
- Service
- 13 Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry
- Injury
- Fractured left arm
- Disability Pension Restored
- 50%
- Pension Arrears
- Approximately Rs 15 lakh
- Ruling Date
- August 7, 2025
- Court
- Armed Forces Tribunal, Chandigarh