EXEMPTION OF PAYMENT OF ECHS CONTRIBUTION BY UNMARRIED SOLDIERS

Vide their letter GOI/MOD had only exempted “war widows”, ie, wives of deceased soldiers. Cases of a “spouse/husband” of woman officer/PBOR was not covered nor were cases of “unmarried deceased soldiers”. This issue has been deliberated upon at this HQs and it is confirmed that all categories in receipt of “liberalised family pension” are covered.

3. The above would cover:-

(a) “War Widow”

(b) “Spouse/Husband” of a deceased woman Officer/PBOR covered by actions in category “D” or “E”.

(c) “Parents, ie, mother & father” of unmarried deceased soldier, provided they are in receipt of Liberalised Family Pension.

(d) In case parents at 4 (c) above are deceased, then “NOK” of unmarried deceased soldier, provided he/she are in receipt of Liberalised Family Pension.
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