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No:DCB,SJ/Pers/2015-16
Sep
2015
To,
Shri Manohar Parrikar
Ministry of Defence
104, South Block
New Delhi-110001
SUB: OROP
TO YOUNG OFFICERS WHO SERVED IN THE DEFENCE FORCES ONLY FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF
YEARS (INCLUDING SHORT SERVICE REGULAR COMMISIONED /PRE-MATURE RETIREE
OFFICERS)
Respected Sir,
1. At the outset on
behalf of all officers who have served for a limited No of years of service, We
would like to Thank you for granting OROP to all existing pensioners. We
are also gratified that during your Press Conference on 05 Sep 2015, you
categorically mentioned that there are only two categories of Ex-Servicemen,
firstly War Widows and the other, Ex-Servicemen who have completed their full
tenure of service.
2. We were also very
happy to note that the Hon’ble Prime Minister too mentioned that all those who
have served in the Armed Forces for their full tenure of service or have served
for a limited Number of years, but had to leave due to unavoidable compelling
circumstances, will also get OROP.
3. We the ‘Have Nots’
who have rendered our full tenure of service and have fought all Wars &
participated in Counter Insurgency Ops since 1965 till date, have done our
assigned duties to the best of our ability & have helped in keeping the
National Flag flying majestically. Our comrades have shed their blood for the
country & several of our cadre have won gallantry awards. We would
also like to bring to your notice that Short Service Regular Commissioned Officers,
despite having done yeoman service for the nation in their prime youth, were
released due to prevailing conditions at that juncture, without any security or
decent jobs.
4. We are the
severely affected officers who request you to consider our case sympathetically
& grant us pension, to enable us to live a decent life to which we are
accustomed to, in the Armed Forces.
5. We get released at
an age of 30 to 35 years at which time at is difficult to start a new career
& also look after our young families. Moreover, the service rendered
by us as officers is not counted for pension in civil jobs. We are denied
healthcare as we are not eligible to join Ex Servicemen's Contributory Health
Scheme (ECHS).
6. Sir, the plight of
Ex Short Service Regular Commissioned Officers is extremely bad & we
request that we should also be given OROP as we too have served in the Armed
Forces for our full tenures & have left service due to rules prevalent in
the forces, though we were willing to serve as long as any regular officers.
7. Sir, we are
confident that you will consider our case on merit while keeping in view the
fact that we have also served with distinction & joined the Forces
when our country was being threatened by outside forces. We were prepared to
face the enemy with determination & we have proved our worth in 1965,1971
& Kargil Operations, besides doing our tasks without fear of life in
Counter Insurgency Operations & natural calamities.
8. Sir, we are
deserving of the genuine benefits, as applicable to all who served in uniform.
While in Reserve list also we were fully prepared to take on any
responsibilities during War/Warlike situations, if called to do so!
9. We await your
magnanimous decision for the redressal of our genuine grievances.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
(Capt DC
Berry) (Capt Suresh T
Jadhav)
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