Basic pension of Group C" and D retirees of Major Port Trusts & Dock Labour Board to increase by 5.69 %.
In a major relief to the Group C and D retirees of Major Port Trusts & Dock Labour Board, the Ministry of Shipping has approved the increase in the basic pension by 5.69% in respect of Group C and D retirees who had retired between 1.1.2007 and 31.12.2011. This decision has fulfilled the long standing demand of various Labour Federations and retirees for enhancing the basic pension by 5.69% and allowing the dearness relief on such enhanced pension which was not available earlier.
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