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Basic pension of Group 'C" and 'D' retirees of Major Port Trusts & Dock Labour Board to increase by 5.69%

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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 January 2007 and 31 December 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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First Published: Feb 02 2016 | 8:32 AM IST

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