(a)     Rate has been revised. The new rate are to be paid by PDA as per  MOD letter No 7 (32)/2007/D(AG) dated 14 May 2008 .Click to see letter.

(b)    Pension / Family Pension received by personnel who have been awarded "Param Vir Chakra" or "Maha Vir Chakra" or "Vir Chakra" or such other gallantry awards are exempted from Income Tax on their pension under Section 10 (18) of Income Tax Act.