Odisha announces monthly pension of Rs 20,000 for people imprisoned during Emergency
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This decision allows Odisha to join several other states, including Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Assam, who have similar pension schemes in place for Emergency detainees. A home department resolution said the state govt will also cover all medical expenses for the Emergency detainees. Eligible persons have to apply for the pension and medical benefits.
All those arrested under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act, Defence of India Rules (DIR), and The Defence and Internal Security of India Rules during the Emergency from June 25, 1975, to March 21, 1977, will be eligible to apply for the pension. Sources said more than 300 people in Odisha are eligible to apply, which would entail an annual expenditure of Rs 8 crore for the govt.
Additionally, benefits from the person will be withdrawn if found to be involved in anti-national or criminal activities and punished by the court of law. Those claiming benefits by producing false documents will face prosecution. Money paid to them will be recovered with an annual 12% interest.
The government constituted state-level and district-level committees to select the beneficiaries.
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