New Delhi, Sep 10 (NationPress) Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Independent Charge), Dr Jitendra Singh, presided over the 14th Pension Adalat at Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday. The Adalat addressed a total of 894 long-standing grievances regarding family pension issues from 21 Departments and Ministries.

Singh praised the initiative for its distinctive “whole of government approach”, which unites all relevant Departments, ministries, and agencies on a single platform.

He pointed out that the Adalat has accelerated the resolution of grievances and minimized procedural delays. It has offered timely justice to pensioners who have been awaiting their rightful dues for years. This initiative reaffirms the Government’s dedication to pensioners, acknowledging them not merely as beneficiaries but as vital contributors to society deserving dignity and financial stability in their later years.

The Adalat provided relief to hundreds of pensioners and their families, many of whom had endured struggles for years. Some notable cases resolved include: Hony. Lt. Balveer Singh (Punjab Regiment) – retired on April 30, 2024, from Jammu. After delays in processing, he ultimately received his disability and commutation pension totaling Rs 46,04,537. Lt. Col. Partap Chand Sood – retired on August 31, 1994, had not received his notional fixation of pension arrears due from January 1, 2006. His case was resolved, and he received arrears of Rs 18,89,331.

Another significant case involved Champa Rautela, aged 84 – the wife of late ex-constable Narayan Singh (BSF), who passed away on February 26, 2014. She had not received any family pension since his death. Her case was finally settled, and she received Rs 15 lakh as family pension dues.

Among the 894 grievances, the majority came from Defence, Railways, and Home Affairs.

Reflecting on the Pension Adalats conducted thus far, Dr. Jitendra Singh reported that by the 13th Pension Adalat held in June 2025, a total of 25,831 cases had been addressed, with 18,481 cases successfully resolved by various Ministries and Departments.

He emphasized that the Pension Adalats serve not only as grievance-redressal forums but also as a justice delivery mechanism, especially for the most vulnerable – widows, super senior citizens, and family pensioners.

He stressed the necessity of establishing Grievance Help Desks in every Department and Ministry to ensure that pensioners feel their concerns are acknowledged from the earliest stages and to enhance digital grievance monitoring systems to prevent future delays.

The 14th Pension Adalat illustrated that the Government is committed to addressing even the oldest and most complicated cases. By ensuring that arrears amounting to lakhs of rupees are disbursed and justice is rendered to those who had been waiting for years, the Adalat reinstated confidence in the system and highlighted the Government’s empathy towards pensioners, Singh added.