BHUBANESWAR: Minister for Public Grievances and Pension Administration Jogendra Behera on Thursday informed the Assembly that the State Government has initiated several steps to simplify pension rules.
Replying to a question from Priyadarshi Mishra (BJD), the Minister said different departments and Collectors have been asked to expedite disposal of pension cases under Odisha Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1992.
Besides, Pension Adalats are being organised at district headquarters to solve cases and give final pension payment order, he said.
He said during 2013-14, pension adalats were organised in seven districts and full pension was sanctioned to 244 retired employees.