OROP : Calendar Year vs FY 2013-14

Ever since the Raksha Minister's Press Meet on sanction of OROP on 05 Sep 20015, there has been a lot of chatter on the net. If interpreted correctly there is no ambiguity.

My Take

• The period covered by Calendar Year 2013 is 01 Jan 03 to 31 Dec 14.
• The period covered by FY 2013-14 is 01 Apr 13 to 31 Mar 14.
• The overlapping period is 01 Apr 13 to 31 Dec 13.
• During the period the Key Date is 01 Jul 13 - Annual increment awarded to those in service.
• Promotion increment:-
• Calendar Year 2013.     If any one gets promoted from 01 Jan 13 to 30 Jun 13, the Grade Pay will be effective wef the date of promotion and the increment on promotion will be awarded on 01 Jul 13.
•  FY 2013-14.   If any one gets promoted on or after 02 Jul 2013, the Grade Pay will be awarded wef date of promotion and the promotion increment on 01 Jul 2014 only.

•  Hence it is seen that there is nothing to gain by insisting effective must be 31 Mar 14. In fact if viewed closely the Calendar Year 2013 is more beneficial:-
• Calendar Year 2013.     Promotion benefit over 06 months - 01 Jan - 30 Jun 13.
•  FY 2013-14.  Promotion increment benefit only 03 months - 01 apr - 30 Jun 13.

 Appeal to Gen Satbir

• Sir I have so many inputs for that could have been used during TV debates / discussions, but ................
• I have posted this on my Blog in response to your letter -
  SERIOUS SHORTCOMINGS IN THE IMPLEMENT OF ONE RANK ONE PENSION (OROP) AS READ OUT BY RAKSHA MANTRI      
  addressed to RM dated 17 Sep 15 - Refer Para 2, Bullet 3
• Pl reconsider your decision.