RBE No. 99/2007: Fixed Medical Allowance – To Pensioners/ Family Pensioners
No.PC-V/98/I/7/1/1, dated 24.07.2007
Sub: Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Vth Central Pay Commission – Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance at the rate of Rs.100 per month to the Railway Pensioners/ Family Pensioners.
1. In supersession of para 5 of Board’s letter of even number dated 01.03.2004 (RBE No. 45/2004), it has been decided that in compliance with the judgment dated 17.11.2006 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dismissing the SLP No.21230/2003 arising out of O.A. No.430/2000, Fixed Medical Allowance at the rate of Rs.100 per month to Railway pensioners/ family pensioners residing beyond 2.5 Kms. from Railway Hospital/ Health Unit may be granted on absolute basis subject to furnishing of the requisite undertaking.
2. Other terms and conditions for grant of Medical Allowance as specified in the Board’s letter of even number dated 01.03.2004 (RBE No. 45/2004) will remain in force.
3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 99/2007
Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.