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CHENNAI, JULY 30
A newly constructed Community Hall and Transit Accommodation in the Residential Quarters at Nandambakkam, Chennai was inaugurated by Devika Raghuvanshi, IDAS, Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) in the presence of T Jayaseelan, IDAS, Controller of Defence Accounts (CDA), Chennai on Tuesday.
Community Hall & Transit Accommodation in Defence Accounts Department Residential Quarters, Chennai was inaugurated by Smt. Devika Raghuvanshi, IDAS, Controller General of Defence Accounts in the presence of Shri. T. Jayaseelan, IDAS, Controller of Defence Accounts,Chennai today. pic.twitter.com/aBpk0cbvrV
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Brigadier Gaurav Atreya, Chief Engineer of Chennai Zone and Brigadier Karthick Ram Mohan, Commandant of Military Hospital Chennai were also present on the occasion, including officers, staff members and families.
- Over 21,000 cases of family pension were resolved in this Special Grievance Redressal month of July: Devika Raghuvanshi, IDAS, Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)
- As part of the event, CGDA distributes cheques totalling Rs. 30 Lakhs in arrears of pension to various family pensioners
- Over 32 lakh pensioners would benefit from the newly launched SPARSH System
CGDA in her speech said that over 21,000 cases of family pension were resolved in this Special Grievance Redressal month of July. CGDA also outlined the modern initiatives taken by the Defence Accounts Department in quickly redressing the grievances by establishing a centralised processing centre at Prayagraj. CGDA further said that over 32 lakh pensioners would benefit from the newly launched SPARSH System. She said SPARSH had greatly improved the pension disbursal mechanism, which was earlier handled by several public sector banks. Smt. Devika Raghuvanshi used the occasion to engage with Defence pensioners and family pensioners, listening attentively to their grievances. She assured them of prompt redressal and addressed the concerns raised during the interaction.
As part of the event, CGDA distributed cheques totalling Rs. 30 Lakhs in arrears of pension to various family pensioners. This distribution forms a crucial aspect of the ongoing Special Campaign dedicated to resolving family pension grievances from July 1st to July 31st, 2024.
The newly inaugurated facilities are set to serve the community effectively, providing enhanced amenities for Defence personnel and their families residing in the Nandambakkam quarters.
