New Package for IA Field Marshal and Marshal OF IAF
April 17, 2007 (FIDSNS)
The Government has decided that officers holding honorary ranks of Field Marshal of the Army and Marshal of the Air Force would be entitled to an upgraded pay and emoluments package along with certain other facilities in keeping with the rare honour attached to these ranks. The upgraded package would become effective from the date of holding of these ranks, as a mark of the country’s deep appreciation of the invaluable services rendered.
With this decision Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw and Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, would be entitled to the same scale of pay as a Chief of the Service, along with a Special Pay. Residential accommodation or House Rent Allowance in lieu and Leave Travel Concession would also be admissible to both the dignitaries as per rules applicable to the Chief of Service.
Other facilities such as Staff Officer, a nominated Staff Car, Medical facilities, and an official Hospitality allowance would also be made available.
The dignitaries would also be extended the status of State Guest on visit to any state.
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