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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pensioners protest over amendments to Pension Act
Mysuru: Members of the National Coordination Committee of Pensioners' Association (NCCPA) on Friday staged a protest in front of the BSNL office at Jayalakshmipuram in the city, urging the Union govt to withdraw amendments to the Pension Act that was recently passed in Parliament. They condemned the Union govt for rejecting the salary hike of pensioners even before the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission. They also demanded the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission and wanted to include BSNL and allied department workers under the new pension scheme. Parameshwaraiah, president of the association, convener CR Krishnamurthy, and others were present. Raitha Sangha oppose govt decision Meanwhile, Mysuru district unit members of Karnataka Raitha Sangha held a protest outside the office of Aranya Bhavan in the city, protesting against the state govt's decision to declare land outside the fringes of forest areas as reserve forest areas. They opposed the state govt's decision to bring a law to evict farmers cultivating such forest land in various forest fringe villages of the district from ages. They wanted to distribute title deeds and land ownership rights to the farmers cultivating on these lands for the past three generations. Activists of Gandhadagudi Foundation held a protest demanding the state govt to clear illegal resorts and lodges constructed in the backwaters of Kabini dam and other ecologically sensitive zones of Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 World's Prettiest Star In The History Half Eddie Read More Undo They took out a protest rally from Ashoka Circle to Aranya Bhavan in the city. The protesters condemned the district authorities for not initiating action against such unlawful activities, even though the Union govt has declared a 10-km radius of all national parks and a 5-kilometre radius of all tiger reserves as ecologically-sensitive zones, restricting the construction of illegal resorts and lodges. The protesters demanded the govt protect the environment by clearing such illegal activities.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Jagdeep Dhankhar starts packing to leave Vice President Enclave—Take a look at his net worth, pension and relocation details
Jagdeep Dhankhar, who recently resigned as Vice President of India, is preparing to vacate the Vice President's bungalow, PTI reported on Wednesday. According to the report, the ex-vice president has begun packing up and is expected to vacate the vice president's enclave soon. Although public servants aren't required to reveal their exact asset values, media reports suggest that Dhankhar's total assets are estimated to be around Rs 8 crore. But let's find out more about his wealth, assets, and more. On Monday, the Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, resigned from his post, citing medical reasons. In his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, he mentioned that he was stepping down with immediate effect to 'prioritise his health.' According to an official who told HT that shortly after Dhankhar submitted his resignation at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, the 74-year-old Dhankhar instructed his staff to begin packing up his belongings. 'The packing is still going on. And there is a sense of hurry,' the official said. Jagdeep Dhankar's net worth and assets Back in 2018, former and late Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced a hike in the emoluments of the Vice President of India during his budget speech. According to that announcement, the salary of India's vice president is Rs 4 lakh per month. Along with this, he or she gets various perks, including free accommodation, personal security, medical care, train and air travel, a landline connection, mobile phone service, and staff. Moreover, following the retirement, "He or she 'shall be entitled to secretarial staff consisting of a private secretary, an additional private secretary, a Personal Assistant and two Peons and shall be paid actual charges incurred by him for the maintenance of such secretarial staff,' as per the Ministry of Home Affairs. Jagdeep Dhankhar's assets and background Apart from Dhankhar's salary, his income sources could also include earnings from agricultural land, pension, and interest on bank deposits. Dhankhar assumed office as Vice President on August 11, 2022, and resigned on 21st July 2025. He is the first vice president in India who resign mid-term. Before this position, he had been in distinguished careers, including: A lawyer practising in the Supreme Court and the Rajasthan High Court A Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Jhunjhunu (1989–1991) Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs (1990–1991) Governor of West Bengal (July 2019–July 2022) Jagdeep Dhankhar will get 50 per cent of his salary as pension According to the Vice President's Pension Act, 1997, after his exit, Dhankhar will be entitled to a pension that will be about 50 per cent of his salary, and along with this, he will get the provision of other facilities that will continue even after his resignation. Where is Dhankhar currently residing? In April last year, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, then 74, moved into his official residence at the newly constructed Vice President Enclave, a modern complex located on Church Road, just a short distance from the Parliament House, as per TOI. This Enclave, which also houses the Vice President's office, is a key part of the ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, aimed at reshaping the heart of India's administrative capital. He stayed at the VP Enclave for nearly 15 months before resigning from his post. Where will he be shifted now? Since Dhankhar is now the former vice president, he is entitled to a government bungalow. A PTI report noted that an Urban Development Ministry official said, "He (Dhankhar) will be offered a Type VIII bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi or another area." Type VIII bungalows are typically assigned to senior union ministers or heads of national political parties. FAQs Q. What happens to his accommodation and salary benefits now? Post-resignation, he vacates the VP Enclave within 30 days and will shift to a Type VIII government bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi. Q. What exactly prompted Dhankhar to resign, and was it officially accepted? On July 21, 2025, Dhankhar submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, stating health concerns and the need to prioritise personal well-being under Article 67(a) of the Constitution.
Mint
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
What Jagdeep Dhankhar gets after resignation as VP: ₹2 lakh pension, free air travel, bungalow, more
Type VIII government bungalow, ₹ 2 lakh pension, free air and rail travel, free healthcare and personal assistants are some of the perks Jagdeep Dhankhar will receive after resigning as the Vice President of India. Jagdeep Dhankhar shocked the nation when he tendered his resignation on the first day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. A day later on Tuesday, July 22, sources privy to the developments around the former Vice President said that the Dhankhars have also started packing their belongings to soon move out of the Vice President's Enclave in New Delhi. As a former vice president, he is entitled to a government bungalow – a Type VIII bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi or another area. Not just a government bungalow, Jagdeep Dhankhar will also be entitled to a pension and other facilities even after his resignation, a Live Hindustan report said. According to the Vice President's Pension Act, 'a retired Vice-President shall be entitled to travel anywhere in India, by the highest class, by air, rail or steamer, accompanied by spouse or a companion or relative.' Jagdeep Dhankhar would also be entitled to free healthcare, along with a private doctor. Dhankhar will be assigned two personal assistants (PAs), while his wife will receive the services of a private secretary. The government will also cover the electricity and water bills for the bungalow allotted to the former Vice President. Also Read | Vice President election: NDA vs Opposition, who has the edge? According to the 2018 Budget, the Vice President's salary was hiked to ₹ 48 lakh per annum and they are entitled to receive 50-60 per cent of their salary in the form of pension. Therefore, Jagdeep Dhankhar might receive more than ₹ 2 lakh as pension amount. Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday, citing health concerns. However, the Congress on Tuesday claimed that the reasons behind his resignation as Vice President go "far deeper" than the stated health issues.
Mint
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
What Jagdeep Dhankhar gets after resignation as VP: ₹2 lakh pension, free air travel, bungalow, more
Type VIII government bungalow, ₹ 2 lakh pension, free air and rail travel, free healthcare and personal assistants are some of the perks Jagdeep Dhankhar will receive after resigning as the Vice President of India. Jagdeep Dhankhar shocked the nation when he tendered his resignation on the first day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. A day later on Tuesday, July 22, sources privy to the developments around the former Vice President said that the Dhankhars have also started packing their belongings to soon move out of the Vice President's Enclave in New Delhi. As a former vice president, he is entitled to a government bungalow – a Type VIII bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi or another area. Not just a government bungalow, Jagdeep Dhankhar will also be entitled to a pension and other facilities even after his resignation, a Live Hindustan report said. According to the Vice President's Pension Act, 'a retired Vice-President shall be entitled to travel anywhere in India, by the highest class, by air, rail or steamer, accompanied by spouse or a companion or relative.' Jagdeep Dhankhar would also be entitled to free healthcare, along with a private doctor. Dhankhar will be assigned two personal assistants (PAs), while his wife will receive the services of a private secretary. The government will also cover the electricity and water bills for the bungalow allotted to the former Vice President. Also Read | Vice President election: NDA vs Opposition, who has the edge? According to the 2018 Budget, the Vice President's salary was hiked to ₹ 48 lakh per annum and they are entitled to receive 50-60 per cent of their salary in the form of pension. Therefore, Jagdeep Dhankhar might receive more than ₹ 2 lakh as pension amount. Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday, citing health concerns. However, the Congress on Tuesday claimed that the reasons behind his resignation as Vice President go "far deeper" than the stated health issues. The Vice Presidential election will soon be held as the Election Commission of India (ECI) said it has started making preparations to hold the polls. The ECI also said that it has begun forming the electoral college for the vice presidential election.
