Yes, media persons unable to pursue their profession due to chronic ill-health or permanent incapacitation may apply for pension benefits if they have completed at least 10 years of service, irrespective of their present age. Other eligibility conditions still apply.

The quantum of pension under the Scheme for Grant of Pension Benefits to Journalists is ₹6,000 per month, subject to adjustments as fixed by the government from time to time.

Pension becomes payable from the first month of sanction and is due at the end of each month. Payments are made on the 10th of each month through the Electronic Clearing System.

The Director of Information and Publicity can stop the payment of pension if it is found that the pension was sanctioned on mistaken grounds, false information was provided, or the conditions for granting the pension no longer exist. Before stopping the pension, the pensioner is entitled to an opportunity to be heard either in person or in writing.

If the pensioner or family pensioner passes away before receiving the pension for a specific period, the unpaid amount for that period shall be lapsed.

Yes, any pensioner aggrieved by a decision of the Commissioner-cum-Secretary to the Government of Puducherry (Information and Publicity) may appeal to the Chief Secretary to the Government of Puducherry, and the decision of the Chief Secretary shall be final.

"Electronic Media" refers to Audio and Visual Media units engaged in Broadcasting/Telecasting of News and registered with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, New Delhi.

"Newspapers/Periodicals" refer to any newspaper/periodical duly registered with the Registrar of Newspapers of India, Government of India, New Delhi.

The Director of Information and Publicity, Puducherry, maintains a Register of sanction in Form-V for pension. This register serves as an official record of all sanctioned pensions, providing transparency and accountability in the administration of the scheme.

"Family" refers to the Media Person and his/her wife/husband and children excluding major children. Major children are those who are independent and separated from their parents.

In cases where Media persons are unable to produce an Experience Certificate in Form-II, the Assistant Director of the concerned section can provide the necessary certificate based on records available in the Department. This ensures a flexible approach in recognizing the service history of applicants.

The Revenue Department plays a crucial role in the application process by providing the Nationality/Nativity/Residence and Income certificate, which is a prerequisite for applying for pension under the scheme.