9 Retirement Benefits Ex-President Ram Nath Kovind Will Enjoy

As predicted, NDA nominee Draupadi Murmu defeated opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha by a significant margin to win the election to become the next president of India. It is noteworthy that the value of the votes, not the number of votes, determines the outcome of the presidential election in India. Additionally, voters for various MPs have distinct values.

Since then, she has received a lot of attention as being the president of the greatest democracy in the world is not everyone’s cup of tea. Every aspect of her life is now been scrutinized by the public and the media.

However, amidst all this, a lot of people overlooked the fact that Ram Nath Kovind, the nation’s 14th president, is stepping down from his position and leaving Rashtrapati Bhavan to make way for Droupadi Murmu, the nation’s first tribal President.

Before leaving, he also organized a supper at Rashtrapati Bhavan on July 25, the final day of his term, for newly-elected President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Union Council of Ministers.

However, have you ever thought about Ram Nath Kovind’s future after serving as president? What advantages and perks will he receive after retiring?

While most of us are aware of what it’s like to be a president, few people are aware of what it’s like to be India’s former president.

In this article, we are going to discuss the retirement benefits of an ex-President of India, read on:

1. A lavish house suitable to meet the Former President’s needs

A former president is given a type-8 bungalow in accordance with the guidelines. The Directorate of Estates (DoE), a division of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, is responsible for overseeing the administration and management of all government-owned estates in India, including government-owned homes and other assets.

The General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) Act governs the distribution of central government bungalows. A type-8 bungalow normally contains seven rooms, including accommodations for household staff.

Ram Nath Kovind, the outgoing president, has been given 12 Janpath, a luxurious mansion in the center of New Delhi. Before the relocation, extensive renovations were made under the direction of Kovind’s daughter.

2. Massive pension for the Former President

Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind, who was paid a salary of Rs 5 lakh per month when he was the president, will retire with a pension of Rs 2.5 lakh per month for the rest of his life.

The President’s Emoluments and Pension (Amendment) Act of 2008 establishes this sum. Prior to the 2008 change, the pension was worth Rs. 50,000.

3. Free telecom facilities for the former President of India

In addition, Kovind will receive two landlines, a mobile phone, broadband, and an internet connection as the previous president. He doesn’t have to pay a single rupee to use them.

4. Former Presidents get their own personal staff

Among the benefits of the ex-President of India, he is also eligible to have two peons, one personal assistant, two private secretaries, and one additional private secretary under the President’s Emoluments and Pension (Amendment) Act, 2008. Additionally, he is entitled to office expenditures of Rs 60,000 annually.

5. No bills for the Former President

The cost of power and water will also not be incurred by former presidents. So, they don’t have to pay bills.

6. Free car and driver for the Former President

Kovind, who throughout his term drove a bulletproof Mercedes, will also be granted a car and a driver after his retirement.

7. Free medical assistance for Former President

After retiring, President Kovind will also have lifetime access to free medical care.

8. Free transportation for Former President

Additionally, he is entitled to travel free of cost in the top class by train, air, or steamer anywhere in India accompanied by one more person.

9. Former President’s wife will also be entitled to get the privilege

According to the legislation, in the event that the president passes away while in office, resigns, or demits after the term has ended, the president’s spouse is entitled to a family pension that is equal to 50% of what a retiring president receives for the rest of her/his life.

Widows of former presidents will also get free electricity, free calling and internet, free transportation (limited to 12 times), and free medical assistance for a lifetime.

The former president’s wife is also entitled to monthly secretarial help. Similarly, Savita Kovind, Ram Nath Kovind’s wife, would also receive Rs 30,000 in monthly secretarial help.

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