A man claims to have received the Swatantra Sainik Samman Pension since 1980. He was born on July 1st, 1942, according to his school records, and claims to have been 5 years old at the time of India’s independence. How can we prevent such fraudulent pension claims?

To prevent fraudulent pension claims like this, thorough verification of age and service records is crucial. A person must be at least 18 years old at the time of India’s independence (August 15, 1947) to qualify for the Swatantra Sainik Samman Pension. Additionally, independent verification of the claimant’s service record through official sources is essential.