GLUT OF OFFICERS.
Promotion in Indian Army Blocked. COMPULSORY RETIREMENT? CALCUTTA, March 21. Tlie Government of India is faced with the difficult problem of tlie block in tlie promotion of Indian Army officers. This is due to the large number of permanent commissions granted in the war years.
At present there is a surplus of nearly 1000 officers, and only 130 who have taken advantage of the voluntary retirement schcme of 1930. It is estimated that by 1938 nearly half the officers in the Indian Army will be majors, while numerous cavalry regiments and infantry battalions have from four to six lieutenants and colonels instead of the one normally necessary.
It is believed that several hundreds will have to retire compulsorily. The Government is likely to provide generous terms. There is - general sympathy with the fine body of men who, through no fault of their own, may have to leave the Army and join the unemployed.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 69, 22 March 1934, Page 7
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