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He said sainik welfare authorities should go beyond the rules and help needy ex-servicemen and not go strictly by rules. HYDERABAD: Governor ESL Narasimhan on Tuesday advised officials to relax rules if necessary so that ex-servicemen who need help will get it in time.A meeting of the state managing committee of Special Fund for Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Ex-Servicemen, Telangana state, was chaired by the Governor at Raj Bhavan. He said the ex-servicemen should be extended support with sympathy and empathy as they have sacrificed for the country.“To the extent funds are available, all possible support should be extended to the ex-servicemen and their family members right in time, by relaxation of rules, if necessary,” he said.The governor appreciated the services of Telangana Director of Sainik Welfare Col.
Ramesh Kumar (rtd), for the work that was being done for the welfare of ex-servicemen in the state.Chief secretary S K Joshi, Governor's principal secretary Harpreet Singh, principal secretary finance Ramakrishna, representatives of various defence organisations, who are members of the State Managing Committee attended the meeting..