§ 5617

Any monthly service or disability pension which became effective before January 1, 1979, and is payable on July 23, 1982, and any survivor pension based on a former service or disability pension that was effective prior to January 1, 1979, shall be increased effective July 1, 1982, in accordance with the following schedule: Year Service or Disability Percent Increase in Pension Pension Becomes Effective Effective 7/1/82 Prior to 1971 31% 1971 21% 1972 19% 1973 16% 1974 10% After 1974 5% 63 Del. Laws, c. 443, § 2;