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%
After 1974 ....................................................... 5%
29 Del. C. § 5617