As per the Income Tax Act, commuted pension(Lump sum) is exempted from tax for central government employees/ local authorities/ statutory authorities/ member of defence services.
Further, uncommuted pension is taxable in the hand of both government and non-government employees.
So, pension of 3000000 is not taxable and you have to pay tax on monthly receipt of 5000 at an applicable rate.
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