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  • Monday 24 April 2017

    WHERE THERE IS NO BRAIN THERE IS NO STORM

    ARMY TO ADOPT A NEW APPROACH TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
    In view of fast changes taking place in the society, Indian Army has taken a decision to adopt a new approach in the human resource development.  It is worth mentioning that the Army is ceased of the issues to redress the ever increasing grievances of the men in uniform.
    In a statement issued by the Army, the six days' Commanders"Conference  had a brain stormingsession, on the issues of Pay & Promotion of Senior Officers., resentment of Jawans on prevalence  of "Sahayak" system & other concerned issues.  They took a decision to settle the issues with a more realistic approach.
    Source-News item publish in a Hindi daily "HINDUSTAN" (Delhi Ed.)

    Sunday 23 April 2017

    ESM TAKE OUT MARCH FROM JM TO INDIA GATE

    Ex-servicemen, sitting on a Dharna at JM for the last one & half years for OROP took out a march to India Gate on Saturday.  Their family members too accompanied them in this march.
        The march concluded at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. The ESM paid homage to martyred.The Ex-servicemen said the Govt has done eye-wash on the name of OROP.  Our demands have not yet been fulfilled.  Our demand is that we should get OROP as per Koshiari Committee recommendations. We will continue our agitation till our demands are met.  The approach to the agitation will change with passing of time.

    Govt. plea against military pay upgrade sparks unease

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    Sunday, April 23, 2017 
    sparks unease Special Correspondent NEW DELHI April 22, 2017 21:01 IST Updated: April 22, 2017 21:01 IST Share Article 26 2 PRINT A A A
    Armed Forces Tribunal cannot take sweeping decisions 
    Setting off widespread discontent among military personnel, the Centre on Friday moved the Supreme Court against the judgment of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), which grants Non-Functional Upgrade (NFU) to the armed forces.
    The Special Leave Petition (SLP), filed by the Centre, came even as the military personnel are yet to receive their new salaries recommended by the Seventh Pay Commission.
    According to a Ministry of Defence official, the decision to challenge the ruling of the AFT to grant NFU was prompted by its legal stand that the tribunal has no authority to take such a sweeping decision. The source, in fact, argued that the government was not against NFU for services.

    Core anomaly

    NFU has been one of the core anomalies raised by the services in the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations, which are yet to be implemented for military personnel. There have been some reports, quoting Army chief General Bipin Rawat, saying that the issues would be sorted out by the end of April. The NFU entitles all officers of a batch, including those not promoted, to draw the salary and grade pay that the senior-most officer of their batch would get after a certain period. For instance, batch mates of a Secretary to the Government of India, who have not been promoted, will be entitled to the same pay after a certain period of time.
    The Sixth Pay Commission had granted NFU to most Group ‘A’ officers but not the military and paramilitary officers. Since then, the armed forces had been demanding a one-time notional NFU to ensure parity.

    Saturday 22 April 2017

    A PAID NEWS TO LURE VOTERS BEFORE MCD POLLS

     Rs 5,000 crore package for Centre's pensioners after MCD polls
    NEW DELHI: The government is set to clear a Rs 5,000 crore package for pensioners after Sunday's municipal elections in the capital to address their concerns related to the award of the 7th pay commission for central government employees and seniors.
    The revised pension will be taken up by the Union cabinet along with three-four issues related to the pay of central government employees, even as a committee headed by Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa finalises its recommendations for allowances for government employees, including an increase in the house rent allowance (HRA). The panel is expected to submit its recommendations next week but there are indications that the change in allowances may not take place immediately.
    "The revised pension scheme has been finalised and the government has postponed a decision due to the code of conduct for Delhi municipal elections. The cabinet may clear it next week," said a source, who did not wish to be identified.
    The pay panel had recommended an increment-linked pension formula along with the option for
    multiplying the pension based on the six pay commission's recommendations by 2.57. To quickly implement the suggestions, the government opted for the second option as the increment-linked pension model was seen to be difficult to implement. This has created a situation where those who retired by December 31, 2015 are receiving a lower pension compared to someone who retired a month later. For instance, someone who retired as a secretary before January 2016 is getting a pension of Rs 1.02 lakh compared to Rs 1.12 lakh for someone who retired at the end of the month.
    Now, the government is looking at two options -- one is to move to a new "modified parity-plus" formula, which links the pension to the salary drawn by someone who is at the same rank. The other is a formula based on the multiple of the sixth pay commission-based pension. A sources said the factor of 2.57 is also being changed to make the pension more attractive. "Basically, there will be two options for a pensioner and the formula that ensures a higher payout to the seniors will be given," explained a source.

    Friday 21 April 2017

    Govt to clear Rs 5k cr sop for central govt pensioners

    Apr 21 2017 : The Times of India (Hyderabad)
    New Delhi:
    
    
    The government is set to clear a `5,000 crore package for pensioners after Sunday's municipal elections in the capital to address their concerns related to the award of the 7th pay commission for central government employees and seniors. The revised pension will be taken up by the Union cabinet along with three-four issues related to the pay of central government employees, even as a committee headed by finance secretary Ashok Lavasa finalises its recommendations for allowances for government employees, including an increase in the house rent allowance (HRA).
    The panel is expected to submit its recommendations next week but there are indications that the change in allowances may not take place immediately. The revised pension sche me has been finalised and the government has postponed a decision due to the code of conduct for Delhi municipal elections. The Cabinet may clear it next week,“ said a source who did not wish to be identified.
    The pay panel had recommended an increment-linked pension formula along with the option for multiplying the pension based on the sixth pay commission's recommendations by 2.57. To quickly implement the suggestions, the government opted for the second option as the increment-linked pension model was seen to be difficult to implement. This has created a situation where those who retired by December 31, 2015 are receiving a lower pension compared to someone who retired a month later. For instance, someone who retired as a secretary before January 2016 gets a pension of Rs 1.02 lakh compared to the Rs 1.12 lakh for someone who retired at the end of the month.

    Wednesday 19 April 2017

    RTI REQUEST FILED ON BEHALF OF A WIDOW WHO APPROACHED NFOESM-IN SIMILAR CASES OTHERS CAN USE IT AS A FORMAT

    Online RTI Request Form Details

    RTI Request Details :-
    RTI Request Registration number DEXSW/R/2017/50207
    Public Authority Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
    Personal Details of RTI Applicant:-
    Name Mrs SOBHANA DEVADASS
    Gender Female
    Address CC NO 46/475C, THREE STAR APPARTMENT , DON BOSCO ROAD ( OPP. PETROL PUMP), VADUTHALA- KOCHI-23
    Pincode 682023
    Country India
    State Kerala
    StatusUrban
    Educational StatusLiterate
    Phone Number Details not provided
    Mobile Number +91-xxxxxxxxxx
    Email-ID menontalk2u[at]gmail[dot]com
    Request Details :-
    Citizenship Indian
    Is the Requester Below Poverty Line ? No
    (Description of Information sought (upto 500 characters)
    Description of Information Sought
    From
    Mrs. SOBHANA DEVADASS
    CC NO 46/475C
    THREE STAR APPARTMENT,
    OPP: PETROL PUMP,
    DON BOSCO ROAD,
    VADUTHALA, KOCHI-682023
    ------------
    Dated: 19/04/2017
    TO
    PCDA Allahabad
    Sub: RTI Request regarding arrears Payable under PCDA Circular-568, Delinking 33 Years service for Pre-2006 Ex-service Family Pensioners.
    I am a Widow of a Short service commissioned officer of the following Particulars.
    SERVICE NO- SS 25625A
    RANK- CAPT
    NAME- K. DEVADASS
    SERVICE- ARMY
    Branch- Arty
    Qualifying service-13 Years
    NAME OF FAMILY PENSIONER-Mrs.SOBHANA DEVADASS
    Date of commencement of family Pension-30/04/1983
    PPO NO- -M/Family/135/88
    Bank A/C No-10367440372
    Disbursing Bank Branch-State Bank Of India,
    Perumannoor Branch,
    Kochi-682015
    CPPC Address- Centralised Pension Processing Centre (CPPC) ,LMC Compound, Behind Main Block, Vikas Bhavan-PO, Trivandrum-695033

    Name of Pension Sanctioning Authority-
    PCDA Allahabad
    I am entitled to an arrears of Payment as per PCDA circular 568 Annexure-A Column No 7 as applicable to Capt of ECO/SSCO ,Normal rate of family pension @ Rs. 9687 in respect of delinking of 33 years of service for Pre-2006 pensioners.
    The above is duly authorized by Para 4,5,6&7 of MOD letter issued by DESW Dated 30/09/2016 and attached to PCDA Circular 568.
    On my enquiry to CPPC, They have informed me that it is applicable only for pensioners who pensioned between 01/01/1996 to 31/12/2006 Vide their letter Dated 29/03/2017(Copy of letter attached).My present Basic Family Pension is Rs 9279 & Eligibility as per Annexure A column no 7 Normal rate of family pension for the Rank of Capt is Rs 9687(Difference of Rs 408). Hence they have denied me the arrears due to me w.e.f 01/01/2006 to till date on account of PCDA Circular 568 by rules which is not mentioned anywhere in PCDA Circular 568 or in MOD Circular DESW dated 30/09/2016 attached to PCDA Circular 568.
    Hence I wish to obtain Through RTI act ,Copy of the following documents from PCDA Allahabad for claiming my actual eligible arrears as per PCDA Circular 568.

    1) Copy of calculation done by PCDA Allahabad for arrears payable to me in respect of delinking 33 years service vide PCDA circular 568 Annexure- A column No 7 as applicable to family pensioners of the Rank of Capt -ECO/SSCO (Normal rate of family pension).
    2) Copy of letter issued by you if any restricting the benefits under PCDA Circular 568 to Pensioners who were Pensioned Between 01/01/1996 to 31/12/2005 as clarified by State bank of India,CPPC,Trivandrum vide their letter to me Dated 29/03/2017 (Copy attached).
    Yours faithfully,
    Mrs.Sobhana Devadas
    W/O Late Capt K. Devadass.
    Concerned CPIONodal Officer
    Supporting document (only pdf upto 1 MB)

    Saturday 8 April 2017

    FRAUD IN THE NAME OF ARMY GROUP INSURANCE FUND (AGIF)

    Certain firms/individuals are cheating serving/retired army personnel by claiming to be Agents of AGIF or having tie up with AGIF.  They insist on serving/retired army personnel to become members of their Firm/Club by paying membership money.  The Firm then promises to facilitate the processing of claim/loan and refund of their pending money from AGIF.
    2.   AGIF has NOT employed Firm/Agent and has NO tie up with any one.  Therefore, beware of such fraudsters and not pay any amount to them. AGIF does not charge any money for payment of claims.  Particulars of anyone claiming to be Agent of AGIF may please be confirmed from AGIF by mail/Telephone at the following numbers :-
     
    ARMY GROUP INSURANCE FUND
    ADJUTANT GENERAL'S BRANCH
    INTEGRATED HQ MOD (ARMY)
    RAO TULA RAM MARG
    PO.  VASANT VIHAR
    POST BAG NO.14
    NEW DELHI-110057

    TELEPHONE NUMBERS
              
    MD  AGIF               011-26143757
     PDAS                    011-26143759
    Director (Coord)    011-26142369
    Director (EMI)        011-26143852
    Director (Claim)     011-26144837
    Director (Fin)          011-26149813
    Exchange AGIF      011-26142749
    011-26147230
    011-26151031

    Monday 3 April 2017

    RTI pleas on pension issues should be decided in 48 hrs: CIC

     Business Standard
     Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 
    Right to information (RTI) applications seeking details should be replied to within 48 hours as it pertains to the "life and liberty" of the elderly, the Central Information Commission has held as it pitched for early redressal of such grievances.
    The Commission also directed that if an application is a genuine grievance of a pensioner, steps should be initiated within 48 hours to redress it.
    The directive of Information Commissioner Sridhar Acharyulu will come to the aid of over 58 lakh central government pensioners.
    Acharyulu in a recent order held that the information pertaining to of a person pertains to his/her life and liberty which is mandated to be replied to within 48 hours as per the Act.
    He said the moment an application on issue is received, there should be a mechanism at the entry stage to discover and identify if it reflects a related grievance.
    He said it should be brought to the notice of the responsible officer by the CPIO on the same day and if it is a genuine case, the grievance should be addressed. The result should be communicated within 48 hours, followed by redressal within 30 days.
    Acharyulu said considering the "living needs" of elderly pensioners, it is important that records of their dues should be considered as "life and liberty" related information under the Act.
    "The moment application on issue is received, there should be a mechanism at the entry stage to discover and identify if it reflects a related grievance/issue and should be acted upon immediately," Acharyulu said in his directives to Employees' Provident Fund Office, Raipur.
    He said all the cases relating to delay in fixation and payment of and also arrears shall be dealt with urgently, considering them as request for information concerning the life or liberty under section 7(1) of Act.
    "Any grievance regarding these issues should also be treated as 'right to life' under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and the public authorities shall do all the needful to address the issue within 48 hours," the Information Commissioner said.
    Acharyulu said some authorities say that unless an imminent danger is there to life or liberty, this clause cannot be invoked.
    "It is an extraneous extension of imagination without any basis. The expression used in the Act is simply 'where the information sought for concerns the life or liberty of a person', which should mean it is enough if it concerns the life or liberty. That need not be in imminent danger," he clarified in his order.
    He was adjudicating the case of one Amrika Bai who had filed an application seeking to know discrepancy in the payment of to her.
    When she could not get proper response, she approached the Commission questioning non-payment of arrears of in a time-bound manner.
    "The arrears involved is only an increase of 4 per cent on the basic of Rs 1,986, which comes to Rs 80. Though it is a very small amount it matters most for an old age appellant, who lost her husband and depends upon sons or daughters," Acharyulu said.