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Kerala Government grants Social Security Pension

08 Saturday Apr 2017

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Despite serious financial crisis, Kerala LDF government has sanctioned Rs. 1,114 crore for payment of Social Security Pension to 37.02 lakh persons, those senior citizens who are not getting pension otherwise.

Out of this, 19.29 lakh persons will be paid through accounts, while 17.73 lakh persons will be paid at their homes. Government has taken decision earlier to pay the pension at their homes as a special case.

The special consideration to the senior citizens by the Kerala Government is to be appreciated.

Pensioners protested in Athens

06 Thursday Apr 2017

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The Pensioners’ Union in Athens, Greece, is on agitation on the pension issue. They conducted massive protest demonstration in Athens against pension cuts on 4th April 2017. A report from Athens is given below:

“Tuesday, April 4, Athens Unions pensioners staged a massive demonstration against the new pension cuts, SYRIZA provided by the Government and the EU-IMF-ECB Agreement.
Retired unions protested to the Ministry of Labor, where they met with the Deputy Minister. The unions denounced the planned cuts and demanded the restoration of all the losses they had in their income in recent years.
The unions called for all pensioners to continue the fight, with the following manifestations station PAME on April 7 ”

AIBDPA expresses its solidarity and support to the struggles of the Pensioners of Athens!

RTI on pension details should be replied within 48 hours – Central Information Commission

02 Sunday Apr 2017

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The Central Information Commission has issued directions that all the RTIs on pension issues should be replied within 48 hours. The report of the PTI is given below.
New Delhi, Apr 2 RTI applications seeking pension 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 RTI 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 pension of a person pertains to his/her life and liberty which is mandated to be replied to within 48 hours as per the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
He said the moment an RTI application on pension issue is received, there should be a mechanism at the entry stage to discover and identify if it reflects a pension 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 RTI Act.
“The moment RTI application on pension issue is received, there should be a mechanism at the entry stage to discover and identify if it reflects a pension 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 pension and also arrears shall be dealt with urgently, considering them as request for information concerning the life or liberty under section 7(1) of RTI 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 RTI application seeking to know discrepancy in the payment of pension to her.
When she could not get proper response, she approached the Commission questioning non-payment of arrears of pension in a time-bound manner.
“The arrears involved is only an increase of 4 per cent on the basic pension 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.

Annual Conference of AIPRPA, Delhi

27 Sunday Nov 2016

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Today, 27th November 2016,  I was invited to inaugurate the All India Postal and RMS Pensioners Association Delhi Circle Conference, which was being held at R.K.Puram Sector 6, Community Hall, Delhi. About 150 pensioners were present. Com. Rajendra Prasad, Circle President presided. Com.Deep Chand,Circle Secretary welcomed all and garlanded and presented shawl to all the guests and speakers.

The house stood in silence for one minute paying homage to the Martyrs, Cuban Revolutionary leader Com. Fidel Castro who passed away yesterday and also Com. Des Raj, former General Secretary, P.IV Union, who left us a few weeks back.

In my inaugural speech, I mentioned about the great Cuban Revolution, the pivotal role played by Castro as also the priority given to the pensioners and children in the socialist  countries.  I also spoke about VII CPC recommendations,  15th December Parliament March by CG Employees, demonetisation and the misery to the people, the major demands of the pensioners etc.

Coms. Iswar Dabas, Laxmi Narayan, H.L.Siddhu and other leaders addressed the Conference. I returned before the conclusion of the conference since I had to attend some other urgent work.

It was a pleasure to meet many senior leaders of the Postal and RMS movement, who are now active in the Pensioners’ movement, AIPRPA. It was a pleasant day. Thanks to Comrades Rajender Prasad and Deep Chand.

Increase in pension of freedom fighters

22 Thursday Sep 2016

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The Cabinet has decided to increase the pension of the freedom fighters by  about 20%. This will take effect from 15th August 2016. DA also will be announced twice in a year as in the case of the central government employees.

As per the new decision the pension of the, ex-Andaman political prisoners/spouses will get Rs. 30,000 increased from the present Rs.24,775. Freedom fighters will get Rs.28,000 in place of Rs. 23,085 and INA pensioners Rs. 26,000 from the earlier rs. 21,395.

The pensioners have been demanding long for an increase in their pensions. At last the decision is taken to increase.

DOT issued orders on the full liability of pension of BSNL retirees, rescinding 60% condition.

23 Saturday Jul 2016

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After the Cabinet decision on the 78.2% IDA Pension fixation as also pension liability of the government of the BSNL retired pensioners, the DOT has issued a very clear order vide No. 40/2013-Pen(T) dated 20-07-2016 stating that :
(a) The pension liability in respect of employees of DOT/DTS/DTO who retired prior to 01-10-2000 is solely borne by Government of India and the BSNL will have no liability in respect of these employees.
(b) The liability towards pensionary benefits, including family pension to the BSNL employees (excepting those recruited after 01-10-2000), as per sub-rule 22 of Rule 37-A of CCS (Pension)Rules, 1972, lies with the Government of India. The condition that the annual pension liability of the government shall not exceed 60% of the annual receipts to Government from the items specified in the O.M.dated 15-06-2006, is hereby rescinded.
(c) BSNL will continue to discharge pension liability by way of pension contribution in accordance with FR 116.
(Full order published in AIBDPA and BSNLEU websites).

At last, one long pending problem is clearly solved.

AIBDPA meets Secretary, DOT, Member (Services) and Member (Finance)

14 Thursday Jul 2016

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Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor, AIBDPA today, 14th July 2016, met Shri J.S.Deepak, Secretary, DOT and thanked him for the settlement of the 78.2% IDA fixation as also getting withdrawn the condition of 60: 40 in payment of pension. He also spoke about the need to ensure pension revision for the BSNL retirees, whenever there is wage revision for BSNL employees, with out the need to approach the cabinet. He agreed to look in to the matter.

Com. Namboodiri also met Smt. Annie Moraes, Member (Finance), DOT and thanked her for the effort in settling the above issue. He asked the Member (Finance) to ensure that the order on 78.2% is issued without further delay. She said that the file is with her and the orders will be issued at the earliest.

Com.Namboodiri, Advisor, AIBDPA met Shri N.K.Yadav, Member (Services), and thanked him also. The issue of Pension revision of BSNL retirees was discussed in detail. He assured that the matte will be seriously attended to. He stated that the pension revision issues of both MTNL and BSNL are pending.

AIBDPA is trying to gt the 78.2% IDA pension fixation orders at the earliest.

Attack by Canada Post on Postal Workers

10 Sunday Jul 2016

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The Postal Workers of Canada are in arms against the proposal of the Canada Post to change the defined pension scheme to for an inferior defined pension scheme. Refusing to discuss with the Union, the Canada Post is taking a high handed decision.

The Communist Party of Canada today called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to intervene with Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra to restart negotiations.

The workers are preparing for a serious struggle against the attack on pension.

Our whole-hearted support to the Canadian Postal workers for their valiant struggle!

OROP gets delayed

21 Tuesday Jun 2016

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The implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) for retired defence personnel may be delayed further. The Committee formed with Justice (Retd) Narasimha Reddy as the Chairman to look in to the matter was to submit its report on 14 June 2016. But the government has extended its term for six months more, which means that they have time up to 14th December 2016. The delay could have been avoided, since large number of the defence retirees are eagerly waiting for the decision for years together.

The government has also not taken decision on the recommendations of the VII Central Pay Commission with regard to similar pension for the civilian employees.

On the one side the government calls for quick governance, but its own actions are delay in decision making.

Full Pension if 10 years service completed – Clarification by Government.

19 Sunday Jun 2016

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One more Good News! The government vide its orders dated 13-05-2016 has issued clarification stating that all those who have completed 10 years of service are eligible for full pension. A doubt was raised whether 20 years is necessary for full pension. the present orders clear the doubt. Now all those completed 10 years of service will get full pension.