As per the Consumer Price Index released by Laour Bureau of India, the IDA will increase by 3.2% from 1st July, 2021. So the total IDA as on 01–07-2021 will be 173.6%. ( 170.4% on 01-04-2021 + 3.2% = 173.6%).

But we are not getting IDA due from 01-10-2020 ,01-01-2021 and 01-04-2021based on the so called freezing of IDA by the government vide DPE OM dated 19-11-2020. AIBDPA has rightly taken a stand that the IDA freezing is not applicable to BSNL pensioners as the OM does not cover non-executives and pensioners of CPSEs. CHQ took up the issue with the Hon’ble Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises for intervention for payment of the IDA installments. Kerala High Court in a writ petition filed by FACT Employees Association, after hearing the Assistant Solicitor General that DPE OM is applicable only to Executives and Non-Unionised Supervisors of CPSEs, gave a positive order directing the FACT management for payment of IDA to the workmen. This has clearly vindicated our stand and we again wrote to the Minister for necessary action by DPE. However, DPE forwarded the letter to DoT, being the administrative Ministry for further action. But nothing happened and therefore we filed a writ petition in the High Court of Kerala and got an interim order on 26-02-2021. The order was dult sent to both DPE and DoT but to no avail. We again moved the High Court for the final judgment and the court ordered on 30-04-2021 that no further order is required at this juncture.

Due to the pandemic situation and the resultant lockdown, the High Court has limited its functioning by hearing only important cases of urgency. Still our Advocate is trying to get the case posted for final judgment.

Meanwhile, the DPE as stated in the OM dated 19-11-2020, has to resume the IDA from 01-07-2021, without arrears. We may have to wait for sometime for the order of DPE in this regard.

Regarding the Dearness Relief of Cental government pensioners which has to be subsumed from 01-07-2021, the government has not yet taken a decision. The reply given by the official side in the National JCM meeting held on 26-0602021 is that the Expenditure Department will try to get the approval of the Cabinet for resumption of DR.

26.06.2021 JCM National Council Minutes

 NATIONAL CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE

OF PENSIONERS ASSOCIATIONS.

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PRESIDENT:       COM.SHIV GOPAL MISHRA.(97176 47594)

SECy. GENERAL:          COM.K.K.N.KUTTY. (98110 483030)

Dated: 26^th June, 2021.

Dear Comrades,

              The 48^th meeting of the National Council JCM was held today under the  chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary.  As a member of the  Standing Committee, National Council, the undersigned participated in the meeting.  The decisions taken on various issues raised are contained in the letter of the Secretary, Staff Side, JCM, Com.Shiv Gopal Mishra, who is also our President.  On expenditure department related items, the official side has offered to hold a bilateral discussions with the Staff Side.  As you are aware, most of the issues are pending disposal at their end. 

              The question of DA/DR was raised by the Staff Side expecting some positive response from the Government.  As expected the orders, if at all agreed by the Cabinet, will only be issued in September 2021 as I s the practice with the release of July related Dearness allowance/Relief. The Health Ministry has promised to hold a bilateral discussion with the staff side in the matter of health insurance scheme.  Now that our proposal is with the government we may expect a fruitful discussion on the issue.

              With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

Sd/- 

K.K.N.KUTTY

No. 1(4)/2021-P&PW(H)-7223
भारत सरकार /Government of India
कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत और पेंशन मंत्रालय
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
पेंशन और पेंशनभोगी कल्याण विभाग/Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare

8 वीं मंजिल, बी-विंग, 8th Floor, B-Wing,
जनपथ भवन, जनपथ, Janpath Bhawan, Janpath,
नई दिल्‍ली – 110001 /New Delhi-110001
Dated: 22nd June, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Issue of Pension slip by Pension Disbursing Banks on monthly basis.

In order to ensure “Ease of Living’ of the Pensioners, a meeting was held with the CPPCs of Pension Disbursing Banks on 15.06.2021, wherein the issue of providing the breakup of monthly pension to the pensioners was discussed. The banks were impressed upon to undertake this welfare measure, as this information is required by pensioners in connection with Income Tax, Dearness Relief payment, DR arrears etc. The banks welcomed the idea and expressed their willingness to provide the information.

1. Accordingly, the undersigned is directed to request all Pension Disbursing Banks to issue pension slip to pensioners after credit of pension on their registered mobile numbers through SMS and email (wherever available) also. Banks may also use social media apps whatsapp etc in addition to sms and email. The pension slip should provide complete details of monthly pension paid along with break-up of the amount credited and tax deductions etc. if any.
2. The CPPCs of Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to ensure compliance of the above instructions for improving the “Ease of Living” for pensioners.

(Naresh Bhardwaj)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Encouraging meeting of the AUAB held online yesterday.An encouraging meeting of the AUAB was held online on the 21.06.2021. General Secretaries / leaders of BSNLEU, NFTE, AIGETOA, SNEA, AIBSNLEA, FNTO, SEWA BSNL, BSNL MS, BSNL ATM, TEPU and BSNL OA participated. Non-disbursement of salary on the due date, heavy delay in BSNL’s 4G launching, issues related to BSNL’s revival and other issues of the employees were discussed. It is decided to convene one physical meeting of the AUAB at New Delhi on 01.07.2021 for finalising the charter of demands and programme of action. It is also decided to invite all the applicant unions and associations for that meeting. The circular issued by AUAB on yesterday’s meeting is enclosed herewith.

View circular

( BSNLEU Website)

Padma Shri Milkha Singh, the great athlete and legendary sprinter has passed away on 18-06-2021. He was battling Covid 19 for the last one month and the end came in a Chandigarh hospital. He was 91 and his wife had died just a few days ago, also due to Covid-19 complications. Milkha Singh, nicknamed “Flying Sikh” has won many medals for India and he reached 4th place in the 1960 Rome Olympics. He was a source of inspiration for many atheletes.

AIBDPA pays respectful homage to Shri. Milkha Singh and conveys heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN

26^th JUNE NC JCM MEETING

The DOPT has sent the list of Agenda Items to be discussed in the 48^th meeting of National Council JCM convened on 26.06.2021. The Agenda Items are reproduced (Captions only) for the information of our Comrades. Comrade KKN Kutty is also participating as a member of NC JCM and Standing Committee and Comrade Shiva Gopal Mishra the President of NCCPA is participating as the Staff Side Secretary of NC JCM – KKN Kutty Secretary General NCCPA.

1.      Reimbursement of expenses on indoor treatment to Pensioners living in Non-CGHS towns.

2.      Grant of Medical Advance to the Central Government Employees.

3.      Reimbursement of additional charges paid on account of overstay in the hospitals.

4.      Hospital Patient Care Allowance for C.G.Employees working in Hospital.

5.      Statement of following COVID-19 related issues.

6.      Evolve a Health Insurance Scheme for all employees and pensioners to cover up all pensioners who are outside the ambit of CGHS.

7.      Revival of all PSUs closed down or privatized, which are capable of manufacturing vaccine in the background of acute shortage of vaccine and oxygen units.

8.      GPF for those who have been recruited on or after 1.1.2004.

9.      Introduction of productivity linked bonus in place of Adhoc Bonus: Raising the minimum ceiling for the purpose of payment of Bonus to 18,000 in accordance with 7^th CPC.

10.  Revision of Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme.

11.  Withdrawal of orders of DA / DR Freeze.

12.  Option to switch over to 7^th CPC from a date subsequent to 25^th July 2016 on the ground of lock down due to COVID-19.

13.  Settle all 7^th CPC Anomalies represented by Staff.

14.  Grant of Compassionate Allowance to the widow of Employees dismissed / removed from service.

15.  Withdrawal of New Pension System (NPS) and restoration of Defined Pension Scheme under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 to the employees who are recruited on or after 1.1.2004 at par with Armed Forces Personnel.

16.  Exempt transport / running allowance from income-tax.

17.  Exemption from payment of income-tax  to Pensioners who have attained the age of 80 years or more.

18.  Policy formulation for direct appointment of Trained Trade Apprentices of Central Government Industrial Establishments like Railways, Defence etc.

19.  Withdraw the decision to Corporatize the Railway Production Units and Ordnance Factories.

20.  Grant of Gazetted Status to Senior Section Engineers of Ministry of Railways.

21.  Grant Recognition to all employees organizations fairly and transparently – restore function of departmental and office councils in terms of the JCM Scheme.

22.  JCM Coverage to all PB-1 and PB-2 Officials by treating them as deemed Group C only.

23.  Litigation cases on service matters to be extended to all.

24.  Eradication of injustice to Casual, Contract and Outsourced workers: providing them the right to form a Union in terms of Article 19. 1(C) of the Constitution of India.

25.  Fill up all vacant posts in all grades.

26.  Grant of 5 (five) effective upgradation to all Group B&C employees in entire service life.

27.  Undertake cadre review of all Groups – B&C Cadres in every five years before the cadre review of Group A Cadres.

28.  Grant of Risk Allowance to the Employees involved in permanent and perennial recognized Risk Operations.

29.  Grant of Night Duty Allowance in 7^th CPC scale without any basic pay ceiling limit.

Pension paying branches of Banks are directed to obtain only the minimum essential details/documents from the claimants of family pension, and to ensure that they are not subjected to any harassment by seeking unnecessary details and documents.

No.3(8)/2021-P&PW(H)-7246
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Pensions and Pensioner’s Welfare

8th Floor, B Wing
Janpath Bhawan, Janpath
New Delhi-110001
Dated 16th June 2021

To,
The CMDs /CPPCs of all Pension Disbursing Banks

Expeditious settlement of family pension cases by banks.

Sir,

I am directed to say that instances have been brought to the notice of this Department where, on death of a pensioner, the spouse/family members of the deceased pensioner are asked by the Pension Disbursing Banks to submit details and documents, which are otherwise not required for commencement of family pension. This amounts to harassment of the spouse and family members and often leads to avoidable delay in commencement of family pension by the Banks.

1. The spouse/family member, whose name is included deceased pensioner, is required to submit commencement of family pension to him/her:

I. In cases where deceased pensioner and spouse were holding a joint account:

• A simple letter/application for commencement of family pension
• Death certificate in respect of the deceased pensioner
• Copy of PPO issued to the pensioner.
• Proof of age/date of birth of the applicant

The spouse/family member is not required to submit the details in Form 14 to the Bank for commencement of family pension.

II. In cases where the spouse did not have the joint account with the deceased pensioner:

• Application in Form 14 bearing the
• Death certificate in respect of the deceased pensioner
• Copy of PPO issued to the pensioner, if available
• Proof of age/date of birth of the applicant

Form 14 is not required to be attested by a Gazetted officer, etc. The paying bank will identify the spouse/family member based on the information given in the PPO and its own “Know Your Customer” procedures.

III. In cases where, on death of the pensioner and spouse, family pension has to pass over to another family member;

• If the other family member has been co-authorized for family pension in the PPO, the same procedure as in sub-para II above shall be followed.
• If the name of the other family member is not included in the PPO, he/she may be advised to approach the office which the Government servant/pensioner last served, for issue of a fresh PPO.

1. You are requested to issue suitable instructions to the CPPC(s) and the pension paying branches of your Bank to obtain only the minimum essential details/documents, as mentioned above, from the claimants of family pension, and to ensure that they are not subjected to any harassment by seeking unnecessary details and documents. The details of family members, other than the Applicant, are not relevant for commencement of family pension by the bank and the same should not, therefore, be sought from the Applicant under any circumstances.
2. A half-yearly statement on the progress of sanction of family pension may be submitted to this Department latest by 15th of October and 15th of April, in the enclosed format.
3. This may be treated as MOST URGENT.

(Naresh Bhardwaj)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India