AUAB circular containing the decisions taken in it’s meeting held today, the 06-11-2019.

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Com. H S Thakur, Circle Secretary ,who was elected Organising Secretary of NCCPA, was given a rousing reception in the Ujjain District Conference held on 04-11-2019. Com.Thakur inaugurated the conference explaining the current developments with regard to pension revision, BSNL revival and VRS. Com.Manoj Sharma, District Secretary, BSNLEU addressed the meeting and reported the organisational issues.

Thereafter election was held unanimously and the following are the important functionaries;

President: Com.G P Phagare ,District Secretary : Com.Kailas Chand Dhawan and Treasurer: Com.Holaram Dharmdhasani 

The second District Conference of Mandasaur/ Neemuch was held on 03-11-2019 at the TDM Conference hall. Com.H S Thakur, Circle Secretary inaugurated with a detailed speech on pensioners issues and the current status. Coms. K C Sen and Ahammad Hussain, BSNLEU District Secretary and President , respectively , addressed. Com.Munna Bhai, District President presided and Com.Sen, District Secretary welcomed.

A good number of pensioners participated. 11 new members were enrolled with life subscription.

New set of office bearers were elected unanimously with Com. Hiralal Yadav President) and Com. P L Jain (District Secretary)

Circular on 4th All India Conference held at Jaipur

NATIONAL CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE

OF PENSIONERS ASSOCIATIONS

Website: nccpahq.blogspot.in.

E mail: nccpahq@gmail.com.

13.c Feroze Shah Road,

 New Delhi. 110 001

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

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

Dated: 4^th November 2019

Dear comrade,

A Brief report of the all India Conference

of NCCPA held in November 2019

The 4^th All India Delegates conference of NCCPA/ General Body meeting was held at Geeta Bhawan (renamed as Com. S.K.Vyas hall) Jaipur on 1^st and 2^nd November 2019. The Reception Committee under the Chairmanship of justice Shri. V.S.Dhave had made excellent arrangements. In all 220 delegates/observers had registered their presence at the conference. The Reception Committee could accommodate all of them at the venue itself.  Most of the delegates reached the venue on 31^st October itself.

Open Session

The inaugural and Open Session was held on 1.11.2019 at the specially built hall for that purpose. Comrade M.S.Dasora Coordinator Pensioners Portal for CGPA Rajasthan anchored the proceedings. Shri. Justice Dhave in his hilarious welcome address touched upon the tradition customs and conventions and the rich heritage of Jaipur as depicted in the great many monuments. He said that almost every building in Jaipur built centuries back will tell the story of bravery and courage of Rajasthani people especially the Rajputs. He appealed to the delegates to pay a visit to the monuments to refurbish their memory of the history of medieval India. He also stressed the importance of coordination as the absence of which even the best co-operation extended by the people may not be fruitful. He said that his team of Reception Committee members has strived its best to make the conference a grant success as also more comfortable for stay of delegates and visitors.

Com. Shiv Giopal Mishra in his presidential address narrated the efforts undertaken by the NCCPA as also the Staff Side of the National Council JCM in which he and Com. Kutty work together in the last four years in resolving the problems of pensioners. Much improvement could not be registered in that direction solely because of the nugatory attitude of the Govt. He however expressed his surprise over the landslide victory the ruling party could register in the last parliamentary election. He also said that it would not be out of place if one has been compelled to think that a sizeable section of the pensioners must have voted for the continuance of this Govt. So long as the thinking process does not undergo and the policies of the party in power are not realized, there would be no way that the attitude of the Government could be made to change. He appealed to the comrade delegates to campaign amongst to the pensioners the real reasons for the non-redressal of grievances of pensioners and bring about change in the polity of the country itself. He wanted the NCCPA widened its base to pay a vital role in the movement of the pensioners of the country.

Thereafter the session was addressed by almost all the office bearers of CHQ. Comrade KKN Kutty the Secretary General before conclusion of the inaugural session while proposing vote of thanks to the host unit its volunteers, Reception Committee members and others for their great services in making it possible to hold such a well attended conference had stated of the various issues, demands proposals etc. that would come up for discussion in the conference. He also brought to the notice of the delegates that the report contained a brief summary and analysis of world events that happened in last four years as also the national scenario. He expected the subject session to be productive and fruitful with suggestion from the delegates to enrich the report and consequently the activities of NCCPA in the coming years.

The national Executive met immediately after lunch to chalk out the procedure for the conduct of the conference and for piloting various proposals contained in the report. The meeting lasted for about two hours.

The subject committee session

The subject committee session commenced at 5.30 PM on 1^st November 2019. The house stood in two minutes silence to pay condolence to all those who passed away during the period 2015 and 2019 including comrade Gurudas Dasgupta the leader of the CPI and former general secretary of AITUC ( who died on 31^st October 2019.). The house approved the minutes of the last conference and appointed the Steering Committee to be headed by Comrade. K. Ragavendran and the Credential Committee chaired by Com. Somaiya. The house also ratified for the grant of affiliation to various organization during the period under report by the National Executive.

In a brief presentation which lasted less than an hour Com. Secretary General presented before the house the important events and issues incorporated in the report which are to be deliberated upon by the house. He also moved the resolution on policy and programme. The various proposals contained for amending the provisions of the constitution as approved by the National Executive were also placed by the secretary General for the consideration of the house. The Secretary General said that the report contained proposal for a health insurance and compendium of suggestions for improvement of the CGHS and requested the delegates to touch upon these proposals including constitution amendments while they make their presentation on the Secretary’s report.

The CHQ Treasurer Comrade H.L.Sidhu had placed for the consideration of the house the audited accounts for the years ending on 31.3.2015, 31.3.2016, 31.3.2017, 31.3.2018 and 31.3.2019. The Statement of accounts also contained the receipt and payments in respect of the journal NCCPA News. He also submitted unaudited accounts for the period 1.4.2019 to 31.10.2019. The Subjects Committee session was conducted by a presidium consisting of Com. H.N.Joshi and Comrade. S. Rahman (both Vice Presidents of the NCCPA). The subject session was adjourned for the next day at 9.15 P.M.

Subjects Committee on 2.11.2019:

In all 27 comrades representing various organizations and states participated in the discussions, which was conducted in a very disciplined manner. Barring a few, every speaker adhered to the directive of the presidium over the time allotment. The deliberation which commenced at 9.30 AM was concluded at 2.15PM. The house was adjourned for lunch and reassembled at 3.30 PM. The National secretariat met at 3.PM and considered the suggestions made by the speakers and decided upon its acceptance and otherwise. The subject session was reconvened at 3.30PM the following business was transacted thereafter.

1. The Secretary General Summed up the deliberations and informed the house of the acceptance of the following amendments for the report.
2. a)A paragraph will be added under national scenario over the outcome of parliamentary election in the country in 2019.
3. b)A paragraph on the role of media in contemporary society.
4. c)A write up on environment and climate change.

The report was placed for the approval of the house by the presidium. The house approved the report with the above amendments unanimously.

2. Resolution on policy and programme also received the assent of the house.

3. In respect of the accounts the clarification were sought by the house were provided by the Secretary General. The Statements of accounts were also adopted by the house unanimously.

4. Coming to the amendments to the Constitution on the advice of the National Secretariat, the proposal for direct membership was deferred. It will be considered by the National Executive if it becomes necessary for the purpose of registration. The other amendments proposed were accepted which inter-alia included increasing the number of Patrons to 4 and Deputy Secretary General also to 4.

5. The proposal to raise the membership fee to Rs. 2 per member per annuum and the journal subscription to Rs. 10 per copy were approved by the house.

6. The proposal for the health insurance scheme contained in the report was also approved by the house.
7. The compendium of suggestions to CGHS functioning will be enriched by some of the written proposal received from the delegates. After incorporation of those the suggestions will be submitted to the Health ministry by the NCCPA CHQ.

8. The proposal to organize demonstrative programme by the pensioners on 8^th January 2020 when the workers will be on strike against neo-liberal policies was approved by the house.

9. The house directed the National Executive to meet regularly i.e thrice in a year and chalk out programme in pursuance of the charter of demands.

10. The next National executive was asked to held by march/April 2020.

11. The house also wanted the next conference to be held within the stipulated period i.e November 2022. The next venue of the Conference was decided to be at Chennai where NCCPA Tamilnadu State Unit volunteered to host the Conference.

12. The house specifically adopted the proposal to pursue the demand for implementation of MACP with effect from 1.1.2006 and option No. 1 recommended by the 7^th CPC.

On behalf of the outgoing National Secretariat Com. KKN Kutty presented a panel of office bearers for the ensuing term which was unanimously adopted by the house. The list of office bearers so elected at the conference is as per annexure 1.

The steering Committee chairman Com. K Ragavendran presented the resolutions received by the Committee and on behalf of the Secretariat for the consideration of the house. The adopted resolutions will be suitably re-drafted by the Secretariat and submitted to the Government. The resolutions adopted by the house indicated by its headings are in annexure 2 to this Circular.

The report of the Credential Committee was submitted by Com. Somayya to the house and the same was accepted. The full report will be placed on the website along with the minutes subsequently. A brief of the report is placed as annexure. 3.

On behalf of the presidium Com. Rahman delivered the concluding speech and comrade K.G. Jayaraj General Secretary AIBDPA on behalf of the National Secretariat proposed vote of thanks.

The presidium invited the newly elected office bearers to the Dias for a photo session.

Annexure:1

List of Office Bearers elected in 4th AIC of NCCPA

Patrons:

1. VAN. Namboodiri
2. C.L.Mathur
3. R.P. Sharma
4. H.N.Joshi

President: Shiv Gopal Misra

Wkg.President: S.S.Roy (WB)

Vice President: 

S.K.Sharma (Rajasthan)

S.Rahman (Assam)

T.S.Parameswaran (Kerala)

M.L.Gupta (PNB)

J.P.Dhandre ( Nagpur)

Secretary General: K.K.N.Kutty

Deputy Secretary General:

Pavithra Ranjan Chakraborti (WB)

K.Ragavendran (AIPRPA)

K.G.Jayaraj ( AIBDPA)

Prabhakaran Nair (Telengana)

Asst.Secratary General:

C.P.Shobana ( Kerala)

Ishwarsingh Dabas ( Delhi)

Ashok Kanti Ghosh (WB)

G.Saharajan (Kerala)

S.Mohandas (Tamilnadu)

Treasurer: H.L.Sidhu (Haryana)

Asst Treasurer: Sadan Banerjee (WB)

Organizing Secretary:

N.Somaiah (Telengana)

Subhash Pandey (U.P)

S.S.Maurya (U.P)

Y.Nagabhushanam (AP)

K.K.Marotkar (M.P)

H.S.Thakur (M.P)

Auditor: Basudeb Sengupta (WB)

Annexure:2

Resolutions adopted

1. Policy & Programme.
2. Option Number 1.
3. Pre-2006 Pensioners.
4. MACP date of effect.
5. MACP to promotees of Postal.
6. MACP on promotional hierarchy.
7. Annual increment to 30th June retirees.
8. CGHS functioning.
9. CGHS wellness centres formed by merger of Postal Dispensaries.
10. Extension of benefit of judgments to all similarly placed pensioners.
11. Restoration of revision of pension to BSNL absorbed retirees from 1.1.2017.
12. Immediate payment of pending medical bills and quarterly medical allowance to BSNL pensioners.
13. Method of treating the bsnl pensioners migrating to CGHS from BSNL MRS scheme.
14. Full pension to pre 2006 pensioners from 1.1.2006 instead of 1.1.2016.
15. Determination of CGHS subscription at the rates prevailing at the time of retirement to P&T Pensioners.
16. Creation of effective forums of redressal and Recognition Rules to Pensioners and their Associations.
17. Grant of Family Pension uniformly at the rate of 30% to Punjab National Bank Pensioners; periodical Pension upgradation and improving the medical insurance system to them.
18. Enhancement of FMA to 2000/-.
19. Prompt issue of Revised PPOs.
20. On difficulties for drawl of additional pension to family pensioners.
21. Denial entitled DA/DP from 1.1.2016 as per COL Index.
22. Grant of 4600 Grade Pay to 6500-10500 scale pre 2006 retirees from 1.1.2006 itself;
23. Extending pension revision orders to compulsorily retired pensioners and pensioners receiving compassionate allowance.
24. Income tax exemption limit to senior citizens as 10 lakhs.
25. Scrapping NPS.
26. Observing TUI call every year in India.
27. Reduction of interest rates of SB deposits in Banks and POSB.
28. Grant of HRA to Pensioners.

29.Grant of FMA and medical facilities to pensioners of National institute of Ayurveda Jaipur.

Annexure:3

Age wise report of the credential committee of delegates and observers.

Age between 50 and 60 years:                  1

Age between 60 and 70 years:                  153

Age between 70 and 80 years:                    57

Age between 80 and 90 years:                     9

Total:                                                              220

In the meeting held with all the unions in BSNL on 04-11-2019, Shri. Ravi Shankar Prasad hon’ble Minister for Communications,IT and Law asked everyone to utilize this opportunity of revival package to bail out BSNL and make it viable and competitive.

He reiterated that BSNL will not be closed down or disinvested.

He sought the cooperation of both the unions and management to successfully implement the ” attractive’ VRS so that the target of 80,000 is achieved. He also asked the management for early monetisation of BSNL assets to the extent of Rs.8.000 crore and the sales proceeds could be utilised by BSNL.

AUAB leaders thanked the Minister for his sustained efforts for getting revival package approved by the Cabinet. They also pointed out that they themselves have implemented certain effective campaign like Customer Delight Year Service with a smile, BSNL at your doorsteps etc to popularise BSNL services which had the expected result

Minister stated that this is the last chance for BSNL and he had to plead with the Prime Minister to get the approval as there was stiff opposition.

No discussion took place either on wage revision or pension revision.♦

Com. V A N Namboodiri , Advisor inaugurated the Circle Conference of Rajasthan held at Magdha Hall, Vesta Maurya Palace, Jaipur on 03-11-2019. He empathised in strengthening the organisation in Rajasthan, the National Strike on 08-01-2020 against the anti-peopleand anti worker policies of the government and the revival package of BSNL. Com.K G Jayaraj, General Secretary focused on the important issues of the pensioners, especially pension revision, denial of medical bills and medical allowance for the last one year, CGHS related issues and organisational issues. Coms. Ravindra Shukla, State President, CITU,  S. Mohandoss, CHQ Vice President, R P Sharma, Patron, NCCPA,  Ashok Pareek, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, P K Jain, Organising Secretary, BSNLEU, Vijay Singh, Circle Secretary, BSNL Contract Workers Union and Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, AIRBSNLEWA addressed. Com.K P Sharma, Circle President presided and Com. C N Sharma brilliantly handled the anchoring role.

Com.M K Nagpal, Circle Secretary presented the report and accounts and adopted after an active discussion.

In the election held unanimously, the following are the circle office bearers.;

Patron: Coms. S K Anand , S L Ojah

President: Com.K P Sharma

Vice President: Coms.Mohan Singh, S M Nagal, Pyari Lal Sharma, V K Sharma, O P Gond

Circle Secretary : M K Nagpal

Assistant Circle Secretaries: Coms. M T Singal, Harish Babu Sharma, B L Gouchar, Ram Singh Charvat , M L Rawat

Treasurer : Tulja Ram

Assistant Treasurer : Com. Ram Ratan Meena

Organising Secretaries : Coms. Dhrithar Lal Gosami, Brijviir Choudhary, Hanuman Dhdich,  Mohan Lal Khatic, Bhajraj Tanwar, B K CHoudhary.

COM.SHIV GOPAL MISHRA DELIVERING PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

COM. V A N NAMBOODIRI, PATRON ADDRESSING

COM. KKN KUTTY, SECRETARY GENERAL ADDRESSING.

Jaipur hosted the 4th triennial National Conference of National Co-Ordinating Committee of Pensioners Association on 1st & 2nd November,2019.

The Conference started with the flag hoisting followed by the Open Session at 11 AM on 01-11-2019. Justice D K Dave , Chairman, Reception Committee welcomed all the participants.Com.Shiv Gopal Mishra , President delivered the presidential address. Coms.V A N Namboodiri, Patron, KKN Kutty, Secretary General, Mukesh Mathur, AGS, AIRF, Pabitra Chakraborty, Deputy Secretary General, C.L.Mathur, Vice President, and S. Rahman, Vice President addressed.

In the subject session held in the evening,Com.KKN Kutty, Secretary General presented a detailed triennial report and Com.H.L.Siddu, Treasurer submitted the audited accounts. Initiating the discussion, Coms.K.G. Jayaraj, General Secretary AIBDPA and K. Raghavendran, General Secretary, AIPRPA spoke on the important issues confronting the pensioners.

Com.K.G. Jayaraj, General Secretary focused on emerging of NCCPA as a fighting organisation of the pensioners in the recent past. He also highlighted the issues of NPS, Option 1,denial of pension revision to BSNL retirees with 15% fitment from 01-01-2017, delinking wage revision, non-payment of medical bills and allowance by BSNL. The importance of national strike on 8th January,2020 was also pointed out.

27 comrades representing the various affiliated organizations participated in the discussion on 2nd day. Representing AIBDPA, Coms.S. Mohandoss, Vice President, H.S.Thakur, Circle Secretary, Madhya Pradesh, D.Shankar, Vice President and KSC Bose , Circle Secretary, Andhra Pradesh presented the issues.Com.KKN Kutty, Secretary General summed up.

Resolutions on the important issues presented by Com.K. Raghavendran, Deputy Secretary General were adopted.

Office bearers elected unanimously;

Patrons:
1. VAN. Namboodiri
2. C.L.Mathur
3. R.P.Sharma
4. H.N.Joshi

President: Shiv Gopal Mishra
Wkg.President: S.S.Roy (WB)
Vice President:
S.K.Sharma (Rajasthan)
S.Rahman (Assam)
T.S.Parameswaran (Kerala)
M.L.Gupta (PNB)
J.P.Dhandre ( Nagpur)

Secretary General: K.K.N.Kutty

Deputy SG:
Pavithra Ranjan Chakraborti (WB)
K.Ragavendran (AIPRPA)

K.G.Jayaraj ( AIBDPA)

Prabhakaran Nair (Telangana)

Asst.SG:
C.P.Shobana ( Kerala)
I.S.Dabas ( Delhi)
Ashok Kanti Ghosh (WB)
G.Saharajan (Kerala)
S.Mohandas (Tamilnadu)

Treasurer: H.L.Sidhu (Haryana)
Asst Treasurer: Sadan Banerjee (WB)

Organizing Secretary:
N.Somaiah (Telangana)
Subhash Pandey (U.P)
S.S.Maurya (U.P)
Y.Nagabhushanam (AP)
K.K.Marotkar (M.P)
H.S.Thakur (M.P)

Auditor: Basudeb Sengupta (WB)

 

The reception committee with Com.S.K.Sharma , General Secretary,CGPA, Rajasthan made excellent arrangements for the success of the Conference.

It is a welcome development that a meeting is being arranged by the DoT between Shri.Ravi Shankar Prasad, hon’ble minister for Communications, IT and Law and AUAB at 3PM on 4th November,2019.

This is the first time that Hon’ble Minister is meeting the leaders of All Unions and Associations of BSNL after taking over charge in the 2Nd Narendra Modi government.

It is a known fact that Shri.Ravi Shankar Prasad took all out efforts to get the BSNL/ MTNL revival package approved by the Central Cabinet.

Naturally, therefore the much awaited meeting evokes significance and all the stake holders are eagerly awaiting for the outcome of the meeting.