PENSION IS A RIGHT, NOT SUBSIDY. HOW CAN YOU LINK AADHAAR TO IT, ASKS SC

The apex court said pension is not a subsidy but an entitlement of a person for years of service he or she has rendered to government
The court further questioned whether the Centre was going to deny pension, a rightful entitlement, just for want of Aadhaar
The attorney general said Aadhaar was instrumental in eliminating many bogus pensioners drawing post-retirement benefits

The Supreme Court questioned the Centre on Wednesday about its decision to link Aadhaar with pensions, reasoning that it is not a subsidy but an entitlement of a person for years of service he or she has rendered to the government in discharge of official duties.
Referring to the argument of petitioners that many pensioners have been denied their only subsistence in old age due to technical and physical reasons, a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A K Sikri, A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan asked attorney general K K Venugopal whether the Centre was going to deny pension, a rightful entitlement, just for want of Aadhaar. Venugopal said Aadhaar has been instrumental in eliminating many bogus pensioners drawing post-retirement benefits for years.

(Times of India)

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BANK UNIONS DEMAND JPC PROBE ON BANK FRAUD.

 Demanding a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the recent banking fraud, the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) — a body of nine trade unions — on Monday questioned the supervision mechanism of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
“We are demanding a detailed JPC probe into the recent Punjab National Band (PNB) fraud. The fraud has raised a number of questions on technology issues, supervision, monitoring, audit, internal control and role of RBI in the entire episode,” UFBU’s West Bengal Convenor Siddharth Khan told reporters here.
“How is it possible that the RBI, which carries out a regular audit of the banks, did not even detect the fraud despite the number of years and the volume of money involved,” he asked.
According to Khan, the Harshad Mehta scam took place because of the so-called “innovative” measure of “Banker’s Receipt” and the Nirav Modi fraud exploited the new “Letter of Undertaking” instrument.
“Was the RBI not aware of the possible misuse of LoU,” he asked.
All the nine trade unions would organise a rally on 21-03-2018 in front of Parliament, to highlight various issues concerning the banking sector, including the growing non-performing assets and scams.
The union also wanted to know whether the SWIFT software used in the fraud was approved by the apex bank.
It also opposed the proposed Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill, 2017. (Courtesy: Ganashakti)

AMBALA DISTRICT GENERALBODY MEETING HELD.

 A well participated general body meeting of Ambala District was held on 18-03-2018. The arrival of New Year (Vikram Samvat) was celebrated by arranging Havan. Inaugurating the meeting Com.Ram Kumar Kalsi, District Secretary & Asst. Circle Secretary explained the current position with regard to the pay revision and pension revision. Participating in the discussion, the members pointed out the difficulties being experienced in getting the payment for quarterly medical allowance and medical bills which was duly replied

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Five new members were welcomed and garlanded.

 

GURUGRAM DISTRICT BRANCH FORMED.

A meeting of pensioners of Gurugram district was held on 15-03-2018. Com.Hari Kishan Sharma , Circle Secretary, Haryana presided and guided the proceedings. After discussion the District Branch was formed and office bearers were elected unanimously.

The following are the important functionaries;

President : Com. M.D.Goyal, District Secretary : Com.Khem Singh and Treasurer : Com.Ram Kumar.

EXTENDED CIRCLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF WEST BENGAL HELD

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An extended Circle Executive Committee Meeting of West Bengal was held at Durgapur on 17th & 18th March-2018. Com.Susanta Ghosh, Circle President presided over the meeting.Com.Dhananjay Ganguly, District Secretary, Durgapur welcomed all on behalf of the Reception Committee. Com.Ardhendu Dakshi, CITU leader inaugurated the open session. Coms,Santosh Debroy, MLA, Biplab Das, General Secretary, BSNLCC, Sanjib Banerjee, Circle Secretary, Kolkata Telephones and Akhilesh Banerjee, Assistant Circle Secretary, CMU addressed.

Com.A.K.Bhattacharjee, CHQ President formally inaugurated the subject session and explained the current developments in the country in general and the issues of BSNL pay revision and pension revision.Com.Animesh Mitra, Circle Secretary addressed. Coms.Pijush Chakraborty, Circle Secretary and P.K.Nandi, Treasurer presented the report of activities for the intervening period and the accounts, respectively. Delegates from the districts and branches participated in the discussion which was replied by the Circle Secretary.

The decision of the core committee, consisting of three circle branches and CORTO in West Bengal, to host the 3rd Triennial All India Conference in Kolkata was ratified by the Extended CEC. Resolutions on the important issues and program of action were adopted unanimously.

 

 

DISTRICT WOMEN COMMITTEE FORMED IN ERNAKULAM.

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The Ernakulam District Branch took the initiative to form the first Women Committee of AIBDPA. The meeting for this purpose was held at K.G.Bose Bhavan on 17-03-2018 under the presidentship of Com.P.A,Kumaran, senior leader and Circle Vice President. Com.V.C.Sujatha, BSNLEU Circle Women Committee Member inaugurated the meeting. Com.N.P.Peter, District Secreatry welcomed all.

District Women Committee was formed with following office bearers.

Chairman. : Com.K.Indira, Vice Chairman : Com.Janaki and Convenor : Com.K.G.Jalaja.

CHQ heartily Congratulate the Ernakulam District Committee and the elected office bearers of the Women Committee.

KANNUR-2 AREA BRANCH CONFERENCE HELD WITH MASSIVE PARTICIPATION.

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The Area Branch conference of Kannur-2 was held on 17-03-2018 with good participation. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor inaugurated with an elaborate speech. Com.N.P.Giridharan, Area President presided. Coms.P.Manoharan,Circle President,BSNLEU, K.Mohanan, former Circle Secretary,BSNLEU and Working President,CCLU, P.V.Unnikrishnan, Circle Patron, K.R.R.Varma, Circle Org Secreatry, K.Kunhiraman, District Secretary, K.Ramachandran, District Treasure etc addressed.

Coms.N.P.Giridharan and P.Gangadharan were elected President and Secretary, respectively.

Criteria for setting up CGHS Wellness Centre in New and Existing Cities

In a reply to question , it is informed that to set up new CGHS wellness Centre in New City, there has to be a minimum of 6,000 Card holders.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 3674
ANSWERED ON: 16.03.2018

CGHS Centres

RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY
DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH
ANIRUDHAN SAMPATH

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-

(a) the number of hospitals, dispensaries and wellness centres under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) in the country, State/UT-wise including Karnataka;

(b) whether the Government has set up any guidelines to cover more number of cities under CGHS to cater to the needs of Central Government employees both working and retired and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has received any representation for setting up of additional regional offices of CGHS in Kerala and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the time by which the said decision is likely to be taken?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a): Details are at Annexure.

(b): The criteria fixed for setting up a Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) dispensary in a particular area are as under:-

(i) In an existing CGHS city:- For opening of a new Allopathic CGHS dispensary in an existing CGHS city, there has to be a minimum of 2000 Card holders (serving employees of Central Government and Central Civil pensioners).

(ii) Extension of CGHS to a new City: – For extension of CGHS to a new city, there has to be a minimum of 6,000 Card holders.

(c): Yes; The following representations have been received in this regard:-

Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Hon’ble MP – regarding opening of CGHS Wellness Centre at Kannur.

Smt. P.K.Sreemathi Teacher, Hon’ble MP – regarding opening of CGHS Wellness Centre at Kannur

All India CGHS Employees Association, CGHS – regarding opening of additional CGHS Wellness Centre at Trivandrum.

(d): A proposal for opening of Allopathic CGHS Wellness Centre at Kochi, Kerala is under consideration of Department of Expenditure.

WFTU congratulates victorious struggle of the Maharashtra farmers of India

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The World Federation of Trade Unions, representing more than 92 million members in the 5 continents, congratulates the tens of thousands militant farmers who participates to the great march, struggling for their fair demands.

The great march started on 6th March and the farmers marched from Nasik to Mumbai. During the 200 kilometers march, mass gatherings and solidarity campaigns took place on several regions. The impressive march concluded successfully, forcing the state government to accept in writing the farmers demands.

The class oriented trade union movement demands the prompt implementation of the adopted demands which will improve the living and working conditions of thousands farmers. This struggle is added in the endless list of the victorious struggles which show the path to the popular stratas all over the world.

The Secretariat