Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor and Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary has met Shri.Prahlad Singh, Member (Finance) on 24-11-2016 and brought to his notice the slow process of the work related to the 78.2% IDA fixation to BSNL pensioners retired before 10-06-2013 in almost all circles and therefore payment of arrears is likely to be delayed. They pointed out though in most of the circles BSNL, barring a few circles, has completed the work but held up at the CCA offices and the reason cited is shortage of staff. The representatives suggested to seek feed back from all circles and remedial action taken , retired officials could be utilized, so that the arrears are paid before the stipulated date in the order, 31-12-2016. The Member (Finance) assured to do the needful.<<view letter>>
MEETING WITH SECRETARY, DOT FOR ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENT OF PENSION PAYMENT.
As already been reported had written a letter to Shri.J.S.Deepak, Secretary, Department of Telecom demanding alternate arrangement for pension payment to DoT and BSNL pensioners in the wake of demonetetisation of the currencies of Rs.1000 and Rs.500. Though General Secretary went to Sanchar Bhawan to meet the Secretary on 18-11-2016 he was not available. However General Secretary had a meeting with Shri Prahlad Singh, Member (Finance) on the issue who had assured possible action.
Today, 24th November, 2016 Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor and Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary has met Shri. J.S.Deepak, Secretary, DoT and discussed the issue in detail. The representatives pointed out the ordeal and distress being experienced by the people to get cash from banks and post offices. They also brought to his notice the tragic incident at Kollam District in which one of our active workers, Shri.Chandrasekharan standing in the bank queue for three hours collapsed and died. The Secretary responded positively and sympathetically and assured to make some arrangement in consultation with the Secretary , Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare.
The representatives also discussed the issue with Shri.S.K.Jain, DDG (Estt), DOT who stated that action has already been initiated by Memeber (Finance) may be on the basis of our letter and discussion on 18-11-2016.
Regional Conference of Asia Pacific TUI(P & R) at Kathmandu (Nepal)
The First Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the Trade Union International (Pensioners and Retirees), affiliated to World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU), will be held at Kathmandu (Nepal) on 3rd December 2016. The Conference is being organised by the Retired Employees Association of Nepal under the guidance of Com.Mohan Bahadur K.C., Vice-President TUI(P & R).
Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor, will attend on behalf of AIBDPA.
2071 corporates owe Rs. 3.89 lakh crore to Banks! – Minister
It was disclosed in the Parliament on 22nd November 2016 by Minister of State for Finance Santhosh Kumar Gangwar that 2,071 industrialists owned Rs.3.89 lakh to various banks in the country.
What action is being taken to recover the amount is not known. According to the Minister the concerned banks have to take action.
In fact, a nexus of the corporates, top management of the banks, political leaders of ruling parties and government can not be dismissed.
The banks and government have to take strict and swift action to recover the money from the corporates.
L & T Retrenches 14,000 employees.
In an unprecedented move, Larsen and Toubro, one of the largest Engineering Company in India has retrenched 14,000 employees, more than 11% of its total workforce, in a move to “right size” the number of employees, according to the management. The reason mentioned for the retrenchment is stated due to business slow down.
This is the reason the corporates always say in time of retrenchment.
The employees work hard and the company gets good profit. But the management has no qualms to retrench them on flimsy grounds. We hope the L and T Unions will fight out for their reinstatement.
Dr. M.BALAMURALIKRISHNA PASSED AWAY.
One of the great musicians of our country Dr. M.Balamuralikrishna (86) has passed away at Chennai on 22-11-2016. He was a master in Carnatic and Hindustani vocal and also played musical instruments like viola, violin and mridangam.
AIBDPA pays respectful homage to Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna and conveys deep condolences to the bereaved family, relatives and friends.
CHQ CIRCULAR NO.3 DATED 22.11.2016
COM.C.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,AN ACTIVE AIBDPA WORKER COLLAPSED AND DIED IN BANK QUEUE.
One of our strong comrades of Kollam SSA, Com.C.Chandrasekharan has become a victim of demonetisation of currencies by the central government. Com. Chandrasekharan (68) was on the long queue of State Bank of Travancore, Kottiyam Branch, Kollam on 20-11-2016. He collapsed in the queue and died before taken to the hospital.
CHQ conveys deep condolences to the bereaved family and comrades.
COM.V.A.N.NAMBOODIRI INAUGURATING THE BIHAR CIRCLE FORMATION CONVENTION AT PATNA ON 19-11-2016
A VIEW OF THE PARTICIPANTS.
16 crore Indians have no facility of toilets
Even after seven decades of Independence 15,71,91,476 people in India have no toilet facilities and are compelled for open defecation. India has the dubious distinction of being number one in this respect. While the governments coming one after another speaks volumes about this, no mentionable advance has been made. It is a shame for the whole country,
It is commendable that Kerala is almost on the verge of putting an end to open defecation with the large number of toilets being built. Further, the clean habits of the Kerala people and the increased literacy has helped.
The Central Government should not only advertise “Swatch Bharat”, but should implement its promises of providing toilets to all.