Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers has organised a phased program of agitation culminating in a strike against negative and retrograde stand of the central government on modifications sought by the National Joint Action Committee on unilateral implementation of 7th Pay Commission recommendations and non implementation of the assurances given by the group of ministers.

The 3rd phase of action is the Parliament March on 15-12-2016 at 10AM at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. AIBDPA is committed to support the program and therefore comrades of neighbouring circles, viz Rajasthan, UP, Haryana and Punjab are requested to participate in good numbers.

A similar call for participation is also being issued by the NCCPA.

The important issues focused including Option 1 for the pensioners are given below:

I). Honour the assurance given by the Group of Ministers to NJCA on 30^th June 2016 and 6^th July 2016, especially increase in minimum wage and fitment factor. Grant revised HRA at the existing percentage itself i.e. 30%, 20% and 10%. Accept the proposal of the staff side regarding Transport Allowance. Settle all anomalies arising out of implementation of 7^th CPC recommendations, in a time bound manner.

2.      Implement option-I recommended by 7^th CPC and accepted by the Government regarding parity in pension of pre-2016 pensioners, without any further delay. Settle the pension related issues raised by NJCA against item 13 of its memorandum submitted to Cabinet Secretary on 10^th December 2015. (See Annexure-I).

3.      Scrap PFRDA Act and New Pension System (NPS) and grant pension and Family Pension to all Central Government employees recruited after 01.01.2004, under CCS (Pension) Rules 1972.

The central government has decided to extend the date of submission of life certificates by the pensioners in the banks up to 15th January, 2017 as the banks are completely engaged with the enormous work related to demonetisation of currency notes of Rs.1000 and Rs.500.

Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary has joined CHQ on 12-11-2016. He will be available at New Delhi for about a month.

CPAO informed all the Banks  that  Pensioners can open Pension Account in Banks without any State Jurisdiction. In its OM issued on 7th November 2016 it is reiterated that any retiring employee / pensioner can open a Pension Account with any CBS enabled branch of any of the authorized banks without any state jurisdiction. A list of Authorised Banks is attached (Annexure).

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,
NEW DELHI-110066
PHONES : 26174596, 26174456, 26174438

CPAO/IT&Tech/Amend. Sch. Book/9.Vol-VII/2016-17/ 165

7th November, 2016

Office Memorandum

Subject:- Removal of state-wise jurisdiction of Banks for disbursement of Central Government (Civil) Pensioners: Clarification regarding.

In pursuance of Accounting and Operating Procedure for Central Pension Processing Centre of Authorised Banks for Pension Disbursement to Central Government (Civil) pensioners issued by CAPO vide F.No. CPAO/Tech/CPPC/ Guidelines /2011-12/29 in February, 2012, all banks were allowed to establish a Central Pension Processing Centre (CPPC) for disbursement of Central Civil Pension through any of their CBS enabled branch.

2. As clarifications in this regard are still sought by banks etc, it is reiterated that any retiring employee / pensioner can open a Pension Account with any CBS enabled branch of any of the authorized banks without any state jurisdiction. A list of Authorised Banks is attached (Annexure).

This issues with the approval of O/o Controller General of Accounts

Encl:- As above

(Vijay Singh)
Sr. Accounts Officer (IT & Tech)
Ph. No.011-26166758

List of Authorised Bank

Finance Ministry issued Order for payment of Sixth CPC DA enhanced from 125 to 132% from 1st july 2016. Those are continuing in pre revised scale will be paid 132% DA from 1st July 2016 in Sixth CPC pay scale.

No. 1/3/2008-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, dated the 9th November, 2016.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 1.7.-2016 to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/grade pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission

Consequent upon acceptance of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission by the Government, this Department vide O.M.No. 1/2/2016-E.II(B) dated 4th November, 2016 had. issued orders on rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to Central Government employees based on the revised pay structure that came into effect from 01.01.2016.

2. The above rate, however, is not applicable to- those Central Government employees who had exercised an option to continue in the pre-revised scales of pay based on 6th CPC’s recommendations or to those whose pay and allowances had not been revised, for different reasons.

3. Further, as the recommendations of 7th CPC have not been made applicable to the employees of Central Autonomous Bodies as of now, they continue to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay band/grade pay as per 6th CPC recommendations. Therefore, the above rate of DA is also not applicable to these employees also.

4. The rate of DA w.e.f.01.01.2016 for Central Government employees and employees of Central Autonomous Bodies in pre-revised scale of pay, were issued by Department of Expenditure vide O.M.No. 1/1/2016-E.II(B) dated 7th April, 2016.

5. Accordingly, the rate of DA admissible to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies who continue to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay band/grade pay as per 6th CPC recommendations, shall be enhanced from the existing 125% to 132% w.e.f. 01.07.2016.

6. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of the Organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.

sd/-
(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

Com.C.K.Narasimhan, Circle Secretary addressed a well attended general body meeting at Cuddalore on 09-11-2016. Com.Govindarajulu presided over the meeting. Coms.Muthukumarasamy, District Secretary and P.Manickamoorthy, Dist Vice President spoke. Coms.R.Velayutham welcomed and V.Moni proposed vote of thanks.

A special general body meeting was held at Pondicherry on 09-11-2016 under the presidentship of Com.Jayaraman. Coms. C.K.Narasimhan, Circle Secretary made a special address covering the pensioners issues. Coms.V.Ramakrishnan, ACS and Kolanjiappan, District Vice President,BSNLEU addressed. Coms.Balasubramonian welcomed and Mathimukhan thanked.

The North East II Circle Conference has been held successfully with much enthusiasm at Kuki Inn Hall,Babupara, Imphal, Manipur on 09-11-2016. Com.M.Budhi Singh, President presided over the conference. The subject committee started at 9.30 AM and Com.M.Kulla Singh, Circle Secretary presented the report and audited accounts which were passed after discussion. Coms.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, Prabir Dutta, CHQ Vice President, K.S.Singh, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, K.Prafulla Singh, Circle President, BSNLEU etc addressed.

In the open session held at 2 PM, Com.Ksh Santa, General Secretary, CITU, Manipur was the chief Guest. Coms.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, K.Prafulla Singh, Circle President, BSNLEU, Prabir Dutta, CHQ Vice President, Shri.S.M.Singh, DGM, BSNL, Manipur, Coms.Saral Salim, CITU, Manipur, Dinesh (SNEA) addressed the open session.  Com. Yarma Singh, Circle Vice President, BSNLEU effectively managed the anchor role.

105 delegates with a good number of lady comrades participated in the conference.

A 19 member office bearers were elected unanimously with the following important functionaries.

Com.M.Budhi Singh (President), Com.M.Kulla Singh (Circle Secretary), Com.P.K.Sanyama (Treasurer)