om-on-gpf-withdrawal-25.10.2024.pdf

DoT circulates DOPT OM on Grant of Notional Increments on July 1 and January 1 for Pension Calculation

with a rider that this OM is applicable to Central Government employees only. .

dotordersnotionalincrement.pdf

Comrades P S Ramankutty (Advisor), P Gangadhara Rao (Vice President) and V Vara Prasad (GS) met in Bangalore during the special CEC meeting of Karnataka Circle on 21st October 2024. On the occasion they reviewed further developments with regard to the Commutation case. Following points were noted:

1. Our Patiala CWC adopted a resolution on the issue. Same will appear in next issue of Pensioners’ Patrika. We demand a general order honouring various judgements and also taking into consideration the 5th CPC report and Judicial Commission recommendation. We have given clear justification for reducing the recovery period from 15 years to 12 years.

2. State Government of Punjab follows central government pattern in the matter and hence the recovery period is 180 months for its pensioners. Whereas, some other state governments like Kerala, Odisha, Gujarat etc. have different rules.

3. Hon’ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana has given interim orders in number of cases to stop recovery after 128 months. The cases are still pending and naturally a general order can be expected only after the final decision is given by the HC. It may take some more time.

4. CAT Chandigarh has ordered to stop recovery after 135 months in a case filed by two BSNL retirees. It has been honoured by CCA Haryana.

5. CAT Allahabad too has given order to reduce recovery period in another case filed by one BSNL retiree. CAT Chennai too has given similar orders. As such, the BSNL retirees are covered by the said Court orders. At the same time, DoT may delay a decision as different benches of CAT have suggested different recovery period. Moreover, the DoP&PW has not yet taken any final decision in the matter.

6. All the VRS (BSNL) optees will be benefitted by the decision of the Court. They will complete ten years of repayment in 2030 or later on. Out of the one lakh and odd beneficiaries among the BSNL Retirees large number is our members. Therefore, there is sufficient cause for filing a case by our Association. But it is a laborious job to file a case involving all the affected members.

7. The case has to be filed in PB, CAT only for pan-India application.

8. PB, CAT has also pronounced a judgement for reducing the recovery period in O.A. No. 2307/2024. Similarly, the Armed Forces Tribunal also gave a favourable judgement. But the Government filed an appeal before Delhi HC and the Division Bench granted a stay in W.P(C) 12781/2024 & CM APPL.53286/2024 on 11/09/2024. The case is postponed to 3/12/2024. So, let us wait for the final outcome of the said case in Delhi HC.

9. Hence, it is felt that, instead of rushing to the Court with a WP, we should first assess the number of beneficiaries. Hence, our Units should collect data of members to be benefitted by the legal action. This work should be completed as early as possible. Once the data is available CHQ can review the situation again.

10. The Staff Side in JCM (NC) has taken up the matter as a common case. It is prudent to wait for the outcome of efforts being made by Staff Side and the cases pending in different courts also.

Recently, due to the floods in Vijayawada city, members of the All India BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association (Reg. No. T1833/09) from areas such as Singh Nagar, Ayodhya Nagar, Bhavanipuram, Ramalingeshwar Nagar, and Ramakrishnapuram have been affected.

In response, donations were collected from members of the BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association across the state to provide assistance to those impacted. The total assistance amount of Rs. 9.15 lakhs was distributed on 25-10-2024 during a program held for this purpose in Vijayawada, benefiting approximately 85 members

The event was graced by General Secretary V. Varaprasad and Krishna District BSNL General Manager L. Srinu as chief guests.

This initiative was organized under the leadership of AP Circle President K.S. Koteswar Rao, Circle Secretary D. Venkateswara Rao, Circle Treasurer K.J. Narayanachari, Krishna District President K.K.R.N. Poornachandra Rao, District Secretary C. Bhaskar Rao, and other district executive members.

The beneficiaries expressed their heartfelt gratitude and satisfaction for the assistance provided by the Association. Photos

Pilibhit District Conference was held on October 24, 2024 in the presence of Circle Secretary (UP -West) : Sh. Kailash Gautam Area Secretary: Sh. Birjlal Ji (Bijnor) District President (Sambhal): Sh. Sagar Singh. The following were elected unanimously

District President: Sh. Ramkishor Mishra

District Secretary: Sh. H.S. Ram

District Treasurer: Sh. Ved Prakash

Assistant District Secretary: Sh. Raj Kumar Sharma

The 6th District Conference of the AIBSNLPWA Bangalore District, held on 22nd October 2024, was presided over by District President Com. K. Ranganayakulu. Sri B. Venkateswarlu - PGM (BGBA) as cheif guest greeted the conference.

Central Headquarters (CHQ) and Circle leaders attended, :Com. P. S. Ramankutty - Advisor Com. V. Vara Prasad - General Secretary (GS) Com. P. Gangadhara Rao - Vice President (VP) Com. G. Babu - Assistant General Secretary (AGS) Com. A. Savitha - Organizing Secretary, CHQ Com. Hosamani - Organizing Secretary, CHQ Com. Virupakshaiah - President, Karnataka Circle Com. Jayashankar - Secretary, Karnataka Circle Com. Subramani - District Secretary, Kolar Com. Hiriyanna - District Secretary, Chikkamagaluru Com. Ranganna - District President, NFTE, BGBA Com. J. Kumar - District Secretary, NFTE, BGBA

The conference was well attended by about 250 members. General Secretary Com. V. Varaprasad and Advisor Com. Ramankutty have addressed the meeting on pension revision and other pertinent issues. .

The following office bearers were unanimously elected:

• Com. K. Ranganayakulu - President
• Com. R. Janardhana have addressed in detailsRao - District Secretary
• Com. K. Deepak - Treasurer

Com. R. Janardhan Rao continues to serve as District Secretary.

The special Circle Executive committee meeting of Karnataka Circle was held at Bangalore on 21st October 2024, under the presidentship of com P A Virupakshaiah. Com P S Ramankutty Advisor CHQ and Com V Vara Prasad General Secretary addressed the gathering.

CHQ Office bearers Com P Gangadhara Rao, Com G Babu, Com C K Hosamani, and Com A Savitha also addressed. Due to health reasons, the resignation of Com R Changappa as Circle Secretary was accepted. In his place, ACS Com Jayashankar was coopted as the new Circle Secretary.