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Mathura branch (UP West Circle) is holding its district conference today, 24-9-2016.
Com. G Natarajan (GS) and Com. Vittoban(Treasurer) are participating.
Above is the photo sent by GS from his mobile phone.
Our AGS Com. R C Malhotra reprots from New Delhi that BSNL pensioners of Delhi NTR Circle have received the arrears on account of revision with 78.2% IDA in their accounts. The number of pensioners in NTR may be less compared to other Circles. But we should appreciate the initiative taken by the CCA and the efforts made by our Comrades in getting the benefit. Delhi NTR must be the first Circle which completed this work. Last time, in 2011, when the Pension was revised too NTR Circle completed the work first. CONGRATULATIONS.
GOOD INITIATIVE BY CCA OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
Similarly, we appreciate the initiative taken by CCA of Punjab and Haryana circles. He conducted special work shops for the dealing Assistants in SSA offices who handle the revision cases with 78.2. The process was explained and all doubts were cleared. This will help expediting the process in SSA offices without mistakes.
UNNECESSARY DELAY IN MP CIRCLE
On the other hand, the CCA of Madhya Pradesh Circle has delayed the process unnecessarily by asking the pensioners to submit AAdhaar number etc. The Cabinet took a decision in JULY 2016 to grant 78.2. CCA of MP refers an order, relevant for MTNL, issued in April 2016! The order issued by DOT on 18-7-2016 asks the CCAs to revise the pension suo moto; means without asking the pensioners to submit any application. CCA of MP wants every pensioner submit particulars.
BIHAR SHOWS THE WAY.
We have received an inspiring letter from Com. A K Singh, Circle Secretary, AIBSNLPWA, Bihar.
On 29-7-2016 he wrote to CGMT, Bihar requesting immediate action to process the 78.2% cases. On 17-8-2016 CGMT endorsed that letter to all SSAs and asked to send the cases to CCA without delay. On 01-09-2016, the TDM of Ara SSA sent sanctioning letters regarding all pre-2007 cases of his District. And on 12-9-2016, the CCA has issued authorization letters to all Pension Payment Authorities granting the benefit of 78.2% benefit to the pre-2007 pensioners of ARA district. ARA TDM could do it. Other SSAs are yet to do it. CHQ congratulate ARA comrades, appreciate the TDM and the dealing staff of his office for the positive action.
WE SALUTE THE HEROES WHO LAID THEIR LIVES AT URI ....
Here is the full list of jawans who died in the Uri terror attack
(1) Subedar Karnail Singh, r/o Vill Shibu Chak, Teh- Bishnah, Dist Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.
(2) Havildar Ravi Paul, r/o Samba, Dist Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.
(3) Sepoy Rakesh Singh, r/o Vill Baddja, Dist Kaimur, Bihar.
(4) Sepoy Javra Munda, r/o Vill Meral, Dist Khuti, Jharkhand.
(5) Sepoy Naiman Kujur, r/o Vill Gumla, Chainpur, Jharkhand.
(6) Sepoy Uike Janrao, r/o Vill Nandgaon (Kh), Dist Amravati, Maharashtra.
(7) Havildar NS Rawat, r/o Vill Rajawa, Dist Rajasmand, Rajasthan.
(8) Sepoy Ganesh Shankar, r/o Vill Ghoorapalli, Dist Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
(9) Naik SK Vidarthi, r/o Vill Boknari, Dist Gaya, Bihar.
(10) Sepoy Biswajit Ghorai, r/o Vill Ganga Sagar, Dist South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
(11) Lance Naik G Shankar, r/o Vill Jashi, Dist Satara, Maharashtra.
(12) Sep G Dalai, r/o Vill Jamuna Balia, Dist Howarah, West Bengal.
(13) Lance Naik RK Yadav, r/o Vill Balia, Uttar Pradesh.
(14) Sepoy Harinder Yadav, r/o Vill Ghazipur, Dist Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
(15) Sepoy TS Somnath, r/o Vill Khadangali, Dist Nashik, Maharashtra.
(16) Havildar Ashok Kumar Singh, r/o Vill Raktu Tola, Dist Bhojpur, Bihar.
(17) Sepoy Rajesh kr Singh, r/o Vill Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Victory celebrations were held at Tirumalgiri Branch (Secunderabad) on 18th September and the well attended meeting is presided over by Com. A. Ramakotaiah Vice President of the branch union. Com.V.V.S.Murthy AGS, Com.K.R.G.Durgaprasadarao all India Vice President, Com.K.S.Koteswararao C.S A.P circle, Com.Peraiah Panthulu Dist President and Com.Ch.Ramakrishna Dist Secretary spoke on the occasion. While Com.S .B Dinakar welcomed the members Com .K. Yaswathkumar proposed a vote of thanks.
On 17-9-2016, our CHQ Vice President Com. G Babu and Karnataka Circle Secretary Com. R Changappa met the PA to Shri Ananthkumar to confirm the date convenient to the Minister for holding Special Victory Conference and CWC meeting in Bangalore.The date was not fixed because:
- The Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal is sitting on 19-9-2016 to resolve the issues.
- On 20-9-2016, the Supreme Court is taking up a petition connected with the Cauvery Water Dispute and recent agitations.
The atmosphere in Tamilnadu and Bangalore will depend upon decisions of the Tribunal and the Supreme Court.As such, the PA advised to wait till Thursday to assess further developments before finalizing the date.
We feel it is a correct approach.
Immediately after fixing the date, we shall announce the date of Special Conference and the date of next CWC Meeting of our Association both.
Please await the announcements.
P S Ramankutty
14-9-2016 545 PM
Bangalore is normal today. But, there is a new threat. Some people have declared a TAMILNADU BANDH on 16th September. If there is some violence on that day in Tamilnadu there will be reaction in Bangalore on 17th or 18th. A small spark is enough to spread. Nobody can predict what will be the position on 18th September.
We do not want to take any risk.
So we consulted PA to the Minister Shri Ananthakumar today.
To enable comrades from all over India to participate in the conference, it is decided to postpone the Special Conference to next month, October 2016.
It will be held after Durga Pooja and before Deepavali.
We have suggested either 16th (Sunday) or 23rd (Sunday) October 2016.
After confirming the convenience of Shri Ananthkumar, we shall announce the exact date.
Please watch this website on 18-9-2016 or 19-09-2016.
Kindly inform all.
P S Ramankutty
WE ARE HAPPY TO SEE THAT BANGALORE CITY HAS LIMPED BACK TO NORMALCY.
WE HOPE THAT WE SHALL BE ABLE TO MEET IN A JUBILANT MOOD ON 18th.
Today, Committee Members of our Udaipur District branch (Rajastan) went to the office of Shri Arjun Lal MP and conveyed sincere thanks to their MP for his intervention and help in settling the case of 78.2%.
Dear Comrades,
All arrangements are made to hold our Special Conference in Bengaluru on NEXT SUNDAY. But, suddenly the situation is totally changed on Cauvery water dispute. Bangalore city, otherwise calm and peaceful, is in trouble.A handful of anti-social elements and few narrow minded politicians can disturb the peaceful life of crores of people. We are not discussing that matter here now.
Will the Police permit?
We want to hold our conference even in adverse circumstances. But, Police permission is needed in the present tense situation.Today, our leaders will meet the Commissioner of Police of Bangalore and seek his permission. If permission is granted we will go ahead with the programme.
Will Ananthkumarj be present?
Next question is whether Shri Ananthkumar, who had given the time for our programme, will be asked to remain in New Delhi by the Prime Minister for urgent consultation. Some talks may take place on Cauvery row in Delhi and naturally, Shri Ananthkumar, the senior minister from Karnataka, may have to be present there. We can ascertain the position only on Friday or Saturday
How to hold the conference?
Since the picture is not clear at present, today morning, we have asked comrades from distant circles to cancel their tickets. They had to start tomorrow. Comrades from nearby circles can come if we hold the conference with permission of the police. The number of comrades coming from Tamilnadu may be little less. Due to heavy rains in coastal Andhra some comrades from that area may not be able to come.
In spite of all the unexpected developments and problems we are hopeful that we can hold the conference. We are confident. We are moving ahead. WE ARE QUITE EXPERIENCED IN ROWING IN ROUGH WATERS.
We are reviewing the situation every minute. We shall intimate our decisions then and there to all concerned.
Please watch this Website or the postings in our CHQ Whatsaap group.
CWC members and Circle Secretaries may please keep in touch with Comrades P S Ramankutty or Com. Natarajan or Com. DG or Com. Changappa or Com. Babu.
14-9-2016 10.30 AM ............................................. .................................................. P S Ramankutty
As reported earlier in Pensioners Patrika, the Calicut (Kozhikode) district unit of AIBSNLPWA has formed an exclusive group for charity activities. Every year they spend more than Rs One Lakh, collected from our members in the district.
In connection with the BAKRID-ONAM celebrations this month, the comrades of our Calicut branch visited poor homes/orphanages and distributed clothes, sweets, other materials and financial aid also.
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