THE FOLLOWING NEWS ITEMS(PBORs ISSUES FOR THE LAST ONE YEAR COMPILED) ARE POSTED BELOW FOR THE BENEFIT OF INFORMATION OF ALL VETERAN BROTHERS:-
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ANTONY WANTS ANOMALIES IN 6TH CPC SORTED OUT
September 19th, 2008 - 9:29 pm ICT by ANI -
New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony has strongly favoured sorting out of anomalies in the Sixth Central Pay Commission (CPC) notification raised by the three services chiefs in their representation to the government. In his latest letter to Finance Minister P Chidambaram this week, Antony raised the issues, including the ones relating to Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBORs), top Defence Ministry sources said in New Delhi on Friday.
Yes, the Defence Minister has written a letter to the Finance Minister in which he has raised certain issues relating to the disparities that has crept into the pay commission notification, the sources confirmed. Among the issues raised by Antony was the one relating to the extant pensionary weightage and sought that it be restored till the time the proposal for lateral entry for them into paramilitary and central police forces was approved and implemented.
Under the Sixth CPC proposal, the PBORs are to be given an opportunity for lateral entry into the paramilitary and central police forces, but they would forego 50 per cent of their pension calculated on the basis of their last drawn pay at retirement.
But the government is yet to approve the proposal for lateral entry, which has led to a situation where the PBORs lose out both on re-employment and pension fronts. Most PBORs retire at a relatively young age of about 35 years, after putting in about 15 to 17 years of service in the armed forces, a move aimed at keeping the fighting force young
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PAY PANEL IMBROGLIO : ANTONY SUPPORTS NON OFFICER CADRE
September 19th, 2008 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) In what is seen as a set back to the cause of armed forces officers fretting over being short changed by a pay panel’s recommendations, Defence Minister A.K. Antony has written the finance ministry to examine a major grouse of personnel below officer rank (PBOR).Hitherto, PBORs had been drawing pension in proportion to their years of service. However, the Sixth Pay Commission has recommended that their pension would be half of the last pay drawn.
“Antony has written a letter to the finance ministry strongly recommending that PBORs be granted pension in proportion to the number of years they have served,” a defence ministry official said Friday.
Antony wrote the letter earlier this week. The pension demand is one of the core issues raised by the armed forces in relation to the pay panel report. However, since Antony’s letter only speaks about PBORs, this is an indication that the other issues pertaining to the officer cadre has been put on the back burner.
“The PBORs are at a disadvantage as they retire early and thus draw lesser pay and consequently end up getting a lower pension,” Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta, who is also the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, had said in a letter to the defence minister in Sep
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ARMED FORCES UNHAPPY, DEMAND RESTORATION OF STATUS
February 7th, 2009 - 11:07 am ICT by ANI -
By Praful Kumar Singh
New Delhi, Feb 7 (ANI): The armed forces are unhappy over the dilly dallying tactics of the government with regard to their demands on the Sixth Pay Commission. The demands of men in uniform, which have been met partially after a long delay, suggest that the quest for equal status with the civilian arm has been brushed aside with disdain.
In wake of the Mumbai terror strikes and rising tension with our neighbours, the government needs to be firm in decision-making, and ensure the strength and morale of its armed forces remains intact. The self-pride of the armed forces is being subverted by narrow minded interests, said a senior army officer.
The three major demands of the armed forces are — a hike in pension (70 percent of the last pay drawn) in respect of personnel other than officers; restoration of the status of Lt Colonels in the higher pay band (Pay Band-IV); and restoration in the status of Lt Generals vis-a-vis Director Generals of Police (DGPs).
The first demand has been met, but the other two demands, for restoration in status of Lt Colonels and Lt Generals have either been rejected or have come with certain restrictions, making it ineffective.
A new category of Higher Administrative Grade Plus has been created in all services, except the armed forces, under which the Director General level officers have been placed. These HAG Plus officers have been placed in a Pay Band higher than that of even Lt. Generals in the Army and their equivalents in the Navy and Air Forces.
Sixth Pay Commission did not create the demands, but the bureaucracy has created these anomalies to undermine the status of officers of the armed forces, the senior officer said. The bureaucrats and the police hierarchy are trying to denigrate the armed forces out of sheer complex and to promote their own vested interests. The officer further said that delaying tactics is going on by the bureaucracy and the government is just setting up one committee after another to buy time and to ward off genuine demands.
If the PMO and the ministerial committee headed by Pranab Mukherjee, and the Group of Ministers that have all powers, cant resolve the pay commission grievances, then no one is going to look after the demands, he added. The official said that it is sheer unwillingness on the part of the government to meet the grievances of the armed forces. The status of DGPs vis-a-vis Lt. Generals till Fourth Pay Commission was of a junior officer and the Fifth Pay Commission granted them parity. The Sixth Pay Commission rejected the demand of giving DGPs seniority in status in comparison to Lt. Generals, but the IPS lobby in collusion with committee of secretaries gained seniority.
During the Fifth Pay Commission, 41 out of 48 demands of the armed forces were not met.
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A SEPARATE PAY COMMISSION FOR ARMED FORC ES
January 1st, 2009 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI -
New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): As a New Year gift for the armed forces, the Indian Government has decided to create a separate pay commission for the armed forces. The government granted the demand for placing 12,000 Lieutenant Colonels and their equivalents in Navy and Air Force in pay band four of the Sixth Central Pay Commission.
Sources have said that the armed forces personnel would have a separate pay commission, which will not be linked with the civilian pay panel. The Prime Minister’’s Office has already sent its directions on this matter to the Defence Ministry. (ANI
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ARMED FORCES' SUGGESTIONS SOUGHT ON SEPARATE PAY PANEL
January 7th, 2009 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The armed forces were Wednesday asked for their suggestions on a separate pay panel that the Prime Minister’s Office has cleared for them, an official said.”The service headquarters have received a note from the defence ministry seeking suggestions on how to go about constituting a separate pay panel for the defence forces,” the official added, requesting anonymity.
The note was sent along with a letter from the PMO on the decision on a separate pay commission for the armed forces to delink their salary revision from other government employees. While agreeing to give more pay to lieutenant-colonels in the Indian Army and their equivalents in the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force, the Prime Minister’s Office Dec 31, 2008 sent a letter to the cabinet secretary informing him about the decision on a separate pay commission for the armed forces.
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ADVANI PROMISES ONE-RANK-ONE-PENSION FOR EX-DEFENCE PERSONNEL
March 16th, 2009 - 7:48 pm ICT by ANI -
New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani, on Monday acknowledged the need of implementation of one-rank one-pension for ex-defence servicemen. “Armed forces are a category apart. And therefore this question of one rank, one pension has to be properly dealt with and justly endorsed,” said Advani. Addressing a gathering in New Delhi while releasing “Guarding India’’s Integrity”, an autobiography of Lt-Gen (Retd) S K Sinha, Advani said that he wants his party to incorporate this demand in it’’s agenda for governance. “I can only say that my colleagues who are preparing the (BJP) manifesto and agenda for governance…I want that they should take a pledge to resolve this issue also,” he said. Advani expressed regret over the return of medals by some retired defence personnel in protest of government’’s failure to implement their demand. “Many delegations of ex-servicemen have called on me in recent months and I am convinced of the justness of this demand. We are fully committed to implementing the ”One Rank One Pension” policy if we win the people’’s mandate in the forthcoming parliamentary elections,” he said. Former soldiers under the Indian Ex-servicemen Movement have been demanding that the defense personnel should get the same pension, irrespective of the date on which the soldier retires. The pension rises time to time with wage revision. Retired soldiers of varying ranks had returned 7,500 medals won in combat and for distinguished service on March 14 in pursuit of their demand. (ANI)
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HIGH LEVEL COMMITTEES TO LOOK AT EX-SERVICEMEN'S ‘ONE-RANK-ONE-PENSION’ DEMAND
May 4th, 2009 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI -
By Praful Kumar Singh
New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Heeding the long held demand of retired defence personnel, the Government has constituted two high-level committees to look into the various issues concerning ‘One Rank, One Pension’ of ex-servicemen. In the absence of ‘One Rank-One Pension’, anomalies in the pension of two persons of same rank arise and also there are instances of hundreds of war veterans drawing lower amount of pension as compared to personnel who retired in the recent past.
The Government has constituted a high level committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary to reduce the gap in the pensionary benefits to soldiers and officers and bring it as close to ‘One Rank, One Pension’.
“The other members of the committee are Defence Secretary, Home Secretary, Secretary (Personnel), Secretary (Expenditure), and Secretary (Ex-Servicemen Welfare),” said a senior Defence ministry source.
Financially the decision will additionally cost the government around 500-600 crore per annum and would be much less than the estimated financial liability for grant of OROP, the source said. The other committee set up by the Ministry of Defence will be headed by Secretary (Defence Finance), Indu Liberhan, to sort out anomalies in the implementation of orders relating to armed forces pensioners.
The Sixth Pay Commission report had recommended 50 per cent weightage for armed forces PBORs during retirement, whereas earlier they would receive 70 per cent weightage until rehabilitated in other paramilitary forces. (ANI)
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ELECTION COMMISSION ISSUES NOTICE TO CABINET SECRETARY
May 6th, 2009 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Election Commission Wednesday took strong note of the government’s reported decision of setting up a high-level committee to consider the ex-servicemen’s one rank-one pension demand that may be in violation of the poll conduct code. The poll panel issued notice to union Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar seeking clarification from him on media reports about the decision. According to the reports, the government Tuesday set up a high-level committee headed by the cabinet secretary to consider the ex-servicemen’s demand and reduce the gap in their pensionary benefits. “Based on the media reports, the commission decided to issue notice to (the) cabinet secretary, seeking his clarification on the matter,” Deputy Election Commissioner R. Balakrishnan said.
The government’s decision comes after a large number of ex-servicemen criticised it for ignoring their demand and vowed to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the polls.
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‘NO PANEL ON EX-SERVICEMEN'S PAY ANOMALIES'
May 11th, 2009 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The government has not constituted a committee to consider a demand for reducing the gap in the retirement benefits of armed forces personnel, the Election Commission was told Monday. The Commission last week issued notice to Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar seeking a clarification on media reports that the government had set up a high-level committee to consider the ex-servicemen’s one rank-one pension demand. Had the panel been set up, it would be considered a violation of the poll conduct code, the Commission said in its notice. “Cabinet secretary has submitted his reply stating that no special committee has been constituted to consider one rank-one pension demand,” Deputy Election Commissioner R. Balakrishnan told reporters
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REPORT ON ONE-RANK-ONE-PENSION BY MONTH END : PRESIDENT
June 4th, 2009 - 1:21 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Thursday said that the cabinet committee formed to look into the long standing ‘one rank one pension’ demand of armed forces veterans will submit its report by the end of June. “The welfare of ex-servicemen will continue to be accorded high priority. The committee headed by the cabinet secretary to look into the issue of of one rank one pension has already commenced its work and expects to complete it by the end of June 2009,” the president said in her address to a joint session of both houses in parliament.
The government formed the panel headed by cabinet secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar after many ex-servicemen returned their medals to protest the rejection of their ‘one rank one pension’ demand.
Ex-servicemen have so far returned about 13,000 medals won in combat or for distinguished service to Patil, who is the supreme commander of the armed forces.
However, the president has not met the protesters, who have handed over the medals in three batches to a member of her staff. The Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Movement (IESM) says that irrespective of the date on which a soldier retires, he or she should get the same pension. The government had rejected this demand earlier this year, pointing to the logistical and financial problems it would create. Patil also talked about modernisation of the armed forces to counter the threat to the country.
“They (the armed forces) will be fully enabled with modern technology to repel any threat from land, sea or air. To enhance combat efficiency as also to address the requirements of the modern day warfare, a number of steps are underway,” she said.
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DEFENCE PAY COMMITTEE MAKES PRESENTATION BEFORE PM
June 25th, 2009 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) A committee looking into the defence personnel’s demand for pay review Thursday made a presentation before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an official release said. “The committee of secretaries headed by the cabinet secretary (K.M. Chandrasekhar) on matters related to ‘One Rank-One Pension’ made a presentation to the prime minister. Those present were Finance Minister (Pranab Mukherjee), Defense Minister (A.K. Antony), Home Minister (P. Chidambaram) and Minister of State (Personnel) (Prithviraj Chavan),” the statement said.
The government formed the panel after many ex-servicemen returned their medals to protest against the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations and the rejection of their ‘one rank one pension’ demand.
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SOLDIERS, JCOs PENSION UPPED ; OFFICERS IGNORED
July 6th, 2009 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Indian government Monday partially met the “one-rank-one-pension” (OROP) demand of the armed forces, announcing enhanced pensions for soldiers and junior commissioned officers (JCOs) that will entail additional expenditure of Rs.2,100 crores per year.
Officers, however, who had initiated the OROP demand, have been ignored. The decision will benefit more than 12 lakh jawans (soldiers) and JCOs. Certain benefits being extended to war wounded and other disabled pensioners are also being liberalised,” Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said while presenting the budget for 2009-10 in the Lok Sabha.
Stating that the country owed a deep dept of gratitude to “our valiant ex-servicemen”, the minister
said the committee headed by the cabinet secretary on OROP had submitted its report and the recommendations of the committee had been accepted. “On the basis of these recommendations, the government has decided to substantially improve the pension of pre-1.1.2006 defence pensioners below officer rank (PBOR) and bring pre-10.10.1997 pensioners on par with post 10.10.1997 pensioners. Both these decisions will be implemented from 1st July 2009, resulting in enhanced pension for more than 12 lakh jawans and JCOs. “These measures will cost the exchequer more than Rs.2,100 crore annually. Certain pension benefits being extended to war wounded and other disabled pensioners are also being liberalised,” Mukherjee said.
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ONE-RANK-ONE-PENSION DEMAND ACCEPTED : ANTONY
July 13th, 2009 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The government has accepted the one-rank-one-pension (OROP) demand for armed forces officers and personnel below officer rank (PBOR) and will also set up a separate pay panel for the military, parliament was informed Monday. However, from Defence Minister A.K. Antony reply during question hour in the Lok Sabha, it is evident that the OROP demand has not been accepted in its entirety. “The decision is now nearer to the goal of one-rank-one-pension demand of nearly 1.5 million personnel,” Antony said, adding: “The financial implication would be Rs.2,144 crore,” the minister added.
The demand had been considered by a high-level committee headed by Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrashekhar, to which the issue had been referred after armed forces personnel began returning their gallantry and distinguished service awards to protest the government’s inaction. “After considering all aspects of the issue, the committee made several recommendations to substantially improve pension benefits of PBORs and commissioned officers, which have been accepted by the government,” the minister added. “The committee has recommended inclusion of classification allowance for PBORs from January 1, 2006 and removal of linkage of full pensions with 33 years from the same date,” Antony pointed out.
On the demand for a separate pay commission for the armed forces, the minister said: “It has been agreed (to), and as and when necessary, it will be set up in the future. The government has also accepted the committee’s recommendations on raising the compensation for those disabled or injured in war, Antony added.
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EX-SERVICEMEN RETURN MEDALS OVER PENSION EQUALITY
October 25th, 2009 - 7:03 pm ICT by ANI -
New Delhi, Oct. 25 (ANI): Protesting against the inequality in new and old pensions, hundreds of ex-servicemen on Sunday returned their medals to the President of India. These retired personnel from the three wings of defence forces - Army, Navy and Air Force, also staged a sit-in protest against the non-implementation of equality in pension, popularly known as ‘One Rank-One Pension’. “We are demanding just equality between the old and the new pension. If two pensioners are put in the same number of years of service, have undergone the same hardships, same risks, dangers, same separation, their services to the country have been same, then their pension also must be same,” said Lieutenant General (retired) Raj Kadyan, Chairman of Indian Ex Servicemen Movement (IESM).
The ‘One Rank-One Pension’ was introduced in 2009-2010. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in his speech at the Independence Day, had also stated that pensions of some ranked officers have been improved. However, according to the ex-servicemen, the government hasn’t issued the orders as yet.
The IESM has been protesting for the last one and half year against the injustice to the pensioners of defence forces. “We tried our best initially to make representation to the Government, to meet the leaders and talk to them but nothing happened. Depositing of medal is the biggest hurt that a soldier can express to the government,” Lt. Gen (retired) Kadyan said.
The ex-servicemen have already deposited 20000 medals with the President. (ANI)
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ONCE AGAIN, THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR PATIENCE IN GOING THROUGH THESE ARTICLES.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
SOME DISTURBED QUESTIONS/AGITATED COMMENTS ON IESL/IESM..'S OPEN(JOINT)LETTER(UNDATED) WRITTEN TO PRIME MINISTER, FINANCE MINISTER AND DEFENCE MINISTER ON MILITARY PENSIONS
All Veteran brothers aware that the 5 page letter of IESL (un-dated) oln MILITARY PENSIONS was POSTED in this blog PLEASE CLICK HERE .
Although the OFFICERS segment was fotunate to have garnered the benefits, from Implementation of AVS Committee Recommendations Phase I and II, Liberal and Generous benefits under VI CPC recommendations, yet there was large scale resentment and unhappiness on the outcome of CPC report. Especially the ORs, for the very low benefits dished out to them. Even worse was in store for the Veterans.
Taking advantage of the situations, the OFFICERS class, naturally took LEAD, most ostensibly in the name of the ORs, RESTORATION OF 70% WEIGHTAGE FOR PENSIONS revision (WHICH THE GOVT AGREED IMMEDIATELY), and upgradation of Pay Scales for the Middle Level ranks of officers and other related issues pertaining to officers etc.
With the loyal and unquestioned support from the lower ranks they organised PROTESTS, DHARNAS, FASTS AND FINALLY RETURNING OF MEDALS TO THE PRESIDENT. THE GOVT was, in a way, forced to notice the disappointment in the rank and file and granted certain reliefs. Mainly for the officers - such as Lt Col from PB-3 to PB-4, Creation of HAG scale, upward revision of Pensions of Pre-96 pensioners, delinking of 33 years for earning full pension w.e.f. 1.1.2006. All in the name of PBORs. Even after 14 months after 6th CPC recommendations implemented, NOT A SINGLE BENEFIT ACCRUED to the so called PBORs.
Now WHO HAS TO TAKE UP THE ISSUES OF PBORs WITH THE GOVT OF INDIA?
The PBORs believed and hoped that as is the usual practice, their grievances would be attended and taken up by their superiors (Officers), since they are vested with the power TO DO THE CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GOVT. They waited and waited. NO ONE CARED TO HIGH LIGHT THEIR ISSUES. AND EVERY AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY WAS WASTED. The following questions trouble the minds of PBORs -
- HAVE THE OFFICERS STOPPED THINKING ABOUT THEIR MEN?
-ARE THEY SIMPLY OR REALLY NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUES OF PBORs?
-IF THEY DO NOT SHOW CONCERN/SYMPATHY TO THE MEN'S CAUSE, AND UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES/ PROBLEMS OF THEIR MEN, HOW AND WHAT THEY CAN EXPECT FOR THE MEN FROM THE GOVT?
-IF THE OFFICERS SHED THEIR RESPONSIBILITY (AS CAN BE SEEN IN THE RECENT PAST) WHAT DO THEY EXPECT FROM THEIR MEN TO DO?
- TO SIT/KEEP QUITE TILL THE OFFICERS GET TIME TO FOCUS ON THEIR ISSUES?
- TO SEARCH AND FIND WAYS TO SOLVE THEIR PROBLEMS/ ISSUES THEMSELVES?
PLEASE...PLEASE....SIRS....THE ABOVE QUESTIONS, agitated in the minds of your men DEMAND SOME ANSWERS AND QUICK ANSWERS.
ON SIMILAR LINES, the following comments made by some Sr Veterans on Joint Memorandum given by IESL, IESM and others to Hon'ble Prime Minister, Defence Minister and others, SPEAK VOLUMES OF ABOVE QUESTIONS:-
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Dear Veteran (Gen.) Bahri ,
Regards and thanks for the pain taken to draw the attention of the authorities towards the travails of the Veterans, specially Pre-2006. Sir, if you are net-savy, you must have noted the feelings of informed veterans among the under- privileged section ( Sub.Maj. and below).I shall not use the misfit term 'PBOR' coined by some mischief monger ( to be used for all ranks- Sub. Maj. and below ) who knew not that Sub. Majors, Subedars and Naib Subedars are, all, Junior Commissioned officers, where as Havildars and Naiks are Senior Non-commissioned Officers and it is not justified to address them as 'PBORs' i.e. Personnel Below Officer Rank.Through you, I shall, humbly, request all not to use the term 'PBORs'. We have already requested Centre Govt. to find out some other suitable and respectable word to replace this sluggish term. About the Joint Memorandum, I have the following two points to draw your attention.
1. The authors of Joint Memorandum dt. 14-10-2009, of which you are the Convener, submitted to Hon'ble Prime Minister and others have forgotten to stress upon point of pension @70 % and 60 % for Sub.Maj. and below, which the Govt. has accepted along with Change of Pay Band from PB-3 to PB-4 for Lt Col. It may be due the fact that enough energy was consumed on stressing the demand of Lt. Col. and the authors were now much tired and thought it better to keep quite on this point in a bid to utilize their energy for other points relating to officer cadre.
2. Secondly, Sub. Major and their equivalents in other two services, presently in Pay Band, PB-2 justifiably deserve to be placed in pay Band PB-3 and Hav. and their equivalents, presently in Pay Band , PB-1 along with Class IV employees to be placed in Pay Band,PB-2 as their civilian counter-parts drawing same, or even less, pay in 5th CPC have been placed in upper Pay Bands.
Veteran Prabhjot Singh Chhatwal PLS Retd.
President,
Indian Ex-Services League, Punjab & Chadigarh
Mob.098554-09128,Tele_fax.0175-5000896.
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S.Kannan said...
Sir,
well said, the energy is kept for any other issue concerning to officers. They dont have time and energy to give thought to the problems of sub maj or havildars are facing.Most of their time and curiosity is spent in comparing them with additional secretaries and secretaries and asking for left overs if any.
When others , say subedar majors or havildars are benefited by 70% or 60 % of pension benefits, in what way it is going to help them in claiming 11,000 rupees difference in OROP for officers , what they had asked in all the four pages.
They claim to be chairman of all exservicemen movements, but totally forgotten the exservicemen and their conditions, but keeping in mind their own benefits, which normally happens in civil trade unions.
We had forgotten our uniforms, the oath we had taken on all Air force days(08 Octs). That FOR THE MEN WHO ARE PLACED BELOW ME RAKSHA KARUNGA. NOW THE NEW VERSION IS I WILL TAKE ALL YOUR SUPPORT TO REPRESENT BUT IN THE CASE OF BENEFITS FIRST MERA RAKSHA KARUNGA( THAT IS FOR OFFICERS FIRST)AND WHEN THE CHANCE OF MEN COMES I WILL TURN MY HEAD OTHERSIDE.
DEAR PJS JI, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH LET US NOT WAIT FOR SOMEBODY TO LEAD AND FOOL US AGAIN AND AGAIN.WE ARE ALL UNITED UNDER YOUR LEADERSHIP AND PLEASE MAKE A NEW PLATFORM FOR US AND WE WILL PROJECT OUR PROBLEMS TO THE GOVT DIRECTLY.
ONCE THE GOVT AGREED FOR SUB MAJ AND HAV WHERE IS THE QUESTION OF BACK TRACKING.
PJS SIR, WE ARE WAITING FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP AND DECISION.
THANK YOU SIR,
SRINIVASAN KANNAN.
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November 2, 2009 2:22 AM
sharma said...
Respected General. Regards----Under your leadership joint letter written to PM shows that you are totally committed to see we all get our rightful dues of OROP .Is is an positive joint move ,to represnt exservicemen but after reading the contents I personally feel nothing regarding 70% issue included in the letter. In fact Govt. agreed and committed having agreed but keeping mom. Pl write seprate letter and oblige. thanks.
November 2, 2009 9:27 AM
sharma said...
Sir All Associations signed letter have totally forgetten they are representing all ranks encluding JCOs/SNCOs and jawans who,s welfare should have been first by alloting high prioriry ,but totally neglected and joint letter does not contain even one issue pertaining to the poor jawans who are deprieved ---and are waiting till date and got nothing. On the other hand officers enjoyed Diwally by receiving lacs as arrears. Sir , Now, time has changed and nothing can be hidden and 90% jawans are educated through Net, Computer,Media and press the real picture can be seen. SORRY TO SAY WE ARE LOOSING FAITH ON OUR REPRESENTATIVES ( OFFRS ).---AND FOR THAT BLAME HAS TO BE SHARED BY OUR SENIOR VETERANS Keeping in view the above and also also letter written to you sir by by Veteran Prabhjot singh every word written are true and request sir demage control measures must be take immediately before it is too lateplease try to regain lost faith . You are requested to please do the needful and oblige. Please pardon me for hard words. Thanks sir. ------------------Your,s faithfully----RKS
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Although the OFFICERS segment was fotunate to have garnered the benefits, from Implementation of AVS Committee Recommendations Phase I and II, Liberal and Generous benefits under VI CPC recommendations, yet there was large scale resentment and unhappiness on the outcome of CPC report. Especially the ORs, for the very low benefits dished out to them. Even worse was in store for the Veterans.
Taking advantage of the situations, the OFFICERS class, naturally took LEAD, most ostensibly in the name of the ORs, RESTORATION OF 70% WEIGHTAGE FOR PENSIONS revision (WHICH THE GOVT AGREED IMMEDIATELY), and upgradation of Pay Scales for the Middle Level ranks of officers and other related issues pertaining to officers etc.
With the loyal and unquestioned support from the lower ranks they organised PROTESTS, DHARNAS, FASTS AND FINALLY RETURNING OF MEDALS TO THE PRESIDENT. THE GOVT was, in a way, forced to notice the disappointment in the rank and file and granted certain reliefs. Mainly for the officers - such as Lt Col from PB-3 to PB-4, Creation of HAG scale, upward revision of Pensions of Pre-96 pensioners, delinking of 33 years for earning full pension w.e.f. 1.1.2006. All in the name of PBORs. Even after 14 months after 6th CPC recommendations implemented, NOT A SINGLE BENEFIT ACCRUED to the so called PBORs.
Now WHO HAS TO TAKE UP THE ISSUES OF PBORs WITH THE GOVT OF INDIA?
The PBORs believed and hoped that as is the usual practice, their grievances would be attended and taken up by their superiors (Officers), since they are vested with the power TO DO THE CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GOVT. They waited and waited. NO ONE CARED TO HIGH LIGHT THEIR ISSUES. AND EVERY AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY WAS WASTED. The following questions trouble the minds of PBORs -
- HAVE THE OFFICERS STOPPED THINKING ABOUT THEIR MEN?
-ARE THEY SIMPLY OR REALLY NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUES OF PBORs?
-IF THEY DO NOT SHOW CONCERN/SYMPATHY TO THE MEN'S CAUSE, AND UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES/ PROBLEMS OF THEIR MEN, HOW AND WHAT THEY CAN EXPECT FOR THE MEN FROM THE GOVT?
-IF THE OFFICERS SHED THEIR RESPONSIBILITY (AS CAN BE SEEN IN THE RECENT PAST) WHAT DO THEY EXPECT FROM THEIR MEN TO DO?
- TO SIT/KEEP QUITE TILL THE OFFICERS GET TIME TO FOCUS ON THEIR ISSUES?
- TO SEARCH AND FIND WAYS TO SOLVE THEIR PROBLEMS/ ISSUES THEMSELVES?
PLEASE...PLEASE....SIRS....THE ABOVE QUESTIONS, agitated in the minds of your men DEMAND SOME ANSWERS AND QUICK ANSWERS.
ON SIMILAR LINES, the following comments made by some Sr Veterans on Joint Memorandum given by IESL, IESM and others to Hon'ble Prime Minister, Defence Minister and others, SPEAK VOLUMES OF ABOVE QUESTIONS:-
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Dear Veteran (Gen.) Bahri ,
Regards and thanks for the pain taken to draw the attention of the authorities towards the travails of the Veterans, specially Pre-2006. Sir, if you are net-savy, you must have noted the feelings of informed veterans among the under- privileged section ( Sub.Maj. and below).I shall not use the misfit term 'PBOR' coined by some mischief monger ( to be used for all ranks- Sub. Maj. and below ) who knew not that Sub. Majors, Subedars and Naib Subedars are, all, Junior Commissioned officers, where as Havildars and Naiks are Senior Non-commissioned Officers and it is not justified to address them as 'PBORs' i.e. Personnel Below Officer Rank.Through you, I shall, humbly, request all not to use the term 'PBORs'. We have already requested Centre Govt. to find out some other suitable and respectable word to replace this sluggish term. About the Joint Memorandum, I have the following two points to draw your attention.
1. The authors of Joint Memorandum dt. 14-10-2009, of which you are the Convener, submitted to Hon'ble Prime Minister and others have forgotten to stress upon point of pension @70 % and 60 % for Sub.Maj. and below, which the Govt. has accepted along with Change of Pay Band from PB-3 to PB-4 for Lt Col. It may be due the fact that enough energy was consumed on stressing the demand of Lt. Col. and the authors were now much tired and thought it better to keep quite on this point in a bid to utilize their energy for other points relating to officer cadre.
2. Secondly, Sub. Major and their equivalents in other two services, presently in Pay Band, PB-2 justifiably deserve to be placed in pay Band PB-3 and Hav. and their equivalents, presently in Pay Band , PB-1 along with Class IV employees to be placed in Pay Band,PB-2 as their civilian counter-parts drawing same, or even less, pay in 5th CPC have been placed in upper Pay Bands.
Veteran Prabhjot Singh Chhatwal PLS Retd.
President,
Indian Ex-Services League, Punjab & Chadigarh
Mob.098554-09128,Tele_fax.0175-5000896.
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S.Kannan said...
Sir,
well said, the energy is kept for any other issue concerning to officers. They dont have time and energy to give thought to the problems of sub maj or havildars are facing.Most of their time and curiosity is spent in comparing them with additional secretaries and secretaries and asking for left overs if any.
When others , say subedar majors or havildars are benefited by 70% or 60 % of pension benefits, in what way it is going to help them in claiming 11,000 rupees difference in OROP for officers , what they had asked in all the four pages.
They claim to be chairman of all exservicemen movements, but totally forgotten the exservicemen and their conditions, but keeping in mind their own benefits, which normally happens in civil trade unions.
We had forgotten our uniforms, the oath we had taken on all Air force days(08 Octs). That FOR THE MEN WHO ARE PLACED BELOW ME RAKSHA KARUNGA. NOW THE NEW VERSION IS I WILL TAKE ALL YOUR SUPPORT TO REPRESENT BUT IN THE CASE OF BENEFITS FIRST MERA RAKSHA KARUNGA( THAT IS FOR OFFICERS FIRST)AND WHEN THE CHANCE OF MEN COMES I WILL TURN MY HEAD OTHERSIDE.
DEAR PJS JI, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH LET US NOT WAIT FOR SOMEBODY TO LEAD AND FOOL US AGAIN AND AGAIN.WE ARE ALL UNITED UNDER YOUR LEADERSHIP AND PLEASE MAKE A NEW PLATFORM FOR US AND WE WILL PROJECT OUR PROBLEMS TO THE GOVT DIRECTLY.
ONCE THE GOVT AGREED FOR SUB MAJ AND HAV WHERE IS THE QUESTION OF BACK TRACKING.
PJS SIR, WE ARE WAITING FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP AND DECISION.
THANK YOU SIR,
SRINIVASAN KANNAN.
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November 2, 2009 2:22 AM
sharma said...
Respected General. Regards----Under your leadership joint letter written to PM shows that you are totally committed to see we all get our rightful dues of OROP .Is is an positive joint move ,to represnt exservicemen but after reading the contents I personally feel nothing regarding 70% issue included in the letter. In fact Govt. agreed and committed having agreed but keeping mom. Pl write seprate letter and oblige. thanks.
November 2, 2009 9:27 AM
sharma said...
Sir All Associations signed letter have totally forgetten they are representing all ranks encluding JCOs/SNCOs and jawans who,s welfare should have been first by alloting high prioriry ,but totally neglected and joint letter does not contain even one issue pertaining to the poor jawans who are deprieved ---and are waiting till date and got nothing. On the other hand officers enjoyed Diwally by receiving lacs as arrears. Sir , Now, time has changed and nothing can be hidden and 90% jawans are educated through Net, Computer,Media and press the real picture can be seen. SORRY TO SAY WE ARE LOOSING FAITH ON OUR REPRESENTATIVES ( OFFRS ).---AND FOR THAT BLAME HAS TO BE SHARED BY OUR SENIOR VETERANS Keeping in view the above and also also letter written to you sir by by Veteran Prabhjot singh every word written are true and request sir demage control measures must be take immediately before it is too lateplease try to regain lost faith . You are requested to please do the needful and oblige. Please pardon me for hard words. Thanks sir. ------------------Your,s faithfully----RKS
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Monday, November 2, 2009
ARMY DISHES OUT BONANZA - DOUBLES HOUSE RENT
THE FOLLOWING NEWS WILL BRING SOME CHEER TO THE SERVING PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES:-
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Tribune News Service, New Delhi, November 1
Realising that the cost of living had gone up and it was impossible to provide government housing to all its officers and jawans, the Indian Army has doubled the house rent allowance. This will apply to those who have not been allotted official houses and have to take accommodation on rent in civilian areas.
Orders of the Army Headquarters in this regard have been circulated to all regiments, officials said while adding that these have been implemented with immediate affect.
A number of officers and jawans are forced to take places on rent in civilian areas, especially in cities like Delhi and Chandigarh, where accommodation is not enough and is very expensive to rent out a decent two-room place.
The Army also ramped up the scales of accommodation applicable to all its officers and jawans. Notably in case of barrack style accommodation for “single-living” jawans, that is the pattern of living in most forward bases, the jawans will have more space. This will be bigger living area and in some case the increase is 40 per cent of the existing area. The common room will be doubled while the jawans will have bigger bathrooms and more number of urinals.
Provision for desert coolers, educational rooms and computer rooms have been made. For varying seniority of officers geysers, AC and Kota stone flooring will be the new standard of fittings allowed in homes. The kitchen will have a proper utensil and cutlery storage cabinet. As of now, officers get it done with their own money. The review of the new scales of accommodation was carried out after 20 years or so and since then living conditions have changed considerably.
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Tribune News Service, New Delhi, November 1
Realising that the cost of living had gone up and it was impossible to provide government housing to all its officers and jawans, the Indian Army has doubled the house rent allowance. This will apply to those who have not been allotted official houses and have to take accommodation on rent in civilian areas.
Orders of the Army Headquarters in this regard have been circulated to all regiments, officials said while adding that these have been implemented with immediate affect.
A number of officers and jawans are forced to take places on rent in civilian areas, especially in cities like Delhi and Chandigarh, where accommodation is not enough and is very expensive to rent out a decent two-room place.
The Army also ramped up the scales of accommodation applicable to all its officers and jawans. Notably in case of barrack style accommodation for “single-living” jawans, that is the pattern of living in most forward bases, the jawans will have more space. This will be bigger living area and in some case the increase is 40 per cent of the existing area. The common room will be doubled while the jawans will have bigger bathrooms and more number of urinals.
Provision for desert coolers, educational rooms and computer rooms have been made. For varying seniority of officers geysers, AC and Kota stone flooring will be the new standard of fittings allowed in homes. The kitchen will have a proper utensil and cutlery storage cabinet. As of now, officers get it done with their own money. The review of the new scales of accommodation was carried out after 20 years or so and since then living conditions have changed considerably.
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
UPDATE ON OROP AS PER CoS REPORT (AGREED BY GOVT) : VETERAN PRABHJOT SINGH CHHATWAL PLS RETD
THE FOLLOWING IS POSTED FOR THE BENEFIT OF INFORMATION OF ALL VETERAN BROTHERS:-
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Dear Veterans,
Regards. As informed earlier, I was away to Chandigarh and Delhi for two days. Following is the brief information, garnered by me during my stay in Delhi ,through reliable sources, regarding One Rank One Pension ( in fact, Improved pension ) as agreed and announced by Centre Govt. in its Budget speech and then reiterated by Prime Minister on Independence Day:-
Required no. of tables ( Appox. 50 ) were ready at appropriate level to be attached to the letter regarding ONE RANK ONE PENSION for underprivileged veterans up to the rank Sub Maj. and equivalents in other two forces by second week of October,2009 when a group of a few Senior Veterans met Defence Minister and then Prime Minister after a week with a memorandum asserting for One Rank One Pension as per their calculation .Hence, the said letter to which was to be issued for OROP by the Govt. has been kept pending since the Defence Minister has agreed for review of the CoS report. At the same time, it is gathered that a Veteran Advocate has filed a case in Punjab & Haryana High court praying for immediate implementation of ONE RANK ONE PENSION for which notice has been issued to Centre govt. to reply by 1-1-2010. This means the Govt. has, now, got handle to keep the matter pending, with impunity, till the decision of the High Court if it so desires.
At the time, as per some information, Govt. will not delay the implementation of the said OROP ( Improved pension for pension for underprivileged veterans )and produce the notification in the Court as a proof for having done so. Underprivileged veterans will be lucky if the Govt. does so. Govt., in fact, is not ( R) not in a mood to give even a single pie to officer cadre who has, already, got enough as on today . On the other hand, underprivileged veterans are the most sufferers.
Veteran Prabhjot Singh Chhatwal PLS Retd.
President,
Indian Ex-Services League,Punjab & Chandigarh.
Mob.098554-09128,Tele-Fax.0175-5000896.
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Dear Veterans,
Regards. As informed earlier, I was away to Chandigarh and Delhi for two days. Following is the brief information, garnered by me during my stay in Delhi ,through reliable sources, regarding One Rank One Pension ( in fact, Improved pension ) as agreed and announced by Centre Govt. in its Budget speech and then reiterated by Prime Minister on Independence Day:-
Required no. of tables ( Appox. 50 ) were ready at appropriate level to be attached to the letter regarding ONE RANK ONE PENSION for underprivileged veterans up to the rank Sub Maj. and equivalents in other two forces by second week of October,2009 when a group of a few Senior Veterans met Defence Minister and then Prime Minister after a week with a memorandum asserting for One Rank One Pension as per their calculation .Hence, the said letter to which was to be issued for OROP by the Govt. has been kept pending since the Defence Minister has agreed for review of the CoS report. At the same time, it is gathered that a Veteran Advocate has filed a case in Punjab & Haryana High court praying for immediate implementation of ONE RANK ONE PENSION for which notice has been issued to Centre govt. to reply by 1-1-2010. This means the Govt. has, now, got handle to keep the matter pending, with impunity, till the decision of the High Court if it so desires.
At the time, as per some information, Govt. will not delay the implementation of the said OROP ( Improved pension for pension for underprivileged veterans )and produce the notification in the Court as a proof for having done so. Underprivileged veterans will be lucky if the Govt. does so. Govt., in fact, is not ( R) not in a mood to give even a single pie to officer cadre who has, already, got enough as on today . On the other hand, underprivileged veterans are the most sufferers.
Veteran Prabhjot Singh Chhatwal PLS Retd.
President,
Indian Ex-Services League,Punjab & Chandigarh.
Mob.098554-09128,Tele-Fax.0175-5000896.
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HIGHEST DIGNITORIES IN GOVT OF INDIA, PETITIONED ON OROP BY WARRANT OFFICER PR BALATHILAKAN (RETD)
THE FOLLOWING IS POSTED FOR INFORMATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL VETERAN BROTHERS:-
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The following actions with regards to submission of letters, memoranda and presentations to various High Dignitaries have been initiated by Warrant Officer P.R. Balathilakan (Retd.) with his vigorous efforts. He has very good rapport while dealing with the subject of ONE RANK ONE PENSION with many High Dignitaries such as all M.Ps. from Kerala, present and past Chief Ministers of Kerala, all Central Ministers from Kerala including Shri A.K. Antony, Defence Ministers, Private Secretaries of the Hon’ble the President of India and Bureaucrats accessible to him in various Ministries on the above subject.
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To,
The Hon’ble the President of India
Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi
Sub : ONE RANK ONE PENSION : EX-SERVICEMEN
Hon’ble Madam,
I on behalf of all Ex-Servicemen salute your Excellency for announcing the grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION in your opening remarks of parliament session on 4th June, 2009. Your Excellency while addressing both houses of Parliament on 4th June, 2009 was pleased to announce that Government has appointed a High Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary and the Committee expected to deliver its recommendations by end of June, 2009. It was nice to know that the government had announced implementation of Committee’s recommendations with regards to ONE RANK ONE PENSION in the budget speech. Even Hon’ble Prime Minister while unfurling National Flag and addressing the Nation on the eve of 62n Independence Day on 15th August, 2009 had announced that we must protect the interest of our Defence Forces. On this occasion, he also announced that the Government had implemented ONE RANK ONE PENSION for the past Ex-Servicemen pensions.
The recommendations report which was submitted to the Government by the Cabinet Secretary does not contains much improvement in the pension of all pre-2006 pensioners and your assurance on the subject of ONE RANK ONE PENSION has totally diluted. Further, there is no concrete information as to how much pension have been sanctioned to all pre-2006 Ex-servicemen to make their pension equal to ONE RANK ONE PENSION. We have consulted/contacted concerned Departments of Ministry defence, but nobody is interested to supply this information. Therefore, it is apprehend that there may be very less improvement in pension.
It is submitted for your Excellency information that your directions with regards to grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION has been negated by our bureaucrat brothers who are actually implementing the Govt. decision. We have no grievances against our Prime Minister, Defence Minister on this aspect, but it appears that the directions of our Prime Minister or Defence Minister that one rank one pension has been granted are not being implemented by the bureaucrats at Ministry of Defence
It is for your further information that the Ex-servicemen communities are very unhappy with this development as they have been deprived of their legitimate due since long and the recent announcement of the Govt. has betrayed them as the announcement is totally differ from the implementation. It is further submitted that 60% of the present strength of soldiers in Indian Armed Forces belong to the kith and kin of Ex-servicemen and are aware of their plight of their elders. This may create more dissatisfaction as today’s servicemen is tomorrow’s Ex-servicemen. So we request your Excellency to use your supreme power and impress upon the Govt. to grant ONE RANK OEN PENSION to Indian Armed Forces for the betterment of the country.
In view of the above, Your Excellency may personally intervene and solve this problem as the Ex-servicemen communities are restless about this tardy attitude of the staff at Ministry of Defence for not implementing your direction.
A copy of our suggestions with regards to the Cabinet Secretary’s Recommendations is also enclosed for your kind perusal and further directions.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(P.R. Balathilakan)
Co-ordinator IESM.
07/10/2009
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To,
Shri Manmohan Singh,
Hon’ble the Prime Minister
South Block, New Delhi
Sub : PARITY IN PENSION : BETWEEN PRE AND POST – 1.1.2006 EX-SERVICEMEN PENSIONERS
Sir,
I on behalf of millions of Ex-Servicemen salute you. It was quite encouraging when with your blessing Hon’ble Finance Minister announced in a maiden Budget speech on 6th July, 2009 that UPA Government has considered grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION to Ex-Servicemen and finally the same has been granted. This legitimate demand was pending quite some years and finally it was your Government who actually took a bold step to fulfil the same. Your Highness also during Your address from Red Fort on 15th august, 2009 had categorically announced that Government will strive hard to uphold the dignity of all Ex-Servicemen and will endeavor to look after their welfare for their sacrifice rendered to safeguard the safety, unity and integrity of the Nation. On that occasion, Your Highness also presented to the countrymen that the UPA Government has granted the long pending demand of Ex-Servicemen i.e. ONE RANK ONE PENSION in toto.
Further, on various forums, Hon’ble the defence Minister had stressed that though it may not be feasible to grant ONE RANK ONE PENRISON but Government will definitely solve it and will improvement the pension of pre-2006 Ex-Servicemen which will be very close to ONE RANK ONE PENSION.
I want to draw your kind attention that the above quotation of Your Highness, specifically Your Honor’s announcement from the red Fort on 15th August, 2009 made Ex-Servicemen communities and their families to feel more excitement about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. It is only your Government who had/have looked after our defence forces in a befitting manner.
I would like to submit here that though our Leaderships are quite affirmative about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION, but the real picture has been totally diluted by our Bureaucrat Brothers after putting so many words such as “if, not, but, how where, why” etc. etc. in the Recommendations submitted by Hon’ble Cabinet Secretary, thereby jeopardizing the very purpose of your announcement. This had led to only partial improvement in pension and not in its full form.
Sir, we are not at all demanding more pension for us, but are only requesting Your Honour to bring parity in pension between all Ex-Servicemen retired before 1.1.2006 with the pension of Ex-Servicemen retired/retiring after 1.1.2006 within the hierarchy of their respective ranks and years of service put up in the defence forces.
Sir, lastly I solicit and request Your Hour’s to impress upon our civilian brothers who are in-charge of enforcing the promises made by Your Honor to 23 Lakhs Ex-Servicemen for grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION to implement the same in its full form. Please keep your promise, Sir.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(P.R. Balathilakan)
Co-ordinator IESM
09/10/2009
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To,
Shri Pranab Mukherjee,
Hon’ble the Finance Minister
Government of India
North Block New Delhi
Sub : PARITY IN PENSION : BETWEEN PRE AND POST – 1.1.2006 EX-SERVICEMEN PENSIONERS
Sir,
I on behalf of millions of Ex-Servicemen salute you. It was quite encouraging when with your Honour had announced alongwith your maiden Budget speech on 6th July, 2009 that UPA Government has considered grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION to Ex-Servicemen and finally the same has been granted. This legitimate demand was pending quite some years and finally it was your Government who actually took a bold step to fulfil the same. Hon’le Prime Minister also during his address from Red Fort on 15th August, 2009 had categorically announced that Government will strive hard to uphold the dignity of all Ex-Servicemen and will endeavor to look after their welfare for their sacrifice rendered to safeguard the safety, unity and integrity of the Nation. On that occasion, he also presented to the countrymen that the UPA Government has granted the long pending demand of Ex-Servicemen i.e. ONE RANK ONE PENSION in toto.
Further, on various forums, Hon’ble the defence Minister had stressed that though it may not be feasible to grant ONE RANK ONE PENRISON but Government will definitely solve it and will improvement the pension of pre-2006 Ex-Servicemen which will be very close to ONE RANK ONE PENSION.
I want to draw your kind attention that the above quotation of Your Highness, specifically Your Honor’s announcement on the floor of Parliament on 6th July, 2009 made Ex-Servicemen communities and their families to feel more excitement about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. It is only your Government who had/have looked after our defence forces in a befitting manner.
I would like to submit here that though our Leaderships are quite affirmative about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION, but the real picture has been totally diluted by our Bureaucrat Brothers after putting so many words such as “if, not, but, how where, why” etc. etc. in the Recommendations submitted by Hon’ble Cabinet Secretary, thereby jeopardizing the very purpose of your announcement. This had led to only partial improvement in pension and not in its full form.
Sir, we are not at all demanding more pension for us, but are only requesting Your Honour to bring parity in pension between all Ex-Servicemen retired before 1.1.2006 with the pension of Ex-Servicemen retired/retiring after 1.1.2006 within the hierarchy of their respective ranks and years of service put up in the defence forces.
Sir, lastly I solicit and request Your Hour’s to impress upon our civilian brothers who are in-charge of enforcing the promises made by our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Your Honor and Hon’ble Defence Minister to 23 Lakhs Ex-Servicemen for grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION to implement the same in its full form. Please keep your promise, Sir.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(P.R. Balathilakan)
Co-ordinator IESM
09/10/2009
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To,
Shri Rahul Gandhi,
Hon’ble the General Secretary
A.I.C.C. New Delhi
Sub : PARITY IN PENSION : BETWEEN PRE AND POST – 1.1.2006 EX-SERVICEMEN PENSIONERS
Sir,
At the outset we all Ex-Servicemen salute and congratulate you and your party’s magnificent victory in the General Election and thereafter, in the recent concluded Legislative Assembly Election. It is indeed a great pleasure for the Ex-Servicemen community to support your party and indebted for the announcement of implementation of ONE RANK ONE PENSION to us.
Sir, we would like to draw your kind attention towards your announcement during the various election rallies in Uttaranchal that if, UPA returns to power, will make the provision of ONE RANK ONE PERNSION for the Ex-Servicemen. A copyof such election rally with Hon’ble Mr. Harish Rawatji is enclosed for your ready reference and perusal, please. Sir, please do not forget your promise made to millions of Ex-Servicemen and you should stand by it. In addition to this, Her Excellency, the President of India on 4th June, 2009 had categorically announced that the Government will be definitely grant ONE RANK ONE PEJSION. Fruther, this was later ratified by Hon’ble the Finance Minister in his Budget speech. On 15th August, 2009 Hon’ble the prime Minister addressed that Government will strive hard to uphold the dignity of all Ex-Servicemen and will endeavor to look after their welfare for their sacrifice rendered to safeguard the safety, unity and integrity of the Nation. On that occasion, he also presented to the countrymen that the UPA Government has granted the long pending demand of Ex-Servicemen i.e. ONE RANK ONE PENSION in toto.
Further, on various forums, Hon’ble the defence Minister had stressed that though it may not be feasible to grant ONE RANK ONE PENRISON but Government will definitely solve it and will improvement the pension of pre-2006 Ex-Servicemen which will be very close to ONE RANK ONE PENSION.
Sir, I want to draw your kind attention that the above porimise/assurance of Hon’ble the President, the Prime Minister, the Finance Minister, the Defence Misters at different forum, specifically Your Honours announcement at various Election Rallies in Uttaranchal made the Ex-Servicemen communities and their families to feel more excitement about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. It is only your Government who had/have looked after our defence forces in a befitting manner.
I would like to submit here that though our Leaderships are quite affirmative about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION, but our Bureaucrat Brothers are putting avoidable obstructions such as legal, administrative and financial etc. etc. before the Hon’ble Minister. Sir, all citizens are liable to lay their life for the sake of Nation’s integrity, but practically, it is only Defence Forces who are dying every day for the sake of country’s safety and security. So in that scenario, compensating their past contribution with ONE RANK ONE PENSION, the obstructions of legal, administrative or financial constraints should not come into picture.
Sir, we are not at all demanding more pension for us, but are only requesting Your Honour to bring parity in pension between all Ex-Servicemen retired before 1.1.2006 with the pension of Ex-Servicemen retired/retiring after 1.1.2006 within the hierarchy of their respective ranks and years of service put up in the defence forces.
Sir, lastly I solicit and request Your Hour’s to utilize your gesture to fulfil the promises made by our Hon’ble the Prime Minister, Hon’ble the Finance Minister, Hon’ble the Defence Minister and Your Honour to 23 Lakhs Ex-Servicemen for grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. Please keep your promise, Sir.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(P.R. Balathilakan)
Co-ordinator IESM
28/10/2009
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To,
Hon’ble the President of India
Hon’ble the Prime Minister
Hon’ble the Finance Minister
Hon’ble the Defence Minister
The Cabinet Secretary
The Defence Secretary
Secretary, Dept. of Ex-Servicemen Welfare Section, MOD
Shri Habans Singh, Director (Pension), Sena Bhavan
Sub : PARITY IN PENSION : BETWEEN PRE AND POST – 1.1.2006 EX-SERVICEMEN PENSIONERS
Sir,
We are quite grateful to Hon’ble the Cabinet secretary for sparing his valuable times to meet our delegation on 11th June, 2009 with regard to appraising His Highness about the grievances to Ex-Servicemen about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. Hon’ble Cabinet Secretary was quite affirmative and had assured that the interest of all Ex-Servicemen especially pre-2006 will be taken care while recommending the issue of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. However, it is quite disheartening to learn from the recommendation dated 30th June, 2009 that there is no much significant improvement in the pension of pre-2006 Ex-Servicemen pensioners, while comparing with the pension of post-1.1.2006 pensioners. This scenario will further aggravate, once pension @ 70% of pay last drawn is sanctioned to post-1.1.2006 PBOR pensioners.
It is pertinent to mention here that the Recommendations are fully grasp by the inability to grant OROP due to administrative and legal hurdles. The Ex-Servicemen and Service personnel of Armed Forces have put up their best ability for the safety and security of the Nation. Their services may not be compared with the civilian while considering the issue of OROP. The contention that OROP, if granted will invite similar demands from the quarters is totally untenable. It has been our experience and knowledge that our civilian brothers have no complaint or wrath about extra benefits/privileges extended to Defence forces for their multiple roles and voluminous assignments. So the Committee’s findings on this account are not justifiable.
We have some suggestions about the recommendations which may kindly look into and ONE RANK ONE PENSION if not feasible, the following may be considered favourably:
Relevant para No. in the Report Committee’s Observations/ Recommendations Our suggestions
2.5 (i) In the case of Commissioned Officers, total parity may be brought between pre-1.1.2986 and post- 1.1.1986 retires by notional fixation of pay in the post-1.1.1986 scales and the notional revised pension be worked out on the basis of this pay. Thereafter, for all pre-1.1.1996 retirees the fitments formula suggested for past civilian pensioners i.e. Basic Pension+ Dearness relief + Interim Relief + Interim relief 1 (Rs. 50) +Interim Relief 2 (10% of Basic Pension)+ 20% (revised by Govt. to 40%) of Basic Pension, may be applied. If the resultant figure falls short of the minimum pension application to the post-1.1.1996 retirees for the rank held, it may be stepped up to the minimum pension prescribed for the rank. As was done to bring parity of pension between pre-1.1.1986 and post-1.1.1986 retirees and where the pension figure of pre-1.1.1996 fall short of the minimum pension applicable to the post-1.1.1996 for the rank held, the pension f pre-1.1.1996 retirees was stepped upto the minimum pension prescribed for the rank.
We now request that the same formula may be applied for pre-1.1.2006 pensioners and their pension may be stepped up and brought at par with the pension of post- 1.1.2006 retirees.
2.5 (ii) In the case of PBORs, the need for notional fixation of pay does not exist in view of the existence of pension tables. Therefore, for PBOR all pre-1.1.1986 pensioners may be brought on to post – 1.1.1986 levels by bridging the present gap in the pension tables and the same fitment formula on pension as for offices may be applied. If the resultant figure falls short of the minimum pension for the rank and group for post – 1.1.1996 retiree, it may be upgraded to that level. In the case of PBOR, similar formula as envisaged for pre- 1.1.1986 PBOR pensioners may be applied to and the pension of pre-1.1.2006 PBOR pensioners of each rank and group may be stepped up and brought at par with the pension of post – 1.1.2006 PBOR pensioners belonging to respective rank and group.
2.9 Finally, the GOM unanimously recommended that the pension of pre-1.1.1996 PBOR retirees may be revised with reference to maximum of post -1.1.1996 pay scales. In additional, the weightage of Sepoy, Naik and Havaldar rank for past as well as future retirees be increased to 10, 8 and 6 years respectively subject to a maximum of qualifying service of 30 years. The benefit was given only for service pension. The benefit of the above recommendation took effect from 1.1.2006. Since after implementation of 6th CPC, the fixation of pension of PBOR with reference to maximum of pay scales in the respective ranks has been dispensed with, the formula of stepping up of pension of pre-1.1.2006 PBOR may be adopted to and their pension may be brought at par with the pension of post- 1.1.2006 PBOR pensioners. As a result of which the weightage has no relevance and may be scrapped.
5.2 (a) To Reckon the pension of all pre-1.1.2006 PBOR pensioners wit reference to a notional maximum in the post 1.1.2006 revised pay structure corresponding to the maximum of pre-sixth pay commission pay scales as per fitment table of each rank. These stop gap recommendations of the Committee will still not be sufficient to bridge gap of pension between pre and post 1.1.2006 pensioners. The disparity will be further complicated, once 70% last pay drawn given as pension to post – 1.1.2006 pensioners. Hence, our suggestion with reference to Committee’s presentation vides Para Nos. 2.5 (i) and 2.5 (ii) may please be implemented.
8 (iii) This dispensation xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Since this is a new concession aimed at improving the pension of PBORs, the benefit will be given prospectively and no arrears are to be given It is submitted that the benefits ought to have been sanctioned retrospectively from 1.1.2006, on implementation of 6th CPC Recommendations. Though the same was not considered by 6th CPC and the Govt. has taken a belated action after 3 ½ years with no fault of ex-Servicemen community, should have considered the case alongwith other matters at the time of accepting and implementing the 6th CPC Reports during August, 2008. There are evidence that the Govt. had altered/ enhanced/ modified/ introduced several benefits to the beneficiaries which were not recommended by 6th CPC and had effected the benefits which may be entitled to the PBORs with the improvement of pension may be sanctioned from 1.1.2006 and not from 1.7.2009.
Since, the Committee in its reports has rightly summarized the past precedence of stepping up of pension formula for pre- 1.1.1986 and pre-1.1.1996 pensioners by which their pensions were brought at par with the post – 1.1.1986 and post – 1.1.1996 pensioners, we now request and solicit your honour to kindly extend the same formula for the present and the pension of pre-1.1.2006 pensioners may be stepped up and brought at par with post – 1.1.2006 Ex-Servicemen pensioners.
Sir, before concluding our submission, I would like to appreciate the statement of Mr. Harbans Singh, Director, Pension, Ministry of Defence that the Government has made significant improvements in the Pay and Allowances of Defence personnel in the 6th CPC. We agree with his remarks that tremendous improvements have been given to serving Defence personnel and retired Ex-Servicemen retired on or after 1.1.2006. But he has no answer about the tremendous improvement given for pre-1.1.2006 Ex-Soldiers who in their service period were fighting the enemies in 1962, 1965, 1971, 1988 (IPKF), 1999 (Kargil War) etc. etc. and have to fight now for their survival. The significant improvements should have been equally extended and covered all and not a particular group. Please look into these aspects carefully and seriously to find an amicable solution.
In view of the above, we request to the concerned authorities to be more sympathetic and consider the suggestions and given the legitimate dues to the pre-1.1.2006 Ex-Servicemen Pensioners.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(P.R. Balathilakan)
Co-ordinator IESM
07/10/2009
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The following actions with regards to submission of letters, memoranda and presentations to various High Dignitaries have been initiated by Warrant Officer P.R. Balathilakan (Retd.) with his vigorous efforts. He has very good rapport while dealing with the subject of ONE RANK ONE PENSION with many High Dignitaries such as all M.Ps. from Kerala, present and past Chief Ministers of Kerala, all Central Ministers from Kerala including Shri A.K. Antony, Defence Ministers, Private Secretaries of the Hon’ble the President of India and Bureaucrats accessible to him in various Ministries on the above subject.
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To,
The Hon’ble the President of India
Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi
Sub : ONE RANK ONE PENSION : EX-SERVICEMEN
Hon’ble Madam,
I on behalf of all Ex-Servicemen salute your Excellency for announcing the grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION in your opening remarks of parliament session on 4th June, 2009. Your Excellency while addressing both houses of Parliament on 4th June, 2009 was pleased to announce that Government has appointed a High Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary and the Committee expected to deliver its recommendations by end of June, 2009. It was nice to know that the government had announced implementation of Committee’s recommendations with regards to ONE RANK ONE PENSION in the budget speech. Even Hon’ble Prime Minister while unfurling National Flag and addressing the Nation on the eve of 62n Independence Day on 15th August, 2009 had announced that we must protect the interest of our Defence Forces. On this occasion, he also announced that the Government had implemented ONE RANK ONE PENSION for the past Ex-Servicemen pensions.
The recommendations report which was submitted to the Government by the Cabinet Secretary does not contains much improvement in the pension of all pre-2006 pensioners and your assurance on the subject of ONE RANK ONE PENSION has totally diluted. Further, there is no concrete information as to how much pension have been sanctioned to all pre-2006 Ex-servicemen to make their pension equal to ONE RANK ONE PENSION. We have consulted/contacted concerned Departments of Ministry defence, but nobody is interested to supply this information. Therefore, it is apprehend that there may be very less improvement in pension.
It is submitted for your Excellency information that your directions with regards to grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION has been negated by our bureaucrat brothers who are actually implementing the Govt. decision. We have no grievances against our Prime Minister, Defence Minister on this aspect, but it appears that the directions of our Prime Minister or Defence Minister that one rank one pension has been granted are not being implemented by the bureaucrats at Ministry of Defence
It is for your further information that the Ex-servicemen communities are very unhappy with this development as they have been deprived of their legitimate due since long and the recent announcement of the Govt. has betrayed them as the announcement is totally differ from the implementation. It is further submitted that 60% of the present strength of soldiers in Indian Armed Forces belong to the kith and kin of Ex-servicemen and are aware of their plight of their elders. This may create more dissatisfaction as today’s servicemen is tomorrow’s Ex-servicemen. So we request your Excellency to use your supreme power and impress upon the Govt. to grant ONE RANK OEN PENSION to Indian Armed Forces for the betterment of the country.
In view of the above, Your Excellency may personally intervene and solve this problem as the Ex-servicemen communities are restless about this tardy attitude of the staff at Ministry of Defence for not implementing your direction.
A copy of our suggestions with regards to the Cabinet Secretary’s Recommendations is also enclosed for your kind perusal and further directions.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(P.R. Balathilakan)
Co-ordinator IESM.
07/10/2009
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To,
Shri Manmohan Singh,
Hon’ble the Prime Minister
South Block, New Delhi
Sub : PARITY IN PENSION : BETWEEN PRE AND POST – 1.1.2006 EX-SERVICEMEN PENSIONERS
Sir,
I on behalf of millions of Ex-Servicemen salute you. It was quite encouraging when with your blessing Hon’ble Finance Minister announced in a maiden Budget speech on 6th July, 2009 that UPA Government has considered grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION to Ex-Servicemen and finally the same has been granted. This legitimate demand was pending quite some years and finally it was your Government who actually took a bold step to fulfil the same. Your Highness also during Your address from Red Fort on 15th august, 2009 had categorically announced that Government will strive hard to uphold the dignity of all Ex-Servicemen and will endeavor to look after their welfare for their sacrifice rendered to safeguard the safety, unity and integrity of the Nation. On that occasion, Your Highness also presented to the countrymen that the UPA Government has granted the long pending demand of Ex-Servicemen i.e. ONE RANK ONE PENSION in toto.
Further, on various forums, Hon’ble the defence Minister had stressed that though it may not be feasible to grant ONE RANK ONE PENRISON but Government will definitely solve it and will improvement the pension of pre-2006 Ex-Servicemen which will be very close to ONE RANK ONE PENSION.
I want to draw your kind attention that the above quotation of Your Highness, specifically Your Honor’s announcement from the red Fort on 15th August, 2009 made Ex-Servicemen communities and their families to feel more excitement about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. It is only your Government who had/have looked after our defence forces in a befitting manner.
I would like to submit here that though our Leaderships are quite affirmative about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION, but the real picture has been totally diluted by our Bureaucrat Brothers after putting so many words such as “if, not, but, how where, why” etc. etc. in the Recommendations submitted by Hon’ble Cabinet Secretary, thereby jeopardizing the very purpose of your announcement. This had led to only partial improvement in pension and not in its full form.
Sir, we are not at all demanding more pension for us, but are only requesting Your Honour to bring parity in pension between all Ex-Servicemen retired before 1.1.2006 with the pension of Ex-Servicemen retired/retiring after 1.1.2006 within the hierarchy of their respective ranks and years of service put up in the defence forces.
Sir, lastly I solicit and request Your Hour’s to impress upon our civilian brothers who are in-charge of enforcing the promises made by Your Honor to 23 Lakhs Ex-Servicemen for grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION to implement the same in its full form. Please keep your promise, Sir.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(P.R. Balathilakan)
Co-ordinator IESM
09/10/2009
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To,
Shri Pranab Mukherjee,
Hon’ble the Finance Minister
Government of India
North Block New Delhi
Sub : PARITY IN PENSION : BETWEEN PRE AND POST – 1.1.2006 EX-SERVICEMEN PENSIONERS
Sir,
I on behalf of millions of Ex-Servicemen salute you. It was quite encouraging when with your Honour had announced alongwith your maiden Budget speech on 6th July, 2009 that UPA Government has considered grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION to Ex-Servicemen and finally the same has been granted. This legitimate demand was pending quite some years and finally it was your Government who actually took a bold step to fulfil the same. Hon’le Prime Minister also during his address from Red Fort on 15th August, 2009 had categorically announced that Government will strive hard to uphold the dignity of all Ex-Servicemen and will endeavor to look after their welfare for their sacrifice rendered to safeguard the safety, unity and integrity of the Nation. On that occasion, he also presented to the countrymen that the UPA Government has granted the long pending demand of Ex-Servicemen i.e. ONE RANK ONE PENSION in toto.
Further, on various forums, Hon’ble the defence Minister had stressed that though it may not be feasible to grant ONE RANK ONE PENRISON but Government will definitely solve it and will improvement the pension of pre-2006 Ex-Servicemen which will be very close to ONE RANK ONE PENSION.
I want to draw your kind attention that the above quotation of Your Highness, specifically Your Honor’s announcement on the floor of Parliament on 6th July, 2009 made Ex-Servicemen communities and their families to feel more excitement about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. It is only your Government who had/have looked after our defence forces in a befitting manner.
I would like to submit here that though our Leaderships are quite affirmative about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION, but the real picture has been totally diluted by our Bureaucrat Brothers after putting so many words such as “if, not, but, how where, why” etc. etc. in the Recommendations submitted by Hon’ble Cabinet Secretary, thereby jeopardizing the very purpose of your announcement. This had led to only partial improvement in pension and not in its full form.
Sir, we are not at all demanding more pension for us, but are only requesting Your Honour to bring parity in pension between all Ex-Servicemen retired before 1.1.2006 with the pension of Ex-Servicemen retired/retiring after 1.1.2006 within the hierarchy of their respective ranks and years of service put up in the defence forces.
Sir, lastly I solicit and request Your Hour’s to impress upon our civilian brothers who are in-charge of enforcing the promises made by our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Your Honor and Hon’ble Defence Minister to 23 Lakhs Ex-Servicemen for grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION to implement the same in its full form. Please keep your promise, Sir.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(P.R. Balathilakan)
Co-ordinator IESM
09/10/2009
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To,
Shri Rahul Gandhi,
Hon’ble the General Secretary
A.I.C.C. New Delhi
Sub : PARITY IN PENSION : BETWEEN PRE AND POST – 1.1.2006 EX-SERVICEMEN PENSIONERS
Sir,
At the outset we all Ex-Servicemen salute and congratulate you and your party’s magnificent victory in the General Election and thereafter, in the recent concluded Legislative Assembly Election. It is indeed a great pleasure for the Ex-Servicemen community to support your party and indebted for the announcement of implementation of ONE RANK ONE PENSION to us.
Sir, we would like to draw your kind attention towards your announcement during the various election rallies in Uttaranchal that if, UPA returns to power, will make the provision of ONE RANK ONE PERNSION for the Ex-Servicemen. A copyof such election rally with Hon’ble Mr. Harish Rawatji is enclosed for your ready reference and perusal, please. Sir, please do not forget your promise made to millions of Ex-Servicemen and you should stand by it. In addition to this, Her Excellency, the President of India on 4th June, 2009 had categorically announced that the Government will be definitely grant ONE RANK ONE PEJSION. Fruther, this was later ratified by Hon’ble the Finance Minister in his Budget speech. On 15th August, 2009 Hon’ble the prime Minister addressed that Government will strive hard to uphold the dignity of all Ex-Servicemen and will endeavor to look after their welfare for their sacrifice rendered to safeguard the safety, unity and integrity of the Nation. On that occasion, he also presented to the countrymen that the UPA Government has granted the long pending demand of Ex-Servicemen i.e. ONE RANK ONE PENSION in toto.
Further, on various forums, Hon’ble the defence Minister had stressed that though it may not be feasible to grant ONE RANK ONE PENRISON but Government will definitely solve it and will improvement the pension of pre-2006 Ex-Servicemen which will be very close to ONE RANK ONE PENSION.
Sir, I want to draw your kind attention that the above porimise/assurance of Hon’ble the President, the Prime Minister, the Finance Minister, the Defence Misters at different forum, specifically Your Honours announcement at various Election Rallies in Uttaranchal made the Ex-Servicemen communities and their families to feel more excitement about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. It is only your Government who had/have looked after our defence forces in a befitting manner.
I would like to submit here that though our Leaderships are quite affirmative about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION, but our Bureaucrat Brothers are putting avoidable obstructions such as legal, administrative and financial etc. etc. before the Hon’ble Minister. Sir, all citizens are liable to lay their life for the sake of Nation’s integrity, but practically, it is only Defence Forces who are dying every day for the sake of country’s safety and security. So in that scenario, compensating their past contribution with ONE RANK ONE PENSION, the obstructions of legal, administrative or financial constraints should not come into picture.
Sir, we are not at all demanding more pension for us, but are only requesting Your Honour to bring parity in pension between all Ex-Servicemen retired before 1.1.2006 with the pension of Ex-Servicemen retired/retiring after 1.1.2006 within the hierarchy of their respective ranks and years of service put up in the defence forces.
Sir, lastly I solicit and request Your Hour’s to utilize your gesture to fulfil the promises made by our Hon’ble the Prime Minister, Hon’ble the Finance Minister, Hon’ble the Defence Minister and Your Honour to 23 Lakhs Ex-Servicemen for grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. Please keep your promise, Sir.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(P.R. Balathilakan)
Co-ordinator IESM
28/10/2009
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To,
Hon’ble the President of India
Hon’ble the Prime Minister
Hon’ble the Finance Minister
Hon’ble the Defence Minister
The Cabinet Secretary
The Defence Secretary
Secretary, Dept. of Ex-Servicemen Welfare Section, MOD
Shri Habans Singh, Director (Pension), Sena Bhavan
Sub : PARITY IN PENSION : BETWEEN PRE AND POST – 1.1.2006 EX-SERVICEMEN PENSIONERS
Sir,
We are quite grateful to Hon’ble the Cabinet secretary for sparing his valuable times to meet our delegation on 11th June, 2009 with regard to appraising His Highness about the grievances to Ex-Servicemen about grant of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. Hon’ble Cabinet Secretary was quite affirmative and had assured that the interest of all Ex-Servicemen especially pre-2006 will be taken care while recommending the issue of ONE RANK ONE PENSION. However, it is quite disheartening to learn from the recommendation dated 30th June, 2009 that there is no much significant improvement in the pension of pre-2006 Ex-Servicemen pensioners, while comparing with the pension of post-1.1.2006 pensioners. This scenario will further aggravate, once pension @ 70% of pay last drawn is sanctioned to post-1.1.2006 PBOR pensioners.
It is pertinent to mention here that the Recommendations are fully grasp by the inability to grant OROP due to administrative and legal hurdles. The Ex-Servicemen and Service personnel of Armed Forces have put up their best ability for the safety and security of the Nation. Their services may not be compared with the civilian while considering the issue of OROP. The contention that OROP, if granted will invite similar demands from the quarters is totally untenable. It has been our experience and knowledge that our civilian brothers have no complaint or wrath about extra benefits/privileges extended to Defence forces for their multiple roles and voluminous assignments. So the Committee’s findings on this account are not justifiable.
We have some suggestions about the recommendations which may kindly look into and ONE RANK ONE PENSION if not feasible, the following may be considered favourably:
Relevant para No. in the Report Committee’s Observations/ Recommendations Our suggestions
2.5 (i) In the case of Commissioned Officers, total parity may be brought between pre-1.1.2986 and post- 1.1.1986 retires by notional fixation of pay in the post-1.1.1986 scales and the notional revised pension be worked out on the basis of this pay. Thereafter, for all pre-1.1.1996 retirees the fitments formula suggested for past civilian pensioners i.e. Basic Pension+ Dearness relief + Interim Relief + Interim relief 1 (Rs. 50) +Interim Relief 2 (10% of Basic Pension)+ 20% (revised by Govt. to 40%) of Basic Pension, may be applied. If the resultant figure falls short of the minimum pension application to the post-1.1.1996 retirees for the rank held, it may be stepped up to the minimum pension prescribed for the rank. As was done to bring parity of pension between pre-1.1.1986 and post-1.1.1986 retirees and where the pension figure of pre-1.1.1996 fall short of the minimum pension applicable to the post-1.1.1996 for the rank held, the pension f pre-1.1.1996 retirees was stepped upto the minimum pension prescribed for the rank.
We now request that the same formula may be applied for pre-1.1.2006 pensioners and their pension may be stepped up and brought at par with the pension of post- 1.1.2006 retirees.
2.5 (ii) In the case of PBORs, the need for notional fixation of pay does not exist in view of the existence of pension tables. Therefore, for PBOR all pre-1.1.1986 pensioners may be brought on to post – 1.1.1986 levels by bridging the present gap in the pension tables and the same fitment formula on pension as for offices may be applied. If the resultant figure falls short of the minimum pension for the rank and group for post – 1.1.1996 retiree, it may be upgraded to that level. In the case of PBOR, similar formula as envisaged for pre- 1.1.1986 PBOR pensioners may be applied to and the pension of pre-1.1.2006 PBOR pensioners of each rank and group may be stepped up and brought at par with the pension of post – 1.1.2006 PBOR pensioners belonging to respective rank and group.
2.9 Finally, the GOM unanimously recommended that the pension of pre-1.1.1996 PBOR retirees may be revised with reference to maximum of post -1.1.1996 pay scales. In additional, the weightage of Sepoy, Naik and Havaldar rank for past as well as future retirees be increased to 10, 8 and 6 years respectively subject to a maximum of qualifying service of 30 years. The benefit was given only for service pension. The benefit of the above recommendation took effect from 1.1.2006. Since after implementation of 6th CPC, the fixation of pension of PBOR with reference to maximum of pay scales in the respective ranks has been dispensed with, the formula of stepping up of pension of pre-1.1.2006 PBOR may be adopted to and their pension may be brought at par with the pension of post- 1.1.2006 PBOR pensioners. As a result of which the weightage has no relevance and may be scrapped.
5.2 (a) To Reckon the pension of all pre-1.1.2006 PBOR pensioners wit reference to a notional maximum in the post 1.1.2006 revised pay structure corresponding to the maximum of pre-sixth pay commission pay scales as per fitment table of each rank. These stop gap recommendations of the Committee will still not be sufficient to bridge gap of pension between pre and post 1.1.2006 pensioners. The disparity will be further complicated, once 70% last pay drawn given as pension to post – 1.1.2006 pensioners. Hence, our suggestion with reference to Committee’s presentation vides Para Nos. 2.5 (i) and 2.5 (ii) may please be implemented.
8 (iii) This dispensation xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Since this is a new concession aimed at improving the pension of PBORs, the benefit will be given prospectively and no arrears are to be given It is submitted that the benefits ought to have been sanctioned retrospectively from 1.1.2006, on implementation of 6th CPC Recommendations. Though the same was not considered by 6th CPC and the Govt. has taken a belated action after 3 ½ years with no fault of ex-Servicemen community, should have considered the case alongwith other matters at the time of accepting and implementing the 6th CPC Reports during August, 2008. There are evidence that the Govt. had altered/ enhanced/ modified/ introduced several benefits to the beneficiaries which were not recommended by 6th CPC and had effected the benefits which may be entitled to the PBORs with the improvement of pension may be sanctioned from 1.1.2006 and not from 1.7.2009.
Since, the Committee in its reports has rightly summarized the past precedence of stepping up of pension formula for pre- 1.1.1986 and pre-1.1.1996 pensioners by which their pensions were brought at par with the post – 1.1.1986 and post – 1.1.1996 pensioners, we now request and solicit your honour to kindly extend the same formula for the present and the pension of pre-1.1.2006 pensioners may be stepped up and brought at par with post – 1.1.2006 Ex-Servicemen pensioners.
Sir, before concluding our submission, I would like to appreciate the statement of Mr. Harbans Singh, Director, Pension, Ministry of Defence that the Government has made significant improvements in the Pay and Allowances of Defence personnel in the 6th CPC. We agree with his remarks that tremendous improvements have been given to serving Defence personnel and retired Ex-Servicemen retired on or after 1.1.2006. But he has no answer about the tremendous improvement given for pre-1.1.2006 Ex-Soldiers who in their service period were fighting the enemies in 1962, 1965, 1971, 1988 (IPKF), 1999 (Kargil War) etc. etc. and have to fight now for their survival. The significant improvements should have been equally extended and covered all and not a particular group. Please look into these aspects carefully and seriously to find an amicable solution.
In view of the above, we request to the concerned authorities to be more sympathetic and consider the suggestions and given the legitimate dues to the pre-1.1.2006 Ex-Servicemen Pensioners.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(P.R. Balathilakan)
Co-ordinator IESM
07/10/2009
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
31 OCT 84 - RE-VISITED AFTER 25 YEARS.
The STATION WARRANT OFFICER, urgently summoned me at about 1100 hrs on 31.10.1984, for a SPECIAL BRIEFING since I was the GUARD COMMANDER of the day. On reaching his office, I saw the ORDERLY SERGEANT and THE ORDERLY OFFICER were waiting. On trooping into the Stn Adjt office, the DUTY OFFICER of the day was waiting for us.
The STN ADJT informed us that the PRIME MINISTER SMT INDIRA GANDHI was shot dead by her body guards in the morning in Delhi.. Immensely SHOCKED and DEEPLY HURT we FELL SILENT. A GREAT VISIONARY AND TALL LEADER HAD LOST HER LIFE.
The detailed instructions were given to be extra vigilant and to face the unusual situationin the Camp area and in HYDERABAD. All HELL broke loose in the city and the camp area was restless. The news pouring in from the city, on the aftermath were simply disturbing.
There were prisoners in the cell and one of them was in tantrums and was continuously attracting our attention. Each minute was passing dead slow. The telephones were constantly ringing. Queries, Answers. Yes Sirs, Right Sirs, Okay Sirs, No Sirs, Will do Sirs were many.
Somehow, the day passed off with great pain, difficulty and disturbance..
But the next day was more exacting and problematic. Reports, on this and that. Endless Personal meetings and explanations went on upto 1300 hrs. In the meanwhile nothing was known about me to my family. My wife came in search of me at 1230 hrs. And then went home and slept till next day.
MY WIFE AND I CANNOT EVER FORGET THIS SAD DAY, FOR THE LOSS OF OUR BELOVED SMT INDIRA GANDHI, (LATE)PRIME MINISTER.
The STN ADJT informed us that the PRIME MINISTER SMT INDIRA GANDHI was shot dead by her body guards in the morning in Delhi.. Immensely SHOCKED and DEEPLY HURT we FELL SILENT. A GREAT VISIONARY AND TALL LEADER HAD LOST HER LIFE.
The detailed instructions were given to be extra vigilant and to face the unusual situationin the Camp area and in HYDERABAD. All HELL broke loose in the city and the camp area was restless. The news pouring in from the city, on the aftermath were simply disturbing.
There were prisoners in the cell and one of them was in tantrums and was continuously attracting our attention. Each minute was passing dead slow. The telephones were constantly ringing. Queries, Answers. Yes Sirs, Right Sirs, Okay Sirs, No Sirs, Will do Sirs were many.
Somehow, the day passed off with great pain, difficulty and disturbance..
But the next day was more exacting and problematic. Reports, on this and that. Endless Personal meetings and explanations went on upto 1300 hrs. In the meanwhile nothing was known about me to my family. My wife came in search of me at 1230 hrs. And then went home and slept till next day.
MY WIFE AND I CANNOT EVER FORGET THIS SAD DAY, FOR THE LOSS OF OUR BELOVED SMT INDIRA GANDHI, (LATE)PRIME MINISTER.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
RAMAYANA - AS NARRATED BY A COMPUTER ENGINEER (JUST FOR HUMOUR ONLY)
THE LONG WAIT FOR THE NEW AND REVISED PENSION ORDERS OF THE GOVT (BASED ON THE CoS REPORT OF 30.6.09) IS CONTINUED..... AND FOR A CHANGE, JUST FOR LAUGHS....(HUMOUR CATEGORY) ...Posted below is A Computer Engineer’s narration of Ramayana, for the information of all Veteran Brothers:-
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This is a small riddle kind of a thing. Just imagine a Computer Engineer narrates Ramayana.
LAN, LAN ago, in the SYSTEM of I/O-dhya, there ruled a PROCESSOR named DOS-rat. Once he EXECUTED a great sacrifice PROGRAM after which his queens gave an OUTPUT of four SONs - RAM, LSIman, BUG-rat and SED-rughana.
RAM the eldest was a MICROCHIP with excellent MEMORY. His brothers, however, were only PERIPHERAL ICs. Once when RAM was only 16MB, he married princess C ta.
12years passed and DOS-rat decided to INSTALL RAM as his successor. However, Queen CIE/CAE(Kayegayee), who was once offered a boon by DOS-rat for a lifesaving HELP COMMAND, took this opportunity at the instigation of her BIOSed maid and insisted that her son Bug-rat be INSTALLED and that RAM be CUT-N-PASTED to the forest for 14 years.
At this cruel and unexpected demand, a SURGE passed through DOS-rat and he CRASHED like unstable version of AI MSN does in intel.
RAM agreed to LOG INTO forest and C ta insisted to LOGIN with him. LSI-man also resolved on LOGGING IN with his brother. The forest was the dwelling of SPARCnakha, the TRAN-SISTOR of RAW-van, PROCESSOR of LAN-ka. Attracted by RAM, she proposed that he should marry her. RAM, politely declined, perceiving C ta to be his SOURCE CODE. She hastened to kill her but LSI-man cut her nossile PERIPHERAL. Weeping, SPARC-nakha fled to LAN-ka, where RAW-van, moved by TRAN-SISTOR s plight, approached his uncle MAR-icha.
MAR-icha REPROGRAMED himself to form a golden stag and drew RAM deep into the forest. Finally, RAM shot the deer, which, with his last breath, cried out for LSI-man in voice of RAM s SOUND CARD. Fooled by this VIRTUAL RAM SOUND, C ta urged LSI-man to his brother said. Catching the opportunity, RAW-van DELINKED C ta from her LIBRARY and changed her ROOT DIRECTORY to LAN-ka.
RAM and LSI-man started SEARCHING for the missing C ta all over the forest. They made friendship with the forest SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Akshat sorry… SU-greev and his powerful co-processor Ha-NEUMAN . who agreed to help RAM. SU-greev ordered his PROGRAMMERS to use powerful SEARCH techniques learnt in GOOGLE to FIND the missing C ta. His PROGRAMMERS SEARCHED all around the INTER-NETworked forests. Many tried to EXCITE the birds and animals not to forget the WEBCRAWLERS (Insects) and tried to INFOSEEK something about C ta. Some of them even shouted YAA-HOO but they all ended up with NO FOUND MESSAGES Google, Lycos nothing was left untouched. The only thing they forgot was to mail iitcse01 & get PTI s help.
Ha-NEUMAN then devised a RISCy TECHNOLOGY and used it to cross the seas at an astonishing CLOCK SPEED. Soon Ha-NEUMAN DOWNLOADED himself into LAN-ka. Ha-NEUMAN found C ta under a brown - green (as Brahma will call it) TREE STRUCTURE Ha-NEUMAN used the LOGIN ID (ring) to identify himself to C ta. After DECRYPTING THE KEY, C ta asked him to send STATUS_OK MESSAGE to RAM.
Meanwhile all raakshasa BUGS around C ta captured Ha-NEUMAN to DELETE him using everything including Ctrl-Alt-Del. But Ha-NEUMAN spread chaos by spreading VIRUS Fire . Ha-NEUMAN pressed ESCAPE from LAN-kaand & conveyed all the STATUS MESSAGES to RAM and SU-greev.
RAW-wan decided to take RAM head-on. One of the RAW-wan s SUN almost DELETED LSI-man with a Brahma -astra. But Ha-NEUMAN resorted to some ACTIVE-Xgradients and REFORMATTED LSI-man. RAM used the SOURCE CODE secrets of RAW-wan and wiped out RAW-wan’s presence on earth.
Later, RAM got INSTALLED in I/O-dhya and spreaded his USER FRIENDLY PROGRAMS to all USERS and everyone lived happily ever after, playing & enjoying.
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This is a small riddle kind of a thing. Just imagine a Computer Engineer narrates Ramayana.
LAN, LAN ago, in the SYSTEM of I/O-dhya, there ruled a PROCESSOR named DOS-rat. Once he EXECUTED a great sacrifice PROGRAM after which his queens gave an OUTPUT of four SONs - RAM, LSIman, BUG-rat and SED-rughana.
RAM the eldest was a MICROCHIP with excellent MEMORY. His brothers, however, were only PERIPHERAL ICs. Once when RAM was only 16MB, he married princess C ta.
12years passed and DOS-rat decided to INSTALL RAM as his successor. However, Queen CIE/CAE(Kayegayee), who was once offered a boon by DOS-rat for a lifesaving HELP COMMAND, took this opportunity at the instigation of her BIOSed maid and insisted that her son Bug-rat be INSTALLED and that RAM be CUT-N-PASTED to the forest for 14 years.
At this cruel and unexpected demand, a SURGE passed through DOS-rat and he CRASHED like unstable version of AI MSN does in intel.
RAM agreed to LOG INTO forest and C ta insisted to LOGIN with him. LSI-man also resolved on LOGGING IN with his brother. The forest was the dwelling of SPARCnakha, the TRAN-SISTOR of RAW-van, PROCESSOR of LAN-ka. Attracted by RAM, she proposed that he should marry her. RAM, politely declined, perceiving C ta to be his SOURCE CODE. She hastened to kill her but LSI-man cut her nossile PERIPHERAL. Weeping, SPARC-nakha fled to LAN-ka, where RAW-van, moved by TRAN-SISTOR s plight, approached his uncle MAR-icha.
MAR-icha REPROGRAMED himself to form a golden stag and drew RAM deep into the forest. Finally, RAM shot the deer, which, with his last breath, cried out for LSI-man in voice of RAM s SOUND CARD. Fooled by this VIRTUAL RAM SOUND, C ta urged LSI-man to his brother said. Catching the opportunity, RAW-van DELINKED C ta from her LIBRARY and changed her ROOT DIRECTORY to LAN-ka.
RAM and LSI-man started SEARCHING for the missing C ta all over the forest. They made friendship with the forest SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Akshat sorry… SU-greev and his powerful co-processor Ha-NEUMAN . who agreed to help RAM. SU-greev ordered his PROGRAMMERS to use powerful SEARCH techniques learnt in GOOGLE to FIND the missing C ta. His PROGRAMMERS SEARCHED all around the INTER-NETworked forests. Many tried to EXCITE the birds and animals not to forget the WEBCRAWLERS (Insects) and tried to INFOSEEK something about C ta. Some of them even shouted YAA-HOO but they all ended up with NO FOUND MESSAGES Google, Lycos nothing was left untouched. The only thing they forgot was to mail iitcse01 & get PTI s help.
Ha-NEUMAN then devised a RISCy TECHNOLOGY and used it to cross the seas at an astonishing CLOCK SPEED. Soon Ha-NEUMAN DOWNLOADED himself into LAN-ka. Ha-NEUMAN found C ta under a brown - green (as Brahma will call it) TREE STRUCTURE Ha-NEUMAN used the LOGIN ID (ring) to identify himself to C ta. After DECRYPTING THE KEY, C ta asked him to send STATUS_OK MESSAGE to RAM.
Meanwhile all raakshasa BUGS around C ta captured Ha-NEUMAN to DELETE him using everything including Ctrl-Alt-Del. But Ha-NEUMAN spread chaos by spreading VIRUS Fire . Ha-NEUMAN pressed ESCAPE from LAN-kaand & conveyed all the STATUS MESSAGES to RAM and SU-greev.
RAW-wan decided to take RAM head-on. One of the RAW-wan s SUN almost DELETED LSI-man with a Brahma -astra. But Ha-NEUMAN resorted to some ACTIVE-Xgradients and REFORMATTED LSI-man. RAM used the SOURCE CODE secrets of RAW-wan and wiped out RAW-wan’s presence on earth.
Later, RAM got INSTALLED in I/O-dhya and spreaded his USER FRIENDLY PROGRAMS to all USERS and everyone lived happily ever after, playing & enjoying.
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(SOURCE - G CONNECT)
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
DELAY IN GRANT OF OROP AS PROMISED BY GOVT.
THE FOLLOWING IS POSTED FOR THE BENEFIT OF INFORMATION OF ALL VETERAN BROTHERS:-
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Dear Veterans,
Regards. Most of our veterans brothers are eagerly asking about the cause of delay in granting OROP as announced by the Govt in the last Budget speech on 06-07-2009 by Finance Minister and then in Parliament on 13-07-2009, by none other than, Defence Minister and finally on Independence Day by Hon'ble Prime Minister. Veterans must note one thing that OROP as announced by Govt. ( which is in fact Improved Pension) is not ( R) not same as is being asked by certain organizations resorting to returning of medals, which no govt. so far has initiated to grant in spite of many tall promises in the past nor any govt. will ever dare to grant in near future because of certain complicacies involved in this exercise.
Now the delay being caused in granting improved pension, is due to the fact that with such protests the govt gets breather to delay their action without inviting any brickbats saying that such and such org. does not accept what is being planned to be given. This is a bad luck for the underprivileged veterans, who count for 96% of the total lot but get their due at the last after a great struggle. Those heading such organizations, in fact, do not want that underprivileged veteran should get any thing which would, temporarily, satisfy them fearing they might not attend their call to show the strength when they blow the whistle .
As such, grant of OROP by the govt. is being delayed. But be assured, we will get it soon.
Veteran Prabhjot Singh Chhatwal PLS Retd.
President,
Indian Ex-Services League, Punjab & Chandigarh.
Mob.09.8554-09128,Tele-Fax.0175-5000896.
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Dear Veterans,
Regards. Most of our veterans brothers are eagerly asking about the cause of delay in granting OROP as announced by the Govt in the last Budget speech on 06-07-2009 by Finance Minister and then in Parliament on 13-07-2009, by none other than, Defence Minister and finally on Independence Day by Hon'ble Prime Minister. Veterans must note one thing that OROP as announced by Govt. ( which is in fact Improved Pension) is not ( R) not same as is being asked by certain organizations resorting to returning of medals, which no govt. so far has initiated to grant in spite of many tall promises in the past nor any govt. will ever dare to grant in near future because of certain complicacies involved in this exercise.
Now the delay being caused in granting improved pension, is due to the fact that with such protests the govt gets breather to delay their action without inviting any brickbats saying that such and such org. does not accept what is being planned to be given. This is a bad luck for the underprivileged veterans, who count for 96% of the total lot but get their due at the last after a great struggle. Those heading such organizations, in fact, do not want that underprivileged veteran should get any thing which would, temporarily, satisfy them fearing they might not attend their call to show the strength when they blow the whistle .
As such, grant of OROP by the govt. is being delayed. But be assured, we will get it soon.
Veteran Prabhjot Singh Chhatwal PLS Retd.
President,
Indian Ex-Services League, Punjab & Chandigarh.
Mob.09.8554-09128,Tele-Fax.0175-5000896.
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MILITARY PENSIONS - INDIAN EX-SERVICES LEAGUE WRITES TO PRIME MINISTER, FINANCE MINISTER AND DEFENCE MINISTER
THE LETTER OF IESL ON MILITARY PENSIONS, ADDRESSED TO THE HON. PRIME MINISTER, FINANCE MINISTER ANDS THE DEFENCE MINISTER, IS POSTED BELOW FOR THE BENEFIT OF INFORMATION OF ALL VETERAN BROTHERS:-
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Monday, October 26, 2009
UNHAPPY OVER NON GRANT OF O R O P, EXSM DEPOSIT MEDALS WITH THE PRESIDENT (5TH TIME) ON 25/10/09
THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL FROM THE IESM IS POSTED BELOW FOR THE BENEFIT OF INFORMATION OF ALL VETERAN BROTHERS:-
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Dear Veterans,
A copy of the Press Release on today’s event at Jantar Mantar New Delhi where 2000 medals were deposited with the President is enclosed. You are requested to pass on the information to the maximum ESM, Govt functionaries, MPs, MLAs and other organizations to solicit their support to the cause of ESM.
You are also requested to get the news published in the local dailies. Translation in local languages may please be carried out at your end.
With regards,
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
Dated: 25 Oct 2009
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PRESS RELEASE
UNHAPPY OVER NON GRANT OF OROP), EX-SERVICEMEN DEPOSIT MEDALS WITH THE PRESIDENT FIFTH TIME ON 25 OCT 09 AT JANTAR MANTAR
Dear Members of the Media
1. The Govt continues to ignore the grant of One Rank One Pension demand of Ex Servicemen (ESM). The Prime Minister in his speech at Red Fort on 15 Aug 09 had stated that pensions of JCOs and other ranks have been enhanced. Even, these orders have not yet been issued by the Govt. Why there should be so much delay? Is it that bureaucracy with intent to harass the Ex Servicemen is causing hurdles in issuing the necessary orders? The Ex Servicemen are very angry and hurt on this attitude of the Govt. In order to express their anger and resentment the representatives of ex servicemen under the umbrella of Indian Ex Servicemen Movement from all states assembled at Jantar Mantar New Delhi to return their medals to the President once again. Two Thousand (2000) medals were collected between 10 O clock to 2 PM and a delegation to ten ex-servicemen Col P I S Phoolka, Col Kirt Joshipura, Warrant Officer Bala Thilkan, Honarary Capt Jarnail Singh, Sep Jagrup Singh, Sargent J S Kohli, Commander Gurjinder Singh Sindhu, Sub Maj Jagmeet Singh, Sub Maj Manphool Singh, Sub Maj Prithavi Singh. All members of the steering committee of IESM including Lt Gen Raj Kadyan, Chairman, Maj Gen Satbir Singh Vice Chairman, Maj Gen P K Ranjan were present at Jantar Mantar. The ex servicemen present their anguish and strongly recommended that the movement must be intensified throughout the Country to get the demand of One Rank One Pension met at the earliest. They all resolved to continue their struggle in a pieceful and dignified manner within the democratic norms and discipline. It may please be noted that Ex Servicemen have already deposited 20000 medals with the President.
2. A few facts regarding pensions of Defence Personnel are reemphasised as under:-
An old pensioner Sepoy with 17 years of service gets a pension of Rs 3500/-per month only where as a Sepoy retiring after 2006 with same years of service gets a Pension of Rs 7045/- per month. Like wise all Ex servicemen of all ranks who retired prior to 01 Jan 06 will draw much less pension as compared to their counter parts retiring after 01 Jan 2006 This is totally unjust, illegal and happens only in our Country.
A Major General pre 2006 retiree will get far less pension than A Lt Col, who is four ranks junior, who retired after 01-01-06. Likewise , other senior rank officers ie Brig, Col, Lt Col, Maj, Capt, Lt, PBORs who are pre 2006 retirees will get less pension than their counterparts who retired after 01-01-06. This is a weird situation which is also a blantant violation of Article 14 of the constitution. A senior rank officer must never get less pension than his junior rank officer irrespective of the date of retirement. The very functioning of the Army Rank structure is being adversely affected since the present serving personnel are the future retirees.
There is far too large a gap --- of Rs 11600 --- between Major and Lt Col. Similarly, too large a gap has been created between the pensions of Major General and Lt Gen i.e Rs 9800/- The pensions of Lt Col, Col, Brig and Major General have been kept in a rather too narrow a range ie Rs 25700 – Rs 26700/-, a gap of only Rs 1000. The length of service and level of responsibility held have not been given due weigatage. Between Col and Maj Gen, the difference in pension is only Rs 650/-. The anomaly is too glaring. There should be sufficient gap, between the pensions of successive ranks and there should be no large variations within a particular rank. While implementing the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Maj Gens, the Govt has accepted the concept of granting the same pension to pre 96 and post 96 retirees with same rank and same service the plea made by Maj Gens when 5th Pay Commission was implemented. In the same way, the Govt should have applied the same concept in the case of pre 01 Jan 2006 and Post 01 Jan 2006 retirees of all ranks.
Three Assured Carrier Progressions (ACP) concept has been accepted as 6th CPC award. But the same has not been applied to the past pensioners. The past pensioners should also be given the benefit of ACP by notionally applying the concept to them and their pensions fixed accordingly.
3. All ESM of India are resentful of the Govt attitude in not accepting their most genuine demands. The Indian Ex Servicemen Movement (IESM) which is an Umbrella Organisation of all ESM Organisations and ESM and has been spearheading the protest movement since 27 April 2008 to get Justice to the Defence Forces has decided to intensify the movement. Even the Request made by IESM to the President for an audience more than two month ago has not yet been granted. More protest events have been planned which will continue till all demands are met.
4. One cannot help recall the words of President Obama from the address he delivered to the US veterans on 17 Aug 2009. “……These are commitments that we make to the patriots who serve-from the day they enlist to the day that they are laid to rest……”
With Kind Regards, Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh,
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
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Dear Veterans,
A copy of the Press Release on today’s event at Jantar Mantar New Delhi where 2000 medals were deposited with the President is enclosed. You are requested to pass on the information to the maximum ESM, Govt functionaries, MPs, MLAs and other organizations to solicit their support to the cause of ESM.
You are also requested to get the news published in the local dailies. Translation in local languages may please be carried out at your end.
With regards,
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
Dated: 25 Oct 2009
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PRESS RELEASE
UNHAPPY OVER NON GRANT OF OROP), EX-SERVICEMEN DEPOSIT MEDALS WITH THE PRESIDENT FIFTH TIME ON 25 OCT 09 AT JANTAR MANTAR
Dear Members of the Media
1. The Govt continues to ignore the grant of One Rank One Pension demand of Ex Servicemen (ESM). The Prime Minister in his speech at Red Fort on 15 Aug 09 had stated that pensions of JCOs and other ranks have been enhanced. Even, these orders have not yet been issued by the Govt. Why there should be so much delay? Is it that bureaucracy with intent to harass the Ex Servicemen is causing hurdles in issuing the necessary orders? The Ex Servicemen are very angry and hurt on this attitude of the Govt. In order to express their anger and resentment the representatives of ex servicemen under the umbrella of Indian Ex Servicemen Movement from all states assembled at Jantar Mantar New Delhi to return their medals to the President once again. Two Thousand (2000) medals were collected between 10 O clock to 2 PM and a delegation to ten ex-servicemen Col P I S Phoolka, Col Kirt Joshipura, Warrant Officer Bala Thilkan, Honarary Capt Jarnail Singh, Sep Jagrup Singh, Sargent J S Kohli, Commander Gurjinder Singh Sindhu, Sub Maj Jagmeet Singh, Sub Maj Manphool Singh, Sub Maj Prithavi Singh. All members of the steering committee of IESM including Lt Gen Raj Kadyan, Chairman, Maj Gen Satbir Singh Vice Chairman, Maj Gen P K Ranjan were present at Jantar Mantar. The ex servicemen present their anguish and strongly recommended that the movement must be intensified throughout the Country to get the demand of One Rank One Pension met at the earliest. They all resolved to continue their struggle in a pieceful and dignified manner within the democratic norms and discipline. It may please be noted that Ex Servicemen have already deposited 20000 medals with the President.
2. A few facts regarding pensions of Defence Personnel are reemphasised as under:-
An old pensioner Sepoy with 17 years of service gets a pension of Rs 3500/-per month only where as a Sepoy retiring after 2006 with same years of service gets a Pension of Rs 7045/- per month. Like wise all Ex servicemen of all ranks who retired prior to 01 Jan 06 will draw much less pension as compared to their counter parts retiring after 01 Jan 2006 This is totally unjust, illegal and happens only in our Country.
A Major General pre 2006 retiree will get far less pension than A Lt Col, who is four ranks junior, who retired after 01-01-06. Likewise , other senior rank officers ie Brig, Col, Lt Col, Maj, Capt, Lt, PBORs who are pre 2006 retirees will get less pension than their counterparts who retired after 01-01-06. This is a weird situation which is also a blantant violation of Article 14 of the constitution. A senior rank officer must never get less pension than his junior rank officer irrespective of the date of retirement. The very functioning of the Army Rank structure is being adversely affected since the present serving personnel are the future retirees.
There is far too large a gap --- of Rs 11600 --- between Major and Lt Col. Similarly, too large a gap has been created between the pensions of Major General and Lt Gen i.e Rs 9800/- The pensions of Lt Col, Col, Brig and Major General have been kept in a rather too narrow a range ie Rs 25700 – Rs 26700/-, a gap of only Rs 1000. The length of service and level of responsibility held have not been given due weigatage. Between Col and Maj Gen, the difference in pension is only Rs 650/-. The anomaly is too glaring. There should be sufficient gap, between the pensions of successive ranks and there should be no large variations within a particular rank. While implementing the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Maj Gens, the Govt has accepted the concept of granting the same pension to pre 96 and post 96 retirees with same rank and same service the plea made by Maj Gens when 5th Pay Commission was implemented. In the same way, the Govt should have applied the same concept in the case of pre 01 Jan 2006 and Post 01 Jan 2006 retirees of all ranks.
Three Assured Carrier Progressions (ACP) concept has been accepted as 6th CPC award. But the same has not been applied to the past pensioners. The past pensioners should also be given the benefit of ACP by notionally applying the concept to them and their pensions fixed accordingly.
3. All ESM of India are resentful of the Govt attitude in not accepting their most genuine demands. The Indian Ex Servicemen Movement (IESM) which is an Umbrella Organisation of all ESM Organisations and ESM and has been spearheading the protest movement since 27 April 2008 to get Justice to the Defence Forces has decided to intensify the movement. Even the Request made by IESM to the President for an audience more than two month ago has not yet been granted. More protest events have been planned which will continue till all demands are met.
4. One cannot help recall the words of President Obama from the address he delivered to the US veterans on 17 Aug 2009. “……These are commitments that we make to the patriots who serve-from the day they enlist to the day that they are laid to rest……”
With Kind Regards, Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh,
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
THANK YOU SOLDIER, FOR BEING THERE, LIKE THE SUN GOD.
After having undergone a week's training, in the Training Centre, it dawns upon in the mind of an young recruit that he is being trained to defend his motherland. But the hazard of his profession will be known to him only on posting to a field area unit. Yes, to defend, on the face of danger to his life - the giving away of his life, i.e. the SUPREME SACRIFICE.
AND NO QUESTIONS ASKED. For Physical or Mental comforts. For Pay and Allowances. For Perks and Benefits. For Family or Friends Happenings. For Home-Made Foods and Parents Wellbeing.. For Native or homeland customs and traditions.
Disciple and Obedience coupled with Sincerity and Hard work is drilled into his mind, come what may. And these qualities remain with him (Serving or Retired) throughout his life.
Like THE SUN GOD, the SUPER-NATURAL AND SUPREME POWER ON EARTH, essestial and useful for sustenance of all living beings, the SOLDIER is used for all and every purpose apart from his basic duties. Call them NATIONAL DISASTERS, Floods, Earthquakes, Accidents(Air, Marine, Rail and Road), Fire Breakouts, Internal Unrest, Riots, Relief and Rehabilitation Works, Tackle Naxals or The Terrorists etc. And to put it straight/blunt, ON ALL FAILED FRONTS OF CIVIL ADMINISTRATION, WHERE -EVER, WHENEVER AND HOWEVER THEY FAILED.
AND, NO QUESTIONS ASKED !
This prompts to link up with the following article with the SOLDIER, although he never MATCH anywhere near to THE SUPREME SUN GOD.
Please go on, read the wonderful story........
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" THANK YOU SUN, FOR BEING THERE." (BY VITHAL C NADKARNI)
‘‘Where does the Sun sleep?’’ the bright-eyed child asks her father. She and her family are celebrating Chhath on the Chowpatty seafront in Mumbai. The winter festival of the setting Sun is so named because it falls on the sixth (chhath) day of Kartik, which comes just a week after the festival of lights.
The father, who’s been fasting the previous day, looks askance at the mother. But she just smiles as her daughter continues to clamour for an answer. The father would dearly love to fob off the child with a fanciful story about the Sun’s golden boat that’s supposed to be tethered under the horizon. But this would only open a new round of implacable questions.
Eventually, he decides to let in his daughter on the ‘secret’ of the rotating earth and the ever-awake Sun. But how does one explain that to a five-year-old in simple sound bytes? Then he gets a brainwave: Why not fall back on the age-old rationale of the Chhath festival itself as an explanation? ‘‘Bitiya, do you know why we observe Chhath ka parva – the festival of the sixth day?’’ he asks the child who shakes her head uncertainly.
‘‘On this occasion we thank the Sun for not sleeping ever and for giving us all the bounties of dhaan, dhan aur tan – crops, wealth and body or life itself. The Sun never sleeps. Being such a mighty star he does not need to rest ever,’’ the father explains further.
‘‘If he did, everything on earth would come to an end. Unlike him we do need to rest and sleep. So every evening, he seems to hide behind the Earth, who does a daily pradhakshina, a circumambulation around the star, just as we do out of gratitude and reverence.’’
Chhath is mainly viewed as a Bihari festival, and it is celebrated wherever people from Bihar have migrated to, whether in Mumbai or in Mauritius.
That Chhath is today celebrated across communities only enhances the essentially spiritual, ecological or even egalitarian dimensions of the festival. Chhath stands for thanksgiving to a star that is venerated in the Indian tradition as the only visible (pratyaksha) form of God, one that can be seen every day. Moreover, the Sun illuminates and sustains life not in a petty province or two but on a planetary scale. Hence the ancient rishis held it in high esteem as a manifest form of Brahmn: Asavodityo Brahmah, says the Rig Veda.
That also led them to an immensely popular cult based on the Gayatri Mantra. This is considered to be one of the most sacred universal practices that invoke the creative principle of the Sun in the form named Savitr.
The Chhath ceremonies however eschew deification, although there are attempts to overwrite its subaltern origins by connecting the ritual with the legendary Mahabharata hero Karna, the ‘son’ of Surya who was known for his valour and generosity.
Chhath also connects to the folk and rural roots of worshippers. The folk songs sung on the eve of Chhath are mainly in Maithili, Magadhi and Bhojpuri dialects that mirror the culture and social mores of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and the Terai regions.
In other respects Chhath is modern and inclusive. It appeals also to those who are uncomfortable with idol worship because it is a celebration of and a thanksgiving to the Sun for just being there, a great blaze in the sky.
(SOURCE : THE SPEAKING TREE- TOI)
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AND THEREFORE, THANK YOU SOLDIERS ,FOR BEING THERE.......
JAI HO -- JAI JAWAN ---------
AND NO QUESTIONS ASKED. For Physical or Mental comforts. For Pay and Allowances. For Perks and Benefits. For Family or Friends Happenings. For Home-Made Foods and Parents Wellbeing.. For Native or homeland customs and traditions.
Disciple and Obedience coupled with Sincerity and Hard work is drilled into his mind, come what may. And these qualities remain with him (Serving or Retired) throughout his life.
Like THE SUN GOD, the SUPER-NATURAL AND SUPREME POWER ON EARTH, essestial and useful for sustenance of all living beings, the SOLDIER is used for all and every purpose apart from his basic duties. Call them NATIONAL DISASTERS, Floods, Earthquakes, Accidents(Air, Marine, Rail and Road), Fire Breakouts, Internal Unrest, Riots, Relief and Rehabilitation Works, Tackle Naxals or The Terrorists etc. And to put it straight/blunt, ON ALL FAILED FRONTS OF CIVIL ADMINISTRATION, WHERE -EVER, WHENEVER AND HOWEVER THEY FAILED.
AND, NO QUESTIONS ASKED !
This prompts to link up with the following article with the SOLDIER, although he never MATCH anywhere near to THE SUPREME SUN GOD.
Please go on, read the wonderful story........
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" THANK YOU SUN, FOR BEING THERE." (BY VITHAL C NADKARNI)
‘‘Where does the Sun sleep?’’ the bright-eyed child asks her father. She and her family are celebrating Chhath on the Chowpatty seafront in Mumbai. The winter festival of the setting Sun is so named because it falls on the sixth (chhath) day of Kartik, which comes just a week after the festival of lights.
The father, who’s been fasting the previous day, looks askance at the mother. But she just smiles as her daughter continues to clamour for an answer. The father would dearly love to fob off the child with a fanciful story about the Sun’s golden boat that’s supposed to be tethered under the horizon. But this would only open a new round of implacable questions.
Eventually, he decides to let in his daughter on the ‘secret’ of the rotating earth and the ever-awake Sun. But how does one explain that to a five-year-old in simple sound bytes? Then he gets a brainwave: Why not fall back on the age-old rationale of the Chhath festival itself as an explanation? ‘‘Bitiya, do you know why we observe Chhath ka parva – the festival of the sixth day?’’ he asks the child who shakes her head uncertainly.
‘‘On this occasion we thank the Sun for not sleeping ever and for giving us all the bounties of dhaan, dhan aur tan – crops, wealth and body or life itself. The Sun never sleeps. Being such a mighty star he does not need to rest ever,’’ the father explains further.
‘‘If he did, everything on earth would come to an end. Unlike him we do need to rest and sleep. So every evening, he seems to hide behind the Earth, who does a daily pradhakshina, a circumambulation around the star, just as we do out of gratitude and reverence.’’
Chhath is mainly viewed as a Bihari festival, and it is celebrated wherever people from Bihar have migrated to, whether in Mumbai or in Mauritius.
That Chhath is today celebrated across communities only enhances the essentially spiritual, ecological or even egalitarian dimensions of the festival. Chhath stands for thanksgiving to a star that is venerated in the Indian tradition as the only visible (pratyaksha) form of God, one that can be seen every day. Moreover, the Sun illuminates and sustains life not in a petty province or two but on a planetary scale. Hence the ancient rishis held it in high esteem as a manifest form of Brahmn: Asavodityo Brahmah, says the Rig Veda.
That also led them to an immensely popular cult based on the Gayatri Mantra. This is considered to be one of the most sacred universal practices that invoke the creative principle of the Sun in the form named Savitr.
The Chhath ceremonies however eschew deification, although there are attempts to overwrite its subaltern origins by connecting the ritual with the legendary Mahabharata hero Karna, the ‘son’ of Surya who was known for his valour and generosity.
Chhath also connects to the folk and rural roots of worshippers. The folk songs sung on the eve of Chhath are mainly in Maithili, Magadhi and Bhojpuri dialects that mirror the culture and social mores of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and the Terai regions.
In other respects Chhath is modern and inclusive. It appeals also to those who are uncomfortable with idol worship because it is a celebration of and a thanksgiving to the Sun for just being there, a great blaze in the sky.
(SOURCE : THE SPEAKING TREE- TOI)
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AND THEREFORE, THANK YOU SOLDIERS ,FOR BEING THERE.......
JAI HO -- JAI JAWAN ---------
BRAVE SOLDIERS HONOURED
THE FOLLOWING IS POSTED FOR THE INFORMATION OF ALL :-
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BRAVE SOLDIERS ARE HONOURED, POSTHUMOUSLY.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL VIEW
OF THE DETAILS.
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BRAVE SOLDIERS ARE HONOURED, POSTHUMOUSLY.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL VIEW
OF THE DETAILS.
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Friday, October 23, 2009
STAFF SHORTAGE/MODERNISATION RAISED IN COMMANDERS CONFERENCE
THE FOLLOWINGIS POSTED FOR THE INFORMATION OF ALL VETERAN BROTHERS:-
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A. THE NEWSPAPER REPORT OF 21.10.09, ON THE COMMANDERS CONFERENCE. FOR FULL DETAILS, PLEASE > CLICK HERE
3. A COMPENDIUM CONTAINING ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION/POLICIES PERTAINING TO THE AFFAIRS OF EX-SERVICE (ABOUT 350 PAGES). SINCE IT IS LENGTHY, LOT OF TIME AND PATIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR PERUSING THE SAME. FOR FULL VIEW OF THE COMPENDIUM, PLEASE> CLICK HERE
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A. THE NEWSPAPER REPORT OF 21.10.09, ON THE COMMANDERS CONFERENCE. FOR FULL DETAILS, PLEASE > CLICK HERE
3. A COMPENDIUM CONTAINING ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION/POLICIES PERTAINING TO THE AFFAIRS OF EX-SERVICE (ABOUT 350 PAGES). SINCE IT IS LENGTHY, LOT OF TIME AND PATIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR PERUSING THE SAME. FOR FULL VIEW OF THE COMPENDIUM, PLEASE> CLICK HERE
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6TH CPC DEMANDS SOUGHT BY THE PRESIDENT, IESL PANJAB & CHANDIGARH
THE FOLLOWING IS POSTED FOR KIND INFORMATION OF ALL VETERANS:-
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Dear Veterans Gavini,
Regards.Find below a communique faxed by my organization to 6th pay Commission cell (Army) and PCDA (P) Allahabad to find ou the latest position of OROP as announced by the Govt.earlier.Please paste on your blog for thew information of underprivileged veterans.I shall be much obliged.
Tele-Fax 0175-500896
Mob.098554-09128
INDIAN EX-SERVICES LEAGUE
PUNJAB & CHANDIGARH
(Regd. under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860)
3-GURU RAM DASS NAGAR, PATIALA, PUNJAB
-147 004
IESL/13/2009 Dt. 23 Oct.2009
To
6th Pay Commission Cell (Army),
Adjutant General Branch,
Room No. 1, 'A' Wing, Sena Bhawan,
Integrated Hq. of MoD (Army),
New Delhi -110 105.
Sub. POST SIXTH CPC DEMANDS
Dear Col. Puneet Kapoor,
1. Please refer to your DO letter C/7086/VI-PCC ( Army ) dt.02.09.2009 in above connection.
2. Please advise the latest position of OROP as announced by the Govt.in budget on 06-07- 2009.
3. We further request Ministry of Defence to restrict usage of nasty term ' PBOR' for JCOs, SNCOs, NCOs and other ranks as this section of veterans think it as most humiliating when addressed as such. Some other proper and respectable term may be coined as a substitute to this term.
An early response will be highly appreciated.
Sd/-
( Veteran Prabhjot Singh Chhatwal PLS Retd.)
President.
Copy to: PCDA (P) Allhabad w,r.t. their letter No. Gts/Tech/ 165-III dt.29.09.2009.
Sd/-
President
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Dear Veterans Gavini,
Regards.Find below a communique faxed by my organization to 6th pay Commission cell (Army) and PCDA (P) Allahabad to find ou the latest position of OROP as announced by the Govt.earlier.Please paste on your blog for thew information of underprivileged veterans.I shall be much obliged.
Tele-Fax 0175-500896
Mob.098554-09128
INDIAN EX-SERVICES LEAGUE
PUNJAB & CHANDIGARH
(Regd. under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860)
3-GURU RAM DASS NAGAR, PATIALA, PUNJAB
-147 004
IESL/13/2009 Dt. 23 Oct.2009
To
6th Pay Commission Cell (Army),
Adjutant General Branch,
Room No. 1, 'A' Wing, Sena Bhawan,
Integrated Hq. of MoD (Army),
New Delhi -110 105.
Sub. POST SIXTH CPC DEMANDS
Dear Col. Puneet Kapoor,
1. Please refer to your DO letter C/7086/VI-PCC ( Army ) dt.02.09.2009 in above connection.
2. Please advise the latest position of OROP as announced by the Govt.in budget on 06-07- 2009.
3. We further request Ministry of Defence to restrict usage of nasty term ' PBOR' for JCOs, SNCOs, NCOs and other ranks as this section of veterans think it as most humiliating when addressed as such. Some other proper and respectable term may be coined as a substitute to this term.
An early response will be highly appreciated.
Sd/-
( Veteran Prabhjot Singh Chhatwal PLS Retd.)
President.
Copy to: PCDA (P) Allhabad w,r.t. their letter No. Gts/Tech/ 165-III dt.29.09.2009.
Sd/-
President
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Monday, October 19, 2009
A TRYST WITH THE MIXED-BAG (CoS REPORT) - E P I P (ENHANCED PARITY IN PENSION) FOR PRE-06 ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL - O T O Rs (OTHER THAN OFFICER RANKS) : 01 JAN 2006
YES. Your guess is right. The Govt did not announce the Pre-06 Pension Package on the THREE MOST IMPORTANT occassions, MAHATMA'S BIRTHDAY, DUSSEHRA (VIJAY DIWAS) AND DIWALI (FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS) and till. Unable to wait any longer, and to get the Veteran folk relieved some of the TENSIONS, The Tentative Pension Tables, prepared/posted in this blog Y'day(and ex-airmen SNCO blog on 14.10.09).
It also appears that the JINX is sitting pretty on the terms OROP and PBOR, for a long time. So, CHANGE, WE CAN, I thought and coined and posting them here as E P I P (ENHANCED PARITY IN PENSION) and O T O Rs (OTHER THAN OFFICER RANKS), for information and usage.
Govt. delay in the release of orders bodes WELL for us. Because, any proposal in the negative approval usually made known FAST. In this case, the feeling is MORE THAN ONE favourable alternatives are at work.
With these +ve vibes, another attempt is made on the EPIP based on the following CoS recommendations, for arriving at THE EXISTING PENSION rates(@MINIMUM FOR 15 YRS ONLY), so that the EPIP could easily be deduced:-
(1) To RECKON the Pensions of all Pre-1.1.06--ORs Pensioners, with reference to a 'NOTIONAL MAXIMUM" in the POST 1.1.06 REVISED PAY STRUCTURE Corresponding to "THE MAXIMUM OF PRE-6TH CPC Pay Scales, as per the FITMENT TABLE of each rank, AND
(2) Also to continue THE ENHANCED WEIGHTABE AWARDED BY THE GOM.
Thus, the NOTIONAL MAXIMUM in the post -1.1.06 Revised Pay Structure, corresponding to the MAXIMUM OF Pre-06th CPC Pay Scales) is mentioned against each rank of X and Y groups of the ARMY, NAVY and AIR FORCE. From this figure, the Existing Basic Pension is deduced after applying the Pension calculation formula (Notional Max.amt /2 x 15 yrs+wtg/33). The EP is added with 50%DP+ 40%weghtage +GCB+Classification Pay(both in full). All the details are taken from ASI/01/S/08 (for Army pensioners), AFSI 1/S/08 (IAF PensionerS) and NSI 1/S/08 (Navy Pensioners). And so, the PROBABLE EPIP for Pre-06 Armed Forces Pensioners:-
A. INDIAN ARMY -
(N.MX. PEN FORMULA EP +50%DP+ 40%WTG+ GCB1,2,3+CA = EPIP(R/OFF TO)
X - GROUP -
SEP(4650)- 8650/2 X 25(15+10)/33YRS=3307+1654+1323+ 192 +120 = 6596 - 6600
NAIK(4975)- 9260/2 X 23(15+8)/33YRS=3227+ 1614+1291+192+120 = 6444 - 6450
HAV(5650)-10510/2 X21(15+6)/33YRS =3344+1672+1338+192+120 = 6564 - 6560
NB SUB(8290)-15420/2X 20(15+05)/33YRS=4673+ 2337+ 1869 = 8879 - 8880
SUB(9790) -18210/2X ---DITTO---- = 5517 + 2759 + 2207 = 10483 - 10490
SUB MAJ(10050)-18700/2X --DITTO- = 5663 +2832+2265 = 10760
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Y - GROUP
SEP(4300)-8000/2X 25(15+10)/33YRS=3030+1515+1212+192+100 = 6049 - 6050
NAIK(4700)-8750/2X23(15+8)/33 YRS=3034+1517+1214+192+100=6057 - 6060
HAV(5100)-9490/2 x 21(15+6)/33YRS = 3020+1510+1208+192+100 = 6030
NB SUB(8140)-15150/2X 20(15+5)/33YRS=4691+2346+1876 = 8913 - 8920
SUB(9320)-17340/2X ---DITTO-- = 5255 + 2628 + 2102 = 9985 - 9990
SUB MAJ(9550)-17770/2X--DITTO- =5385+2693+2154 =10232 - 10240
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B. INDIAN NAVY
X - GROUP
APP(3260)- 6250/2X25(15+10)/33YRS=2367+1184+947+240+120 = 4858 -4860
ART.V(4360)-8110/2X23(15+8)/33YRS=2826+1413+1130+240+120=5729-5730
ART IV(6350)-11820/2X21(15+6)/33YRS=3761+1881+1504+240+120=7506 -7510
ART III-1(7120)-13250/2X20(15+5)/33YRS=4015+2008+1606 =7629 -7630
CH.ART(8250)-15345/2X---DITTO-- =4650+2325+1860= 8835 - 8840
MCPO II(9790)-18210/2X--DITTO-- =5517+2831+2264 = 10483- 10490
MCPO I(10020)-18980/2X--DITTO--=5661+2831+2264 =10756 -10760
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Y - GROUP
SM II(3445)-6410/2X25(15+10)/33YRS=2428+1214+971+240+100 =4943
SM I(4550)-8470/2X --DITTO---=3208+1604+1283+240+100 =6435 -6440
LDG(4950)-9210/2X23(15+8)/33YRS=3208 +1608 +1283+240+100=6239-6240
PO(5595)- 10410/2X21(15+6)/33YRS =3312+1656+1325+240+100=6633
CPO(8140)-15150/2X20(15+5)/33YRS= 4691+2346 +1876= 8913 - 8920
MCPO II(9320)-17340/2X--DITTO--= 5255 + 2628 +2102= 9985 - 9990
MCPO I(9550)-17770/2X--DITTO--=5385+2693+2154 =10232 - 10240
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C. INDIAN AIR FORCE
X - GROUP
AC(3675)-7050/2X25(15+10)/33YRS=2670+1335+1068+240 +120 =5383-5390
LAC(4975)-9170/2X25(15+10)/33YRS=3473+1737+1389 +240+120= 6939 -6940
CPL(5200)-9680/2X23(15+8)/33YRS =3373+1687+1349+240 +120 = 6769 -6770
SGT(5945)-11O60/2X21(15+6)/33YRS=3368+1684+1347+240+120 =6739 -6740
SGT(6500)-12090/2X--DITTO-- =3832+1916+1633+240+120 =7721 - 7730
(DIPLOMA HOLDER)
JWO(8290)-15420/2X20(15+5 )/33YRS=4673+ 2337+ 1869 = 8879 - 8890
WO(9790)-18210/2X----DITTO--- =5517 +2831 + 2264=10483- 10490
MWO(10200)-18980/2X--DITTO-- =5661+2831+2264 = 10756 -10760
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Y - GROUP
AC(3250)-6250/2X25(15+10)/33YRS=2367+1184+971+240+100=4838- 4840
LAC(4550)-8470/2X --DITTO---- = 3208 + 1604+1283+240+100 =6435 -6440
CPL(4950)-9210/2X23(15+8)/33YRS=3208 +1608+1283+240+100 = 6435-6440
SGT(5595)-10410/2X21(15+6)/33YRS=3312+1656+1325+240+100=6632 -6640
JWO(8140)-15150/2X20(15+5)/33 YRS= 4691 + 2346 + 1876 = 8913 - 8920
WO(9320)-17340/2X--DITTO--= 5255 + 2628 + 2102 = 9985 - 9990
MWO(9550)-17770/2X--DITTO--=5385+2693+2154 = 10232 - 10240
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A WORD OF CAUTION:-
THIS IS STRICTLY UN-OFFICIAL AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF INFORMATION AMONGST VETERANS ONLY. THEY ARE REQUESTED TO AWAIT FOR THE ORDERS OF THE GOVT. LIKELY TO BE ISSUED SOON.
It also appears that the JINX is sitting pretty on the terms OROP and PBOR, for a long time. So, CHANGE, WE CAN, I thought and coined and posting them here as E P I P (ENHANCED PARITY IN PENSION) and O T O Rs (OTHER THAN OFFICER RANKS), for information and usage.
Govt. delay in the release of orders bodes WELL for us. Because, any proposal in the negative approval usually made known FAST. In this case, the feeling is MORE THAN ONE favourable alternatives are at work.
With these +ve vibes, another attempt is made on the EPIP based on the following CoS recommendations, for arriving at THE EXISTING PENSION rates(@MINIMUM FOR 15 YRS ONLY), so that the EPIP could easily be deduced:-
(1) To RECKON the Pensions of all Pre-1.1.06--ORs Pensioners, with reference to a 'NOTIONAL MAXIMUM" in the POST 1.1.06 REVISED PAY STRUCTURE Corresponding to "THE MAXIMUM OF PRE-6TH CPC Pay Scales, as per the FITMENT TABLE of each rank, AND
(2) Also to continue THE ENHANCED WEIGHTABE AWARDED BY THE GOM.
Thus, the NOTIONAL MAXIMUM in the post -1.1.06 Revised Pay Structure, corresponding to the MAXIMUM OF Pre-06th CPC Pay Scales) is mentioned against each rank of X and Y groups of the ARMY, NAVY and AIR FORCE. From this figure, the Existing Basic Pension is deduced after applying the Pension calculation formula (Notional Max.amt /2 x 15 yrs+wtg/33). The EP is added with 50%DP+ 40%weghtage +GCB+Classification Pay(both in full). All the details are taken from ASI/01/S/08 (for Army pensioners), AFSI 1/S/08 (IAF PensionerS) and NSI 1/S/08 (Navy Pensioners). And so, the PROBABLE EPIP for Pre-06 Armed Forces Pensioners:-
A. INDIAN ARMY -
(N.MX. PEN FORMULA EP +50%DP+ 40%WTG+ GCB1,2,3+CA = EPIP(R/OFF TO)
X - GROUP -
SEP(4650)- 8650/2 X 25(15+10)/33YRS=3307+1654+1323+ 192 +120 = 6596 - 6600
NAIK(4975)- 9260/2 X 23(15+8)/33YRS=3227+ 1614+1291+192+120 = 6444 - 6450
HAV(5650)-10510/2 X21(15+6)/33YRS =3344+1672+1338+192+120 = 6564 - 6560
NB SUB(8290)-15420/2X 20(15+05)/33YRS=4673+ 2337+ 1869 = 8879 - 8880
SUB(9790) -18210/2X ---DITTO---- = 5517 + 2759 + 2207 = 10483 - 10490
SUB MAJ(10050)-18700/2X --DITTO- = 5663 +2832+2265 = 10760
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Y - GROUP
SEP(4300)-8000/2X 25(15+10)/33YRS=3030+1515+1212+192+100 = 6049 - 6050
NAIK(4700)-8750/2X23(15+8)/33 YRS=3034+1517+1214+192+100=6057 - 6060
HAV(5100)-9490/2 x 21(15+6)/33YRS = 3020+1510+1208+192+100 = 6030
NB SUB(8140)-15150/2X 20(15+5)/33YRS=4691+2346+1876 = 8913 - 8920
SUB(9320)-17340/2X ---DITTO-- = 5255 + 2628 + 2102 = 9985 - 9990
SUB MAJ(9550)-17770/2X--DITTO- =5385+2693+2154 =10232 - 10240
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B. INDIAN NAVY
X - GROUP
APP(3260)- 6250/2X25(15+10)/33YRS=2367+1184+947+240+120 = 4858 -4860
ART.V(4360)-8110/2X23(15+8)/33YRS=2826+1413+1130+240+120=5729-5730
ART IV(6350)-11820/2X21(15+6)/33YRS=3761+1881+1504+240+120=7506 -7510
ART III-1(7120)-13250/2X20(15+5)/33YRS=4015+2008+1606 =7629 -7630
CH.ART(8250)-15345/2X---DITTO-- =4650+2325+1860= 8835 - 8840
MCPO II(9790)-18210/2X--DITTO-- =5517+2831+2264 = 10483- 10490
MCPO I(10020)-18980/2X--DITTO--=5661+2831+2264 =10756 -10760
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Y - GROUP
SM II(3445)-6410/2X25(15+10)/33YRS=2428+1214+971+240+100 =4943
SM I(4550)-8470/2X --DITTO---=3208+1604+1283+240+100 =6435 -6440
LDG(4950)-9210/2X23(15+8)/33YRS=3208 +1608 +1283+240+100=6239-6240
PO(5595)- 10410/2X21(15+6)/33YRS =3312+1656+1325+240+100=6633
CPO(8140)-15150/2X20(15+5)/33YRS= 4691+2346 +1876= 8913 - 8920
MCPO II(9320)-17340/2X--DITTO--= 5255 + 2628 +2102= 9985 - 9990
MCPO I(9550)-17770/2X--DITTO--=5385+2693+2154 =10232 - 10240
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C. INDIAN AIR FORCE
X - GROUP
AC(3675)-7050/2X25(15+10)/33YRS=2670+1335+1068+240 +120 =5383-5390
LAC(4975)-9170/2X25(15+10)/33YRS=3473+1737+1389 +240+120= 6939 -6940
CPL(5200)-9680/2X23(15+8)/33YRS =3373+1687+1349+240 +120 = 6769 -6770
SGT(5945)-11O60/2X21(15+6)/33YRS=3368+1684+1347+240+120 =6739 -6740
SGT(6500)-12090/2X--DITTO-- =3832+1916+1633+240+120 =7721 - 7730
(DIPLOMA HOLDER)
JWO(8290)-15420/2X20(15+5 )/33YRS=4673+ 2337+ 1869 = 8879 - 8890
WO(9790)-18210/2X----DITTO--- =5517 +2831 + 2264=10483- 10490
MWO(10200)-18980/2X--DITTO-- =5661+2831+2264 = 10756 -10760
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Y - GROUP
AC(3250)-6250/2X25(15+10)/33YRS=2367+1184+971+240+100=4838- 4840
LAC(4550)-8470/2X --DITTO---- = 3208 + 1604+1283+240+100 =6435 -6440
CPL(4950)-9210/2X23(15+8)/33YRS=3208 +1608+1283+240+100 = 6435-6440
SGT(5595)-10410/2X21(15+6)/33YRS=3312+1656+1325+240+100=6632 -6640
JWO(8140)-15150/2X20(15+5)/33 YRS= 4691 + 2346 + 1876 = 8913 - 8920
WO(9320)-17340/2X--DITTO--= 5255 + 2628 + 2102 = 9985 - 9990
MWO(9550)-17770/2X--DITTO--=5385+2693+2154 = 10232 - 10240
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A WORD OF CAUTION:-
THIS IS STRICTLY UN-OFFICIAL AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF INFORMATION AMONGST VETERANS ONLY. THEY ARE REQUESTED TO AWAIT FOR THE ORDERS OF THE GOVT. LIKELY TO BE ISSUED SOON.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
LOST AND FOUND : YOUNG GIRL FOUND IN KERALA
THE FOLLOWING IS POSTED (RECEIVED FROM VETERAN PJ SINGHJI) FOR THE INFORMATION OF ALL :-
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ONE MR.ANIL WROTE-
Dear Friends,
A 4yrs old girl named POOJA was kidnapped by a person at some place and now she is under Kerala Police custody. Since the baby could not communicate her identification clearly, Police is struggling to find her parents. The flg information was given by the baby which may or may not be correct also. Requesting all to forward her photograph to the maximum people in India to identify her parents / relatives. this will cost only your time and will help one life..
Information given by the baby :
POOJA
Father's Name : Mr. Rajkiran
Mother's Name : Mrs. Munny Devi
Language : HINDI
Place : Nagaluppi (this was pronounced by the baby which Police could not find such a place. The place must be related to the mentioned name). She is having one younger Brother & Elder Sister.
Pls do not ignore this mail.
Kindly forward.
It will cost you nothing more than few minutes......
A life is at stake.
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KINDLY INFORM
Anil Kumar anil9_11@yahoo.com
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(VIA E-MAIL FROM VET PRABHJOT SINGHJI)
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ONE MR.ANIL WROTE-
Dear Friends,
A 4yrs old girl named POOJA was kidnapped by a person at some place and now she is under Kerala Police custody. Since the baby could not communicate her identification clearly, Police is struggling to find her parents. The flg information was given by the baby which may or may not be correct also. Requesting all to forward her photograph to the maximum people in India to identify her parents / relatives. this will cost only your time and will help one life..
Information given by the baby :
POOJA
Father's Name : Mr. Rajkiran
Mother's Name : Mrs. Munny Devi
Language : HINDI
Place : Nagaluppi (this was pronounced by the baby which Police could not find such a place. The place must be related to the mentioned name). She is having one younger Brother & Elder Sister.
Pls do not ignore this mail.
Kindly forward.
It will cost you nothing more than few minutes......
A life is at stake.
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KINDLY INFORM
Anil Kumar anil9_11@yahoo.com
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(VIA E-MAIL FROM VET PRABHJOT SINGHJI)
REPRESENTATION OF PENSION ISSUES BY INDIVIDUAL LETTERS
The views of EX SGT J WALAWALKAR(via- e-mail), reproduced below for the information and needful of all Veteran brothers:-
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Sir, It is very easy to ask you, what is my pension, on your blog, just like you take a pains and we will eat fruit free of cost. Please ask all the X servicemen, who are interested in OROP, to kindly write individually to Finance Minister and Defence Minister directly, Respected Sir, if at least 6 lakhs letters goes to Each Ministry, it will have a great impact.
Respected Sir, let us try, it may cost us Rs 20/= each, if we write on blog, ministers are not bothered, but if so many letters come in, at least the Ministry will be with full of letters. and then they will have to think on it. Thanks & Regards,
X Sgt Walawalkar.
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JUST STOP AND THINK FOR A WHILE !!??
.....IF ..AND ONLY....--- Let every one of us WRITE PETITIONS and SEND in separate covers to
Her Excellency, Madam PRESIDENT/Hon. PRIME MINISTER/Hon. DEFENCE MNINSTER, about our PLIGHT of LOW-PAID PENSIONS or any other related ISSUES, each cover costing Rs.5/ each(3x5=total Rs.15/-).
JUST IMAGINE, the quantum of petitions to the tune of 20-25 lakhs flooding the C-in-C/PRIME MINISTER/DEFENCE MINISTER Peshis.
Definitely, their thinking as well as that of higher ups concerned, shall change to a great extent, as they will come to know the reality.
And, NOW THERE IS a feeling that ALL IS WELL with us, since such petitions are very less or negligible.
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--CHANGE WE CAN----
---SHAPE THINGS TO YOUR LIKING-----GO -- GET---THINGS DONE--- NO WAITING FOR SOMEONE'S RESCUE------SELF HELP IS THE BEST HELP-----
jai ho ! happy blogging.!!!
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Sir, It is very easy to ask you, what is my pension, on your blog, just like you take a pains and we will eat fruit free of cost. Please ask all the X servicemen, who are interested in OROP, to kindly write individually to Finance Minister and Defence Minister directly, Respected Sir, if at least 6 lakhs letters goes to Each Ministry, it will have a great impact.
Respected Sir, let us try, it may cost us Rs 20/= each, if we write on blog, ministers are not bothered, but if so many letters come in, at least the Ministry will be with full of letters. and then they will have to think on it. Thanks & Regards,
X Sgt Walawalkar.
------------------------------------
JUST STOP AND THINK FOR A WHILE !!??
.....IF ..AND ONLY....--- Let every one of us WRITE PETITIONS and SEND in separate covers to
Her Excellency, Madam PRESIDENT/Hon. PRIME MINISTER/Hon. DEFENCE MNINSTER, about our PLIGHT of LOW-PAID PENSIONS or any other related ISSUES, each cover costing Rs.5/ each(3x5=total Rs.15/-).
JUST IMAGINE, the quantum of petitions to the tune of 20-25 lakhs flooding the C-in-C/PRIME MINISTER/DEFENCE MINISTER Peshis.
Definitely, their thinking as well as that of higher ups concerned, shall change to a great extent, as they will come to know the reality.
And, NOW THERE IS a feeling that ALL IS WELL with us, since such petitions are very less or negligible.
--------------------------------------------------
--CHANGE WE CAN----
---SHAPE THINGS TO YOUR LIKING-----GO -- GET---THINGS DONE--- NO WAITING FOR SOMEONE'S RESCUE------SELF HELP IS THE BEST HELP-----
jai ho ! happy blogging.!!!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
LOOKING TOO FAR FOR SOLUTIONS? - ANOTHER VIEW POINT
The following is posted for the benefit of all readers of the blog:-
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Change is the inevitability of life. Our interpretation of change determines our attitude and approach to life. What is apparently beneficial is accepted without any fuss. When it comes to accepting the inconvenient and the unpleasant, there begins conflict and resentment. However, the seemingly hopeless situations that are very painful to deal with are also instruments of change. ''What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly,'' wrote Richard Bach.
Every seemingly hopeless situation is pregnant with the potential to effect improvement. It's just that one usually looks at the problem in a way that's too upfront. That creates a myopic perspective in dealing with the problem.
Like Godel's theorem, which states that no part of a system can comprehend the system as long as it is an integral part of the system. As we distance ourselves from the problem, and have a bird's-eye perspective, we can begin to see the issue in another light. Anticipation of the problem always tends to magnify the event and imagine it to be much more frightful. Anticipation should prepare, not scare.
A rigid approach that expects things to happen in a specific way only makes matters worse. The ability to adapt is what can make things better. Rigidity limits available options. It severely handicaps creativity, which is considered the mother of solutions. Serendipity happens only because the mind is open and willing to look at the same thing differently.
An alternative viewpoint is critical to make the most of any given situation. The severest of problems have more often than not brought out the best from many individuals. Isn't it also said: "Necessity is the mother of invention"?
The process of strategising while solving a problem throws up many facets of ourselves that we never knew existed. Adversity has been a blessing often enough and ought to be respected rather than feared. Complications arise most often because we take things personally and too seriously. Surrender only destroys self-esteem. Fighting enhances it. The difference between the two is just a matter of attitude.
Helplessness is a state of the mind. Most successful businessmen and corporate executives are paid for their ability to keep cool in the most trying of circumstances. They probably begin where others stop trying. Fixing the blame is not what absolves one of failure. Fixing the problem is the only redemption.
Anger, fear, resentment and frustration only muddle neural networks. They are mere manifestations of the fight, flight or fright response. What is actually needed is a right, bright and trite response. This response can only be attained with a calm and controlled thought process. Knee-jerk responses are just reflexes without any form of cerebration. They are most often fruitless. A deliberate, conscious effort needs to be inculcated to programme a conditioned response.
A positive approach is a big help, as it tends to activate the right brain, the one that has great intuitive abilities. The most appropriate response to any problem would be whole-brained. That is with both the right and left hemispheres giving their inputs. The dominant half the left brain in right-handed persons and right brain in left-handed persons enables analysis, logic and assessment. It tends to be a fragmentary approach. The right has a more intuitive, subtle and holistic approach. A combined two-pronged approach is much more likely to bring out the best in adversity and make it easier for the butterfly in you to take wing.
(SOURCE : Deepak Ranade16 Oct 09, T O I,16/10/09)
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Change is the inevitability of life. Our interpretation of change determines our attitude and approach to life. What is apparently beneficial is accepted without any fuss. When it comes to accepting the inconvenient and the unpleasant, there begins conflict and resentment. However, the seemingly hopeless situations that are very painful to deal with are also instruments of change. ''What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly,'' wrote Richard Bach.
Every seemingly hopeless situation is pregnant with the potential to effect improvement. It's just that one usually looks at the problem in a way that's too upfront. That creates a myopic perspective in dealing with the problem.
Like Godel's theorem, which states that no part of a system can comprehend the system as long as it is an integral part of the system. As we distance ourselves from the problem, and have a bird's-eye perspective, we can begin to see the issue in another light. Anticipation of the problem always tends to magnify the event and imagine it to be much more frightful. Anticipation should prepare, not scare.
A rigid approach that expects things to happen in a specific way only makes matters worse. The ability to adapt is what can make things better. Rigidity limits available options. It severely handicaps creativity, which is considered the mother of solutions. Serendipity happens only because the mind is open and willing to look at the same thing differently.
An alternative viewpoint is critical to make the most of any given situation. The severest of problems have more often than not brought out the best from many individuals. Isn't it also said: "Necessity is the mother of invention"?
The process of strategising while solving a problem throws up many facets of ourselves that we never knew existed. Adversity has been a blessing often enough and ought to be respected rather than feared. Complications arise most often because we take things personally and too seriously. Surrender only destroys self-esteem. Fighting enhances it. The difference between the two is just a matter of attitude.
Helplessness is a state of the mind. Most successful businessmen and corporate executives are paid for their ability to keep cool in the most trying of circumstances. They probably begin where others stop trying. Fixing the blame is not what absolves one of failure. Fixing the problem is the only redemption.
Anger, fear, resentment and frustration only muddle neural networks. They are mere manifestations of the fight, flight or fright response. What is actually needed is a right, bright and trite response. This response can only be attained with a calm and controlled thought process. Knee-jerk responses are just reflexes without any form of cerebration. They are most often fruitless. A deliberate, conscious effort needs to be inculcated to programme a conditioned response.
A positive approach is a big help, as it tends to activate the right brain, the one that has great intuitive abilities. The most appropriate response to any problem would be whole-brained. That is with both the right and left hemispheres giving their inputs. The dominant half the left brain in right-handed persons and right brain in left-handed persons enables analysis, logic and assessment. It tends to be a fragmentary approach. The right has a more intuitive, subtle and holistic approach. A combined two-pronged approach is much more likely to bring out the best in adversity and make it easier for the butterfly in you to take wing.
(SOURCE : Deepak Ranade16 Oct 09, T O I,16/10/09)
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