OROP: veterans call off fast

 

Three members of the ex-servicemen fraternity on 'Fast Unto Death' (FUD) at Jantar Mantar for 'full' One Rank One Pension (OROP) have called it off following appeals from fellow veterans. However, they said that their protest would continue.
Three veterans, Mrs Sudesh Goyat, Hav Major Singh and Hav Mohinder Singh with the Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM) -- have been on fast unto deathsince January 15. On Sunday, Mrs. Goyat was admitted to Army's Research & Referral (RR) hospital after her health deteriorated.
Veterans said that as her condition worsened, doctors advised that she must have oral diet. In view of that, the veterans collectively appealed to her to end the fast which she accepted on Wednesday afternoon.
Maj Gen Satbir Singh, Chairman of IESM said that they would continue their agitation till the government implemented ‘full’ OROP. He said that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar had refused their requests for a meeting which he said was “total insensitivity and apathy on the part of the Government.”

A group of veterans had rejected the version implemented by the government stating that it deviated from the accepted definition of OROP which means equalisation of pension every year as against the approved five years.

Defence sources said that Mr. Parrikar was busy in the election campaign in Goa as well as the events related to the Republic Day.
NEW DELHI: January 25, 2017 19:16 IST

Updated: January 25, 2017 19:16 IS

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/OROP-veterans-call-off 

Reply received from PCDA(P) through PMO grievance cell

O/o the principal Controller of Defence Accounts (P)

                                                             Date  11.01.2017

  No.AT/PSB/VI/SYB/CPPC/2016              

To

 The Chief Manager

 Syndicate Bank, CPPC

 Head Office, Central

 Accounts Department

 2nd floor, Manipal-576104  

Sub :- Regarding revision of pension in respect of pensioners of Lakshdeep Island having pension account in Syndicate Bank 

          .

Ref :- applicant's complaint dated 06.11.2016

           With reference to above, it is intimated by the National Federation of ex-servicemen that various pensioners of Lakshdeep Island having pension account in Syndicate Bank are not being paid the correct rate of pension/family pension by the paying branch and their pension has not been revised correctly as per this office cir.547 dated 11.09.2015, cir.555 dated 04.02.2016, cir.568 dated 13.10.2016 & cir.570 dated 31.10.2016.

     In this context, you are advised to verify the records of the payment of the pension for the pensioners of the Island.  You are advised to refer to the above mentioned Circulars and revise their pension accordingly.

     Action taken in this regard may please be intimated to this office.

     However, if you have any doubts regarding revision of pension, full facts of the case may please be provided to this office for further necessary action at this end along with copy of PPOs.

                                                                  Sd/

                                                                Sr.Accounts Officer (P)

                                                                 O/o the p.c.d.a.(P), Allahabad

Copy to :-

              The Chairman.

               National Federation of Ex-servicemen

               AC/149-A, Shalimar Bagh,

                New Delhi  110088..................................For information.

FASTING VEER NARI Mrs. SUDESH GOYAT HOSPITALISED

The Condition of Mrs Sudesh Goyat has deteriorated and veterans have taken her to ARMY RR Hospital and admitted in emergency. Doctors are now taking care of her. 

In brief about Veer Nari Mrs Sudesh Goyat wife of Major Goyat 

This fearless and selfless lady is a true example of bravery. She or her husband would not be benefited by OROP as her husband has taken premature retirement from Army Medical Corps.
She was requested by so many veterans to break the fast but she clearly said, "either PM Narender Modi ji would break my fast or God would call me"

The OROP, in "Letter and Spirit" is yet to be delivered.

WILL OTHER STATES FOLLOW THIS GESTURE SHOWN BY STATE GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Dear all,

The slew of welfare measures announced by Hon'ble CM of Telangana State in the assembly, are the initiative of Hony.President, Telangana State Maazi Sainikula Samaakhya, Capt V LaxmikanthaRao, (Retd) & Hon'ble M.P.(RS). The speech is in Telugu language.

Already  GOs issued on Property Tax exemption, Enhancement of SPOs salary from 10,000/- to 20,000/- and War Widows pension from 3000 to 6000.

GOs on other items of welfare measures may be issued in the near future.

Over all, as on date, the financial benefits to ESM are the best in the country,i.e. more than Punjab/HARYANA stateS.

IT IS HOPED THAT HIS COUNTERPART IN AP, SHRI N CHANDRABABU NAIDU, HON'BLE CM OF AP STATE, MAY SOON FOOLOW SUIT AND ANNOUNCE SIMILAR BENEFITS TO ESM, IF NOT MORE THAN THE TELANGANA STATE.

THEREFORE, RELAX BROTHERS, GOOD/HAPPY TIMES HAVE JUST BEGAN.

BLOGGER

SGT GV NARAYANA AIR VETERAN

SECY GEN 

TELANGANA RAASHTRA MAAJI SAINIKULA SAMAAKHYA

HYDERABAD

 DUAL PENSION BENEFITS, SPECIAL FUND FOR WELFARE OF SERVICEMEN : KCR's BIG BANG SOPS FOR SOLDIERS

Ex-servicemen who have now joined the state government have got reason to rejoice, as the state government has announced a dual pension benefit for them. The Telangana government on Tuesday announced a slew of benefits in the Legislative Assembly for active and retired soldiers, their families and also for the families of soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty .When an ex-serviceman joins the state government services, he is allowed to draw two pensions -one from the armed forces and the other from the state government. However, widows of such ex-servicemen were barred from collecting state pension. “The Telangana government is doing away with this restriction. Henceforth, such pensioners will be allowed to draw state government pension along with pension issued by armed forces,“ KCR said.
“The government is also constituting a special fund for the welfare of soldiers, a first in the country ,“ said KCR. The fund will begin with annual contributions of `25,000 each from the CM and his cabinet colleagues while MLAs, MLCs and MPs will contribute `10,000 each every year. Thanking eve ryone for joining hands to contribute to the fund, KCR said, “The state government employees have also come forward to gi ve one day's salary to this fund.“
He also announced that the government is increasing the cash awards for soldiers.

AN ARTICLE BY VETERAN CHANDER PARKASH

The OROP, in "Letter and Spirit" is yet to be delivered, though a substantial increase has been given this time by our PM, who is yet to travel the proverbial last mile. 

Where is ONE MAN JUDICIAL COMMITTEE report ?

Personally I endorse movement headed by Maj Gen Satbir Singh . We should be thankful to him for all that what he has done and doing. It is sadly unfortunate that our Three Stars have become so selfish. Respected Three Stars I request you that you Honorable Generals/ Admirals/Marshals stop drawing OROP . Had the seniors been doing their job while in service to protect our rights, we would have been better placed today. They have now no right to advise. Many of them have not gone to Jantar Mantar even once .

Whatever we have got in our banks so for is kind courtesy this movement spearheaded by Gen Satbir Singh.

All of us who are not contributing to OROP movement should be ashamed and thank all those struggling, primarily at JANTAR MANTAR. Ungrateful people who criticise their efforts and sacrifices, should be disgracefully shamed if not ashamed.

Anybody who talks against the peaceful protest by the veterans is an "enemy of the veterans" and worse than a "traitor".if any veterans does not contribute towards the welfare of the war widows and veteran fraternity, he should not enjoy OROP/NFU himself.

The government (politico - bureaucrat) as usual has managed to break the fragile unity of the Fauji . This is why the izzat of the Fauj has reduced to the constabulary. Might as well become a mercenary force if you all think Jantar Mantar is all about money. OROP was/is only a point to goad you to introspection.

The little you have received is because of disunity and covert sell out by many who see closing the gap in finances across the rank and file as an affront to their superiority. 

My request to veterans who are criticising the JM, still if you think you can do better please come forward to lead.

SALUTES VETERANS & VEER NARIS ON FAST AT JANTAR MANTAR

File photo from jantar mantar

REPORTS FROM JANTAR MANTAR

17 Jan 2017

Shri Manohar Parrikar                                                                                                                        

Hon’ble Raksha Mantri                                                                                                                     

104, South Block, New Delhi

 SITUATION AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI

 Dear Raksha Mantri,

1.    You are aware that we have been carrying out our Movement for One Rank One Pension (OROP) for the last 583 days.

2.      Mrs Sudesh  Goyat who has been on Relay Hunger Fast (RHF) for the last 512 days has decided to sit on Hunger Fast unto Death alongwith two others at our “Jantar Mantar Manch”

3.      We persuaded them which they have refused and I am duty bound to respect her feelings and high level of commitment towards the cause of Widows and Jawans.

4.      I urge you to meet our delegation and resolve the long pending issue.

           For ever in service of Nation.

               With regards,

                    Yours Sincerely,

  Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM (Retd)                                                                                

Advisor United Front of Ex Servicemen Jantar Mantar &                       

Chairman Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM)                                                                                                                 

Mobile: 9312404269, 01244110570                                                           

Email:satbirsm@gmail.com   

                

LETTER TO RM BY GEN SATBIR SINGH FOR ACTUAL IMLIMENTATION OF OROP

ACTUAL OROP NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ONE MAN JUDICIAL COMMITTEE

NOT YET MADE PUBLIC

Dear Raksha Mantri,

1.    Please refer the following letters :-

(a)            Letter dated 16 Nov 2015 regarding serious anomalies in the Notification for the Implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) issued on 07 Nov 2016.       

(b)           Letter to Justice L.Narasimha Reddy, Retired Chief Justice of Patna High Court dated     25 Mar 2016 regarding “Urgent Need to Rectify Anomalies in OROP in Govt Notification dated 07 Nov 2015 and Table dated 03 Feb 2016.

(c)            Letter to Justice L.Narasimha Reddy, Retired Chief Justice of Patna High Court dated   25 Mar 2016 regarding “Change of Definition of OROP in various correspondence of DESW Noticed.

(d)                       Letter dated 25 Mar 2016 regarding One Rank One Pension.

(e)                       Letter dated 27 Nov 2016 regarding non  implementation of Actual

OROP.

(f)      Letter dated 23 Dec 2016 regarding non implementation of Actual OROP Letter.

2.       With concern and anguish, we wish to bring to your Notice that the Actual OROP as assured by the Hon’ble Prime Minister has not yet been implemented.  The anomalies arising out of the 07^th Nov 2015 Govt Notification for the implementation of OROP has not been rectified.  The anomalies were pointed out to your goodself vide our above quoted letters.  This avoidable delay is causing serious concern to the defence, widows and ex-Servicemen.

3.       One Man Judicial Committee report, it is learnt was submitted to Govt on 26 Oct 2016, however, neither the same has been made public nor its recommendations implemented.  Sir, we the defence family have been on Protest Movement and Relay Hunger Strike (RHS) at Jantar Mantar for the past 582 days, no  one from the Govt has enquired or addressed our concerns,  instead the Govt continues to inform the people of the country that it has implemented OROP.  You know Sir, the same is not true,  OROP as per the definition approved by the Govt through its executive order dated 26 Feb 2014 is far away from what has been implemented.  Not only the actual OROP has not been implemented as per the approved definition, the wrongly implemented OROP has been carried forward to the 7^th CPC with Cascading adverse affect on pensions of defence fraternity. 

4.       The statements from the Govt that OROP has been implemented and some negative people were protesting is very hurting to the Ex-Servicemen and widows.  Sir, if actual OROP is implemented after removing the anomalies, we will immediately lift our Protest Movement from Jantar Mantar.  We are only there for our legitimate democratic rights of protest which is being carried out in a soldierly manner, with dignity and respect and within the constitutional norms.  Sir, we are your erstwhile soldiers and not civilian unions.  We request you to consider implementing Actual OROP, which has been pending the last 42 years. 

5.        We are thankful to Govt that it has taken the step to announce implementation of OROP, but what has been implemented is far from the Actual OROP.  We are also concerned that the Govt has unfairly amended the approved definition as per the Govt executive order dated 26 Feb 2014 and announced in the Parliament by MOS for Defence on 02 Dec 2014.

6.       May we request you for your personal indulgence to rectify the anomalies arising out of the Govt Notification on 07 Nov 2015.  May we also   request for a meeting with you Sir, of a delegation of three members for half an hour at your earliest please.

        With regards,

                        Yours Sincerely,

            Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM (Retd)                                                                                          Advisor United Front of Ex Servicemen Jantar Mantar &                                                                             Chairman Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM)                                                                                                        Mobile: 9312404269, 01244110570                                                      Email:satbirsm@gmail.com   

Copy to:- 

General Bipin Rawat,                                                      UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM Chief of the Army Staff                                          Integrated HQs of Ministry of Defence (Army) South Block, New Delhi-110011	For information and action please.
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa                                     PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC Chief of the Air Staff                                                         Integrated HQs of Ministry of Defence (Air Force) Vayu Bhawan, New Delhi 110011	Our request as above.
Admiral Sunil Lanba                     PVSM, AVSM, ADC                                         Chief of the Naval Staff  & Chairman Chiefs of Staffs Committee (CoSC) Integrated HQs of Ministry of Defence (Navy)               South Block, New Delhi -110011	Our request as above.