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7th CPC Revision of Pension of Pre-2016 Pensioners: Order issued

No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)

Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan

Khan Market, New Delhi

Dated, the 12th May, 2017

Office Memorandum

Sub:- Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners, etc.

The undersigned is directed to say that the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC). in its Report, recommended two formulations for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners. A Resolution No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) dated 04.08.2016 was issued by this Department indicating the decisions taken by the Government on the various recommendations of the 7th CPC on pensionary matters.

2. Based on the decisions taken by the Government on the recommendations of the 7th CPC, orders for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners in accordance with second Formulation were issued vide this Department’s OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016. It was provided in this OM. that the revised pension/famiiy pension wet. 112016 of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners shall be determined by multiplying the pension/family pension as had been fixed at the time of implementation of the recommendations of the 6th CPC, by 2.57.

3. In accordance with the decision mentioned in this Department’s Resolution No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) dated 04.08.2016 and OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016, the feasibility of the first option recommended by 7th CPC has been examined by a Committee headed by Secretary, Department of Pension Pensioners’ Welfare.

4. The aforesaid Committee has submitted its Report and the recommendations made by the Committee have been considered by the Government. Accordingly, it has been decided that the revised pension/family pension w.e.f 01.01.2016 in respect of all Central civil pensioners/family pensioners, including CAPF’s, who retired/died prior to 01.01.2016, may be revised by notionally fixing their pay in the pay matrix recommended by the 7th CPC in the level corresponding to the pay in the pay scale/pay band and grade pay at which they retired/died. This will be done by notional pay fixation under each intervening Pay Commission based on the Formula for revision of pay. White fixing pay on notional basis, the pay fixation formulae approved by the Government and other relevant instructions on the subject in force at the relevant time shall be strictly followed. 50% of the notional pay as on 01.01.2016 shall be the revised pension and 30% of this notional pay shall be the revised family pension wet. 1.1.2016 as per the first Permutation. In the case of family pensioners who were entitled to family pension at enhanced rate, the revised family pension shall be 50% of the notional pay as on 01.01.2016 and shall be payable till the period up to which family pension at enhanced rate is admissible as per rules. The amount of revised pension/family pension so arrived at shall be

rounded off to next higher rupee.

5. It has also been decided that higher of the two Formulations is the pension/family pension already revised in accordance with this Department’s OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016 or the revised pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with para 4 above, shall be granted to pre-2016 central

civil pensioners as revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016. In cases where pension/family pension being paid w.e.f. 1.1.2016 in accordance with this Department’s OM No. 38/37/2016~P&PW(A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016 happens to be more than pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with para 4 above, the pension/family pension already being paid shall be treated as revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016.

6. Instructions were issued vide this Department’s OM No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A) (iii) dated 10.02.1998 for revision of pension! family pension in respect of Government servants who retired or died before 01.01.1986, by notional fixation of their pay in the scale of pay introduced with effect from 01.01.1986. The notional pay so worked out as on 01.01.1986 was treated as average emoluments/last pay for the purpose of calculation of notional pension/family pension as on 01.01.1986. The notional pension/family pension so arrived at was further revised with effect from 01.01.1996 and was paid in accordance with the instructions issued for revision of pension/family pension of pre-1996 pensioners/family pensioners in implementation of the recommendations of the 5th Central Pay Commission.

7. Accordingly, for the purpose of calculation of notional pay w.e.f. 1.1.2016 of those Government servants who retired or died before 01.01.1986, the pay scale and the notional pay as on 1.1.1986, as arrived at in terms of the instructions issued vide this Department’s OM 45/86/97~P&PW(A) dated 10.02.1998, will be treated as the pay scale and the pay of the concerned Government servant as on 1.1.1986. in the case of those Government servants who retired or died on or after 01.01.1986 but before 112016 the actual pay and the pay scale from which they retired or died would be taken into consideration for the purpose of calculation of the notional pay as on 1.1.2016 in accordance with para 4 above.

8. The minimum pension with effect from 01.01.2016 will be Rs. 9000/- per month (excluding the element of additional pension to old pensioners). The upper ceiling on pension/family pension will be 50% and 30°16 respectively of the highest pay in the Government (The highest pay in the Government is Rs. 250,000 with

effect from 01.01.2016).

9. The pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with provisions of Para 4 and 5 above shall be treated as 'Basic Pension' with effect from 01.01.2016. The revised pension/family pension includes dearness relief sanctioned from 1.1.2016 and shall qualify for grant of Dearness Relief sanctioned thereafter.

10. The existing instructions regarding regulation of dearness relief to employed/re-employed pensioners/family pensioners, as contained in Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare OM. No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dated 02.07.1999, as amended from time to time, shall continue to apply.

11. These orders would not be applicable for the purpose of revision of pension of those pensioners who were drawing compulsory retirement pension under Rule 40 of the CCS (Pension) Rules or compassionate allowance under Rule 41 of the CCS (Pension) Rules. The pensioners in these categories would continue to be entitled to revised pension in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department’s OM. No. 38/37/2016~P&PW(A)(ii) dated 4.8.2016.

12. The pension of the pensioners who are drawing monthly pension from the Government on permanent absorption in public sector undertakings/autonomous bodies will also be revised in accordance with these orders. However, separate orders will be issued for revision of pension of those pensioners who had earlier

drawn one time lump sum terminal benefits on absorption in public sector undertakings, etc. and are drawing one-third restored pension as per the instructions issued by this Department from time to time.

13. in cases where, on permanent absorption in public sector undertakings/autonomous bodies, the terms of absorption and/or the rules permit grant of family pension under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 or the corresponding rules applicable to Railway employees/members of All India Services, the family pension being drawn by family pensioners will be updated in accordance with these orders.

14. Since the consolidated pension will be inclusive of commuted portion of pension, if any, the commuted portion will be deducted from the said amount while making monthly disbursements.

15. The quantum of age-related pension/family pension available to the old pensioners/ family pensioners shall continue to be as follows-

Age of pensioner/family pensioner	Quantum of pension
From 80 years to less than 85 years	20% of revised basic pension/ family pension
From 85 years to less than 90 years	30% of revised basic pension/ family pension
From 90 years to less than 95 years	40% of revised basic pension/ family pension
From 95 years to less than 100 years	50% of revised basic pension/ family pension
100 years or more	100% of revised basic pension/ family pension

The amount of additional pension will be shown distinctly in the pension payment order. For example, in case where a pensioner is more than 80 years of age and his/her revised pension is Rs.10,000 pm, the pension will be shown as (i) Basic pension = Rs.10,000 and (ii) Additional pension = Rs.2,000 pm. The pension on his/her attaining the age of 85 years will be shown as (i).Basic Pension = Rs.10,000 and (ii) additional pension = Rs.3,000 pm. Dearness relief will be admissible on the additional pension available to the old pensioners also.

16. A few examples of calculation of pension/family pension in the manner prescribed above are given in Annexure-I to this OM.

17. No arrears on account of revision of Pension/Family pension on notional fixation of pay will be admissible for the period prior to 1.1.2016. The arrears on account of revision of pension/family pension in terms of these orders would be admissible with effect from 01.01.2016. For calculation of arrears becoming due on the revision of pension/ family pension on the basis of this O.M., the arrears of pension and the revised pension/family pension already paid on revision of pension/family pension in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department’s OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016 shall be adjusted.

18. it shall be the responsibility of the Head of Department and Pay and Accounts Office attached to that office from which the Government servant had retired or was working last before his death to revise the pension! family pension of Pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners with effect from 01.01.2016 in accordance with these orders and to issue a revised pension payment authority. The Pension Sanctioning Authority would impress upon the concerned Head of Office for fixation of pay on notional basis at the earliest and issue revised authority at the earliest. The revised authority will be issued under the existing PPO number and would travel to the Pension Disbursing Authority through the same channel through which the original PPO had travelled.

19. These orders shall apply to all pensioners/family pensioners who were drawing pension/family pension before 1.1.2016 under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, and the corresponding rules applicable to Railway pensioners and pensioners of All India Services, including officers of the Indian Civil

Service retired from service on or after 111973. A pensioner/family pensioner who became entitled to pension/family pension with effect from 01.01.2016 consequent on retirement/death of Government servant on 31.12.2015, would also be covered by these orders. Separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence in regard to Armed Forces pensioners/family pensioners.

20 These orders do not apply to retired High Court and Supreme Court Judges and other Constitutional/Statutory Authorities whose pension etc. is governed by separate rules/orders.

21 These orders issue with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their ID. No. 30~1l33(c)/2016-IC dated 11.05.2017 and ID. No.30-1133(c)/2016-IC dated 12.05.2017.

22. In their application to the persons belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

23. Ministry of Agriculture etc. are requested to bring the contents of these orders to the notice of Heads of Department/Controller of Accounts. Pay and Accounts Officers, and Attached and Subordinate Offices under them on top priority basis. All Ministries/Departments are requested to accord top priority to the work of revision of pension of ore-2016 pensioners/family pensioners and issue the revised Pension Payment Authority in respect of all ore-2016 pensioners,

24. Hindi version will follow.

(Harjit Singh)

Director

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Reservation for Ex-servicemen in direct recruitment Group ‘C’ posts

No. 11019/20/Misc./2015/MF.CGA(A)/NG/86

Government of India
Controller General of Accounts
Ministry sf Finance
Department of Expenditure
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan
GPO Complex, E-Block, INA
New Delhi – 110023

Dated. the 5th May, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Reservation for Ex-servicemen in direct recruitment Group ‘C’ posts – Regarding

Reference is invited to the reservation, concessions and relaxations applicable for ex-Servicemen in Central Government Services (Group ‘C’ posts). The Government of India has been issuing instructions from time to time for filling up of vacancies under prescribed quota reserved for ex-servicemen category. In this regard the DoPT has issued compendium of instruction on reservations for Ex-servicemen – consolidation of instructions vide OM. No.3603/4/3/2013-Estt.(Res.) dated 25th February, 2014.

All Pr.CCA.s/CCAs/CAs (with independent charge) are therefore requested to ensure that the provisions/ rules for Ex-servicemen notified under Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Services and Posts) Rules. 1979. as amended from time to time are being properly followed up/implemented while forwarding of vacancies or direct recruitment posts to this office for consolidation. The non-implementation of reservations prescribed for ex-servicemen shall be treated as violation of Govt. of India’s instructions on the subject.

This. issues with approval of the Jt. Controller General of Accounts (Gr. ‘B’)

(G.Ramesh)
Asstt. Controller General of Accounts (Gr. ‘B’)

Source: www.cga.nic.in

ESM TO GET FACILITIES AT PAR WITH CGHS

     Medical facilities available to ESM & their families through ECHS will be improved.  It is planned to bring it at par with CGHS by extending the facilities of private hospitals available to CGHS beneficieries to the ECHS beneficieries.

     According to the sources in the MOD, principle decision on this issue has already has been taken.  After the implementation of 7 CPC,   decision on the med.facilities too will be taken in the near future.  Even though ECHS beneficieries are entitled for med.facilities at private hospitals under certain circumstances, yet ESM face difficulties in getting admission in private hospitals.

     Therefore, a CGHS model will be applied in such cases.  CGHS provides admission facilities  according to one's designation.  Besides, the grade of payment for ECHS is also very less.  According to the sources in the MOD, CGHS pattern will be applied to ECHS also.  The proposal will be sanctioned very soon.

 News item from Hindi Daily 'HINDUSTAN'(Delhi Ed.) Dt 9.5.201

Seventh Central Pay Commission orders for pay issued by Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence has issued the orders for the new pay regime on implementation of the recommendations of the 7^th Central Pay Commission for all ranks.

The orders shall now be known as Rules rather than Instructions. For example, the modalities for Ranks other than Commissioned Officers of the Army shall be known as the “Army Pay Rules” rather than “Special Army Instructions”.

The orders for Ranks other than Commissioned Officers can be accessed and downloaded by clicking here.  
  The orders for Commissioned Officers of the Army can be accessed and downloaded by clicking here.
  The orders for Commissioned Officers of the Navy can be accessed and downloaded by clicking here.
  The orders for Commissioned Officers of the Air Force can be accessed and downloaded by clicking here.

Cabinet approves modifications in the 7th CPC recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved important proposals relating to modifications in the 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission) recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits in the course of their implementation. Earlier, in June, 2016, the Cabinet had approved implementation of the recommendations with an additional financial outgo of Rs 84,933 crore for 2016-17 (including arrears for 2 months of 2015-16).

The benefit of the proposed modifications will be available with effect from 1st January, 2016, i.e., the date of implementation of 7th CPC recommendations. With the increase approved by the Cabinet, the annual pension bill alone of the Central Government is likely to be Rs.1,76,071 crore.  Some of the important decisions of the Cabinet are mentioned below:

1.        Revision of pension of pre – 2016 pensioners and family pensioners

The Cabinet approved modifications in the recommendations of the 7th CPC relating to the method of revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners and family pensioners based on suggestions made by the Committee chaired by Secretary (Pensions) constituted with the approval of the Cabinet.  The modified formulation of pension revision approved by the Cabinet will entail an additional benefit to the pensioners and an additional expenditure of approximately Rs.5031 crore for 2016-17 over and above the expenditure already incurred in revision of pension as per the second formulation based on fitment factor.  It will benefit over 55 lakh pre-2016 civil and defence pensioners and family pensioners.

While approving the implementation of the 7th CPC recommendations on 29th June, 2016, the Cabinet had approved the changed method of pension revision recommended by the 7th CPC for pre-2016 pensioners, comprising of two alternative formulations, subject to the feasibility of the first formulation which was to be examined by the Committee.

In terms of the Cabinet decision, pensions of pre-2016 pensioners were revised as per the second formulation multiplying existing pension by a fitment factor of 2.57, though the pensioners were to be given the option of choosing the more beneficial of the two formulations as per the 7th CPC recommendations.

In order to provide the more beneficial option to the pensioners, Cabinet has accepted the recommendations of the Committee, which has suggested revision of pension based on information contained in the Pension Payment Order (PPO) issued to every pensioner.  The revised procedure of fixation of notional pay is more scientific, rational and implementable in all the cases.  The Committee reached its findings based on an analysis of hundreds of live pension cases.  The modified formulation will be beneficial to more pensioners than the first formulation recommended by the 7th CPC, which was not found to be feasible to implement on account of non-availability of records in a large number of cases and was also found to be prone to several anomalies. 

2.         Disability Pension for Defence Pensioners

The Cabinet also approved the retention of percentage-based regime of disability pension implemented post 6th CPC, which the 7th CPC had recommended to be replaced by a slab-based system.

           

The issue of disability pension was referred to the National Anomaly Committee by the Ministry of Defence on account of the representation received from the Defence Forces to retain the slab-based system, as it would have resulted in reduction in the amount of disability pension for existing pensioners and a reduction in the amount of disability pension for future retirees when compared to percentage-based disability pension. 

The decision which will benefit existing and future Defence pensioners would entail an additional expenditure of approximately Rs. 130 crore per annum.

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Ignoring the NC(E)s while issuing Circular No. 568 dated 13.10.2016 for payment of delinking of 33 years of service

No. Gts/Tech/182/Vol-VIII                                                                      Dated: 03.05.2017

    

To,

Shri Liyakat Ali

            5/1, 2nd Cross, 2nd Floor,

            RHA Bazar Stree, Gowthampuram,

            Halasura, Bangalore , Karnataka - 560008

           

Ref:     Your Grievance registration No. CGATP/P/2017/00697 dated 03.04.2017.

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           Please refer to your grievance cited under reference received under – MoD ID No.  10(37)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 27.03.2017 along with National Federation of Ex-Servicemen email dated 22.02.2017.

            It is stated that the pension rate in respect of NC (E)s have not been published in Govt. letter GoI, MoD letter No. 1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016, circulated vide this office Circular No. 568 dated 13.10.2016. However, feasibility of the same is under consideration and same will be circulated as and when Govt. letter received in this regards.

      -Sd/-

(Nasim Ullah)

                                                                                   Asst. Controller (Pensions)

Copy to:-

Shri Manoj Sinha Under Secretary (Pension/Policy) Ministry of Defence, Dept of ESW 227, B-Wing, New Delhi	For information w.r.t. MoD ID No. 10(37)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 27.03.2017
The CGDA Ulan Batar, Palam Delhi Cantt., New Delhi	For information w.r.t. Grievance registration No. CGATP/P/2017/00697 dated 03.04.2017
Shri MBC Menon The Chairman National Federation of Ex-servicemen Email – nfoesm@gmail.com	For information please.

                                                                                                         -Sd/-

(Nasim Ullah)

                                                                                    Asst. Controller (Pensions

WHERE THERE IS NO BRAIN THERE IS NO STORM

ARMY TO ADOPT A NEW APPROACH TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
In view of fast changes taking place in the society, Indian Army has taken a decision to adopt a new approach in the human resource development.  It is worth mentioning that the Army is ceased of the issues to redress the ever increasing grievances of the men in uniform.

In a statement issued by the Army, the six days' Commanders"Conference  had a brain stormingsession, on the issues of Pay & Promotion of Senior Officers., resentment of Jawans on prevalence  of "Sahayak" system & other concerned issues.  They took a decision to settle the issues with a more realistic approach.

Source-News item publish in a Hindi daily "HINDUSTAN" (Delhi Ed.)

ESM TAKE OUT MARCH FROM JM TO INDIA GATE

Ex-servicemen, sitting on a Dharna at JM for the last one & half years for OROP took out a march to India Gate on Saturday.  Their family members too accompanied them in this march.

    The march concluded at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. The ESM paid homage to martyred.The Ex-servicemen said the Govt has done eye-wash on the name of OROP.  Our demands have not yet been fulfilled.  Our demand is that we should get OROP as per Koshiari Committee recommendations. We will continue our agitation till our demands are met.  The approach to the agitation will change with passing of time.

Govt. plea against military pay upgrade sparks unease

Sunday, April 23, 2017 
sparks unease Special Correspondent NEW DELHI April 22, 2017 21:01 IST Updated: April 22, 2017 21:01 IST Share Article 26 2 PRINT A A A

Armed Forces Tribunal cannot take sweeping decisions 

Setting off widespread discontent among military personnel, the Centre on Friday moved the Supreme Court against the judgment of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), which grants Non-Functional Upgrade (NFU) to the armed forces.
The Special Leave Petition (SLP), filed by the Centre, came even as the military personnel are yet to receive their new salaries recommended by the Seventh Pay Commission.
According to a Ministry of Defence official, the decision to challenge the ruling of the AFT to grant NFU was prompted by its legal stand that the tribunal has no authority to take such a sweeping decision. The source, in fact, argued that the government was not against NFU for services.

Core anomaly

NFU has been one of the core anomalies raised by the services in the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations, which are yet to be implemented for military personnel. There have been some reports, quoting Army chief General Bipin Rawat, saying that the issues would be sorted out by the end of April. The NFU entitles all officers of a batch, including those not promoted, to draw the salary and grade pay that the senior-most officer of their batch would get after a certain period. For instance, batch mates of a Secretary to the Government of India, who have not been promoted, will be entitled to the same pay after a certain period of time.
The Sixth Pay Commission had granted NFU to most Group ‘A’ officers but not the military and paramilitary officers. Since then, the armed forces had been demanding a one-time notional NFU to ensure parity.

A PAID NEWS TO LURE VOTERS BEFORE MCD POLLS

 Rs 5,000 crore package for Centre's pensioners after MCD polls
NEW DELHI: The government is set to clear a Rs 5,000 crore package for pensioners after Sunday's municipal elections in the capital to address their concerns related to the award of the 7th pay commission for central government employees and seniors.
The revised pension will be taken up by the Union cabinet along with three-four issues related to the pay of central government employees, even as a committee headed by Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa finalises its recommendations for allowances for government employees, including an increase in the house rent allowance (HRA). The panel is expected to submit its recommendations next week but there are indications that the change in allowances may not take place immediately.
"The revised pension scheme has been finalised and the government has postponed a decision due to the code of conduct for Delhi municipal elections. The cabinet may clear it next week," said a source, who did not wish to be identified.
The pay panel had recommended an increment-linked pension formula along with the option for

multiplying the pension based on the six pay commission's recommendations by 2.57. To quickly implement the suggestions, the government opted for the second option as the increment-linked pension model was seen to be difficult to implement. This has created a situation where those who retired by December 31, 2015 are receiving a lower pension compared to someone who retired a month later. For instance, someone who retired as a secretary before January 2016 is getting a pension of Rs 1.02 lakh compared to Rs 1.12 lakh for someone who retired at the end of the month.
Now, the government is looking at two options -- one is to move to a new "modified parity-plus" formula, which links the pension to the salary drawn by someone who is at the same rank. The other is a formula based on the multiple of the sixth pay commission-based pension. A sources said the factor of 2.57 is also being changed to make the pension more attractive. "Basically, there will be two options for a pensioner and the formula that ensures a higher payout to the seniors will be given," explained a source.

Govt to clear Rs 5k cr sop for central govt pensioners

Apr 21 2017 : The Times of India (Hyderabad)

Sidhartha

New Delhi:





The government is set to clear a `5,000 crore package for pensioners after Sunday's municipal elections in the capital to address their concerns related to the award of the 7th pay commission for central government employees and seniors. The revised pension will be taken up by the Union cabinet along with three-four issues related to the pay of central government employees, even as a committee headed by finance secretary Ashok Lavasa finalises its recommendations for allowances for government employees, including an increase in the house rent allowance (HRA).
The panel is expected to submit its recommendations next week but there are indications that the change in allowances may not take place immediately. The revised pension sche me has been finalised and the government has postponed a decision due to the code of conduct for Delhi municipal elections. The Cabinet may clear it next week,“ said a source who did not wish to be identified.
The pay panel had recommended an increment-linked pension formula along with the option for multiplying the pension based on the sixth pay commission's recommendations by 2.57. To quickly implement the suggestions, the government opted for the second option as the increment-linked pension model was seen to be difficult to implement. This has created a situation where those who retired by December 31, 2015 are receiving a lower pension compared to someone who retired a month later. For instance, someone who retired as a secretary before January 2016 gets a pension of Rs 1.02 lakh compared to the Rs 1.12 lakh for someone who retired at the end of the month.

RTI REQUEST FILED ON BEHALF OF A WIDOW WHO APPROACHED NFOESM-IN SIMILAR CASES OTHERS CAN USE IT AS A FORMAT

Online RTI Request Form Details

RTI Request Details :-

RTI Request Registration number	DEXSW/R/2017/50207
Public Authority	Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

Personal Details of RTI Applicant:-

Name	Mrs SOBHANA DEVADASS
Gender	Female
Address	CC NO 46/475C, THREE STAR APPARTMENT , DON BOSCO ROAD ( OPP. PETROL PUMP), VADUTHALA- KOCHI-23
Pincode	682023
Country	India
State	Kerala
Status	Urban
Educational Status	Literate
Phone Number	Details not provided
Mobile Number	+91-xxxxxxxxxx
Email-ID	menontalk2u[at]gmail[dot]com

Request Details :-

Citizenship	Indian
Is the Requester Below Poverty Line ?	No
(Description of Information sought (upto 500 characters)
Description of Information Sought
From Mrs. SOBHANA DEVADASS CC NO 46/475C THREE STAR APPARTMENT, OPP: PETROL PUMP, DON BOSCO ROAD, VADUTHALA, KOCHI-682023 ------------ Dated: 19/04/2017 TO PCDA Allahabad Sub: RTI Request regarding arrears Payable under PCDA Circular-568, Delinking 33 Years service for Pre-2006 Ex-service Family Pensioners. I am a Widow of a Short service commissioned officer of the following Particulars. SERVICE NO- SS 25625A RANK- CAPT NAME- K. DEVADASS SERVICE- ARMY Branch- Arty Qualifying service-13 Years NAME OF FAMILY PENSIONER-Mrs.SOBHANA DEVADASS Date of commencement of family Pension-30/04/1983 PPO NO- -M/Family/135/88 Bank A/C No-10367440372 Disbursing Bank Branch-State Bank Of India, Perumannoor Branch, Kochi-682015 CPPC Address- Centralised Pension Processing Centre (CPPC) ,LMC Compound, Behind Main Block, Vikas Bhavan-PO, Trivandrum-695033 Name of Pension Sanctioning Authority- PCDA Allahabad I am entitled to an arrears of Payment as per PCDA circular 568 Annexure-A Column No 7 as applicable to Capt of ECO/SSCO ,Normal rate of family pension @ Rs. 9687 in respect of delinking of 33 years of service for Pre-2006 pensioners. The above is duly authorized by Para 4,5,6&7 of MOD letter issued by DESW Dated 30/09/2016 and attached to PCDA Circular 568. On my enquiry to CPPC, They have informed me that it is applicable only for pensioners who pensioned between 01/01/1996 to 31/12/2006 Vide their letter Dated 29/03/2017(Copy of letter attached).My present Basic Family Pension is Rs 9279 & Eligibility as per Annexure A column no 7 Normal rate of family pension for the Rank of Capt is Rs 9687(Difference of Rs 408). Hence they have denied me the arrears due to me w.e.f 01/01/2006 to till date on account of PCDA Circular 568 by rules which is not mentioned anywhere in PCDA Circular 568 or in MOD Circular DESW dated 30/09/2016 attached to PCDA Circular 568. Hence I wish to obtain Through RTI act ,Copy of the following documents from PCDA Allahabad for claiming my actual eligible arrears as per PCDA Circular 568. 1) Copy of calculation done by PCDA Allahabad for arrears payable to me in respect of delinking 33 years service vide PCDA circular 568 Annexure- A column No 7 as applicable to family pensioners of the Rank of Capt -ECO/SSCO (Normal rate of family pension). 2) Copy of letter issued by you if any restricting the benefits under PCDA Circular 568 to Pensioners who were Pensioned Between 01/01/1996 to 31/12/2005 as clarified by State bank of India,CPPC,Trivandrum vide their letter to me Dated 29/03/2017 (Copy attached). Yours faithfully, Mrs.Sobhana Devadas W/O Late Capt K. Devadass.
Concerned CPIO	Nodal Officer
Supporting document (only pdf upto 1 MB)

FRAUD IN THE NAME OF ARMY GROUP INSURANCE FUND (AGIF)

Certain firms/individuals are cheating serving/retired army personnel by claiming to be Agents of AGIF or having tie up with AGIF.  They insist on serving/retired army personnel to become members of their Firm/Club by paying membership money.  The Firm then promises to facilitate the processing of claim/loan and refund of their pending money from AGIF.

2.   AGIF has NOT employed Firm/Agent and has NO tie up with any one.  Therefore, beware of such fraudsters and not pay any amount to them. AGIF does not charge any money for payment of claims.  Particulars of anyone claiming to be Agent of AGIF may please be confirmed from AGIF by mail/Telephone at the following numbers :-

 

ARMY GROUP INSURANCE FUND

ADJUTANT GENERAL'S BRANCH

INTEGRATED HQ MOD (ARMY)

RAO TULA RAM MARG

PO.  VASANT VIHAR

POST BAG NO.14

NEW DELHI-110057

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

          

MD  AGIF               011-26143757

 PDAS                    011-26143759

Director (Coord)    011-26142369

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RTI pleas on pension issues should be decided in 48 hrs: CIC

 

 Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi  April 2, 2017 Last Updated at 15:19 IST

Right to information (RTI) applications seeking pension details should be replied to within 48 hours as it pertains to the "life and liberty" of the elderly, the Central Information Commission has held as it pitched for early redressal of such grievances.

The Commission also directed that if an RTI application is a genuine grievance of a pensioner, steps should be initiated within 48 hours to redress it.

The directive of Information Commissioner Sridhar Acharyulu will come to the aid of over 58 lakh central government pensioners.

Acharyulu in a recent order held that the information pertaining to pension of a person pertains to his/her life and liberty which is mandated to be replied to within 48 hours as per the RTI Act.

He said the moment an RTI application on pension issue is received, there should be a mechanism at the entry stage to discover and identify if it reflects a pension related grievance.

He said it should be brought to the notice of the responsible officer by the CPIO on the same day and if it is a genuine case, the grievance should be addressed. The result should be communicated within 48 hours, followed by redressal within 30 days.

Acharyulu said considering the "living needs" of elderly pensioners, it is important that records of their dues should be considered as "life and liberty" related information under the RTI Act.

"The moment RTI application on pension issue is received, there should be a mechanism at the entry stage to discover and identify if it reflects a pension related grievance/issue and should be acted upon immediately," Acharyulu said in his directives to Employees' Provident Fund Office, Raipur.

He said all the cases relating to delay in fixation and payment of pension and also arrears shall be dealt with urgently, considering them as request for information concerning the life or liberty under section 7(1) of RTI Act.

"Any grievance regarding these issues should also be treated as 'right to life' under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and the public authorities shall do all the needful to address the issue within 48 hours," the Information Commissioner said.

Acharyulu said some authorities say that unless an imminent danger is there to life or liberty, this clause cannot be invoked.

"It is an extraneous extension of imagination without any basis. The expression used in the Act is simply 'where the information sought for concerns the life or liberty of a person', which should mean it is enough if it concerns the life or liberty. That need not be in imminent danger," he clarified in his order.

He was adjudicating the case of one Amrika Bai who had filed an RTI application seeking to know discrepancy in the payment of pension to her.

When she could not get proper response, she approached the Commission questioning non-payment of arrears of pension in a time-bound manner.

"The arrears involved is only an increase of 4 per cent on the basic pension of Rs 1,986, which comes to Rs 80. Though it is a very small amount it matters most for an old age appellant, who lost her husband and depends upon sons or daughters," Acharyulu said.