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Joint Dharna by Confederation and NCCPA on 7.9.2021 

  NATIONAL CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE OF PENSIONERS ASSOCIATIONS..

(Registered undder the T.U. Act.No. RTU01/2021.Dated.7.01.2021

Website: nccpahq.blogspot.in.E mail: nccpahq@gmail.com.

13.c Feroze Shah Road,

New Delhi. 110 001

PRESIDENT:                      COM.SHIV GOPAL MISHRA.   (97176 47594)

Secy. General:                  COM.K.K.N.KUTTY.     (98110 483030)

Dated:  24^th August, 2021.

 

Dear Comrades,

                           One of the issues that was raised strongly and unanimously by the staff side of the National Council on 26^th June, 2021 during the 48^th meeting of the council was the delay in issuing orders for the grant of DA/DR which had become due from 1.01.2020.  Though no assurance was held out by the official side at the meeting, it appears that the feeling of the employees was taken into consideration and the three instalments of DA/DR were granted and the orders were issued by the end of July, 2021.  In April, 2020, in the wake of the covid pandemic and the consequent lock out, the Government had issued orders for freezing the payment of DA/DR which would be due from 1.1.2020, 1.7.2020 and 1.1.2021.  The Government’s decision to impound the arrears for 18 months had in fact been conveyed in April, 2021 itself. 

               Prior to the issuance of the above orders the Government had made an appeal for contribution to the Prime Minister’s relief fund to combat the situation emerging from the pandemic. The people, especially the poor segment of the society had suffered immensely during the covid period due to the loss of job caused by the lock down and the extra burden of expenditure due to the spread of the disease.  Quite a number of people had died due to the virus.  The employees and the pensioners responded to the appeal and almost everybody contributed a day’s income to the relief fund.  The decision to unilaterally withhold the payment of DA and DR was a jolt and there had been no consultation either formally or informally with the employees’ representatives.  The resentment was more about the decision to deny the DA/DR for 18 months in the name of financial stringency.  The 20 trillion financial packages, the Government announced thereafter benefitted mostly the corporate houses and other business enterprises.  Nothing much was done by the Government to increase the purchasing power of the people which would have benefitted the economy as a whole. Though the freezing payment of DA/DR had no prior consultation, still the employees and pensioners did not raise their objection as they felt that their sacrifice would benefit the poor people. The denial of payment of the arrears from 1.12020 to 1.7.2021 for eighteen month, however was different as it was  was bereft of any legal or moral basis and the employees and pensioners apprehended that it would create an undesirable precedent.  No such arbitrary steps had been taken in the past even against much greater financial crisis.  The demand to pay back the withheld amount was, therefore made at the meeting on 26^th, but elicited no response from the official side.

              The demand for the payment of arrears gathered momentum especially after the 20 trillion package announcement, as the employees and pensioners   began to doubt the Government’s stand on financial strength of its coffers. They felt that their hard earned income has been donated to the business enterprises. The similar action of the A.P. Government was questioned at the High Court, which led to it being set aside. The decision of the High Court unequivocally established that the action of the Government to deny DA which is part of the salary is void and untenable   The High Court’s decision portends the need for the reversal of the decision of the Government of India   denying DA/DR  arrears of  18 months. 

              This and many other issues, especially the covid related problems and the sufferings of the employees and pensioners were figured in the discussions at the recently concluded National Executive Committee meeting of the Confederation of CGE & Workers.  The National Executive has come to the conclusion that collective action is needed to highlight the issues and decided to hold discussion with NCCPA for a joint action in the matter.  It has now been mutually agreed to hold a physical dharna programme in all State Capitals on 7^th September, 2021, the timings and duration can be decided by the local units of both Confederation and NCCPA.  The Dharna participants will meet and pass a resolution to be submitted to the Finance Minister with copy to the Secretary, Department of Personnel.  All Individual members will send a letter to the Finance Minister, the format of which will be sent later.  The programme of action and the charter of demands on which the programme would be mounted is appended hereunder.

               As per the discussion we had in our last NE meeting, we had submitted agenda items with brief notes for discussion at the National Council. However, those issues  could not be figured in the agenda for want of time.  Our President, Com. Shiv Gopal Misra who is also the staff side Secretary has taken up the matter with the Secretary, Pension and Secretary Health.  A meeting has been promised to take place by the end of September, 2021. 

               The undersigned was at Delhi for a few days from 11.8.2021 to 20.8.2021.  We had earlier decided to transfer the money in the joint account of the Secretary General and Treasure to a newly created bank account of NCCPA.  However, this could not be accomplished as our Treasurer, Com.H.L. Sidhu had a cardiac problem and had been admitted to the hospital.  He has been advised rest for atleast three months and is presently convalescing at his home.  Further steps in this direction would be taken after he recovers from his illness.  In the meantime, all affiliates are requested to clear their dues for the year 2019-20 and 2020-21by remitting the money to the present joint account, whose details are available on our website.  Since NCCPA is now registered under the T.U. Act, we are to submit our accounts duly signed for the two calendar years 2020 and 2021 audited by a chartered Accountant. 

 PROGRAMME OF ACTION:

and   Charter of Demands.

              it has been decided to organise a dharna programme on 7th September, 2021 at a Central Place in all State Capitals.  This will be followed by an e mail campaign, the format of which will be sent in due course.  The demands that will be highlighted through this programme are as under:-

 

1.      Grant the arrears of DA/DR for the period between 1.1.2020 to 1.07.2021. held back by the Government to the employees and pensioners immediately.

2.      Take immediate decision on the following covid related issues;

3.      Grant compensation of not less than Rs. 15 lakhs in case of all covid affected deaths;

4.      Reimburse the hospitalisation bills for all covid patients irrespective of the fact whether the hospital is recognised or not.

5.      Ensure that all employees are provided with the vaccination facility preferably in the CGHS dispensaries. 

6.      Provide compassionate appointments in all death cases irrespective of the 5% ceiling. 

7.      Ensure that the pensioners who do not have any health care facility especially for in-patient treatment are provided with insurance coverage at the cost of the Government.

8.      Revise the Pension of:

a)      BSNL  pensioners with effect from 1.1.2017

b)      Punjab National Bank Pensioners..

9.      Grant the medical benefits to the BSNL pensioners.

 The resolution to be adopted at the meeting (dharna programme) on 7th September, 2021 will be sent shortly.  The format of e mail to be sent to the Honourable Finance Minister by each individual employee/pensioner will also be sent along with the resolution.

              The affiliates and State COCs are requested to kindly make the programme a grand success by enlisting the participation of all employees and pensioners. 

               With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

                                                                                                                                                            Sd/-

K.K.N Kutty

Secretary General

 OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES

Shri P. Kumaran Nambiar

Organising  Secretary of  CGPA, Kerala  &

Branch Secretary of CGPA, Cherukunnu Unit, Kannur Dist. passed away on 17th August.

  His services to Pensioners Association will be

long remembered. May his soul rest in peace.

 

Payment of August Salary and Pension for All Central Government Employees of Kerala and Payment of September Salary and Pension for All Central Government Employees of Kerala Maharashtra – CGA Order

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CAT PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI JUDGEMENT ON GRANT OF INCREMENT TO JUNE 30th AND DECEMBER 31st RETIREES

 

CAT PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI JUDGEMENT ON GRANT OF INCREMENT TO JUNE 30th AND DECEMBER 31st RETIREES

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 Dearness Relief revised to 28% with effect from 01-07-2021-Order Issued

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 Andaman pensioners should be given  CGHS Membership  - CAT Ernakulam Bench Judgement

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PRESS NOTE

CABINET

CABINET APPROVES INCREASE IN DEARNESS ALLOWANCE AND DEARNESS RELIEF

Posted On: 14 JUL 2021 4:03PM by PIB Delhi

The Cabinet Committee chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved increase the Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners with effect from 01.07.2021 to 28% representing an increase of 11% over the existing rate of 17% of the Basic Pay/Pension. In view of the unprecedented situation which arose due to the COVID-19 pandemic, three additional instalments of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners, which were due from 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 and 01.01.2021, had been frozen.

Now, the Government has decided to increase the Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners with effect from 01.07.2021 to 28% representing an increase of 11% over the existing rate of 17% of the Basic Pay/Pension.  The increase reflects the additional instalments arising on 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 and 01.01.2021.  The rate of Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief for the period 01.01.2020 to 30.06.2021 shall remain at 17%

 

 UNION CABINET DECIDED TO ENHANCE DA/DR OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS FROM 17 PERCENT TO 28 PERCENT WITH EFFECT FROM 1^ST JULY-2021

Implementation of MACPS from 01-09-2008, instead of from 01-01-2006, is in order 

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Onam 2021 – Advance payment of pension requested

CGPA/KL/GL/2021         02-07-2021

 To

The Controller General of Accounts

Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance,

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market

New Delhi - 110 003 

Sub:  Onam 2021 – Advance payment of pension requested

Sir,

      “Onam” is a State Festival of Kerala celebrated with gaiety and exuberance by all the Malayalees, irrespective of caste, creed or religion. Though this year Thiruvonam, the main day of the festival falls on 21^st August, the festival starts from 20th August onwards. As you are aware, money is inevitable for celebration of any festival. So, this Association requests you to be kind enough to issue necessary orders, at the earliest, for disbursement of the pension for the month of August to the Central Government pensioners in Kerala, in advance, preferably during the third week of August 2021.

Thanking you                                                                                                                   

 yours faithfully

 G. Saharajan Nair, General Secretary

 

 CGPA MEMBERS PLEASE PARTICIPATE

WEBINAR ON MAY DAY 01.05.2021

 NCCPA Event of Webinar on “Role of Pensioners in the Workers Movement”

 

Date: 01.05.2021 – 3.30 P.M to 5.00 P.M.

Speaker: CITU National President Comrade K.Hemalatha

INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY ORGANISED BY THE NCCPA

Saturday, 1 May  •  15:00–18:00

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ycg-iovx-fmd

 
 The above event is also streamed live on YouTube via https:/youtu.be/HxRt0_WchGw

 Dear comrades.

The first link is for participation and inter action. NCCPA Office Bearers and earmarked invitees of each Affiliate of NCCPA will join the Google Meet for participation and interaction.

All others may watch the event LIVE in You Tube by clicking the you tube link provided above. Those who want to listen the event can watch the You Tube by clicking the link of You Tube.

Affiliates may give wide publicity to the first LINK in Google Meet among their office bearers and allotted invitees. They may give publicity among their members so that all can watch the Webinar LIVE in the You Tube by clicking that LINK.

-KKN Kutty SG NCCPA 

Postponement of State Committee Meeting of C.G.P.A., Kerala

 

CGPA/KL/GL/2021             10^th April 2021

NOTICE

              Sub: Postponement of State Committee Meeting of C.G.P.A., Kerala

            Due to further spread of Covid 19, the State Committee Meeting of C.G.P.A., Kerala scheduled to be held on Friday the 16^th April 2021 is postponed to a future date which will be notified later.

           The inconvenience caused is regretted.

(G. Saharajan Nair)

General Secretary

 To:     All members of the State Committee & the Secretaries of Affiliates of CGPA, Kerala

 CGPA/KL/GL/2021                                                                                                  11^th  March 2021

NOTICE

              It is hereby notified that a meeting of the State Committee of C.G.P.A., Kerala will be held on Friday the 16^th April 2021 at 10.30 A.M. at the Head Quarters of CGPA, “Pension Kendra”, Capital Towers, Patturaickal Jn., Thiruvambady P.O., Thrissur - 680 022.        

 The following will be the Agenda:

 1.                  Condolence Resolution

2.                  Welcome

3.                  Presidential address

4.                  Reporting on organizational matters – General Secretary

5.                  Accounts for the financial years 2019-20 and 2020-21 – presentation and discussion

6.                  Filling up of vacancies in State Committee

7.                  Conduct of 15^th Biennial State Conference and attendant formalities thereof

8.                  Proposals for amendments to the Constitution

9.                  Any other matter of importance with the permission of the Chair

10.              Vote of thanks.

        All the members of the State Committee are requested to be present at the meeting without fail.       

 (G. Saharajan Nair)

General Secretary

 To:     All members of the State Committee & the Secretaries of Affiliates of CGPA, Kerala

 CGPA, Kerala Letter to Finance Minister- Freezing of instalments of Dearness Relief due to Central Govt. Pensioners during the period  01-01-2020 to 30-06-2021 – Release of the amount requested

CGPA/KL/GL/2021                                             01-03-2021

To

Smt. Nirmala Seetharaman

Hon’ble Finance Minister

Room No. 134, North Block, New Delhi

 

Sub:–Freezing of instalments of Dearness Relief due to Central Govt. Pensioners during the period  01-01-2020 to 30-06-2021 – Release of the amount requested

Ref:  1.   GOI Ministry of Finance, Dept.  of Expenditure F.No. 01/01/2020-E II(B) dated 23-04-2020

         2.    Supreme Court Judgement dated 08-02-2021 in OA No. 399 of 2021

 

Respected Madam,

          As you are aware the three instalments of Dearness Relief due to Central Government pensioners  during the period 01-01-2020 to 30-06-2021 were frozen  in view of the crisis arising out of Covid-19,          as ordered in the GOI OM first cited. Now the Hon. Supreme Court of India, in the judgement cited above have ordered to refund the amount recovered to State Govt. employees and pensioner of Andhra Pradesh, with 6% interest per annum. It is an indisputable fact that the judgement  of the Apex Court is the law of the land and it is applicable, mutatis mutandis, to all the affected parties without any discrimination. 

This Association requests your goodself to extend the helping hand of the Government to the poorly paid pensioners community by releasing the frozen amount of Dearness relief together with interest as ordered by the Hon. Supreme Court of India. We fervently appeal to you to cause to issue the necessary orders in this regard at the earliest.

 

Thanking you, 

Yours faithfully

G. Saharajan Nair, General Secretary

 

The amount recovered from Govt. employees and pensioners on account of Covid-19 pandemic should be refunded with an interest of 6% per annum. Supreme Court Judgement 

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Com.  M. KRISHNAN, 

State Committee Member, CGPA, Kerala

and Ex-Secretary General, Confederation of Central Govt. Employees and Workers expired today (01-03-2021) morning. The State Committee of CGPA, Kerala expresses its deep condolences on his untimely departure.