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Cat is out of the bag
One information secured under RTI is in circulation in social media. I contacted that person and got the following information:- Shri Amarnath Thakur of Kolkatta Telephones (VRS-2019 scheme retiree – retired on 31/1/2020 - and at the time of retirement, he worked as Senior GM (Admn) in Kolkatta Telephones) sought information about the file notings on implementation of PB, CAT order dated 20/9/2023 and the reply received from nodal departments.He told me that he heard all my audios about the pension revision issue and appreciated our clear approach. I asked him whether he is our member and he told that he is a member of SNPWA because one of his close friends asked him to join it.He also said that “I am following your line of approach” on the issue of pension revision. Though he got copy of the replies, from nodal departments to DoT, they did not supply the file notings of DoT. He said that he is going to appeal for the same tomorrow. The replies received from the nodal departments reveals the following facts:- DoT sought the opinion of nodal departments on 27/9/2023 (exactly one week after the PB, CAT order) On 17/10/2023 Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) replied that they have no role and it has to be decided by DoT and Department of Pension On 20/10/2023 Department of Legal Affairs stated “it seems to be a fit case for challenge. However, DoT may take decision in consultation with DoP&PW and DPE , being the nodal departments on the issue in hand. On 15/11/2023 DoP&PW in its reply quoted para 28 of PB, CAT order.It further stated “Since, the Hon’ble CAT has ordered for revision of pension and family pension strictly as per relevant rules, it is for DoT to take an administrative decision in the matter. DoP&PW has no further comments to offer”. On 4/1/2024 DoE replied “In this regard, the view taken by the Administrative Ministry for challenging the order 20/9/2023 of the CAT (PB), New Delhi appears to be appropriate.Accordingly, DoT is requested to defend the interest of UoI on behalf of Secretary (Expenditure).DoT is also requested to get the draft reply vetted by DPE, DoP&PW and DoE before filing W.P in the High Court of Delhi”.
So, the main culprit is DoT because they only decided to go for appeal.All the offiers in DoT and Hon MoC have misled all the associations. They lost the credibility before the pensioners community. DoE played its part against the interest of pensioners. The main nodal department i.e. Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, which is the authority on pension matters, has not suggested to challenge the order of PB, CAT. In my opinion, they have only understood the issue in its perspective. Even Department of Legal Affairs has thrown the ball only to DoT., DoE, without understanding the issue, has suggested to consult DPE.
We have given this input to our lawyer.
D Gopalakrishnan, CHQ President 21/5/2024
THE PATRIKA FOR MAY-JUNE 2024 HAS BEEN POSTED ON 3-5-2024 FROM CHENNAI.
Contempt Petition on Pension Revision issue is listed to be heard on 29th April 2024 in PB CAT Delhi for ADMISSION vide C.P /300/2024 (Delhi) Contempt Petition (Senior Citizen) Original OA/1329/2020 .
A contempt petition has been filed on behalf of our association against Dr Niraj Mittal, Secretary Telecom and other respondents, for not honoring the judgment of the Principal Bench, Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Delhi.
Date of Filing: April 22, 2024
Dairy Number: 4142/2024
DOT has filed WP before the Hon Delhi High Court on 21-3-24 against PB CAT judgement on pension revision which was heard on 05-04-24 with ditections to post it to 12-7-24, next date of hearing.
It's understandable that the delay in releasing the CPI (IW) for February 2024 is causing concerns, especially regarding the timely grant of increases in IDA to PSU executives, non-executives, and retirees. Delays in routine matters like this can indeed be unusual and disruptive. Unfortunately, no specific information for the reasons behind the delay is known. Labour Bureau's silence is strange and apprehensive.
ABHA-ID-LINKAGE WITH CGHS BENEFICIARY ID office-memorandum-regarding-abha-id-linkage-with-cghs-15.04.24.pdf
LInking of ABHA number with CGHS card has been extended for a period of 120 days w.e.f 30-06-2024.
At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioners requests for an adjournment.
While adjourning the matters at the request of learned counsel for the petitioners, it is made clear that this Court has neither issued notice in the petitions nor granted any stay and, therefore, the Tribunal will be free to proceed with the contempt petition, if any, preferred by the respondents, as per law.
List on 12.07.2024.
District Conference of Bhavnagar Dist. (Gujarat) was held on 7th April 2024.
Following Members are Elected unanimously, for the year 2024 - 26 ( Next two years)
President:-Com.A.J.Maru
Secretary:- Com N M Vyas
Treasurer: Com H K Kantariya
Formation of new District Branch at Valsad in the general body meeting held on 07-04-2024 The following office bearers were unanimously elected :
President Shri P C Shah
Secretary Shri V P Gohel
Treasurer Shri B S More
District conference of Vizianagaram was held on 07-04-2024. General Secretary and Circle Secretary addressed. Comrades T S Prakasa Rao, G Bhaskara Rao , K Sugunakara Rao have been elected as President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
The matters were listed today i.e 05-04-2024. Sr Counsel , Shri Sanjay Ghose , appeared on our behalf and submitted that the Union is retracting from its promise made to us at the time of absorption. Moreover, they have not implemented the judgement for more than 7 months despite the decision of CAT to do so within 10 weeks.
Counsel for Union of India sought an adjournment on the ground that ASG has to appear in the matter.
The Hon'ble Court granted an adjournment but clarified that it has not issued notice and that we are at liberty to pursue a contempt petition.
The next date hearing in the matter is 12-07-2024.
We should file a contempt petition expeditiously. Counsel for Associations is also going to file a contempt petition next week. We should try to get both the contempts listed together.
The Addl. Secretary & Director General, Central Government Health Scheme, New Delhi is addressed for withdrawal of CGHS Order mandating linking of CGHS Beneficiary ID with Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID
Annual General Body Meeting and Women's day of Chennai Traffic District, was conducted on 24/3/24. TN Circle Secretary Com.S.Sundarakrishnan., CHQ President Com D Gopalakrishnan addressed.
The Following Office Bearers were elected Unanimously:
President :Com.S.Sampathkumar
Secretary: Com.S.Anuradha
Treasurer : Com.S.Syed Ghouse
Akola District Conference is held on 31/03/2024. The following were elected unanimously.
President :- Com. Sanjay Sonawane
Dist Secretary :- Com. V M Bandi
Treasurer :- Com. Bharat Tikar
