Update on Pension Revision Case – Delhi High Court The Writ Petition (WP) concerning pension revision could not be taken up today as the judges were engaged in a Special Bench post lunch. The matter has now been rescheduled to 15th January 2025.

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, in CWP No. 9426 of 2023 and 807 connected petitions, dismissed the challenge to the 15-year restoration period for the commuted portion of pensions under Rule 11.1(2) of the Punjab Civil Services Rules, Volume-II. The petitioners, retired Punjab government employees, argued that the period was excessive and unconstitutional, as the recovery of the commuted amount typically occurs within 11.5 years, leading to unjust enrichment for the State. The court upheld the 15-year restoration period, citing previous judgments, the voluntary nature of pension commutation, and the policy's basis in actuarial calculations and recommendations by Pay Commissions. It found no evidence of arbitrariness, emphasizing that such policy decisions lie within the State's purview. However, the State agreed to review the restoration period through an expert committee to address the concerns raised.

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BSNL endorsed DOT OMs related to Pensionary Benefits on 29-11-2024.

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Tirupati District conference was held on 27-11-2024. GS Com V Vara Prasad, Circle President Com K S Koteswara Rao Circle Secretary Com D Venkateswara Rao, AGS Com M Rajasekhara Reddy addressed. BSNL GM Sri CA Reddy DGM Sri Venkoba Rao greeted the conference. New Office bearers :::: Com N Tulasi Das, (President) Com A R Soundara Rajan (Secretary) Com P Rajagopal ( Treasurer ) are reelected.

Andhra Pradesh Circle Executive Committee Meeting was held on 26th November 2024 at Tirupati The meeting was attended and addressed by General Secretary, Comrade V. Varaprasad, Circle President Com K. S. Koteswara Rao, Circle Secretary Com D. Venkateswara Rao, Circle Executive Members, and District Secretaries. CHQ office bearers from AP Comrades R. S. N. Murthy, P.Pullarao, and M Rajasekhara Reddy, also spoke. Photos

The Fifth Circle Conference of the Rajasthan Circle of the All India BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association was held in Jaipur on 24th November 2024. The following office bearers were elected:

President: Shri Ramavatar Sharma

Circle Secretary: Shri Gyan Singh

Treasurer: Shri S. K. Mishra

Letter addressed to the CGCA on the issues faced by BSNL pensioners regarding discrepancies in their pension data under the Sampann system.

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The District Conference of STR Chennai was held on 12th November 2024 at Chennai under chairmanship of Comrade N. Kothandaraman. The conference has been participated by over 250 comrades. Shri Avadhesh Kumar, Pr. CCA Dr. K. Kokila , A.D. CGHS have graced the occasion and addressed the attendees, offering valuable information and support for pensioner-related initiatives. Comrade S. Sundarakrishnan , Circle Secretary, spoke comprehensively on all issues concerning pensioners and organizational matters. Comrade K. Muthialu , CHQ Vice President also addressed.

Newly Elected Office Bearers:

Honorary President: Comrade A. Sugumaran (STR) President: Comrade N. Kothandaraman (STR) District Secretary: Comrade N.S. Deenadayalan (STR) Treasurer: Comrade C.B. Sundara Babu (STR).

District Conference of Mainpuri was held on 17th November 2024 under the chairmanship of Com. Umashankar Shukla. Com. Kailash Gautam, Circle Secretary UP West (Meerut), Com. Dev Chand Verma, and Com. Mal Khan have attended. The newly elected office-bearers are as follows:

President: Com. Umashankar Shukla // Secretary: Com. Ram Babu Dubey // Treasurer: Com. Pratipal Singh

Pensioners' Patrika for November-Decemebr 2024 posted from Chennai on 2-11-2024.

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