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• Photographs of the Function held at Museum and Art Gallery Auditorium, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on the 14th January, 2012
• Rajya Sabha Committee on Petition's Report on One Rank One Pay
• Brief Gist of the Report prepared by Shri P.S. Bedi, (Retd) D.I.G., BSF, Senior Vice Chairman, CCCGPA
• Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited Offers Tax Free Bonds
• AMS RB letter to CPOs Reg Issue of Revised PPOs
• CRBs letter to GMs for early issue of Revised PPOs & Personal verification of Pensioners
• Carrying of ID proof during journey on reserved tickets for Higer class
• Brief on Discussion in Anomalies Committee Meeting held on 5-1-2012
• Time-bound Orders Issued by CRB for Issuance of Revised PPOs
• Reply received from Railway Board on Resolutions of 2nd convension of Railway Pensioners
• RSCWS decides to pleading as party in High Court for Implementation of the decision of CAT New Delhi in OA 655-2010 for grant of Modified Parity to Pre-2006 Pensioners | RSCWS to file court case for Revision of FMA to Rs. 1200 | Appeal to Pensioners for liberal contribution to Legal Fund | Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting - RSCWS Chandigarh, held on 7-1-2012
• Status of Cases of Pre-2006 Pensioners in various Courts as on 01-01-2012 - Compiled by M. L. Kanaujia
• Judgment of CAT Hyderabad- Dated 30-12-2011 - Extends Full Bench Judgment in OA 655 - 2010 to other Pensioners & upholds quashing of DOP OM dated 3-10-2008 etc, directs for refixing Pension of Pre-2006 Pensioners with Modified Parity.
• Feedback from AIRF on NAC meeting held on 05.01.2012 at New Delhi
• Book Your Train Reservation Ticket While on Move through Mobile Phone
• Complete Agenda for NAC - National Anomalies Committee - Meeting on 5th January, 2012
• CAT Ernakulam Bench concurs with Judgment of Full Bench of CAT New Delhi on Modified Parity for Pre-2006 Pensioners - extract of penultimate paras of CAT Judgment IN OA No. 843/2010
• Interest rates for deposits in Postal savings and PPF raised
• PPF limit raised to 1 lakh, Interest rate on loan against PPF raised to 2%
• Railways to Accept “Aadhaar” as Additional Identity Proof for E-Ticketing & Tatkal Scheme
• Memo Reg Implementation of Judgement of Principal Bench of CAT New Delhi in OA 655-2010 - for grant of Modified Parity to Pre-2006 Pensioners as per accepted recommendations of Sixth CPC - Submitted by RSCWS
• Suggestions by BPS for amending ‘Citizens Right to Grievance redress draft Bill 2011
• Extract of judgement of Principal Bench of CAT in OA 655-2010 & its interpretation by Sh NP Mohan
• Judgement of CAT New Delhi (in OA 655 of 2010) upholds claim of Pre-2006 Pensioners for Modified Parity. Clarificatory orders of 3rd October, 2008 & 14 Oct, 2008 of DOP set aside. CAT orders for re-fixation of pension and payment of arrears thereof within a period of 3 months (of the Judgement dated 1 Nov, 2011). Thanks to the untiring efforts of Sh. NP Mohan, Working President RSCWS and other Members of S-29 Group
• Table showing STAGE TO STAGE FITMENT OF PENSION of Pre-2006 Pensioners after SCPC
• Table showing difference in MINIMUM REVISED PENSION of Pre-2006 Pensioners after SCPC
• RSCWS gets BPS 2011 Award under PEMS i.e. Performanc​e Evaluation & Monitoring System
• If you have to send grievance through email to PMO office

Ex-GRATIA AND DEARNESS RELIEF TO SRPF OPTEES

• Dearness Relief on Ex-gratia payment to surviving SRPF retirees
• Enhanced Ex-gratia to surviving Satate SRPF Optees
• Ex-Gratia to SRPF Optees
• Reply Reg Ex-Gratia Payment To SRPF Optees

LATEST POSTS

• Minutes of Eighth meeting of National Council for Older Persons held recently at New Delhi
• Pensioners who have not yet received the Revised PPO, are advised to apply for the same to their PSA (Pension Sanctioning Authority) on the Linked Proforma. - Harchandan Singh, Secretary General, RSCWS
• Payment of difference of Gratuity to pre-1996 CG Pensioners - Not applicable - clarification by DOP Dated 17-2-2005
• DA Orders for Rly. Employees - wef 1-7-2011
• Validity of Passes for travel in Garib Rath Express Trains
• Pension Adalats to be held all over Northern Railway on 15th December, 2011
• Orders of DOP Dated 5-10-2011 reg 58% DA - DR to Pensioners wef 1-7-2011
• Information supplied by Railway Board under Right to Information Act, 2005 regarding FMA and Chronic Diseases
• Interim Reply of DOP P&PW to RTI application of CCCGPA reg FMA
• Fortis Hospital, Mohali have renewed their empanelment with Railway Senior Citizens Welfare Society (RSCWS) for treatment in OPD & IPD – on CGHS Delhi rates for Super Specialties & some concessions in other areas, for Members of RSCWS
• State has a constitutional obligation to bear the medical expenses of employees while in service and also after they are retired - Whether a member of CGHS or not - DELHI H C GRANTS REIMBURSEMENT WITH 18% INTEREST
• Memo to DRM UMB - July 2011 Reg Problems of Pensioners at CHD
• Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance - permissible even with OPD treament for Chronic deseases - New Undertaking form to be given to Banks - RBE 83-2011 - Orders Dated 07-06-2011
• Clarification regarding Chronic Diseases in relation to Fixed Medical Allowance granted to Railway Pensioners
• RELHS 97 for Rly Pensioners/Family Pensioners – Likely to be reopened by year end.- Process has been started in Rly Bd.
• HC: Don't make retirees run from pillar-to-post for benefits
• Feedback from AIRF on related Items discussed in Departmental Council /JCM Meeting held on 4th May, 2011
• Holiday Home charges for Serving & Retired Rly Officials ‐ RB Dated 14‐12‐2000
• Procedure for Refund of Excess TDS Deducted/Paid
• Highlights of Union Budget - 2011-12 With Reference to Income Tax
• Proceedings of 2nd National Convention of Railway Pensioners at Secundrabad on 13-2-2011 | Resolutions adopted | Discussion Paper
• Important items for Pensioners sent by RSCWS to GS AIRF which have been included in the Agenda for Pensioners for discussion with Secy Pensions DOP on 4- 5 March, 2011
• AGM of RSCWS held on 30-1-2011 at Senior Citizens Home, Chandigarh, 10 Octogenarian & 9 Senior Citizen Members Honoured, Memorandum of demands on burning problems of the Pensioners presented to General Secretary AIRF – Assures of effective pursuance | Watch a Slideshow of the occasion
• Memo to GS AIRF 30-1-2011 Reg Problems of Pensioners in and around Chandigarh & Brief Report of AGM RSCWS held on 30-1-2011
• Index of Recent News Flash & Latest Posts

RECENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS

• AMS RB letter to CPOs Reg Issue of Revised PPOs
• CRBs letter to GMs for early issue of Revised PPOs & Personal verification of Pensioners
• Time-bound Orders Issued by CRB for Issuance of Revised PPOs
• Reply received from Railway Board on Resolutions of 2nd convension of Railway Pensioners
• Revision of pension of pre-1996 and pre-2006 retired employees of scale Rs. 6500-10500 w.r.t to Grade pay of Rs. 4600. - RBE 141-2011
• Incentive for acquiring higher Scientific/Accounts/Technical Qualification of Group C employees (Benefit to those who acquired qualification prior to cut off date 1-7-88 but retird without availing benefit). RBE 55-2011
• Inclusion of names of members of family in the PPO and proof of age for additional quantum of family pension - requirement of certificates etc.- RBE-124 of 2011
• Payment of difference of Gratuity to pre-1996 CG Pensioners - Not applicable - clarification by DOP Dated 17-2-2005
• DA Orders for Rly. Employees - wef 1-7-2011
• Validity of Passes for travel in Garib Rath Express Trains
• Orders of DOP Dated 5-10-2011 reg 58% DA - DR to Pensioners wef 1-7-2011
• Terms and conditions of Empanelment of Fortis Hospital with RSCWS
• Application Form of Railways & Notification for issue of Revised PPOs
• Latest List of Holiday Homes and Touring Officers Hostels for Central Government Employees
• Revision of pension/family pension in respect of the pensioners who were in receipt of compulsory retirement pension and compassionate allowance under Rules 40 and 41 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
• Revision of pension-Family Pension of pre 2006 - Ministry of Labour & Employment-Letter Dated 10-6-2011
• Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance - permissible even with OPD treament for Chronic deseases - New Undertaking form to be given to Banks - RBE 83-2011 - Orders Dated 07-06-2011
• Clarification regarding Chronic Diseases in relation to Fixed Medical Allowance granted to Railway Pensioners
• Concession in Rail fares to Senior Citizens increased to 40% for Men from June 2011. Age for Women reduce to 58 years for 50% concession in fares
• Medical Facilities for inpatient treatment and post-operative follow-up treatment to CGHS Beneficiaries in Non-CGHS areas - MoH MO dated 27-04-2011
• Enhanced Dearness relief to Railway Pensioners wef 01.01.2011
• Streamlining the procedure for release of berths out of emergency quota in Indian Railways
• Dearness relief to C.G. Pensioners wef 01.01.2011 - 6% raise sanctioned
• Continuation of Family Pension to childless widow on remarriage - Clarification
• DOP & PW Guidelines for holding Pension Adalats: 25.3.2011
• Income Tax - During the financial year 2011-12, cases of senior citizens and small taxpayers, filing income-tax returns in ITR-1 and ITR-2 will be subjected to scrutiny only where the Income Tax department is in possession of credible information
• Age proof in case of Railway Family Pensioners - RELHS I-Card Post-retirement Pass I-Card Widow I-Card - RBE 169-2010
• Inclusion of legally - divorced dependent daughter of serving Rly employees & Pensioners - RB dt._10.12.2010
• Companion in same class on payment of one third difference above 70 years age - RBE 164-2009
• No Income Tax to be recovered from Lump-sum payment of gratuitously or Compensation to Widow or legal heir
• Payment of commutation value of additional Pension of employees retired on or after 1.1.2006 but before 2.9.2008 - DOP Dated 27-10-2010
• FMA Rs.1200 to EPFO Pensioners for Outdoor Medical Treatment
• Rly Ticket left behind - RB Circular Dated 19-10-2010
• DR (Dearness Relief) to Rly. Pensioners-Family Pensioners raised to 45% wef 1.7.10 RBE 149-2010
• Proof of age for old age Additional Family Pension DOP OM dated 28-9-2010
• Facility of Semi-Private room in case of kidney transplantation, liver & critical renal failure RBH OM dated 28-6-10
• Policy for provision of Bi PAP-CPAP Machine RBH OM Dated_08-09-10
• Reimbursement of Medical Expenses- Procedure of disposal ACS Slips reg. Para 647 & 648 of IRMM - RBH Dated 22-6-10
• Reimbursement of Medical Expenses - procedure of disposal - Corrigendum RBH dated_22-6-10
• Non-Applicability of the judgement of Supreme Court in case of Majors to Civil pensioners RB Dated 25-11-2009
• Encashment of (Half Pay) Leave of Retirees from 1-1-06 to 31-8-08 - RBE- 204-2009
• Encashment of Leave - Retirees - from 1-1-06 to 31-8-08 who expired before 24-11-09 - RBE_56_2010
• RELHS-97 - Employees who resigned to be permanently absorbed in PSUs can join
• Issuance of RELHS I-Cards by Pass Issuing Authority RB Dated 31-8-2009
• Revision of Pension-pre 96 pensioners RBE_42-2010.
• Revision of Pension of Pre-2006 pensioners 07-07-2010
• Revision of Pension of Pre 1996 & Pre 2006 Pensioners RBE 24-2010 Dt 2-2-2010
• Encashment of LAP while availing Pass-PTO by re-employed pensioners RBE_43_2010
• Encashment of LAP for Re-employed pensioners 22-3-10 RBE_43-2010
• Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) _while availing Railway Passes, PTOs - Clarification RBE-208
• Encashment of leave - Retirees from 1-1-06 to 31-8-08 who expired before 24-11-09-RBE_56_2010
• Pension of Pre-2006 Retirees- Reiteration of Clarification dated 3-10-08
• Recognised Private Hospitals Indian Railways_July-2007
• List of Holiday Homes on Indian Railways
• Administrative Orders Issued during the year 2011
• Administrative Orders Issued during the year 2010
• Administrative Orders Issued upto December 2009

LEGAL FORUM / RECENT COURT & CAT JUDGEMENTS

• Judgment of CAT Hyderabad- Dated 30-12-2011 - Extends Full Bench Judgment in OA 655 - 2010 to other Pensioners & upholds quashing of DOP OM dated 3-10-2008 etc, directs for refixing Pension of Pre-2006 Pensioners with Modified Parity.
• CAT Ernakulam Bench concurs with Judgment of Full Bench of CAT New Delhi on Modified Parity for Pre-2006 Pensioners - extract of penultimate paras of CAT Judgment IN OA No. 843/2010
• Status of Cases of Pre-2006 Pensioners in various Courts as on 01-01-2012 - Compiled by M. L. Kanaujia
• State has a constitutional obligation to bear the medical expenses of employees while in service and also after they are retired - Whether a member of CGHS or not - DELHI H C GRANTS REIMBURSEMENT WITH 18% INTEREST
• AFT CHANDIGARH'S VERDICT dtd.1.11.2010 ON THE "CORRECT" PRE 2006 MODIFIED PARITY
• AFT CHANDIGARH`S VERDICT dtd. 25.11.2010 ON THE "CORRECT" PRE 2006 MODIFIED PARITY - GOI Ministry of personnel PG & Pensions
• AFT CHD. Principal Bench Judgement dated 14.09.2010 in O.A.No 270/2010 with OA No 24/2010 Sdr Ldr.Vinod Kumar &others vs UOI & others-Reg. minimum of pay in pay Band corresponding to the scale of pay from which the Pensioner retired
• Judgement of AFT Delhi - Reg Pension of Majors & Lt Commanders in OA 270-2010 Decided on 14-9-2010
• AFT orders Implementation of Judgment on Parity of Pension in Major Generals Case - Petitioners cite Nakara’s Case & aggravation of Disparity after Sixth Pay Commission
• Relief for widow after 41 years
• PENSION CASES CANNOT BE DELAYED - If delayed, pay compensation for it, pay for the mental agony and stress - Orders Consumer Forum - Courtesy RREWA
• Retired employees entitled to medical reimbursement - Delhi HC - Brief News
• Judgement - Retired govt officials can claim reimbursement - without joining CGHS
• Promotion cannot be stalled till criminal charges are framed | Download CAT Judgement in PDF
• Pension or gratuity cannot be withheld unless charges are of grave misconduct
• Rules cannot take away existing rights of employees - SC
• S.C. Judgement for Parity in Pension in Major Generals' case
• RE-COMPUTATION OF PENSION FOR PRE-2006 PENSIONERS - An Article

UPDATES FROM AIRF AND WEBSITE OF AIRF

• Non-issuance of revised PPOs to pre-2006 Pensioners and Family Pensioners by various Divisions and Workshops
• AIRF seeks endorsement of eligibility for FMA in PPO, Extension of date for joining RELHS & Elegibility to join RELHS after 10 years of service - Ref: AIRF PNM Item
• Companion in same class - MPs case is not comparable with Pensioners - Says Railway Board - vide letter to AIRF dated 20.10.2010
• AIRF demands Revision of Pension of Pre-1996 Retirees
• Link to the Website of AIRF

CURRENT ISSUES

• Govt Employees and Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme (CGEPHIS) - Some Salient Features
• Minutes of meeting of JCM on Pensionary matters on 8-1-2010
• Agenda items for 46th Meeting of National Council (JCM)
• Minutes of the First Meeting of National Anomaly Committee - Held on 12-12-2009

IMPORTANT PETITIONS FILED & PENDING IN COURTS ON PENSIONERS ISSUES

• Writ Petition filed in Supreme Court for Parity of Pension of Pre & Post 2006 Pensioners - filed by IAS, IPS & IFS Associations - Next hearing on 8.2.2010
• OA filled in CAT Hyderabad - reg Disparity in Pre & Post 2006 Pensioners
• Petition filed in CAT Principal Bench Delhi against disparity in Pension with Pre-2006 Pensioners

PAY COMMISSION REPORTS & NOTIFICATIONS OF OTHER STATES

• Pb. Govt. orders reg Revision of Pension - of Pre-2006 pensioners dated 22-2-2010
• PB Govt Orders on Implementation Orders on Pay Commission - Reg Revision of Pension- PC-170809 Dated 17-8-2009

RECENT MEMORANDUMS & APPEALS BY RSCWS & OTHERS

• Memorandum to GS AIRF to ask DOP & Rly Board for reiteration of instructions to Banks for payment of Additional Pension to Pensioners above 80 years and for asking PSAs (Pension Sanctioning Authority) for issue of Revised PPOs.
• Memo to DRM UMB - July 2011 Reg Problems of Pensioners at CHD
• Memomorandum Reg Non issue of Revised PPOs to Pensioners & Family Pensioners
• Appeal by RSCWS for increase of FMA to at-least Rs.1200 per month
• Appeal by RSCWS for correct implementation of SCPC – in fixing Pension of Pre-2006 Pensioners
• Appeal to PM by RSCWS reg Removal of Disparity in Pension of Pre & Post 2006 Pensioners - citing Report of Committee on "One Rank One Pension" & demanding extension thereof to all Civilian Pensioners - as done in case of HAG (S 30)
• RSCWS Memorandum to National Anomalies Committee (NAC) seeking 3 times min. rise to all Pensioners (instead of 2.26) at par with PB 4 & above, Parity in Pre & Post 2006 Pensiners, 5 to 15 % Additional Pension for 65 to 75 year old Pensioners
• A letter from Sh P. K. Bansal, MOSF to PM reg njustice with Pre 2006 Pensioners

RTI QUERIES

• Information supplied by Railway Board under Right to Information Act, 2005 regarding FMA and Chronic Diseases
• Target date of 30-9-2009 was stipulated by the Ministry of Railways for issue of revised PPOs to all pensioners/family pensioners - says Railway Board in reply to query under RTI Act by Secy. Genl RSCWS
• RTI queries by RSCWS reg Pay Band, Grade Pay & Pension
• One Rank One Pension not feasible - Committee
• Report of Committee on OROP (One Rank One Pension) Defence Pensioners

IMPORTANT ISSUES:

• Orders on Pensioners - regarding Sixth CPC
• Direct Taxes Code Bill 2009
• Pension Revision Grievances Camp
• Income Tax Slabs for F.Y. 2009-10

Some Important Queries:

• Admissibility of Dearness Allowance on Additional Pension
• NEW PENSION SCHEME - SOME QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES:

• No Filing of returns’ scheme for salaried class earning less than Rs. 5 Lakh to be notified by June, 2011
• Procedure for Refund of Excess TDS Deducted/Paid
• Sixth Pay Commission Report
• Orders on Implementation of Sixth Pay Commission (Index)
• Main decisions of the Govt. on Sixth CPC Report (RSCWS compilation)
• Government decisions on SCPC dated 29.8. 2008
• Govt. decisions on 6th CPC in respect of Pensioners - Notification dated 29.8.2008
• Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 dated 29.8. 2008
• Fixation of Pay & Payment of Arrears- MOF OM dated 30.8.2008
• Revision of Allowances like DA, HRA etc. Post-SCPC - MOF OM dated 29.8.2008
• Revision of Pension of Post 2006 Pensioners & Pension Fixation Tables - DOP OM dated 1.9. 2008
• Revision of Pension of post 2006 Retirees - DOP Orders dated 2.9. 2008
• Dearness Relief to CG Pensioners/Family Pensioners DOP OM dated 12.9. 2008
• Railway Board's Notification on Revised Pay Rules 2008 RBE 103 dated 4.9. 2008
• Railway Board's orders on Pre-2006 Pensioners/Family Pensioners RBE 105 dated 8.9.2008
• Railway Board's Orders on rate of D.A. RBE 106 dated 9.9. 2008 (1.1.06 to 1.7.2008)
• Clarifications reg Pension/Family Pension (on letter dated 15-09-2008) : dated 10.10.2008 RBE-149
• Clarifications reg revision of pension/family Pension of Pre-2006 Pensioners: dtd 8.10.2008 RBE-146
• Grant of Dearness Relief to Pensioners/Family Pensioners: dated 8.10.2008 RBE-145
• Clarification of DOP reg. min. of pay in pay band of Pre 2006 Pensioners etc dated 3.10.2008
• Revision of Pension of Pre-2006 Pensioners/Family Pensioners - DOP OM dated 21.5.2009
• Union Budget 2010-11 - Complete Details, Summary, Highlights & I.Tax Related Information
• Railway Budget 2010-11 - Complete Details, Summary, Highlights & Welcome steps for Railwaymen
• A bag full of goodies for Chandigarh - in Rail Budget 2010-11
• Ministry of Defence - Orders on 6th CPC

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