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Friday, July 29, 2011

PFRDA

DRAFT PETITION FOR MASS SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN.

To
The Prime Minister of India,
New Delhi
Sub: Request for Scrapping of PFRDA Bill
Sir,


We submit this petition to bring to your kind notice certain aspects of the re-introduced PFRDA Bill which will have an extremely adverse impact on the pension and retirement benefits of the Government employees. We may also state in this connection that the contributory pension scheme will be a drain on the exchequer.

The guiding principle adopted in determining the pay package of civil servants is to spread out the wage compensation over a long period of time because of which the wages during the work tenure is low to enable pension payment on retirement. This makes the pension a ”deferred wage”, which the Supreme Court has upheld as such in their landmark judgment in the case of D.S. Nakara Vs. Union of India. As the bill does not provide implicit or explicit assurance of a minimum pension except marked based guarantee, the civil servant even after contributing huge sums to pension fund may end up with no annuity if the invested company become bankrupt or the equity market crashes. Moreover the annuity which would be the pension under the new scheme being not cost indexed will make it difficult for the pensions to make the both ends meet.

The Committee set up by the 6th CPC has concluded that the new contributory pension scheme will increase the outflow from the exchequer from Rs. 14,284 Crores to Rs. 57088 Crores by 2038. The Committee has also observed that the pension liability of the Government which was 0.5% of the GDP in 2004-05 under the defined benefit scheme is likely to decline if the same is not replaced by the contributory pension scheme as envisaged in the PFRDA bill. The Committee has ultimately recommended that the existing “Pay as you go” pension which is presently in vogue will be ideal and may be continued.

Since the new scheme is neither in the interest of the country as it increases the outflow on account of pension liability nor to the Civil Servants for it does not guarantee a minimum pension, we appeal to you kindly cause withdrawal of the PFRDA Bill from the Parliament immediately.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Joint convention on PFRDA

A Joint convention of unions consisting Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, All India State Government Employees Federation, All India Defence Employees Federation, BSNL Employees Union, School Teachers Federation of India, All India Federation of University and College Teachers Organizations and Organizations of Railways Workers was held at MPCU Shah Auditorium, Shri Delhi Gujarati Samaj., Raj Niwas Marg, Civil Lines, New Delhi on 22.07.2011. The convention was presided over by a joint presidium of Coms. S.K. Vyas(Confederation)R.G. Karnik (AISGEF), P.R.Memon (Railways), V.A.N. Namboodri (BSNL) Ashok Kumar Burman(AIFUCTO) and Sardar Singh (Defence). In the beginning Com. Sukomal Sen (AISGEF) put written detailed draft declaration to be adopted at National Convention and elaborately discussed all the issues which will adversely affect the interests of workers and employees after enactment of the PFRDA Bill by the parliament. If once authority is formed it will also interfere in the existing pension scheme. com. Basudev Acharya M.P., CPI(M) Parliamentary Party leader in Lok Sabha elaborated discussed about PFRDA Bill and told as to how the Left MPs resisted and prevented the move of UPA-I Government who wanted to introduce this Bill.But after withdrawal of support from the Government on nuclear bill issue , the Government accelerated the speed of neoliberal economic policies. After coming back in power the congress lead UPA-2 Government has introduced the PFRDA Bill again in Lok Sabha with the help of main opposition party B.J.P. When a Vote of division was demanded by us. Com. Tapan Sen General Secretary CITU stated the new pension scheme is totally Fraud as the assurance given by the Government will never be fulfilled.

Other main speakers on the subject were Coms. Ashok Kumar Burman S/G, AIFUCTO, Shiv Gopal Mishra S/G AIRF, Muthusundram G/S AISGEF, D. Biswas (BEA), Shyam Sunder (Pensioners Federation), Sardar Singh (AIDEF), P.Abhimanyu(BSNL), Elangobin (DREU), Rajenderan (School Teachers Association),Com. M.K.Pandhe , Senior Veteran Leader CITU, Com Krishnan of NFPE also expressed his views on PFRDA Bill and appealed to all to launch extensive campaign to mobilize and unite the entire working class to oppose and defeat the bill.


Monday, July 18, 2011

Minutes of Meeting

Minutes of Meeting Of COC held at ITEF Bangalore on 18th July 2011.

The Meeting was presided over by Com C.G.Prabhu Vice President of COC ,Which was attended by representatives of NFPE, Postal Accounts, AG’s, ITEF, Central Excise Inspectors Association. CGHS Ground Water Board.

The General Secretary briefed the members agenda regarding the meeting and welcomed members for the meeting.

It was informed by the General Secretary that two representative from Ground Water Board will be present on 22nd July at New Delhi to attend the convention on PFRDA. Who will represent COC.

The National Executive Committee meeting of Confederation to be held at Chennai will be attended by Com P.S.Prasad General Secretary, Com Seethalakshmi Vice President COC, Com Madhusudhan Asst Secretary COC , Com Nalani from ITEF, The points to be discussed at NE meeting of Confederation was discussed in length, especially on 14 charter of demands. CGHS improvement and Health insurance scheme, parity in pay scales, etc. The Meeting approved the same.

The meeting also decided that to have a women’s convention on 15th September at Bangalore and constitute a women’s subcommittee.

The Meeting also discussed the steps to improve the functioning of COC, so that more leaders will participate in COC meetings.

The Meeting also discussed the current Health Insurance scheme and decided to educate the employees of advantages of CGHS scheme over Insurance scheme.

The General Secretary also thanked the members for cooperation extended in conducting the COC convention held on 21st April 2011. The need to participate in more numbers in coming days.

The meeting also noted that large number of Central Govt. Employees participated on 23rd June 2011 JCTU rally on price rise .

The Accounts of the COC was also discussed .

The meeting ended with vote of thanks.

(P.S.Prasad)

General Secretary

List of Hospitals

Fresh empanelment of Diagnostic Laboratories and Imaging Centres under CGHS Bengaluru,

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Continuous enpanelment extended upto 31st july 2011

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

COC meeting on 18th July

To

All Affiliates

COC Karnataka

Comrade,

Please attend the of COC meeting to be held on Monday the 18th July 2011 at 6.30 pm at ITEF Queens Road Bangalore

The take up following agenda for the meeting .

1) Confederation Meeting on 30th July at Chennai

2) Review of State level Convention of COC held on 21st April 2011 .

3) Convention on PFRDA at New Delhi on 22nd July


Comradely yours


(P.S.Prasad)

General Secretary

Friday, July 8, 2011

Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance reg



The 50% DA was merged for all purpose in 2004,The similar situation has arisen. now that the DA has crossed 50% , The Confederation has placed similar demand now.under Item No. 13. Merge DA with pay for all purposes including pension as and when the DA rates crosses the 50% mark.Now we have to get similar orders. The orders issued in 2004 are reproduced now for your information. . The expected DA as on 1.7.2011 is 58%.

F.No. 105/1/2004-IC
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, dated the 1st March, 2004

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief with basic pay/pension to Central Government employees/pensioners w.e.f. 01/04/2004.

The Fifth CPC in para 105.11 of their report had recommended that DA should be converted into Dearness Pay each time the CPI increase by 50% over the base index used by the Pay Commission.

2. This recommendation of Fifth CPC has been considered and the President is pleased to decide that, with effect from 01/04/2004, DA equal to 50% of the existing basic pay shall be merged with the basic pay and shown distinctly as Dearness Pay (DP) which would be counted for purposes like payment of allowances, transfer grant, retirement benefits, contribution to GPF, Licence fee, monthly contribution to CGHS, various advances, etc. The entitlements of LTC, TA/DA while on tour and transfer and government accommodation shall, however , continue to be governed on the basis of the basic pay alone without taking into account Dearness Pay. In case of existing pensioners, Dearness Relief equal to 50% of the present pension will, w.e.f. 01/04/2004, be merged with pension and shown distinctly as Dearness Pension. Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief converted into Dearness Pay/Dearness Pension respectively would be deducted from the existing rate of Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief.

3. To ensure that pensioners retiring between 01.04.2004 to 31.01.2005 do not face any loss in fixation of pension, as a special dispensation in their case, DA equal to 50% of the basic pay would be treated as basic pay for purposes of computation of pension in respect of basic pay received by them prior to 01.04.2004. Consequently, element of dearness pension will exist only for pensioners retired/retiring from Government of India up to 31.03.2004.

4. Insofar as the persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

(SUSHMA NATH)
Joint Secretary to Government of India



Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Revision of consultation / visiting / injection fee of Authorized Medical Attendants (AMAs) under CS (MA) Rules, 1944


F.No.B.12012/03/2010-CGHS (P)
Government of India,
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 6th June, 2011.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: – Revision of consultation / visiting / injection fee of Authorized Medical Attendants (AMAs) under CS (MA) Rules, 1944.
(MA) Rules, 1944.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s O.M. No.S.14025/10/2001-MS, dated 31-12-2002 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the issue of further revision of consultation / visiting / injection fees of different categories of Medical Officers (Authorized Medical Attendants) appointed for the treatment of Central Government employees and their dependent family members covered under CS (MA) Rules, 1944 of various Ministry / Departments / States / Union Territories has been under consideration of this Ministry for sometime. It has now been decided to revise the same as indicated below :-

Medical Postgraduate /

Specialists

In Rs.

Consultation Fees

First Consultation

100

Subsequent Consultation

60

Injection Fees

Intramuscular / Subcutaneous

20

Intravenous

40

Medical Licentiates and

Medical Graduates (MBBS or equivalent)

Consultation Fees

First Consultation

70

Subsequent Consultation

40

Injection Fees

Intramuscular / Subcutaneous

20

Intravenous

40



These orders will supersede the earlier orders issued on the subject from the date of issue.

3. It is also clarified that now there are no separate charges for day and night consultation, as these were prevailing earlier.

4. This order will be effective from the date of issue.

5. This issues with the concurrence of IFD vide Dy. No. C-2699, dated 3-3-2011.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Scrapping of PFRDA Bill


Pl see for details http://confederationhq.blogspot.com/

Joint convention on PFRDA Bill at New Delhi on 22nd July, 2011. The venue of the convention will be :

M.P.C.U Shah Auditorium,

Shree Delhi Gujarati Samaj,

No.2, Raj Niwas Marg,

Civil lines, Ring Road,

New Delhi-110 054 (next to Civil lines Metro Station- Yellow Line)

All are requested to attend the convention


Confederation meeting at Chennai


Meeting of the Secretariat of the Confederation to be held at Chennai on 30th July, 2011. The meeting will begin at 11-30 A.M. The exact venue of the meeting will be communicated by the Tamilnadu State Committee. The meeting will deliberate upon the following agenda:

(a) Review of the campaign programme if any undertaken to popularize the charter of demands.

(b) To finalise the date for the next phase of programme of action.

(c) The implication of deems taken at the Joint Covention on PFRDA Bill at Delhi on 22-7-2011.

(d) Any other matter with the permission of the Chair.

meeting of the women's committee of the Confederation of CG employees and workers to be held at Chennai on 30th July 2011. The meeting will begin at 3-00 P.M. The following agenda will be subjected to discussion.

(a) Follow-up action required to be taken to implement the decisions taken at the National Conventions at Kolkata.

(b) Finalisation of date of State level conventions and formation of sub-committees for each state.

(c) Steps to improve the participation of women comrades in the programme of action.


Scrapping of PFRDA Bill

Pl see for details http://confederationhq.blogspot.com/

Joint convention on PFRDA Bill at New Delhi on 22nd July, 2011. The venue of the convention will be :

M.P.C.U Shah Auditorium,

Shree Delhi Gujarati Samaj,

No.2, Raj Niwas Marg,

Civil lines, Ring Road,

New Delhi-110 054 (next to Civil lines Metro Station- Yellow Line)

All are requested to attend the convention



POSTAL STRIKE FROM 5TH JULY DEFERRED

PL SEE http://nfpe.blogspot.com/ FOR DETAILS