Implementation of Govt’s Decision on the Recommendation of the 7th CPC Revision of provisions regulating pension/gratuity/commutation of pension/family pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lump-sum compensation, etc in respect of civilians/Defence Civilians of Ministry of Defence and their families
Registered/AD
Important Circular No.C-154 No.GI/C/0199/VOL-I/Tech 0/0 The Pr. C.D.A. (P) Allahabad- 211014
Date 12th August, 2016
Subject: – Implementation of Govt. decision on the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission — Revision of provisions regulating pension/gratuity/commutation of pension/family pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lump-sum compensation, etc in respect of civilians/Defence Civilians of Ministry of Defence and their families.
Reference: – GOI, Min of P, PG & Pensions, Deptt. of P&PW OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW (A)(i) dated, the 4th August, 2016.
The Govt. of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Deptt. of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare in their O.M. No 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (i) dated, the 4th August, 2016 have issued orders for implementing Govt’s decision on the recommendations of Seventh CPC revising provisions of pension/commutation of pension with effect from 1-1-2016 (copy enclosed). With a view to implement the Govt. decision, the following procedural changes are made in regard to submission of fresh pension/family pension and commutation of pension claims.
2.1 Consequent on application of the C.C.S.(RP) Rules, 2016 and Deptt. of P&PW OM dated 4th August, 2016 referred to above, it has been decided that all pension claims shall be submitted to this office in the revised LPC Cum Data Sheets enclosed as Appendix-E’ and ‘F’ to this circular.
2.2 Pension claims in r/o individuals who have drawn pay and allowances in the revised scale of pay will be floated by the Head of Office in the revised LPC Cum Data Sheet as per Appendix-E’. Another Data Sheet (Rev) has been designed as Appendix ‘F’ for proposing amendments/revision of pensionary awards (for issue of corrigendum PPO) notified in the original PPO based on LPC Cum Data Sheet (Appendix-E’) as stated above.
3. The new designed Data-sheets, viz, Appendix `E’ & ‘F’, will be given effect for implementation as soon as Pay under Seventh CPC is fixed and H.O.O. is in a position to initiate the pension cases on the revised formats. However, no case on the old Data-sheets will be accepted after 30-09-2016. It may please be noted that this is an essential requirement for expeditious notification of Pension/Revision of pension.
4. In this connection, sets of each data sheet alongwith instructions are forwarded herewith for transmission of the same to the lower formation/Unit/HOO under your control. The unit/formation declared as H.O.O. may be instructed to use the data sheets alongwith supporting documents as per the revised procedure. Additional copies of data sheets and instruction, if required, may please be prepared/printed at your end for circulation. A copy of the instruction issued by you to your unit/formation/HOO may please be endorsed to this office.
5. These orders do not apply to those cases (retired after 1.1.16 but got pensions as per 6th CPC) where the pension at the old rates has already been finalized. For revision of Pension of such cases, a separate circular will be issued. Separate proforma for preparation of Data-Sheets in such cases, as provided in the circular, would be used.
The receiot of this communication may please be acknowledged.
(The copy of this circular is available on the website of this office www.pcdapension.nic.in)
7th CPC PCDA Allahabad Circular – Revision of Pension of Pre-2016 Pensioners/Family Pensioners
Implementation of Govt’s Decisions on the recommendations of the 7th CPC Revision of pension of Pre-2016 Pensioners/Family Pensioners
Registered/AD
Important circular No.C-153
No.GI/C/0199/VOL-I/Tech
O/O The Pr. C.D.A.(P)
Allahabad.
Date 12 August, 2016
Subject: Implementation of Govt’s decisions on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission – Revision of Pension of Pre-2016 Pensioners/Family Pensioners etc.
A copy of GOL, Ministry of P,PG and Pensions, Deptt. of P&PW OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (ii) dated 4th August, 2016 is enclosed for immediate implementation of Govt’s decision on recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to revision of Pension of Pre-1-1-2016 Pensioners/Family Pensioners w.e.f. 1-1-2016.
2. The following further instructions are issued for smooth implementation of the ibid Govt. OM on the subject:-
APPLICABILITY
3.1 Para-2 of the enclosed Govt. OM provides the extent of its applicability. Present orders are applicable to the Pensioners/family pensioners in whose respect pension payment order (PPO) have been issued by CDA (Pensions)/Chief CDA (Pensions)/Pr.CDA (Pensions) from time to time in respect of Defence Civilians/Civilians under Ministry of Defence (MoD).
3.2 As stated in Para 2.2 of the enclosed OM, nothing contained in the enclosed OM applies to Commissioned Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) of Armed forces. Separate orders will be issued for them by Ministry of Defence.
REVISION OF PENSION
4.1 For existing pensioners, who have retired before 01.01.2016, the revised pension/Family pension with effect from 01.01.2016 shall be determined by multiplying the pension/family pension, as had been fixed at the time of implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommendations, by a factor of 2.57. The amount of revised pension/family pension so arrived at shall be rounded off to next higher rupee.
4.2 For calculation of revised pension, the existing pension/family pension will be the basic pension/family pension only without the element of additional pension available to the old pensioners/family pensioners of the age of 80 years and above. The additional pensions/Family pension payable to old pensioners/family pensioners will be worked out in accordance with para 4.5 of the OM.
4.3 Since the consolidated pension will be inclusive of commuted portion of pension, if any, the commuted portion will be deducted from the said amount while making monthly disbursements.
4.4 MINIMUM/MAXIMUM PENSION/FAMILY PENSION : The minimum pension w.e.f 01.01.2016 will be Rs.9000/- Per month (excluding the element of additional pension to old pensioners). The upper ceiling on pension/family pension will be 50% and 30% respectively of the highest pay in the Government (The highest pay in the Government is Rs.2,50,000 w.e.f. 01.01.2016).
4.5 ADDITIONAL PENSION : the quantum of pension/family pension available to the old pensioners/family pensioners shall continue to be as follows:-
Age of Pensioner/Family Pensioner
Addition quantum of Pension
From 80 Years to less than 85 Years
20% of revised basic pension/family pension
From 85 Years to less than 90 Years
30% of revised basic pension/family pension
From 90 Years to less than 95 Years
40% of revised basic pension/family pension
From 95 Years to less than 100 years
50% of revised basic pension/family pension
100 Years or more
100% of revised basic pension/family pension
the amount of additional pension will be shown distinctly in the pension payment order. For example, in cases where a pensioner is more than 80 years of age and his/her revised pension in terms Para 4.1 above is Rs.10,000 pm, the pension will be shown as (i) Basic Pension = Rs.10,000 and (ii) Additional Pension = Rs.2,000 pm. The pension on his/her attaining the age of 85 years will be shown as (i) Basic Pension = 10,000 adn (ii) additional Pension = Rs.3000 pm. Dearness Relief will be admissible on additional pension available to the old pensioners also.
4.6 In cases, where the Govt. Servants have drawn one time lump-sum terminal benefits equal to 100% of their pensions and have become entitled to the restoration of one third commuted portion of pension, their cases will not be covered by these orders. Orders for regulating pension of such pensioners will be issued separately.
4.7 The revised pension/family pension arrived at as per paragraph 4.1 includes dearness relief sanctioned from 1.1.2016
5. Where the revised pension/family pension in terms of paragraph 4.1 above works out to an amount less than Rs.9000/-, the same shall be stepped up to Rs.9000/-. This will be regarded as pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.01.16.
6. PENSIONER EMPLOYED/RE-EMPLOYED: The existing instructions regarding regulation of dearness relief to employed/re-employed pensioners/family pensioners, as contained in Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare O.M.No.45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 02.07.1999, as amended from time to time, shall continue to apply.
7. CONSTANT ATTENDANT ALLOWANCE: The matter regarding CAA admissible to existing pensioners shall be examined by the Committee constituted by the Gol. For this purpose, till a final decision is taken based on the recommendation of the Committee, constant Attendant Allowance shall be paid at the existing rates.
8. DEARNESS RELIEF: The Pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with provision of Para 4.1 above shall be treated as ‘Basic Pension’ with effect from 01.01.2016. The revised pension/family pension includes dearness relief sanctioned from 1.1.2016 and shall qualify for grant of Dearness Relief sanctioned there after.
9. ARREARS OF PENSION: The arrears of pension/Family pension, as a result of consolidation of pension, will be worked out by PDAs and will be paid to pensioner or credited to their accounts by 31st August 2016 positively.
10. If any overpayment is in the process of recovery, the amount still due for recovery should be adjusted in lump – sum against the arrears payable.
11. PROCEDURE: The Govt. has authorised the Pension Disbursing Authorities including Public Sector Banks to pay the consolidated pension/Family Pension without further aughorization from this office at the revised rates in terms of Para 4.1 and 5 above. Wherever the age of Pensioner/Family Pensioner is available in the PPO, the additional pension/family pension in terms of Para 4.5 above may also be paid by the PDAs without any further authorization from this office. The following points may specially be kept in view while authorizing disbursement under the captioned order:
(a) A Suitable entry regarding the revised pension shall be recorded by the pension Disbursing Authorities on face of Pension Payment Orders.
(b) a suitable entry regarding revised consolidated pension/Family Pension w.e.f 1-1-2016 should also be recorded in the check register/payment Register/Pension Payment scroll.
(c) In every case, where revision is done by PDA’s, intimation to this office in the form given as Annexure-I to this circular will be prepared in triplicate. Two copies thereof will be sent to this office in covers bearing the following address in convenient batch(s):-
SAO, O/IC Audit Section, O/o the Pr.C.D.A. (P), Allahabad – 211 014.
A consolidated soft copy of all such payment in CSV format may be sent in a CD to this office and also be mailed to us in the format attached in Annexure-II on the [email protected] specially created for the purpose.
(d) All cases where such revision is carried out will Change entitlements and other data which must be reflected as such in the Pension Payment Account in a separate schedule/scroll.
12. In cases where the PDAs are in doubt about the entitlement on revision in individual cases or in regulation of minimum pension/revised pension for pensioners in receipt of more than one pension, the cases with full details of pensioner and PPO NO. may be referred to Audit Section of this office for advice and further action on the same address mentioned in para 11(c) or a mail may be sent on the email address given in para 11 (C).
(The copy of this circular is available on the website of this office www.pcdapension.nic.in)
Send the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the 7th CPC notification
NJCA
National Joint Council of Action
No.NJC/2016/7th CPC
August 12, 2016
To
All Constitutents of NJCA
Dear Comrades,
We have been receiving communication from various organizations as also from individual employees after the promulgation of the notification by the Government on 7th CPC recommendations. Most of these communications had been to express the anxiety and in some cases anger too over the delay in setting up the high level committee, assured by the Group of Minister to review the minimum wage and multiplication factor.
We have been pursuing the said issue on a day to day basis and we are fully appreciative of the apprehensions expressed in many of these letters. Since the decision making in the Government is a long procrastinated matter involving various levels and departments, such delays are not uncommon. But we have been informed as to why the assurances held out have not been translated into action.
We have also noted that in the absence of the JCM functioning especially at the Departmental levels of various Ministries, the department specific anomalies and demands are not being subjected to any meaningful negotiations with the respective organizations. We have addressed the Cabinet Secretary to hold a special discussion with us on this subject immediately. Copy of our letter is enclosed.
On 12th August, 2016, we have met the Secretary Pensions to convey our strong resentment over the decision to allow the Option No. 1 given to the pensioners to be implemented subject to feasibility. We have reiterated that while we are open to discussion as to the methodology of verification of the claims of individual petitions in respect of Option No.1, we would not be able to countenance of the non-implementation of the recommendation of the 7th CPC on the flimsy ground of non-availability of records.
The available NJCA members met today at Delhi to review the situation in the background of the feeling conveyed to us through letters from various organizations. We have after taking note of the anxiety expressed and the ongoing discussions with various authorities over the setting up of the high level committee to wait up to the end of this month before we embark upon any action for the setting upon of the said high level committee. The employees may be apprised of this decision through the requisite campaign programme.
in the meantime, we must endeavor to support the one day strike action slated for 2nd September, 2016 for which the call has been given by the Central Trade Unions (including independent Federations) to the hest of the ability of the respective organizations as the objective of the strike is the betterment of the working people in our country.
7th CPC Anomalies
All the Constituents Organizations are requested to forward the various anomalies arising out of the implementation of the 7th CPC notification / CCS (RP) Rules 2016 to the Staff Side office with brief / illustration etc. within in 15 days from today so as to enable us to study and forward the same to the Anomaly committeefor settlement.
NJCA disappointed for delay in setting up 7th Pay Commission High Level committee
Secretary, National Council (Staff Side) JCM writes to Finance Minister regarding setting up of a High Level Committee to review the minimum wage Multiplication Factor
National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consulative Machinery
for Central Government Employees
Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary
No.NC-JCM-2016/7th CPC
August 12, 2016
Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Finance Minister
Govt. of India,
North Block,
New Delhi
Sub: Setting up of a high level committee to review the Minimum Wage Multiplication Factor.
Ref: Our letter of even No. dated 26.7.2016.
Dear Sir,
We solicit your kind reference to the discussion, the representatives of NJCAhad with you in the presence of the Honourable Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh and the Railway Minister, Shri Suresh Prabhu and the MOS (R) Shri Manoj Sinha on 30th June, 2016.
We were expecting a quick action on the part of the Government to operationalise the assurance of setting up a high level Committee to go into the Minimum wage, Multiplication factor etc. However, we are disappointed that even after a lapse of more than a month no order has been issued by the Government in this regard. The employees, as you are aware, were angry over the arbitrary determination of the minimum wage by the 7th CPC by mutilating the Dr. Aykhroyd formula and also the propornate multiplication factor.
We, therefore, appeal to you that the concerned authorities may be asked to expedite the issuance of orders setting up the committee and finalization of the Report within the available time of remaining three months.
JCM functioning and compassionate appointments – NCJCM Secretary writes to Cabinet Secretary
National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consulative Machinery
for Central Government Employees
Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary
No.NC-JCM-2016/C.S. (PM)
August 12, 2016
The Cabinet Secretary,
Govt. of India and Chairman,
National Council JCM Cabinet Secretariat,
Rastrapati Bhawan,
New Delhi,
Dear Sir,
We recall the discussions we had with you on 7th June 2016 when inter-alia we brought to your kind notice ever the growing discontent of the employees on the following two issues which were the subject matter of discussions on very many occasions
1. JCM functioning – Non convening of meetings at the Departmental levels, consequent non availability of a forum for discussion and negotiations for Unions / Federations
The functioning of the JCM especially at the Departmental level was virtually halted, when the Government promulgated a new set of recognition rules in 1993 to cover the non-industrial employee’s i. e. for employees in the Department other than Railways and Defence. It took nearly a decade and half to operationalize the new recognition rules and during the same period the functioning of JCM was virtually stopped at the departmental levels. This’ in-turn resulted in non-discussion and non-settlement of various Departmental specific demands and issues, emanated from the flawed recommendation of 5th and 6th CPC. Now that the 7th CPC recommendations would be taken up for implementation, the need for a forum to discuss these issues, especially Departments specific matters need not be emphasized.
Compassionate Appointments
The untenable restriction imposed by the government i. e. 5 percent of the vacancies for Compassionate Appointments in Departments other than Railways has created innumerable difficulties and arbitrary discrimination. The very fact that the said government orders have no sway to half of the civilian employees makes the orders discriminatory and bereft of any merit. The specious plea of the Government that the said orders were issued on account of a directive from the Supreme Court was later found to be fallacious. On various occasions, the Staff Side was assured of a review of the scheme. The scheme requires simplification and has to be made non-discriminatory too.
We want the above two issues to be discussed at your level and reach a settlement. We shall be grateftll if you will afford us an opportunity to have such a discussion on a date convenient to you. We shall also be thankful if you can indicate the date of the meeting atleast 15 days in advance.
Revision in timing of hearing by Judicial Committee on OROP at Chandigarh.
Notice
Dated 12th August 2016
New Delhi
In partial modification of the notice dated 11? August 2016, it is informed that the Judicial Committee on OROPwill hold the hearing at Chandigarh at 10.30 AM on 17.08.2016 at Command Auditorium, Western Command, Chandimandir, Chandigarh.
(Manoj Sinha)
Under Secretary
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Ministry of Defence
New Delhi
Hearing by Judicial Committee on OROP at Delhi on 19.08.2016
NOTICE
Dated 12th August, 2016
New Delhi
With reference to the Notification dated 02.08.2016 by the Judicial Committee on OROP, it is informed that the Committee will hold the hearing at Delhi from 11.00 AM on 19.08.2016 at Vasundhra Vatika, Raj Rif Centre, Delhi Cantt.
(Manoj Sinha)
Under Secretary
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Ministry of Defence
New Delhi
Tel No.011-23012973
Hearing by Judicial Committee on OROP at Chandigarh
NOTICE
Dated 11th August, 2016
New Delhi
With reference to the Notification dated 02.08.2016 by the Judicial Committee on OROP, it is informed that the Committee will hold the hearing at Chandigarh from 10.30 AM to 11.30 AM on 17.08.2016 at Command Auditorium, Western Command, Chandimandir, Chandigarh.
(Manoj Sinha)
Under Secretary
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Ministry of Defence
New Delhi
Method of Calculation of disability where two types of IDs are involved
No. 16(02)12015-D(Pen/Pol)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
New Delhi, Dated 8th August 2016
To.
The Chief of the Army Staff,
The Chief of the Naval Staff,
The Chief of the Air Staff,
Subject – Method of Calculation of disability where two types of IDs are involved.
Sir.
It has been observed during perusal of RMB/ IMB proceedings that some Armed Forces Personnel have sustained some disability under category ‘B’ & ‘C’ as well as battle casualty under category ‘D’ & ‘E’ of Govt.’ of India. Ministry of Defence letter No 1(2)/97/D(Pen- C) dated 31st January, 2001 and composite assessment made for all the disabilities by the Medical Board.
2. The composite assessment of disabilities may be equal to or less than the mathematical sum of percentage of disabilities. Since the calculation method of normal disability and war injury is different and assessment of disabilities including both i.e. normal disability and war injury are assessed as composite, therefore, in absence of clear directions/ guidelines, calculation of pension value for disabilities including both types of disabilities is not possible. It is also mentioned that rounding off benefit is presently given only in Invalidment cases attributable to or aggravated by military service and not in discharge cases.
3. Now, the issue has been analyzed in totality and the undersigned is directed to state that the methodology of calculation of pension values in cases where War Injury Element and Disability Element both exist may be carried out as follows. Firstly, the composite assessment for all accepted disabilities shall be derived. The higher element, i.e. War Injury Element (VVIE) shall be deducted from the composite assessment and paid in full, irrespective of the percentage of assessment. The remainder shall be calculated as the normal Disability Element (DE). The minimum assessment criterion shall not be ‘applicable in such cases as the net assessment reckonable for VVIE and DE together is more than 20%.
(a) Discharge Cases- Cases where Armed Forces Personnel are discharged from service on completion of prescribed terms of engagement, the higher element, i.e. the War Injury Element (VVIE) Shall be deducted from the composite assessment and paid in full. irrespective of the percentage of assessment. The remainder shall be calculated as normal Disability Element (DE).
(b) Invalidment Cases- Cases where Armed Forces Personnel are invalided out on medical ground which is attributable to or aggravated by military service, the composite assessment and war injury element will be rounded off in terms of para 7.2 of GOI. MOD letter No 1 (2)/97/D(Pen-C) dated 31.01.2001. Further, rounded percentage of War Injury Element (WIE) shall be deducted from the rounded percentage of composite assessment. The remainder shall be calculated as normal Disability Element (DE).
4.The provisions of this letter shall take effect from the date of issue
5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Division of this Ministry vide their ID No 10(07)/2016/Fin/Pen dated 01/07/2016
6. Hindi version will follow,
Yours faithfully
(Manoj Sinha)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Minutes of the 28th Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA)
F.No.42/05/2016-P&PW(G)
Government Of India
Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of pension & Pensioners Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan
Khan Market, New Delhi – 110 003
Date: 08th August 2016
To
All the Pensioners Associations included in SCOVA
vide Resolution dated 25.08.2015
Subject: Minutes of the 28th Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MOS(PP) – reg.
Please find enclosed herewith a copy of minutes of the 28th Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) held on 27th June, 2016 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MoS(PP) at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi for your kind perusal and neccessary action.
Encl: As above
Yours faithfully
(Sujasha Choudhury)
Director (P)
Minutes of the 28th Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) held on 27.06.2016 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MOS(PP) at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi.
List of participants is at Annexure-I
At the outset, Secretary (P&PW) welcomed the representatives of Pensioners Associations and the participating officers from various Ministries/Departments. Secretary (P&PW) desired that the Ministries/Departments should depute the concerned Joint Secretaries for the SCOVA meeting, as issues being discussed were of important nature.
Secretary further desired that a separate meeting be called with Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, CGDA,PCDA(P) and Defence Pensioners Associations who are members of SCOVA to resolve issues/grievances pertaining to Defence Pensioners.
Thereafter, the Action Taken Report on the decisions of the 27th SCOVA meeting and Fresh Agenda Items of the 28th SCOVA meeting were taken up for discussion.
Discussion on ATR of 27th SCOVA meeting:-
(i). Revision of PPOs of Pre-2006 Pensioners.
CPAO intimated that 5035 PPOs are yet to be revised. Out of these, 75% of the cases pertain to the pre-90 pensioners details for which are not available with the Ministries/Departments/P AOs. The list of such pensioners has been provided to the Banks/Ministries/Departments. Details of such pensioners are also available on the website. CPAO requested the Pensioners Associations to reach out to the pensioners and co-operate in the process. Secretary(P&PW) asked CPAO to take up the matter once again with banks and concerned Departments/Ministries for early revision of PPOs.
Ministry of Defence has shown Nil pendency. One of the Pensioners Association from Ambarnath has said that most of the retirees have not get their revised PPOs and that PCDA(P), Allahabad is not acknowledging their reminders. Secretary(P&PW) asked representatives of CGDA to hold a meeting of pensioners and officers of PCDA(P), Allahabad in Allahabad to assess the situation and report outcome to DoPPW.
Ministry of Railways has shown Nil pendency. One of the Pensioner Association informed that format of DoPPW is not being followed in the PPOs issued by Ministry of Railways and pay scale and last pay drawn by the pensioner is not being indicated therein Secretary(P&PW) directed the representatives of Ministry of Railways to ensure that the prescribe format is adhered to .
Department of Telecom informed that 42 more PPOs have been revised. In remaining cases no records are available with the Department.
All organizations were asked to take all steps to complete the revision process in the next month and close the issue finally as we have now to get ready for revision based on 7th CPC recommendations.
Secretary (P&PW) further directed that all must put in place system for generation of electronic PPOs. DoPPW will soon suggest target dates for these.
(Action: CPAO, Ministry Of Defence, Ministry of Railways and Department of Telecom)
(ii) Health Insurance Scheme for Pensioners including those residing in non-CGHS area.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that a draft EFC Memo was circulated by them but only DoPPW have furnished comments on this Draft EFC Memo. The comments/views from other Ministries/Departments are still awaited so that the Final EFC Memo could be circulated by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare .. Secretary (P&PW) asked all the concerned Departments to furnish comments on Draft EFC Memo within a week.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was also requested to consider the request of Disabled War Veterans(India), New Delhi to include Prosthesis in the Insurance cover.
(Action: Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare)
(iii) Special ‘Higher’ family pension for the widows of disabled pensioners who have invalided out of services.
Ministry of Defence informed that the proposal was examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure and the latter did not agree to the same. Disabled War Veterans(India), New Delhi, informed that the number of disabled pensioners who are likely to be bene fitted by the proposal, is much less than that projected by Ministry of Defence to Department of Expenditure. According to the pensioner association, the proposal was interpreted by MoD to include all widows of disabled whereas the proposal was only for war wounded personnel widows invalided out of service. Secretary(P&PW) directed Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare to have a relook at the issue. Department of Expenditure mentioned that they would have reconsider the matter if the proposal is sent by Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare again.
(Action: Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare)
(iv) Extension of CGHS facilities to P&T Pensioners.
The representatives of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the 7th CPC has recommended that all Postal Dispensaries should be covered with CGHS. It was decided to await the decision of the Government on this recommendation.
(Action: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)
(v). Anomaly in fixation of pension to DoT employees absorbed in BSNL who retired between 01.10.2000 and 31.07.2001.
It was mentioned by Department of Telecom that based on a formulation suggested by Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare, the file was referred to Department to Expenditure for their approval/decision. Department of Expenditure has sought some further details from Department of Telecom. DoT was asked to expedite the information to ensure that the matter is resolved within a month.
(Action: Department of Telecom)
(vi). Merger of 78.2% IDA with basic pension benefit to absorbed BSNL pensioners.
The Department of Telecom informed that the proposal has already been submitted for approval of the Cabinet.
(Action: Department of Telecom)
(vii). Extension of benefit of up-graded Grade Pay to pre-2006 retirees of S-12 grades ( Issue of grant of grade pay of Rs. 4600/- instead of Rs. 4200/-) .
DOT informed that in few cases where the CAT has directed grant of the benefit of Grade pay of Rs.4600 to the pre 2006 pensioners retired from the pre revised pay scale of Rs.6500 – 10500/-, the orders of CAT have been implemented consequent on dismissal of appeal filed in the High Court. Department of Expenditure had not however agreed to extension to grant of this benefit to all similarly placed pre 2006 pensioners. Department of Expenditure was requested to reconsider this issue keeping in view the orders of various courts and the Contempt Petitions filed in CAT, Bangalore Bench in this respect. Department of Telecom was asked to follow up with Department of Expenditure to ensure that the matter is resolved expeditiously.
(Action:- Department of Telecom and Department of Expenditure)
(viii). Extension of benefit of OM dated 28.01.2013 w.e.f 01.01.2006 instead of 24.09.2012 (Revision of disability pension/family pension under EOP Rules)
The benefit has been extended to the pre-2006 disability pensioners vide DoPPW OM No. 45/3/2008-P&PWCF) dated 29.04.2016. Hence, the item was closed.
(ix) Issues relating to CGHS:-
(A) Opening of CGHS Dispensary at Srinagar.
(B) Provision of additional doctors at CGHS Wellness Centre Jammu and Computerisation of Jammu Wellness Centre.
In respect of CA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that feasibility of shifting one of the two dispensaries in Jammu Region to Srinagar was examined but was not agreed to. A proposal for opening of a new dispensary at Srinagar is under consideration. Hence the item may be closed.
In respect of CB),Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the 2 doctors have been posted at Jammu Wellness Centre and computerization has also been completed. This item may, therefore, be closed.
(x). Extension of CGHS facilities to retired BSNL employees- Issue of follow up orders by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and fixation of rates of contribution and ward entitlement by Department of Telecom .
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that a meeting was held with Department of Telecom and it was decided that Department of Telecom will mention the equivalent Basic Pay and Grade Pay as per Central Dearness AllowanceCCDA) Scale also corresponding to Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) Scale, in the PPO issued to BSNL pensioners getting pension from Central Civil Estimates. This will enable CGHS in deciding rate of contributions and ward entitlement for issue of CGHS cards to the eligible BSNL/MTNL pensioners. The item was closed.
(xi). Extension of the benefits of DOPPW OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.2013 read with OM dated 30.07.2015 to pre-2006 pensioners with less than 33 years of service.
The orders in this regard have been issued by DoPPW vide OM No. 38/37/08- P&PW(A) dated 06.04.2016. Ministry of Railways informed that they have also issued orders for the implementation of DoPPW OM dated 06.04.2016.0ne of the Pensioners Association said that the Ministry of Defence has not issued corresponding orders for Defence pensioners. Secretary(P&PW) asked Ministry of Defence to take a decision in the matter expeditiously.
Karnataka P & T Pensioners Association mentioned that the Karnataka Postal Circle has issued revised authority in implementation of OMs dated 30.07.2015 and 06.04.2016 and thanked the concerned authorities for the swift action in this respect. The item may be closed.
(xii). Opening/Extension of Dispensaries at following stations:
(A) Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali. (B) Repair of Ambarnath Wellness Centre.
In respect of (A), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that due to resource constraints it is not feasible to open new dispensaries at these stations. Hence the item was closed.
In respect of (B), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the renovation/repair work of Ambarnath Wellness Centre is in progress and is likely to be completed in 3 months. Hence the item was closed.
(xiii). Issues relating to CGHS Dispensary at Dehradun, Uttrakhand;-
(A) Regular appointment of Grp C & D Staff. (B) Opening of Ayurvedic/Homeopathic and Sidda Dispensary. (C) Delegation of power of Additional Director(CGHS) at Dehradun to sanction Medical Reimbursement Claims(MRCs)
In respect of (A), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that action for appointment of regular staff had already been initiated. Secretary(P&PW) asked the department to complete the process of recruitment of regular staff quickly. The item was closed
In respect of (B), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the proposal has not been agreed to due to resource constraints. The item was closed.
In respect of (C), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the powers of DDO has already been delegated to Additional Director, Dehradun. One of the Pensioners Association mentioned that there is lack of subordinate staff under Additional Director for processing of medical bills. In response to this Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the MRCs are being processed electronically. Therefore, not much subordinate staff under Addl. Director is needed for this purpose. The item was closed.
(xiv). Supreme Court Judgement in CA No. 11527 (Arising out of SLP No:- 11684 of 2012) regarding recovery of wrongful/excess payment from employees/pensioners.
It was informed that instructions in this regard have been issued by DoPT vide OM No.18/03/2015-Estt(Pay-I) dated 02.03.2016. Hence the item was closed.
Discussion on Fresh Agenda Items of 28th SCOVA meeting.
(28.1) One time option to CGHS beneficiaries to choose their ward entitlement based on their Pay in Pay band.
The Pensioners Association mentioned that due to change in norms based on payband/grade-pay after 6th CPC, those who had opted for ward entitlement on the basis of their pension before 20.05.2009 would be at a disadvantageous position. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that there would be no change in the ward entitlement of those pensioners who had made life time contribution before 20.05.2009.
Therefore, there was no need to allow one time option for re-determination of ward entitlement based on notional pay in this revised pay structure after 6th CPe. The item was closed.
(28.2) Issues relating to CGHS Wellness Centre, Dehradun
(A) Posting of two doctors at CGHS Milan Vihar.
(B) Appointment of. specialist/super specialist i.e Cardiologist, ENT, Eye and Gynecologist for limited hours a week.
(C) Action Taken on recommendations of Committee of Officials of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and DoPPW which visited Dehradun on 28.08.2014 is not known.
(D) Merger of Survey of India Dispensary in CGHS on the same line as P&T Dispensary.
In respect of CA),Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that doctors are posted at Milan Vihar Wellness Centre as per sanctioned strength. One contractual doctor has been engaged against vacant post. The item was closed.
In respect of CB),Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that there is no provision for posting of Specialists/Super Specialists at any of the CGHS Wellness Centre located in the country. The beneficiaries of Dehradun Wellness Centre may avail this facility through Government hospitals in Dehradun. The item was closed.
In respect of CC), one of the Pensioners Association i.e Government Pensioners Association, Dehradun requested Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to provide report of the Committee of the officials of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and DoPPW that visited Dehradun on 28.08.2014. Secretary CP&PW) asked DoPPW to provide a copy of the report of the Association. The item was closed.
In respect of CD),Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that there is no proposal for merger of the dispensaries of Survey of India with CGHS was under consideration in the Ministry. Secretary CP&PW) asked Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to examine the issue in consultation with the Survey of India, particularly in view of the recommendation of the 7th CPC for convergence of medical facilities available with various departments of Central Government.
(Action: Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare)
(28.3) Issues related to CGHS Wellness Centre, Noida:-
(A) The computers, printers, waters coolers, generators etc are not in proper workable condition. Also there is no AMC for any item.
(B) Funds for maintenance of CGHS Wellness Centre Building are allotted late to CPWD. The maintenance of dispensary starts in October/November whereas the funds are allotted for whole financial year.
(C) There are vacant posts at every level. It is requested to fill these vacant posts soon.
In respect of CA),Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the all the equipments at Noida CGHS Wellness Centre are in workable condition and there was also an arrangement of AMC of these equipments.
In respect of CB),Ministry of Health and Family Welfare mentioned that it will be ensured that the process for approval of funds is completed timely.
In respect of CC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare mentioned that sufficient number of doctors and staff is already posted at Noida Wellness Centre.
Pensioners Association from Noida expressed their gratitude towards work done by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Hence, the items were closed
(28.4) Conversion of Postal Dispensary at Cantt. Road, Cuttack to CGHS Wellness Centre.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare representative informed that 7th CPC has recommended merger of all Postal Dispensaries with CGHS. It was decided to await the decision of the Government on this recommendation.
(Action :- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)
(28.5) Stoppage of Recovery of wrongful/excess payments from Railways pensioners.
Ministry of Railways informed they have issued instructions for adopting orders issued by DoPT in this regard. One of the Pensioners Association informed that the recoveries are being made from Railway pensioners in spite of the instructions issued by the Government in pursuance of the Supreme Court orders. Secretary(P&PW) advised the Railway Board to resolve this issue by holding a meeting with the concerned Pensioners Associations.
(Action:- Ministry of Railways)
(28.6) Full pension to pre-2006 pensioners with less than 33 years of service.
Joint Secretary(P&PW) informed that the orders in this regard have already been issued by DoPPW vide its OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 06.04.2016.The item was closed.
(28.7) Delay in commencement of family pension to spouse on death of Pensioners.
It was informed that the orders in this regards have been issued by the DoPPW vide its OM dated 1/2712011-P&PW(E) dated 20.09.2013.
CPAO informed that the instructions have been issued by them also on 02.06.2016 and 14.06.2016 to the banks. CPAO also informed that there is lack of communication between bank branches and CPPCs. Jt. Secretary (P&PW) asked CPAO to take monthly reports from CPPCs of all banks.
(Action:- CPAO)
(28.8) Payment of (i) Restoration of commutation amount and (i) Additional Pension on attaining the age of 80 years should be streamlined by the Banks.
It was informed that there is an inbuilt mechanism in the software of all the banks for automatic restoration of commutation and payment of additional pension on attaining 80 years of age.
Secretary(P&PW) asked CPAO to obtain reports from the Banks to check whether restoration of commutation amount and payment of additional pension to old pensioners is being done automatically and in time.
(Action:- CPAO)
Concluding the session, Hon’ble MOS(PP) said that the Pensioners Associations have a platform to express their views in SCOV A and in turn the Government benefits from the views of the Association.. Since the population of retired people is gradually increasing, the expertise, skill and time of the elders should be put to good use. Recently, Prime Minister has introduced’ Anubhav’ which showcases outstanding work done by the retiring employee that contributed to the efficiency, economy and effectiveness in Government functioning. He further stated that over a period of time this will create a wealth of information, institutional memory and innovative ideas and will motivate employees.
A scheme to award best write-ups under ‘Anubhav’ would motivate retiring employees to give better write-ups. He requested the officers of all the Ministries/Departments to meet Pensioners regularly. He complemented pensioners for the initiatives taken during ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan’. He mentioned the Departmental initiatives like Sankalp and Pre-retirement Counselling (PRC) workshops launched for the benefit of retiring people. Aadhaar seeding is not mandatory. However, ‘Jeevan Pramaan’ has proved to be a boon for the pensioners. The Hon’ble MOS(PP) made a special reference to “Bhavishya”, which has introduced transparency and accountability into the pension sanction and payment process, helped in eliminating delays and bring satisfaction to the retiring employees and pensioners. He stated that the Department would soon cover all DDOs under the Central Civil Ministries, so that all retiring employees could benefit from the facility.
28th Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA)
27th June, 2016, vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi.
List of Participants
S.No
Name
Designation
1
Dr. litendra Singh
Hon’ble Minister of State (Personnel, PG & Pensions) as Chairman, SCOVA
2
Shri Chirravuri Viswanath
Secretary (P&PW) as Convener & Member Secretary, SCOV A
Officers/Officials of Department of Pension & pensioners Welfare
S. No.
Name
Designation
1.
Ms. Vandana Sharma
Joint Secretary(P)
2.
Shri Harjit Singh
Deputy Secretary(PP)
3.
Ms. Sujasha Choudhury
Deputy Secretary (P)
4.
Ms. Seema Gupta
Deputy Secretary(PW)
5.
Shri S Chakrabarti
Under Secretary (B)
6.
Shri Manoj Kumar
Under Secretary (RTI)
7.
Shri D.K.Solanki
Under Secretary (E)
8.
Shri A.K.Singh
Under Secretary(Admn-I)
9.
Ms, Deepa Anand
Under Secretary (D)
10.
Shri Charanjit Taneja
Under Secretary (G & Admn-Il)
11.
Shri T.C. Varghese
Section Officer (F)
12.
Shri Rajesh Kumar
Section Officer (Admn-Il)
13.
Ms. Kiran Batra
Section Officer & DDO
14.
Ms. N Prasanna
Section Officer (Admn-I)
15.
Shri Dhananjay Prasad
Singh Section Officer (E)
16.
Shri Prashant Gupta
Section Officer (A)
17.
Shri Prem Kumar
Sr. Consultant
18.
Shri H.S.Toki
Consultant
19.
Shri Rajan lohari
Consultant
19.
Shri S.P.Kakkar
Consultant
20.
Shri Rajeev Kumar
Scientific Officer (NIC)
Annexure- I
28th Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA)
27th June, 2016, Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi.
List of Participants – Ministry /Departments
S.No
Ministry/Department
Name of Representative
1
Ministry Of Railways
1. Shri Sunil Kumar, Director/E(W)
2. Ms. Vaidehi Gopal, 1r. Dir(Fin)
3. Shri V. Prakash, 1t. Direcotr (A)
2
Department of Personnel and Training
1. Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, 1t. Secretary
3
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
1. Dr. D.C 1oshi, Director(CGHS(P)
2. Ms. Bindu Tiwari, Direcotr(CGHS)
4
Department of Expenditure
1. Shri Amarnath Singh, Deputy Secretary
5
Department of Posts
1. Shri S. Dashora, DDG(Estt)
2. Shri Rajnish Kumar 1enaw, DDG(PAF)
6
Department of Telecom
1.Shri S.K.Jain, DDG
2.Shri T.L.Yaden DDG (Accs)
7
Department of Ex -Servicemen Welfare
1. Shri T.R.Singal, Deputy Secretary
8
CGDA
1. Shri Ajay Mishra, 1t. CODA
2. Shri Awadesh Kr. Srivastav, AAO
9
CPAO
1. Shri Sanjai Singh, Chief Controller(P)
10
Department of Financial Services
1. Shri Gulab Singh, Deputy Secretary
Annexure – I
28th Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA)
