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EXTRACTS OF JUDGMENT OF DELHI HIGH COURT DATED 29-04-2013 DISMISSING THE PETITION OF UNION OF INDIA AGAINST THE JUDGMENT DATED 01 NOV, 2011 OF PRINCIPAL BENCH OF CAT, NEW DELHI

The Delhi High Court delivered its judgment regarding rectification of pension of pre-2006 retirees on 29 April, 2013. The coram consisted of Hon'ble Justice Mr Pradeep Nandrajog and Hon'ble Mr Justice V. Kameshwar Rao

The Court referred to the Govt of India O M issued on 28 Jan,2013, whereby they granted the th

revision of pension of pre-2006 retirees on the basis of the actual recommendations of 6 CPC, as per the O M No 38/37/08 P&PW(A) dated 01-09-2008 , albeit, from 24 Sept 2012 onwards only. In the light of this, the court concluded as under:“2. The only issue therefore which survives is, with respect to paragraph 9, of the office memorandum afore noted which makes it applicable with effect from September 24, 2012, and thereby denying arrears to be paid to the pensioners with effect from January 01, 2006. 3. In short, the Government of India has tacitly admitted that it was in the wrong and that the Tribunal is correct.”

The court analyzed various aspects of the issues of revision of pension based on the th

recommendations of 6 CPC, various orders / instructions issued by the govt from time to time and the contentions put forward by the pensioners. It referred to the cases of Nakra and Maj Gen SPS Vains as also the judgement of Punjab & Haryana High Court, concurring with the latter's judgement in W.P © No 19641 / 2009 dated 21 Dec, 2012 , wherein it was contended “ …. pension of the pre-2006 retirees should not be less than 50% of the sum of the minimum of the pay in the Pay Band and the grade pay thereon corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale held by the pensioner at the time of retirement. However, as per the OM dated 3.10.2008 revised pension at 50% of the sum of the minimum of the pay in the pay band and the grade pay thereon, corresponding to pre-revised scale from which the pensioner had retired has been given a go-by by deleting the words 'sum of the' 'and grade pay thereon corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale' and adding 'irrespective of the pre-revised scale of pay plus' implying that the revised pension is to be fixed at 50% of the minimum of the pay, which has substantially changed the modified parity/formula adopted by the Central Government pursuant to the recommendations made by the VI CPC and has thus caused great prejudice to the applicants. According to us, such a course was not available to the functionary of the Government in the garb of clarification thereby altering the recommendations given by the VI CPC, as accepted by the Central Government. According to us, deletion of the words 'sum of the' 'and grade pay thereon corresponding to the pre-revised scale' 'and addition of the words 'irrespective of the pre-revised scale of pay plus', as introduced by the respondents in the garb of clarification vide OM dated 3.10.2008 amounts to carrying out amendment to the resolution dated 29.08.2008 based upon para 4.1.47 of the recommendations of the VI CPC as also the OM dated 1.9.2008 issued by the Central Government pursuant to the aforesaid resolution, which has been accepted by the Cabinet. Thus, such a course was not permissible for the functionary of the Government in the garb of clarification, that too, at their own level without referring the matter to the Cabinet….” Based on these, the court issued the final orders as under:8. We are in complete agreement with the reasoning of the Division Bench of the Punjab & Haryana High Court and adopt the same and do not burden ourselves any further. We conclude by noting that as regards the substance of the view taken by the Tribunal, even the Central Government accepts its correctness, but insists to make the same applicable prospectively. 9. The writ petitions are dismissed. The decision of the Full Bench of the Tribunal is upheld but without any order as to costs.

*****Implications of the Judgement of Delhi High Court dated 29-4-2013 - in WP 1535-2012.(by Shri N P Mohan, Chief Engineer Rlys(Retd), Chairman & Shri Harchandan Singh,Secy Gen, RSCWA)i) Judgement of of CAT PB in OA 655-2010 dated 1-11-2011, will have to be implemented by the Govt;ii) OM dated 3-10-2008 & OM dated 14-10-2008 of DoP stand quashed as per CAT PB New Delhi Full


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Bench judgement in the said OA.iii) Necessary orders will be issued by the DoP on acceptance of the judgement by the Govt.iv) Minimum Pension of all CG Pensioners shall be revised as per accepted Recommendations of the Sixth CPC - as Notified vide GOI Resolution dated 29-8-2008;v) By implication, DoP OM dated 28-1-2013 will become implementable from 1-1-2006 (instead f 24-9-2012);vi) Minimum Pension of all CG Pensioners shall be fixed w.e.f. 1-1-2006, @ 50% of the sum of minimum of pay in the pay band and the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired, as arrived at with reference to the fitment tables annexed to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No.1/1/2008-IC dated 30-8-2008.vii) Minimum Pension as above from 1-1-2006 will be payable forthwith, to the concerned Pre 2006 Pensioners – whose Revised Pension had been fixed at a level lower than Col 9 of the ANNEXURE attached herewith. It will now be fixed as per Col 9 of the Annexure. (For the Table,kindly visit the website rscws.com)viii) a) Revised PPOs shall be required from PSA / PAO of the office from which the Pensioners last retired.

b) Banks will take action to revise Pension & the Arrears on receipt of Revised PPOs & Orders of DOP as per judgement.ix) All this is subject to the Provision that the Govt. does not file an SLP in the Supreme Courtx) In case the SLP is filed in 3 Months from the date of judgement of Delhi HC, then it will depend on the decision of the SLP.(It is hoped that the Govt. would not file the SLP, in view of the National Litigation Policy as well as in view of the merits of the case, besides other factors – taken note of in the concurring judgements of various Benches of the CAT, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Delhi High Court.)

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Civil Services Day on April 21, 2013 Eighth Civil Services Day was held in New Delhi on April 21, 2013. The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh gave away the PM's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration for the year 2011-12.

21 April is observed by Civil Services to rededicate and recommit themselves to the cause of the

MINISTRY OF P, P G & P (DEPT OF P & P W) O M No No.4/38/2008-P&PW (D) dated 03 April,2013Sub - Revision of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants who had drawn lump sum payment on absorption in Central Public Sector Undertakings/Central Autonomous Bodies - stepping up of notional full pension w.e.f.24.9.2012.

Orders for revision of 1/3rd restored pension of absorbees, who had drawn lump sum payment on absorption were issued vide this Department O M of even number dated 15 9 2008. As per para 2A of the said OM, the full pension of the absorbees was notionally revised w e f 1 1.2006 in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department O M No 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1 9 2008 The payment of DR and additional pension to old pensioners is regulated on the basis of the notional full pension2 Instructions have been issued vide this Department s OM No.38/37/08- P&PW(A) dated 28 1 2013 for stepping up of the pens on of pre-2006 pensioners w e f 24 9.2012. Accordingly, the notional full pension of the absorbee pensioners would also be stepped up w e.f 24 9 2012 in accordance with the instructions contained in the aforesaid OM dated 28 1 2013 No arrear of DR and additional pension on notional full pension would be payable for the period prior to 24 9 20123 Instructions have been issued on issuance of revised authority in respect of pre- 2006 pensioners vide this Department OM No 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 13 2 2013 These instructions will also be applicable for issuance of revised authority in respect of absorbee pensioners4 This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance Department of Expend ture vide their I D No 1(5)/EV/2012 dated 15.03 13 and with concurrence of office of CAG vide their I D No 26-Staff Hak(rules)/4-2013 dated 25 03 2013 *****

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people. It provides a unique opportunity for introspection as also working out future strategies to deal with the challenges being posed by the changing times. Eighth in a row, the day is being celebrated since 2006. *****

Early Decision – No need to pay Arrears on DA and 7th CPC

(by igecorner, on April 24th, 2013) Decision in the right time –will avoid more funds to allocate as arrears!At last, the most eagerly awaited announcement of additional dearness allowance has been declared by the cabinet, due from January 2013 to Central Government employees and Pensioners.( on 22 April,2013)

In general the announcement of dearness allowance has been made in the month of March every year. But this year this has been declared in the month of April. Though it was announced after some delay, there is no loss, as the dearness allowance hike has to be paid with effect from 01-01-2013.Before this announcement, there was a rumor that 50% dearness allowance will be merged with basic pay or otherwise dearness allowance will not be hiked, but the cabinet committee decision cleared these doubts.Employees and Pensioners will get one more month arrear from January to April. Government has to allocate more funds as arrears due to delay.If the decisions concluded in the right time, there will be no chance to allocate more fund for the payment of arrears and also prevent practical problems to accounting staff.Even the National anomaly committee, after six years it was formed, has not solved all the problems raised due to the implementation of 6th CPC.After the implementation of 6th CPC in 2008 with effect from 01.01.2006 , arrears had to be paid to Central Government servants. To avoid the additional financial burden, the Central Government decided to pay the arrears' in two installments in 2008 and 2009. For this, government had to allocate more fund from budget. It can be avoided by early constitution of 7th pay commission.So, to find the solution to all including disbursing authorities, setting up of 7th Central Pay Commission at early stage to implement in the right time, the same is demanded by the central trade unions and associations.Every decision in the right time –will avoid more funds to allocate as arrears!Source : govtempdiary.com *****Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure), O M No. 1(2)/2013-E.II(B) dated: 25th April,

2013.Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates

effective from 1.1.2013.The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's Office Memorandum No.1(8)/2012-E-II (B)

dated 28th September, 2012 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 72% to 80% with effect from 1st January, 2013.2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry's O.M. No.1(3)/2008-E-ll(8) dated 29th August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.3. The additional Installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Central Government employees.4. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In regard to Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.5. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.6. The Hindi version of this O.M. is also attached, (K.R. Sharma) Under Secretary (Orders for revision of Dearness Relief (DR) to the pensioners of Central govt were issued by ministry of


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P P G & P vide No F. No 42/13/2012-P&PW (G) dated 02 May, 2013) ***** CASE FOR UNIFORM RISE IN PENSION ACROSS THE BOARD

BPS and RSCWS have decided to file a case for uniform rise of Pension to all Pre-2006 Pensioners in S 4 to S 23 at par with S 24 to S 34. The association has prepared synopsis of the Case and a Table showing Comparative 'Rise in Pension 'with uniform multiple Factor of three times of Basic Pension.A comprehensive Table has been prepared by the association showing at a glance the following details:

(a) How great injustice had been done within the "Homogeneous Group" of Pre 2006 Pensioners even after the issue of DOP orders dated 28-1-2013, as in the minimum Pension rise for scales in PB 1 & PB 2 (S 4 to S 23) is only about 2.5 to 2.7 times as compared to 3 to 3.4 times for S 24 and above ( S 24 to S 34). It is in violation of Articles 14 and 39 of the Constitution of India as it discriminates within a homogeneous group of Pre 2006 Pensioners.

(b). DOP orders dated 28-1-2013, in any case deals with the stepping up of the Minimum Pension" - leaving majority of the Pensioners in the lurch (who got only 2.26 times rise) , thus causing much frustration and loss to a large number of Pensioners.

(c) The rise with COMMON MULTIPLE FACTOR OF THREE TIMES RISE IN BASIC PENSION, would substantially benefit all Pre 2006 Pensioners at all levels.

(d) The rise of Pension even with Full Parity with Post 2006 Pensioners (including GP / Grade Pay) will be much smaller than the rise with uniform multiple factor of 3 .

The Case for Full Parity has been turned down by many Benches of the CAT and appeals in some cases are pending in some High Courts. A new case need not be filed for the same at this stage.

The case for "Uniform Rise of 3 Times in BP to all Pre 2006 Pensioners" is all together different and is much stronger as it involves discrimination within a homogeneous group of Pre 2006 Pensioners. It should be strongly and effectively pursued in Courts of Law.

*****MINISTRY OF P,P G & P (OEPT OF P & P' W) O M No.41/21/2000-P&PW (D) dated 30

April,2013Sub: - Issue of Identity Cards to Central Govt. Pensioners -reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that instructions were issued vide this Department OM No.41/21/2000 dated 16/11/2000 for issue of Identity Cards to Central Govt. Pensioners (copy enclosed). Representations have been received in this Department that some departments are not issuing the pensioners' Identity Cards in accordance with the above instructions.

All Departments/Ministries in the Govt. of India are requested to issue suitable instructions to the offices under their control to issue Identity Cards to Pensioners in accordance with the instructions issued in this Department OM No.41/21/2000-P&PW(D) dated 16/11/2000. Dy. Secretary (PW) (Enclosure)

MINISTRY OF P,P G & P (Dept of P & P W) O M No.41/21/2000·P dated 16-11-2000Subject: Issue of Identity Cards to the Central Government pensioners

The undersigned is directed to say that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on MHA in para 26 of its 60th report has inter-alia. Recommended that Government should favourably consider on priority the desirability of issuing Identity Card on retirement to each Central Government employee. The recommendations are reproduced below:- "26.2 The Committee feels that it would be in fitness of things if the civilian employees are also issued Identity cards indicating the details such as last post held before retirement, pay scale of the post last held period of service rendered etc. which the retired employee can carry on his person for identification as and when needed. 26.3 The Card may also include on the reverse the retired employees Blood Group, his residential address and telephone number, if there is one. 26.4 The Committee strongly recommend that the Government should favourably consider on priority the desirability of issuing such cards on retirement to each Central Government employee."

2. The recommendations made by the Parliamentary Standing Committee has been carefully

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its retired/retiring employees and the expenditure on providing a laminated I .Card will be borne by the

pensioner. This Department has devised a format in which 1Cards are to be issued to pensioners

(specimen enclosed). It will be the responsibility of the concerned Ministry / Department to work out the

expenditure that may be involved in issuing a laminated I. Card to pensioners and the card may be issued

at the request of the Pensioner, on cost recovery basis.

3. Ministry of Agriculture etc. are requested to lake urgent necessary action in this regard'

4 Hindi version of the O.M. is enclosed~

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Specimen of Identity Card

FRONT

Government of India

Ministry of ………………........................................................................................................……………

No………………..............................………..Name:………………………………………………………....

Residential address…………………………….................................................……………………………

Tele No……………………………………………………………………..Blood Group……….....……………

Signature of the Holder

Signature of the issuing authority (with seal)

REVERSE

Date of Birth…………………………………… Date of superannuation………………………………………

Post held on retirement………………………………………...............................................................…….

Pay Scale……………….........………… Last Pay drawn / average emoluments..………………………….

Pension originally sanctioned……........................................................................................……………

P P O No with date…………………………………………………………………………………..

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HEALTHCARE / CGHSCentral Government Health Scheme (CGHS) - FAQ

(Posted on central govt website on April 5,2013)Who are entitled for CGHS facilitiesAll Central Govt. employees and their dependant family members residing in CGHS covered areas Central Govt Pensioners and their eligible family members getting pension from Central Civil EstimatesSitting and Ex-Members of Parliament, Ex-Governors & Lt. Governors, Freedom Fighters, Ex-Vice PresidentsSitting and Ex-Judges of Supreme Court & High Courts, Employees and pensioners of certain autonomous organizations in Delhi, Journalists (in Delhi )Accredited with PIB( for OPD & at RML Hospital)Delhi Police Personnel in Delhi only, Railway Board employeesIn how many cities CGHS is presently operative?CGHS facilities are available in 25 cities in India 1. Ahmedabad 2 Allahabad 3 Bengaluru 4 Bhopal 5 Bhubaneshwar 6. Kolkata 7. Chandigarh 8 Chennai 9.Dehradun 10.Delhi & NCR 11.Guwahati 12. Hyderabad 13. Jabalpur, 14. Jaipur 15 Jammu 16. Kanpur 17. Lucknow 18. Meerut 19. Mumbai 20. Nagpur 21 Patna 22.Pune 23. Ranchi 24. Shillong 25. ThirruvananthapuramFor CGHS cards , as dependant , what is the meaning of the word “ family “The term 'family' means and includes:-“Husband or wife as the case may be and other dependant family members.Dependant Family Members: parents, sisters, widowed sisters, widowed daughters, minor brothers and minor sister, children and step-children wholly dependent upon the Government Servant and are normally residing with the Government Servant”.Also now include , dependent divorced / separated daughters ( including their dependant minor children) and step-mother.The term dependency means that income from all sources including pensions and pension equivalent of DCRG benefit is less than Rs.3500/- plus amount of DA on Basic pension of Rs3500/- per month. However, there is no such clause as dependency in respect of spouse.What is the procedure to register with the CGHS? Pensioners: One can get a CGHS card made from the office of AD / JD of the City. Forms can be downloaded from CGHS Website or can be taken from office of AD / JD of city between 1000 am to 1230 pm.Documents required(i) Application in prescribed format (ii)Proof of Residence (iii) Proof of Stay of dependents (iv)Proof of age of son (v) Disability certificate, if any in case of sons aged 25 & above, who would otherwise cease to be a beneficiary. (vi) Photos of eligible family members (vii) Surrender Certificate of CGHS Card while in service (only in those cases where CGHS Card was issued while in service) (viii) Attested copies of PPO & Last Pay Certificate

(ix) Draft for required amount towards CGHS contribution – in the name of 'P.A.O., CGHS New Delhi' in Delhi-and in the name of 'AD, CGHS of the city'

In case PPO is not ready for any reason there is option to get a provisional card on the basis of Last Pay Certificate.

The data is entered through computers and entered in data base and a print out is issued same day for immediate use. Plastic cards are subsequently sent to the residence of the card holder by post.Serving employees:- Serving employees submit the forms in prescribed format enclosing photos of eligible family members and submit to the Ministry / Department/Office , where he / she is employed. The application form shall be forwarded by the Ministry / Office /Department to the office of Addl. Director CGHS of city for preparation of card. Print out is issued for immediate use andHow long does it take to get the CGHS Cards? Normally computerized printout of index card is issued on the same day. Plastic cards are sent to the residence in '3' weeks time.Whom Should I approach in case the CGHS Card is not issued to me in the prescribed time?Contact Joint Director (HQ), CGHS, Bikaner House, New Delhi in case of Delhi and Addl. Director of City in case of other cities.What should I do if I lose my CGHS Cards ? Application is to be submitted to AD/JD along with two photographs and a IPO for Rs. 50/- for issue of duplicate card. Indian Postal Order payable to “ P.A.O. CGHS Delhi” if in Delhi or “ Additional Director of the CGHS City “ in respect of other cities


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What should I do if the details on the Card viz. name, date of birth, entitlement, etc. are wrong? Kindly bring the anomalies to the notice of Joint Director, CGHS (HQ), and Bikaner House in Delhi and to the Addl. Director, Joint Director of concerned CGHS City in other cities.Is there a colour scheme for plastic cards? What are the details? CGHS Plastic cards have the following colour at the top:Serving Government employees – Blue Pensioners, ex-MPs , Freedom Fighters, etc.,–Green Member of Parliament – Red Beneficiaries of Autonomous Bodies / Journalist – YellowWhom should I contact if the doctors are not present in the Wellness Centre / Dispensary?Contact CMO i/c of the concerned Wellness Centre or Addl. Director, CGHS of concerned city or Director, CGHS.Can the CMO or the pharmacist give a different brand than the one prescribed by the specialist?Medicines are issued at CGHS Wellness Centres by the same brand, if available or by generic name or by any available brand name of equal therapeutic value.What is the procedure for getting life saving drugs?In Delhi- through CGHS Medical Store Depot, Gole Market The documents required is:-

a. Prescription of spl. of Govt. Hospital or CGHS approved private Hospital.b. Photocopy of his/ her token card/ plastic card.c. Copy of permission if his prescription is from CGHS approved private Hospital.d. Utilization certificate in original during subsequent visit.e. Indent is also placed online through CGHS Wellness centre. In other cities request is to be submitted to the Addl. Director of City.

What do I do if I am unwell at odd hours, say late in night?CGHS beneficiaries have the option to go to any of the 24 hr functional dispensaries in Delhi, a nearby govt. hospital / empanelled private hospital or even any private hospital, in case of emergency.What should I do in case of emergency?CGHS beneficiaries have the option to go to any of the 24 hr functional dispensaries in Delhi, a nearby govt. hospital / empanelled private hospital or even any private hospitalWhat is the time within which my medical claim is to be reimbursed?If all documentation is complete medical claims of pensioners are cleared in 45 days.What can I do if my claim is unnecessarily delayed?Pensioner beneficiaries can contact the Additional Directors of concerned city / zone on any Wednesday between 11 A.M. and 1 P.M.What should I do if the empanelled hospital refuses to entertain or give a step-motherly treatment?Contact CMO i/c of the concerned Wellness Centre or Addl. Director, CGHS of concerned city or the nodal officer for grievances.What should I do if the Wellness Centre/Dispensary does not give all the medicines?Contact CMO i/c of the concerned Wellness Centre or Addl. Director, CGHS of concerned city or Director, CGHS.How long does it take to get the medicines?Medicines available in the dispensary are issued immediately. If any medicine is not available and is to be indented through Authorized Local Chemist the same are issued on the next day.What are the facilities available to me if I am a pensioner in a non CGHS area ?a) Pensioner residing in non- CGHS covered areas have the option to become CGHS beneficiary and avail CGHS facilities from the nearest CGHS covered city.b) Pensioners residing in non-CGHS areas have also the option to avail Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs300/- per month and opt not to avail CGHS facility.c) Pensioners residing in non-CGHS areas have also the option to avail Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs300/- per month for OPD treatment and obtain CGHS card from nearest CGHS covered city for inpatient facilities under CGHS. No OPD medicines shall be issued in such cases.d) CGHS pensioner beneficiaries (and their dependant and eligible family members) who are holding a valid CGHS Card and residing in a non-CGHS area shall be eligible to obtain inpatient medical treatment and also follow up treatment from Govt. Hospitals / CS(MA) /ECHS approved hospitals on proper referral from CGHS dispensary and submit the medical reimbursement claim to the Addl.Director/ Joint Director of CGHS of city where the CGHS card is registered.In case of medical emergency, treatment may be obtained from any hospital and medical claim shall be

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submitted to AD/JD, CGHS of the concerned city.Reimbursement shall be limited to the CGHS rates of the city where the card is registered and as per the ceiling rates and ward entitlements or as per actuals, whichever may be less.What is the system for the services of specialists in Dispensaries?Prior registration is required appointment with the CGHS Wellness Centre, where specialist services are available.However, In case of emergency contact CMO i/c of dispensary of Wellness Centre for consulting specialist without prior appointment.Are the prescription of specialists of empanelled hospitals binding on the dispensary ?Medicines are issued on the basis of prescriptions of government doctors. However, in permitted cases medicines are issued on the basis of prescriptions of empanelled hospitals and medicines will be issued as per the available brand / generic names.What is the maximum period for which medicines can be given in one go?For treatment of Chronic illnesses medicines up to '3' months are issued in one go , provided there is a valid prescription.In case of a beneficiary visiting a foreign country , medicines up to '6' months are issued in respect of chronic illnesses , based on valid prescription and documentary support of visit to a foreign country. Beneficiary is required to submit an application for obtaining permission from AD/JD along with the following documents:-1. Copy of valid CGHS card/ token card.2. Valid prescription for six months counter signed by HOD of Specialty of Govt. Hospital.3. Proof of station leaving like ticket, Visa etc.What are the papers to be submitted for any investigation by an empanelled diagnostic centre?Original or self attested copy of prescription of CGHS Doctor / Government specialistCopy of CGHS Card of the inpatient and main card holder (head of the family).Which are the categories eligible for cashless treatment?Hospitals shall provide credit facility to the following categories of CGHS beneficiaries (including dependant family members, whose names are entered on CGHS Card): Members of Parliament; Pensioners of Central Government drawing pension from central estimates;former Vice-presidents, Former Governors and former Prime Ministers; Ex-Members of Parliament; Freedom Fighters; serving CGHS employees; serving employees of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (including attached / subordinate offices under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare); andIs there any interactive mechanism at dispensary level?At the Wellness Centre 'Local Advisory Committees' are formed. CMO i/c holds a meeting with Local Advisory committee members to discuss local dispensary related issues.Are CGHS facilities free of cost?For serving employees residing in CGHS covered area obtaining CGHS card is compulsoryDeduction from salary is made by the department, every month, depending upon their pay w.e.f 1st June 2009

Pensioners who want to avail CGHS facilities can make contribution either on yearly basis or one time (ten years ) contribution for whole life validity.Payment can be made by Demand Draft in favour of “P.A.O. CGHS Delhi” if in Delhi or “Additional Director of the CGHS City “Contribution in respect of Pensioners are calculated on the basis of grade pay they are entitled had they been in service, but for superannuation.What are the criteria for Entitlement of Treatment endorsed on CGHS Card like General ward /

Grad Pay w.e.f 1st June 2009 Contribution

Up to Rs.1650 /-

Rs.1800/ - , Rs1900/-, Rs.2000/-, Rs.2400/-and Rs.2800/-

Rs.4200/-

Rs.4600/-,Rs.4800/-, Rs.5400/- Rs.6600/- Rs.325/- and Rs. 7600/- and above

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Semi-Private ward or Private. Ward in CGHS Empanelled Hospitals? Endorsement of entitlement for general /semi- private /private ward facility is done according to their basic pay / basic pension as under:Up to Rs. 13,950/- per month – Entitlement : General WardRs. 13,960/- to 9,530/- per month -Entitlement: Semi-private WardeRs. 19,540/- and above – per month – Entitlement : Private WardI am a serving employee residing in a place close to a city covered under CGHS. Can I get CGHS card issued from the nearest CGHS city?There is no provision to avail CGHS facilities in respect of serving government employees residing in non-CGHS covered areas. They are covered under CS(MA) Rules 1944.I retired in 1998 from Central Govt. but, I never made a CGHS card. Can I get a card now?Pensioners can apply for CGHS card with relevant documents. However, the subscriptions as applicable at current rates shall have to be paid.My husband/wife is also employed under Central Government and is eligible for a separate CGHS Card. Is it necessary that separate cards are to be obtained?No. Spouse drawing higher pay shall make the card and other spouse is eligible to avail CGHS benefits as member.I have retired from Delhi. Now I want to settle at city where no CGHS facility is available. How to cover my family for medical care?Pensioners are eligible for CGHS facilities and can obtain CGHS card from the nearest CGHS covered city.My husband / wife retired in 2002. He /she were paying CGHS subscription every year. After his death can I get Card on my name? Do have I to pay extra. Shall I get Life Time Valid card?Yes, the ownership of card can be transferred in the name of spouse on submission of required documents. Addl. Director of concerned city shall transfer the ownership of Card in the computer Data base and same CGHS plastic cards with same Beneficiary ID can be used. No extra payment to be made, in case of life time cards. However in other cases one has to pay 10 years subscription for life time cardFor example, if the spouse had contributed for seven years before he expired, balance payment for the remaining three years is to be paid for a life time card. Documents required :

i) Application in prescribed formatii) Proof of Family Pension with its break up from Bankiii) Prescribed contribution if, card is not for life time

How to transfer CGHS card from one WC to other in the same city?If there is any change in residential address, CMO i/c may be approached with proof of residence for transferring the data from one Wellness Centre to another in the same city.CMO i/c of the new Wellness Centre will accept the data of transferred card.In respect of serving employees the request is to be forwarded by his/her office / department.I am CGHS beneficiary at Kanpur. Visiting Mumbai for 6 months. Can I get CGHS facilities at Mumbai .Can same card of Kanpur continue or a separate card to be made? From where to get permission for the same?Subsequent to computerization no separate permission is required and CGHS card is valid for availing facilities from any CGHS Wellness Centre in India. For any assistance, Addl. Director of the city may be contacted.Who is competent to delete name of sons who have crossed age of 25 years?CMO i/c of Wellness Centre is competent to delete the name of son aged 25 yrs and above. Computer system does not allow sons aged 25 and above to avail medical facilities.After retirement in 2007 I got a Life time Pensioner CGHS card made in Delhi. Now I am shifting to Dehra Dun. Can I use the same card. Do I pay again?Pensioners shifting from one CGHS covered city to another will have to apply to the Addl. Director of concerned city for transfer of card. The card shall be transferred online and a receipt will be issued to the beneficiary, on the basis of which, Addl. Director of new city (say Dehradun) shall receive the data. Same Plastic cards and same Ben ID will be valid. No contribution is required to be paid in respect of pensioner beneficiaries holding life time cards.I live in Gurgaon but my office is in Saket. Can I avail facilities from both the places because it is convenient for me.

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Yes. Subsequent to computerization CGHS facilities can be availed from any Wellness Centre in India.Is there any age limit for sons / daughters as dependant in CGHS Card ?Son is eligible till he starts earning or attains the age of 25 years or gets married whichever is earlier.However, in case the son is suffering from any permanent disability of any kind (physical or mental) he is eligible for CGHS benefits even after 25 yrs .Disability means blindness, low vision, leprosy-cured, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, mental retardation, mental illness. A disability certificate from Medical Board is required.Daughter is eligible till she starts earning, or gets married; whichever is earlier (irrespective of age)Are step-children allowed CGHS facilities?Yes. If they are dependent on card holder: other conditions as in case of dependant sons and daughters.Can dependent in-laws be included under family members for CGHS facilit ies?A lady Government servant will be given a choice to include either her parents or parents –in-law for the purpose of availing the benefits under CGHS subject to the condition of dependence and residence, etc., being satisfied.Me and my wife are both central Govt. employees and have dependant brothers / sisters and parents. Can we make separate cards and include family members?Yes. Your wife can have her parents as dependant in her card.Can drugs like antibiotics, if not available in WC, be made available urgently from local Chemist?Yes, beneficiary can collect drugs from the chemist counter on the chemist on the basis of authority form issued by WCHow to get a drug if same is not available in WC & also not supplied by Chemist (ALC)?Beneficiary, after authorization by CMO i/c can purchase such drugs from open market & claim reimbursement from ALC.What should beneficiary do, if he/ she notice some deterioration in the quality of drugs?He /she should return the medicine to WC & get replacement. Samples can be sent for testing through CMOI/C.My father is a cancer patient and after operation is bed ridden. Doctors have advised Protein powder. Can I get from CGHS?Dietary supplements are not permissible under CGHS.I am a CGHS Pensioner. My wife was admitted in pvt hospital in emergency state. How to get reimbursement of money spent on her treatment?Apply to CMO I/c of WC with: MRC forms duly filled in as per Check list, Copy of Discharge summary, Hospital bills with break-up, Receipts in original Copy of the valid CGHS Card, Copies of other documents issued by hospital MRC forms are available with CMO I/c and can also be downloaded from CGHS Website :http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp Serving employee in similar cases shall submit the medical claim to his department.My original papers having bills, Receipts of hospital treatment are lost. Can I claim on duplicate papers?Yes. With affidavits on Stamp paper .Details of Draft for Affidavit may be seen in the instructions sheet appended to Medical Claim Form available at http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp and CMO i/c.My husband/wife was a CGHS card holder. He/ She was sick and died while in hospital. How do I get MRC?Apply to CMO I/c of WC with : MRC forms duly filled in as per Check list, Copy of Death summary, Hospital bills with break-up, Vouchers in original Copy of the valid CGHS Card, Death Certificate, Affidavit on Stamp paper of yourself being Legal Heir and NOC from other legal heirs in favour of claimant, Copies of other documents issued by hospital Draft for affidavit may be seen in the instructions sheet a p p e n d e d t o t h e M e d i c a l C l a i m F o r m a v a i l a b l e a t C G H S W e b s i t e a t http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp

I retired in Dec 2011. Due to certain reasons I had to go to my native place in Uttranchal and could not make pensioner's CGHS card. In May 2012 I came to Delhi and had Heart attack. In emergency I was treated in pvt hospital .I got CGHS Card made after discharge but I have been refused reimbursement of the expenditure incurred.?

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After retirement three months grace period is given to get CGHS card made.

(i) The treatment taken and expenditure incurred thereon within the grace period of three months from the date of retirement will be allowed and expenditure reimbursable subject to the condition that the beneficiary has either obtained or applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS subscription within one month of expiry of the grace period of three months.(ii) The expenditure on treatment taken after the grace period of three months from date of retirement will not be reimbursable unless the beneficiary has obtained a valid CGHS card or has applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS subscription prior to taking such treatment.I went to Hyderabad to visit my son and had fracture of leg bone. I received treatment from a pvt hospital. Shall I get full reimbursement?Reimbursement for treatment taken in a private hospital under medical emergency shall be considered as per CGHS rates only.Is treatment for IVF reimbursable?IVF treatment is approved under CGHS. The details may be seen as per Office Memorandum Z.15025/5/2011/CGHS III/ CGHS(P) dated 22.11.2011 , which can be downloaded from CGHS Website at http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.aspAre ambulance charges reimbursable?Yes. Ambulance charges are reimbursable within the city , if there is a certificate from treating doctor that conveyance by any other mode would definitely endanger patient's life or would grossly aggravate his/her condition.I have a Mediclaim Insurance Policy. Due to emergency received treatment in a pvt hospital. Some amount was paid by Insurance Co. can I get balance from CGHS?Yes.First Bills are submitted to Insurance Company. Duplicate bills with certificate from Insurance Company may be claimed from CGHS by Pensioner CGHS beneficiaries. CGHS shall consider reimbursement at CGHS rates or actual whichever may be less. However, the total reimbursement from both sources should not exceed actual expenditure. Serving employees shall submit claim to department for reimbursement.I submitted MRC for Rs. 1 Lac 20 thousand but I was reimbursed only Rs. 45,800/-. Why total amount was not reimbursed?Expenditure for treatment in private hospitals is considered only if the treatment was taken under emergency at CGHS approved rates.In emergency that are all entitled to get treatment at Pvt Empanelled Hospital Any beneficiary holding a Valid CGHS card.I want to get my Cataract Surgery done at Pvt empanelled hospital ? How can I get it doneBeneficiaries are required to obtain advice from a Govt. Specialist / CMO i/c for Cataract surgery. Pensioners can apply to CMO I/c of WC for permission to obtain the treatment at one of the empanelled hospitals of his /her choice. Serving employees to apply to his / her Department / office.

Is it necessary that the Govt specialist should write 'referred to CGHS empanelled Hospital' for obtaining permission?

Advice of Government specialist is required only for the specific treatment procedure / investigation to be undertaken. There is no need to specifically refer to any empanelled hospital/ diagnostic lab. It is the choice of beneficiary to undergo the treatment / investigations at any of the empanelled hospitals / diagnostic laboratories after obtaining permission from competent authority.CMO Incharge does not refer me to Pvt. Hospitals on my request?As per CGHS guidelines there is no provision for OPD referrals to private empanelled hospitals except in satellite towns of NCRI am an accredited journalist with CGHS Card Can I seek treatment in Pvt. empanelled Hospitals in emergency and get credit facility?No. Journalists are entitled only for OPD treatment from dispensaries and treatment from Dr.RML Hospital, New Delhi. Journalists are not entitled for reimbursement for treatment from empanelled hospitals.I am a serving employee of an autonomous body, holding CGHS card. who will give me


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permission for treatment on the recommendation of Govt. specialist?Permission for treatment at empanelled hospitals / diagnostic labs shall be granted by the office of the organization where the employee is serving.Is Pen fill Injection provided under CGHSInsulin pen is not supplied under CGHS, but, Insulin Pen Cartridges are supplied under CGHS.http://msotransparent.nic.in/writereaddata/cghsdata/mainlinkfile/File587.pdf *****

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF ADVISROY COMMITTEE HELD ON 31-01-2013 IN THE CGHS WELLNESS CENTRE CHANDIGARH

This meeting marked the end of the tenure of old Advisory committee, and beginning of a new advisory Committee.The meeting was attended by the following old members whose two years tenure ended:-(1) Sh Raghubir Singh, IAAS (Retd) formerly Add. Secretary, Min of H & F W. (2) Sh.P.S.Bedi-DIG (Retd)-Sr.Vice Chairman, Central Govt. Pensioners Coordination Committee, Chandigarh. (3) Sh S R Bhardwaj, Sr Vice President, Defence Accounts Pensioners Welfare Association, Chandigarh(4) Sh.G.S.Bhogal, Gen.Sec, Senior Citizens Forum, Zirakpur.(5) Sh D D Sharma, Survey of India, Representative Serving Employees.

Following nominated members for the new Advisory committee were also present:(1)Shri M S Toor, Commandant (Retd) CRPF, Executive Member, Paramilitary Forces Retired Officers Association, Chandigarh. ( Mob;9876111633)(2)Shri Rajpal Sharma, Secretary General, CCCGPA, Chandigarh (Mob: 9316122214)(3)Shri S R Bhardwaj, Sr Vice President, Defence Accounts Pensioners Welfare Association, Chandigarh ( Mob: 8146585874)(4)Shri Ravi kumar, Representative, Goyal Medicos II, Industrial Area Phase 2, Chandigarh (Local Chemist)(5)) Dr. Ashwani Kumar Seniaray, Chairperson, Advisory Committee, C M O I/C, CGHS WC-1, Sector 45, Chandigarh.(Representatives from I A & A D Pensioners Association and Labour Bureau did not attend)Welcome Address:

Dr. Ashwani Kumar Seniaray, CMO (NFSG) In-charge CGHS Wellness Center No 1, while welcoming the new members of the Advisory Committee, thanked the outgoing members, whose two years term ended as per the directions of CGHS higher authorities, for their very useful and actionable contribution for the uplift and betterment of the standard of the CGHS Wellness Center. He reiterated his commitment to ensure efficient, patient friendly services in the wellness center and hoped that he will continue to get support from new members for achieving the pending goals.MRC status/Pendency of claims: As per the information from Addl Director CGHS Office,, Chandigarh, the Medical Reimbursement Bills of the CGHS pensioner beneficiaries have been cleared up to Dec, 2012, and cheques dispatched. MRC bills for January and February, 2013 are under process. These will also be cleared as soon as budgetary provisions are made.Performance of Local Chemist:

Shri Ravi Kumar, representative of the authorized chemist, was advised to continue to ensure timely and correct supply of L P medicines and drugs to avoid inconvenience to CGHS beneficiaries. The e tendering process for Local supply of medicines and drugs is scheduled to be held on 01 April, 2013.Availability of Drugs in the WC:

As per records, there are 13 Generic items and 191 Proprietary items available in the WC. Amenities for the beneficiaries:

The CMO informed the members that as per the latest instructions from higher CGHS authorities, the timings of the CGHS Wellness Centers, w e f 01 April,2013 will be from 8.00 a .m to 3.00 p.m. with a lunch break of half an hour from 1.00.to 1.30 p.m.

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continued empanelment has been allowed by CGHS authorities, it is expected that the problem will be solved soon.

The CMO also intimated about a recent problem regarding treatment of cancer in private empanelled hospitals has crept up, where these hospitals are not entertaining our patients, who are issued the required medicines' from the CGHS dispensary, for chemotherapy.

The CMO also intimated that our Wellness Center has earned praise from the CGHS beneficiaries from other places also, as every effort is made to render best services to them , after verifying their identity and status through the computer network. Staff Punctuality & Behavior:

The conduct and behavior of the staff of the Wellness Center has been good. They are courteous and helpful to the senior/aged CGHS beneficiaries. Cleanliness & Maintenance of Wellness Centre: It was pointed out that due to the shortage of municipal water supply, and its stoppage for some hours in the day, the wellness center is facing problem in maintaining the cleanliness of the toilets for patients use in the later part of the day. In addition, the rush of large number of OPD patients at the Wellness Center continues to pose problem for proper maintenance and cleanliness of the Wellness Center. Add Director CGHS may look into the aspect of additional CGHS Wellness Center in the Chandigarh region at the earliest. Grievance Redressal:The complaint box was opened by Shri S R Bhardwaj, and two letters were found. One of the letters from Shri Santokh Singh praised the action of Mr Mohan Singh, a CGHS employee, for recovering his pack of medicines which he had inadvertently forgotten in the wellness center The second letter from one of the CGHS beneficiaries pointed out the unhealthy and poor condition of the toilets in Grover Eye Hospital, Sector 35 A Chandigarh, an empanelled eye hospital for CGHS beneficiaries. This was endorsed by Shri M S Toor, who had undergone eye cataract surgery in this hospital recently. The CMO undertook to take up the case with Add Director CGHS, Chandigarh for required action. *****

Govt of IndiaMinistry of Health & Family Welfare

C.G.H.S. Wellness Center No. 1, Sector 45, Chandigarh No :CMO/CGHSWC-I/Advisory Committee/Minutes Dated : 27-04-2013

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON 27.04.13 IN THE CGHS WELLNESS CENTERE NO-1, SECTOR 45, CHANDIGARH

The following members for the new Advisory committee were also present : (1) Shri Rajpal Sharma, Secretary General, CCCGPA, Chandigarh (2) Shri M S Toor, Commandant (Retd) CRPF, Executive Member, Paramilitary Forces Retired officers Association, Chandigarh(3) Shri S R Bhardwaj, Sr Vice President, Defence Accounts Pensioners Welfare Association, Chandigarh (4) Shri Raj Kumar, Representative, Goyal Medicos II, Industrial Area Phase 2, Chandigarh (Local Chemist)(5) Dr. Ashwani Kumar Seniaray, Chairperson, Advisory Committee, C M O I/C, CGHS WC-1, Sector 45, Chandigarh.Welcome Address :

Dr. Ashwani Kumar Seniaray, CMO (NFSG) In-charge CGHS Wellness Center No 1, Welcomed the members of the Advisory Committee and gave a brief review on the working of CGHS. The members enquired about the status of Cardiology investigations ECG, Echo & TMT. The CMO incharge informed the members that the process of online tendering is underway. MRS status/Pendency of claims :

As per the information from AD CGHS office, Chandigarh, the Medical Reimbursement Bills of the CGHS pensioner beneficiaries have been cleared up to Feb 2013, and cheques are being dispatched. MRC bills for March 2013 are under process.Performance of Local Chemist :

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The CMO incharge informed the members that the process of online tendering for the appointment of new ALC is also underway. Availability of Drugs in the WC :

As per records, there are 12 Generic items and 177 Properietary items are available in the WC. The members suggested that the AD may be requested to expedite the process of supply of annual demand medicines through GSMD.Amenities for the beneficiaries :

The CMO informed the members that as per the latest instructions from higher CGHS authorities, the timings of the CGHS Wellness Centre is changed, to 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. with a lunch break of half and hour extension count er of teh CGHS wellness centre. Mr. Toor pointed out that, if according to the existing guidelines the serving employees of the covered area are add ed to the extension counter than the status will remain the same consequently more waiting time for the patients. Mr ML Pangotra pointed out that the waiting time for the patients to see the Doctor at wellness centre at present is 2 to 3 hours and suggested that more doctors and staff should be posted immediately to ease out the situation.

The members also suggested that the AD CGHS Chandigarh may be requested to freeze issuing of CGHS cards to the new applicants with immediate effect and should recommend for opening of new CGHS Wellness Centre with adequate staff to accommodate new members. This action will help to bring down the working pressure on the existing wellness Centre at sec 45 Chandigarh.Staff Punctuality & Behavior :

The conduct and behavior of the staff of the Wellness Center has been good. They are courteous and helpful to the senior/ aged CGHS beneficiaries.Cleanliness & Maintenance of Wellness Center : The wellness Centre is clean and well maintained. Grievance Redressal : The complaint box was opened by Sh. SR Bhardwaj, and a letter by RS Bhamra was found suggesting that the beneficiaries with basic pay of more than Rs. 35,000 should be allowed to attend directly the doctors of wellness centre. The CMO incharge informed the members that there is no such orders for preferential treatment on the basis of basic pay of the individual. However he can avail the benefit of senior citizens. Mr. Rajpal Sharma suggested that a meeting of the representatives of the empanelled hospitals should be arranged with the members of the advisory committee and the AD to disscuss the problems faced by the beneficiaries. Mr. Toor presented the grievance of Mr. BS Athwal regarding referral of his wife to Silver Oaks Hospital for investigations/emergency. It was informed by the CMO I/C to the members that In case of emergency the patient can go directly to the emergency of empanelled hospital and there is no need for prior permission. Further there is no provision of admission for investigations only. In this case the patient Mrs Amrik Kaur w/o Mr. Athwal was given permission for Medical consultation from Medical Specialist of SOH on 12.04.13 vide OPD referral no: 1473, which the patient didn't avail till 17.04.13 . The specialist of Max Hospital also didn't admit the patient till 17.04.13.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks.

(Dr. Ashwan Kumar Seniarary) CMO (NFSG)I/C CGHS Welliness center No-1 ,

Sector 45, Chandigarh Copy forwarded to : 1. Dr. S.C. Anand, Addl. Director CGHS Chandigarh for information.2. All the committee members.


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OFFICER ORDER Subject : setting up of advisory committee With reference to the DGHS-CGHS Desk-II Letter no. 4-27/2005/CGHS/C & P dated 08.09.05 and subsequent amendment vide director's letter dated 27.02.10, the new advisory committee has been constituted as per the proposed guidelines.The following members have been nominated in the new advisory committee

1. M. L. Pangotra - IA & AD-092179122032. M. S. Toor - Paramilitary Services Pensioners Association - 098761116333. Raj Pal Sharma - Secretary General, CCCGPA-093161222144. Deepak Mehra - Joint Director, Labouer Bureau - 099143339005. S. R. Bhardwaj - Vice President Dapwa - 081465858746. Goyal Medicose - Local Chemist - 0172-5014455, 0172-50732327. Dr. Ashwani Kumar Seniaray (CMO I/C) NFSG Chairperson, advisory committee

(Dr. Ashwan Kumar Seniarary) CMO (NFSG)I/C CGHS Welliness center No-1 ,

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CCCGPA Letter to Kumari Selja Hon'ble Union Minster for opening of CGHS Dispensary at Panckhula

ToKumari SeljaHon'ble Union Minster Social Justice & Empowerment Government of IndiaNew Delhi

Sub : Opening of CGHS Wellness centre in Panchkula.

Respected Madam,

It is humbly submitted that all the Association's of Pensioners of Central Government residing in and round the Tri-city have submitted a number of requests for opening CGHS dispensary in Panchkula. The government of India has expressed its inability to meet our genuine demand due to financial constraints and shortage of Para-Medical staff. The reply of the Government of India has not been appreciated by the beneficiaries of CGHS and they feel that the Government is not considerate to mitigate the sufferings of CGHS beneficiaries and is ignoring the welfare of the senior citizens.

It is brought to your kind notice that the only one wellness center is operating in Sector - 45 Chandigarh. As per norms, 2000 cards justify to open a new CGHS wellness centre in a city, where as there are 8500 registered card-holders with more than 24000 beneficiaries in Chandigarh as on 31st March, 2013 and there is only one CGHS wellness centre. The number of patients visiting the wellness centre roughly ranging from 350 to 400 daily on average bases thus putting an enormous load on the existing dispensary

There are about 2000, beneficiaries of CGHS residing in Panchkula alone which justify independently CGHS dispensary. At present they have to shell out heavy amount of money as transport charges besides unbearable physical strain. Due to heavy rush of work, the 'wellness centre' is unable to supply the indented medicines the same or the next day. Indented medicine are normally supplied on teh third day. This causes a lot of inconveniences to the patients from Panchkula. Besides this, the wellness centre is so over-crowded that sometimes elder patients have to wait for hours before their turn comes for checking/investigation.

This state of affairs was brought to the notice of Sh. Pawan Kumar Bansal, Hon'ble Minister of Indian Railway Government of India with a request to take up the matter with health and family welfare Ministry . He was kind enough and recommended the opening of CGHS dispensary at Panchkula as a measure to give relief to the existing CGHS dispensary at Sector - 45, Chandigarh and assuring better health care for pensioners at Panchkula.

During the SCOVA meeting held on 19-02-2013 chaired by Sh. Naraina swamy, Hon'ble Minister of Pensioner & Pensioners Welfare Govt. of India. Mr. Rajpal Sharam SCOVA members from Chandigarh pleaded the opening of CGHS dispensary at Panchkula is imperative. He further requested that the Health Ministry and Family Welfare should open it under the arrangement of relocation as has been done in the case of Jammu, Bhopal, Shillong and some other stations. In the absence of any objection from official side, Sh. Naraina Swamy, Hon'ble Minister assured that the would take up this case with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

In view of the position explained above, favourable recommendations of Sh. Pawan Kumar Bansal Hon'ble Union Minister of Railways and the assurance given by Sh. Naraina Swamy, Hon'ble Minister P & PW, this is the most opportune time for pursuing the case at your level for opening CGHS wellness centre at Panckhula. You are therefore requested to kindly take up the case with MOH & FW Govt. of India in consultation with Ministry of pension & Pensioners welfare which will definitely hasten the opening of CGHS wellness centre at Panchkula.

Yours Faithfully

(Raj Pal Sharma)Secretary General


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MISCELLANEOUS

Log on to Face book to get real-time information

Now, you can log on to Face book to get real-time information on arrival and departure of trains,

platform numbers and daily availability of seats.The Delhi division of Northern Railway has resumed its disabled Facebook page after Hindustan

Times in February published a report, “Flooded with complaints, railways logs off FB.”Passengers can get information regarding three railway stations in the Capital — Old Delhi,

Hazrat Nizamuddin and New Delhi.Divisional railway manager (Delhi) Anurag Sachan said, “Use of technology would provide

information conveniently and save time. Passengers should make maximum use of this facility.”“You must have a Facebook account. Type Delhi Division Northern Railway in the search box and

click “About”. You will see two addresses. The first link () will give information on arrival/ departure of trains and platform numbers,” he said.

“The second link () will have information on availability of seats/berths in all classes after the final charts have been prepared,” Sachan said.

First launched about two years ago on March 8, 2011, for passenger feedback and to ensure better facilities, the Facebook page had gradually become a one-way traffic. Faced with a barrage of complaints, the authorities stopped responding on the page.

A set of railway officials was supposed to update the page on an hourly basis. People uploaded pictures, shared links and posts. But the railway authorities cited “technical reasons” and “disabled” the page to avoid “negative publicity.”

“The daily footfall of passengers at railway stations in Delhi alone is 10 lakh. A lot of people these days use social media.

It was a vital source of feedback. But we needed competent people for real-time redress. We couldn't cope with the outpour,” admitted a railway official. Scroll to Top

Timely intimation about payment of additional fee under RTI Act 2005Ministry of P, P G and P(Dept of P & T) O M F.No.12/31/2013-IR dated 11 Feb.2013Subject: Timely intimation about payment of additional fee under RTI Act 2005.It has been brought to the notice of the Central Information Commission that some CPIOs inform the information seeker about the additional fee under sub section 7(3) of the RTI Act at the fag end of the thirty days period prescribed for providing the information under sub-section 7(1) of the RTI Act.2. The Central Information Commission in one of its orders has mentioned that while there cannot be any hard and fast rule about when exactly the intimation about the photocopying charges should be conveyed to the information seeker, it is implied in the prescribed time limit that the demand for the photocopying charges must be made soon after the RTI application is received so that the information seeker has time to deposit the fees and receive the information within the prescribed thirty days period. If the information sought is not voluminous or is not dispersed over o large number of files, computation of the photocopying charges should not be a time consuming task. As soon as the RTI application is received, the holder of the information should decide about how much information to disclose and then calculate the photocopying charges so that the CPIO can immediately write to the information seeker demanding such fees.3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for compliance. *****

Guidelines for New Mobile ConnectionsDept of Telecom (DoT) has issued revised instructions to Cellular Mobile Telephone Service and Unified Access Services Licensees vide letter dated 09.08.2012 on verification of Mobile Subscribers after review of existing instructions. New instructions are aimed at improving customer verification compliance. These instructions inter-alia prescribe the following:(i) A passport size photograph should be pasted on the Customer Acquisition Form (CAF) and the documents as proof of identity and proof of address of the subscriber should be attached with the CAF.(ii) The person at the Point of Sale has to get the CAF duly filled and signed (in case of illiterate person thumb impression) by the subscriber with date. The authorized person at PoS has to record in the CAF


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that he has seen the subscriber and matched the photograph attached on the CAF with the subscriber and verified his copies of documents of proof of address and proof of identity attached with the CAF with the original and has to put his signature on the CAF & all attached documents.(iii) The mobile connection is to be activated only after the requirement of filling up CAF and copies of documentary proof as per requirement have been fulfilled by the customer and the subscriber details have been updated in the subscriber database of the Licensee and the employee of licensee has verified the same.(iv) After activation of SIM also the subscriber is to be tele-verified by the Licensee.As far as retailers are concerned, they are contractors of the licensees and these instructions are not addressed to the retailers.The detai led instruct ions dated 09.08.2012 are avai lable at DoT websi te at

In these instructions, apart from the penalties prescribed in other instructions issued form time to time, the following additional provisions of penalty have inter-alia been made in these instructions:(i) In case, the Licensee fails to intimate about the disconnection to TERM Cell within 7 days of disconnection, a penalty of Rs. 3000/- per connection per week or part thereof shall be levied.(ii) If it is detected that the number was not actually disconnected on or before the date of confirmation/disconnection, then a penalty @ Rs. 1000 per day from the date of intimation to the Licensee to the date of actual disconnection shall be levied in addition to the penalty for non-disconnection.The following provisions have inter-alia been re-iterated in these instructions regarding point of sale/ franchiseorged document cases:(i) Police complaint/ FIR shall be lodged by the Point of Sale (PoS)/Franchisee against the subscriber in case forged documents are submitted by the subscriber and originals are also forged.(ii) Licensee shall lodge FIR/ Complaint against the subscriber and Franchisee/PoS in case of failure of PoS/Franchisee in lodging complaint/FIR against subscriber.(iii) The Licensee shall lodge the compliant / FIR against the Franchisee/ point of sale and financial penalty shall also be imposed in case forgery has been done by point of sale/ franchisee.(iv) In case action as above is not taken by the Licensee or Licensee itself is involved in forgery, Telecom Enforcement Resource & Monitoring (TERM) Cell of DoT shall lodge Complaint/ FIR against Licensee. Penalty shall also be imposed on all such forged cases.(v) Where it is found that the act of issuing connections was done by PoS using the document of some other subscriber or any person, or the documents were forged by the franchisee/PoS, the concerned PoS/franchisee may be terminated by the Licensee in addition to lodging of complaint / FIR against it. Other Licensees shall also terminate/ not appoint any such PoS.In the new instructions, some additional safeguards have been made in the interest of national security. There does not seem any provision leading to undue hardship to consumers.This information was given by Shri Milind deora, Minister of State for C&IT in a written reply to a question in Lok sabha on 14-03-2013 –PIB

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Housing Schemes by CGEWHOAs reported by CGEWHO,( 14-03-203) housing Schemes under the organization to provide houses to Central Government Employees in different parts of the country are as under: -

http://www.dot.gov.in/as/2012/DOC181012.pdf

Housing projects where construction is in progress are: Housing projects under planning are:

i. Chennai (Ph-II);

ii. Mohali (Ph-I);

iii. Bhubaneswar (Ph-I); ivMeerut (Ph-I);

v. Kolkata(Ph -II);

vi. Bhubaneswar(Ph-II);

vii. Mohali (Ph-II)

i. Vishakapatnam;

ii. Meerut (Ph-II);

iii. Greater Noida;

iv. Chennai (Ph-III);

v. Mohali (SAS Nagar)


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As reported by CGEWHO Schemes are planned after conducting a demand survey and thereafter making attempts to acquire land from State Government Authorities. In case of non-availability of land from State Government Authorities, housing schemes are planned as turnkey projects wherein land is also provided by the construction agency.Hence no definite time frame can be planned for such housing schemes. Allotment of houses under each Scheme is made to eligible applicants after the draw. The specific allocation of dwelling unit number in a particular project is made at the time of the completion of the project. Allotment has been made in the following housing schemes:

Schemes Time Schedule

i. Chennai (Ph-II); ii. Mohali (Ph-I);

iii. Bhubaneswar (Ph-I); iv. Meerut (Ph-I); v. Kolkata (Ph -II); vi. Bhubaneswar (Ph-II);

vii. Mohali (Ph-II);

Within three months after formal closure of the

scheme, allotment has been made in all the

schemes.

CGEWHO housing Schemes are initially planned with an anticipation of getting the processes completed as per estimates and plan.However, prior permission has to be obtained from statutory municipal and development authorities and No Objection Certificates from related state departments like fire, airport, environment etc. before commencement of construction. Even after the completion of the works, the requisite completion/occupancy certificate from the statutory authorities and subsequent service connections viz. electricity, water, sewage etc. also get delayed which are beyond the control of CGEWHO.This was stated by Shri Ajay Maken, Minister of Housing & Poverty Alleviation in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha. PIB *****

ACTIVITIES OF AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS

PARAMILITARY FORCES RETIRED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, CHANDIGARHth

Meeting of the association was held on 26 April, 2013 in the Station Officers Mess. CRPF Campus, Halomajra, Chandigarh (Airport Road), followed by lunch. The officers discussed various problems concerning pension and CGHS and healthcare. The officers were briefed about revision of

thpension as per Govt's Memo of 28 January, 2013 and revision of PPOs. The detail of the court cases filed by PMF officers regarding denial of NFU status to them was also discussed. It was intimated that six cases filed in this respect have been clubbed together and the judge had sought some info from the govt advocate at the time of its hearing on 23 April, 2013. Next date of hearing is scheduled for August, 2013.

The Directory of Members is in the final stage of printing. Members were requested to regularly visit the website of the association to keep themselves abreast of latest situations: pmfretiredofficers.com

Appeal from Harchandan Singh, Secretary General, RSCWS.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon. Prime Minister of India,Government of India, South Block, New Delhi

Subject:- Appeal for Implementation of Judgement of Delhi High Court in WT 1535-2012 – - Upholding CAT Judgement in OA 655-2010 and - “Quashing” DOP OM dated 3-10-2008 & 14-10-2008.

Reference: i) MOP (DOP & PW) Office Memorandum F.No. 38/37/08-P&PW (A), dated 1-9-2008

– Reg: revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners and Family Pensioners. ii) Ministry of Personnel (DOP&PW) O.M. F.No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A)pt.1 dated 3.10. 2008 – Reg: Clarifications for implementing the provisions of Para 4.2 of O.M. cited above.

Respected Sir,

1. We seek your benign intervention in a matter of extreme importance - where in Pre-2006


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Pensioners have been made to suffer over the past several years only on account of an illegal

and unjust “Clarificatory” order issued by the DOP&PW (vide OM dated 3-10-2008) – mis-

interpreting the decision of the Union Cabinet on Sixth Pay Commission recommendations vide

GOI Resolution published vide MOP (DOP&PW) No 38/37/08-P&PW (A) dated 29-8-2008.

2. a) The said order of DOP(P&PW) dated 3-10-2008, has since been quashed by as many as

11 (Eleven) different Benches of CAT as well as by Punjab & Haryan High Court (in 40 Cases

filed by different Applicants) - as per details in Annexure I submitted herewith.

2. b) Full Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Principal Bench New Delhi, had held

as under in OA 655-2010 decided on 1-11-2011,

30. In view of what has been stated above, we are of the view that the clarificatory OM dated 3.10.2008 and further OM dated 14.10.2008 (which is also based upon clarificatory OM dated 3.10.2008) and OM dated 11.02.2009, whereby representation was rejected by common order, are required to be quashed and set aside, which we accordingly do. Respondents are directed to re-fix the pension of all pre-2006 retirees w.e.f. 1.1.2006, based on the resolution dated 29.08.2008 and in the light of our observations made above. Let the respondents re-fix the pension and pay the arrears thereof within a period of 3 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. OAs are allowed in the aforesaid terms, with no order as to interest and costs.”

3. Petition of the Government of India (against the jugement of CAT New Delhi in OA 655 –

2010), has been “Dismissed” by a Division Bench of Delhi High Court in WP 1535 – 2012 vide its

judgement Dated 29-4-2013, where in Delhi High Court has upheld the said judgement of CAT

and has concurred with the Judgement of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in W.P.(C)

No.19641/2009 R.K.Aggarwal & Ors. Vs. State of Haryana & Ors. and has held as under:“8. We are in complete agreement with the reasoning of the Division Bench of the Punjab & Haryana High Court and adopt the same and do not burden ourselves any further. We conclude by noting that as regards the substance of the view taken by the Tribunal, even the Central Government accepts its correctness, but insists to make the same applicable prospectively. 9. The writ petitions are dismissed. The decision of the Full Bench of the Tribunal is upheld but without any order as to costs.”

4. With the above cited verdict of Delhi High Court, it is very clear that the pension has to be re-

fixed in accordance with Resolution dated 29-8-2008 w.e.f. 1-1-2006 as per the directive of

CAT.

5. MOP(DOP&PW) vide its OM No F.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dt 28.01.2013, had already

accepted the above principle prospectively from 24-9-2012, and ordered as under:

“2. --------- pension of pre-2006 pensioners as revised w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in terms of para 4.1 or para 4.2 of the aforesaid OM dated 1.9.2008, as amended from time to time, would be further stepped up to 50% of the sum of minimum of pay in the pay band and the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired, as arrived at with reference to the fitment tables annexed to the


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thMinistry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No.1/1/2008-IC dated 30 August, 2008.”

“9. These orders will take effect from the date of approval by the Government, i.e. 24.9.2012.”

6. Keeping in view the various judgements of CAT & High Courts cited above, subjecting the

aged Senior Citizens to any further litigation in the evening of their life is not only a wasteful

expenditure of Govt and harassment to pensioners but also in blatant violation of the National

Litigation Policy.

7. It is, therefore, requested that the minimum Pension of Pre 2006 Pensioners as fixed in OM

dated 28-1-2013 be made effective from 1-1-2006 and suitable directive may please be issued

for payment of arrears at the earliest as per judgment of Full Bench of Principal Bench

CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal) as upheld by Delhi High Court,. Yours faithfully, Encl: One Annexure(Harchandan Singh), Secretary General, RSCWS.

Copy for kind & favourable consideration to:

1. Hon. MOS for Personnel, PG & Pensions, North Block, New Delhi.2. Hon. MOS for Finance Expenditure, North Block, New Delhi.3. Secretary, Finance Expenditure, North Block, New Delhi.

th4. Secretary, Department of Public Grievances, Adm. Reforms & Pensions, 5 Floor,

Patel Bhavan, Parliament Street, New Delhi - 110001 5. Ms. Tripti P. Ghosh, Director, Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, Room

No.320, 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market New Delhi ANEXURE – I

LIST OF COURT CASES WITH JUDGEMENTS ON MODIFIED PARITY FROM 1-1-2006 FOR Pre-2006 PENSIONERS

S.No. Court/Tribunal Petition & Year

First Petitioner

No. of Cases /

Petitions

Date of Judgement

Remarks

1

AFT-

PB Delhi

OA 139/2009

Col. PK Kapur

1

30/06/2010

2

AFT-

PB Delhi

OA 24/2010

Lt.Comm Avtar Singh

2

14/09/2010

3

AFT-Chandigarh

OA-277/2010

Romesh Chand

9

01/11/2010

4

AFT-Chandigarh

OA-257/2010

Jagdish Chandar

6

25/11/2010

5

CAT-PB Delhi

OA-655/2010

Central Govt SAG

(S-29) Pensioners

4

01/11/2011

6

CAT-Ernakulam

OA-843/2010

S29&S 26 SP Pillai

1

24/11/2011

7

AFT -

PB-Delhi

OA-

106/2009

Wg.Commr. VS Tomar

3

07/12/2011

8

AFT -

Hyderabad

OA-

568/2010

S 29 Dr.Kotra

3

30/12/2011

9

CAT-PB Delhi

OA-201/2010

ML Gulati

1

29/02/2012

10

CAT-PB Delhi

OA-

126/2011

Wg,Comdr

2

16/08/2012

11

Pb & Hy High Court

CWP

19641/2009

RKAggarwal &Ors

8

21/12/2012

12

Uttrakhand HC

WP(S/S) 584/2012

ASI (M) Vinod Singh & Ors

7

15-3 2013

Revision of Pension ordered from

1-1-2006

13 Delhi High Court WP (C) 1535/2012

UOI vs CG SAG

(S 29) Pensiners

4 29/04/2013 Petition dismissed against CAT Judgement in OA

655-2010


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Minutes of the CCC GPA Managig Committee meeting held on 21.03.2013 under the Chairmanship of Sh. M. L. Panghotra at Khukhrain Bhawan, Sector 45, Chandigarh

The list of the participants is as per attendance RegisterAt the outset Sh. M. L. Panghotra, Chairman CCCGPA welcomed representatives of all the

affiliated pensioner's associations with CCCGPA Chandigarh. He lauded the efforts made by the Secretary General and executive members for making the Pensioners's day a great success. He appreciated the contribution being made by the affiliated associations enabling Coordination committee to project the pensioner's burning problems to GOI for rederessal. The chairman informed the house that the reputation of CCC GPA is on the upward swing in the eyes of Ministry of (P & PW) which would further help us in getting our problems resolved Expeditiously. 2. Welcoming the participatnts, Raj Pal Sharma Secretary General CCCGPA who has attended many SCOVA meetings in teh past stated that SCOVA has been partially successful in achieving the aims & objects fro which it was created in 1986. Secretary General castigated the un helpful attitude of Serving Officers. He added that these officers should be considerate to the pensioners as they will also join the ranks of pensioners after retirement. While appreciating the efforts made by teh Department (P & PW) in coordinating with several other Ministers/Departments for redressal of pensioner's grievances, yet lot remains to be done, particularly by the concerned Ministries to whom the complaints are referred. He narrated with sense of dismay & disappointment as to how the finance Ministry GOI has been going all out for installing impediments in implementation of Honourable Courts Verdicts pronounced in favour of Pensioners.

There after, regular agenda of the meeting was taken up.1. Adoption of minuets of meeting held on 16.10.12

Secretary General read out the minutes of last CCCGPA Managing body held on 16.10.2012 to the house and the same were approved for adoption without any addition or alteration.

2. Opening of CGHS Dispensary at Panchkula. Secretary General informed that during the SCOVA Meeting held on 19.2.2013, this case was presented forcefully by him to MOS who chaired the meeting. After hearing the Secretary General, MOS (PP) decided that he would take up the matter with Ministery of Health and family for opening dispensary at Panchkula.

3. Empanelment of Hospitals & Diagnostic Centre at Chandigarh.Secretary General informed that the notification for revival of Continuous empanelment of Hospital & Diagnostic centre has been received by the Additional Director CGHS Chandigarh for implementation.

4. Enhancement of fixed Medical Allowance. Secretary General informed that this demand has been rejected at all available forums.

5. Extension of CSD facility to defence retired Personals.Secretary General informed that the Secretary (Pension) GOI desired during the SCOVA meeting held on 19.02.2013 that the issue being specific to the Ministry of Defenc, the SCOVA is not the correct forum to address these issues. In view of this item was closed. How-even, the Secretary General assured that CCCGPA will continue to pursue this case.

6. Extension of C.G.H.S. Membership to P & T Pensioners.Ministry of Health informed that extension of CGHS benefit to P & T Pensioners on payment of Subscription on yearly basis was allowed on the basis of Court decision. It would not be possible for them to extend the benefit of te Membership to such P & T pensioner Ministry of Health also mentioned that the problem will be solved to a large extent after the merger of 19 P & T dispensaries in 12 cities with C.G.H.S.

7. Anomaly in fixation of Pension of BSNL retires.Secretary General told that Department of Telecommunication informed that the order were issued on 27-09-2011 to the effect that the absorbees in BSNL are also entitled for minimum of pension at not less than 50% of the minimum of pay in the scale of pay held by them at the time of retirement. How-ever, the DOT is still getting representation from BSNL retire on this subject. The matter is under examination with DOT. It was decided that DOT will take final decision on the matter by 31st March 2013.

8. Ex-Service men status to Para-Military force retired Personals.


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The item was discussed in SCOVA meeting held on 19.02.2013. It remained inclusive. 9. Copies of letters from Sh. P. S. Bedi to AS & DG.

Sh. P. S. Bedi Chairman Para Military association has sent representation to AS & DG CGHS for partial modification of instruction issued by teh Ministry of health family welfare vide there no. S. 11011/7/99-CGHS (P) dt. 27.04.2011. The copies of representation were distributed among the members attending the meeting who were asked to make representation on similar lines at their association level also. Secretary General informed the members the coordination committee will also take up the case with the Ministry of Health and family welfare Delhi.

10. Press Conference - Agitation ProgrammeAppreciating the efforts being made by CCCGPA for redressing the grievances of Pensions including the opening of new CGHS dispensaries one at Panchkula, Pensioner including the opening of new CGHS dispensaries one at Panchkula, Once at Chandigarh & One at Mohali, Sh Didar Singh of I.A. & AD suggested that CCC GPA should arrange holding of press conference followed by Agitation in support of Pensioner's demand. The suggestion was agreed to by the house.

11. Mr. Y.P. Doshi of I.A. & A.D. told that Reffel Hospital Panchkula has been recognized by MOH & FM GOI under CS (MA) Rules 1944. He suggested that case for cashless treatment to the central Govt. Pensioners may be taken with MOH. Which was agreed to.

12. Sh. M. S. Multani of I.A. & AD asked that CCCGPA should initiate the demand of One post/one pension on the similar lines of one Rank/one pension in defence. forces. The house agreed to take up the case with GOI.

13. Non-receipt of pensioners Co-coordinator "by Mohali Subscriber"Sh. M. S. Toor President Central Govt. Pensioners Society brought to the notice about unsatisfactory delivery to Copies of Pensioners Coordinator in Sector - 48 C, Puda Complex and Mohali residents. He demanded stream lining of dispatch system so that subscriber get it regularly and timely. The chairman informed the house that editorial board of pensioner's coordinator is seized of the situation and in fact have held two meetings in the recent past and with the implementation of the decision taken, the system of receipt and dispatch has shown a remarkable progress. However efforts are on foot to bring such complaints to the minimum possible level.

The Meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the chair.

Raj Pal SharmaSecretary General

CCCGPA


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Government of India issued orders sanctioning 8% additional Dearness Relief to Central Government Pensioners w.e.f., 1.1.2013. With this, DA/DR has gone up to 80%. While some banks have paid the additional DR with arrears, other banks are in the process of drawing the same.

The modified parity case had came up for hearing in the Delhi High Court on 29.4.2013. The court upheld the Order dated 1.11.2011 of CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi. Now arrears have to be paid w.e.f., 1.1.2006 to all eligible pre 1.1.2006 pensioners and family pensioners. Government’s Orders in the above regard are expected shortly. Paras 8 and 9 of the judgment dated 29.4.2013 are reproduced below for information:

‘8. We are in complete agreement with the reasoning of the Division Bench of Punjab and Haryana High Court and adopt the same and don’t burden ourselves any further. We conclude by noting that as regards the substance of view taken by the Tribunal, even the Central Government accepts its correctness but insists to make the same applicable prospectively.

9. The Writ Petitions are dismissed. The decision of the Full Bench of the Tribunal is upheld but without any order as to costs’.

The managing committee of Bharat Pensioners Samaj met at New Delhi on 14.4.2013. The Samaj decided to file a case shortly in an appropriate Court/Tribunal in respect of extension of same fitment benefit/application of one and the same factor for revision of pension to all pre 1.1.2006 pensioners and family pensioners. The Managing Committee authorized the Secretary General to take necessary steps in this regard.

The Managing Committee also took note of the fact that while implementing modified parity under V CPC as well as under VI CPC, Government of India have not taken into consideration improved grades and higher grade pays implemented w.e.f., 1.1.96 and 1.1.2006 for purpose of modified parity to those who retired prior to these dates in the same posts saying that they were upgraded posts and upgraded grade pays. For instance, the IV CPC scale of Rs. 1400 – 2300 was replaced by the scale of Rs. 5000 – 8000 w.e.f., 1.1.96 for several categories in railways and those in this higher grade were brought under PB 2 with grade pay of Rs.4200 w.e.f., 1.1.2006. However those who retired prior to 1.1.96 in the same post were treated as having retired in scale of Rs.4500 – 7000 and accordingly modified parity was implemented in their case. Due to this, they were brought under PB 1 with grade pay of Rs.2800 w.e.f., 1.1.2006. Similarly in the case of several categories of retired staff, improved grades and higher grade pays have not been extended for modified parity. As a result, many pre-1.1.96 and pre-1.1.2006 pensioners and family pensioners have been lagging behind those who retired in the same posts after 1.1.96 and 1.1.2006. Thus a serious imbalance has been created between pre and post 1.1.96 and between pre and post 1.1.2006 pensioners and family pensioners. Unless this imbalance is rectified, those who retired prior to 1.1.96 and 1.1.2006 will continue to suffer forever with lesser pensions and family pensions. Bharat Pensioners Samaj is contemplating to take the matter to an appropriate court of law to have the above imbalance rectified.

The Managing Committee of BPS has also decided in its above meeting to hold its 58th Annual Conference on 17th November 2013 at Hyderabad. This meeting will take place at a crucial juncture as the general elections to Lok Sabha will be only a few months away. As per the prevailing political situation in the country, the above elections may be advanced by a few months. In such a scenario, we have to raise our voice in a big way in favour of all our outstanding demands such as 50% DR merger, appointment of VII CPC, raising of fixed medical allowance to Rs1200 pm, raising of rates of pension and family pension, additional pension from 65 years of age onwards, restoration of commuted portion of pension after 12 years, extension of new benefits of VI CPC to past pensioners also, extension of CS(MA) rules to pensioners residing in non-CGHS areas, CSD canteen facility to defence civilian pensioners, issue of smart cards to RELHS beneficiaries throughout the country covering all chronic diseases, removal of distance restrictions for grant of FMA, extension of RELHS to secondary family pensioners, liberalization of RC pass rules, revision of ex-gratia rates of PPF/SRPF beneficiaries and


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their families, etc.

It is indeed very difficult, nay impossible for pensioners and family pensioners to make their ends meet in the context of spiraling inflation and ever rising prices of essential commodities without the government taking early steps to meet our just demands. Unless we, pensioners, put across our demands more effectively, we will not be able to get justice at the hands of the government. It is therefore time for all central government pensioners and their organizations to come together and raise their united voice. It will be the endeavor of Bharat Pensioners Samaj to bring together all pensioners organizations in the common cause. We appeal to our members to extend their full cooperation and support to make the 58th annual conference of BPS a unique one in all respects

DIVORCED WOMEN ENTITLED TO FAMILY PENSION (Supreme Court judgment in SLP © No. 11800 of 2013 arising out of C.C. No.1297 of 2012)The Hon’ble Supreme Court ruled in the above case that a divorced woman is entitled to monthly maintenance even if she has accepted one time permanent alimony under agreement to forego this right, she is entitled to family pension after the death of the ex-husband. The apex court ruled ‘it is incumbent on the government of India, Ministry of Defence, PCDA and Air force authorities to reinstate her right of family pension which will function as maintenance from the dead husband. Pension rules to be changed to cater to such situations’.

CONCESSION TELEPHONE FACILITY TO POSTAL PENSIONERS WHO RETIRED WITH 20 YEARS OF SERVICE AS ON 1.4.1985: CAT/Principal Bench/New Delhi, in their Order dated 31.1.2013 in OA No.16216/2013 – CAT/PB/New Delhi upheld the claim of petitioners for the above facility and directed the concerned authorities to provide the above facility to them within 2 months.

REVISION OF PPOs OF PRE-2006 PENSIONERS AND FAMILY PENSIONERS – UPDATING ESSENTIAL INFORMATION: Department of pension and pensioners’ welfare, government of India, New Delhi in their letter No. 55/44/2012 – P&PW© dated 7.3.2013 had stressed the need to expedite issue of revised PPOs to pre-2006 pensioners and family pensioners updating information. Those pre-2006 pensioners and family pensioners who have not revised their PPOs so far may please approach their pension sanctioning authorities for the above. For change of date of birth/age of family pensioner also, respective pension sanctioning authorities may be approached with documentary proof.

What women wantWe don't want midnight freedom, we want only a little space on the earth ;where we should feel fearless. We don't expect much; what we want is, a little bit of understanding,Feel our soul, not our body, 'cause wounds on body may heal, but no wounds to the soul, Treat us as yourself, not necessarily as goddesses; what we expect from you is, a little bit of co-operation I am not a feminist, nor interested in women's lib; I am only a fellow human being, So let me live in this world, along with you. (The writer is Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam)

Geetanjali Kaushal


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Lie that Saves CHENNAI : Honesty is said to be the best policy, but is it always necessary to be truthful? Or are there

times when a little dishonesty is necessary? How do we decide when to be honest and when to speak an

untruth?

That which does not harm anyone is what needs to be said. If the truth is likely to hurt someone

or harm someone, it would be better to utter false-hood than to be truthful. The lie that saves is better

than the truth that kills, Suki Sivam said in a discourse. He went on to give an example to show how a lie

can save.

A tree and a vine

There was a man who was ill and in hospital . As he lay on the bed, he looked out of a window. All

he could see was a tree and a vine that twisted itself around the tree.

The vine was shedding its leaves, and to the patient, it seemed to mirror his own condition. As

the vine was shedding one leaf after another and was withering away, so was his life ebbing.

The patient felt that just as the vine was dying, so as each day passed, he was nearing death.

The left him depressed. and this depressed state of mind was impeding his recovery.

The patient's friend, who visited him in hospital, was worried that the man would never recover.

The vine kept shedding leaves and was left with just one leaf, and the patient thought that if that

leaf fell, that would be the end of his life. And so he went to sleep in a disturbed state of mind.

Dramatic recovery

The next morning, he woke up and saw the leaf still on the vine, and was relieved. The leaf

stayed on, and from then on, the man's recovery was dramatic, But the truth of the matter was that what

the man saw was not a real leaf at all.

His friend, who had visited him, was an artist. The artist, in order to save his friend's life, had

stayed up the whole night and painted a leaf on the tree trun, making it appear that the vine hadn't shed

its last leaf.

Thus, the illusion that the artist created saved the patient's life. It was deception, but it was a

deception that saved a life.

ONE - FIFTH OF INDIA'S ELDERLY ABUSED AT HOME

More then one-fifth of the elderly across India - 23% said they experienced abuse, a survey by NGO

Help Age India has revealed.

But the good thing is: It is significantly lower from a similar survey in 2012 that showed 31% of

senior citizens had reported abuse_disrespect, verbal abuse, neglect and beating/slapping.

The findings were part of Help Age India's report 'Elder Abuse in India 2013' released on Friday,

on the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday.

Nationally, daughters - in - law were the primary perpetrators of abuse (39%) followed by sons

(38%). In tier-2 cities, a disturbing fact emerged that 17% respondents faced abuse at the hands of their

daughters.

The "2013 survey was conducted in 24 cities across 20 states involving 6,548 respondents

above 60 years of age. India has an estimated 100 million senior citizens and their number is expected

to increase to 315 million by 2050.

PERI SCOPE

A TOP- level meeting, chaired by Defence Minister A. K. Antony and attended by all

three service chiefs among others, decided on Friday to forward the rank pay matter to

the office of the country's top law officer, attorney general (AG).

While the Ministry of defence (MoD) sees this as a step towards resolution of the

issue, the armed forces and the veteran community have expressed their frustration over

'buck-passing'.

An Mod official said. "The meeting was convened after it was pointed out that

there were differences between what the Supreme Court ordered and our implementing

order. It was unanimously decided at the meet to forward the file to AG, who is the best

suited to clarify legal positions."

The move had Antony's personal push as "he is keen to sort this out" the official

added. Sources in the MoD said that apart from what will be conveyed to the AG by the

ministry, the uniformed services represented by the Integrated Defence Staff

headquarters were being advised to forward their own representation to the law officer so

as to put up the case in the best possible way.

However, the development has cut no ice with the veteran community which has

branded it as yet another 'delaying tactic' by the MoD The genesis of the controversy lies

in the MoD's selective implementation of the SC order of September 2012 in the rank pay

case. "The ministry has not won a single case (in this connection) be it in the Kerala High

Court or the Supreme Court..Today, they feel the need to go to the AG to interpret the SC

order! This issue is not about legal clarification at all," fumed SC advocate, Group

Captain (Retd.) K. S. Bhati, who has been fighting this case for the Retired Defence

Officers Association (RDOA).

The organisation said Friday's move will "Further strengthen our resolve in taking

MoD babus to the court over contempt."

Rajpal Sharma

Secy. General

Worries are like birds

Let them fly over you

But do not give them chance

to build a nest on your head

Be Happy Always

Smile is a curve

that sets everything straight

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All India Gen. Index

Total of 12 months

Twelve Monthly Average

% increase over 115.76 for DA

Aug. 12214

2434

202.83

75.22

Sept. 12215

2452

204.33

76.52

Oct.12217

2471

205.92

77.88

Nov.12218

2490

207.50

79.25

Dec.12219

2512

209.33

80.83.

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Jan.13221

2535

211.25

82.48

Feb.13223

2559

213.25

84.21

Apr.13

D A / D R w.e.f. 01 January,2013 = 80% (Cabinet approval given on 22 April,2013 .Formal govt orders issued on 25 April,2013 by Min of Finance for serving

personnel and on 02 May,2013 by Min of P P G & P in respect of pensioners )

Mar.13225

2582

215.17

85.87

226

2603

216.91

87.38