Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Positive recommendations of 7th CPC relating to Pensioners

PENSIONERS LIFT GLEEFUL FACES
NDA LEAD 7TH CPC UNDO 6 DECADES’ GRIEVANCES KEPT PENDING

1. Pension Drop in 6th CPCs inflicted on All Pensioners r Family Pensioners Removed.
2. Right to Health Proclaimed Long Back with Full Medical Treatment for Pensioners at par with Staff Accomplished.
3. Simpler PAY MATRIX Designed EASIER to Judge & Determine by Pensioners Also.
4. Pay Band System Resented by All Replaced.
5. From 1.1.2016 Revised Pension On Basis of Incremental Years Notionally for All Pre-2016 Pensioners Made Specific.
6. Present Original Pension Multiply with 2.57 Fitment Co-efficient & Compare with Pay Matrix & Retain which is Beneficial.
7. PFRDA to set up a Committee Involving the DPPW, DoPT, DFS., Secretaries. Also an OMBUDSMAN for National Pension Scheme (NPS) 2004 with Rules & Regulations Framed.
8. Remaining States will have CGHS facility.
9. All the 33 Postal Dispensaries to Merge with CGHS & Postal Pensioners as of any other C.G. Pensioners for CGHS facility.

Path of Sathya-Dharma Sutras ( Truthful Righteous -ness ) Motto Adopted.  KUDOs 2Entire e-Governance.
(Chandramowli Mullapudi  -Secy.BPS&POPA-Hyd-09)
 
 
 

Friday, November 20, 2015

ఏడవ వేతనసంఘ నివేదికలో కొన్ని ముఖ్యాంశములు


7th Central Pay Commission – Salient Points
7వ వేతన సంఘం అధ్యక్షులు  గౌ. న్యాయాధిపతిఏ.కే.మాథూర్ తమ 900 పుటల నివేదకను తే 19-11-2015 గురువారం నాడు భారత-ప్రభుత  ఆర్ధిక మంత్రి వర్యులు శ్రీ అరుణ్ జైట్లీగారికి సమర్పించారు.  మూలవేతనంలో 16 శాతం, ఇతర భృతులలో 63 శాతం మొత్తం మీద 23.55 శాతం పెంపుదల సూచించారు. ఈ ఫలాలు 42 లక్షల మంది కేంద్ర ఉద్యోగులకు మరియూ 52 లక్షల పెన్షనర్లకు వర్తిస్తాయి. ఆమోదింపబడినచో, 2016 సం. జనవరి 1వ తేదీ నుండి అమలు కాగలవు.    
Chairman Hon. Justice A.K.Mathur handed over the Report on 19.11.2015 (Thursday) to Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri ArunJaitely containing Volume of 900 Pages.  Increase of 23.55% (16% in Basic Pay + 63% increase in all Allowances)  and 24% increase in Pension. This would benefit 42 Lakhs C.G.Employees and 52 Lakhs Pensioners. If approved, it will take effect from 1st January 2016.

రూ.18,000లు నెలసరి కనీస వేతనంగా సిఫార్సు చేసారు.  
Monthly Minimum Wage recommended for Rs.18000/-
అత్యధిక నెలసరి జీతం కార్యదర్శి హోదా గల వారికి  రూ. 2.25 లక్షలు - మంత్రివర్గ కార్యదర్శి హోదా గల వారికి  రూ 2.50 లక్షలు సిఫార్సు చేసారు.  
Maximum Pay for Secretary level Rs.2.25 Lakhs and for Cabinet Secretary Rank it may be  Rs.2.50 Lakhs.
మూలవేతనం పై ప్రతి సం. 3 శాతం పెంపుదల ఉద్యోగులకు వుంటుంది
Employees to get 3% increase every year in Basic pay.
2016వసం. జనవరి 1వ తేదీ ముందర రిటైరైన కేంద్రప్రభుత్వ రిటైరీలు మరియూ పేరామిలిటరీ దళాలతో బాట ఓ.ఆర్.ఓ.పిఅనకుండా అదే తరహాలో పింఛన్ల సవరణ జరుగుతుంది. (No Divide & Rule – Emphasis Mine – ThanQ NAMO)
Without Mentioning OROP., all the Pre-2016 Retirees – Both Central Govt. Retirees & Retirees of Para Military Forces may get revised pension on the same lines of OROP.
కేంద్ర రక్షకదళ  సైనికులు రక్షకదళ సిబ్బందికి ఓ.ఆర్.ఓ.పిపధ్ధతిలోసవరణ వుంటుంది.  
In Central Defence Forces - & C.G. Employees will be applicable revision under OROP.
గ్రాట్యుటీ మొత్తం పరిధి రూ.10 లక్షల నుండి రూ 20 లక్షలకు  పెంపుదల, కరువు భత్యం 50 శాతం పెంచబడిన యెడల, మొత్తం గ్రాట్యూటీలో 25 శాతం పెంపుదల సూచించారు.   
Gratuity Maximum from 10Lakhs to 20ths proposed. More over, If increased DA from time to time reaches, 50%  Increase in total gratuity by 25% proposed. 
ప్రస్తుతం అందుబాటులో వున్న 52 వివిధ భృతులను రద్దు పరచి32 భృతులుగా కుదించి 4 వేర్వేరు భాగాలో విభజిన సూచించారు.  
Abolished 52 various allowances and instead introduced 32 various allowances in Parts of Categories.
కేంద్ర ప్రభుత్వ ఉద్యోగుల బృంద-బీమ పథకానికి చెల్లించే నెలసరి ప్రోత్సాహక రుసుంలో పెంపుదల. ఉన్నతశ్రేణి ఉద్యోగులకు ప్రస్తుతం వున్న రూ.120 నుండి రూ.5,000లు వరకు మరియూబీమసొమ్ము మొత్తం రూ. 1.20 లక్షల నుండి రూ.50 లక్షలవరకుపెంపుదల. క్రింది శ్రేణి ఉద్యోగులకు  నెలసర రూ.30లు నుండి రూ.1500లు వరకు మరియూ బీమ మొత్తం రూ.30,000లు నుండి రూ.15 లక్షలకు పెంపుదల.    

C.G.E.G.I.S. contribution Higher Grade Group (Existing Rs.120 monthly to Rs.5000monthly) Total Insurance Amount of Rs.1.20 lakhs to Rs.50 Lakhs. For Lower Grade Group (Existing Rs.30 monthly to Rs.1500 monthly) Total Insurance Amount from Rs.30,000 to Rs.15 Lakhs proposed.
వడ్డీ చెల్లుబాటు లేని అన్ని అప్పులను నిలిపి వాయాలని సిఫార్సు. 
All Advances without Interest would be Stopped
వడ్డీ  సహిత ఇంటి కొనుగోలు అప్పుల పరిధిని రూ.7.5 లక్షల నుండి రూ. 25 లక్షలకు పెంపుదలపై సిఫార్సు. 
House Building Advance (Interest Carry) Limit from Rs.7.5 Lakhs to Rs.25 Lakhs. Increase proposed.
భద్రత, రక్షణ సిబ్బందికి ప్రమాద-సంకట భత్యం ఇవ్వాలని సూచన. మిలిటరీ సర్వీసు పే- కేవలం రక్షక దళాలకు మాత్రమే పరిమితం చేయాలి. 
Military Service Pay  would be confined to Defence Military Forces only. 
సైనికులకు ఇచ్చినటులనే విధులలో వుండగా మరణించిన కేంద్రపేరా మిలిటరీ బలగాల సిబ్బందికి గూడా  అమర వీరుల హోదా ఇవ్వాలని సూచించింది. ఒకే విధంగా 60 సం.ల పదవీవిరమణ నిబంధన వర్తింప జేయాలని గూడా సిఫార్సు.  
At par with Sainiks in Service all Central Para Military Forces would be entitled for Martyrs Status with Uniform retirement age of 60 years. 
ప్రస్తుతం ఆచరణలో నున్న  వేతన శ్రేణి మరియూ వేతన-చుట్ట విధానాన్ని  వేతన-మేట్రిక్స్ లోకి మార్పుదల చేయాలని ఇదే విధంగా చెల్లించాలని సిఫార్సు. 
Existing Grade Pay & Pay – in – Pay Band system may be replaced by Pay Matrix System and would pay Salaries accordingly. 
2.57 శాతం మేరకు ఫిట్మెంటు పెంపుదలకు కమిషన్ సూత్రప్రాయంగా అంగీకరించింది. 
2.57% Fitment Formulae agreed by the Commission in Principle.
పని-ప్రగతి సంబంధిత వేతన చెల్లించే ప్రక్రియ అన్ని వర్గాల సిబ్బందికి ఉద్దేశించి సహజ గుణఫలాల ప్రాతిపదిక వ్రాతపూరితఆధారములతో అమలు చేయాలని గూడా సిఫార్సు. ఇదే పధ్ధతిబోనస్ చెల్లించుటలో అనుసరించాలి.  
Performance Related Pay (PRP) sought for introduction for all categories of staff based on quality results framework documents.  The Commission has also recommended that PRP should subsume the existing Bonus Schemes. 
ఆరోగ్యం  పింఛనర్లకుఉద్యోగస్తులకు నవీన ఆరోగ్య బీమఫథకాన్ని ప్రవేశ పెట్టాలని సిఫార్సు.  
Health : Commission recommended for New Health Insurance Scheme for Pensioners and Employees to introduce. 
సి.జి..హెచ్.ఎస్. అందుబాటులో లేని పింఛనర్లకు నగదు రహిత చికిత్సల సౌకర్యం (ఉచిత) వైద్యసేవలు సి.ఎస్., ఈ.సి.హెచ్. ఆసుపత్రులలో ఉచితంగా వైద్య సేవలు కల్పించాలని సూచించింది. 
Those Pensioners who are not in the purview of CGHS., Cash less medical treatment facility through Central Services and ECHS hospitals may be provided.
పోస్టల్ పింఛనర్లు సి.జి.హెచ్. పరిధి లోకి తీసుకొచ్చి పోస్టల్డిస్పెన్సరీలను సి.జి.హెచ్.లో విలీనం చేయాలని సూచించింది. 
Postal Pensioners to be brought into the purview of CGHS and the Postal Dispensaries to Merge in CGHS.  

ఇంటి అద్దె అలవెన్సు (భృతి)  ఎక్స్ సిటీ  24 శాతం వై సిటీ  16 శాతం జెడ్ సిటీ 8 శాతం. సూచన.  కరువు భత్యం 50 శాతం పెంపుదల తర్వాత 27 శాతం, 18 శాతం, 9 శాతం  సిటీల వర్గీ కరణ ప్రకారం.  కరువు భత్యం 100 శాతం పెంపుదల జరిగిన ఎడల ఇంటి అద్దె అలవెన్సు  - 30 శాతం, 20 శాతం, 10 శాతం. సూచనలు. 
Increase in H.R.A. X-City – 24%   Y-City – 16%  – Z-City – 8%.  If D.A.(50%)  Increases 27% 18% 9% respectively. Further if the D.A. increases 100%  - HRA @ 30% 20% 10% increase recommended. 

గౌరవనీయ ఆర్ధిక మంత్రివర్యులు ఇంకనూ  ఈ 7వ వేతన సంఘం సిఫార్సులు అమలు చేయుట ద్వారా కేంద్ర ఖజానా కు రూ. 1.02 లక్షల కోట్లు ఖర్చు  అదనంగా కాగలదనీ, ఆర్ధికంగా 0.65 శాతం కోత పడగలదనీ వెలిబుచ్చారు. రైల్వేల అంచనాల్లో 28,000 కోట్ల రూపాయిలు అధిక ఖర్చుగాను, కేంద్ర ప్రభుత్వ అంచనాలలో రూ. 73,650 కోట్లు అధికంగా వుంటుందని తెలిపారు.  
Hon’ble Finance Minister  adds further  To implement 7th CPC recommendations, additional expenditure to Exchequer would be around Rs.1.02 Lakhs of Crores anticipating 0.65% financial deficit.  With these recommedations, Additional Burden of 28,000 Crores on Railway Budget and Rs.73,650 Crores in Central Budget.  

With Courtesy to: Dailies – Andhra Jyothi, Times of India & Other Print Media.

Friday, November 6, 2015

Minutes of 27th SCOVA Meeting held on 13.10.2015

i) SI.No of ATR: Status of issue of revised PPOs to pre-2006 pensioners.
CPAO intimated that as on date 9697 PPOs are yet to be revised. CGA took a meeting on 07.10.2015 in this connection. CPAO has been mapping the pendency location wise. One of the associations expressed their reservations about the `Nil’ pendency shown in the ATR by Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare. However, the association expressed its inability to provide the details of pending PPOs as the association did not maintain data in this regard. Secretary(Pension) directed that representatives of CGDA, Department of Financial Services and Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare be asked to present in the meeting scheduled to be held on 27.10.2015 for revision of pension.

One of the Railway pensioners’ association suggested that perception for non-revision of PPO is partly due to the fact that many of the revised PRO are being sent at the addresses where pensioners no longer reside. The association suggested that the revised PRO be sent to pension disbursing bank who can send it to the pensioners. Department of Telecom informed that the remaining PPOs pertain to BSNL about which they do not have sufficient information.Now, they are taking help from Banks to get that information to reach out to remaining pensioners.

it. Secretary(Pension) requested all the Ministries/Department s to issue revised authorities for all pending cases before the next SCOVA meeting so that this item could be closed finally.

(Action:- CPAO, Department of Posts, Department of 
Telecom, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Railways)


(ii) Health Insurance Scheme for pensioners including those residing at non-CGHS areas.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that after consultation with the concerned Departments such as NITI Ayog, Department of Expenditure, Department of Financial Services and the Insurance Companies, a scheme for Health Insurance for employees and pensioners has been prepared. An EFC Memo in this regard would be circulated to the concerned Department shortly.

One of the Associations suggested that the Medical Insurance Scheme may be extended to CGHS beneficiaries also, so that they could get medical benefits under Insurance Scheme over and above the reimbursement under CGHS.

(Action: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

(iii) Special Family Pension for the Widows of Disabled War Veterans medically invalided out of service.
It was once again clarified that the matter pertained only to widows of disabled war veterans who have been invalided out of service and not to widows of the all disabled war veterans. It was decided that Department of Ex- Servicemen Welfare will have a relook and take a decision at an appropriate level in consultation with CGDA at the earliest.
(Action: Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare and CGDA)

(iv) (a) Arbitrary orders dated 01/08/1996 and 01/09/1996 issued by Ministry of Health and Director of CGHS may be withdrawn and the benefit of CGHS facilities be allowed to the pensioners of Department of Post and Department of Telecom.
(b) Medical facilities for existing P&T pensioners.

One of the Pensioners’ Association stated that with the dismissal of the SLPs by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 22-8-2014, the issue has attained finality, and therefore withdrawal of OMs cited above must be expedited to pave the way for extension of CGHS facility to P&T Pensioners.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that a proposal regarding extension of CGHS facility to all P&T pensioners at par with other Government pensioners has been forwarded for approval of Department of Expenditure. Department of Expenditure was advised to expedite their decision in this regard.

(Action: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and
Department of Expenditure)

(v) Anomaly in fixation of pension to DoT employees absorbed in BSNL, who retired between 1.10.2000 and 31.7.2001.
It was informed that a proposal was sent by DOT to DoPPW on 24.04.2015 and a formulation was suggested by DoPPW on 26.06.2015.The case was thereafter referred to Department of Expenditure. Department of Expenditure sought some clarification/information on 17.09.2015 which are being obtained by DoT from concerned Departments/Agencies. DoT was asked to finalise their proposal by 31.10.2015

(Action: D/o Telecom & DoPPW)

(vi) Merger of 78.2% IDA with basic pension benefit to the absorbed BSNL Pensioners.
Department of Telecom informed that a draft Cabinet Note was circulated on 16,06.2015 and comments of DoPPW were conveyed to DOT on 06.07.2015. Comments/Views from other Ministries/Departments have also been received. However, some queries have been raised by Department of Expenditure and the information/inputs on same are being collected for furnishing the same to Department of Expenditure. DoT were asked to send the reply to Department of Expenditure by 31.10.2015.

(Action: D/o Telecom & D/o Expenditure)

(vii) Extension of benefit of upgraded Grade Pay to pre-2006 retirees of S-12 grade. 
Department of Expenditure informed that they are examining the matter and a response would be sent to DoPPW in a week’s time.

(Action: D/o Expenditure & DoPPW)

(viii) Extension of benefit of OM dt. 28.1.2013 w.e.f 1.1.2006 instead of 24.9.2012.
It was informed that orders of Hontie Supreme Court’s have been complied with vide DoPPW OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 30.07.2015. It was informed that the proposal for revision of disability pension under FOP Rules has been referred to Ministry of Finance separately, as the formula for disability pension is different from that of normal pension.

(Action: D/o P&PW)

(ix) Stepping up of Disability Element on the basis of Fitment Tables.
In this regard, Government’s letter dated 10.04.2015 has been issued. Hence the item was closed.

(x) Extension Counter of CGHS Wellness Centre at Srinagar and Upgradation of facilities at CGHS Wellness Centre at Jammu including Construction of CGHS Hospital on the plot of land allotted by J&K Govt. at Jammu.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the request for opening of dispensary in Srinagar has been regretted as the CGHS resources are fully committed as of now. Secretary(Pension) stated that he would take up the matter again with Secretary (Health).Regarding computerization of Wellness Centre at Jammu, the payment has been made to BSNL for installing 4 Mbps lease line and approval has been conveyed to start CGHS application in Jammu using their existing Broad Band connectivity. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that there are 2 doctors posted at CGHS Wellness Centre, Jammu, one on deputation from J&K Health Department and other is a retiree from J&K Health Department.
(Action: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare)

(xi) Extension of CGHS facilities to retired BSNL employees -Issue of follow up order by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare & fixation of rates of contribution & ward entitlement by DoT.
The Department of Telecom informed that the matter was being examined and a proposal in this regard is being submitted for approval of competent authority to take up the case further with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Department of Telecom was asked to finalise their proposal quickly and send it to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare by 31.10.2015

(Action : Ministry Health and Family Welfare, Department of Telecom)

(xii) Simultaneous issue of orders for the release of Dearness Relief (DR).
Members were informed of the revised procedure for issue of DR orders. In the revised procedure after the receipt of minutes of the Cabinet meeting from Ministry of Finance, approval of CAG is sought for and the DR orders are issued with the approval of Secretary(Pension). The process takes 2-3 days in issue of DR orders. The item was closed.

(xiii) Co-authorisation of Family Pension of Permanently disable children/dependent parents and permanently disabled siblings.
In this regard, Government’s letter dated 15.05.2015 has been issued. Therefore, the matter was closed.

(xiv) Non-adherence of extant rules with regard to submission of life certificate.
The action taken by the Government was informed to the Pensioners Associations and it was decided to close the matter.

(xv) Provision of CGHS facility for life time to dependent disabled/mentally retarded children of Central Government employees/pensioners.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the benefit of CGHS facility cannot be extended to married daughter if disability arises after marriage However, if the disability occurred before marriage; family pension is allowed to disabled married daughter. The item was closed.

6. Discussion on Fresh Agenda Points for the 27th SCOVA meeting.

(27.1): Modification to the format of Life Certificate- Issue of acknowledgment to Pensioners submitting life certificate.
CPAO intimated that the Correction Slip in respect of issue of acknowledgement to pensioners was issued on 12.10.2015. It is available on the CPAO website. Hence the item was closed. The alacrity with which the format of life certificate was amended was highly appreciated.

(27.2): Extension of the benefits of DoPPW OM No. 38/37108-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.2013 read with OM dated 30.07.2015 to pre-2006 pensioners with less than 33 years of service.
It was informed that the matter was under examination in the wake of orders dated 26 08.2015 of Hon’ble Supreme Court in a Review Petition filled by the Government in the case of M.O.Inasu.

(Action: DoPPW)
(27.3): Opening/Extension/Repair of Dispensaries at following stations(a) Dehradun, Panchkula, Mohali, Chandigarh(b) Ambarnath.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that opening/extension of more CGHS Wellness Centres in Dehradun, Panchkula, and Mohali is not possible at present since CGHS resources are fully committed. However, considering the number of CGHS card holders in Chandigarh, which is much more than the prescribed norms, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare agreed that they would re-examine the case for additional dispensary/staff at Chandigarh.In respect of the Wellness Centre at Ambarnath, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that funds for major repair and renovation of Wellness Centre at Ambarnath have been sanctioned by General Manager, Ordnance Factory, Ambarnath. The renovation work for CGHS Wellness Centre in Ambarnath, Maharashtra, is in progress since April, 2015.
(Action:- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)


(27.4): Issues relating to CGHS Dispensary at Dehradun, Uttarakhand
(a) Regular appointment of Group C & D employees of CGHS Dehradun be made.
(b) Opening of Ayurvedic/Homeopathic and Sidda dispensary at CGHS Dehradun.
(c) Posting/Appointment of Regional Director at CGHS Dehradun in Uttarakhand.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare representative intimated the following:

(a) The process to appoint regular staff has now been initiated.

(b) There are only 85 AYUSH dispensaries in CGHS. The feasibility of opening one at Dehradun would be examined.

(c) There is no post of Regional Director under CGHS, even at Chandigarh. However, there is post of Additional Director, CGHS at Dehradun and has been filled up by a regular incumbent. The question of delegating powers for sanctioning Medical Reimbursement Claims to Addl. Director, Dehradun would be examined.

(Action:- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

(27.5) Supreme Court judgment in CA No. 11527 of 2014 (Arising out of SLP No.- 11684 of 2012)
DoPT informed that there are legal and financial aspects involved and the matter is being examined. DoPT was advised to expedite the decision in this respect.

(Action: DoPT/DoPPW)

(27.6) Implementation of circular No. 38137/08-P&PW(A) dated 30.07.2015
CPAO informed that the revised consolidated authority has been issued by CPAO in respect of more than 21,000 cases/ However, in other cases, the SSAs are being issued on the basis of revised authority received from PAOs. CRAG was asked to complete the process by 31.10.2015. Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways’ were also requested to expedite the revision process. The item was accordingly dosed.

(27.7) Facility of online Railway booking for physically challenged persons for availing concessions.
Ministry of Railways intimated that orders have been issued to enable online booking for disabled persons. However, a Pensioner Association suggested that for disabled war veterans, Railways should accept the Photo ID card issued by the Ministry of Defence. Secretary(P&PW) asked Ministry of Railways to look into the matter. Therefore the item may be treated as closed.

7. Towards the end, one of the pensioners associations, pointed out the need, ease and the usefulness to ‘digitalize’ the PRO within a specific time-frame. it would be very easy for any pensioners to get his PRO copy downloaded from the web site of the concerned PSA. Besides, updating the PPO poses no problem and can be done on real-time basis. It will also facilitate the update, consequent to the acceptance of the 7th CPC Report. There is a need of empowering the various associations based on their competence in an appropriate manner so that they can interact with the PSA and PDA in the capacity of an extended establishment of DoPPW. ATR of the previous meeting can be forwarded along with the notification for the next meeting to facilitate the participant to come fully prepared, to which the Secretary answered in the affirmative.

The i) SI.No of ATR: Status of issue of revised PPOs to pre-2006 pensioners.
CPAO intimated that as on date 9697 PPOs are yet to be revised. CGA took a meeting on 07.10.2015 in this connection. CPAO has been mapping the pendency location wise. One of the associations expressed their reservations about the `Nil’ pendency shown in the ATR by Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare. However, the association expressed its inability to provide the details of pending PPOs as the association did not maintain data in this regard. Secretary(Pension) directed that representatives of CGDA, Department of Financial Services and Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare be asked to present in the meeting scheduled to be held on 27.10.2015 for revision of pension.

One of the Railway pensioners’ association suggested that perception for non-revision of PPO is partly due to the fact that many of the revised PRO are being sent at the addresses where pensioners no longer reside. The association suggested that the revised PRO be sent to pension disbursing bank who can send it to the pensioners. Department of Telecom informed that the remaining PPOs pertain to BSNL about which they do not have sufficient information.Now, they are taking help from Banks to get that information to reach out to remaining pensioners.

it. Secretary(Pension) requested all the Ministries/Department s to issue revised authorities for all pending cases before the next SCOVA meeting so that this item could be closed finally.

(Action:- CPAO, Department of Posts, Department of 
Telecom, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Railways)


(ii) Health Insurance Scheme for pensioners including those residing at non-CGHS areas.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that after consultation with the concerned Departments such as NITI Ayog, Department of Expenditure, Department of Financial Services and the Insurance Companies, a scheme for Health Insurance for employees and pensioners has been prepared. An EFC Memo in this regard would be circulated to the concerned Department shortly.

One of the Associations suggested that the Medical Insurance Scheme may be extended to CGHS beneficiaries also, so that they could get medical benefits under Insurance Scheme over and above the reimbursement under CGHS.

(Action: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

(iii) Special Family Pension for the Widows of Disabled War Veterans medically invalided out of service.
It was once again clarified that the matter pertained only to widows of disabled war veterans who have been invalided out of service and not to widows of the all disabled war veterans. It was decided that Department of Ex- Servicemen Welfare will have a relook and take a decision at an appropriate level in consultation with CGDA at the earliest.
(Action: Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare and CGDA)

(iv) (a) Arbitrary orders dated 01/08/1996 and 01/09/1996 issued by Ministry of Health and Director of CGHS may be withdrawn and the benefit of CGHS facilities be allowed to the pensioners of Department of Post and Department of Telecom.
(b) Medical facilities for existing P&T pensioners.

One of the Pensioners’ Association stated that with the dismissal of the SLPs by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 22-8-2014, the issue has attained finality, and therefore withdrawal of OMs cited above must be expedited to pave the way for extension of CGHS facility to P&T Pensioners.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that a proposal regarding extension of CGHS facility to all P&T pensioners at par with other Government pensioners has been forwarded for approval of Department of Expenditure. Department of Expenditure was advised to expedite their decision in this regard.

(Action: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and
Department of Expenditure)

(v) Anomaly in fixation of pension to DoT employees absorbed in BSNL, who retired between 1.10.2000 and 31.7.2001.
It was informed that a proposal was sent by DOT to DoPPW on 24.04.2015 and a formulation was suggested by DoPPW on 26.06.2015.The case was thereafter referred to Department of Expenditure. Department of Expenditure sought some clarification/information on 17.09.2015 which are being obtained by DoT from concerned Departments/Agencies. DoT was asked to finalise their proposal by 31.10.2015

(Action: D/o Telecom & DoPPW)

(vi) Merger of 78.2% IDA with basic pension benefit to the absorbed BSNL Pensioners.
Department of Telecom informed that a draft Cabinet Note was circulated on 16,06.2015 and comments of DoPPW were conveyed to DOT on 06.07.2015. Comments/Views from other Ministries/Departments have also been received. However, some queries have been raised by Department of Expenditure and the information/inputs on same are being collected for furnishing the same to Department of Expenditure. DoT were asked to send the reply to Department of Expenditure by 31.10.2015.

(Action: D/o Telecom & D/o Expenditure)

(vii) Extension of benefit of upgraded Grade Pay to pre-2006 retirees of S-12 grade. 
Department of Expenditure informed that they are examining the matter and a response would be sent to DoPPW in a week’s time.

(Action: D/o Expenditure & DoPPW)

(viii) Extension of benefit of OM dt. 28.1.2013 w.e.f 1.1.2006 instead of 24.9.2012.
It was informed that orders of Hontie Supreme Court’s have been complied with vide DoPPW OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 30.07.2015. It was informed that the proposal for revision of disability pension under FOP Rules has been referred to Ministry of Finance separately, as the formula for disability pension is different from that of normal pension.

(Action: D/o P&PW)

(ix) Stepping up of Disability Element on the basis of Fitment Tables.
In this regard, Government’s letter dated 10.04.2015 has been issued. Hence the item was closed.

(x) Extension Counter of CGHS Wellness Centre at Srinagar and Upgradation of facilities at CGHS Wellness Centre at Jammu including Construction of CGHS Hospital on the plot of land allotted by J&K Govt. at Jammu.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the request for opening of dispensary in Srinagar has been regretted as the CGHS resources are fully committed as of now. Secretary(Pension) stated that he would take up the matter again with Secretary (Health).Regarding computerization of Wellness Centre at Jammu, the payment has been made to BSNL for installing 4 Mbps lease line and approval has been conveyed to start CGHS application in Jammu using their existing Broad Band connectivity. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that there are 2 doctors posted at CGHS Wellness Centre, Jammu, one on deputation from J&K Health Department and other is a retiree from J&K Health Department.
(Action: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare)

(xi) Extension of CGHS facilities to retired BSNL employees -Issue of follow up order by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare & fixation of rates of contribution & ward entitlement by DoT.
The Department of Telecom informed that the matter was being examined and a proposal in this regard is being submitted for approval of competent authority to take up the case further with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Department of Telecom was asked to finalise their proposal quickly and send it to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare by 31.10.2015

(Action : Ministry Health and Family Welfare, Department of Telecom)

(xii) Simultaneous issue of orders for the release of Dearness Relief (DR).
Members were informed of the revised procedure for issue of DR orders. In the revised procedure after the receipt of minutes of the Cabinet meeting from Ministry of Finance, approval of CAG is sought for and the DR orders are issued with the approval of Secretary(Pension). The process takes 2-3 days in issue of DR orders. The item was closed.

(xiii) Co-authorisation of Family Pension of Permanently disable children/dependent parents and permanently disabled siblings.
In this regard, Government’s letter dated 15.05.2015 has been issued. Therefore, the matter was closed.

(xiv) Non-adherence of extant rules with regard to submission of life certificate.
The action taken by the Government was informed to the Pensioners Associations and it was decided to close the matter.

(xv) Provision of CGHS facility for life time to dependent disabled/mentally retarded children of Central Government employees/pensioners.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the benefit of CGHS facility cannot be extended to married daughter if disability arises after marriage However, if the disability occurred before marriage; family pension is allowed to disabled married daughter. The item was closed.

6. Discussion on Fresh Agenda Points for the 27th SCOVA meeting.

(27.1): Modification to the format of Life Certificate- Issue of acknowledgment to Pensioners submitting life certificate.
CPAO intimated that the Correction Slip in respect of issue of acknowledgement to pensioners was issued on 12.10.2015. It is available on the CPAO website. Hence the item was closed. The alacrity with which the format of life certificate was amended was highly appreciated.

(27.2): Extension of the benefits of DoPPW OM No. 38/37108-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.2013 read with OM dated 30.07.2015 to pre-2006 pensioners with less than 33 years of service.
It was informed that the matter was under examination in the wake of orders dated 26 08.2015 of Hon’ble Supreme Court in a Review Petition filled by the Government in the case of M.O.Inasu.

(Action: DoPPW)
(27.3): Opening/Extension/Repair of Dispensaries at following stations(a) Dehradun, Panchkula, Mohali, Chandigarh(b) Ambarnath.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that opening/extension of more CGHS Wellness Centres in Dehradun, Panchkula, and Mohali is not possible at present since CGHS resources are fully committed. However, considering the number of CGHS card holders in Chandigarh, which is much more than the prescribed norms, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare agreed that they would re-examine the case for additional dispensary/staff at Chandigarh.In respect of the Wellness Centre at Ambarnath, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that funds for major repair and renovation of Wellness Centre at Ambarnath have been sanctioned by General Manager, Ordnance Factory, Ambarnath. The renovation work for CGHS Wellness Centre in Ambarnath, Maharashtra, is in progress since April, 2015.
(Action:- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)


(27.4): Issues relating to CGHS Dispensary at Dehradun, Uttarakhand
(a) Regular appointment of Group C & D employees of CGHS Dehradun be made.
(b) Opening of Ayurvedic/Homeopathic and Sidda dispensary at CGHS Dehradun.
(c) Posting/Appointment of Regional Director at CGHS Dehradun in Uttarakhand.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare representative intimated the following:

(a) The process to appoint regular staff has now been initiated.

(b) There are only 85 AYUSH dispensaries in CGHS. The feasibility of opening one at Dehradun would be examined.

(c) There is no post of Regional Director under CGHS, even at Chandigarh. However, there is post of Additional Director, CGHS at Dehradun and has been filled up by a regular incumbent. The question of delegating powers for sanctioning Medical Reimbursement Claims to Addl. Director, Dehradun would be examined.

(Action:- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

(27.5) Supreme Court judgment in CA No. 11527 of 2014 (Arising out of SLP No.- 11684 of 2012)
DoPT informed that there are legal and financial aspects involved and the matter is being examined. DoPT was advised to expedite the decision in this respect.

(Action: DoPT/DoPPW)

(27.6) Implementation of circular No. 38137/08-P&PW(A) dated 30.07.2015
CPAO informed that the revised consolidated authority has been issued by CPAO in respect of more than 21,000 cases/ However, in other cases, the SSAs are being issued on the basis of revised authority received from PAOs. CRAG was asked to complete the process by 31.10.2015. Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways’ were also requested to expedite the revision process. The item was accordingly dosed.

(27.7) Facility of online Railway booking for physically challenged persons for availing concessions.
Ministry of Railways intimated that orders have been issued to enable online booking for disabled persons. However, a Pensioner Association suggested that for disabled war veterans, Railways should accept the Photo ID card issued by the Ministry of Defence. Secretary(P&PW) asked Ministry of Railways to look into the matter. Therefore the item may be treated as closed.

7. Towards the end, one of the pensioners associations, pointed out the need, ease and the usefulness to ‘digitalize’ the PRO within a specific time-frame. it would be very easy for any pensioners to get his PRO copy downloaded from the web site of the concerned PSA. Besides, updating the PPO poses no problem and can be done on real-time basis. It will also facilitate the update, consequent to the acceptance of the 7th CPC Report. There is a need of empowering the various associations based on their competence in an appropriate manner so that they can interact with the PSA and PDA in the capacity of an extended establishment of DoPPW. ATR of the previous meeting can be forwarded along with the notification for the next meeting to facilitate the participant to come fully prepared, to which the Secretary answered in the affirmative.

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