This is with reference to Dr. TVG',s item in today's VITALINFO.
It is wrong to put the entire blame for pension revision on our Govr. and MOF. Let us introspect. and analyse the role of our overzealous HRD. I can cite innumerable instances of HRD withholding benefits extended by GOI or Govr.
Those who were in Guwahati during 1984-86 might recall how we were denied partially the benefit of special allowance of 25% of pay and halting allowance on transfer to north east. Having failed to get redressal from the then PPD, I had to take recourse to Govr. personally during the Central Board meeting at Guwahati.. The Govr. Late Mr. R. N. Malhotra, immediately on returning to CO directed to issue AC rectifying the anomaly. But the overzealous PPD made it with prospective effect. Retrospective was given only after I brought to the noticed the Govr. through my monthly DO letter. Another example of their perverse attitude is the issue of circular in 1986 or so withdrawing conveyance allowance to the Managers (now RDs) who had their quarters in the branch premises on the ridiculous argument that they don't have to commute. This circular was also withdrawn after I protested in my monthly DO letter as Manager. Those days any grievance or suggestion included in the Manager's monthly DO letters to the Govr. were immediately acted upon. I can go on ad infinitum.
Now coming to pension revision, from the mails exchanged on the subject, while conveying the un principle approval Takru had put only one condition that pension can be done only once in ten years as in case of CG employees. I don't recollect his having mentioned 2012 as the effective date. If anybody has authentic information to the contrary I may be enlightened. Under any circumstances it cannot be 2012 for the simple reason the negotiations are not making any headway. Who knows MOF may say since the last revision was in 2007 the next revision is not due till 2017. Since our last revision was done in 1997 logic and equity demand that the next revision should be as in 2007 applying the ten year criterion. Besides as the date of accord of in principle approval, 2007 scales were in force. Once this is done subsequent revisions can be coterminus with the industry revision. I would strongly urge the office bearers of the FORUM to urge upon the Govr. to immediately revise our pension to 2007 scales without further reference to MOF.so that those of us with one leg in grave peacefully die realising our decade old dream.
- B. K. Kamath, CGM (Retd)
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I agree with the views of Mr Kamath, CGM (Retd). Yes, when those who were in HRD and EDs (in NABARD even MDs and Chairmen) when they were in service did nothing to help the retirees innumerable representations. None of the wage talks except the present one included the issues of pensioners. Now, after retirement, they also make all the noise showing accusing fingers on others like past Governors, MoF et al. It is unfair. Now that GoI has offered to do it atleast once in 10 years, it would be prudent to accept it and move forward. A bird in hand is better than two in the bush.
In this regard, i would like to furnish below the comment that is posted against the write up Is there any hope for relief for RBI Retirees which is self explicit.
If You have a wish only than you can act. RBI autonomy is on paper. The Gazette of India for 6th and 7th Central Pay Commission has clearly excluded RBI in regards of Pay, Pension and Allowances matters though other regulators are put under the ambit of Central Pay Commissions. It being so, neither the RBI nor the Central Government (share holders) have their wish to bring Pension Updation in RBI by simple amendments in RBI Pension Regulation, 1990.
It requires a Bold step to act at RBI end. RBI Officers are getting less than IAS or Group A officers in regard to Pension even today. All IAS Officers with 30 years service and Group A Officers with 32 years service are having Fixed Basic Pay Rs. 80000 (Basic pension Rs. 40000 + DR), Whereas, All RBI Officers with 30 years or 32 years qualifying service do not get (Basic Pension Rs. 40000 + DR).
RBI should also note that the Gazette of India GSR. 665 (E)Notification Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (DOPT) dated 19 th September 2008 in Para 10. (b) (1) have stated that the officers in PB-3 Pay upto Rs. 29490 will be in Grade Pay 6600,
Pay between 29491 to 30690 in PB-3 will be in Grade Pay Rs.7600 and officers with Pay Rs. 30691 or above in Pay band -3 / Pay band-4 will be in Grade Pay Rs. 8700.
Rs. 10000 Grade Pay on completion of 16 years service from allotment year i.e.date of recruitment in class I.
Accordingly RBI TO CONSIDER FIXING GRADE PAY FOR ITS OFFICERS.
Human Resource Department to consider this as promotional requirement for RBI, if they are unable to stand the pressure of Finance Ministry in resolving Pension Updation matter for RBI with Government which is expected soon in the matter.
Capt. C B Gupta
M-256
June 26, 2014 at 11:55 PM Delete
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