With warm Greetings, L S R KRISHNA RAO
In my opinion we have to thank the persons responsible for the following resolution in whatever the cadre they are, since it has become the basis for our struggle for the up gradation of pension in Jaipur High Court, Punjab and Haryana High court also. Even the Class I officers Federation has made use of the Judgment given by Justice MN BHANDARI in their petition filed in Delhi High Court.
- “Executive Director (Personnel) introducing the subject mentioned that there was three different rates for different groups of pensioners at present depending on their dates of retirement, which cause considerable administrative inconvenience. Chairman pointed out that he has since received a communication from Dr. S. Ram Khanna, Board Member, which refers to his meeting with the Retirees Federation and requested examining the proposal in detail. The Note is in line with the demands made by the Federation, viz., giving effect to the proposal from 1.11.1993 and upgradation by giving weightage of 11.25% as in the case of in service employees. Chairman pointed out that these have been considered before placing the matter to the Board and it was felt that the same would increase the financial burden very substantially and may be unaffordable for the corporation. Chairman pointed out that the implications of the proposal made have been actuarially determined at Rs.51.37 crores and the annual outlay be in the region of 6 to 8 crores. After some discussion the Board approved the proposal and suggested that it should be implemented prospectively and after obtaining Government approval.”
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The whole problem is that L.I.C. Chairman has forwarded it for the approval of the Central Government. But as per Justice MN Bhandari, formal approval is not necessary. Justice Bhandari had given the following order: “ In light of the discussion made above, both the writ petitions are allowed. The respondent Corporation is directed to take a decision for implementation of the resolution dated 24.11.2001 passed by the Board. The respondent Corporation cannot provide different criteria for grant of dearness allowance to the existing pensioners based on cut off date i.e. 31.7.1997. The benefit arising out of the directions above would, however, be considered by the respondent Corporation so that every retired employee may get the same benefit…”
The whole problem is that L.I.C. Chairman has forwarded it for the approval of the Central Government. But as per Justice MN Bhandari, formal approval is not necessary. Justice Bhandari had given the following order: “ In light of the discussion made above, both the writ petitions are allowed. The respondent Corporation is directed to take a decision for implementation of the resolution dated 24.11.2001 passed by the Board. The respondent Corporation cannot provide different criteria for grant of dearness allowance to the existing pensioners based on cut off date i.e. 31.7.1997. The benefit arising out of the directions above would, however, be considered by the respondent Corporation so that every retired employee may get the same benefit…”
It is quite unfortunate that our Chairman could not act as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, who could do it now. Secondly, the in service employees of L I C are not supporting our cause despite the fact that they will also on one day or other retire and become members of a pensioners association of Class 1 or Class 3 & 4. Thirdly, the Class 3 & 4 organizations have submitted a charter of demands effective from 01-08-2012 and have demanded up gradation of pension. So, the existing employees may not join our struggle.
Despite several odds we are able to dent all the shortcomings and we are forging ahead in my opinion in the Kurushetra. We have come to the fag-end of our struggle. Only the last scene THE DISMISSAL OF SLP remains.
What is necessary at the present stage is UNITY AND CONSOLIDATION of our rank and file to support and strengthen the hands of our leader Shri K M L Asthana in letter and spirit - MORALLY, PHYSICALLY AND ALSO FINANCIALLY. He is the only savior of our pensioners’ community.
I hope that every one will agree with me.