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R.N.I. No. CHAENG/2000/2569

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PENSIONERS ASSOCIATIONS, CHANDIGARH

CE SN NT OIR TA AL ICG OO SV AE 'R SN RM EE NN IOT SPEN

CHANDIGARH

Volume- Subscription : yearly. 200/-Issue - 1 5 years . 800/-

Life . 1500/-

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INDEX1. Govt. Orders2. Health Care3. Miscellaneous4. Activities

Sh. M. L. Panghotra Chairman CCCGPA Welcomes Dr. Harsimran Singh Panoramic view of Audience

Sh. Rajpal Sharma Secy. General CCCGPA Addressing the Audience

Sh. P. S. Bedi Sr. Vice ChairmanCCCGPA Presenting Charter of demands

Sh. Anurag Kayshap Chief Executive Marketing Forits Hospital Addressing the audience

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Dated:- 18-12-2014

To

Sh. Manmohan Singh,

Honorable Prime Minister of India,

New Delhi

Subject:- Procedure for Reference to Private empanelled Hospitals by CGHS

dispensaries.

Revered Sir,

It is brought to your kind notice that OPD treatment in Private recognized hospitals

is not permitted except in case of satellite cities of Delhi, viz Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad and

Ghaziabad where the CMO incharge can directly refer the beneficiaries to recognized hospitals.

But the CMO incharge at other cities have been barred for referring the beneficiaries directly. As

per the existing practice, the CGHS beneficiary is supposed to get recommended from a specialist

based on his finding.

Coordination Committee of Central Association, Chandigarh took up the case with

CGHS Directorate, New Delhi for empowering CMO in charge Chandigarh to refer the CGHS

Beneficiaries direct to the private empaneled hospitals as per the procedure being followed at

Delhi, Faridabad, Gaziabad, Noida and Gurgaon. The case was also discussed in the 22nd and

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Pensioners' Coordinator

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PENSIONER'S DAY 2014 CELEBRATIONS

Department of Hospitality U.T Chandigarh threw open the gates of Rest House U.T. Chandigarh for Celebration of Pensioner's day 2014 under the ageis of CCCGPA Chandigarh who rolled out red carpet to welcome the Pensioner's

Initiating the proceedings, Sh. M.L. Panghotra Chairman CCCGPA welcomed the members and spoke about the significance of Pensioner's Day. He told that the Day is celebrated annually to commemorate the land mark Supreme Court Judgment pronounced in D.S. Nakra and others Vs Union of India which had an impact on all subsequent policies relating to Pension as the apex Court had ruled that Pension is neighter a bounty nor a matter of grace depending upon the sweet will of the employer and that it creates a vested right.

Thereafter Raj Pal Sharma Secretary General took the stage. At the outset he lambasted the Union Govt. for adopting dilly - dallying tactics in addressing the problems relating to health care & financial benefits accruing to the Pensioners from Judgment pronounced by. Supreme Court of India. He further informed the house that the approach on the part of present day govt. has undergone a sea change as compared to the govt. during nineteen eighties. He substantiated his remark by telling the house that, while the judgment delivered by Supreme Court of India in D.S. Nakara and others V/S Union of Govt. was implemented by the then Govt. without raising Eye brow or dilution, the present govt. continue to install impediments in implementation of court judgments pronounced in favour of Pensioners under one pretext or the other. He further told the house that SCOVA is the only forum where the problems relating to Pensioners are discussed during periodic meetings held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister of Pensioners and Pensioner's Welfare in the presence of representative of the level Deputy Secretary of all the concerned Departments. The decisions arrived at after thread- bare discussion are never implemented due to lackadaisical attitude on the part of concerned Ministrie. No weightage is given to the decisions taken during SCOVA meeting and the same has been gradually reduced to sumptuous tea party. Secretary General gave Clarian call to Govt. to redress the problems of Pensioner's sympathetically, failing which the annoyance of Pensioners will be felt by her even at the rustling before the day of reckoning, approaching fast. Sh. P.S. Bedi Sr. Vice Chairman of CCCGPA read out charter of demands to the house for adaption. All the twenty demands were adapted by the house unanimously for its onward submission to Prime Minister of India for redressal. Dr. Har Simran Singh MS, Mch (Ortho)of FORTIS Hospital Mohali made power point presentation regarding Hip & knee replacement under health awareness programme which was appreciated by the members. Three members, Sh. G.S. Pathania, Sh. O.P. Bhardwaj and Sh. Saranjit Singh of Majestic Press were bestowed awards for rendering excellent service to the Pensioner's Fraternity. The awards were given away by Sh. Anurag Kayshap Marketing head of Fortis Mohali, who also addressed the members and told them the Fortis Hospital holds elderly Pensioners in high esteem and assured them every kind of help as & when needed.

The celebration also included cultural programme the song sung by Mr. Awasthi in a lilting voice and the poetic recitation by Mr. Major Singh R.C. Hastir and Mr. Kochhar regaled the audience who in turn appreciated their rendering with thunderous applanse. In the end secretary General thanked the Director Hospitality U.T. Chandigarh, Fortis Hospital Mohali,Sh. G.S. Bhangoo CCCGPA Patron, Sh. Didar Singh and all affiliated Pensioners associations for all the help given to make the celebrations a great success.

Lunch was served to the members after the conclusion of the programme.

Raj Pal SharmaSecretary General

Flash

News (Unofficial) emanating from Corridors of power Govt. of India Suggest that merger of 50% D.A. with basic pension is round the corner


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F. No. 42/2/2014-P&PW(G)Government of India " Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances

& Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare

OFFICE MEMORANDUMthSubject: 24 meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) scheduled to be

held in the month of February, 2014 under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble MOS (PP).thThe 24 meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) of the Department

of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare is scheduled to be held in the month of February. The details of the date, time and venue of the meeting will follow. The meeting will be chaired by the Hon'ble Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Pubic Grievances & Pensions.2. All the Pensioners Associations under SCOVA are requested to kindly provide the following requisite information through fax as well as E-mail : -

a) Suggest fresh items/issues, if any, for inclusion in the agenda to be discussed for the proposed meeting. Kindly do not send those agenda items which have already been discussed in the previous SCOVA meetings and on which final decision/action has already been taken. Your response in this regard may please be sent to this Department so as to reach the undersigned

thlatest by 7 Jan, 2014 to enable us to finalize the agenda items. Minutes of the meetings and Action Taken Reports of the previous SCOVA meetings are available on the website of this Department - www. pensionersportal. gov. in

b) Because of the consideration of space, only one representative of your organization may attend the above said meeting. Confirmation of participation and the name of the participant may kindly be intimated in advance to the undersigned by fax/email.

3. Outstation members will be paid TA/DA and local members will be paid conveyance charges in accordance with the rules/instructions.

4. This Department looks forward to your participation in the meeting.(Sujasha Choudhury)

Dy. Secretary (f )

Pension Rules for PSU Absorbees - Pensioners Portal issued clarifications as FAQ.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

(Central Civil Pensioners)(Last updated/Reviewed: 04.11.2013)

P.S.U. ABSORBEESD.1 What are the terms and conditions of Central Govt, employees who are absorbed in Central Public Sector Undertaking /Central Autonomous Bodies? The terms and conditions of Central Govt, employees who are absorbed in Central Public Sector Undertaking /Central Autonomous Bodies, are regulated as per the DOPT OM No.28016/5/85-Estt.(C) dated 31.1.86 and DOP&PW OM No.4(12)/85- P&PW dated 13.3.87. The Administrative Ministries/Departments have already been delegated powers to deal with such cases of absorption without obtaining prior concurrences of this Department.Those absorbed in Central Public Sector Undertaking are eligible for pension and retirement gratuity as admissible under relevant rules. Those absorbed in the Central Autonomous Bodies having pension scheme are required to exercise an option eitheri) to receive pro-rata retirement benefits orii) to continue to have the benefits of combined service under the Government and in the autonomous body subject to the condition laid down in the D/o Personnel & AR's OM NO.28/10/84-PU dated 29.8.84 and 12.9.85. Such option should be exercised within 6 months from the date of absorption.In case no option is exercised within stipulated period, he will be eligible for pension based on combined service.D.2 How is the restored 1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants


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who had drawn lump sum payment on absorption in Central Public Sector Undertakings/Central Autonomous Bodies required to be revised w.e.f. 1.1.2006?The pension of Central Government pensioners has been revised w.e.f. 1.1.2006 vide this Department's OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008. Orders for revision of 1/3rd pension of those who had drawn lump-sum payment on absorption were issued vide DOP&PWs OM No.4/30/2008-P&PW(A) dated 15.9.2008 read with OM dated 27.5.2009.Keeping in view the direction of Hon'ble CAT, Hyderabad Bench orders have been issued vide OM dated 11.7.2013 that 1/3rd restored pension of those Government servants who had drawn lump-sum payment on absorption in PSU/AB and whose 1/3rd pension was restored from a date before 1.1.2006, the pre-revised 1/3rd restored pension will be revised w.e.f. 1.1.2006 by multiplying the same by a factor of 2.26, if it is more beneficial than the amount of revised restored 1/3rd pension arrived at in terms of this Department's OM dated 15.9.2008. In the case of those absorbee pensioners in whose case the restoration of 1/3rd pension became due on or after 1.1.2006, the above formulation would apply with reference to notional 1/3rd restorable pension as on 31.12.2005.Payment of DR and additional pension to old pensioners (of the age of 80 years and above) shall continue to be on full pension as per the instructions issued from time to time. The benefit of revision of restored amount of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension shall be admissible w.e.f. 1.1.2006 or from the date the commuted portion of pension is restored, whichever is laterD.3 Is DOP&PWOM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28.1.2013 for stepping up of the pension of pre-2006 pensioners w.e.f. 24.9.2012 applicable to Government servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Central Public Sector Undertakings/ Central Autonomous Bodies and whose 1/3rd pension has been restored?It has been clarified in the OM dated 3.4.2013 that the notional full pension of the absorbed 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 24.9.2012.

N0.16/15/2012-JCAGovernment of India

Ministry of Personnel, PG & PensionsDepartment of Personnel & Training

thNorth Block, New Delhi 19 November, 2013Sub: Record Note of the meeting held on 24.10.2013 at 3.00 PM to discuss the possible Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 7th CPC with the representatives of the Staff Side of J CM

The undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of the Record Note of the meeting held with Staff Side on 24.10.2013 to discuss the possible Terms of Reference of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.

(Ashok Kumar) Deputy Secretary (JCA)

Record Note of the meeting held on 24.10.2013 at 3.00 PM to discuss the possible Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 7th CPC with the representatives of the Staff Side of JCM

A meeting was held on 24.10.2013 at 3.00 PM in Committee Room No 190, North Ulock under the chairmanship of Dr S K Sarkar, Secretary DOP&T to discuss the possible Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 7th Central Pay Commission, which is going to be set up by the Government, with the representatives of the Staff Side of JCM.At the outset, Secretary (P) welcomed the Staff side representatives and thanked them for attending this meeting on a short notice. He indicated that since this meeting has been convened to discuss the possible Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 7th Central Pay Commission, he hoped that the discussions would remain so focused.Sh Umraomal Purohit, Secretary, Staff Side, in his opening remarks stated that it would have been preferable that there was a proposal from the official side on this issue to the Staff Side and then the same could have been discussed further in a meeting where the Finance Secretary could also be


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thinvited. He then pointed out that the new concept of Pay Bands and Grade Pay structure as per the 6 CPC, which changed the pay structure in Government, had resulted in a new experience which was

thmixed. He stated that though the 6 CPC did not recommend merger of DA with Pay, they could not have anticipated such a high rate of inflation which resulted in such high rate of DA; the rate of Dearness Allowance presently was 90% and due to high inflation there was a need to consider merger of a part of

thDA with Pay. He also raised the question of Interim Relief pending finalisation of 7 CPC recommendations. Shri Purohit further mentioned that anomalies of 6th CPC should be resolved on priority before 7th CPC. He also suggested that there must be some machinery which should resolve anomalies within one year of implementation of CPC report.

M.Raghavaiah, while thanking the Chairman raised the issue of anomalous situations which thhad arisen due to the new concept of Pay Bands and Grade Pay structure as per the 6 CPC. He

suggested that the Finance Ministry should look into this aspect as to how anomalies cropped up due to this and how these can be avoided in future. He was of the view that the anomalies cases which stand referred to the Ministry of Finance need to be cleared. He referred to anomalies relating to MACP scheme vis a vis ACP scheme and resolution pending thereon required to be resolved as already discussed in the Joint Committee meetings on MACPS. He also demanded that there should be merger of DA with Pay as was agreed to in 2004. He also pointed out that the Railway Ministry's proposals on 6th CPC related matters presently pending with Ministry of Finance should be cleared.

The other representatives from Staff Side raised the following issues1) Entry level pay to promotee employees at par with that admissible to Direct Recruits as was

agreed in the National Anomaly Committee;2) One of the ToR should be to set up a special bilateral mechanism to sort out anomalies arising

out of Pay Commission recommendations;3) Professional approach should be adopted in dealing with peculiarities concerning Railways and

Defence civilian employees;4) There should be parity between pre & Post CPC retirees for the purpose of pension etc.;

th5) Cadre review/restructuring proposals should be delinked from the 7 CPC so that these are not delayed;

6) Wage Revision should be effective after every 5 years as in the case of PSUs;7) If there is going to be separate CPC for the Armed Forces as had been reported in media, or if

ththere is a representative of Armed Forces in the 7 CPC then there should be a representative of th Labour in the 7 CPC;

8) CPC should not go by "Central Secretariat" structure to make its recommendations which does not take into account specific complexities in large Government organisations like Railways, Postal Department and Defence establishments.

9) Allowances should be enhanced concurrently with the pay consequent upon Pay commission implementation.

10) Supreme Court has upheld that MACP should be in the hierarchy of the Post and also for grant of NDA in 7th CPC rates w.e.f. 1/4/2007. These judgments should be implemented to all similarly placed employees.

11) The Secretary Staff side in the end requested that a copy of Terms of Reference as proposed by the Ministry of Finance may be circulated and then another meeting with Secretary, Department of Expenditure and Department of Personnel & Training be arranged to discuss & finalise the Terms of Reference of 7th CPC.In his concluding remarks, the Chairman thanked the participants for their views and requested the Staff Side that they may send their suggestions in writing also.


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Government of India Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances And Pensions

North Block, New Delhi-110001

stD.O.No. 1/6/2011-IR 21 November 2013 Dear Chief Secretary,

Section 4(1 )(b) of the RTI Act lays down the information which should be disclosed by Public Authorities on a suo motu or proactive basis. Section 4(2) and Section 4(3) prescribe the method of dissemination of this information. The purpose of suo motu disclosure under Section 4 is to place large amount of information in public domain on a proactive basis to make the functioning of the Public Authorities more transparent and also to reduce the need for filing individual RTI applications.1) In order to further improve the proactive disclosure, Government of India constituted a Task Force on Suo motu disclosure in May 2011, which included representatives of civil society organizations active in the field of Right to Information. After considering the recommendations of the Task Force, the Government of India has already issued guidelines to Central Ministries/Departments for Proactive Disclosure under Section 4 of the RTI Act vide OM No. 1/6/2011-IR dated 15/04/2013.2) The Task Force also recommended guidelines for disclosure by State Governments along with templates for disclosure at various levels. Illustrative templates have been recommended for disclosures under Public Distribution System, Panchayats, MGNERGA, and Primary and Secondary Schools. A Copy of the guidelines along with templates is enclosed as Annexure.3) You are requested to consider issuing the above guidelines and templates for better implementation of the suo motu disclosure at State level.

With regards,Yours sincerely

(Dr. S.K. Sarkar)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNELPUBUC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONSRAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 846 ANSWERED NO. 12.12.2013

Benefits of Sixth Pay Commission to retirees846 . Shri BALWINDER SINGH BHUNDAR

a) whether the Supreme Court has upheld the decision of High Court and CAT for providing the benefit of Sixth Pay Commission to Government employees who retired before 1st January, 2006;b) whether it is a fact that Supreme Court in its judgement has given benefit w.e.f. January, 2006;c) whether the Ministry has implemented the judgement of Supreme Court in totality while giving benefit to those retirees w.e.f. January, 2006; and if so, details thereof and if not, reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)

The orders for implementation of the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of 6th CPC for revision for pension of past pensioners were issued vide this Department's Office Memorandum(OM) dated 1.9.2008. The provisions of Para 4.2 of this OM were clarified vide this Department's letter dated 3.10.2008.

The Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in its order dated 1.11.2011 observed that by the OM dated 3.10.2008 the original orders of 1.9.2008 have been modified. Hon'ble CAT directed


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that the past pensioners may be granted, w.e.f. 1.1.2006, a minimum pension® 50% of the minimum pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale with reference to the fitment table applicable for revision of pay of serving employees.

Writ Petitions were filed in the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi challenging the above mentioned order.

In its order dated 29.4.2013, the Hon'We Delhi High Court has upheld the order dated 1.11.2011. After considering the order of Hon'ble High Court of Delhi and various representations received in this regard, Special Leave Petition was filed by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare in the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare filed an SLP in the Hon'ble Supreme Court against this order. This SLP came up for hearing on 29.7.2013 and was dismissed and the Review Petition was also dismissed. Union of India has also filed SLP against the order dated 29.4.2013 in Writ Petitions No.2348/2012, 2349/2012 and 2350/2012 in the Hon'ble Supreme Courtwhich came up for hearing on 19.11.2013. The Hon'ble Supreme Court directed to list the SLP alongwith CA No.8875-8876 of 2011 filed by Ministry of Defence and is now listed for hearing on 4.2.2014. The matter is therefore sub-judice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)(Central Civil Pensioners)

(Last updated/Reviewed: 04.11.2013)

QUALIFYING SERVICE

B.1 Does all leave period qualify for pension and gratuity?All leave for which leave salary is payable qualifies for pension and gratuity. Extraordinary leave (EOL) on medical certificate (MC) also qualifies for pension and gratuity. EOL without MC qualifies only on account of inability to join duty on civil commotion or when granted for a higher scientific & technical study qualifies.

B.2 Is the benefit of counting of past service under Rule 19 available to ex- servicemen re-employed to civil service/post?An ex-serviceman re-employed to the Civil Post/service on or before 31.12.2003 is covered under CCS(Pension)Rules, 1972. Therefore the benefit of Rule 19 also becomes automatically available to him. An ex-serviceman re-employed in civil service on or after 1.1.2004 is covered by the New Pension Scheme and is not covered under the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972. Therefore the benefit of Rule 19 is not available to the ex-serviceman on re-employment on or after 1.1.2004.

B.3 What happens to the past service of a Govt, servant (appointed before 1.1.2004) who resigns to take up, with proper permission, another appointment under the Govt.?Under Rule 26 (2) "A resignation shall not entail forfeiture of past service if it has been submitted to take up, with proper permission, another appointment, whether temporary or permanent, under the Government where service qualifies". This also applies to a Govt, servant who joined Govt, service before 1/1/2004 and takes up another appointment in the Govt., on or after 1.1.2004.


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1.

STATUS OF THE CASES OF PRE 2006

PENSIONERSS IN VARIOUS COURTS :

AS ON 19.12.2013 COMPILED BY M. L. KANAUJIA, IRSSE /

Chief Communication Engineer, N.E. Railway, (Rtd.)

Item Heard by Petition No. & Year

Lead Petitioner

Next Date Fixed for Hearing Remarks in Brief

CAT-PB Delhi

OA 1165 / 2011

Pratap Narain & Ors Vs. MOP/DOP

23.01.14 Case is for modified parity plus full pension on 20 years of service w.e.f. 1.1.2006. Govt. submitted its Counter on 11.07.12. Copy of Counter received on 17.12.12 and four weeks time was allowed for submission of Rejoinder. In the meanwhile, MOP,DOP&PW vide OM No. 38 /37 / 08-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.13 has unilaterally issued orders accepting fixation of revised pension at 50% of sum of minimum of the pay in the pay band corresponding to the Table from which a pensioner had retired but prospectively i. e. from 24.09.12. Two issues are still remaining to be settled, namely, arrears from 1.1.06 and full pension at 20 years of service as per Cabinet approved Resolution dated 29.08.08. On 12.7.13 Petitioners Advocate received suplimentary Counter Affidavit from GOI. Rejoinder to this by Petitioners Advocate was submitted on 24.7.13.However, Sitting of Court didnot take place on 25.7.13 and next date of hearing was fixed as 17.9.13.. Heard on 19.12.13,when UOI wanted to link the case in SC in case of SLP 118339-341 etc. but on opposing by pet i t ioners advocate, Court declined it. Thereupon, UOI advocte asked for time to submit some papers and Court adjourned the case granting time but with directive that then, there would be a final hearing in the case.


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2. CAT-PB Delhi

OA 2165 / 2011

KR Srinivasan & Ors Vs. MOP/flOP

23.01.14 Same as for item 1 above.

3. CAT-PB Delhi

OA 247 of 2012

17 Petitioners 23.01.14 Same as for item 1 above.

4. Lucknow HC

Ser.Ben.203 / 2010

s29 UP Officers No further listing

The case is for modified parity i.e. revision of pension at 50% of sum of minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre revised pay scale from which a pensioner had retired, in terms of Resolut ion dated 29.08.08, effective 1.1.2006. Petitioners are pre 2006 Pensioners belonging All India Service Officers of Govt. of U.P. retired from pre revised pay scale of Rs. 18,400-22,400. The U.P. Govt. implemented SCPC Report with certain modifications and issued G.O. No. Sa/3/1358 /Das-2010 dated 19.07.2010 fixing their revised pension at Rs. 26,500 w.e.f. 1.1.2006. The Pensioners grieance is that thier pension shold have been fixed at Rs. 27,350 w.e.f. 1.1.2006. The Court heard the case last on 1.7.2013, when as asked for by the Court earlier, UOI submitted a copy of the SCPC Report through a detailed affidavit. On 15 07 13 Pentioners filed CA to SA of UOI. Listed for 29.7.13 and 29.8.13 but no hearing took place on those dates.

5. Delhi HC WP(C)3359/ 2010

Ex.Para Military (s29,s26)Association Vs UOI

14.02.14 The case is for modified parity i.e. revision of pension at 50% of sum of minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre revised pay scale from which a pension had retired, in terms of Resolut ion dated 29.08.08, effective 1.1.2006. MOP,DOP&PW vide OM No. 38 /37 / 08-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.13 has unilaterally issued orders accepting fixation of revised pension at 50% of sum of minimum of the pay in the pay band p lus g rade pay corresponding to the Table concerning to pre revised pay scale from which pensioner had retired effective 24.9.12..Issue remains to


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be settled is for arrears from 1.1.06 a s p e r C a b i n e t a p p r o v e d Resolut ion dated 29.08.08. Petioners submitted an application which was heard on 16.07.13. UOI wanted time to file reply which was given. Heard on 1.10.13 and Order passed by Delhi HC Bench comparising of J. Ms Gita Mittal and Ms Deepa Sharma on 1.10.2013 : C.M. No. 10237 / 2013. "We are informed by Mr.Rohit Kr. Singh that the a Special Leave Petitioner assailing the judgment dated 29th April, 2013 passed by this court in W.P.(C) 1535 / 2012 has also been dismissed on 29th July, 2013. It is stated that contempt proceedings have been initiated by the petitioner in that writ petition against the respondents for non-compliance. Ms. Saahila Lamba, counsel for the respondent seeks further time to ascertain the position with regard to the applicability of the said p r o n o u n c e m e n t a n d i t s implementation. Last opportunity is granted to her. List on 29th October, 2013 on the request of the respondent." Case heard on 29.10.13 when Govt. Counsel again pleaded that a number of Central Govt. SLPs on same issue are coming up for hearing on 1.11.13 in Supreme Court and sought time to wait for the same, which was granted.

6. Supreme Court

Contempt Petition (Civil) 64/2009

SPS Vains, Major General & Ors.

10.02.14 This case is for grant of Modified Parity in terms of MOP,DOP Resolution dated 29.8.2008, after including the same in Special Instructions. Petitioners are pre 2006 retirees Major Generals. MOD vide letter No. 1(11)/2012-D(Pen Policy) dated 17.01.13 has already stepped their revised pension at 50% of sum of minimum of the pay in the pay band 4 plus g r a d e p a y a n d M S P, a l l corresponding table of pre revised pay scale from which they retired but w.e.f. 24.9.2012 and NOT 1.1.2006. Issue remains to be


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settled is for arrears from 1.1.06, the date of implementation of SCPC Report. On 17.10.13, during hearing UOI sought time again and got it till 11.11.13.

7. Supreme Court

Civil Appeal 2966 / 2011

U0I Vs SPS Vains Mj. General & Ors

10.02.14 This case is same as CP(C) No.64 of 2009 except that in this case Petitioners are UOI & Ors. and Respondents are Pensioners. Issue remains to be settled is for arrears from 1.1.06, the date of implementation of SCPC Report. Both cases are being heard together by the hon.ble Supreme Court. On 17.10.13, during hearing UOI sought time again and got it till 11.11.13.

8. Supreme Court

Civil Appeal 8875-8876 of 2011.

U0I & Ors.Vs. Vinod Kumar Jain & Ors (Avtar Singh)

04.02.14The case is for modified parity i.e. revision of pension at 50% of sum of minimum of the pay in the pay band p lus the grade pay corresponding to the pre revised pay scale from which a pension had retired, in terms of Resolution da ted 29 .08 .08 , e f f ec t i ve 1 .1 .2006 . AFT has g i ven Judgment in favour of Pensioners but UOI has gone in appeal to Supreme Court. In the meanwhile, MOD vide letter No. 1(11)/2012-D (Pen Policy)

9. Supreme Court

Civil Appeal 5367 -5368 Of 2005

P r i n c i p a l S e c r e t a r y , Govt. Finance and Planning Deptt., Andhra Pradesh Vs. A.P.Pensioners Samaj.

25.10.13. Three Judge Bench Matter.

10. Delhi HC WPC No. 4572 of 2012

All India S30 P e n s i o n e r s Association Vs. UOI

DOJ 19.8.13.Full parity case wherein writ, order or direction sought are : (a) setting aside the impugned judgment dated

th6 March, 2012 passed by the Hon'ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in O.A. No.937 of 2010; (b) calling for the records of the case from the Respondent Authorities; (c ) granting the reliefs prayed for by the Petitioners in their Original Application No.937 of 2010 filed before the Hon'ble Central


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Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi; and Judgment thereof.. DHC has obsrved in operating paras : we set aside the impugned decision(s) dated March 06, 2012 and simultaneously we restore OA No.937/2010 and OA N o . 2 1 0 1 / 2 0 1 0 f o r f r e s h adjudication on merits by the Tribunal on the claim of the petitioners for full parity. The decision shall be rendered after giving full opportunity of hearing to the petitioners and the decision dated November 01, 2011 passed by the Tribunal in the case of S-29 scale retirees shall not be treated as binding upon it by the Tribunal for the reasons on the subject of full parity the said decision was pronounced notwithstanding said retirees giving up the claim for full parity. The matter would be decided in remand as early as possible and preferably within three months from today. Parties shall appear through their counsel before the Registrar of the Tribunal in the two original applications on September 09, 2013 on which date O A N o . 9 3 7 / 2 0 1 0 a n d O A No.2101/2010 shall be listed before the Registrar.

11 CAT-PB/Delhi

Contempt Petition No.158 of 2012

CG SAG (S29) P e n s i o n e r s A s s o c i a t i o n , S h r i S a t i s h Verma, Rtd.CE Vs. Shri RC Mishra, Sec. D O P , MOP,GOI. and S h r i S u m i t Bose,Sec.DOE,MOF, GOI.

This Petition is against non-compliance of orders passed by CAT-PB while giving Judgment in case of OA 0655/2010 with other OAs. In view of IR granted by Delhi HC on 21.5.12, hon.ble Court on 30.5.12 closed the case with liberty to move application for revival of CP as per the Orders of hon.ble Delhi HC. Accordingly, after the dismisal of UOI Petition in Delhi HC, the revival application was put up which was heard on 24.5.13 and 28.5.13 and orders for isuue of notices to respondents were passed. Hearing on 7.8.13 couldnot take place. Case was heard on 25.9.13. Hon.ble Court ordered for revival of Contempt Petition and fixed 10.10.13 to take up contempt proceedings. On

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19784 of

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Haryana Viduat Prasaran Nigam Ltd & Ors Vs R K Agarwal and Ors

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SLP (C) 23055 of 2013

UOI & Ors Vs CGSAG Pensioners Assoc.& Ors.

14. CAT-PB OA No. 937 of 2010 and O A N o . 2 1 0 1 o f 2010 (DHC o r d e r f o r

All India S30 Pensioners Association Vs. UOI

10.10.13, during hearing ASG himself appeared for UOI and argued citing pending SLPs in Supreme Court, for stay on contempt proceedings which was opposed by the Advocate of Association. Court did not agree for granting stay but fixed next date of hearing as Adjouraned t o 1 8 . 1 2 . 1 3 without hearing. Again adjourned without hearing for15.01.14.

DOJ

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This SLP is againsst Punjab and Haryana High Court Judgment in case of CWP No. 19641 of 2009 R K Agarwal &Ors. Vs. HVPN Ltd & Ors. dated 21.12.2012. Hearing took place wheein Haryana Advocate pleaded about Haryana Regulations for Pensioners and about financial implications which Respondents Advocate opposed. Court was not impressed but allowed them to put up their arguments in writing for orders before next hearing which was f ixed for 28.10.2013.SLPs Dismissed. No further information.

DOJ

29.07.13

UOI has filed this SLP against the Delhi High Court Judgment dated 29.4.13 in case of WP(C) 1535 of 2012. This case was heard by Hon.ble Supreme Court on 29.07.2013 with SLP(C) CC No.13280 of 2013, UOI Vs Atma Singh (arising out of P&H HC Judgment) and issued following Orders of Dismissal : "We are not inclined to interfere with the order passed by the High Court. Consequently, the special leave petitions are dismissed. However, the petitioners are at liberty to raise all points before the Tribunal as and when the appeal, including the contempt petition is preferred."

15.01.14 Hon.ble Delhi High Court, in WP(C) 4572 of 2012 in case of All India S30 Pensioners Association Vs. UOI has, by order dated 19.8.2013, has restored these two OAs for fresh adjudication on


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F r e s h Adjudication)

merits on the claim of full parity, giving full opportunity of hearing the pet i t ioners, without binding decision given on 1.11.2011 in case of OA No. 655 of 2010. Delhi HC has furtehr ordered that the matter would be decided in remand preferably within three months from 19.8.2013 and case be listed for hearing by on 9.9.2013, when both parties would appear before Registrar of CAT-PB.Not heard on 25.9.13.

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Contempt Petition (Civil) No. 328 of 2013

N.K. Nair & Anr. Vs Shashikant Sharma & Ors.

17.02.14 While implementing 4th CPC Report pay of Army , Navy and AF Officers upto Brigadier level and equivalent, was fixed without adding Rank Pay. Hon.le Supreme Couart vide Judgment dated 4.9.12 had directed for refixation of their pay after adding the Rank Pay and arrears paid accordingly. MOD issued orders on 27.12.12 for implementat ion of the said Judgment. CP(C) 328 of 2013 has been preferred in Supreme Court with plea that (1) Judgment should be implemented w.e.f. 1.1.1986 and not as on 1.1.1986,(2) Minimum of Pay in Integrated Pay Scale for each Rank of officers given in SAI 1/S/87 for Amy and equivaalent officers in Navy and AF should also be raised,(3) Maximum of Integratred Pay scale i.e. 5,100 should also be raised and (4) Refixation of revised pay on 1.1.1996 (5th CPC) and 1.1.2006 (6th CPC) should be done again on the basis of law set by the above mentioned Judgment of the Apex Court, now, meaning thereby, that, the revised pay should be refixed by adding into existing pay the admissible component of Rank Pay or MSP, as the case may be and,payment of arrears be made,accordingly. Further, it is learnt that the Attorney General for India, when Govt. sought his advice, has advised, after due consideration of the pleas in the light of Apex Court Judgment to


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agree to plea (1) and (4) and not to agree for (2) and (3). Heard on 15.11.13 and notices issued to alleged contemptners to appear in person on next date of hearing

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SLP(C) CC No.18339-341 of 2013

UOI Vs DL Vhora & Ors.

04.02.14 T h e s e S L P s ( a l o n g w i t h applications for condoning delay) have been filed by UOI against Delhi HC Judgment dated 29.04.13 in WPC No. 2348-50/2012. (Full parity case).The case came up for hearing before HSC Bench comparising CJI and Justice Ranjan Gogai on 04.10.13 whereupon hon.ble Court ordered : List on 07.10.13 before an approprite Bench. On 07.10.13 the case came up for hearing before HSC Bench comparising of Justice Nijjar and Justice Kalifulla. The Court ordered "On the request of Mr. A.S. Chandhiok, learned ASG, list these matters along with Civil Appeal Nos.8875-8876 of 2011." Case adjourned for hearing on 01.11.13. Heard on 1.11.13 and delinked from CA No. 8875-76.Heaard on 19.11.13 and again linked to CA No. 8875-76, delaly condoned, ordered for issuing notices and staying bringing up contempt petition in HC or CAT.

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SLP(C) 19784 SLP (C) CC 12122, 12366, 12373, 13325, 14816, all of 2013.

H V P N L Vs. R K Agarwal and Other 5 Respondents

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28.10.13

T h e s e S L P s ( a l o n g w i t h applications for condoning the delay) are against P&H High Court Judgments granting Modified Parity to Haryana State Govt. Pensioners.Heard on 18.10.13. Hon.ble Court asked UOI Advocate to submit written statement before next hearing. Case was heard on 28.10.13 and following order were passed : Learned counsel appearing for the petitioners seeks permission to withdraw the special leave petitions with liberty to approach the H igh Cour t . P e r m i s s i o n i s g r a n t e d . Consequently, the special leave pet i t ions are dismissed as withdrawn with the liberty as aforesaid.


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UOI Ors. Vs s29 SAG Pensioners Association

DOJ12.11.13

This Review Petition(Civil) has been filed on 4.10.13 and is under scrutiny. This is against Judgment of dismissal given by hon.ble Supreme Court in case of UOI Vs. s29 Pen. Assoc. SLP(C) No. 23055 on 23.07.13.The RP was taken up in Chamber by the hon.ble Supreme Court and following order were passed on 12.11.13 : Delay condoned. Oral hearing rejected. No merit in case. RP dismissed.

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SLP(C) 33864 of 2013

U.O.I,SECRET ARY, MIN OF COMMUNICAT ION&ORS Vs RAM KISHAN PANIPAT

DOJ28.10.13

Heard on 28.10.13. Hon.ble Supreme Court passed following order : We are not inclined to interfere with the order passed by the High Court.Consequently,the special leave petition is dismissed. However, the petitioners are at liberty to raise all points before the Tribunal as and when the appeal, including the contempt petition is preferred.

Minister for Health & Family Welfan Government of India Nirman Bhavan, New Oethi-110108 GHULAM NABI AZAD

D O.No.Z.15Q25/49/2013-CGHS.IllDated 14 November, 2013 to Sri Pawan Kumar Bansal Members Parliament G.O.I.

Dear Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal Ji,

thPlease refer to your letter dated 7 September, 2013 regarding inadequate facilities at CGHS Wellness Centre of Chandigarh and other difficulties faced by the senior citizensI have had the matter examined and would like to inform you that the CGHS beneficiaries can avail OP' medical consultations from the doctors at CGHS Wellness Centres and the Government hospitals. For inpatient medical treatment, they are referred to empanelled private hospital of their choice. In case of emergency, they can go to any hospital, empanelled or not, get medical treatment and claim reimbursement, to be allowed as per CGHS rates.As per the CGHS guidelines, a CGHS beneficiary is referred to a Government hospital for medical consultation with Specialists, wherever required for further medical treatment / deciding the line of treatment. They can prescribe him a medical procedure to be carried out at a hospital, wherever required and the beneficiary is accordingly advised. Direct consultation with specialists in private empanelled hospitals is not permitted under CGHS in normal circumstances. It has been introduced as a check and balance measure In larger public interest The system is working reasonably well and there is apparently no need to disturb it.I trust, you will appreciate the position.With regards,Yours Sincerely


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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF ADVISROY COMMITTEE HELD ON 04.12.13 IN THE CGHS WELLNESS CENTRE NO-1, SECTOR 45, CHANDIGARH

The Following members for the new Advisory committee were also present:

1. Shr Shri ML Pangotra, IA&AD, Chandigarh2. Deepak Mehra, Jt Dir,Labour Bureau, Chandigarh3. Shri Rajpal Sharma, Secretary General, CCCGPA, Chandigarh4. Shri M S Toor, Commandant (Retd) CRPF, Executive Member, Paramilitary Forces Retired Officers Association, Chandigarh5. Shri Raj kumar. Representative, Goyal Medicos II, Industrial Area Phase 2, Chandigarh (Local Chemist)6. Shri S R Bhardwaj, Sr Vice President, Defence Accounts Pensioners Welfare Association, Chandigarh7. Dr. Ashwani Kumar Seniaray, Chairperson, Advisory Committee, C M O l/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. The CMO l/C informed the members that Biometric attendance system has been installed in the Wellness Centre for administrative efficiency. Sh M L Pangotra suggested that Intercom system should also be installed in the WC for the better and fast coordination among the doctors and employees.MRC 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 Sept 2013, and payment is pending due to non- receipt of LOC. MRC bills for Oct 2013 are under process.Performance of Local Chemist:

The CMO l/C informed the members that the e-tender process for the allotment of ALC is finalized and tender has been allotted to the Goya! Medicos !!. Sh Raj Kumar representative of Goyai Medicos was informed that their pending bills are being processed on priority for payment.Availability of Drugs in the WC:

As per records, there are 40 Generic items and 314 Proprietary items are available in the WC. The CMO l/C informed the members that the annual demand Medicines through GSMD is received regularly and that has reduced the local purchase burden from the local chemist.Amenities for the beneficiaries:

The members felt that without opening of a new wellness centre in the tricity the condition of the lone wellness centre in chandigarh will be affected badly due to increased work load. The members again retreated that the higher authorities should take an urgent necessary action in this matter.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:

The wellness Centre is clean and well maintained.Grievance Redressal:

The suggestion box was opened by Shri S R Bhardwaj and no letter was found in it. As the year is coming to close the members suggested that AD CGHS chandigarh may be requested to give the consolidated list of action taken on the Advisory Committee's suggestions given & griviences addressed during the last one year so as to pass the information to the beneficiaries.The meeting ended with a vote of thanks.Govt Of India


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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF ADVISROY COMMITTEE HELD ON 26.10.13 IN THE CGHS WELLNESS CENTRE NO-1, SECTOR 45, CHANDIGARH

The Following members for the new Advisory committee were also present:1. Shri Deepak Mehra, Jt Dir,Labour Bureau, Chandigarh2. Shri Rajpal Sharma, Secretary General, CCCGPA, Chandigarh3. (B)Shri M S Toor, Commandant (Retd) CRPF, Executive Member, Paramilitary Forces Retired Officers Association, Chandigarh4. 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 l/C, CGHS WC-1, Sector 45, Chandigarh.6. Shri S R Bhardwaj, Sr Vice President, Defence Accounts Pensioners Welfare Association, Chandigarh

Welcome Address:Dr. Ashwani Kumar Seniaray, CMO (NFSG) In-charge CGHS Wellness Center No 1, welcomed

the members of the Advisory Committee. On the issue of ongoing empanelment of diagnostic centres, the members desired that a diagnostic Lab should also be empanelled at the earliest for the benefits of the beneficiaries.MRC 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 Sep 2013, and payment is pending due to non- receipt of LOC. MRC bills for Oct 2013 are under process.Performance of Local Chemist:

Shri Raj Kumar, representative of the authorized chemist, was advised to ensure timely supply of L P medicines.Availability of Drugs in the WC:

As per records, there are 40 Generic items and 314 Proprietary items are available in the WC. The CMO l/C informed the members that the annual demand Medicines through GSMD are received and that has reduced the local purchase burden through the local chemist.Amenities for the beneficiaries:

The members again suggested for opening of new CGHS Wellness Centre with adequate staff to accommodate new CGHS beneficiaries. This action will help to bring down the working pressure on the existing wellness Centre at sec 45 Chandigarh. The members suggested that the newly enrolled CGHS beneficiaries should be briefed about the CGHS rules and procedures by the AD office staff for the benefit of the beneficiaries.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:The wellness Centre is clean and well maintained.Grievance Redressal:

The suggestion box was opened by Shri S R Bhardwaj and no letter was found in it.The meeting ended with a vote of thanks.

(Dr. Ashwani Kumar Seniaray) CMO (NFSG)IC/C CGHS Wellness Centre No. 1

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CRITERIA FOR SETTING UP OF CGHS DISPENSARY

Coping With an Arthritis Flare

Tips for managing episodes of increased pain and other symptoms.Although rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease, you can have acute episodes of pain and inflammation, known as flares. An arthritis flare may occur after an infection, or after a highly stressful situation. Often, however, what triggers a flare is not clear. You may have long periods when your RA is quiet, or in remission. Then, suddenly, the inflammation becomes more active and you have a rheumatoid arthritis flare. Remember that you have a range of weapons in your arsenal to address pain.Discuss a plan of action with your doctor. One approach would be to adjust your medications temporarily while the disease is unusually active. This will not only relieve some of the pain associated with an arthritis flare, but also help minimize any damage that may occur from unchecked inflammation.Be aware that your medications may not control the flare right away, even if your dosages are increased. Or they may only have a limited effect on your flare. Of course you and your doctors should be in agreement about possible increases in your medications, or even additions of new medications during a rheumatoid arthritis flare. Many doctors will suggest a plan that you can use at each flare's onset without having to seek his or her permission each time.The following is a list of some other steps that you may want to incorporate in your plan. Remember, some techniques work better for some people than others. Try a few of these, and if they don't work for you, discard them and try others.• Balance periods of activity with periods of rest. Although more rest can help during an arthritis flare, you probably do not need to abandon your regular activities, work or exercise program. A doctor or physical therapist can help you modify your program when you experience a flare. Spending long periods in bed is counterproductive, usually prolonging your pain. Instead, try to intersperse periods of rest with some light activity. Finally, to keep joints from becoming stiff, move them through the fullest range of motion possible, gradually increasing your range as the flare subsides.• Have a plan to deal with your obligations. Have a contingency plan both for work and family obligations. At work, try to arrange for coverage, work fewer hours per week or bring work home. Discuss your plan with supervisors and co-workers ahead of time, and assure them of your commitment. At home, plan to apportion a few extra jobs among family members, and make sure everyone knows what they are expected to do to keep things running smoothly.• Communicate with your family and friends. The time to let your family and friends know that you may need more help is when things are going well. When a rheumatoid arthritis flare occurs, if someone

December 13th, 2013The criteria fixed for setting up a Government Health dispensary in a particular area are (i) In an existing CGHS city For opening of a new Allopathic CGHS dispensary in an existing CGHS city, there be a minimum Card holders (serving employees of Centre Government and Central Civil pensioners).(ii) Extension of CGHS to a new City For extension of CGHS to a new city there has to be a minimum of

However, due to financial and other resource constraints it is not always possible to adhere to the above criteria.Keeping in view the financial and other resource constraints, a decision has been taken not to expand

cities /areas some States and UTs which do not have the presence of CGHS as yet Accordingly, the Ministry has mooted a proposal to open at least one CGHS dispensary in the capital city of such States /UTs namely, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh Goa, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland and Pudduchery One dispensary is also proposed for the capital city of Gujarat. In addition, there is also a proposal to opening one CGHS dispensary in Indore in compliance of the High Court's directions.This was stated by Sh Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare in a written reply to the

Central Scheme (CGHS) as under.

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volunteers to help you, give them a specific job. Otherwise, well-intentioned offers of assistance go unused. Other sources of help, such as members of your religious institution or community volunteer organizations, may be available to you as well.• Apply a hot or cold pack to inflamed joints. Although heat can theoretically make inflammation worse, because it tends to increase blood flow and nerve sensitivity, some people find a warm pack soothing and pain relieving. Others get benefit from cold, which decreases blood flow to the inflamed area and lessens inflammation and muscle spasm. You can buy hot and cold packs from a drugstore, or you can use a hot water bottle or a pack of frozen vegetables (wrap a towel around the pack first). If you find that heat helps, try these warming techniques.• Practice relaxation or mind-diversion techniques. These techniques work best when you do them on a regular basis.Even though relaxation may not directly reduce your pain, it can minimize stress, which has been shown to make pain worse. Try this simple muscle relaxation technique.

Health Care to Citizens

Any self-respecting country has to regard provision of health-care to its citizens a primary responsibility and it's amazing that the Indian government never thought of that, says Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate and Thomas W. Lamont University Professor, and Prvfessor of Economics and Philosophy at Harvard University. Excerpts from his interview with Raghuvir Srinivasan:After Right to Work and Right to Food, do you think that the time has come for a Right to Healthcare legislation given the poor state of public healthcare infrastructure in this country?Absolutely! Let me just say that it is incredible that we have got to this state. If you take any country in the world with the possible exception of the United States among the richer countries, they have always regarded it as absolutely elementary for people to have a right to healthcare. The fact that you have to do it through a separate Act itself indicates how backward we have been. Consider the history of the world.With the end of the Second World War, European countries gave the right to healthcare to all residents and other countries, including in Asia, went in that direction. Japan already had a very well established medical system but they extended that. Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan also had it. China had healthcare for all but when it marketised in 1979, they made it necessary like in the U.S., which was affecting their thinking very much at that time, for the citizens to buy their insurance cover themselves. So the coverage of health insurance which was automatic until 1979 moved from 100 per cent to 12 per cent. It took them a quarter of a century from 1979 to 2004 to admit that they made an error. And they moved to cover everyone. Now, 96 per cent of the population is covered.Basically any self-respecting country has regarded this to be a primary responsibility of the government. Therefore it is amazing that the government of India never thought of that. The whole engine of Asian economic development has been the expansion of human capability and the recognition that there is nothing as favourable not only for development but also for economic growth. Since this country is single-mindedly concerned with growth rate, to maintain high growth rate for a long time there is no better recipe than to have a healthy, educated population. So, coming back to your question, if the government won't do it, will it be right to force the government to do it through a Right to Healthcare Act? Yes. But why shouldn't the government do it? Why isn't this a big public issue? Even the Aam Aadmi Party didn't raise it. The media has a role to play here. In general, the Indian media, print and electronic, should pay much more attention on this subject.That brings me to the next question. More than 85 per cent of the revenue of Indian publications comes from advertisements which are aimed at the affluent and middle-class readership. Therefore, its focus is on issues that concern this segment of the population rather than on the poor and the deprived. How do you get over this handicap?I'll say three things on that. One, yes, it is a problem. Two, is India unusual in depending on advertisement revenue? No, it is not. How come this is not a problem in say, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Brazil or Mexico? We are not uniquely dependent on ads. It is a question of with what imagination and with what level of . independent reasoning can newspapers, acting together, deal with


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advertisement revenue. There should be some convention on that. We have a vibrant media which has made many innovations. It can get more innovative on this.

Third, the advertisers are competing with each other and they are playing one newspaper up against another. It should be possible for newspapers to have a code wherein certain types of news are covered and that code is important to seek.This is about the two-way relationship between growth and enhancement of human capabilities. How do you break the chicken and egg situation of which comes first?No, no, there is no chicken and egg situation at all. It is a win-win situation. Every bit of growth generates more revenue that you can spend on health and education. More spending on health and education solidifies the foundation of growth as well as development. You can start anywhere anytime and each of them will work. It's not that you wait until one gets down and start working. Unfortunately I know that some economists talk like that but that's a terrible way of thinking about economics. It is one of the things that Adam Smith said with absolute clarity in 1776.Asked a question why is it that they want to go for a political economy, the answer he gives is that it makes an economy advanced. What is the advantage of that? First, it increases the people's income. A higher income gives people the ability to do things which they value doing. And it increases public revenue which allows the government to do those things which governments alone can do such as education.But you have this anomalous situation in India where the government is practically absent in areas such as education and health care leaving them to the private sector and is present in strength in manufacturing steel and refining oil which are better left to the private sector....That's just unclear thinking. You should clear out unclear thinking. Every time I come here, a lot of people tell me that the government cannot do anything at all and therefore education and healthcare should be left to the private sector. They don't recognize, for example, that governmental share of health care in India as a percentage of total health expenditure that people make is one of the three lowest in the world. We are in the company of Haiti and Sierra Leone. We spend one quarter of what the Chinese government spends on health care. We spend 1.2 per cent of GDP while China spends close to 3 per cent. And there is no evidence for this idea that the private sector can do better.At the level of basic health care it doesn't work like that. Even the intervention schemes that exist don't cover preventive medicine or preventive health care but if you become catastrophically ill then the government will pay the money, often to the private hospital, to treat you. That is no way of running public health care.And this whole idea that the government cannot do anything, you have to look at the examples of Tamil Nadu,Kerala and Himachal Pradesh. When we discussed them a long time ago that they were doing well, I was told that they cannot sustain it because Kerala, for example, is a poor economy. But now it has the highest disposable income per capita in India. The same thing that improves the quality of your life also enhances the economic development. And that story you will not hear. You will hear that [Narendra] Modi has brought such transformation that his State's growth rate is much higher than [that of] the others. We had a hurricane recently which was expected to be in the news for a month. But it ended the first day because the government could move a million people off the coast. And this was a hurricane five times bigger than Katrina. The problem is that we have convinced ourselves that the government cannot do anything and we give it to the private sector, provide additional money and tie ourselves into a knot from which we cannot exit.There are some interesting developments in the recent elections. We have a party formed out of a civil society movement which has captured the imagination of the electorate and we are seeing a resurgence of centre-right politics manifested by the success of the BJP. How do you see these developments?The practice of democracy depends very much on what kinds of issues are brought into the public domain and into the Rebate connected with elections. The Delhi election was the more interesting one because it brought in many issues which people had neglected in the past. It didn't bring in all the issues that we want to emphasise as much. It didn't tali so much about the neglect of education, the lack of public health care and so on. It was concerned more about the delivery of existing services in an efficient and non-corrupt way.That is important too but I would have liked a broader agenda discussed. However, one cannot get everything and certainly not in one go. But I'm happy that the AAP did bring in some public concerns into


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the politics of the election. The fact that they could get the people to focus on these issues rather than on issues of religion or caste is also a very positive thing, as also the fact that they won the election in many areas of Delhi without getting into these issues.The rest of the elections were not unpredictable. The results were connected with traditional politics where religion and caste have played a part. The BJP has been able to project the image of a party that led powerfully even though the nature of the leadership raises deep questions in people's mind, including mine. The Congress has looked rudderless. So, there's nothing terribly exciting. Is that an indicator of what's going to happen in the general election? Is it a wake-up call for Congress? Well, it's not clear that Congress can be woken up!

Services told to appeal against verdicts in favour of ex-servicemen Ajay Banerjee

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, January 14The Ministry of Deffence (MoD) has issued a set of instruction asking the three services to go ahead and automatically file appeals in higher court in six categories of cases where ex-servicemen have got favourable verdicts. There is no need to seek sanction before filling appeals against such verdicts; go ahead and contest the case right up to the Supreme Court, imply the instructions. The Department of Ex-Servicemen under the MoD issued the instruction on January 2 and asked the legal wings of the Army, the Air Force and the Navy to automatically appeal against the verdicts going in favour of soldiers in courts or the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT). In case a retired soldier wins a case of increase in disability pension in a lower court or the AFT, the Judge Adjutant General (JAG) in the services has been told to file an appeal. The order of the MoD list six- categories of cases and each category has been backed by an example of an important pending case and the advice of the Attorney General's office in that particular case. Using the AG's pre-existing advice in that particular case, the MoD has said that all similar cases should be appealed against automatically. The six categories of cases are: Extending benefit of broad banding of disability meant for “invalidated out” soldiers to personnel who retired/got discharged/or released from the service (both pre-1996 and post-1996 cases); granting disability pension to personnel who have been assessed and graded by a medical board holding that the disability was neither attributable nor aggravated by the military service; granting benefit of trade rationalization to pre-96 retirees from January 1, 1996, irrespective of the government instructions providing for benefits from July 1, 2009; granting parity of pension to personnel below office rank (PBORs) vis-à-vis Viceroy commissioned officers; grant of reservist pension to ineligible personnel who have not rendered required length of nine years of active service plus six years of reserve service. This will mean the soldiers seeking small additional pension benefits will have to contest the case right up to the Supreme Court, resulting in an expenses of lakhs of rupees in legal fees that the retired soldier or his window may not be able to afford.

Pensioner's protest at PM's House: Aruna Roy, others detainedIANS by Indo Asian News Service/IANS India Private Limited/Yahoo India News- 1 hour 46 minutes ago

New Delhi , Dec6 (IANS) Elderly citizens, including social activist Aruna Roy, were detained Friday for protesting outside Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh's official residence here while demanding restricting of the pension scheme. All were taken to the Parliament Street police station, a senior official said. The elderly citizens under the Pension Parishad gathered outside the PM's House at 7 Race Course Road, demanding the government restructure the existing pension scheme so they can live a life without extreme poverty. “Section 144 banning any gathering in four or more people has been imposed in the area so they cannot protest here, “said a police official.The protestors from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka were led by veteran


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P&T & BSNL Pensioner's Welfare association

Annual General body meeting of P&T/BSNL Pensioner's Welfare Association was held under the Chairmanship of Sh. Raj Pal Sharma President on 07.12.2013 at Govt. Museum Art Gallery Sector-10, Chandigarh. Sh. M.L. Panghotra Chairman CCCGPA also graced the occasion as guest of honour. After the Welcome address by the President, Sh. Joginder Singh General Secretary presented activity report of the association to the house for the last year . He highlighted the active role played by the association as SCOVA member, Charter of Demands was adopted during the meeting for its onward submission to Govt. of India. Dr. Anurag Sharma Sr. Consultant Cardiac Sciences – Cardiology MAX Hospital Mohali made a presentation on preventing Heart Diseases and life style Modification. He also answered the queries made by the members. Sh. M.L. Panghotra gave away mementos, awarded to members by association who attained the age of seventy years. Members were also entertained by the song, Poetry and Tit Bits rendered by the fellow Pensioners. Lastly Sh. Pyara Singh Patron of the association announced the names of elected members unanimously as office bearers of P&T/BSNL Association for the term 2013-2015 and sought the approval of the house. The same was adopted as given below.

1. President - Raj Pal Sharma 2. Sr. Vice President - O.P. Bhardwaj 3. Vice Presidents - (i) Sh. N.S. Sahni

(ii) Sh. Tarsem Pal 4. General Secretary - Sh. Joginder Singh5. Assistant G. Secretary - Sh. G.R. Sood 6. Finance Secretary - Sh. Surinder Singh Saini7. Assistant F. Secretary - (1) Sh. R.D. Gambir

(2) Sh. Baldev Singh. 8. Org. Secreties - (1) Sh. Pritam Singh

(2) Sh. Surjit Singh (3) Sh. Gurmail Singh (4) Sh. Jaswant Singh (5) Sh. Joginder Singh Saini

Joginder Singh General Secretary

Minutes of CCCGPA managing body meeting held on 19-11-2013 under the chairmanship of

Sh. M.L. PanghotraThe meeting started with the welcome address by the chairman to the members attending the meeting. He expressed happiness over cent percent response by the members for attending the meeting. There-after proceedings started as per Agenda. 1. Confirmation of minutes of last meeting.

Secretary General read out minutes of the last meeting held on19-11-2013 to the members and the same were confirmed without any alteration.

th2. 7 CPC Secretary General informed the members the constitution of seventh CPC has been approved

by Hon'ble PrimeMinister of India and Terms of reference are expected soon. Members were of the view

leader Baba Adhav and social activist Aruna Roy. “We have met Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh and other leaders. We decided to gather before the PM's House to put forward our demand because despite their assurances, nothing concrete happened, “Aruna Roy told IANS. The senior citizens have been protesting at the Jantar Mantar here since Nov 27 demanding the government immediately to introduce universal and non-contributory old age pension system with a


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that in committee be formed for drafting comprehensive charter of demands in consultation with sister thAssociations for rule mission to the chairman 7 CPC. There-after all out efforts be made for grant of

audience with Chairman for discussion. 3. Opening of CGHS Dispensary at Panchkula.

CCCGPA imformed that case for opening of CGHS dispensary at PKL has been taken up will MOH & FW again. Simultaneously Hon'ble Prime Minister Pensioner and Pensioner's welfare has been

rdrequested to take up the case with MOH & FW at his level as per assurance given by him during 23 SCOVA meeting. 4. OPD treatment for CGHS beneficiaries in private recognized/ Empanelled Hospital.

Members expressed resentment at the withdrawal of this facility permanently. They felt crest-fallen and wanted to know when this facility is available at Faridabad, Gaziabad, Noida and Gurgaon then why it is being denied at Chandigarh Members demanded that the case be taken up with Hon'ble Minister of MOH & FW for restoring this facility which was in practice in the past.

5. Implementation of Court Judgments Members expressed their anguish at the adamant attitude of the government for not implementing the court judgment even after dismissal of SLP filled by her. Members wanted that the case be pursued at all available forums for immediate implementation of such cases.

6. Enhancement of Subscription to Pensioner Coordinator Due to rise in cost for publication of Pensioner Coordinator, Secretary General sought the approval of the house for enhancement of yearly, five years and life subscription to Rs. 200, Rs. 800 and Rs.1500/- respectively. The same were approved unanimously.

7. Pensioner's Day 2013 celebration.Secretary General informed that Guest House U.T. Chandigarh has been booked for 15-12-2013. Order has been placed on catering wing of U.T hospitality for serving lunch to the participants. He further informed that whole programme will be sponsored by Fortis Mohali. All the members expressed satisfaction over the arrangement made and authorized the secretary general to go ahead for making the pensioner's Day celebrations a memorable one.

8. Publication of Souvenir Secretary general put forth proposal to the house for publication of souvenir in order to improve the financial position of CCCGPA. Members felt that collection of Advertisement and printing require at least six months. As such this factor be kept in mind before the start of this exercise There-upon it was decided that souvenir committee he formed to look after the work involved so as to ensure its release during AGM in the month of July 2014.There being no other item on the Agenda, the house was adjourned with the permission of the Chairman.

Raj Pal Sharma Secretary General

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Sr. No

Name of Hospital & Diagnostic Centre

Purpose Telephone Numbers

Whether NABH/NABL

1 Fortis Hospital, 'Sector-62, Phase- 8, Mohali

Super Specialty Cardiology CTVS Orthopedic (including j o i n t R e p l a c e m e n t ) , Nephrology & Urology, t Endocrinology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology & GI — Surgery & Oncology

0172-4692222 5021222

NABH

IVY Hospital, Sector-71

Mohali

2. Super Specialty Cardiology, Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Special ized Orthopedics Treatment, Nephrology & Urology, Endocr inology, N e u r o s u r g e r y, G a s t r o -enterology & GI Surgery & Oncology-

0172-7170000 710030

NABH

3. Max Super- specialty Hospital, Phase- 6, Mohali

Super Specialty Cardiology, Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Special ized Orthopedics Treatment, Nephrology & Urology, Endocr inology, N e u r o s u r g e r y, G a s t r o -enterology & GI Surgery & Oncology

0172-6652000 NABH

4. Amar Hospital,

Sector-70 Mohali

General Purpose 0172-5037683 Applied

for NABH

5. Mukat Hospital & Heart Intitute, SCO 47-49, Sector-34A, Chandigarh

General Purpose & Specialty in Cardiology Cardiovascular & Cardiothoracic Surgery orthopedic Surgery Including Arthroscopic Surgery & Joint Replacement, Laboratory Services (In house) (NABL)

0172-4344444 4344437

Applied

for NABH

6. Guru Harkishan Sahib (C) Eye Hospital Trust, Sohana, SAS Nagar, Sector-77, Mohali

General Purpose & Specialty in Cardiology Cardiothoracic Surgery orthopedic & Joint

0172-2295000 Applied

for NABH

7. Indus Super Specialty Hospital & Cancer Institute, Opp.DC office, Sector- 55, Phase-1, Mohali

General Purpose 0172-5044944 Applied

for NABH

List of empaneled Hospitals, Diagnostic Labsand Imaging Centers as on 01-01-2014

under C.G.H.S. Chandigarh


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9. Eye Care Drishti Eye Hospital, SCO 26, Sector- 11, Panchkula

NA

10. Grover Eye Laser &ENT Hospital, # 140, Sector- 35AChandigarh

Eye Care NA

11. Grewal Eye Institute SCO 168-169, Sector-9C Chandigarh

Eye Care NA

12. Chandigarh Clinical Laboratory, SCF 9, Sector-16D, Chandigarh

Laboratory Services 0172-2770994 2546267

NABH

13. Dr.Shamer Singh Memorial Radio Diagnostic Centre, SCF 1314, Sector-16D, Chandigarh

Radiology & Imaging Services MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound, Color Doppler, X-Ray, Mamography & Dexa

0172-2541465 2781496

AERB

14. Prime Diagnostic & Heart

Institute, SCO 154-155 ,

Sector-24D, Chandigarh

Ultra Sound (USG), ColorDoppler, Echo, Cardiography Holter Test, Ambulatory BP Monitoring, TMT, ECG.

15. Superb MRI & CT Scan Centre, SCO 24-25 Sector-8D, Chandigarh

MRI only AERB

16. Center for Sight, SCO 80910, Sector - 22A, Chandigarh

Eye Care 0172-2720965 0172-2722433

Not

Applicable

17. Center for Sight, #35, Phase-7, Mohali

Eye Care 0172-226613 Not applicable

18. Spiral CT & MRI Centre, Site No. 3, Sector-44C, Chandigarh

MRI Scan, Multi-slice CT Scan, PET Scan, Ultrasound, Mammography & Bone Densitometry

0172-4064555

0172-4064666

BARC

8. Guru Harkishan Sahib (C) Eye Hospital Trust, Sohana, SAS Nagar, Sector-77, Mohali

Eye Care 0172-2295000 Not Applicable


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Date: 15-12-2013To

Sh. Manmohan Singh Hon'ble Prime Minister Govt.of India New Delhi

Sub: Submission of Charter of Demands.

Revered Sir,

Pensioner's day 2013 was celebrated under aegis of coordination committee of central Govt.

Pensioner's Welfare Associations Chandigarh on 15-12-2013. Two hundred delegates of all Central

Govt. Pensioner's Welfare Associations of North India participated. Besides celebrations, the

programme consisted of highlighting the current Problems being faced by the pensioners especially in ththe light of number of anomalies resulting from the implementation of 6 Central Pay Commission

recommendations.

Twenty resolutions were passed by the house unanimously and they are being submitted to your

good self with a copy to all the concerned Ministries/ Departments. It is prayed that PMO may direct the

concerned Ministries for prompt considerations and redressal.

This action on the part of your good-self will go a long-way in boosting the sagging morale of

elderly pensions in the twilight of their life.

With Kind regards,

Raj Pal Sharma Secretary General

COORDINATION COMMITTEE OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PENSIONERS ASSOCIATIONS, CHANDIGARH

CHARTER OF DEMANDS ADOPTED DURING PENSIONERS DAY CELEBRATIONS ON 15 DECEMBER, 2013

th1. A study has established that 6 CPC based increase in pension has not been uniform for all pay thscales as compared to the scales of 5 CPC. It has been observed that at the lower level, the increase in

thpension has been much lower. In respect of PB 1, the increase in pension was 1.86 % over 5 CPC thscales ( 5200 is 1.86 % of 2750 the lowest of corresponding 5 CPC scale), in case of PB2 the situation is

same ( 1.86 %), whereas in the case of PB4, it is 2,6 %, and in higher scales HAG, it ranges minimum 3.00% and more. We seek equivitable and uniform increase in all cases.2. We seek full parity between past and future retirees must be sought. Any improvement in service conditions introduced for serving employees, such as full pension at 10 /20 years service must be extended to past pensioners / retirees also.

st4. Merger of 50% Dearness Relief (DR) with Basic Pension w.e.f 1 January, 2014 must be considered seriously to cater for present inflationary trends. Presently the DR stands at 90% of Basic Pension, and is expected to cross 100% by 01 January,2014.

6. Old age pension to start from the age of 65 years, as is the case in Punjab and some other states.7. The commuted portion of pension must be restored after 12 years instead of 15 years.

3. Pension calculation formula should be simple & uniform. It should be directly related to last pay drawn. On account of present inflationary trends, the pension should be fixed at 60% of last basic pay plus DR and family pension 40% of last basic pay plus DR. For pre 2006 pensioners notional pay fixation should be worked out, common a common multiplication factor for all the pensioners

5. Enhanced family pension should be paid for 10 years even in the case of death after retirement.


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8. Leave Travel Concession (LTC) must be granted to the Central Government pensioners once in two years, equivalent to one month's basic pension.9. Minimum basic pension as fixed from 24-9-2012 on the principle of modified parity is payable to pre-2006 pensioners from 1-1-2006 after the dismissal of SLP and subsequently the Review Petition filed by UOI against the judgement of Delhi HC up holding the verdict dated 1-11-2011 of PB of CAT New Delhi for re-fixing pension from 1-1-2006. Pensioners make a strong appeal for issuing orders for the payment of arrears from 1-1-2006 without any further delay.10. Pensioners must be provided with adequate Medical facilities by providing medical facilities at par with IAS cadres, enlarging the coverage of private empanelled hospitals and by appointing medical specialists. If need be retired medical specialists may be appointed in CGHS Dispensaries.

11. OPD facilities for old CGHS pensioner beneficiaries must be provided in private empanelled hospitals at such locations where posts of CGHS specialists do not exist.12. Enhanced of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) from present Rs.300 to Rs.2500. No discrimination be allowed between different sets of pensioners (pensioners of Labour Ministry are being Paid Rs 2000/- per month as FMA

13. The OMs dated 01 August, 1996 and 01 September, 1996, issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, debarring the P&T pensioners the facility of CGHS cover must be withdrawn unilaterally by the Ministry, without waiting for the verdict of the court.

14. The existing CGHS dispensary at Chandigarh is over burdened and over crowded with more than 9000 CGHS card holders. There is immediate requirement for additional CGHS dispensaries at Panchkula, mainly to cater for the CGHS pensioner beneficiaries of Haryana, and one at Mohali to cater to the Punjab CGHS beneficiaries in tune with the central government criteria of opening CGHS dispensaries for each state of India.15. The CGHS cover must be extended to BSNL pensioners.16. The merger of 50% 0f IDA up to 78.2% in respect of BSNL pensioners with effect from 01-01-2007 must be implemented, as has been done in the case existing / serving BSNL employees, where it has been implemented w.e.f 10-06-2013.17. The Fixed medical allowance (FMA) in lieu of OPD treatment in respect of BSNL pensioners, which had been withdrawn, needs to be restored. This withdrawal has created acute problems to the pensioners residing in rural/ remote areas, especially the weak and aged BSNL pensioners, who find it cumbersome to prepare their Re-imbursement claims, and submit their bills to appropriate BSNL authority.18. Defence civilian pensioners must be extended CSD canteen facilities which they enjoy during their service tenure. 19. The distinction between organized cadres and others must be done away with. All employees of central govt must be treated equally, and any incentive, such as NFU must be extended to all similarly placed personnel.20. Income tax exemption limit should be raised to Rs.5 lacs for Sr. Citizen Pensioners.

Raj Pal SharmaSecretary General

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23rd SCOVA meetings. This demand was considered as a genuine one and Ministry of Pensions and

Pensioners Welfare asked the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for suitable action at their end to

mitigate the hardships being faced by the elderly Pensioners. This demand was not acceded to, even the

SCOVA recommendations were also ignored. After exhausting all avenues, we were left with no

alternative except to make an appeal to the Honorable Minister of Health and Family Welfare through Sh

Pawan Kumar Bansal, Honorable Member of Parliament, Chandigarh. The reply received from

Honorable Minister came as bolt from the blue and sent shock waves among the elderly pensioners. In

his D.O. letter dated 14-11-2013 addressed to Sh. Pawan Kumar Bansal on the subject cited above

intimated that CMO of other cities except mentioned above are barred for referring the beneficiaries

directly. Honorable Minister further asserted that present system is working reasonably well and has

been introduced as a check and balance measures in larger public interest and there is apparently no

need to disturb it. Honorable Minister is known to be endowed by God the quality of Ingenuity. We

expected much better response in solving our problem. But it is painful to find that honorable Minister has

signed on dotted lines of letter documented by the lower ministerial staff against whom we have been

fighting at every step for our rightful claims relating to health care. With due apology and without casting

any aspersion to the Honorable Health Minister, we fail to understand as to how the system which has

been working very well at Delhi and adjoining stations can not be introduced at Chandigarh due to fear

that it would disturb the smooth working of system.

With the march of time, the need for modification of systems for the welfare of masses is

an established practice. But in this case, it seems that Health care to the beneficiaries has been rationed

if not all togather sacrificed at the alter of system protection.

We may also add, with the introduction of online working of CGHS dispensaries, history of

medicines issued to beneficiaries and nature of their ailment are a click away in Personal Computer of

CMO. The availability of this information readily enables CMO to be in a best position as to refer the

patient or not to private empanelled hospitals for further treatment expeditiously as every second matters

for health care.

As per latest instructions, from Ministry of Health and family Welfare, Chandigarh CGHS

beneficiaries are required to get recommendations based on findings from over crowded PGI

/Government Medical College, Sector 32, Chandigarh before they are permitted to avail cashless

treatment in empanelled private hospital.. The whole exercise entails heavy expenditure as Transport

fare and cause great inconvenience due to weak health and fragile financial position in the twilight of their

life. Majority of the Pensioners fail to get requisite treatment as the procedure involved is cumbersome

one which compels them to suffer the agony of awaiting death.

Coordination Committee of Central Government Pensioner's Associations fervently

appeal to your good self to Intervene & direct the Moh & Fw to empower CMO incharge CGHS,

Chandigarh for refering the Pensioners beneficiaries directly to Private empaneled hospitals keeping in

view the unique status of city Chandigarh . It is a capital of two states besides being a Union Territory.

Apart from this, because of its strategic location, elderly pensioners from for flung areas of Himachal

Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab are the beneficiaries of CGHS, Chandigarh. This act on your part will go a

long way as a booster to the sagging moral of the elderly Pensioners.

With kind regards,

Raj Pal Sharma,

(Secretary General)

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EDITORIAL BOARDChief Editor M L Panghotra (IAAS) 1148 Sector 60 Mohali Ph:2225147 E mail : [email protected] Editor Rajpal Sharma 799 Sector 4, Panchkula Ph; 2567891/ 9316122214 E mail: [email protected] Asst Editor Joginder Singh 686 Sector 40 A, Chandigarh Ph; 2688686/ 9417008686 E mail : [email protected] Editor G S Saini 3178 sector 71, Mohali Ph: 94171-78500

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