Non-Grant of Revised Pension (7th CPC) to Pre-2016 Retirees

Non-Grant of Revised Pension (7th CPC) to Pre-2016 Retirees

NFIR
National Federation of India Railwaymen
3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi - 110 055

No.II/35/2018

Dated: 16/11/2018

The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,
Non-grant of revised pension 7th CPC to pre-2016 retirees - reg.
Ref: NFIR’s letter No. II/35/20l8 dated 08/09/2018

In view of difficulties faced for revision of pension (w.e.f. 01/01/2016 -7th CPC) of retired Running Staff consequent upon non-reckoning of 55% add on pay element to retired Running Staff, 30% add on pay element for retired Loco inspectors (pre-2016) and non-reckoning of 'Charge Allowance' granted to JA Grade Officers (worked on adhoc basis and retired) which is counted as pay for all purposes as per extant instructions, NFIR vide its letter dated 08/09/2018 requested the Railway Board to make adequate provisions in the ARPAN software to enable the zonal Railways tb redress the grievances of retired staff.

Along with its communication dated 08/09/2018, Federation also enclosed copies of Western Railway and Sourh Central Railway's letters dated 06/07/2018 & 10/08/2018 wherein specific difficulties/problems faced by the zonal Railways were highlighted’ Federation feels disappointed that though a period of more than two months passed, neither.rectification in the software ARPAN has bleen don. no, Federation apprised of steps taken to mitigate problem.

While enclosing copy of Federation's letter dated 08/0912018 (together with enclosures), NFIR once again requested Railway Board to kindly intervene to see that rectification in the software is ensured soon. Federation may please be apprised of the action taken in the matter.

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR

Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre-2016 retired Running Staff

Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre-2016 retired Running Staff

NFIR

No.II/35/Part XIV

Dated:26/02/2018

The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Special attention: Executive Director (IR)

Dear Sir,
Sub: Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre-2016 retired Running Staff-reg.

Ref: Railway Board's letter No. D-43/34/2017-F(E) III dated 24/01/2018.

Railway Board have issued orders vide letter dated 24/01/2018 with regard to Pension Revision/Parity in the case of pre-2016 retired Running Staff on Indian Railways. Federation feels sad to note that these instructions have not been endorsed to NFIR and no copy has been sent officially till date even though more than a month has passed. There have also been number of instances in the past when the important instructions mainly relating to establishment matters/staff issues not being endorsed to the Federation and this shows that there is some discrepancy in the working machinery in the Railway Board's Office.

While expressing our unhappiness over the failures as above, NFIR requests the Railway Board to arrange to tighten the mechanism and see that all letters/instructions are endorsed to the NFIR and hard copies thereof delivered promptly.

So far as the contents of Board's letter dated 24th January, 2018 are concerned, prima-facie, it is observed that the illustrations as well the principles adopted are not in conformity with the Government's decision, resulting denial of legitimate pension revision and disappointment among retired Running Staff. These are required to be reviewed and the Federation will separately convey through another letter to the Railway Board, pointing out the deficiencies in the "illustrations" issued as Annexure to Board's letter dated 24th January, 2018.

Federation further urges that the instructions dated 24/01/2018 be kept in abeyance, pending detailed review.

Yours faithfully,

S/d,
(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR