Saturday, April 30, 2016

320 DAYS OLD AGITATION FOR OROP CALLED OFF.


Dear All, we are happy that  the 320 days old Agitation for the cause of OROP has come to an end.

PROTESTING EX-SERVICEMEN AT JANTAR MANTAR   SUSPENDED THEIR 320 DAYS OLD  AGITATION FOR COMPLETE IMPLEMENTATION OF  ONE RANK ONE PENSION (OROP)
AS THE SENIOR LAWYER SRI.RAM JETHMALANI ASSURED THEM FOR LEADING THEIR LEGAL BATTLE IN THE SUPREME COURT.
SENIOR LAWYER SRI.RAM JETHMALNI.









SOI:ESM WELFARE BLOG.


LIFE TIME ARREARS OF OROP - NOKs TO NOTE.



THE IMPORTANCE OF L.T.A. WITH O.R.O.P.





THE IMPORTANCE OF L.T.A. WITH O.R.O.P.

The undrawn pension of a deceased pensioner paid to the Family pensioner or the Nominee or his Legal heirs is called LTA.  Since the O.R.O.P arrears are paid in Four installments, and most of the beneficiaries are aged, it is likely that they may miss the remaining installments.  Therefore, the legal heirs of the aged pensioners are to be more vigilant in claiming the O.R.O.P arrears as LTA.  Every pensioner must submit nomination or convert their pension account into Joint account (E or S) immediately.  They should also inform their legal heirs about the amount of future installments and probable payment dates.

The Family pensioner or the Nominee or the Legal heirs are normally not aware of the dues to them after the death of the pensioner.  The Banks even after getting the information about the death of the pensioner continue to credit monthly pension till the next life certificate.  In some cases, the family continue to draw pension through ATM for many months.

The mistake is detected only when the family approaches for family pension.  In the case of death of a family pensioner, the over paid pension after the death of the family pensioner remain as it is with the bank.  None of the legal heirs comes forward to close the account. In normal days, it is ignored as the amount involved is less.  But now the significance of LTA has become more important for the family pensioner because of the O.R.O.P arrears which is due in half yearly installments.

O.R.O.P has been implemented from 1.7.2014.  The arrears of OROP of a pensioner who died before receiving the same will have to be paid to his wife as LTA.  In case of a family pensioner, the OROP arrears will be paid to the Nominee or Legal heir.  As on today, none of the bank will pay the OROP arrears of a deceased pensioner of their own.  Unless and until, the concerned people are more vigilant, and claim they will never get.

In addition to O.R.O.P. arrears, there are other arrears like Pre 2006 (Cir.547 arrears) is also to be paid.  Also one more order on Delinking of 33 years service for full pension is also likely to come.  All these arrears involves considerable amount.  Therefore, it is informed that all the defence pensioners and their families are to be more vigilant to claim these arrears.  Otherwise they will lose forever.

SOI:  Indian Exserviceman Blog-  Sincere thanks for this valuable article.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

WONDER- A LAMB BORN WITH HUMAN FACE.


 It is wonder , A goat has given birth to a Human faced lamb.

Born With A Human Face Sends Village Into Meltdown

27 April 2016




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This goat born with the face of a human baby has provoked a bidding war as people desperately tried to buy it from the farmer it belonged to.
The newborn sadly did not live for long after its birth but it didn’t stop some from wanting to buy the carcass of the so-called fawn - the mythical fusion of goat and animal.
Farmer Ibrahim Basir refused all cash offers after the goat was born on his property in Felda, Malaysia, instead choosing to hand it over to the Veterinary Services Department so it could be studied.

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Mystery: The goat’s appearance has so far not been explained (CEN)
Ibrahim told local media he was shocked when he found out that one of his goats had given birth to a kid that had the features of a human baby.
He said: “When I went to check, I was quite shocked but fascinated too as its face, nose, short legs and even the condition of its soft body seemed like that of a human baby, whereas the light brown fur covering its whole body resembles that of a goat.”
He added: "We kept the carcass in a polystyrene box filled with ice cubes before taking it to the district veterinary office at around noon yesterday.”
Ibrahim thinks the animals looks were a result of being trampled by its mother.
Top pic: CEN

Monday, April 25, 2016

VERY USEFUL INFORMATIONS FOR VETERANS.






1.      Now that OROP arrears have been paid to most of the Defence pensioners, except some aged pensioners and many family pensioners because of the non-availability of certain particulars with the bank.  The only remedy is to send the available documents to the Bank with the requisition for payment immediately.
2.      The requirement of 33years service for full pension has been de-linked by a supreme court judgment.  As a result all defence pensioners will get arrears for the difference between full pension and pro-rata pension from 1.1.2006 to 30.6.2014.  Orders are awaited from MOD.
3.      DA for Central Govt. pensioners including Defence pensioners have been increased from 119% to 125% w.e.f. 1.1.2016.  Some banks have paid arrears of DA.  Others will pay along with April 2016 pension.
4.      All pensioners who have fixed deposit in Banks should submit Form 15H (for 60 years and above) and Form 15G (for others) to avoid Tax Deduction at source, if your income is within the slab.  They should also submit a copy of the PAN card to the bank.  If not, the bank will deduct 20% Tax on your entire annual pension.  Afterwards, it will be difficult to get refund.
5.      Those who are drawing pension from SBI can get the OROP arrear calculation sheet on request with their pension paying branch.
6.      If you are a pre1985 retiree, make sure you have done endorsement of family pension.  If not do it immediately.
7.      If you re-employed and retired from central government departments and drawing civil pension, please keep your last pay certificate and civil pension order ready for calculation 50% arrears.
8.      Single ladies, who are drawing two family pensions (one from Defence and one from Central Civil) and whose husbands died during the period 1.1.2006 to 30.6.2014 are also eligible for 50% pension arrears partially in their husbands pension and partially in their family pension.  Be vigilant.  Keep the records ready.
9.      All defence pensioners can keep their pension account jointly with their spouses under E or S basis.  If not please submit nomination immediately.
  SOI: Indianexserviceman blog.  Sincere thanks for this valuable informations.

Saturday, April 23, 2016

AN UN PLEASANT HAPPENING -AGAINST MOD.





It is understood, that one Lieutenant was Invalided out  due to Disability but no pension was sanctioned  because  it was reported that the Disability was not due to service reasons.

The veteran Officer approached AFT.  The AFT called for back papers from Army Medical Board  through RTI and found that the Disability was  due to service reasons.
Hence, the AFT  gave Judgment to pay Disability pension and pay the arrears with interest.
Also, The Court asked the MOD to furnish the details of Asserts for execution.  It is an UN Pleasant happening.




Friday, April 22, 2016


AFT seeks list of MoD properties for attachment after disabled officer denied pension

The bench, headed by Justice Surinder Singh Thakur, passed these orders after learning that the officer had not been released his pension till date despite judicial orders to this effect.

Annoyed over the denial of disability pension to a Lieutenant who had been medically invalided out of the Army in 2002, the Chandigarh bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has asked the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide a list of its properties worth Rs 30 lakh for attachment for non-compliance of the decision.
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The bench, headed by Justice Surinder Singh Thakur, passed these orders after learning that the officer had not been released his pension till date despite judicial orders to this effect.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

YET ANOTHER PRE-1985 VETERAN HELPED FOR ENDORSEMENT OF FAMILY PENSION





Veteran  Gomathi Nayagam is expressing his thanks to our Liaison Officer Sgt.S.kanthiah, veteran.

The below mentioned Havildar called on us  for clarification regarding OROP arrears.   
Name: I.P.S. Gomathy Nayagam( 6881329)     Rank: Havildar  Group- B
PPO>No:  S/C/5939/ 1984.
PDA: I.OB  Tirunelveli-Dist, TN,

On going through his pass book and other papers, we noticed that he is being paid less arrears (OROP).
We also noticed that he had not applied for Endorsement of family pension.
We explained him about the importance of JOINT NOTIFICATION.   And
Prepared the applicable forms ( Appendix-1, Annexure-II  ,Additional Information )  in Triplicate  and advised him to forward the same to his Record Office through his PDA.
The veteran was happy with our action and thanked us for the valuable service.

Our Trust  is happy in helping yet another veteran for Joint Notification.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE O.R.O.P. ARREARS ?







WHAT  TO  DO  IF YOU  HAVE  NOT  RECEIVED  THE  O.R.O.P. ARREARS ?

May be due to the non-availability of the following particulars with your bank, they have not paid.  Therefore, please arrange to send the attested  proof of the following particulars:-

            1. Rank
            2. Qualifying service.
            3. Group
            4. Date of Birth.

Please take a Xerox copies of the proof, get attested by your Bank’s Manager and send it to the CPPC of your bank by Registered Post. 

It is better if you can send the OROP arrears calculation sheet also along with the documents.  ForOROP calculation sheet, please click here.  Click FAQ on the Home page read the procedure for payment.

Addresses of some important banks and email addresses.

1.      State Bank of India, CPPC, 112/4 Kaliamman Koil Street, Virugambakkam, Chennai 92. Email: cppc.zoche@sbi.co.in
2.      Canara Bank, CPPC, Besavangudi, Bangalore 4. Email: cppc@canarabank.com
3.      Indian Bank, CPPC, 66 Rajaji Salai, Chennai 1. Email: cppc@indianbank.co.in
4.      Indian Overseas Bank, CPPC, Annasalai, Chennai 2. Email: cppc@iobnet.co.in    
5.      Central Bank of India CPPc, 2nd Floor, MMO Building, MG Road, Fort, Mumbai 400001. Email: cppc@centralbank.co.in
6.      Corporation Bank, CPPC, Pandeshwar, Mangladevi Temple Road, Mangalore 575001.email: hogovt@corpbank.co.in                                                          :
7.      Bank of India CPPC 87A 1st Floor,Gandhibaug, Nagpur 440002. Email; cppc.nagpur1@bankofindia.co.in
8.      Union Bank of india, CPPC, 12th Floor, 239 Vidhan Bhavan Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021. Email: govtbusinesss@unionbankofindia.com.                                
9.      Bank of Baroda CPPC 13th Floor, 16 Parliament St. New delhi 1. Email: cppc.ho@bankofbaroda.co.in
10.  Syndicate bank CPPC, 2nd Floor, Manipal Udupi, Karnataka 574104. Email: syndcppc@syndicatebank.co.in                                           

Thursday, April 14, 2016

AN AGGRIEVED HONY.NB.SUB HELPED.





Veteran Pragatheeswaran is expressing his sincere thanks to our Managing Trustee Sgt.R.Chellappa veteran.

The under mentioned  Veteran complained that he is not being paid correct Rate of Pension.

Name: L.Pragatheeswaran      RanK;  Hony.Nb.Sub  (HAV),   Group-  Y  QS: 26 yrs.
PPO.NO:  S/ 23045/2009.
PDA: SBI- TUTICORIN-Dist.

On verifying the available records,we noticed that he is a Post-2006 retiree, granted with Hony.Nb.Sub  and sanctioned with a Basic Pension-7750.
As per VI th PC, Hony.Nb.Sub will be treated  as Regular Nb.Subedar, hence he is eligible for  a pension of Nb.Sub,  Rate=10029.

We have now reported this discrepancy to his Record Office AMC for  revision.

The veteran was very much satisfied with our action and thanked us for this help.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

TRUST MEMBERS VISIT ONE 87YRS.OLD WIDOW AT HER RESIDENCE.





 Our Magaing Tustee Sgt.R.Chellappa  and Finanacial Trustee Sgt.C.Muthukrishnan -veterans
with the aged widow Smt.Violet Kamala  w/o Late Subedar Sithan Seenivasagam.
 Our Trust Members -Sgt.S.Muthukrishnan-and Hony.Flt.Lt.M Packia Natarajan- veterans with the
family members of the ailing widow.
 Smt. Violet Kamala   w/o Late Sub. Sithan Seenivasagam
             Smt. Violet Kamala with   her Family members

On coming to know about the suffering of a aged widow pensioner, our Trust members visited her at her door step and enquired about her health and other problems.  She is bedridden,  immobile, with bed sore.
A pathetic condition.
A care taker is engaged to look after her.
Name: smt. Violet Kamala  (D.O.B-18-8-1929.)_
W/O Late Subedar-  Sithan Seenivasagam   Gp- B   QS: 28 yrs.        
Age of Widow: 87 yrs   PDA; Canara bank, Palayamkottai , Tirunelveli-Dist. TN.

On interaction a d verification of her documents, we noticed that she has not been paid the pension arrears as per CDA cir 547 in spite of complaints.

We assured her to arrange for early payment  by contacting the Bank Branch  and their head Office.

The aged Lady along with her family members  thanked us for this visit .
And wished for a hale and healthy  long life for the members to serve for ESM communities.

We have now reported the non disbursement of arrears to  the Head office of Canara Bank for immediate credit  due to the critical condition of the ailing widow pensioner.
 Our Trust is  happy in helping the fragile aged widow at her door step and we continue to extend all the help to the needy ESM  and their families..

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