File Notings CSC 9
Provided vide MoD, Deptt of Ex-Servicemens' Welfare No. PC-237/RTI/D(P/P)/2014 dated
13.06.2016
File notings on MoD file No. 10 (1)/2009/D (Pension/Policy).
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Your endorsement at 16/ante.
The
implementation of the recommendations of the 6th CPC regarding
pensions have created four classes of pensioners for PBOR and Commissioned
officers respectively as mentioned at para 4 above. Each class of pensioners
would be drawing different quantum of pension with substantial gap in the
quantum of pension of pre 1.1.96 pensioners and pre 10.10.1997 pensioners
vis-à-vis post 1.1.2006 pensioners in the same rank and groups. It is estimated
that the gap in the quantum of pension of pre 1.1.96 pensioners as compared to
1.1.06 counterparts in the case of PBORs is to the extent of approximately 40%
whereas in the post vth CPC scenario the gap in the pensioners entitlement of
pre 1.1.97 ranged from approximately 4 to 15% only.
In
the circumstances, the proposal at para 5 is worth consideration as it would
not only minimise the differences in respect of pre 1.1.2006 and post 1.1.2006
pensioners and lead to improvement in the pension of pre 1.1.2006 pensioners.
If approved, CGDA will be requested to work out the details with financial
implications involved.
Sd/---------------------
(Sanjeeva Kumar)
Joint Secretary (ESW)
23rd March 2009
Secretary (ESW)
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RM
may please see the directions given at page 7. The Director (Pen/Pol) in his
note at pages 10 & 11 has suggested a course of action that might bring
comfort from disparities that is currently vexing our Ex-Servicemen. I would
suggest that a committee be formed by RM with representatives of Defence
Finance, PCDA Pensions Allahabad, one Ex-Serviceman above the rank of Colonel
under the Jt Secretary ESW to evolve a pension system that addresses the prime
concern of the Veterans – namely reduction in difference between retired ranks.
This is not possible without departing from the generally accepted principle
laid by the 6th CPC of seeing that a retiring employee gets 50% of
the last pay.
Since
the Veterans want a uniformity then they may pay the price of some who will get
less than what they get now. A simplified system of every retired serviceman
getting the minimum of the pay band or the segment in the pay band prescribed
for the rank, without MSP and Grade Pay, be the pension computing formula for
the rank. The officer who puts in 1 year in the rank gets the same as an
officer who puts in many years in the rank will get the same pension. This is
not going to be too popular but can be considered by the proposed committee.
Thus RM may approve the
formation of a committee composed as under: -
Joint Secretary ESW Chairman
Dir (Pen/Pol) Deptt of ESW Secretary
Representative
of Deptt of Pensions & Pensioners Welfare
Representative
of Defence Finance
Representative
of PCDA (Pensions) Allahabad
One
Ex-Serviceman conversant with pension matters
For consideration. The
Committee may give its suggestions in 3 months time.
Sd/---------------------
24.3
RM
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The
constitution of the Committee as proposed above is approved. However, Secy
(ESW) may chair the said Committee. I am sure that as proposed, the Committee
will b able to bridge the gap in the pre and post 1.1.2006 pensioners thereby
leading to further improvement in the pension of pre 1.1.2006 pensioners.
Sd/-----------------
(A. K. Antony)
Raksha Mantri
26th Mar, 2009
Secy (ESW)
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Take appropriate action.
Sd/---------------
27.3.
JS Sd/----------- 30/3
Dir (P) Urgent Sd/-------------
30/3/09
SO (P/P)
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D (Pen/Pol)
Reference preceding notes.
2. A draft is placed opposite for consideration. Sd/------------- 31/3/09
Dir (Pen/Pol)
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In
the DOP & PW, there is no intermediary level between Dir (PP) and Secy (P
& PW). Therefore, we may adopt Dir (PP) as a member. In the Defence
Finance, Addl FA (D) is looking after pensionary matters of the Armed Forces
personnel. He may b adopted another member. There are two Controllers of
Defence Accounts - (1) CDA (Grants), and (2) CDA (Audit). There are 3
recognised Associations of ESM, the details of which are available with D (Res)
– (i) Indian Ex-Services League, (ii) Disabled War Veterans, and (iii) Air
Force Association.
It
is for consideration whether we may write to DOP & PW, PCDA (P), Allahabad,
Defence Finance for their reps. It is also for consideration as to how the reps
of ESM should be opted.
Sd/----------
31/3/09
JS (ESW)
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We may perhaps have 3 ESM
reps, one each from the three recognised associations. Sd/-------------2.4
Secy (ESW)
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They
must be conversant in pension matters and be able to compute pensions. Let at
least one person be of the Other Ranks.
Sd/-------------
2/4
JS
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Modify the order accordingly
and issue. Sd/------------2/4
Dir (P)
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JS (ESW) may kindly see
before issue.
Sd/-------------
8/4/09
JS (ESW) Sd/------------
8/4/09
Dir (P) Sd/------------
8/4
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Issued 26A
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Receipt 27A
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Issued 28A
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Issued 29A
Receipts 30A
and 31 A
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Reference note 24 ante.
2. The
issue regarding constitution of Committee under the Chairmanship of Secy (ESW)
to examine the issue of bridging the gap between pre and post 1.1.2006 Armed
Forces pensioners is under consideration in this file.
3. Nomination of the reps from MoD (Fin),
PCDA (P), Allahabad, Indian Ex-Services League and DOP&PW were called vide
ID dated 8.4.2009. IESL has nominated 4 reps against 3 called for. They have
co-opted members from Army, Navy, Air Force and also a rep from PBOR. They have
sought permission to nominate a minimum of 4 members as per details in para 2
of encl 30-A. They have also requested for schedule of the initial meeting as
ex Genl R. N. Radhakrishnan is based in Madurai. He would require adequate
notice.
4. Def (Fin) has also nominated DFA (Pen) as
their rep. We have yet to receive nomination from PCDA (P) and DOP &PW. We
have reminded them to expedite the nominations. PCDA (P)/CGDA have also been
requested to prepare the base paper for the members of the Committee vide encl
30-A.
5. There is yet another communication at
encl 27-A, which carries the list of a Core team for regular interaction for
the rectification/notification of pension related issues and the anomalies of
the 6th CPC. Since IESL has nominated 4 members of the Core Team as
the reps of the aforesaid Committee, we may not enter into any dialogue with
the Core Team at this stage. After the base paper gets ready, the date for the
initial meeting will be sought from the Chairman.
Submitted for kind information at this stage.
Sd/---------------
(Harbans Singh)
Director (Pen/Policy)
21.4.2009
Secretary (ESW)
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As
the numbers are tending to grow larger, the suggested persons could be used for
the purpose of a sub-committee or as a working group that advises the
committee. One person can be part of the main Committee as approved by RM.
Sd/------------
21.4
Dir PP
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Further action of setting up
of sub-committee will be proposed after receipt of base paper.
Sd/----------- 22/4/09
PS
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Receipt 35-A
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Reference note 33 ante.
2. PCDA (P) Allahabad has nominated himself
to be member of the Committee. It has also been suggested that an officer at
appropriate level from CGDA should also be nominated to the Committee if not
already done.
3. In response to our communication dated
8.4.2009 (encl 26A), we have received nominations from the concerned
authorities including Indian Ex-Services League except DOP & PW, whose
nomination is awaited. So far the following nominations have been received:
-
(i) Major Gen R. N. Radhakrishnan, Retd ] Indian
(ii) AVM R. P. Mishra, retd ]
Ex-Services
(iii) Rear Admiral Sushil Ramsay, retd ]
League
(iv) Sub Maj/Honorary Capt Layak Ram Yadav, retd ] encl 30-A
(v) DFA (Pensions) from Def (Fin) (encl 31-A)
(vi) PCDA (P), Allahabad (encl 35-A)
4. Formal orders for the
constitution of the Committee will b submitted on receipt of nomination of the
rep of the DOP & PW. It does not appear to be desirable to opt some more
officer as suggested by PCDA (P) as it would require approval of Hon’ble RM.
5.
Submitted for
kind information.
Sd/---------------------
(Harbans Singh)
Director (Pen/Policy)
23.4.2009
JS (ESW) – on election duty
Secretary (ESW)
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We
confine the main Committee to that which is approved by RM. The main Committee
may constitute sub working groups to look into and advise on special aspects.
These sub-working groups can be made up of those persons being proposed by
Ex-Servicemen’s associations, CGDA etc.
Sd/---------------
24.4
Dir PP
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Pl put up draft of
composition of main Committee.
Sd/----------- 24/4/09
SO (P/P)
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D (Pen/Pol)
Reference preceding notes.
2. A draft is placed opposite as desired, please. Sd/------------24/4/09
Dir (Pen/Policy)
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The
draft will be put up for approval of Secy (ESW) on 4.5.09. Meanwhile, we may
remind CGDA/PCDA for the base paper immediately.
Sd/----------
30/4/09
SO (P/P)
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Receipt 41-A
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Reference preceding notes and
encl 41-A. AFA has been nominated.
2.
An ID note is
accordingly, with reference to encl 29-A and note 40 placed opposite for
approval, please.
Sd/---------- 30/4
Dir (Pen/Pol)
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Not legible
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Reference note 45 ante.
2. In response to RM’s letter dated 12.3.
2009 (encl 44-B) regarding ‘One Rank One Pension,’ PMO has directed that the
proposal may be examined by a Committee headed by Cabinet Secretary with
Defence Secretary, Home Secretary, Secretary Personnel, Secretary (Expenditure)
and Secretary (ESW) as members. Committee is to be constituted by Cabinet Sectt
which may also seek clearance from the Election Commission, if necessary.
3. Earlier, Hon’ble RM has approved a
suggestion vide note 19 ante for constituting a Committee under the
Chairmanship of Secretary (ESW) with reps from the office of Def (Fin), PCDA
(P), Allahabad, one rep each from the Ex-Services League and DOP&PW. We
have already received 4 nominations from the Indian Ex-Services League (encl
30-A), 3 from Air Force Association (encl 41-A), one each from PCDA (P)
Allahabad, and Def (Fin). The orders (encl 41-B) for its composition could not
be issued for want of nomination from the Deptt of Pensions & Pensioners
Welfare, which were requested to expedite the same. However, in view of the
latest development, this Committee does not appear to be any longer
necessary.
4. This file has been requisitioned by the office of the Hon’ble
RM. The same is submitted for kind perusal.
Sd/-----------
Harbans Singh
Director (Pen/Policy)
4.5.2009
PS to RM sd/----------- 4/5
RM
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Defence
Secretary may take up the matter with the Cabinet Secretary for expeditious
implementation of the orders of the Prime Minister.
Sd/-----------------
(A K Antony) Raksha
Mantri
4th
May 2009
Def Secy Sd/----------------
4.5.09
AS (A) Away on tour
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JS (ESW) DFA Please
Dir (P) Sd/----------- 11/5
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As desired, draft put up for
kind consideration and approval.
Sd/------------
4/5/09
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JS (ESW) Draft is put up for approval. Sd/----------- 11/5
SS (N)
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Draft for kind approval. I
feel that para 2 may be deleted there from. May Please like to take a view on
that.
Sd/----------- 12/5/09
Defence Secretary Sd/----------------- 13/5
SS JS (ESW) on
election duty Dir (Pen)
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Communication to Cabinet Secretariat & Receipt of
communication
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The
communication dated 14.5.2009 (encl 52-A) sent to the Cabinet Secretary has
been returned with the remarks that it has been advised to constitute the
Committee after the election process is complete on 18th evening. In
the meanwhile, a meeting of members of the Committee has been fixed for
19.5.2009 (AN).
2. Some material has been prepared by the undersigned
for briefing the members. A copy of the same is placed opposite for kind
consideration. The composition of the proposed Committee is available in para 2
of encl 44-A.
3. In view of the present development, the
Committee ordered to be constituted under the Chairmanship of Secretary (ESW)
vide note 19 ante appears to have become redundant. It is, therefore, for
consideration whether w may inform the Indian Ex-Service League, who has
nominated 4 members for the Committee and others who have nominated their reps
like Def (Fin), PCDA (P) and DOP & PW of the latest position in this
behalf.
Sd/---------------
(Harbans Singh)
Director (Pen/Policy)
18.5.2009
JS (ESW)
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A
brief on ‘One Rank One Pension’ is placed below for the Defence Secretary for
the meeting of 19th May, 2009.
Sd/------------- 18/5
SS (N)
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Defence Secretary attended
the meeting. Sd/------------
190509
SS (N) – away
JS (ESW)
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Put
up the file for SO consideration of para 3 of 54/ante when the Secretary (ESW)
is back from tour. Sd/------------
20/5
Dir (P)
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Issue and Receipt of
documents
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Reference note 57 ante.
2. The undersigned attended the meeting and
briefed Mr Kedar, Joint Secretary. A copy each of the background note, giving
history of the demand of One Rank One Pension and also the proposal moved by us
for bridging the gap between various
categories of pensioners was handed over to him. His Deputy Secretary, Mr
Sanjeeb Mishra was also present. They sought some more information regarding
calculation of pension of the Commissioned officers as well as PBOR retired at
different points of time. A letter in this behalf has been issued to CGDA/PCDA
(P), Allahabad as per encl 58-A. They were informed that the report of GoM set
up in 2005 did not render any report. From the relevant file, it is observed
that after the third and final round of discussion, a record note of
proceedings (F/A) along with Cabinet Note (F/B) was prepared. Therefore, we may
supply a copy of the proceedings as well as Cabinet Note together with the copy
of letter (F/C) issued to implement the decision of the GoM for their
perusal.
3. We have also received a note dated
19.5.2009 from AS (M) directing to take action
for giving note of the previous history of the issue of One Rank One
Pension as well as copies of various reports to Joint Secretary, Cabinet Sectt.
It has also been desired that note indicating financial implications of the
proposal as well as implementation of One Rank One Pension may be informally
sent to Secretary (Exp).
4. As regards point (1), the position stands
explained vide para 2 of this note. As regards point (2), we may furnish a copy
of note (encl 54-A) prepared by us reflecting the financial implication to the
tune of Rs 500 crores per annum to the Secretary (Exp). Regarding financial
implication on One Rank One Pension, CGDA/PCDA (P) has been asked to furnish
the same. They have been requested to furnish the calculation sheets. The same
would be furnished to Secretary (Exp) as
soon as possible.
Sd/----------------
(Harbans Singh)
Director (Pen/Policy)
20.5.2009
JS (ESW)
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Proposals at ‘A’ (para 2) and
‘B’ (para 3) above may kindly be approved.
Secretary (ESW)/SS (N) - on leave
AS (M) Sd/----------------- 20/5
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‘A’ and ‘B’ may be provided.
CGDA/PCDA (P) may be requested to give details of financial implications of
OROP within one week. Sd/-----------
21/5
Defence Secretary Sd/------
21/5
AS (M) Sd/-------
21/5
JS (ESW) Sd/--------
22/5
Dir (P)
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Reference note 62 ante.
A – The pps have been sent to
Cab Sectt.
B – The note has been sent to
Secy (Exp).
Both
‘A’ and ‘B’ have been sent informally. However the position has been
ascertained from the o/o the Secy (Exp). They have confirmed the receipt. As
regards information from CGDA/PCDA (P), jt CGDA (P) has informed of having
requisite details sent through a messenger today evening. The same will be
furnished to Cab Sectt informally.
JS (ESW) may kindly see for
info. Sd/------------
22/5/09
(Harbans
Singh)
JS (ESW) Sd/-------------22/5 Dir (P)
-64-A/B-
Receipt
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In
response to our communication at encl 58-A, CGDA has furnished point-wise inf
sought by Cab Sectt. A copy of the details has been sent to them for perusal vide
encl 64-B.
Submitted for kind
information.
Sd/---------------
27/5/09
JS (ESW) Sd/------------ 27/5
Dir (P)
Reference note 54 ante.
Orders on the proposal
contained in para 3 of the note 54 ante are solicited.
Sd/----------- 27/5
JS (ESW) Sd/------------ 1/6
SS (N)
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In view of N 46-47, para 3 of
N 54 is feasible. We will however review the matter internally. Sd/------------
2/6
JS Sd---------- 2/6
Dir (P) Sd---------- 2/6
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Reference Note 66 ante.
2. A committee was ordered to set us vide
Minuts dated 26.03.09 under the Chairmanship of Secretary (ESW) to examine the
issue of bridging the gap between pre and post 1.01.06 Armed Forces Pensioners.
When the same was being constituted, a communication dated 25.04.09 (encl 44A)
was received from the PMO directing the
Cabinet Secretariat to constitute a Committee under the Chairmanship of Cabinet
Secretary to examine the issue of one rank one pension.
3. Vide Note 54 ante, it was submitted that
in view of the present development, the Committee ordered to be constituted
under the Chairmanship of Secretary (ESW) appears to have become redundant.
Order was sought whether Indian Ex-Services League which nominated members for
the said Committee and others be informed of the latest position in this
behalf. Again, order was sought vide Note dated 27.05.09. It was minuted to
review the matter internally. Note 66 ante refers in this behalf.
4. The Committee under the Chairmanship of
Cabinet Secretary has had several meetings and has almost finalised its
viewpoint on our proposals. The report is likely to be finalised by Friday on
19.06.09. Our proposals to bridge the gaps between pre and post 01.01.06
pensioners have been found acceptable excepting the one to bring pre 01.01.96
commissioned officer pensioners at par with post 01.01.06 commissioned officer
pensioners because of its repercussions on the civilian side.
5. In view of the position explained above,
the Orders are solicited for the status of the Committee ordered to be set up
under the Chairpersonship of Secretary (ESW).
Sd/-----------
(Harbans Singh)
Director
18.06.09
JS (ESW) Sd/------------ 19/06
Secretary (ESW)
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A
perusal of RM’s orders at N 19 will recall the case. Subsequently, as indicated
in Para 3 of N 67, the constitution of another Committee did not appear
necessary. Cabinet Secretary’s Committee is likely to finalise its report very
soon. The decision at N 19 therefore, may be reviewed; it may kindly be
approved that another committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary (ESW) need
not carry out a simultaneous exercise for the time being.
Sd/------------
(Neelam Nath)
Secretary (ESW)
19.06.2009
Defence Secretary Sd/--------- 19.6.09
Raksha Mantri Sd/--------- 19.6.09
Def Secy Sd----------
19/6/2009
Secy (ESW) Sd/---------22/06/09
JS Sd/--------- 22/6
Dir (P) Sd/--------
22/6
SO (P/P
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Draft of intimation for
disbanding of Committee for approval of Secy (ESW) and subsequent despatch of
the orders.
Encl 75 A
Financial Position OROP (Army
Officers and PBOR) from PCDA (P) Allahabad forwarded through CGDA
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D (Pen/Policy)
Ref preceding and note 76 A
to 79 A
2. CGDA have forwarded a financial position
by and large for commissioned officers (for Army only) and PBOR (for Army only)
as received from PCDA (P), Allahabad regarding OROP and related issues.
In case of Commissioned officer, who
retires between 1.1.06 and 31.8.09 financial implication in this regard works
out to Rs 15.19 crores and in case of PBOR financial implication w.e.f 1.1.06
to 30.6.08 works out to be Rs 24.3 crores.
3. CGDA have also forwarded concept paper for ‘Bridging gap
between pre and post 1.1.06 Armed Forces Pensioners.’
4. This is regarding report of the Committee on OROP. This has already
been submitted. May kindly be seen for info and n/a pl.
Submitted please.
Sd/-------------
SO
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Encls
76 to 79 may please be seen. While, as per marginal notings on 78A/79A, these
are being processed in PC 1/09/D (Pen/Pol), the inputs given by CGDA in Encls
76A/B may also be perused in the ……. (illegible) effect of delinking 33 years
w.e.f 1.1.06 and classified (?) allowances being allowed w.e.f 1.1.06.
Sd/------------
25/8/09
True Typed Copy/ E & O E
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