National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees NFAEE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY Regn.No.17/9615 Recognised by DAE vide DAE OM No. 8/1/2007 – IR&W/95 dated 13th June 2007 NFAEE Office, Opp. NIYAMAK BHAVAN, Anusaktinagar, Mumbai 400 094 Web site: www.nfaeehq.blogspot.com ; Email address: nfaee@yahoo.com

Ref. No: nfaee/17/085                             04.05.2017

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Sub: - Cabinet decision on 3^rd May 2017 related 7^th CPC – Reg

Another gimmick by the Modi Government

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Dear Comrades,

A press communiqué was issued by Ministry of Finance on 3^rd May 2017 with a caption “Cabinet approves modification in the 7^th CPC recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits.” Copy of the said communiqué is attached.

          But in the said communiqué nowhere it was mentioned about any modifications in the recommendations on pay. It contains only two subjects, Revision of pensioners of pre – 2016 pensioners and family pensioners and Disability Pension for Defence Pensioners. The communiqué is left with half information with regards to pre 2016 pensioners as it was not clarified how the pension is going to regulate.

          The attempt of the Government is to create confusion among the Central Government Employees in general and the Public at large, as the Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers has been announced its next course of action to hold dharna in front of the house of Finance Minister Arun Jaitely’s New Delhi on 23^rd May 2017.

          We can also expect statements from the so called NJCA leadership to congratulate the Government and may even claim because of their effort only the Cabinet too decision on pre – 2016 pensioners (or inaction?).

          Beware of such leaders and the Government’s attitude and ensure grand success of the Dharna on 23^rd May 2017 at Delhi and in all units as per the call from Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers. Be ready for Dharna

With fraternal Greetings

Comradely yours

                                                         (Jayaraj KV)

Secretary General

Address for Correspondence: Jayaraj. KV, Secretary General, NFAEE

PESS/UED; BARC, Trombay, Mumbai 400 085

Tel. No: (O): 022 – 25596519; (Res): 022 – 25554179; (Mobile): 9869501189

Email Address: nfaee@yahoo.com, jrajkv@yahoo.com

Ministry of Finance03-May, 2017 20:28 IST 

Cabinet approves modifications in the 7th CPC recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved important proposals relating to modifications in the 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission) recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits in the course of their implementation. Earlier, in June, 2016, the Cabinet had approved implementation of the recommendations with an additional financial outgo of Rs 84,933 crore for 2016-17 (including arrears for 2 months of 2015-16).

The benefit of the proposed modifications will be available with effect from 1st January, 2016, i.e., the date of implementation of 7th CPC recommendations. With the increase approved by the Cabinet, the annual pension bill alone of the Central Government is likely to be Rs.1,76,071 crore.  Some of the important decisions of the Cabinet are mentioned below:

1.        Revision of pension of pre – 2016 pensioners and family pensioners

The Cabinet approved modifications in the recommendations of the 7th CPC relating to the method of revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners and family pensioners based on suggestions made by the Committee chaired by Secretary (Pensions) constituted with the approval of the Cabinet.  The modified formulation of pension revision approved by the Cabinet will entail an additional benefit to the pensioners and an additional expenditure of approximately Rs.5031 crore for 2016-17 over and above the expenditure already incurred in revision of pension as per the second formulation based on fitment factor.  It will benefit over 55 lakh pre-2016 civil and defence pensioners and family pensioners.

While approving the implementation of the 7th CPC recommendations on 29th June, 2016, the Cabinet had approved the changed method of pension revision recommended by the 7th CPC for pre-2016 pensioners, comprising of two alternative formulations, subject to the feasibility of the first formulation which was to be examined by the Committee.

In terms of the Cabinet decision, pensions of pre-2016 pensioners were revised as per the second formulation multiplying existing pension by a fitment factor of 2.57, though the pensioners were to be given the option of choosing the more beneficial of the two formulations as per the 7th CPC recommendations.

In order to provide the more beneficial option to the pensioners, Cabinet has accepted the recommendations of the Committee, which has suggested revision of pension based on information contained in the Pension Payment Order (PPO) issued to every pensioner.  The revised procedure of fixation of notional pay is more scientific, rational and implementable in all the cases.  The Committee reached its findings based on an analysis of hundreds of live pension cases.  The modified formulation will be beneficial to more pensioners than the first formulation recommended by the 7th CPC, which was not found to be feasible to implement on account of non-availability of records in a large number of cases and was also found to be prone to several anomalies.  

2.         Disability Pension for Defence Pensioners

The Cabinet also approved the retention of percentage-based regime of disability pension implemented post 6th CPC, which the 7th CPC had recommended to be replaced by a slab-based system.

           

The issue of disability pension was referred to the National Anomaly Committee by the Ministry of Defence on account of the representation received from the Defence Forces to retain the slab-based system, as it would have resulted in reduction in the amount of disability pension for existing pensioners and a reduction in the amount of disability pension for future retirees when compared to percentage-based disability pension. 

The decision which will benefit existing and future Defence pensioners would entail an additional expenditure of approximately Rs. 130 crore per annum.

UPDATE ON STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING OF NATIONAL COUNCIL JCM HELD ON 03.05.2017.

UPDATE ON STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING OF NATIONAL COUNCIL JCM HELD ON 03.05.2017.

Meeting of the Standing Committee of National Council (JCM) held on 03.05.2017. Only Action Taken Report (progress report) on old items discussed in the Standing Committee meeting held on 25.10.2016 was discussed from 3 to 7 PM. 

The protest of the staffside regarding abnormal delay in implementation of revised allowances from 01.01.2016 , increase in minimum pay and fitment formula , Option -1  parity of Pensioners , revision of pension and grant of dearness relief to autonomous body penioners etc was conveyed to Secretary , Department of Personnel who chaired the meeting. The proposed move to close down DGS&D was also raised. 

To discuss the new items another meeting will be held shortly. 

On behalf of Confederation Coms: K.K.N.Kutty , M.Krishnan and M.S.Raja attended. Cabinet has approved the parity in pension  recommended by the Pension Committee constituted by Govt w.e.f.01.01.2016. (whether it is 5th CPC recommended parity can be confirmed only after seeing the orders). 

It is confirmed that Option -1 recommended by 7th CPC  is rejected.

M.KRISHNAN
Secretary General

Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers

National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees NFAEE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY Regn.No.17/9615 Recognised by DAE vide DAE OM No. 8/1/2007 – IR&W/95 dated 13th June 2007 NFAEE Office, Opp. NIYAMAK BHAVAN, Anusaktinagar, Mumbai 400 094 Web site: www.nfaeehq.blogspot.com ; Email address: nfaee@yahoo.com

Ref. No: nfaee/17/081                                                              02.05.2017

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Sub: - CHSS REVIEW - Reg

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Dear Comrades,

        DAE vide their OM No. 7/3/2017/IR&W/5010 dated 11^th April 2017 constituted a committee to review the Contributory Health Services Scheme (CHSS) Rules. The Committee has been asked to submit its report by middle of October 2017. Copy of the OM is attached here with for the ready reference for all affiliates.

        NFAEE sought an appointment with the committee to present the views of the Federation and its affiliates.

        It is therefore requested to all affiliates to discuss the issue of CHSS Rules in details with the stake holders keeping view the terms of reference of CHSS Review Committee in mind and prepare a note and submit to the Federation before 31^st May 2017.

        In the next Working Committee meeting the compilation of suggestions and comments received from the affiliates on CHSS shall be present and a consolidated note shall be prepared and submit to the Department for consideration.

        All the affiliates are requested to take note of the issue seriously and act promptly.

With fraternal Greetings

Comradely yours

                                                (Jayaraj KV)

Secretary General

Address for Correspondence: Jayaraj. KV, Secretary General, NFAEE

PESS/UED; BARC, Trombay, Mumbai 400 085

Tel. No: (O): 022 – 25596519; (Res): 022 – 25554179; (Mobile): 9869501189

Email Address: nfaee@yahoo.com, jrajkv@yahoo.com