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7th CPC Pension and Arrears : Banks are directed to ensure adequate infrastructure & manpower for pension processing – CPAO Orders Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission – Revision of pension of pre-2016 Pensioners / Family Pensioners-reg. CPAO/IT&Tech/Revision(7th CPC)/19.Vol-III/2016-17/41 06/06/2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:  Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission – Revision of pension of pre-2016 Pensioners / Family Pensioners, etc.-reg. Reference is invited to the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW (A) dated-12th May 2017 (copy enclosed) regarding revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners under 7th CPC recommendations. It has been decided that the Pension/Family Pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016 in respect of all Central civil pensioners/family pensioners, including CAPFs, who retired/died prior...

Non implementation of 7th CPC for Pensioners of Autonomous bodies: Reply from Department of Commerce Grievance Registration “No. DOPPW/E/2017/08318 dated 25.05.2017 regarding “Non implementation of 7th CPC for Pensioners of autonomous bodies” No.5/3/2017-Plant-D Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 2/6/2017 To, Shri M.R.Sudharshan, 222, 9th Main Road, Sri Venkataramana Swamy Temple Street, Srinagara- 560050, Karnataka. E-mail: mrs44545@hotmail.com Subject:  Grievance Registration “No. DOPPW/E/2017/08318 dated 25.05.2017 regarding “Non implementation of 7th CPC for Pensioners of autonomous bodies”. Sir, With reference to the above mentioned subject, it is informed that the proposal of extension of the revised pay scale of 7th CPC to the employees of autonomous bodies is under consideration of Finance Division, Department of Commerce. The benefits of 7th CPC and enhanced Dearness Relief to the pensio...

Pensioners donate fund for martyrs In a noble and humane gesture, elder citizens from among the pensioners donated fund for military and paramilitary martyrs to Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh. Led by Secretary General of “Bharat Pensioners Samaj”, Shri S.C. Maheshwari, the senior, superannuated citizens met Dr Jitendra Singh here yesterday and handed over to him a cheque of the amount collected by them through donations by different pensioners. They said, they were contributing this amount to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the specific purpose of welfare and care of the families of the martyrs from the military and paramilitary forces, who were sacrificing their lives in anti-terrorist operations. The letter accompanying the cheque stated that “Bharat Pensioners Samaj”, a conglomerate of 725 pensioners associations,...

BPS expressing its gratitude to Govt. of India for the benevolent decision on the VII Central Pay Commission recommendations on the revision of Pension based on the ‘Notional Pay’ on last pay drawn basis. Gratitude expressed on the Govt decisions on the VII Central Pay Commission recommendations – reg. No.SG/BPS/17/2017 Dated: 31.5.2017 To Dr.Jitendra Singh Hon’ble Minister of State, (Independent Charge) Govt. of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, New Delhi – 110001 Sub:  Gratitude expressed on the Govt decisions on the VII Central Pay Commission recommendations – reg. Respected Sir, 1. Bharat Pensioners Samaj a conglomerate of over 725 Pensioners Associations while expressing its gratitude to Govt. of India for the benevolent decision on the VII Central Pay Commission recommendations on the revision of Pension based on the ‘Notional Pay’ on last pay drawn basis. 2.Sir, the VII Central Pay Commissions recommendations as well as benefit ...

REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL CLAIMS TO PENSIONERS UNDER CS (MA) RULES, 1944 AS DIRECTED BY VARIOUS CATS/COURTS – REG. No. 5.14025/23/2013-MS.EHSS Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Department of Health and Family Welfare Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi Dated the 29 September, 2016 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub:- Reimbursement of medical claims to pensioners under CS (MA) Rules, 1944 as directed by various CATS/Courts – Regarding. The undersigned is directed to state that various references are being received in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on the above mentioned subject. it is hereby clarified that CS (MA) Rules, 1944 are not applicable to pensioners till date. 2. It is further informed that the following options to avail medical facilities are available to Central Government pensioners: a) Pensioners residing in CGHS covered areas: 1) They can get themselves registered in CGHS dispensary after making requisite contribution and can avail both OP...

Beneficial method of pension fixation may prioritize to Pre-2016 Pensioners – CPAO Circular “Where 2.57 multiplication method of pension fixation is beneficial under DP&PW OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (ii) dated 4/08/2016, revised pension authority under 2.57 multiplication methods will also require to be issued by HOOs/PAOs. However, HOOs/PAOs while revising the pension may prioritize the cases which are beneficial to the pensioners under pay fixation method” CPAO/IT&Tech/Revision(7th CPC)/19.Vol-III/2016-17/37 Dated:25/05/2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Implementation of Revision of Pension of Pre-1.1.2016 Pensioners/Family Pensioners in pursuance to DP&PW OM 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) dated 12th May 2017 and Ministry Of Finance (Deptt.of Expenditure) OM No.1(13)/EV/2017 dated 23rd May, 2017. 1. Reference is invited to DP&PW OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 12/05/2017 regarding revision of pension of Pre-2016 retirees under 7th CPC. As per Para 4 of this OM, i...

Example-5: Revised Pension of S 29 5th CPC Pensioners wef 1-1-2016 as per DOP orders Dated 12-5-2017 REVISED PENSION W.E.F. 1.1.2016 FOR 5TH CPC S 29 (LEVEL 14) PENSIONERS WHO HAVE RETIRED BETWEEN 1.1.1996 TO 31.12.2005 AS PER NEW FORMULATION ISSUED VIDE DOP OM DATED 12/5/2017

Example-4: Revised Pension of S 29 4th CPC Pensioners wef 1-1-2016 as per DOP orders Dated 12-5-2017 REVISED PENSION W.E.F. 1.1.2016 OF 4TH CPC FOR S 29 (LEVEL 14) PENSIONERS WHO HAVE RETIRED IN BETWEEN 1.1.1986 TO 31.12.1995 AS PER 1ST (NEW) FORMULATION ISSUED VIDE DOP&PW OM DATED 12/5/2017

Example-3: Revised Pension S-19 of 5th CPC Pensioners wef 1-1-2016 as per DOP orders Dated 12-5-2017 REVISED PENSION W.E.F. 1.1.2016 FOR FIFTH CPC S 19 (LEVEL 11) PENSIONERS WHO HAVE RETIRED BETWEEN 1.1.1996 TO 31.12.2005 AS PER 1ST (NEW) FORMULATION VIDE DOP OM DATED 12/5/2017

Example-2: Revised Pension S-19 of 4th CPC Pensioners wef 1-1-2016 as per DOP orders Dated 12-5-2017 REVISED PENSION OF S-19 PB-3 (LEVEL 11) PENSIONERS OF 4TH CPC WITH 3RD OPTION OPTIN BASED ON NOTIONAL PAY IN SUCCESSIVE PAY COMMISSIONS (Para 5 of minutes of meeting held on 6th October, 2016) Vs Option 1

Example-1: Revised Pension of S-13 5th CPC Pensioner as per DOPPW orders Dated 12-5-2017 REVISED PENSION of SCALE S 13 (7450-11500)-(LEVEL 7) – 5TH CPC PENSIONER WITH NEW FORMULATION BASED ON NOTIONAL PAY OF SUCCESSIVE PAY COMMISSIONS SINCE RETIREMENT (Vide DOP&PW OM Dated 12-5-2017) vs OPTION 1 of 7th CPC BASED ON INCREMENTS EARNED REVISED PENSION OF PENSIONERS WHO RETIRED BETWEEN 1-1-1996 & 31-12-2005 (5TH CPC SCALES) = LPD / Last Basic Pay (BP) in 5th CPC (as per Original PPO) x 1.86 + Grade Pay x MF (2.57) Fixation at same stage in Pay Matrix if available or next stage if no stage is available at that stage in the Pay Matrix of 7th CPC divided by 2 (OR) Basic Pension X MF (2.57) whichever is higher)

Impact of order dated 12-5-2017 The impact of above order dated 12-05-2017 can be analysed only after orders are issued. According to the orders the pay of pre 2016 retirees has to be notionally fixed in in revised pay matrix intrdoduced from 1-1-2016 and then fixing pension at 50% of pay. If the pension so fixed is more than the pension fixed with fitment formula of 2.57 then pension will be revised otherwise no change. It is presumed that option will be given to pensioners. For arriving at pay in revised matrix of 7 CPC for those who retired prior to 1-1-1996 notionally there pay will be fixed under V CPC scales and VI CPC Pay structure. Similarly for those who retired prior to 2006 it will be notionally fixed in VI CPC Pay structure and then in 7 CPC matrix. The pay for this purpose is pay last drawn as recorded in their PPO. For the information of readers fixation formula under V CPC, VI CPC and VII CPC rules is given below: V CPC: Pay in the revised scales to be fixed a...

Procedural actions for revision of pension of pre-1.1.2016 retirees – Ministry of Finance No.1(13)/EV/2017 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure New Delhi, Dated : 23rd  May 2017 Office Memorandum Subject: Procedural actions for revision of pension of pre-1.1.2016 retirees of Central Government in pursuance of the OM of Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare dated 12.5.2017 – Regarding. The Ministries/Departments of the Central Government are aware of the orders issued by Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) contained in their OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 12.5.2017 regarding revision of pension of pre-1.1.2016 retirees.In terms of para 4 thereof, the revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016 in respect of all Central civil pensioners/family pensioners, including CAPF’s who retired/died prior to 1.1.2016 may be revised by notionally fixing their pay in the pay matrix recommended by the 7th Cen...

A Table for Pension Fixation to Pre-2006! MODEL TABLE FOR PENSION RE-FIXATION TO PRE-2006 PENSIONERS IN PB-1 AND PB-2 The model table showing the pension refixation as per 12th May, 2016 Order as worked out by Comrade R.Subramanian District President Erode AIPRPA (TN) is given below for the benefit of our members. Source : http://postalpensioners.blogspot.in/

Issue of Fitment Tables for Revision of Pension as per Notional Pay in 7th CPC Pay Matrix Secretary, GOI, Department of Pension, GOI, Patel Bhawan, New Delhi-110001 Dear Sir, Subject:  Issue of Fitment Tables for Revision of Pension as per Notional Pay in 7th CPC Pay Matrix Regarding: Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission – Revision of pension of pre-2016 & post-2016 pensioners/family pensioners. Reference: DOP&PW OM NO.38/37/2016-P&. PW(A) Dated 12-5-2017 Kind attention is invited towards the DOP&PW OM Dated 12-5-2017 regarding Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission – Revision of pension of pre-2016 & post-2016 pensioners/family pensioners. Incidentally, Fitment Tables and the Ready Reckoners have not been issued with the said orders as was done after every Pay Commission – both in respect of the Pay and Pension. This w...

Option 1 recommended by 7th CPC for the revision of pension/family pension of Pre 2016 retirees DENIED How ,the battle is lost One rank one pension denied OPTION 1 recommended by 7th CPC for the revision of Pension/Family pension of pre 2016 Denied inspite of availability of service records of over 80% of old pensioners. The alternative given vide OM dated 12.5.2017 though to some extent it will benefit a good % of old pensioners, it cannot make up the lifelong loss old pensioners will suffer due to denial of option 1. Ever since Honourable Supreme Court land mark judgement dated 17.12.2017 in UOI vs D S Nakra. In the hide and seek game with UOI for 100% parity between present & past Civil Pensioners ‘Bharat Pensioners Samaj’ had this time secured Penalty Corner but the Babu in DOP & PW foiled the final hit. Why only DOP& PW, our own people must share the blame! The war veterans whom we had been supporting for years in their struggle for one rank one pension wer...

Calculate to know the increase in basic pension! Comrades it is difficult to prepare any common table on this order. Actually the table recommended by 5th CPC should be first referred to fix the wages as on 1.1.1996 to pre-1996 pensioners; thereupon for them as well as to other retirees between 1.1.96 and 31.12.2005 their basic pay is to be multiplied by fitment factor 1.86 and appropriate grade pay to the replacement scale to be added; finally this quantum is to be multiplied by 2.57; the arrived sum to be compared with the Pay Matrix table of 7th CPC and the equal or a step higher stage amount in the ‘Level’ (Grade Pay based) appropriate to the replacement scale to be selected; then finally 50% of this sum to be the new refixation basic pension w.e.f  1.1.2016. Substract your present basic pension to know the increase in basic pension if any from 1.1.2016 and multiply the difference by 17 to arrive the actual arrears as on May,2017 Source : http://postalpensione...

Model Calculation! Model calculation for a Pre-2006 HSG-II Pensioner retired in 30.06.2004 1) Basic pay on date of retirement on 30.06.2004: 7850/- 2) Notional pay fixed on 1.1.2006: 7850 x 1.86 = 14610/- 3) Adding appropriate GP: 14610 + 4200 = 18810/- 4) Notional pay fixed on 1.1.2016: 18810 x 2.57 = 48341.70 5) Notional pay as per Pay Matrix of 7th CPC at Level 6: 49000/- 6) Revised pension from 1.1.2016: 24500/- 7) Basic Pension originally fixed under Option 2 from 1.1.2016: 22581/- 8) Difference in Pension (between column 6 – 7): 1919/- 9) Arrears due from 1.1.2016 to 30.04.2017 for 16 months: 1919 x 16 = 30704/- + DR due from 1.7.2016 (228/-) and 1.1.2017 (462/-) = 690/-; So total arrears = 30704 + 690 = 31304/-. Source : http://postalpensioners.blogspot.in/

7th CPC Pension Calculation for Pre-2016 Pensioners – KarnatakaCOC What the above decision means for pre-2016 retirees? Modification made appears fixing the pay of pre 2016 retirees notionally in revised pay matrix and then fixing pension at 50% of pay. If the pension so fixed is more than the pension fixed with fitment formula of 2.57 then pension will be revised otherwise no change. It is presumed that option will be given to pensioners. For arriving at pay in revised matrix of 7 CPC for those who retired prior to 1-1-1996 notionally there pay will be fixed under V CPC scales and VI CPC Pay structure. Similarly for those who retired prior to 2006 it will be notionally fixed in VI CPC Pay structure and then in 7 CPC matrix. The pay for this purpose is pay last drawn as recorded in their PPO. For the information of readers fixation formula under V CPC, VI CPC and VII CPC rules is given below: V CPC: 1 Basic pay as on 1-1-1996 xxx 2 DA appropriate to basic pay at 1510 pts Xxx...

How to calculate 7th CPC Pension as per DoPPW order dated on 12.5.2017 Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission – Calculation of Revised of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners, etc : OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 12.5.2017 : Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission – Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners, etc : (i)REVISED PENSION OF PENSIONERS WHO RETIRED BETWEEN 1-1-1986 & 31-12-1995 (4TH CPC SCALES) Step 1:  work out Notional pay as on 1.1.1996 =  LPD at the time of retirement  + DA as on 1-1- 1996 was 148 % up to Rs.3500 BP and 111% for BP Rs.3501 to 6000 with minimum of Rs.5180 + IR 1 Rs 100/- + IR II =10% of BP (min Rs100) + 40% fitment benefit sum total be placed in appropriate stage in the 5th CPC scale corresponding to the scale from which retired e.g 4th CPC scale =2000-60-2300-75-3200 L...