NEW YEAR GREETINGS

EXWEL TRUST WISHES ALL ITS READERS

A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2011.

YET ANOTHER ACHIEVEMENT.

Veteran K.Thankaraj is handing over a copy of revised PPO to
our Chief Liaison Officer Sgt.S.Kanthiah

ONE MORE DISABILITY PENSIONER HELPED.

The pension of Ex.Sep.Thangaraj was not revised as per CDA cir 430.

Name: K.Thangaraj Rank: Sep No: 6469779L Group: E

Qly.service : 14.5 yrs. DOC: 1-4-1993

Disability : 60% PPO.No: D/1791/93 AND D/CORR/ 405874/2010.

PDA: SBI, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli-Dist, Tamil Nadu.

As his qly.service was only 14.5 yrs, we represented the case to his record Office, ASC (AT).

Now , the Service element of Disability pension is revised as Rs.4321/- from Rs.3500/-

The happy veteran called on us and expressed his gratitude for the help extended by our Trust.

This is one more achievement for our Trust.

REVISED DEARNESS RELIEF TO EXGRATIA PENSIONERS.

EXGRATIA PENSION - REVISION OF DEARNESS RELIEF.

EXGRATIA PAYMENT TO RESERVISTS & WIDOWS

REVISION OF DEARNESS RELIEF W.E.F. 01.07.2010

The present rate of pension to these pensioners after merger of 50% DA

w.e.f. 1.4.2004 is as follows:-

Rs.900/- for those drawing Rs.600

Rs.908/- for those drawing Rs.605

The above pensions has not been revised so far by the 6th CPC.

The rates of DA payable from 01.07.2010 are as follows:-

DA rates for Basic Pension Rs.900/- & For Basic Pen. Rs.908

From 01.07.2010 to 31.12.2010 -- 103% -- 95%

Please click for the government order.

NOTE: These pensioners are most neglected lot. Very few are living. Still some banks are paying
only Rs.605 and not paying any D.A. The 6th CPC also did not mention about this pension revision.

OUR TRUST HELPS ONE MORE WIDOW PENSIONER..

Our Financial Trustee Sgt.C.Muthukrishnan is receiving the copies of PPOand pass book entries from Smt.Jeya Grace Ayyanar.

Smt.Jeya Grace Ayyanar, W/O Late Hony.Flt.Lt. S.Ayyanar called on us at our office for verification of correctness of family pension.

Her full particulars are :

Name : Smt.JEYA GRACE AYYANAR W/O Late S.Ayyanar- Hony.Flt.Lt. No. 249290

PPO.No: 08/14/B/F/12263/2000

PDA: SBI, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli-Dist, Tamil Nadu.

On verification of PPO and Pass book entries, we noticed that she is being paid pension as per Annexure –I of MOD letter dated 11-11-2008 as 7357/-. She is to be paid at the rate of 8310/-with effect from 1-1-2006, thus a difference of 953 per month.

We have informed the PDA about the discrepancy and requested them to revise the pension and pay the arrears.

The widow thanked us for the help extended by our trust.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

EXWEL TRUST WISHES ALL ITS READERS AND THEIR

FAMILIES A HAPPY & JOYFUL CHRISTMAS 2010.

POST 2006 RETIREE GETTING LESS PENSION THAN PRE-2006 RETIREE

Nb.Sub.C.Veluchamy along with his wife called on at our office and expressed his anguish about the anomaly in his pension to our Chief Liaison Officer Sgt.S.Kanthiah

ONE MORE ANOMALY IN PENSION

A post 2006 retiree, a Nb.Sub.is getting less pension than a Pre-2006 Nb.Sub.

Full particulars of the aggrieved Nb.Sub:

Name: C.Veluchamy Rank: Nb.Sub No. JC 241745 M, Group-“y”

Date of retirement: 31-8-2008 Qualifying Service: 26 yrs.

Record Office : Armoured Corps

PPO.No: S/032893/2008 - Original pension…5735

AND S/CORR/152974/2009- revised pension..8355

PDA:State Bank of India, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin-Dist, TN.

He expressed his anguish about the Pre-2006 retired Nb.Sub of Same Group and same length of service is getting basic pension of Rs.10029/ as per Table No.32 of CDA Cir 430 whereas he is getting only 8355/-

It is another anomaly noted in the recent times. There are are many more such cases.

Dear veteran brothers, please bring such anomalies to light so that the MOD and the CDA can think over about this discrepancies.

EXWEL TRUST CONDUCTS SEMINAR ON PENSION

A VIEW OF THE MEETING HALL


PENSIONERS IN FULL ATTENTION.
A POWER POINT PRESENTATION WAS
SHOWN IN TAMIL FOR 60 MINUTES.
WG.CDR.P.J.VICTOR (RETD) RECEIVING
THE BOOK FROM SGT.R.CHELLAPPA.(RETD)


DR.T.SENTHIL GIVING LECTURE ON MEDITATION.
SGT.KANDIAH SPEAKING ON PENSION
FLT.LT.M.P.NATARAJAN, EXPLAINING
SERVICES OF THE EXWELTRUST.
SRI.GANAPATHY (RETD.SUB.REGISTRAR)
EXPLAINING THE IMPORTANCE OF WILL
& REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE AFTER
01.11.2009 IN TAMIL NADU.
PENSIONERS ARE HAVING LUNCH.
QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION ON PENSION
THE TEAM FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT
OF THE MEETING.

EXWEL TRUST CONDUCTS A SEMINAR ON PENSION

A seminar on pensioners problems was arranged on 19-12-2010.

A book on “ Pensioners to know” ,in Tamil , written by Veteran Sgt.C.Muthukrishnan was released by our Managing Trustee Sgt.R.Chellappa and the first copy was received by Wing Commander P.J.Victor (Retd). On receiving the copy, he appreciated our trust for the sincere services being rendered to the veterans and their families.

Sgt.C.Muthukrishnan explained in detail about the VI th Pay commission , the Plus and Minus points. As a whole the Pay commission disappointed the Defence personnel. They equated the Defence personnel with Civilians which is not justified. He advised the veterans to know of their own rate of pension and to be aware of the happenings.

Dr.T.Senthil from Govt.Hospital gave a useful lecture on “Thyanam” . By this one can release their mental tension and have a peaceful and sound sleep in this old age.

Sgt.Kanthiah explained various points pertains to veterans and Families like, Endorsement of family pension, to inform the changes in the family status , importance of Part II order. Additional pension for 80yrs and above pensioners and disability pension. Anomaly in Pre and Post 2006 pension fixation by an illustration.

Our managing Trustee Sgt.R.Chellappa gave a brief of future plans of our Trust like starting an old age home or a community hall for veterans in our area.He also suggested to prepare a Phamplet containg full particulars of Defence / Civil service and all other important informations for every individual to aviod hardship at latter stage.

Our Chief Admin.Officer Hony Flt.Lt. M.Packia Natarajan gave a summary of our Trust activities and achievements in brief and requested all the veterans and families to be aware of their entitlements and ready for any agitation for getting our dues if needed.

Mr.K.Ganapathy, a Retired Sub -Registrar gave a brief lecture on settlement of property and necessity of writting a" WILL"for avoiding complications between the family members.

All the veterans were very happy about the meeting and wished for such a meetings in regular intervals.

A delicious Lunch was served to all the veterans and families.

A Special daily Calendar -2011 of our Trust and a book on “Pensioner to Know” were given to all the Participants in the seminar.

A CD on Defence Pension in Power Point slides was made available to the needy pensioners. The Exwel Trust's activities were shown on power point slides during the meeting. Maximum hi tech audio visual aides were used to educate the pensioners on their entitlements including publishing a book. The contents of the book were explained in detail by the Author. The book was well received by all the pensioners.

PENSION SEMINAR AT TIRUNELVELI

HOTEL JANAKIRAM, THE VENUE OF THE SEMINAR
ENTRANCE TO THE MEETING HALL

The Pension seminar was attended by more than 80 pensioners.
Each pensioner collected more than two books for giving to their friends.
Our main aim of the meeting was to educate all our pensioners
and family pensioners to know their entitlements.

Many pensioners clarified doubts about writing a Will from
Shri Ganapathy, (A guest lecturer) on the seminar.

Some of the social problems also came up at the seminar.

They are:-

1. Some widows who are getting the full pension, and some of them
are even employed are not looking after the parents of the
deceased exservicemen/soldier.

2. Few War wounded soldiers, are not getting proper employment.

3. The wife of one War wounded soldier created lot of problem for
getting divorce with huge monetary gain.
There is no legal support for the wounded soldier.

4. The additional pension arrears which was arranged by the trust
for some aged pensioners, were grabbed by their children by force
in many cases.

5. The seminar had witnessed some sons and daughters of
exservicemen remain unmarried to look after
their wodower father.

6. The seminar witnessed that the daughters of many aged
pensioners are very much helpful to their parents.


7. The importance of starting an aged home was felt
very urgent in some cases.

THE MEETING GAVE US A GOOD UNDERSTANDING
OF THE PREVAILING SOCIAL PROBLEMS

MONEY ALONE CANNOT SOLVE

ONLY LOVE AND AFFECTION

TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY

IS THE ONLY SOLUTION.

WISHING MUHARAM FESTIVAL

Dear Muslim veteran brothers,

We, The Ex-Servicemen Welfare Trust wishing you a
a very happy

"MUHARAM FESTIVAL"

YET ANOTHER WIDOW PENSIONER HELPED

Smt.A.Santhi is presenting the PPO and the Bank pass book to our

Chief Liaison Officer Sgt.S.Kanthiah for verification.

A WIDOW PENSIONER HELPED

One widow pensioner Smt.A.Santhi called on us to verify the correctness of her family pension.

Service particulars :

Name : Smt.A.Santhi Ananda , W/O Late Raja Anandan, Rank : Cpl Serv.No: 673039 X,

Date of Death of Cpl; 28-2-2007.

PDA: Canara Bank, Tirunelveli-Junction, Tirunelveli-Dist, T.N

She is eligible for an Enhanced Rate of pension from 29-2-2007 to 28-2-2014.

There was a discrepancy in the total pension. We contacted the PDA and informed about the discrepancy. The short fall was due to recovery of excess payment made earlier.We confirmed the correctness of the pension .

The widow was very happy of our action of on the spot verification and confirmation.

PENSIONERS'S MEETING AT TIRUNELVELI.

இராணுவ பென்சன் விளக்க கூட்டம்.

இடம் : ஹோட்டல் ஜானகிராம் , திருநெல்வேலி சந்திப்பு.

நாள் : 19 .12 .2010 கலை 10 மணி.

தலைமை

SGT திரு. R செல்லப்பா ,

நிர்வாக அறங்காவலர்

எக்ஸ்வெல் அறக்கட்டளை

நிகழ்ச்சி நிரல்

கலை 10 மணி : தமிழ் தாய் வாழ்த்து .

வரவேற்புரை : FLT LT M .P நடராஜன்

தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி

எக்ஸ்வெல் அறக்கட்டளை.

காலை 10 .30 "தெரிந்து கொள்ளுங்கள்" புத்தக வெளியீடு

முதல் பிரதியை வழங்குபவர் : திரு .R செல்லப்பா

முதல் பிரதியை பெறுபவர் WG CDR .P J விக்டர் அவர்கள்

10 .40 "ஆறாவது ஊதிய கமிசனும் இராணுவ பென்சனும்"

சிறப்புரை திரு செ.முத்து கிருஷ்ணன் அவர்கள்.

10 .50 இயற்கை வழி தியான பயிற்சி

DR . T .செந்தில், மற்றும் DR .T .ராஜலக்ஷ்மி அவர்கள்.

காலை 11 .00 "இராணுவ பென்சன் பற்றிய முக்கிய தகவல்கள்"

சிறப்புரை திரு ச.கந்தையா அவர்கள்

11 30 "எக்ஸ்வெல் அறக்கட்டளையின்" சேவைகள்

சிறப்புரை திரு .M .P நடராஜன் அவர்கள்.

12 .00 எக்ஸ்வெல் அறக்கட்டளையின் சேவைகள் பற்றிய

ஒரு படத்தொகுப்பு காட்சி

12 .30 பென்சன் பற்றிய ஒரு படத்தொகுப்பு காட்சி.

மதியம் 1 .00 எக்ஸ்வெல் அறக்கட்டளையின் எதிர்கால திட்டங்கள்.

சிறப்புரை திரு.R செல்லப்பா அவர்கள்.

1 .30 பென்சன் பற்றிய கேள்வி பதில் .

2 00 நன்றியுரை. திரு செ. முத்து கிருஷ்ணன் அவர்கள்.

மதிய உணவு