ONE MORE BANK OFFICER VISITED OUR TRUST.

Mr.A.K.Subramanian, Officer- with our Liaison Offcier Sgt.S.Kanthiah.

On hearing the services of our Trust, one officer from Canara Bank came to our Trust office.

Mr.AK.Subramanian,  Officer,  Canara bank,  Alankulam, Tirunelveli-Dist, TN.

We had a long discussion regarding Defence pension revision as per the latest order  and various areas of pension payment.  .

He had brought few cases for revision and we prepared the calculation and handed over to him .

The Officer was very much satisfied with our explanation and submission and appreciated and thanked us for such a noble service to the Ex-Servicemen community..

ONE MORE WIDOW OF A SUBEDAR HELPED

Smt.Kanthamathi is expressing her sincere thanks to our Liaison Offcier Sgt.S.kanthiah.

On the advice of the Manager, Central Bank of India, Kovilpatti , widow of a Subedar called on us:

NameL: Smt.Kanthamathi    W/O Late Avudaiappan (JC 64567)  Sub;

PDA: Central Bank of India ,  Tuticorin dist, TN.

On verification of PPO and the pass book entries, it was noticed that her pension was not revised as per the latest CDA cir 502. She was being paid  a Basic pension of rs.5190 instead of Rs.7863/-.

We reported the discrepancy to the Manager over phone . He was kind enough to accept our findings and the submission  and assured to revise the pension and pay the arrears in this month itself.

The poor widow expressed her sincere thanks to our trust members for this noble service and help to the ex-servicemen  community , particularly the widows.

HATS OFF TO OUR BRAVE ARMED FORCES.

    

HATS OFF TO OUR BRAVE ARMED FORCES.

The outstanding performances of our Armed Forces during the recent natural calamity in Uttarkandh state speaks volume about their dedication , untiring efforts  in evacuating the stranded people(pilgrimages) , even at the risk of their life  is highly commendable and appreciable.

All the more   so , the blessings and praises  showered on the Armed Forces by the general mass cannot match anything in the world.

Their services  and sacrifices have well understood by everyone except those who are supposed to understand.  Few days back, one Helicopter with  15 people including the Pilot crashed and all of them  lost their life during the rescue operation..

You can see the picture – in that our soldiers made themselves as a bridge and made the stranded people to walk over them to cross the hurdle. It is the noble service taking the risk. The rope bridge may break at any point of time, but our soldiers took the risk  and made it .

At least, hereafter the Government and the big bosses should give due respect and consideration for the Armed Forces by way of enhancement in their salaries and pension.

Normally  the praises and appreciations lasts for few days only and forgotten till another such events occur. It is really very bad .  But not withstanding  any comments/ appreciations , our Armed Forces continue  their duties  in helping the genera mass of people , without expecting any rewards  when such  situation arises.

Jai Hind and Hats off to our Armed Forces

ATTENTION VETERAN BROTHERS- SERIES-12

 Our Chief Admin.Officer Hony.Flt.Lt M.Packia Natarajn  is delivering a  lecture on Fixed Medical Allowance

 Veterans are  listening to the lecture at the meeting.

ATTENTION VETERAN BROTHERS – SERIES -12

 KNOW ABOUT   - FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE-

As per Vth Pay commission GOI MOD ltr.No.(1)(a)/98/D( Pension/Service) dated 15-6-1998, our government granted Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs.100/ per month to all Central Govt.pensioners including Defence pensioners and their families.

This came to effect from 1-12-1197.

It may be mentioned in the PPO. as

FMA –Rs.100/ - eligible,/ Some time  may not be. But all Pre-2003 retirees are eligible.

Pensioners were asked to submit option to avail this FMA  OR  take free treatment from Hospitals.

The Rate is now Enhanced to Rs.300/- with effect from 1-9-2008.

For divided family pensioners it will be divided  50-50% , that is Rs.150/-each.

Ex-Servicemen  Contributory  Health Scheme (ECHS) came in to existence from 1-4-2003

Vide GOI MOD ltr.No. 22(1)/ 01/us/D (Res) dated  30 Dec 2002.

Those who retire after 1-4-2003, it was made compulsory to join the ECHS, hence no FMA for them.

For Pre-1-4-2003, instructions were given to Join ECHS, and forgo the FMA.

It is unfortunate that even after say 15 years, still some of our veterans/ families are not drawing the FMA, may be due to ignorance / not knowing  the eligibility / not interested and nobody told them.

POINTS IN THIS REGARD:

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1.       Some have not submitted option , hence no FMA

2.       Some have given option but not being paid

3.       Some of them Joined ECHS but still drawing FMA – not correct- they have to inform the branch to stop. Otherwise, we may have to refund the whole amount at a time which is painful

4.       Note: For joining ECHS, the stoppage of FMA  certificate is a must, hence it is duty of the Bankers to stop the FMA on the request of Pensioners.  If theyare paying after issuing the certificate, it is not fare on the Banks to recover the entire paid amount in one installment.

5.       Some of them have applied for stoppage of FMA, got a certificate  and not joined ECHS and not drawing FMA also.

6.       Instructions are clear that once Option given, cannot be revoked , but few veterans are approaching  us for revoking and to draw FMA again..

7.       Those who have not opted so far and  want to opt for FMA now and demand arrears from

1-12-1997 which is not fare on our part . Instruction are clear that the FMA will be paid from the date of Option. And no arrears from back date.

Veteran brothers are requested to know the above points, they can always approach our ESM organizations for guidance  and advise.

OUR TRUST HELPED ONE MORE NAIK

Veteran K.Yesaiah  with our Trustee Sgt.C.Muthukrishnan

TRUST HELPED ONE ONE MORE NAIK

Ex.Nk. K.Yessaiah called on us for verifying the correctness of his pension.

Name: K.Yessaiah                Reg.No: 2566459F    Rank: NK

PDA:  Canara Bank,  Tuticorin-Dist

On verifying from his pass book entries, it was noticed that his pension was not revised as per CDA cir 501.

We contacted the PDA and informed the non revision . The Manager was kind enough to revise the pension and pay the arrears in this month itself.

The veteran was satisfied with our service and thanked us for this help.