HAPPY NEWS FOR DSC PENSIONERS/ FAMILY PENSIONERS.

         HAPPY NEWS FOR DSC PENSIONERS / FAMILY PENSIONER.

Our Government had announced the Grant of DUAL family pension , one from military and the other from Civil employments  as per CDA cir 504 dated 17-1-2013.

In that circular, the DSC pensioners were not covered as it is a defence establishment.

Now, the Government has allowed Dual Family pension for DSC pensioners also vide CDA circular 513.

The affected families may now apply for dual family pension.

 We request our living DSC  pensioners to check up their PPOs  for Joint Notification of their families in both the PPO.

WIDOW OF A SEPOY HELPED FOR JOINT NOTIFICATION.

       Smt. Sundari expressing her sincere thanks to our liaison officer  Sgt.S.kanthiah.

One widow   of a Sepoy called on our Trust office and informed that she is not getting pension after the death of her husband.

Name: Smt.K.Sundari    W/O late  Kaikundan   Rank:  Sepoy ( 1350179)

PDA:  I O B. branch,  Tirunelveli-Dsit.   TN.

On going through the available  documents , we noticed that there is no Joint Notification , hence no pension.

We explained the absence of Joint Notification  to the widow. We made an application giving all the required  particulars  and sent it  to  MEG Record Office  for joint notification  and sanctioning of pension.

The innocent widow was happy and thanked us for the action taken by the Trust.

ONE MORE WIDOW HELPED FOR DUAL FAMILY PENSION

Smt.Krishnammal with her son.

Widow of a veteran  approached us for claiming Dual family pension.

Name: Smt.Krishnammal     W/ O Late. Yegna Raman    RanK:  L/Hav.

PDA: SBI, Tirunelveli-Dsit, TN.

The veteran was re-employed in All India Radio after discharge from Military.

He was drawing pension from both services.

After his death, his wife is being paid Defence pension only.

As per the latest CDA cir 504, this widow is eligible for a pension from All India Radio also.

We have prepared the required documents for Family pension from All India Radio and sent it .

The widow and her son were happy of our efforts and thanked us for this help.

GOOD NEWS FOR AIR VETERANS

AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION

TAMILNADU BRANCH

413 Air Force Station, Tambaram, Chennai 600046

Phone:044-22392546, 044-22396565 Extn.:3293

E-mail:afatamilnadu@gmail.com

SCHOLARSHIPS 2013-14

1. Following scholarship and financial grant schemes have been instituted by broad minded Air Veteran members of the Association.

               a)         Sqn Ldr KV Pillai And Smt Saraswati Pillai Scholarship.

               b)         HFO Srinivas Jabali And Smt Pattammal Jabali Scholarship

               c)         George And Mrs Helen De Couto Scholarship

               d)         Air Cmde (Retd) K Lakshmanan and Mrs Meenalochini Laksmanan Financial Grant..

2.            They are meant for wards of Air Veteran members of Tamil Nadu origin.  While the schemes mentioned at 1(a) and 1(b) above, are meant for girl students of XI and aXII standards, the schemes mentioned at 1(c) and (d) are open schemes for both boys and girls attending regular schools.

3.            The selection is based on merit cum means.

4.            Successful applicants will be invited to attend the Anniversary function to be held on 21 Sep 13 at Roopvani Theatre, AF Station, Tambaram, Chennai.  The cheques will be handed over by the sponsorer of the scholarship/financial grant, during the Anniversary function.

5.            Therefore, it is imperative that the filled in application forms are received at this Branch well in time, so that scrutiny and selection are completed by the selection committee and invitations, to attend the function, are sent to the selected applicants, giving adequate time for their preparation to attend the function.

AFA TAMIL NADU BRANCH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES

Sqn.Ldr.KV Pillai and Mrs.Saraswathi Pillai Scholarships: The scholarship scheme was instituted by Wg.Cdr.(Retd)KV Rajavopal, VM to perpetuate the memory of his beloved parents.  Two Scholarships of Rs.4500 each per year are available the daughters of Air Veterans who are financially weak, educationally meritorious and studying in classes XI and/or XII standards.  The students of Tamilnadu nativity are only eligible.

FO Srinivasa Jabali and Tmt.Pattammal Jabali Scholarships: HThe scholarship scheme was instituted by Gp Capt (Retd) J Chandrasekhar VSM in the name of his beloved parents.  Two scholarships of Rs.4500 each per year are available for the daughters of Air Veterans of Tamil Nadu nativity who are studying in XI and/or XII standards.  Selection will be based on merit cum means basis.

George and Helen D’Couto Scholarships.  This scholarship scheme was instituted by Gp Capt Eslin D’Couto VM in honour of his beloved parents.  Two Scholarships of Rs.4500 each per year are available for the children (girls and boys) of Air Veterans of Tamil Nadu Branch who are studying in school.  Selection will be based on merit cum means basis.

Financial Grant: Two one time financial grants are instituted by Air Cmde K Lakshmanan AVSM and MRS Meenalochini Lakshmanan.  These grants of Rs.5000 each are available this year for the children (both girls and boys) of Air Veterans of Tamil Nadu nativity who are studying in Secondary and higher secondary standards.  Selection will be based on merit cum means basis.

Geraldine D’couto Marriage Endowment: Gp. Capt Eslin D’Couto has instituted this grant in the memory of his late sister Geraldine D’Couto.  An amount of Rs.10000 to be given to the needy member of the Association for marriage of one daughter.  One such grant would be available each year, starting Sep 2013.

Note: All the above mentioned Scholarships/grants will be presented to the selected applicants during the Anniversary celebrations of this Branch scheduled to be held on 21 Sep 2013.  Hence, the filled in applications to be submitted to AFA Tamil Nadu Branch by 07 Sep 13.  Blank application forms can be collected from the Branch/sub Branch/Chapters.

For further information please contact Air Force Association Tamil Nadu Branch Office, Opp Co-operative store, Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai 46. Tele No,044-22392546 on all working days from 0800 hrs to 1400 hrs.

Secretary

Gp.Capt.(Retd)

A.Sambasiva Rao

Ph.044-22294912

Sincere thanks of Sgt.C.Muthukrishnan  -Indianexserviceman blog- for bringing out this message,

YET ANOTHER WIDOW OF A SUBEDAR HELPED.

Smt.Valliammal    with her mother at our Trust Office.

One widow of a Subedar called on us and reported that her pension was not revised.

Name: Smt.Valliammal    W/O Late Sankara Murthi      Rank: Subedar Group- B    QS; 28yrs.

PDA: I.O.B   branch, Tirunelveli-Dist.

On going through the pass book entries, it was noticed that she was being paid a basic pension of Rs.4770/-only . It was not revised as per CDA cir 502.

We contacted the Branch and their CPPC at Chennai about the non Revision.  They told that the particulars  like Group and length of service is not available, hence not revised.

We obtained the documents from the pensioner , copy of Discharge book and PPO with all the required particulars and sent it to CPPC, Chennai.  They were kind enough to inform us that they will  revise the pension in this month itself.

The Widow and  her mother expressed their sincere thanks to our Trust for this help.

Dear veteran brothers, please help the widows in your areas   by providing the Rank, Group and the length of service to the PDA for revision particularly  where the PPO bears  No: F/NA/  -----/

AN AGGRIEVED WIDOW OF A HONY.CAPTAIN CONVINCED.

                                    

Smt.Rajalakshimi with her son at our trust office.

Widow of a Hony.Captain from a Remote village, about 70 km from our office,   called on us   and reported that an excess payment of Rs.3.36000/- is to be recovered from her.

Name: Smt.Raja Lakshimi      W/O Late Gurusamy     Rank: Hony.Capt.     30yrs of QS.

Date of death of Capt.   August 2008.

PDA: SBI, Virudhunagar-Dist Branch, TN.

The widow was eligible for Enhanced Rate of Family pension up to February 2011.

On going through the available papers, it was noticed that the Enhance Rate was paid beyond Feb 2011 , hence the recovery.

By preparing the DUE / DRAWN statement, we came to know that the Cir 494 was not taken in to account.  There is a difference in the recoverable amount, hence we have reported the discrepancy to PDA and their CPPC at Chennai. We have also informed about the discrepancy to AG Office, Chennai.

The aggrieved widow was satisfied with our action and sincerely thanked us for this valuable help.

Our Trust will continue to strive hard to mitigate the sufferings  of the families of

Ex-Servicemen.

INDEPENDENCE DAY GREETINGS-2013

            WE WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY INDEPENDENCE  DAY -2013

AN AGGRIEVED HONY.NB.SUB. HELPED

Veteran A.Natarajan with our Liaison Officer Sgt.S.kanthiah.

One Veteran A. Natarajan  came to our Trust office and complained that he is getting less pension.

Rank: Hony.Nb.Sub       Qly.Service: 22 yrs   Group- B.

PDA: Canara Bank, Tirunelveli Dist.Branch.

On verifying the available documents, we noticed that he was discharged in the Rank of Havildar and was awarded with Hony.Nb.Sub Rank at a later date.  The Bank was paying pension for the Rank of Havildar.

Immediately we contacted the PDA and their CPPC  and explained the discrepancy in detail. The bank officials were kind enough to hear us  and assured to revise the pension for the Rank of Hony.Nb.Sub in this month itself.

The aggrieved veteran was very much satisfied with our action and expressed his gratitude for the timely help.

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YET ANOTHER WIDOW HELPED FOR DUAL FAMILY PENSION

Smt. Pappammal expressing her sincere thanks to our liaison office at our Trust office.

The under mentioned widow called on us for a help in getting her pension.

Name: Smt.Pappammal   W/O Late Sep. Veerabadran    ( 113630)

PDA:  SBI ,  Sankarankovil  , Tirunelveli-Dist.

We noticed from the available papers, that the veteran was re-employed in State bank of India after discharge from Army  and was drawing pension from Bank also. He expired.

His wife approached us for a help in getting her Pension from Bank as per latest circular 504.

We had taken up the case with SBI authorities for sanctioning of pension from Bank and received the related claim forms and sent it.  Now, we have received the information that the widow will be sanctioned pension from SBI very soon.

The  poor widow was happy and thanked us for this kind of noble service.

RAMADAN GREETINGS

 DEAR VETERAN MUSLIM BROTHERS,

WE, EX-SERVICEMEN AND SOCIAL WELFARE TRUST,, TIRUNELVELI -DIST, TAMILNADU
WISH YOU A HAPPY RAMADAN FESTIVAL.

ADVISE TO AGED PENSIONERS/ FAMILY PENSIONER.

      

We are happy that our aged veterans are hale and healthy.

Of late we came across cases of difficulties faced by the legal heirs in getting the LIFE TIME ARREARS  after the demise of the pensioners/ family pensioners.

In this regard, we advise  and recommend  that a fresh Nomination  Form-B, may be submitted to the Bank immediately, so that the difficulties may be avoided for claiming the LTA.   If the Nominee dies before the pensioner  there is an option for one more Nominee.

Veterans may approach us for any help/ guidance in this regard. 

Those who want the nomination form please click here.

    

DIFFICULTIES FACED IN HAVING JOINT ACCOUNT-

பென்ஷன் சேமிப்பு கணக்கை ஜாயின்ட் அக்கௌன்ட் ஆக

வைத்துக்கொள்வதில் உருவாகும் புதிய பிரச்சனைகள்.

ஒரு பென்சனர் தற்போதைய மத்திய அரசின் ஆணைகளின் படி 

தன் பென்சன் கணக்கை ஜாயின்ட் அக்கௌன்ட் ஆக

 வெகு எளிதில் மாற்றிக்கொள்ளலாம்.  

ஆனால் பின்னொரு காலத்தில் கணவன், 

மனைவி இருவருக்குள் ஏதேனும்

 பிரச்சனை வந்து இந்த கணக்கை மறுபடி 

தனி கணக்காக மாற்ற வேண்டும் என்று 

கணவன் நினைத்தால், அதற்க்கு 

மனைவியின் கையெழுத்தையும் வங்கி கேட்கும் 

என்பதை தெரிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டும்.

 மனைவி கையொப்பமிட மறுத்தால் 

தனி கணக்காக மாற்ற முடியாது.  

இந்த நிலையில் சில விவரமான மனைவி, 

கணவனுக்கு முன்னதாகவே பென்ஷனை எடுத்துக்கொண்டு 

கணவனை அம்போ என்று விட்டு விடுவதும்

 நாளுக்கு நாள் அதிகமாகி வருகிறது. 

சில வங்கிகள் ஓரளவுதான் இவர்களை 

சமாதானப்படுத்த முடியும்.  

நிரந்தர தீர்வுக்கு என்ன செய்வது 

என்பதுதான் தற்போதைய கேள்வி.

1. நன்கு யோசித்து, மிகவும் அவசியம் 

என்றால் மட்டுமே ஜாயின்ட் 

அக்கௌன்ட் ஆக மாற்ற வேண்டும்.

2. இது போன்ற பிரச்சினைகள் வந்துவிட்டால், 

உடனே வேறு ஒரு வங்கியில் 

சேமிப்பு கணக்கு தொடங்கி, உங்கள் பென்ஷனை

 அந்த வங்கிக்கு மாற்ற சொல்லி 

விண்ணப்பம் கொடுக்க வேண்டும்.  

தேவைபட்டால் உங்கள் ரெகார்ட் 

ஆபிசுக்கும் தெரிவிக்க வேண்டும்.

3. பென்ஷனை எடுத்து செலவு செய்யும் விஷயத்தில், 

அன்பும், பாசமும், கண்டிப்பும், 

சிக்கனமும் மிகவும் அவசியம்.

4. வயதான பென்சனர்கள் அவசர செலவுக்கு 

கொஞ்சம் ரொக்க பணத்தை பத்திரமாக வைத்திருப்பது நல்லது.

எந்த சூழ்நிலையிலும் ஒரு பென்சனர், நாம் தான் குடும்ப தலைவன் என்ற அந்தஸ்தை விட்டுக்கொடுக்கலாகது.  ஒருவேளை அப்படி ஒரு சூழ்நிலை உருவாவது போல் தோன்றினால் அதை முளையிலேயே கிள்ளி விடவேண்டும்.

 Sincere thanks to our Veteran brother Sgt.C.Muthukrishnan for this article.

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