PENSIONERS DAY

 Today  17-12-2024  is  PENSIONERS DAY.

we, the Exwel trust members   on the occasion of  pensioners day,

"WISH YOU ALL THE PENSIONERS  A VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY AND LONG LIFE  

KARGIL WAR - MARTYR.'S DAY

 TODAY, THE 16TH DECENBER ,  EVERY YEAR, THIS DAY IS CELEBRTATED  AS MARTYRS DAY.  . WE PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE SOLDIERS WHO LOST THEIR LIFE  FOR THE NATION.

WE, THE EXWEL TRUST MEMBERS JOIN THE MASS IN CELEBERATING THIS DAY. 

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

                                                                      OBITUARY

 We regrete to inform that our Air veteran  JWO  KANDASAMY  EXPIRED on 11-12-2024.

We, the Exwel Tust  member express our deep condolences to his brieved family.

";WE PRAY FOR HIS SOUL TO  REST IN PEACE "

TERM OF ENGAGEMENT FOR MILITARY HONY OFFICERS

 

GOOD NEWS FOR HONY.LT OF ARMY AND HONY SUB,LT AND HONY LT OF NAVY.

As per CDA cir 555, OROP-I,

 the maximum term of engagement for Hony.Lt in Army was  21-30yrs.

Now, as per PCDA cir 679  dated 04-12-2024, it  is  enhanced as  21 to 33 yrs. w.e.f 30-5-1998.

Same way for Navy:

Existing   Term  for Hony.Sub.Lt ………….21-30yrs

Now enhanced as  …………………………..21-33 yrs  w.e.f   30-05-1998

For  Hony Lt also   ……………..21-30 to   21-33yrs    w.e.f  30-05-1998.

For MCPO I  and equivalent Ranks   also   enhanced to  21-33 yrs

We understand the  for AIR FORCE, 

FOR   Hony.Flying Officers    Existing   Term -   21-32 yrs

And for  Hony Flight Lieutenant  -  Existing Term   -  21-33 yrs 

We feel , there is no change.

FOR  DSC  OFFICERS;

Hony .Lt.   Existing  Term………………..21-30 yrs

        Enhanced to  21-33 yrs w.e.f   30-05-1998.

For Hony.Capt…..Existing  Term…….21-30

      Enhanced  to……………………………21-33 yrs w.e.f..30-05-1998

The affected  Hony .officers   and Family pensioners  may  get their

  enhanced  pension as per OROP-III  as per  PCDA cir 679.soon.

Authority: PCDA circular 679  dated 04-12-2024

ONE PAGE CALENDAR FOR ALL MONTHS-2025

 

Dear  veteran brothers,

here is a calender for the whole year in one page .

THIS WILL BE VERY USWEFUL FOR REFERENCE. 

GRANT OF SERVICE ELEMENT AND DISABILITY ELEMENT FOR DISABLED VETERANS

 

Dear veteran brothers, 

There was a provision for granting DISABILITY ELEMENT  only for those

 who were boarded out with less than 10 yrs of service prior to 1-1-2006..

Now, our Govt., on considering the sufferings of such veterans , has  published

  an order in 2020  for granting both Service element and Disability for such veterans

  Whether Pre  or Post 2006 invalided out veterans w.e.f  01-01-2006.

The Dept of Pension and Pension welfare has issued an order on 28-7-2020.

We understand that , still some Banks are paying only Disability element .

The Order is very clear to pay both SERVICE  ELEMENT and DISABILITY ELEMENT  to such veterans w/e/f  1-1-2006.

The affected veterans may approach  their Bank branches for getting this benefit

 or  they can approach our Trust office for guidance and help.

AUTHORITY:  Dept. Pen& Pen Wel (F)-      No. 1/7/2017-P&PW(F) dt  28-07-2020.

 

HOW TO SUBMIT LIFE CERTIFICATE BY FACE APP METHOD.

 Dear veteran brothers,  

You have to down load Aadhar  Face App  from Play Store.

then follow the   given  procedure to submit Life certificate.by yourr smart phone.

FAMILY PENSION CALCULATION MADE EASY.

Dear Veteran brothers,

It is easy to calculate familypension.    We are  giving you one table. 

This table for  Ordinary Family pension only,   For Special and  Liberalised  family pension, the percentage will change, 

  

You can use  Table No. 7 of  OROP- II   and III.  This Table is enough for calculating all the types of  Family pension.

SPARSH LIAISON CELL FOR ALL THR THREE FORCES

 

CONDOLENCE -DEATH OF ACTOR DELHI GANESH

         

                                                       AIR VET CPL  DELHI GANESH

We the Exwel Trust members  of  Tirunelveli,  express our  Deep condolences  on the demise of our

EX.. CORPORAL   - DELHI GANESH.   His  native village is  Vallanadu, Tuticorin dist.

                               ";LET HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. "

DIWALI GREETINGS

DEAR ALL, 

WE, THE EXWEL TRUST MEMBERS OF TIRUNELVEL DIST  TAMIL NADU,

"  WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY DIWALI  -2024"

NAMES OF DSP ACCOUNT ( DEFENCE SALARY PACKAGE) IN BANKS

  

Dear Veteran brothers,

wE HAVE  published the same article on May 28th 2024 in our Blog.   We are again publishing the same for your benefits,

We all know that there a scheme   DSP  (Defence Salary Package )  and our existing pension account is

   converted in to  DSP account.

There are many  benefits  in the scheme   like accident coverage .

Now the same  scheme is introduced in other banks also.  Our veterans are not aware of this /

 

We are giving the name  of DSP a/c  in other Banks  for your information and knowledge.

 

Axis bank:     ULTIMA DEFENCE SALARY ACCOUNT   (Pension Salute)

 

Bank of India : JAI JAWAN SALARY PLUS

 

Bank of Baroda:   SALARY AND PENSION SALUTION

 

Canara Bank : JEEVAN DHARA

 

Central Bank of India:   CENT PARAM

 

Indian Bank:  IB SALAM SPECIAL A/C  FOR DEFENCE

 

Punjab National Bank-(PNB) : RAKSHAK PLUS SCHEME 

      

 Indian OverseasbanK           : DEFNON

SBI                                           :   DSP   

Please visit the website of individual   bank and     check up for this information. 

 

Dear veterans, please visit your Bank and  arrange to convert the existing pension account

to  DSP a/c   to avail the benefits  when contingency arises  

ENHANCEMENT OF DA/ DEARNESS RELIEF by 3%

Dear pensioners,

our Central Govt. has anounced the increase of DA  from 1-7-204.

The DA will be increased from 50% to 53 %.

The increased rate may be paid along with October pension.

This is for the information of  our  veterans and family pensioners.

Authority: GOI  Mininstry of finance  Dept. Expenditure  

  OM No: 1/5/2024-E.II  (B)  dated 21-10-2024.

ENHANCEMENT OF CONSTANT ATTENDANT ALLOWANCE (CAA)

ENHANCEMENT OF CONSTANT ATTENDANT ALLOWANCE(CAA) 

         THERE  is a rule that whenever the Dearness Allowance is increased by 50%, the CAA

        will be increased  by 25%-        ( OM No> 1/4/2017-P&PW(F)  dated 3-10-2017 ).

        Now the DA has increased to 50% w.e.f 01-01-2024     

       Hence, the Rate of CAA also to be increased  by 25%.

      Present rate is  6750-  to be increased by 25%   that is  8438   from 01-01-204.

      The affected veterans receiving  CAA may approach their PDA/ Bank  for

      Getting their  enhanced rate.

      Our senior veterans may guide the affected disability/ War injury pensioners of

      100%  DE and getting  CAA  suitably.               

    Authority :  DOP%PW(Desk F)  No. 1/5/2024-P&PW(F)-9809  dated 03-10-2024.

                

SARASWATHI POOJA FUNCTION

 We , the Exwel Trust . Tirunelveli Dist, Tamil Nadu,

performed the  SARASWATHI POOJA-  at our office today.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

 

We ,the EXWEL TRUST  members of TirunelveliDist, Tamil Nadu,

express our Deep condolence  on the Demise of  

GREAT  INDUSTRIALIST   RATAN TATA.

"  LET HIS SOUL  REST IN PEACE.

GREETINGS ON INDIAN AIRFORCE DAY

We, the Exwel Trust Members of Tirunelveli Dist Tmil Nadu, 

" WISHING  A HAPPY  92n  INDIAN AIR FORCE DAY  - 8TH OCTOBER  "

We also wish all the serving and retired Air force personnel a very haapy Air Force day.

DISBURSEMENT OF OROP III REVISED PENSION

 

Dear veteran brothers,

 

The PCDA has released the circulat 677 for disbursenment of OROP III..

Revised pension from September 2024  for defence pensioners and  family pensioners. MAY BE DISBURSED    with 2 months arrears.  by Sparsh and Banks./

The Sparsh  Team has announced  that  who ever is benefited in OROP III,

  for them  Corr PPO is generated.

All affected  veterans can down load the corr PPO/

Our veterans  are requested to  follow and inform  other affected

veterans in their areas,

they can approach 0ur EXWEL Trust also for help.

 

NEW AIR CHIEF FROM 30TH SEPTEBER 2024

                                            AIR MARSHAL  AMAR PREET SINGH.

 WE, THE EXWEL TRUST, TIRUNELVELI DIST, TAMIL NADU  IS  VERY HAPPY TO KNOW

 THAT  OUR   AIR MARSHAL    " AMAR  PREET SINGH IS APPOINTED AS  

 OUR  NEW  CHIEF OF AIR STAFF  FROM 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024/

 "WE  CONGRATULAT  HIM AND WISH  HIM  ALL THE BEST  IN HIS NEW ASSIGNMENT "

DOCUMENTS ACCEPTABLE FOR CORRECTION OF DOB OF SPOUSE.

 

Dear Veteran brothers, 

We understand that, there is Mismatch of Date of Birth  of Spouse in the PPO, incorrect or only year is mentioned.

Now, after Migration to Sparsh, we LOGIN to the Portal profile and Try to correct the DOB of spouse.   We were in doubt whether  only the Birth certificate is acceptable for correction of DOB.  It is very difficult to get a Birth certificate for elderly pensioners.

Due to lot of representations  to Government, the Dept.of Pension and Pension Welfare has issued an advisory in the regard ,  they say,

 the other Documents like,  Aadhar card, PAN card, Voters ID, Matriculation certificate, Passport, Driving License, and ECHS  card are acceptable for correction of DOB.

Hence, we can now correct the DOB of spouse  by Uploading any one of the said documents.

All our veterans are requested to note the same and pass on to other veterans also

Authority :  Dept. of Pension and Pension Welfare  ltr No: 1/23/2012 –P& PW(E)  dated 13-09-2012   and

OM No: 68/67/08-P&PW (A)   dated 21-05-2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FESTIVAL GREETINGS VINAGAR CHATHURTHI

     

Dear viewers,

We, the Ecxwel Trust Mwmbersof Tirunelvei Dist Tamil Nadu,

" WISH YOU ALL AVERY HAPPY VINAYAGAR CHATHURTHI "

VETERANS TO KNOW ABOUT DSP ATM/DEBIT CARDS

 

 

We are having our SB a/c converted to DSP  account/

Now, we can convert our ATM/ DEBIT CARDS into  DSP CARDS,

There are three Types of cards available

GOLD cards:    Sepoy to JCOs

DIAMOND cards:   Lt. to Major

PLATINUM CARDS  :  Lt.col and above .

Now we, approach our Bank branches  and request them to convert our

existing Normal ATM/DEBIT card to DSP card.   We have to give our full partyicualrs.

The Bank will issue us a New  ATM card   -mentioning as  SBI- DSP ARMY CARD -  VISA  GOLD

                                                                                        SBI..DSP  NAVY  CARD      VISA GOLD

                                                                                SBI-  DSP   AIR FORCE      VISA CARD.              

Now,  the benefits of   DSP ATM/DEBIT cards:

 1..  If a pensioner having DSP  debit card and dies in a accident  , his spouse/ nominee  will get

an insurance amount of Rs.2 Lacs. 

2. There is no limit of number of withdrawal in a month through parent or other Banks

3.Withdrawal limit is enhanced to 50000 per day

4. Shopping limit is enhanced to 2 lacs

 

So, if a pensioner having DSP sbi a/c and DSP debit  card dies in an accident his spouse 

Will get 30+2 Lacs.  From insurance  company. 

Our veterans are requested  to convert their existing ATM card to DSP ATM  card  immediately to get the Benefits.    

                                                                                                                                                                                                

KNOW ABOUT DEFENCE SALARY ACCOUNTS (DSP)

Our Ministry of denfence MOD)  and IRDA  and Ministry of Banking  have entered into

  a MOU for this DSP accounts  for the benefit of Serving as well as retired defence personnel.

Those who are having  DSP account will be benefited by this scheme \the benefits are:

1. You need not maintain minimum balance in the  account . No service  charge will be deducted,

2. If DSP account holder dies in an Accident,  his spouse/ Nominee will get a insurance coverage of  

   Rupees 30 Lacs.   For  serving person it is ONE Crore.

3.There is no commission for DD/MT   or  NEFT. RTGS-  money transfer .

4.there is no processing charge for CAR/ Housing Loans.

5.There is 10% rebate on Margin money for Car loans,

6.there si 25% rebate on Locker rent.

7. Over drawing in the account up to 2 months pension/ salary allowed.

Note; This accout in SBI is called DSP account, and the same is called in other Banks with

different names   In Canara Bank it is called as JEWEVAN DHARA  .The benefits will be the same.

All veteran brothers to note the same and advised  to convert their existing normal account to

DSP a/c immediately ro avail the benefits.

OUR EXWEL TRUST MEMBERS PARTICIPATTED IN THE ANNIVERSARY FUNCTION OF TIRUNELVELI ESM WELFARE ASSOCIATION

 

     

          General  Secretary Air Vet K.Chelladurai  on welcome Address

            More than 150 veterans and Families in the function

Our Managing Trustee Air Vet Sgt.R.Chellappa And Liaison officer   Vet Sgt S.Kanthiah in thr Dias.

UPDATING OF DATAS IN SPARSH

 

Hon'ble Veterans,

2.    SPARSH was introduced for current retirees in phases: in October, 2020 for Defence Civilians; in February, 2021 for the Indian Air Force; in June, 2021 for the Indian Navy; and in August, 2021 for the Indian Army. All 'legacy' pensioners who had retired before these dates were migrated thereafter.

3.    Fresh Retirees as Stated above or Post 2016 Retirees didn't face much Problems. The problems are coming up for Pre 2016 Retired only that too Pre 2006 Retirees.

4.    I have even earlier mentioned, anything Related to SPARSH has to be Reported in SPARSH Portal itself. Pensioners are required to Correct the Data themselves. If the Pensioners are able to Correct the Data, Submit the Correction/ Update, the Service Request (SR) will be Auto generated. Till the time the previous SR is not Settled, Pensioners are being Debarred from Submitting the Fresh SR. Documents required to be Uploaded are shown & are mandatory to be uploaded before Submission.

5.   In case the Pensioners are Not able to Correct the Data themselves in the Portal due to Field not Activated or Any technical reasons, Grievance is required to be lodged. Auto generated Request ID will be given for the same. The Fresh Grievance can always be lodged even if SR or other Grievances are yet to be Settled.

6.   Wherever the Data is required to be Verified by Respective Record Offices, the same are transferred by SPARSH to them on the Portal itself. Thereafter the Pensioners are required to approach their Record Offices to expedite their cases. In such cases the SR/ Grievance is generally Closed in SPARSH Portal, though it is incorrect.

7.   Once the Data is verified, the SPARSH Corr PPO is required to be Notified in certain cases, before Update/ Correction of Data in the SPARSH Portal is Done. Even if ePPOs were earlier Notified for the same. 

8.   Please don't approach the Record Offices directly for the Corrections without Registering your SR or Grievance in SPARSH Portal. They will not be entertained. Officers may however lodge the Grievance in AGRIM, giving Reference of Request ID provided in SPARSH Portal, to expedite their cases. Later to know the Status they may even Contact AGRIM Helpline in MP 5 (b) - 011 2675 7700.

9.   There is no option available for the Pensioners, who are required to get the Data Corrected. Please have the Patience. The Delay is due to Procedure and lot of Pensioners in the Queue.

All veterans to note and act 

      

78 TH INDEPENDENCE DAY GREETINGS

 

DEAR ALL,

WE, THE EXWEL TRUST  MEMBERS OF TIRUNELVELI DIST  TAMIL NADU,.,

"   WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY 78 TH INDEPENDENCE DAY "

REVISED PROCEDURE FOR FANAL SETTLEMENT OF A DECEASED SPARSH MIGRATED ACCOUNT

 

There was a circular 228, from PCDA for final settlement of a deceased Sparsh migrated account. 

Now , this circular is superseded  by anther circular  675  dated 9-7-2024  cancelling cir 228..

 

In that new circular, the amount of overpayment made to a   deceased  pensioner need not

to be  refunded  to Sparsh-RBI account.  The amount lying in the deceased account may be

released to the NOK as per Banking   procedure . A final settlement- death claim settlement.

If there is Joint account, then the widow may be allowed to withdraw  if not,  then

according to the procedure.

Here, after the death of a sparsh migrated pensioner, in normal procedure, the widow is

 granted with  family pension with effect from the next day of death of a veteran.

In this regard, the Sparsh  Authority will recover the over payment made to deceased a/c

in installment from the pension of Family pensioner.  

THIS IS THE LATEST  PROCEDURE.

 All our  senior veterans may please note this and guide the  affected  families in their areas.

    Authority:  PCDA cir 675

 

84TH BIRTH DAY OF OUR CHIEF LIAISON OFFICER VET SGT.S.KANTHIAH

 

Dear Veterans, 

We are VERY happy that our Chief Liaison Officer  Vet.Sgt.S.KANTHIAH  has completed 83 yrs of age.  And entering into his 84th  Birth day.

 We, the Exwel Trust  members,  

“WISH HIM  A VERY HAPPY  84th  BIRTH DAY – ( 03-08-1941)AND PRAY  THE ALMIGHTY   TO GIVE HIM  A HEALTHY, HAPPY AND LONG LIFE TO SERVE  OUR 

-EX-SERVICEMEN COMMUNITY.

 

23RD ANNIVERSARY OF TIRUNELVELI DIST ESM WELFARE ASSOCIATION

 Dear Veteran brothers,

23rd  Anniversary of  TIRUNELVELI DIST  ESM WELFARE ASSOCIATION will be held  on 

25-08-2024 .

Venu:   SRI VIVEKANANTHA   MATRICULATION HR,SCHOOL,  PALAYAMKOTTAI

Allour ESM  are invited to attend the function.

FAREWELL TO OUR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ESM WELFARE

Our Welfare Organizer  CPO   Shahool is garlanding our  Asst. Director  and his wife

 

   Our  Asst.Director  C,RAMAKRISHNAN  is giving a welcome speech.

 HAPPY FAREWELL  TO OUR  ASSISTANT DIRECTOR  OF ESM WELFARE                TIRUNELVELI AND TENKASI DISTRICT , TAMIL NADU.

 

          We are very happy  to publish the farewell  function of  our respected  

ASSISTANT  DIRECTOR OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE OFFICE , 

Of  our TIRUNELVEL  AND TENKASI DISTRICT  of TAMIL NADU.

 

NAME:  C.RAMAKRISHNAN      

Record Office: Brigades of Guard

Date of Retirement:   31-07-2024  FROM  DESW 

There was a good  well wishers from  nearby District  to BID Farewell TO  him.

He was extending  very good service to our  ESM community. during his tenure 

We,  the Members of our Welfare Trust, Tirunelveli Dist, 

“ WISHING HIM A VERY HAPPY AND PEACEFUL RETIRED  LONG

  AND HEALTHY LIFE”

NON REVISION OF EXGRATIA PENSION

 

Dear Veterans,

We understand that, still some Bank branches are paying pension for Ex-Gratia payment- beneficiaries , in the unrevised rate.

For information to all, the 50% f DA merger – Dearness pension was effected for Ex-Gratia beneficiaries w.e.f 01-04-2012.

And the Basic  pension of these beneficiaries  were revised  with effect from 04-06-2013  ( OM.No1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dt 27-06-2013. )

That is:  for pensioners   Basic  Pension revised from 600 to 750     and for Family  from 605 to 645.  W.e.f  04-06-2013.

But, still some branches are paying the  old rate of 605 to family pensioners.   And  the Dearness pension not added  and also the latest  DA not being enhanced .

The pension payable as on date:  

For pensioners                                       For Family pensioners.

Basic   …………750.00       …………………..      645.00

DP (50% )         375.00        …………………..       323.00

 Total Basic   1125.00               ……………..      968.00      

DA@ 427%    4804.00            @419%   ..    4056.00     

Net pension 5929.00                …………..       5024.00    

 

All affected beneficiaries  may approach their ranches for  getting the  correct rate of pension.

Our senior veterans  are requested to guide the affected pensioner/ family pensioners in their areas.

Authority:  OM No. 1/10/2012-P&PW(E)   dated    27-06-2013     and     42/04/2023-P&PW(D)

  dt.28-12-2023.         Dis, EX GRATIA  pension  

DEARNESS RELIEF  RATES FOR  EX-FRATIA PENSIONERS :

CHANGE IN GRIEVANCE -OTHER OPTION SERVICE REQUEST IN SPARSH

 

Dear Veteran brothers,

We all know that there is a provision to Lodge our  grievances in  Service Request.

 We had TWO options in the grievance, one  Pension related and the other is OTHER.

In  pension related, we can lodge regarding pension  like short payment , non revision

  non payment of  arrears etc.

Then for other matters,   we were selecting the OTHER option and lodging

  all our grievances/discrepancies like Data correction, addition and deletion of datas.

On representation from all our organizations, the Sparsh Team has  added different

headings in the  Other option:   The headings are:

Payment related,   Recovery, Life certificate,  Pension DATAs,  Profile data updating,

Pension revision, Family pension, Portal related,  Stoppage of incorrect pension, FMA etc,

and uploading the related Documents.

Due to this  provisions,  we can Lodge A particular complaints in the applicable heading.

The Sparsh Team will forward the  complaint to the correct section for   speedy  remedial action.

This is a very useful step  and appreciable efforts.

All veterans  are requested to note the same  and Lodge your Grievances in Other option

with the correct heading  for early settlement.