CHQ CIRCULAR No.2 dt.26-11-2018

LETTER TO DOT SECRETARY BY BSNL/MTNL PENSIONERS ASSOCIATIONS

22-11-18 - CHENNAI ONE DAY FAST  PHOTOS

Dear Comrades,

When we sit on hunger strike on 22-11-2018 we should shout slogans raising our demands.  I am giving below some topics for such slogans.  You may please translate them into your language.  You can add more slogans also.  But, we should not abuse anybody.  We should not crititize anybody .  Purpose is to popularize our demands and issues. Please do needful. ….. PSR

1.     We demand Pension Revision,

2.     We are BSNL/MTNL retirees, because we retired from BSNL/MTNL

But we are govt. pensioners, Because we are getting pension from Govt.

(Like “sacch he hum BSNL/MTNL pensioners; kyomki hum BSNL/MTNL se sewa nirvruth he. Lekin hum sarkaaree pensioners he; kyomki hum ko miltha he pension sarkaar se”)

3.     Revise our pension,

Delink from pay revision

Delink from BSNl/MTNL financial position

Delink from PRC report

Delink from PRC formula

Revise our pension with CPC fitment formula.

4.     We placed different demands earlier,

Now we are together

We are united now

We place only one demand

We want pension revision with CPC formula.

5.     We are retired; not tired.  We are fit for another fight.

6.     We demand justice.

7.     We demand pension revision in IDA pattern itself.

8.     We are united; we are moving together.

9.     We developed Indian telecom industry; we made it profit earning; Do not ignore us.

10. 

The monthly Meeting of STR was conducted on 13-11-2018.  Com. A.Sugumaran , President of STR Division presided over the meeting. First one minute silence was observed for the demise of com. PanneerSelvam , our member, who  expired on 10-10-18.  After that president narrated the help rendered  by Shri. Anantakumar, Hon minister, who departed on 12-11-18 to our association in getting 78.2 and 60:40 annulment. Then one minute silence was observed for his demise. Com. Victor Raju welcomed  Dy.GS and CS and all our comrades including  circle office bearers. Com. Sridharan read out the minutes of the last meeting and was approved . Com. N. Mohan read out the birthday greetings and names of the persons who are completing 70 years and asked them to attend next month meeting in which they will be honoured. Then president introduced  17 new members who joined this month and also gave the welfare news of our members. He also explained on behalf of secretary, the cases taken up and the position of them with CCA ‘s office. He asked the members to give Life Certificate for pension and for Land Line Telephone  during the month of November.

Com. K. Muthiyalu in his speech commended the efforts taken by com. Sundarakrishnan in preparing this report even though being  pre occupied with his wife who was hospitalised . He then elaborated in detail how Hon. Ananthakumar helped our association  to get  78.2 and annulment of 60:40. He praised him for the whole hearted support to us till the end.  President then asked our member and President of NFTE  TN com. P.Kamaraj to throw some light on the returned letter by DOT to BSNL  asking queries and the stand of AUAB. Com. Kamaraj explained that pension revision should be delinked with pay revision ; the financial constraints of BSNL  ; no zero percent as some rumours are circulating and the agitational programs they intend to do. He also asked us to unite other associations also to join us for this cause.

Then com. RV, our CS explained the efforts taken by us for unity on this issue. Now MTNL and AIBSNLREWA are joining with us and more will join us in future. He also explained about medical bills position that along with Sundarakrishnan he goes every week but the fund position may not get eased soon. It may take long time. He wanted max participation from our division  for 22nd fast.

The president after introducing new members told that at present the strength rose to 935. Further he explained for a query raised by a member regarding non settlement Medical bills that is at present BSNL is having negative growth and not in a position to pay even EB bills of BTS and Exchanges and TNEB disconnected those services and in that condition it is not worthwhile to demand settlement of medical bills and as per advice of Director HR BSNL board we have to switchover to CGHS for OD treatment and for ID treatment some sort of method to be envisaged to link insurance and further explained that at the time of taking absorption in BSNL, the organisation promised to take care Medical needs of absorbed employees whereas in present scenario we cannot depend on BSNL.  For getting CGHS facility each retired employee at the level Group B should pay RS. 80000/ as one time payment and for that BSNL should pay the one time payment whereas BSNL unofficially asked to pay the same and would be reimbursed once the financial condition is improved and for that our union not agreed and the GS has  already written letters .

Com.D.S. Ramalingam VP gave vote of thanks. 123 members participated .

Thank You.

Comradely yours,

A.Sugumaran,

District President,

STR  Division,

Chennai.

 

Sri Ananthkumar in our 78.2% VICTORY CONFERENCE AT BANGALORE in 12.11.2016

பெங்களுர்: மத்திய அமைச்சர் அனந்த்குமார் (59) நேற்று நள்ளிரவில் காலமானார் மத்திய அரசின் ரசாயனம் மற்றும் உரம், நாடாளுமன்ற விவகாரத்து அமைச்சராக இருந்தவர் அனந்தகுமார். பாஜக கட்சியை சேர்ந்த இவர் 1996ல் இருந்து பெங்களூர் தெற்கு லோக் சபா தொகுதியில் இருந்து வெற்றி பெற்றவர். அதன்பின் 6 முறை அதே தொகுதியில் வெற்றிபெற்றார். ஒருமுறை கூட தேர்தலில் தோல்வி அடையாத இவர் கர்நாடக மாநில பாஜக தலைவராகவும் இருந்துள்ளார்.

இரண்டு மாதம் முன் இவருக்கு புற்றுநோய் இருப்பது கண்டறியப்பட்டது. இவர் புற்றுநோய்க்காக சிகிச்சை பெற்று வந்தார். பெங்களூரில் உள்ள தனியார் மருத்துவமனை ஒன்றில் கடந்த 2 மாதங்களாக சிகிச்சை பெற்று வந்தார்.

இதன் காரணமாக அமெரிக்காவில் கடந்த சில நாட்களுக்கு முன் அறுவை சிகிச்சை செய்யப்பட்டது.அதன்பின் இவர் உடல் நிலை தேறி இந்தியா வந்து தனது பணிகளை தொடங்கினார். கடந்த அக்டோபர் 20ம் தேதிதான் சிகிச்சை முடிந்து பெங்களூர் திரும்பினார்.

இந்த நிலையில் சில வாரம் முன் மீண்டும் இவருக்கு உடலில் பாதிப்பு ஏற்படவே மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டார். அவர் ஐசியு பிரிவில் சிகிச்சை பெற்று வந்தார். ராஜ்நாத் உள்ளிட்ட சில தலைவர்கள் அவரை நேரில் சந்தித்து உடல் நலம் பற்றி விசாரித்து வந்தனர்.

நேற்று அவருக்கு உடல்நிலை மிகவும் மோசம் ஆனது. அவருக்கு அளித்து சிகிச்சைகள் எதுவும் பலன் அளிக்கவில்லை. இந்த நிலையில் நேற்று நள்ளிரவில் அவர் சிகிச்சை பலனின்றி மரணம் அடைந்தார்.

மத்திய அமைச்சர் அனந்தகுமார் மறைவுக்கு, பிரதமர் மோடி, ராஜ்நாத் சிங், கர்நாடக முதல்வர் குமாரசாமி ஆகியோர் இரங்கல் தெரிவித்துள்ளனர். இன்னும் பல முக்கிய தலைவர்கள் இரங்கல் தெரிவித்துள்ளனர்.

அனந்தகுமாரின் உடல் பெங்களூரு தேசிய கல்லூரியில் பொதுமக்கள் அஞ்சலிக்காக வைக்கப்பட்டு இருக்கிறது. இதையடுத்து கர்நாடகாவில் அரசு மற்றும் தனியார் பள்ளி கல்லூரிகளுக்கு இன்று விடுமுறை அறிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

SAD NEWS

HIGHLIGHTS

Union minister HN Ananth Kumar, 59, passed away in Bengaluru in the wee hours on Monday

He was undergoing treatment for cancer at at Shankara Cancer Hospital in Bengaluru.

 He had become a  MORNING STAR TO GET. OUR 78.2 merger.

Our heartfelt condelonces to the brave Heart of Mr. Anandakumar.

SRI ANANTHKUMAR WAS A LEADER WITH DIFFERENCE.

He never talked politics to us. He helped us knowing that our Association had members of diverse political views. 

He was practical in approach.  Quick in  action. Polite and Positive.

IT IS A GREAT LOSS TO US.

...PSR...

MEETING WITH SECRETARY BY BSNL ASSOCATIONS

THIS IS JUST FOR INFORMATION TO OUR MEMBERS FOR  AWARENESS AND NOT FOR MY PUBLICITY                                                                 

 I have given DIGITAL LIFE CERTIFICATE through my PC just now today.  for this i am having a MANTRAA - MFS 100 FINGER PRINT SCANNER.  I purchased it last year itself for rs.2800/-     i gave my life certificate through this finger print scanner.  (last year also i gave life certificate in digital life certificate method.   please see below my DIGITAL LIFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED TODAY BY JEEVAN PRANAAM WEBSITE    

Members residing in foreign countries can try this method.  Now OTP is sent to your email ID is also.  So otp receiving in Indian mobile number problem is solved

The only problem is to purchase a finger print scanner for rs  2800/-.  It is available in Richie street Chennai or available in amazon           Mantra MFS-100

Or you can go to nearby state government ESEAVA centres and can give your life certificate

DIGITAL LIFE CERTIFICATE

Our members asking some doubts and clarification about DIGITAL LIFE CERTIFICATE (JEEVAM PRAMAAN).

please see below for the FAQ for DIGITAL LIFE CERTIFICATE Proceedures.

Digital Life certificate for Pensioners – FAQ

What is Jeevan Pramaan?

Jeevan Pramaan is computer generated digital life certificate for pensioner. Jeevan Pramaan Certificate is produced for individual pensioner using his Biometric Credentials

How is this different from traditional Life Certificate issued by Govt Officers/ Agencies?

For this certificate individual pensioner has not to present himself/ herself in front of seniors authorised Officers. This can be generated even from home. Only you need a internet connection and Biometric devices

How can I create Jeevan Pramaan if I do not have internet connection?

Visit your nearest Citizen Service Centre or designated Offices or ESEVA Centres in Tamilnadu  and get your self registered. (details available on site using locate a centre link)

How can I find the CSCs / Designated Offices (in Delhi)?

Access Jeevan Pramaan web site at https://Jeevanpramaan.gov.in or http://lifecertificate.gov.in and find the centre using “Locate A Centre” option or alternately you can send SMS to 7738299899, the SMS body must start with keyword “JPL” and after space write you pin code e.g.
SMS: JPL 110003 to 7738299899

The Portal Reply message will have list all centres where you can visit for Jeevan Pramaan.

Can I visit the CSCs for a certificate?

Yes. Any Pensioner having pension account in Bank/Post Offices can go to CSC for the certificate.

Who can visit designated Offices?

Any Central Government Pensioner having pension account in Bank can go to District Centre of Delhi. But Central Government Office Centres may be visited by their respective office Pensioners only.

What is required for registration on Jeevan Pramaan?

Pensioner needs to know and provide his/her Aadhaar Number, PPO Number, Bank Account number and branch detail, Name, Address etc

How can I register myself for a Jeevan Pramaan?

There are three ways to register and get a Jeevan Pramaan

• visit your nearest CSC centre and register online using CSC services and you may have to pay nominally for this

• visit a Designated Office and register yourself

• Download the application & install on your android based smart phone/tablet or Windows PC/Laptop and register yourself (you will need biometric device for this step)

Which biometric devices are currently supported?

The Jeevan Pramaan Client application currently supports the Mantra & Morpho finger print scanner and Iritec Iris scanner for use with the software. Supports for other devices are being added and will be updated in the website download section. The Jeevan Pramaan software upgrades over the air, therefore for new functionality software will not require re-installation.

How do I register for a Digital Life certificate?

Pensioner’s information like Pension Aadhaar number, Pensioner Name, PPO Number, Bank Account detail, Address, Mobile number etc are fed into the system though web based / client interface and finally pensioners person information are authenticated using the Aadhaar number and pensioner has to put his finger on to the finger print scanner or eye on the Iris scanner.

After successful authentication, Pramaan ID / the transaction number is displayed on the screen and same has is sent to Pensioner’s mobile as SMS from the portal.

The portal generates Electronic Jeevan Pramaan for the successfully authenticated pensioner and it is stored in the central Life Certificate Repository database.

The disbursing Bank can access and get the Jeevan Pramaan certificate from the portal for his pensioners though the electronic data transfer mechanism created between the portal and Bank server.

Pensioner has to inform to the Bank that his Jeevan Pramaan has been generated through online registration from Jeevan Pramaan portal.

Is it necessary for a Pensioner to be in India for getting a Jeevan Pramaan?

No, Pensioners can use Android / Windows PC based application available for download at jeevanpramaan.gov.in portal and may register from any location.

How many times individual has to register in a year?

Individual has to register once and later he can generate Jeevan Pramaan using Biometric authentication.

Is the online registration chargeable?

No. It is free for the pensioner.

Is electronic Jeevan Pramaan a must for the pensioner?

No, this facility has been given to get hassle free Life Certificates. The conventional life certificates are also valid.

What is the procedure for getting Aadhaar Number?

Contact nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in your city for getting a Aadhaar Number. You can find permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centres from UIDAI website https://appointments.uidai.gov.in

Is this certificate valid?

Yes, Digital Life Certificate is a valid certificate and recognized under the IT Act. The system benefits the pensioner from having to go before the Pension disbursing Authority to prove that he/she is alive.

CCA KARNATAKA'S EFFORTS FOR IMPLEMENTING PENSION PAYMENT FROM CCA OFF BG

On 26-10-18 we met CCA Karnataka and had a detailed discussion after making over a copy of the letter sent to MOSC regarding CPMS. He assured us all the apprehensions we raised will be taken care of by the time the existing pensioners are brought under CPMS portal. Initially it will be for those who are retiring in November and afterwards.

On 29-10-18 ,CCA has created a WA group  " BSNL. DoT retirees Nov' 18 ". Participants are from all SSAs, CCA staff connected with Pension , our CHQ President Com. PS Ramankutty and myself.

Today on 1-11-18 , CCA conducted a training session with the representatives of all SSAs. Myself and Com. R Changappa CS KTK have also been invited to attend.

Joint CCA Mrs. Arulmathi gave presentation mainly on

1). HOO ( Head of office ) unit module ( SSA )

2). Retiree module

3). Pension section module

4). PDA module

5). Grievance Management module etc

Mostly on November 23rd the portal will be operative in Karnataka and detailed process has been explained for the benefit of the coordinating officers from SSAs, immediately about

a). Superannuation

b) Family

c) VR

Pension cases.

CCA has assured to open PENSIONERS' LOUNGE at  the following major cities in KTK as suggested by us

Bangalore

Mangalore

Mysore

Hubli

At these places CCA staff will assist  the SSA staff as well as Pensioners of these SSAs and also neighbouring  small SSAs.

When we expressed repeatedly about our apprehensions regarding

1) Submission of Life Certificate every year especially by the Pensioners from remote areas and

2) Getting Form 16 for IT purpose ,

CCA has again assured us in the presence of all SSA representatives that these problems will be addressed to the best advantage of the Pensioners.

We are happy that a very good initiative has been taken by CCA Karnataka.

We are hopeful that he will make it as a pro- pensioner portal.

P Gangadhara Rao GS

DAY LONG FAST NOTICE TO DOT SECRETARY 

ALL INDIA BSNL PENSIONERS’ WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Central Head Quarters [ Regd. No. T 1833/09 ]

H. No 6, G No 12th Street, Jogupalya, Halasuru, Bangalore 560008

email: bsnlpensioner@gmail.com                                                   Website: ww.bsnlpensioner.in 

President: P S Ramankutty                       General Secretary: P Gangadhara Rao

Phone: 9447551555                           Phone: 9448088404

                                                   Date: 30/10/2018

To

Smt. Aruna Sundararajan,

Secretary (Telecom),

Sanchar Bhawan,

20, Asoka Road,

New Delhi-110001

Respected Madam,

Sub: Nation-wide day-long fast on 22/11/2018 by the pensioners intimation – reg:

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We have been demanding pension revision, for those who retired from BSNL/MTNL, covered under CCS (Pension) Rules 1972.  The demand is simple viz.  Existing pension plus Dearness Relief as on 1/1/2017 plus 32% weightage (of basic pension) as recommended by 7th CPC and implemented to 62 lakh C.G. pensioners.   C.G. pensioners got the benefit nearly 2 years back.  We have written more than dozen letters on the subject.  We met Hon. MoC on 12/9/2017, present Secretary (T) twice during November 17 and March 18 and explained the demand in person.  As per the decision of our Central Working Committee, we conducted nationwide ‘demonstration’ on 20/6/18 & ‘dharna’ on 18/7/18, passed resolutions and sent to Hon. Prime Minister, Hon. MoC & Secretary (T).  

Despite all these efforts, DoT has not even prepared the Cabinet Note for circulation among the nodal departments.  Pensioners have become restive.  So, our AIC, held at Puri in September 18, decided to organize a nation-wide fast on 22/11/18.  Pensioners at the age of 80+, 70+ are forced to sit on hunger fast because of the inordinate delay.  The fast will be held in front of Corporate office/CGM/PGM/GM, BSNL & CCA offices throughout the country.  We earnestly request you, madam, to take necessary action for getting the approval of the cabinet for pension revision without further loss of time.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully,

      

    (P.Gangadhara Rao)

       General Secretary.