UFESM (JM) EXPRESSION II
Dated: 27 Feb 2017
Dear Friends,
1. This has reference to my Whatsup message dated 17 Feb 2017 “Expression”.
2. Members of the Defence Family in large majority have expressed, their views suggesting continuation of Protest Movement at Jantar Mantar. However, with anguish and concern, I write this message to convey that presence at JM by Offrs is the same, negligible. The ones who have been regular for the past 624 days are only ones coming to JM. What does this convey to me on their comments as under :-
(a) Members do not want to come to JM, while expressing its continuation. This, is not a possible option.
(b) Let them continue, if they get, we will also get. Bad option, Sad.
(c) Members are happy with what they have got. Option of least resistance.
(d) Money mattered to them and not Justice. Having got only a one time increase and not Actual OROP, most of the offrs are satisfied. Oh, look we are getting lot of Pension, are some of their comments.
3. Friends, any Task or Activity requires resources on ground zero in terms of 3M ie Men, Martials and Minutes (Time). You all know that what the Govt has implemented is No OROP. The Govt has even mutilated the approved definition of OROP, thereby destroying its correct definition. As per our experience of the past 70 years, even what has been implemented will be further diluted in due course of time, for example, to carry forward OROP to 7th CPC. As per the Govt existing instructions, OROP Pensions as on 31 Dec 2015 are to be multiplied by a factor 2.57 (or the amended improved factor). The OROP pensions with effect from 01 Jul 2014 are the Pensions of Average of Base Year 2013 ie as on 01 Jul 2013. As per the correct Definition; these pensions are to be first updated to 31 Dec 2015 and then multiplied by the Factor. However, it is not being done. The same 2013 Pensions are being accepted as the Pensions on 31 Dec 2015 since the equalisation as notified is to be carried out after 5 years. So the Defence Pensions will be less by the increase for two years.
4. OROP implies current pensions to be given to all past pensioners. But that is not so. The current Pension of Sepoy Gp Y of 17 years of Service is Rs 8300 basic, where as the sepoy of same class who retired prior to 2013 is getting Rs 6665 basic ie difference of Rs 1700 + DA 125% ( 1700 + 2125 = Rs 3825/-pm less). Similarly widows of a Sepoy will get Rs 2295 basic less . Is it fair. Have we achieved the Aim for which we started OROP Movement on 15th June 2015? No.
5. Now, coming to exercising legal option. You are all aware that we had filed legal case for OROP in SC on 10 June 2016. So far, three hearings took place where, the Govt took no action to file its reply to the notice. It is now that the Govt has filed its reply. The case will take its own course, may be two years or a bit earlier. Maj Gens Case in SC is pending since 2011. We cannot wait for so long.
6. Officers will have to join in, if we want to pursue implementation of actual OROP by visiting JM in large numbers. During the initial stages of OROP Movement, offrs from NCR and neighbouring States came in large number. If they could come then, they can also come now, only the “WILL” is required to do so. Friends, alongwith pursuing the legal option, it is important to intensify our Protest Movement in the same manner as per its initial stages. Our senior offrs should visit JM in large majority on daily bases. Our retired Chiefs should once again write a joint letter to PM asking for implementation of Actual OROP. Actions and Activities need to be planned and executed with good strength.
7. We will be left with no option if offrs do not come but to close down Jantar Mantar and Pray to GOD to Act.
With regards,
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM (Retd)
Advisor United Front of Ex Servicemen Jantar Mantar &
Chairman Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM)
Mobile: 9312404269, 01244110570
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