AIBSNLPWA CEC TAMILNADU Circle on 15-6-2014

The central executive meeting of AIBSNLPWA Tamilnadu circle will be held on 15-6-2014 at Salem between 0900 to 1900 hours under the presidentship of Comrade K.Muthiyalu Circle President.

All Circle office bearers and District Secretaries are requested to attend in time.

Salem AGB is also to be held on the same day.

Venue: Sri Vasavi Subiksha Hall(Nearer Easwaran Koil),Cherry Road,Salem

AGENDA

1.Recent developments and Rview of our main Demands

2.Organisational Review and Circle conferrence at Tirunelveli.

3.Approval Accounts for the period 1-10-13 to 31-3-2014

4.Any other items with the permission of the chair.

          -Notice issued by Com.V.Ramarao, Circle Secretary

30th May 2014   4.15 PM   THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX    The ll India Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of April 2014  was 242 points. 3 points increase from 239 of March 2014.   If the CPI for May 2014  reamins 242, then, the Rate of IDA will be 90.8 Percent from July.   The Index for May will be declared  on the last working day of next month, 30th June. If the CPI for May will rise to 243 points the IDA from July will be 91 %.   It can be known on 30-6-2014 only, not now.

 

DR JITENDRA SINGH IS THE NEW MINISTER FOR PERSONNEL

Dr Jitendra Singh, who defeated Gulam Nabi Azad, in Udhampur constituency  of J&K,

is the  new Minister in charge of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,

in the office of Prime Minister.

 .....CHQ News

 

OBITUARY

Our Tamilnadu Organising Secretary 

Com.K.Shanmuganathan 

passedaway on 27-5-2014 at about 11 PM  at Ramnad.

 Funeral at Ramnad at 4 PM today 28-5-2014.

He was survived with his wife,eldest son working in Azhagappa University,and younger son loco Driver in Southern  Railways Trichy.

Comrades.Ramankutty,D.Gopalakrishnan,K.Muthiyalau,Ramarao,

all office bearers of CHQ and all other branches and all  AIBSNLPWA fraternal community convey our heart felt condolences to his family. 

26th May 2014
SHRI  RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD IS THE NEW MINISTER 

 

 

Shri. Ravishankar Prasad, one of the most articulate BJP leaders and a familiar face in TV debates, is the new minister for Telecom and Law in the Narendra Modi Cabinet.  Sri Prasad is a senior advocate at the Supreme Court of India.  He did his graduation and obtained masters in Political Science and LLB degree from Patna University. 

Earlier in the NDA Government, headed by Shri A B Vajpayee, Shri Prasad was the Minister for Coal & Mines, Law & Justice, Information & Broadcasting.

He returns to the Cabinet with rich expeirence.

-News from CHQ

வெற்றிகரமான 11 ம் ஆண்டு நிறைவு -மதுரை 

மாவட்ட மாநாடு

COM. D.G addressing the gathering

Sri Ramarao Circle Secretary Honoured

11 ம் ஆண்டு நிறைவு மதுரை மாவட்ட மாநாடு வெகு சிறப்பாக 

23 - 05 -2014  வெள்ளிக்கிழமை அன்று ,காலை 10 மணிஇலிருந்து ,தெப்பக்குளம் K.V  துரையப்ப நாடார் திருமண மாளிகையில் நடந்தேறியது.   

திருமதி   S.E  இராஜம் ITS பொதுமேலாளர் BSNLமதுரை, திரு D. கோபாலகிருஷ்ணன் செயலாளர் அகில உலக ஓய்வூதியர் ஒன்றியம்,திரு  D.பாலசுப்பிரமணியன் பொதுச்செயளர் அகில இந்திய  ஓய்வூதியர்கூட்டமைப்பு, திரு   V. இராமாராவ் தமிழ் மாநிலச்செயலாளர் ஆகியோர் சிறப்புரையாற்றினர்.

A BRIEF REPORT

Madurai District Conference was held on 23/5/14 at Madurai under the presidentship of Com Ravindran, District President.  He hoisted our National Flag and our Association's flag was hoisted by our CHQ Vice President Com D.Gopalakrishnan.

After observing two minute silence for the martyrs, District President made his opening remarks.  All were welcomed by the Convenor, Reception Committee Com Chinnasamy.  The conference was greeted by Com S.Sooriyan, District Secretary, BSNLEU.  Madurai GM, Smt. S.E.Rajam while greeting the conference sought the support of pensioners for improving the business of BSNL.  On behalf of AIFPA Com Ramanarayanan, greeted the conference.  Our Circle Assistant Treasurer Com E.Kanakaraj, Tirunelveli District Secretary Com Arunachalam also greeted the conference.  Our Circle Secretary Com Ramarao congratulated Madurai District for keeping the number one position in membership at All India level.  Having said that, he requested Madurai comrades to increase the Life Membership which is only 63 at present.  He explained the difficulties faced by circle secretary in settling the issues quickly because of staff shortage in DoT Cell and it functions without top
 officers for somany months which was brought to the notice of Secretary, DoT on 19/5/14 during his visit to Chennai.  He told that the Circle Conference is to be held at Tirunelveli on 13th & 14th August 2014 and requested for more participation from Madurai in that conference.  He also said that the Circle Association has launched a website recently.

Com DG spoke for 90 minutes.  In his speech, he mentioned about the Trade Union International (Pensioners & Retirees) held at Barcelona, Spain on 5th & 6th of February 14.  Prevailing Pension system in various countries and how pension is attacked in various countries in the name of 'Pension Reform'.  He explained in detail about our Memorandum to 7th CPC and all delegates appreciated our demands.  He narrated in short about the present position on 78.2% merger issue.  He emphasised the need for increasing the Life Membership in Madurai.  Leaders of fraternal organisations like FNTO, AIBSNLEA greeted the conference.
After lunch, Report & Accounts were passed unanimously.  Two/three speakers spoke on organisational matters.  Election was conducted by Circle Secretary.  There is no change in President, Secretary & Treasurer.  It was an unanimous election.  Circle Union congratulates the new office-bearers.  
More than 380 delegates including 25 ladies participated in the conference.  Com Sundaresan proposed v ote of thanks.

The group photo of newly elected office-bearers with Circle Secretary &  Chq Vice President.

1.            M.Raveendran               President

     2.G.R.Dharmarajan         Secretary

                                                 3.       V.Janarthanan                Treasurer 

          

புதிய நிர்வாகிகளுக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள்.

இந்திய துணைக்கண்டத்தின் மிக பெரிய சிறப்பு வாய்ந்த 

கிளையின்  உறுப்பினர்களும்,முன்னணி 

தோழர்களும்,களப்பணியாளர்களும்,நிர்வாகிகளும் 

உற்சாகத்துடன் கலந்துக்கொண்டு மாநாட்டினை வெற்றிகரமாக 

நடத்தினர்.மதுரைக் கிளைக்கும் ,அதன் புதிய 

நிர்வாகிகளுக்கும் ,முன்னணி தோழர்களுக்கும்  தமிழ் 

மாநிலச்சங்கம் தன் நெஞ்சு நிறை 

வாழ்த்துக்களை  தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கின்றது.

COM. R UMANATH  Ex. MP PASSED AWAY   Com. R Uma Nath, one of the veteran trade union leaders of India,  expired on 21-5-2014 at the age of 91 years  at Tiruchirapalli, Tamilndu.   He was one of the founding leaders of CITU.   A freedom fighter, Com. Umanath spent nine and a half years in jail before and after independance.  He spent more than seven years underground also. A forceful speaker and eminent Parliamentarian, Com. Umanath fought for the working class through out his life.   We convey our heartfelt  condolences on the demise of  Com. Uma Nath.

MOTHERS DAY CELEBRATIONS AT 

      SALEM DISTRICT BRANCH.

 MOTHERS DAY CELEBRATIONS WAS CONDUCTED on 11.5.2014 UNDER THE PRESIDENTSHIP OF COM P K BALAKRISHNAN.  COM P RAMALINGAM, DISTRICT SECRETARY INCHARGE,  TOOK ALL EFFORTS TO CONDUCT THE SAME BESIDES CONTRIBUTING RS.3000 TOWARDS EXPENSES FOR THE MEET. 

MRS. A. R. CHANDRA  OUR FAMILY PENSIONER, IN MEMORY OF HER HUSBAND  LATE  A V JAYAPAL, CTO, SALEM, DONATED TO OUR ASSOCIATION A STEEL BUREAU. WE THANK FOR HER GESTURE.  

WE ALSO THANK  MRS. MERCY W/O LATE D AROKIYASAMY , SDE , SALEM FOR DONATING ,    SPEAKER SET ALONG WITH  AMPLIFIER  .  

COM. E. GOPAL, CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE SECRETARY, SALEM, INAGURATED THE MIKE SET. 

ABOUT 65 MEMBERS FROM THE DISTRICT ATTENDED THE MEET WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM.  

LATEST POSITION REGARDING 78.2  AND PENSION ANOMOLY CASE THAT IS BEING TAKEN TO COURT BY OUR CHQ. 

Com MOHAN PROPOSED A VOTE OF THANKS

20-5-2014

COM. NATARAJAN

Com. G Natarajan, our GS has undergone cataract surgery in Chennai hospital yesterday.
We wish him speedy recovery.

FLASH   NEWS 

MEETING WITH SECRETARY DoT

At Chennai. 

Com. K. Muthialu, All India Organising Secretary, Com. Gunasekaran, AI Treasurer,  Com.V. Rama Rao Circle Secretary,  Tamilnadu Circle to day met the Secretary DoT Mr. M. N. Faruooki , I.A.S., at the Chamber of CGM Chennai Telephones, Kilpauk. Chennai.  Com. K. Muthialu garlanded the Secretary, DoT and handed over a copy of our PENSION PATRIKA which contained our leaders participation at the World Conference of Trade Union International P & R, at Barcelona (Spain).  

Then Com. K. Muthilau briefed about the 78.2 case and requested him to expedite the reply on the queries raised by Department of Expenditure. The DoT secretary agreed to expedite and he is firm that Cabinet  approval is not required for 78.2. 

He also requested about the need to fillup Pr CCA post lying vacant nearly for one year after retirement of Mrs. Geetha Paul.  We mentioned the CCA post also to be filled up since present incument gone on study leave.  Mr. V. Rama Rao Circle Secretary said Tamilnadu CCA office is catering to the needs of 30,000 pensioners 

needs to have atleast 10 more computers for effective disposal of pensioner cases and also staff strength  should be increased as it is an ISO certified Office. 

The Secretary, DoT after ascertaining certain details from the Officers  assured he will do the needful.  As per indication the CCA post may be filled up immediately. 

   Mrs. G. Vanaja, Rtd., Dy CCA DoT,Chennai given a grand farewell party. 

In spite of the Hot summer, more than 100 members of STR Branch, the Tamilnadu Circle Office-Bearers and Chennai Telephone Circle Office-bearers were present.   

Com. G. Sukumaran Presided over the meeting.  Com. K. Muthialu while speaking appreciated the service rendered by Mrs. G. Vanaja,Rtd,CCA, especially during the the drawal of pre 2007 arrears, drawal of arrears for one increment case, effectively presenting the cases in Adalats. Both Mrs. G. Subbulakshmi Rtd.Dy CCA and Madam Vanaja,  worked in tandem and they were very good at rulings etc. and tried to interupt in favour of the pensioners, keeping the rule book in mind.The mindset was created during the golden period of Mr. G. Alagarsamy, the then Pr. CCA.  He highlighted the CHQ efforts in preparing  a Memorandum to be submitted to 7th CPC and we have sent copies by e mail to other BSNL pensioners association for their comment so that if possible a united memorandum can be submitted, otherwise our CHQ shall submit the memorandum before the deadline 31.5.2014.  We have taken the lead with necessary 

points and data. 78.2 % case is still on the Anvil, hoping for the early settlement after the taking over of the new Government.

Mr.A.Thayanithi Retired SDE Tn circle and our member has started a Ortho care Hospital at Thiruvallur on service basis ( Opp to Post Office), he assures city based hospital treatment at half the cost, those who are in need may contact him over phone.

Com.  V. Rama Rao Circle Secretary, Tamilnadu Circle said inspite of the lack of manpower at cca office, both Mrs. B. Subbulakshmi and Mrs. G. Vanaja took personal efforts many time forgoing their comforts, leave, holiday and the entire circle  pensioners are joining to express their gratitude  in joining the Farewel to Madam G. Vanaja,  He also thanked Mrs. B. Subbulakshmi, Rtd. Dy CCA who was a guiding factor  after Mr. G. Alagarsamy retired from Service.  He also said that Tamilndu Circle has taken up the matter of dearth of staff, non filling up the post of Pr. CCA and leave vacancy  of CCA in the Central Exeuctive Committee Meeting held at Meenambakkam last month and the General Secretary has taken up the issue with Secretary, DoT and also Member Finance and hope some improement may come.   The Circle Secretary informed that August 13/14, 2014 our Circle Conference will be held at Tirunelveli and appealed the members to come as Delegates/Observers.  

Com. Kannappan, Treasurer, Chennai Telephones Circle, appreciated the pro-pensioners attitude of Madam G. Vanaja and many cases taken by their circle Association were settled quickly and favourably. 

Mrs. B. Subulakshmi, Rtd. Dy CCA speaking said she was very glad to join the Farewel party of Mrs. G. Vanaja, Rtd. Dy CCA as both has worked for several years and thousands of cases like pre 2007 Revision, once increment case,  Revision of Pension on account of NEPP, reveision of pension for eligible  DoT pensioners running in to thousands and all are almost one after the other. She appreciated the service rendered by Smt. G. Vanaja who rose to occassion with other staff and a helpfull attitude.  

Mrs. Vanaja Was honoured and Com.K.  Muthialu  Circle President, presented a momento.  

Mrs. G. Vanaja, in her acceptance speech though the workload was more and challenging with the able help and guidance of Mrs. B. Subbulakshmi the the task was carried out in Tamilnadu Circle/Chennai Telephons. She recalled that during the days of  Mr. G. Alagarsamy the then ,Pr. CCA  along with Madam Subbulakshmi there will be debate over rulings, discussion over complicated  cases and arrive mostly  in favour of the pensioners. She also expressed that an AWARNESS PROGRAMME  should be conducted in the District/Circle level meetings to the pensioners about various issus like opening of Joint Account,  nominee, etc. She exhorted that the family pensioners should be contacted in person and guide them on various Governments orders drawal of pension by widowed daugher,  drawal of pension to unmarried daughter, double family pension for army personal etc.   She said she will try to attend such awarness meeting  to the extent possible. 

Mr. Sugumaran, President opined that it is better that the pensioners leave a WILL signed by two witneesess and if possible it can be registered at sub-registrar office

which will solve the sharing of general/common property etc. 

Com. K. Muthialu thanked all .

CHQ NEWS

14-5-2014

PENSION ANOMALY CASE

Since all our efforts to get a settlement through negotiations failed,

we have decided to file a case in the Principal Bench of CAT.   The affidavit  is ready to be filed soon.

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COM. NATARAJAN AND COM. GOPALAKRISHNAN

Com. G Natarajan, our General Secretary will undergo cataract surgery within a day or two.  

He will resume his activities after two weeks'rest.

Com, D Gopalakrihnan, Vice President will be out of Chennai for a week.

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12-5-14

CHQ WRITES TO SECRETARY DOT requesting his personal intervention in the 78.2% extension to Pensioners

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Twentieth Anniversary of the International Year of the Family 2014

Theme logo 2014 of UN

The theme for 2014 is

 "Families Matter for the Achievement of Development Goals." 

This year is the20th anniversary of the International Year of the Family.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued the following message for 2014:

As we commemorate this year’s International Day of Families, we recognize the meaningful contributions that families make to advancing the mission of the United Nations.

By providing economic and emotional sustenance to their members, families can raise productive, caring citizens committed to the common good. Strong, well-functioning families, whatever form they may take, can help reduce poverty, improve the wellbeing of mothers, promote gender equality and uphold human rights.

Support for families is crucial to realizing their full potential.  That means factoring their needs into development policies, considering their circumstances in addressing conflicts, and advocating for the equal treatment of all families, regardless of their structure.

As we strive to usher in a more sustainable future, achieve the Millennium Development Goals, shape a new development agenda and combat climate change, let us mobilize the world’s families.

Themes of Previous years

Year	Theme of UN Organization
1996	“Families: First Victims of Poverty and Homelessness”
1997	“Building Families Based on Partnership”
1998	“Families: Educators and Providers of Human Rights”
1999	“Families for all ages”
2000	“Families: Agents and Beneficiaries of Development”
2001	“Families and Volunteers: Building Social Cohesion ”
2002	“Families and Ageing: Opportunities and Challenges”
2003	“Preparations for the observance of the Tenth Anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2004″
2004	“The Tenth Anniversary of the International Year of the Family: A Framework for Action”
2005	“HIV/AIDS and Family Well-being”
2006	“Changing Families: Challenges and Opportunities”
2007	“Families and Persons with Disabilities”
2008	“Fathers and Families: Responsibilities and Challenges”
2009	“Mothers and Families: Challenges in a Changing World”
2010	"The impact of migration on families around the world"
2011	"Confronting family poverty and social exclusion"
2012	"Ensuring work family balance"
2013	"Advancing social integration and intergenerational solidarity"

          The themes of UN Organization since 1996 are valuable guide for world countries and countries are trying to achieve to make countries achieve social justice.

      In India, Our family ties are more stronger than many other countries since time immemorial and now it is slightly eroded. We have to follow our forefathers and we have to empower women. Any  organization or a family will grow qualitatively if they are given freedom and equality in all respects.We have to mutually understand between members of the family enabling us to walk through the path of progress.Mutual understanding between families of different faiths also necessary attaining WIN-WIN situation to make a good society and form an amicable world community.

HAPPY WOMEN MAKE GOOD FAMILIES and  SAMARITAN  SOCIETY