Dear Colleagues,
Hav Gurmel Singh called up (again) Dec 27 from DBN, Gurdaspur, Punjab. They had a rally of ESM the previous day that was attended by a number of senior veterans and some politicians. The latter expressed full support for OROP and promised to keep raising the issue in the State Assembly as well as in the Parliament. Gurmel is heading an ESM organisation and expressed full accord with the IESM aims, objectives and methodology. I informed him of the next date for depositing medals ie 31 Jan 2010. He assured that he would disseminate the message and will ask maximum veterans to deposit their medals.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Greeting and New Year Resolve by Maj Gen Satbir Singh
NEW YEARS GREETINGS AND OUR RESOLVE TO INTENSIFY
OUR PROTEST MOVEMENT AGAINST INJUSTICE
Dear Friends
1. Firstly, Please accept my sincere greetings for the New Year “2010”. May the New Year bring happiness, good health and satisfying life for all Defence Personnel both veterans and serving and all members of their families.
2. Secondly, I sincerely pray to God to bless all veterans “With” “Unity and Strength” to strongly fight against the Injustice by successive Govts. Let our Protest Movement be intensified and executed peacefully and in a dignified manner. The pressure of the Protest Movement be built to such an intensity that the Govt see the “light of the Day” and accepts of legitimate demand of “Military Pensions” of equal service equal rank- Equal Pension irrespective of the date of retirement (which is referred to as OROP)
3. Thirdly, we pray, our next event of Medal Deposit at Jantar Mantar on 31 Jan 2009 from 10 AM to 2 PM be a grand success. Each district of the country where Ex servicemen are residing to please contribute voluntarily atleast 2000 medals. I pray, the medal collection campaign gets into “Top Gear” with the dawn of “Near Year 2010”
4. Fourthly, we pray our ie IESM membership to rise to such large numbers that our two million ESM have a “say” to get “Justice” in the country and be able to live in peace, harmony, dignity and respect befitting a “Veteran Solider”
With Kind Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
OUR PROTEST MOVEMENT AGAINST INJUSTICE
Dear Friends
1. Firstly, Please accept my sincere greetings for the New Year “2010”. May the New Year bring happiness, good health and satisfying life for all Defence Personnel both veterans and serving and all members of their families.
2. Secondly, I sincerely pray to God to bless all veterans “With” “Unity and Strength” to strongly fight against the Injustice by successive Govts. Let our Protest Movement be intensified and executed peacefully and in a dignified manner. The pressure of the Protest Movement be built to such an intensity that the Govt see the “light of the Day” and accepts of legitimate demand of “Military Pensions” of equal service equal rank- Equal Pension irrespective of the date of retirement (which is referred to as OROP)
3. Thirdly, we pray, our next event of Medal Deposit at Jantar Mantar on 31 Jan 2009 from 10 AM to 2 PM be a grand success. Each district of the country where Ex servicemen are residing to please contribute voluntarily atleast 2000 medals. I pray, the medal collection campaign gets into “Top Gear” with the dawn of “Near Year 2010”
4. Fourthly, we pray our ie IESM membership to rise to such large numbers that our two million ESM have a “say” to get “Justice” in the country and be able to live in peace, harmony, dignity and respect befitting a “Veteran Solider”
With Kind Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
Letter to Shri Rahul Gandhi from Chairman IESM
From :Lt Gen Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman
262, Sector – 17, Gurgaon – 122001.
December 29, 2009
ESM/09
I write this to request your help persuading the Government to look at `One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) favourably. You would perhaps be aware t that the ex-servicemen, after having failed to convince the authorities through meetings and presentations, went public with their demand for (OROP) in April 2008 and have been doing so ever since.
OROP is a demand for justice and equity and not for more money per se. If the government cannot afford the pension expenses, let them pay lower pensions across the board but there should no discrimination against the old pensioners. The ex-servicemen are merely demanding that equal pension be paid for equal service rendered, as per the law of `natural justice’. This demand is over 25 years old and successive governments have failed to accept this reasonable demand. Nor has there been any convincing reason for non-acceptance of the demand.
The ex-servicemen were greatly enthused when the President of India mentioned term `OROP’ in her address to the opening session of the Parliament on 4th June, 2009. Subsequently, the Hon’ble Ministers of Defence and Finance also used words in the parliament suggestive of the government granting OROP. However, what is actually planned to be done has no connection with OROP and is a mere removal of the dividing line between pensioners of pre-October 1997 and post this date till 31st December, 2005. The dividing line created by the 6th Pay Commission with 1.1.2006 as the water shed still continues to remain. Conveying an impression, knowingly or unwittingly, that the government was considering grant of OROP and then giving mere one time enhancement to old pensioners, has only salted the wounds of the ex-servicemen community. This has further strengthened their resolve to continue their struggle till their just demand of OROP is met. They have already been depositing their medals with the President and will increase its intensity. I do not believe this is a good thing to happen in our country.
Considering the larger implication of `keeping the defence veterans/forces unhappy, I will request you, as the future leader of the country to kindly prevail upon the government to grant OROP.
Yours sincerely,
(Raj Kadyan)
Shri Rahul Gandhi, MP
Chairman
262, Sector – 17, Gurgaon – 122001.
December 29, 2009
ESM/09
I write this to request your help persuading the Government to look at `One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) favourably. You would perhaps be aware t that the ex-servicemen, after having failed to convince the authorities through meetings and presentations, went public with their demand for (OROP) in April 2008 and have been doing so ever since.
OROP is a demand for justice and equity and not for more money per se. If the government cannot afford the pension expenses, let them pay lower pensions across the board but there should no discrimination against the old pensioners. The ex-servicemen are merely demanding that equal pension be paid for equal service rendered, as per the law of `natural justice’. This demand is over 25 years old and successive governments have failed to accept this reasonable demand. Nor has there been any convincing reason for non-acceptance of the demand.
The ex-servicemen were greatly enthused when the President of India mentioned term `OROP’ in her address to the opening session of the Parliament on 4th June, 2009. Subsequently, the Hon’ble Ministers of Defence and Finance also used words in the parliament suggestive of the government granting OROP. However, what is actually planned to be done has no connection with OROP and is a mere removal of the dividing line between pensioners of pre-October 1997 and post this date till 31st December, 2005. The dividing line created by the 6th Pay Commission with 1.1.2006 as the water shed still continues to remain. Conveying an impression, knowingly or unwittingly, that the government was considering grant of OROP and then giving mere one time enhancement to old pensioners, has only salted the wounds of the ex-servicemen community. This has further strengthened their resolve to continue their struggle till their just demand of OROP is met. They have already been depositing their medals with the President and will increase its intensity. I do not believe this is a good thing to happen in our country.
Considering the larger implication of `keeping the defence veterans/forces unhappy, I will request you, as the future leader of the country to kindly prevail upon the government to grant OROP.
Yours sincerely,
(Raj Kadyan)
Shri Rahul Gandhi, MP
Sunday, December 27, 2009
ESM sitrep 27 Dec evening
From: raj kadyan [mailto:rajkadyan@yahoo.com]
Sent: 27 December 2009 20:30
Subject: ESM sitrep 27 Dec evening
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the IESM I extend a hearty welcome to the following 56 new members into the family. I also compliment veteran Sub Maj/Hony Lt Kameshwar Pandey for motivating them to join the Movement:
1. Sgt Ram Raj Shrivastava
2. Nk Hawa Singh
3. Hav Dharampal Huda
4. Hav Ramdhan
5. Sub B P Chhetri
6. Risaldar Sukhdev Singh
7. Sub/Maj Satvinder Singh
8. W/O Nand Kishor
9. Sgt Dharam Pal Singh
10. JWO Ram Sewak Pal
11. Sub Hans Raj
12. Sgt Madan Pal
13. Sgt RNS Yadav
14. W/O GD Dubey
15. W/O AS Chaubey
16. Hony Capt. Ram Prakash
17. Sub Vijay Shankar Singh
18. JWO Radhey Shyam Pal
19. JWO Ram Autar Prasad
20. Sgt Bhim Singh
21. Hav Brahm Dutt
22. JWO (late) Shmt. Pramsheela Chaubey
23. Sgt SR Mehta
24. Hony/Lt. Baldev Singh
25. RFN Surin Lal Singh
26. Sub/Maj SP Sharma
27. Hav Nathuni Mahto
28. Hony. Sub/Maj DD Chaubey
29. Nk Singh Ram
30. CFN Bijendra Kumar
31. Sep (late) Saroj Bala
32. Hav Chaatar Pal Singh
33. PO SS Ahlawat
34. Hav Ram Nivas
35. Hony Capt Jagdish Singh
36. Sub/Maj Hem Raj
37. Hav Rajendar Singh Mankotia
38. Sub Jagan Ram
39. Sub Kartar Singh
40. JWO SBS Rathore
41. Nk Prahlad Singh
42. Sub Mahavir Singh
43. W/O Prem Lal
44. Hony Lt Dinesh Pati
45. Hony Capt Babu Ram
46. Hav Mahavir Singh
47. Grenadier Suraj Bhan
48. Nk Attar Singh
49. Nk Bachan Singh
50. Hony Capt KK Tiwari
51. Hony Capt N C Sharma
52. Sub Baldev Raj
53. POME Subhosh Chander
54. Hav Jai Prkash
55. Hav Bhim Singh
56. Hav Om Prakash Dutt
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PV
Sent: 27 December 2009 20:30
Subject: ESM sitrep 27 Dec evening
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the IESM I extend a hearty welcome to the following 56 new members into the family. I also compliment veteran Sub Maj/Hony Lt Kameshwar Pandey for motivating them to join the Movement:
1. Sgt Ram Raj Shrivastava
2. Nk Hawa Singh
3. Hav Dharampal Huda
4. Hav Ramdhan
5. Sub B P Chhetri
6. Risaldar Sukhdev Singh
7. Sub/Maj Satvinder Singh
8. W/O Nand Kishor
9. Sgt Dharam Pal Singh
10. JWO Ram Sewak Pal
11. Sub Hans Raj
12. Sgt Madan Pal
13. Sgt RNS Yadav
14. W/O GD Dubey
15. W/O AS Chaubey
16. Hony Capt. Ram Prakash
17. Sub Vijay Shankar Singh
18. JWO Radhey Shyam Pal
19. JWO Ram Autar Prasad
20. Sgt Bhim Singh
21. Hav Brahm Dutt
22. JWO (late) Shmt. Pramsheela Chaubey
23. Sgt SR Mehta
24. Hony/Lt. Baldev Singh
25. RFN Surin Lal Singh
26. Sub/Maj SP Sharma
27. Hav Nathuni Mahto
28. Hony. Sub/Maj DD Chaubey
29. Nk Singh Ram
30. CFN Bijendra Kumar
31. Sep (late) Saroj Bala
32. Hav Chaatar Pal Singh
33. PO SS Ahlawat
34. Hav Ram Nivas
35. Hony Capt Jagdish Singh
36. Sub/Maj Hem Raj
37. Hav Rajendar Singh Mankotia
38. Sub Jagan Ram
39. Sub Kartar Singh
40. JWO SBS Rathore
41. Nk Prahlad Singh
42. Sub Mahavir Singh
43. W/O Prem Lal
44. Hony Lt Dinesh Pati
45. Hony Capt Babu Ram
46. Hav Mahavir Singh
47. Grenadier Suraj Bhan
48. Nk Attar Singh
49. Nk Bachan Singh
50. Hony Capt KK Tiwari
51. Hony Capt N C Sharma
52. Sub Baldev Raj
53. POME Subhosh Chander
54. Hav Jai Prkash
55. Hav Bhim Singh
56. Hav Om Prakash Dutt
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PV
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
ESM sitrep 20 Dec evening
From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com
Sent: Sun, 20 December, 2009 9:12:11 PM
Subject: ESM sitrep 20 Dec evening
Dear Colleagues,
As you would know from media reports, this year on Vijay Diwas the gathering at India Gate included many that fall under the category of political who-is-who. In contrast last year Mr Dig Vijay Singh was the sole representative of the ruling Congress Party. All other things remaining the same, it would be correct to infer that the ESM as a community have come to be recognised. Credit goes to those whose struggle has got this recognition
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Sent: Sun, 20 December, 2009 9:12:11 PM
Subject: ESM sitrep 20 Dec evening
Dear Colleagues,
As you would know from media reports, this year on Vijay Diwas the gathering at India Gate included many that fall under the category of political who-is-who. In contrast last year Mr Dig Vijay Singh was the sole representative of the ruling Congress Party. All other things remaining the same, it would be correct to infer that the ESM as a community have come to be recognised. Credit goes to those whose struggle has got this recognition
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
IESM MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING HELD ON 13 DEC 2009 AT NOIDA
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING
HELD ON 13 DEC 09 AT AVCC SECTOR 37 NOIDA
WELCOME ADDRESS BY GEN SEC GP CAPT VK GANDHI VSM
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The Annual General Body meeting of IESM was attended by more than 400 members from Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala and Chandigarh. The meeting started at 1000h. Gen Sec Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM welcomed the members and noted that the corum was not complete adjourned the meeting and declared that meeting will reassemble after 30 min as per the company rule.
2. The AGM reassembled at 1035h with more than 400 members present and the proceedings and deliberations started.
3. Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM welcomed the members and read out the agenda for the meeting. He requested the Chairman Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan PVSM, AVSM VSM to address the meeting.
CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS
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LT GEN (EMERITUS) RAJ KADYAN PVSM, AVSM, VSM
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4. Chairman addressed the assembly and explained to all that the IESM has been successful in bringing the OROP to the centre stage of the Government Radar. IESM is always careful of the image of the armed forces and would never take any step which would adversely affect the image of armed forces in public eye. Infact he commended the veterans that they have maintained their semblance while protesting for their rights and demands. It is this dignified behavior of the veterans which is being appreciated by all the countrymen. He further explained that there is no quick fix solution to the demand of OROP and it would be a long drawn fight with the Government. Veterans of the armed forces have the experience and knowledge of the Government functioning and their methods of taking decisions. This struggle would therefore be long and tedious and would have to be fought patiently. He also expressed that the novel idea of depositing the medals to the President of India is indeed very effective and the Government has no answer to this form of protest by the veterans. He explained to the house that even Government functionaries are clueless about how to tackle this problem of medal return. He told the house that the fact that the RRM Sh Pallamraju has made a statement in the Lok Sabha that the Government has accepted the recommendations of Cabinet secretary committee and hence all the veterans should take back their medals honourably. This indicates that the Government is uncomfortable with the return of medals by the veterans and does not have any answer to this problem. He explained to the members that recommendations of Cabinet Secretary Committee are far short of the demands of IESM hence there is no question of taking back the medals. He further exhorted the house that this method of protest of returning the medals should be intensified and IESM should continue to return the medals in very large numbers to the President to increase pressure on the Government. He further informed the house that IESM has asked for an appointment with the President of India and also with the Raksha Mantri but our request had still not been accepted because they do not have any suitable reply for our demands and our method of protest. Next date of returning of medals would be announced soon.
5. He informed the house that with the effort of IESM;
· The government has been forced to accept two demands of having a separate pay commission for the armed forces and of constituting an ESM Commission. Both these are part of IESM demands
· Two major political parties, BJP and CPM included the OROP issue in their election manifesto by categorically stating that if voted to power, they would sanction OROP. It may be relevant to recall that the same BJP had not sanctioned OROP during their over six years NDA rule.
· The President of India included mention of the term OROP in her address to the opening session of the Parliament on 04 June 2009. This was the first time in India’s history that the ‘taboo’ word was used by the First Citizen of the country.
· Substantial pension benefits for pre 1997 PBOR are in the pipe line and an amount of Rs 2144 Crore has already been set aside for this purpose.
6. He further told the house that three division of the IESM have been accepted by the veterans and all the veterans are very appreciative of the work done by the divisions. Many veterans are approaching these divisions with their problems and veterans are being helped in all possible ways.
7. The Chairman also informed the house that it is very important to increase the members of IESM because increased number of members increases the strength of IESM and would put more pressure on the Government. He informed the house that in deference to the desire of the many veterans it has been decided to reduce the membership fee for the new members for a period of one month upto 16 Jan 10. As per this amnesty, during this one month an officer would pay a subscription of Rs 100, a JCO would pay Rs 40 and a sepoy would pay Rs 10 as against existing Rs 500 for officers, Rs 200 for JCOs and Rs 100 for ORs. He hoped that this would generate greater response from the veterans and there would be manifold jump in the numbers of members of IESM. The decision would be reviewed after one month.
8. He wished all the veterans very best in New Year and exhorted them to continue to put in their full efforts and make this movement successful.
TREASURER SPEECH; MAJ GEN PK RENJEN AVSM
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9. Treasurer Maj Gen Renjen explained the details to the account statement to the house and replied to the queries of the members. Account statement was passed with voice vote with no dissent.
10. It was proposed by one member that expenses incurred by members of the Governing Body on a day to day basis in doing their official IESM activities should be reimbursed, which is a norm with all societies and organisations. All members present appreciated the dedication with which functionaries of IESM are working and spending money from their own pockets for day to day expenditure incurred by them on IESM activities. The member expressed that it cannot go on for long and would, sooner or later, adversely affect the commitment of its officials and IESM functioning. The proposal was supported by all members attending the AGM by show of hands. However, it was explained that IESM does not have adequate funds at present to reimburse such expenses and that a decision in this regard may be pended for later. The Governing Body re-iterated its commitment and willingness to work for the IESM pro-bono and meet their individual day to day expenses for the same from their own pockets. It was further declared that a guideline on type and quantum of expenditure that may be so reimbursed to the members of the Governing Body will be circulated before a decision is taken on the issue.
11. Treasurer also explained that in this year donations have reduced as compared to last year and till end of November IESM has spent more than the income for the year. He exhorted all the members to help arrange for donations for IESM to meet expenditure for day to day running and arranging protest marches/rallies. There was an instant response and all present agreed to make their best attempts to arrange for more donations. Following two ESMs immediately came forward to contribute for IESM.
· Col RL Goel agreed to give Rs 10000/ every year for IESM.
· Cdr Pran Prashar gave a cheque of Rs 7000 for IESM. He has given donation to IESM at earlier occasions also.
12. Treasurer informed all present that the conveners of UP, Mahrarashtra, Tamilnadu and Karnataka have done very good work and have enrolled maximum veterans as member of IESM. Efforts put in by following conveners were appreciated by the house.
· Hony capt SN Sharma from Kanpur Uttar Pradesh
· Cdr Ravi Warsha Pathak from Pune Maharashtra
· Col TN Raman from Chennai Tamilnadu
· Col Rajan from Bangaluru Karnataka
13. Full speech of the Treasurer Maj Gen PK Renjen AVSM is attached at annexure I.
SELECTION OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
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14. Chartered accountant M/s Rajiv Varun and company were approved by the house with voice vote for the year 2009-10..
POINTS FROM THE MEMBERS
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15. Brig Kuthalia, Member ECHS div, explained to the house that he is looking for volunteers for working with the ECHS polyclinics. He appreciated the work done by the veterans in polyclinic in Secunderabad. He explained to the house that at the moment there are 227 polyclinics are functioning and in next three years another 197 polyclinics would be set up to look after the health of veterans. He further informed the house that the MD ECHS has a very positive approach and gives full support to the suggestions of the IESM.
16. Lt Gen Jagdish Chander explained the working of the CSD canteen and profit sharing formula of the CSD. It was pointed out by the veterans that profit earned by the CSD canteens from the veterans should be spent for the welfare of the veterans. He accepted that the proposal was good and would be taken up with the authorities.
17. Col Vikaram Singh informed the house that the IESM has made a deep impact on the Government and asked all the veterans across the country to give full support to IESM and put more pressure on Government. He informed the house that he is planning an all India meet of the veterans in Mathura and invited all veterans to attend the meet. Date and venue will be informed after the details are finalised..
MAJ GEN SATBIR SINGH SM VICE CHAIRMAN
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18. Maj Gen Satbir Singh implored all present to put in their full might to increase pressure on the Govt. He asked all present to take a vow that each district should make 2000 members and also should collect a minimum of 2000 medals for returning to the President. This is the only way in which we can increase the strength of IESM and return a large number of medals to the President..
NEW MEMBERS
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19. Fifty eight new members joined IESM during the AGM with effort of Hony Capt Dheer Singh of Gurgaon..
RETURN OF MEDALS
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20. More than 500 medals were returned with the effort of Hony Captain Rathee from Jhajjar..
CLOSING ADDRESS BY GEN SEC GP CAPT VK GANDHI VSM
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21. General Secretary thanked following on behalf of IESM Governing Body for successful conduct of Annual General Body meeting of IESM.
All present for attending the first Annual General Body meeting of IESM.
The management of Arun Vihar Community Centre for providing the AVCC and the facilities for smooth conduct of the AGM.
President AVCC RS Pathania for sponsoring the tea and snacks by the AVCC as a welfare measure for ex-servicemen.
Press and media for covering the AGM in detail.
22. There being no other point the meeting was closed at 1300h.
23. Picture’s of the meeting are enclosed. (Not attached with this email)
Regards
Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM
Gen Sec IESM
L - 48, Sector - 25,
NOIDA. 201301
Tele no 01202519440
Mobile 09810541222
Date 14 Dec 2009
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Annexure I To Min of AGM
Of IESM Held on 13 Dec 09.
MAJ GEN RENJEN AVSM TREASURER’S SPEECH TO THE AGM OF IESM ON 13 DEC 09
The Treasurer’s Statement at the AGM on 13 Dec, 2009
Financials as on 31 Mar, 2009
1. Receipts
a) Membership Fee – 9,15,180.00
b) Donations – 14,28,204.00
c) Total – 23,43,384.00
2. Expenditure – 5,75,363.00
3. Balance
a) Fixed Deposits – 16,00,000.00
b) Cash, Bank & others – 1,68,021.00
c) Total - 17,68,021.00
4. Explanation on Expenditure.
a) Mostly on Dharnas/ Rallies and associated items.
b) Nothing has been spent to reimburse expenses incurred on a daily basis by the members of the Governing Body (also known as the Steering committee).
c) Legal & professional Charges of Rs. 25,000/- are towards the retainer given to Advocate Nidesh Gupta to fight our case for ‘one rank one pension’ as and when it is decided to file the suit. Advocate Nidesh Gupta is the same lawyer who had won the Maj Gens case in the Supreme Court in Sep 2008.
Answer Questions by members, if any.
Balance Sheet for 2008 – 09 put to vote for approval.
Appointment of Auditors for the current year (2009 – 10)
5. The present auditors M/S Rajiv Varun & Co were appointed at an annual consideration of Rs 48,000.00, to conduct the statutory audit as also to maintain our accounts on a fortnightly basis. They have done their task most commendably.
6. It is proposed to re-appoint M/S Rajiv Varun & Co for the current year too on the same terms and conditions and the approval of the General body is sought for the same.
Additional Comments by the Treasurer
Brief on Financials of 01 Apr, 2009 to 30 Nov, 2009
7. Receipts
a) Membership Fee – 5,72,100.00
b) Donations – 4,23,869.00
c) Total – 9,95,969.00
8. Expenditure – 4,96,547.00
9. Balance
a) Fixed Deposits – 19,00,000.00
b) Cash, Bank & others – 3,24,542.00
c) Total – 22,24,542.00
10. Explanation on Expenditure.
a) Besides expenditure on centrally conducted Dharnas/ Rallies and associated items, which have reduced, there have also been expenses incurred locally by the Convenors at different places for their activities for mobilising greater membership – like, gatherings, printing and travel etc.
b) Once again, nothing has been spent to reimburse expenses incurred on a daily basis by the members of the Governing Body (also known as the Steering committee).
c) Additional, wholly unnecessary, expense is being incurred this year to defend the suit filed against IESM by Col Bhardwaj through his wife, Mrs Shiksha Bhardwaj in conjunction with Maj Jakhar, Hav Balwan and Hav Sheoran. Basic information about the suit filed by these personnel have already been informed to all.
Implications of Income Tax Regulations Governing Expenditure
11. Revenues against Life Membership Fee, which is what we have, cannot be used for day to day expenditure for our activities. We may, however, spend it to create physical assets. The receipts under this head are to be kept in a ‘Corpus’ Fund to give strength to the Organisation.
12. Revenues against donations can only be spent up to 85% of receipts under this head. 15% of receipts are also to be transferred to the ‘Corpus’ Fund. However, this 15% can be spent for our activities, if required, by a special resolution of the Governing Body.
13. While last year, in just 3 months of our existence, we had received donations of Rs 14,28,204.00 and had saved Rs 6,38,610.00 for spending in future years, if required. But, this year in the last 8 months, we have received only Rs 4,23,869.00 and have overspent Rs 1,36,258.00 already. The balance available for spending, therefore, not counting the 15% put away in to ‘Corpus’ is only Rs 5,02,352.00.
14. The imperative for more donations to sustain IESM needs no further explanation. Increased membership alone will not help.
15. Many members have been critical of The Governing Body (also known as The Steering Committee) for reasons like;
a) Non despatch of Membership Cards,
b) Non allotment of Membership Nos,
c) Names not entered in the members’ list,
d) Tardy response to members’ queries on the above issues,
e) Wrong data entries – duplicates, spelling errors etc,
f) Web site not user friendly,
g) No response to members’ ‘Feedback’ comments posted on the web site and many more complaints.
16. All the criticism is fully justified. In fact, today I have over 400 members whose names are yet to be entered in the list. We may give any amount of assurances of a better response but, if the truth be said, we can do no better. Due to shortage of funds, we have been unable to rent and set up an office and hire minimal staff. We work from homes and the work is such that we have never done before in life.
17. The Chairman has recently announced drastic reductions in the Membership Fee, as a trial measure, for a month. The hope is that the reduction will encourage more ESM to join. That may well happen but would be truly useful only if donations increase manifold alongside. Otherwise, we will not be able to service the new members and there will be many more complaints than now. Worse, the IESM’s sustenance will become difficult.
18. My purpose of giving the above implications was to acquaint you with realities and to request you all to mobilise donations from ESM and the corporate world..
Monday, December 14, 2009
ESM sitrep 13 Dec evening
From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com
To: kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in; TRUNCATED
Sent: Sun, 13 December, 2009 8:51:05 PM
Subject: ESM sitrep 13 Dec evening
Dear Colleagues,
The first AGM of IESM was held as per schedule in NOIDA today. It was attended by over 400 ESM from different States – Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, UP, HP, Punjab , and Haryana etc. Apart from the customary business of passing of the accounts and selection of auditors, which were done unanimously, the meeting also took stock of the progress made by the IESM in its first year of infancy. It was brought out that even though the OROP issue is yet to be fully resolved by the govt, the IESM can be legitimately proud of the following that have undeniably come about only because of the struggle launched by the Movement:
· The almost forgotten issue of OROP has come on the national radar screen.
· As per media reports, the government has been forced to accept the two demands of having a separate pay commission for the armed forces and of constituting an ESM Commission. Both these are part of IESM demands.
· Two major political parties, BJP and CPM included the OROP issue in their election manifesto by categorically stating that if voted to power, they would sanction OROP. It may be relevant to recall that the same BJP had not sanctioned OROP during their over six years NDA rule.
· The President of India included mention of the term OROP in her address to the opening session of the Parliament on 04 June 2009. This was the first time in India ’s history that the ‘taboo’ word was used by the First Citizen of the country.
· A high level committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary was constituted (on the eve of General Elections) to examine OROP.
· Substantial pension benefits for pre 1997 PBOR are in the pipe line and an amount of Rs 2144 Crore has already been set aside for this purpose.
It was unanimously resolved to continue with the struggle. It was reiterated that the struggle must continue to remain within the ambit of law and discipline, and that we must not do anything that might put the public at inconvenience thereby risking their support and sympathy. Keeping these tenets in mind it was mentioned that after trying out various methods, depositing of medals was found to be the most potent form of protest. It has tremendous psychological significance, high visibility and has left the government groping for an appropriate counter. Admittedly, it is not spectacular and earth-shattering, but it is powerful and lasting in its effect. This must continue.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
To: kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in; TRUNCATED
Sent: Sun, 13 December, 2009 8:51:05 PM
Subject: ESM sitrep 13 Dec evening
Dear Colleagues,
The first AGM of IESM was held as per schedule in NOIDA today. It was attended by over 400 ESM from different States – Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, UP, HP, Punjab , and Haryana etc. Apart from the customary business of passing of the accounts and selection of auditors, which were done unanimously, the meeting also took stock of the progress made by the IESM in its first year of infancy. It was brought out that even though the OROP issue is yet to be fully resolved by the govt, the IESM can be legitimately proud of the following that have undeniably come about only because of the struggle launched by the Movement:
· The almost forgotten issue of OROP has come on the national radar screen.
· As per media reports, the government has been forced to accept the two demands of having a separate pay commission for the armed forces and of constituting an ESM Commission. Both these are part of IESM demands.
· Two major political parties, BJP and CPM included the OROP issue in their election manifesto by categorically stating that if voted to power, they would sanction OROP. It may be relevant to recall that the same BJP had not sanctioned OROP during their over six years NDA rule.
· The President of India included mention of the term OROP in her address to the opening session of the Parliament on 04 June 2009. This was the first time in India ’s history that the ‘taboo’ word was used by the First Citizen of the country.
· A high level committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary was constituted (on the eve of General Elections) to examine OROP.
· Substantial pension benefits for pre 1997 PBOR are in the pipe line and an amount of Rs 2144 Crore has already been set aside for this purpose.
It was unanimously resolved to continue with the struggle. It was reiterated that the struggle must continue to remain within the ambit of law and discipline, and that we must not do anything that might put the public at inconvenience thereby risking their support and sympathy. Keeping these tenets in mind it was mentioned that after trying out various methods, depositing of medals was found to be the most potent form of protest. It has tremendous psychological significance, high visibility and has left the government groping for an appropriate counter. Admittedly, it is not spectacular and earth-shattering, but it is powerful and lasting in its effect. This must continue.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Sitrep 05 Dec 2009
From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com
Sent: Sat, 5 December, 2009 9:40:34 PM
Subject: ESM sitrep 05 Dec evening
Dear Colleagues,
In view of persistent demand from some ESM, the IESM has decided to offer a special one time amnesty membership offer on reduced fee. From Vijay Diwas (16 December 2009) to Army Day (15 January 2010), both days inclusive, the membership fee is reduced as under:
· Officers – to 20% (pay Rs 100/-instead of Rs 500/-)
· JCOs – to 20% (pay Rs 40/- instead of Rs 200/-)
· Other ranks – to 10% (pay Rs 10/- instead of Rs 100/-)
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM.
Sent: Sat, 5 December, 2009 9:40:34 PM
Subject: ESM sitrep 05 Dec evening
Dear Colleagues,
In view of persistent demand from some ESM, the IESM has decided to offer a special one time amnesty membership offer on reduced fee. From Vijay Diwas (16 December 2009) to Army Day (15 January 2010), both days inclusive, the membership fee is reduced as under:
· Officers – to 20% (pay Rs 100/-instead of Rs 500/-)
· JCOs – to 20% (pay Rs 40/- instead of Rs 200/-)
· Other ranks – to 10% (pay Rs 10/- instead of Rs 100/-)
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM.
AGM 13 Dec 2009 IESM at NOIDA AVCC
AGM NOTICE
AGM OF IESM WILL BE HELD ON 13 DEC 09 AT 1000H TO 1200 AT AVCC
SECTOR 37 NOIDA
ALL MEMBERS OF THE IESM ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND
AGENDA
1. TO PASS THE DULY AUDITED BALANCE SHEET OF THE YEAR 2008-2009.
2. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2009-2010
3. DISCUSSION ON POINTS RAISED BY MEMBERS.
REFRESHMENT WILL BE SERVED ON COMPLETION OF THE AGM
Friday, December 4, 2009
AGM OF IESM IS PLANNED FOR 13 DEC 09 AT 1000H TO 1200 AT AVCC SECTOR 37.
AGM NOTICE
AGM OF IESM IS PLANNED FOR 13 DEC 09 AT 1000H TO 1200 AT AVCC SECTOR 37.
ALL MEMBERS OF THE IESM ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE AGM.
AGENDA OF THE AGM
1. TO PASS THE DULY AUDITED BALANCE SHEET OF THE YEAR 2008-2009.
2. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2009-2010
3. DISCUSSION ON POINTS RAISED BY MEMBERS.
HIGH TEA WILL BE SERVED ON COMPLETION OF THE AGM
AGM OF IESM IS PLANNED FOR 13 DEC 09 AT 1000H TO 1200 AT AVCC SECTOR 37.
ALL MEMBERS OF THE IESM ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE AGM.
AGENDA OF THE AGM
1. TO PASS THE DULY AUDITED BALANCE SHEET OF THE YEAR 2008-2009.
2. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2009-2010
3. DISCUSSION ON POINTS RAISED BY MEMBERS.
HIGH TEA WILL BE SERVED ON COMPLETION OF THE AGM
13 Dec 2009..NOTICE FOR AGM OF INDIAN EX-SERVICEMEN MOVEMENT
NOTICE FOR AGM OF INDIAN EX-SERVICEMEN MOVEMENT
on 13 Dec 09, Sunday at 1000h at AVCC sector 37 NOIDA
Dear All
Please refer to the previous notice for AGM dated 27 Oct 09 regarding Annual General Body meeting of IESM.
Due to some administrative problems it is not possible to hold AGM of IESM at Bangalore on 22 Nov 09. AGM of IESM is being rescheduled as given below.
AGM of IESM is now being planned to be held on 13 Dec 09 Sunday at 1000h to 1200h at AVCC, Sector 37 Noida 201301. Agenda for the meeting is given below.
1.Welcome by Gen Sec
2.Address by Chairman.
3.To receive, consider and adopt the audited Balance Sheet as on 31 March 2009, Income & Expenditure Account for the period ended on that date and the Auditor’s Report thereon.
4.To appoint auditors for the year 2009-2010.
5.Discussion on the points raised by the members if any.
6.Vote of thanks.
All members are requested to attend the meeting and send their confirmation of attendance to the Gen Sec at the earliest. All members are requested to make arrangement for travel and stay at Noida/Delhi. Members are requested to forward their points for inclusion in the agenda.
Duly audited account statement of year 08-09 is enclosed, Guide map to reach AVCC noida is attached for the convenience of all members.
Regards
Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM
Gen Sec IESM
L - 48, Sector - 25,
NOIDA. 201301
Tele no 01202519440
Mobile 09810541222
on 13 Dec 09, Sunday at 1000h at AVCC sector 37 NOIDA
Dear All
Please refer to the previous notice for AGM dated 27 Oct 09 regarding Annual General Body meeting of IESM.
Due to some administrative problems it is not possible to hold AGM of IESM at Bangalore on 22 Nov 09. AGM of IESM is being rescheduled as given below.
AGM of IESM is now being planned to be held on 13 Dec 09 Sunday at 1000h to 1200h at AVCC, Sector 37 Noida 201301. Agenda for the meeting is given below.
1.Welcome by Gen Sec
2.Address by Chairman.
3.To receive, consider and adopt the audited Balance Sheet as on 31 March 2009, Income & Expenditure Account for the period ended on that date and the Auditor’s Report thereon.
4.To appoint auditors for the year 2009-2010.
5.Discussion on the points raised by the members if any.
6.Vote of thanks.
All members are requested to attend the meeting and send their confirmation of attendance to the Gen Sec at the earliest. All members are requested to make arrangement for travel and stay at Noida/Delhi. Members are requested to forward their points for inclusion in the agenda.
Duly audited account statement of year 08-09 is enclosed, Guide map to reach AVCC noida is attached for the convenience of all members.
Regards
Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM
Gen Sec IESM
L - 48, Sector - 25,
NOIDA. 201301
Tele no 01202519440
Mobile 09810541222
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