From: Vinod Gandhi vk_gandhi@yahoo.com
To: DELETED
Sent: Sat, 28 November, 2009 11:58:44 AM
Subject: Misc AGM 091126 Letter to all veterans.
Dear Veterans
IESM is completing one year of its existence in the service of veterans. This one year has been full of hectic activity. It has been possible to bring the One Rank One Pension (OROP) issue, which is so close to heart of every veteran, to centre stage and force Government to admit that the veterans are unhappy because OROP has not been granted to them.
IESM has also started three divisions to help veterans in solving their problems. These divisions are -
1. IESM Pension Division Director Vice Admiral Barin Ghose AVSM bag1944@yahoo. co.in
2. IESM ECHS Division Director Air Marshal Kuldip Rai AVSM kulusha1112@ gmail.com
3. IESM CSD Division Director Lt Gen Jagdish Chander jagimedi@gmail. com
These divisions are working efficiently and helping veterans in solving their problems. Veterans have welcomed these divisions. Suggestions received from the respected veterans are discussed and put in action to ensure that maximum benefit reaches the veterans. The road is long and there is lot of work to do. IESM is determined to help each veteran in remotest possible corner of India and those settled abroad.
While IESM is working for the veterans with full confidence and zeal, few fellow veterans do not seem to like the progress made by IESM. These veterans had joined IESM with their narrow interest or to give a fillip to their personal agenda. On realisation that IESM office bearers will not allow these veterans to pursue their personal agenda, they have separated from IESM and have approached the court to place hurdles in the working of IESM.
A legal notice and a letter sent to Registrar of Societies by these ESM against IESM, with ulterior motives, is attached. A suitable reply has been filed by IESM in the response to the court and to the Registrar Societies. All veterans would be informed about the reply of IESM at a suitable time. It is left to the wisdom of the veterans to decide about the intentions of these misguided veterans.
Another mischievous action taken by Col K Bhardwaj is to call a parallel AGM on 12 Dec 09 at Gurgaon. AGM called by Col K Bhardwaj does not have any sanctity as it does not have approval of Governing body of IESM and is totally illegal and needs to be completely ignored by all veterans.
This is for information of all veterans that official AGM of the IESM is planned on 13 Dec 09 Sunday at 1000 hours at AVCC Noida with the approval of Governing Body of IESM. All veterans are requested to note this and attend the IESM AGM at 1000h at AVCC Noida on 13 Dec 09. Kindly send your confirmation to attend the AGM of IESM at vk_gandhi@yahoo. com
Notice for the AGM of IESM on 13 Dec 09 is given below for the benefit of all veterans.
(The AGM Notice was circulated by “REPORT MY SIGNAL” vide Email 782/2009
on 18 Nov 09)
Regards
Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM
Gen Sec IESM
L - 48, Sector - 25,
NOIDA. 201301
Tele no 01202519440
Mobile 09810541222
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RELEVANT EXTRACTS FROM COURT CASE
FILED BY
SMT. SIKSHA BHARADWAJ, WIFE OF COL KANWAR BHARADWAJ
AND PARTY
IN THE COURT OF SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE GURGAON
HARAYANA
CIVIL SUIT NO. OF 2009
IN THE MATTER OF:
Shri Dharam Singh Sheraon,
R/o D-200, Mangala Puri Village,
Palam Colony,
New Delhi.
Smt. Siksha Bharadwaj,
M/o Shaheed Capt. Umang Bharadwaj,
R/o Plot No. 309, Veer Akash,
Sector 18, Dwarka,
New Delhi.
Maj. I.S. Jhakhar
R/o T-12A, Gurgaon.
New Palam Vihar.
Hav. Balwan Singh
R/o 118B, Rajendra Park,
Gurgaon .... Plantiffs
Versus
Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement
543, Sector – 23,
Gurgaon – 122017.
Lt. Gen. Raj Kadyan
R/o 262/17A, Gurgaon.
Maj. Gen. Satbir Singh
R/o 543/23, Gurgaon.
Col. Kanwar Bharadwaj
R/o 774/ 17A, Gurgaon.
Maj. Gen. P.K. Renjen ... Defendants
R/o 18, Kusum Marg (FF),
DLP, Ph-1, Gurgaon.
SUIT FOR PERMANENT & MANDATORY INJUCTION
MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:
That the Plantiffs are the members of the Defendant No. 1 comprising of ex-servicemen and which registered on 15th .....
PRAYER
On the facts and circumstance of the case it is most respectfully prayed that:
A. To pass a decree of mandatory injunction thereby directing the defendants 2-5 to call the meeting of the general body of the Defendant no. 1 society within a period of 30 days giving 15 days notice to all the members of the defendant no. 1 society.
B. To pass a decree of mandatory injunction thereby directing the defendants 2-5 to hold the election of the Governing Body of Defendant no. 1 within a period of 30 days.
C. To pass a decree of mandatory injunction directing the defendant nos 2-5 to display the entire list of members of the defendant no. 1 society on the notice board to be displayed at the registered office of the defendant no. 1 society.
D. To pass a decree of permanent injunction thereby restraining the defendant nos 2-5 from operating the bank account of the defendant no. 1 society be passed against the defendant nos 2-5.
E. To pass a decree of permanent injunction thereby restraining the defendants nos 2-5 from creating any further sub-committees in the defendant no. 1 society and from appointing any member of the defendant no. 1 society to such committees or sub committees be passed against the defendant nos 2-5.
F. Cost of the suit.
G. Such any other relief or order, which this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper, may also be passed in favour of the plaintiff and against the defendant.
Sd xxxxxxxxx
PLANTIFFS
THROUGH
Sd xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx
(C. K. SHARMA / PANKAJ KR. SINGH)
ADVOCATES
GURGAON
DATED: 7/11/09
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RELEVANT EXTRACTS
FROM THE COMPLAINT LODGED BY
COL KANWAR BHARDWAJ
WITH THE REGISTRAR OF FIRMS AND SOCIETIES
GURGAON, HARYANA
INDIAN EX-SERVICEMEN MOVENT
An All India Federation Of Military Veterans Organisation
Col Kanwar Bhardwaj, Sena Medal
Gen. Secy-Indian Ex-servicemen Movement
President-Indian Ex-servicemen Movement (Hr.)
Resi: Kothi No 774, Sector-17A,Gurgaon Tel:(O)0124-3260877,(R) 2341155
Mob: 9312666181 E-mail: col_cps@rediffmail.com
To
The Registrar
Firms and Societies
Gurgaon, Haryana
Sub: - FUNCTIONING OF INDIAN EX-SERVICEMAN VERIFICATION AND ACTION
Dear Sir,
1. I would like to bring the following to your notice for your necessary action and verification please. The IESM is not functioning in a democratic way and as per the Bye-laws of the Societies. Proceedings of the IESM are not properly recorded, because there is no proper office, staff and necessary equipments, since the office shown is the residence (H. No-543 Scctor-23) Vice-Chairn1an of IESM Maj Gen Satbir Singh. The necessity of the office have been ignored inspite of number of times demand was put up in the meeting of Stg Comt. Agenda point put up for the monthly meeting May 09 of steering committee by Gen Secy was not even considered (Copy of the suggested Agenda points attached).
The management/records of every thing including funds are controlled by Vice Chainman whereas as per the MOA, Gen Secy is do all these things. Even on the registration of MOA Signatories are Chairn1an, Vice Chainman & Treasurer. Why not Gen Secy & why Vice Chairman, shows the intension of the Vice Chairman. Funds have been utilized without proper sanction /resulation passed by the Governing Body. A sum of Rs 35000/- was given to Wing Cdr CK Sharma (member of Stg comtt) for some documentary film.
As Gen Secy I would like to apprise you that right from the day one of IESM till date 6 members out of the Governing Body comprising of 24 members, I have not seen or even known the following members of Governing Body :-
S.No Name S.No Name
14 R/Adm G. Kurvilla 20 Maj S.Khanna
18 Brig Jagjit Singh Ahuja 21 Capt M.Mathur
19 Col R.M.Bedi 24 Col Sidharth Bose
When these above points were raised time and again for the proper functioning of the IESM, the way out was found by deputing Gp Capt Gandhi as Gen Secy without any election, whereas I have not resigned till date. Copy attached. There is only one post of Gen Secy. These appointments are adhoc however there is need in near future Gen Body meeting is to be called for fresh election.
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THE END
Sunday, November 29, 2009
OROP and IESM
OROP और IESM
पेंशन उन सेवाओं का मुआवजा है जो हम अतीत से कर चुके हैं. अगर यह सेवाएँ बराबर थी तो मुआवजा भी बराबर होना चाहिए. अगर २ फौजी बराबर सर्विस के बाद और एक ही रंक से सेवा निवृत होते हैं, तो उनकी पेंशन भी समान होनी चाहिए. येही OROP का सिद्धांत है.
OROP २५ साल से ज्यादा पुरानी मांग है. छठे वेतन आयोग के बाद IESM के नेत्रत्व में OROP का अभियान जोर शोर से चला है. इसी अभियान के नतीजा है कि आज सभी भारत वासी OROP के मूल सिधान्तों से वाकिफ हैं. IESM यह संघर्ष को अनुसाशन और कानूनी दायरे में चलता आ रहा है और आगे भी चलता रहेगा.
संघर्ष का सबसे कामयाब तरीका मेडल जमा करने का है. सरकार के पास इसका कोई जवाबी हल नहीं है. इसी कि बदौलत, OROP को राष्ट्रपति ने भी २००९ में लोक सभा को दिए अपने वार्षिक भाषण में शामिल किया. इसी संघर्ष कि वजह से १०-१०-१९९७ से पहले के सेवा निवृत सेनानिओं को १०-१०-१९९७ के बाद वालों के बराबर पेंशन देने कि घोषणा सरकार द्वारा के गयी. १-१-२००६ से पूर्व सेवा निवृत JCO और जवानों के पेंशन में भी काफी बढ़ोतरी हुई है, जिसके बारे में सरकारी आदेश आने की आशा है.
पेंशन में बढ़ोतरी ज़रूर हुई है, लेकिन OROP अभी भी नहीं मिला है. संघर्ष जारी रखना पड़ेगा. जो पूर्व सैनिक इसमें शामिल अभी तक नहीं हुए हैं, वो तुरंत IESM के सदस्य बनें. ( सदस्य बनने की आजीवन फीस है- अफसर रु ५००/=, JCO- रु २००/=, और बाकी सब रु १००/=. सैनिक वीरांगनाओं निशुल्क सदस्य बन सकती हैं ). आपसे यह भी अनुरोध है कि अपने मेडल भी जिला इन्चार्गे के पास जमा करवाएं.
OROP के अलावा IESM सैनिक कल्याण के और कई कामों में लगा है, जैसे ECHS, पेंशन और कैंटीन सुविधाओं में अव्वल दर्जे का सुधर लाना. आइये, हम सब मिल कर सैनिक कल्याण कि गतिविधियों को मिल कर आगे ले चलें,
जय हिंद !!
लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल राज कादयान,
अध्यक्ष IESM
पेंशन उन सेवाओं का मुआवजा है जो हम अतीत से कर चुके हैं. अगर यह सेवाएँ बराबर थी तो मुआवजा भी बराबर होना चाहिए. अगर २ फौजी बराबर सर्विस के बाद और एक ही रंक से सेवा निवृत होते हैं, तो उनकी पेंशन भी समान होनी चाहिए. येही OROP का सिद्धांत है.
OROP २५ साल से ज्यादा पुरानी मांग है. छठे वेतन आयोग के बाद IESM के नेत्रत्व में OROP का अभियान जोर शोर से चला है. इसी अभियान के नतीजा है कि आज सभी भारत वासी OROP के मूल सिधान्तों से वाकिफ हैं. IESM यह संघर्ष को अनुसाशन और कानूनी दायरे में चलता आ रहा है और आगे भी चलता रहेगा.
संघर्ष का सबसे कामयाब तरीका मेडल जमा करने का है. सरकार के पास इसका कोई जवाबी हल नहीं है. इसी कि बदौलत, OROP को राष्ट्रपति ने भी २००९ में लोक सभा को दिए अपने वार्षिक भाषण में शामिल किया. इसी संघर्ष कि वजह से १०-१०-१९९७ से पहले के सेवा निवृत सेनानिओं को १०-१०-१९९७ के बाद वालों के बराबर पेंशन देने कि घोषणा सरकार द्वारा के गयी. १-१-२००६ से पूर्व सेवा निवृत JCO और जवानों के पेंशन में भी काफी बढ़ोतरी हुई है, जिसके बारे में सरकारी आदेश आने की आशा है.
पेंशन में बढ़ोतरी ज़रूर हुई है, लेकिन OROP अभी भी नहीं मिला है. संघर्ष जारी रखना पड़ेगा. जो पूर्व सैनिक इसमें शामिल अभी तक नहीं हुए हैं, वो तुरंत IESM के सदस्य बनें. ( सदस्य बनने की आजीवन फीस है- अफसर रु ५००/=, JCO- रु २००/=, और बाकी सब रु १००/=. सैनिक वीरांगनाओं निशुल्क सदस्य बन सकती हैं ). आपसे यह भी अनुरोध है कि अपने मेडल भी जिला इन्चार्गे के पास जमा करवाएं.
OROP के अलावा IESM सैनिक कल्याण के और कई कामों में लगा है, जैसे ECHS, पेंशन और कैंटीन सुविधाओं में अव्वल दर्जे का सुधर लाना. आइये, हम सब मिल कर सैनिक कल्याण कि गतिविधियों को मिल कर आगे ले चलें,
जय हिंद !!
लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल राज कादयान,
अध्यक्ष IESM
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
INFORMATION LEAFLET & UPDATE by Maj Gen Satbir Singh
INFORMATION LEAFLET & UPDATE
Dear Friends,
1. Information leaflet in Hindi is attached. You are requested to circulate the same to the maximum ESM. You are also requested to get it translated in local languages and circulate to the ESM in the area.
2. We once again appeal to all ESM Organizations and ESM to join the IESM in large numbers. As explained earlier deposit of medals is to be vigorously pursued to make the Govt take us seriously. We request atleast 2000 ESM to be added to the membership list from each district of the country and atleast 2000 medals per district be collected for deposit with the President. All convenors are requested to organize membership drive as well as medal collection on OP IMMEDIATE basis and give us the feed back twice a month. Once large number of medals have been collected, the date of deposit of medals will be planned. Every ESM to kindly cooperate.
3. It is heartening to note that number of IESM members have contacted MPs to raise questions on OROP in the Parliament during the current session. Besides the open letter to the MPs, we had forwarded them another open letter on “Starred Questions for the MPs”. A letter sent to Mr Navjot Sidhu who has responded is enclosed. It was heartening that Mr. Navjot Sidhu rang up the undersigned and informed that he had forwarded the Starred Questions to the Lok Sabha speaker and hopefully, he would get chance to raise these before 29 Nov 2009.
4. Our Joint Letter to Prime Minster has also been circulated to large number of ESM for getting the same printed in Media. Efforts have been made to deliver the letter personally to PM and RM. Let us hope some action is taken soon.
5. While IESM is making every effort to get Justice to the veterans, some of our misguided ESM are indulging in anti IESM activities. Gp Capt Gandhi Gen Secy (coord) will be informing you about the details of such activities.
6. Well, friends if we want our demands to be met, there is only one way ie Unite in Large numbers and with one voice intensify the Movement for positive outcome.
7. As we are getting in touch with each other, a large number of serious anomalies are coming to notice which are applicable to large group of ESM. May we request all ESM to send us the anomalies noticed by them besides which are already known to the majority. These will be compiled and taken up with the Govt.
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
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Dated: 11 Nov 2009
STARRED QUESTIONS FOR MEMBERS PARLIAMENT
MILITARY PENSION (OROP)
1. The winter session of Parliament starts from 19 November 09. The Defence Veterans of India numbering approx twenty four lakhs seek your personal indulgence in support of their demand of One Rank One Pension (OROP) which means “Defence Personnel who have put in same years of service and have obtained the same ranks must get same pension irrespective of the date of retirement.”
2. On 25 Oct 2009, veterans returned 2000 medals their fifth pack of medals to the President of India: their supreme commander to express their extreme anguish, hurt feelings and desperation caused by frustration and distress. So far more than twenty thousand medals have been deposited with the President. Why have the veterans been driven to such a state of anguish? Starred questions for Hon’ble Members of Parliament are attached. A peep into these questions will reveal the causes of mistreatment and extreme anguish of Defence Veterans who are seeking “Justice”. May we request you to raise these questions in the coming winter session of Parliament starting November 19, 2009 and ask the Govt to sanction One Rank One Pension for the Defence Personnel at the earliest please.
3. A combined letter dated 14 October 2009 written to Honble Prime Minister by Major Ex Servicemen organization functioning in the country is also enclosed for your perusal please.
4. Before closing, it may be pertinent to quote excerpts from some bits of a speech President Obama gave at Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention on August 17, 2009.
“And our nation owes these Americans ...and all who have given their lives- a profound debt of
gratitude… And as always, the thoughts and prayers of every American are with those who
make the ultimate sacrifice in our defense….. We fulfill our responsibility to our veterans as
they return to civilian life… Whether you’ve left the service in 2009 or 1949, we will fulfill our
responsibility to deliver the benefits and care that you earned….These are commitments that
we make to the patriots who serve… from the day they enlist to the day that they are laid to
rest.”
Shri Navjot Singh Sidhu
Member of Parliament
A-7, M.S. Flats,
B.K.S. Marg, New Delhi -110001
STARRED QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS PARLIAMENTMILITARY PENSION (OROP)
1. More than 22000 medals have been returned to the President by the Military Veterans so far – the last lot being the return of 2000 medals on 25th Oct 2009. It is a known fact that a medal is very cherished and coveted part of a soldier’s life, both while in service and after retirement. That the veterans have been driven to such an extreme step shows the disillusionment and frustration at the apathy of the Govt towards them.
2. The soldiers have been agitating since quite some time to restore their dignity and pride which have been drastically eroded by the recommendations and implementation of 6th Pay Commission by the Govt which has shown a total disregard to the ethos, rank structure and, esprit de corps of the Defence Forces. This will contribute to a large extent in shaking the very foundation over which the Defence Forces of the country stand. History will not forgive, the perpetrators of this – the Pay Commission and the Govt. They have intentionally or unintentionally demoralized the ex - soldiers and by default the serving personnel as well.
3. I implore upon the Govt to take immediate remedial measures to restore the confidence of the Military by seriously going into their grievances before some tragic incident occurs. I want the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri to reply on the following issues as starred questions.
STARRED QUESTIONS FOR MEMBERS PARLIAMENTMILITARY PENSIONS (OROP) FOR DEFENCE PENSIONERS
1. Defence Forces of India function on hierarchical principle without which the military can not function. The 6th CPC has ruthlessly demolished their system. May I request the RM to kindly reply to my following questions.
Q 1. Why has the Govt ie PM, RM, FM mislead the nation both in Parliament and outside that OROP had been implemented. This is a blatant lie to confuse and mislead the Parliament and the Nation, when actually on the ground no action has been taken in this regard ?
Q 2 (a). An old pensioner (Pre 96) Sepoy with 17 years of service gets a pension of Rs 3500/-per month only where as a Sepoy retiring after 2006 with same years of service gets a Pension of Rs 7045/- per month. Like wise all Ex servicemen of all ranks who retired prior to 01 Jan 06 will draw much less pension as compared to their counter parts retiring after 01 Jan 2006 This is totally unjust, arbitrator, illegal and happens only in our Country. Will the worthy RM explain the rational of such differentials?
(b) A Major General pre 2006 retiree get far less pension than A Lt Col, (who is four ranks junior) who retired after 01-01-06. Likewise , other senior rank officers ie Brig, Col, Lt Col, Maj, Capt, Lt, PBORs who are pre 2006 retirees get less pension than their counterparts who retired after 01-01-06. This is a weird situation which is also a blatant violation of Article 14 and fundamental rights of the constitution. A senior rank officer must never get less pension than his junior rank officer irrespective of the date of retirement. The very functioning of the Army Rank structure is being adversely affected since the present serving personnel are the future retirees. Will the worthy RM explain the rational of this serious anomaly?
(c) There is far too large a gap --- of Rs 11600 --- between Major and Lt Col. Similarly, too large a gap has been created between the pensions of Major General and Lt Gen i.e Rs 9800/- The pensions of Lt Col, Col, Brig and Major General have been kept in a rather too narrow a range ie Rs 25700 – Rs 26700/-, a gap of only Rs 1000. The length of service and level of responsibility held have not been given due weigatage. Between Col and Maj Gen, the difference in pension is only Rs 650/-. The anomaly is too glaring. There should be sufficient gap, between the pensions of successive ranks and there should be no large variations within a particular rank. Why the pensions of Defence Pensioners structured so illogically. Will the RM explain please?
(d) While implementing the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Maj Gens, the Govt has accepted the concept of granting the same pension to pre 96 and post 96 retirees with same rank and same service the plea made by Maj Gens when 5th Pay Commission was implemented. In the same way, the Govt should have applied the same concept in the case of pre 01 Jan 2006 and Post 01 Jan 2006 retirees of all ranks. Why the same has not been done?
(e) Three Assured Carrier Progressions (ACP) concept has been accepted as 6th CPC award. But the same has not been applied to the past pensioners. The past pensioners should also be given the benefit of ACP by notionally applying the concept to them and their pensions fixed accordingly. Why the same has not been done?
(f) The Hon’ble PM on 15 Aug 09 in his speech at the Red Fort announced enhancement of pensions of Junior Commissioned Officers of Army and their equivalent in Navy and Air Force and Other Ranks of Army, Navy and Air Force. However, Govt orders of implementation of enhanced pensions have not yet been issued. What are the reasons for the delay?
Q 3. Why in the last 62 year the status of Defence Personnel viz a viz their civil counterparts has been constantly eroded. A few examples:-
· In 1947 highest Police Officer in a State was equivalent to a Lt Col. However after 6th CPC he has been placed even ahead of Lt Gen.
· A joint Secretary level officer was equal to a Major. However, now he is equated with major General.
· A Jawan who handles all the technical equipment and sacrifices the best period of his life in the most inhospitable terrain and conditions and is on duty 24 hrs 365 days a year and who has voluntarily surrendered his fundamental rights has been equated with a peon in the Civil Govt.
2. Not to compare but to bring it to the notice of this august house the respect which other countries give to their soldiers. I wish to highlight some excerpts from the bits of speech president Obama gave at veterans of Foreign War Convention on August 17, 2009
Quote
“And our nation owes these Americans ...and all who have given their lives- a profound debt of gratitude… And as always, the thoughts and prayers of every American are with those who make the ultimate sacrifice in our defense….. We fulfill our responsibility to our veterans as they return to civilian life… Whether you’ve left the service in 2009 or 1949, we will fulfill our responsibility to deliver
the benefits and care that you earned….These are commitments that we make to the patriots who serve… from the day they enlist to the day that they are laid to rest.”
Unquote
3. Lastly a nation which does not show gratitude and respect to its soldiers will do so at their own peril.
Mr. Navjot Singh Sidhu
Hon’ble Member of Parliament
Dear Friends,
1. Information leaflet in Hindi is attached. You are requested to circulate the same to the maximum ESM. You are also requested to get it translated in local languages and circulate to the ESM in the area.
2. We once again appeal to all ESM Organizations and ESM to join the IESM in large numbers. As explained earlier deposit of medals is to be vigorously pursued to make the Govt take us seriously. We request atleast 2000 ESM to be added to the membership list from each district of the country and atleast 2000 medals per district be collected for deposit with the President. All convenors are requested to organize membership drive as well as medal collection on OP IMMEDIATE basis and give us the feed back twice a month. Once large number of medals have been collected, the date of deposit of medals will be planned. Every ESM to kindly cooperate.
3. It is heartening to note that number of IESM members have contacted MPs to raise questions on OROP in the Parliament during the current session. Besides the open letter to the MPs, we had forwarded them another open letter on “Starred Questions for the MPs”. A letter sent to Mr Navjot Sidhu who has responded is enclosed. It was heartening that Mr. Navjot Sidhu rang up the undersigned and informed that he had forwarded the Starred Questions to the Lok Sabha speaker and hopefully, he would get chance to raise these before 29 Nov 2009.
4. Our Joint Letter to Prime Minster has also been circulated to large number of ESM for getting the same printed in Media. Efforts have been made to deliver the letter personally to PM and RM. Let us hope some action is taken soon.
5. While IESM is making every effort to get Justice to the veterans, some of our misguided ESM are indulging in anti IESM activities. Gp Capt Gandhi Gen Secy (coord) will be informing you about the details of such activities.
6. Well, friends if we want our demands to be met, there is only one way ie Unite in Large numbers and with one voice intensify the Movement for positive outcome.
7. As we are getting in touch with each other, a large number of serious anomalies are coming to notice which are applicable to large group of ESM. May we request all ESM to send us the anomalies noticed by them besides which are already known to the majority. These will be compiled and taken up with the Govt.
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
......................................
Dated: 11 Nov 2009
STARRED QUESTIONS FOR MEMBERS PARLIAMENT
MILITARY PENSION (OROP)
1. The winter session of Parliament starts from 19 November 09. The Defence Veterans of India numbering approx twenty four lakhs seek your personal indulgence in support of their demand of One Rank One Pension (OROP) which means “Defence Personnel who have put in same years of service and have obtained the same ranks must get same pension irrespective of the date of retirement.”
2. On 25 Oct 2009, veterans returned 2000 medals their fifth pack of medals to the President of India: their supreme commander to express their extreme anguish, hurt feelings and desperation caused by frustration and distress. So far more than twenty thousand medals have been deposited with the President. Why have the veterans been driven to such a state of anguish? Starred questions for Hon’ble Members of Parliament are attached. A peep into these questions will reveal the causes of mistreatment and extreme anguish of Defence Veterans who are seeking “Justice”. May we request you to raise these questions in the coming winter session of Parliament starting November 19, 2009 and ask the Govt to sanction One Rank One Pension for the Defence Personnel at the earliest please.
3. A combined letter dated 14 October 2009 written to Honble Prime Minister by Major Ex Servicemen organization functioning in the country is also enclosed for your perusal please.
4. Before closing, it may be pertinent to quote excerpts from some bits of a speech President Obama gave at Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention on August 17, 2009.
“And our nation owes these Americans ...and all who have given their lives- a profound debt of
gratitude… And as always, the thoughts and prayers of every American are with those who
make the ultimate sacrifice in our defense….. We fulfill our responsibility to our veterans as
they return to civilian life… Whether you’ve left the service in 2009 or 1949, we will fulfill our
responsibility to deliver the benefits and care that you earned….These are commitments that
we make to the patriots who serve… from the day they enlist to the day that they are laid to
rest.”
Shri Navjot Singh Sidhu
Member of Parliament
A-7, M.S. Flats,
B.K.S. Marg, New Delhi -110001
STARRED QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS PARLIAMENTMILITARY PENSION (OROP)
1. More than 22000 medals have been returned to the President by the Military Veterans so far – the last lot being the return of 2000 medals on 25th Oct 2009. It is a known fact that a medal is very cherished and coveted part of a soldier’s life, both while in service and after retirement. That the veterans have been driven to such an extreme step shows the disillusionment and frustration at the apathy of the Govt towards them.
2. The soldiers have been agitating since quite some time to restore their dignity and pride which have been drastically eroded by the recommendations and implementation of 6th Pay Commission by the Govt which has shown a total disregard to the ethos, rank structure and, esprit de corps of the Defence Forces. This will contribute to a large extent in shaking the very foundation over which the Defence Forces of the country stand. History will not forgive, the perpetrators of this – the Pay Commission and the Govt. They have intentionally or unintentionally demoralized the ex - soldiers and by default the serving personnel as well.
3. I implore upon the Govt to take immediate remedial measures to restore the confidence of the Military by seriously going into their grievances before some tragic incident occurs. I want the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri to reply on the following issues as starred questions.
STARRED QUESTIONS FOR MEMBERS PARLIAMENTMILITARY PENSIONS (OROP) FOR DEFENCE PENSIONERS
1. Defence Forces of India function on hierarchical principle without which the military can not function. The 6th CPC has ruthlessly demolished their system. May I request the RM to kindly reply to my following questions.
Q 1. Why has the Govt ie PM, RM, FM mislead the nation both in Parliament and outside that OROP had been implemented. This is a blatant lie to confuse and mislead the Parliament and the Nation, when actually on the ground no action has been taken in this regard ?
Q 2 (a). An old pensioner (Pre 96) Sepoy with 17 years of service gets a pension of Rs 3500/-per month only where as a Sepoy retiring after 2006 with same years of service gets a Pension of Rs 7045/- per month. Like wise all Ex servicemen of all ranks who retired prior to 01 Jan 06 will draw much less pension as compared to their counter parts retiring after 01 Jan 2006 This is totally unjust, arbitrator, illegal and happens only in our Country. Will the worthy RM explain the rational of such differentials?
(b) A Major General pre 2006 retiree get far less pension than A Lt Col, (who is four ranks junior) who retired after 01-01-06. Likewise , other senior rank officers ie Brig, Col, Lt Col, Maj, Capt, Lt, PBORs who are pre 2006 retirees get less pension than their counterparts who retired after 01-01-06. This is a weird situation which is also a blatant violation of Article 14 and fundamental rights of the constitution. A senior rank officer must never get less pension than his junior rank officer irrespective of the date of retirement. The very functioning of the Army Rank structure is being adversely affected since the present serving personnel are the future retirees. Will the worthy RM explain the rational of this serious anomaly?
(c) There is far too large a gap --- of Rs 11600 --- between Major and Lt Col. Similarly, too large a gap has been created between the pensions of Major General and Lt Gen i.e Rs 9800/- The pensions of Lt Col, Col, Brig and Major General have been kept in a rather too narrow a range ie Rs 25700 – Rs 26700/-, a gap of only Rs 1000. The length of service and level of responsibility held have not been given due weigatage. Between Col and Maj Gen, the difference in pension is only Rs 650/-. The anomaly is too glaring. There should be sufficient gap, between the pensions of successive ranks and there should be no large variations within a particular rank. Why the pensions of Defence Pensioners structured so illogically. Will the RM explain please?
(d) While implementing the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Maj Gens, the Govt has accepted the concept of granting the same pension to pre 96 and post 96 retirees with same rank and same service the plea made by Maj Gens when 5th Pay Commission was implemented. In the same way, the Govt should have applied the same concept in the case of pre 01 Jan 2006 and Post 01 Jan 2006 retirees of all ranks. Why the same has not been done?
(e) Three Assured Carrier Progressions (ACP) concept has been accepted as 6th CPC award. But the same has not been applied to the past pensioners. The past pensioners should also be given the benefit of ACP by notionally applying the concept to them and their pensions fixed accordingly. Why the same has not been done?
(f) The Hon’ble PM on 15 Aug 09 in his speech at the Red Fort announced enhancement of pensions of Junior Commissioned Officers of Army and their equivalent in Navy and Air Force and Other Ranks of Army, Navy and Air Force. However, Govt orders of implementation of enhanced pensions have not yet been issued. What are the reasons for the delay?
Q 3. Why in the last 62 year the status of Defence Personnel viz a viz their civil counterparts has been constantly eroded. A few examples:-
· In 1947 highest Police Officer in a State was equivalent to a Lt Col. However after 6th CPC he has been placed even ahead of Lt Gen.
· A joint Secretary level officer was equal to a Major. However, now he is equated with major General.
· A Jawan who handles all the technical equipment and sacrifices the best period of his life in the most inhospitable terrain and conditions and is on duty 24 hrs 365 days a year and who has voluntarily surrendered his fundamental rights has been equated with a peon in the Civil Govt.
2. Not to compare but to bring it to the notice of this august house the respect which other countries give to their soldiers. I wish to highlight some excerpts from the bits of speech president Obama gave at veterans of Foreign War Convention on August 17, 2009
Quote
“And our nation owes these Americans ...and all who have given their lives- a profound debt of gratitude… And as always, the thoughts and prayers of every American are with those who make the ultimate sacrifice in our defense….. We fulfill our responsibility to our veterans as they return to civilian life… Whether you’ve left the service in 2009 or 1949, we will fulfill our responsibility to deliver
the benefits and care that you earned….These are commitments that we make to the patriots who serve… from the day they enlist to the day that they are laid to rest.”
Unquote
3. Lastly a nation which does not show gratitude and respect to its soldiers will do so at their own peril.
Mr. Navjot Singh Sidhu
Hon’ble Member of Parliament
INFORMATION LEAFLET & UPDATE by Maj Gen Satbir Singh
INFORMATION LEAFLET & UPDATE
Dear Friends,
1. Information leaflet in Hindi is attached. You are requested to circulate the same to the maximum ESM. You are also requested to get it translated in local languages and circulate to the ESM in the area.
2. We once again appeal to all ESM Organizations and ESM to join the IESM in large numbers. As explained earlier deposit of medals is to be vigorously pursued to make the Govt take us seriously. We request atleast 2000 ESM to be added to the membership list from each district of the country and atleast 2000 medals per district be collected for deposit with the President. All convenors are requested to organize membership drive as well as medal collection on OP IMMEDIATE basis and give us the feed back twice a month. Once large number of medals have been collected, the date of deposit of medals will be planned. Every ESM to kindly cooperate.
3. It is heartening to note that number of IESM members have contacted MPs to raise questions on OROP in the Parliament during the current session. Besides the open letter to the MPs, we had forwarded them another open letter on “Starred Questions for the MPs”. A letter sent to Mr Navjot Sidhu who has responded is enclosed. It was heartening that Mr. Navjot Sidhu rang up the undersigned and informed that he had forwarded the Starred Questions to the Lok Sabha speaker and hopefully, he would get chance to raise these before 29 Nov 2009.
4. Our Joint Letter to Prime Minster has also been circulated to large number of ESM for getting the same printed in Media. Efforts have been made to deliver the letter personally to PM and RM. Let us hope some action is taken soon.
5. While IESM is making every effort to get Justice to the veterans, some of our misguided ESM are indulging in anti IESM activities. Gp Capt Gandhi Gen Secy (coord) will be informing you about the details of such activities.
6. Well, friends if we want our demands to be met, there is only one way ie Unite in Large numbers and with one voice intensify the Movement for positive outcome.
7. As we are getting in touch with each other, a large number of serious anomalies are coming to notice which are applicable to large group of ESM. May we request all ESM to send us the anomalies noticed by them besides which are already known to the majority. These will be compiled and taken up with the Govt.
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
......................................
Dated: 11 Nov 2009
STARRED QUESTIONS FOR MEMBERS PARLIAMENT
MILITARY PENSION (OROP)
1. The winter session of Parliament starts from 19 November 09. The Defence Veterans of India numbering approx twenty four lakhs seek your personal indulgence in support of their demand of One Rank One Pension (OROP) which means “Defence Personnel who have put in same years of service and have obtained the same ranks must get same pension irrespective of the date of retirement.”
2. On 25 Oct 2009, veterans returned 2000 medals their fifth pack of medals to the President of India: their supreme commander to express their extreme anguish, hurt feelings and desperation caused by frustration and distress. So far more than twenty thousand medals have been deposited with the President. Why have the veterans been driven to such a state of anguish? Starred questions for Hon’ble Members of Parliament are attached. A peep into these questions will reveal the causes of mistreatment and extreme anguish of Defence Veterans who are seeking “Justice”. May we request you to raise these questions in the coming winter session of Parliament starting November 19, 2009 and ask the Govt to sanction One Rank One Pension for the Defence Personnel at the earliest please.
3. A combined letter dated 14 October 2009 written to Honble Prime Minister by Major Ex Servicemen organization functioning in the country is also enclosed for your perusal please.
4. Before closing, it may be pertinent to quote excerpts from some bits of a speech President Obama gave at Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention on August 17, 2009.
“And our nation owes these Americans ...and all who have given their lives- a profound debt of
gratitude… And as always, the thoughts and prayers of every American are with those who
make the ultimate sacrifice in our defense….. We fulfill our responsibility to our veterans as
they return to civilian life… Whether you’ve left the service in 2009 or 1949, we will fulfill our
responsibility to deliver the benefits and care that you earned….These are commitments that
we make to the patriots who serve… from the day they enlist to the day that they are laid to
rest.”
Shri Navjot Singh Sidhu
Member of Parliament
A-7, M.S. Flats,
B.K.S. Marg, New Delhi -110001
STARRED QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS PARLIAMENTMILITARY PENSION (OROP)
1. More than 22000 medals have been returned to the President by the Military Veterans so far – the last lot being the return of 2000 medals on 25th Oct 2009. It is a known fact that a medal is very cherished and coveted part of a soldier’s life, both while in service and after retirement. That the veterans have been driven to such an extreme step shows the disillusionment and frustration at the apathy of the Govt towards them.
2. The soldiers have been agitating since quite some time to restore their dignity and pride which have been drastically eroded by the recommendations and implementation of 6th Pay Commission by the Govt which has shown a total disregard to the ethos, rank structure and, esprit de corps of the Defence Forces. This will contribute to a large extent in shaking the very foundation over which the Defence Forces of the country stand. History will not forgive, the perpetrators of this – the Pay Commission and the Govt. They have intentionally or unintentionally demoralized the ex - soldiers and by default the serving personnel as well.
3. I implore upon the Govt to take immediate remedial measures to restore the confidence of the Military by seriously going into their grievances before some tragic incident occurs. I want the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri to reply on the following issues as starred questions.
STARRED QUESTIONS FOR MEMBERS PARLIAMENTMILITARY PENSIONS (OROP) FOR DEFENCE PENSIONERS
1. Defence Forces of India function on hierarchical principle without which the military can not function. The 6th CPC has ruthlessly demolished their system. May I request the RM to kindly reply to my following questions.
Q 1. Why has the Govt ie PM, RM, FM mislead the nation both in Parliament and outside that OROP had been implemented. This is a blatant lie to confuse and mislead the Parliament and the Nation, when actually on the ground no action has been taken in this regard ?
Q 2 (a). An old pensioner (Pre 96) Sepoy with 17 years of service gets a pension of Rs 3500/-per month only where as a Sepoy retiring after 2006 with same years of service gets a Pension of Rs 7045/- per month. Like wise all Ex servicemen of all ranks who retired prior to 01 Jan 06 will draw much less pension as compared to their counter parts retiring after 01 Jan 2006 This is totally unjust, arbitrator, illegal and happens only in our Country. Will the worthy RM explain the rational of such differentials?
(b) A Major General pre 2006 retiree get far less pension than A Lt Col, (who is four ranks junior) who retired after 01-01-06. Likewise , other senior rank officers ie Brig, Col, Lt Col, Maj, Capt, Lt, PBORs who are pre 2006 retirees get less pension than their counterparts who retired after 01-01-06. This is a weird situation which is also a blatant violation of Article 14 and fundamental rights of the constitution. A senior rank officer must never get less pension than his junior rank officer irrespective of the date of retirement. The very functioning of the Army Rank structure is being adversely affected since the present serving personnel are the future retirees. Will the worthy RM explain the rational of this serious anomaly?
(c) There is far too large a gap --- of Rs 11600 --- between Major and Lt Col. Similarly, too large a gap has been created between the pensions of Major General and Lt Gen i.e Rs 9800/- The pensions of Lt Col, Col, Brig and Major General have been kept in a rather too narrow a range ie Rs 25700 – Rs 26700/-, a gap of only Rs 1000. The length of service and level of responsibility held have not been given due weigatage. Between Col and Maj Gen, the difference in pension is only Rs 650/-. The anomaly is too glaring. There should be sufficient gap, between the pensions of successive ranks and there should be no large variations within a particular rank. Why the pensions of Defence Pensioners structured so illogically. Will the RM explain please?
(d) While implementing the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Maj Gens, the Govt has accepted the concept of granting the same pension to pre 96 and post 96 retirees with same rank and same service the plea made by Maj Gens when 5th Pay Commission was implemented. In the same way, the Govt should have applied the same concept in the case of pre 01 Jan 2006 and Post 01 Jan 2006 retirees of all ranks. Why the same has not been done?
(e) Three Assured Carrier Progressions (ACP) concept has been accepted as 6th CPC award. But the same has not been applied to the past pensioners. The past pensioners should also be given the benefit of ACP by notionally applying the concept to them and their pensions fixed accordingly. Why the same has not been done?
(f) The Hon’ble PM on 15 Aug 09 in his speech at the Red Fort announced enhancement of pensions of Junior Commissioned Officers of Army and their equivalent in Navy and Air Force and Other Ranks of Army, Navy and Air Force. However, Govt orders of implementation of enhanced pensions have not yet been issued. What are the reasons for the delay?
Q 3. Why in the last 62 year the status of Defence Personnel viz a viz their civil counterparts has been constantly eroded. A few examples:-
· In 1947 highest Police Officer in a State was equivalent to a Lt Col. However after 6th CPC he has been placed even ahead of Lt Gen.
· A joint Secretary level officer was equal to a Major. However, now he is equated with major General.
· A Jawan who handles all the technical equipment and sacrifices the best period of his life in the most inhospitable terrain and conditions and is on duty 24 hrs 365 days a year and who has voluntarily surrendered his fundamental rights has been equated with a peon in the Civil Govt.
2. Not to compare but to bring it to the notice of this august house the respect which other countries give to their soldiers. I wish to highlight some excerpts from the bits of speech president Obama gave at veterans of Foreign War Convention on August 17, 2009
Quote
“And our nation owes these Americans ...and all who have given their lives- a profound debt of gratitude… And as always, the thoughts and prayers of every American are with those who make the ultimate sacrifice in our defense….. We fulfill our responsibility to our veterans as they return to civilian life… Whether you’ve left the service in 2009 or 1949, we will fulfill our responsibility to deliver
the benefits and care that you earned….These are commitments that we make to the patriots who serve… from the day they enlist to the day that they are laid to rest.”
Unquote
3. Lastly a nation which does not show gratitude and respect to its soldiers will do so at their own peril.
Mr. Navjot Singh Sidhu
Hon’ble Member of Parliament
Dear Friends,
1. Information leaflet in Hindi is attached. You are requested to circulate the same to the maximum ESM. You are also requested to get it translated in local languages and circulate to the ESM in the area.
2. We once again appeal to all ESM Organizations and ESM to join the IESM in large numbers. As explained earlier deposit of medals is to be vigorously pursued to make the Govt take us seriously. We request atleast 2000 ESM to be added to the membership list from each district of the country and atleast 2000 medals per district be collected for deposit with the President. All convenors are requested to organize membership drive as well as medal collection on OP IMMEDIATE basis and give us the feed back twice a month. Once large number of medals have been collected, the date of deposit of medals will be planned. Every ESM to kindly cooperate.
3. It is heartening to note that number of IESM members have contacted MPs to raise questions on OROP in the Parliament during the current session. Besides the open letter to the MPs, we had forwarded them another open letter on “Starred Questions for the MPs”. A letter sent to Mr Navjot Sidhu who has responded is enclosed. It was heartening that Mr. Navjot Sidhu rang up the undersigned and informed that he had forwarded the Starred Questions to the Lok Sabha speaker and hopefully, he would get chance to raise these before 29 Nov 2009.
4. Our Joint Letter to Prime Minster has also been circulated to large number of ESM for getting the same printed in Media. Efforts have been made to deliver the letter personally to PM and RM. Let us hope some action is taken soon.
5. While IESM is making every effort to get Justice to the veterans, some of our misguided ESM are indulging in anti IESM activities. Gp Capt Gandhi Gen Secy (coord) will be informing you about the details of such activities.
6. Well, friends if we want our demands to be met, there is only one way ie Unite in Large numbers and with one voice intensify the Movement for positive outcome.
7. As we are getting in touch with each other, a large number of serious anomalies are coming to notice which are applicable to large group of ESM. May we request all ESM to send us the anomalies noticed by them besides which are already known to the majority. These will be compiled and taken up with the Govt.
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
......................................
Dated: 11 Nov 2009
STARRED QUESTIONS FOR MEMBERS PARLIAMENT
MILITARY PENSION (OROP)
1. The winter session of Parliament starts from 19 November 09. The Defence Veterans of India numbering approx twenty four lakhs seek your personal indulgence in support of their demand of One Rank One Pension (OROP) which means “Defence Personnel who have put in same years of service and have obtained the same ranks must get same pension irrespective of the date of retirement.”
2. On 25 Oct 2009, veterans returned 2000 medals their fifth pack of medals to the President of India: their supreme commander to express their extreme anguish, hurt feelings and desperation caused by frustration and distress. So far more than twenty thousand medals have been deposited with the President. Why have the veterans been driven to such a state of anguish? Starred questions for Hon’ble Members of Parliament are attached. A peep into these questions will reveal the causes of mistreatment and extreme anguish of Defence Veterans who are seeking “Justice”. May we request you to raise these questions in the coming winter session of Parliament starting November 19, 2009 and ask the Govt to sanction One Rank One Pension for the Defence Personnel at the earliest please.
3. A combined letter dated 14 October 2009 written to Honble Prime Minister by Major Ex Servicemen organization functioning in the country is also enclosed for your perusal please.
4. Before closing, it may be pertinent to quote excerpts from some bits of a speech President Obama gave at Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention on August 17, 2009.
“And our nation owes these Americans ...and all who have given their lives- a profound debt of
gratitude… And as always, the thoughts and prayers of every American are with those who
make the ultimate sacrifice in our defense….. We fulfill our responsibility to our veterans as
they return to civilian life… Whether you’ve left the service in 2009 or 1949, we will fulfill our
responsibility to deliver the benefits and care that you earned….These are commitments that
we make to the patriots who serve… from the day they enlist to the day that they are laid to
rest.”
Shri Navjot Singh Sidhu
Member of Parliament
A-7, M.S. Flats,
B.K.S. Marg, New Delhi -110001
STARRED QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS PARLIAMENTMILITARY PENSION (OROP)
1. More than 22000 medals have been returned to the President by the Military Veterans so far – the last lot being the return of 2000 medals on 25th Oct 2009. It is a known fact that a medal is very cherished and coveted part of a soldier’s life, both while in service and after retirement. That the veterans have been driven to such an extreme step shows the disillusionment and frustration at the apathy of the Govt towards them.
2. The soldiers have been agitating since quite some time to restore their dignity and pride which have been drastically eroded by the recommendations and implementation of 6th Pay Commission by the Govt which has shown a total disregard to the ethos, rank structure and, esprit de corps of the Defence Forces. This will contribute to a large extent in shaking the very foundation over which the Defence Forces of the country stand. History will not forgive, the perpetrators of this – the Pay Commission and the Govt. They have intentionally or unintentionally demoralized the ex - soldiers and by default the serving personnel as well.
3. I implore upon the Govt to take immediate remedial measures to restore the confidence of the Military by seriously going into their grievances before some tragic incident occurs. I want the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri to reply on the following issues as starred questions.
STARRED QUESTIONS FOR MEMBERS PARLIAMENTMILITARY PENSIONS (OROP) FOR DEFENCE PENSIONERS
1. Defence Forces of India function on hierarchical principle without which the military can not function. The 6th CPC has ruthlessly demolished their system. May I request the RM to kindly reply to my following questions.
Q 1. Why has the Govt ie PM, RM, FM mislead the nation both in Parliament and outside that OROP had been implemented. This is a blatant lie to confuse and mislead the Parliament and the Nation, when actually on the ground no action has been taken in this regard ?
Q 2 (a). An old pensioner (Pre 96) Sepoy with 17 years of service gets a pension of Rs 3500/-per month only where as a Sepoy retiring after 2006 with same years of service gets a Pension of Rs 7045/- per month. Like wise all Ex servicemen of all ranks who retired prior to 01 Jan 06 will draw much less pension as compared to their counter parts retiring after 01 Jan 2006 This is totally unjust, arbitrator, illegal and happens only in our Country. Will the worthy RM explain the rational of such differentials?
(b) A Major General pre 2006 retiree get far less pension than A Lt Col, (who is four ranks junior) who retired after 01-01-06. Likewise , other senior rank officers ie Brig, Col, Lt Col, Maj, Capt, Lt, PBORs who are pre 2006 retirees get less pension than their counterparts who retired after 01-01-06. This is a weird situation which is also a blatant violation of Article 14 and fundamental rights of the constitution. A senior rank officer must never get less pension than his junior rank officer irrespective of the date of retirement. The very functioning of the Army Rank structure is being adversely affected since the present serving personnel are the future retirees. Will the worthy RM explain the rational of this serious anomaly?
(c) There is far too large a gap --- of Rs 11600 --- between Major and Lt Col. Similarly, too large a gap has been created between the pensions of Major General and Lt Gen i.e Rs 9800/- The pensions of Lt Col, Col, Brig and Major General have been kept in a rather too narrow a range ie Rs 25700 – Rs 26700/-, a gap of only Rs 1000. The length of service and level of responsibility held have not been given due weigatage. Between Col and Maj Gen, the difference in pension is only Rs 650/-. The anomaly is too glaring. There should be sufficient gap, between the pensions of successive ranks and there should be no large variations within a particular rank. Why the pensions of Defence Pensioners structured so illogically. Will the RM explain please?
(d) While implementing the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Maj Gens, the Govt has accepted the concept of granting the same pension to pre 96 and post 96 retirees with same rank and same service the plea made by Maj Gens when 5th Pay Commission was implemented. In the same way, the Govt should have applied the same concept in the case of pre 01 Jan 2006 and Post 01 Jan 2006 retirees of all ranks. Why the same has not been done?
(e) Three Assured Carrier Progressions (ACP) concept has been accepted as 6th CPC award. But the same has not been applied to the past pensioners. The past pensioners should also be given the benefit of ACP by notionally applying the concept to them and their pensions fixed accordingly. Why the same has not been done?
(f) The Hon’ble PM on 15 Aug 09 in his speech at the Red Fort announced enhancement of pensions of Junior Commissioned Officers of Army and their equivalent in Navy and Air Force and Other Ranks of Army, Navy and Air Force. However, Govt orders of implementation of enhanced pensions have not yet been issued. What are the reasons for the delay?
Q 3. Why in the last 62 year the status of Defence Personnel viz a viz their civil counterparts has been constantly eroded. A few examples:-
· In 1947 highest Police Officer in a State was equivalent to a Lt Col. However after 6th CPC he has been placed even ahead of Lt Gen.
· A joint Secretary level officer was equal to a Major. However, now he is equated with major General.
· A Jawan who handles all the technical equipment and sacrifices the best period of his life in the most inhospitable terrain and conditions and is on duty 24 hrs 365 days a year and who has voluntarily surrendered his fundamental rights has been equated with a peon in the Civil Govt.
2. Not to compare but to bring it to the notice of this august house the respect which other countries give to their soldiers. I wish to highlight some excerpts from the bits of speech president Obama gave at veterans of Foreign War Convention on August 17, 2009
Quote
“And our nation owes these Americans ...and all who have given their lives- a profound debt of gratitude… And as always, the thoughts and prayers of every American are with those who make the ultimate sacrifice in our defense….. We fulfill our responsibility to our veterans as they return to civilian life… Whether you’ve left the service in 2009 or 1949, we will fulfill our responsibility to deliver
the benefits and care that you earned….These are commitments that we make to the patriots who serve… from the day they enlist to the day that they are laid to rest.”
Unquote
3. Lastly a nation which does not show gratitude and respect to its soldiers will do so at their own peril.
Mr. Navjot Singh Sidhu
Hon’ble Member of Parliament
ESM sitrep 25 Nov evening
From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com
Sent: Wed, 25 November, 2009 8:58:11 PM
Subject: ESM sitrep 25 Nov evening
Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to announce that Major Gurjeet Singh, ENGINEERS, who is settled abroad, has kindly consented to be the North America convener for the IESM.
I reemphasize the need for more volunteers to work for the ECHS Division of the IESM. We need ESM who can coordinate the activities at each polyclinic. Those willing to thus serve the ESM may kindly come forward and let us know.
There is also an urgent need for us to find ways to connect/communicate with the rural ESM. Majority of them are not computer users.
Viability of communicating through SMS is already being examined.
Any suggestions?
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM,
Chairman IESM
262, Sector-17A, Gurgaon- 122 001
Sent: Wed, 25 November, 2009 8:58:11 PM
Subject: ESM sitrep 25 Nov evening
Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to announce that Major Gurjeet Singh, ENGINEERS, who is settled abroad, has kindly consented to be the North America convener for the IESM.
I reemphasize the need for more volunteers to work for the ECHS Division of the IESM. We need ESM who can coordinate the activities at each polyclinic. Those willing to thus serve the ESM may kindly come forward and let us know.
There is also an urgent need for us to find ways to connect/communicate with the rural ESM. Majority of them are not computer users.
Viability of communicating through SMS is already being examined.
Any suggestions?
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM,
Chairman IESM
262, Sector-17A, Gurgaon- 122 001
Monday, November 23, 2009
ESM sitrep 22 Nov evening
From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com
Sent: Sun, 22 November, 2009 7:40:42 PM
Subject: ESM sitrep 22 Nov evening
Dear Colleagues,
Gen Satbir, Colonel Krit Joshipura, Hony Capt Dhir Singh and self attended an ESM rally at village Dujana (Jhajjar, Haryana) today. Attended by nearly a thousand ESM and Service families the gathering expressed full support for the IESM and the effectiveness of the method of depositing medals with a view to pressurising the government. There was a spontaneous response to seek IESM membership. On a specific question by Hony Capt Dhir Singh whether the existing membership fee was too high, the gathering almost unanimously rejected the notion and wanted the existing fees to continue. In fact a large number of them made spot cash donations to us.
The promised pension enhancement is yet to be implemented. My interaction with the MOD reveals that the tables are almost ready and the government orders are being issued ‘shortly’. On being asked whether the enhancement can be expected by the New Year, I was informed it may be sooner. One keeps one’s fingers crossed.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM.
262, Sector-17A, Gurgaon- 122 001
Tele: 91+124-4015262, +91981...
Sent: Sun, 22 November, 2009 7:40:42 PM
Subject: ESM sitrep 22 Nov evening
Dear Colleagues,
Gen Satbir, Colonel Krit Joshipura, Hony Capt Dhir Singh and self attended an ESM rally at village Dujana (Jhajjar, Haryana) today. Attended by nearly a thousand ESM and Service families the gathering expressed full support for the IESM and the effectiveness of the method of depositing medals with a view to pressurising the government. There was a spontaneous response to seek IESM membership. On a specific question by Hony Capt Dhir Singh whether the existing membership fee was too high, the gathering almost unanimously rejected the notion and wanted the existing fees to continue. In fact a large number of them made spot cash donations to us.
The promised pension enhancement is yet to be implemented. My interaction with the MOD reveals that the tables are almost ready and the government orders are being issued ‘shortly’. On being asked whether the enhancement can be expected by the New Year, I was informed it may be sooner. One keeps one’s fingers crossed.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM.
262, Sector-17A, Gurgaon- 122 001
Tele: 91+124-4015262, +91981...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Request from RMS..Brig Kamboj
Dear Friends,
Jai Hind.
Reference Email 772/2009, sent to you on 14 Nov 09, copy appended below.
In spite of the suggestion that in the current environment of computerisation, signing of letters and documents, in general, is not required, a few veterans insisted that they want a letter signed by Lt Gen Raj Kadyan, Chairman IESM, for handing it over to the MP of their respective constituency.
Therefore, a letter duly signed by the Chairman IESM is now attached. Please take a colour printout of the attachment.
The ESM receiving this email are once again requested the following –
· Please find out the name of the MP of your constituency.
· A few ESM of that constituency should get together and go and meet the concerned MP, handover a copy of the attached letter to the MP and also brief him about the OROP.
· In case your constituency MP has already left for Delhi to attend the next session of Parliament, then consider if one or two of you could visit Delhi and handover the letter to your MP at New Delhi.
· If your coming to New Delhi is not feasible then send the attached letter by “Speed Post” to the MP.
Along with the attached letter also send a covering letter signed by as many ESM as possible.
· Please do not send the letter by email. If sending the letters by email to MPs could have served the purpose, we would not need your help for it.
While every MP has an email ID, very few of them ever open the email box.
As per a study of the last Parliament, most of the laptops given to the MPs were never used by them.
They were either used by their secretaries or …. the grand children.
IESM thanks all the ESM who constantly keep appreciating the efforts being made by IESM for Justice for Defence Services, but a few leaders alone cannot do everything by themselves. We all have to stand shoulder to shoulder and support the IESM leaders and their plans.
Therefore, please come forward and implement what is suggested in this email above.
IT IS NOW OR NEVER.
LET US ALL DO OUR UTMOST TO FIGHT INJUSTICE TO DEFENCE SERVICES.
DO NOT JUST KEEP SITTING IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME.
YOU ARE CAPABLE OF DOING A LOT.
EVEN IF YOU FEEL THE JUSTICE WILL NOT COME IN OUR LIFETIME,
LET US DO IT FOR THE COMING GENERATIONS OF ESM.
After delivering the letter to the MP of your consitituency, please send us the following details at the earliest –
A. Name of the constituency and the MP.
B. Name of the ESM team who took action.
C. A brief what you did and the response of your constituency MP.
We look forward to your early kind response.
Your response kindly be sent to the following by email –
· Lt Gen Raj Kadyan, Chairman IESM – email ID – rajkadyan@yahoo.com .
· Maj Gen Satbir Singh, Vice Chairman IESM – email ID – satbirsm@yahoo.com .
· Gp Capt VK Gandhi, Secy Gen IESM – email ID - vk_gandhi@yahoo.com .
In Service of Indian Military Veterans
Chander Kamboj.
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Jai Hind.
Reference Email 772/2009, sent to you on 14 Nov 09, copy appended below.
In spite of the suggestion that in the current environment of computerisation, signing of letters and documents, in general, is not required, a few veterans insisted that they want a letter signed by Lt Gen Raj Kadyan, Chairman IESM, for handing it over to the MP of their respective constituency.
Therefore, a letter duly signed by the Chairman IESM is now attached. Please take a colour printout of the attachment.
The ESM receiving this email are once again requested the following –
· Please find out the name of the MP of your constituency.
· A few ESM of that constituency should get together and go and meet the concerned MP, handover a copy of the attached letter to the MP and also brief him about the OROP.
· In case your constituency MP has already left for Delhi to attend the next session of Parliament, then consider if one or two of you could visit Delhi and handover the letter to your MP at New Delhi.
· If your coming to New Delhi is not feasible then send the attached letter by “Speed Post” to the MP.
Along with the attached letter also send a covering letter signed by as many ESM as possible.
· Please do not send the letter by email. If sending the letters by email to MPs could have served the purpose, we would not need your help for it.
While every MP has an email ID, very few of them ever open the email box.
As per a study of the last Parliament, most of the laptops given to the MPs were never used by them.
They were either used by their secretaries or …. the grand children.
IESM thanks all the ESM who constantly keep appreciating the efforts being made by IESM for Justice for Defence Services, but a few leaders alone cannot do everything by themselves. We all have to stand shoulder to shoulder and support the IESM leaders and their plans.
Therefore, please come forward and implement what is suggested in this email above.
IT IS NOW OR NEVER.
LET US ALL DO OUR UTMOST TO FIGHT INJUSTICE TO DEFENCE SERVICES.
DO NOT JUST KEEP SITTING IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME.
YOU ARE CAPABLE OF DOING A LOT.
EVEN IF YOU FEEL THE JUSTICE WILL NOT COME IN OUR LIFETIME,
LET US DO IT FOR THE COMING GENERATIONS OF ESM.
After delivering the letter to the MP of your consitituency, please send us the following details at the earliest –
A. Name of the constituency and the MP.
B. Name of the ESM team who took action.
C. A brief what you did and the response of your constituency MP.
We look forward to your early kind response.
Your response kindly be sent to the following by email –
· Lt Gen Raj Kadyan, Chairman IESM – email ID – rajkadyan@yahoo.com .
· Maj Gen Satbir Singh, Vice Chairman IESM – email ID – satbirsm@yahoo.com .
· Gp Capt VK Gandhi, Secy Gen IESM – email ID - vk_gandhi@yahoo.com .
In Service of Indian Military Veterans
Chander Kamboj.
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