Subject: ESM sitrep 20 Feb evening
Dear Colleagues,
An IESM rally was held at Hisar today. It was organised by Sub Hari Singh and Hony Capt Chander Singh who had put in tremendous amount of hard work over the last few weeks. It was a gathering of over 200 ESM and Service families. Gen Adiya Jaini, Colonel Goyal and self attended from Delhi. 30 new members joined IESM during the event. The rain that started midway during the proceedings failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the participants.
Preparations for the 6 March rally at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi are on track. We are extremely grateful to all the 61 contributors (IESM members, other ESM and civilians) for their generosity in sending money for the event. Our special gratitude to Brig Chander Kamboj for playing a pivotal role in this.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Monday, February 21, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sitrep 12 Feb 2011
Dear Colleagues,
The ESM have numerous problems that merit urgent attention by the authorities. Various sub groups within the ESM fraternity want the IESM to pursue their specific cases, including through courts. The officer-centric problems find space on the net and hence are perceived to acquire a louder signature. But there are equally weighty problems with JCOs and Other Ranks that keep getting projected over telephone and during rallies. (And of course one must not forget the largest and the most needy sub group – the widows who have been denied the pension increase given to others). All such problems are admittedly genuine. While the IESM does provide support to the extent possible, it is not practicable for the IESM as an organization to pursue every case. Individual sub groups must continue doing so as heretofore. We need to remind ourselves that:
1. While starting the Movement we had selected only those demands that affect the entire, or almost the entire ESM population.
2. The demands had been limited to the very few substantial ones. Including too many demands would have inevitably led to mixing the major and not-so-crucial together. It is empirically seen that the govt invariably accepts the minor ones and then expects bargaining on the major ones.
3. By seeking a subsidiary concession – such as taking up the issue of resolving VI Pay Commission anomalies as has been suggested – would be misconstrued as our lowering the aim, our intentions and protestations to the contrary notwithstanding.
While we will continue pursuing the welfare activities like the pension and ECHS problems, in the main we need to keep our sights trained on OROP.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
The ESM have numerous problems that merit urgent attention by the authorities. Various sub groups within the ESM fraternity want the IESM to pursue their specific cases, including through courts. The officer-centric problems find space on the net and hence are perceived to acquire a louder signature. But there are equally weighty problems with JCOs and Other Ranks that keep getting projected over telephone and during rallies. (And of course one must not forget the largest and the most needy sub group – the widows who have been denied the pension increase given to others). All such problems are admittedly genuine. While the IESM does provide support to the extent possible, it is not practicable for the IESM as an organization to pursue every case. Individual sub groups must continue doing so as heretofore. We need to remind ourselves that:
1. While starting the Movement we had selected only those demands that affect the entire, or almost the entire ESM population.
2. The demands had been limited to the very few substantial ones. Including too many demands would have inevitably led to mixing the major and not-so-crucial together. It is empirically seen that the govt invariably accepts the minor ones and then expects bargaining on the major ones.
3. By seeking a subsidiary concession – such as taking up the issue of resolving VI Pay Commission anomalies as has been suggested – would be misconstrued as our lowering the aim, our intentions and protestations to the contrary notwithstanding.
While we will continue pursuing the welfare activities like the pension and ECHS problems, in the main we need to keep our sights trained on OROP.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Sunday, February 13, 2011
ESM sitrep 13 feb 2011
Dear Colleagues,
An ESM rally was held at Bhiwani (Haryana) today. It was attended by approximately 400 ESM including families. The anchor Veteran Hav Rajbir Singh, 8 JAT had organized it meticulously. Colonel Rakesh Chaturvedi, Capt Dhir Singh, Lt Kameshwar Pande and self had joined the event.
The speakers underscored the point of ESM having come into their own. It was brought out that in the earlier Pay Commissions the pleas by Service Chiefs even to include a defence forces representative were summarily rejected by the Government. In contrast now the Government has gone to the extent of accepting constituting a separate Pay Commission for defence forces. This has been possible only because of the pressure that has been built up by the IESM since April 2008.
The main achievement of the IESM has been to arouse the awareness among the veteransjavascript:void(0) of the injustice they have been subjected to for a long time. But this is only the first step.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Thursday, February 3, 2011
ESM sitrep 02 Feb evening
From: raj kadyan
Subject: [IESM_Group:77] ESM sitrep 02 Feb evening
To: "iesmgroup 1"
Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 10:22 PM
Dear Colleagues,
There have been quite a few mails suggesting that more officers should go in for filing court cases on the rank pay issue. This is based on the assumption that those who do not file cases may be left out of the beneficiaries' list when/if the case is decided in our favour. Anxiety on this score is understandable because Major Dhanapalan, who was the pioneer in this field, was the only beneficiary when a favourable judgment was received.
In this regard it may be known that the RDOA that has been fore-fronting the rank pay case has in its prayer included the entire affected officer community, including the widows. The judgment that is already nearing finality should therefore hopefully impact all of us that held the rank of Capt to Brigadier in the 1986-1996 period. Filing of more related cases at this stage would result in the courts grouping all such cases and this would cause delay.
While everyone is free to decide for himself, in the larger interest it may be advisable to await the final outcome of the RDOA petition. Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Subject: [IESM_Group:77] ESM sitrep 02 Feb evening
To: "iesmgroup 1"
Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 10:22 PM
Dear Colleagues,
There have been quite a few mails suggesting that more officers should go in for filing court cases on the rank pay issue. This is based on the assumption that those who do not file cases may be left out of the beneficiaries' list when/if the case is decided in our favour. Anxiety on this score is understandable because Major Dhanapalan, who was the pioneer in this field, was the only beneficiary when a favourable judgment was received.
In this regard it may be known that the RDOA that has been fore-fronting the rank pay case has in its prayer included the entire affected officer community, including the widows. The judgment that is already nearing finality should therefore hopefully impact all of us that held the rank of Capt to Brigadier in the 1986-1996 period. Filing of more related cases at this stage would result in the courts grouping all such cases and this would cause delay.
While everyone is free to decide for himself, in the larger interest it may be advisable to await the final outcome of the RDOA petition. Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Monday, January 31, 2011
Family Pension of Lt Col and Equivalent Ranks
Lt Gen Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman
262, Sector-17A, Gurgaon – 122 001
Mobile-9811226676
IESM/Pension/Family/2011
Dated: 17 January 2011
To:
Mrs Sushma Nath, IAS
Secretary Ex Servicemen Welfare Department
Ministry of Defence
South Block, New Delhi – 110 011
Family Pension: Lt Col and Equivalent Ranks
Widows of Lt Cols and their equivalent ranks had been drawing a monthly pension of Rs 15,420.00 after implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission and after the Lt Cols were upgraded to Pay Band 4. This had been correctly worked out based on 30% of the sum of the minimum of pay band (Rs 37,400) + Grade Pay (Rs 8000) + Military Service Pay (Rs 6000). Widows have accordingly been getting their pension and have also received the arrears. However, an assumed error has now been introduced in the pension tables issued by the Ministry of Defence vide their circular dated 15.11.2010. According to these tables, the family pension of a Lt Col is fixed at Rs 8,760.00. It seems the Lt Col and equivalents have again been brought down to Pay Band 3 by those that prepared these tables.
The figure of Rs 8,760.00 as monthly family pension of Lt Col is beyond comprehension and this has caused avoidable consternation in the Ex Servicemen community, who are already edgy at their still pending demand of ‘one rank one pension’. I do sincerely hope this is only an error. May I request you to have it kindly rectified at the earliest.
A confirmation will be much appreciated.
With best regards,
Yours sincerely,
Raj Kadyan
Chairman
262, Sector-17A, Gurgaon – 122 001
Mobile-9811226676
IESM/Pension/Family/2011
Dated: 17 January 2011
To:
Mrs Sushma Nath, IAS
Secretary Ex Servicemen Welfare Department
Ministry of Defence
South Block, New Delhi – 110 011
Family Pension: Lt Col and Equivalent Ranks
Widows of Lt Cols and their equivalent ranks had been drawing a monthly pension of Rs 15,420.00 after implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission and after the Lt Cols were upgraded to Pay Band 4. This had been correctly worked out based on 30% of the sum of the minimum of pay band (Rs 37,400) + Grade Pay (Rs 8000) + Military Service Pay (Rs 6000). Widows have accordingly been getting their pension and have also received the arrears. However, an assumed error has now been introduced in the pension tables issued by the Ministry of Defence vide their circular dated 15.11.2010. According to these tables, the family pension of a Lt Col is fixed at Rs 8,760.00. It seems the Lt Col and equivalents have again been brought down to Pay Band 3 by those that prepared these tables.
The figure of Rs 8,760.00 as monthly family pension of Lt Col is beyond comprehension and this has caused avoidable consternation in the Ex Servicemen community, who are already edgy at their still pending demand of ‘one rank one pension’. I do sincerely hope this is only an error. May I request you to have it kindly rectified at the earliest.
A confirmation will be much appreciated.
With best regards,
Yours sincerely,
Raj Kadyan
IESM CORE GROUP MEETING AT 1030H TO 1530H ON SATURDAY 5 MARCH 2011 AT AVCC NOIDA
IESM CORE GROUP MEETING AT 1030H TO 1530H ON SATURDAY 5 MARCH 2011 AT AVCC NOIDA
Dear members of the core group IESM
IESM core group meeting pan India is planned to be held at 1030h on 5 Mar 2011 Saturday at AVCC Sector - 37 Noida. All the members are requested to attend the meeting .
Members are requested to forward their points to be included in agenda points. Agenda points for the meeting will be issued later.
It is proposed to reimburse the travel fare for travel of all the members of core group arriving for the meeting. Members can choose the most convenient mode of travel to reach the venue but the reimbursement will be restricted to actual fare or AC 2 tier whichever is less. Please do bring the receipts of your travel expenses.
All members, who are attending, are requested to kindly bring the photocopy of their tickets/receipts or send the photocopy of the ticket in advance so that the expenses can be reimbursed during the meeting. This is an audit requirement and we would not be able reimburse the cost without proper photocopy of the ticket/receipt.
All members are requested to make their own arrangements for stay at Delhi/Noida. However in case some members have some difficulty in arranging their stay, IESM will extend all the possible help. Please do communicate in case you need any assistance from us. We will try our best to find accommodation but it is not guaranteed.
Kindly confirm your participation for us to make the meeting more meaningful.
Regards
Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM
Dear members of the core group IESM
IESM core group meeting pan India is planned to be held at 1030h on 5 Mar 2011 Saturday at AVCC Sector - 37 Noida. All the members are requested to attend the meeting .
Members are requested to forward their points to be included in agenda points. Agenda points for the meeting will be issued later.
It is proposed to reimburse the travel fare for travel of all the members of core group arriving for the meeting. Members can choose the most convenient mode of travel to reach the venue but the reimbursement will be restricted to actual fare or AC 2 tier whichever is less. Please do bring the receipts of your travel expenses.
All members, who are attending, are requested to kindly bring the photocopy of their tickets/receipts or send the photocopy of the ticket in advance so that the expenses can be reimbursed during the meeting. This is an audit requirement and we would not be able reimburse the cost without proper photocopy of the ticket/receipt.
All members are requested to make their own arrangements for stay at Delhi/Noida. However in case some members have some difficulty in arranging their stay, IESM will extend all the possible help. Please do communicate in case you need any assistance from us. We will try our best to find accommodation but it is not guaranteed.
Kindly confirm your participation for us to make the meeting more meaningful.
Regards
Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM
Monday, January 24, 2011
BIG RALLY ON 06TH MAR 2011 JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
From: Satbir Singh [mailto:satbirsm@gmail.com]
Sent: 19 January 2011 09:48
To: DELETED
Subject: IMPORTANT CIRCULAR: BIG RALLY ON 06TH MAR 2011 JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI WHY DO WE FEEL CHEATED?
IMPORTANT CIRCULAR: BIG RALLY ON 06TH MAR 2011
JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
WHY DO WE FEEL CHEATED?
Dear Military Veterans
1. A standard power Point Presentation has been prepared and the contents are attached. Write-ups on the issues are also attached.
(Not attached but reproduced below in line – Chander Kamboj)
2. Our Conveners at all levels are requested to make suitable changes as per your local requirements and arrange to give presentations to the MPs, MLAs, CMs , All Political Parties other segments of society to high light the injustices being heaped by the Govt on Defence Personnel.
3. ESM who have flair for writing are requested to write articles for publication in local and national NEWS PAPERS, MAGAZINEs etc. There is need to get all round support for our cause. We need to bring to bear maximum pressure on the Govt to accept our genuine demands.
4. Shortly, we will be filing legal case for OROP on behalf of all ranks in the AFT. Our demand is for Equity and Justice, which will only be met when full parity in pensions is granted. There should be no question of any other dispensation like modified parity etc.
5. We have suffered enough of Injustice and can take no more. Why the PMs, RMs, all Parliamentary Committees on Defence, MPs, all Political Parties for the last three decades have been assuring the Defence personnel that they endorse the demand of OROP and then denying the same buckling under the pressure from the bureaucracy.
6. Friends, all defence personnel should resolve to not to vote for the party/candidates who do not support our demand of OROP and the Party in Power if they do not grant us the OROP.
7. We are also preparing our case on OROP to be filed in Armed Forces Grievances Redressed Commission ordered to be constituted by Supreme Court. The same was to have started functioning with effect from 14 Jan 2011. The date line has again been missed by the Govt. How long will they continue to harass the Defence Personnel?
8. Our next big Rally, depositing of medals and submission of Memorandum to the President signed in Blood will be on 06 Mar 2010 at Jantar Mantar New Delhi from 10 AM to 2.30 PM. The IESM delegation will then proceed to Rashtrapati Bhawan at 3 PM to deposit medals and Memorandum signed in Blood. Chairman Lt Gen Raj Kadyan has already written to the President to accept medals herself on 06 Mar 2011.
9. Maximum attendance is requested for the Rally. Time has come when all ESM should voluntarily and whole-heartedly join the Movement to get Justice from the Govt.
10. It has also been decided that for 06th March 2011 Rally, all ESM should wear Winter Mufti with Regtl Cap. All those who do not have Mufti may wear any other suitable winter dress along with Regtl Cap.
11. We have also planned to carryout peaceful March with placards for approx 3 Kms on 06th Mar 2011 starting from the Rally site at Jantar Mantar. All administrative arrangements are being made.
“Nische Kar Apni Jeet Karoon”
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email: satbirsm@gmail.com
Sent: 19 January 2011 09:48
To: DELETED
Subject: IMPORTANT CIRCULAR: BIG RALLY ON 06TH MAR 2011 JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI WHY DO WE FEEL CHEATED?
IMPORTANT CIRCULAR: BIG RALLY ON 06TH MAR 2011
JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
WHY DO WE FEEL CHEATED?
Dear Military Veterans
1. A standard power Point Presentation has been prepared and the contents are attached. Write-ups on the issues are also attached.
(Not attached but reproduced below in line – Chander Kamboj)
2. Our Conveners at all levels are requested to make suitable changes as per your local requirements and arrange to give presentations to the MPs, MLAs, CMs , All Political Parties other segments of society to high light the injustices being heaped by the Govt on Defence Personnel.
3. ESM who have flair for writing are requested to write articles for publication in local and national NEWS PAPERS, MAGAZINEs etc. There is need to get all round support for our cause. We need to bring to bear maximum pressure on the Govt to accept our genuine demands.
4. Shortly, we will be filing legal case for OROP on behalf of all ranks in the AFT. Our demand is for Equity and Justice, which will only be met when full parity in pensions is granted. There should be no question of any other dispensation like modified parity etc.
5. We have suffered enough of Injustice and can take no more. Why the PMs, RMs, all Parliamentary Committees on Defence, MPs, all Political Parties for the last three decades have been assuring the Defence personnel that they endorse the demand of OROP and then denying the same buckling under the pressure from the bureaucracy.
6. Friends, all defence personnel should resolve to not to vote for the party/candidates who do not support our demand of OROP and the Party in Power if they do not grant us the OROP.
7. We are also preparing our case on OROP to be filed in Armed Forces Grievances Redressed Commission ordered to be constituted by Supreme Court. The same was to have started functioning with effect from 14 Jan 2011. The date line has again been missed by the Govt. How long will they continue to harass the Defence Personnel?
8. Our next big Rally, depositing of medals and submission of Memorandum to the President signed in Blood will be on 06 Mar 2010 at Jantar Mantar New Delhi from 10 AM to 2.30 PM. The IESM delegation will then proceed to Rashtrapati Bhawan at 3 PM to deposit medals and Memorandum signed in Blood. Chairman Lt Gen Raj Kadyan has already written to the President to accept medals herself on 06 Mar 2011.
9. Maximum attendance is requested for the Rally. Time has come when all ESM should voluntarily and whole-heartedly join the Movement to get Justice from the Govt.
10. It has also been decided that for 06th March 2011 Rally, all ESM should wear Winter Mufti with Regtl Cap. All those who do not have Mufti may wear any other suitable winter dress along with Regtl Cap.
11. We have also planned to carryout peaceful March with placards for approx 3 Kms on 06th Mar 2011 starting from the Rally site at Jantar Mantar. All administrative arrangements are being made.
“Nische Kar Apni Jeet Karoon”
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email: satbirsm@gmail.com
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