Sunday, May 20, 2012

IV CPC Rank Pay Case: Returns on investment & SANNU KI.

IV CPC Rank Pay Case: Returns on investment & SANNU KI.

I have read all the comments, advisory /suggestive/derogatory as to what RDOA should do. The legal cell of RDOA is capable and competent. If one feels that an option has not been thought over then you are sadly mistaken. Line of action taken will be in the best interest of the Veterans.

There are many officers of have filed cases in courts throughout India by paying a hefty amount to the lawyer with a undertaking to give 10% of the arrear amount when realized. In stark comparison RDOA has only charged Rs 500/- as membership fees and has now asked for Rs 1000/- to meet the fees of the advocates handling the case. For those who do not know; the legal fees of advocates in the Supreme Court range anywhere between Rs 50000/- to Rs 4 to 5 lacs per hearing. Going by that RDOA and others should have shelled out Rs 20 lacs by now. That’s not so. The advocates know that there is a cause and justified hence their willingness to help.

What are the gains! By fair estimates and calculations every officer is set to gain Rs 4 to 5 lacs and for some the returns may be still higher who have gone through IV CPC, V CPC and VI CPC. The arrears of pension itself work out to be Rs 4 lacs. Is then Rs 1500/- a very big amount for the return on investment. I do not think so. It is the attitude problem. Over 70000 officers are affected.

On the other hand there are many who are willing to contribute much more in tens of thousands and have done so. There are others who will derive no benefit from the case but have contributed liberally to the cause that here is an organization which is all set to sort out past evils of the Govt of India against its military veterans.

No share market/ kitty party can give more returns. Plus the 6% interest meter is on. There is yet another category of people who are fence sitters. Why should I become a member of RDOA or go to court. When others will get so will I? Still others who say ‘SANNU KI’?

In the end I can only say that:

‘If  people criticize you, hurt you, or shout at you, do not be bothered. Just remember in every game the audience makes noise and not the players. RDOA is the player.

SECY RDOA






9 comments:

Dhoop said...

There may well be some legal implications for many of the retired Officers becoming bona-fide members of RDOA by furnishing their service particulars / PPO details. Why not consider permitting an online membership based on Facebook/Twitter/e_mail IDs with contribution payments being made by demand draft or other online means?

Shyam S S said...

paypal allows paymenyt via online websites including blogs.
A pay pal donation option button may be placed on this blog for voluntary contributions from people like us who are more than willing to contribute in what ever small way we can.

Arun said...

Could someone advice how can we become members of RDOA?
Arun

Dhoop said...

@Arun: Please refer to this web-page http://sites.google.com/site/rdoaindia/Home/aims-objects/how-to-become-member

Abe said...

Hey guys dont vent your anger at RDOA. They are doing the best they can collectively. We all understand the frustration of the way we are being treated by the Govt. We do not make enough for the govt to consider us a vote bank. So lets hope sooner than later as per promises made by RM, Mr. Anthony that this matter will be taken up during the current parliamant session.

Col Mohan said...

Another Rs 1000/- to RDOA. Yes. without a wink of an eye it will be sent; notwithstanding the dubious connivance of 'recognized' parties after the final verdict by the Apex Court.
RDOA has brought the cast o this state; I cannot vouch if the learned lawyers have done the right when the SG's absence was the only reason for "Tarique pe Tarique"; but we have to pay them since it is their livelihood; Please pay them.
Do let me know after the AGM, how much I have to send; it will be sent in a jiffy as soon as I hear.
But remind the leaned lawyers to pay back in same measure when on 04 Sep, the Court gives another date.
My salute to RDOA for the perseverance shown all these years!

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OneTopic at a time said...

Dear Secretary,

I can visualise the feeling of ingratitude from the lengthy note.

Most of us silently echo Gen VK Singh's pain - after going to the SC, he is still unsure whether his year of birth is 1951 (as per legal documents like medical records, casualty reports, matriculation certificate, etc)or 1950 based on some undertaking he rendered in 2006.

We are not sure whether the order of 8-3-2010 will be upheld or whether there would be some other decision.

Most of us do not doubt the experience, legal knowledge, selflessness,magnanimity, and ability of the RDOA's legal team. But most of us wonder why the petitioner's non-appearance is getting away so lightly? Put the shoe on the other foot - if RDOA were the petitioners and our counsel were on their legs elsewhere, would the UoI be as generous?
That is the aspect that RDOA may consider informing the attendees at it AGM.

Air Mshl (retd) S Y Savur

Collamba said...

EFFORTS OF SIX MONTHS FINALLY GOT A POSITIVE SHAPE

1.FINALLY PM HONOURED ALL MY REQUESTS SUPPORTED BY MOD

2. PMO HAVE ACK ALL MY CASES OF PAY & ANOMALIES EXTRA.

3. REST HOPE VERY VERY POSITIVE WITH IN A MONTH 15/8/2012

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Committee to look into pay and pension related issues of defence services Friday, July 13, 2012

The Government has decided to constitute a Committee, for which Cabinet Secretary will be the chair person to look into pay and pension related issues of relevance to defence services personnel and ex-servicemen. The other members of the Committee will be:

(i) Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister

(ii) Defence Secretary

(iii) Secretary, D/o Expenditure

(iv) Secretary, D/o Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare

(v) Secretary, D/o Personnel and Training

The Committee’s ‘terms of reference’ will be to look into the following issues relating to:

(i) Defence services personnel:

Common pay-scale for in-service JCOs/ORs
Initial pay-fixation of Lt. Col/Colonel and Brigadier/equivalent
Review and enhancement of grade pay
Placing of all Lts General in HAG+ scale
Grant of non-functional up gradation (NFU) to armed forces personnel

(ii) Ex-servicemen:

One-rank one-pension
Enhancement of family pension
Dual family pension
Family pension to mentally/physically challenged children of armed forces personnel on marriage

The Department of Expenditure will service the Committee. The Committee may co-opt any other member. The Committee will finalize its recommendations and submit its report to the Prime Minister by 8th August, 2012.