Sunday, February 17, 2013

KNOW YOUR LPG CYCLINDER CONSUMTION FY 2012-13

Do you want to know how many LPG cylinders you have consumed till date in FY 2012-13 ?


a) Visit petroleum Ministry’s web site
http://petroleum.nic.in/

b) You can see a small hotlink on its right side top panel, where the words “LPG Portal” keeps blinking.

c) Click on “LPG Portal” and it will open to a page that gives interactive cloud-blurbs like “Rate a Distributor”, “find multiple connections in the same name” etc., etc.,

d) In this screen, on the right side bottom portion, you can see logos that are linked to your own LPG supplier – Indane, Bharatgas and HP Gas.

e) This will lead you to “Transparency Portal” where you are required to give inputs like State, City and Distributor name details.


f) After clicking “Proceed” button, you can see next screen where you have to give your consumer number / your name for search.

g) Here, you can find out the No. of LPG cylinders issued under your consumer number in Financial Year 2012-2013.


As you are aware, you are eligible for 6 cylinders (now 9 cylinders) at concessional rate and any additional cylinder will be very costly.
Plan your consumption to save a few hundred rupees.
Please send to as many people as you can.
It will be helpful for them to claim their subsidised cylinders.
 
(Source- Sanjha Morcha blog)

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

APPLICATION TO GET THE 2nd FAMILY PENSION ?


Following the issue of government order by the Department of Pension and pensioners’ welfare on 16.01.2013 and by CDA (P) on 17.01.2013 (Circular No.504) for two family pensions, a large number of widows are running here and there desperately without knowing what to do, whom to apply and how to apply ?

This is for the benefit of those widows who are running for help in the matter, we give below the following guidelines for getting the 2nd family pension at an early date.
To start with, they may do the following:-
1. Draft an application in the following format.
2. Enclose a copy of the death certificate of their husband in English.
3. Enclose aXerox copy of PPO (Both for civil and defence pension).
4. If you have already applied for family pension earlier for defence family pension, and it was refused by the record office, please mention the reason and attach a xerox copy of the correspondence.
5. Please inform to the record office, if the endorsement of family pensionis pending with them due to previous government orders.
6. Enclose a copy of the govt. order to grant 2nd family pension.
Wait for the reply from the respective offices for further action.
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APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF SECOND FAMILY PENSION
From
……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..
To
……………………………….
……………………………….
……………………………….
……………………………….
Dear Sir,
APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF SECOND FAMILY PENSION IN RESPECT OF THE WIDOW OF (Late) S.No……………Rank…………..Name………………………………..
 
I am the widow of the above named ex-serviceman.  My husband was re-employed in …………………………………….  He was drawing two pensions, one from Defence side and the other from …………………………………  The PPO No……………………for Defence pension. & for Civil Pension ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I am enclosing the Xerox copy of the PPOs. Following his death on ………………………, I was allowed to draw only one family pension, i.e. from the Civil side.
 
Now after the issue of the government order for (copies enclosed) grant of 2nd family pension w.e.f. 24.09.2012, I am submitting this application for sanction of Defence family pension at an early date.
 
Kindly take necessary action for grant of Defence family pension at an early date.
Thanking you,
                                                                                                        Yours faithfully,
Place:
Date:
Encl: As stated.
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(SOURCE- INDIAN EXSERVICEMEN BLOG)

Saturday, February 2, 2013

QUESTIONNAIRE : PENSION IN RESPECT OF DEFENCE PERSONNEL

 
Dear Friends,
The Questionaire received from College of Defence Management Secundrabad, is fwd hereby for your needful contributions, views & active participation in the move please. Also, fwd this to all for wider publicity & awareness, (even to those who have got enough), please. Fill it up & fwd to CDM, please.

Rgds.
Col Sohi. 9815107744.

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QUESTIONNAIRE : PENSION IN RESPECT OF DEFENCE PERSONNEL

1. Pension of the Armed Forces personnel has been the biggest casualty in most pay commissions. Little has been done to address the disadvantages of the “terms and Conditions of engagement” and the “retirement conditions”. A soldier retires healthier but dies younger than his counterparts is a testimony to this fact. In the pre independence era the pension of the Armed forces personnel ranged between 50 -100 % while that of his counterpart did not exceed 50%. It is a known fact that most Armed force personnel retire at a relatively young age. They find themselves out of job and the pension they get is quite inadequate considering the fact they have to shoulder burgeoning responsibilities. The problem is accentuated on the untimely demise of the pensioner. Towards this a study is being undertaken at College of Defence Management, Secunderabad for giving recommendation to the VII pay commission for enhancement of the pension.

2. This questionnaire is to be administered to both retired (including Next of Kin (NOK), if drawing family pension) and serving personnel (Lt Cols and above and JCO/OR if in last five years of their retirement in the present rank).

3. Recommendations given by CDM earlier were suitably projected in the VI pay commission resulting in overall benefit. A similar Endeavour is being undertaken again.

Part 1: Personal Particulars

Rank Name: Serving/Retired

(If NOK state particulars of your relation)

Service: Army/ Air Force / Navy

If Retired

Date of Commission/Enrollment: Date of retirement:

Age at retirement: Total last pay drawn:

Pension sanctioned: Are you drawing Disability Pension:

Percentage of Disability: Are you drawing Family pension:

What Kind of Family Pension: Educational qualification at retirement:

If Serving:

Number of Years of Service:

Likely date of retirement (in Present Rank):
 
Likely age at the time of retirement :

PART 2

(To be answered by Serving, Retired& Next of Kin)

Q1. Please provide the following details with regards to your family at the time of your retirement (Serving personnel to provide the likely details at the time of their retirement):-

Parents
Dependent
Age
Employed
Father
YES / NO
YES / NO
Mother
YES / NO
YES / NO

 

Children
(specify)
Dependent
Age
Employed
Studying
(specify)
Married
Special Child
Boy/Girl
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
Boy/Girl
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
Boy/Girl
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
Boy/Girl
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO

 

Brother/Sister
(specify)
Dependent
Age
Employed
Studying
(specify)
Married
Special Child
Brother/Sister
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
Brother/Sister
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
Brother/Sister
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
Brother/Sister
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
Do you own a house of your own
YES / NO
Do you own a transport of your own
YES / NO
Any Other Liability. Pl Specify

Q2. Armed Forces personnel are compulsorily retired due to lack of promotional opportunities and cadre vacancies at an early age of 35-45 for JCOs/OR and 52 onwards for officers, unlike the civilian counterparts in Govt service who serve till 60 yrs.

(a) Do you think a severance pay (golden handshake) be given to all ranks retiring before 60 yrs. Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree

b. At what percentage should they be compensated (tick one for each age group):-

Age on retirement
5% extra
10% extra
15% extra
20 % extra
25% extra
35-40 Yrs
40 -45 Yrs
45-50 Yrs
50 -55 Yrs
55 -60 yrs

Q 3. At the time of retirement the pensioner finds himself without a job and his personal responsibilities are mushrooming. Presently pension is being paid at 50% of the basic pay, grade pay and Military Service Pay. In your opinion, what should be the pension, to live with self respect (Tick the appropriate answer):-

(a) 80 % of last pay drawn. (b) 75 % of last pay drawn.

(c) 70 % of last pay drawn. (d) 60% of last pay drawn. (e) No Change.

Q4. Gratuity is presently capped at Rs 10 Lakhs. It should be authorised as per the number of years of commissioned/coloured service without any cap.

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree

Q 5. Presently commuted pension is recovered at the rate of 8% interest as against the earlier figures of 4%. What do you feel should be the rate of interest charged :-

(a) 4%. (b) 5 % (c) 6% (d) 7 % (e) 8%

Family Pension

Q6. Demise of the bread winner is an unfortunate event leaving the widow burdened with all responsibility. As of now enhanced family pension is admissible for 10 years from the date of death if in service or for 7 years or till such time person would have reached 67 years of age (whichever is earlier) for a retiree. Does it need a change or enhancement? YES / NO

Q 7. If yes, what should be the criteria (tick the appropriate answer)?

(a) Should it be same across the board for a minimum period of 10 yrs or till the individual would have attained 67 yrs of age whichever is later.

(b) Should it be same across the board for a period till the individual would have attained 70 yrs since life expectancy has improved.

(c) Pension should continue till the actual demise of the primary Next of Kin.

Disability Pension

Q 8. For a 100% disability, what percentage of last reckonable emoluments should be paid as the disability element :-

(a) 50 %. (b) 45 %

(c) 40%. (d) 35 % (e) Same as now (30%).

Q 9. The present disability pension is authorized to those personnel who have a disability of 20% or more. All individuals irrespective of the percentage of disability (when caused or aggravated by military conditions) should be granted compensation.

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree

Q 10. Constant Medical Attendant where authorized, presently is entitled Rs 3000 per Month. How much do you think it needs to be enhanced (tick the appropriate answer):-

(a) Rs 10,000. (b) Rs 8000.

(c) Rs 7,000. (d) Rs 5000. (e) No Change.

Q 11. The allowance paid for constant medical attendant should cater for inflation by authorizing DA on the same. Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree

MIsc

Q 12. Are there any suggestions/ recommendations concerning pensions. Please specify in brief (attach separate sheet if required):-

PART III

(to be answered by all Pensioners or their Next of Kin)

Q 13. In the armed forces, you were used to a particular standard of living. With the emoluments you received on retirement, comparatively what standard could you maintain? (tick the appropriate answer) :-

(a) Similar to that of prior to retirement. (b) About 75% of prior to retirement

(c) Between 50-75% of prior to retirement (d) Between 25-50% of prior to retirement

(e) Below 25% of prior to retirement

Q 14. Was your wife employed (earning) when you retired. YES / NO

If yes pl specify the pay package:-

(a) More than 25000. (b) Between Rs 15000 to Rs 25000.

(c) Between Rs 5000 to Rs 15000. (d) Less than Rs 5000.

Q 15. Did you acquire any additional skill level while in service that could help in your job after retirement. YES / NO (If yes please specify) :-

Q 16. The need for a job after retirement has become mandatory to lead a decent life after retirement. Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree

Q 17. At what time period could you pick up a job (tick the appropriate answer) ?

(a) Immediately (within six months) (b) within one year.

(c) Within 1 -2 years (d) 2-5 years (e) More than 5 years

Q 18. When you scout for a job, how easy was it to find a job suiting your reasonable aspirations commensurate to your pre-retirement standing (tick the appropriate answer) ?

a) Very easy (b) Easy (c) Neutral (d) Tough (e) Very Tough

Q19. At what pay bracket are you working after retirement :-

(a)More than the last pay drawn. (b) Between 75 % to 100 % of last pay

(c)Between 50 % to 75 % of last pay. (d) Between 25 % to 50 % of last pay.

(e)Less then 25%.

Q 20. The present system of disbursement of pay through the PPO/Banks is adequate.

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree

Q 21. Are you aware of your exact pension entitlements from time to time YES / NO

Q 22. How do you come to know about the changes in entitlements or the rules/regulations:-

(a) Through Zilla Sainik Board (b) Through Regimental Centres.

(c) Through Army HQs (d) Through Other Ex- Servicemen

(e) Through Media (f) Other means (Please Specify):

Q 23. Are you affected by any specific anomaly while drawing pension. Please elaborate your case.

Addl input/views:-

Date: (Name )

To: College of Defence Management                                      Address:

Secundrabad (AP).                                                                  Te/Mob No.
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(Source-BCV Vasundhara blog)