Mr.Satyanarayana whatever views Sri D S murthy had expressed, 90% of pensioners have also expressed such opinion all over the social media. But the language Sri D S Murthy had expressed is objectionable.
1. General opinion is UFBU is in collusion with IBA to deny benefits to retirees.
UFBU silence on iBA actions support this opinion.
While signing the EX gratia agreement it was agreed that the same would be reviewed every year starting from April 24. Few pensioners were happy that if Ex gratia reviewed some financial benefit would be available. But IBA letter to CLC it is evident that Ex gratia was reviewed in consultation with UFBU which means UFBU agreed with IBA that no improvement is needed in Ex gratia.
UFBU leaders with 6 decades of experience are well aware of legal position that mere pending of a case does not in any way bar negotiations between IBA and UFBU to discuss updation unless there is a stay from any court. But UFBU leaders agreed with the IBA claim of sub judice without any protest.
There are small committee resolutions that permit updation as per RBI pension structure.
But IBA filed an affidavit before SC claiming that there is no provision in Pension regulation.
Why is UFBU not protesting this even after RBI pensioners got updation twice although their pension regulations do not have provision for Updation.
UFBU blocking Updation and other benefits
On 08.03.2024 IBA and UFBU signed minutes agreeing to amend pension regulations to make provision for Updation in every settlement, merger of DA etc. But though 18 months have passed, UFBU is not taking any action to implement resolutions.
Though IBA is using one pending case in SC as an excuse to delay discussions on updation, UFBU itself is filing another case intentionally to further stall the discussions.
Often claiming fund shortage without disclosing cost.
Though the cost is a few hundred rupees per pensioner not taking up merger of DA issue for last two decades. Signing Special allowance settlement making pensioners lose a few lakhs of Rupees during their lifetime.
Majority of pensioners are expressing their resentment against UFBU on above issues.
I expected C H V would offer some explanation on these issues in his notice to CHV.
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