Mr Srinivasan Badri
Yes, it is true that we need clarification from Unions/IBA on the inclusion of 100 per cent DA neutralization for pre-2002 retireees.
But logically, the ex-gratia calculation must include 100 per DA also. When the demand for 100 per cent DA was conceded, the demand was conceded but with prospective effect. It does not mean that eligibility itself shifts to the date of effect.
As an analogy, I put forth the following example. If some award staff takes 20 days of Loss of pay in a month and in the same month, he works overtime also,, how do you calculate overtime wage? Obviously, it is on the total salary without loss of pay. So eligibility is one thing and actual payment is another thing.
UFBU must convince IBA to issue necessary clarification for inclusion of 100 per cent DA component, as the difference per month may be around Rs.1000 and arrears may be around Rs.17000. This is substantial for pre-2002 retirees who are getting the lowest pension for the past two decades.
S Kalyanasundaram