Thank you, Sir[Shri C H Mahadevan].
Will
read the Article again later tonight to grasp all that is relevant and
useful to us.
In the meantime, I want to highlight the subtle difference
between arguments in support of Pension as such (as a deferred wage
etc.,) and the arguments (clamour, if I may call so) for its periodical
'increase/enhancement', leading to OR-OP regime. As far as the situation
in India is concerned, the Law seems to be well settled that there
shall be Pension (notwithstanding the IBA's denial of any contractual
relationship). But what is being disputed and sought to be denied is its
periodic 'enhancement'.
We
may have to explore available avenues drawing from Universal practices,
to build a strong case to evolve a scientific policy not only to grant
and pay pension, not permit its value erosion over a period of time AND
FINALLY ENSURE THAT THE QUANTUM OF PENSION PAID FOR LIFE SHALL NOT
REMAIN STAGNANT.
If
my proposal to pursue our cases on a larger canvas goes forward, I
would prefer the resistance from the 'giver's' side to disappear and
make the beneficiary to become a responsible party to the decision
making process. Imagine a situation where a new Pension Policy to be
applied pan-India, shall be discussed with a positive approach, by ALL
stakeholders - Government, Employer, Serving employees (future
Pensioners), the present Pensioners (future Family Pensioners) AND the
Family Pensioners. The exercise is a two stage process, one, agree if
you should, that this shall be the correct pension Policy. If so go to
stage two. It may look impossible to make it happen. Due to myriad
constraints. So think and think till you find solutions to make it
possible. What is required for this tough exercise is the correct
attitude - the giver should not think he is giving and the
taker/beneficiary should not say, i want it, I demand and I don't care
how you give it.
Slipping in to idealism? Will continue
Thanks and regards,
Sreenivasa Murty Mulukutla
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