AIRIEF CIRCULAR SPECIAL DATED 08..10.2026

 

Please recall that we have been taking up our matters of interest and benefits with the Dept.of Financial Services (DFS) through Shri AV Tyagi. Last week, Shri Tyagi ji met Shri Debashish Prusty, Addl. Secretary, DFS, and apprised him of our matters resting with the Department for a decision. Shri Prusty gave a patient hearing on our submissions that Tyagi ji made. Shri Tyagi ji submitted a memorandum giving the details of our grievances in the Office of the Secretary (DFS) and Shri Vikrant Singh Dy Secretary. The Under Secretary, Shri Abdul Gufran, who deals with the Insurance portfolio directed a Desk official to put up a note to be placed before the Secretary. Our LSG team and Shri Tyagi had met this official in the first week of December last year.

Again on 5th October, Shri Tyagi, with his friend, Shri Arun Maheshwariji, who is also a retired D.O. met Shri Sanjay Lohiya, IAS, Secrerary, DFS, in the latter’s office. Shri Tyagi presented a floral bouquet to Shri Lohiya on behalf of us all. After exchange of the pleasantries, Shri Tyagi made submissions on a few matters, which have been lying with the DFS for a decision. Following matters were discussed with the Secretary (DFS).

• 1.
  Full pension to Family Pensioner up to age of 67 years of Pensioner or seven years instead of 65 years or seven years in case of death of Pensioner within 7 years of the commencement of pension. He was informed that when this provision came in force the retirement age was 58 years. He appeared to be favorably inclined to consider.
• 2.
  20% rise in pension on attaining age of 80 years and every 5 years thereafter similar to CCS pension rules. He appeared to be favorably inclined to consider this particular issue also.
• 3.
  Taking service rendered in the apprenticeship period by Dev. Officers into account for computation of Pension. On this issue, he said that he would speak to the CEO-cum-MD of the Corporation. However, on the issue of Pension to the D.O.’s who could not fulfil norms and hence had been removed from the service, the Secretary said that this issue required a careful examination.
• 4.
  On pension updation matter, he did not appear opposed but looked sympathetic and desired within next 3 to 4 days, a Note from us detailing financial implications. Shri MP Agnihotriji has compiled the same for submission as desired. He might also seek the cost implications of the revision from the Corporation.

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Shri Tyagi ji later confirmed that the talks took place in a cordial atmosphere and that the Secretary looked to be positively responding to all our issues. The meeting ended with his words of assurance that he would be speaking to CEO cum MD and calling for requisite details and clarifications.

We should remain hopeful and hope that out of the 4 matters listed above, the issues no 1 and 2 may soon see light of the day.

With best wishes for a happy festive season.

Ranjan Dey Sarkar 

General Secretary 

Date: 8th October 2026.

GPF Interest rate for Q-3 of 2026-27 announced at 7.1% w.e.f. 01.10.2026 to 31.12.2026: FinMin Resolution

GPF Interest rate for Q-3 of 2026-27 announced at 7.1% w.e.f. 01.10.2026 to 31.12.2026: FinMin Resolution 
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INDIAN AIR FORCE DAY

CA 7993/2023 MC Singla

The CA 7993/2023  MC Singla Vs UOI and connected petitions for bank pension updation is listed for hearing on 8.10.26 as item no.302(item no.2) in Court No.2 before Special Bench in Supreme Court at 2.00pm.
We have informed our Senior Adv Dr. MK Singhvi and shall have re- briefing session tomorrow  8.10.26 morning and we shall be in Court for hearing.

Regards:

Sewa Ram

Advocate

Instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief due from 1st July 2026: Confederation requests to FinMin for early processing and announcement

Instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief due from 1st July 2026: Confederation requests to FinMin for early processing and announcement 

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Ayuseva Air & Train Ambulance

CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER

ITEM NO.22                 COURT NO.1               SECTION PIL-W               
S U P R E M E  C O U R T  O F  I N D I A               
      RECORD OF PROCE EDINGS.                     Writ Petition(s)(Civil) No(s).1246/2026
RAKESH KUMAR SINGH ALIAS RAKESH SINGH              Petitioner(s)                                VERSUS
UNION OF INDIA & ORS.                      Respondent(s)

Date : 05-10-2026

These petitions were called on for hearing today.
                    CORAM : 
HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE        HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JOYMALYA BAGCHI         
HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE V. MOHANA

         For Petitioner(s) :
 Mr. Vikas Singh, Sr. Adv.                   Ms. Deepeika Kalia, Adv.                   Mr. Sudeep Chandra, Adv.                   Ms. Priyanka Dwivedi, Adv.                 Ms. Khushi, Adv.                   
 Mr. Neeraj Kumar Vats, Adv.               Mr. Avinash Jha, Adv.                   
 Mr. Mudit Gupta- 3309, AOR   
        For Respondent(s) :
 Mr. Tushar Mehta, SG                   
 Mr. G.S. Makker, AOR           
                      UPON
hearing the counsel the Court made the following                             
             O R D E R
1. Issue notice, returnable on.             27.10.2026.
2. The respondent no.2 – Election Commission of India may be served through the standing counsel as well.
The other respondents may be served through dasti notice.

(ARJUN BISHT)                            (PREETHI DILEEP KUMAR) ASTT. REGISTRAR-cum-PS                        

AIRIEF CIRCULAR NO. 004/2026-27 DATED 04.10.2026

AIRIEF CIRCULAR NO.  004/2026-27 DATED 04.10.2026 

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World Teachers Day

2nd Oct

Expected DA/DR from Jan 2027 @ 67%– All-India CPI-IW for the month of Aug, 2026

Expected DA/DR from Jan 2027 @ 67%– All-India CPI-IW for the month of Aug, 2026 

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Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes for third quarter of FY 2026-27 (1st October, 2026 to 31st December, 2026

Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes for third quarter of FY 2026-27 (1st October, 2026 to 31st December, 2026) 

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Meeting of High-Leval Committee held today

International Pensioners Day

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय वृद्धि दिवस

SALUTE TO INDIAN CAPTAIN SMIT MACHHAR

EASTERN NEWS ISSUE 156TH OCTOBER,2026

Honourable Members and Readers,

In about a few days' time, the monsoon of the year will be beating the retreat of disappearing from Bengal and the entire north India saying good bye leaving a hope of good crop later this year. The climate will be friendlier and the season of festivals will set its feet commencing with celebration of Gandhiji jayanti.

 The greatest festival of the land, particularly West Bengal and the Eastern India, the Durga puja, lasting for five days will commence on  17th October. 

We wish our honourable members and all readers of Eastern News happy Durga Puja.

Looking forward to happier days ahead, the October 2026 issue is being sent in attachment to this email.

Your valuable suggestions are invited for enrichment of the future issues.

With respectful regards

Uttam Bandyopadhyay

General Secretary

LIC RETIRED CLASS-I OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION,

KOLKATA 

8240414561

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AICPI-IW FOR AUGUST 2026 RELEASED

AICPI-IW FOR August 2026i is 154.4

 +        153.2000 July

 +        154.4000 Aug

 +        154.4000 Sep est

 ----------------- 

 +        462.0000 

 *          2.8800 

 *          4.6300 

 *          4.9300 

 ----------------- 

 +      30371.2295 

 /          3.0000 

 ----------------- 

 +      10123.7432 

 -       9916.0000 

 ----------------- 

 +        207.7432 

 /          4.0000 

 ----------------- 

 +         51.9358 

ie 51 slabs of DR to LIC and GIC EMPLOYEE WEF 01.11.2026

if the index for September 2026 is also 154.4

R K Sahni

1st OCTOBER, 2026 WORLD ELDERS DAY : GREETINGS

      1^st OCTOBER, 2026 WORLD ELDERS  DAY : GREETINGS

A)1)TOMORROW IS WORLD ELDERS DAY LET US REMEMBER,CELEBRATE, DO WHAT WE CAN TO SOCIETY & NATION & CONTRIBUTE OUR MITE TO WORLD WELLBEING ,BY GOOD THOUGHTS, NICE DEEDS & SOME SACRIFICE FOR THE CITIZENS & OUR MOTHERLAND

 

2)World Elders Day

World Elders Day is celebrated on 1st of Oct every year.
This is the UN note on Ageing for 2007:
Older people - a new power for development.  Why a "new power"?

 A demographic revolution is underway throughout the world. Today, world-wide, there are around 600 million persons aged 60 years and over; this total will double by 2025 and will reach virtually two billion by 2050 - the vast majority of them in the developing world.

Today, about two thirds of all older people are living in the developing world; by 2025, it will be 75%. 
· In the developed world, the very old (age 80+) is the fastest growing population group. 
· Women outlive men in virtually all societies; consequently in very old age, the ratio of women/men is 2:1

Proposal fora joint meeting of Pensioners ' Assocociation in LIC

 ALL INDIA INSURANCE PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION 

29.09.2026.

To all Affiliated Units.

Dear Comrades,

Re: Proposal for a joint meeting of Pensioners’ Associations in LIC.

We have, yesterday, addressed a letter to the General Secretaries of All India Retired Insurance Employees’ Federation and Federation of Retired LIC Class I Officers’ Associations proposing a joint meeting. We reproduce here in below the aforesaid communication for information of the Units.

With greetings,

Comradely yours,

General Secretary.

28.09.2026.

Dear Comrade,

As we are all aware, several vital issues concerning LIC Pensioners remain pending in spite of bringing the same to the attention of the LIC management and Central Government, by the Pensioners’ organisations, both individually and collectively.

The first and foremost issue is periodical updation of pension commensurate to wage increase granted to in­service employees from time to time. We are entitled to this benefit legally and morally. Our employer, one of the rich financial institutions of the country, is capable of meeting the liability in this regard. We are, therefore, eligible for this benefit financially too. Despite these, We are made to approach the Apex Court for a legal remedy but the process itself remains unending.

Several other issues like, demands for 100% DA neutralisation for pre-August 1997 retirees, increase in basic pension by 20% when the pensioners reach age 80, as is in vogue in case of Central Government pensioners, Cash Medical Benefit for domiciliary treatment, preventive medical check up, improvement in Mediclaim Scheme, increase in ex-gratia to pre-1986 retirees etc. are crying for solution.