NOTICE FOR THE 13TH BIENNIAL ON 09-11SEPTEMBER 2026 at MYSURU

 NOTICE FOR THE 13TH BIENNIAL ON 09-11SEPTEMBER 2026 at MYSURU

GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING

TO: ALL THE OFFICE BEARERS, EC MEMBERS OF AIRIEF,

ZONAL OBSAND

PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES AND TREASURERS

OF DIVISIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AFFILIATED TO A I RIE F

Dear Friends,

NOTICE is hereby given to all the members of AIRIEF that the 13'"

Biennial General Council Meeting is scheduled to be held from 09-

09-2026 to 11-09-2026 at

HOTEL LE ruchi THE PRINCE,

986/624, MYSURU- HUNSUR MAIN ROAD,

HINKAL, MYSURU 570017

Tel 0821- 401 3022 0821- 251 7022

EMAIL: banquetmanager@leruchi.com

Website: www.leruchi.com

Details of the Agenda etc will be given shortly.

INDORE For and on behalf of the Executive Committee,

8TH JUNE 2026RANJAN DEY SARKAR karkal

General Secretary

INCOME TAX SLABS (AY 2026-27)-FY 2025-26

Ref:AIRIEF/Cir. N0 049 Dated : 6.6.26 Dated : 6.6.26

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Ref:AIRIEF/Cir. N0 049                                                                   Dated : 6.6.26

To, All members affiliated to AIRIEF through Units..........

The Supreme Court has gone for vacation to open after the official retirement of Jus.JK Maheshwari on 28th June 2026. As a last minute initiative, we 2 ex-officio members and the LSG members assembled at Delhi on 28th April as a meeting with Sr Counsel NG was lined up by Adv. RKS.

On 29th as was fixed, we met Mr NG and enquired of our case status. What he indicated during the course of talks that our case file in very ripe stage of part heard is not released by the CJI Registry to the bench who heard the case else the judgement in all likelihood would have given the much awaited relief to 10s and 1000s of pensioners. On our enquiry what can be done, he said Mention can be made. Now since the bench will be reconstituted and the 2 new incumbent Judges would hear our case 'de novo' which would mean hearing of case afresh. Before parting from him, we have made our stand clear that we may not be in a position to continue with the same amount of fee as members are largely frustrated and have withdrawn from the donation to fight with the saying 'so near yet so far' standing true to us to which he smilingly said he would see.

Having said so, he assured us of continuing to take care of our interest and would avail of all available avenues to bring our case back on rail. As soon as the SC opens after the vacation, we shall advise for a Mention to be made. No call immediately is being given for donation to legal funds but members to be ready to come forward to donate should the need arise.

On 23rd May 2026, a meeting of all petitioners was convened at Hyderabad by Shri PVS Nagaraja Rao of the Fed of Ret.Cl-1 Officers' Assn., Hyderabad unit. The meeting was attended by OBs of the Petitioner Association or their representative. Shri MP Agnihotri represented AIRIEF. Initially, AIIPA informed us that their representative would be attending this meeting but none attended. The meeting primarily was a "looking back exercise" of our case in the SC and discussed the erring of Sr Counsels while making their submission on 8th-9th October 2025. Two Sr Counsels assertively completed their submissions while Sr Counsel for the third petitioner could partly complete his submission. However, some of the points put forth prima facie appeared plausible on the surface but were incomplete, contradictory and  inaccurate which were brought to notice by some of the learned members also. The discussion built consensus that the Sr Counsel will be briefed well in future.

The meeting also deliberated over the Samadhan Samaroh -2026 being arranged by the SC for an out of Court settlement. Initially, all looked positive on  this and resolved  to take this forward through Lok Adalat. However, the AIIPA in 2024 approached Lok Adalat but had a dissenting opinion as LIC opposed on the ground that there are multiple petitioners and so it cannot be decided and so AIIPA resolved not to join. Subsequently, FRCL-IOA, a petitioner in our legal case informed the undersigned their resolve against joining. Since our case has multiple petitioners, it was mandatory for all to join. For the same reason, AIRIEF also decided to shelve the idea of joining the Lok Adalat.

The 13th Biennial General Council meeting is scheduled to be held at Mysuru on 10th-11th September (Check in at 1 PM on 9th Sept.2026, Checkout by 11 AM on 12th Sept 2026) who have besieged themselves with activities that would culminate in successful holding of the meeting. Our President Shri GK Garu along with 2 others have undertaken tour to Mysuru to take stock of the preparedness as also share his thoughts on overall going. Notice of this meeting will be released on 8th June 2026. Pl note that the Rly reservation opens 60 days before the scheduled date of journey.

It is equally pertinent to inform you that all communications related to the 13th GC meet will be posted in PST or AIRIEF OBs group. In case there is change in the names of PSTs, 8f any after the AGM of units, please inform Shri VK Johri, Dy Gen. Secretary, AIRIEF (Mob.94549-70724) for updating his records.

Just to remind the units who haven't yet paid the Affiliation Fee, please clear off the dues. As of now, little over 32 units have paid the due AF.

At the cost of repetition, the round of Zonal Council meetings are to be completed by 15th July and names to be conveyed to the undersigned. Needless to add, an amount of Rs.10000/- per participating unit is reimbursable on account of expenses for this purpose on submission of bills/vouchers

               With best wishes

                         Ranjan Dey Sarkar

                        General Secretary

                      Date: 6th June 2026

 

   

PRESS RELEASE --Clarification on gold holdings

June 03, 2026 

Clarification on gold holdings

 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has come across reports in certain sections of the media about RBI’s sale of gold.

 The RBI emphasizes that these reports are not correct. 

 In this context, it is clarified that the physical stock of gold is disclosed by RBI in its Monthly Bulletin. The latest edition is available on the RBI website at: 

https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_ViewBulletin.aspx?Id=24213, and the physical stock of gold remains unchanged at 880.52 tonnes as on date.

 Members of public are, therefore, advised to rely on official information published by RBI from time to time in such matters. 

 

(Brij Raj) 

Press Release: 2026-2027/376 Chief General Manager

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FACILITATION OF JAWAHAR BHAI D. DHOLAKAKIA BY AIRIEF

Ref:AIRIEF/Cir. No. 048/speciaial

Date:3:3rd June 2026.

To,

All members of Pensioneer Units affiliated to AIRIEF......

This Circular is dedicatedd to extol noble act of donation received withh gratitude from SHRI JAWAHAR BHAI D. DHOLAKAKIA, Retd Dev.Oficer and Member of our Rajkott unit.

You all will recall, last year before the EC meeting at Chennai, Shri Jawahar Bhai D. Dholakia had donated Rs. 1,00,0,000/- to our Rajkot unit and to honour his noble donation, a Shawl was given to the OBs of Rajkot unit for honouring Shri Dholakia for andd on behalf of all members of affiliated units of AIRIRIEF.

Our Rajkot OBs since theeir return from Chennai were seeking favour of being given an opportunity to meet and felicitaate him. Shri Dholakia in his 90s responded byy informing as he isn't keeping good health then but surely shall inform day and date sometime inn future.

Coinciding his 91st birthhday on 23rd May 2026, he informed Shri VRR Ved, President Rajkot unit to call on him. Afteer exchange of pleasantries and birthday wishhes, Shri VR Ved informed him of the EC meetingg at Chennai decision of felicitating him and on behalf of AIRIEF, felicitated him with Shawl and Shrifal. A copy of Varishtha Vaani articulating his donation was presented to him. Cursorily, he went through it and expressed his happiness over the subject contents of VV. He also expresseed his praise for the activities of units pan India..

Shri Dholakia after the feelicitation asked Shri Ved that he wishes to donnate to AIRIEF on this special day, what amount should he donate. Às this visit was a courtesyy call to felicitate him, Shri Ved humbly told hiss purpose of visit and chose not to ask for donation. After continuous persuasion from Shrri Dholakia, Shri Ved humbly requested him to donate what he donated last year but Shri Dhololakia suo moto chose to donate Rs.2,51,000//- towards Legal Fund.

Seldom do we come accross good samaritans, exceptions are alwayss there where a person after Karma, forgets of reaping fruits of good doing. The shloka "KaKarmanyevadhika raste, maa faleshu kadachana" truly holds good on him.

AIRIEF extols and salutess his generous gesture of donation and congratuulates Rajkot unit for having him in their treasuree of gems. A suitable coloured brochure will bee released in due course to commemorate his geststure of donation. We also wish him continued good health

With best wishes

(Ranjan Dey Sarkar ) General Secretary

3RD June 2026

ITR FILING DUE DATES

CCS Rules | Temporary Status Casual Labourer Entitled To Pension Even Without Formal Regularisation : Supreme Court

CCS Rules | Temporary Status Casual Labourer Entitled To Pension Even Without Formal Regularisation : Supreme Court

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Expected DA/DR from July 2026 @ 63%– All-India CPI-IW for the month of April, 2026 issued | StaffNews

Expected DA/DR from July 2026 @ 63%– All-India CPI-IW for the month of April, 2026 issued | StaffNews:

 Expected DA/DR from July 2026 @ 63%– All-India CPI-IW for the month of April, 2026 issued by Labour Bureau on 29.05.2026

*IMPORTANT MESSAGE*

*IMPORTANT MESSAGE*

As per Supreme Court Judgement dated 31-03-2016 for Pensioners retired prior to 31-07-1997, Interim Relief of 40% was paid on 13-05-2016.

However, E&OS Department of Divisional Office, Belagavi has written letter to all these Pensioners on 06-04-2026, asking them to repay the said Interim Relief paid to them.

*It is to be noted that as per DHC Judgement dated 27-04-2017 and CO Circulars dated 18-08-2018 & 01-09-2018, DR arrears was paid on 07-09-2018 from 27-01-2007 to 31-07-2018 to all Pensioners retired upto 31-07-1997.*

*Further, in this payment done on 07-09-2018, the 40% Interim Relief paid stands recovered.*

Hence, all those who have received letter from E&OS Dept., dtd. 06-04-2026, *need not pay any amount and have to simply ignore the letter.*

C T JOSHI.

01-06-2026 @ 1435 hrs.

152nd Eastern News June 2026

Respected Members/Readers,

The environment is the foundation of life on Earth, providing us with clean air, water, food, and shelter. It includes forests, rivers, oceans, and wildlife, all of which maintain balance in nature.

A healthy environment ensures a healthy life, so it is our responsibility to protect nature and ensure a sustainable future. The observance of “World Environment Day”, every year on June 5th, is a global reminder to make our future generation live in a pollution free world. Sadly, human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and overuse of resources are harming the planet. Protecting the environment is essential for our survival and for future generations. Simple actions like planting trees, reducing plastic use, saving energy, and keeping our surroundings clean can make a big difference.

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is remembered as the father of modern Bengali literature and a pioneer of Indian nationalism. His novels and essays not only enriched Bengali prose but also ignited patriotic fervour, most famously through his song ‘Vande Mataram’ which became a rallying cry for India’s freedom movement Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (1838–1894) was more than a novelist—he was a visionary who used literature as a tool to awaken national consciousness. His dual legacy lies in modernizing Bengali literature and shaping the ideological foundation of Indian nationalism, ensuring his place as one of India’s most influential thinkers

Writings  of Bankim Candra Chattopadhyay provided intellectual and emotional fuel for the nationalist movement, making him a central figure in India’s cultural and political awakening. His novels like Durgeshnandini (1865), Kapalkundala (1866), and Anandamath (1882) introduced realism, human emotions, and social issues into Bengali literature

.Anandamath (1882): Set against the backdrop of the Sannyasi Rebellion, this novel depicted monks fighting against oppression, symbolizing resistance to colonial rule. Vande Mataram: The hymn from Anandamath became a national song, inspiring generations of freedom fighters during the Swadeshi movement and beyond.

Please find attached the 152^nd  June 2026 issue of Eastern News. Your insight on our topics and activities will guide us to move forward. Hence, we sincerely hope that more feedback will be forthcoming.

In the spirit of seeking harmony and light, we wish our readers a future enriched by steady growth, radiant joy and deep-seated peace.

 With regards

[Uttam Bandyopadhyay]

General Secretary,

LIC Retired Class-I Officers’ Association
Mob:8240414561

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