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Saturday, 17 October 2026

Journey and Mission of Pension Updation

Journey and Mission of Pension Updation

Dear All

The journey of Pension Updation commenced in the year 2007 and a write up of Our Efforts in this direction is given below:

Mr.K.V.Acharya after settling down at Gurugram after His retirement called us to find out the correspondence relating to Pension Updation. We looked upon the Library of IOBOA and could lay our hands on a book published by Late Com.R.N.Godbole about pension scheme in banks. In that book there was a letter from IBA to Him stating that the pension scheme in banks is in line with RBI Pension Scheme and Central Govt.Pension Scheme. Taking a cue from it we launched our mission of Pension Updation .ARISE took upon itself the big task of mission of pension updation. We after threadbare discussions among ourselves decided to file a case in Delhi High Court through our members and (later on we impleaded) on 100% D.A.Neutralisation to pre November 2002 retirees, Different index merger for reckoning Basic Pension(1616-1684 points) and Pension Updation. This case is still pending in Delhi High Court.

You all know that 100% d.a.Neutralisation for pre November 2002 Retirees got resolved prospectively after meeting Finance Minister by AIBPARC Team.

Likewise the anomaly of basic pay fixation at 1616 points instead of 1684 points in 1998 settlement got corrected in the next wage revision (8TH Bipartite settlement) prospectively with effect from June 2005.Later on Hon’ble Supreme Court delivered the judgement on 18ht February 2018 in respect of this anamoly and many of the retirees who retired on Superannuation as well who took Special VRS got the arrears from their date of retirement. In the meantime an SLP was filed in Supreme Court by Late M.C.Singla and others.

Having seized of the matter we from ARISE took a conscious decision to implead ourselves in the case and our Representative Mr.D.K.Hans was authorized to sign necessary papers on behalf of Us.

We also continued our journey of pension updation. AIBPARC was founded in 2012 . We took upon this cause through this organization by holding Dharnas in Jantar Mantar many times as well in State capitals to popularize and as well create an awareness among our own Retiree comrades bringing out the disparities and our right to Pension Updation.

While drafting reply to to IBA’S affidavit to our plaint in Delhi High Court case Mr.S.B.C.Karunakaran found out that a big change has taken place and Regulation 35(1) was amended in 2003. Here lies the catch and we started changing our stand to implement Regulation 35(1). We were looking out for the avenues available to us. Luckily Pension Updation was implemented to RBI Employees.

 Mr.K.Chandrasekaran Of Indian Bank(State Secretary of AIBPARC) Could get the inputs of the methods adopted by RBI for pension updation. Then from the formula adopted by them we worked out our method of calculation in line with that of RBI method and for various Bipartite Settlements and Joint notes and the cost was found out. Here it is pertinent to mention that after seeing our calculations so many people adopting our method singing our tune. ARISE is the First Organisation to bring out the facts of method as well the cost which is unchallenged till date.

The Supreme Court proceedings were prolonging dates after dates. But the efforts put in by our Team in Delhi headed by Com.J.D.Sharma,Com.D.K.Hans and ComT.R.Subramanian has no parallel in the Retirees movement .KUDOS TO THEM. The entire cost of Court Expenses of Pension Updation was borne by ARISE (YOUR ORGANIZATION )
Mr. Sewaram, advocate, hugely associated with us incompilation of documents as well arguing effectively in the Supreme Court. We sincerely thank him.
October 15 th is a RED LATTER DAY for Bank Retirees and Pensioners as the case in Supreme Court hearing is concluded and the Counsels are asked to to submit their written brief in 2 weeks time. Let us Hope and pray that the verdict will be in our favour.

Published by ARISE CENTRAL UNIT TEAM

Productivity Linked Bonus equivalent to 60 Days for Postal Employees for 2025-26: Department of Posts Order

Productivity Linked Bonus equivalent to 60 Days for Postal Employees for 2025-26: Department of Posts Order 

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*Another message from from Sri Anand Tyagi*

*Another message from from Sri Anand Tyagi*

L I C PENSIONERS ‘S ISSUES

  First of All there was a hearing in Bank Pensioners case (MC Singla ) in the Hon ble Supreme Court and Arguments over judgment reserved and court  directed all parties that they should submit their written submissions within two weeks. Now it’s expected that the court may pronounce their orders  by the end of November 2026- Dec 2026.  But LIC Pensioners case of updation of pension is totally different from this case. 
  It’s reliably learnt that in our matters of Updation of Pension, periodically increase of 20% Pension to 80 yrs + pensioners, and full pension up to 67 yrs  to retired Pensioners on their deaths instead of 65 yrs  , Pensions to development officers on their termination under Service conditions, and Apprenticeship Period to be included  in to service period  there are primarily discussions held with lic on top level . Please remember for the first time  the Secretary DFS is made member board of  lic by govt  and he participated on 7 th board  meeting after our discussions on 5 th  with the honble Secretary of DFS .   
   As the Secretary is himself board member we don’t need to  contact or discuss our issues with others . He is taking care and will call us on appropriate time as he assured .  Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit DFS. 
Pranam

SCBA Joint Secretary Sends Legal Notice To KPCC President Over Congress Kerala Post Against CJI Surya Kant

SCBA Joint Secretary Sends Legal Notice To KPCC President Over Congress Kerala Post Against CJI Surya Kant
https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/scba-joint-secretary-sends-legal-notice-to-kpcc-president-over-congress-kerala-post-against-cji-surya-kant-555144

Courtesy: Live Law 

BREAKING | Right To Access & Use Internet A Fundamental Right Of Every Individual Including Children : Supreme Court

BREAKING | Right To Access & Use Internet A Fundamental Right Of Every Individual Including Children : Supreme Court
https://www.livelaw.in/supreme-court/right-to-access-use-internet-a-fundamental-right-of-every-individual-including-children-supreme-court-555139

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Digital Copy of VV OCTOBER 2026

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Yogakshema for the month of October, 2026


महोदय/महोदया,

Sir/ Madam,

 

 

Please find attached 'Yogakshema' for the m/o. October 2026, for your reference.

Regards,
  

योगक्षेमा डेस्क/Yogakshema Desk

 केंद्रीय कार्यालय/ Central Office

022-66598446

 


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Friday, 16 October 2026

Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2025-26: DoE, FinMin O.M. dated 15.10.2026

Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2025-26: DoE, FinMin O.M. dated 15.10.2026 

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Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Nikhil Wagle & Sanjay Raut Over Remarks Against CJI

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Nikhil Wagle & Sanjay Raut Over Remarks Against CJI
https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/supreme-court-scba-contempt-plea-nikhil-wagle-sanjay-raut-remarks-on-cji-surya-kant-appointment-declined-to-rahul-gandhi-554995

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Supreme Court Asks Sanjay Raut To Explain Remarks Against CJI & Judges While Entertaining INDIA Bloc Petition

Supreme Court Asks Sanjay Raut To Explain Remarks Against CJI & Judges While Entertaining INDIA Bloc Petition
https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/supreme-court-asks-sanjay-raut-to-explain-remarks-against-cji-judges-while-entertaining-india-bloc-petition-554928



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M C SINGLA C.A. No. 7993/2023 M.C. SINGLA (DEAD) THR. LR. AND ORS.

             Supreme Court : 

C.A. No. 7993/2023
M.C. SINGLA (DEAD) THR. LR. AND ORS.
Versus
PNB, IBA & UNION OF INDIA

15/10/26 :

Final arguments by both sides completed .
Hon’ble SC directed the parties to file written pleadings and reserved the order !

My views : Both parties argued their case with supportive citations.
I was very much impressed by Dr Manish Singhvi who appeared for Petitioner ( Late Sri Singla ) who quoted 
1993 ‘ unconditional offer to join the Pension Scheme’ in lieu of CPF ‘ and that offer letter contained a clause ‘ for pension updation’ and also ‘ Draft pension regulations’ circulated in 1993 which also carried the same clause’

However, in 1995 it was omitted as such but was provided for in appendix to certain clauses . He quoted SC order in RS Pande Vs SBI where officer was made for those with 15 years of service can apply for VRS and shall get pension on pro rata basis with other terminal benefits but later denied pension on the plea that in our scheme minimum service for pension is 20 years ! SC came down heavily on SBI and termed its act as unfair and an attempt to wriggle out from the basic contact . 

I think this alone should clinch a favourable order !
TODAYS’ PROCEEDINDS THROUGLY EXPOSED THE LEADERSHIP OF UNION/ IBA ( Repeated reference to certain associations who signed the deal and they don’t have problems with the present status and have not come to the court etc ) 
Let’s wait for final order which would have bearing on our case as well !! 
Stay Positive and Stay Connected 
Regards 
Umesh Sharma 
GOP
15/10/26
👆
Received from Bikash Ghosh Roy, Bank Pensioner.

SC ORDER DATED 15.10.2026 IN MC SINGLA CASE DIARY NO 4295/2016

                    UPON 
hearing the counsel the Court made the following                             
                   O R D E R

We have heard Mr. Manish Singvi, learned senior counsel, Mr. Jayanth Muth Raj, learned senior counsel, Mr. Kavin Gulati, learned senior counsel appearing for appellant(s)/petitioner(s), and Mr. Nageswara Rao intervenor-in-person.


On the other side, we have heard Mr. Mehta, learned senior counsel, Mr. Vikramjeet Banerjee, learned Additional Solicitor General and Mr. Rajesh Kumar Gautam, learned counsel appearing for the respondent(s).

Judgment/order reserved.

Learned counsel for the parties may file their written submissions along with the judgments relied upon, within two weeks from today.

(SHIPRA NARANG)                           () SENIOR PERSONAL ASSISTANT   

(RANJANA SHAILEY)
 ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
*Orders are also solicited on the applications seeking impleadment.

नवरात्रि के छठवें दिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं



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Application filed for early hearing of our case by AIIPA

*Dear Members,*
      *In response to a request from AIIPA GS to make coordinated efforts to resolve the pensioners issues at all forums, I have been in touch with them and AIRIEF G. S.

As a result of the coordination , the AOR of the AIIPA has today filed an application in the Registry  of the Supreme Court for an early hearing of our Cases.
Notices of it has been sent to all the petitioners AORs .
Now Registrar shall place it before the CJI, he will decide the date & court to hear the early hearing plea.
Let us wait for the date*. 

S. K. Awasthi

Thursday, 15 October 2026

M.C. Singla's case reached final stage

 *Forum of Bank Pensioner Activists*

(AN ASSOCIATE OF AIBRWA)      

MAHAKUMBHA-2025, PRAYAGRAJ  

न त्वहं कामये राज्यं  न स्वर्गं नापुनर्भवम्। 

कामये दुःखतप्तानां प्रणिनामार्तिनाशनम्।।




*Dear Activists/Pensioners:*

*M.C. Singla's case reached final stage-*

*Today the final argument took place and it concluded. Both the parties were given 2 weeks time to submit written submissions. All appellants and respondents are expected to make written submissions in the usual manner. Since the hearing was seen on wave and also given wide coverage in social media, we do not comment on the arguments. This was that Singla's case has reached the final stage. The final decision is expected any time after Diwali.*


*2. It is expected that the Appellants/ Impleaders will make a joint submission. This will be an opportunity for a proper presentation on the entire issue. Pension updation issue is undisputedly proven in view of Pension Settlement, Small Committee Decisions Pension Updation of Pensioners between 1.1.1986 and 31.10.1987, which the living proof of pension updation alongwith wage revision, and the Regulations 35(1) and 56 of BEPR and we are assured of complete justice from the Honorable Supreme Court.*


*3. Sri Nageswara Rao from Hyderabad appeared in person and placed his argument. His endeavours in this regard is appreciated.*



*(J. N. Shukla)*

*National Convener*

*15.10.2026*

*9559748834*

MCSinglaCase

*SC Live Flash :* 

*MCSinglaCase Commences!*

​Court No. 2 has commenced its post-lunch session at 2:38 PM, taking up Item No. 301, the long awaited M.C. Singla Pension Updation Case (C.A. 7993/2023) directly as Part-Heard before the Hon'ble Bench. The legal team representing bank retirees  presented their  arguments.  

The proceedings have just been completed. Hon'ble judges have asked both the parties to submit their written submissions within two weeks.

Source : Bank Retiree group.

Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 78 days to Railway Employees रेल कर्मचारियों के लिए 78 दिनों का पीएलबी – Cabinet Approval

Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 78 days to Railway Employees रेल कर्मचारियों के लिए 78 दिनों का पीएलबी – Cabinet Approval 

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AIIPA COURT ON STATUS OF OUR CASE ON SCO



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Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to Non-Gaz Railway Employees for FY 2025-26: Railway Board RBE No. 84/2026

Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to Non-Gaz Railway Employees for FY 2025-26: Railway Board RBE No. 84/2026 

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नवरात्रि के पांचवें दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं



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Long pending issue of pension updation for LIC pensioners.

 

Regn No.PN 4769 (Regd under The Trade Unions Act, 1926)

(Affiliated to Bharateeya Mazdoor Sangh)

BMS Office, Vishwakarma Bhavan, 185, Shaniwar Peth, Pune 411030

President: Prabir Kumar Mazumder Mob No: 9330337430 Prabir.majumdar@gmail.com Working President: Arvind Mittimani Mob No: 9868878667 arvindmittimani@gmail.com

General Secretary: Rajiv Kumar Sharma Mob No: 9811902770 rajivkumarsharma1558@gmail.com

Date: 14-10-2026

Shri. Sanjay Lohiya ji, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Govt of India, Jeevan Deep Bldg. New Delhi

Respected Sir, Re: Long pending issue of pension updation for LIC pensioners.

This is further to our letter dtd 05-06-2026. We would like to highlight the captioned issue in a nutshell though the following bullet points for your kind attention and necessary action.

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

PROTESTS TO SAVE OUR YOUNGER GENERATIONS



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Delhi Court Remands CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka To Five Days Judicial Custody For 'Trespassing' At Jantar Mantar

Delhi Court Remands CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka To Five Days Judicial Custody For 'Trespassing' At Jantar Mantar

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Give Insurance Cover To Tickets Sold Over Counter Like Online Tickets : Supreme Court Directs Railways

Give Insurance Cover To Tickets Sold Over Counter Like Online Tickets : Supreme Court Directs Railways

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*Maa Kushmanda Devi* is worshiped on the fourth day of Navratri.

नवरात्रि के चौथे दिन मां दुर्गा के चतुर्थ स्वरूप मां कूष्मांडा की उपासना की जाती है। 
*Maa Kushmanda Devi* is worshiped on the fourth day of Navratri.  

According to mythological beliefs, worshiping Maa Kushmanda increases age, fame, strength and health.  By worshiping Maa Kushmanda as per the rituals one gets the desired results.  It is believed that Maa Kushmanda frees the world from many troubles and troubles.  There is a tradition of worshiping with red colored flowers on this day, because red colored flowers are said to be more dear to Maa Kushmanda.  After worshiping Maa Kushmanda properly, Durga Chalisa and Aarti of Maa Durga must be performed. नवरात्रि के चौथे दिन का शुभ रंग हरा माना जाता है। धार्मिक मान्यताओं के अनुसार, इस दिन हरे रंग के वस्त्र धारण करने से मां कूष्मांडा का आशीर्वाद प्राप्त होता है। मां कूष्मांडा को सृष्टि की रचनाकार और अपनी दिव्य ऊर्जा से संसार को प्रकाश देने वाली देवी माना जाता है। भक्त उनकी पूजा करके सुख-समृद्धि, अच्छे स्वास्थ्य और खुशहाल जीवन की कामना करते हैं। धार्मिक विश्वास है कि मां की आराधना से मनोबल बढ़ता है और जीवन में सकारात्मकता आती है। मां कूष्मांडा को अष्टभुजा देवी के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। उनकी आठ भुजाओं में कमंडल, धनुष, बाण, कमल, अमृत कलश, चक्र, गदा और जपमाला विराजमान हैं। उनका वाहन सिंह है। धार्मिक मान्यताओं के अनुसार, देवी का तेज सूर्य के समान प्रकाशमान है और उनका निवास सूर्य मंडल में माना जाता है। उनकी उपासना को साहस, आरोग्य, यश और समृद्धि की कामना से जोड़ा जाता है। मां कूष्मांडा को कुम्हड़ा यानी पेठा अर्पित करना शुभ माना जाता है। इसके अलावा केसरिया हलवा, पीले रंग की मिठाइयां, मालपुआ, बताशे, फल और नारियल भी चढ़ाए जा सकते हैं। कुछ परंपराओं में दही और विभिन्न प्रकार के हलवे का भोग लगाने की मान्यता है। व्रत रखने वाले भक्त सिंघाड़े के आटे का हलवा बनाकर भी अर्पित कर सकते हैं। *मां कूष्मांडा की पूजा ये शुभ मुहूर्त:* ब्रह्म मुहूर्त: प्रातः 04:54 से सुबह 05:43 बजे तक। अभिजीत मुहूर्त: सुबह 11:44 से दोपहर 12:30 बजे तक। अमृत काल: दोपहर 04:14 से शाम 05:57 बजे तक। विजय मुहूर्त: दोपहर 02:22 से दोपहर 03:09 बजे तक। गोधूलि मुहूर्त: शाम 06:17 से शाम 06:42 बजे तक। *ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नम:॥* *कूष्मांडा ऐं ह्री देव्यै नम:* सुरासंपूर्णकलशं, रुधिराप्लुतमेव च। दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां, कूष्मांडा शुभदास्तु मे। या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कूष्माण्डा रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:॥ *मां कुष्मांडा की आरती* कुष्मांडा जय जग सुखदानी। मुझ पर दया करो महारानी ॥ पिगंला ज्वालामुखी निराली। शाकंबरी मां भोली भाली ॥ लाखों नाम निराले तेरे। भक्त कई मतवाले तेरे ॥ भीमा पर्वत पर है डेरा। स्वीकारो प्रणाम ये मेरा ॥ सबकी सुनती हो जगदंबे। सुख पहुंचती हो माँ अंबे ॥ तेरे दर्शन का मैं प्यासा। पूर्ण कर दो मेरी आशा ॥ मां के मन में ममता भारी। क्यों ना सुनेगी अरज हमारी ॥ तेरे दर पर किया है डेरा। दूर करो माँ संकट मेरा ॥ मेरे कारज पूरे कर दो। मेरे तुम भंडारे भर दो ॥ तेरा दास तुझे ही ध्याए। भक्त तेरे दर शीश झुकाए॥


8th CPC Pay Calculator 2026: नया वेतन, एरियर और Civil/Defence Pay Level, Running Allowance की गणना, Arrear Sheet Download करें

8th CPC Pay Calculator 2026: नया वेतन, एरियर और Civil/Defence Pay Level, Running Allowance की गणना, Arrear Sheet Download करें 
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Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Madras High Court Judgement dated 23.09.2026

 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23~09~2026

CORAM

THE HON-BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM

AND

THE HON-BLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNASWAMY GOVINDARAJAN

WA No. 2325 of 2026  

CNR:{HCMA010878562026}

AND

CMP NO. 20351 OF 2026


K.Kasinathan

S/o. Gurusamy,

C1 Kala Flats, 28 Rameswaram Road,

T.Nagar, Chennai~17.



..Appellant

Vs

1.Indian Bank

Rep by its Chairman and MD,

254~260, Avvai Shanmugam Sali,

Raoyapettaah, Chennai.

*Important Court Case*

*Important Court Case*

Madras High Court has ordered Indian Bank to provide Pension to Retired Employee Despite Resignation in 1995. Pension was introduced in 1995 and Bank denied pension to employee who retired before the date.
Read full case👇

नवरात्रि के तीसरे दिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं


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Monday, 12 October 2026

Supreme Court Bar Association & SCAORA Condemn Calls For CJI Surya Kant's Resignation

Supreme Court Bar Association & SCAORA Condemn Calls For CJI Surya Kant's Resignation

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Meeting with CEO LIC at Madurai

The Hon’ble Chairman, CEO and South Zone Manager visited Madurai on 12 October 2026 to inaugurate the newly modernised Madurai Divisional Office.

At the invitation of the Madurai Division, we participated in the inauguration ceremony and had the privilege of welcoming and honouring our esteemed CEO and South Zone ZM.

We requested our CEO  to bestow his kind attenrion to  Ehanced Pension to age 80 and above and cash medical benifits to all retirees.

B Angurajan

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay CBI FIR Against Punjab CM's OSD, Bars Coercive Action

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay CBI FIR Against Punjab CM's OSD, Bars Coercive Action

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