CIRCULARS ISSUED

A delegation of CBPRO met the Secretary, DFS, MOF, GOI on 2nd December 2024 to discuss long pending issues of Bank pensioners and retirees.

A delegation of CBPRO met the Secretary, DFS, MOF, GOI on 2nd December 2024 to discuss long pending issues of Bank pensioners and retirees.

Issues related with the stoppage of recovery of commutation after 10 years.

COM. T.S. ARUMUGAM PASSES AWAY.

Non-payment of Ex-gratia to Pensioners of Private Sector Banks.

Anomaly in respect of stagnation increment due payable to a section of scale V officers of the Banking Industry.

AIIBPARA, our affiliate at Indian Bank, held their All India General Body Conference at Nagpur on 21st November, 2024.

AIIBPARA, our affiliate at Indian Bank, held their All India General Body Conference at Nagpur on 21st November, 2024.

Request for one more option of Pension for the left outs.

Removal of DA disparity adversely affecting the Pensioners

Non-Payment of Ex-Gratia to Pensioners and Non-Extension of the opportunity of option for Pension for the Resignees of Private Sector Banks.

Pension Updation

Change of address of the office of General Secretary, AIBPARC.

Submission of Memorandum to various authorities on the day of Dharna held at the call of CBPRO on 23rd October,2024.

4th meeting of the Governing Council for the term 2023-26 takes place at Delhi on 24th October, 2024 – the meeting congratulates all concerned for making the centralized Dharna at Delhi at the call of CBPRO a historic event- the members take stock of the development of all issues in between the period March, 2024 to October, 2024 and urges upon GOI/IBA to resolve all pending issues affecting the retirees of the Banking Industry.

Historic Dharna at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, on 23rd October,2024 at the call of CBPRO -- AIBPARC as a constituent of CBPRO conveys thanks and gratitude to all its leaders, activists, veterans and members for their energetic participation to make the event a memorable one.

Historical Dharna organized by CBPRO at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, on 23rd October,2024 demanding immediate resolution of all the Pending issues affecting the interest of Bank Pensioners and Retirees.

CBPRO/AIBPARC, Kerala State Unit, organized a massively attended Dharna programme at Ernakulam today as a prelude to the centralized Dharna programme to be held at Delhi on 23rd October, 2024 at the call of CBPRO.

Largely attended Dharna programme organised by CBPRO/ AIBPARC, Uttar Pradesh State Committee on 21st October 2024 as a prelude to the centralized Dharna programme at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 23rd October, 2024.

Largely attended Dharna programme organised by CBPRO/AIBPARC at Patna as a prelude to the centralized Dharna programme at Delhi on 23rd October ,2024.

Media reports on the imminent possibility of relief in respect of GST on Premium of Health Insurance of Senior Citizens.

CBPRO displays a massive show of unity and solidarity at Hyderabad on 19th October, 2024 as a prelude to the centralized Dharna at Delhi on 23rd October,2024 ---

CBPRO/ AIBPARC, AP & TG State unit, organized a largely attended Dharna of Bank Pensioners and the Retirees.

CBPRO displays a massive show of solidarity and unity at Guwahati on 18th October 2024 as a prelude to the centralized Dharna at Delhi on 23rd October, 2024--

CBPRO/ AIBPARC Assam State Committee organized a well-attended gathering of Bank Pensioners at Guwahati-- Retirees are highly enthused by the presence of Com Rupam Roy, General Secretary, AIBOC at the programme.

CBPRO displays a massive show of unity and solidarity at Jaipur on 17th October, 2024 as a prelude to the Centralised Dharna programme at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 23rd October, 2024---

CBPRO/ AIBPARC, Rajasthan State unit organized massively attended Dharna of Bank Retirees.

Your Organisation's Call to members stationed in and around Delhi and adjoining states for attending the Centralized Dharna Programme to be held at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 23rd October, 2024 at the call of CBPRO.

Group medical insurance scheme for Bank Retirees for the year November 2024 to October 2025 -- a comparative evaluation and our advisory to members.

CBPRO displays a massive show of unity and solidarity at Chennai on 7th October,2024as a prelude to the centralized Dharna programme at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 23rd October,2024.

Huge gathering of the members of Canara Bank Retired Officers Association takes place at Bengaluru on 6th October, 2024.

Our affiliate at Dhanalakshmi Bank held their 11th Biennial Conference in the midst of enthusiasm and grandeur.

CBPRO displays a massive show of unity and solidarity at Bhubaneswar on 4th October, 2024 as a prelude to the centralized Dharna programme at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 23rd October, 2024.

CBPRO organizes massive Dharna at Bengaluru & Kolkata

CBPRO displays a massive show of unity and solidarity at Kolkata on 30th September, 2024 as a prelude to the centralized Dharna programme at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 23rd October, 2024.

GMISR for the year 2024-25 -exorbitant pricing of the Top Up policy for the Bank Retirees.

CBPRO displays a massive show of unity and solidarity in the garden city of Bengaluru on 23rd September, 2024-- just one month ahead of the proposed centralised Dharna at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 23rd October, 2024. CBPRO/AIBPARC, Karnataka state committee create one more milestone of achievement on the day.

Health Insurance scheme for Bank Retirees for the year November, 2024 to October, 2025.

Anomaly in respect of stagnation increment due payable to a section of scale V officers of the Bank.

UPDATION OF PENSION -M C SINGHLA CASE- CIVIL APPEAL 7993 OF 2023.

For circulation among members of the Governing Council, State Secretaries, Special Invitees, Advisors, Affiliates, Constituents of CBPRO and Members.

Organizing Dharna programmes at different state capitals to sensitize the membership at ground level for ensuring an ever-largest gathering at the centralized Dharna proposed to be held at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 23rd October,2024.

Extension of options to the Resignees who had been otherwise eligible to join the Pension Scheme under the BEPR (1995).

Ex-gratia for Pensioners of all Private Sector Banks and Foreign Banks which had been signatories to the Settlement.

A few clarifying notes on our circular numbers 101-24 dated August 30, 2024 and 103-24 dated August 31, 2024.

*GENERAL GUIDELINES TO FILE WRIT PETITION FOR RESTORATION OF COMMUTATION AFTER EXPIRY OF TEN YEARS FROM THE DATE OF COMMUTATION*

Preparation on the part of affiliates and state committees of AIBPARC for making the centralized Dharna programme at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 23rd October, 2024 at the call of CBPRO a Grand and Thundering Success.

Restoration of the commuted value of Pension after expiry of 10 years and above ---the situation prevailing in the Industry after the passing of the Interim order by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, several other High Courts and CAT Jaipur..

Restoration of the commuted portion of Pension.

DA scheme for all Pensioners to be at the uniform index of 8088 points.

Restoration of Commuted Value of Pension.

Bipartite talks with IBA on residual issues.

Unified Pension Scheme.

Unified Pension Scheme.

Implementation of 100% DA neutralization for Pre- November, 2002 Retirees/Pensioners at erstwhile LVB (now merged with DBS).

Asset-- Liability mismatch in Banks vis-a vis the role of the senior citizens of the country.

Removal of DA disparity adversely affecting the Pensioners.

Allowing retired officers to act as Defence Assistants of retired Bank officials in Departmental Proceedings initiated against them after retirement.

Notice is hereby given to all the members of the Governing Council, State Secretaries, Special Invitees and Advisors that a meeting of the Governing Council of AIBPARC will be held at Delhi on 24th October, 2024 to transact the undernoted agenda items:

Centralized Dharna at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 23rd October, 2024 at the call of CBPRO

Withdrawal/Waiver of GST on Medical Insurance Premium for Senior Citizens

*REQUEST TO GRANT UPDATION OF PENSION TO BANK PENSIONERS*

*REQUEST TO GRANT UPDATION OF PENSION TO BANK PENSIONERS*

Celebration of Bank Nationalization Day with a difference - “Save our planet by planting plants”- We feel proud of our initiative in furthering the Noble Objective of Bank Nationalization-- Green Revolution. Let us see how our organization responded to the call – this is the Third Circular on the subject.

CBPRO Proposed centralised Dharna at Delhi.

Contempt petition (Civil) no: 1798 of 2018 in SLP(C) no: 39288 of 2012 in the Supreme Court of India. -- Government Official swears an affidavit in regard to date of implementation of Pension Regulations in RRBs --a real victory for RRB Retirees and employees.

Staff welfare fund in Public Sector Banks.

Restoration of the commuted portion of Pension - Bank Employees Pension Regulations 1995 - sub-regulations 41(4) and 41(5)

Our affiliate at Karur Vysya Bank (KVBPARA) organized its 11th Annual General Meeting at Karur on 24th July, 2024 in the midst of massive participation of members.

Thanks Giving Letter to Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways for taking up the issue of withdrawal of GST on Medical Insurance Premium.

Withdrawal of GST on Medical Insurance Premium for Senior Citizens*.

Resolution of Long Pending Issues of Bank Retirees.

Twin landslides cause devastation at Wayanad – the picturesque tourist spot turns into a wasteland – AIBPARC conveys profound shock and anguish.

Annual subscription payable by affiliates for the financial year 1st April, 2024 to 31st March, 2025.

Federal Bank Retired Officers Forum (FBROF) organized its 29th National Conference at Aluva with grand success.

Celebration of Bank Nationalization Day with a difference - “Save our planet by planting plants”- We feel proud of our initiative in furthering the Noble Objective of Bank Nationalization-- Green Revolution. Let us see how our organization responded to the call – this is the Second Circular on the subject.

Group medical insurance scheme for Bank Retirees for the year November 2024 to October 2025.

Kerala does it in its own way – Joint Forum of Bank Retirees – Kerala, comprising of AIBPARC, SBIPAK and AKBRF observed Demands day by holding demonstrations/ Dharna in all the 14 districts of the state.

Celebration of Bank Nationalization Day with a difference - “Save our planet by planting plants”- Let us see how our organization responded to the call on 19th July, 2024 itself.

Group Medical Insurance Scheme for Bank Retirees for the year November 24 to October 25.

Hearty congratulations to all Bank men (in-service as well as the retirees) on the 56th Bank Nationalization Day.

Senior office bearers of AIBPARC take stock of all contemporary events affecting the interest of Bank Retirees

CBPRO meeting at Delhi on 11th July,2024--A Great Success

Group medical insurance scheme for Bank Retirees for the year 2024--2025.

Revision of Pay and allowances of the employees and officers of RRBs and also payment of monthly ex-gratia along with Pension to the Pensioners of RRBs.

Group Medical Insurance Scheme for Bank Retirees for the year November 2024 to October 2025.

General Body conference of Indian Bank Pensioners’ and Retirees’ Association (Tamil Nadu) held on 30th June, 24 at Chennai.

Anomaly in respect of stagnation increment due payable to scale V officers of the Bank

56th Bank Nationalization Day knocks at our door – a day to take pledge to fight against any move for de- nationalization of Banks, a day to remember the glories of the past which transformed the Indian Society and above all a day to re- dedicate ourselves to the service of the nation and the society.

Ex- gratia payable to Pensioners of Private Sector Banks.

Co-ordination among Apex level Retiree Organisations in the Banking Industry.

PENSION UPDATION

Discussion on 15.06.2024 between IBA and UFBU on various issues including the renewal of the group medical insurance scheme for Bank Retirees for the year 2024--25.

Co-ordination between Apex Level Retirees Organisations.

Meeting of CBPRO to be held at Delhi on 11th July,2024 to take stock of the entire situation prevailing in the industry and to decide the future course of action.

A pleasant break from the routine issues on which we normally issue circulars ---

i) Our Karnataka state unit held Health Seminar in collaboration with Ramaiah Memorial Hospital at Bengaluru.
ii) ARISE, Kolkata, decides to plant 1,100 trees to celebrate Bank Nationalization Day on 19th July, 2024..

Greeting to Hon’ble Finance Minister.

Group Medical Insurance Scheme for Bank Retirees for the year November 2024 to October 2025 (hence described as GMISR).

Group medical insurance scheme for Bank Retirees for the year November 24 to October 25.

GREETING To Hon’ble Finance Minister.

Request to consider Pension Updation, Relief in Medical Insurance Scheme, Reckoning of Special Allowance for Superannuation Benefits and issue of Gratuity.

1. Interest of Pensioners of Private Sector Banks and Banks taken over by Private and Foreign Banks need protection.

2. Enhancement of the ceiling of gratuity on account of Dearness Allowance rising by 50% of the Basic pay.

Co- ordination among apex level retiree organizations in the Banking Industry.

Co- ordination among apex level retiree organizations in the Banking Industry.

Various High Court /Supreme Court Judgements affecting Bank Pensioners and Retirees

Enhancement of the ceiling of gratuity on account of Dearness Allowance rising by 50% of the Basic pay.

Group Medical Insurance scheme for Bank Retirees (GMISR) for the year November 2024 to October 2025.

Group Medical Insurance Scheme for Bank Retirees (GMISR) for the year November 2024 –October 2025.

International Labour Day.

*PENSION REFORMS*

*Medical Insurance Scheme for Bank Pensioners and Retirees*

Updation of Pension – the case pending before the Supreme Court – M.C. Singla and others.

Discussions between IBA and UFBU on 18th April, 2024 on residual issues. Ref: UFBU Circular no: UFBU/2024/4 dated 18.04.24.

Long unresolved issues of Bank Pensioners and Retirees.

Association of Pensioners of Paschim Banga Gramin Bank, our affiliate in the RRB sector, held their 5th Biennial conference at Lions Club, Bardhaman, on 31st March, 2024.

Group Medical Insurance Scheme for Bank Retirees (GMISR) for the year November, 2024 to October, 2025.

Issues affecting the interest of the Pensioners and Retirees of the Banking Industry, mainly about Updation of Pension.

Association of Retired IOB’s Employees (ARISE),one of the most vibrant affiliates of AIBPARC, held their General Body meeting on 18th & 19th March, 2024 at Chennai in grandeur and style with massive participation of members from all over the country.

Ex-gratia paid to Pensioners and Family Pensioners of the Banking Industry.

Salary revision in Regional Rural Banks.

Names and contact numbers of different functionaries of BOBROA

For circulation among members of the Governing Council, State Secretaries, Special Invitees, Advisors, Affiliates, Constituents of CBPRO and Members.

Our affiliate at Central Bank of India held its 3rd Triennial General Body Conference at Bhopal on 10th March 2024 in style, grandeur and in the midst of massive participation.

Shri M.V. Rao, Managing Director & CEO, Central Bank of India elected as the Chairman, Indian Banks’ Association, for the term of 2023-24.

Extension of option for Pension to the eligible Retirees in the Banking Industry.

Updation of Pension of Bank Pensioners. A fervent appeal to announce before Elections.

One more option for the Resignees and other left- outs to join the Pension Scheme

Implementation of the Joint Note/ Bipartite Settlement in respective Banks.

Long unresolved issues of Bank Pensioners and Retirees.

Payment of ex-gratia to Pensioners during the period 01.11.2022 to 31.10.2027 as agreed upon in the 12th Bipartite Settlement/ 9th Joint Note signed on 8th March 2024.

Any communication affecting the interest of Pensioners and Retirees of the Banking Industry should be addressed to all the Member Banks which had been parties to the 1993 – Pension Settlement.

12th Bipartite Settlement/9th Joint Note on wage settlement of Employees and Officers of the Banking Industry signed on 8th March,2024---- An additional amount will be paid to all Pensioners as ex- gratia per month during the period: 01.11.2022 to 31.10.2027.

Retirees being denied the right to appoint Defence Assistants from among the Retirees.

Group medical insurance scheme for Bank Retirees for the year November 2024-- October 2025.

(i) Governing Council of AIBPARC meets at Delhi on 21st & 22nd February, 2024 and resolves to carry on the focused struggle for achieving Pension Updation and other important issues.
(ii) Constituents of CBPRO meet in the evening of 21st February, 2024 and takes important decisions which have already been circulated

CBPRO MEETING AT NEW DELHI

Memorandum submitted to the Hon'ble Union Finance Minister on the unresolved issues of Bank Pensioners & Retirees on February 22nd, 2024.

(1) The programme of Dharna scheduled on 22nd February,2024 stands cancelled under compelling circumstances as Police Authorities Declined Permission.
(2) The Programme of the meeting of the Governing Council stands as per schedule.

(3) The programme of the meeting of the Constituents of CBPRO stands as per schedule.

Updation of Pension to Bank Pensioners. 30 Years of Waiting and still Hoping for Justice

12th Bipartite Settlement/ 9th Joint Note for wage revision of serving employees and officers in the Banking Industry.

Request to the affiliates of AIBPARC to ensure largest possible gathering at the Dharna at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 22nd February, 2024 to uphold the demand of Pension Updation in a focussed manner along with other important issues of the Retirees at the call of CBPRO.

A gentle reminder to all Affiliates and constituents of CBPRO about the tasks to be done to make the Dharna programme of 22nd February, 2024 at Jantar Mantar, Delhi a massive success.

Bank of Baroda Retired Officers Association (BOBROA) joins AIBPARC as Affiliate.

"DHARNA" at the call of CBPRO Constituents at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 22nd February, 2024 (From 10 am onwards) to make a full- throated demand for Pension Updation, for Computation of Special Allowance for calculation of Pension and Gratuity, for Health Insurance/Comprehensive Health Scheme at affordable cost and for getting Consultative Status for Bank Pensioners and Retirees Organisations.

Non-- extension of the benefits of improved Family Pension and 100% DA neutralization to the pre--November,2002 Retirees of erstwhile Bank of Rajasthan Ltd since merged with ICICI Bank.

Interest of Pensioners of Private Sector Banks and Banks taken over by Private and Foreign Banks need protection.

One more option for the “Resignees” to join the Pension Scheme.

Notice is hereby given to all the members of the Governing Council, State Secretaries, Special Invitees and Advisors that a meeting of the Governing Council of AIBPARC will be held at Delhi on the following dates and time to transact the under noted agenda items

“Dharna” of Bank Pensioners & Retirees at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on 22nd February, 2024 (subject to Police permission) under the banner of CBPRO demanding implementation of Updation of Pension and computation of Special Allowance for calculation of Pension.

AIBPARC calls for the third phase of the continuing struggle at the beginning of the year 2024 at JANTAR MANTAR, New Delhi to achieve the demand of Pension Updation for all the eligible Retirees – Appeals to all Bank Pensioners and Retirees Organizations to join the STRUGGLE.

Adieu 2023--Welcome the New Year 2024.

Demystifying the IBA's Myth on Cost of Pension updation and family Pension.

Reply of Hon’ble MOS, Finance in Lok Sabha on 18.12.23 to an un-starred question number 2472 raised by Dr. Ravi Kumar D, Hon’ble member of Parliament.

Organizational updates –
(i) (E) Vijaya Bank Pensioners and Retirees Association holds silver Jubilee Celebration
and 8th Triennial General Body Conference with magnificent success on 2nd December, 2023
(ii) Second Phase of agitation – sending of on-line memorandum reaches a new height –to
be further stepped up in next week.
(iii) AIBPARC’s protest against the reply of MOS Finance in regard to alleged non
existence of any provision of pension updation in BEPR (1995) under process.

MOU signed between IBA and UFBU on 7th December,2023 on wage revision.

Long live the Pensioners Day to remember with gratitude the late D.S. Nakara who fought for years to bring dignity to the community through the judgement of the SC dated 17.12.1982.

A fervent appeal for immediate intervention directing IBA to implement Pension Updation in line with Regulation 35(1) with its amendment in 2003 and in pursuance of RBI formula.

“They” have acted on predictable lines – relevant Regulation of BEPR (1995) completely ignored –RBI formula of Pension Updation thrown away in the air – decide to pay ex gratia in the form of alms to Pensioners reducing their stature to beggars – MOU between IBA and UFBU arrived dashing the hopes of their Elders on the Midnight of 7th December, 2023 – our demand for pension updation gets stronger than ever and struggle is on.

The second phase of agitation launched by AIBPARC -- Sending of on-line memorandum to The Hon'ble Union Finance Minister, The Secretary, DFS, MOF and The Chairman IBA on all long pending demands of Bank Retirees including the most important one of Updation of Pension.

An urgent necessity on the part of MOF, GOI for intervention to ensure implementation of Regulation 35 (1) duly amended in 2003 for Bank Retirees by notifying updation formulae by IBA as done in case of RBI.

Sending of on- line memorandum by all the members of our affiliates, Constituents of CBPRO and also by other willing Retirees to the Hon'ble Union Finance Minister, the Secretary, DFS, MOF and the Chairman, IBA on the long pending demands of Bank Retirees including the most important one -- updation of pension.

Our demand for immediate implementation of Regulation 35 (1) as amended in the year 2003 of BEPR (1995) for updation of pension for all exactly in line with RBI formula.

Organisational updates.

Urgent necessity for intervention of GOI to ensure implementation of Regulation 35 (1) of BEPR (1995) by notifying updation formulae as done in case of RBI.

Our congratulations to SBI Pensioners Association for achieving the long pending demand of calculation of pension at the uniform rate of 50% for all the Pensioners.

One more option for the " Resignees" to join the Pension Scheme - a long pending issue honourably resolved.

Pension Updation --- immediate implementation of Regulation 35(1) of Bank Employees Pension Regulations (1995) is sought for.

Governing Council meets at Chennai on 29th & 30th October, 2023 to take stock of events – congratulates the organization for achieving the apparently unachievable demand of 100% DA neutralization for Pre- November, 2002 Retirees and pledges to continue its struggle for achieving Pension Updation, Health Insurance coverage at affordable cost, resolution of the issue of special allowance Pension Option to Resignees, and Negotiation Status to Apex Retirees Organizations.

Group medical insurance scheme for Bank Retirees -- kind attention of Hon'ble Union Finance Minister drawn to the pathetic plight of the Senior citizens of the Industry because of exorbitant rise of annual premium and qualitative and quantitative degradation of the terms and conditions.

Group Medical Insurance Policies for Bank Retirees for the year 2023-24 – (i) IBA agrees as a one- time measure inclusion of those Retirees who had not subscribed to the current Insurance Policy and (ii) Allows single person premium applicable to those Retirees who do not require the Insurance cover for the spouse.

100%DA neutralization to Pre-November,2002 Retirees—the requirement to address the advice to all the Banks which had been parties to the Pension Settlement of 1993.

100 %DA neutralization to Pre-November,2002 Retirees --- our thanks-- giving to the Hon'ble Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharamanji.

A really good news to deliver to the membership in the midst of despondency arising out of exorbitant hike of Health Insurance premium - 100% DA to Pre-November 2002 Retirees cleared by DFS, MOF, GOI by their Letter dt. 05.10.2023.

6th October 23 -- 39th Foundation Day of AIBOC.

GMISR - 2023-24

100%DA neutralization for Pre-November, 2002 Retirees’ –we demand immediate clearance of DFS, MOF, GOI.

GMISR/23-24- we demand payment of premium with GST of Retirees’ Policies by Banks.

GMISR --23--24---NICL deviates from the agreed provisions of MOU in regard to medical insurance cover for single person -- immediate intervention of IBA sought for.

GMISR -- 2023--24.

GMISR--23--24-----Our letter to The Chairman, IRDAI.--Seeking clarification on formulation of the premium of the Top up component by NICL.

GMISR for the year 2023--24-- our representation to The Chairman, IBA.

Group medical insurance scheme for Bank Retirees for the year 2023-24

Federal Bank Retired Officers’ Forum held their 28th Annual General Meeting on 10th September, 2023 at Mahatma Gandhi Town Hall, Aluva, in the midst of massive participation , enthusiasm, style and grandeur.

SLP(C) No. 5561/2016 - Petitioners: M.C. SINGLA & ORS VS UNION OF INDIA-Impleader - ARISE(Our affiliate in IOB )

Pension updation for Bank Retirees.

Notice is hereby given to all the members of the Governing Council (Elected office bearers, nominated Assistant General Secretaries, Advisors, state secretaries and permanent special invitees) that the next meeting of the Governing Council of AIBPARC will be held on 29th & 30th October,2023 (Sunday & Monday) at Chennai to transact the following business:

Reminder to The Secretary, DFS, MOF, GOI for immediate clearance of the issue of 100%DA neutralization to Pre-November,2002 Retirees.

23rd August, 2023 will always remain a red-letter day for every proud Indian to celebrate the perfect touch down of Vikram at a place where no nation has gone before --a great success of Chandrayan 3 ushers in a new era.

100% DA neutralization to Pre-November,2002 Retirees -- Reminder to The Secretary, DFS, MOF, GOI for early clearance of the Government.

Bank Nationalization Day celebrated by different state committees through various programme

Letter to The Chairman, GST Council requesting for exemption of GST from medical insurance premium.

Reply of MOS, Finance on 31st July,2023 to the unstarred question no 1621 raised by Shri Raj Mohan Unnithan Member of Parliament.

100% DA neutralization to Pre - November, 2002 Retirees – Advice of IBA should encompass all eligible pensioners who are covered under BEPR(1995)- special reference to erstwhile LVB and BORL.

100%DA neutralization to Pre-November,2002 Retirees-- Thanks-- giving letters to The Chairman, IBA and the Convener/ Constituents of UFBU.

Thanks -- giving to the Hon'ble Union Finance Minister --- Resolution of the demand of 100%DA neutralization to Pre-November,2002 Retirees.

100% DA neutralization to Pre-November 2002 Retirees.

100% DA neutralization for pre- November 2002 Retirees- Two decades old demand which is very near and dear to our heart honourably clinched. UFBU Signs the Minutes today 28th July, 2023.

GMISR for the year November 23 to October 24.

Heart-warming speech of the Hon'ble Prime Minister glorifying the role of Bank employees.

Group medical insurance scheme for Bank Retirees for the year November 23 to October 24..

Consolidation of writ proceedings in one High Court at the prayer of IBA in relation to non –computation of special allowance for the calculation of pension and gratuity.

55th Bank Nationalization Day Knocks at our door-A day to take pledge to fight against any move for privatization of Banks.

An organisational update on different issues of Bank Retirees.

Programme of agitation in the first phase is completed – state committees of AIBPARC hold massive Dharna / Protest demonstration at State capitals and other important places in the months of May & June,2023 – the second phase is to commence from July ,2023 onwards .

"SBI Salute"--Payment of one-time ex-gratia to 75 years and above Pensioners and Family Pensioners as a part of "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" and 75 years of Indian Independence.

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/ Protest demonstration held at Thiruvananthapuram today at the call of AIBPARC, Kerala State Committee -- Retirees of all Banks take part in the " Maha Sangram".

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/Protest demonstration takes place at Puducherry today at the call of our Affiliates --Retirees of all Banks take part in the "Maha Sangram"

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/Protest demonstration takes place at Puducherry today at the call of our Affiliates --Retirees of all Banks take part in the "Maha Sangram"

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/ Protest demonstration takes place at Chennai on 20th June,2023 at the call of AIBPARC, Tamilnadu State committee -- Retirees of different Banks take part in the "Maha Sangram

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/ protest demonstration takes place at Lucknow on 17th June,2023 at the call of AIBPARC, UP state unit --- Retirees of different Banks take part in the "Maha Sangram".

Group Medical Insurance Scheme for Bank Retirees for the year November,2023 to October,2024.

Our meeting with the Hon'ble Union Finance Minister on 19th June,2023 at her office, New Delhi.

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/ Protest demonstration takes place at Vijayawada on 14th June,2023 at the call of AIBPARC, TS&AP State Committee -- Retirees of different Banks take part in the "Maha Sangram".

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna / Protest demonstration takes place at Kolkata on 15th June,2023 at the call of AIBPARC, West Bengal State Committee- Retirees of different Banks take part in the “Maha Sangram”.

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/ Protest demonstration takes place at Jaipur on 12th June,2023 at the call of AIBPARC, Rajasthan State Committee -- Retirees of different Banks take part in the "Maha Sangram".

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna / Protest demonstration takes place at Bhubaneswar on 9th June,2023 at the call of ODISHA State Unit of our organisation --- Retirees of different Banks take part in the "Maha Sangram".

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/Protest demonstration takes place at Bhopal on 10.06.23 at the call of Madhya Pradesh State Committee-- Retirees of different Banks take part at the "Maha Sangram".

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/ Protest demonstration takes place at Guwahati on 7th June,2023 at the call of AIBPARC, Assam state committee -- Retirees of different Banks take part in the "Maha Sangram".

We have received a heart -- rending news today morning that Com. D.N.Prakash, Former President & General Secretary of CBOO & Former General Secretary of CBROA passed away yesterday night at his home in Cherai near Ernakulam. At about 11 pm, he complained about breathlessness and uneasiness and then the end came.

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/protest demonstration takes place at Mumbai on 6th June, 2023 at the call of AIBPARC, Mumbai Unit – Retirees of different Banks take part in the “Maha Sangram”.

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/protest demonstration takes place at Hyderabad on 5th June, 2023 at the call of AIBPARC, AP & TS State Committee – Retirees of different Banks take part in the “Maha Sangram”.

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/protest demonstration takes place at Ranchi on 2nd June, 2023 at the call of AIBPARC, Jharkhand State Committee – Retirees of different Banks take part in the “Maha Sangram”.

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/protest demonstration takes place at Patna on 27th May, 2023 – Retirees of different Banks take part in the “Maha Sangram”

First phase of agitation in the form of Dharna/protest demonstration starts from Bengaluru – Retirees gather in large number in a “Maha Sangram” on 25th May, 2023

Kerala does it in its own way -- State Committee holds its 4th Triennial Conference on 20th May, 2023 at Ernakulam in style, grandeur and massive participation.

Programmes of phase-wise agitation declared by the organisation vide circular 25-23 dated April, 24, 2023.

"Thanks giving" function organized at Bengaluru by AIBPARC on 3rd May,2023.

General Council meeting of AIBPARC, Tamilnadu State Unit held on 30th April,2023 at Chennai.

Our affiliate at Canara Bank held its 12th Biennial conference at Mysuru on 10th & 11th April,2023 in grandeur and style.

Clarifications offered by IBA to MD&CEO of all Member Banks (which are parties to the 11th Bipartite Settlement/ 8th Joint Note dated 11.11.20) on the newly introduced stagnation increments and also on the adjustment of such increments on account of reduced periodicity from 3 year to 2 years.

Our affiliate at erstwhile Allahabad Bank organized their 3rd Triennial conference and General Body meeting at Delhi on 5th April,2023.

The first meeting of the Governing Council for the term 2023-2026 held at Hyderabad on 18th April, 2023

Meeting of the standing committee of IBA on HR on Monday,24th April,2023 to discuss the medical insurance scheme.

Our affiliate at Union Bank of India held their 4th Triennial General Body Conference at Bhubaneswar on 24th March in the midst of enthusiasm.

Com. L.V. Subramaniam, the doyen in the field of the Trade Union Movement of the supervisory cadre of the Banking Industry, passed away.

Our affiliate at e- Syndicate Bank holds 4th Triennial Centralconference at Pune in style and grandeur.

Group medical insurance scheme for Bank Retirees for the year November 23 to October 24.

Meeting of the Governing Council to be held at Hyderabad on 18th April, 2023

Notice is hereby given to all the members of the Governing Council (Elected Office Bearers, Advisors, Nominated Assistant General Secretaries, State Secretaries and Permanent Special Invitees) that a meeting of the Governing Council of AIBPARC will be held on 18th April, 2023 (Tuesday) to transact the following business :

Long Pending and unresolved Issues of the Senior Citizens of the Banking Industry.

Negotiation between IBA and UFBU on 28th February,2023 on various issues including, inter alia, the subject of Pension Updation

Improvement of ex-gratia to Pre-1986 Retirees and 100% DA neutralization to Pre-November,2002 Retirees.

Improvement of ex-gratia paid to Pre -- 1986 Retirees.

Our comment on the reply of Hon'ble MOS, Finance in Lok Sabha on 13.02.23 to an un-starred question no. 1828 raised by Shri Kumar D, Hon'ble Member of the Parliament

Resolutions passed unanimously at the 4th Triennial General Body & Conference held at Bengaluru on 28th & 29th January, 2023.

Follow up for Pension Updation continues at all fronts – Dr. J. D. Sharma, Vice President of the organisation represents again before the Additional Director, Parliamentary Sub Committee on Petitions (Rajya Sabha)

Governing Council for the term 2023-2026.

Elected Office Bearers of AIBPARC for the term 2023--2026.

Our gratitude to the Guest Speakers who attended and agreed to attend the 4th GB & Triennial conference of AIBPARC held on 28th -29th January,2023 at Bengaluru.

4th Triennial General Body conference of AIBPARC takes place at Bengaluru on 28th & 29th January, 2023 in the midst of grandeur and massive participation of members – AIBPARC breaks its earlier records of attendance of members – The GB gives a spirited call for “Pension Updation for all” without any bifurcation.

Our affiliate in Bank of India (FOBOIPARA) organizes a grand function at Ahmedabad on 7 th January, 2023 to commemorate the meaningful journey of the organisation for a decade.

Formation of Reception Committee – 4 th Triennial General Body Conference to be held at Bengaluru on 28th & 29th January, 2023.

Response of AIBPARC on Pension updation sent to Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) and to The Chairman, IBA.

List of Delegates and Observers to be submitted & Delegate Fees to be paid by affiliates – 4th Triennial General Body Conference of AIBPARC to be heldat Bengaluru on 28th & 29th January, 23.

Proposal for amendment of Rules & Regulations of the Society (AIBPARC) to be placed at the 4th Triennial General Body Conference to be held at Bengaluru on 28th and 29th January,2023.

Proposal for amendment of Rules & Regulations of the Society (AIBPARC) to be placed at the 4th Triennial General Body Conference to be held at Bengaluru on 28th and 29th January,2023.

We reproduce hereunder the text of our letter written on date To Shri Narendra Modiji, Hon'ble Prime Minister of the Country which speaks for itself.

Adieu 2022--Welcome the new year 2023.

4th Triennial General Body Conference to be held at Bengaluru on 28th & 29th January, 2023.

Notice is hereby given that the 4th Triennial General Body Conference of All India Bank Pensioners & Retirees Confederation (AIBPARC) will be held at Bengaluru on 28th & 29th January, 2023.  The place, time-schedule and agenda items of the General Body are being enumerated hereunder :

Pending Issues of Bank Pensioners and Retirees.

Mission - Updation of Pension

Amendment to Regulation 22 of Bank Employees Pension Regulations,1995.

Pension-Updation- our reply to letter dated 01.08.20 written by the GS of AIPNBRF, an organisation affiliated to AIBRF in PNB, to the President and General Secretary of AIBPARC

Renewal of Group Mediclaim Scheme of IBA for Bank Retirees.

Pension Updation.

Pending Issues of Bank Retirees.

Our letter to Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Govt of India seeking her intervention in resolving the pending issues of Bank Retirees.

UFBU circular no 2020/08 dated 23.07.20 on signing of MOU on 22.07.20.

Issues of Bank Retirees.

11th Bipartite talks take a definite shape after signing of MOU by UFBU on 22nd July,20.

Issues of Bank Retirees.

CBPRO letter dated 17.07.20 addressed to Convenor, UFBU on issues affecting Bank Pensioners and Retirees

19th July,1969-a date which will remain very near to the heart of millions of Indians in times to come

Issues of Bank Retirees.

Withdrawal of mandate by LVB from IBA.

Donations by Bank Pensioners and Retirees to Support Nation's Fight against Corona Pandemic.

Renewal of Group Mediclaim Scheme of IBA for the year 2020-2021.

Fraudulent messages.

Withdrawal of Mandate of Salary Revision from IBA.

Pending Issues of Bank Pensioners & Retirees

Final opportunity allowed to RBI Employees/Officers to exercise Option for Pension vide DOFS letter dated 26.06.20: F No11/5/2001-IR of same date.

Donation by Pensioners and Retirees at the call of AIBPARC to PM CARES FUND.

Speculative News about Privatisation of some PSBs

PENDING ISSUES OF BANK PENSIONERS & RETIREES

Welfare measures for the retirees of the Bank in the post – amalgamation scenario.

Staff welfare schemes declared by the bank by circular HRMD 35/2020- 21 dated 15-05-2020.

Pension arrears on pension revision on merger of DA at 1684 points

Appeal for donations to PMs CARE FUND- further extension of date.

Freezing of DA to central government employees and DR to Central government Pensioners.

Payment of consequential commutation arrears on account of removal of anomaly in computation of Basic Pension-SC judgement in Pension Civil Appeal No 5525 of 2012.

Appeal for donation to PM CARES FUND within 15 th April 2020 to fight out the global threat of COVID-19 – Now extended up to 10 th may 2020.

Covid - 19 - let us unitedly Fight . Distance Socially but Move on as one Nation Donate Liberally to P .M 's Relief Fund.

Notice is hereby given to all members of the Governing Council, State Secretaries, Special Invitees and Advisors of AIBPARC that the proposed meeting of the Governing Council at Hyderabad on 30th March, 2020 has been postponed under compelling circumstances. Inconvenience in this regard is earnestly regretted since the circumstances are beyond our control.

1.  Payment of arrears on account of removal of anomaly in computation of basic Pension.

Proposed meeting of the Governing Council to be held at Hyderabad on 30th March, 2020

Letters of CBPRO To Chairman IBA & Convenor, UFBU on 02.03.2020

Bipartite Talks with IBA on 29.02.2020

Bipartite Talks with IBA on 29.02.2020

7th Triennial General Body Conference of Vijaya Bank Retired Officers’ Association takes place at Hotel Ramanashree, Bengaluru on 1st March, 2020

We reproduce hereunder UFBU circular dated 29.02.2020 on above subject for information of members.

Meeting of the Governing Council of AIBPARC to be held at Hyderabad on 30th March, 2020.

IBA's mysterious communication to Shri V.M. Seshasayan on issues under Negotiation with UFBU.

Reply to Lok Sabha unstarred question no 1327 answered on 10th February, 2020 by the Minister of State for Finance in response to point no. C. which reads as “The steps taken by the Government to address the issues of pensioners in PSBs”

AIBPARC Kerala State Committee holds its 3rd Triennial Conference at Thiruvananthapuram on 15th February, 2020 in the midst of enthusiasm and massive participation by pensioners and retirees of the state

Unresolved issues of erstwhile Bank of Rajasthan Ltd.

Ongoing Agitation regarding Wage Revision and Bank Retirees Issue

Press Release of 2nd National Judicial Pay Commission – Recommendation is made to discontinue the New Pension Scheme (NPS)

Submission of Memorandum on issues of Pensioners and Retirees of the Banking Industry to the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal.

Meeting of Governing Council of AIBPARC to be held at Hyderabad on 30th March, 2020.

Massive demonstration organized by CBPRO/AIBPARC/AIBRF at Dharwad on 30th January, 2020.

NOTICE is hereby given to all the members of the Governing Council of AIBPARC that the first meeting of the calendar year 2020 will be held on 30th March, 2020 (Monday) at Hyderabad to transact the following agenda items :

TWO DAYS NATIONWIDE BANK STRIKE - A THUNDERING SUCCESS

Agitational programmes and strike actions called by UFBU – A brief round-up of happenings of last few days.

Meeting of CBPRO at Mysuru

Pending Issues of Bank Retirees: Grievance Registration No: PMOPG/E/2019/0677277

We are retired but not tired – Ernakulam again proves it by holding a massive Demonstration cum dharna on 4th January, 2020.

A well attended Dharna cum demonstration at Jaipur on 16.01.2020 at the call of CBPRO/ AIBPARC

UFBU’s CLARION CALL FOR STRIKE ACTIONS ON JANUARY 31ST, FEBRUARY 1ST, MARCH 11TH, 12TH & 13TH INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 1ST APRIL, 2020

Bipartite talks held on 13th January, 2020.

CBPRO/AIBPARC holds protest demonstration on 10th January, 2020 in front of the office of the Dy. Commissioner of Mysuru.

Pending issues of Bank Pensioners and Retirees

Fraternal support to the Nationwide General Strike call given by Central Trade Unions of the Country on 8th January 2020

1) Com. Sunil Kumar takes over as President of AIBOC
2) Struggle of CBPRO/AIBARC continues – Massive dharna cum demonstration at Bhopal on 27th December 2019.