DUES FROM OUR SIDE........

Ecircular No.DK/11                                                    27-01-2018

  

Friends, I thought some communication was due from our side. Here it goes:

1. As already reported, the next Hearing in the S C had been listed for 15th of May 2018,  in the computer generated list of dates. We had also mentioned that this may not be the final word on this matter as the computer generated lists can undergo changes, and that it can be slotted  for an earlier date. Now it is understood that the fresh Computer list indicates 5th of March as the next Date! I must leave this matter to be examined by our Chairman Legal committee who knows better on matters relating to the Courts.

2. In our New-Year eve Ecircular  (DK/5 dt. 31-12-2017) we had given indications of possibilities of certain Groups who had left us, to merge back with us,  & that  it might happen in the year 2018. We are still on with our preliminary spade-work on this and we do feel quite positive about outcomes, given the will and technical feasibilities on both sides.

3. There has been widespread concern amongst our members regarding the time delay in the progress of our legal matters particularly those who are in the senior age group. This had led many amongst us to raise the question about the possibility of getting LIC to pay the balance of Arrears of the Pre-97 group as per the Delhi H C Orders, which has not been stayed, and whose 9 month limit for payment  is nearing completion, if not already completed. The anxiety of these members is perfectly understandable, even in the context of the Federation’s stand in the SLP that the DHC judgment be stayed and our Prayers for up-gradation be re-examined by the S C.    Without prejudice to our stand in the SLP on the Delhi HC judgment, we have taken up this matter with the authorities in LIC and we do expect that they will look at this aspect in a humane way, and move towards making the payment of Arrears before long. (As I was on this, I understand from the ED (P),  that the Programme for running the payments is ready and they are only awaiting the Government’s approval since they are also a party in this litigation.)

4. The option- date extension for Family Floater Cover up to 13th Jan 2018, by LIC, after we took it up with them, was a very positive response to our request to them. We appreciate their quick response in this matter. We do hope those amongst us that intended to take the opportunity to increase their Family Floater Cover did so within the additional time given. We'll come back with more as and when it needs to be done. With hearty Greetings to all.

D.Krishnan

Gen Secretary,

Fed of Class I Officers Assns

 Chennai