K.Ragavendran
Ex-SG NFPE &
GS AIPRPA

CHQ CIRCULAR

                                             All India Postal & RMS Pensioners Association

(Registered No: 83/2015 under Tamilnadu Societies Registration Act, 1975)

Chennai HQ: 2/44, Muthial Chetty Street, Purasawalkam, Chennai - 600007

New Delhi HQ: First Floor, North Avenue Post Office Building, North Avenue, New Delhi - 110001

No.AIPRPA / CHQ / 2020 / 2                                                                                         Dated 18^th October, 2020

 

          To

          All CHQ Office Bearers / State General Secretaries / District & Divisional Secretaries!

          AIPRPA

 

           Dear Comrades!

          

We have been temporarily separated by COVID-19 that prevented the CHQ from issuing circulars in frequent intervals.  The CHQ is regretting however for the long gap in sending Circulars even though the CHQ is being very active in social media platforms. We understood the circumstances and carrying on our activities uninterrupted through video conferences and other social media platforms. Even during COVID-19 pandemic we did not completely cow down but carried on limited street activities also now and then, braving the dangers. The CHQ is duty bound to congratulate all those brave hearts for making our organization's presence felt among several other pensioners 'organizations which could not think of anything other than paper work.

 

1.       Implementation of TUI Call:

 

The Trade Union International (Pensioners & Retirees) to which we are affiliated had issued a call amidst corona to observe 1^st October as the "Day of Elderly" in accordance with the resolution of the United Nations and highlight the problems of "Pensioners and Retired". Accordingly we have fallen in line. The NCCPA which is the apex body in India for us also endorsed the call. In States like Tamilnadu where we are part of a broader platform of Pensioners called the COC of Central and State Government and Public Sector Pensioners' Associations, we observed the call unitedly in all Districts of the State in which in addition to us the pensioners from State Government, Teachers, Electricity Board, Transportation as well as NCCPA partners like the BSNL, Income Tax, CLTRI etc have also made the call very effective and widespread.

 

The CMC held on 11.10.2020 reviewed the implementation and congratulated the States of Tamilnadu, Kerala, Andhra, Jharkhand, Madhyapradesh, Odisha and Assam for seriously taking the call and organized its implementation in several places of the state. It was reviewed to see that in Uttar Pradesh except Agra there was no implementation. In Maharashtra though the situation is very serious and 144 stay orders are in vogue including in Mumbai no other programmes could be organized but a video meeting on 1.10.2020. Unfortunately in States like Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal, Haryana, Bihar, North Eastern States no programme could be organized partly due to corona and partly due to our organizational existing weaknesses in some states. However, comparing to previous years, the international pensioners' day as called by the TUI has been observed better this year despite COVID-19 pandemic.

 

2.       NCCPA and AIPRPA Email Campaign:

 

NCCPA has given two calls for Email Campaigns during the recent times. As per the decision of the Executive of NCCPA held virtually on 15.06.2020, an Email Campaign to the Prime Minister opposing the DA/DR Freeze by the Central Government was undertaken. Another Email Campaign call by the NCCPA was issued on 26.07.2020 to send emails to the Secretary to Forest and Climate Change opposing the intended Act placed in Parliament to amend the EIA Notification 2020 that will affect the people and favour the Corporates.

 

In addition to Affiliates individual members also were requested to send emails to both the Prime Minister and Secretary Forest. The COC of Central, State Government and Public Sector Pensioners Associations in Tamilnadu also joined in the second email campaign. Many States, Districts, Divisions of AIPRPA in addition to those members who have the feasibility to send emails joined to make the programme effective. But self critically we have to admit that the organizational weakness exhibited in the implementation of TUI call also reflected during these calls. We should consciously apply ourselves to overcome this organizational weakness.

The issue of DA/DR freeze is still on and the efforts of NCCPA should continue organisationally. AIPRPA CHQ will raise the issue in the next executive of NCCPA as and when it takes place.

 

 

3.       AIPRPA CHQ Call for Email Campaign to Secretary DoP:

 

AIPRPA CHQ as decided by its virtual CMC meeting held on 12.07.2020, conducted an Email Campaign to the Secretary Department of Posts on four important issues viz., (1) Implementation of orders on grant of higher pay scale of 3050-4590 from 1.1.1996 to Postman/ Mailguard; (2) Granting of benefit to include the period of induction training for TBOP/BCR as per DoP orders without insisting for production of certificate of training by Pensioners/Family Pensioners; (3) Refixation of Pension from 1.1.2006 with GP 4600 to Pensioners retired in HSG-1 cadre;  (4) Medical related issues of CGHS and Non-CGHS Pensioners.

 

We have received reports and watched the social media that there was a widespread response to the call of CHQ and including members there was a good response to the call. However, we should not fail to self-introspect on our failures in those areas where the response was less.

 

4.      COURT Cases:

 

Many cases are pending in different courts. The COVID-19 has compounded the problem as many courts have declared self lock down during this time. Normal functioning is yet to be resumed. Therefore some important cases already in court of law as under are waiting to be heard:

 

a)       AIPRPA CHQ case for higher pay scales to all pensioners on par with the pay scale implemented to the cadre or post from which the pensioner had retired instead of granting the benefit only on equivalent scales from which the pensioners had retired. This is pending before the two-judge bench of Madras CAT. This case is apart from the implementation of Grade Pay 4600/- to HSG-1 as there are many other cadres other than the HSG-1 is in the fray and that the HSG-1 also not yet paid the higher scale of pay of 7450-11500 like the serving employees.

 

b)      Notional increment to 30^th June Retirees filed by our members including the GS AIPRPA was rejected by the Madras CAT despite the fact that Ayyamperumal won his case in both Madras CAT and Madras High Court as well as the SLP against the judgment was dismissed by the Supreme Court. We are moving the High Court of Madras. Meanwhile our Andhra Comrades were given a favourable judgment by the CAT of Hyderabad in which not only the notional increment but also the increment from July 1^st is added for pension refixation. We do not know as to whether the Department will be advised to move the High Court of Andhra. Similarly we are aware there are favourable judgments in other courts of the country also. But the position of the Government that the issue will not be accepted not only despite the dismissal of SLP but also the Review Petition dismissed by the Apex Court. We are following all developments and the CHQ will take necessary action but the COVID-19 should end and normalcy to come back for us to pursue the court cases.

 

c)       Compulsory retirement Pensioners are denied due fixation of pension despite the fact they are also granted pension fixation in accordance with the same fixation formula extended to all other pensioners after the pay commission. For example the fixation under 2.57 multiplication factors was granted to them but the fixation under Option Number 3 granted in lieu of Option Number 1 is denied to them. There are some cases in which our pensioners have succeeded in lower courts but the Government is pursuing in higher judicial forums. We are discussing the issue and will take appropriate action after knowing the position in Apex Court.

 

d)      The MACP date of implementation is granted as per Supreme Court verdict to Defence personnel from 1.1.2006 instead of 1.9.2008. But raising an illogical argument that the MACP scheme of Civilian Employees is different, the Government is still denying the same benefit. Many Pensioners had retired during 1.1.2006 and 31.08.2008 without next upgradation under MACP. Some other pensioners may be benefited by advancing the date also. The NCCPA has made up its mind to file a case and discussion with the Advocate also was made. The case for MACP date of implementation will be filed by NCCPA immediately after its registration under Trade Union Act together with many other pensioners who stand to benefit by changing the date of effect. The CHQ once again reiterates our State Association to be ready and collect the list of officials with necessary documents of representation and reply by the Department etc together with 1000/- (One Thousand per Petitioner). Soon on restoration of normalcy from corona, we may move the Principal CAT Delhi on this issue.

 

e)      The MACP to Promotees in the Department of Posts is pending because it was referred to a five-judge bench headed by the Chairman of Principal CAT to be heard at Chennai CAT because of opposing judgments delivered by different courts on this issue. This case also will progress only after the end of COVID-19 and restoration of normalcy.

 

 

5.      Important CMC Decisions:

 

As already pointed out, the Central Managing Committee Meetings of the CHQ are periodically being held every 2^nd Sunday of the month under video conference. The decisions taken therein also were communicated in the website and through social media. However some important decisions for effective carrying out by us are pointed out here:

 

(a)    A Demonstration either in the morning or in the evening will be held on 29.10.2020 (Date changed as 03.11.2020 as 29^th is a Postal holiday) in front of either one of the place of HPOs/RMS Offices/ Divisional Offices / DPA Office / CPMG Office as per the local feasibility. Three demands will be highlighted. They are (1) Immediate implementation of higher pay scale of 3050-4590 to Postman/Mailguard and appropriate higher pay scales to TBOP/BCR Postman / Mailguard notionally from 1.1.1996 and consequential benefits from 10.10.1997 and pension refixation benefits; (2) Grant of benefit of including the period of induction training for TBOP/BCR without insisting for production of copy of training certificate by the pensioners / family pensioners; and (3) Finalizing Medical Insurance Scheme to non-CGHS Pensioners and many CGHS related issues applicable to both CGHS and non-CGHS area residing pensioners including COVID-19 treatment. The difficulties expressed by States like Telangana as well States like Maharashtra on the face of heavy spread of COVID-19 etc were considered and decided that as per feasibility the programme can be held with all COVID-19 protocol like face masking and maintaining social distancing etc.

 

(b)    Demonstration in front of HPOs/RMS Offices on 26.11.2020 in support of Strike action by the Central Trade Unions and independent Federations like the Confederation by observing all COVID-19 protocols.

 

(c)     Centenary year of Babu Tarapada Mukherjee's Presidential Speech in Lahore on 9.10.1921 should be befittingly celebrated by us after the corona.

 

(d)    CHQ will hold a WEBINAR on 17.12.2020 from 4 to 6 P.M to commemorate the Pensioners Day and to remember D.S.Nakara. Comrades K.Ragavendran GS AIPRPA and M.Krishnan Ex-SG Confederation and Executive Member AIPRPA will deliver special addresses on selected topics. Comrade D.K.Rahate CHQ President will initiate and Tamilnadu State GS Comrade P.Mohan will deliver vote of thanks. All States and Districts / Divisions will hold the day in the forenoon only and will participate in the CHQ WEBINAR in the evening hours. Arrangement will be made so that all CHQ Office Bearers, State General Secretaries and important Guests join the WEBINAR directly and can raise questions at the end. All other Comrades including the State Office Bearers and District / Divisional Secretaries and all other members will be able to watch the WEBINAR in FaceBook through the link we all send in emails and facebook and whatsapp groups.

 

(e)    The CMC has also decided to issue an appeal to members for a Special Donation to CHQ/Pensioners Post. It is to be noted that since inception this is the first time the CHQ is appealing for donations taking into account the dire situation of funds in both CHQ and Pensioners Post. It was decided to share the total donations between  the CHQ and Pensioners Post equally.

 

(f)      The State General Secretaries of Telangana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Uttarpradesh, Odisha, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and North Eastern States are requested to send their email without delay in reply to the questionnaire sent earlier on AIPRPA organization. The CHQ will compile all information and will send a consolidated organizational report to all CMC Members by email.

 

(g)    The States will take action to ensure all their Districts / Divisions send due quota to CHQ and States immediately for the financial year 2019-20.

 

(h)    Adhoc Conveners will be identified and approved for States for which no AIPRPA organization exists by the CHQ. Similarly the State General Secretaries are authorized to nominate Adhoc Conveners for those Districts / Divisions for which no AIPRPA organization exists at present. The CHQ also approved Comrade Virendra Tewary ex-GS SBCO Employees Association as the State GS of Uttarpradesh State in place of Comrade T.P.Mishra until the next State Conference after the corona as desired by the Executive Committee of U.P. The CHQ will discuss with Punjab State GS regarding the offer of Punjab retired Postman Pensioners and revamp the State Association of Punjab. RCC will attend the revamping of the State Association of Tripura and Nagaland and help the CHQ in founding the Arunachal Pradesh State Association after corona.

 

(i)      Whatsapp Groups at all State level and at all District / Divisional level will be formed by respective comrades. State GS will be added as the Admn Member in District / Divisional level groups and the All India GS will be added as the Admn Member in State level groups by the State GS Comrades.

 

(j)      On all issues of Pensioners expressed by the CMC Members will be suitably addressed to Government and authorities by the CHQ.

 

Sd/-

(K. RAGAVENDRAN)

General Secretary 

K.Ragavendran

General Secretary AIPRPA

Demonstration Date Change!

 Corrigendum! Important change!

Demonstration on 3.11.2020!

AIPRPA Programme of Demonstration is on 03.11.2020 (Changed from 29.10.2020 as it is a Holiday in many circles)

Revised Poster / Banner as follows: 

KR - GS - AIPRPA

Deminstration on Postal Pensioners issues!

 CMC OF AIPRPA CHQ CALL!

Demonstration on 29.10.2020 

(Observe Social Distancing / Face Masking Corona Protocol)

Postal Administration to Implement Speedily its OMs!

Health Ministry to implement efficiency in Medical Treatment!

On 29.10.2020 AIPRPA Pensioners will demonstrate in front of HPOs/RMS Office/ Divl Office / DPA / CPMG office as per feasibility either in morning or in evening. Hold your banners and flags! A colour wall poster is under preparation and will be placed here for use by all Districts / Divisions. 

DEMANDS:

• Implement Upgraded Pay Scale of 3050-4590 to Postman/Mailguard with consequential higher scale of pay to TBOP/BCR notionally from 1.1.1996 - & - Pay due arrears and refixation of Pension to retired officials without further delay.

• Do not insist for production of training certificate by Pensioners / Family Pensioners to implement order to include the induction training period of PAs/SAs for TBOP/BCR.

• Implement quickly a Medical Insurance Scheme to Pensioners – Make CGHS effective by ensuring referral hospitals in non-CGHS areas – Establish one CGHS wellness centre in all Revenue Districts – Avoid delay in supply of medicines in CGHS dispensaries – Ensure full complement of Para Medical Staff and Doctors - Enforce COVID-19 treatment in Referral Private Hospitals to Pensioners without demanding cash from beneficiaries etc.  

KR- GS - AIPRPA

Demonstration on Postal Pensioners issues!

 AIPRPA CHQ कॉल का CMC!

 29.10.2020 को प्रदर्शन

 (सोशल डिस्टेंसिंग / फेस मास्किंग कोरोना प्रोटोकॉल का निरीक्षण करें)

 डाक प्रशासन तेजी से अपने OMs को लागू करने के लिए!

 चिकित्सा उपचार में दक्षता को लागू करने के लिए स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय!

 29.10.2020 को AIPRPA पेंशनर्स एचपीओ / आरएमएस कार्यालय / डिवेल ऑफिस / डीपीए / सीपीएमजी कार्यालय के सामने सुबह या शाम को व्यवहार्यता के अनुसार प्रदर्शित करेंगे।  अपने बैनर और झंडे पकड़ो!  एक रंग की दीवार का पोस्टर तैयार किया जा रहा है और इसे सभी जिलों / प्रभागों द्वारा उपयोग के लिए रखा जाएगा।

 मांग:

 • पोस्टमैन / मेलगार्ड को 3050-4590 के अपग्रेडेड वेतनमान को लागू करें। टीबीओपी / बीसीआर को समान रूप से 1.1.1996 से उच्चतर वेतनमान के साथ मेल - और - और अधिक देरी के बिना सेवानिवृत्त अधिकारियों को पेंशन के बकाया वेतन और शोधन के कारण।

 • टीबीओपी / बीसीआर के लिए पीए / एसएएस की प्रेरण प्रशिक्षण अवधि को शामिल करने के लिए पेंशनरों / परिवार पेंशनरों द्वारा प्रशिक्षण प्रमाण पत्र के उत्पादन के लिए आग्रह न करें।

 • पेंशनरों को एक चिकित्सा बीमा योजना जल्दी से लागू करें - गैर-सीजीएचएस क्षेत्रों में रेफरल अस्पतालों को सुनिश्चित करके सीजीएचएस को प्रभावी बनाएं - सभी राजस्व जिलों में एक सीजीएचएस कल्याण केंद्र स्थापित करें - सीजीएचएस औषधालयों में दवाओं की आपूर्ति में देरी से बचें - पैरा मेडिकल स्टाफ का पूरा पूरक सुनिश्चित करें  और डॉक्टर्स - लाभार्थियों आदि से नकदी की मांग किए बिना पेंशनरों को रेफरल प्राइवेट अस्पतालों में COVID-19 उपचार लागू करें।

 केआर- जीएस - एआईपीआरपीए

 Donate to AIPRPA CHQ!

Donate to Pensioners Post!

The CHQ and its monthly journal Pensioners Post need funds for its uninterrupted function. Since its formation in 2014 we were firm in not issuing any call for donation. But considering the present situation, the Central Managing Committee of AIPRPA today unanimously decided to appeal for liberal donations from members. 

Our members are requested to either send the money through the Divisional Association if the donation is less than 1000/-. If the contribution is 1000/- and above, comrades may remit directly in CHQ SB account (North Avenue POSB Account standing in the name of " Sankarpal Singh and K.Ragavendran" A/c No: 3175127657). But any remittance should be informed in email to CHQ (aiprpachq@gmail.com) with Postal Address so that the receipt is prepared and sent to correct postal address. 

The total donations will be equally divided between CHQ and Pensioners Post. All donators remitting 1000/- and above will receive free subscription for one year (2021) to Pensioners Post! 

But a firm request! Make your remittance of donation before November 15th - Districts and Divisions receiving the donation from members also kindly remit before 15.11.2020. We want to close this special donation account quickly. 

All kindly remember to send email to CHQ about any remittance they make with their postal address! This is most important! A separate accounts head " Special Donation to CHQ and PP" will be maintained and information printed in journal.

CHQ and Pensioners Post are confident in our members! You will react undoubtedly magnificent! 

K.Ragavendran

GS AIPRPA & 

Editor Pensioners Post.

AIPRPA CHQ को दान करें!

 पेंशनर्स पोस्ट को दान करें!

 CHQ और इसके मासिक जर्नल पेंशनर्स पोस्ट को इसके निर्बाध कार्य के लिए धन की आवश्यकता है।  2014 में इसके गठन के बाद से हम दान के लिए कोई कॉल जारी नहीं करने में दृढ़ थे।  लेकिन वर्तमान स्थिति को देखते हुए, AIPRPA की केंद्रीय प्रबंध समिति ने आज सर्वसम्मति से सदस्यों से उदार दान के लिए अपील करने का फैसला किया।

 हमारे सदस्यों से अनुरोध है कि यदि दान 1000 / - से कम है तो डिवीजनल एसोसिएशन के माध्यम से पैसा भेजें।  यदि योगदान 1000 / - और उससे अधिक है, तो कामरेड सीधे CHQ SB खाते ("एवरकर POSB खाता" संकरपाल सिंह और K.Ragavendran "A / c No: 3175127657) के नाम पर भेज सकते हैं।  लेकिन किसी भी प्रेषण को ईमेल पते के साथ CHQ (aiprpachq@gmail.com) को सूचित किया जाना चाहिए ताकि रसीद तैयार की जाए और सही डाक पते पर भेजा जाए।

 कुल दान समान रूप से CHQ और पेंशनर्स पोस्ट के बीच विभाजित किया जाएगा।  1000 / - और उससे अधिक की धनराशि देने वाले सभी दानदाताओं को पेंशनर्स पोस्ट के लिए एक वर्ष (2021) की मुफ्त सदस्यता मिलेगी!

 लेकिन एक दृढ़ निवेदन!  15 नवंबर से पहले दान का अपना प्रेषण करें - सदस्यों से दान प्राप्त करने वाले जिलों और दिव्यांगों को भी कृपया 15.11.2020 से पहले भेजें।  हम इस विशेष दान खाते को जल्दी से बंद करना चाहते हैं।

 सभी कृपया अपने डाक पते के साथ किसी भी प्रेषण के बारे में सीएचक्यू को ईमेल भेजना याद रखें!  यह सबसे महत्वपूर्ण है!  एक अलग खातों के प्रमुख "सीएचक्यू और पीपी के लिए विशेष दान" को बनाए रखा जाएगा और पत्रिका में जानकारी मुद्रित की जाएगी।

 CHQ और पेंशनर्स पोस्ट हमारे सदस्यों में आश्वस्त हैं!  आप निस्संदेह शानदार प्रतिक्रिया देंगे!

 K.Ragavendran

 जीएस AIPRPA और

 संपादक पेंशनर्स पोस्ट।

CMC meets on 11.10.2020!

 AIPRPA CMC Meeting Held

The Central Managing Committee of AIPRPA CHQ is held today online for two hours. Comrade D.K.Rahate CHQ President presided. After condolence and General Secretary’s initial report on the circulated work report by the CHQ covering the full agenda, the participating State General Secretaries and CHQ Office Bearers took part in the discussion. Comrade M.Krishnan Executive Member and Ex-SG Confederation gave valuable suggestions. Due to technical issues some comrades could not speak but by and large all State General Secretaries except Andhra (technical issues) could participate in the discussion. The following important decisions taken:

1. The CMC decided to extend total solidarity to the Indian Workers industrial action on 26th November 2020 organized by the Central TUs and independent Federations and Unions including the Confederation of CG Employees. On that day solidarity demonstrations will be organized in front of selected major Post Office and RMS Office in each division by observing all COVID safety protocol.

2. The CMC remembered the historic centenary of exhorted speech of Father of Postal TU Movement comrade Babu Tarapada Mukherjee and decided to befittingly celebrate the occasion in an appropriate way after normalcy restored.

3. The CMC reviewed the implementation of TUI Pensioners and Retirees call of World Elderly Day on 1st October and congratulated all who have organized the programme braving the COVID-19 pandemic. The organizational weaknesses existed in those States where we could not organize the programme also was noted.

4. The COVID-19 restrictions and the fear expressed by some States were taken into account for organizing an exclusive programme on three important Postal & RMS Pensioners pending issues. It is decided that wherever feasible, there will be a demonstration programme in front of HPOs and Divisional Offices in all Divisions by AIPRPA on 29.10.2020 (Thursday) either in the morning or evening for one hour. The Programme will be intimated to the Directorate by email by the CHQ. In Capital Cities of States, the programme may be organized in front of the DPA office or CPMG office by the headquarters association and the State Association. The demands and the programme poster or banner will be designed by the CHQ and supplied through social media, which can be used by all to exhibit while holding the programmes. All are reminded of the risk and requested to adhere to social distancing and face masking norms scrupulously as it was noticed that in some places these norms were not properly adhered to during the earlier programmes. Those Districts / Divisions where organizing a programme is felt not feasible, will organize house protests wherein our pensioners will hold placards to highlight the three demands.

5. The WEBINAR of CHQ will be organized on 17.12.2020 for two hours 4 to 6 P.M in which Comrades K.Ragavendran GS and M.Krishnan Ex-SG Confederation will present special speeches and there will be a Question and Answer session at the end. The CHQ President Comrade D.K.Rahate will initiate and Tamilnadu State GS Comrade P.Mohan will deliver vote of thanks. All our platforms of social media like Face Book and Whatsapp etc will be fully used by us and by all individual members so that the WEBINAR message is propagated to all and the programme will be totally successful with huge number of Pensioners attend. We will give maximum publicity to the WEBINAR to make it participative by hundreds of pensioners online.

6. The last meeting decided that all State GS will send email to CHQ replying the Questionnaire on “Organization” circulated earlier. Reports are received from only the five States of Tamilnadu, Kerala, Assam, Andhra and Jharkhand. We are yet to receive emails from the State General Secretaries of Telangana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Therefore this CMC has decided that all these States will send emails to CHQ by answering the questionnaire. The CHQ consolidate all reports and a comprehensive summary will be circulated by email to all CHQ office bearers and State General Secretaries by email.

7. The CMC noted that the quota remittances are being improved by the Districts and Divisions after our call for improving the financial position. In this background it is urged that all the remaining Districts / Divisions who are yet to remit the quota for the current FY 2019-20 shall remit the quota immediately.

8. Taking the financial condition of CHQ and Pensioners Post, and the COVID-19 situation that prevents us from normal methods of fund raising, the CMC decided to appeal for general donations from willing members so that the contribution can be divided between the CHQ and the Journal equally and the financial crisis is overcome. The contributions can be directly deposited in the CHQ POSB Account and intimation given to General Secretary in whatsapp (9444919295) and in email (aiprpachq@gmail.com) so that the money deposited in the accounts can be apportioned equally between the CHQ and Journal.

9. As decided in the last meeting of CMC, a responsible Adhoc State Convenor will be nominated by the CHQ in consultation with the appropriate comrades in those States. These Adhoc conveners will function to form full-fledged State body of AIPRPA after the normalcy. In the meantime he or she will strive to identify suitable comrade to head the District / Divisional unit of AIPRPA and appoint him or her as the Adhoc Convenor of that particular District / Division. Similarly the existing State General Secretaries are once again reminded to appoint suitable Adhoc Convenors for those Districts / Divisions where we have no AIPRPA unit still.'

10. The advice of comrade T.P.Mishra State GS communicating the desire of the Uttar Pradesh State AIPRPA to nominate Comrade Virendra Tewary retired GS All India SBCO Employees Association from Lucknow as the State GS of Uttar Pradesh in his place is approved by the CHQ CMC Meeting. Comrade Virendra Tewary will function as the State GS of Uttar Pradesh State AIPRPA until the next State Conference to be held after normalcy from corona.

11. The requests of retired Postman Comrades from Punjab is accepted by the CHQ CMC provided they convert their body into AIPRPA and admit all retired postal employees as members. CHQ will speak to Comrade Surinderpal the State GS AIPRPA who could not be active due to unavoidable domestic issues and ensure an efficient functioning in Punjab with these comrades at the important positions of Punjab State Association.

12. As far Rajasthan and Karnataka are concerned taking the reality that the existing CGPA in Jaipur and the Karnataka P&T Pensioners Association in Bangaluru are functioning in the headquarters, we will find out suitable comrades from rural centres to head the AIPRPA and build in these two states.

13. The Nagaland and Tripura State Associations of AIPRPA will be reconstituted by the CHQ with the help of RCC of AIPRPA. A separate State Association for Arunachal Pradesh will also be constituted after the normalcy.

14. The decision to form State level Whatsapp groups by State Associations and all Secretaries of Districts / Divisions to form district or divisional level whatsapp groups within a short time so that no communication gap exists between us and our members. While doing so please remember to include the CHQ General Secretary as an Admn Member in State level whatsapp groups and State General Secretaries as an Admn Member of the District / Divisional level groups.

15. On all issues of Pensioners expressed by CMC Members, the CHQ will address the Government suitably.

K.Ragavendran

GS AIPRPA