EPS95 National Agitation Committee (NAC)
Press note
We all are senior citizens of the country, EPS 95 pensioners.
67 lakh EPS 95 pensioners of India who have paid Rs. 417/-, Rs.541/- and Rs.1250/- per month in the service period of 30 to 35 years to be deposited in the Pension Fund, the present value of which is Rs. 15 to 20 lakhs, he is getting only 500 to 3000 rupees pension for social security.
It is absolutely impossible for two older people to live respectfully in this sign.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization had published an official advertisement on 7.01.1996 stating that the EPS 95 pension would be 10% or more profitable than the government pension. Also the Employees' Provident Fund Organization had promised to evaluate the pension along with the price index every three years or earlier. It was then promised that the employees' capital would be returned to their nominees after their death. However, none of the promises were followed by the Employees' Provident Fund Organization.
The return on capital was unilaterally withdrawn in 2008. In 2014, he changed 12 months average salary to 60 months average salary based on pension calculation, reducing the amount of pension.
According to the report of Bhagat Singh Koshyari Committee in the year 2013 on the issue of minimum pension, it is recommended to link it with inflation. However, nothing has been implemented in this regard.
In the year 2014 Hon'ble Prime Minister announced a Minimum pension of Rs 1000/- but most of the pensioners are still deprived of the benefit of that.
Employees' Provident Fund Organization is continuously doing injustice to EPS95 pensioners.
In its judgment dated 4.10.2016, the Supreme Court ordered to give higher pension on actual pay. The Employees' Provident Fund Organization had also accepted this decision and issued a circular dated 23.3.2017 but taking a 'U' turn, they issued an interim advisory dated 31.5.2017, in which the pensioners so-called Exempted The pensioners of the institutions were forced to go to court.
To fight this injustice, 95 pensioners of EPS from across the country have formed an organization under the leadership of Commander Ashok Raut under the name "Rashtriya Sangharsh Samiti".
The organization is active in 27 states of the country. To fight this injustice, NAC pushed from heel to top, organized thousands of agitations all over the country including big fronts and dharnas in Delhi.
mother. After the assurance of the Labor Minister and on appeal, all the agitations have been withdrawn, but in front of the District Magistrate's office in Buldhana (Maharashtra), NAC's headquarters, a gradual fast is going on since 24.12.2018 and today is the 889th day of this fasting movement.
NAC leaders called on Hon'ble Prime Minister on 4th March 2020. mother. The Prime Minister assured the NAC leaders of resolving the issue on a war footing. More than a year has passed since then but nothing happened. Hence, tremendous anger/ outrage is being witnessed among the aged pensioners and their families.
Helpless Senior Citizen With great hope, Mr. Looking up to the Prime Minister as the decision will affect his life with dignity. mother. A nationwide fasting day program has been organized on 01.06.2021 to remember the fulfillment of the promise given by him to the Prime Minister.
EPS 95 Pensioners Demands are as follows:-
1. Minimum monthly pension of Rs.7500 and dearness allowance should be given thereon.
2. The Interim Advisory dated 31st May 2017 of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization should be withdrawn and EPS 95 to the pensioners. The option of higher pension should be given according to the order of the Supreme Court and the circular of EPFO dated 23.03.2017
3. Provide free medical facilities to all EPS 95 pensioners and their spouses.
4. EPS 95 Retired employees who are not members of the EPS 95 scheme should be allowed ex post membership by recovering the contribution along with interest and allowing them proper dues otherwise they would be entitled to pension of Rs. 5000/- per month can be fixed
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