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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Pension sanctioned to 55 people at special Adalat in Nellore
Pensions were sanctioned to as many as 55 people and the General Provident Fund (GPF) authorisation letters were given to 15 persons during a special Adalat held in Nellore on Wednesday. Pension and GPF Adalat was organised here to review and discuss about pending pension cases and GPF related issues for speedy resolution. Speaking to The Hindu, Shanthi Priya Sarella, Principal Accountant General (A&E), Andhra Pradesh, said, 'Pension and GPF Adalats have been organised across the State from 2022. The first Adalat was held in Visakhapatnam. Since I have assumed charge this January, Adalats were held at Kakinada and Rajahmundry where 50 pension cases and 20 issues related to GPF were resolved.' 'After Nellore, another Adalat will be conducted at Vinjamur in the same district. We are planning to hold Adalats at Bheemavaram and Amalapuram in the coming months. We are holding such meetings every quarter to cover all the districts of AP. The pension sanction documents will soon be provided electronically to retired government employees,' she informed. The Principal Accountant General said that every government employee should be aware of the documents that need to be attached with the application while sending pension proposals. She also said that there is no need to wait until retirement to send the said proposals. They can be sent three months in advance, Ms. Sarella said. She explained that many people are still sending pension proposals after retirement. Due to this, it has been noticed that the employees are upset that they have not been granted pension after retirement. From this month, the Electronic Pension Payment Order (EPPO) sanction documents will be provided electronically to employees retiring from few departments. A video has also been made on the procedure for submitting the application online, and this video will be made available to all employees. It explains the common mistakes made by employees. The sanction of pension is delayed mainly due to improper filling of nomination papers.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
End of delays: Ahmedabad government school staff get full dues on retirement day itself
1 2 3 4 Ahmedabad: For countless govt employees, the joy of retirement was often overshadowed by the anxiety of a long wait for their post-service benefits. However, in a pioneering initiative, govt school employees in Ahmedabad city, rural, and district panchayat areas are now receiving all their post-retirement benefits on the very day they retire, eliminating the long-standing delays of four to six months. This significant shift was highlighted at a special retirement felicitation ceremony recently organised for teachers, principals, and administrative staff retiring in May. During the event, Ahmedabad City district education officer (DEO) Rohit Chaudhary announced that all 130 retiring employees were provided their full benefits, including general provident fund (GPF), gratuity, and pension payment order (PPO) numbers, on the same day. These benefits typically require verification from trust boards and multiple layers of govt approvals, which often cause long delays. Similarly, Krupa Jha, DEO of rural Ahmedabad, confirmed that 70 secondary and 45 primary school teachers in rural areas also received all their due benefits on their retirement day. This initiative allows employees to begin their pensions from the very next month without any hassle. A GPF cheque is also handed over directly, freeing retirees from the burden of repeatedly visiting offices or navigating bureaucratic hurdles. Teachers who attended the ceremony expressed profound gratitude, emphasising that such initiatives spare them the ordeal of travelling to Gandhinagar or navigating corrupt systems that previously resulted in months of delay and unnecessary mental stress. They urged that this progressive model be implemented across the state so that all retiring govt employees can leave service with dignity and peace of mind, having received the fruits of their dedicated years of service on time. Neeta Shah, principal of Sheth Amulakh Vidyalaya in Ahmedabad, said, "Today, as I retire, a special ceremony was organised during which I received all my retirement benefits. This truly brings a sense of happiness to employees, as the retirement process usually takes a lot of time and involves running around to different offices." Kiran Banker, teacher from Ghatlodiya School, said, "Receiving the GPF and pension order on the very day of retirement is a great joy. These processes usually take a lot of time and effort. In the past, it would often take three to six months to complete everything." Ramesh Patel, teacher from Bhavna Higher Secondary School, shared, "Today, I received my GPF cheque and, under the 'Last Pay' scheme, I was also allotted my PPO number. I will submit it to the treasury office, and my pension will begin from next month itself."
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
56-year-old man arrested in 55L PF fraud case in Jaipur
1 2 Jaipur: City police Tuesday arrested a 56-year-old man for his role in a Rs 55 lakh embezzlement case involving the misuse of Provident Fund (PF) auto-withdrawal system of the state insurance and provident fund department. SHO (Ashok Nagar) Krishan Kumar said that the accused was identified as Mohammad Khurshid , who was posted as a class four employee at an Unani hospital. The case came to light after the joint director of the department filed a written complaint at Ashok Nagar police station on June 27, 2023. The complaint alleged that several officials manipulated the auto-withdrawal mechanism introduced in 2021, which was designed to streamline fund disbursals by allowing employees to apply online using OTP verification linked to their registered mobile numbers. The amount was supposed to be transferred directly to the employee's account without any manual interference. Ahead of this rollout, the department unfroze all PF accounts to allow for reconciliation and record updates predating April 1, 2012. The accused, including a man identified as Sandeep Mathur, allegedly inflated their GPF opening balances as of that date. Using the auto-processing system, they diverted nearly 90% of these inflated amounts into their personal accounts, resulting in substantial losses to the govt exchequer. An FIR was registered under IPC sections 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal breach of trust), 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servant), and 120B (criminal conspiracy). Mathur was sent to judicial custody. Two co-accused, identified as Khurshid and Lokesh Meena, remained absconding. The court issued permanent arrest warrants against them, and in view of the gravity of the case, the DCP (South) office announced a cash reward of Rs 15,000 for information leading to the arrest of each fugitive.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SC rules one rank one pension for ex-HC judges, says discrimination violates equality
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday directed uniform pension benefits for all retired high court judges, irrespective of their mode of appointment or tenure, saying "one rank one pension has to be the norm in respect of a constitutional office". A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Augustine George Masih and K Vinod Chandran held that any classification in pension benefits based on whether judges came from the bar or district judiciary, or whether they were permanent or additional judges, was discriminatory and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution. 'One rank one pension has to be the norm in respect of a constitutional office,' the CJI, writing a 63-page judgement, said. Dealing with six issues over the disparity in pensionary and other retiral benefits to high court judges, the top court ruled that they must be granted pensions calculated at a basic annual amount of ₹13.50 lakh whereas the retired chief justices would be entitled to ₹15 lakh per annum. 'The principle of one rank one pension requires all retired judges of the high court to be paid a uniform pension. We find that once a judge assumes the office of the high court judge and enters into a constitutional class, i.e., the class of a high court judge, no differential treatment would be permissible merely on the ground of date of appointment,' it added. When a high court judge is in office, the bench said, irrespective of their source of entry, they are entitled to the same salary and perquisites. 'When all the judges of the high courts, when in office, are entitled to the same salary, perks and benefits, any discrimination amongst them on the ground of their source of entry, in our view, would be patently discriminatory and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India,' it said. The services of a judicial officer who becomes a high court judge from the judicial services so also the experience of a Member of the Bar who becomes a high court judge from the Bar is required to be taken into consideration, it said. 'That break-in service for a period between the date of retirement as a District Judge and the date of assuming the office as a high court judge cannot be a ground for denial of pension on the basis of salary drawn as a high court Judge. The pension of even such Judges has to be on the basis of the salary drawn as HC judges,' it said. A person who retires as a high court judge even if he was appointed in the state judiciary after the New Pension Scheme came into effect would still be entitled to benefit of GPF under the HCJ [The High Court Judges Act, 1954], it said. Referring to judgements, it said there was a common thread in all of them barring any discrimination in payment of pension. The bench also dealt with the issue of whether full pension could be denied to a high court judge on the ground that there was a break in service between the date of retirement as a district judge and the date of assuming office as a high court judge. On whether retired high court judges who entered the state judiciary after the NPS came into effect would be entitled to receive pension as high court Judges, the bench they should get the equal pension. Dealing with the consequential issue on how the amount contributed by such judges and the state respectively under NPS would be treated, the court said, 'We find that, it will be equitable to direct the states to refund the amount contributed by such judges along with the dividend accrued thereon. Insofar as the contribution made by the state along with the dividend accrued thereon is concerned, it should be credited to the account of state." The judges, bench pointed out, who retired as additional judges, would also get the pension like permanent high court judges. 'The perusal of the definition would show that the definition of a 'Judge' is wide enough to include a Chief Justice, an acting Chief Justice, an additional Judge and an acting Judge of the High Court.... to bring out any artificial discrimination between a Permanent Judge and an Additional Judge in the term 'Judge' as defined in Section 14 of the HCJ Act Act) would be doing violence to the definition of a 'Judge'…,' it said. 'We, therefore, have no hesitation in holding that even retired Additional HC Judges will be entitled to same basic pension that is ₹13.50 lakh per annum,' it held. On the issue of family pension and gratuity being denied to widows and family members of additional high court judges, the bench ruled it as "patently arbitrary". It also said the denial of gratuity to the widow and family members of a judge who died in harness was 'totally unsustainable' . Dealing with the issue relating to payment of provident fund and other benefits on the retirement of high court judges, it held all allowances payable to a retired judge on his retirement as a judge of the high court irrespective of the mode of entry as high court judge will have to be paid in line with the provisions of the HCJ Act. The top court reserved the judgement on January 28 in the matter.
Business Standard
17-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Fermenta Receives Letter Of Approval From GAIN, Reinforcing Its Global Commitment To Quality And Nutrition
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 17: Fermenta Biotech Limited, a leading player in the field of nutritional ingredients and food fortification, is pleased to announce that it has received the Letter Of Approval (LOA) by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) as a supplier of dry and liquid premix blends. This prestigious certification recognises Fermenta's steadfast commitment to global benchmarks of quality, food safety, and nutritional excellence. The LOA reinforces Fermenta's position as a reliable and trusted supplier of high-quality, nutritionally enriched products, in line with its mission to support improved health outcomes and nutritional security across the globe. The achievement further empowers Fermenta to contribute notably to global public health and food fortification efforts. Established in 2009, the GAIN Premix Facility (GPF) aims to combat malnutrition by supporting the food industry in the fortification of essential staples such as wheat flour, oil, salt, rice, and maize. The GPF ensures rigorous quality control by building a trusted network of prequalified premix blenders and micronutrient suppliers, thereby alleviating the need for independent audits by food producers. Additionally, the GPF facilitates competitive and transparent tendering processes to make high-quality premixes and micronutrients accessible and cost-effective. Commenting on the achievement, Prashant Nagre, Managing Director of Fermenta, shared: "The GAIN certification stands as a testament to the relentless dedication and expertise of our team in upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and nutritional integrity. We are honoured to contribute to the global movement for food security and fortification, and remain firmly committed to improving health outcomes and well-being for communities around the world." As an approved GPF supplier, Fermenta aims to strengthen its global presence and underscores its continued dedication to delivering safe, effective, and innovative nutritional solutions. About Fermenta Biotech Limited: Founded in 1951, Fermenta Biotech Limited (Fermenta) possesses a growing portfolio of nutrition, including Customized Premixes, Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) and other nutritional ingredients. Apart from its nutrition portfolio, Fermenta is the only manufacturer of Vitamin D3 in India and a leading global player. It caters to 350+ customers across 60+ countries with a worldwide distribution network for a variety of applications such as pharmaceuticals, dietary and nutritional supplements, food, and animal nutrition. Fermenta's manufacturing facilities in Kullu, Dahej and Tirupati are certified by global accreditations, and its world-class R & D centre is located at Thane. Fermenta also possesses expertise in green chemistry such as enzymes for antibiotic synthesis, other niche APIs and environmental solutions. For more information about Fermenta and its businesses, please visit our website: Safe Harbor: Statements in this document relating to future status, events, or circumstances, including but not limited to statements about plans and objectives, the progress and results of research and development, potential project characteristics, project potential and target dates for project related issues are forward-looking statements based on estimates and the anticipated effects of future events on current and developing circumstances. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties and are not necessarily predictive of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Fermenta assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results changed assumptions or other factors.
