To
The Hon’ble Finance Minister of India
Government of India
New Delhi
Respected Madam,
Subject-Representation on Grievances of Government Pensioners and Employees under CBIC:
I, Lokanath Mishra, Chief Adviser of the All India Pensioners Association of CBIC, most respectfully submit this representation for your kind consideration regarding the growing concerns and deep dissatisfaction prevailing among government employees and pensioners across the country.
At the outset, I wish to state that pensioners, who have devoted the most productive years of their lives in service to the nation, are presently facing serious financial, legal, and administrative hardships. These concerns have intensified in recent years and require urgent and compassionate intervention at the highest level.
- Litigation Policy Causing Severe Hardship
It has been consistently observed that even after favorable judgments by the Central Administrative Tribunal and various High Courts, government departments routinely challenge such decisions up to the Supreme Court of India.
Even more concerning is that, in most cases, the final judgments are implemented only in personam, thereby compelling similarly placed pensioners—many of them senior citizens—to approach courts individually.
This practice:
• Violates the spirit of Article 14 of the Constitution of India
• Causes unnecessary financial burden and mental distress
• Forces aged pensioners into prolonged litigation
Prayer:
All judicial pronouncements on identical issues may kindly be implemented in rem, without compelling each individual to seek legal remedy.
- Abolition of OPS and Insecurity under NPS
The replacement of the Old Pension Scheme with the National Pension System has created deep insecurity among employees.
While OPS ensured a guaranteed pension, NPS exposes retirees to market uncertainties, making financial planning difficult and unreliable.
Concerns include:
• Absence of assured pension
• Inequality between pre-2004 and post-2004 employees
• Lack of adequate social security
Prayer:
A comprehensive review of the pension system may kindly be undertaken to ensure minimum guaranteed pension and social security safeguards.
- Inadequate Fitment Factor under 7th CPC
The implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission with a fitment factor of 2.57 has not adequately addressed inflation and rising living costs.
Impact:
• Reduced real income growth
• Financial stress on middle-level employees and pensioners
Prayer:
Revision of the fitment factor and pension-related benefits to ensure fair compensation.
- Non-Payment of DA/DR Arrears During COVID-19
The freezing of Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief during the pandemic period (January 2020 to June 2021), without subsequent payment of arrears, has caused permanent financial loss.
Pensioners, already vulnerable, faced increased medical and living expenses during this period.
Prayer:
Release of DA/DR arrears to restore financial equity and justice.
- Concerns Regarding Pension Validation Act, 2025
The recent legislative validation of CCS Pension Rules under the Finance Act, 2025, based on Article 309 of the Constitution of India, has raised serious concerns among pensioners.
Issues:
• Retrospective application from 1972
• Scope for differential treatment among pensioners
• Risk of overriding established judicial principles of parity
Prayer:
Necessary safeguards may kindly be incorporated to prevent discrimination and ensure uniformity in pension benefits.
- Delay in Constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission
The delay in setting up the 8th Central Pay Commission has created uncertainty and anxiety among employees and pensioners.
Additional Demands Submitted for Consideration:
• Restoration of commuted pension after 10 years
• Grant of additional pension at intervals of every 5 years
• Merger of 50% DA/DR with basic pay/pension
• Expansion of CGHS wellness centres in all districts
• Mandatory empanelment of private hospitals under CGHS
Conclusion
Hon’ble Madam, the issues highlighted above are not isolated grievances but reflect a widespread and deep-rooted dissatisfaction among government employees and pensioners.
It is humbly submitted that timely and sympathetic consideration of these matters will:
• Restore trust in governance
• Ensure dignity and financial security for pensioners
• Strengthen morale within public services
We sincerely hope that the Government will take a balanced and humane approach in addressing these longstanding concerns.
With highest regards,
Yours faithfully,
Lokanath Mishra
Chief Adviser
All India Pensioners Association of CBIC
Copy to:
• Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance
• Hon’ble Minister of State, Department of Personnel and Training
• Secretary, Department of Expenditure
• Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training.