Bharmour Pensioners Meet to Address Financial Concerns

Monthly Gathering of Bharmour Pensioners

Mahinder Patyal
Bharmour

On Thursday, the monthly assembly of retired pensioners from the Bharmour Sub-Division convened at Chaurasi Hotel, presided over by M.R. Patyal, the Treasurer of the Pensioners Welfare Association, Bharmour Unit. The gathering focused on various challenges faced by pensioners, leading to the unanimous adoption of several significant resolutions regarding their outstanding financial entitlements.

The pensioners expressed their appreciation to the Himachal Pradesh Government for the recent 5 percent Dearness Allowance (DA) granted to them. Nonetheless, they urged the government to expedite the release of the remaining 10 percent DA along with the corresponding arrears as soon as possible.

A second resolution emphasized the need to address all outstanding financial obligations for employees who retired between January 1, 2016, and January 1, 2022. This included demands for gratuity, leave encashment, pension arrears, and other pending benefits.

Additionally, the association called on the government to hasten the disbursement of arrears and other dues for those who retired after February 1, 2022. Members highlighted that timely payments would significantly alleviate the financial burdens faced by pensioners.

Notable attendees included Pyar Singh Chadak, Uttam Chand Rana, Gopal Dass, Ram Chand, Jagdish Sharma, Hemraj, Shubhkaran, Dila Ram, Raj Kumar, and Bhagat Ram, along with other members of the association.

The association urged the state government to take prompt action on these pending requests, ensuring that pensioners receive their deserved financial benefits without unnecessary delays.