NFIR
National Federation of IndianRailunymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD,NEWDELHI. 110055 Affinaredto? lndianNationalTradeUnionCongress(INTUC) InternationalTransportWorkers'Federation(lTF)
PressStatementof M. Raghavaiah,GeneralSecretary Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget (2016-17) failed to address the genuine aspirationsof working class. o
The Income Tax Exemption limit for serving and retired Central Governmentemployees hasnot beenrevised.
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The Fixed Medical Allowance for Retired Central Governmentemployeeshas not been raisedto Rs. 20001-p.m. from the existing Rs. 500/- p.m., resulting continuedhardshipto Retired Central Governmentemployeeswho live in remoteplacesand small towns where medical facilities not provided. a
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The Finance Minister has not spoken on the employees' demand for abolition of New PensionScheme.
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It is sad to note that the Finance Minister has not given assurancefor reviewing the retrograde recommendationsof 7ft Central Pay Commission although he said that a Committeehas beenconstituted. The Workers' of Government Sector, Private as well Unorganized Sectors are
disappointedover the Budget announcements. M. Raghavaiah,General Secretary,NFIR has urged upon the Prime Minister to accept Railway Minister's proposal sent in November, 2015 and see that Railway Employees are exemptedfrom New PensionSystem.
. n ..1' .a-l Date:29/0212016
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(M. RaghavaidtilI GeneralSecretaryr!
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