NATIONAL ORGANISATION OF INSURANCE PENSIONERS
Regn No.PN 4769 (Regd under Indian T U Act, 1926)
(Affiliated to Bharateeya Mazdoor Sangh)
BMS Office, Vishwakarma Bhavan, 185, Shaniwar Peth, Pune 411030.
President: T.C. Gunesh Kumar General Secretary: Ashok J. Joshi
Mob No: 9880683639 Mob No: 9561084182 & 9945104570
Date: 02-06-2024
Cir No 15/2024
The Chairperson,
L I C of India, Central Office,
“Yogakshema”, Jeevan Bima Marg,
MUMBAI
Dear Sir,
Re: One time ex gratia payment to pensioners/family pensioners.
This is further to our letter dtd. 7-5-2024 (enclosed herewith for your ready reference) regarding the
captioned matter. We appeal to you to review this matter afresh in view of the following valid reasons-
✓ We had demanded one time ex gratia payment on the eve of “Aazadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” on
the lines of SBI.
✓ We were happy that you granted for pensioners of age 70 and above.
✓ We were waiting for monthly ex gratia in pension every month on the lines of Bank pensioners
but with improvement, pending pension updation.
✓ Joint Secretary, DFS (Insurance) during our meeting with him in Delhi on 25-04-2024 had
informed that LIC pensioners would get monthly ex gratia in pension on bank pattern.
✓ Now we have a strong feeling that what you granted on 7-5-2024 is the one-time ex gratia in
pension and that is in contravention to what JS, Insc confirmed to us.
✓ We strongly protest against this paltry offer.
✓ In the absence of monthly ex gratia in pension, this single payment should have been at least 5
times of what has been offered to all the cadres, right from Sweeper to ZM (Selection cadre).
✓ The amount granted, especially to Cl III and Cl IV retirees is insignificant, meagre and hurts their
self-esteem.
As such, we request you to review the whole matter afresh, keeping in view the above points
and grant at least 5 times of the quantum granted by you earlier for all cadres and ages (pending
pension updation).
The feelings of the pensioners have been hurt beyond repair and their self-esteem has been
disrespected by your act.
The whole fraternity of pensioners and family pensioners has become restive and we may
plunge into protest actions, if the remedial action is not forthcoming from your end.
We implore upon you to urgently review the whole matter in its right perspective and with the
urgency it deserves, and come out with a revised grant.
We await your positive response in the matter,
With thanks and regards,
Yours Sincerely,
General Secretary
