USEFUL INFORMATION FOR VETERANS

USEFUL  INFORMATION  FOR  RETIRED   OFFICERS/SPOUSES/NOK

                                           COMPILED BY BRIG L VIJAYAN, SM ( RETD)

INDEX

Ser No.                                          Subject                                                                       Page No.

1.   INTRODUCTION                                                                                                         4-11

·         General.                                                                                                              

·         Precautions to be taken by the Elderly Persons.                    

·         Carry Identity Card.                                                                                        

·         Financial Matters.                                                                                             

·         Contact Information.   

                                                                                     

CONSTITUTIONAL STATUS OF ARMED FORCES

CONSTITUTIONAL - STATUS OF ARMED FORCES

Para 310 of the Constitution reads,
"310. (1) Except as expressly provided by this Constitution, every person who is a member of a defence service or of a civil service of the Union or of an all-India service or holds any post connected with defence or any civil post under the Union holds office during the pleasure of the President, and every person who is a member of a civil service of a State or holds any civil post under a State holds office during the pleasure of the Governor 3*** of the State. (2)"

Our understanding of the sentence, would place the member of the Defence Service on top of all others, followed by the civil services and then  by all India services.

Apparently the makers of the constitution had this order in mind, when the above sentence was framed. The meaning of the constitution is quite clear and has clearly indicated the order of precedence. There has been no amendment to this act. 

Any other  office order by the Govt of India which is not in line with the above constitutional provisions is unconstitutional and can be struck down by the Honourable Supreme Court of India.

Keeping this in my mind, it is surprising that the 7CPC has unilaterally and unconstitutionally recommended that the Defence Services should now be equated to CPOs or para military service, which is two rungs below.

CORPS DOMESTIC MATTERS - 2016

** MCTE NEWS LETTERS "F L A S H" -  Dec -2016 ISSUE -  OPEN    

SIGNALS PARIVAAR IS deeply indebted to MCTE for the Monthly News Letters which is being made available for the Veterans to remain in touch with their Alma Mater since 2012. We have retained all past News Letters in our Library   
                                     OPEN THE  NEWS LETTER "FLASH"  LIBRARY 

 ** DIRECTORY OF RETIRED SIGNAL OFFICERS - DEC 2016  MAINTAINED BY THE  DG SIGS (SIGS ADM), IHQ of MOD (ARMY),   FOR ANY CORRECTIONS KINDLY APPROACH IN WRITING BY POST TO  SIGNALS DTE AT ARMY HQ, NEW DELHI

**  THEY DID THE CORPS PROUD -  We are proud of our brave hearts for their heroic deeds in the face of the enemy.  CLICK TO READ

** CORPS PENSION CELL AT ALLAHABAD FOR SIGNALS-VETERANS    HAS BEEN  ESTABLISHED BY THE AFSR AT ALLAHABAD. SUB U.P. SINGH IS THE JCO I/C OF THE CELL. YOU CAN WRITE YOUR PROBLEMS TO PCDA (P) AND SEND HARD COPY (A MUST)  OF THE SAME TO SIGNALS PENSION CELL C/O  4 AIR FMN SIG REGT C/O 56 APO TO  HELP PURSUE YOUR APPLICATION WITH THE PCDA.(P)

                                                          

ITR FILING - DEDUCTIONS

LOOK BEYOND SEC 80-C  DEDUCTIONS 

Most of us are aware of the concept of deductions from gross total income available to a taxpayer. One can claim deductions from one's gross total income by investing in avenues specified by the government. These deductions are available under different sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961 The most popular deduction is under Section 80C, but there are other deductions also which may be available to you but you might miss out on them due to lack of knowledge. 

Here's a list of deductions that you can claim under different sections of Income Tax Act. Make the most of it and reduce your taxable income to the maximum possible. 

NOTICE FROM INCOME TAX

IF YOU GET INCOME TAX NOTICE

 Jul 18 2016 : The Times of India (Delhi)

Find out what each Section stands for and the reason you received it
A tax notice can be intimidating.

However, before you panic, take the time to find out why ex actly a notice has been sent to you and what the implications are according to the sections mentioned.

RELIEF ON INCOME TAX FOR ARREARS RECEIVED

WE ARE ENTITLED TO SUBSTANTIAL RELIEF ON INCOME TAX ON ARREARS OF ENHANCED PENSION AND  OROP RECEIVED DURING THE F.Y 2015-16

(INCOME TAX ACT 1961 SECTION 89 (1))

              THIS POST IS  NOW 100% COMPLETE TO INCL ONLINE SUBMISSION

The subject has been under discussion on social media with varied views for the last few months. Some one has rightly named the same as expanded jargon as if it is  hell of a task to work out the IT Relief.

    Like wise as for other posts on calculation of Arrears of Pension posted here in this web site in the past we have simplified the entire explanation and the methodology to a Primary Class Maths Play. The relief in income tax amounting to about Rs 20  to 40 thousand  is worth the effort on your part to take advantage of this do it your self solution. Hence do get hold of your IT file and the past ITRs of 6th CPC period and follow the simple steps.

JABALPUR WAR MEMORIAL

CORPS OF SIGNALS WAR MEMORIAL AT JABALPUR

The Signals War Memorial in Jabalpur Cantonment is dedicated to the Personnels of Corps of Signals who have laid down their lives in service of the Corps and Country in the pre and post-Independence era including World War I and II. The Signals War Memorial was erected on the Parade Ground of 1 Military Training Regiment of 1 Signal Training Centre, and dedicated to the Nation at a solemn ceremony on February 13, 1961 during the Golden Jubilee Corps Reunion.  READ MORE

    ALSO - (SCROLL DOWN TO READ ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTION OF  SIGNALS IN FREEDOM STRUGGLE)