A number of references have been received in the Board seeking clarifications on interpretation of rules regarding rate of contribution to become member of RELHS.
It is clarified that the payment to be made by retired employees to be members of RELHS is to be regulated in the following manner in light of the instructions of even No.dated 23.10.97 and 17.5.99.
1. Those who retired prior to 1.1.96 and became members prior to 1.1.96, the membership contribution is their last pay drawn. No further payment is required.
2. Those who retired prior to 1.1.96 but became members after 1.1.96 or will become members now, the contribution is twice the revised basic pension in terms of Railway Board’s letter No.FE(III)98/PN1/29 dated 15.1.99, as already detailed in Board’s letter No.97/H/28/1 dated 17.5.99. Dues may be recovered or refund made in case of excess recovery.
3. Those who retired after 1.1.96 or will retire henceforth, the membership contribution is revised last pay drawn (after implementation of Vth CPC scales). Arrears, if any will have to be deposited by the retired employees.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate.