PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL
GENERAL BODY MEETING OF KARNATAKA I.A & A.D PENSIONERS’ ASSOCIATION HELD ON
10 SEPTEMBER 2016
The Sixth Annual General Body meeting of “Karnataka
I.A. & A.D pensioners’ Association” was held on 10 September 2016 at Rangamandira,
Eastern Quadrangle O/o The Pr. Accountant General (A&E), Bengaluru. The
meeting was conducted by a joint presidium consisting of President Sri H.V.
Manjunath, Vice Presidents, Shryuths M Ganesh Rao and S. Venkateshaiah.
The meeting
commenced at 10.30 AM. On behalf of the Executive Committee President welcomed
the participants to the AGM and composed the house. The President in his introductory
remarks traced the growth of Association since its formation on 31-3-2010. He
also explained the social and charitable activities taken up by Association as
well as about the Sports Fest conducted by the Association June 12 2016.
Secretary Shri S. Radhakrishna informed the house that
the Executive Committee had issued notice for GB on 10-07-2016 along with
agenda of the meeting. The same was
also published in the July 2016 issue of Association journal “Pensioners’
Dhvani”. The house unanimously decided to take the meeting notice as read and
approved the agenda of the meeting.
Secretary moving condolence resolution informed that
following members have passed away since last General body meeting:
1) K.K Nannappa, 2) M Dinakaran, 3) J Manual, 4) A
Krishnamurthy, 5) CS Viseswara, 7) H.P. Aithal, 8) V.A.
Bhimannnavar, 9) B Lalitha,
10) S Gururaja Rao 6) TR Gururaja Rao, 11) K Mukundhan, 12) R
Gururaja Rao, 13) H.M.
Azeez Pasha, 14) B
Padhmanabhan 15) K Ravee, 16) C Narayana
Murthy, 17) HS Vishwanath, 18) BM Bhat.
He
requested the members to observe a minute’s silence in memory of the departed
members.
The
house observed a minutes silence in memory of departed souls
The first item of the agenda Confirmation of Minutes of Fifth Annual General Body meeting held
on 12 September 2015 was taken up.
Secretary informed that the minutes had been published in the October
2015 issue of journal and no comments have been received on the minutes. The house adopted the minutes and confirmed,
The second item of agenda Secretary’s Report and Audited Statement of Accounts for the year 2015-16
was taken up. Secretary introducing the Annual Report explained about the decisions
taken by Government accepting the 7th CPC recommendations. Though
the Government has accepted the recommendation regarding parity in pension
between pre-2016 and post 2016 retirees, it has put a rider that feasibility of
its implementation will be examined by a committee. A committee for the purpose
has been constituted with Secretary Department of Pensions as Chairman. The Staff side representatives of JCM had
first meeting with committee on 12-08-2016.
Secretary informed the house about the discussions he had with Com KKN
Kutty Secretary General National Coordination Committee of CG pensioners
Associations (NCCPA) and President Confederation who was one of the staff side
member who participated in the meeting with committee. He also stated that as of now the committee
is reluctant to implement parity recommendation. Therefore to achieve the
parity issue concerted action is required by pensioners’ organisations. Explaining the financial position he said
affairs of the Association is being managed by liberal donations of members as
entire membership subscription and 90% of life time subscription to journal has
to be captitalised. As a result of implementing 7 CPC
recommendations members are getting arrears of pension. He requested members to
make liberal donations from the arrears of pension received. He requested the
members seriously consider accepting the President’s suggestion of 10% or more
of arrears as donation to Association.
He also informed that a branch of the Association has been formed at
Dharwad with Shri SK Deshpande as convenor and the formation of branch may
please be ratified. He further informed
the house that as per the decision taken by fifth AGM the sending of journal to
the subscribers who have not renewed their subscription for 2016 will be
suspended from January 2017 issue. He
appealed to members to renew their subscription before the end of the month of
March every year. Introducing audited statement of Accounts for
the year 2015-16 stated that Association was able to manage the affairs mainly
due to the liberal donations by members. While thanking all the donors he
appealed to members to continue to give liberal donations. Shri K.S. Chithprakash proposing for the
adoption of report and accounts appreciated the work being done by the Association. He appealed to all members to donate liberally. Shri T.V. Partha Sarathy seconded the
proposal of Shri Chithprakash. The house
unanimously adopted report and audited accounts for the year 2015-16.
Next item of agenda amendments to Meomarandum of
Association, Rules and regulations of Association was taken up. Secretary introduced following amendments:
Amendments to MOA
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REGISTERED
OFFICE:
The Registered office of the
Association shall be in Bangalore and located in NO. 212 ‘Kaveri’ 7th
‘A’ Main, Hampinagara, Bangalore 560104.
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REGISTERED
OFFICE:
The Registered office of the
Association shall be in the Secretary’s Residence in Bangalore and for the
present located in NO. 212 ‘Kaveri’ 7th ‘A’ Main, Hampinagara,
Bangalore 560104.
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To bring in more clarity regarding
location of Registered Office of the Association
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6. INCOME
The income of the Association, by
whatever means it might derive shall be utilised for the purpose of the
objects of the Association and shall not be distributed among the members of
the association or any person or body of persons.
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6. FUNDS AND INCOME
The funds and the income of the
Association shall be solely utiliised for the achievement of its objectives
and no portion of it shall be utilized for payment to the members by way of
profit, interest, dividend etc., either directly or indirectly.
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To meet the requirement of IT Act 1961
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Amendments to Rules and Regulations
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Existing provision
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Proposed amendment
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Interpretations
a)
Association shall mean “Karnataka I.A
&A.D Pensioners’ Association”.
b)
“Act” shall mean “Karnataka State
Registration of Societies Act 1960” and Rules 1961.
c)
Memorandum shall mean “Memorandum of
Association”.
d)
Rules and Regulations shall mean
“Rules and regulations” of “Karnataka I.A &A.D Pensioners’ Association”.
e)
“Member” shall mean a member of the
Association whose name is entered in the membership register in accordance
with the Rules and Regulations.
f)
“Associate Member” means, a pensioner
of any department of Government of India, other than a pensioner belonging to
the Indian Audit & Accounts Department.
g)
“Year” shall mean Financial year from
1st April to 31st March of next year consisting a
period of 12 months.
h)
“Committee” shall mean the Executive
Committee of the Association
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2.
Interpretations
a)
Association shall mean “Karnataka I.A
&A.D Pensioners’ Association”.
b)
“Act” shall mean “Karnataka State
Registration of Societies Act 1960” and Rules 1961.
c)
IT Act 1961 shall mean Income Tax Act
1961 and Income Tax Rules
d)
Memorandum shall mean “Memorandum of
Association”.
e)
Rules and Regulations shall mean
“Rules and regulations” of “Karnataka I.A &A.D Pensioners’ Association”.
f)
“Member” shall mean a member of the
Association whose name is entered in the membership register in accordance
with the Rules and Regulations.
g)
“Associate Member” means, a pensioner
of any department of Government of India, other than a pensioner belonging to
the Indian Audit & Accounts Department.
h)
“Year” shall mean Financial Year from
1st April to 31st March of next year consisting a
period of 12 months.
i)
“Committee” shall mean the Executive
Committee of the Association
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6.
Application of Funds
a)
The funds of the Association shall be
deposited in any Nationalized Bank, scheduled Bank or AGOECB in an Account in
the name of the Association i.e., ‘Karnataka I.A. & A.D Pensioners’
Association’ and shall be operated jointly by the Secretary and Treasurer or
President.
b)
Funds not required for expenses in the
foreseeable future shall be kept under “Fixed Deposit” and shall be operated
jointly by the Secretary and Treasurer or President.
c)
Funds required for the activities of
the Association shall be raised by collecting:
v Admission
fees
v Subscriptions
v Donations
v Advertisements
v And
such other means as may be decided by the Committee depending on the
exigencies of requirements and circumstances.
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6.
Application of Funds
a)
The funds of the Association shall be
deposited in any Nationalized Bank, scheduled Bank or AGOECB in an Account in
the name of the Association i.e., ‘Karnataka I.A. & A.D Pensioners’
Association’ and shall be operated jointly by the Secretary and Treasurer or
President.
b)
The Funds may also be invested in:
Ø Any
Central or State Government Securities;
Ø Immovable
property
c)
Funds not required for expenses in the
foreseeable future shall be kept under “Fixed Deposit” and shall be operated
jointly by the Secretary and Treasurer or President.
d)
Funds required for the activities of
the Association shall be raised by collecting:
v Admission
fees
v Subscriptions
v Donations
v Advertisements
v And
such other means as may be decided by the Committee depending on the
exigencies of requirements and circumstances.
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15.
Amendments to the
Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulation
Any
amendment to the Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulation shall be
made as per the provisions of Section 9 & 10 of ‘Karnataka Registration
of Societies Act 1960’ in the general body meeting specifically convened for
the purpose by a resolution proposing the amendment and is passed by the
members present in the meeting by casting vote and at least by two third
majority of members presented and voted and to be incorporated after the
approval of Registrar of Societies.
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15.
Amendments to the
Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulation
Any
amendment to the Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulation shall be
made as per the provisions of Section 9 & 10 of ‘Karnataka Registration
of Societies Act 1960’ in the general body meeting specifically convened for
the purpose by a resolution proposing the amendment and is passed by the
members present in the meeting by casting vote and at least by two third
majority of members presented and voted. No Amendments shall be made which
may be repugnant to the provisions of Section 2(15), 11, 12, 13, and 80 G of
IT Act. Amendments to be incorporated
after the approval of Registrar of Societies.
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In case of amalgamation of the
association with any other association or dissolution of the association, the
provisions of Sections 21, 22 and 23 of the Act shall be followed.
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In case of amalgamation of the
association with any other association or dissolution of the association, the
provisions of Sections 21, 22 and 23 of the Act shall be followed. the assets
remaining as on date of dissolution shall in no circumstances be distributed
among the members of the Association but same shall be transferred to another
charitable Association whose objects are similar to those of this Association
and is registered u/s 12A, which further enjoys recognition under section 80g
of the IT Act 1961 as amended from time to time.
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The Secretary explained each clause of the amendments
proposed and reasons for the amendments.
Mainly amendments have been proposed to meet the requirement of Income
Tax Act and Income Tax Rules. After
discussion of each amendment in which Shriyuths Chitprakash, Suryanarayana Rao,
Ravindra, Palmurkar, Suresh and Giridhar participated, the house unanimously
approved the amendments.
Next
item of agenda Election of members to the Executive Committee for the year
2016-17-18 was taken up. Secretary
informed that no nominations have been received. In such a situation as per Rule 10 of the
Rules & Regulations of the Association general body has to nominate the
members to Executive committee. Shri
Chitprakash proposed that the present committee has done a good job and the
same committee can continue for next two years.
Shri RK Desai seconded the proposal.
Therefore following members were declared as elected to the executive
committee for the years 2016-7 and 2017-18.
1)
Manjunath HV, 2) Rajendra Babu G 3) Radhakrishna
S 4) Jayaram MS,
5) Nagarajan GP, 6) Basavaraj M, 7) Ganesh
Rao M, 8) Venkateshaiah
S,
9)
Keshava Das, 10) Krishna S, 11)
Venkatesh MG, 12) Ganesh H Patavardhan
13) Narasimha Murthy SG,
14) Shailaja
TK and 15) Gayathri
MS.
Nomination of Auditor for the years 2016-17 and
2017-18 was taken up. Proposal of Secretary for continuing present Auditor Shri
K.S. Ravi of Ravi & Srihari, Charted Accountants was approved and also the
Secretary authorised to decide the remuneration to the Auditor in consultation
with executive committee.
The President in his concluding remarks thanked the
members for their co-operation in running the Association. As Association is proposing to expand its
activities he appealed to members to strengthen the finances of the Association
by liberal donations.
There were no items under ‘Any other subject’. Then
house took up Honouring of senior members.
Secretary stated that all those who are members as on 31 March 2016 and
completing/completed 80 years on 31 December 2016 year in which AGM is being
held is being honoured.
The house was converted to Open Session. The Chief
Guest for Open Session was Shri R Naresh IA & AS Accountant General (A&E). Shriyuths K.O.Manjunath Sr. DAG (Admin) and
K.S.Murali DAG (GE) of O/o Thhe AG (A&E) were guests of honour. The open session commenced with rendering of
invocation by Shri BV Manjunath. The dignitaries led by Chief Guest performed
the traditional lighting of lamp. President
welcomed the guest and the audience. He also introduced the Chief Guest and
Guests of Honour. The Secretary in his brief report explained the aims and
objectives of the Association. He requested the AG (A&E) who is also in
charge of PAO to expedite issue of revised PPOs to pre-2016 retirees. Shri Naresh
AG inaugurating the open session expressed his happiness about the functioning
of pensioners association 12 out of 23 members who were above 80 and present were
honoured by the Chief Guest. The Secretary informed that arrangements have been
made to send the memento and Shawl in token of honouring to the residences of
remaining 11 members who due personal reasons were not able to come to General
body. Felicitated members spoke recalling
their days in office and thanked the Association for the felicitation.
Shri GP Nagarajan Joint Secretary proposed vote of
thanks.
The meeting
concluded at 1 P.M with rendering of National Anthem and meeting was declared
closed. Lunch was served to members.
H.V.Manjunath
President
