Pensioners' savings scheme
Through your newspaper, I would like to draw the kind attention of the Hon'ble Finance Adviser of the caretaker government and the National Board of Revenue. A few years back, the government introduced “Pensioner Sanchaypatra” for retired employees of the government and semi government organisations. It was clearly understood that there would be no deduction or tax-cut from the profits payable every three months. Because of this assurance and commitment, many pensioners invested their entire amount received as gratuity and provident fund in this scheme. Until June 30, 2007 everything was all right with this commitment. In July, 2007 at the directive of the NBR, Jatiyo Sanchay Bureau started deducting 10% of the profit earned on Pensioner Sanchaypatra. This is a clear violation of the commitment and assurance given at the time of investment in this scheme. This is a case of breach of trust. If we cannot trust our government--who can we?
To reduce the plight of the pensioners, I urge upon the appropriate government authorities to withdraw this order affecting the meagre income of the pensioners in these days of high inflation and sudden price spiral leading to vicious rise in cost of living.
I hope the government by canceling this order will allow us to live in peace in our old age.
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