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Income-tax (twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2025 – ITR Forms No. 1 Sahaj and No. 4 (Sugam) for AY 2025-26: Notification No. 40/25 dated 29.04.2025

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  Income-tax (twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2025 – ITR Forms No. 1 Sahaj and  No. 4 (Sugam) for AY 2025-26: Notification No. 40/25 dated 29.04.2025 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 29th April, 2025 No. 40/2025 G.S.R. 271(E).–– In exercise of the powers conferred by section 139 read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Income-tax Rules, 1962, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement.  — (1) These rules may be called the Income-tax (twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2025. (2) They shall come into force with effect from the 1st day of April, 2025. 2. In the Income-tax Rules, 1962 (hereinafter referred to as the principal rules), in rule 12, –– (a) in sub-rule (1), –– (i) for the figures “2024”, the figures “2025” shall be substituted; (ii) in clause (a), in sub-clause (iii), for the words “does not have any l...

मुफ़्त की लत – देश के भविष्य की कीमत

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मुफ़्त बिजली, मोबाइल, और यात्रा के ताने-बाने में छिपी सच्चाई को जानिए! इस वीडियो में हम चर्चा करेंगे कि कैसे मुफ्त सुविधाएं देश के मेहनतकश नागरिकों को आलसी और निर्भर बना रही हैं। क्या आपको पता है कि ये सब कुछ आपकी मेहनत के पैसे से हासिल किया जा रहा है? हम आपको दिखाएंगे कि कैसे राजनीति इस मुफ्त की लत का सहारा लेकर वोट बैंक की राजनीति कर रही है। आइए जागरूक होते हैं और देश के भविष्य के लिए जिम्मेदार बनते हैं। अगर आपको यह वीडियो पसंद आए, तो इसे लाइक और शेयर करें! #मुफ्तकीलत #राजनीति #जिम्मेदारी #भारत #सामाजिकजागरूकता

Salute to Operation Sindhur

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On behalf of Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) and in my personal capacity, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the brave personnel of the Indian Armed Forces for the successful commencement of *Operation Sindhur*.** We salute their courage, precision, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation. BPS stands in firm solidarity with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in his resolute actions to bring the perpetrators of the Pahalgam massacre to justice. Terrorism has no place in a civilised society, and the exemplary response of our forces reaffirms our nation's resolve to protect its people and uphold peace and justice. **— Secretary General, Bharat Pensioners Samaj** Create a short Twit for X Bharat Pensioners Samaj salutes the brave personnel of the Indian Armed Forces on the launch of #OperationSindhur. We stand with the Hon’ble PM in his unwavering resolve to bring justice to the victims of the Pahalgam massacre. Terrorism has no place in a civilised world. ...

Employees’ Provident Fund (Staff and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 2025: Notification No. HRD-I/1/2024/EPF-Regulations, 2024 dated 25.04.2025

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  Employees’ Provident Fund (Staff and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 2025: Notification No. HRD-I/1/2024/EPF-Regulations, 2024 dated 25.04.2025 EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND ORGANISATION NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 25th April, 2025 No. HRD-I/1/2024/EPF-Regulations, 2024. ––In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection (7) of section 5D of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (19 of 1952) and in supersession of the Employees’ Provident Fund (Officers and Employees’ Conditions of Services) Regulations, 2008, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board, hereby makes the following regulations, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement.–– (1) These regulations may be called the Employees’ Provident Fund (Staff and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 2025. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Definitions-  In these regulations, unless the ...

HISTORIC JOURNEY OF PENSION IN INDIA

 

Hardship Caused by Shift from NIC to CDAC HMIS in CGHS Operations-BPS writes to the Minister for Health and Family Welfare

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One Crore Votes at Stake – Electoral Importance of pensioners

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Electoral Importance of pensioners & pre 2004 Govt employees: In a democracy where even 1to 2lakh voters may change election scenario. In UP as well as in Bihar Validation clause in Finance Act 2025 and 8 th CPC out come will effect almost one crore electoral. Their concerns will be reflected in the coming elections in both states if not taken care. Subscribe and share this video more and more Thank you

Street to screen Unite online

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Namaste and warm greetings to all respected pensioners and well-wishers. Today, we speak directly to a group that has given decades of dedicated service to the nation—our pensioners. There has been growing concern recently about the impact of the Finance Act 2025 and the upcoming 8th Central Pay Commission, especially among those who retired before January 1st, 2026. Let us clarify things—clearly, calmly, and factually. The Finance Act 2025 includes certain legal validations of pension rules. These were misinterpreted by some as an attempt to exclude existing pensioners from the benefits of the 8th Pay Commission. But please be reassured: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has publicly clarified—there is no change in your entitlements. No one is losing out. These amendments are procedural. They do not alter the benefits already granted or those due to be granted under future CPC recommendations. So now let’s move from fear… to strategy. You, the pensioners of India, are not just benef...

8वें वेतन आयोग में पेंशनभोगियों की आवाज़ सड़क से स्क्रीन तक

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"8वें वेतन आयोग में पेंशनभोगियों की आवाज़: सड़क से स्क्रीन तक" नमस्ते और सभी सम्मानित पेंशनभोगियों व शुभचिंतकों को सादर प्रणाम। आज हम उन लोगों से सीधे संवाद कर रहे हैं जिन्होंने राष्ट्र की सेवा में अपने जीवन के कई दशक समर्पित किए—हमारे पेंशनभोगी साथियों से। हाल ही में वित्त अधिनियम 2025 और आगामी 8वें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग को लेकर चिंता की लहर देखी जा रही है, विशेष रूप से उन साथियों के बीच जिन्होंने 1 जनवरी 2026 से पहले सेवा-निवृत्ति ली है। आइए, इन चिंताओं को स्पष्ट करें—शांति और तथ्यों के साथ। वित्त अधिनियम 2025 में कुछ नियमों को कानूनी मान्यता दी गई है। लेकिन कुछ लोगों ने इसका यह गलत अर्थ निकाला कि इससे पुराने पेंशनभोगियों को 8वें वेतन आयोग के लाभ से वंचित किया जा सकता है। पर कृपया निश्चिंत रहें: वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने सार्वजनिक रूप से स्पष्ट किया है—आपके अधिकारों में कोई बदलाव नहीं किया गया है। किसी का नुकसान नहीं होने जा रहा है। ये संशोधन केवल प्रक्रियात्मक हैं। ये पहले से दिए गए लाभों या भविष्य में मिलने वाले लाभों को नहीं बदलते। अब डर से बाहर आइए… और रणनीति की ओर ब...

Deferred Wages, Not Charity – The Truth About the Old Pension Scheme 1

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\ Deferred Wages, Not Charity – The Truth About the Old Pension Scheme In today’s public discourse, the Old Pension Scheme is often painted as a burden on the nation. But this claim overlooks a fundamental truth: Pension is not a handout. It is a deferred wage — part of a government servant’s rightful earnings, promised for a lifetime of service. India’s pension system began in colonial times, when the British introduced it to ensure loyalty and stability. It was formalized in 1871 through the Indian Pensions Act — but even then, pension was seen as a favor, not a right. After independence, things changed. The Government introduced the Liberalised Pension Rules in 1950. Family pensions came in 1964. By 1972, the rules were unified under the Central Civil Services Pension Code. In 1985, pensioners were included in medical care. And in 1986, SCOVA was formed — giving pensioners a voice in policymaking. But the real turning point came in 1982. I...

Deferred Wages, Not Charity: The Historical and Legal Foundation of the Old Pension Scheme in India

  Deferred Wages, Not Charity: The Historical and Legal Foundation of the Old Pension Scheme in India By Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) The story of India’s pension system is not merely one of administrative policy — it is a journey from colonial control to constitutional justice. At the heart of the current debate surrounding the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) lies a fundamental misunderstanding: that OPS is a burden on the exchequer. In reality, it is a rightful return of deferred wages — earnings retained during service with a promise of security after retirement. Origins: A Colonial Inheritance with a Purpose The pension system in India began after the 1857 revolt, when the British government introduced pensions to ensure the loyalty of Indian princes and select civil servants. These pensions were gradually extended to regular government employees as a tool of administrative stability. By codifying the Indian Pensions Act in 1871, the British gave legal structure to pensions — a...

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Old Pension Scheme: Not a Burden, But a Rightful Return of Deferred Wages-By Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS)

  Old Pension Scheme: Not a Burden, But a Rightful Return of Deferred Wages By Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) The Old Pension Scheme (OPS), applicable to central government employees who joined service before January 1, 2004, has recently come under scrutiny, with critics branding it as an unsustainable fiscal burden. But this narrative misses a fundamental truth — OPS is not a burden on the exchequer; it is a rightful return of deferred wages and retained contributions . Pension Is Not a Freebie — It’s Deferred Compensation For pre-2004 employees, pension is not charity or a subsidy. It is a component of their earned salary package, deferred for payment post-retirement. Unlike private-sector employees or post-2004 recruits under the National Pension System (NPS), pre-2004 employees did not receive employer contributions to any retirement fund . Instead, the government promised a lifelong pension, treating it as a part of their compensation. Effectively, this means pre-2004 emp...