aytoo
12th Dec 2004, 21:36
Many of you will have followed this one over the last couple of years. It is the sorry tale of a retention measure that has backfired spectactularly on the military. There were at least 27 members of the Army Aeroplane Club that had been 'asked' politely to hand back their sums various, having already completed the time effectively 'bought' by the award of the FRI. Several of those (self included) felt moved to resign over it, as voting with ones feet does seem to gain the attention of our lords and masters, albeit only briefly.
I am delighted to report here that the Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency (AFPAA) have agreed with the legal advice that those of us that it affected already had. A defence of 'Estoppel' (no, not a made-up word for scrabble, a real one) has been accepted. That means, in short, that the military have accepted that they were at fault, and that the monies paid to us is safe. It also means that a 'scrutiny of your pay account will be undertaken within the next few weeks' and those who did have it deducted or withheld against gratuity or pension should be reinstated in full.
Wonder how they will work out the lost interest on that one then?
Anybody need more info, please pm me.
I am delighted to report here that the Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency (AFPAA) have agreed with the legal advice that those of us that it affected already had. A defence of 'Estoppel' (no, not a made-up word for scrabble, a real one) has been accepted. That means, in short, that the military have accepted that they were at fault, and that the monies paid to us is safe. It also means that a 'scrutiny of your pay account will be undertaken within the next few weeks' and those who did have it deducted or withheld against gratuity or pension should be reinstated in full.
Wonder how they will work out the lost interest on that one then?
Anybody need more info, please pm me.