Our Association has submitted a detailed representation to the Chairman CBDT (Copy endorsed to Hon’ble Finance Minister) requesting extension of the benefit of the ITAT Chandigrh Judgement on BSNL VRS-2019 compensation under Section 10(10B) to all retirees, without compelling each one to approach tribunals.
Vijayawada District General Body Meeting was held on 16-09-2025 under the presidentship of District President Com. K.K.R.N. Poornachandra Rao. The meeting was graced by the presence of All India General Secretary Com. V. Vara Prasad, Com. M.R.S. Prakasha Rao, AP Circle Secretary Com. D. Venkateswara Rao, Com. D.M. Durga Rao, Com. Narayana Chary, and Com. Raghavan. GS and others have addressed. A total of 270 members attended the meeting. After the proceedings, a felicitation programme was conducted to honour senior members who had attained the ages of 75, 80, 85, and 90 years.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), with the approval of the Department of Expenditure (DoE), has issued orders allowing BSNL to calculate and pay pension contribution in respect of its combined service opted employees on the basis of actual pay drawn instead of the maximum of the pay scale. This significant decision, approved by Secretary (T), will take effect prospectively from 1st September 2025.
Circle Conference of Assam on 12-09-2025
The Assam Circle Conference, held on 12-09-2025 and presided over by Com. Phani Dhar Kalita, was attended by 50 delegates and office-bearers. Circle Secretary’s Report was presented by Com. Shyamalendu Bhattacharji and approved. Accounts were placed by Com. Pradip Kr. Bhagabati, Treasurer, and approved by the house. General Secretary Com V.Vara Prasad attended and addressed.
After prolonged discussions, unity was achieved and a unanimous panel was elected: President: Com. Sachindranath Kakoti Circle Secretary: Com. Chakradhar Kalita Treasurer: Com. Dhiren Ch. Das
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DoT Allows BSNL to Calculate Pension Contribution on Actual Pay Drawn w.e.f. 01.09.2025
The Department of Telecommunications has approved BSNL’s proposal to calculate pension contribution of Combined Service opted employees on the basis of actual pay drawn instead of the maximum of the pay scale. This change, effective from 01 September 2025,
PENSIONERS’ PATRIKA SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 2025
Formation Day meeting at Coimbatore on 02-09-2025. Com V Vara Prasad GS
Com S Sundarakrishnan CS Tamilnadu, Com B Arunachalam CHQ OS have addressed.
Com Dhanushkodi District Secretary, Com Roberts District President, Com L Subbarayan ACS on the dias may be seen.
State level SPECIAL CONVENTION of CCCGPA (Coordination Committee of Central Government Pensioners Associations) Karnataka at Bangalore today on 31-8-2025 as per the call of forum of civil pensioners associations. Our CHQ President Com. D Gopalakrishnan is the CHIEF GUEST. Com. G L Jogi , GS , SNPWA has also graced the occasion. More than 300 pensioners participated, presided by Com K B krishna rao, President. Com Radhakrishna, GS welcomed the gathering of Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations, Karnataka. Com. D Gopalakrishnan, explained the amendment to CCS, Pension rules through Finance Act 2025 and the dangers behind this move. Government wants to reduce the pension expenditure thereby reduce the fiscal deficit.
The Joint Forum of Central Pensioners Associations, Himachal Pradesh, organized a Convention at Kali Bari Hall, Shimla, opposing the Central Government’s Validation Clause in Pension Rules, which attempts to divide past pensioners based on their year of retirement and deny their legitimate rights. The Convention also demanded the immediate constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Pensioners from various departments, including AG HP Audit & Accounts, Postal & RMS, BSNL/DOT, EPFO, Civil Defence, LIC, Labour Bureau, and HP State Government Departments and Universities, participated in the meeting. It was addressed by Com. B.D. Sharma, Circle Secretary, AIBSNLPWA, along with other leaders from different pensioners’ associations.
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