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20/02
The matter was listed as Item 90 today. Mr.Ghose, Ld Sr Counsel appeared on our behalf. The matter could not be taken up today due to paucity of time and was adjourned to 28.02.2025.
20/02
A team led by Com. V. Vara Prasad, General Secretary, along with Com. R. S. N. Murty, Vice President, and Com. J. S. Dahia, Organizing Secretary, met Ms. Rachana Shah, Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), at her office in North Block, New Delhi. During the meeting, we explained the issue of including BSNL pension revision in the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The Secretary gave us a patient hearing and assured us that she would take appropriate action on the matter. The meeting lasted for about 20 minutes, and we expressed our gratitude to her for giving us the opportunity to present our case before the finalization of the Terms of Reference.
12/02
SEE HERE FOR LETTER 8th-cpc-3.pdf
12/02
District conference of TUMKUR DISTRICT , KARNATAKA WAS HELD ON 08-02-2025. COM RAJKUMAR, COM LINGADEVARU, COM SHAFIULLAKHAN WERE ELECTED AS PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER RESPECTIVELY.
12/02
CLICK HERE FOR FILE brief-120225-8cpc.pdf
31/01
The pension revision case was scheduled for hearing in the Delhi High Court on 30-1-2025. However, the government counsel sought an adjournment, citing the unavailability of the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) due his leg injury. As a result, the court has now posted the matter to February 18, 2025, in the supplementary list.
30/01
BSNL issues guidelines to Circles/Units for the action to be taken for implementation of DOT OM dated 22-01-2025 . copy of the order notional-increment-letter-dt-28012025.pdf
DPE issued OM on Payment of IDA at revised rate with effect from 01-01-2025 for CPSEs following 2007 pay scales.
29/01
copy of order : payment-of-ida-for-cpses-following-2007-pay-scales.pdf
29/01
Letter to Deputy Secretary (JCA) DOPT
Letter to Secretary ( Staff side) National Council - JCM
Letter to Secretary General , Bharat Pensioners Samaj
8thcpcbps.pdf
29/01
The recently issued OM dated 22nd January 2025, granting a notional increment to BSNL/MTNL retirees, has brought much-needed relief. However, it currently covers only those who retired on 31st January 2020 under superannuation, and not those who retired under the VRS 2019 scheme, even though they were due for the same increment on 1st February 2020. A similar case before the CAT Chandigarh was decided in favor of retirees under the VRS 2019 scheme, and the order has already been implemented. We request that the OM be clarified to include all VRS 2019 retirees, ensuring fairness and avoiding further litigation. Letter addressed is posted here.
28/01
Representatives of the All India BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association (AIBSNLPWA) donated Rs 10,46,169 to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support flood-affected victims in Vijayawada. The delegation, led by Vijayawada MP Kesineni Shivnath, met Hon'ble CM N. Chandrababu Naidu at his Undavalli residence today on 28th Jan 2025 to present the cheque. Representatives included: V. Varaprasad (General Secretary) J. Narayanachari (Treasurer, AP Circle) G. Siva Nageswara Rao (Treasurer, Krishna District) V. Annapurna (Member, Vijayawada) The representatives expressed their solidarity with the victims, stating that the donation was a collective contribution to assist those who lost everything in last year's floods. Additionally, a memorandum was submitted to the Hon'ble CM, requesting his intervention to ensure that the Central Government includes pension revision for BSNL/MTNL retirees in the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). They highlighted that the pension revision due since 2017 remains unresolved, urging the CM's support in addressing this long-pending issue.
23/01
DPE was urged to expedite the issuance of the pending IDA orders without further delay.
22/01
District Conference of Vellore BA was held on 21-01-2025, with over 375 comrades, including 35 women members, participating. Presided over by Com V. Ravichandar, the conference accepted the reports presented by Com K. Alliraja, District Secretary, and Com V. Mani, Treasurer.
Com S. Sundarakrishnan, Circle Secretary, Tamilnadu, addressed the gathering on pension issues, court cases, and other key matters. Sri Ashok Nayak, DGM(A), and District Secretaries from various unions, greeted the conference.
Com V. Ravichandar, Com K. Alliraja, and Com V. Mani were elected as District President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively.
17/01
17/01
The Prime Minister's approval of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) marks a historic moment for central government employees and pensioners. Recognizing the importance of this decision, the All India BSNL Pensioners' Welfare Association (AIBSNLPWA) has submitted a request to include BSNL/MTNL pensioners in the terms of reference for pension revision under the 8th CPC. BSNL/MTNL pensioners, governed under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, are unique among CPSE retirees as they receive pensions directly from Central Civil Estimates. In light of this, we have emphasized the need for equitable treatment for these pensioners, who have dedicated their lives to the telecommunications sector.
For more details, read our full representation submitted to the Hon’ble Prime Minister by clicking the link below:
13/01