Report – Meeting with DDG (Estt.), DoT on 30-04-2025
Com. Anupam Kaul, Deputy General Secretary, and Com. J.S. Dahiya, Organising Secretary (CHQ), met the DDG (Establishment), Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on 30th April 2025 in New Delhi to discuss two important issues concerning BSNL retirees:
1.Applicability of DoT Orders to VRS Retirees:
The delegation pointed out that the recent order issued by DoT appears to apply only to superannuation retirees, creating confusion about its applicability to VRS retirees. They cited the letter issued by the Chennai Circle Office, which had taken a broader view. The DDG sought clarification on whether any authority had objected to such applicability. She assured that she would interact with the concerned authorities in Tamil Nadu and issue a suitable clarification thereafter.
2.Inclusion of BSNL Pension Revision in 8th CPC Terms of Reference:
On being asked about the inclusion of BSNL pension revision in the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), the DDG clarified that the DoT has not yet received any reference on the matter. However, she assured that if and when such a reference is made to the DoT, the Department will offer its views appropriately.
