28.09.2023
GS writes to
Shri Ramcharan Bohra
ji,
requesting
him for arranging a meeting with Hon. MoC to discuss about
implementation of Hon. PB CAT New Delhi Judgement regarding
Revision of pension of BSNL and MTNL pensioners as per the
7th CPC fitment benefits
<< Click for letter>> |
27.09.2023
G
S writes to the Hon. MoC & IT Rrquesting for Implementation
of Hon. PBCAT New Delhi Judgement dated 24.9.2023 in O.A.
No.1272/2020-Revision of pension of BSNL and MTNL pensioners
as per the 7th CPC fitment benefits
<<
click here for letter>> |
27.09.2023
Great appreciation by majority
Union of BSNL ie BSNL EU to AIRBSNLEWA:-
We are thankful to Comrade P.
Abhimanyu GS BSNL EU majority Union of BSNL employees who
called over phone and congratulated GS AIRBSNLEWA CHQ for
the victory in PBCAT New Delhi on pension revision case.
Also mentioned that he has read the Judgment twice wherein
it is seen that Hon'ble PBCAT has recognized the OA filed by
AIRBSNLEWA for discussions and on that basis the Judgment is
delivered. He appreciated the efforts of AIRBSNLEWA CHQ for
drafting the nice OA and continues efforts in pursuing with
the Advocates and in the Hon'ble court. He categorically
mentioned that these efforts should continue till the time
the judgement is implemented in full. Assured his full
co-operation. He also remembered the joint efforts of BSNL
Unions and Associations in solving this issue but now it is
becoming reality. We once again thank to Comrade P Abhimanyu
GS BSNL EU for his concern and support. |
26.09.2023
Dear
Comrades, As per the decision
of 3rd AIC of AIRBSNLEWA held at Vijaywada AP we decided to
file the court case in PBCAT New Delhi. Extensive efforts
were made by Comrade Amit Gupta Ji Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA in
collecting all the relevant documents from DoT, DoP&W, DPE
and DOP&T etc for drafting the OA. Every day we were
discussing the matter to finalize the OA draft with proper
and justified prayer. AIRBSNLEWA was the first Association
to finalize the OA and contacted all the like minded
Associations of BSNL/MTNL pensioners to file the OA in PBCAT
New Delhi. After lot of discussions on prayer for 7th CPC
fitment formula unanimity was made and filed the OA along
with some BSNL/MTNL pensioners Associations in the year 2019
it self. We continuously persuaded to our Advocates. Due to
Covid-2019 pandemic situation our case could not be heard
physically for two and half years. After the Covid normalcy
our Advocate tried for early hearing and finally got it.
Its an historical judgement for BSNL and MTNL pensioners.
DoT Officers made their best efforts to stop pension
revision with an indifferent and overzealous attitude. They
will still continue their efforts to stop its implementation
by filing appeal in the Hon'ble High court Delhi. We have
already advised to our Advocate to file CAVIAT in the
Hon'ble High court Delhi so that one sided judgement may not
take place. However, we are vigilant and closely monitoring
the developments. We will try to meet Hon'ble MoC&IT and
Secretary Telecom and requesting for its implementation. Let
us, hope for the better.
We take this opportunity to Salute
once again Our beloved Late Amit Dada for his total
contribution and we feel it will be appropriate to dedicate
this victory to Com Amit Gupta ji |
25.09.2023
Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi delivered the
judgement on pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners :-
Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi has delivered
the judgement online available.......our Advocate Ms Gauri
Puri has already applied for a certified copy which we may
get within a week or 10 days time as informed by our
Advocate. We have already advised to our Advocate to file a
CAVIAT in the Hon'ble High court Delhi at the earliest as
judgement has been delivered online. Our Advocate has
assured an early action in this regard.
<<click
here for the copy of Judgement>> |
21.09.2023
Meeting with PGM Esst BSNL CO
New Delhi:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met
PGM Esst BSNL CO ND and congratulated him for his promotion
as CGM J&K circle. Also discussed regarding circulation of
draft proposal of new pay scales for BSNL Executives and Non
executives in some WhatsApp groups. PGM Esst mentioned that
recently no such proposal have been sent by BSNL CO to DoT.
It's a fake news only. He also expressed his happiness on
pension revision court case Judgment and advised to pursue
for its implementation in DoT. |
21.09.2023
Meeting
with PGM Budget BSNL CO New Delhi:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met
PGM Budget BSNL CO and discussed regarding implementation of
the Hon'ble High court Kolkata Judgement in case of Shri
Tapan Das Retd CAO Kolkata. PGM Budget immediately called
the concern AGM SEA Mr Tomy and directed him for its early
implementation. He assured for early settlement of the case.
(b) Restructuring of JAO and AO cadres as it was not done by
the Restructuring cell of BSNL CO and left for SEA cell to
work on Restructuring. PGM Budget informed that the matter
is under consideration in SEA cell and one AO SEA is doing
this job. He assured an early action in this regard so that
some Rule-8&9 transfers can be considered. We extended
sincere thanks to him for his positive response to our
issues. |
21.09.2023
Meeting
with PGM( Pers) BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met
with PGM Pers and discussed regarding proper implementation
of Hon'ble Supreme court Judgment on Rule-206 of SDEs
Telecom seniority case wherein Adhoc DEs promotions have not
been taken into account while holding the review CPCs.
Regular DEs promotions have been considered as per BSNL RRs.
Thus the anti-dating to seniors wrt to their Juniors have
not been granted as per the Hon'ble Supreme court Judgment.
PGM Pers again mentioned that due to business he could not
review the implementation of Rule-206. However, he further
assured that in the first week of October-2023 he will
re-examine the case. He advised to remind him after
30-09-2023. We further requested him to look into the matter
positively as the assurance. |
20.09.2023
Congratulations
We have won the Pension revision court
case in Delhi PBCAT:
Ultimately, the pension revision petition was prepared by
late Amit Gupta then dy GS AIRBSNLEWA under guidance of
Prahalad Rai then GS AIBSNLEA and the arguments of our
learned lawyers in the court made the pensioners win the
pension revision court case.
Congratulations to all the pensioners of BSNL and MTNL.
Details of judgment will follow. |
20.09.2023
We
salute to Late Comrade Amit Dada ji for his untiring efforts
in drafting the OA and collecting all the related papers
from DoT, DoP&W, DPE and DOP&T etc. Wherein GS AIRBSNLEWA
also played important role in all these departments in
pursuing and collecting the information. Today it is a
historical day for BSNL/MTNL pensioners wherein the DoT
Officers made all out efforts to stop our pension revision
and still they may file Writ petition in the Hon'ble High
court Delhi for which we have requested our Advocate to file
CAVIAT in the Hon'ble High court Delhi. |
05.08.2023
NOTICE OF IV AIC of AIRBSNLEWA:
lt is hereby notified that
the 4th All India Conference of All India
Retired BSNL Executives' Welfare Association will be held at
Amit Gupta Nagar, Swami Vivekananda Auditorium of
State Youth Centre, Department of Youth Services, Govt. of
West Bengal, 142/3, AJC Bose Road, Moulali, Kolkata-700014
from 19th to 20th November, 2023
(Sunday and Monday).
<<CLICK
HERE FOR NOTICE>> |
05.08.2023
Notice of Pre-AIC CWC meeting of
AIRBSNLEWA:
It is hereby notified that, the Pre-AIC,
Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the All India
Retired Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Executives’ Welfare
Association is scheduled to be held on Saturday 18.11.2023
from 16.00 hours to 20.00 hours at
Amit Gupta
Nagar,
Swami Vivekananda Auditorium of State Youth Centre,
Department of Youth Services, Govt. of West Bengal, , 142/3,
AJC Bose Road, Moulali, Kolkata-700014.
<<Click
here for Notice>> |
25.07.2023
GS writes to Secretary DoT regarding:
True implementation of Hon’ble
Supreme Court Judgement dated 14th December 2017 in the
Civil Appeal No.(S).4389 of 2010 in the matter of
restoration of TES Group B officers’ seniority list as per
Rule 206 and grant of all consequential benefits of Pay
fixation including the pensionary benefits, which will be
payable in terms of implementation of judgement only w.e.f.
01.01.2018 and not for the past – our request for your kind
intervention.
<click here for letter> |
25.07.2023
Pension Revision Case: Proceedings of PBCAT, New Delhi
<<
click here>> |
25.07.2023
Dear Comrades,
4th AIC of AIRBSNLEWA has been decided to be held on 19th
and 20 th November-2023 at Kolkata. All the Circle-Branch
Secretaries are requested to elect delegates immediately and
to inform the Host Circle in time so that their boarding and
lodging arrangements can be made properly. The arrival and
departure schedule should also be informed to the host
Circle Secretary WB Comrade Shitanshu Sarkar by mail or
WhatsApp group. The delegate fees has been decided Rs
2500-00 from each delegate. The CWC members, Circle
Secretary, Circle President, CHQ office bearers are need not
to pay delegate fees. The delegate fees has to be deposited
to the host Circle. The Circles may bring their Circle
banners. The necessary notification of AIC will be issued
shortly. |
13.07.2023
Pension revision court case of BSNL/MTNL pensioners
:- Today afternoon the pension revision case came for
hearing in the Hon'ble PBCAT ND court no-5 at Sl no 27.
Hon'ble Bench gave an opportunity to all the Advocates to
give brief pleadings, if any they want to give .Our
Advocates based on the Absorption terms & conditions and the
assurances of Govt Pension scheme to the absorbed BSNL/MTNL
employees explained in detail the justification of pension
revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners. Respondents Advocates
opposed the pension revision under the pretext that without
the pay revision there will be anomalies in pension to the
post retired pensioners after 01-01-2017 etc. They also
referred some court Judgments of Ernakulam CAT, Bangaluru
CAT and Hyderabad CAT judgements. Hon'ble Judge mentioned
that applicants are referring the Cabinet decision, Govt
orders on Pension based on Rule-37A etc but ( DoT)
respondent is pleading anomalies etc. However the Hon'ble
Bench recorded all the pleadings from both sides and decided
to draft the Judgment within 15-20 days and after showing to
all the Advocates of both the parties the Judgment will be
delivered. Now the case has been posted for hearing and
final judgment on 16th August-2023 .Today the arguments took
place for 70 minutes. We may hope a better Judgment favoring
us. Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA and Comrade Kishan
Singhji President AIRBSNLEWA were present during hearing in
the Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi. |
13.07.2023
Meeting with PGM Pers BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA and Comrade A K Kaushik GS
RTOWA MTNL Delhi met with PGM Pers and discussed regarding
true implementation of Rule-206 on SDEs seniority court
Judgment delivered in the year 2017.We again requested PGM
Pers to review the wrong implementation of Hon'ble Supreme
court Judgment on Rule-206 and its true implementation. PGM
Pers mentioned that he is aware of the case but due to
paucity of time he could not further examine the case.
However, he assured that he will again discuss the matter
with the concern staff members. He also advised to submit a
letter in brief to re-look the matter. Shortly we will give
a letter again on this issue. |
13.07.2023
Meeting with PGM Esst BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA and Comrade A K Kaushik GS
RTOWA MTNL Delhi met with PGM Esst BSNL CO and discussed
regarding releasing of all penssionary benefits to Sh H H
Patel Retd AGM Surat, Gujarat Circle. PGM ESST BSNL CO
mentioned that to provide a letter given by the Circle to
BSNL CO. On that basis immediately funds will be released. |
11.07.2023
Status of court case on pension
revision in the PBCAT New Delhi:-
As reported by our counselor that arguments took place on
10th July-2023 wherein our pleadings were noted by the
Hon'ble Bench and during arguments bench was seems to be
convinced with our prayer. Now the Hon'ble court may deliver
the Judgment on 13th July-2023 by hearing all the parties
for five- five minutes. We have requested our Advocate to
engage Shri Rajshekher Rao Sr Advocate for pleadings. From
our side Comrade GS and President will be present in the
Hon'ble court. |
14.06.2023
Pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade Kishan Singhji
President AIRBSNLEWA and Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA MTNL
Delhi met Member Services and discussed regarding pension
revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners. Member (Services )
informed that Hon'ble MoC &IT is extremely busy in Railway
Ministry due to Odisha train accident issue. Last week
Hon'ble MoC &IT fixed up the meeting with DoT Officers to
discuss the pension revision case but at the eleventh hour
the meeting was canceled due to his business in Railway
Ministry. Now at any time Hon'ble MoC &IT may hold the
meeting to discuss the matter. From administration side the
draft proposal is ready for discussions and decision of
Hon'ble MoC &IT |
14.06.2023 Meeting
with Member Services DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade Kishan Singhji
President AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA MTNL
Delhi met with Member Services DoT and discussed regarding
wrong implementation of Rule-206 on SDEs seniority case by
BSNL and now by MTNL:- We expressed our resentment against
the wrong implementation of Rule-206 on SDEs seniority case
by BSNL by conducting review CPCs on regular basis .Whereas
the anti dating to seniors wrt to their juniors should have
been given by BSNL. We requested Member Services to kindly
intervene in the matter and issue necessary orders from DoT
for giving anti dating to seniors to BSNL and MTNL as
happened in the year 2008 while implementing the Hon'ble
Supreme court Judgment. Member Services collected all the
relevant papers from us and assured to take necessary action
in this regard. We extended thanks for giving patient
hearing and understanding the case. |
14.06.2023 Meeting
with CGM NTR ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA and Comrade A K Kaushik GS
RTOWA MTNL Delhi met with CGM NTR ND and requested him to
release funds to UP EAST Circle to clear the pending medical
claims of BSNL pensioners for the last one and half year.
CGM NTR appreciated our concern and mentioned that recently
he had BSs meeting of NTR and found that NTR UP East office
has kept pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners and he
immediately directed them to clear the pending medical
claims of BSNL pensioners. CGM NTR assured that before
30-06-2023 all the pending medical claims will be cleared.
We extended thanks to him. |
14.06.2023 Meeting
wit CMD BSNL:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA and Comrade A K Kaushik GS
RTOWA MTNL Delhi met with CMD BSNL and Congratulated him for
getting third time financial package for BSNL for its
revival and also discussed regarding- (a) Reopening of CGHS
migration window for conversion from BSNL/MTNL MRS:- We
requested CMD BSNL/MTNL for opening of CGHS migration window
from BSNL/MTNL MRS to BSNL/MTNL pensioners to ensure that
left out willing pensioners may also apply for CGHS
facility. CMD BSNL/MTNL appreciated our concern and
immediately agreed to open migration window for three months
in BSNL but mentioned that MTNL pensioners in Mumbai are not
supporting CGHS migration thus there is no use for MTNL.
Comrade Kaushik GS RTOWA pleaded that earlier good
empanelled hospitals in Mumbai were very less but now some
new empanelled hospitals are there thus people will opt CGHS.
CMD BSNL/MTNL after some discussions agreed to open the
window of migration for three months in MTNL also. This
action will be taken soon. (2) Non implementation of Hon'ble
Supreme court Judgment on Rule-206 of SDEs seniority case in
BSNL/MTNL:- We expressed our serious concern against the
wrong implementation of Hon'ble Supreme court Judgment on
Rule-206 of SDEs seniority case in BSNL and now in MTNL. CMD
BSNL/MTNL patiently heard our pleadings and advised us to
give him in writing so that he can get reexamined the case.
CMD BSNL- MTNL heared our pleadings for 15 minutes and
assured an early action in this regard. We extended our
sincere thanks for giving patient hearing to our issues and
positive response. |
14.06.2023
Meeting with PGM Pers BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA and Comrade A K Kaushik GS
RTOWA MTNL Delhi met with PGM Pers BSNL CO in a schedule
meeting and had detailed discussions on wrong implementation
of Rule-206 on SDEs seniority case in BSNL and now in MTNL.
We explained the Hon'ble Supreme court Judgment on Rule-206
of SDEs seniority case in detail wherein holding of Review
CPCs against the DEs sanctioned posts on regular basis is
not at all justified. The Hon'ble Supreme court Judgment was
to give benefit to all the seniors wrt to their Juniors on
the basis of TES Grp B Officers seniority list number 1 to
17 on DQE grounds. We pleaded that cause of actions arises
on revising one to seventeen lists by lists no 1 to 6 on the
basis of year of Recruitment wherein Juniors were promoted
as DEs in the years 2001,2002 and 2003 in BSNL-MTNL by DoT.
Hon'ble Supreme court quashed the seniority list no 1 to 6
and made list number 1 to 17 as secrocent. But BSNL pers
cell has conducted review CPCs against the Sanctioned DEs
posts on regular basis which is not correct. BSNL has to
give anti dating benefit to all seniors wrt to their Juniors
with all the consequential benefits including Pensionary
benefit wef 1-1-2018 as per the impugned judgement. After
detailed discussions about 90 minutes PGM Pers mentioned
that today first time he could understand the judgements and
their implementation in BSNL. He assured that he will relook
into the matter and in consultation with DoT further
necessary action will be taken for it's TRUE implementation.
We extended our sincere thanks to PGM Pers for granting us a
schedule meeting and having detailed and elaborate
discussions on the issue. PGM Pers assured that after one
month again he will have discussions with us for the
settlement of the issue. |
29.05.2023
CBMPA leaders meeting with Member Services DoT: -
As per the request of CBMPA leaders to Secretary Telecom for
discussions on pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners,
Secretary Telecom directed Member Services to grant a
meeting to CBMPA leaders. Accordingly Member Services DoT
granted meeting to the CBMPA leaders today afternoon at
13.00 Hrs to discuss the pension revision case of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners. We the CBMPA leaders expressed our serious
concern against the non settlement of long pending issue of
pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners for the last Six
years. Member Services appreciated our concern and mentioned
that matter is under consideration at the top level wherein
Hon'ble MoC &IT is to spare some time to discuss the matter.
The draft proposal prepared by Esst cell of DoT and cleared
by internal Finance of DoT is pending with Secretary Telecom
office for the discussions and decision on fitment benefit
on pension revision. He expected that shortly Hon'ble MoC
&IT will grant a meeting to discuss and decide the issue. On
our demand for the fitment benefit as per 7th CPC formula,
Member Services advised us to again submit a proposal within
a week's time in favour of 7th CPC fitment formula which he
will certainly put up in the high level meeting for
consideration. He assured an early decision on this issue.
Shri A K Shahu, OSD designated Member Services was also
present in the meeting and participated actively in the
discussions. From CBMPA side Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade Kishan Singhji, President, AIRBSNLEWA ,
Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA MTNL Delhi, Comrade J S Dahiya
Organising Secretary, AIBSNLPWA, Comrade K R Yadav, GS TEAM
MTNL Delhi Comrade Kapoor (RTOWA MTNL Delhi) ,Comrade Zile
Singh, Comrade N N Sharma, from AIBSNLPWA were present in
the meeting. On behalf of CBMPA a letter in support of 7th
CPC fitment has to be prepared immediately and to be given
to Member Services DoT for consideration in the high level
meeting which may take place shortly. About 45 minutes
discussions continued in the meeting. |
29.05.2023
Meeting with GM Pers BSNL CO New Delhi:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met with GM Pers BSNL CO
ND and discussed regarding true implementation of Rule-206
of SDEs(Telecom) seniority as per the Hon'ble Supreme court
Judgment. GM Pers mentioned that matter has been discussed
in BSNL CO at higher levels and it is concluded that Pers
cell has implemented the Hon'ble Supreme court Judgment in
consultation of ASG and DoT. Similarly in MTNL also action
is being taken to revise the seniority and conduction of
review CPCs in the same line as implemented in BSNL. We
apprised him that we have filed a clarificatory application
in the Hon'ble Supreme court on the Judgment. |
22.05.2023
Pension Revision Case :
Bench has been
constituted and the pension revision case has been listed
for hearing on 22/5/2023 (Monday) Listed at Sl. no. 28 Court
no 4 |
22.05.2023
GS writes to Secretary DoT
seeking appointment
for discussion on Pension Revision of BSNL / MTNL Pensioners
<<click for letter >> |
20.05.2023
GS writes to CMD BSNL regarding
Solidarity and support for
the action programmes of the Joint Forum of the No-executive
Unions and Association of BSNL
<< click for letter>> |
19.05.2023
Pension revision court case:-
Bench has been constituted and
the pension revision case has been listed for hearing on
22/5/2023 (Monday) Listed at Sl. no. 28 Court no 4 |
02.05.2023
GS writes to Secretary DoT & CMD BSNL
regarding implementation of PB CAT New Delhi judgement for
granting replacement scales on actual basis w.e.f. 1.1.1996
<<click here for judgement>> |
01.05.2023
Validity of CGHS Cards
>> Click here for
the orders<< |
30.04.2023
Dear Comrades, the information sought
by CHQ regarding number of delegates from their Circles for
attending 4th AIC of AIRBSNLEWA at Kolkata in the 3rd week
of November-2023 has not been received from Circles till
now. Please provide required information regarding delegates
to have proper boarding and lodging arrangements during AIC.
All the Circle Secretaries are again requested to kindly
ensure for sending the required information to host Circle
and CHQ immediately. |
29.04.2023
Status of pension revision case of
BSNL/MTNL pensioners in DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA today morning discussed
with Director Esst DoT regarding pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners wherein Director Esst DoT informed that still the
file is pending in DoT internal Finance only. We explained
that during the month of March-2023 Member Services
mentioned that the matter is ready which will be put up to
the Hon'ble MoC &IT for his approval and decision on fitment
benefit probably in the first week of April-2023 and
thereafter it will be sent to the DoE for clearance for
preparing a Cabinet note. Director Esst DoT mentioned that
perhaps the internal Finance of DoT could not finalize the
proposal thus could not be sent to the Hon'ble MoC &IT. Now
it seems that Finance wing has finalized the proposal which
may be put up to the Hon'ble MoC &IT for approval at the
earliest. In this manner even after the approval of Hon'ble
MoC &IT and clearance from DoE.The Union Cabinet approval
may take at least 3-4 months time in its approval. Please
don't believe in the fake news |
28.04.2023
CBDT New Circular: For TDS deduction,
salaried taxpayers will have to opt for new or old tax
regime.
While presenting the budget, Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that the new tax regime
will be considered as the default tax regime from the new
financial year.
Income Tax Regime: The financial year 2023-24 has started.
Employers are going to seek information from their employees
whether they will adopt the new income tax regime or the old
tax regime. In such a situation, CBDT has issued a circular
regarding the modalities of TDS deduction in 2023-24, in
which it has been said that from the current financial year,
the new income tax regime has become the default tax regime.
In such a situation, the CBDT has told the employer that he
must ask his employees whether they want to opt for the new
tax regime or the old tax regime. All employees will have to
inform their employer at the beginning of every financial
year whether they want to opt for the new tax regime or the
old tax regime.
CBDT has said in its circular that it is necessary to choose
the option of new income tax regime or old income tax regime
because on the basis of that the employer will deduct TDS on
the income of the employee. The Central Board of Trustees
has clarified that if an employee does not inform this to
his employer, then the default tax regime on that employee,
which is the new tax regime, will be valid and TDS will be
deducted from his income on the basis of that. In such
cases, the employer will have to deduct TDS under section
192 on the income of the employee as per the tax rate of the
new income regime.
Presenting the general budget for 2023-24, Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that the new tax regime
will be considered as the default tax regime from the new
financial year. The tax rate in the new income tax regime is
lower than the old tax regime. But in the new tax regime, no
deduction is available on home loan interest and investment.
Whereas in the old income tax regime, you can get tax
exemption on Mediclaim by taking exemption on investment and
home loan interest.
However, salaried taxpayers will have the option to choose
either the new or the old tax regime while filing income tax
returns, even if they have informed the employer to choose
another option. Salaried taxpayers will have the option to
choose either the new or old income tax regime every year.
Whereas those who get income from business or profession can
change the option of tax regime from one tax regime to
another only once. |
28.04.2023
RAILWAY CONCESSION TO SENIOR CITIZENS:
The Supreme Court on 28th April 2023,
turned down a petition seeking to reintroduce concession for
senior citizens on railway tickets. Before the Covid
lockdown, IRCTC used to grant concession in the fares of
Male Senior Citizens of minimum of 60 years and Female
Senior Citizen of minimum of 58 years. These concessions
were valid for all trains including, Rajdhani Express,
Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, and others. A bench of
Justices SK Kaul and Ahsanuddin Amanullah turned down the
plea filed by MK Balakrishnan for restoration of the
concessions that were discontinued during Covid in order to
stem the spread of the disease. "It would not be appropriate
for this court to issue a writ of mandamus in a petition
under Article 32 of the Constitution. It is for the
government to take a call on the issue keeping in mind the
needs of the senior citizens and the fiscal repercussions.
Dismissed," the bench said on Friday. Earlier this year, the
Railways Ministry said that Indian Railways may soon restore
senior citizen concession, which was discontinued due to
Covid. |
12.04.2023
Supreme court positive judgement on
grant of notional increment who retired on 30th June, and
normal increment falls on 1St July.
<<Click for copy>> |
21.03.2023
Meeting
with Member Services and Member Finance DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade Kishan Singhji
President AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade A J Ram CS AIRBSNLEWA Delhi
Circle, Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA MTNL Delhi, Comrade J S
Yadav GS RTOWA MTNL Mumbai, Comrade K R Yadav , GS TEAM MTNL
and Comrade Suresh Kumar GS BTEF Delhi met with Member
Services DoT as per the advice of Secretary Telecom as we
requested him for granting us meeting. We welcomed Shri U S
Pandey Ji on resuming the High office of Member Services DoT
and requested him to settle the pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners issue as per the 7th CPC fitment formula for a
permanent solution. Member Services mentioned that the
matter is under active consideration. Secretary Telecom has
already conducted a meeting with all the concern Officers of
DoT and the Draft proposal has been prepared to put before
the Hon'ble MoC & IT. Hon'ble MoC &IT may hold a meeting
shortly by the end of March-2023 or first week of April-2023
to approve the final draft for preparing a Cabinet Note on
this issue. He also mentioned that DoT is also trying to
evolve the formula for a permanent solution. He assured that
this issue will be resolved shortly. We extended our sincere
thanks to Member Services for his kind and helping attitude.
Meeting with Member Finance DoT:-
We all the above office bearers
of AIRBSNLEWA CHQ, RTOWA MTNL Delhi & Mumbai and BTEF met
Member Finance DoT as per the direction of Secretary Telecom
as we requested him to grant us a meeting. Member Finance
DoT also mentioned that the issue is under active
consideration and the comments of internal Finance of DoT
has been given to the Esst cell. We requested him to
consider the fitment benefit as per 7th CPC formula to have
permanent solution. Member Finance assured to look into the
matter and advised us to convince Member Services and their
concern Officers. He also advised us to meet him again after
some time to discuss the matter in detail. We extended
thanks to him for his positive response.
Meeting with Director Esst DoT:-
We all the above office bearers
met Director Esst DoT and discussed regarding pension
revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners issue. Director Esst
mentioned that that shortly the matter will be sent to DoE
for comments and after receiving the comments a Cabinet note
will be prepared with approval of the Competent authority
and after getting the Comments of all the Nodal Miniseries
the Cabinet note will be sent to the Union Cabinet for
approval.
Meeting with GM Pers BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade Kishan Singhji
President and Comrade AJ Ram, CS Delhi met GM Pers BSNL CO
and discussed regarding true implementation of Rule-206 on
SDEs seniority as per the Hon'ble Supreme court Judgment. We
also protest against the conduction of review CPCs against
the year to year vacancies basis. Requested for the
consequential benefits wef 1-1-2018.GM Pers mentioned that
due extreme business he couldn't spare time to steady the
Hon'ble Court Judgments. However he further assured that by
next week he will go through the Court Judgments on this
issue and thereafter he will call us to discuss the matter.
We expressed our serious concern and requested for true
implementation. GM Pers assured an early action on this
issue.
Meeting with our Advocate MS Gauri
Puri:- Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade Kishan Singhji President, Comrade A K
Kaushik GS RTOWA MTNL Delhi and Comrade J S Yadav GS RTOWA
MTNL Mumbai met Ms Gauri Puri our Advocate dealing with
Pension revision case of BSNL/MTNL pensioners. Ms Gauri Puri
Advocate mentioned that tomorrow our case has been listed
for hearing at Sl no.56 and there are chances that case may
be heard in case the Hon'ble Bench take up the cases speedy.
Comrade GS and President will also be attending the Hon'ble
PB CAT ND tomorrow morning. |
19.03.2023
Memorandum submitted to the Hon'ble MP
Loksabha Jaipur Shri Ram Charan ji Bohra by AIRBSNLEWA CHQ
ND:- Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade M L Ostwal CS Rajasthan and Comrade K K
Barser DS Jaipur &CWC Member met today morning with Hon'ble
MP Loksabha Shri Ramcharan Ji Bohra at Jaipur and submitted
Memorandum to him for pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners. Requested him for pension revision as per 7th
CPC fitment formula to have a permanent solution of the
issue as BSNL and MTNL pensioners are governed with the Govt
scheme of pension under CCA pension Rules-1972 and Rule
37Aand getting pension from CFI Govt of India. Hon'ble MP
mentioned that he has earlier also discussed the matter with
the Hon'ble MoC & IT in our presence at Jaipur and later on
at Delhi wherein he has requested to the Hon'ble MoC to
settle the issue at the earliest as per our demand. He
further mentioned that Hon'ble MoC &IT has already directed
to the DoT Officers to settle the issue at the earliest and
it is confirmed that your pension revision case will be
settled early as the Hon'ble MoC has assured him. He advised
us now to perssue with the concern Officers of DoT to
expedite the matter early with highest fitment benefit. He
further mentioned that today Hon'ble MoC &IT is available in
Jaipur and they will be meeting wherein he will again remind
him on this issue for early settlement. We extended our
sincere gratitude and thanks to him for his kind
recommendations and concerns in the matter. We assured him
our fullest support. |
16.03.2023
Status of BSNL/MTNL pensioners
pension revision case in DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
discussed with Director Esst DoT regarding the status of
pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners. Director Esst DoT
informed that the the comments of DoT internal Finance has
been received in Esst cell of DoT and now within 8-10 days
the case will be sent to DoE for clearance. After the
clearance from DoE the Cabinet note will be prepared by Esst
cell of DoT and on getting approval from Secretary Telecom
and Hon'ble MoC &IT the Cabinet note will be circulated to
the concern Nodal Miniseries ie DPE, DoE ,DoP&T , DoP&W and
Law Ministry for comments which may take one or two months
time for comments.On receipt of comments from Nadal
Ministries the after compilation will be sent to the Union
Cabinet for approval. The fitment factor will be decided by
Competant authority. |
15.03.2023
GS writes to Secretary Telecom
regarding
Grant of meeting to discuss on
Pension Revision of BSNL/MTNL Pensioner.
<<Click here for letter>> |
15.03.2023
GS writes to Secretary Telecom
regarding
Constraints aced by BSNL Pensioners covered
under EPF Pension Scheme while submission of the Joint
option for EPF higher pension – requesting intervention from
BSNL under the capacity of their Employer
<<Click here for letter>> |
16.02.2023
GS writes to Secretary Telecom
regarding
Grant of meeting to discuss on
Pension Revision of BSNL/MTNL Pensioner.
<<click for letter >> |
15.02.2023
GS writes to CMD BSNL regarding
True implementation of Hon.
Supreme Court Judgement regarding Rule 206 for re-fixing
seniority from SDE to DE promotion
<<click for letter>> |
08.02.2023
Massive Rally on 8th February-2023:-
Six BSNL/MTNL
pensioners Associations conducted its 3rd phase of agitation
program by Organising Massive Rally throughout the country
very Successfully. All the Circles conducted Massive Rally
and Submitted Memorandum to their respective CCAs after the
Rally. At Delhi the Massive Rally could not be organized due
the Parliament session and Imposition of -144 , Delhi Police
didn't allow to to come on Roads but
allowed Demonstration and meeting at Eastern Court, Janpath
New Delhi. The Demonstration and meeting at Delhi was very
successful due to whose participation of our members.The
members from nearby Circles ie Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab
and UP west participated in large number. The meeting was
conducted in the Chairmanship of Comrade M K Bagchi,
President RTOWA. Comrade Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade
Anupam Kaul Dy.GS AIBSNLPWA , Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA
MTNL Delhi and Comrade Suresh etc explaining the status of
Pension revision case in DoT and Hon'ble PBCAT ND. After the
meeting a Memorandum was submitted to Secretary DoT by the
representatives of all the Six Associations escorted by
Delhi Police and CRPF officers. On behalf Secy Telecom,Jt
Secretary Admn received the Memorandum and discussed the
matter in detail. He assured to apprise about our agitation
programs and discussions to the Secretary Telecom. We
sincerely extend our thanks to all the members throughout
the country for making the program a grand success.
<<Click here for Glimpses>> |
02.02.2023
GS writes to Member (Services)
welcoming him on assuming the charge
of Member(S) and also regarding Pension revision of BSNL /
MTNL Pensioners
<<click
for letter>> |
21.01.2023
Status of pension revision case of
BSNL/MTNL pensioners:- Comrade
Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with CGCA DoT regarding
pension revision case wherein Esst cell of DoT has asked to
CGCA regarding financial implications on pension revision of
BSNL/MTNL pensioners. Shri Dilip Padhey ji CGCA informed
that Esst cell of DoT has asked information on financial
implications in revising pension of BSNL and MTNL pensioners
on 0%,5%,10% and 15% fitment benefit. CGCA informed that the
required information from CGCA office will be sent to Esst
cell of DoT within two-three days time. He assured an early
action in this regard.
Discussions with Director Esst DoT on Pension revision of
BSNL/MTNL pensioners:- Comrade
Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed the matter with Director
Esst DoT and enquired about the status of pension revision
of BSNL/MTNL pensioners case. Director Esst DoT informed
that the matter has been sent to CGCA office for giving
information regarding financial implications on pension
revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners on 0%,5%,10% and 15%
fitment benefit. He also informed that as soon as the
financial implications implementation are received from CGCA
it will be put up to the competent authority for
consideration and decision on fitment benefit. After the
approval of the competent authority the Cabinet note will be
prepared. He assured an early action in this regard. |
23.12.2022
Felicitation of Shri Sandeep Govil,
CGMT Rajasthan on getting appointment as OSD to CMD BSNL and
getting designated as Dotector CM BSNL Board New Delhi:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
Comrade M L Ostwal CS Rajasthan, Comrade K K Berser, DS
Jaipur met with Shri Sandeep Govil CGMT Rajasthan and
felicitated him on getting posting as OSD to CMD BSNL and
getting designated as Director CM BSNL Board New Delhi. We
extended our best wishes for all the success in his career
and assured our fullest cooperation. He also reciprocated
the same. |
19.12.2022
Successfully implemented call
attention day by holding Demonstration as per the call given
by BSNL and MTNL pensioners Associations:-
The call attention day is successfully
implemented by holding Demonstration through out the country
by the members of six BSNL/MTNL pensioners Associations. At
Delhi the Demonstration was conducted at Eastern Court,
Janpath. A large number of BSNL/MTNL pensioners gathered and
made the Demonstration a great success. Comrade M K Bagchi
President RTOWA presided over the meeting
Comrade Anupam Kaul, Dy GS AIBSNLPWA, Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade A K Kaushik, GS RTOWA MTNL Delhi Comrade
Dahia AGS, AIBSNLPWA , Comrade Suresh Kumar and other MTNL
Associations leaders address the Demonstration and apprised
in detail the compulsion for launching agitation programmes.
The next Agitation programs are holding of Two days Dharna
on 17-18 th January-2023 and Massive Rally on 8th
February-2023 to Sanchar Bhawan will be conducted. All the
BSNL/MTNL pensioners are requested to ensure their active
participation to create impact. Comrade Kishan Singh ,
President AIRBSNLEWA extended Vote of thanks.
|
18.12.2022
Implementation of agitation programs
call given by six BSNL and MTNL pensioners Associations :-
Dear Comrades, today at 17.00
Hrs the representatives of Six BSNL and MTNL pensioners
Associations had virtual meeting in response to the DoT
letter given and the telephonic talk with GS AIRBSNLEWA to
refrain from agitation programs. After detailed discussions
it was decided that at the eleventh hour without any
concrete written assurance the agitation call cannot be
deferred or withdrawn.Thus, a common letter with the
signatures of all the six General Secretaries is given to
the Secretary Telecom in this regard. Therefore, all the
BSNL and MTNL pensioners are requested to participate in the
call attention day Demonstration actively. The successful
implementation of the agitation programs will certainly
divert the attention of Govt to settle the pension revision
of BSNL/MTNL pensioners as per 7th CPC fitment formula |
14.12.2022
Message from GS Com. Prahlad Rai
Dear Comrades,
Six pensioners Associations of BSNL/MTNL
have given a call for Organisational action programs as
mentioned in the Notice given to DoT. We all are aware that
Bureaucrats sitting in DoT have been denying pension
revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners on the pretext of non
revision of pay revision of BSNL/MTNL employees since
beginning but after the joining of New Hon'ble MoC Shri
Ashwani Vaishnav Ji and Secretary Telecom Shri K Rajaraman
ji situation changed and they directed DoT Officers to
settle pension revision by de-linking from pay revision,
there after these DoT Officers have tried to dilute the
issue by sending a proposal for pension revision on 0%
fitment benefit as per 3rd PRC. We have been demanding
pension revision as per the 7th CPC fitment formula as we
BSNL/MTNL pensioners are governed with Govt. Pension under
Rule 37A of CCS pension rules-1972 and getting pension from
CFI. The 9 recommendations of 7thCPC have been granted to us
only
Pension revision and revision of
minimum pension to BSNL workers are not considered by DoT.
Against this indifferent attitude of DoT we six pensioners
Associations have now decided to launch active
Organizational actions to defeat the ulterior motives of
these indifferent officers. Thus, we call upon all the BSNL
and MTNL pensioners to come forward and participate
actively in the agitation programs to make them it a grand
success. <<click
here for copy of notice of Organisational Action Programme>> |
30.11.2022
GS writes to Secretary DoT
regarding Notice for Organisational Action Programms against
the Proposal of Pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
Pensioners
<<click here for Notice>> |
28.11.2022
GS writes to Secretary DoT
regarding Proposal of Pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
Pensioners w.e.f. 1.1.2017
<<click here for letter>> |
20.11.2022
The 3rd Circle Conference of
AIRBSNLEWA UP Circle held on 3rd Nov-2022 at Hotel Babian-Inn
in a grand manner.
At 10.15AM, Comrade Prahlad Rai
GS AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade S M Abbas Circle President, Comrade
Pallab Bose Circle Secretary, Comrade Sitanshu Sarkar CS WB
Circle in the presence of all the delegates of UP East
Circle hoisted the Association flag by thundering the
slogans eg AIRBSNLEWA Unity Zindabad, AIRBSNLEWA UP EAST
Circle Conference Zindabad, BSNL pensioners Unity Zindabad
etc.
After the flag hoisting all the
delegates assembled in the Conference Hall of Hotel Babian-
Inn, Lucknow.
Circle President Sh S. M. Abbas
while welcoming the GS, CS WB Circle and all the delegates
declared 3rd Circle Conference open for discussions.
Circle President in his welcome
address requested all delegates to cooperate with the dias
in completing agendas and meaningful discussions on
important issues like Pension revision of BSNL pensioners
and smooth medical facilities etc.
Two minutes silence was observed
in memory of departed Comrades during the Corona pandemic
and recent Morabi tragedy.
Late Sh Amit Gupta Ji Dy GS,
Late Sh C.S.Verma FS and Sh A.K.Sarkar ACS of UP (East)
Circle Services were remembered.
Sh Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA and
Sh Sitanshu Sarkar CS WB Circle were welcomed with garlands
in the delegates session.
All DSs placed their reports covering membership, PHQ quota,
CHQ quota etc.
All the Circle Office bearers
ACSs and Organising Secretaries also placed their reports.
Sh Pallab Bose Circle Secretary summed up the reports and
clarified all queries raised.
Sh Pallab Bose Circle Secretary
placed Circle Secretary report covering mainly
Organizational matters at District, Circle and CHQ level,
and status of various issues of pensioners -Pension revision
of BSNL pensioners and BSNL MRS and CGHS facilities.
He also apprised the status of
various Court cases, Migration of pensioners from CPPCs to
SAMPANN,Submission of LC/DLC, CCA laminated ID Cards,
meeting with CGMT, CCA and Additional Director CGHS etc.
He also talked about Maintaining
Circle website efficiently. After some discussions the
Circle Secretary report was approved by the house.
Sh R.N.Singh FS placed Finance
Secretary Report and after some discussions the account was
adopted by the house.
Before lunch the Open Session
started wherein Sh SM Abbas, welcomed all the dignitaries on
dias and off the dias. Hon'ble Chief Guest Shri Anil Kr
Vaish GM (HR) who represented CGMT UP EAST Circle was
welcomed and felicitated.
Shri Sangeet Kumar, CCA UP
Circle Lucknow, Shri Satish Joshi Regional Head and
associate Vice President of ICICI Direct as Guest of Honour
were also welcomed and felicitated. Sh Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA, Sh Sitanshu Sarkar, CS WB Circle as special
Guest were welcomed and felicitated by garlanding and
Mementos. All the members present in the conference were
also given Mementos.
All members present in
Conference heard the deliberations of our beloved GS. Sri
Prahlad Rai Ji on status of pension revision and pending
medical bills as a lot of progress has already been made but
still much is to be done. Members appreciated Hon. GS's
sincere efforts.
As elaborated by GS that
de-linking order is already in pipeline & minutes will be
issued very soon as Minister Communication has personally
assured to look in pension revision in very near future. GS
also apprised the house in detail regarding present status
of rule 206 cases, pending court cases filed by our
Associations in Delhi.
CS West Bengal Sh Sitanshu
Sarkar appreciated our marvelous Circle Conference organised
in a great manner. He appraised the house regarding our
Association history and contributions of Late Sh Amit Gupta
Dy GS & Sh Prahalad Rai GS towards our Associations and BSNL
Pensioners.
Com Sarkar also invited members
of UP East circle to attend our next AIC schedule to be held
at Kolkata.
Sh Pallab Bose Circle Secy. UP
(East) told the house that only AIRBSNLEWA is serious for
welfare of BSNL Pensioners. He reminded that when we raised
the 60:40 issue, revised cabinet note, at that time not a
single union/Associations was ready to join with us except
Com Prahalad Rai then GS of working association AIRBSNLEA.
Sh Bose told the house that he
met with CGM UPE several times and lastly he requested to
Hon'ble CGM Sh Rajiv Jouhary ji to set up a vigilance
enquiry against the officers who are responsible for long
pending medical bills of UP(E) BSNL pensioners. He also
requested the GS to raise the issue at Corporate office
regarding long pending medical bills of UP East Circle.
CCA Shri Sangeet Kumar ji
congratulated Circle Secretary AIRBSNLEWA for his
contribution towards pensioners and wished him well for the
success of the conference. He informed the house in detail
about the work being done related to pensioners. Specially
regarding migration of pension from CPPCs to SAMPANN,
Pensioners ID card, life certificate. They will start
distributing the ID cards of the pensioners from the first
week of December 2022.
Life certificate would now need
to be submitted to the respective CCA office. The issue of
life certificate has been done in the CCA office. And for
those who are unwell, the CCA office will arrange to collect
their Life Certificate from concerned pensioners' house on
their request.
After migration, pensioners would need to submit their
savings and investment declaration to respective CCA office
for the purpose of Income Tax deduction.
Sh Anil Kumar Vaish ji attended our circle conference at
Hotel Babian-In Lucknow in the absence of CGM UP (E). He
appreciated the concern of Circle Secretary AIRBSNLEWA for
the long pending medical bills of the pensioners. In this
context, he told all the members present in the conference
that many people in the entire circle have been paid
recently, and vigorous work is being done to pay the rest.
The General Manager (HR) UP (East) Circle has also informed
that UP (East) Circle has made three crore more demands from
the Corporate Office for further payment.
Approx 200 executive members of
our Association participated in the 3rd Circle Conference of
AIRBSNLEWA UP(E) at Hotel Babian- Inn Lucknow. Election
Chairman Sh R.S.Pandey TDM (retd) announced the unanmiously
newly elected Circle body of of AIRBSNLEWA UP(East) Circle.
Sh S.M.Abbas, Sh Pallab Bose, Sh
R.N.Singh, Sh S.S.Shukla unanmiously elected as Circle
President, Circle Secretary Circle Finance Secretary & CWC
member of AIRBSNLEWA UP(East)Circle for next term.
Conference ended with Vote of
thanks of Circle President and National Anthem.
FOR GLIMPSES CLICK HERE :
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAeD5W |
14.11.2022
GS writes to Secretary TC & Secretary
Telecom regarding circulation of DoT Note sheet on Pension
Revision of BSNL /MTNL Pensioners in the Social media & the
views of AIRBSNLEWA on the note sheet and Pension Revision.
<<click for Letter>>
<<Click
for Note Sheet>>
|
11.11.2022
Meeting with GM Pers BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA met with GM Pers BSNL CO and discussed regarding
true implementation of Hon'ble Supreme court Judgment on
Rule-206 of SDEs seniority case. We also requested that
Hon'ble Supreme court has upheld the Judgment of Hon'ble
PBCAT ND judgement in MTNL case. GM Pers mentioned that due
to financial implications the matter needs DoT clearance. We
explained that already matter was sent to DoT by BSNL CO for
clearance and DoT suggested to settle the issue at BSNL
level. GM Pers mentioned that he will again go through all
the relevant court orders and if required he will call us to
further discuss the matter. We requested an early action in
this regard.Meeting with
Sr GM Esst BSNL CO ND:- Comrade
Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met Sr GM Esst BSNL CO and
discussed regarding pension revision of BSNL pensioners
issue. Sr GM Esst mentioned that DoT should decide fitment
formula for pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners and may
ask BSNL and MTNL to pay Pension Contributions to DoT on
revised pension .For the payment of pension Contributions on
revised pension BSNL is ready to pay. Regarding fitment
formula DoT may decide for Executives and the same may be
extended to non executives pensioners. Sr GM Esst BSNL
further clarified that BSNL is always inrested for the
settlement of pension revision of BSNL pensioners. |
10.11.2022
Meeting with Member Services DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade Kishan Singhji
President, AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA MTNL
Delhi and Comrade K R Yadav, Advisor RTOWA MTNL Delhi met
Member Services DoT and discussed regarding Pension Revision
of BSNL/MTNL pensioners. Member Services mentioned that
recently some Association representatives met him told that
DoT should clarify that DoT is considering only 3 PRC scales
not 7th CPC recommendations. Member Services informed that
the issue of 0% is not being benefited but some % fitment
benefit is being discussed in DoT. We clearly told
that we are not going to accept nothing less than 7th CPC
fitment formula.He further
mentioned that how the pension revision can be considered at
present since the pay scales of non executives in BSNL/MTNL
are not yet decided. In turn we pleaded that there is no
need of pay scales of non executives because the pension is
to be revised as per the 7th CPC fitment formula, thus there
is no need to further delay the pension revision on the
pretext of non availability of non executives pay scales.
The financial implications are to
be informed to DoE and DoP&W which has to be calculated for
all the pensioners of BSNL/MTNL. We informed the Member
Services that earlier also during pension revision wef
1-1-2007 the financial implications were calculated by DoT
Esst cell with the concurrence of internal Finance of DoT
and were communicated to DoE. On the same pattern now also
DoT may calculate the financial implications on 7th CPC
fitment formula. We again requested to Member Services to
expedite the matter at the earliest before his retirement on
31-01-2023. Member Services assured an early action in this
regard.
Meeting with Director Esst DoT:-
We all the representatives of
AIRBSNLEWA and RTOWA met Director Esst DoT and discussed
regarding pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners. Director
Esst also re-afirm the information given by the Member
Services. We also re-affirm our stand on pension revision of
BSNL/MTNL pensioners on the basis of 7th CPC fitment
formula. |
09.11.2022
GS writes to Secretary
(Telecom), DoT regarding Pension Revision based on 7th CPC
norms <<click
for letter>> |
09.11.2022
GS writes to Member (S) regarding
Record of Discussion on 17.10.22 regarding Pension Revision
<<Click
for
letter>> |
18.10.2022
Meeting with GM (Pers) BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade GS Prahlad Rai met GM Pers
BSNL CO and discussed regarding true implementation of
Rule-206 on SDEs seniority case as per the Hon'ble Supreme
court Judgment and in view of recent Hon'ble Supreme court
Judgment on MTNL case of Rule-206. GM Pers appreciated our
concern and mentioned that due to extremely business in some
other important issues he could not concentrate over this
issue. However, he assured that shortly he will study the
Hon'ble Supreme court Judgment and will act accordingly. He
further assured an early action in this regards.
18.10.2022
Meeting with Sr GM Esst BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met
with Sr GM Esst BSNL CO and discussed regarding pension
revision case wherein we Expressed our serious concern
against the denial of payment of pension Contributions for
revision of pension in the revised pension as informed by
Member Services DoT in the meeting of BSNL/MTNL pensioners
Associations held yesterday. Sr GM Esst mentioned that BSNL
has never refused to DoT for the Payment of Pension
Contributions on revised Pension of BSNL pensioners. He also
mentioned that DoT has never asked BSNL to pay pension
Contributions on revised pension. Thus it is not a correct
statement of DoT. He clarified that as soon as DoT
demands Payment of pension
Contributions on revised pension, BSNL will immediately pay
the demanded pension Contributions to DoT. |
17.10.2022
Pension Revision Status - Member
Services meeting with BSNL/MTNL pensioners Associations:-
As scheduled today meeting was
held under the chairmanship of Member (Services). It was a
pleasant, succesful meeting.
On behalf of 9 associations we presented a memorandum
rejecting zero percent and insisted for 7th CPC fitment
factor. That was appreciated by some other Pensioners
Associations also.
Administration gave power point presentation. The benefit is
0.02% according to the presentation. BSNL is not willing to
give additional contribution for Post-2017 retirees.
All Pensioners ' associations in one voice rejected zero
percent.
Finally Chairman said that we will not go ahead with zero
percent. But I can't right now tell what would be the
percentage because we have to consult higher-ups including
Hon MoC.
But delinking pension revision from pay revision is decided.
Stalemate is broken and we shall continue our efforts to
achieve our objective.
We have convened a meeting tomorrow morning to widen our
base beyond 9 Associations.
<<For Minutes click here>>
<<
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<< Click Photo_2 >> |
11.10.2022
Status of Pension Revision Case:
Meeting with Member Services DoT is fixed up on 17 th
October-2022 at 16.00 Hrs in Committee Room ,2nd floor,
Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi with the representatives of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners Associations to discuss regarding pension
revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners.
<<click
here for copy of letter for meeting>> |
07.10.2022
GS writes to MoC regarding
Revision of pension of BSNL
& MTNL pensioners w.e.f.1-1-2017 by de-linking from pay
revision of BSNL/MTNL employees
<Click here for letter> |
07.10.2022
GS writes to CMD BSNL regarding
Payment of Medical bills to retired employees
<Click here for letter> |
07.10.2022
GS writes to CMD BSNL regarding
Non Payment of Medical bills
for the Treatment of COVID-19 taken in the Private Hospitals
during the First wave.
<Click here for letter> |
29.09.2022
Status of pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners in DoT:- Comrade
Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA today discussed with Director Esst
DoT the matter of pension revision of BSNL and MTNL
Pensioners and asked the present status in DoT. Director
Esst DoT mentioned that as per the advice of DoP&W the
proposal is being sent to internal Finance of DoT to take up
the matter with the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of
finance for clearance. On the issue of change in 0% fitment
he was non committal but he mentioned that DoT may discuss
the matter with the BSNL/MTNL pensioners Associations after
Dashera and Puja Festivals. |
22.09.2022
Status on Rule-206 of SDESs seniority
case of MTNL came for hearing today in SC:-
Today MTNL case was listed in three
judge bench comprising of Hon’ble judges DRD.Y.CHANDRACHUD
HIMA KOHLI , PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA as item no. 106 but
on the request of applicants advocates case was heard just
at the start of court assembly. Applicants advocates started
arguments and told the court the history of whole of the
case starting from 2009 PB CAT judgement. Court heard the
arguments with all patience. Keeping in view the mood of
court MTNL Advocate decided to withdraw but other side
advocates insisted for an order. As told by applicants
advocates the judgement of PB CAT of 2009 is upheld. PB CAT
Judgement is already upheld by Punjab & High court in 2011.
This judgement was further upheld by Supreme Court judgement
of 2015 & 2017 which restored the seniority list no. 1-17
prepared on the basis of Rule 206.
Now as our other cases are pending in Delhi High Court
waiting for SC decision on this transfer case, so after
receiving the order today’s in TC -78/2015 , applicants
advocates may file the same in Delhi HC. After receiving the
Judgment of MTNL candidates our Advocate will plead through
our Clarificatory application in the Hon'ble Supreme court
for the same benefit for BSNL candidates. |
21.09.2022
Implementation of Rule-206 on SDEs
seniority as per the Hon'ble Supreme court Judgment:-
As per the discussions and decision of
CWC meeting of AIRBSNLEWA CHQ ND held at New Delhi on 6th
and 7th August-2022 Comrade GS along with our CHQ legal
advisor Comrade A K Kaushik met Advocate Ms Gauri Puri and
discussed the matter in detail, she opined that now on the
basis of MTNL case outcome from Hon'ble Supreme court the
matter can further be reviewed. As the earlier contempt
petition filed by some aggrieved members in the Hon'ble
Supreme court against the wrong implementation of its
Judgement delivered on 14-12-2017 was dismissed. However, on
this issue we met Advocate Rani Chabra who earlier filed an
application in the year -2019 for clarification of the
Judgment delivered on14-12-2017 on behalf of AIBSNLEA when
Comrade Prahlad Rai was the General Secretary. We requested
her for mentioning the case for an early hearing. Advocate
Ms Rani Chabra clarified that Presently from AIBSNLEA no
body is pursuing the case and not ready to pay Advocate fee
and court charges. We further requested that the case can be
retaken up and the Advocate fee and court Charges will be
paid by us. Now if we agree to this decision then AIRBSNLEWA
CHQ has to collect separate funds in separate account. The
legal fund Rs.1000/- minimum from each affected and willing
member has to be collected so that Association can legally
fight the case. |
20.09.2022
Meeting with CMD BSNL:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met
CMD BSNL and extended sincere thanks for releasing funds to
clear pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners upto
31-03-2022 as per the assurance given by him to this
Association and requested for the reimbursement of CGHS one
time Payment for migration from BSNL MRS to CGHS. We
expressed our serious concern against the opposition of CMD
BSNL for de-linking of pension revision from pay revision of
BSNL employees. CMD BSNL was astonished to hear that ever he
has opposed de-linking of Pension revision from pay revision
rather he mentioned that in the meeting with Hon'ble MoC and
DoT Officers he pleaded for pension revision and
congratulated DoT Estt cell for the proposal of notional
fixation of pension wef 1-1-2017 of the BSNL employees
retiring after 1-1-2017 to avoid pension anomaly. He also
mentioned that during the meeting of AIBSNLPWA with Hon'ble
MoC I was called by Hon'ble MoC and I pleaded in support of
pension revision. He also clarified
that on pension revision he will be
benefited by Rs.50000/- per month thus, how he can oppose
pension revision? He categorically told that it is
unfortunate that such mal propaganda is being spread which
is not desirable from responsible people. At last we
extended our sincere thanks and gratitude for his positive
concern about the BSNL/MTNL pensioners. <<click
here for photo >> |
19.09.2022
Formation of Forum of BSNL and MTNL
Retired Associations:-
In the CEC meeting of RTOWA MTNL Delhi
held on 19-09-2022 a Forum of BSNL and MTNL Retired
Associations was formed comprising six members from each
Association. Comrade Prahlad Rai GS, Comrade Kishan Singhji
President, Comrade A K Jain FS AIRBSNLEWA CHQ, Comrade Nandi,
President, Comrade AJ Ram, Circle Secretary and Comrade K M
Goyal, FS, AIRBSNLEWA Delhi Circle attended and addressed
the CEC meeting. Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA apprised
in detail, the status of Pension revision case and called
upon to keep ready for struggle, in case DoT strict to 0%
fitment benefit. Also requested to form a Joint Committee of
BSNL/MTNL retired Associations as per the resolution passed
in the CWC meeting of AIRBSNLEWA held in August-2022 at
Delhi. RTOWA MTNL CEC appreciated and agreed to form the
Joint Committee in the name of Forum of BSNL and MTNL
Retired Associations. All the Associations gave five office
bearers name in the Forum. Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA MTNL
Delhi discussed in detail about the present status of
pension revision case and told to keep organization ready
for struggle. Comrade Shil Kumarji presided over the
meeting. |
19.09.2022
Meeting with Member (Services) DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS, Comrade Kishan
Singhji, President AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA
MTNL, Comrade, Sheel Kumarji President and Comrade K R Yadav,
GS TEAM MTNL Delhi met Member (Services) DoT and discussed
regarding pension revision issue of BSNL/ MTNL pensioners.
DDG (Estt) and Director (Estt) DoT were also present in the
meeting. We explained that DoT proposal for 0% fitment
benefit is no way acceptable to us. The pension revision
should be on the basis of 7th CPC recommendations on pension
revision should be adopted since we are Govt pensioners and
getting pension from Consolidated funds of Govt of India.
Member Services while discussing the matter explained that
even on 0% fitment benefit the pensioners will be benefited
with 8% or 10% . We explained that no one is going to be
benefited with this fitment in long term. However, we
explained that all the pensioners Associations has requested
to withdraw this 0% fitment proposal and to constitute a
Committee compromising DoT Officers and Association
representatives heading by Member (Services) for discussing
the matter in detail for agreeable solution. Member
(Services) appreciated our concern and mentioned that
shortly a Committee will be constituted to discuss and
resolve the issue. All the Pensioners Associations
representatives will be informed well in time to discuss the
matter. He assured an early action in this regard. During
discussions it is understood that pension revision file from
DoP&W has been received in DoT Estt cell wherein DoP&W has
not objected 0% fitment benefit, notional fixation may be
considered and the Comittee may be constituted and headed by
DoT not by DoP&W etc. We extended thanks for considering the
request of all the pensioners Associations regarding
Constitution of a Committee comprising DoT Officers and
Association representatives for discussions and decision on
pension revision formula.
Meeting with our Advocate Ms Gauri
Puri:- Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA MTNL and Comrade
Karan Singh from Rajasthan met Ms Gauri Puri our Advocate to
discuss regarding pension revision court case status & Rule
206 seniority case of SDEs Telecom. Madam apprised that
pension revision case has been posted for hearing on 6th
October-2022 in DB PB CAT ND wherein Mr Rajshekher Rao Sr
Advocate may also be present for argument. Regarding Rule
206 SDEs seniority case she informed that tomorrow the case
for MTNL applicants has been listed for hearing as TC-78/
2015 at Sl no 107. The MTNL case Judgement may come tomorrow
and on that basis further BSNL case will be reviewed. |
15.09.2022
Status of Pension Revision case:-
Com. Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
discussed the matter of pension revision of BSNL pensioners
with Director Estt. DoT and enquired about the comments of
DoP&W on this issue. Director Estt. DoT mentioned that it is
informed by DoP&W that pension revision file has been
returned to DoT wherein DoP&W has not given any negative
remarks. He assured that on receipt of the DoP&W reply
immediate action will taken. |
12.09.2022
BRIEF OF THE COMBINED MEETING OF
PENSIONERS ASSOCIATIONS HELD ON 12.9.2022
An online meeting of various pensioners association was
convened by Shri Gangadhara Rao, GS AIRBSNLPWA under the
Chairmanship of Shri Ramankutty, President, AIRBSNLPWA on
12.9.2022 to discussed about the pension revision case.
According to
the convenor, all the pensioners associations of BSNL and
MTNL were invited. AIBDPA headed by Shri K G Jayaraj has
rejected the invitation to join the meeting. BDPA headed by
Shri D D Mistry and AIBSNLREA headed by Shri S Basu did not
responded to the requested and not joined the meeting.
The
following Associations were participated in the meeting
1.
AIBSNLPWA – represented by Shri Gangadhara Rao, GS
2.
AIRBSNLEWA – represented by Shri Prahlad Rai, GS
3.
SNPWA – represented by Shri G L Jogi, GS
4.
DoT-BSNL Pensioners’ Assn.Kerala – headed by
Hariharan Nair GS
5.
RTOWA, Delhi – represented by Shri A K Kaushik, GS
6.
RTOWA, Mumbai – represented by Shri J S Jadhav GS
7.
MPWA, Mumbai – represented by Shri Jawahar, GS
A All the leaders had actively participated in the discussion
and explained and elaborated their experience while dealing
with the pension revision case with DoT.
Shri Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA briefed about the
initiatives taken by the AIRBSNLEWA, various meetings with
PMO, MoC, Other Ministers, Hon. M.Ps, Secretary DoT, Member
(S), Member (F) and all other concerned officers of DoT, and
the details of the discussions held with these officers. He
suggested to stick to the original demand of Pension
Revision at par with 7th CPC recommendations
only. In response to the suggestion of one of the
participant to discuss /accept the 15% fitment on IDA
instead of 7th CPC recommendations, GS AIRBSNLEWA
opined that at no circumstances we should dilute / divert
our demand of pension revision at par with 7th
CPC.
It is a fact that CMD BSNL is playing vital role in keeping
the Pay revision and Pension revision linked together for
his vested interest. However, Secretary DoT and MoC is in
favour of de-linking the Pension revision from the pay
revision, as the payment method of both these payments are
different in all respects.
All the participant associations was of the opinion that 0%
fitment is not acceptable to any of the association, and a
letter to this effect duly signed by all the participant
associations be submitted to the Secretary DoT with a
request to form a committee and discuss the matter with all
the stake holders and decide it within one month.
Further course of actions will be decided depending upon the
response of DoT to the said letter.
|
12.09.2022 Formation
of Adhoc Circle Body of
AIRBSNLEWA MP Circle:
In
the presence of Com. Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA a special
General body meeting was held on 11-09-2022 at Bhopal MP. In
the Special GB meeting Com. Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
apprised in detail the status of pension revision case, DoT
proposal for pension revision on 0% sent to DoP&W for
clearance and our demand for pension revision as per the 7th
CPC report, clearance of medical claims and CGHS facility
etc. Congratulations to
the newly elected Circle Body. |
06.09.2022 News
from UP (East) Circle:
Well organized historical Meeting of AIRBSNLEWA UP(East)
held at "Apollo Auditorium" Lucknow on 3rd Sept.-2022:
Circle President Shri S.M.Abbas, AGS & CS, Shri Pallab Bose
and senior leaders of our Association addressed the meeting
at Lucknow on 3rd Sept 2022.
The Meeting was organised in a grand manner and lasted 5
hours from 11:00 AM to 4:00PM.
Circle Finance Secy. Shri R.N. Singh requested all members
to clear their all pending dues before our Circle
Conference.
Shri Pallab Bose, AGS/CS, apprised in detail the
organisational activities of CHQ & UP East circle and
explained on the following issue viz. Meetings with
CGM UPE, PGMTD Lucknow, for payment of long pending medical
claims of BSNL pensioners, Status of the Court cases on
pension revision of BSNL pensioners, IDA increase as per
78.2 percentage basis from 1-1-2007 filed by AIRBSNLEWA in
the Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi and Hon'ble High Court Delhi and
also the issue of Pensioners ID card & development court
case against Rule 206.
Shri Pallab Bose apprised the house that GS of our
Association Shri Prahalad Rai ji has requested to Member
services DoT to consider the pension revision at par with
7th CPC recommendations, as BSNL pensioners are also drawing
the pension from the Govt. of India at par with other
Central Govt. Pensioners, and there shall not be different
methods of pension revision for the same Central Govt.
Pensioners which will be illogical and also against the
natural justice.
Shri Prahalad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA thereafter made a request to
consider the pension revision at par with the recommendation
of 7th CPC by de-linking the pay revision at the earliest to
avoid litigation on the matter.
In the interactive session Sh Pallab Bose CS replied to all
the queries raised by the members to their satisfaction.
With the consent of the house, it was decided that next CC
of UP East Circle will be held in the month of November 2022
at Lucknow.
Com Pallab Bose also gave detailed speech about CHQ
Headquarters' activities to the house present.
After the interactive session a special session of Health
awareness was conducted by a team of Eminent Doctors of
Apollomedics Hospital on topics like Cardiology and
Orthopedic problems.
Shri S M Abbas, President, gave a vote of thanks to all
respected members present and management of Apollo Hospital.
Session was
concluded with National anthem and followed by lunch.
<< for
glimpsclick
here>> |
05.09.2022 Status
of Pension Revision - GS writes to Member (Services) DoT,
New Delhi regarding:
Revision of Pension of BSNL
pensioners by de-linking the same from the Pay Revision of
BSNL employees.
<<click here for letter with Annexures>> |
31.08.2022 Status
of pending medical bills of Pensioners:
AIRBSNLEWA consistent efforts yielded result in getting
cleared pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners for the
last two and half years. AIRBSNLEWA CHQ continuously tried
to get released the funds in the meetings and through
written communications to CMD BSNL. CMD BSNL in all the
meetings assured us to release the funds on availability of
funds. But it was not being settled....in the month of
March-2022 only some funds were released by BSNL CO in this
account to clear the pending medical claims upto March-2019
only. Hereafter we continued our efforts and finally CMD
BSNL has released the funds to clear all medical claims of
BSNL pensioners upto March-2022. AIRBSNLEWA efforts will
continue to ensure that BSNL pensioners medical claims
should also be uploaded online at par with the BSNL serving
employees. So that every month along with salary payment,
BSNL pensioners medical claims are also paid. We extended
our sincere thanks to CMD BSNL for honoring his commitment
and giving relief to BSNL pensioners. |
28.08.2022 Status
of pension revision & DoT proposal sent to DoP&W for
clearance on notional pension fixation:-
AIRBSNLEWA consistent efforts yielded result in convincing
the DoT Officers that to avoid pension anomalies of the BSNL
pensioners who will be retiring after 1-1-2017 may draw less
pension than the Pre-retired pensioners of 1-1-2017. By
giving Notional Pension fixation wef 1-1-2017 and actual
pension form the day of retirement. As per pension rules 37A
or 37 of CCS Pension Rules 1972 or CCS Pension Rules 2021,
there is rule that pension may be calculated and fixed up on
the last pay drawn only. There is no provision for notional
pension fixation in these rules. Thus DoT to avoid anomalies
has prepared a proposal for notional pension fixation wef
1-1-2017 and has sent to DoP&W for clearance.
On 5th August-2022 GSs AIRBSNLEWA Comrade Prahlad Rai and
TEAM MTNL Delhi Comrade A K Kaushik alongwith their other
CHQ office bearers met Member [Finance] and Member
[Services] and explained that earlier also DoT has given
notional fixation on 78.2% fitment benefit wef 1-1-2007 and
actual benefit from June-2013 only to the BSNL pensioners
with the approval of Union Cabinet, Govt of India. Hence,
now DoP&W cannot deny or disagree with the DoT proposal for
notional fixation of pension. Thereafter, only the proposal
was prepared on the direction of Member [Services] by Estt
cell of DoT which got approval of internal Finance of DoT
and Secretary Telecom and then it was sent to DoP&W for
clearance.
Please recall earlier also DoT asked DoP&W for pension
revision delinking with pay revision of BSNL employees and
DoP&W put the queries that in what manner the pension
anamoly of post retired or retiring 1-1-2017 pensioners will
be sorted out. But DoT didn't reply
and kept silence. DoT Estt cell continued to move the
proposal for pension revision linking with pay revision of
BSNL employees and the internal Finance of DoT and PSU cell
continued to comment that since the revised pay scales in
BSNL and MTNL have not approved by DoT than how pension
revision will take place.It will follow pay revision only to
avoid anomaly. Our continuous persuasion with the Hon'ble
MoC through various Hon'ble MPs, Secretary Telecom, Member
[Services], Member [Finance], DDG [Estt], DDG [Accounts],
Director [Estt], Jt Secy PSU, Director Accounts of DoT and
CMD BSNL to use his good office etc. have yielded the
results that today DoT has sent the proposal for notional
pension fixation wef 1-1-12017 for the post retired BSNL
pensioners.
As per the information given by Member Services that DoT
proposal for 100% IDA neutralization with basic pay which
will come 0% fitment benefit is not acceptable to us. We
have been demanding our pension revision as per 7th CPC
formula for pension revision. It is our prayer also in the
Hon'ble PBCAT ND.
Some Association is nearing to Victory and some Association
is claiming that their efforts only could bring the matter
at this stage. It's not true.
In our opinion collective efforts only could create a
situation wherein DoT has agreed to fixed up pension
notionally to avoid anamoly. The struggle is not completed
it has to continue till the time we achieve pension revision
as per the 7thCPC recommendations only.
AIRBSNLEWA will continue its efforts to ensure that the
pension revision is settled as per the 7thCPC pension
revision formula.
Let us unite and struggle instead of celebrations at this
stage. Still a long way is there to get the approval of
Union Cabinet, Govt of India. |
26.08.2022 Status
of pension revision case in DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA today discussed the issue
of pension revision of BSNL/ MTNL pensioners with Member
(Services) DoT and requested him for it's an early
settlement. Member (Services) appreciated our concern and
mentioned that in our last meeting held with him on 5th
August-2022 assured that shortly he will work on this issue
and will try to settle it. Accordingly he discussed the
matter with all the concern Officers of DoT in Estt. cell
and Finance wing. Finally as per the assurance given to us a
proposal for pension revision has been prepared by Estt.
cell and on getting the clearance from the Finance wing of
DoT. Secretary Telecom approved the proposal and yesterday
it has been sent to DoP&W for clearance. The main issue in
the proposal is that in IDA pension revision on notional
basis and to avoid pension anomalies for the pensioners
retired or retiring after 1-1-2017 may draw less pension
than the pensioners who retired prior
to 1-1-2017. In this proposal DoT has suggested for notional
pension fixation wef 1-1-2017 to those who are retiring
after 1-1-2017 to avoid pension anomalies. As per the Rule
37A CCS pension rules pension is being decided on the basis
of last pay drawn. Thus last pay drawn will be in the
revised pay scales and accordingly the pension will be
calculated. DoT has saught DoP&W approval for notional
pension fixation. For this purpose the case has been sent to
DoP&W and in case the approval is given by DoP&W then DoT
with draft a Cabinet Memo will be sent to all the Nodal
Ministries for comments eg. DoP&W, Law Ministry, DoE and DPE
etc. After receiving the comments of all the concerned
Ministries, the Cabinet Note will be sent to Union Cabinet,
Govt. of India. Means DoT has proposed to revise pension
revision on 0% fitment benefit only, which is not a Justice
to BSNL/MTNL pensioners. However Member (Services) mentioned
that the matter which was lingering on for the last five
years, at least he has tried to settle the issue after his
joining in a short time. We
extended our sincere thanks to him for his kind
consideration and taking efforts. Some retired Associations
re- claiming that due to their efforts only pension revision
case is settling and they are the Father of the settlement.
Whereas, the fact remains that the OA filled in the PBCAT ND
was drafted by Late Comrade Amit Gupta Ji our Dy GS and GS
Comrade Prahlad Rai by collecting all the necessary
documents form DoT, DoP&W, DPE and DoE etc. AIRBSNLEWA CHQ
had meetings with the Hon'ble MoC, Secretary DoT, Adl
Secretary, DOP&W, DoE and DPE. Also with Member Finance,
Member Services, CMD BSNL, DDG Estt, Director Estt DoT etc.
AIRBSNLEWA continues and persistent efforts has yield the
results. But this will be not the end of the struggle, we
have to achieve pension revision at par with our counter
parts in DoT. |
08.08.2022 CWC
Delhi of AIRBSNLEWA put on record the highest appreciation
with respect to Late Com. Amit Gupta ji Dy. GS and Com.
Darbara Singh Ji, CS Haryana Circle for their excellent
contributions in forming and strengthening AIRBSNLEWA.
CWC appreciated and remembered the contributions of Late
Com. Amit Gupta ji Dy. GS AIRBSNLEWA in forming and
strengthening of AIBSNLEA and AIRBSNLEWA. It was because of
the sincere efforts made by Late Shri Amit Gupta ji, Dy. GS
AIRBSNLEWA the 60:40 ratio introducing in Rule 37-A by DoT
arbitrarily in the year 2005 was withdrawn in the year 2016
with the result today, the BSNL Pensioners are getting the
Pension without any hurdle. This was done by Com. Amit Gupta
ji by getting the information under RTI Act and pursuing the
issue through Com. Prahlad Rai, the then GS, AIBSNLEA in DoT/DPE/DoP&W
at the appropriate levels and also his Excellent
Contribution in finalising the OA filed in the PBCAT for the
pension revision of the BSNL Pensioners. One day before of
his death the OA was filed in PB CAT ND and with this
development he was extremely happy & satisfied. CWC put on
record that his Excellent Contributions will always be
remembered by the AIBSNLEA, AIRBSNLEWA and BSNL pensioners.
CWC also remembered the contribution of Late Com. Darbara
Singh of Haryana Circle, who was the Circle Secretary of
AIBSNLEA & later on elected as CS, AIRBSNLEWA Haryana Circle
immediately after his retirement from BSNL. He formed
AIRBSNLEWA Circle body and strengthen it. His contributions
in forming and strengthening AIRBSNLEWA in Haryana Circle
will always be remembered.
CWC highly appreciated the contributions of both the
departed Comrades Amit Gupta JI Dy. GS and Com. Darbara
Singh, CS Haryana Circle. The detailed minutes of the CWC
Delhi meeting will be placed in the next meeting for
discussions and approval. |
08.08.2022 BRIEF
REPORT OF THE CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AIRBSNLEWA HELD AT 10.30 HOURS ON 6.8.2022 & 7.8.2022 AT HOTEL SPB 87,
KAROL BAGH, NEW DELHI:
A Central Working Committee meeting of
the AIRBNSLEWA was held at 10.30 hours on 6.8.2022 & 7.8.2022 at Hotel SPB 87, Karol Bagh, New Delhi.
Meeting commenced after hoisting the Flag of Association by
Com. Kishan Singh, CHQ President & Com. Prahlad Rai, G.S.,
in the presence of all other CHQ office bearers, Circle
Presidents, Circle Secretaries, CWC Members.
Com. K Jai Ram, AGS CHQ welcomed all the participants and
invited President Com. Kishan Singh, Com. Prahlad Rai
General Secretary, Com. A K Jain, Financial Secretary Com.
Ravindran V.P. and Com. Manas Roy, V.P. to the Dias.
Com. Kishan Singh, President
in his opening remarks,
welcomed all the CHQ office bearers, Circle Presidents,
Circle Secretaries and CWC members and briefed about the
formation of AIRBSNLEWA and also on various activities of
the association. He also mentioned that lot of
work is yet to be done by the
Association, specially for the settlement of the issues like
pension revision, CGHS facilities and medical
re-imbursement, etc.
In his address he mentioned that, it
gives him immense pleasure in welcoming all the participants
in the 1st CWC meeting at New Delhi
and that too at the age of 60+ years
the presence in large numbers shows the keen interest of the
participants and unity for the association.
In brief he mentioned that after his retirement in May 2007,
he started contacting his retired office colleagues just to
remain in touch with each other. Firstly 5-6 colleagues
started to meet monthly at BSNL Corporate Office. After few
months many other retired executives also started to join
them. The number of participants in the monthly meetings
were increased every month. Up to September 2009 the number
of members became around 50. Then they thought to make a
platform so that they may take up the issues of pensioners
like medical and telephone bill reimbursement, pension
revision, etc with the DoT and BSNL management.
For the said purpose they then
approached Com. Prahlad Rai, the then GS of AIBSNLEA, for
support and guidance for formation of an association of
retired executives. He suggested to form it on all India
basis. He also arranged a meeting of all retired executives
in our contact on 10th March 2010 in Corporate
Office Meeting Hall. This meeting was attended by more than
70 retired executives. Com. Prahlad Rai and Com. SS Nanda
addressed the house and assured us to give full support to
new association being formed.
Immediately an Adhoc Body was formed in which he was elected
as GS, Shri ML Sharma as President and Shri KN Mehra as
Financial secretary.
Com. Prahlad Rai helped us in framing rules and regulations
of association and its registration. In October 2010
documents for registration were submitted in Registrar
Office and association was registered on 11th
November 2010 by the name AIRBSNLEWA.
First AIC of association was held in Nashik along with 3rd
AIC of AIBSNLEA with the help and support of Com. Prahlad
Rai sincerely. 2nd& 3rd AICs were also
held at Mysuru and Vijaywada with the active support of Com.
Prahlad Rai. Up to 3rd AIC there were 8 Circle
Bodies namely Delhi, UP (E), WB, Rajasthan, Kerela, TN, AP
and KTK. In 3rd AIC at Vijaywada Com. Prahlad Rai
was elected as GS, myself as President and Shri AK Jain as
FS unanimously along with other CHQ Office bearers.
With the restless and sincere efforts of Com. Prahlad Rai now
there are 25 Circle Bodies of AIRBSNLEWA.
He further mentioned that presently pensioners’ issues are
pension revision, medical bill reimbursement, telephone bill
reimbursement (for pensioners residing in Delhi and Mumbai
MTNL areas). Com. Prahlad Rai is trying continuously for the
last 5 years by writing letters and meeting personally with
the Hon. MoC & IT, Hon. M.Ps, Secretary (T), Member (F),
Member (S) in DOT, DOP & PW, Ministry of Finance etc. There
is one more issue of CGHS Wellness Centres and denial for
cashless treatment by empanelled hospitals.
He also mentioned that further, Com. GS will highlight his
sincere efforts he has made on all the issues and further
course of action to be taken by CHQ. He extended thanks to
all Comrades for listening to him peacefully.
CWC Observed two minutes silence in the memory of the departed
soul of Late Comrades Amit Gupta ji Dy. G.S., Darbara Singh,
CS Hariyana and other departed comrades.
After self-introduction, All the circle secretaries submitted the
report on the activities of the respective Circles along
with the membership status, issued settled at Circle Level,
Issues pending at CHQ level and requested the CHQ to
vigorously pursue the pending issues with the DoT / BSNL on
top priority.
During the CWC, the senior officers from BSNL Corporate office,
General Secretaries of other working / pensioners
association of MTNL and Advocate dealing with the Court
cases of the Association were attended on invitation.
We welcomed Hon. Chief Guest Shri Saurabh Tyagi, Sr. GM (Estt.),
Guest of Honour Shri S.N. Gupta, GM (Pers) BSNL Corporate
office, Com. AK Kaushik, GS MTNL RTOWA, Com. K R Yadav, GS
TEAM, MTNL New Delhi. Ms. Gauri Puri madam, Advocate for
the AIRBSNLEWA by garlanding.
Com Kishan Singh President & Com. Prahlad Rai, General Secretary
welcomed the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour and other
Special Guest for honouring our request and attending the
meeting despite of their busy schedule.
Com. Prahlad Rai,
General Secretary welcomed all the dignitaries on the
dias. He mentioned that due to Covid-19 physical meeting
could not be held during last 3 years. Now, since the AIC is
to be conducted, holding of CWC was essential to decide the
AIC. He mentioned that the burning issues for the BSNL
pensioners are Pension Revision of BSNL Pensioners who are
waiting for their pension revision w.e.f. 1.1.2017. He
stated that for the last three and half years, medical bills
of BSNL pensioners are not settled and the medical claims of
the working staff is being settled on monthly basis.
Pensioners are submitting the medical bills offline and
working staff is submitting it online. The issue is pending
for want of funds from the BSNL Corporate office. There are
two important things for the pensioners like pension
revision and medical facilities. Both these issues are
pending for the BSNL pensioners. The pension revision is
not being done due to the reason that the pay revision of
the working staff is not revised. We have been time and
again insisting that the BSNL pensioners are having no role
in the profit of the BSNL and anomaly if, any arising out of
the Pension revision can be settled by giving notional
fixation to such affected cases.
GS informed that Shri Tyagi Sir is very kind enough to settle
whatever grievances are brought to his notice and settled
the same very well within the shortest possible time. Shri
Tyagi sir were pleading with the DoT for the BSNL
Pensioners and explained that there shall be anomaly in
every case at every pay / pension revision and anomaly
committee can be formed and such anomaly issues can be
settled by the committees.
GS mentioned that it is the administrative ministry to suggest
the formula to settle the anomaly to the DoP&T, but no such
formula has been made by the DoT. An administrative
decision was taken by the then Secretary DoT which have
compelled us to approach the court of law and based on the
decision taken in the last AIC an OA has been filed in the
PBCAT. However, due the Covid-19 pandemic, physical hearing
could not be held and now regular hearing is likely to be
commenced shortly. During our service, as per the amendment
of the Pension Rules, pension contribution was paid on the
maximum of the pay scale to the DoT, as against the minimum
of the pay scale. Now linking the pension revision with the
pay revision is not justified.
GS also mentioned that due to the loss of BSNL, there is no pay
revision taken place for the working employees and there is
no scope of getting it in the near future due to the
financial condition of the BSNL. Hence, linking pension
revision with pay revision of working employees is not
justified and the same has been pleaded with Secretary
Telecom and all the efforts are being taken administratively
and politically by the Association, but there is no
favourable result till date.
He also mentioned that all other retirement benefits like
gratuity, leave encashment, etc has already been granted to
the BSNL pensioners based on the 7th CPC
recommendation. It was also told to the Secretary DoT that
the Class IV retired from BSNL is drawing the minimum
pension of Rs.3500/- as against the Rs.9000/- pension of the
other Class IV employees retired from other central Govt.
Unless there is political will, we cannot get the pension
revision and appealed all the other pensioners associations
through out the country to pursue the case through
Honourable Member of Parliaments and Ministers of their
areas.
He also informed that, Member (Services), DoT, CMD BSNL, Director
(HR), BSNL & G.M. (Administration) could not attend the
meeting due to their other urgent works and all of them have
conveyed their best wishes to the CWC. GS demanded to make
the online system for the pensioners for submission of
medical / other claims at par with that of the working
staff, so that their medical / other bills re-imbursement
can be made available easily. He mentioned that in order
to promote the CGHS facilities and to switch over to CGHS by
the BSNL Pensioners, at many places, there is no CGHS
wellness centres which is the reason many of the pensioners
cannot switch over to CGHS facilities and mentioned that
pensioners are being treated as step motherly treatment by
the BSNL Management.
GS requested Shri Tyagi Sir and Shri Gupta Sir to pursue with the
CMD BSNL to clear all the pending medical bills of BSNL
pensioners and not to put the aged pensioners into trouble.
As regards the Supreme Court judgement on the 206 cases, GS
mentioned that the judgement has not been implemented
properly by the BSNL management and requested the BSNL
management to look into the judgement and implement it in
its true spirit, which the judgement delivered after
fighting the case for last 30 years.
<<Click here for Complete Report of GS
AIRBSNLEWA for CWC>>
Com. K R Yadav, GS TEAM, while addressing congratulated the AIRBSNLEWA and welcomed all
the dignitaries and participants. He mentioned that the GS
AIRBSNLEWA has presented the grievances very clearly and the
attitude of the management is not at all fare. Unless there
is a political will and the administrative ministry get
convinced, the pension revision is impossible. The formula
suggested by the GS AIRBSNLEWA and the multiple factor
recommended by the 7th CPC needs to be
implemented. He requested all the retired pensioners
associations to form a co-ordination committee and go ahead
with the trade union action at the BSNL corporate office /
DoT Head Quarters. He requested the BSNL officers to
pursue with the Ministry to increase the CGHS wellness
centres as many hospitals in Delhi are not entertaining the
inward patients of CGHS beneficiaries. He also mentioned
that at this juncture unity is needed and unitedly we can
fight till the issues are settled.
Com. A K Kaushik, GS
MTNL RTOWA in his speech demanded Pension revision and better medical
facilities. He mentioned that after absorption in MTNL /
BSNL, the pay scale of absorbees are higher than that of the
DoT officers and even after retirement also, the pension of
retirees of MTNL/ BSNL pensioners is higher than that of the
DoT officers. This is the reasons stating by the DoT
officers to their higher level officers which is the route
cause of not revising the pension. There is a mis-concept
by the BSNL / DoT / Govt that these pensioners cannot
fight. We have to change this mis-concept of the management
and unitedly should fight on the streets, which will result
in getting the issues settled. In case the ‘0’ per cent
fitment is done, the pension presently drawing by the BSNL
Pensioners will be less than that of the pension after
revision. He mentioned that after revision of pension, the
working employees pay can be upgraded notionally and fix the
pension accordingly. He mentioned that the 206 judgement
has been implemented by the BSNL management very wrongly and
some filed contempt got benefited properly and requested the
BSNL management to study the 206 supreme court judgement and
implement it in its true spirit. He thanked GS AIRBSNLEWA
for inviting him and giving the opportunity to address the
meeting.
Ms. Gauri Puri, Advocate presented the status of the court cases on pension revision, DA
arrears payment and Rule 206. She mentioned that in the
case of 206 cases, wonderful judgement could get from Hon.
Supreme court and unfortunately the same could not be
implemented properly by the BSNL management. She mentioned
that in contempt petition, the courts are not giving any
direction to implement the judgement, it will only punish
the culprit either by levying penalty or by imprisonment.
That is the reason Supreme court has directed to approach
the PBCAT to get the direction. She mentioned that the case
is in the excellent bench and a favourable judgment in the
case of MTNL 206 case which will impact the BSNL case also.
As regards the pension revision case is concerned, the case is
in the Good bench of the Principal Chairman of the PBCAT.
She mentioned that all the BSNL pensioners had opted the
BSNL due to the reason that your status as Govt. servant
will continue after your retirement also. Now this is the
real time, you need the same to be adhered and pension
revision will take place favourably. There are many
number of Sr. Citizen matters in the PBCAT which is one of
the reason for the delay.
She further mentioned that the DA arrears case is coming up on
14.9.2022 and the matter will be heard on 14th
September 2022. Both the cases of pension revision and DA
arrears are in the last stage and expecting that the cases
will be settled by the judiciary in favour of the
applicants.
She had replied to all the queries of the members present in the
meeting.
Shri S.N. Gupta, GM (Pers)
BSNL Corporate office, Guest of Honour
in his address thanked the AIRBSNLEWA for inviting to the
meeting. In his speech he mentioned that, out of the speech
in the meeting, the seriousness of the 206 case has been
understood and will take all the possible steps to resolve
the issue and has assured to settle it with the best
possible and requested all the senior citizens to take care
of the health taking into the aspect that problems will be
there one after the other and assured to look into the case
favourably.
Shri Saurabh Tyagi, Sr.
GM (Estt.), BSNL Corporate office, Hon. Chief Guest
in his address thanked one and all for inviting him for the
meeting. He mentioned that as far as the pensioners are
concerned, BSNL management has tried its level best to
settle the pension payment after mass VRS. The pension
payment has been started as much early as possible after VRS.
The sampann software is very much good. He has agreed that
in the case of Medical bills, pensioners should get
preference as compared to the working employees. The same
needs to be made online which will help the BSNL management
also to ascertain the liability of the payments. He
suggested that all other grievances related to submission of
certificates, nominations, etc may be discussed in the
meeting and brought to his notice for its consideration and
settlement.
As regards the pension revision, there was no clarity on the
issue whether the pension revision will be related to pay
revision or not. He mentioned that the settlement of
anomaly is not the responsibility of the pensioners and the
same has to be settled by the Govt. Due to the Covid
Pandemic the cases could not be pursued vigorously, but, now
the case has processed and it has taken the momentum and
requested us to pursue the case vigorously. He mentioned
that the pension revision of BSNL pensioners are fully
justified and the anomalies will be settled as and when it
arises. He has assured that the case of Pension revision of
BSNL pensioners will be submitted to the DoT along with the
methods of settlement of anomalies by the BSNL
management. There is a good possibility to get the
pension revision approved by the Cabinet, in case the same
is proposed and submitted in details with full justification
by the DoT &DoP&T. He once again re-iterated that Pension
revision is fully justified to the BSNL pensioners.
As regards the Court Cases, he mentioned that the outcome of the
court case is depending upon how we present the matter to
the judiciary. Hence he requested to prepare well and
present the case well so that the judgement can get in your
favour, as the judgement is always based on the submissions
by the parties.
As regards the issue of reversion of officiating JTOs at the time
of retirement and pension drawn on the lower scale, Shri
Tyagi Sir has mentioned that the case was filed in the court
by some of the affected persons and the case has been
decided in favour of BSNL.
Shri Tyagi Sir was very much kind enough to reply to all the
queries raised by the participants.
Shri Kishan Singh, President expressed vote of thanks to all the
Invitees and dignitaries for attending the meeting and
requested that all are getting pension, hence be tension
free.
GS while summing up the report of the CSs, O.Ss, AGSs and
Advisors mentioned that wherever new CGHS Wellness centres
are to be opened and New Director CGHS are to be posted
details may be supplied by respective Circle Secretaries to
CHQ for taking up the issue with the concerned.
GS also mentioned that every circle has potential to increase the
membership, as there are en-number of retirees not member of
any association. He also mentioned that there is no harm in
taking dual membership being the retired welfare
association. However, the dual office bearer ship should be
avoided and the same should not be entertained.
GS assured to discuss the matter of Income Tax on the
reimbursement of CGHS charges with the concerned DoT/BSNL
officers and with CMD BSNL also.
GS while summing up has replied the queries raised by the Circle
Secretaries and also explained the status of the issues
raised by the Circle Secretaries and assured to take up all
pending issues of BSNL pensioners.
General Secretary
presented the Report of the General Secretary on the
activities of AIRBSNLEWA. On discussion of the report para-by
para, the following decisions have been taken:-
1.
All the Circle Secretaries to remit the legal fund according to
the strength of membership before the next AIC.
2.
All the Circle Secretaries are requested to open the Website of
the association and link the same with the CHQ Website.
3.
It was decided to form a co-ordination committee along with
MTNLRTOW at New Delhi and Mumbai. At Delhi, GS Com. Prahlad
Rai and President Com Kishan Singh will co-ordinate and at
Mumbai Com. A R Manani, Com. K P Nair and Com. Ramamurthy
will co-ordinate with MNTLRTOW.
4.
The 4th AIC will be held at Kolkata tentatively in the
month of February 2023
The report was discussed para by para and the same was
unanimously approved by the CWC.
Com. A K Jain, Financial
Secretary submitted the status of Accounts.
A resolution was moved by Circle Secretary, West Bengal Circle
and supported by CS, UP (East) Circle, CS, Kerala Circle,
CS, Maharashtra Circle, CS, Rajasthan Circle, etc.
appreciating the boading and lodging arrangement made by the
Host Circle at New Delhi and arranging CWC meeting in a
grant manner.
Vote of thanks was extended by Com A J Ram, CS AIRBSNLEWA, New
Delhi Circle.
Com. Kishan Singh ji CHQ President declared closure of the CWC
meeting, New Delhi at 17.00 hours by thundering the slogans
AIRBSNLEWA Zindabad, BSNL
Pensioners Unity Zindabad, BSNL/MTNL Pensioners Unity
Zindabad, CWC Meet, Delhi Zindabad. |
21.07.2022 Meeting
with
Additional Director
CGHS, Jaipur:- Comrade Prahlad
Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA and Comrade K K Barser, District
Secretary, Jaipur today met with Additional Director, CGHS,
Jaipur and discussed regarding non- implementation of
Director CGHS Delhi orders in Rajasthan Circle and apprised
her about our yesterday's meeting held with Additional
Director CGHS Delhi and discussions took place in this
regard. Additional Director CGHS Jaipur mentioned that
yesterday Additional Director CGHS Delhi has spoken on this
subject and thereafter she has issued instructions to all
the empanelled hospitals of Rajasthan to implement the
Director CGHS Delhi orders in totality. She advised us that
in future for any problems we may directly contact her
instead of going to Delhi. She also provided the copy of the
instructions issued. Regarding
opening of new CGHS Dispensary at Mansarover, Jaipur:-
She informed the as per the
demand raised by our Association and others the matter is
under consideration and accordingly the rented building is
being finalized in Mansarover, Colony, Jaipur shortly. We
also apprised her the one Govt Dispensary Building
constricted by RHB Jaipur is available in Sector-12
Mansarover Jaipur. This matter can be taken up with Chairman
RHB Jaipur Rajasthan for its allotment to CGHS.We assured
our fullest cooperation. |
20.07.2022 GS
writes to CMD BSNL regarding
Review of
promotion orders from SDE to AGM as per Rule 206
<<<click here for copy of letter>>> |
20.07.2022 Meeting
with Member (Services) DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEA,
Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA MTNL met with Member (Services)
DoT today and discussed regarding
(a) Pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners:-
We requested Member (Services) to
retake up the matter with Internal Finance of DoT for
considering de-linking of pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners from pay revision of BSNL/MTNL employees. Linking
pension revision with pay revision is not at all justified
since the BSNL/MTNL pensioners are not playing any role in
the profit or losses of BSNL/MTNL. During the service period
of BSNL pensioners the pension contributions were paid to
DoT on the maximum of the pay scales. Member Services
mentioned that Estt cell view is that in case the pension
revision is done w.e.f. 01-01-2017 there will be pension
anomaly to the post retired BSNL/MTNL pensioners. We
explained that we have already suggested to give notional
pay fixation w.e.f. 01-01-2017 and actual fixation on the
day of retirement and on the last pay drawn, pension may be
fixed up wherein no anomalies will arise. Member Services
again mentioned that pension cannot be fixed up notionally.
We clarified that DoT has already given notionally 78.2%
fitment benefit instead of 68.8% fitment w.e.f. 01-01-2007
and actual benefit form June-2013.Thus pension may also be
fixed up notionally wef 01-01-2017. After detailed
discussions Member Services assured that he will further
discuss the matter on the basis of these inputs with the
Estt cell team of DoT to reconsider the matter. We extended
our sincere thanks for giving patient hearing to us.
(b) 5% IDA fitment benefit against
78.2% fitment benefit to MTNL employees/pensioners.
GS RTOWA submitted a brief note on 5% IDA fitment benefit
against 78.2 fitment benefit and pension revision of MTNL
pensioners to Member Services and requested for the early
settlement of 5% IDA fitment benefit to MTNL employees and
pensioners. Member Services assured to look into the matter
for an early resolution of the issues. |
20.07.2022 Meeting with
Aditional Director (CGHS) New Delhi:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEA and Comrade A K Kaushik GS
RTOWA MTNL Delhi today met Additional Director( CGHS) New
Delhi and discussed regarding the problems being faced by
CGHS beneficiaries at various places through out the country
e.g. Non- implementation of Director CGHS ND regarding
clarification on investigations at empanelled Diagnostic
centres in respect of CGHS beneficiaries aged 75 years and
above. In this letter dated 01-10-2021 it has been clarified
that there is no provision to undergo investigations at CGHS
without referral from CGHS and to clarify that there is no
provision to undergo investigations at CGHS empanelled
Diagnostic Laboratories and Imaging centers without advice
for such investigations from Government Specialist/CGHS
Medical officer/Specialists of empaneled hospitals. Adler
Director CGHS immediately spoke with Adl Director CGHS
Jaipur, Rajasthan over phone and asked her to implement the
order in its true spirit. Similarly requested for opening of
more CGHS Wellness Centres in various cities including
Jaipur and Mumbai in the heavily populated areas. Adl
Director CGHS mentioned that matter has been put up to the
Ministry but it is being told that even to manage existing
WCs the sufficient Doctors and specialized staff is not
available, thus the sanctions are not being given for
opening of new WCs. However, ministry will take appropriate
action on the several representations pending on this
demand. Empanelment of good hospitals by CGHS in all the
cities. Adl. Director CGHS mentioned that it depends on the
hospitals management to accept the terms and conditions of
CGHS. Additional Directors of the states are fully empowered
to empanel good hospitals in their jurisdiction. Many
Hospitals are trying to get empanelled with CGHS but they
should meet the conditions. Supply of indent medicines on
the same day from agency directly to the beneficiary. Adl.
Director CGHS mentioned that earlier such practice was there
but there were complaints of misuse eg taking other items as
replacements etc. Thus it was stopped. Adl. Director CGHS
assured that for genuine problems we can always meet them
for the redressal of the problems. We extended thanks to Adl.
Director CGHS for granting us meeting and her positive
attitude towards our problems.
We tried to take appointment with
Director CGHS but due to his business he advised to meet
with Adl Director CGHS. |
20.07.2022 Meeting
with CMD BSNL:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
met CMD BSNL today morning and congratulated him for giving
a very effective presentation to the Hon'ble Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modiji in the presence of Hon'ble MoC&IT and
Secretary DoT on BSNL/MTNL turn around. CMD BSNL appreciated
our concern and mentioned that we have to continue our
efforts for turning around BSNL/MTNL. He expected our
efforts will yield positive results. We also requested that
long pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners should be
cleared. These are pending for the last two and half years.
CMD BSNL mentioned that he has released some funds recently
on this account. We clarified that Rs.65 lacks were given in
the month of March-2022 and still more than Rs.350/- lakhs
medical claims are pending. CMD assured to look into the
matter for an early clearance. We also requested to kindly
use his good office for the settlement of pension revision
case of BSNL/MTNL pensioners in DoT. CMD BSNL mentioned that
first I am concentrating on BSNL/MTNL turn around and when
the situation is favorable he will be concentrating on
pension revision case in DoT. We also extended him
invitation as Chief Guest to attend and address our CWC
meeting being held at New Delhi on 6-7 th August-2022. He
assured that in case he is free he will grace the occasion.
CMD BSNL informed that meeting
continued for two hours with Hon' ble Prime Minister. On our
query for second VRS in BSNL/MTNL, CMD BSNL replied that at
present there is no such proposal under consideration and he
will concentrate for next two years for turn around of BSNL/MTNL. |
19.07.2022 GS
writes to Member (IT&R), CBDT, New Delhi regarding
deduction of Income Tax and
Recovery Notices to Pensioners for payment of Income Tax on
Leave Encashment.
<<CLICK HERE FOR LETTER) |
19.07.2022 Welcome
and felicitation of new Member (Finance) DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA ,
Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA MTNL, Comrade Kishan Singhji,
President and Comrade A K Jain FS AIRBSNLEWA today met with
new Member(Finance) DoT Shri Manish Sinha Ji and Welcomed &
felicitated on assuming the high office of Member(Finance)
DoT. On courtesy call we requested for the consideration of
BSNL/MTNL pensioners pension revision wef 1.1.20217
<<Click here Photo>> |
18.07.2022 Meeting
with CGM NTR/NTP New Delhi:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai, AIRBSNLEWA
met CGM NTR-NTP ND today and Congratulated him on
assuming the charge of CGM NTR-NTP on promotion from PGM
Pers to CGM NTR-NTP. Also requested for settling the long
pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners. CGM NTR-NTP
mentioned that after his joining he has cleared about Rs
50/- Lacks pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners and
have demanded more funds from BSNL CO to clear pending
bills. He assured that as soon as the funds are received
from BSNL CO pending bills will be cleared. He expressed
positive concern toward settlement of pensioners issues.
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18.07.2022 Meeting
with Sr GM (Esst) BSNL:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEA
and Comrade A K Kaushik GS RTOWA met Sr GM Estt BSNL today and discussed regarding the status of pension
revision issue in DoT. Sr GM Estt mentioned that DoT Finance
wing has returned the file to DoT Estt cell with a remarks
that since the revised pay scales as per 3rd PRC for BSNL
serving employees have not been notified then how pension
revision of BSNL pensioners can be considered. Now DoT Estt
cell has to take the necessary steps on this matter for this
settlement.
Comrade GS AIRBSNLEA and Comrade
GS RTOWA MTNL also met GM Pers and GM Admn BSNL CO on
courtesy call and discussed some individual problems of BSNL
pensioners. Govt efforts to Turn around of BSNL :-
it is relatively learned that
today CMD BSNL has given a detailed presentation to the
Hon'ble Prime Minister on turn around the BSNL. It is
understood that in case the BSNL proposal is accepted by the
PMO then BSNL may get a financial package of Rs 100000/-
crores (one lac crore) wherein Rs 70000/- from BSNL assets
monetization and Rs 30000/- Crores from Govt to pursue with
4G and 5G Services and to meet out other liabilities. Let us
hope that Hon'ble Prime Minister will be kind enough to
consider the BSNLs proposal. |
12.07.2022 GS
writes to CMD, BSNL regarding
Non Payment of Medical bills
for the Treatment of COVID-19 taken in the Private Hospitals
during the First wave.
<<Click
here for letter>> |
24.06.2022 Status
of pension revision case of BSNL pensioners in DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEA
today discussed the matter with the concerned Officers of
Estt. cell of DoT and found out the status of pension
revision case. It is informed that the file from PSU cell of
DoT has been received in Estt. cell with a comment that pay
scales of BSNL- MTNL employees have not been notified due to
affordability clause of 3rd PRC. Now Estt. cell will further
send the matter to internal finance of DoT for
consideration. Estt .cell has processed 4-5 proposals on
pension revision eg. on CDA pay scales, IDA pay scales
anomalies issues etc. Comrade GS will meet the DoT concerned
Officers including Member (Services) and Member (Finance)
after returning form Gujarat Circle conference and Udaipur
District Conference Rajasthan Circle. |
20.06.2022 AIRBSNLEWA
CHQ notified its CWC meeting scheduled to be held on
Saturday, 6.8.2022 & Sunday 7.8.2022 at New Delhi.
<<click here for notice>> |
18.06.2022 Opening
of CGHS migration window second time from BSNL MRS by BSNL
CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
yesterday discussed with GM Admn BSNL CO regarding opening
of CGHS migration window second time from BSNL MRS. We
explained that BSNL CO is allotting funds to Circles for the
one time payment of CGHS reimbursement but the Circles are
not reimbursing the dues. GM Admn BSNL CO appreciated our
concerns and mentioned that Admn cell of BSNL CO is moving a
proposal to open migration window from BSNL MRS to CGHS
second time wherein BSNL pensioners may give options to
migrate from BSNL MRS to CGHS facility upto 31st July-2022
.After the approval of the competent authorities the
necessary orders will be issued immediately. He advised that
now remaining BSNL pensioners should give options to migrate
from BSNL MRS to CGHS. The one time Payment paid will be
reimbursed upto 31st August-2022 positively.
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15.06.2022 Meeting
with Joint Secretary (Admn) DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai along with
Comrade M K Bagchi, Chief Patron and Comrade A K Kaushik
Legal Adviser CHQ met with Jt Secy Admn, DoT Shri
S K Vermaji welcomed him on joining the high office of J
S Admn DoT and requested him to reply the queries made
by internal finance wing of DoT on pension revision of
BSNL pensioners. We apprised him regarding finance
queries wherein it has been asked from PSU wing that
when the notification of 3rd PRC pay scales in BSNL and
MTNL are being issued, without the notification of pay
scales the pension contributions on revised pay scales
can not be done.We explained that pension revision
should be considered on the basis of 7th CPC pension
revision formula since 3rd PRC donot have any pension
revision formula. After detailed discussions J S Admn
assured to look into the matter. |
15.06.2022 Meeting
with Director (Esst) DoT:-
Director Esst DoT informed that
the queries made by Internal Finance of DoT has been
sent PSU section to clarify. Director Esst mentioned
that as soon the reply from PSU unit is received it will
be sent Finance wing and thereafter to DoP&W for
clearance of the proposal
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15.06.2022 Meeting
with Director (HR) BSNL Board:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA,
Comrade M K Bagchi met Director (BSNL) Board and
discussed regarding Pension revision of BSNL pensioners.
Director HR informed that there were discussions in DoT
with the Concern Officers wherein BSNL has suggested the
formula to avoid anomalies in the pension of post
retired employees after 01-01-2017 by fixing pay on
notional basis wef 1-1-2017 and actual on the day of
retirement. But DoT finance wing has agree with the
proposal. (b) Payment of pending medical claims of BSNL
pensioners: We expressed our serious concern against the
non payment of long pending medical claims .Director HR
appreciated our concerns and mentioned that in
March-2022 Rs 56 carores were released on this account
and the pending medical claims upto December-2019 were
cleared. Now on receipt of more revenue
efforts will be made to clear
pending medical claims upto December-2021.At present the
revenue collection position is not good in BSNL.
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15.06.2022 Meeting
with PGM Budget BSNL CO and Sr G M Esst BSNL CO
on the above issues wherein they
also apprised the same position as discussed with th
Director HR.
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15.06.2022 Meeting
with GM Admn BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai and Comrade M
K Bagchi met GM Admn BSNL CO and requested for issuing
the the same instructions like second wave of Covid -19
to clear the Covid treatment bills of first wave also.
GM Admn mentioned that already CGMs have been empowered
to clear such Bill's without the visit note of concern
BSNL Officer on the same pattern of Second wave
treatment bills. However, in case the cases are not
resolved at Circle level then may be sent to BSNL CO for
consideration. |
15.06.2022 Meeting
with Member (Services)DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai along with
Comrade M K Bagchi, Chief Mentor and Comrade A K Kaushik,
Legal advisor CHQ met with Shri Nizamul Haq, Member
Services and discussed regarding pension revision of
BSNL pensioners. We requested for early reply to DoT
finance wing queries on pension revision issue. Also
explained the justification of pension revision by
de-linking from pay revision of BSNL employees. Member
Services have patient hearing to our pleadings and
assured to discuss the matter with the concern Officers
of DoT. We extended our sincere thanks to Members
Services for sparing his valuable time to understand the
issue and granting the meeting. Member Services
mentioned that Mr Prahlad Rai as AGM and DGM NWP CFA in
BSNL CO has worked under him and he is always available
to hear our issues.
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<<Photo-2>>
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01.06.2022
GS Writes
to Secretary DoT regarding
:
Appointment of Consultants by
various field offices of DoT, TEC, TCIL, BBNL, etc.
<<Click here for letter>> |
01.06.2022
A BRIEF
OF SPECIAL GENERAL BODY MEETING OF AIRBSNLEWA MH CIRCLE Held
ON 28th MAY 2022 AT KALYAN
A
Special General Body meeting of All India Retired BSNL
Executives Welfare Association was held on 28th
May 2022 at 15.00 hours in the Kalabrahma Auditorium,
Telephone Exchange Building, Kalatalav, Kalyan West, with an
Open Session.
Com. R D Pimpalkar, DS
MMR-Kalyan Branch in his welcome address briefly narrated
about the history of formation of AIRBSNLEWA MH Circle body.
The meeting was attended and addressed by many distinguished
guests including Three Great stalwart General Secretaries of
Retired employees associations, addressing the CEC by 3 GS
was one of the unique and rare attraction, members got their
knowledge and information updated by great informative
speeches by all stalwarts, prominent personalities who
attended among the huge gathering were:
Shri
Hariom Solanki, Hon’ble GMT Kalyan (Chief Guest)
Com
Prahlad Rai, General Secretary AIRBSNLEWA CHQ
Com J S
Yadav, General Secretary RTOWA MTNL. Mumbai
Com S L
Sonavane, General Secretary
BDSCTPWA.
Com M.L.
Deore, Asst General Secretary AIRBSNLEWA CHQ
Com. S
Ramamurthy, Chief Patron AIRBSNLEWA MH Circle
Com C. M
Saste, Circle President AIRBSNLEWA MH Circle
Com K P
Nair, Circle Vice President AIRBSNLEWA MH Circle
Com. A R
Manani, Circle Secretary AIRBSNLEWA MH Circle
Com
Virendra Singh, Jt General Secretary
RTOWA MTNL Mumbai
Besides the office bearers viz. Com R D Pimpalkarjee, DS,
MMR, Com Y E Saindanejee, ACS, Com T S Gajakosh, ACS, Com
Ganesh Nikam AFS Com D.N Gharde, OS, Com S R Dinkar DS
Pune, Com. M.B.Tongale, DS Jalgaon, Com P B Mhaske, DP,
Jalgaon, Com P T Sonavane, VP, MMR, Com P K Dudhal, FS,
Pune, Trade unions leaders Com Mukesh Wadhwani, District
Secretary SNEA Kalyan, Com K S Baste, District Secretary
BSNLEU Kalyan, Com Ashok Ugale District Secretary NFTE
Kalyan, Com GulshanParyani, District Secretary AIBSNLEA
Kalyan were also attended the meeting.
Session started with “Deep Prajawalan” and Ganesh Vandana by
distinguished guests, thereafter observing 2 minute silence
in the memory of our departed comrades. All the
distinguished guest on the dias were felicitated by
presenting with Flower bouquet and Shawls. All the
leaders of other union/associations and prominent senior
comrades and senior officers were also felicitated by
presenting the bouquet.
Keeping alive the glorious tradition of Kalyan alive,
District secretaries of SNEA, AIBSNLEA, BSNLEU and NFTE who
were prominently present in the meeting had also felicitated
GS AIRBSNLEWA Com Prahlad Rai and CS AIRBSNLEWA Com A R
Manani.
In the opening remarks by Circle President Com C.M Saste
highlighted about the pending issues of the retired
Executives’/non executives of BSNL viz. revision of pension,
issued of PPOs at Circle Level, settlement of Long pending
Medical Bills, revision of CGHS rates etc.
Com A R Manani
CS submitted his detailed report on organizational matters
of Circle Branch of AIRBSLEWA along with district-wise
membership details.
He in
report has elaborated about his efforts in settlement of
cases of discrepancies in pension. He also mentioned about
216 individual cases were resolved amicably by this
association mainly related with CCA MH such as: individuals
Pension mismatch, EPPO not generated, corrections in EPPO
particulars, Family, Spouse, nomination related issues,
correction in Bank account, change of branch, DLC related,
Excessive Income tax deducted, delay in Gratuity payment
delay in final payment of GPD accumulations, non issue of
pension slips, form 16 etc.
He
also mentioned about the issues raised with CGM MH circle
reg: Quarter retention behind 8 months, pending medical
claims including payment of FMA of Rs 1000 since 2019,
claims pending, TA bills, Furnishing allowance, etc pending
since 2018. CS also highlighted about pending vigilance
case in MH, which are still not completed even after
completion of more than 2 years, most burning issue of the
present pending issue of about 212 MH retirees belonging to
ST category who had still not received their any of
retirement benefits which are held up illegally on the
pretext of getting validated their Caste certificate. He
mentioned that after lot of correspondence about 12 letters
at CGM and at BSNL CO level where GS had also took his
efforts by meeting almost every competent level and
highlighting this issue, now after 28 months long wait,
ultimately this issue is on the verge of settlement, but
still we are watchful as not a single division still had
released payments. He also mentioned about issue of
Identity card for pensioners which still not released by
many divisions citing short of funds and short of staff.
He mentioned that during the period Association had written
total about 59 letters to CCA MH,CGM MH, GM HR,CGM WTR/WTP,
PGM Kalyan, PGM Nashik, GM Jalgaon, A/D CGHS & to GS
AIRBSNLEWA.,
CS
also briefed about various meeting held with A/D CGHS for
opening of new wellness centre at Nashik, Aurangabad and
either at Kalyan/Dombivali/Panvel. He appreciated the
efforts taken by Com M.L.Deore, for getting the CGHS
wellness centre at Nasik, which finally succeeded in last
year and CGHS wellness centre has also been opened at Nashik
and now waiting to get it opened at Aurangabad and Thakurli
( in between Kalyan-Dombivali).
One of
the most burning issue of today for pensioners is issue of
PENSION REVISION: CS requested GS to elaborate in
detail about status of this case and negotiation going on in
DoT, BSNL, DPE on this matter, CS also raised issue of
increase in Medical reimbursement ceiling for OPD as
recently BSNL instead of increasing this ceiling had
reduced it from 15 to 12 days , Exploring the
possibility of making tie up with Mediclaim insurance
companies for pensioners just like recently BSNL had
launched for its working employees, that may be for all
BSNL MRS card holders or even for CGHS card holders.
Empanelment of more & more Hospitals under BSNL MRS and CGHS
too. Inordinate delay in clearing CGHS Payment to
PVT hospitals , because of which many reputed hospitals are
not coming voluntarily for empanelment, beside there is
short of supply of essential routine medicines, even quality
of some medicines is very poor, expiry day is very near,
means may expire within days of supply to the CGHS
beneficiaries.
GS
BDSCTPWA Com S.L Sonavane
addressed the house in his unique style, he expressed
satisfaction that association under Shri Prahlad Rai is
doing good things for pensioners of all castes, creeds and
has great experience of so many years behind him, he
requested GS to look into one recent letter from Ministry of
Personnel, public grievances & Pension DoP & Pensioners
welfare letter dated 20-05-2022 for granting some facilities
and financial support to welfare associations of
Pensioners. He
emphasized the need of coming all Associations of Pensioners
into a common forum to achieve common interest of revision
of pension & pay revision etc.
Com J S
Yadav GS RTOWA MTNL Mumbai
has
informed that
Smt. Vibha Govil Mishra has taken over the charge of CCA
Maharashtra & Goa who is very positive and transparent
approach in attending and settling the grievances of the
pensioners and advised to take benefit of her positive
approach and settle all the pending issues of pensioners of
Maharashtra Circle. He mentioned that in MTNL
they had
brought transparency in CCA working and all complaints
booked are available on portal with status report. He
expressed his
happiness that BSNL & MTNL are fighting unitedly for the
common cause of revision of Pension and other related
matters.
Finally
eagerness of everybody was over when name of Com.Prahlad
Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA was announced as next speaker, under
thundering applauses he started his marathon speech
expressing thanks to organizers by organizing such a grand
well attended meeting of pensioners he had rarely seen, he
reminded everyone with the timing of formation of BSNL in
2000 and preconditions, he narrated each and every step
right from the formation of BSNL days to present BSNL, He
assured to take care of all the issues raised by MH comrades
through CS report.
GS Comrade Prahlad Rai
spoke elaborately regarding the formation of AIRBSNLEWA
association in 2010 and thereafter association’s continuous
in perusing & settlement of issues of retired employees of
BSNL. With regard to issue of Pension Revision w.e.f.
01.01.2017 he explained that the latest developments are
being updated to all our members through website and
whatsapp messages. He reiterated that the DOT has to accept
our demands, as the Govt has already clarified that the
payment of pension to retired BSNL Employees is the
liability of DOT and since DOT has already implemented the 2nd
PRC recommendations by revising pension to BSNL pensioners
retired between 1-10-2000 to 31-12-2006.
While interacting with the
members Com Prahlad Rai clarified that:.
Once
case of pension for the pensioners retired upto 31-12-2016
is settled, Govt has to accept the revision of pension for
the employees retired on or after 1.1.2017 and on the basis
of notional pay (as per 2ndPRC) pension at par
with the pensioners retired upto 31.12.2016 ( i.e. 50%of
notional pay + fitment benefit at par with the pensioners
retired upto 31-12-2016) he told as per 7th CPC
now there is PRC to settle our pension revision case,
association along with other likeminded associations is
fighting this case legally at Delhi PBCAT for which we
require legal funds. Hence an appeal was made to all to
contribute at least Rs.1000/- as Legal fund to fight the
case to its logical end and simultaneously pressurize Govt
to agree on delinking of Pension revision of retired
employees with grant of Pay fixation of working employees,
there should not be any affordability clause for retired
employees as BSNL had already paid the pension contribution
on highest of pay scale to the Govt..
Regarding payment of pending medical bills and other TA
related bills by BSNL he assured that, he will strongly
pursue the cases of payments by Ministry of Health to CGHS-Empanelled
hospitals, revision of CGHS rates etc, vigorously with the
senior officers of health ministry
Com.
Prahlad Rai praised the efforts of AIRBSNLEWA MH Circle in
settlement of cases of pension discrepancies and other
related matters. He appealed all the members for increasing
the membership and supporting the CHQ by raising funds for
legal expenses for the pending court cases. He expressed his
heartfelt thanks to MH Circle of AIRBSNLEWA for inviting him
and conducting the function in a befitting manner.
Finally Chief guest Hon’ble GMT Kalyan Shri Hariom Solanki,
praised the AIRBSNLEWA MH Circle for its efforts in welfare
of retired employees of BSNL. He told that he never kept any
retired employee or members of Association waiting in front
of his office and always ready to meet them at any point of
time. He expressed his readiness to solve our pending issues
at the earliest. He mentioned how the issues given by
association through its CS were resolved immediately, even
service book of 6 employees has been brought back from CCA
and their pay will be fixed now as per new guidelines.
Regarding ID card he told already his AGM Admn applied for
advance to get ID cards printed at SSA level in phased
manner. He asked help from retired employees to support
BSNL by becoming its channel partner, DSA, franchisee and
brand ambassador and to increase its revenue.
The meeting ended
at 1900 hours with vote of thanks by Com. S Rama Murthy
followed by singing of National Anthem
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21.05.2022
Meeting with Member ((Finance)
DoT:- Comrade Prahlad Rai GS,
Comrade A K Kaushik, Legal Advisor CHQ and Comrade K M Goyal,
FS Delhi Circle AIRBSNLEWA met with Shri Dilip Padheyji,
Member(Finance ) DoT and requested to Member Finance to
kindly give early Clearance to the proposals send by DoT
Establishment on pension revision of BSNL pensioners. Member
Finance DoT mentioned that the matter is being examined by
the DDG Account DoT and today he is on leave otherwise he
could have find out the status. He also mentioned that at
present they are extremely busy in 5G spectrum allocation
business. However he assured that within 8-10 days Finance
wing opinion will be given to the Establishment cell of DoT.
We further requested to settle long pending pension revision
case of BSNL pensioners. Member Finance DoT assured to look
into the matter personally.
(b) Payment of pension to BSNL
pensioners through SAMPAN software.
We extended thanks for bringing all the BSNL pensioners
under SAMPAN for pension payments but explained some
difficulties in completing KYP demanded by respective CCAs
to verify the details. It has become difficult for all the
senior Citizens to visit CCA offices to long distances. We
explained that since all the required information are
available in the PPO book then why this exercise is being
done again. Member Finance DoT explained that it a
very good software through which 95000 VRS optees retirement
benefits were immediately paid and pension payments were
made by next month itself. Now all the pensioners are being
brought under this software for pension payments. Regarding
difficulties being faced by pensioners in its implementation
he will find out the status and will try to ease the system
so that pensioners need not to run the CCA offices. He
assured an early action in this regard. |
21.05.2022
Meeting with Member (Services)
DoT:- Comrade Prahlad Rai GS,
Comrade A K Kaushik, Legal Advisor CHQ and Comrade K M Goyal,
FS Delhi Circle AIRBSNLEWA met with Shri Nizamul Haq ,
Member(Services) DoT Congratulated and welcomed him on
assuming the high office of Member(Services) DoT. We
requested to Member Services to kindly settle long pending
pension revision case of BSNL pensioners wef 01-01-2017.
Member Services assured to look into the matter and advice
us to further discuss the matter when he is free. At present
he was busy in some meeting with DoT senior officers. |
21.05.2022
Meeting with our Senior Advocate
on pension revision case:--
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS, Com A K Kaushik, Legal Advisor CHQ ,
Comrade K M Goyal, FS AIRBSNLEWA, Delhi Circle, Comrade G L
Jogi, GS SNPWA and Comrade Mudgil, AGS RTWOA MTNL Delhi met
Shri Rajshekher Rao, Senior Advocate wherein our Advocate on
record Ms Gauri Puri was also present in the meeting. We
expressed our serious concern regarding non hearing of
Pension Revision case in the PBCAT New Delhi for the last
two years. Every time case is being listed at the last and
due to not hearing being deferred on the next dates. Senior
Advocate explained that for the last two years only Virtual
hearings were taking place and only 10-12 cases of urgent
nature were being heard. Now the physical hearings have
started but the cases pending for the year-2012 and
thereafter are being heard. Even today we can't expect
hearing before October or Nov-2022. After detail discussions
our Advocate on record Ms Gauri Puri suggested to file an
application for early hearing. On this Senior Advocate
opined that even after this hearing it may not take place
but effort can be taken up. Now our advocate will file an
application for an early hearing. Senior counselor also
opined that if the matter is resolved through negotiations
will be time saving and best approach. In this direction
AIRBSNLEWA CHQ is already making best efforts to get
resolved the issue through Political and administrative
channel. |
20.05.2022
GS
writes to CMD BSNL regarding
Payment
of pending medical Claims/ FMA of Rs 1000 PM against BSNL
MRS without Voucher option / LTC/Transfer TA/Furnishing
allowance /Messing allowance/Per Diem Allowance to BSNL
Pensioners lying pending since 2018.
<<click
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14.05.2022
AIRBSNLEWA Faizabad District Secretary Comrade S S Shuklaji
Submitted a Memorandum duly signed by GS for pension
revision of BSNL pensioners, along with Shri P N Varma DE
Retd (who is also our mentor & patron), to Faizabad MP Shri
Lalloo Singhji on 14-05-22. He was kind enough to
accept our Memorandum & immediately forwarded the same to
the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. We are extremely
thankful the Hon'ble MP Faizabad (Ayodhya) for his kind
concern and immediate action.
<<CLICK
HERE FOR LETTER COPY>>
<< click here for
Forwarding letter of Hon. M.P. to PM>>
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14.05.2022
Status of IDA Arrears Court Case:
The above captioned matter was listed on 12.05.2022 as item
no. 25 in Division Bench -VII comprising HMJ. Najmi Waziri
and HMJ Swarana Kanta Sharma at Delhi High Court for
arguments.
Due to paucity of time, the matter could not be taken up and
was adjourned to 05.07.2022 for arguments. |
13.05.2022
AIRBSNLEWA submitted Memorandum to Hon'ble Prime Minister
regarding Pension Revision:-
A delegation of AIRBSNLEWA UP(East) Circle led by Shri D.K.
Biswzas District Vice President Varanasi and Shri
L.B.Tripathi D S Varanasi on the behalf of Comrade GS and CS
Shri Pallab Bose, met Respected Shri Neelkanth Tiwary
PRO/MLA UP assembly Varanasi south earlier today on
13-05-2022 at Prime Minister Parliamentary Office Varanasi (Jansampark
Karyalay Varanasi). They submitted the memorandum addressed
to
Shri Narendra Modi ji Hon"ble Prime Minister of India,
address by AIRBSNLEWA GS Shri Prahalad Rai for pension
revision.
The memorandum was regarding Pension Revision of BSNL
Pensioners having combined service of DoT & BSNL w.e.f.
01-01-2017.
Hon'ble Shri Neelkanth Tiwary ji PRO/MLA Uttar Pradesh
assembly has given a positive response and has assured for
affirmative action.
We are thankful to Respected Shri Neelkanth Tiwary ji for
his positive response.
<<CLICK
HERE FOR LETTER COPY>>
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13.05.2022
Felicitation of Shri Sandeep Govil, CGMT Rajasthan circle on
getting selected as Director (CM) BSNL Board New Delhi:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS, Com M L Ostwal, Circle Secretary,
Rajasthan Circle and Shri K K Barsar District Secretary,
JPTD, AIRBSNLEWA Congratulated and felicitated to Shri
Sandeep Govil, CGMT Rajasthan circle on getting selected as
Director (CM) BSNL Board New Delhi and requested him to use
his good office to help the BSNL pensioners in settling
their long pending medical claims and pension revision of
BSNL pensioners. Shri Sandeep Govil Ji assured to look into
the matter when he gets the opportunity. AIRBSNLEWA gave
best wishes for his success as Director CM BSNL Board New
Delhi. He appreciated our concern and assured his
co-operation. <<Click
for Photo>> |
05.05.2022
Payment of pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Sr GM
Budget BSNL CO New Delhi regarding payment of pending
medical claims of BSNL pensioners and requested for early
payment. Sr GM Budget BSNL CO Shri P C Bhatt Ji mentioned
that as per the assurances given by CMD BSNL to our
Association Rs 65 Crores were released in the month of
March-2022 on this account and the pending medical claims of
BSNL pensioners upto December- 2019 have been cleared. At
present funds collections are not that much, thus
immediately funds cannot be released. However efforts will
be made to release some funds in the month of August or
September-2022.The present liability towards pending medical
claims of BSNL pensioners is about Rs 350/- Crores. He
appreciated our concern and assured to release some funds in
case funds position permits. |
05.05.2022
Discussions with Member(Finance) DOT on the issue of
Revision of pension of BSNL pensioners:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Member
(Finance), DoT regarding Revision of pension of BSNL
pensioners and requested for its early settlement. Shri
Dilip Padhey Ji, Member Finance DoT informed that recently
DoT Establishment cell has sent four proposals in the
Finance wing of DoT which are being examined by internal
Finance of DoT. He assured that within one or two weeks the
proposals will be examined and cleared. He gave a positive
assurance in this regard and further assured that he will
immediately inform us after its clearance. Comrade GS
extended sincere gratitude and thanks to Member (Finance),
DoT for his positive attitude and response towards the
settlement of this important long pending issue. |
20.04.2022 Due
to unavoidable circumstances, the Central Working Committee
(CWC) meeting of AIRBSNLEWA scheduled to be held virtually
on Sunday, the 24.4.2022 from 10.30 hours to 18.00 hours
is postponed till further notice
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notice >> |
16.04.2022
Very sad news..........Late Comrade Darbara Singh Ji is the
Circle Secretary of our AIRBSNLEWA Haryana Circle and Circle
Secretary of AIBSNLEA. We worked to gather more than 12
years.....Comrade Darbara Singh Ji was a dedicated and true
leader of our Associations......his contributions in
Harryana circle will always be remembered........I have lost
a well wisher and committed solder of our
Associations...........we convey our heartfelt condolences
to the bereaved family of Late Comrade Darbara Singh Ji on
his sad demise........we pray almighty God to rest soul in
peace............Om Shanti |
16.04.2022
AIRBSNLEWA, Jaipur Rajasthan circle meeting held on 16th
April-2022:- AIRBSNLEWA Jaipur,
Rajasthan Circle Get together programme was arranged on 16th
April 2022 at Jaipur in Vimal Villas, Jaipur. Comrade T R
Nanda District President welcomed the guests on dias and
esteemed members. Comrade K K Barser, District Secretary in
his address apprised the local problems mainly non payment
of medical claims of BSNL pensioners by BSNL and pension
revision case etc. He assured to increase the members.
Comrade M L Ostwal CS Rajasthan Circle in his address
explained the status of Organisational activities and
assoured to open New branches at all District Headquarters.
Comrade D K Kalyan Sr Vice President empress upon increasing
organisational activities since the Covid-19 restrictions
are relaxed. Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA in his
address explained the status of the All India level issues
e.g. reimbursement of long pending medical claims of BSNL
pensioners, Problems being faced by BSNL pensioners in CGHS
health centres and their settlement through Association. The
Court case on pension revision of BSNL pensioners and the
efforts through administrative/ ministerial channel for its
settlement etc. He advised CS to open branches at all the
District Headquarters before AIC. Comrade K G Arora, Circle
President assured to to strengthen the organisation in
Rajasthan Circle. During interactive session Comrade GS
replied all the quarries raised by the members to their
satisfaction. Comrade D K Kalyan, Sr Vice President extended
Vote of thanks. The meeting was arranged in a Nice manner.
Lunch followed. |
13.04.2022
Extended CEC Meeting of AIRBSNLEWA UP(East) held at Lucknow
on 13th April-2022:- Comrade
Prahlad Rai GS and Comrade Pallab Bose AGS &CS attended and
address the Extended Circle Executive Committee Meeting of
AIRBSNLEWA UP East circle at Lucknow on 13th April-2022
organised in Apollo Hospital Auditorium, Lucknow. The CEC
Meeting was organised in a grand manner. Comrade Abbash
Circle President welcomed all the members and guests on the
dias. Comrade GS Prahlad Rai was welcomed and felicitated on
the occasion. Comrade Pallab Bose AGS/CS apprised in detail
the organisational activities of UP East circle and
discussed the problems being faced by the members due to non
payment of long pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners,
non empanelment of important hospitals of Lucknow under CGHS
and revision of pension of BSNL pensioners etc. Comrade
Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA in his address explained the
status of the Court cases on pension revision of BSNL
pensioners, IDA increase as per 78.2 percentage basis from
1-1-2007 filed by AIRBSNLEWA in the Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi
and Hon'ble High Court Delhi. He apprised that pension
revision case in PBCAT New Delhi has been listed for hearing
on 19th May-2022 and 78.2 fitment benefit case Writ Petition
on 12-5-2022. Since the physical hearings have started, We
may expect hearings on these dates. He explained that
despite the assurances given by CMD BSNL the required funds
have not been released by BSNL CO to clear long pending
medical claims of BSNL pensioners. We will further discuss
the matter with CMD BSNL and Director HR BSNL Board New
Delhi to settle the long pending medical claims of BSNL
pensioners. He assured to discuss the matter of granting
notional increment to the employees who completed one year
service on the day of their retirement as the Judgement of
Hon'ble High Court in our CWC meeting for taking further
legal course of action. He requested to propose for
conducting CWC meeting or AIC at Lucknow etc. In the
interactive session comrade GS replied all the quarries
raised by the members to their satisfaction. He appreciated
the functioning of UP East circle and advised to enroll more
members. After the interactive session a special session of
medical awareness was conducted by the team of Eminent
Doctors of Apollo Hospital on Cardiology and Orthopaedic
problems. The veteran members of the age of 75-Years were
felicitated by the CEC Meeting. The Auditorium and food
arrangements were sponsored by the Apolo Hospital, Lucknow.
The Auditorium was jam packed. CHQ congratulate the UP
Circle for the successful CEC Meeting.
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23.03.2022
AIRBSNLEWA District Conference of Jodhpur(Rajasthan) Telecom
District branch held on 23rd March 2022:-
The District Conference of AIRBSNLEWA
Jodhpur District branch, Rajasthan circle held on 23rd March
2022. Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade A K Tiwari,
Organisation Secretary (West) Rajasthan circle attended and
addressed the conference as special guests. Comrade M K
Meena, District Secretary of Adhoc District body welcome the
special guests and apprised the local problems being faced
by BSNL pensioners e.g. TA/DA payment on retirement to home
town are pending, CGHS dispensary is situated at first floor
thus Senior Citizens are finding difficulty in climbing
stairs and opening of two more dispensary in Jodhpur town
etc. Com Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA apprised the status of
All India issues mainly the Court cases on pension revision,
DA arrear court case, payment of pending medical claims of
BSNL pensioners, reimbursement of CGHS contribution paid by
BSNL pensioners as one time measure etc. Comrade GS
requested to open the branches at all the District Head
Quarters. He also replied the queries of Members. Comrade A
K Tiwari OS West requested to regularise the District Adhoc
body and accordingly the District Body was regularised. OS
West also told that Dist rict body at Bikaner and Pali
Marwar Districts will be opened shortly. Comrade Kishore
Dadhich extended Vote of thanks. |
23.03.2022
CWC MEETING:- Central
Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the All India Retired
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Executives’ Welfare Association
(AIRBSNLEWA) is scheduled to be held virtually on Sunday,
the 24th April, 2022 from 10.30 hours to 18.00
hours.
All the
CHQ Office Bearers, Advisors, Circle Secretaries, Circle
Presidents & CWC members are requested to attend the meeting
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23.03.2022
AIRBSNLEWA District Conference of Jodhpur(Rajasthan) Telecom
District branch held on 23rd March2022:-
The District Conference of AIRBSNLEWA
Jodhpur District branch, Rajasthan circle held on 23rd
April-2022.Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA ,Comrade A K
Tiwari, Organisation Secretary (West) Rajasthan circle
attended and address the conference as special guests.
Comrade M K Meena, Disrict Secretary of Adohc Disrict body
welcome the special guests and apprised the local problems
being faced by BSNL pensioners e.g. TA/DA payment on
retirement to home town are pending, CGHS dispensary is
situated at first floor thus Senior Citizens are finding
difficulty in climbing stairs and opening of two more
dispensary in Jodhpur town etc. Com Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA apprised the status of All India issues mainly
the Court cases on pension revision, DA arrear court case ,
payment of pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners,
reimbursement of CGHS contribution paid by BSNL pensioners
as one time measure etc. Comrade GS requested to open the
branches at all the District Head quarters. He also replied
the queries of Members. Comrade A K Tiwari OS West requested
to regularise the District Adhoc body and accordingly the
District Body was regularised. OS West also told that
District body at Bikaner and Pali Marwar Districts will be
opened shortly. Comrade Kishore Dadhich extended Vote of
thanks. <<< click
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12.03.2022
OPEN SESSION OF 7TH AIC OF AIBSNLEA:-
Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBENLEWA
addressed the Open Session of AIBSNLEA on 12th March 2022 at
RGM TTC, Chennai on the eve of its 7th AIC. Shri Shanmugham,
Hon. MP was the Chief Guest.
As Chairman of AIBSNLEA, he welcomed the Chief Guest, Guest
of Honour and other prominent Trade union leader for the
Open Session. As GS AIRBSNLEWA, he has expressed his
gratitude to GS & President of AIBSNLEA for inviting him as
GS AIRBSNLEWA for the open session of the 7th AIC of
AIBSNLEA and giving him an opportunity to address the
gathering.
He has explained how the BSNL was killed by the management
in a calculated way slowly slowly put in losses. He
mentioned that the present financial condition of the BSNL
is not due to any lapse on the part of its employees, but is
due to the wrong policies of the Govt. of India and the
failure on the part of the BSNL management.
In the year of 2004-05 BSNL had made a profit of more than
10000 crores and the strength of the employees were more
than 3 to 3.25 lakhs. Slowly the profit was reduced and in
the year of 2008-09 it came to 400 crores and subsequently
it started making losses. BSNL was being paid ADC charges of
4000 to 5000 crores as compensation towards the service
rendered in the rural areas on reduced rental. But, later,
on the basis of the recommendation of the TRAI, Govt. of
India stopped paying the ADC charges and BSNL was forced to
continue to serve the rural areas with reduced rental.
It is evident from the fact that after introduction of
revival package and VRS of about 78600 employees, the
financial position has not been improved which clearly
indicates that the employees are not responsible for the
loss of BSNL. Even now, the salaries are not paid in time to
the remaining employees. Only VRS has been implemented and
other assurances of revival package like 4G, Land
monetization, etc has not been given inspite of the lapse of
2 and half years after announcing the revival package. He
has also detailed about the land and properties arbitrarily
taken over by the DoT from the BSNL. He also mentioned that
at the time of formation of BSNL, assets and liabilities
were given and only assets are being taken over by the DoT
and liabilities are left to the BSNL and its employees.
As per the recommendation the pay of BSNL employees are to
be revised, whereas on the pretext of loss, the pay revision
and arbitrarily stopped by the Govt. and the pension
revision of the retired pensioners are also held up.
He mentioned that AIRBSNLEWA is fighting the pension
revision in the court of law against the pension revision,
as 5 years had already been passed from the date of last
pension revision. The pension revision was due as on
1.1.2017 on completion of 10 years and the same has not been
done by linking the pension revision of the retired
pensioners with the pay revision of the working employees.
He also mentioned about the recent meeting he had with
Secretary Telecom, wherein he has submitted a memorandum
citing the detailed report with full justification for the
pension revision and the indifferent attitude of DoT
Officers dealing with the cases. He also mentioned that the
BSNL pensioners are drawing the pension from the
consolidated fund of Govt. of India and the pension
contribution of these pensioners have already been paid on
the maximum of the scale as against the minimum of the
scale, as per the provision of Rule 37-A of pension Rules
1972.
He mentioned that the pension revision of BSNL pensioners
and the pay revision of the BSNL employees have no relation
whatsoever in so far as the combined service of BSNL
pensioners are concerned, since these pensioners have no
role in the financial status of the BSNL, since they do not
and cannot contribute to the financial growth of BSNL. He
mentioned that it is a conspiracy against the BSNL employees
those who have retired and those who are retiring by the DoT
officers.
He also mentioned that the employees of BSNL are at the
execution level and the policy decisions are being taken by
the ITS officers arbitrarily occupied the posts in the BSNL
without owning any responsibility of the organization. But,
these ITS officers working on deputation in BSNL are
enjoying all the benefits of 7th CPC.
He also stated that after the pension revision, the minimum
pension of a Group D employees retired from Govt. service is
Rs.9000/-, whereas, the minimum pension of a Group D
employee retired from BSNL is Rs.3500/-, due to
non-implementation of pension revision of BSNL pensioners.
He also mentioned about an another long pending issue of
BSNL pensioners where, as per the order of DPE regarding
78.2% IDA fitment benefits is due to BSNL pensioners w.e.f.
1.1.2007. but, it has been paid to the BSNL pensioners from
June 2013 onwards only.
He also pointed out that BSNL pensioners are getting notice
under section 154 of Income Tax Act, 1961 from Income Tax
department having combined service in DoT and BSNL for the
leave encashment payment received by the against the leave
earned during their service in DoT period.
He also mentioned that E1A and E2A pay scale has been
arbitrarily downgraded in BSNL to E1 and E2, whereas in MTNL
equivalent cadre employees are getting E2 and E3. He also
mentioned that 30% superannuation benefits should be given
to the Director Recruit JTOs and JAOs of BSNL, whereas as
per the 2nd PRC recommendation, it is not available. He also
mentioned that after 2nd PRC 2007 and 2010 batch parallel
recruited JAOs pay scale is 10000 less than that of the
others. This was not settled intentionally which shows the
attitude of the BSNL management. Now, there is no promotions
happening and our executives are being de-motivated in all
levels by the BSNL management.
He also mentioned that agreement is being signed by the
unions and associations with BSNL management and pensioners
have not signed any agreement and why the pensioners should
suffer. The medical bills of BSNL pensioners are pending for
more than 3 years for re-imbursement. CGHS are not available
in all the cities.
He appealed the serving unions and associations to extend
their support and help in resolving the heart burning issues
of BSNL pensioners who are all senior citizens. He also
mentioned that we pensioners have worked together with all
of you and requested to understand the problems and
difficulties faced by the pensioners and support to resolve
the same.
He extended all sorts of support to the associations and
unions for any call given for the viability of BSNL and
assured their personal presence at any given time.
He thanked one and all for
patient hearing and wished the AIC of AIBSNLEA become a
great success.
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08.03.2022
Meeting
of AIRBSNLEWA with Secretary( Telecom ):- Comrade Prahlad Rai
GS, Comrade Kishan Singh Ji, President CHQ and Comrade A J
Ram, CS Delhi Circle met Secretary DoT and while submitting
the Memorandum discussed the following;-
Pension revision of BSNL pensioners
w.e.f. 1.1.2017. While welcoming the Secretary
Telecom, we discussed the memorandum in detail mainly the
pension revision of BSNL pensioners with effect from
1.1.2017. we explained that before 1.10.2000, we were DoT
employees and after formation of BSNL w.e.f. 1.10.2000, we
exercised our option for absorption in BSNL with the
assurance of Govt. of India for the Government pension after
incorporating the 37-A in the CCS Pension Rules 1972.
Accordingly BSNL pensioners are drawing pension from DoT/
consolidated fund of Govt. of India. Earlier, the Pension
revision of BSNL pensioners was done wef 01-01-2007 and was
further due for revision w.e.f. 1.1.2017 after 10 years.
Whereas the counterpart pensioners of DoT, are getting
revised pension as per 7th CPC w.e.f. 1.1.2016 after 10
years from 1.1.2006. But for BSNL pensioners, the pension
has not been revised even after 15 years on the pretext of
non-revision of Pay of the working employees of BSNL due to
its continuous loss making.
We further explained to Secretary Telecom that we BSNL
pensioners are not playing any role in the profit and loss
of BSNL. Our pension contribution has already been paid to
the DoT on the maximum of pay scale during our services, as
per Rule 37-A CCS Pension Rule 1972 provisions. Thus, the
linking of Pension revision of retired persons with the pay
revision of working employees is not at all justified. It
is experienced that some DoT officers dealing with the
pension revision issue are quite indifferent with the
absorbed employees of BSNL and with their over jealous
attitude, they are linking pension revision with pay
revision to avoid the revision and settle their score with
the absorbed employees of BSNL. Whereas these DoT officers
are serving in BSNL /MTNL on deputation and are enjoying the
pay revision with all other benefits of 7th CPC
at par with their counter parts in the DoT and they are also
enjoying revised pension after their retirement from BSNL
as per 7th CPC. We further explained that a
group ‘D’ employees of BSNL is drawing Rs.3500/- per month
pension after their retirement from BSNL, whereas a group
‘D’ retired from DoT is drawing Rs.9000/- per month
pension. But this fact has never been appreciated by the
establishment section of DoT. We also explained that 9
recommendations of the 7th CPC has already been
implemented for the BSNL pensioners by the DoT, except the
Pension revision of BSNL pensioners on flimsy ground.
We also discussed about payment
of arrears of 78.2% IDA fitment benefit w.e.f. 1.1.2007
instead of June 2013 as per DPE order to BSNL Pensioners &
also regarding the notices under section 154 of Income Tax
Act, 1961 being received by many BSNL pensioners from
Income Tax department having combined service in DoT and
BSNL for payment of income tax for the leave encashment
received for the service rendered in DoT.
The Secretary Telecom patiently heard our submissions and
after some discussions on the above issues assured that he
will get it examined shortly.
We extended our sincere gratitude and thanks to the Secretary
Telecom for giving us a patient hearing for more than half
an hour and his kind consideration and for the assurance
for examining issues raised by us.
<<click here for memorandum>>
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08.03.2022 AIRBSNLEWA
meeting with Member (Finance) DoT :-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS, Comrade Kishan Singh Ji, President
CHQ and Comrade A J Ram, CS Delhi Circle met with Member
Finance DoT and discussed the Memorandum submitted to the
Secretary DoT. We apprised him in detail our discussions
with Secretary Telecom and his concern to understand the
matter mainly regarding the pension revision of BSNL
pensioners wef 01-01-2017.
We also discussed about payment of arrears of 78.2% IDA
fitment benefit w.e.f. 1.1.2007 instead of June 2013 as per
DPE order to BSNL Pensioners and also regarding the notices
under section 154 of Income Tax Act, 1961 being received
by many BSNL pensioners from Income Tax department having
combined service in DoT and BSNL for payment of income tax
for the leave encashment received for the service rendered
in DoT.
The Member Finance DoT patiently heard our submissions and
after some discussions on the above issues assured that he
is aware of the issues and will certainly discuss at the
appropriate level and time.
We extended our sincere thanks to the Member Finance DoT for
giving us a patient hearing and positive response .
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26.02.2022 Meeting
with Secretary (Telecom) is rescheduled:-
PPS to Secretary (T) today informed
that due Maha Shivaratri holiday on 1st March-2022 the
meeting is rescheduled on 3rd March-2022 at 4.30 PM |
25.02.2022 Meeting
with our Advocate Ms Gauri Puri at New Delhi on 22nd
February-2022:- Comrade Prahlad
Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met and discussed with Ms Gauri Puri our
Advocate at New Delhi on 22nd February 2022.(a) Regarding
Pension Revision case we requested to our Advocate for
making efforts for early listing of the case. Advocate
explained that I virtual hearings only 7-8 cases are being
heard in a day and listing of the case is being done in the
Registrar Office where no body can influence. Now the
physical hearings are expected shortly then only we may
expect our case hearing. (b) Regarding DA arrear court case
in the Hon'ble High Court Delhi the rejoinder has been filed
by DoT. Now the case has been posted for hearing on
28-02-2022 (c) Income tax department notices for TDS
deduction on Leave Encashment amount of DoT period was
discussed and after detailed discussions our Advocate
suggested that the individuals should first try through
administrative channel thereafter they may go for appeal in
the Income tax Tribunal locally. Even after the matter is
not resolved then Association may file Writ Petition in the
Hon'ble High Court Delhi seeking All India relief. |
24.02.2022 Meeting
with Member Finance DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met Member Finance DoT and
discussed regarding Pension Revision of pension of BSNL
pensioners. Member Finance DoT mentioned that matter is
under consideration to DoT but final view is yet to be
taken. |
24.02.2022 Meeting
with DDG Esst DoT, DDG Pers and DDG PM DoT :-
Discussed regarding Pension Revision
of pension of BSNL pensioners wherein DDG Esst. DoT continue
to mention that Pension Revision of pension of BSNL
pensioners can't take place without the pay revision of BSNL
employees. In case the pension revision of BSNL pensioners
is considered without the pay revision then an anamoly will
be created to the post retiring employees after
01-01-2017.We further mentioned that as per the 7th CPC
pension revision formula our Pension Revision may be
considered notionally wef 01-01-2017 and actual on the last
pay drawn which will avoid anomaly and BSNL need not pay the
arrears. DDG Esst DoT after detailed discussions assured to
look into the matter . Our suggestion was appreciated by
other senior officers of DoT. However, AIRBSNLEWA will
discuss the matter with Secretary Telecom and Hon'ble MOC
shortly. Regarding BSNLs viability it was confirmed by DoT
officers that Govt is considering to give a financial
package of amounting more than one lac Carores for its
revival. |
24.02.2022 Meeting
with PGM Pers BSNL CO;- we
requested PGM Pers BSNL CO for true implementation of the
Hon'ble Supreme court judgement on Rule206. PGM Pers further
mentioned that court judgement on Rule206 has been
implemented and review DPCs have been conducted. However, he
mentioned that existing Ers of SDEs are going to be revised
wherein JTO to SDE promotion will be there after 12 years on
functional basis not depending on availability of SDE posts. |
21.02.2022 Meeting
with CMD BSNL:- Comrade Prahlad
Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding
payment of pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners pending
for the last two years. We requested CMD BSNL for the
clearance of all the pending medical claims of BSNL
pensioners before 31-03-2022 as assured by him to our
Association also extended thanks to him for releasing Rs 50
Crores to clear pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners in
the month of December-2021 as assured by him to our
Association. CMD BSNL appreciated our concern and mentioned
that in December-2021 he has released Rs 50 Crores on this
account and will further try to release some funds in the
month of March-2022 in case the sufficient funds are
collected.
(b) Reimbursement of CGHS
contribution paid by BSNL pensioners as one time measure:-
We extended sincere thanks to CMD BSNL for releasing orders
to clear all the claims of reimbursement of CGHS
contribution paid by BSNL pensioners as one time measure
within one month time for those BSNL pensioners who have
opted for CGHS facility by 31-03-2022. |
21.02.2022 Meeting
with Sr GM Budget BSNL CO :-
Regarding Payment of pending medical claims of BSNL
pensioners:- We requested Sr GM Budget BSNL CO regarding
Payment of pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners by
31-03-2022 as assured by CMD BSNL. Sr GM Budget BSNL CO
mentioned that Rs 50 Crores were released in the month of
December-2021 on this account and will further release some
funds in the month of March- 2022 depending on the revenue
collections. We extended thanks to him for his positive
response. |
21.02.2022 Meeting
with GM Admn BSNL CO ND :-
Regarding reimbursement of CGHS contribution paid by BSNL
pensioners as one time measure. G.M Admn mentioned that
there were several Complaints for delay in reimbursement of
CGHS contribution paid by BSNL pensioners as one time
measure in some Circles. In view of this CMD has directed to
issue the order for reimbursement of CGHS contribution paid
by BSNL pensioners as one time measure within one month time
thus now BSNL pensioners should switch over to CGHS
immediately since BSNL is finding difficulty in releasing
funds. |
21.02.2022 Meeting
with Sr GM Esst BSNL CO New Delhi:-
Com. Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
discussed with Sr GM Esst. BSNL CO New Delhi regarding
Pension Revision of pension of BSNL pensioners. Sr GM ESST.
BSNL CO informed that DoT has conducted some internal
meetings on this issue for its resolution and try to evolve
some formula on this account but matter can be resolved only
with the willingness of senior level administration. |
15.02.2022 GS
writes to MoC & IT requesting
for granting of meeting to AIRBSNLWEA.
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15.02.2022 GS
writes to Director CGHS regarding
Non-implementation of Clarifications
regarding investigations at Empanelled Diagnostic Centres in
respect of CGHS beneficiaries aged 75 years and above by
Fortis Hospital, Jaipur.
<click for letter> |
14.02.2022 GS
writes to Secretary DoT, Govt. of India, New Delhi
requesting for granting appointment to discuss the
pension revision of BSNL retirees.
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14.02.2022 GS
writes to Director CGHS regarding
Suggestions for simplification of procedure
for treatment in CGHS Empanelled Hospitals/HCO after
referral by CGHS WC.
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14.02.2022 GS
writes to Director CGHS regarding
Opening of new CGHS WC in
Mansarovar area of Jaipur City (Rajasthan)
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14.02.2022 Reimbursement
of CGHS contribution paid by BSNL pensioners as one time
measure:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with GM Admn
BSNL CO ND regarding reimbursement of CGHS contribution paid
by BSNL pensioners as one time measure on early basis:-GM
Admn BSNL CO ND informed that matter has been discussed with
CMD BSNL and he has directed to issue an order that BSNL
pensioners may apply for CGHS facility by 31-03-2022 and
their parents will be reimbursed within one month time. The
necessary order in this regard will be issued today itself.
Thus BSNL pensioners should switch over to CGHS immediately
and their reimbursement of CGHS contribution paid by BSNL
pensioners is ensured within one month time. Earlier also
CMD BSNL assured that CGHS contribution paid by BSNL
pensioners as one time measure will be cleared on priority
and he fulfilled his commitment. |
20.01.2022 GS
writes to Shri Narendra Modiji, Hon. Prime Minister of India, New Delhi regarding revision of
pension of BSNL Retirees as per the provision of CCS Pension
Rules 2021. <<click
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17.01.2022 GS
writes to Secretary DoT, New Delhi regarding revision of
pension of BSNL Retirees as per the provision of CCS Pension
Rules 2021. <<<click
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17.12.2021 Meeting
with CMD BSNL:- Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed
with CMD BSNL regarding
(a) Settlement of long pending
medical claims of BSNL pensioners:- We expressed
our serious concern against the non payment of long pending
medical claims of BSNL pensioners for the last three
years.CMD BSNL appreciated our concern and assured that in
this Financial year all the pending medical claims of BSNL
pensioners will be cleared. He also mentioned that the
problem is genuine but due to shortage of funds the medical
claims of BSNL pensioners couldn't be cleared.
(b) Pension Revision of BSNL
pensioners:- We requested CMD BSNL to use his
good office in the Settlement of pension revision of BSNL
pensioners by explaining to Secretary DoT and Hon'ble MOC.
CMD BSNL mentioned that matter is under consideration in DoT
but we people should also convince the DoT administration
and Hon'ble MOC.
Meeting with Sr GM Budget BSNL CO:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Sr. GM Budget BSNL CO regarding
Payment of long pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners.
We expressed our concern against the non payment of medical
claims of BSNL pensioners for the last three years where as
the medical claims of BSNL employees are being paid
regularly. Sr. GM Budget confirmed and mentioned that about
Rs 200/- Crores liability is there in this regard and at
present the funds collection condition is not good but in
the month of March-2022 revenue collection will be more and
funds will be allotted on this account thus all the pending
medical claims of BSNL pensioners will be
cleared.
Meeting with
Sr. GM Estt. BSNL CO New Delhi:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Sr. GM Estt. BSNL CO regarding
(1) Notional increment benefit
to the employees who retired on superannuation on 31st May
as per the Judgement of Hon'ble Supreme court.
Sr. GM Estt. BSNL CO further mentioned that DoP&T has
already clarified that the Hon'ble Supreme court judgement
is applicable only for the individual and can't be
generalized. Against this DoP&T order many employees have
further filed the SLP in the Hon'ble Supreme court and after
the outcome of the court case it may be generalized.
(2) Pay fixation to officiating
JTOs under FR 22(1) a (i) in all the Circles:- We
requested Sr. GM Esst. BSNL CO for issuing a general order
for the implementation of FR 22 (1) a(i) in the Circles. Sr.
GM Esst. BSNL CO mentioned that some Offg. JTOs of Kerala
circle has filed SLP in the Hon'ble Supreme court on this
issue and after the out of the Judgement of Hon'ble Supreme
court the decision will be taken in this regard. Regarding
recovery of offg JTOs due to BSNL CO pay fixation order,
Sr. GM Estt. BSNL mentioned that Head of the Circle are
empowered to wave of the recovery of circle cadres. The
matter may be taken up with the concern CGMs.
Meeting with Member Finance DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA along with Comrade Kishan Singh Ji, President and
Comrade A K Jain FS met Member Finance DoT and Felicitated
him assuming the high office of Member Finance DoT.
(1) We requested him to help the
BSNL pensioners for their pension revision case.
We explained the justification for the pension revision of
BSNL pensioners by delinking from pay revision of BSNL
employees. Member Finance DoT after some discussions
assoured that he will discuss the matter with Member
Services DoT for the settlement of this issue.
(2) Portability of PPO from
one Circle to another Circle after change of station on
retirement. We requested Member Finance DoT to
consider the request for allowing portability of PPO from
one Circle to another Circle on change of station on
retirement. Member Finance DoT mentioned that matter is
under consideration and one time option will be given to
such pensioners. This decision may take two or three months
time.
Meeting with DDG Esst. DoT:-
Comrade GS, President and FS
AIRBSNLEWA CHQ met DDG Estt. DoT and discussed regarding
Pension Revision of BSNL pensioners:- We
explained to DDG Estt. DoT the justification of pension
revision of BSNL pensioners by delinking from pay revision
of BSNL employees. DDG Estt. DoT mentioned regarding anomaly
in the pension of post retiring employees after 1-1-2017 in
case it is implemented without the pay revision of BSNL
employees. We explained that we have already provided the
formula to avoid pension anomaly. DDG Estt. DoT advised us
to further submit the proposal. We will further provide the
proposal.
Meeting with DDG PM DoT:-
Comrade GS, President and FS
AIRBSNLEWA CHQ met DDG PM DoT and discussed regarding
Pension Revision of pension of BSNL pensioners:-
DDG PM informed that matter is under consideration to
Secretary DoT. Already one meeting in this regard has taken
place and further meeting will be held shortly to discuss
the matter for its solution. |
16.12.2021 Comrade
Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Director HR BSNL
Board regarding
(1) Settlement of long pending
medical claims of BSNL pensioners:-
We expressed our concern against the non payment of long
pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners and requested for
early payment of pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners.
Director HR advised to discuss the matter with CMD BSNL.
(2) Pension Revision of pension
of BSNL pensioners:- We requested Director HR for
using his good office in the Settlement of pension revision
of BSNL pensioners in DoT. Director HR informed that DoT
administration is discussing the matter and trying to evolve
the method for pension revision. The pension revision from
IDA to CDA pay scale is being discussed in DoT wef 1-1-2016
.
Meeting with PGM Pers. BSNL CO:-
Implementation of Rule 206 as
per the Hon'ble Supreme court judgement for SDEs seniority:-We
requested to PGM Pers for the correct implementation of Rule
206 as per the Judgement of Hon'ble Supreme court for SDEs
seniority. PGM Pers. BSNL CO mentioned that BSNL CO has
contacted review DPCs and re-casted the SDEs seniority .We
explained that re-casted SDE seniority is not in the true
sprite of Hon'ble Supreme court judgement. |
14.12.2021 GS
writes to CMD regarding
Non-payment/delay in payment of retirement benefits on
account of delay in verification of caste certificate in
respect of retiring employee.
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09.12.2021 Status
of
Our OAs on Pension Revision ( Combined Services ) issue
pending in PB CAT, Delhi :-
OAs were listed for Final Hearing at Sl. No. 33 & 34 but
could not reach upto Hearing stage. Our OAs could not be
taken up to start Hearing due to paucity of time and
adjourned to 08/02/2022. |
23.11.2021 G.S.
writes to Sr. GM (Esttt), regarding
Pay fixation case of Officiating JTOs under FR 22 (1) a (i)-
Regarding <<click
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20.11.2021 G.S.
writes to Director(HR) BSNL CO regarding submission of life
certificate by pensioners for land line services.
<<<click here for copy of letter>>> |
18.11.2021 G.S.
writes to Director CGHS regarding Cashless treatment to CGHS
beneficiaries by CGHS empanelled hospitals
<<click here for copy of letter>> |
14.11.2021 G.S.
writes to Member (Finance) DoT, New Delhi regarding
provision of facility in SAMPAN for transfer of pension from
one circle(state) to another circle(state)
<<click
here for letter>> |
13.11.2021 G.S.
writes to Chairman CBDT, New Delhi regarding Income Tax
exemption on Leave encashment w.r.t. notice under section to
154 to BSNL Pensioners.
<< click here for letter>> |
10.11.2021 G.S.
writes to CMD BSNL regarding Payment of Medical Bills of
Pensioners
<<click
here for letter>> |
09.11.2021 G.S.
writes to Secretary DoT, regarding Pension Revision of BSNL
pensioners w.e.f. 01-01-2017.
<<click here for letter>> |
06.10.2021 2nd
Disrict Conference of AIRBSNLEWA Jaipur, Rajasthan:-
2nd District Conference of AIRBSNLEWA Jaipur, Rajasthan
Circle held at Federation Hall, PGMTD campus Jaipur on 6th
October- 2021.Shri Sanjay Kumarji PGMTD Jaipur attended as
Chief Guest, Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA Comrade S S Rawat, Organising Secretary (North), Comrade M L Ostwal CS
AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan circle, Comrade K G Arora, Circle
President attended and address the conference as special
guests. Comrade T R Nanda, District President presided over
the conference, Comrade D K Kalyan in his Key Note address
while welcoming discussed the burning issues of BSNL
pensioners. Comrade GS Prahlad Rai in his address explained
the states of BSNL pensioners issues e.g. reimbursement of
long pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners, Court cases
in the Hon'ble High Court Delhi and PBCAT New Delhi on 78.2
./. fitment benefit wef 01-01-2007, Pension Revision case,
undue deduction of IT on Leave encashment of DoT period, insurance
health scheme for BSNL pensioners etc.New District Body was
elected Unanimously. Comrade T R Nanda, Comrade D K Kalyan,
Comrade K K Berser and Comrade Gandi Lal were elected as
District President, Sr Vice President, District Secretary
and Financial Secretary respectively . Comrade T R Nanda
District President extended Vote of thanks. A good number of
members attended and made the conference memorable.
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08.09.2021 Meeting
with Sr GM Estt BSNL CO New Delhi:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA alongwith Com A G Ramji CS
Delhi Circle and Comrade Mishraji CP Gujarat circle met with
Sr GM Estt BSNL CO New Delhi and discussed regarding
(a) FR 22 (1) a (i) pay fixation to officiating JTOs and
recovery:-
We expressed our concern against the recovery being made by
Gujarat circle of Officiating JTOs against the FR 22(1) a(i)
pay fixation on their regular promotion. Sr GM Estt after
some discussions mentioned that no instructions have been
issued from BSNL CO New Delhi for any recovery. However such
case can be taken up in BSNL CO for clarification. We advise
our CP Gujarat circle for sending a letter by enumerating
the facts.
(b) Notional increment benefit to the employees who retired
on superannuation on 31st July on completion of 365 days
service.
Sr GM Esst BSNL CO New Delhi informed that DoP&T has already
clarified that no benefit of one increment will be granted
in such cases. The court judgement on this issue has been
implemented for an individual case but not generalise. Thus
the matter can be taken up with DoP&T for clarification . |
08.09.2021 Meeting
with CGM NTR ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA alongwith Comrade AJ Ram
CS DELHI CIRCLE met with CGM NTR ND and requested to clear
the pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners by creating
liability .CGM NTR mentioned that due to non receipt of
funds from BSNL CO the pending medical claims of BSNL
pensioners couldn't be cleared. He assured to ensure
immediate creation of liability for pending medical claims
of BSNL pensioners. |
08.09.2021 Meeting
with GM Admn BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA alongwith Com A G Ramji CS Delhi Circle and
Comrade Mishraji CP Gujarat circle and discussed with GM
Admn. BSNL CO ND regarding issuing instructions to clear the
medical claims of BSNL pensioners during the first Covid-19
pandemic situation like the instructions issued during 2nd
wave of Covid-19 pandemic situation.... GM Admn BSNL CO ND |
10.08.2021 BRIEF
OF MEETING OF CHQ OBs, CSs OF AIRBSNLEWA HELD ON 8.8.2021:-
A meeting of the CHQ Office Bearers
and Circle Secretaries of AIRBSNLEWA was held through Google
Meet on Sunday, 8.8.2021 at 19.00 hours to discuss about
various matters related to the Pensioners and the
organization activities. Over all 39 participants attended
the meeting.Comrade Kishan Singhji, President in his welcome
address explained the status of our pending issues and the
efforts taken by the association for their settlement. He
requested all the members to discuss the issues and
organisational matters in brief due to shortage of time and
coprate.
G.S. Com. Prahlad Rai briefed the grievances of the
pensioners like Payment of pending medical claims of BSNL
pensioners, reimbursement of CGHS contribution paid by BSNL
pensioners as one time measure by BSNL, health insurance
scheme for BSNL pensioners, Reimbursement of BSNL pensioners
residential telephone bills of Delhi and Mumbai area,
Rejoinder submitted by BSNL on pension revision case in the
PBCAT New Delhi for delition of their name, Status of
pension revision of BSNL pensioners court case in the
Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi , Court case on 78.2 -/. IDA pension
arear payment wef 1-1-2007 instead of 1-6-12013 in the
Hon'ble High Court Delhi and regarding other court cases and
its present status, IDA restoration, etc. He categorically
mentioned that the decision on the court cases are expected
only after resuming the physical hearing and the delay in
the final outcome of the court cases are only due to the
absence of physical hearing and due to pandemic only online
hearings of the cases are taken place. The final decisions
are delivered by the judiciary only in the cases of urgent
nature and the service matters are not treated as urgent. He
also mentioned that there is no lapse in pursuing the court
cases from the Association Side.
GS also mentioned that there are already instructions from
BSNL CO for creating liability of the pending payments of
the medical bills by the SSAs / Circles. He has requested
all the Circle Secretaries to taken up the matter with the
respective circles with the said order copy and he assured
that once the liability is created against the pending
bills, the payment of such bills are rest assured, even if
it gets delayed also.
All the Circle Secretaries had briefed about the
organizational matters in their respective circles, status
of the remittance of legal funds, pending issues with a
request to pursue the same at CHQ level. GS assured to
pursue all the issues raised by the Circle Secretaries and
CHQ Office Bearers.
Participants has requested the GS to further pursue the
matters of pending payment of TA bills of the VRS 2019
optees, enhancement of concession on the FTTH connections to
the retirees, Health insurance to all the retirees, Non
issuance of Form-16 by the BSNL as well as DoT for the
Pensions as well as for the ex-gratia payment, displaying
the pending medical and telephone bills in the portal by the
Circles / SSA to avoid corruption in clearing the pending
medical / telephone bills of the retirees by favoritism,
final issue of PPO in the cases of Provisional pension
cases, issue of Caste verification of ST candidates of VRS
optees and settlement of their pension, payment of interest
for the delayed GPF payments, Pay fixation case of
Officiating JTOs who has taken VRS, notional increment case,
Various difficulties faced by the CGHS card holders in the
day to day activities while taking treatment from CGHS like
repeated visits to CGHS for references and signatures at
multiple times were also brought to the notice of the GS and
requested to take up with the Director of CGHS, New Delhi,
Com. Prahlad Rai requested all the participants to
concentrate on forming the circle and branches at District
level, wherever it does not exist and strengthen the
organization by increasing the membership. He also requested
all to concentrate on collection of legal fund and its
timely remittance to ensure that the payments to the
advocates are not delayed for want of fund to ensure smooth
pursuance of the multiple court cases and for its final
outcome in our favour.
Com. Bagchi, veteran leader of MTNL Retired Association and
our Chief Pateron also attended the meeting as a special
guest and addressed the meeting. He has appreciated the G.S.
Com. Prahlad Rai in keeping the enthusiasm and team spirit
continuing after retirement also and expressed his happiness
to see all the old friends and leaders.
It was also decided to hold such meetings with an interval
of 2 months till the pandemic is ended and physical CWC is
held by the CHQ.
The meeting concluded at 21.15 hours with vote of thanks by
Com. K. P. Nair.
Prahlad Rai
GS AIRBSNLEWA CHQ. |
06.08.2021 Meeting
with CMD BSNL: -Comrade Prahlad
Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA alongwith Comrade A G Ram CS AIRBSNLEWA
Delhi Circle discussed with CMD BSNL regarding:-
(a)
Payment of pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners:-
we expressed our serious
concern against the non payment of medical claims of BSNL
pensioners for the last two years and requested to release
funds to settle the long pending medical claims of BSNL
pensioners .As the medical claims of BSNL employees are
being cleared regularly. CMD mentioned that about 70 Carores
were released on this account.We clarified that this amount
was paid to clear the dues of empenalled hospitals and the
pending online medical claims of BSNL pensioners retired on
VRS 2019 scheme but the other offline payment of pensioners
are still pending. CMD appreciated our concern and assured
to look into the matter to release some funds on this
account.
(b) Medical health insurance scheme
for BSNL pensioners also;- We
requested CMD BSNL to consider the medical health scheme for
BSNL pensioners also. CMD mentioned that the premium for
BSNL pensioners will be high and how the premium will be
paid.we clarified that scheme will be optional and optees
will make the payment through online. After some discussions
CMD assured that he will direct BSNL CO concern officers
team to negotiate with the insurance company and finalise a
medical insurance scheme for BSNL pensioners also. (c)
Reimbursement of BSNL pensioners residential telephone bills
of Delhi and Mumbai area;- we requested to direct the
concern officers of BSNL to settle the pending telephone
bills of Delhi and Mumbai area. CMD BSNL assured to look
into the matter. (d)Rejoinder submitted by BSNL and on
pension revision case in the PBCAT New Delhi:- We requested
CMD BSNL to kindly clarify the Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi that
pension contributions of BSNL employees has been paid on the
maximum of the pay scale.Now DoT has to revise the pension.
CMD was non committal on this issue. |
06.08.2021 Meeting
with Director (HR) BSNL Board-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA along with Com A.G. Ram,
CS AIRBSNLEA Delhi Circle met Director (HR) BSNL Board New
Delhi and discussed regarding
(a) Non- Payment of Medical claims
of BSNL Pensioners:- We
expressed our serious concern against the non-payment of
long pending medical claims of BSNL Pensioners whereas the
BSNL serving employees medical claims are being cleared
regularly. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and during
discussions we mentioned that even the Income Tax is being
deducted against the non- paid medical claims and shown as
income in the Form 26 AS. Director (HR) mentioned that he
will discuss the matter with the concern officers in BSNL
C.O. and will ensure that the medical claims are uploaded
online by BSNL Pensioners like BSNL employees and their
medical claims are paid online regularly along with the BSNL
employees medical claims. He assured that he will discuss
the matter with Director (F) to clear the pending medical
claims by releasing funds on this accounts.
(b) Health Insurance policy for BSNL
Pensioner: -
We appreciated the decision of BSNL
Management for a bringing Health Insurance policy for BSNL
employees and requested to bring the similar policy for the
BSNL Pensioners also. Director (HR) appreciated our concern
and explained some difficulties in bringing this policy for
BSNL Pensioners due to payment of Premium amount and its
mechanism etc. we clarified that decided premium will be
paid to BSNL by the pensioners who opt this policy and BSNL
will remit to Insurance Company. This policy will be
optional only. Director (HR) assured that a Committee will
be formed to negotiate with the Insurance Company and to
have discussions with BSNL Pensioners Associations. This
actions will be taken shortly. We extended our sincere
thanks for his kind consideration.
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06.08.2021 Meeting
with our Advocate to discuss the court Cases -
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
along with Com G.L. Jogi GS SNPWA, Com Sebastin GS SNEA,
Com M.K. Bagchi, President RTWOA (MTNL) Com. S.S. Nanda GS
RTOWA (MTNL) and Com A.K. Kaushik our legal advisor met with
Mr. Rajshekhar Rao and Ms. Gauri Puri our counselors to
discuss the pension revision Court case and other pending
court cases- They apprised that pension revision Case for
BSNL is coming on hearing on 9th August 2021
wherein BSNL’s rejoinder to detach may be decide and it will
be linked with MTNL case to be heard jointly on 22nd
October 2021. Mr. Rajshekhar Rao mentioned that due to Covid
-19 , Pandemic situation the virtual hearings are taking
place and these cases may be properly heard in the physical
hearings only.
Rule- 206 Contempt Case:-
our Advocate apprised that against the mis- interpretation
of Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgement on Rules 206 contempt
case has been filled in the Hon’ble Supreme Court where in
the notices have been issued but the urgent cases are only
being heard at present . However, effects are being made for
early hearing on contempt petition.
78.2% IDA fitment Benefit w.e.f. 1.1.2007 instead of
1.6.2013 to BSNL Pensioners: -
The writ petition filed by AIRBSNLEWA in the Hon’ble High
Court Delhi against the Hon’ble PB CAT ND Judgement is
being heard on 10th August 2021 and may be
further posted for next date.
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06.08.2021 Meeting
with PGM (Pers.) BSNL CO New Delhi -
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met with PGM (Pers.) and
discussed regarding wrong implementation Rule -206 Hon’ble
Supreme Court Judgement for SDEs seniority by BSNL C.O.
PGM (Pers.) mentioned that BSNL C.O. has released two review
DPC lists and 3rd is being issued shortly. We
mentioned that against these review DPCs only contempt case
has been filed in the Hon’ble Supreme Court but due to Covid
-19 situation it is not being heard. He didn’t comment over
it. |
06.08.2021 Meeting
with GM (SR) and GM (Admin) BSNL CO New Delhi -
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met on courtesy call to
the New GM (SR) and GM (Admin) and discussed the pending
issues of BSNL Pensioners i.e. non-settlement of long
pending medical claims, revalidation of BSNL MRS Card and
extension of its date, introduction Health insurance policy
for BSNL Pensioners etc. They assured to look into the
pending matters.
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22.07.2021 Status
of our pension revision court case filed in PB CAT, New
Delhi :-
MTNL already filed an Application in PB CAT,praying for
removing MTNL from the list of Respondents on the same line
as BSNL
did earlier. Naturally it will be opposed by our Advocate
stating that MTNL can not be removed as one of the
Respondents on the same grounds as was advocated in case of
similar prayer from BSNL earlier. It was notified earlier
for this matter to come before PB CAT, New Delhi on
21/07/2021. But this was not happened so as the matter was
adjourned. Further date is still expected to be notified.
Earlier we were told earlier for the OA to come before PB
CAT on 08/08/2021. That is also now uncertain as per our
Advocate as the hearing of all such cases in PB CAT, are
being rescheduled.
This is as per latest status obtained from our Advocate over
telephone. Delayed response to intimate you all is due to
delayed authenticated feedback obtained from our Advocate -
Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA |
22.07.2021 GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL regarding
a. Regarding permission to join another CPSE on contractual
basis after retiring Voluntarily under BSNL VRS-2019.
<<letter>>
b. Regarding corrections in the BSNL MRS declaration form<<letter>> |
05.07.2021 Admin
Cell of BSNL
CO issued instructions regarding policy
for provision of concessional FTTH connections for serving
/Retired employees of BSNL....<<Click
here for policy>> |
15.06.2021 GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL regarding
a.Payment
of pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners-reg<<letter>>
b.Health
Insurance for BSNL Serving and Retired Employees- Reg
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17.05.2021 Status
of court cases-
a.O.A 1271/2020- Retired Telecom Officers' Welfare
Association vs. UOI & Ors:
Principal Bench CAT issued notice dated 27.04.2021 , wherein
the captioned matters stand adjourned to 15.06.2021. In view
of the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Ld. CAT is hearing
matters which are urgent, and both the parties have given
their willingness. Pleadings in the MTNL matter are yet to
be completed and in so far as BSNL is concerned, the MA for
deletion of BSNL is yet to be decided. Therefore, there is
no urgency in the matters and the request for hearing may
not be accepted. We will wait for the hearing on 15.06.2021
to decide the further course of action.
b.WP (C)- 13202/2019- All India Retired BSNL Executives
Welfare Association Vs Union of India & Ors.
The
captioned matter is listed on 27.05.2021.However, in view of
the surge of COVID-19 cases, the High Court of Delhi has
issued a circular dated 15.05.2021 wherein, matters of the
year 2020 and previous years have been adjourned en bloc on
the dates notified and only extremely urgent matters filed
in the year 2021 are being taken up by the
Court. Accordingly, the captioned matter stands adjourned
to 10.08.2021. |
08.04.2021 Meeting
with CGMT Rajasthan circle at Jaipur on 8th April 2021:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA alongwith Comrade M L Ostwal CS AIRBSNLEWA
Rajasthan circle met with CGMT Rajasthan circle at Jaipur
discussed regarding some pending issues of BSNL pensioners
e.g. section of Special leave for LTC to Mansarover Yarra-
Case of Mr Chhaperwal Retd AO BSNL , Pay fixation under FR
22 (1) a(i) to offg JTOs and reimbursement of long pending
medical claims of BSNL pensioners as the funds has been
released from BSNL CO New Delhi. After some discussions
CGMT Rajasthan circle at Jaipur assured to look into the
issues for early settlement. |
08.04.2021 Meeting
with PGMTD Jaipur on 8th April2021 :-
GS Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA alongwith Comrade M L
Ostwal CS Rajasthan Circle AIRBSNLEWA met Shri Sanjay
Kumarji PGMTD Jaipur and greeted him on assuming the new
assignment as PGMTD Jaipur from PGM BSNL CO New Delhi. Shri
Sanjay Kumarji PGMTD Jaipur assured to help the BSNL
pensioners in solving their problems .We also assured him
our fullest cooperation<<photo>> |
08.04.2021 GS AIRBSNLEWA
write to Director (CGHS)
regarding Permission
to allow CGHS Pensioners for purchase of medicines from
market during peak Covid period .<<letter>> |
08.04.2021
Reimbursement of
medical claims of BSNL pensioners:-*
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with PGM Budget
BSNL CO New Delhi regarding reimbursement of long pending
medical claims of BSNL pensioners and PGM Budget informed
that he has already issued instructions to PGM ERP Gaziabad
to update all pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners and
PGM ERP has informed that he has already adviced Circles to
send the information of pending medical claims for
reimbursement .PGM Budget informed that Rs 60 Carores have
been released for the reimbursement of pending medical
claims of BSNL pensioners and last weak Rs 42 Carores have
been paid to empenalled hospital dues.He assured that within
two- three days medical claims of BSNL pensioners will be
reimbursed. We extended thanks to the BSNL management.
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18.03.2021
Status of court cases-O.A
1271/2020- Retired Telecom Officers' Welfare Association vs.
UOI & Ors.:The
captioned matters were listed today as Item No. 9 & 10 at
02.30 PM before the Hon'ble Member Ms. Aradhana Johri
through virtual hearing at the Central
Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi.
Ms Gauri Puri Our Advocate appeared on the behalf of the
Applicants. Mr. Manjeet Singh Reen appeared for the
Respondents No. 1, 3 & 4 and Mr. Mohd. Faizal appeared for
the MTNL i.e. Respondent No. 2. Ms Gauri Puri Our
Advocate apprised the Hon'ble
Tribunal that the Rejoinder has been filed to the Counter
Affidavit of Respondent no. 1,3 & 4. Counsel for the
Respondent affirmed service of the same. Counsel for the
Respondent No. 2 (MTNL) sought some time to file the Counter
Affidavit. On this, the Hon'ble Tribunal gives two weeks
time to the Respondent No. 2 to file Reply and 2 weeks time
thereafter to the Applicants to file their
Rejoinder. Accordingly, the matter stands adjourned
to 18.05.2021.
Ms Gauri Puri Our Advocate appeared on the behalf of the Applicants. Mr. R. K Sharma
appeared for the Respondents No. 1, 3 & 4. Mr. R V Sinha
appeared for the Respondent No.2 (BSNL).
Mr. R.V Sinha apprised the Hon'ble Tribunal that MA No.
76/2021 was filed for deletion of name of BSNL from the O.A
as BSNL may be a proper party but not a necessary party
since no relief has been sought against them.
On this,
Ms Gauri Puri Our Advocate apprised the Hon'ble Tribunal that the Reply to
the M.A has been filed along with the objections and
submitted that the BSNL is a proper party in the proceedings
as all the Applicants were have retired from BSNL and
further presence of BSNL is necessary for proper
adjudication of the subject matter. Further,
Ms Gauri Puri Our Advocate submitted
that the DOT has denied the revision of pension on the
ground that the same cannot be done as the Pay has not been
revised by the BSNL. Further,
Ms Gauri Puri Our Advocate submitted that as per Rule
37 of CCS Pension Rules, 1972, BSNL has been paying pension
contributions to the DOT.
Ms Gauri Puri Our Advocate also placed reliance on a
Judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court wherein the Hon'ble
Court held that a proper party against whom no relief is
sought may be necessary for effective adjudication to
determine the real controversy in the matter.
Ms Gauri Puri Our Advocate submitted
that while prayer is sought against DOT for revision of
pension, the stand taken by DOPW which is yet to be examined
by DOT is that no pay revision has taken place so far in
BSNL and therefore, pension cannot be revised.
Ms Gauri Puri Our Advocate submitted
that in the event the Tribunal holds this to be correct,
then necessarily BSNL will have to be present to determine
the controversy as to why pay revision has not been done so
far. Moreover, the pension if fixed will be on the last pay
drawn for which BSNL's presence is essential. After hearing
the parties, the Hon'ble Member directed the parties to file
copies of the Judgments they sought to rely upon and
adjourned the matter for hearing on 18.05.2021. |
18.03.2021
Reply given by Hon'ble MOSC&IT Shri SANJAY DHOTRE
Ji in RAJYA SABHA today on 'WAGE
REVISION FOR BSNL EMPLOYEES'.....<<<<Click
here for reply>>>> |
09-03-2021: AIRBSNLEWA
Tamilnadu Circle hold its 1st Circle Conference at
Trichi.Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA Could not attend
the Circle Conference due continuous increase in Covid-19
cases, Comrade S Shivakumar, GS, AIBSNLEA attended and
address the conference. Circle Conference was conducted in a
decent manner. Comrade S Kamraj along with Comrade Kurpaiha
and others made nice arrangements for successful conduction
of the Circle Conference. A large number of delegates from
Tamilnadu Circle and local members actively participated in
the Conference. New circle body elections were conducted
unanimously. Circle President Comrade M.Chandarasekaran,
Circle Secretary Comrade S.Kamaraj, Circle Finance secretary
Comrade R.Guruprasath are unanimously elected, remaining
Circle Office bearers list will follow. AIRBSNLEWA CHQ
congratulate the newly elected Circle Officers bearers and
and assure fullest cooperation. GS AIRBSNLEWA
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05-03-2021: BSNL
CO isued instruction regarding
Ex-gratia final instalment payment to VRS optees of BSNL
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02-03-2021: Ex-gratia
final instalment payment to VRS optees of BSNL:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Sr GM( Esst
) BSNL CO New Delhi regarding final instalment payment of
Ex- gratia to VRS optees of BSNL .Sr GM(Esst) informed that
today DoT accounts cell has confirmed that by tomarrow Ex-gratia
final instalment amount will be transferred to BSNL account
and BSNL will release Ex- gratia payment to VRS optees of
BSNL in the next week positively.Last week DDG (PM ) DoT
informed to Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA to release the
Ex- gratia payment to VRS optees of BSNL in the first weak
of March-2021.AIRBSNLEWA CHQ continuously pursueded the
matter with DoT and BSNL officers and now being settelled. |
16-02-2021: Income
Tax on leave Encashment paid by BSNL:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
discussed with GM Taxation BSNL CO on the issue of Income
Tax notices/ demand note received by BSNL pensioners for the
payment of Income Tax on leave Encashment paid by BSNL on
combined leave of DoT and BSNL. Against this AIRBSNLEWA has
written to CMD BSNL for taking up the matter with Income Tax
department. BSNL vide its letter issued in th year 2012
categorically mentioned that DoT period leaves Encashment is
exempted from Income Tax payment
,accordingly the IT was not deducted from leave encasement.
Now IT department has issued notices/ demand note for IT
payment to BSNL pensioners. AIRBSNLEWA has protested against
these notices. GM Taxation BSNL CO New Delhi today informed
that our letter has been discussed with the competent
authority and it is decided that a letter will be sent to
DoT to take up the matter with Ministery of Finance, Govt of
India for the withdrawal of notice/ demand note. |
08-02-2021: Final
payment of Ex gratia to VRS optees of BSNL:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
discussed with Sr GM Esst BSNL CO New Delhi regarding final
payment of Ex gratia to VRS optees of BSNL. Sr GM Esst BSNL
CO New Delhi informed that DoT has directed to all the CCAs
to verify the claims raised by BSNL .Accordingly CCAs are
verifying the claims raised by BSNL and about 450 cases are
still pending for verification. He expected that this
verification process will be completed by next week and
thereafter Ex gratia payment to VRS optees of BSNL may be
made by the end of this month. BSNL concern circles are
immediately clarifying the CCAs queries. He also informed
that DoT has already received funds from DoE on this
account. |
02-02-2021:
Meeting with CGMT Rajasthan circle:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS and Comrade M L Ostwal, CS Rajasthan
AIRBSNLEWA met CGMT Rajasthan circle and discussed regarding
(a) Payment of pending medical claims upto March- 2019 as
per the BSNL CO decision.
CGMT Rajasthan Circle mentioned the funds received from BSNL
Corporate office were fully utilised. However, remaining
medical claims will be cleared on receipt of the funds.
(b) Pay fixation under FR 22(1)(a)(i) to Officiating JTOs:-
We requested CGMT Raj to consider the pay fixation of
Officiating JTOs under FR 22(1) (a)( i). CGMT called GM(HR)
and directed him to examine the case and an early action.
(c) Payment of pending personal claims of VRS retirees:-
We apprised CGMT Raj for the early settlement of pending
personal claims viz TA/DA claims, leave encasement etc with
some examples of Bhilwara District branch. CGMT Rajasthan
directed to GM( HR) for the settlement the pending cases. He
mentioned that pensioners issues should be settelled on
priority and the ePPOs, leave encasement etc should be given
to BSNL pensioners on the day of their retirement. We
extended thanks for his concern towards pensioners. |
31-01-2021:
AIRBSNLEWA District Branch Conference :-
AIRBSNLEWA Bhilwara District branch, Rajasthan Circle hold
its District Conference at Kyara ke Balalaji, Comrade GS
Prahlad Rai and Comrade M L Ostwal CS , Comrade Devi Lal
,OS( South) attended and address the meeting.
Comrade M D Ram Disrict President welcomed all the members
and guests. Comrade M P Dhanopia, District Secretary in his
report apprised that at present 50 regular Paid members are
there and some more will be enrolled shortly.
Com Devi Lal , OS (S) explained that in South Area Udaipur
and Bhilwara branches are functioning well and shortly Ajmer,
Banswara, Chittoregarh and Sirohi branches will be formed.
Comrade GS Prahlad Rai and Comrade M L Ostwal CS , Comrade
Devi Lal ,OS(South) attended and address the meeting.
Comrade M D Ram Circle President welcomed all the members
and guests.
Comrade M P Dhanopia, District Secretary in his report
apprised that at present 50 regular Paid members are there
and some more will be enrolled shortly. Comrade Devi lal OS
(S) informed that Udaipur and Bhilwara branches are
functioning well and shortly Ajmer, Banswara Chittoregarh
Sirohi branches will be firmed.
Comrade M L Ostwal Circle Secretary in his address explained
that AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan circle is functioning well and
shortly in all the Districts Branches will be opened. He
apprised the activities of Circle level and assured For the
early settlement of some problems raised during discussions.
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA in his address
congratulated the AIRBSNLEWA Bhilwara District branch
Rajasthan Circle for arranging a good meeting. He explained
the status of the all India issues ie settlement of pending
medical claims, Payment of final instalment of Ex gratia to
VRS optees of BSNL , IT department notices for TDS deduction
on Leave Encasement amount, JTOs offg pay fixation under FR
22(1)(a) (i), status of Court cases on pension related
issues, 78.2% IDA pay fixation from 1-1-2007 etce.
Comrade M D Ram, District President extended Vote of thanks.
Meeting followed with delicious Lunch. |
29-01-2021:
GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL regarding
a.Notice
under section 154 of Income Tax Act, 1961 received by many
pensioners from Income tax department regarding Taxation on
leave Encashment.<<letter>>
b.
Issues being faced by BSNL pensioners of CTD Circle.<<letter>> |
23-01-2021:
GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL regarding
Notice under section 154 of Income Tax Act, 1961 received
by many pensioners from Income tax department regarding
Taxation on leave Encashment.<<letter>> |
23-01-2021:
The matter WP (C)-
13202/2019- All India
Retired BSNL Executives Welfare Association Vs Union of
India & Ors. was listed on 18.01.2021 as Item No. 13 before
the Hon'ble Registrar H.K Arora in Delhi High Court through
video conferencing.
My Chamber colleague, Ms. Amrita Singh appeared for
Petitioners and apprised the Court that Counter Affidavit
has not been filed by the Respondent No. 1 and 2 despite
taking sufficient time.
Mr. Jitesh Srivastava appeared for the Respondent No. 1 and
sought time for filing the Reply. Mr. R.V. Sinha Counsel for
the Respondent No. 2 apprised the Court that the Respondent
No. 2 has filed their Counter Affidavit.
On this, the Hon'ble Registrar gives 4 weeks time to the
Respondent No. 1 to file their Counter Affidavit.
Accordingly, the matter is listed on 15.03.2021. |
20-01-2021:
GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL regarding release
of retirement benefits to ST category employees whose caste
certificate is pending for verification-cases of ST category
employees of MH telecom circle retired under BSNL VRS
2019.....<<<Click
here for letter>>>> |
12-01-2021:
BSNL CO issued Order regarding
Ex-gratia final instalment payment to VRS optees of BSNL<<order>> |
12-01-2021:
Meeting with CMD BSNL:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
discussed with CMD BSNL regarding-
(a)
Non reimbursement of long pending
medical claims to BSNL pensioners:- we extended our sincere
thanks to CMD BSNL for clearing medical claims of BSNL
pensioners upto March- 2019 and requested for early payment
of all the pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners. CMD
BSNL appreciated our concern and mentioned that pending
medical claims of BSNL pensioners liability is about Rs
125/- Crores and on availability of funds these medical
claims will be cleared in parts. He assured an early action
in this regard.
(b) Reimbursement of CGHS contribution
paid by BSNL pensioners as one time measure: CMD BSNL
informed that all the CGHS contribution paid by BSNL
pensioners as one time measure are being paid by circles
regularly. BSNL CO New Delhi has already issued instructions
to circles. We apprised CMD BSNL regarding non payment of Rs
1000/- PM to CGHS beneficiaries in the areas/Districts where
CGHS wellness health centres are not available .CMD BSNL
immediately spoke with PGM (Esst) BSNL CO and directed him
to provide us the copy of the orders issued by DoT in this
regard. On receipt of the order copy the same will be
circulated.
(c)
Reimbursement of residential telephone bills of Delhi/Mumbai
area: We requested CMD BSNL for the reimbursement of long
pending residential telephone bills of Delhi and Mumbai
area. CMD assured to look into the matter and settle the
issue.
(d) Revision of pension of BSNL pensioners- court case
status:
we appraised CMD BSNL
regarding the Court case status on revision of pension of
BSNL pensioners filed by AIRBSNLEWA and others in PB CAT ND
and requested him to his good office in convincing Hon'ble
Minister of Communications and Secretary DoT for delinking
of pension revision from pay revision of BSNL employees. CMD
BSNL assured to look into the matter and to discuss with
concern DoT officers.
2.
Meeting with PGM(Esst) BSNL CO:
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
discussed with PGM Esst BSNL CO regarding:-
(a)
Ex - gratia final instalment payment to VRS optees of BSNL and
MTNL: PGM Esst BSNL CO New Delhi informed that today Ex-
gratia amount about Rs 1050 Crores will received from DoT
and it will be paid within this month itself. MTNL has
already received Rs 214 Crores Ex gratia amount from DoT.
(b) Implementation of Court orders for
FR 22(1)a(i) pay fixation to officiating JTOs uniformly: PGM Esst BSNL CO New Delhi informed FR22(1)a
(i) has to be
given to all the officiating It is through out the country.
In case there is problem in any Circle they may seek
codification from BSNL CO New Delhi. |
06-01-2021:
view Govt./BSNL Orders:
1. DOT order regarding LC/DLC<<Click
Here >>
2 DPE order regarding
Freezing of IDA<<Click
Here >>
3. BSNL order regarding
immovable property return<<Click
Here >> |
27-12-2020:
Ex-gratia final installment
payment to VRS optees of BSNL and MTNL:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
discussed with DDG PM DoT and regarding final instalment
payment of Ex gratia to VRS optees of BSNL and MTNL. DDG(PM)
informed that Member (Finance ) DoT has written to Ministry
of Finance for the allotment of funds in this head. Ministry
of Finance after the approval of the Parliament in its
winter session will allow the payment. Hence it is expected
that during Parliament winter session in January-2021 the Ex
gratia payment to VRS optees of BSNL and MTNL will be
released.Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with
DDG PM DoT and regarding final instalment payment of Ex
gratia to VRS optees of BSNL and MTNL. DDG(PM) informed that
Member (Finance ) DoT has written to Ministry of Finance for
the allotment of funds in this head.Ministry of Finance
after the approval of the Parliament in its winter session
will allow the payment. Hence it is expected that during
Parliament winter session in
January-2021 the Ex gratia payment to VRS optees of BSNL and
MTNL will be released. |
23-12-2020:
Status of Pension revision case :-
The captioned matters were listed today at 02.30 PM before
the Ld. Single Bench of Mr. Pardeep Kumar through virtual
hearing at the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal
Bench.Ms. Gauri Puri appeared on behalf of the Applicants in
both matters. The Hon’ble Tribunal was informed by the
Counsel for Respondents No. 1, 3 & 4, Mr. Manjeet Singh Reen,
that the Reply has been filed. The Counsel for Respondent
No. 2 (MTNL), Mohd. Faisal further sought 3 weeks time to
file their Reply. On this, the Hon'ble Tribunal granted 3
weeks time to file their Reply to Respondent No. 2 and
further 2 weeks time to file Rejoinder to the Applicants if
required. In the BSNL matter, the Hon’ble Tribunal was
informed by the Counsel for Respondents No. 1,3 & 4, Mr. R.
K Sharma that the Reply has been filed. The Counsel for
Respondent No. 2 (BSNL), Mr. R. V Sinha submitted that it is
the matter of policy and Respondent No. 2 has no role to
play in it and sought further 2 weeks time to file their
Reply. On this, the Hon'ble Tribunal gave 2 weeks time to
file their Reply to Respondent No. 2 and further 2 weeks
time to file Rejoinder to the Applicant's if required.
Accordingly, the matters are now listed on 08.03.2021 |
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03-12-2020:
GS writes to
Shri Prakash Javadekarji, Hon'ble minister for heavy
industries and public enterprises, Govt Of India , New Delhi
regarding Appeal to withdraw OM on Freezing of DA to
employees of central public sector enterprises (CPSEs)
drawing pay as per 2017,2007, 1997,1992 & 1987 IDA pay
revision guidelines at current rates till 30th June 2021
.....<<<Click
here for letter>>>> |
03-12-2020:
GS writes to
Shri P K Purwar Ji, CMD,
BSNL regarding payment of pending
medical claims of BSNL pensioners.....<<<Click
Here for letter>>> |
03-12-2020:
Payment of pending medical claims of BSNL
pensioners:-BSNL
CO New Delhi has released some funds to clear the medical
claims of BSNL pensioners upto March -2019.Still medical
claims are pending for the last 21-months,whereas the
medical claims of BSNL serving employees are cleared upto
March-2020. BSNL CO should avide discrimination.
GS
AIRBSNLEWA<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
02-12-2020:
AIRBSNLEWA
MH members met Hon'ble CGMT MH Circle on
01.12.2020
<<<Click here for report>> |
01-12-2020:
GS writes to
Shri Prakash Javedker ji , Hon'ble Minister for Heavy
industries and Public Enterprises, Govt. of India, New Delhi
regarding increase of Dearness Allowance from 17%% to 31%
wef 30th June 2021-<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
27-11-2020:
Ex-gratia final instalment
payment to VRS optees of BSNL and MTNL:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Sr GM(Esst) BSNL CO ND and
expressed our serious concern against non payment of final
instalment of gratia to VRS optees of BSNL and MTNL .Sr G M
(Esst) informed that there is delay fromCircles in
providing final requirement of Ex- gratia to VRS optees of
BSNL and MTNL, still 25000 to 26000 VRS optees of BSNL
information of Ex gratia is awaited from Circles .Director
(HR) BSNL Board is sending a reminder DO to all the CGHS for
sending immediate requirement to BSNL CO fixing personnel
responsibility. He assured an early action in this regard.
(b) Corrections in the PPOs of VRS optees of BSNL mentioning
payment of pension under Rule-37A insteed of ' BSNL VRS-2019
sheme' SR GM Esst mentioned that after our association
meeting with Director(HR) a DO was sent to DoT by
Director(HR) for necessary corrections but still no order
from DoT is received in this regard. Further a reminder will
be sent to DoT. |
27-11-2020:
DoT issued order
regarding
Extension
of period for submission of Life Certificate by Central
Government pensioners till February 28, 2021<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
06-11-2020:
GS writes to Shri P.K.Purwar Ji, CMD BSNL regarding
extension of entitlement of service telephone connection
renewal date up to 31st March-2021 for BSNL pensioners-
request thereof. ...<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
03-11-2020:
Pension Revision court case :
The OA filed by AIRBSNLEWA, SNPWA and three MTNL Executives
Associations ie RTOWA Delhi, RTWA Mumbai and MPWA Mumbai
came for hearing today 2.30 PM in the Hon'ble PBCAT New
Delhi but DoT/BSNL didn't file reply and sought
time.......our Advocate insisted for giving a short time to
file the reply by DoT/BSNL........Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi
posted the case for hearing on 23rd December-2020 ( by
giving 6 week's time).....<<<Click
here for our advocate message>>> |
02-11-2020:
IDA increase order yet to be
issued by DPE:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with DDG PM DoT
Shri Sanjeev Gupta ji and Dirctor PSU DoT Shri Ravinderan
Prasad ji and enquired about the DPE orders for IDA increase
wef 01-10-2020 for PSU employees and pensioners. DDG PM and
Director PSU informed that till date DPE orders for IDA
increase has not been received. However they assured to
enquire the status from concern DPE officers. We will
further contact them within two three days. |
21-10-2020:
GS writes to
Shri
P. K.
Purwar ji, CMD BSNL
regarding payment of long pending medical claims of
Pensioners-request for....<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
21-10-2020:
GS writes to The CGMT, BSNL Odisha Circle, Bhubneshwer
regarding election of AIRBSNLEWA Odisha Circle Office
bearers-<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
03-10-2020: Comrade
Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA congratulated Sh R K Goyal ji, PGM
EB NTR ND on assuming the high office of PGM(Pers) BSNL CO.
We requested him for the settlement of pending issues of the
retired BSNL Executives. He assured to look into the matter.
We assure him our fullest cooperation. |
03-10-2020: Comrade
GS Prahlad Rai along with Comrade M .L Ostwal CS , and
Comrade K K Vyas FS, AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan Circle Felicitated
to Shri Sandeep Govil, CGMT on assuming the charge of CGMT
Rajasthan circle on 30th September 2020 afternoon .We
assured him our fullest cooperation and requested for the
settlement of genuine problems of BSNL pensioners. CGMT
Rajasthan Circle responded positive and assured For full
cooperation.
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02-10-2020: Ex
gratia final instalment payment:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with DDG PM DoT
and discussed regarding payment of Ex gratia final
instalment to VRS optees of BSNL. DDG PM mentioned that DoT
has sent letters to DOE for the allocation of funds to
release Ex gratia final instalment payment but the funds
have not been allotted in this connection. However, it is
expected that funds allotment will be there in the first
week of November 2020 and Ex gratia payment can be made
before Dipawali. |
01-10-2020: Revision
of pension of BSNL pensioners- Court case:
Dear Comrades,
As you are aware that AIRBSNLEWA CHQ has filed the Court
case in the Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi for revision of pension
of BSNL pensioners. Pension Revision of BSNL pensioners is
due from 01-01-2017 but DoT waited for 3rd PRC
recommendations for the pay revision of BSNL employees which
was notified in the month of August 2017. On the basis of
3rd PRC report BSNL Board recommended for Pay Revision of
BSNL employees to DOT with 15% fitment benefit in October
17. But DoT administration raised many quarries regarding
affordability and finally kept pending pay revision of BSNL
employees due continuous losses in BSNL .The pension
revision of BSNL pensioners is not considered on the pretext
of non-revision of pay of BSNL serving employees.
AIRBSNLEWA CHQ continuously tried to convince the Hon'ble
MOC, Secretary DoT, Secretary DPE and the concern officers
of DoP&W but the DoT administration categorically told that
since the pay revision of BSNL employees has not taken place
the pension revision of BSNL pensioners cannot take place
other wise pension anomaly will cause i.e.the pre 2017
pensioners will get higher pension then to those who will
retire after 01-01-2017.The anomaly issue was referred to
DoP&W for comments wherein DoP&W replied to DoT to provide
the formula to avoid pension anamoly. But DoT did not reply
to DoP&W and kept pending the issue unresolved. AIRBSNLEWA
CHQ continued its efforts to convince the DoT/ DPE/DoP&W
officers to delink the pension revision of BSNL pensioners
from pay revision of BSNL employees since their pension
contribution was regularly paid by BSNL to DoT on the
maximum of the pay scale as serving employees. Hon'ble MOC
on the Parliament floor and DoT administration categorically
told that pension revision of BSNL pensioners will follow
pay revision of BSNL employees.
All these developments were discussed in detail in the 3rd
AIC of AIRBSNLEWA held at Vijaywada and decided to file a
court case in PBCAT New Delhi for revision of pension of
BSNL pensioners. Accordingly sincere efforts were made by
our CHQ and in particular by our Dy GS Late Comrade Amit
Gupta ji to collect the necessary documents under RTI from
DoT/DPE/DoP&W etc .The draft of OA was prepared by Comrade
Amit Guptaji Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA and after several discussions
among CHQ Office bearers. The draft was finalised by
AIRBSNLEWA CHQ and later on it was shared with the leaders
of other BSNL/ MTNL pensioners Associations wherein their
suggestions were also incorporated. For BSNL pensioners
AIRBSNLEWA and SNPWA came to gather to file the case In the
Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi along with MTNL pensioner's three
Associations .For MTNL pensioners Associations Comrade M K
Bagchi, President RTWOA MTNL took the lead in coordinating
and finalising the OA draft for MTNL pensioners. Comrade GS,
President CHQ, Dy.GS and some comrades of Delhi Circle along
with other Association leaders of BSNL/MTNL met our
Advocates on many occasions to finalise the OA. After
detailed discussions wit some additions and deletions the
draft OA was finalised. Finally our Advocates Sh Rajshekher
Rao and Madam Gauri Puri filed two OAs one for BSNL and
other for MTNL pensioner Associations on 09.09.2020, which
was admitted and posted for hearing on 3rd
November 2020 for
hearings. For BSNL pensioners AIRBSNLEWA and SNPWA has filed
the OA and for MTNL pensioners RTWOA with two other
Associations has filed the case in the Hon'ble PBCAT New
Delhi.
To contest the case regular persuasion and pleadings are
required through our Advocates for which legal expenses will
be there. To meet the legal expenses AIRBSNLEWA in its
Extended Central Executive Committee virtual Meeting held on
19th September 2020 has unanimously decided to collect
Rs 1000/- per member from the branches/ circles and to be
deposited in AIRBSNLEWA CHQ Account through RTGS or NEFT
at the earliest.
Thus we earnestly appeal to all our members to deposit Rs
1000/- per head in CHQ Account through their respective
branches please.
GS, AIRBSNLEWA |
30-09-2020:
Felicitation of CGMT
Rajasthan on his retirement on superannuation
Comrade GS Prahlad Rai along with Comrade M L Ostwal CS
AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan circle and other comrades felicitated
Shri O P Gupta Ji CGMT Rajasthan circle on his retirement
on superannuation on 30th September 2020 at Jaipur. Shri O P
Gupta Ji was very helping officer to AIRBSNLEWA members<<photos>> |
28-09-2020: AIRBSNLEWA
consistent efforts yielded result in getting extention of
Validity of BSNL MRS card upto 31-03-2021 from 30-09-2020 in
veiw of on going Covid-19 situation.....we are thankful to
Dirctor(HR) BSNL Board and GM(Admn) BSNL CO New Delhi for
their kind consideration. GS,AIRBSNLEWA<<Read>> |
25-09-2020: Extension
of medical card validity up to 31-03-2021 from 30-09-2020 :-Comrade
GS Prahlad Rai requested Director(HR) BSNL Board and GM Admn
BSNL CO ND for the extension of BSNL MRS card for BSNL
pensioners upto 31-03-2021 from 30-09-2020 in view of on
going Covid-19 situation .Director (HR) considered our
request and issued instructions for extending the date of
BSNL MRS card .We are extremely thankful to them for
considering our request favorably. GS,AIRBSNLEWA |
19-09-2020: AIRBSNLEWA
conducted its Extendeded Central Executive Committee meeting
on 19th September-2020 successfully:-
Dear Comrades, Yesterday on 19th
September 2020 Extended (CEC) Central Executive Committee
Meeting was conducted on Google meet commenced sharply at 7
pm and ended by 10.15 pm. Before commencement of the meeting
Comrade President Kishan Singh Ji in his opening remarks
welcomed all the participants and requested to observe two
minutes silence in the memory of our beloved late Comrade
Amit Gupta Ji Dy GS on his sad demise. After this Comrade
President requested all the participants to discuss the
agenda in time limit to give chance to every body .He also
apprised the status of various court cases filed by
AIRBSNLEWA. Comrade GS while welcoming all the esteemed
participants emphasized on the following points and
interacted with all very actively as usual.
1.To immediately form the Circle bodies/District branches in
the Circles and BAs wherever not yet done.
2.Augment our membership base by enrolling more members.
3.Last installment of exgratia of VRS retirees is expected
to be paid by this month end.
4.Delay in reimbursement of long pending MR Claims has been
very strongly taken up with CMD and favorable actions are
anticipated.
5.CGHS payment reimbursement is
being done regularly in all the Circles as assoured by CMD
to this Association.
6. Retention of staff
quarters to VRS optees has been taken up but the BSNL
management has increased the rent on high cost which we have
further taken up and will discuss with Dir HR and CMD BSNL
further for reconsideration.
7.Unjustified deduction of income
tax on the unpaid medical claims has been protested on the
basis of information received from In come tax department
under RTI.
8.The individual issues of
some comrades are being taken up regularly. The ePPOs not
released in Maharastra Circle has also been discussed in
BSNL CO for an early settlement.
9, Discrepancies in the ePPOs
regarding mentioning of 'BSNL VRS SCHEME 2019' is to be
corrected as pension under Rule 37A CCS 1972 rules has been
taken up with DoT Member Finance and Director HR BSNL.
10.Court cases filed by AIRBSNLEWA CHQ for the payment of
78.2% IDA fitment benefit to BSNL pensioners wef 01-01-2007
instead of June 2013 pending in the Hon'ble High Court Delhi
and PBCAT New Delhi 6.Our Pension Revision case of BSNL and
MTNL pensioners filed by AIRBSNLEWA , SNPWA and MTNL
pensioners Associations respectively in the PBCAT New Delhi
are closely being monitored and follow up ensured. GS says,
DOT may go upto the apex court for which we have to be ready
and geared up fully.It is unanimously decided to collect Rs
1000/- per head as legal fund to plead the case.Since the
case has been filled in the name of the Association the
judgement will be applicable to all the members of the
Association.
11. Venue of the next CWC has been fixed as Hyderabad after
lifting of all the prevailing COVID Restrictions.
Issues brought to the notice of GS.
1. Non Mentioning of Commutation details in the EPPO issued
to VRS Retirees.
2. Retirees to be permitted to work as exclusive LCOs, if
desires, for the provisioning of FTTH.
3.Immediate releasing of CGHS payments.
4.Retention of staff quarters to VRS optees of BSNL.
GS agreed to look into the above issues etc.
Generally the virtual meeting was very good with quality
audio and video. Abuot 100 participants attended and
interacted in the virtual Extended CEC Meeting.Most of the
Circles representatives I.e. Assam, Bihar,Jharkhand,West
Bengal, Odissa, Punjab, Haryana Rajasthan, Utterakhand ,Himmachal
Predesh,Delhi UP East, UP West, MP, Gujarat,
Maharstra,Andhra Pradesh, Telengana,Karnataka, Kerala and
Tamil Nadu Circles very actively participated in the
meeting. Vote of thanks was extended by Comrade Pallab Bose,
AGS. Comrade GS also extended thanks to all the comrades for
their active participation and assured that their issues
will be taken up immediately at ' appropriate levels.
Meeting was concluded with full satisfaction to all the
participants. AIRBSNLEWA- ZINDABAD |
18-09-2020: GS
Writes to
CGM Bihar Circle & CCA Bihar on formation of Circle Body <<READ>> |
17-09-2020: AIRBSNLEWA
Bihar Circle Body is constituted as under :-
President : Sh. D.K. Jha,Retd AGM,
Vice President : Sh . Ajay Tlwari
Circle Secretary: Sh. Krishna Kumar,Retd CAO
ACS-I: Sh. Sunil Kr. Sinha
ACS-II: Sh. S. Banerjee
ACS-III: Sh. R.B. Yadav
Financial Secretary: Sh. J.P. Sharma,
Asstt. Financial Secy.: Sh. S.K.Agrawal
Org. Secy.: Sh. P.K. Saha
Org. Secy.: Sh. R.B. Manto
Org. Secy.: Sh. S.P.Yadav
Org. Secy.: Sh. Vijay Krumar
Patron: Sh. Kaushalendra Prasad
Patron: Sh. D.N.Choudhary & Sh. Balbir Singh
All the Circle
office bearers have concerned and elected unanimously. AIRBSNLEWA CHQ congratulate newly elected Circle Office
bearers and assure them our fullest cooperation. |
17-09-2020: Congratulations!
The OA filed by
AIRBSNLEWA & Others for BSNL pensioners along with MTNL
Associations for MTNL pensioners was heared today morning in
the Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi after virtual hearing Hon'ble
PBCAT admitted the case and issued notice to the respondents
to file reply......now the case is posted for hearing on 3rd
November-2020.Mr Rajshekher Rao and Ms Gauri Puri advocates
appeared on our side.
|
14-09-2020: AIRBSNLEWA
CEC meeting:
Dear comrades, ALL INDIA RETIRED BSNL EXECUTIVES WELFARE
ASSOCIATION (AIRBSNLEWA) is holding its All India Extended
Central Executive committee meeting comprising CHQ office
bearers/ Circle office bearers/District office bearers on
virtual basis on Saturday19th September 2020 at 19.00 Hrs
.All the CHQ office bearers, Circle Secretaries are
requested to attend the meeting by clicking the above Google
link. Also send/ forward the link to all the concern office
bearers for attending the meeting. Please make it a grand
success by your active participation to discuss and
decisions on organizational matters..........With best
wishes......Prahlad Rai
Meeting URL:
https://meet.google.com/syc-frhf-bij |
11-09-2020: GS
Writes to CMD BSNL on revalidation of BSNLMRS Cards
<<READ>> |
09-09-2020: Status
of Court case on pension revision of BSNL/ MTNL pensioners
:- OA for Pension Revision of
BSNL pensioners has been filed by All India Retried BSNL
Executives Welfare Association (AIRBSNLEWA) and otheers in
the Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi on Tuesday and posted for
admission hearing on 17th September 2020 . Our Advocates Mr
Rajshekher Rao and Ms Gauri Puri will plead the case.<<Click
here for OA>> |
08-09-2020: Status
of Court case on pension revision of BSNL/ MTNL pensioners
:- Today our Advocates Mr
Rajshekher Rao and Ms Gauri Puri on behalf of AIRBSNLEWA and
SNPWA for BSNL pensioners and RTOWA with two other
Associations for MTNL pensioners i.e. RTOWA, Delhi/RTOWA,
Mumbai &MPWA, Mumbai filed two separate OAs in the Hon'ble
PBCAT New Delhi for Pension Revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners
.This could be done with the hard work done by our beloved
Veteran leader Late Comrade Amit Guptaji Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA
for the last two years and all other constituent
Associations leaders. It is true homase to our beloved late
comrade Amit Guptaji Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA. |
08-09-2020: Clarification
on the recognition of BSNL pensioners Association:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA discussed with GM(SR) and expressed our concern
against the letter given to our Circle Secretary Maharashtra
Circle by AGM Maharashtra Circle office mentioning that only
recognized Associations can make the correspondence with the
Management. In this regards GM(SR) categorically told that
this provision is not applicable for the pensioners
Associations, it is applicable for the serving Executives
Associations only. He assured that he will speak with the GM
HR Maharashtra Circle and will clarify the provisions. |
08-09-2020: Settlement
of pensionery benefits with respect to the VRS Optees of
BSNL :-Comrade Prahlad
Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Sr GM(Esst) BSNL CO New
Delhi regarding settlement of pensionery benefits with
respect to the VRS optees of BSNL in Maharashtra Circle. Sr
GM(Esst) mentioned that he is aware of the matter and has
directed that all the VRS optees of SC/ST category have
apply online to the special committee for verification there
after on clearance the cases will be settled. He
mentioned that about 54 candidates have applied on line and
their cases are clear for them pensionery benefits are being
released. He advised that remaining people should also apply
and take clearance so that their pensionery benefits are
also released.
Corrections in the ePPOs by CCAs:-
We told him that in his presence only the matter was
discussed with Director(HR) and then and there only
Director(HR) spoke over phone with DDG(Acconts) DoT and
explained him that in ePPOs pension rule should be written
under 37A of CCS rule 1972 insteed of BSNL VRS 2019 scheme.
Sr GM(Esst) mentioned that after this meeting immediately a
DO letter was sent to DoT for necessary corrections. He
assured for sending a reminder to DOT on this issue for an
early action. |
07-09-2020:
Final Payment of Ex-
gratia to BSNL and MTNL VRS optees:
Comrade GS Prahlad Rai discussed with Member(Finance),
DOT regarding final payment of Ex-gratia
to VRS optees of BSNL and MTNL. Member(Finance) told that
BSNL has to submit the actual requirements to DoT there
after immediately funds will be released.
He further mentioned that BSNL is preparing
requirement after during all the dues adjustment as this is
the final instalment payment. He advised to pursue in BSNL
for sending the requirement to DoT as early
as possible. Releasing of required funds will not be
the problem from DoT.
(2) Corrections in ePPOs
of VRS optees of BSNL :
We requested Member(Finance) to issue necessary instructions
to CCAs for making correction in SAMPAN Software for
mentioning pension payment under
'Rule 37A"
of CCA pension rule
1972 instead of
'BSNL VRS scheme'.
Member(Finance) told that necessary corrections have
been made in SAMPAN Software however regarding problems of
Kolkatta CCA he assured that he will speak with CCA Kolkatta
for necessary corrections.
|
07-09-2020: Reimbursement
of pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners:
Disbursements Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed
with Director (Finance) BSNL Board and discussed regarding
payment of long pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners
which are not paid for the last two years. Director
(Finance) appreciated our concern and mentioned that due non
availability of funds these medical claims could not be paid
however he assured that some funds will be released on this
account to settle pending medical claims. |
07-09-2020:
Status of Court case
to be filed in the PBCAT New Delhi on pension revision of
BSNL/ MTNL pensioners :
The OA for
Pension Revision of BSNL and MTNL
pensioners is ready to be filed in the PBCAT New Delhi.
Some documents by MTNL Associations will be submitted
by tomorrow to our Advocate. We are expecting filing of OA
in this weak only. AIRBSNLEWA,,
SNPWA and some MTNL pensioners Associations are filing the
case together with two separate OAs for BSNL and MTNL.
|

Our beloved
Veteran leader Comrade Amit Guptaji,
Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA passed away on
05.09.2020:
Our beloved Veteran leader Comrade Amit Guptaji,
Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA today passed away.
He was the founder member of AIBSNLEA and AIRBSNLEWA....his
contribution to built these Associations was
excellent...........due to his hard work for the last two
years we could finalise the OA for Pension Revision of
pension of BSNL/MTNL Pensioners yesterday only which is
being filed in the PBCAT New Delhi on Monday .........We
are extremely shocked due to sudden death of Comrade Amit
Guptaji our Veteran leader .........We
convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of
Comrade Amit Guptaji and pray Almighty God to rest soul in
peace................Om Shanti....Om Shanti.... |
05-09-2020:
Our beloved
Veteran leader Comrade Amit Gupta ji,
Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA passed away on
05.09.2020:
We lost our beloved
Veteran Comrade Amit Gupat Ji, he last breathed today night
at 12.30 Hrs and expired with massive heart attack .Untimely
death of Comrade Amit Guptaji Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA is great loss
to his family and AIRBSNLEWA.
First time I met Comrade Amit Ji in Delhi R K Puram in the
Earstwhile JETA being led by Comrade M K Bagchi Ji as GS.
Comrade Amit Dada was CWC
member of JETA from West Bengal Circle and I was also CWC
member from Rajasthan Circle in the year 1983.........I was
highly impressed with his deliberations and got
motivated.......in the year 1986 Comrade Amit Dada was
Circle Secretary, JETA WB Circle and that time our burning
issue was revision of pay scale of JE Telecome and JETA
launched active trade union actions in terms of Work
Accordingly to Rule which was treamondus success.....during
this struggle Comrade Amit Guptaji was closely associated
with Comrade M K Bagchi GS JETA and played very important
role in achieving JE pay scale revision. During this
agitation period only he very successfully conducted
historical CWC meeting at Binani Bhawan Kolkata where the
strategies were finalised for the success of agitation and
settlement of the demand. Like we continued to work in JTOA
as Circle Secretaries till our
promotion as SDE in the year 1993-94...July 1994 I was
elected CS TESA and Amit Dada as CWC WB Circle and then CS.
After the formation of BSNL CCC Central Coordination
committee of DOT recognised Associations was formed and the
first Convention of CCC was convened at Kolkatta Binani
Bhawan wherein the decision of merging 10 DoT recognised
Associations was taken and formation of AIBSNLEA. Comrade
Amit Ji was the Circle Secretary, EarstwhileTESA WB C 7ircle
and was instrumental in the formation of AIBSNLEA. Comrade
Amit Guptaji worked as CS AIBSNLEA till AIC Kolkatta held in
2010-11 and then worked as OS East, AIBSNLEA till AIC Nasik
and Coseltant till AIC Vijaywada held in July-2019.
Comrade Amit Guptaji was elected as Dy GS,
AIRBSNLEWA in its AIC at Vijaywada and he was continuously
working for the issues of pensioners mainly drafting the OA
for Pension Revision of pension of BSNL/MTNL pensioners.
He was very much concern for
the pension revision and pursued me to Comrade Jogi, GS
SNPWA and Comrade M K Bagchi to file the court case since
DoT is denying pension revision without the pay revision of
BSNL employees and with his hard work he collected all the
necessary documents under RTI from DoT, DoP&W and DPE
etc.Finally yesterday the draft OA was finalised by our
Advocate Mr Rajshekher Rao and being filed on Monday or
Tuesday in PB CAT ND. Yesterday evening we had discussions
on the pension revision court case wherein Comrade Amit
Guptaji expressed his happiness that OA is has been
finalised and being filed in the Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi on
Monday or Tuesday......I told him that whole credit goes to
him only who has made sincere efforts in collecting all
relevant documents for the last two years and drafting the
OA........this was my last with him yesterday..........I
lost my personal friend, family friend, well-wisher,
guiding factor, he only inspired me to become GS AIBSNLEA
and GS AIRBSNLEWA.....he was only doing our day to day work
of the Association. It is
irreparably lose to the BSNL and MTNL pensioners and
Employees............we convey our heartfelt condolences to
the bereaved family of Comrade Amit Guptaji Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA
on his sad demise.....we pray almighty God to rest soul in
peace........Prahlad
Rai, GS AIBSNLEA |
26-08-2020:
BSNL issued Comprehensive
Renting Out Policy (CROP 2020) for renting out its unused
assets including Residential Accomodations. This will solve
the issue of accomodation to pensioners who are still
residing in departmental quarters. AIRBSNLEWA has been
pursuing with DOT and BSNL for settlement of this issue
since long. <<READ>>
|
27-07-2020:
GS Writes to:
1) To
Secretary DOT on Commutation of Pension to VRS pensioners.
<<Read>>
2) To CMD BSNL on excess deduction of TDS from exgratia
<<Read>>
3) To CMD BSNL on FTTH connection to pensioners
<<Read>>
|
27-07-2020:
Further
VRS in BSNL and payment of 4th Ex-gratia instalment to VRS
optees of BSNL:
Comrade
Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with DDG PM DoT
regarding the information being spread on whatsapp groups on
2nd VRS in BSNL from September-2020. DDG (PM) DoT clarified
that there is no such proposal pending or in process in DoT
to bring 2nd VRS in BSNL. At present 65000 employees are
there in BSNL and are required to run BSNL. These are rumors
only.
2. Payment of Ex gratia 4th installment in BSNL. On this
issue DDG(PM) informed that DoT has send a proposal to DOE
for the allocation of Budget of Rs 1200/- Crores to release
the payment of 4th installment to VRS optees of BSNL. And
either on receipt of budget allocation or the direction to
release Ex gratia payment from the DoT funds is available by
31-07-2020, the Ex- gratia will immediately be paid. |
25-07-2020:
Jalgaon
District Branch of AIRBSNLEWA formed :
A Report by Com Manani CS Maharastra :
Congratulations to all....
I find it my pleasure to share with you that today with the
blessings of all seniors, we with the great efforts from our
Jalgaon comrades, succeeded to form AIRBSNLEWA Jalgaon
district branch... List is attached above, same is also
emailed to GMT Jalgaon, GS and all MH circle office
bearers.... Best of Luck to Jalgaon comrades in a very short
period of about 15 days they have enrolled 41 members..
Salute to all Jalgaon comrades... We are with you always
<<<Jalgaon Dist Body >>> |
17-07-2020:
GS
Writes to CMD BSNL on Retention of Staff Qtr
<<<Read>>>
|
10-07-2020:
Ex - gratia 3rd instalment
payment to VRS optees of BSNL:
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with DDG PM
DoT today 10th July 2020 regarding payment of Ex gratia
3rd installment to VRS optees of BSNL. DDG PM DoT
informed that DoT is releasing 3rd installment of Ex
gratia to VRS optees of BSNL today about 38%. Thus total
92% Ex - gratia amount is paid against the comlete Budget
allotment of Rs 9988/- Crores.Now DOT will further ask
Budget allotment of Rs 1200/- Carores from Ministery of
Economic Affairs for the remaining 8% Ex-gratia amount
payment to VRS optees of BSNL .He also mentioned that in
case Ministry of Economic Affairs allow DoT to make the Ex
gratia payment from DoT fund than immediately remaining 8%
extra gratia amount will be paid before 31st July-2020
itself. DDG PM assured that Final Ex gratia payment will
be made in the month of August 2020 .He also informed that
still about 1800 PPOs are to be issued and their Ex gratia
payment has to be made available.
|
06-07-2020:
GOOD NEWS :Maharastra
Circle Body of AIRBSNLEWA formed. President Com C M Saste,
Vice President Com K P Nair,
Circle Secretary Com A R Manani, Financial Secretary Com
Rajesh Parulekar.
CHQ extends greetings
to the elected Office Bearers and communicates to CGM and Pr
CCA Maharastra Circle.
<<Full Body>> |
06-07-2020:
Chaotic
situation in getting CGHS medical card from Assistant
Director CGHS, Kolkatta :
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Aditional DDG(CGHS), New Delhi and
apprised him about the Chaotic situation in getting CGHS
medical card from Assistant Director CGHS, Kolkata office.
We explained him that Assistant Director CGHS Kolkata office
is issuing only 25 CGHS medical cards per day.....5000 BSNL
pensioners who wants to opt CGHS facility instead of BSNLMRS
are finding difficulty.......this process may take lot of
time in availing CGHS facility by BSNL pensioners.......
Additional DDG CGHS New Delhi appreciated our concern and
assured to discuss the matter with concern Assistant
Director CGHS Kolkata to resolve the problem........he
advice that our representative can meet with AD Kolkata to
discuss and resolve the issue with reference to our
discussions... |
06-07-2020:
GS
Writes to the Secretary DOT on gross discrepancies in the
ePPOs issued from SAMPANN package.
All Pensioners in receipt of ePPO may kindly note the
discrepancies. Even the pension payment rule is incorrect
and may cause future complications.
<<Letter>>
Annexures:
<<<Normal PPO>>>
<<<Sh.Sujit
Kumar VRS ePPO>>
<<Smt. Uma Biswas superannuated ePPO>>> |
04-07-2020:
GS
Writes to Joint Secretary Ministry of Health on chaotic
condition at Addl Director CGHS office at Kolkata
<<Read>> |
29-06-2020:
GS Writes to:
1.
CMD BSNL on discrimination to pensioners
<<READ>>
1.
CMD BSNL on revalidation of BSNLMRS Cards
<<READ>>
2. CMD BSNL on extension for submission of Medical Bill
<<READ>>
3. CGM UP West Circle on formation of Circle Body
<<READ>> |
22-06-2020:
Exercising of options for CGHS, with vouchers and without
vouchers:
In
response to our letter dated 11-06-2020 BSNL CO has issued a
clarification on exercising option for medical.
<<ORDER>>
Now only clarification on
extension of date for Revalidation of BSNLMRS Cards are
pending. GS informed GM Admn BSNL about this. Order is
expected shortly. |
16-06-2020:
Revalidation
of BSNL MRS card and exercises of options for CGHS, with
vouchers and without vouchers:
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with GM(Admn)
BSNL CO New Delhi regarding extension of Medical Card date
upto 31st March 2021 from 30-06-2020 and allowing options
to avail medical facility through CGHS, With vouchers and
without vouchers upto 30-06-2020 only. We expressed our
concern against the order and requested to clarify that
wether BSNL pensioners will not be allowed to exercise
options to opt CGHS facility after 30-06-2020.......due to
Covid-19 no local buses, Metro and trains are available
which is causing difficulty to Senior Citizens to attend the
office and complete the formalies.Also difficult for them to
apply through online since they are not fully equipped or
computer friendly. We requested to extend with voucher/
without voucher option upto 31st August 2020 and not to fix
any date for CGHS migration. After detail discussions GM
Admn assured to look into the matter. |
14-06-2020:
GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD
BSNL regarding Serious discrimination and deprivation caused
to the aged pensioners by the new medical policy notified...<<<Click
here for letter>> |
11-06-2020:
GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD
BSNL regarding confusion created on implication of order no
BSNL/Admn.1/15-12. Dated 10-6-2020-
<<<Click here for letter>>> |
11-06-2020:
GS
writes to Sh. S.C. Sharma ji, CGMT, Uttrakhand Telecom
Circle regarding intimation regarding formation of
AIRBSNLEWA Uttarakhand Circle body-<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
05-06-2020:
Payment of Ex- gratia to VRS Optees in BSNL.
**********
Comrade, Prahlad Rai ,GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed today
(5-6-2020) with DDG(PM) DoT regarding payment of Ex gratia
to VRS optees of BSNL. DDG(PM) informed that govt has
already allocated the budget amounting about Rs 9000/-
Crores for the payment Ex-gratia to VRS optees .Member
(Finance) has personally gone to Ministry of Economic
Affairs for relaxation in the capping of expenditures.
Secy(T) has also given letter to Secy DoE in this regard.
DDG(PM) mentioned that they are confident that about 60% Ex-gratia
payment will be made before 30th June 2020. He further
mentioned that about 62000 ePPOs have been issued by most of
the CCAs all over the country.
(b) Regarding retention of residential quarters to VRS
optees for next two years on nominal rental charges. DDG(PM)
assured that after 30thJune 2020 this matter will be
examined and necessary action will be taken. |
04-06-2020:
GS writes to
Shri Anshu Prakash Ji,
IAS Secretary to Govt. of India, Deptt. of Telecom., Sanchar
Bhawan, New Delhi regarding retention of staff quarters to
BSNL employees who opted VRS in the backdrop of Corona
Pandemic (COVID-19) all over the country –
request thereof....<<<Click
here for letter>>>
The
above letter has since been acknowledged by Secretary DOT by
SMS on 19-06-2020 (correspondence no 461769/2020) |
03-06-2020:
Adhoc Body for AIRBSNLEWA UP
West formed......
*********
Adhoc body
AIRBSNLEWA
Sh Vijendra Singh
President
Mob no.9412085050
Sh Pradeep Kumar Singhal
Circle Secretary
Mob No. 9412201010
Sh G.S Teotia
Treasurer
Mob no.9412205550 |
02-06-2020:
GS writes to
Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL
regarding extension of validity of BSNLMRS Card for
pensioners -<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
30-05-2020:
GS writes to
Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL
regarding non-reimbursement of Telephone bill Claims and Medical
claims of BSNL CO employees -<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
29-05-2020:
Status of WP 13202/2019 in Delhi HC ( Appeal petition of 1st
pension arrear case)
***********
Report from AOR:
As you are aware, due to the lockdown prevailing in view of
the outbreak of COVID-19, Courts have remained closed and
continue to remain closed until further Orders. The
captioned matter that was listed on 12.04.2020 and
26.05.2020, stands adjourned to 21.07.2020. |
29-05-2020:
Ex -gratia
Payment to VRS optees:-
**********
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Member
(Finance) DoT and DDG(PM) regarding payment of Ex- gratia to
VRS optees in BSNL today 29th May 2020. Member(Finance)
informed that letters have been sent to Ministry of Economic
Affairs for relaxation in the capping of expenditures.
In
view of Covid-19 government has directed to spent 5% of the
allotted funds in every month. Meetings in this regards have
also taken place in DoE. They assured that efforts are being
made to make the Ex- gratia payment to VRS optees of BSNL
before 30-06-2020. They were confident that Ex- gratia
payment will be made before 30-06-2020. |
22-05-2020:
Ex-gratia
payment to VRS optees by BSNL:
Com.
Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Senior officers of
DoT and enquired about the payment of Ex-gratia to the VRS
optees as per the Govt. decision. It was informed that the
budget allocation has been received in DoT for the payment
of remaining 18.7% of 1st installment and 50 % of the 2nd
installment which will be paid immediately before 30th
June-2020. Secy(T), DoT will be meeting Secy(DoE) shortly for the
relaxation in capping imposed on payments due to Covid-19.
They also informed that till date about 53000- 54000 PPOs
have been issued by the respective CCAs out of about 90000
retirees. DoT is making sincere efforts to ensure release of
all the PPOs before 30-06-2020 so that the Ex- gratia
payment is made to all VRS optees. |
17-05-2020:
Online Zoom meeting of AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan Circle conducted
on 17-05-2020 at 18.00Hrs for one Hour:-
AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan circle today evening at 18.00Hrs hold
on line Zoom meeting along with their circle/Disrict office
bearers .Comrade GS Prahlad Rai, GS, Comrade Kishan Singh Ji
CHQ President, Comrade Amit Gupta, Dy GS and OS(N) Com. S S
Rawat participated and addressed the online meeting. Comrade
Kishan Singh ji, President presided over the meeting.
Comrade K G Arora Circle President and Comrade M L Ostwal,
Circle Secretary welcomed all the CHQ, Circle/District
office bearers participated in the meeting. Participants
discussed the burning issues related to pending medical
claims, CGHS reimbursement, pension revision of BSNL
pensioners and issues related to VRS optees etc.
Comrade GS apprised in detail the status of all issues
raised in the meeting, he explained that CGHS contribution
reimbursement has been made with efforts of AIRBSNLEWA. CHQ
has requested to CMD BSNL for early payment of pending
medical claims and after opening of lock down our GS will
meet personally CMD, BSNL in this regard, he also apprised
the status of the Court cases on 72.8% fitment benefit wef
1-01-2007 and explained that since DoT is not revising the
Pension of BSNL pensioners on the pretext that Pay revision
of BSNL employees has not taken place, in view of this after
waiting for the last three years now legal action is the
only way to get resolved the issue. Comrade Amit Gupta Dy GS
in his address impress upon to growth of the Association by
enrolling more members to strengthen the Association. He
also explained the need of filing a court case in PBCAT ND
on pension revision case. Comrade Kishan Singh Ji, President
requested all the members to contribute for court case on
pension revision of BSNL pensioners court case. After detail
discussions for one hour Comrade M L Ostwal Circle Secretary
and Comrade K G Arora extended Vote of thanks.
Com. M L Ostwal CS and Comrade Devi Lal, Organising
Secretary, (West Zone) Rajasthan Circle organised the
successful online meeting on Zoom.
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14-05-2020:
GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL regarding
procedure for Outdoor Medical Claims for BSNL employees
(Serving /retired) and reimbursement of medical claims of
BSNL Pensioners -<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
14-05-2020: DoP&PW
has
started a Call Center with a Toll Free Number
1800-11-1960
where pensioners can lodge their grievances on Centralised
Pension Grievance Redress and Monitoring System ...<<<Click
here for Do-letter of Jt.Secy, DoP&PW>>> |
12-05-2020:
Admin. Cell of BSNL CO issued order regarding procedure for
outdoor medical claim for BSNL employees (Serving
/Retired)....<<<Click
here for order>>> |
12-05-2020:
GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL regarding
extension of time limit for submission of Medical Claims due
to lockdown...<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
09-05-2020:
GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL regarding
extension of RSTC of retired employees upto 30-6-2020.....<<<Click
here for letter>>>
<<<Ref: Our earlier letter dated 31-3-2020>>> |
05-05-2020:
BSNL CO has issued order extending validity of BSNLMRS card
of all pensioners upto 30-06-2020 in response to our letter
dated 22-04-2020 and 16-04-2020 also discussion on the issue
twice with Sr GM (Admn). <<ORDER>>
|
05-05-2020: 160.7%
IDA fixation to the BSNL pensioners in the month of April
2020 pension:
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with CCA Jaipur
and expressed our concern that CCA Jaipur has not given IDA
fixation @160.7% in the April2020 pension to BSNL
pensioners. CCA Jaipur appreciated our concern and mentioned
that due to confusion on the basis of Govt decision to freez
the CDA for Central Govt Employyees and pensioners the
pension was prepared before 28-04-2020 i.e. before issuance
of the DoT order in this regard. He confirmed that
Advisor(Finance) DOT has also discussed the matter with
him. However CCA Jaipur assured that IDA arreare will be
paid as per DoT order soon. |
29.04.2020: With
holding of IDA of BSNL / MTNL Pensioners in the month of
April 2020:
Comrade Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Advisor
(Finance) DOT today and expressed our concern against with
holding of IDA of BSNL and MTNL pensioners for the month of
April 2020 and giving IDA fixation 157.3% to the BSNL and
MTNL pensioners wef 01-01-2020 instead of 160.7% (on present
rate) by respective CCAs.
Advisor(Finance) DoT appreciated our concern and assured to
discuss the matter with concern officers of CCAs to make the
payment of IDA @ 160.7% in April Pension as per DPE orders.
Regarding DoT order to fix up the pension wef 01-01-2020 @
157.3% to the employees retiring in April 2020, he informed
that it is done in view of the probability that in case DPE
endorses the DOE order dated 23-04-2020 then recoveries may
be avoided from the pensionery benefits.
We requested to withdraw DoT letter dated 28-04-2020 in this
regard. Advisor(Finance) informed that matter is under
discussions in Ministery and shortly some final decision
will be taken. |
28.04.2020:
GS writes
to
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad ji, Hon'ble Minister
of Communications, Govt. of India, New Delhi regarding
withholding of IDA approved from 1-4-2020 to BSNL / MTNL
employees retiring on 30.04.2020 our concern thereof......<<<<Click
here for letter>>>> |
27.04.2020 DoT,
New Delhi instructions regarding implementation of Income
Tax Module in SAMPANN......<<<Click
Here for instructions>>> |
24.04.2020:
Extension of medical
card of BSNL pensioners in
Rajasthan Circle up to 30-06-2020:
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with CGMT
Rajasthan Circle
regarding extension of Medical Card of BSNL pensioners up to
30-06-2020 as the BSNL CO, New Delhi has already extended
the validity up to 30-06-2020 in view of on going Covid-19.
Our Circle
Secretary,
AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan Circle has already given a letter in
this regard. CGMT Rajasthan Circle assured an early action
in this regard.
(b) Also requested to arrange
provisional pension payment to the employees retired in
February 2020 and their pension papers could not be sent to
CCA due to Covid-19.
CGMT Rajasthan Circle assured to look into the matter. |
24.04.2020:
Freezing of DA of Central Govt employees and pensioners wef
01-01-2020 to 31st July-2021- impact on IDA:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Sr GM(Esst)
BSNL CO and discussed regarding freezing of DA of Central
Govt. employees and pensioners wef 01-01-2020 to 31st
July-2021 and it's impact on IDA of CPSU employees and
pensioners. Sr GM Esst BSNL CO mentioned that he has
discussed the matter with concern DoT officers and it was
informed that till the time DPE issue the orders DoT/ BSNL
can't issue any order in this regard. We also discussed that
IDA for the last quarter January 20 to March20 has been
implemented in BSNL. VRS optees pensionery benefits e.g.
leave encasement and Ex gratia etc have been paid on the
last pay drawn including IDA effecting from January 2020,
thus any order can't be implemented retrospectively. He
further mentioned that let the DPE issue order in this
regard than only any action will be taken by DoT/ BSNL .
It is to be mentioned that till today evening DPE has not
issued any order on IDA freezing. |
23.04.2020:
MOF
issued order regarding freezing of DA of Central Govt.
employees and Dearness Relief to Central Govt. pensioners at
current rates till July, 2021 .....<<<<Click
here for letter>>>> |
22.04.2020:
GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL regarding
extension of BSNLMRS due to lockdown-
[Ref: BSNL/Admn.I/2020/Medical. Dated 21-4-2020].....<<<<Click
here for letter>>>> |
22.04.2020:
Extension of BSNL MRS Card
validity upto 30.06.2020 for BSNL Pensioners:
GS Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with GM(Admin), BSNL Corporate
Office, New Delhi regarding our earlier request for
extension of BSNL MRS Card validity upto 30.06.2020 for BSNL
Pensioners.
As we have requested earlier vide
letter dated 16.04.2020, and now BSNL Corporate Office, New
Delhi vide its letter no. BSNL/Admn.l /2020/Medical Dated:
21.04.2020 has issued order for extending the validity of
BSNL MRS card of BSNL Corporate Office pensioners only upto
30.06.2020. In this connection, it was requested to issue
common order for all the circles on All India basis.
GM(Admin) assured to look into the matter. |
21.04.2020:
Admin
Cell of BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi issued order
regarding Extension of Revalidation of BSNLMRS Medical Card
for BSNL Retired Employees of BSNL Corporate Office.....<<<Click
here for Order>>> |
16.04.2020:
GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL regarding
renewal of the validity of BSNLMRS cards for Pensioners-<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
Ref:
AIRBSNEWA's earlier Appeal to pensioners to donate in PM
CARES Fund
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We are receiving suggestions from our members that we should
donate either in PMNRF or in the relief funds of different
CMs instead of PM Cares as there are some controversial
reports.
In view of this we appeal to our members either to donate in
PM Cares or in PMNRF (Prime Minister's National Relief Fund)
or in the CM's relief funds of the States as they may
desire. |
APPEAL TO OUR MEMBERS AND TO ALL BSNL PENSIONERS.
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