12.08.2024
Pension revision case in the Hon'ble
High Court Delhi:- On
12-08-2024 at 3.45 PM Pension revision case came for hearing
in the Court no. 34 as item no.69,70 and 71.DoT councilor
continued his pleading as the BSNL and MTNL pensioners after
their absorption in BSNL and MTNL ceased to be the Govt
Servant, they are being governed with IDA pay scales whereas
their counter parts in Government are being governed with
CDA pay scales, IDA pay scales are higher thus they are
drawing more Pension, their Pension is to be calculated on
the basis of Govt CCA Pension rules but Pension revision is
not written. their Pension revision can be revised after the
pay revision of BSNL and MTNL employees, it was also
mentioned that earlier Pension of BSNL MTNL pensioners was
revised as per the 2nd PRC etc. From our side Mr Ankur
Chhibber, Sr Advocate and .Mr Ghosh Sr Advocate counter all
the issues raised by DoT councilor as per Rule 37A of CCS
Pension rules-1972 as discussed the DoT orders issued time
to time for the revision of DCRG, Computation etc as per the
recommendation of 6th CPC and they pleaded that 2nd or 3rd
PRC don't have any provisions of payment of Pension or its
revision thus PRC was never implemented for Pension revision
of BSNL and MTNL pensioners etc. After detail arguments for
45 minutes the Hon'ble High Court Delhi adjourned and posted
the case for hearing on 23rd August-2024 at 3.30PM with a
direction that contempt of Court in the Hon'ble PBCAT ND
will also be deferred till 23rd August-2024 since the matter
is under arguments in the Hon'ble High Court Delhi. Details
will follow in our Advocate's brief please.
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA,
Comrade Kishan Singhji President, Comrade M L Ostwal CS and
OS North AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade M K Bagchi President RTOWA
Delhi, Comrade Jawaher President RTWA Mumbai, Comrade J S
Ydadav, GS RTOWA Mumbai, Comrade KR Yadav GS TEAM MTNL Delhi
were present in the Hon'ble High Court Delhi during hearing. |
08.08.2024
PENSION REVISION COURT CASE STATUS
Today in the Hon'ble High Court Delhi during hearing Comrade
Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade Kishan Singhji, President
and Comrade M L Ostwal CS and OS North were present in the
Hon'ble High Court.Comrade M K Bagchi, President RTWA Delhi,
Comrade Sheel Kumar , Vice President , RTWA Delhi, Comrade K
Jawaher, President RTWA Mumbai, Comrade J S Yadav, GS RTOWA
Mumbai and Comrade K R Yadav GS TEAM Mumbai were present in
the court. <<CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS>>> |
27.07.2024
Marvelous Special General body meeting of UP East circle
held at Lucknow in presence of Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA which was in
no way less than a Circle Conference.
Grand & Special General body meeting of UP East circle held
on 27th July 2024 at Apollomedics Auditorium Lucknow in the
presence of Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA Comrade Sitanshu Sarkar.
Meeting commenced with lighting of lamp by Dy GS Comrade
Sitanshu Sarkar, Comrade Pallab Bose AGS/CS UP East, Comrade
S.M.Abbas Circle President & distinguished guests. Our
member Retd. GM. Finance Sri R.C.Rao unanimously adopted as
Advisor of AIRBSNLEWA Circle body.
In this meeting fourteen (14) senior Hon'ble members aged
75yrs and above of UPE Circle were felicitated by our Dy GS
AIRBSNLEWA. n completion of 75 years of Dy GS Comrade
Sitanshu Sarkar ji was also honored with garland and momento
by Comrade Pallab Bose CS UP East on behalf of AIRBSNLEWA
UPE.
International Taekwondo player 77 years old member of our
Association Sh R.G.Bajpai retd SDE Kanpur was also
felicitated by Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA .
India fame reputed three doctors of Apollo Medics Hospital
specializing in Urology & Rental Transplant, Interventional
Radiology, and Orthopedics have presented their lecture
nicely through power point.
Female members of our Association participated in this
meeting with great enthusiasm. Eight district Secretaries of
our Association came to Lucknow with their team to attend
this Marvellous meeting. On this occasion all Circle office
bearers and eight District Secretaries of UP East were
felicitated Comrade Sitanshu Sarkar Dy GS.
Circle Secretary Comrade Bose briefly explained the work
done by the association. He asked all the members to pay
special attention to their health.
Deputy GS Com Sitansu Sarkar addressed the house, giving
details of all our CHQ activities as prsent status of our
court cases on Pension Revision, Pension arrear and present
status of reduction of commutaton period of pension to 10
yrs.8 months, Rule-206, status of pending BSNL.MRS bills as
well as updates on CGHS referrals treatment notional
increment etc.
At the time of the meeting the entire hall was jam packed
and about 155 members were present. The meeting lasted for
four hours 2PM to 6PM.
Circle President Comrade S.M.Abbas gave vote of thanks.
The meeting concluded after the national anthem.
Delicious snacks and tea was provided to every member.
Glimpses of meeting
https://photos.app.goo.gl/yJmdFJKDi1MLJZw27 |
18.07.2024
GS writes to Secretary DoT regarding
Grant of
one annual increment earned on the last day of their service
for rendering services during the preceding one year from
the date of retirement.
<<click here for letter copy>>> |
12.07.2024
Pension revision Court case:- Today on 12th July-2024
Pension revision case was listed for hearing as item no-32
in the Court no-34 of Hon'ble High Court Delhi. During
hearing nothing significant has happened no notice has been
issued. AIBSNLPWA Advocate requested for adjournment as
their Senior Advocate Mr Ghosh was on tour today. Hon'ble
High court considering the request posted for hearing on 1st
August-2024.DoT councilor pleaded that contempt of court is
listed for hearing in the PBCAT ND on 13th August-2024 thus
issue notice. Hon'ble High Court mentioned that why you
don't comply PBCAT judgement? However, the case has been
posted for hearing on 1st August-2024. No notice was issued.
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS, Comrade Kishan Singhji President
Comrade T C Jain AGS ,Comrade M L Ostwal CS &OS North of
AIRBSNLEWA alongwith RTWA team members Comrade M K Bagchi,
Comrade A K Kaushik, Co Meade K Jawaher, Comrade J S Yadav,
Comrade Virendra Singh, Comrde Kishore Haldanker , K R Yadav
and Comrade Janarden Gavanker of MTNL Delhi and Mumbai
attended the court today.
|
12.07.2024
AIRBSNLEWA Delhi Circle General Body meeting :- AIRBSNLEWA
Delhi Circle General Body meeting held on12-07-2024 in
Kidwai Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi-110001. Comrade Prahlad
Rai GS, Comrade Kishan Singhji, President ,Comrade A K Jain
FS,Comrade TC Jain, AGS, Comrade M L Ostwal, CS Raj &OS
North, Comrade Sandeep Ganjoo, Advisor CHQ and Comrade A K
Kaushik, Adviser Legal CHQ attended and address the GB
Meeting. Comrade GS and other CHQ office Bearers were
welcomed by garlanding by the Circle Office bearers. Comrade
A J Ram, Circle Secretary apprised in detail the
organisational activities and the issues related to
pensioners, CGHS facility, Court cases etc. Comrade K
M Goyal FS apprised the account position of the Circle.
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS and other CHQ office bearers in their
address apprised in detail the status of the Court cases on
DA arrears case and Pension revision case etc. The DA arear
case has been posted for hearing on 8th October-2024 and
Pension revision case is posted for hearing on 1st
August-2024.In both the the cases other Associations
councilors requested for adjournment for want of submission
of rejoinder and availability of Senior Advocate. Comrade GS
explained that how AIRBSNLEWA CHQ efforts yielded results in
getting implemented CGHS medical facility for BSNL
pensioners and the efforts of AIRBSNLEWA in getting
abolished 60:40 provisions from Rule 37A which has now
secured payment of Pension to BSNL pensioners. GS also
clarification filed the queries made by the members that
Pension revision will equally benefit to the BSNL family
pensioners also. AIRBSNLEWA CHQ strongly opposed linking of
CGHS card with ABHA and now it is kept held in abeyance.
CGHS has also lobbied the referral process and the age is
reduced to 70 years for no referral etc. Com GS appealed all
the members to deposit Legal fund to CHQ to defend our legal
cases at the earliest. Very good gathering was there in the
meeting. Comrade A K Jain extended Vote of thanks.
|
25.06.2024
The linking of ABHA card to CGHS
beneficiaries card kept under abeyance
<<click here for copy>> |
19.06.2024
GS writes to MoC welcoming MoC
Requesting for grant of meeting to discuss Pension Revision
of BSNL/MTNL Pensioners
<<<click
here for letter>>> |
13.06.2024
GS writes to Prime Minister of India congratulating and
felicitating the P.M. on assuming the high office of Prime
Minister of India with a
request to consider the pension revision of BSNL / MTNL
pensioners.
<<copy of letter >> |
13.06.2024
GS writes to MoC welcoming MoC on assuming the office of
Minister of Telecommunications
with a request to consider the pension revision of BSNL /
MTNL pensioners.
<<click here for letter >>> |
31.05.2024
STATUS OF PENSION REVISION COURT CASE:
The Writ Petitions in the Pension
Revision matters were listed today i.e. 31.05.2024 as Item
No. 16 & 18 (along with the connected matter at item no. 17)
before Hon'ble Justice Rekha Palli and Hon'ble Justice
Saurabh Banerjee at the Delhi High Court. Mr. Kirtiman Singh
appeared on behalf of the Petitioner/DOT. Mr. Rajshekhar Rao,
Senior Advocate, briefed by Ms. Puri, appeared on behalf of
the Respondents.
DOT had filed applications seeking stay of the contempt
proceedings before the Hon'ble Central Administrative
Tribunal, Principal Bench as well as early hearing of the
Writ Petitions before the Hon'ble Delhi High Court. However,
the Hon'ble Bench dismissed the said applications with costs
of Rs. 10,000/- for each application payable to the High
Court staff basis their observation that the Petitioner
could have approached the Hon'ble Court any time after the
Order dated 05.04.2024 but instead has approached the Court
in a delayed manner in the end of May after one month has
passed since the Order in the contempt proceedings as well.
The request for an early date was also not granted since the
Writ Petitions are already listed for hearing on 12.07.2024.
<<< click here for copy of judgement>>>>> |
28.05.2024
GS writes and submits memorandum to the Cabinet Secretary
regarding various issues of
BSNL/
MTNL Pensioners including pension revision for consideration
by the New Government.
<<Click for copy of memorandum>> |
28.05.2024 Various Govt. order related to pensioners
<<Click>>> |
23.05.2024
GS writes to
Secretary
(Pension), Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training,
Finance Secretary, & Secretary (Expenditure) and Secretary
Telecom regarding Fixation of Commutation Factor For
Pensioners Who Have Retired After 2.8.2008.
<Click here for letter>> |
23.04.2024
Grand "HOLI-EID MILAN" on 20th April (Saturday) Association
AIRBSNLEWA UPE.
Grand Holi-Eid Milan Samaroh was
organized in a great manner in the Conference hall of BSNL
Indira Nagar Telephone Exchange Lucknow.
Towards the beginning, all respected members and guests were
welcomed by applying sandalwood tilak and perfume (itr).
Circle Secretary Comrade Bose read the warm wishes message
before the house in today's special meeting, which were sent
by CHQ President Sh Kishan Singh ji's, our GS Sh Prahalad
Rai ji's and Dy GS Sh Sitanshu Sarkar da.
In this meeting, a Kavi Sammelan was also organized. all
Kavi narrated their poems to a captivated audience.
A lucky draw was conducted by the Association and three
members present in the meeting won prizes in this event.
Special Guest Sh Ranjan DGM Lucknow TD was felicitated with
a stole and book. All four Kavi were also felicitated with a
stole and momento.
Adhoc Lucknow dist body was formed with the consent of
house.
Pallab Bose AGS/CS apprised in detail regarding the present
status of Pension Revisions Court case, CGHS issues and
converting of service land line connection into FTH.
Comrade Bose, while praising
ÇHQ leader Comrade Prahlad Rai ji GS AIRBSNLEWA, said that
we will definitely succeed in the pension revision court
case in the future, no matter how much DOT MANAGEMENT stands
against us.
Meeting was addressed by Sh S.M.Abbas, Circle President, Sh
Pallab Bose ,Circle Secretary Sh R.N.Singh Circle Finance
secretary Sh S.S.Shukla CWC member & Sh R.J.Pandey, dist
President Lw.
Delicious snacks were served. Members feasted on delicacies
like EID
ka sewai, Holi ka Pera Lucknow's
special khasta & Amul Kool badam flavour milk.
Hundreds of members attend the meeting and two new members
joined our Association.
Circle Secretary Comrade Bose expressed his sincere
gratitude to all three Hon'ble women members who
participated on behalf of our Association AIRBSNLEWA in
International Women's Day celebration on 8th March by CCA UP
at Lucknow.
Circle Secretary Comrade Pallab Bose expressed sincere
gratitude to Comrade P.K.Raje Circle Org secy, his entire
team who was involved
in organizing this meeting. He also
conveyed his Heartfelt thanks to Special Guest Sh Ranjan DGM
Lucknow TD and all the respected members who participated in
the Holi-Eid Milan Samaroh of our Association AIRBSNLEWA
despite such hot weather.
Vote of thanks was given by Circle President Com S.M.Abbas
and National anthem was sung at the end.
<<click here for photos>>
|
20.04.2024
Pension revision court case:-
AIRBSNLEWA contempt petition
has been filed in the Hon'ble PBCAT ND against the non
implementation of Judgement delivered by PBCAT on
20-09-2023.The contempt petition will be heard on 24th
April-2024. On this hearing notices may be issued to the
respondent. |
07.04.2024
GS writes to
Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, requesting
for
withdrawal of Mandatory linking of
CGHS Beneficiary ID with Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID
<<click here for copy of letter>> |
|
07.04.2024
GS writes to
Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, requesting
for
withdrawal of Mandatory linking of
CGHS Beneficiary ID with Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID
<<click here for copy of letter>> |
05.04.2024
Holi Get-together program organized by
AIRBSNLEWA Jaipur District branch at Jaipur on 06-04-2024:-
AIRBSNLEWA Jaipur District branch
organized Holi Get-together program on 06-04-2024 in Hotel
Savi Regency, Jaipur. Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA,
Comrade M L Ostwal CS and OS North and Comrade S S Rawat AFS
attended and address the meeting. Comrade K K Berser DS
Jaipur welcomed all the CHQ/Circle office bearers and
greeted everybody with color by giving Holi best wishes.
Comrade M L Ostwal CS in his address requested GS to
highlight the present status of pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners case and regarding CGHS beneficiaries linking
with ABHA etc.He also requested all the members to deposit
leagal fund immediately as to fight pension revision case
legally. Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA in his address
greeted all the members on the occasion of Holi Get-together
program and congratulated Jaipur District branch for
Organising the Get-together program. He apprised in detail
the present status of our Court case on pension revision
case and the DoT action in this regard. Comrade GS mentioned
that yesterday Hon'ble High court Delhi has not granted any
stay order against the PBCAT judgement nor issued notices.
Also mentioned that Contempt proceedings may take place in
the PBCAT ND. Accordingly we all the applicant Associations
leaders met our Advocate Ms Gauri Puri and gave concent to
file a contempt case against DoT in the next week after
receiving the court Judgment. Also apprised about the
discussions yesterday had with the Secretary Telecom on
pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners. Secretary Telecom
mentioned that Writ petition has been filed on the advice of
DoE as precautionary measures. However, DoT on recieving the
comments of DoE and DoP&W will try to resolve the issue
after the formation of new Government. During discussions
Secretary Telecom appreciated our concern to fight the case
legally including contempt proceedings. Regarding Rule-206
true implementation in BSNL , we requested Secretary Telecom
for his kind intervention and issuing necessary directions
to BSNL for the true implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme
court Judgment dated 14-12-2017.Secretary DoT on our
representation has marked to the concern Officers of DoT and
BSNL for proper implementation. On the issue of linking of
CGHS beneficiaries with ABHA was opposed and Comrade GS
assured to write a letter addressing to Hon'ble Minister of
Health for the withdrawal of the letter asking for linking
CGHS with ABHA as it may cause difficulties to the CGHS
beneficiaries. In the beginning of the program some Comrades
recited Bhajan and Holi songs. Comrade P C Khandelwal Circle
Vice president was present. Comrade R C Bansel, District
Vice president presided over the program and extended Vote
of thanks. The program ended by observing two minutes
silence in the memory of departed Comrades during this
period. Get together programme followed by a delicious
lunch. |
05.04.2024
Pension revision case in the Hon'ble High court Delhi:-
Today morning Writ petition
filed by DoT in the Hon'ble High court Delhi came for
hearing wherein DoT councilor mentioned that till now we
could not brief the case to the Senior Advocate thus give us
time to argue the case and stay the PBCAT ND judgement. Our
Advocate Ms Gauri Puri pleaded that Hon'ble PBCAT ND gave
ten weeks time for implementation to DoT but they have filed
writ petition after 8- Months and praying to set aside the
case. Hon'ble bench mentioned that we the judges have read
the case and the Advocates from respondents side are also
ready to argue but you are asking stay the PBCAT judgement.
Thus Hon'ble High court mentioned that we are not staying
the PBCAT ND judgement and not issing any notice, meanwhile
contempt proceedings may take place in PBCAT ND. Relevant
Judgement will received shortly. Now the case is posted for
hearing on12th July-2024.
Hon'ble High court was attended by
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade Kishan Singhji
President, Comrade T C Jain FS, Comrade M K Bagchi President
RTOWA MTNL Delhi, Comrade J S Yadav GS RTOWA MTNL Mumbai,
Comrade Virendra Singh, Joint General Secretary, RTOWA MTNL
Mumbai, Comrade K R Yadav GS TEAM MTNL Delhi.were present . |
05.04.2024
Meeting with Secretary Telecom DoT:
-Comrade Prahlad Rai GS
AIRBSNLEWA, Kishan Singhji President, Comrade T C Jain AGS
and Comrade M K Bagchi President RTOWA MTNL Delhi met with
Secretary Telecom and discussed regarding pension revision
of BSNL/MTNL pensioners case. We expressed our serious
concern against the filing of Writ petition in the Hon'ble
High court Delhi against PBCAT judgement on pension revision
of BSNL/MTNL pensioners despite the DoT Officers assurances
given for the settlement of pension revision case. Secretary
Telecom appreciated our concern and mentioned that as per
the advice of DoE the writ petition was filed but after the
clearance of DoE and DoP&W, DoT will necessary action to
settle the pension revision issue. He also mentioned that
any decision in this regard may be taken after the
Parliamentary elections. We explained that since the DoT has
filed the writ petition we have to fight legally to counter
the DoT prayer. Secretary Telecom mentioned that it is but
natural that you have to contest the case in the Hon'ble
High court to take the favorable judgment. Secretary further
mentioned that he has not opposed our demand rather it has
been sent to DoP&W and DoE along with DoT proposals for
consideration. Ultimately DoE has to allot the funds to
settle the issue. He further mentioned that as a respondent
there is nothing wrong in contesting the case. (b) Proper
implementation of Hon'ble Supreme court Judgement on
Rule-206 for SDEs seniority case :- We apprised Secretary
Telecom regarding non implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme
court Judgment on Rule-206 of SDEs seniority case in BSNL
delivered on 14-12-2017 .Also handed again a copy of our
letter address to Shri K Rajaraman Ji Ex Secretary Telecom
and now addressing to the present Secretary Telecom.
Secretary Telecom after discussions marked our letter to the
concern Officers of DoT for necessary action. We extended
our sincere thanks for granting the meeting. |
31.03.2024
GS writes to Secretary DoT and Member (S), DoT seeking
appointment in person for early settlement of pension
revision of BSNL/MTNL Pensioners
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>>Secretary
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23.03.2024
Dear Comrades,
As you all are aware that AIRBSNLEWA CHQ decided to file the
contempt petition in the Hon'ble PBCAT ND against
non-implementation of the Judgment but after having the
meeting with sister Associations at Delhi and having the
meeting with Secretary Telecom wherein it was told that DoT
has sent two-three proposals to the DoE and DoP&W for
comments and waiting for their clearance. Analysing the
situation we decided to wait for the clearance from DoE and
DoP&W and not immediately file contempt of court case.
Otherwise everybody will blame that due to AIRBSNLEWA
hurriedly action DoT has been forced to file the appeal in
the Hon'ble High court Delhi. However, it is reliably learnt
that DoT proposal is still pending in the DoE and DoP&W for
comments but meanwhile Legal Advisor has suggested DoT to
file an appeal (Writ Petition) in the Hon'ble High court
Delhi as precautionary otherwise it would be difficult to
face the contempt of court since the DoE and DoP&W may take
more time in giving their comments. It is too learnt that
DoT has submitted the proposal for a permanent solution for
pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners.Thus, on receipt of
the clearance from DoE and DoP&W, DoT as Employer may decide
the case out of court also. Let us, closely watch the
developments in all the directions I.e. administratively and
legally. |
22.03.2024
DoT filed Writ Petition in the Hon'ble High court Delhi
against PBCAT ND judgement on pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners:-
On dated 21st. March, 2024, DOT filed an appeal in the
Hon'ble High Court Delhi on 21st March-2024 against the
Judgment of Hon'ble PB CAT ND on Pension Revision.
Through the respective Secretaries of DoT, DoE and DoP&W
have filed Writ Petition (appeal) in the Hon'ble High Court
Delhi.
Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 and 227 of
the Constitution of India inter alia requesting issuance of
Writs/Orders/ Directions in the nature of Certiorari to
Quash/Set Aside the Impugned Order/ Judgment dated 20.09.23
passed by Hon'ble PB CAT, ND. In this regard we have
discussed the matter with our Advocate Ms Gauri Puri for
further necessary action. Our Advocate has assured that she
will go through the appeal and after having discussions with
senior Counselor necessary action will be taken in this
regard. It was a known fact that DoT took legal opinion form
Law Ministry and got the advice to file appeal in the
Hon'ble High court Delhi against PBCAT judgement four months
before but the Hon'ble MoC &IT adviced DoT Officers to wait
until assembly elections are over and now finally gave
clearance to file appeal (Writ Petition) in the Hon'ble High
court Delhi against PBCAT judgement on pension revision of
BSNL/MTNL pensioners.AIRBSNLEWA was strongly of the openion
to file the Contempt of court but meanwhile DoT informed the
some proposals have been sent to DoE for clearance. In view
of this we decided to wait till the outcome from DoE but DoT
has now finally filed the appeal in the Hon'ble High court
Delhi. Its now very clear that DoT will contest the case
upto highest Hon'ble Apex Court. We are also to contest the
case upto highest court. Let us, fully prepare to fight the
case upto highest level. |
13.03.2024
GS writes to MoC regarding
Implementation of Hon'ble PBCAT ND judgement dated
20-09-2023 on pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners
<< click here for letter >> |
12.03.2024
Status of pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners in DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Director
Esst DoT regarding pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners
wherein he informed that the case is still pending in DoE
for comments. On receipt of the comments only DoT will
further take necessary action. We requested that since more
than one month time has gone in waiting DoE reply, thus DoT
may send a reminder for an early reply. It is understood
that DoT proposal is moving at lower levels only. Higher
level officers are yet to be seen the proposal. We expressed
our serious concern against the delayed procedure. Director
Esst assured to discuss the matter at higher level for
sending the reminder to DoE. |
24.02.2024
Meeting of BSNL & MTNL Pensioners
associations
On 24th Feb 2024 After the conclusion of Open Session of
13th RTOWA Mumbai GB meeting at Baba saheb Ambedkar hall,
Dadar (East) Mumbai, the executive body members of RTOWA
MTNL Mumbai, RTOWA MTNL Delhi, MPWA MTNL Mumbai and
AIRBSNLEWA GS Com Prahlad Rai, AIRBSNLEWA MH President Shri
S Ramamurthy, AIRBSNLEWA MH CS Com A R Manani & AIRBSNLEWA
CWC member Com. R D Pimpalkar under the Presidentship of
Shri K Jawaher, President of RTOWA Mumbai conducted a
meeting and discussed on various strategies to be adopted by
pensioners associations to deal with Govt specially to get
fulfilled our main demand of Pension revision,
after detailed discussions and deliberations it was formally
decided that in order to establish better co ordination
among various pensioners associations of BSNL & MTNL, it is
necessary to form a FORUM OF BSNL & MTNL PENSIONERS
ASSOCIATIONS,
Accordingly Com A K Kaushik General Secretary RTOWA MTNL
Delhi was selected as Chairman, Com Kishore Haldankar GS
MTNL Pensioners welfare association Mumbai was selected as
Vice Chairman, whereas Shri Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA was
selected as Convener and Shri J S Yadav, GS RTOWA Mumbai was
selected as joint Convener of the newly formed Forum,
at the end veteran leader Com M K Bagchi, President RTOWA
Delhi, presented Vote of Thanks.
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23.02.2024
Grand, highly successful GB meeting of AIRBSNLEWA Mumbai MMR
District,
Friends, The GB Meeting of one of the biggest district of
AIRBSNLEWA MH, the Mumbai MMR was held on yesterday the 23rd
Feb 2024 at Conference hall, 1st Floor, BSNL administrative
building, Santacruz, Mumbai, brief report:
This special GB meeting was attended and addressed by among
others following distinguished personalities::
i) Shri Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
ii) Shri Prashant R Patil, Hon'ble CGMT MH & CGM CN Tx-west
iii) Shri P V Taklikar, Hon'ble GM HQ CN Tx west
iv) Shri Ashok Katakdhond Hon'ble DGM(Admn) CN Tx West
v) Shri S Ramamurthy, President AIRBSNLEWA MH
Vi) Shri M L Deore, AGS & DS Nashik
Vii) Shri A R Manani, OS (West) & CS MH
Viii) Shri Ganesh Hinge, CS BSNLEU MH
ix) Shri Subhash Divekar, FS AIRBSNLEWA MH
x) Meeting was attended by 2 CWC members too i) Shri R D
Bagde CWC member From Nashik, & Shri R D Pimpalkar from
Kalyan
Xi) Shri R P Patil CEC member & OS Nashik
Xii) Shri Prakash P Bari DS AIRBSNLEWA Jalgaon
Xiii) Shri Mahendra Kamble, DS Pune
Xiv) Shri T S Gajakosh ACS MH
Xv) Shri P B Vispute, ADS Nashik
Xvi) Shri S W Patil, internal Auditor MH Circle
GS Shri Prahlad Rai jee in his more than one & half hour
speech put light on all current CHQ issues, updated about
status on Pension revision, future course of action, role of
other associations, medical claim payments pending at BSNL,
etc
CGM MH Circle Shri Prashant R Patil sir, GM HQ, CN Tx west
Shri Prashant V Taklikar sir, DGM admn CN Tx West Shri Ashok
Katakdhond sir all had made this meeting wonderful &
memorable by their grand presence and with excellent
speeches
Entire hall had given standing ovation to our beloved CGM MH
citcle Shri Prashant Patil sir on his unforgettable,
excellent 20 minute speech, he noted, briefed and assured to
resolve all our HR issues even the very critical , very
sensitive issue of ST category retirees of MH, he told he is
going to take very lienient view on that issue and hopeful
of early solution....
Before concluding a 25 member new AIRBSNLEWA Mumbai MMR
district office bearers team was elected unanimously.
Dear friends again today there is one big meeting, The 13th
annual conference of RTOWA MTNL at Dadar, Mumbai where along
with GS AIRBSNLEWA Com Prahlad Rai, myself, Our President
Shri S Ramamurthy, DS Mumbai Com R D Pimpalkar jee are going
to attend.
OPEN SESSION of this meeting beside many of Veteran leaders
from Delhi, chief Guest Shri A K Sahu, Member Services, DoT
will attend and address.
Hence complete detailed report of Our Mumbai District
Conference will be prepared and shared with all of you in
next 2 days
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20.02.2024
Meeting with CGMT Rajasthan Circle:-
On 20-02-2024 Com. Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Com. ML Ostwal
CS, Com. DK Kalyan, Circle President and Com. K K Barser DS
and CWC member met CGMT Rajasthan Circle and discussed
regarding some problems of BSNL pensioners, like payment of
Home town transportation charges after retirement.
CGMT Rajasthan further mentioned that he has already
discussed the matter with GMTD Jodhpur and he informed that
the employees who have submitted the proof of transportation
for shifting to their home town in terms of transportation
receipt or Toll tax receipts, etc alongwith their claims may
be considered.
Thus, the eligible employees may submit their claims along
with proper proof
(b) Addition of surname in the service book after submission
of concerned SDM certificate-case of Com. R N Singhal Retd
DE Jaipur and Payment of his pending medical claims about Rs
2.5 laks.
After some discussion, CGMT assured to settle the issue at
the earliest.
We extended thanks to CGMT Rajasthan for his positive
response.
Meeting with PGM TD Jaipur:-
Com. Prahlad Rai GS, Com. ML Ostwal CS, Com. D K Kalyan
Circle President, Com.T R Nanda District President and Com.
K K Barser DS and CWC member met on courtesy call with Shri
Rajesh Agarwal PGMTD, Jaipur and greeted him on assuming the
high office of PGMTD, Jaipur. New PGM TD andd assured all
the co-operation to the BSNL pensioners.
We requested to PGMTD Jaipur to provide proper accommodation
in PGMTD campus for the BSNL pensioners who are visiting
office due to their personal claims etc. PGMTD assured to
look into the matter and an early settlement.
Meeting with Additional Director CGHS Jaipur
We met Director CGHS and discussed regarding some problems
of CGHS beneficiaries in Rajasthan Circle.
We requested to open new wellness centers at Mansarover
Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Alwer, Bharatpur etc. Additional
Director CGHS Ms Meeta Bhasin informed that efforts were
made to open Wellness center at Mansarover Jaipur , even a
rented building was also finalized. But when the case for
sanctioning wellness center was sent to Director CGHS Delhi
office, it was returned with a comment that proper Doctors
and staff is not available, thus, it cannot be sanctioned
right now. However, she mentioned that wellness center at
Alwer and Bharatpur are under process for sanctioning.
For other stations at present, no proposal is under
consideration.
Only political recommendations can help in opening the new
welness centers.
(b) Settlement of two- three pensioners CGHS cards as they
have already paid CGHS Contributions but wrongly deposited
in other accounts. case of Com. SD Sharma and Com. S N
Sharma Retd EE Civil. Additional Director CGHS appreciated
our concern and mentioned that both the cards have not been
blocked but a letter is being sent to the concern Hospital
at Delhi in which account Payment has been released. She
assured an early decision in this regard.
(c) Circulation of Director CGHS Delhi orders to all the
wellness center to Doctors for proper behavior with the
beneficiaries. AD assured for immediate circulation of the
orders to all the wellness centers. She advised us that we
may immediately inform to her in case any of the
beneficiaries find any difficulties in wellness centers.
We extended our sincere thanks to the AD CGHS for her
positive response. |
20.02.2024
GS writes to CMD BSNL regarding
Withholding of retirement
benefits of about 200 ST category retired employees of
Maharashtra Circle on the pretext of pending Caste
Validation <<
click here for letter>> |
19.02.2024
Status of pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners in DoT:- Comrade
Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Director Esst DoT
regarding pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners status in
DoT. Director Esst DoT informed that the draft proposal on
pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners has been sent to
DoE in the last week itself for comments and it the reply is
expected by the end of this month. It is understood that DoT
has sent two- three proposals I.e. based on 7th CPC fitment
formula, 3rd PRC fitment formula etc.After receiving the
comments from DoE, the DoT will take necessary action to
revise the pension of BSNL and MTNL pensioners.In our
meeting held will Secretary Telecom on 13 th February-2024
and the assurance given by the Secretary the things are
moving accordingly. Let us wait for the DoE comments and
after seeing the the DoT proposal we will decide our further
line of action. |
17.02.2024
General Body meeting of Circle Office
Branch of TS held today in a
grand manner from 10.30 a.m.to 16.00 hours at AIBSNLEA Room,
BSNL BHAWAN, Hyd ...And the newly elected CHQ OBs at AIC
felicitated and discussed many Organizational activities of
AIRBSNLEWA in the meeting ..Meeting ended with a happy note |
13.02.2024
GENERAL BODY MEETING OF NEW DELHI:-
A Grand General Body meeting of
AIRBSNLEWA Delhi Circle was held successfully on 13/02/2024
at 14:00 to 16:00 PM in Kidwai Bhawan New Delhi Conference
hall Room No 756 under the Chairmanship of Delhi Circle
President Comrade A K Nandy. A large members of
association has joined in meeting.
Comrade Prahlad Rai Our beloved GS ,
Comrade Kishan Singh CHQ President, Comrade T.C.Jain AGS
CHQ, Comrade A.K.Jain CHQ FS,
Comrade Sandeep Ganjoo CHQ Advisor North, Comrade A.K
Kaushik GS RTOWA , Comrade M.K.Bagchi President RTOWA were
attended the meeting and updated our knowledge for further
course of action on our long pending and burning issues of
our Pension Revision Status due w.e.f. 01/01/2017. Circle
Secretary Comrade A.J.Ram welcome all above CHQ office
bearers elected in 4th AIC held at Kolkata belonging to
Delhi Circle and all the Delhi Circle members participated
in meeting. As per agenda of meeting the following
activities were functioning in meeting as detailed as
under:-
1. All the CHQ office bearers elected
in 4th AIC held at Kolkata from Delhi Com. Prahlad Rai GS,
Com. Kishan Singh CHQ President, Com. T.C.Jain AGS-III (New
Delhi), Com. A.K.Jain CHQ FS, Comrade Sandeep Ganjoo CHQ
Advisor -IV ( New Delhi), Com. A.K.Kaushik Legal Consultant
and Com. M.K.Bagchi Chief Mentor were felicitated/welcomed
with garland and shawl.Com. Kishan Singh CHQ President
appraised the house about latest status of our long pending
issue of Pension Revision in brief which was discussed
before 13/02/2024 with Secretary (T), Members of Services,
Director Establishment, CMD BSNL and other higher DOT and
BSNL officers and 72.5% IDA merger case.
Com. Prahlad Rai Our beloved GS has
appraised the house in full details about the current status
of our burning issues Pending Pension Revision w.e.f.
01/01/2017. Which discussed and decided before 13/02/2024
are as under:-
Secretary (T) in course of discussion
has ruled out the implementation of PBCAT judgement, because
as per his opinion the implementation has "Wider
Ramifications.
DOT is going to send soon some proposals to DoE for
consultation purpose.
On our insistence to share the essence of the said proposals
to as a stakeholder. Secretary T declined to reveal the
details at this premature stage.
However he assure that proposal may be revealed on getting
comments from DoE.
The other senior officers were apparently too cautious to
reveal any thing about the proposals to us but indicated
that matter is under serious discussion at top level .
After the meeting with DOT officers
representative of all associations like AIRBSNLEWA, RTOWA
Delhi and RTOWA Mumbai met to review the on going situation
discussed and decided on following lines :-
(a). While it is very clear by now that DOT is not included
to move proposals of implementation of PBCAT judgement in
its letter and spirit, we are yet to know precisely what is
the proposals with which DOT is moving to DoE.
(b). It is very essential to have inkling of the proposals
to facilitate chalk out a proper further course of action.
(C). If it is considered opinion of all Associations that
the prospect of pension revision accordingly to our demand
is still in volatile consideration and we should monitor
closely the movement of proposals at various stages.
(d). If at any point of time we find
that DOT is moving towards very retrograde decision we must
proposed to initiate immediate legal remedies against the
respondent of our concern OAs.
(e). It is decided that we shall persuade the other link
minded association of the concerned OAs
In the end of meeting Sweets, Biscuts, Cream role Namkeen
and Jeera drink were enjoyed by all participants.
At last the meeting was concluded by Circle President
Comrade A.K.Nandy extended with vote of thanks to all. |
13.02.2024
Pension Revision Pursuit
Today (12/02/24) the representatives
of AIRBSNLEWA, RTOWA Delhi and RTOWA Mumbai met senior
officers of DoT including Secretary (T), Member (S), and DDG
(Estt). Through our threadbare discussions, we have gathered
as follows:- 1. Secretary (T), in course of discussions has
ruled out the implementation of the PCAT judgement, because,
as per his opinion the implementation has “wider
ramifications”. 2. DoT is going to send soon some proposals
to DoE for consultation purposes. 3. On our insistence to
share the essence of the said proposals to us as
stakeholders, Secretary (T) declined to reveal the details
at this “pre matured stage”. However he assured that the
proposals may be revealed to us on getting comments from DoE.
4. Other senior officers were apparently too cautious to
reveal any thing about the proposals to us, but they
indicated that the matter is under serious discussions at
top level. After the meetings with the DoT officers, the
representatives of all above mentioned Associations met to
review the ongoing situations and discussed and decided on
the following lines. 1. While it is very clear by now that
the DoT is not inclined to move with the proposal of
implementation of PCAT judgement in its letter and spirit,
we are yet to know precisely what is the proposals with
which DoT is moving to DoE. 2. It is very essential to have
the inkling of the proposals to facilitate to chalk out a
proper further course of actions. 3. It is the considered
opinion of all the above mentioned Associations that the
prospect of pension revision, according to our demand is
still in volatile condition and we should monitor closely
the movement of the proposals at various stages. 4. If at
any point of time, we find that DoT is moving towards a very
retrograde decision we must be prepared to initiate
immediate legal remedies against the respondents of our
concerned OAs. 5. It is decided that we shall persuade the
other like minded Associations particularly the applicant
Associations of the concerned OAs to move in the same way,
as they could not attend the today’s meeting. Com. Prahlad
Rai GS, Com. Kishan Singh President and Com. T.C. Jain AGS
from AIRBSNLEWA, Com. M.K. Bagchi President, Com.A.K.Kaushik
GS and Com. K.R. Yadav from RTOWA Delhi and Com.K. Jawahar
President, Com.J.S. Yadav GS, Com. Virendra Singh Jt.GS and
Com. P.K.Kulkarni AGS from RTOWA Mumbai attended the
meetings.
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13.02.2024
Meeting with CMD BSNL:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS, Comrade Kishan Singhji President and
Comrade TC Jain AGS, AIRBSNLEWA met CMD BSNL and discussed
regarding ongoing situation in DoT on pension revision case
of BSNL/MTNL pensioners. We requested CMD BSNL to use his
good office in getting implemented the Hon'ble PBCAT ND
judgement on pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners. CMD
BSNL mentioned that he has already discussed the matter with
the Hon'ble MoC &IT and Member Services for its
implementation more than that is beyond his purview. He
advised to wait for the clearance of DoT proposal form DoE
and he assured all possible help if get a chance to discuss
the matter. (b) Online submission of medical claims of BSNL
pensioners in BSNL portal:- We requested CMD BSNL to allow
BSNL pensioners for submission of their medical claims
through online instead of offline submission. CMD BSNL
assured to look into the matter for its settlement. We
extended thanks for granting the the meeting and his
positive concern. CMD could not give more time due BSNL
Board meeting as the Board member were waiting for him to
start the meeting.
Meeting with Director HR BSNL Board
ND:- Comrade Prahlad Rai GS,
Comrade Kishan Singhji President and Comrade T C Jain AGS
met and congratulated him on joining the High office of
Director HR BSNL Board. Director HR also assured his full
cooperation for the settlement of BSNL pensioners issues.We
requested him for his kind intervention for the early
settlement of SC/ST candidates cast verification issues .He
assured to look into the matter. He was also in hurry to
attend the BSNL Board meeting.
Meeting with PGM Pers BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS and Com
T C Jain, AGS me PGM Pers BSNL CO and discussed regarding
proper implementation of Hon'ble Supreme court Judgment on
Rule-206 of SDEs seniority case. PGM Pers mentioned that he
is yet to understand the matter, thus advised us to fix up
the time for discussions during our next visit to Delhi. We
also requested to intervene in Mr H H Patel Retd DE Surat
Gujrat panalty case. PGM pers advanced to give a letter for
necessary action.
Meeting with PGM Admn BSNL CO:-
We requested PGM Admn BSNL CO for
submission of online medical claims. PGM Admn mentioned that
BSNL pensioners don't have HRMS no thus they are to be given
some number for this purpose. He advised to write a letter
in this regard. ( b) increase in FMA from 12 days to 15
days. PGM Admn mentioned that in view of BSNLs financial
poor health it difficult to consider. However, we may give a
letter for consideration which will be looked into.
Meeting with PGM Budget BSNL CO ND:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS, Kishan
Singhji President, Comrade T C Jain AGS met PGM Budget BSNL
CO and discussed regarding settlement of Mr Tapan Das Retd
CAO Kolkatta court case Judgment. PGM BUDGET assured to look
into the matter for its early settlement.
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11.02.2024
PENSION REVISION STATUS
Dear Comrades, the six BSNL/MTNL pensioners Associations
applicants in the PBCAT ND on pension revision case of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners are meeting on 12-02-2024 at Delhi to review the
ongoing situation on implementation of pension revision case
Judgment delivered by Hon'ble PBCAT ND.The further course of
action will be decided to get expedite the matter. For the
last six years DoT is dragging the case on one or the other
pretext. Earlier DoT Officers were telling that pension
revision will follow the pay revision of BSNL/MTNL
employees. After the new Hon'ble MoC &IT Shri Ashwani
Vaishnav Ji again case was reopened and he assured to delink
pension revision from pay revision. Thus we expected that
some positive decision wise taken by Hon'ble MoC &IT for
pension revision. But no decision in this regard has been
taken till now. Some pensioners Associations are updating on
social media that DoT has decided for not filling appeal in
the Hon'ble High court Delhi against PBCAT judgement. But
DoT has never expressed such views in the informal meetings.
Even now DoT has not taken any concrete decision on this
issue. Now all these developments needs detail discussions
and decision. The fact remains that there is no time for
this Government now to decide the case for pension revision.
In this situation proper decision is to be taken. |
02.02.2024
"
REVISION OF CGHS PACKAGE RATES FOR GENERAL SURGERY:
CGHS in its Office Memorandum vide F.No Z15025/8/2023/DIR/CGHS
dated 1st February 2024, has conveyed the approval of
Competent Authority for revision of CGHS package rates for
General Surgery, with a list of procedures and their rates.
View the CGHS O.M |
31.01.2024
"
RETIREES REUNION AT TELANGANA".
yesterday all like minded VRS retires and retirees
(immaterial of their Associations) met at Hyderabad in a
good hotel on completion of 4 years VR period as titled with
great concept to keep the employees together even after
retirement..
It will boost the confidence in the retirees that we are not
alone and have many friends, well wishers, helping hands in
uncertain/emergency needs...
Yesterday's get together was the most successful, had a very
good time with good fun and entertainment with friends and
colleagues after a long long 4 years...The arrangements are
highly appreciable and the food was very delicious...
Our humble request is to keep the Association members to
arrange innovative programs like WB circle now and then, to
keep away from routines .<<< photo>>> |
31.01.2024
Meeting
the CCA by Telangana
AGS Com.K.Jayramji and ACS1 had a
meeting with CCA authorities along with other Association
representatives and discussed many issues related to
pensioners in detail. <<<photo>> |
31.01.2024
PICNIC
REPORT from West Bengal.
Circle H/Q Branch of AIRBSNLEWA WB, Annual Family Picnic
event held in a grand way yesterday 30th.Jan.'24 at Mallick
Bari Guesthouse, KMDA Pumping Station on the bank of sacred
river Ganges. Response from our members was so
overwhelming & a total of 156 members & their families
participated along with their kith and kin small children
traveling long distances. Members started pouring in early
from 8:00hrs. at site and were served hot tea with biscuits.
After assembling Breakfast with tea was served on our
sitting arrangement on the big platform built upon the River
Ganges. Entertainment events inagurated by our veteran
member Sri Bhagirath Sarkar by Stotrapath of Gayatri Mantra
and recital of Devi Durga Vandana mesmerizing all of us.
Then our members and their family members showcased their
hidden spECIALl. talent by singing numerous songs, Poetry
recitations and dance performances enthralled all of us for
hours alongwith a beautiful view of Ganga river& all the
time hot tea with different type of pakoras were served to
all of us.
Two sport events for ladies were held namely musical chair &Handi
breaking participated by almost of all the ladies. After
that , a wholesome lunch was served in the dining halls with
veg. and non-veg. items of chicken, fish and seasonal
vegetables along with chutney and sweets.
After that sport event was held for all the gentlemen
members. After a full day of entertainment in evening
members were so enthralled, demanding event to be continued
in future also& all departed with a very happy note with
serving of hot coffee and biscuits to all of them and
closure was announced.
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30.01.2024
CGHS
issues office memorandum regarding delivery of medicines
through speed post.
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|
25.01.2024
CGHS
issues circular regarding maintaining sincere behaviour with
patients by CGHS staff <<<coy
of order>> |
20.01.2024
Health
awareness Seminar organized by AIRBSNLEWA in coordination
with Fortis Hospital Jaipur.
A Seminar on health awareness is
organized by AIRBSNLEWA in coordination with the Fortis
Hospital Jaipur on 20-01-2024 in Fortis Hospital Jaipur. Shri
Lavjeet Pareek, Marketing manager Fortis Hospital welcomed
all distinguished guests and the participants and apprised
in detail about the Seminar. He mentioned that Senior
Consultants and specialist of Fortis Hospital mainly
Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Endocrinology and
Senior Physician etc.will address the Seminar to create
health awareness among the Senior citizens.Comrade M L
Ostwal CS AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan Circle on his behalf and on
the behalf of AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan Circle welcomed all the
dignitaries on dias and Doctors team. He arranged
felicitation by garlanding and putting Shawls to the Chief
Guest Shri S L Meenaji CCA DoT, Rajasthan Circle, Presiding
officer Shri Neerav Bansel Zonal Director Fortis Hospital
Jaipur, Special Guest Shri Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Shri S
S Rawat AFS AIRBSNLEWA CHQ and all the senior Doctors of
Fortis Hospital Jaipur. In his welcome address he thanked to
the Fortis Hospital Jaipur management and Comrade Prahlad
Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA efforts in organizing the Seminar in a
befitting manner and wished that Seminar will be very Useful
in taking our care. Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA in his
address extended sincere thanks to the Fortis Hospital
management for arranging a nice Seminar to create health
awareness among BSNL pensioners and also appreciated the
efforts taken by AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan Circle in coordinating
and arranging Seminar. He explained the rule of the
Association in safeguarding the Interest of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners mainly for their Health and pension related
issues. He apprised in detail the status of pension revision
case of BSNL/MTNL pensioners in DoT and efforts of
AIRBSNLEWA for its implementation. He also discussed the
difficulties of BSNL pensioners in getting smooth medical
facilities mainly on BSNL MRS and CGHS facility.He apprised
that Association is making efforts to take proper treatment
from empaneled hospitals and at the same time taking up the
matter with the concern authorities of Health Ministry to
ensure regular patients to the Empaneled hospitals against
cashless treatment. Also persuaded for enhancing the
consents fees and tests etc. He appreciated the Senior
Doctors team of Fortis Hospital Jaipur who are giving best
treatment to their patients. He assured all the cooperation
to the Fortis Hospital and AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan Circle team.
Shri S L Meena Ji CCA Rajasthan in his address thanked to
AIRBSNLEWA and Fortis Hospital management for inviting him
as Chief Guest on the occasion. He mentioned that keeping
health awareness is very important after retirement. He also
explained the CCA Rajasthan Circle is taking full care of
BSNL pensioners in Rajasthan Circle.
About 16000 pensioners are their in
Rajasthan Circle and their all due claims are being settled
immediately in CCA. Identity cards of all the pensioners
have prepared and distributed. The DLC camps have been
organized in all major Districts and the facility is
available in CCA office Jaipur also and he is always
available to hear and sort out the problems of BSNL
pensioners. Shri Neerv Bansel Zonal Director Fortis Hospital
Jaipur in his Presidential address welcomed all all the
guests and participants .He explained that Fortis Hospital
with the help of their Senior Doctors team and staff are
trying to give best treatment to the patients and taking
full care of them irrespective of a CGHS beneficiary or a
private patient. There is no discrimination in them. He
thanked to the Association for taking care of their payments
issues with the concern authorities. He assured all the
cooperation to BSNL pensioners while taking treatment from
Fortis Hospital Jaipur. Dr Neeraj Nagaich DM
Gastroenterology, Dr Rahul Singhal, Cardiologist, Dr Arun
Partani, Orthopedics Dr Manoj Khandelwal, Endocrinologist
and Dr Praveen Kanojia, Senior Physician in their speeches
apprised in detail to create health awareness in all respect
by proper food and exercises. Comrade D K Kalyan Circle
President AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan Circle extended vote of
thanks. A delicious lunch was served by Fortis Hospital
Jaipur to all the participants. The Conference Hall was jam
packed. The Seminar was a great success.
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17.01.2024
Grand
Special General Body meeting of AIRBSNLEWA UPE was held at
Hotel Babian-Inn Lucknow:
Well-organized Special General Body
Meeting & "Diamond jubilee ceremony" in honor of 75yrs aged
BSNL Pensioners of AIRBSNLEWA UPE was held on 16th January
2024. Meeting lasted 6hrs from 10:30 hrs to 16:30 hrs.
More than 150 members participated in this meeting despite
the chilled cold weather.
Seven 75yrs aged esteemed members of our Association were
felicitated in our "Diamond jubilee Ceremony" by Joint
Advisor Trai who was also present in the meeting.
In conjunction with this celebratory event, a Consumer
Outreach Programme (COP) organized by TRAI also took place.
The COP shed light on telecom-related regulations, new
services, and cyber frauds through informative
presentations.
Officers of TRAI presented in detail about Cyber frauds, and
Cyber crime and their remedies. Presentation of Sh Manish
Rajput Joint Advisor TRAI, Sh P.S.Kaushal Joint Advisor TRAI
& Sh Alok Srivastava Sr Research Officer TRAI was excellent
and well received.
After delicious lunch, the 2nd session of the meeting
started with "Diamond jubilee ceremony". Comrade
Pallab Bose CS congratulated all 75 yrs pensioners and
promised them that AIRBSNLEWA will celebrate their 80 yrs as
well.
Com Bose discussed in detail regarding present status of
PBCAT pension revision Judgment, CHQ activities, Pending
medical bills,
and social activities by our
Association. Sh Pallab Bose CS expressed gratitude to
those who participated in the meeting despite the cold
weather.
Comrade S.S.Shukla DS/CWC member Ayodhya participated in
this meeting along with Org secy Ayodhya Comrade R.K.Gupta.
Meeting was addressed by Circle President, CS UP(E), Sh
S.S.Shukla CWC member, Sh Pradeep Goel Mentor, Sh R.C.Rao GM
Finance(retd), Sh Manish Rajput Joint Advisor TRAI , Sh
P.S.Kaushal Joint Advisor TRAI & Sh Alok Srivastava Sr
Research Officer TRAI, and senior members of the
Association.
Association New Year Calender 2024 was also distributed to
members present in the meeting. Lastly Sh S M Abbas Circle
President delivered a vote of thanks to all respected
members present. The session concluded with the National
anthem, followed by evening tea.
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12.01.2024
Pension
Revision:
Memorandum submitted to the Hon'ble
MoC &IT Shri Ashwani Vaishnav Ji during his visit to Jaipur
on 12-01-2024:-Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA along with
Comrade M L Ostwal CS Rajasthan, Comrade D K Kalyan Circle
President and Comrade K K Barser DS Jaipur &CWC Member met
with Hon'ble MoC &IT Shri Ashwani Vaishnav Ji at Jaipur on
12-01-2024 during his visit to Jaipur and submitted a
Memorandum requesting for the implementation of Hon'ble
PBCAT ND judgement on pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners. We requested him that BSNL and MTNL pensioners
are waiting for their pension revision for the last six
years and now the Hon'ble PBCAT ND has also delivered a
Judgement to revise their pension as per the 7th CPC fitment
formula by giving 10 weeks time for it's implementation .The
given ten weeks time is also over. Hon'ble MoC&IT mentioned
that we are working on it. He assured an early action. We
further requested that BSNL/MTNL pensioners are eagerly and
anxiously waiting for your kind honor decision for pension
revision. We extended our sincere gratitude and thanks for
giving us this opportunity to meet him in person and giving
patient hearing <<click
for memorandum>> |
08.01.2024
DOP&PW
ADDS AIBSNLREA TO THE LIST OF REGISTERED PENSIONERS
ASSOCIATIONS UNDER "PENSIONERS PORTAL":
AIBSNLREA had submitted an application for registration
under "Pensioners Portal" in response to a DoP&PW circular
dated 21.12.2022. We had earlier reported that "an Under
Secretary from DoP&PW visited the residence of General
Secretary, from where the CHQ is functioning, on 22.08.2023
in connection with our application for registration under
Pensioners' Portal. The Under Secretary was impressed with
our activities, paperless functioning, transparency,
availability of information in our website since 2008, our
letters to different authorities, our language and the style
of presentation of issues." DoP&PW vide its letter
No.4(4)/2021-P&PW(H)-7311 dated 04.01.2024 has now conveyed
the approval of competent authority, registering AIBSNLREA
for being associated with the implementation of "Pensioners
Portal", a Mission Mode Project under National e-governance
Plan of Government of India. AIBSNLREA will endeavour to
make use of this opportunity, to further protect and promote
the interests of the BSNL pensioners.
View the
DoP&PW letter |
30.12.2023
GS
writes to Secretary DoT, New Delhi
regarding Revision of Pension of BSNL / MTNL Pensioners by
immediate implementation of Judgment dated 20.09.2023 passed
by the Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal
Bench in O.A. No. 1272/2020 at par with Order
No.F.No.38020/1/2019-FC-3 dated 13-12-2023 from Department
of Food and Public Distribution.
<< click here for letter >> |
17.12.2023
GS
writes to Secretary DoT, New Delhi
seeking immediate compliance of Judgment dated 20.09.2023
passed by the Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal,
Principal Bench in O.A. No. 1272/2020 titled as “All
lndia Retired Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Executive Welfare
Association &Ors. vs. Union of India &Ors.”
<<click here for letter copy >> |
24.11.2023
78.2%
DA fitment case status:
Yesterday i. e. on 23.11.2023, the
matter regarding 78.2% DA fitment was taken up by CAT
CHANDIGARH CIRCUIT BENCH AT SHIMLA. The bench was annoyed
why one of the respondent did not present himself before it.
Their advocate moved an application to allow the absence
this time. Moreover, it was stated that BSNL is filing a
Review Petition before the Supreme Court and the matter may
be adjourned to next CCT. date during Jan 2024 at Shimla but
it was not agreed and 20.12.2023 at 14:30hrs. has been fixed
now at Chandigarh (instead of Shimla during Jan. next.) and
respondents have also been asked to be present physically
there. |
22.11.2023
Brief
of 4th AIC of AIRBSNLEWA held at Kolkata on 19th
& 20th November 2023
The 4th All India
Conference of AIRBSNLEWA was held on 19th & 20th
November 2023
The AIC commenced with prayer and
paying homage to Late Com. Amit Gupta ji who left us for
the heavenly abode.
Com. Sitanshu Sarkar, Circle
Secretary, West Bengal
welcomed the delegates of AIC AIRBSNLEWA and other leaders
on the dias. In his welcome address he has mentioned that
all the possible arrangements have already been done to
minimize the inconvenience to the senior citizens attending
the conference from throughout the country and requested to
co-operate the participants for shortfalls in any.After self
introduction and two minutes silence in memory of the
departed souls of our late comrades, the meeting commenced
as per Agenda items with some additions to it, as suggested
by the house.
Shri Kisan Singh, President AIRBSNLEWA
in his opening remark has
welcomed one and all and expressed his happiness to meet all
in large numbers from all over india in the age of senior
citizens. He extended his tribute to late Amit Kumar Gupta,
Dy. G.S. and RTI activist due to whose efforts and awareness
BSNL/MTNL pensioners are getting full pension from DoT by
withdrawing the ratio of 60:40. He mentioned that in the
AIC participants will be discussing all the issues related
to the pensioners and will certainly help the BSNL / MTNL
pensioners. He also mentioned that the AIRBSNLEWA with the
supports of its members and well wishers had grown and
established in more than 20 circles in a small period of 3-4
years. He mentioned that due to the efforts of veteran
leader Shri Pralhad Rai we could settle many issues to many
extend and all the pending issues are also vigorously
pursued by Shri Rai. He extended his gratitude to West
Bengal Circle for hoisting the AIC. He also mentioned that
he had privileged to attend Special General Body of UP East
and appreciated the functioning of UP East Circle. He also
mentioned that he has also attended the Rajasthan Circle
Conference and as same was well organized. He appreciated
all and requested to perform well for the welfare of
pensioners.
All the Circle Secretaries submitted
their details reports in the prescribed format about the
activities of the Circles.
All the Organising Secretaries,
Assistant General Secretaries presented their report.
Shri Prahlad Rai, General Secretary
submitted his report and after point
wise discussions and deliberations, the report was
unanimously passed. In his report he has mentioned the
complete details about the organizational activities ie.
Membership, Contribution towards legal fund, Regular
election of Branch/Circle Body of AIRBSNLEWA, Websites
maintenance, Welfare Schemes, He also mentioned about the
Status of Various issues of Pensioners like Pension
Revision, Restoration of Commutation after 13 years,
Increase of 5% pension after 65,70 & 75 years, Concessions
to the Senior Citizens, IDA Fitment benefits of 78.2%,
Income Notices under section 154 of IT Act, Notional
increment benefit to the members who retired on 30th
June, Pay fixation case of JAOs of 1966 batch, Online
submission of Life certificate through online for BSNL
landline connections, Online submission of BSNL MRS Card
renewal, JAO to AAO scales w.e.f. 1.1.1996, Withdrawal of
60:40 ratio provision from Rule 37-A, Restructuring of Civil
/ Electrical / Arch / Telecom Factory / PA – PS w.e.f.
1.10.2000 instead of later on.
GS also briefed about the
Status of various Court Cases
viz. Pension
Revision, Case, IDA 78.2% Fitment case,
Implementation of Rule 206 as per SC
Judgment reg. TES Group B officers seniority
and also about the BSNL MRS / Pending Medical Claims / CGHS
facilities, Improper, Migration
of pensioners front CPPCs to SAMPANN.,
Relationship with other
Associations/Unions of BSNL, Relationship with other
Associations of Retired officers/employees, Organisational
Action plans/ Future strategies for further course of
action, Conveyance facilities at New Delhi, Office
Accommodation at New Delhi.
<<<click here for the complete
report>>>
Shri A K Jain, Financial Secretary
presented the receipt and payment
accounts and the same was unanimously approved.
An Open Session was also held on
20.11.2023 at 14.30 hours.
The open session was attended by
Shri Ashok Kumar Dey, Asstt. Controller, Pr. CCA Kolkata
Telecom District as Chief Guest besides the leaders Shri
Kisan Singh, President AIRBSNLEWA, Shri Prahlad Rai, General
Secretary, AIRBSNLEWA, Shri M K Bagchi, President RTOWA,
MTNL New Delhi and Chief Patron, AIRBSNLEWA, Shri A K
Kaushik, GS RTOWA, MTNL New Delhi and Legal Consultant,
AIRBSNLEWA, Shri J S Yadav, GS, RTOWA, MTNL, Mumbai and Shri
Virendra Singh, Jt. GS, RTOWA, MTNL, Mumbai, Shri Amit
Mukherjee CS, AIBSNLEA, Kolkata Telephones and Shri S
Bhattacharya, President, AIBSNLEA West Bengal.
Com. Sitanshu Sarkar, Circle
Secretary, West Bengal
welcomed Chief Guest and all the dignitaries on the dias by
presenting Flower bouquet and Shawl.
Shri Prahlad Rai, General Secretary
in his key note address briefed about
the formation of AIRBSNLEWA, its aims, objects and
achievements. He mentioned about the
Pension Revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners, Why pension revision of the BSNL / MTNL retirees
are fully justified, PBCAT judgement and its operative
parts, Reduction in the commutation period from 15 years to
13 years, Increase in pension by 5% after 65 years, 10%
after 70 years, 15% after 75 years and 20% after 80 years
age, Implementation of DPE order for Payment of 78.2% wef
1.1.2007 to May -2013 which is pending since long, Income
Tax Notices under section 154 of IT Act, BSNL MRS / Pending
Medical Claims, CGHS facilities, Improper Implementation of
Rule 206 as per Supreme Court Judgment: regarding TES Group
B officers seniority, Issue of Identity Cards to BSNL
Pensioners, Notional increment
benefit to the members who retired on 30th June,
Pay fixation case of JAOs of 1966 batch, Online submission
of Life certificate through online for BSNL landline
connections, Online submission of BSNL MRS Card renewal, JAO
to AAO scales w.e.f. 1.1.1996, Withdrawal of 60:40 ratio
provision from Rule 37-A, Restructuring of Civil /
Electrical / Arch / Telecom Factory / PA – PS w.e.f.
1.10.2000 instead of later on date,
Migration of pensioners from
CPPCs to SAMPANN.
While concluding, GS thanked
all for giving him a patient hearing and at the same time he
reaffirmed his resolve that he shall not be found wanting in
discharging his responsibilities even in the new environment
and will move forward alongwith all to make AIRBSNLEWA CHQ
of the dreams of pensioners, a reality. He also reassured
the esteemed Pensioners and Family Pensioners that, he will
do everything at his disposal to ensure the best possible
services in terms of “Pension and Family Pension.”
<CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE KEY NOTE
ADDRESS OF G.S.>
Shri Amit Mukherjee CS, AIBSNLEA,
Kolkata Telephones in his
addressed briefed about the activities of AIBSNLEA and
wished best wishes and support to the AIRBSNLEWA.
Shri S Bhattacharya, President,
AIBSNLEA West Bengal in his
addressed expressed his gratitude for inviting him and
wishes best wishes to AIRBSNLEWA.
Shri J S Yadhav, GS RTOWA MTNL
Mumbai in his address
brief about the pension revision case, CGHS facilities. He
informed the house to identify the real well wishers of the
Pensioners and be cautious and away from the double standard
leaders who are pleading 7th CPC legally and on
the other side asking for 3rd PRC fitment with
the DoT. He also requested all to come together to fight for
the rights of the BSNL / MTNL Pensioners.
Shri A K Kaushik, GS
RTOWA, MTNL New Delhi and Legal Consultant, AIRBSNLEWA,
in his address mentioned that Shri
Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA has already explained very well
about the entire issues of the BSNL / MTNL pensioners. He
mentioned that the PBCAT judgement on the pension revision
case is crystal clear and this judgement will be a land mark
one and will fully justify and support our demand to win
against the appeals of DoT in the High Court / Super
Court. In the case of 206, Shri Kaushik mentioned that
the BSNL management has destroyed the Supreme Court
judgement in this regard and as per the latest judgement in
the case of MTNL, BSNL should straight away issue orders and
the judgement is very much clear. He also mentioned about
the CGHS facilities at Mumbai and Delhi and demanded that
the CGHS facilities be improved through out the country for
the benefits of all the pensioners.
Shri M K Bagchi, President RTOWA,
MTNL New Delhi and Chief Patron AIRBSNLEWA
in his address thanked the
AIRBSNLEWA CHQ for inviting him for the Conference. He
mentioned that Shri Prahlad Rai has elaborated all the
issues of pensioners and precisely explained all the points
in his address. He mentioned that while we were in service
we were fighting for our pay and promotion, now after
retirement, we are fighting for our pension revision. He
also mentioned that Govt. has formed MTNL / BNSL for public
/private partnership with a motive to windup the Govt.
working to favour and hand over the telecom sector in the
hands of private sector. He mentioned that our pension is
ensure, but its revision is not ensured. Unless the pension
is revised, the IDA neutralization will not take place.
Many pensioners associations are trying for pension
revision, but at the same time committing many mistakes by
them and requested all to be united and work together and
support the leaders. He also mentioned that Govt is not
improving the working of CGHS facilities and Govt. Hospitals
to favour the Private Hospitals. He also mentioned that
without the support of the members, leaders cannot achieve
anything.
The following office bearers were
unanimously elected as CHQ Body for the next 3 years.
S
S.No. |
S/Shri
|
Post Held |
Mob. No. |
1 |
M K Bagchi |
Chief Mentor |
9818920225 |
2 |
Kishan
Singh |
President |
99682 70611 |
3 |
Ravindran T |
Vice
President-I (Kerala) |
9447815400 |
4 |
Manas Roy |
Vice
President-II (WB) |
9434009002 |
5 |
Koteswara Rao |
Vice
President-II(AP) |
94400 00505 |
6 |
Prahlad
Rai |
General
Secretary |
98682 78222 |
7 |
Sitanshu
Sarkar |
Dy. General
Secretary |
79801 48428 |
8 |
Pallab Bose |
AGS-I (UP
East) |
94152 33344 |
9 |
Jayram K |
AGS-II (Telangana) |
94400 00212 |
10 |
T C Jain |
AGS-III (New
Delhi) |
9868188748 |
11 |
M L Deore |
AGS-IV (Maharashtra) |
94222 50555 |
12 |
A K Jain |
Financial
Secretary |
9868838466 |
13 |
S S Rawat |
Asstt.
Financial Secretary |
9414001998 |
14 |
Prasanta
Kumar Pyne |
OS East (WB) |
9434333394 |
15 |
A R Manani |
OS West (Maharashtra) |
9423991100 |
16 |
K Dakshina
Murthy |
OS South (Telangana) |
9490115757 |
17 |
M L Ostwal |
OS North
(Rajasthan) |
9828521000 |
18 |
Shrikant
Deshpande |
OS Central
(MP) |
9425800844 |
19 |
K P Nair |
Editor |
9422663434 |
20 |
Swapan
Mukherji |
Advisor-I
(WB) |
9433400210 |
21 |
Prasun
Mukhopadhay |
Advisor II
(WB) |
94320 00184 |
22 |
Amalendu Guha |
Advisor-III
(Gujarat) |
9426643434 |
23 |
Sandeep
Ganjoo |
Advisor IV
(Delhi) |
9868122115 |
24 |
V V Rambabu |
Auditor (Telangana) |
9490140999 |
25 |
A K Kaushik |
Legal
Consultant |
8368052466 |
Meeting ended with vote of
thanks to one and all. |
06.11.2023
4th
AIC AIRBSNLEWA at Kolkata:-
All the Circle Secretaries are
requested to submit the reports in the prescribed format.
<<click here for format>> |
28.10.2023
4th
AIC AIRBSNLEWA at Kolkata:-
AIRBSNLEWA is holding its 4th All India Conference at
Kolkata on 19th and 20th November-2023. Host Circle WB is
trying to make good boarding and lodging arrangements for
the delegates comfortable stay. Some Circles have paid
special donations to AIC and delegates fees but many Circles
are yet pay the same. As you know AIRBSNLEWA is holding this
AIC independently first time and taking life time
subscriptions once only. There is no regular subscription
from members. Thus to conduct organizational meetings we
depend on special donations only. We would therefore request
all the Circle Secretaries to ensure Payment of special
donations and delegation fees to host Circle at the earliest
to avoid financial constraints. |
15.10.2023
First
Circle Conference of A.P. Circle at Vijayawada:
1st AP Circle conference of our
association was held on 14/10/2023 at Rotary Club
Auditorium.Vijayawada -AP Conference was begined with flag
hoisting by our beloved GS Com Prahlad Rai.
Com Koteswararao has welcomed all to
the in 1st Circle conference. Com Keshavarao Circle
President in his opening remarks mentioned that,subsequent
up on the bifurcation of AP state how the AP circle
organization was formed during 2019 on adhoc with the active
initiation, support and guidance from our AGS Com Jairam,
Com Pandurangarao CS & Laxmaiah treasurer of combined AP
circle by their personal visits. Com Keshavarao , Com
Koteswararao and Com Chandrasekhar were elected as
President, CS and Treasurer. Com Srinivasarao was nominated
as a auditor. Ever since the formation of Circle body
,entire team has made efforts to mobilize the membership and
successfully enrolled around 150 members with forming
district branches at Krishna,Rajamundary, Tirupathi , WG,
Gunturu …. Happy to have our beloved GS’s presence on this
1st conference and will have a clarity on the recent PBCAT
judgment on Pension revision issue etc.,
Com Koteswararao CS welcomed all
and presented CS report covering all the activities
undertaken during the period despite his sons untimely death
and Covid environment. Treasurer presented audited financial
statement . Bothe CS & Treasurers reports we’re adopted by
the house.
Com Mahesh. CS TS Congratulated and
conveyed best wishes to AP circle on holding its 1st Circle
conference. He enlightened the TS circle activities
including CCA &CGHS related .To strengthen the CHQ
financially and membership wise. With this motive TS circle
could increase the membership to around 800 and contributing
required legal fund of around 2.5 lkhs as per chq call and
also to forthcoming AIC at Kolkata. He thanked AP circle
body for providing him an opportunity to be at circle
conference. He also thanked beloved GS for his commendable
achievement in legal battle on pension revision case. GS was
felicitated by TS circle on the occasion.
Com N Koteswararao CP TS in his
address congratulated AP circle on holding its 1st circle
conference and thanked the circle team for inviting him to
the conference. He briefed on TS circle activities and
appreciated the functioning of CS and team on various issues
like CCA & CGHS etc in association and support of AGS Jairam.
Com Jairam K AGS addressed the
gathering and congratulated the AP circle for holding its
1st Circle conference and conveyed best wishes. Thanked the
AP circle team for inviting him to the conference and
extending good hospitality. Thanked Com Keshavarao for his
out right support for our comfortable stay at his house.
Briefed on association activities to strengthen CHQ by
increasing membership and thanked GS for his guidance and
encouragement to improve the functioning of association. He
also briefed on CCA & CGHS issues and appealed AP circle to
continue legal fund to chq.
Com Prahlad Rai beloved GS has
congratulated and extended best wishes to AP circle for
holding its 1st circle conference . He thanked the
organizers for inviting him to grace the conference and glad
to say that, his election to GS of AIBSNLEA and GS of
AIRBSNLEWA was held in AP circle it is ever remembered.
He briefed the house on how the
legal battle process at PBCAT on pension revision started
and culminated in our favor . It is only our Association
AIRBSNLEWA has first to moote the legal process and prepared
the OA draft very carefully to ensure it’s submission. He
emphasized on strengthening association by increasing
membership. Also appealed to contribute to wards legal fund
. He said a common letter of forum of MTNL and BSNL Rtd
associations will be addressed to MOC & all concerned
Departments for implementation of CAT judgment on pension
revision. He reminded the gathering on forthcoming AIC at
Kolkata and wished AP circle participation too to make it a
grand success.
The old body dissolved and
nominated Com Jairam as a election officer to conduct
elections to elect new office bearers to AP circle.
The house unanimously elected the new office bearers Com
Keshavarao, Com Koteswararao, Com Chandrasekhar Rao as
President,Circle Secretary and Treasurer along with other
office bearers.
Oath of office was administered to
newly elected body by our GS Com Prahlad Rai.
Conference concluded with vote of
thanks by Com Srinivasrao VP.
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11.10.2023
Status
of pension revision case in DoT:-
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA
discussed with Director Esst DoT regarding implementation of
Hon'ble PBCAT ND judgement on pension revision of BSNL/MTNL
pensioners. Director Esst DoT informed that DoT is waiting
for the legal opinion of DoT layers. On receipt of the legal
opinion it will immediately be put up to the competent
authority for the decision. Thus, at present there is no
movement in DoT on this issue. We are closely monitoring the
developments in DoT. However, have filed Caveat in the
Hon'ble High court Delhi in case DoT decides to appeal in
the Hon'ble High court Delhi against PBCAT ND judgement. |
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
<<
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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).
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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
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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
<<
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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
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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
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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
|
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.
|
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.
|
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
|
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>>
<<click for photo>> |
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 .
|
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.
<<click for letter >> |
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.
<<click for letter>> |
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.
<<Click for letter>> |
14.02.2022 GS
writes to Director CGHS regarding
Opening of new CGHS WC in
Mansarovar area of Jaipur City (Rajasthan)
<<Click for letter>> |
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
here for copy of letter>> |
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
here for letter >>> |
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.
<<Click
here for letter>> |
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
here for letter >> |
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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
<<letter>>
|
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.
|
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
<<click here for glimpses
>> |
05-03-2021: BSNL
CO isued instruction regarding
Ex-gratia final instalment payment to VRS optees of BSNL
<Click here> |
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.
|
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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......
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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.
Click here for glimpses>>>
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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
*****************************************************************************************
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.
************************************************************************
The
present hour crisis need not be explained to our members and
other BSNL pensioners. It is our duty to help the Government
to fight out this deadly battle. In response to the call
given by the PM of India, we request all BSNL Pensioners
including our members to donate at least one day's pension
(minimum Rs.1000) to PM CARES fund details of which are
given below.
Details of PM CARES Fund:-
Name
of the Account :
PM
CARES
Account Number:
2121PM20202
IFSC Code:
SBIN0000691
SWIFT Code:
SBININBB104
Name of Bank and Branch:
State
Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch
UPI ID:
pmcares@sbi
Here is how you can donate
through the government's official website:
1.
Visit the official website -- pmindia.gov.in
2. Click on the link 'CLICK
HERE FOR DONATION DETAILS'
3. Scan the QR code popped on the screen through BHIM and
UPI app on your mobile phone.
4. Enter the donation amount on your phone.
Following modes of payments are available on the website
pmindia.gov.in -
Debit Cards and Credit Cards
Internet Banking
UPI (BHIM, PhonePe, Amazon Pay, Google Pay, PayTM, Mobikwik,
etc.)
RTGS/NEFT
Let us also do our minimum duty at this hour of crisis.
Members may send details of such donation to following email
id:airbsnlewa.gs@gmail.com.
|
31.03.2020:
GS writes to Shri P K Purwar ji, CMD BSNL regarding
(i) Payment of medical claims of Pensioners........<<<Click
here for letter>>>
(ii) Extension of Residential Service Telephone connection
to VRS optees up to 30.06.2020........<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
27.03.2020:
Director (CGHS), DoT issued
special sanction order in view of COVID-19 order w.r.t
reimbursement of OPD medicines .....<<<Click
here for order>>>> |
26.03.2020:
Director (Projects), DoT conveyed the sanction of the
competent authority for ex-gratia payment to BSNL VRS Optee
employees....<<<Click
here for order>>> |
25.03.2020: AIRBSNLEWA
Haryana Circle Formed:
First meeting of AIRBSNLEWA Haryana was held at Gymkhana
club Karnal on 6/3/2020 to elect the circle body. Sh O P
Kamboj RETD DGM(F), Sh Darbara Singh AGM RETD, Sh O. P VERMA
CAO RETD were elected unanimously as CP, CS and FS
respectively. The Circle started its Journey with 22
members, who attended the meeting. Very soon Branch
Committees will be formed in all SSAs.
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here for glimpses>>>>
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13.03.2020:
Meeting with DDG(PM) DoT 13.03.2020:-
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Comrade GS Prahlad Rai met DDG (PM) DoT and discussed
regarding
1)Discrepancies in the ePPO issued by CCAs to the employees
retired on VRS:
DDG(PM) appreciated our concern and advise us to meet
Member(Fin) DoT for necessary corrections. Accordingly we
tried to meet Member (Fin) but due to his business in some
meetings we could not meet him today but submitted our
letter on discrepancies in ePPOs(<<<Click here
for letter>>).
However we will meet Member (Fin) shortly to resolve the
issues.
(b) Payment of Ex gratia, leave encasement to the employees
retired on VRS:
DDG(PM) mentioned that leave encasement is being paid by
BSNL shortly and regarding payment of Ex-gratia Rs 5000
crores funds have allotted by Govt against the requirement
of Rs 8200 crores for 50% payment of Ex-gratia.Through this
fund about 40% ex-gratia payment of first installment will
be paid before 31st March 2020 and remaining 60% ex- gratia
amount will be paid in the next financial year.
(c)
Regarding rumers on social media on next VRS in BSNL:DDG(
PM) categorically told that in DoT there is no such proposal
is under consideration at all. This is falls propaganda
only....need not be believed. |
13.03.2020:
Meeting with Director (HR) BSNL Board 13-03.2020:
Comrade GS Prahlad Rai met Director (HR) BSNL Board and
discussed regarding
1) Discrepancies in the ePPO issued by CCAs to the employees
retired on VRS as mentioned in our letter serial nos 1 to
10:
Director (HR) appreciated our concern and immediately spoke
with DDG Accounts DOT and discussed the discrepancies in
ePPO as raised by us(<<<Click here
for letter>>).
He expressed his concern and asked him to correct the
discrepancies in ePPOs of VRS optees. DDG Account DoT
assured him to look into the matter and meet him in person
today evening to discuss the matter. Director (HR) also
marked our letter dated 09.03.2020 to Sr. GM(Esst) BSNL CO
to put up for necessary action. Sr. GM(Esst) and GM(SR) were
present in the meeting. Director (HR) assured an early
action in this regard.
(b) Payments of Ex-gratia, Leave encasement to the retirees
on VRS:
Director ( HR) mentioned that Leave encasement payment will
be made shortly and Ex-gratia payment will also be paid
before 31st March 2020.
(C) Reimbursement of CGHS contribution paid by BSNL
pensioners as one time measure in all the Circles:
We requested Director (HR) to release funds to all the
Circles to clear the pending claims of CGHS contribution
paid by BSNL pensioners as one time measure. In some Circles
it has been paid as assured by CMD BSNL but in many circles
viz Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and NTR/NTP
circles no claims are settled till due to non availability
of funds. Director (HR) assured to look in the matter for
early settlement of the claims. |
12.03.2020:
WP
13202/2019 Appeal petition at Delhi High Court
Report from Advocate on record.
The captioned matter was listed before Hon'ble High Court
yesterday as item No. 15 before a bench comprising of
Hon'ble Justice Siddharth Mridul and Hon'ble Justice i in
Court No. 37.
Mr. Rajshekhar Rao appeared on behalf of the Petitioner,
instructed by me. Counsel for the Respondents were also
present.
Pursuant to the previous Order, the matter was listed for
preliminary hearing. Due to paucity of time, the matter was
not taken up and the same was mentioned by Mr. Rao at about
4:30 PM seeking an early hearing. Mr. Rao apprised the Court
that a short date maybe given in as much as the matter
pertained to retired BSNL officers seeking increased
pension.
Accordingly, the matter has been placed before the Ld. Joint
Registrar on 12.04.2020 for completion of pleadings, and on
26.05.2020 for hearing before the Court. |
12.03.2020:
Meeting with PGM (Pers) on 12.03.2020:-
*********
Comrade GS Prahlad Rai met PGM pers BSNL CO and discussed
regarding implementation of Rule206 for the eligible
executives. PGM (pers) mentioned that some executives have
filed the contempt petition in this regard in the Hon'ble
Supreme court which was recently heard wherein BSNL Sr
Advocate Shri RD Aggarawala further asked to Submit the
rejoinder which was considered by the Hon'ble Supreme court
and now the case has been posted for hearings on 28th April
2020.He explained that let now the Hon'ble Supreme court
clarify the judgement thereafter only further action will be
taken by BSNL. |
09.03.2020:
GS writes
to Shri Anshu Prakash Ji, IAS Secretary to Govt. of
India, Deptt. of Telecom., Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi
regarding discrepancy in the ePPOs issued to superannuated
and VRS retired employees-
<<<Click here
for letter>>
<<<Normal PPO>>>
<<<Sh.Sujit
Kumar ePPO>>
<<Sh. Subirmoy
Roy ePPO>>>
<<Smt.
Uma Biswas ePPO>>> |
09.03.2020:
GS writes
to
Sh. P.K. Purwar, CMD BSNL regarding deduction of TDS on
Medical Bills-<<<Click
here for letter>>>
<<<Click here for Annexure-A>>> |
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04.03.2020:
U.P.(East) Telecom Circle notified its 2nd Circle Conference
of “All India Retired BSNL Executives' Welfare Association”
at “Hotel Babian -Inn” A-24 Indira Nagar near Nilgiri Cross
Road Faizabad Road, Lucknow on 4th April 2020 from 09: 00
hrs to 17:00 hrs.
<<<Click here for notice>>> |
03.03.2020:
AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan circle hold its
First Circle Executive Commitee Meeting at Jaiselmer on 29th
February 2020:
AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan
circle hold its First Circle Executive Meeting at Jaiselmer
on 29th February2020. In the opening remarks Comrade K G
Arora Circle President welcomed all the members and
requested to cooperate the dias in completing the agenda.
Comrade M L Ostwal Circle Secretary in his welcome address
explained the status of BSNL pensioners and requested for
strengthening AIRBSNLEWA. After the self introduction
comrade R C Vyash TDM Jaiselmer welcome the CEC Members in
Jaiselmer The 'Golden City of India'. He assured full
cooperation in conduction of the CEC Meeting. All the
Distrct secretaries submitted their reports. The District
Secretaries Barmer, Bhilwara, Jaipur, Jaiselmer, Nagaur,
Jodhpur and Udaipur District branches gave their reports.
Asst Circle Secretaries and Organising Secretaries also gave
their report. Comrade Circle Secretary sum up the report and
placed his report wherein he explained that in true sense
AIRBSNLEWA is settling the issues of BSNL pensioners and
requested to strengthen AIRBSNLEWA by doing hard work. He
informed that in Rajasthan Circle the CGHS contribution paid
by BSNL pensioners as one time measure has now been
reimbursed with the help of AIRBSNLEWA CHQ. He informed that
in Rajasthan circle all the branches at all SSAs are being
formed shortly. Sriganganagar DS could not attend the CEC
Meeting due to his personal work. He assured full
cooperation to CHQ.
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA in his address extended
thanks to Rajasthan circle for organising First Circle
Executive Meeting at Jaiselmer on 29th February in a
befitting manner. He appreciated the efforts of Rajasthan
circle body in growing AIRBSNLEWA in all the District HQs.
He assured full cooperation and support of CHQ. Comrade GS
in his address explained the status of the issues related to
BSNL pensioners ie Reimbursement of CGHS contribution paid
by BSNL pensioners as one time measure in lieu of BSNL MRS,
efforts for the settlement of pending medical claims,
payment of GPF, Ex gratia, leave encasement, protested
against the wrong mention of Pension rule in the PPOs of VRS
optees instead of Rule-37A under CCS 1972 rules, provisional
pension to VRS Optees and filing of court case on 78.2%
fitment benefit and revision of pension of BSNL pensioners
since the Govt is linking pension revision of BSNL
pensioners with the pay revision of BSNL employees. He
informed that in all the Circles AIRBSNLEWA Circle and
District Bodies are being formed shortly. CEC Jaiselmer co
opted Comrade AK Tiwari Retd DE as Organizing Secretary West
Zone, Comrade Devi Lal Retd CAO as Organizing Secretary
South Zone and Comrade P C Khandelwal Retd. DGM finance as
Circle Vice President and Comrade R C Vyash as CWC member..
Jaiselmer, Barmer and Nagaur Districts Branches were formed.
Both the Organising Secretaries and Secretaries assured to
form the branches in all the Districts to increase the
members.
After passing the resolutions comrade R C Vyash TDM
Jaiselmer extended Vote of thanks. Comrade K G Arora Circle
President declare the CEC closed. All the CEC Members
attended and felicitated to Comrade R C Vyash TDM Jaiselmer
on his retirement on superannuation on 29th February 2020
Comrade GS in his address appreciated the contribution of
Comrade R C Vyash in JTOA, TESA and AIBSNLEA. The CEC
Meeting was organised in a nice manner.
<<<Click here
for glimpses>>> |
27.02.2020:
GS writes
to Shri Anshu Prakash, IAS, Secretary to Govt. of
India, Deptt. of Telecom., Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi
regarding discrepancy in PPOs issued to Superannuated and
VRS Retirees of BSNL from Sampann Package.....<<<Click
here for letter>>>
<<<Click here for Annexure>> |
25.02.2020:
GRANT OF ONE NOTIONAL INCREMENT FOR
THOSE RETIRED ONE DAY EARLIER TO INCREMENT :Supreme
Court of India has allowed the petition of
Sh. P Ayyamperumal of Tamil Nadu for
granting one
notional increment for his retrial benefit as he retired
one day earlier to his increment day. Subsequently MP High
court also allowed similar benefit to Sh Rajendra Prasad
Tiwari. For finding out the final decision of Govt in P
Ayyamperumal
case, our
Deputy GS Com Amit Gupta filed a RTI to Finance Ministry
as below:
1) whether the subject matter as refered in your letter
no F no A 26017/16/2019 -AD.IIA dt 18-3-2019 regarding
grant of one notional increment to those who are
retiring earlier day of his next increment has reached
to a finality.
2) if not then what is the present status of the case.
3) If yes then kindly provide a copy of the final order.
In
reply the Ministry of finance has furnished a copy of
their final decision. They have allowed such benefit only
to Sh
P Ayyamperumal as according to them the court decision is
in personam not in rem.
Now the
similarly placed pensioners also may take legal action for
extending such benefit to them. Before that they have to
represent along with the documents for creating the ground
for legal action. All papers are placed below for their
ready reference.
|
17.02.2020:
GS Writes to Shri Anshu Prakash, IAS, Secretary
to Govt. of India, Deptt. of Telecom. regarding
extension of CGHS facility to recently retired employees
under VRS 2019 scheme
<<<Click here
for letter>>> |
17.02.2020:
Today we met Pr. CCA Kolkata
and enquired about payment of provisional pension to VRS
retirees. Pr CCA confirmed that as per order issued by DOT
they are all set to pay provisional pension on 29th
February, 2020 provided the information as mentioned in
Annexure- A & B from BSNL in excel sheet is received.
Therefore, all are requested to ensure that information as
per annexure A&B are sent by BSNL offices to concerned CCA
offices in time.
<<<Click here for Complete order with annexure>>>> |
RTI on Income Tax Deductions on Medical Reimbursement: Com
Amit Gupta Our Deputy GS file a RTI applications asking
some information on TDS deductions on medical
reimbursements. Income Tax authorities have finally
replied the queries as below. As per reply of Question No
3, the practice of BSNL to deposit TDS without actual
specified payment is not as per rule. We shall be taking
up the issue with BSNL CMD soon.
Question 1) Information on the actual rules of Income
Tax for paying Tax and deducting TDS on:
a) For
reimbursing actual expenses for outdoor Medical treatment
to senior citizens
b) For
reimbursing actual expenses for Indoor Medical Treatment
to senior citizens
c) Are
such reimbursements as a & b above to the Senior Citizens is
considered as taxable income and for which TDS are to be
deducted and I Tax is to be paid ?
Reply : Yes according to Union Budget 2018, reimbursement
on actual expence for outdoor & Indoor medical treatment
to senior citizens is considered as taxable income in
respect of employees other than Government employees and
for which TDS is to be deducted and Income Tax is to be
paid.
Question 2)
CGHS is not deducting any TDS. Kindly inform whether the
reimbursement received by CGHS beneficiaries on account of
1a & 1b above is a taxable income? Pl note that CGHS is
supposed to extend free treatment to its beneficiaries.
Question of reimbursement comes only for some specialised
treatment or medicines which CGHS cannot provide in house.
Reply:
Reimbursement received by CGHS beneficiaries on account of
1(a) & 1(b) above is not a taxable
income.
Question 3)
BSNL is deducting TDS on the medical reimbursement claims
of the pensioners which are ready for payment but not
actually paid (only liabilities are created in their
system).
a) Kindly
inform the rule of I Tax for such TDS deductions of
actually unpaid claims.
b) How
long such claims for which TDS is deducted can be kept
pending.
Reply : 3(a) TDS on medical reimbursement claim is
deducted on actual payment u/s 192 of IT Act 1961 & Rule
3 of Income Tax Rules, 1962
3(b) Any person making specified payment mentioned under
Income Tax Act are required to deduct TDS at the time of
making such specified payment which is to be deposited to
the Government by 7th of
Subsequent month.
Since
this issue relates to the internal practice of the BSNL,
Hence this office is unable to give any specific reply.
Question 4)
BSNL is deducting TDS for the reimbursement of lifetime
contribution paid to CGHS by the pensioners who are
migrated to CGHS. Kindly inform the I Tax rule for such
TDS deduction.
Reply: Same as mentioned in point 3
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original Question and replies>>
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15.02.2020:
Special General Body meeting
of AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan Circle at Jaipur:-
AIRBSNLEWA, Rajasthan circle
hold its special GB meeting on 15th Feburary 2020 in
Federation Hall, PGMTD, Campus, Jaipur to welcome the new
members retired on VRS and superannuation. Comrade K.G. Arora
Circle President welcomed all the members and guests and
requested all the members to strengthen AIRBSNLEWA by
enrolling more members.
Comrade M L Ostwal, Circle
Secretary in his
welcome address explained in detail the organisational
activities and welcome all the new members retired on VRS
and superannuation he explained that in true sance
AIRBSNLEWA is settling the issues of BSNL pensioners e.g.
reimbursement CGHS contribution paid by BSNL pensioners as
one time measure, filed court cases on pension arrear payment
of 78.2% wef 1-1-2007 and filing court case on pension
revision of BSNL pensioners etc.
Comrade TR Nanda, District
President, AIRBSNLEWA
in his address requested all the members to strengthen the
hands of Comrade GS Prahlad Rai by strengthening AIRBSNLEWA.
Comrade Bhagwan Singh, AGS(HQ)
AIBSNLEA explained the
contribution of Com Prahlad Rai as GS AIBSNLEA and assured
that under the leadership of Comrade GS Prahlad Rai
AIRBSNLEWA will flourish. He appealed all the newly retired
executives to join AIRBSNLEWA.
Comrade K K Barser, District
Secretary, AIBSNLEA
JPTD in his address explained in detail the contribution of
Com Prahlad Rai GS AIBSNLEA and that majority newly retired
executives will join AIRBSNLEWA. Many executives are out of
station today due their personal work and marriage function,
However, maximum retired executives on VRS and
superannuation are present today in this meeting and taking
life long membership. He assured to strengthen AIRBSNLEWA by
bringing more members.
Comrade K K Vyash, FS
Circle body appreciated the efforts of Comrade GS Prahlad
Rai for settling the issues of BSNL pensioners and
strengthening AIRBSNLEWA.
Comrade GS Prahlad Rai
in his address congratulated the AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan Circle
body for organising a nice meeting to welcome the new
members retired on VRS and superannuation and welcome the
new members. He explained that AIRBSNLEWA was formed in the
year 2009 with help of AIBSNLEA CHQ and functioning very
well through out the country. More than 5000 members are
there which will further increase on joining of new members
retired on VRS and superannuation. Thus the membership will
grow many folds. Rajasthan circle will also have District
Bodies in all the districts at the earliest before CEC
Meeting at Jaiselmer on 29th February 2020. He explained the
achievements of AIBSNLEA during his tenure as GS AIBSNLEA
and assured that he will continue his efforts for the
settlement of BSNL pensioners issues manly Pension Revision
of pension of BSNL pensioners. He explained that with the
efforts of AIRBSNLEWA CHQ the 60:40 provisions in pension
payment was withdrawn, CGHS contribution paid by BSNL
pensioners as one time measure has been reimbursed. He
explained the status of court case on pension arrear payment
of 78.8% fitment benefit wef 1-1-2007 in the Hon'ble PBCAT
ND and Hon'ble High Court Delhi. Also explained that DoT is
not revising the Pension of BSNL pensioners on the pretext
that Pay revision of BSNL employees has not taken place
which is not justified. Now AIRBSNLEWA CHQ has decided to
file a court case in PBCAT ND for revision of pension of
BSNL pensioners shortly.
He requested all the members
to contribute for court case as and when it is requested. At
last he thanked AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan Circle for arranging a
excellent meeting. In the interactive session Comrade GS
explained that there is no difference between normal
retirement on superannuation and retirement on VRS. Both are
getting pension under Rule 37A CCS 1972. The half ex-gratia
payment to VRS optees will paid before 31st March 2020.
Leave encasement payment will be released after the NOC. GPF
payments are being made. December 2019 salary is released
today and CGHS contribution will be paid to BSNL pensioners as one
time measure along with this etc.
Comrade RC Bansal, Retd DGM
BSNL while extending
Vote of thanks appreciated the vision of Comrade GS Prahlad
Rai to get registered AIRBSNLEWA in the year 2009 itself. He
requested all the members to strengthen AIRBSNLEWA.
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14.02.2020:
Hon'ble MOC&IT launched
BSNL'sRural Broadband initiative "Bharat Air Fiber" by
having a Video Conferencing from BSNL's Corporate Office to
Gauri Chak Village in Patna District....<<<Click
here for details>>> |
14.02.2020:
Director(Accounts-I), DoT
issued instructions regarding provisional pension order to
BSNL/MTNL VRS -2019 retirees...<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
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Special G B Meeting at Pune
******
G B Meeting of all retired executives of Pune is decided to
be held on 18/02/2020 at 16.30 hrs. in conference hall,
Bajirao Rd telephone exchange, Pune. Organised by AIRBSNLEWA
lead by Com Prahlad Rai GS.
Pl Contact C M Saste Ex DGM 9422300555, B. D. Gaikar Ex AGM
9422254999, S R Dinkar Ex AGM 9423891010 |
14.02.2020: Today
our Second Pension Arrear Case OA 1018/2018 along with MA
2021/2018 for condonation of delay came up for hearing in
court no 2 PCAT New Delhi.
BSNL advocate pleaded for
dismissal as similar OA 2260 is already dismissed. Our
advocate protested and cited judgement of Chandigarh CAT
which went in favour of pensioners. DOT advocate mentioned
that he has not received MA for condonation of delay. Our
advocate mentioned that it is available with OA only. Court
has adjourned the case to 13th April 2020. |
11.02.2020: Special
General Body meeting of AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan circle at
Jaipur on 15th February 2020:
All India Retired BSNL Executives Welfare Association (AIRBSNLEWA)
Lead by Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan circle
is holding special GB meeting on 15th February 2020 at 14.00
Hrs in Federation Hall, PGMTD campus Jaipur to welcome the
new members retired on VRS and superannuation. All the
members along with retirees on VRS and superannuation are
requested to attend the meeting in time to make its a
successful. Request by
M L Ostwal, CS, AIRBSNLEWA, Rajasthan Circle |
10.02.2020: Status
of Rule 206 court case in the Hon'ble Supreme court :
The contempt petition filed by Comrade Karan Singh and
others in the Hon'ble Supreme court on wrong implementation
of Rule206 by BSNL. The Hon'ble Supreme court judgment was
delivered on16th December 2016 . Today Shri Rajshekher Rao
Advocate pleaded the case and asked time to file the
rejoinder. Hon'ble Supreme court posted the case for hearing
on 2nd March2020. |
07.02.2020: Special
General Body meeting of Varanasi Dist. UP (East) Circle on
28th Jan 2020:
A well organized
special General Body meeting of “ALL INDIA RETIRED BSNL
EXECUTIVES' WELFARE ASSOCIATION” Varanasi, District UP(East)
Circle was held on 28th Jan 2020 at Hotel The AMAYA in
Varanasi in the presence of Sr. Com Rameshwar Lal, Com
Pallab Bose Circle Secretary & Circle Finance Secy Com
C.S.Verma.
BSNL pensioners
from Varanasi, Mau, Gazipur & Jaunpur district attended the
meeting, which lasted more than 4 hours. The meeting started
with opening remarks from Com Preetum Chandra Varanasi Dist.
President and he welcomed all members of Association.
Com Pallab Bose
Circle Secretary apprised the members about “AIRBSNLEWA”
being the only association which is seriously working for
the welfare of Rtd BSNL executives for a very long time. He
expressed his concerns regarding BSNL's current financial
situation.
All the present
developments related to pensioners were explained in detail.
He also discussed other critical issues such as the Pension
revision, medical issues, CGHS scheme, VRS and explained the
actions being taken by AIRBSNLEWA. Com Bose CS informed the
house regarding our associations organisational activities
in detail such as how we repealed the 60:40 clause of
pension formula by which our pension is secured today. He
requested all attending VRS executives to become member of
this Association.
Dist Secretary
Com D.K.Biswas and his team wished & honoured Com
R.J.S.Yadav on the occasion of his birthday with flowers.
Meeting was
addressed by Com C.S.Verma Circle Finance Secy. Com
B.R.Singh DS Mau ACS, Com Preetum Chandra dist President
Varanasi, Com D.K.Biswas DS Varanasi, Com B.N.Singh and Com
L.B.Tripathi dist. Finance Secretary.
Com L.B.Tripathi
impressed everyone with an eloquent delivery of
heart-touching beautiful poems during his anchoring.
05 new members
also joined our association at this meeting.
Circle Secretary
Com Bose thanked all Varanasi Dist office bearers, specially
Com Preetum Chandra (Dist President), Com D.K.Biswas (Dist.
Secretary) for organizing the meeting in an excellent way at
a 5-Star hotel Varanasi.
Comrade Pallab
Bose also urged members to bring NEW MEMBERS FROM RECENT VRS
taking executives in our Association..
Com D.K.Biswas
Dist. Secretary conveyed his special gratitude to all
participating members who spared their time to attend the
meeting.
General body
meeting ended with a vote of thanks by Dist. President
Preetum Chandra.
At the end of
session all members of AIRBSNLEWA along with circle and CHQ
leaders were served snacks & tea.
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07.02.2020: Special
GB meeting of AIRBSNLEWA Delhi Circle was organised on 7th
February 2020in Kidwai Bhawan, New Delhi:
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Comrade Kishan Singh Ji,
President CHQ ,Comrade M K Bagchi, Chief Mentre and Comrade
A K Kaushik, Legal Advisor, attended and address the
meeting. Comrade Nandi, Circle President welcomed all the
members and guests. Comrade A G Ram ji, CS Delhi Circle
explained the activities of Delhi Circle. Comrade GS in his
address explained the status of organisational matters e.g.
pension revision of BSNL/MTNL Pensioners, CGHS facility
instead of BSNL MRS and viability of BSNL and MTNL etc.
Comrade GS also explained the status of the Court cases on
pension related issues i.e. 78.2 % fitment benefit to BSNL
pensioners wef 1-1-2007 , rule 206 contempt case, pension
revision case to be filed. Writ Petition filed by AIRBSNLEWA
on 78.2% fitment benefit was heared in Hon'ble High Court
Delhi on 24th January 2020 and posted for hearing on 11th
March2020. Our advocate Shri Rajshekher Rao pleaded for
delinking of our case from other Association case due to
difference in prayer which was also not protested by the
other Association advocate. 78.2% fitment benefit 2nd case
filed by AIRBSNLEWA in PB CAT ND is coming for hearing on
11th February 2020. Contempt case filed by some individuals
is coming for hearing on 10th February 2020 in the Hon'ble
Supreme court in court no 6 .The application filed by
AIBSNLEA in the Hon'ble Supreme court for clarification on
Rule206 judgement delivered on16th December 2016 is being
pursued for an early hearing. AIRBSNLEWA CHQ alongwith other
sister Associations has consulted some advocates to file a
case for Pension Revision of pension of BSNL/MTNL pensioners
and now decided to file the court case at the earliest.
On the issue of CGHS contribution
payments, GS apprised that it was the only efforts of
AIRBSNLEWA to get released the payments. He requested for
arranging a meeting to welcome the new members at the
earliest.
Comrade M K Bagchi and Comrade A K
Kaushik explained in detail the need of filling the court
case on pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners. Comrade
Circle President Nandi extended Vote of thanks. |
Status of Pension Settlement
of VRS optees in various circles
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07.02.2020: Meeting
with DDG (Estt.) DoT:-
*********
Comrade Prahlad Rai,GS AIRBSNLEWA along with Comrade Shiva
Kumar, GS AIBSNLEA and Comrade M K Bagchi, President RTWOA
MTNL met DDG (Estt.) DoT today (7th Feb) and discussed
regarding
(a) First-time bound promotion after 5 years of service
under EPP: We requested DDG (Estt.)
DoT to issue clarification to CCA Kolkatta regarding
first-time bound promotion after years of service after 5
years of service under EPP. DDG (Estt.) DoT mentioned
that a letter has been sent to CCA Kolkatta seeking some
clarification and on receiving the reply necessary
instructions will be issued to CCA Kolkatta in this regard.
He assured an early action in this regard.
(b) Withdrawal of Additional increment in the same scale
twice on time bound promotion and on functional promotion.
DDG (Estt.) DoT informed that court case in the
Hon'ble High Court Delhi is coming for hearing on 10th
February 2020 and after the judgement only necessary action
will be taken. AIBSNLEA has filed the contempt petition in
this regard. |
07.02.2020: Meeting
with Member (Finance) DoT:
********
GS AIRBSNLEWA, GS AIBSNLEA and President RTWOA MTNL
discussed with Member (Finance) DoT today 7th February.....
a) Regarding first-time bound promotion after 5 years of
service under EPP : Member
(Finance) immediately spoke with CCA Kolkatta and directed
him to resolve the issue immediately.
(b) Payment of salary to the BSNL and MTNL employees:
Member (Finance) informed that one month salary i.e.
December 2019 will be paid before 15th Feburary 2020 to BSNL
employees but for MTNL he was non committal.
(c) Ex gratia payment to VRS optees:
Member (Finance) informed that half amount of Ex gratia will
be paid before 31st March 2020 to BSNL VRS optees. GPF
payments are being made. |
07.02.2020:SPL.
meeting arranged by AIRBSNLEWA West Bengal Circle
exclusively for VRS optee Executive's of BSNL at Institute
Hall on 6th Feb' 2020 from 1300 hours.
*********
A welcome meeting for all VRS optee Executive's of Calcutta
Telephones, West Bengal Circle, ETR, ETP, Telecom factory by
W.B.Circle AIRBSNLEWA today.
Circle President Shri Dhananjay Biswas presided over the
meeting and gave briefing regarding our associational
activities.
C.H.Q. Organising Secretary Shri Prasun Mukherjee &
C.H.Q.Vice President Sri Manas Roy informed our associations
organisational activities in detail such as how we repealed
the 60:40 clause of pension formula by which our pension is
secured today. Both of the leaders requested all attending
VRS executives to become member of this Association.
Circle Secretary, WB Circle presented a brief description
about formation of our circle body with 7 members ten years
ago and our journey till date having 1200 members and still
growing having full confidence of the members as we are
working towards pension revision and medical benefit issues
earnestly.
Then C.H.Q.President of AIBSNLEA Shri Subhasish Mitra kindly
addressed the house bringing in notice how on compulsion VRS
to be accepted by BSNL employees and apprehending further
risky journey for BSNL in future.
As everybody was eager to hear from CHQ Deputy G.S. Sri Amit
Gupta, he discussed in detail the present scenario of BSNL
and future of BSNL VRS retirees as well as the steps we are
going to take for Court Proceedings for our pension revision
along with VRS optee's by 7th. C.P.C. He also gave a
suggestion for opting for CGHS Medical Scheme as BSNL MRS is
becoming insecure due to paucity of fund allotment. He
clarified regarding apprehensions raised by attending VRS
optees in detail in question, answer session afterwards.
It is heartening that around 159 VRS optee executive's
attended the meeting and 79 responded by taking membership
there itself, another 50 attending optees took Admission
form to be filled and submitted later as assured by them.
Circle Secretary, WB Circle gave a vote of thanks to
all attending optee executive's assuring them that this
Association is their own association and we will fight for
all their claims .
The meeting lasted for about 4 hours, during which their was
pin drop silence in the hall and all were very attentive,
which exhibits their mental agony about future.
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07.02.2020: AIRBSNLEWA
G. B. MEETING at Nasik on 05.02.2020:
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The G. B. Meeting of our Nashik branch was held on
05.02.2020 at 11.00 hrs in Samarth Banquet Hall, Canada
corner, Nashik under the president ship of Shri Y. E.
Saindane. The meeting was started with welcome of members
especially new members by giving flowers. Shri B. P.
Kulkarni was felicitated with bukey , shawl and book for
completion of 75 years of his age.
Shri S. S. Dhangar circle
organiser elaborated the importance of association and
opening of new CGHS wellness centre at Nashik. Shri V. P.
Kulkarni, Ex CS MH told the house regarding present bsnl
situation and appealed new members for enrollment of
membership. Shri M. L. Deore, DS explained the house the
necessity of legal action for pension revision and the
present position of pension arrears case. Total 120 members
attended the meeting. And 40 new members enrolled their
membership in the meeting Shri P. B. Vispute , Shri D. N.
Gharde , Shri S. N. Sonawane , Shri K. A. Baviskar , Shri N.
B. Patole, Shri S. D. kale , Shri G. B. Jorvekar , Shri D.
G. Ghate , Shri R. N. Dixit , Shri P. C. Nemade , Shri S. M.
Shaikh. took active part for the grand success of the
meeting. Remaining VRS optees will be contacted for
enrolment of membership.
We are thankful to our CHQ
leaders Shri Prahlad Rai ji , Kishan singh ji and Amit
Guptaji for their giving a valuable guidance for
organisational activities. The meeting was ended with giving
votes of thanks by Shri T. C. Ghatote.
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06.02.2020:
Status of Court Case regarding 78.2% fitment arrear payments
w.e.f. 01.01.2007 instead of June'2013 to BSNL Pensioners:
The captioned matter was listed before
Hon'ble High Court on 24.01.2020 before a bench comprising
of Hon'ble Justice G.S. Sistani and Hon'ble Justice Anup
Jairam Bhambani in Court No. 37 as Item No. 4.
Mr. Rajshekhar Rao appeared on behalf of the Petitioner,
instructed by me. Counsel for the Respondents were also
present.
Mr. Rajshekhar Rao appeared on behalf of the Petitioners,
and apprised the Hon'ble Court at the outset, that the other
Petition at Item 3, although was filed against the same
Impugned Order, but the grounds raised therein were entirely
different and in fact, even the relief sought was different.
The Counsel appearing for the Petitioners in the other
appeal agreed to the aforementioned submission advanced by
Mr. Rao.
After hearing the submissions briefly, the Hon'ble Court was
pleased to issue notice in the matter returnable for
11.03.2020, with liberty to the Respondents to file a
response. |
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Congratulations to all VRS
optees retiring on 31.01.2020 and Welcome to AIRBSNLEWA.
...............With
best wishes.................Prahlad
Rai, Chairman, AIBSNLEA and GS,AIRBSNLEWA |
24.01.2020:
WP in Delhi court on Pension
Arrear Case :
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Comrade GS and Comrade President were present in the Hon'ble
High Court Delhi court no37 where our case was listed as
item no 4. Our advocate pleaded for delinking of our case
from other Association case due to difference in the appeal
contents and arguments. Hon'ble High Court Delhi has posted
Our case WP(C) 13202/2019 on11th March 2020 along with other
case WP(C)12231/19. |
24.01.2020:
Meeting with CMD BSNL:
Comrade GS Prahlad Rai along with Comrade Kishan Singh Ji,
CHQ President met CMD BSNL Shri Purwar Ji and discussed
regarding
(a) Reimbursement of CGHS
contribution paid by BSNL pensioners as one time measure in
lieu of BSNL MRS : we
extended our sincere thanks to CMD BSNL for the
reimbursement of CGHS contribution to BSNL pensioners and
requested him to release funds for the settlement of pending
medical claims also. We also apprised about the difficulty
being faced in uploading pending medical claims ERP incurred
prior to opting CGHS. Also apprised CMD BSNL regarding wrong
deductions of Income Tax 30% from CGHS contribution
reimbursement claims and not settling these claims with
November 2020 salary by GM(Finance) NTR.
After detailed discussions
CMD appreciated our concern and assured that all the CGHS
contribution payments will be immediately paid by BSNL. He
immediately spoke with CGM NTR and directed him to resolve
the issue immediately. Regarding other issues of Kolkatta
circle non reimbursement etc, he advised us to give him in
writing for necessary action. |
24.01.2020:
Meeting with Director
(Finance) BSNL:
Comrade GS and President met Shri S.K. Gupta Ji,
Director(Finance), BSNL Board and discussed regarding non
reimbursement of CGHS contribution in CGM NTR and CGMT
Kolkatta Circles on one or the other pretexts. We requested
him for his kind intervention and direct these Circles for
immediate reimbursement of CGHS contribution paid by BSNL
pensioners as one time measure in lieu of BSNL MRS as
assured by CMD BSNL. Director (Finance) assured to look into
the matter and early settlement of the issue. |
24.01.2020:
Meeting with PGM(Pers), BSNL
CO: Comrade GS and
President met PGM(Pers) and discussed regarding
implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme court judgment on
judgment delivered on14-12-2016 on implementation of Rule206
for TES Group B officers seniority fixation. PGM(Pers)
mentioned that a committee has been formed to ensure
implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme court judgment after
31-01-2020. He further mentioned that implementation will
take place as per the advice given by ASG.
It is understood that Pers
Cell is holding review CPCs on year to year basis vacancies
wherein reversion of juniors will take place as per the
Rule206 seniority fixation thus the seniors can't claim
benefits wrt their juniors ie retrospective promotions, pay
upgradation, and other pensionery consequential benefits. He
further mentioned that in manner the Hon'ble Supreme court
judgment on judgment is being implemented to avoid contempt
of court case. |
23.01.2020:
Meeting with DDG(Estt) DoT:-
Comrade GS Prahlad Rai along with
Comrade M K Bagchi, President RTWOA(MTNL) met DDG(Estt) DoT
and discussed regarding
(a) Revision
of pension of BSNL pensioners:
DDG(Estt) clearly mentioned
that after the reply given by Hon'ble MOC in the parliament
on this issue further no action is being taken by DOT. DoT
stand is very clear that pension revision of BSNL and MTNL
pensioners can take place after the pay revision of BSNL
employees. Thus in this situation the legal action is the
only way to get resolved the issue. AIRBSNLEWA along with
other Associations has taken the legal opinion and feels
that its a fit case for legal action.
AIRBSNLEWA has prepared a
draft and has circulated to to all the like minded
associations to have the common approach and most of them
have appreciated our draft and has also given their
suggestions for its finalization. AIRBSNLEWA along with some
like minded associations will shortly file the court case in
this regard.
(b) First-time bound
promotion after 5 years of service under EPP instead of
6years of service who touch minimum of the pay scale of next
pay scale: CCA
Kolkatta has raised objections and made recovery of BSNL
pensioners. We requested DDG(Estt) to issue clarification to
CCA Kolkatta in this regard. DDG Esst informed that the
matter is under consideration in DOT and shortly reply will
be given to CCA Kolkatta. He wanted to have some more
discussions with us on the provision of the EPP which we
will shortly discuss. |
22.01.2020:
Estt. Cell of BSNLCO, New
Delhi issued letter regarding pay fixation in case of Group
"B" officers absorbed in BSNL, who have opted for IDA pay
scale from the date of promotion after 01.10.2000
<<<Click here for letter>>>
<<<Click here for the Hon'ble
High Court Madhya Pradesh judgement,
which may benefit huge number of pensioners retired one
day earlier of annual increment date. The court
has allowed one increment to the applicant with retrial
benefits>>> |
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AIRBSNLEWA
WISHES
A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS
LOHRI,
MAKAR SANKRANTI, MAGH BIHU & PONGAL
TO ONE & ALL |
11.01.2020:
Marvelous General Body
meeting of UP (East) Circle :
A well organized General Body Meeting of “ALL INDIA RETIRED
BSNL EXECUTIVES' WELFARE ASSOCIATION” UP(East) Circle was
held on the 4th of January 2020 (Saturday) at "India Awadh
Hotel" Hazratganj, Lucknow.
More than a hundred esteemed BSNL pensioners from Lucknow
district attended our meeting which lasted for more than 4
hours. The meeting started with opening remarks of Com
S.M.Abbas (Circle President) and where he warmly welcomed
all members of the association. Com Pallab Bose (Circle
Secretary) then apprised the members regarding the present
day situation of BSNL. He furthermore asked members to
recruit more incoming incoming VRS executives. The members
were instructed to talk about the Association to at-least
two new VRS executives each.
Members are encouraged to talk about the sincere efforts
undertaken by AIRBSNLEWA regarding crucial and important
issues like - the 60:40 pension sharing with BSNL, and 78.2%
IDA merger issues of retired executives of BSNL at CHQ
level.
He reminded the members that the only association to
initially raise the 60:40 pension sharing issues was
AIRBSNLEWA. He also mentioned that today, many associations
are falsely claiming credit for achieving the things that
our associations accomplished over the past few years. After
the continuous and combined struggle of AIBSNLEA and
AIRBSNLEWA, the 60:40 sharing provision from pension rule
was withdrawn. This ruling has strengthened the way for
future pension revision of BSNL Pensioners.
Com Bose (AGS/CS) conveyed his sincere thanks to Com Prahlad
Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA, Com Amit Gupta Dy GS, Com Kishan Singh
CHQ President for their endless efforts for Pension revision
.
Meeting was also addressed by the following honorable
members: Com C.S. Verma (Circle Finance Secy.), Com
R.J.Pandey (Lw Distt. President), Com Pradip Goyal, Ex AGS,
Com Satish Yadav, DS Lucknow & Com D.K.Biswas, DS Varanasi.
At the end of the meeting - the Association Book "AIRBSNLEWA
VOICE" Published by WB state
branch was distributed to all members which was donated by
WB circle. We conveyed our sincere thanks to Com Sitansu
Sarkar, Circle Secretary WB Circle for their contribution.
Four new members joined our association in this meeting. The
General body meeting ended with a vote of thanks by Circle
President.
In the second session a workshop on “Customer
Financial Awareness”
was conducted by ICICI Securities & HDFC Mutual Fund. Most
pensioners actively participated. An interactive session
with ICICI Financial experts followed where doubts raised by
our pensioners regarding safe investment and Income tax were
answered. At the end of session - all members of AIRBSNLEWA
UP(E) were served Snacks & Tea.
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11.01.2020:
Reimbursement of CGHS
contribution to BSNL pensioners:
As per the assurance given by
CMD BSNL to Comrade GS, AIRBSNLEWA Com. Prahlad Rai on
reimbursement of CGHS contribution to BSNL pensioners now
have been reimbursed in all the Circles in along with the
salary payment of November 2019 to all the eligible CGHS
beneficiaries. However in some Circles it has not been
reimbursed as reported by the concern Circle Secretaries to
CHQ. Comrade GS Com. Prahlad Rai immediately spoken with
Shri Bhatt, Sr. GM (Budget) BSNL CO and requested to issue
necessary instructions to all the Circles for reimbursement.
Sr. GM (Budget) inform that Rs 370 Crores have been released
to all the Circles to reimburse the pending claims of CGHS
contribution paid by BSNL pensioners as one time measure. In
case circles IFA want any clarification they can directly
contact him. The concern Circle Secretaries may meet the
IFAs immediately in this regard. |
10.01.2020:
Report of activity by CS West
Bengal and his team in view of huge retirement on 31st
January 2020.
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With a request letter for preparation of pending list of
medical claims of pensioners a team comprising of myself,
Prosun Ghosh, K C Samadder, Debobroto Roy and Biswajeet Guha
have done organisational activities as under--------
1.Met Dr.Biswajit Pal C.G.M. CTD at his chamber
and discussed in detail
regarding preparation of medical list for pensioners as per
our letter . CGM was kind enough to give us a patient
hearing and called D.E. Healthcare and issued instructions
to comply with preparation of list as per our letter
immediately in all three categories. Also discussed issue of
pensioners of EZBC merged with CTD. CGM issued instructions
to CAO to forward all the cases to CGM W.B.Circle for final
settlement.
2. Then we met Shri Gautam Guha CGM ETR on
same issues and submitted our representation. He assured
that nothing much is pending for pensioners and he will
instruct to do needful for all pending cases at the
earliest.
3.Submitted the same subject letter at the office of Shri
Ramakant Sharma CGM West Bengal Telecom Circle
as he was not available but met GM HR & Admin. and discussed
on the issue and submitted the letter for necessary action.
Then we made an enquiry in the section and found action on
reimbursement claims for CGHS deposit has already started
and 17 cases for reimbursement has been sanctioned and
processed and ready for posting in ERP.
4.Met G.M.Sri Deb of Calcutta SSA WBTC and discussed
the above issues with him and he assured necessary action
will be taken at the earliest.
5. A letter on subject overcrowding in the counters for
enrollment at CGHS
Headquarter Kolkata was submitted at the office of
Additional Director, Kolkata CGHS .Esplanade East.
Explaining a large number of VRS optees will be crowding
daily for CGHS. Also a copy of our booklet on CGHS was also
presented to him to show our activity on this subject. We
also requested for an appointment to discuss various CGHS
related issues.
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06.01.2020:
Meeting of AIRBSNLEWA
at Bardhaman West Bengal:
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In the 5th January meeting at Bardhaman Retired Executives
and vrs opted Executives to be retire on 31.01.2020
assembled in Bardhaman Telephone office Ground floor in
large number. State President Com.Dhananjay Biswas preside
over the meeting assisted by Sr. Member of Asansol Com.Y L
Karna. Mihir Chanda on behalf of Bardhaman unit welcome the
State Body members and Veterans Leader Com.Amit Gupta
Dy.General Secretary, Com Prasun Mukhopadhyay OS, and Com
Prasun Ghosh Advisor from CHQ and other leaders from Circle
with Flowers. Meeting started with the Self introduction of
the members present in the meeting. Com Dhananjay Biswas and
State Secretary Com. Sitangshu Sarkar in their celebration
presented the status of Pension revision and medical
payments. Role of AIRBSNLEWA also focused in their speeches.
Prasun Mukhopadhya Organising Secretary East briefly
narrated how the Authority is non committal for pension
revision. He also mentioned for the necessity of TAKING a
APOLITICAL STAND for the welfare of pensioner. The prime
attraction was the deleberation presented by AMIT Gupta,
Dy.General Secretary CHQ New Delhi. In his speech he
elaborately stated the history and Development of Pension
Status and why the Association decided to File the court
case for Pension Revision in the interest of All Bsnl
Pensioners. We Have only one identity I.e. PENSIONER . Now
time has come for the Demand of Pension revision in
accordance with 7th cpc. where most of the recommendation
are implemented except two major recommendation I.e.
Revision of pension and minimum pension of ₹9000 which are
simply over looked. He call for the unity of the Bsnl
pensioner. After Lunch Break members participated in the 40
minutes Question Answer session and the Leadership
interacted with this. Numbers of Non executives also
gathered to listen the deleberation of the Dignitaries and
cooperate with the organizers. In the vote of thanks Com.
Mihir Chanda of Bardhaman expressed gratitude to the State
Leadership and also Dy.GS for attaining the meeting and
motivation given by them. Constraint for coming from Kolkata
overlooking the self assignment and physical problem at this
age. The meeting end with the formation of a steering
Committee which will conduct a conference for opening of
Bardhaman Branch comprising Bardhaman, Durgapur and Asansol
pensioners shortly.
Steering Committee of Bardhaman.
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From Bardhaman
1.Mihir Kumar Chanda CAO Rtd
2.Adhir Dutta SDE Rtd. 3.Sakti Pada Ray SDE VRS optee
From Durgapur
1.Amal Chattapadhyay JTO VRS optee 2.Samar Mandal A.O. VRS
optee
From Asansol
1.Ram Das Mandal CAO Retd.
2.Pradip Karmakar JTO Rtd
3.Samir Das SDE VRS optee.
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06.01.2020:
AIRBSNLEWA Jaipur, Rajasthan circle organised New Year 2020
Get- Together at Jaipur in PGMTD Conference hall on
6.1.2020:
On this occasion Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA, Sh K.G.
Arora, Circle President, Sh. M.L. Ostwal, Circle Secretary,
Sh. T.R. Nanda, District President, Sh. D.K. Kalyan,
District Secretary and Special Guest Sh. R.N. Mathur, PGMTD
Jaipur and members of AIRBSNLEWA of Rajasthan were present
in the function. Com. Prahlad Rai addressed the function and
thanks to CGMT Rajasthan and PGMTD Jaipur for reimbursement
of CGHS claims in Rajasthan. He also requested to enroll new
members who are opting VRS.
Com D.K. Kalyan, District Secretary Jaipur welcome by
garlanding Sh. R. N. Mathur, PGMTD JAIPUR and Sh. Prahlad
Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA. Sh. T.R. Nanda, District president
extended vote of thanks.
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04.01.2020:
GS writes
to
Ms. Preeti Sudan, Secretary (H&FW), Ministry of H&FW, Nirman
Bhavan, New Delhi regarding revamping of CGHS –
Our
suggestions thereof.......<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
04.01.2020:
DPE
issued IDA revision order w.e.f 01.01.2020......<<<Click
here for order>> |
04.01.2020:
PHA
Cell of BSNL Corporate office issued letter regarding Policy
for provision of GSM in lieu of RSTC/Concessional Telephone
facilities to serving/retired employees of BSNL in TNF
areas....<<<<Click
here for letter>>>> |
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AIRBSNLEWA WISHES
A VERY HAPPY, PROSPEROUS, HEALTHY
HAPPY NEW YEAR -2020
TO ONE & ALL |
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AIRBSNLEWA
WISHES 'Merry
Christmas'
to One & All |
21.12.2019: Our
2nd case for pension arrear OA 1812/2018 came up for hearing
at court no 2 of Pr. CAT New Delhi on 15th Nov' 2019. Court
has posted it to 11th February' 2020 for argument on both
condonation of delay MA and main OA........<<<Click
here for Order>>>> |
20.12.2019:
Revision of wages of Central Public
Sector employees / Executives effective from 01.01.2017:
Hon'ble MP Shri M. Shanmugam
writes to Hon'ble Minister of Heavy Industries & Public
Enterprises Shri Prakash Javadekar Ji regarding Revision of
wages of Central Public Sector employees / Executives
effective from 01.01.2017 and requesting to merge 119.5% IDA
with the basic pay and to take it as an Interim wage from
01.01.2017 ....<<<Click
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13.12.2019:
WP 13202/2019 Appeal to Delhi High
Court on Pension Arrear issue:
Our appeal against the
Judgement of PCAT on pension arrear 1st case (OA2260/2017)
came up for hearing today. The WP of other association
12231/2019 whose OA was tagged with our OA in PCAT, has
also already been filed in Delhi HC for which next date of
hearing is already scheduled on 24th Jan 2020. Following
is the report from our Advocate on Record regarding
today's proceedings._
The captioned matter was
listed today as Item No. 34 in Court No. 37 before Hon'ble
Justice G.S. Sistani and Hon'ble Justice Anup Jairam
Bhambani at the Delhi High Court.
Mr. Rajshekhar Rao
appeared on behalf of the Petitioners instructed by me.
Mr. Rao submitted that the Hon'ble Court was already
apprised of another matter which had challenged the same
Impugned Order passed by the Hon'ble Tribunal, Principal
Bench, and was listed on 24.01.2020. Thereafter, Mr. Rao
pointed out that the grounds taken by the Petitioners in
that Writ Petition were different than the ones sought to
be raised in the present Petition, which fact was also
noted by the Hon'ble Tribunal in its Impugned Order, but
had proceeded to tag them since both OAs challenged the
same Orders passed by the DOT & BSNL. Mr. Rao further
pointed out that no notice was issued in the other Writ
Petition.
However, the Hon'ble
Bench was of the view since the challenge has been made to
the same Impugned Order, both the matters should be listed
on the same day. The matter therefore stands adjourned to
24.01.2020.
Please note, that no
notice has been issued in the matters and on the next date
of hearing, the difference in the matters can be pointed
out. But since the matter in CAT whereby both the OAs had
been clubbed together was not challenged, it is difficult
to adopt that position at this juncture and would be
argued when the matters are taken up for hearing.
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13.12.2019: Question
on Pension Revision for BSNL retired employees also replied
in Rajya Sabha <<Read>> |
13.12.2019: Question
on Pay Revision of BSNL employees as per 3rd PRC replied in
Lok Sabha <<Read>> |
06.12.2019:
GS
writes to Shri Jayaraj ji, GS AIBDPA regarding Pension
Revision of BSNL Absorbed BSNL Retirees -
<<<<Click here
for letter>>> |
01.12.2019:
Sad
News.........Comrade Amit Gupta ji, Dy. GS, AIRBSNLEWA lost
his mother today evening at 18.00 Hrs...........We convey
our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray
almighty God to rest soul in peace............ |
30.11.2019:
Com.
K G Jairaj, GS AIBDPA has sent an email to
our GS as below :
ALL INDIA BSNL DOT PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION
(Registered No.68836/2010)
CHQ, 2151/1, Dada Ghosh Bhawan,
New Patel Nagar,
New Delhi-110008. email:
mail.aibdpa@gmail.com
AIBDPA/ AGN-JAC/2019 Dated :29TH November,
2019
Com.Prahlad Rai
General Secretary, AIRBSNLEWA
New Delhi.
Dear Comrade,
Greetings from AIBDPA.
I am writing this as per the decision of Central Executive
Committee Meeting of All India BSNL DOT Pensioners
Association held at Guwahati on 24-25, November, 2019.
Our CEC has unanimously decided against seeking legal remedy
for Pension Revision of BSNL retirees at present, as we feel
that it should be the last option. Further, it is our
considered opinion that the government has at no point
rejected the demand and we should wait for the post VRS
scenario.
Meanwhile, the CEC has decided to wage the following phased
programme of agitation to exert pressure on the government,
for which we are seeking the cooperation of all the
important pensioners organizations to make it a joint
struggle. The proposals are subject to modifications, to
consider the opinions of all the oraganisations.
1. Signature campaign in the memorandum addressed to the
Prime Minister seeking his intervention for Pension Revision
of BSNL retirees – December,2019.
2. Meeting the Parliament Members , irrespective of their
political affiliation to muster maximum support, by District
wise delegation.—January, 2020
3. Mass Hunger Strike at CCA offices- February, 2020.
4. Parliament March during the Budget Session of Parliament-
March,2020.
It would be better to have a joint meeting of the
organizations to give the final shape of the agitation with
dates of each programme, preferably in the 3rd week of
December,2019. In case, if it is not possible to attend the
meeting, your opinion may please be communicated through
email.
Awaiting your early positive response and
Thanking you,
Yours fraternally,
K G Jayaraj (Mob.9447455633)
General Secretary. |
26.11.2019:
Reimbursement
of CGHS Contribution paid by BSNL Pensioners:
Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with Sr. GM(Budget),
BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi regarding reimbursement of
CGHS Contribution paid by BSNL Pensioners as one time
measurement as assured by CMD, BSNL. Sr. GM(Budget) informed
that separate ERP Code has been opened in ERP SAP Module to
book the of CGHS Contribution paid by BSNL Pensioners and
the instructions have been issued to reimburse the CGHS
contribution paid by BSNL Pensioners along with the Nov. 2
019 salary (like other medical claims payment) and
thereafter CGHS contribution will be reimbursed regularly
along with salary payment for new optees. |
22.11.2019:
“Bijoya
Sanmeloni” Organised by AIRBSNLEWA WB State Circle at
Kolkata on 22.11.2019:
AIRBSNLEWA West Bengal State Circle organized Annual “Bijoya
Sanmeloni” , a traditional get-together after Puja festive
season, Kolkata in CTO Conference Hall. More than 600
members attended the meeting. On this occasion Special G.B
Meeting was organized which was Presided over by Com. D.
Biswas, Circle President, WB Circle, Com. Sitanshu Sarkar,
Circle Secretary AIRBSNLEWA WB Circle welcomes the guests
Com. Manas Roy VP CHQ, Com. Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA, Com.
Amit Gupta, Dy. GS, Com. Prasun Ghosh, Advisor(E), Com.
Prasun Mukhopdhyay, OS(East) and Com B Mandal, AGS CHQ and
special gusts were Com. Subhasis Mitra, President AIBSNLEA
CHQ. Com. S. Sivakumar, GS AIBSNLEA and all the members
present in the meeting. He briefed the organizational
activities of AIRBSNLEWA, WB Circle and informed that WB
Circle is having about 1220 members who actively participate
in all the activities of the Association. On the issue of
revision of pension he appraised the present status and
asked the house to take a resolution for taking legal course
of action. He also discussed implementation of Rule-206 of
TES Group-‘B' seniority case, reimbursement of medical
claims etc.
Com. Amit Gupta, Dy. GS in his address explained the status
of pension revision of BSNL pensioners and the issue by
linking with the pay revision of BSNL employees thus he
proposed legal action in this regard. He further explained
the status of pending medical claims, CGHS medical facility
option etc. He appreciated the activities of AIRBSNLEWA WB
State body and requested to Circle Office bearers to enroll
new members who are opting VRS.
Com. Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, AIRBSNLEWA in his
address extended sincere thanks to AIRBSNLEWA WB Circle for
inviting him and welcoming in the meeting. In his address he
explained the efforts of AIRBSNLEWA in getting withdrawal of
the 60:40 provision from 37A pension rule in the 2016 at
that time of 78.2% fitment benefit provided to BSNL
pensioners. He also appraised the efforts taken by
AIRBSNLEWA for getting settled the pension revision of BSNL
pensioners but due to the total negative attitude of DoT
officers in Estt. Cell and Finance Cell the issue is being
dragged on the pretext of non-revision of pay scales of BSNL
employees. He explained the delinking of pension revision
from pay revision with justification. He also opined to take
legal course of actions now since the three years have
passed and in future also DoT is not inclined to resolve the
issue. On the issue of reimbursement of medical claims, he
explained that matter was recently discussed with CMD BSNL
and he assured to immediately clear the CGHS contribution
payment and settlement of the pending bills. Com. GS
explained that due to the delayed action of DoT support to
BSNL this kind of situation has developed. The predatory
pricing in Telecom Sector has created this situation.
However, revival plan has been approved by Govt. wherein VRS
is also one of the important issue and now more than 80000
BSNL and 13000 MTNL employees has exercised option for VRS.
Some queries are being raised regarding pension revision,
3rd PRC implementation, DA increase etc. He explained that
employees retiring through VRS will also get pension under
Rule 37A only like other pensioners retired on
superannuation. Thus they will get the similar treatment. He
appealed all the executives taking VRS to join AIRBSNLEWA on
retirement, AIRBSNLEWA is committed to safeguard the
interest of retired employees. He extended special thanks to
Com. Amit Gupta, Dy.GS and Com. Sintanshu Sarkar, CS WB
Circle AIRBSNLEWA for helping CHQ in day to day work and for
their valuable suggestions. He lastly extended thanks to
AIRBSNLEWA WB Circle and requested Com. GS & President
AIBSNLEA CHQ to take legal action jointly for pension
revision case.
Com. Prasun Mukhapdhyay, OS(East) in his addressed
appreciated the organizational activities of WB Circle and
requested CHQ to file a court case on pension revision which
should also take care of all retired employees including VRS
optees.
Com. S. Sivakumar, GS AIBSNLEA in his address appreciated
the functioning of AIRBSNLEWA CHQ functioning and assured to
extend fullest support to AIRBSNLEWA to strengthen it. He
also gave his consent to file a legal court case on the
issue of pension revision alongwith AIRBSNLEWA.
Com. Subhasis Mitra, President CHQ AIBSNLEA also assured
fullest cooperation & support to AIRBSNLEWA at all the
levels.
Lastly vote of thanks was extended by Com Sudipta
Gangopadhyay.
On this “Bijoya Sanmeloni” occasion a colourful and
glittering cultural programme was also organized nicely.
<<<Click here for Glimpses of
the Bijoya Sanmeloni>>> |
19.11.2019:
Meeting
with CMD BSNL
:Com Prahlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA met CMD BSNL Shri Purwar Ji
and discussed regarding:
(a)
Delay in the reimbursement of CGHS contribution paid
by BSNL pensioners as one time measure in lieu of BSNL MRS
and the settlement of pending medical claims of BSNL
pensioners.
He requested for early settlement of pending CGHS
contribution and medical claims of BSNL pensioners.
AIRBSNLEWA letter dated 13th Nov on this issue was given him
by hand on which itself CMD BSNL directed Sr. GM (Budget)
and GM(CA) for opening a new account code for the entry of
CGHS contribution paid by BSNL pensioners immediately. Also
directed them to collect the information from Circles of
pending CGHS contribution claims and to provide funds for
the settlement. He also assured for the settlement of
pending medical claims. We further explained that in ERP,
feeding of Medical claims of BSNL pensioners has been
restricted which needs to be opened. CMD BSNL assured to
look into the matter.
(b) Revision of pension of BSNL pensioners:
We apprised CMD BSNL regarding our discussions held
yesterday with Secretary (Telecom) on revision of pension of
BSNL pensioners and revival of BSNL and requested him to use
his good office in helping BSNL pensioners for their pension
revision by delinking from pay revision. CMD assured that he
will certainly discuss the matter with Secy(Telecom) after
31-01-2020.Also mentioned that the VRS package is an
attractive one which is beneficial to the employees as well
as to the BSNL and MTNL. |
19.11.2019:
Meeting with Director (Estt) DoT Shri
Sanjay Agarwal Ji: Com Prahlad
Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met Director (Estt) DoT and discussed
regarding
(a) Revision of pension of BSNL pensioners and enquired
about the DoT reply to DoP&W letter dated 19-3-19.
Director (Estt) further mentioned that
Estt cell stand is very clear that when the pay scales of
BSNL employees will be revised, the pension of BSNL
pensioners will also be revised. Otherwise the anomaly will
arise e.g. the pre-retired pensioners before 1-1-2017 will
get more pension then the post retiring employees after
1-1-2017 whose pay is not revised. We pleaded to settle the
issue through anomaly committee instead of dragging the
issue. But Director (Estt) is firm to his opinion. He
clearly told that in case higher ups takes the decision for
delinking of pension revision from pay revision, Estt cell
will start working on this issue. Regarding reply to DoP&W
letter, he informed that the reply was given to DoP&W and
now DoP&W has suggested to settle the issue at DoT level
only but avoiding anomaly situation. He advised that
everyone should try that BSNL is turn around and it's
balance sheet becomes positive to consider pay revision.
Thus we can't expect any solution from DoT Establishment
cell at present.
(b) Clarification on first-time bound promotion after 5
years years of service under EPP to CCA Kolkatta.
Director (Esst) informed that the reply given by BSNL on
this issue is under consideration and shortly clarification
will be sent to CCA Kolkatta. We expect the clarification
from DoT will be in the same line of BSNL letter.
(c) Family pension case of Km B Usha of Telangana circle
given by our HTD District President Com Shivaramadu.
Director (Estt) informed that he found
that it's a genuine case hence he has forwarded to Director
(PF) DoT Mr Bhaskaran for necessary action. He advised to
meet with Director(PF) for early settlement of the case.
(d) Withdrawal of Additional increment in the same scale
twice on time bound promotion and after post based
promotion- On implementation of
the Hon'ble High Court Delhi direction. Director( Estt)
mentioned that a meeting was convened between DoT officers
and BSNL officers and now the report has been processed to
the Secy(T) for approval through internal finance of DOT. In
case it is approved the necessary direction will be issued
otherwise on the basis of the Hon'ble High Court Delhi
direction further action will be taken. The next hearing
date is 10th February, 2020 . |
18.11.2019:
AIRBSNLEWA meeting wit Secy(T), DoT Sh. Anshu Prakesh ji:
On the request of GS AIRBSNLEWA, Secy(T), DoT Shri Anshu
Prakash ji granted a meeting today to AIRBSNLEWA at 17:30
hours which was attended by Comrade Prahlad Rai GS, Comrade
Kishan Singh Ji President CHQ, Comrade A.K. Madan, Advisor
AIRBSNLEWA Delhi Circle and Com. K.M.Goyal, FS, AIRBSNLEWA
Delhi Circle. In the beginning of the meeting we
welcomed/ felicitated Shri Anshu Prakash ji for resuming the
high prestigious post of the Secretary (T), DoT by
presenting bouquet & shawl.
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We drew his kind attention towards the long pending issue of
BSNL pensioners for their pension revision by submitting our
a letter no. AIRBSNLEWA/Secy(T)/2019-20 dated 18th November
2019 <<<<Click
here for letter>>>.
We explained him that DoT officers in establishment cell and
finance wing are continuously replying that recommendations
of 7th CPC on pension revision is not for BSNL IDA
pensioners, it is only for CDA pensioners.
Pension revision of BSNL pensioners will be done only after
pay revision of BSNL employees as per 3rd PRC. Accordingly
now there is no scope for pension revision of BSNL
pensioners in coming future which is injustice to them since
their pension contribution on the highest of the pay scale
was paid to DoT by BSNL during their service period and they
are not playing any role on the viability of BSNL. Thus
there pension revision should be delinked from the pay
revision of BSNL employees. We also explained that as per
our letter annexure-I that all of the 7th CPC
recommendations for pensioners except two recommendations
that is(a) minimum pension/ family pension of Rs 9000/- +IDA
and (2) pension revisions are already implemented for BSNL
pensioners on their IDA pay only.
Further explained that DOP&W vide it's a letter no.4/02/2019
P&PW(D)/40504 8th March, 2019 on revision of pension of the
absorbed combined services pensioners of BSNL/ MTNL from
01.01.2017 has requested DoT to send their comments since
pay of the serving employees has not been revised in
implementation of 3rd PRC recommendation as they don't
fulfill the requirement of PRC. This means that serving
employees of BSNL/ MTNL will continue to be on the same pay
scale which they are getting before 01.01.2007. In this case
if the pre 2017 pensioners pension is revised their revised
pension would become higher then pension to be fixed on
retirement of existing employees retiring after 2017. This
will create anomalous situation in BSNL/MTNL as the post
pensioner will get more pension then the fresh retired
pensioner. DoT, therefore, needs to bring about as to how
they propose to resolve this anomaly. We also explained him
that at the time of absorption DoT vide letter no.
36-15/2000-Pen(T) dated 09.11.2000 assured DoT employees who
will be absorbed in BSNL will be entitled to Government
scheme of pension / family pension even after their
absorption in BSNL.
After detailed discussions Secretary(T) asked the financial
implication on revision of pension and number of BSNL
pensioner which we replied as per the earlier reply given by
BSNL to DoT on this issue. Secretary(T) immediately directed
his OSD to handover the letter to DDG(Estt.) DoT and to put
up for discussion. He assured that after 31st January 2020
on completion of VRS in BSNL/ MTNL this issue will be looked
into for further necessary action.
On revival of BSNL MTNL , we extended thanks for the efforts
taken by him in getting government approval for allotment of
4G spectrum for BSNL /MTNL and explained that BSNL/ MTNL
employees have exercised option for VRS but they are very
much apprehensive on revision of pension in the event of
implementation of 3rd PRC on a future date.
We finally again requested to delink the pension revision
with pay revision by taking cabinet approval as was done for
the pension revision in the year 2011 by DoT. Secretary(T)
assured to look into the matter.
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18.11.2019:
Meeting with Member(Finance) DoT, Shri P.K. Sinha Ji:
GS, President AIRBSNLEWA met Shri P.K. Sinha Ji,
Member(Finance), DoT and discussed regarding pension
revision of BSNL pensioners by handing over our letter dated
18.11.2019. Member(Finance) DoT mentioned that DoT has
already replied to DoP&W letter dated 8th March, 2019 on
this issue. However, at present DoT is busy with ongoing VRS
process in BSNL/ MTNL and after 31.1.2020 only this issue
will get the attention.
On the queries of VRS Optees on pension revision, 3rd PRC
implementation, he replied that after getting clarification
from DoP&T only reply can be given. |
13.11.2019:
GS writes to Shri P.K. Purwar Ji, CMD, BSNL regarding
non-reimbursement of CGHS contributions (fees) paid by BSNL
pensioners as one time measure and non-settlement of long
pending medical claims of BSNL pensioners
-<<<Click here for letter>>> |
13.11.2019:
<<<<Click
here for CMD BSNL DO letter to All CGMs, BSNL
regarding VRS-2019 monitoring>>>> |
07.11.2019: Establishment
Cell of BSNL CO, New Delhi issued 'Frequently Asked
Questions' of BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme-2019
<<<Click here for the letter> |
07.11.2019: Meeting
with Director (Finance) BSNL Board:GS
Com Prahlad Rai , AIRBSNLEWA met Director (Finance) and
discussed regarding payment of pending medical claims of
BSNL pensioners for the last two years and the TDS has also
been deducted form their claims without paying them. Also
requested to release the funds to the Circles for the
payment of CGHS fees paid by BSNL pensioners as one time
measure. Director (Finance) appreciated our concern and
assured that as soon as the funds are available all these
pending claims will be cleared. He also informed that in
yesterday's MC meeting he requested CMD BSNL to clear such
pending claims and he has advised that as soon as the funds
are available, clear all such claims immediately. |
05.11.2019: Meeting
with PGM(Pers):
Com. Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met and discussed with
PGM(Pers) and discussed regarding-
(a) Clarification on first-time bound promotion after 5
years of service under EPP:
We
extended thanks to PGM(Pers) for replying to DoT on this
issue wherein it is clarified that
first-time bound promotion after 5 years of service under
EPP is justified.
(b) Implementation of Rule 206 as per the Hon'ble Supreme
court judgement :
PGM(Pers) informed that the review DPCs work on the basis of
the year to year vacancies after year 2001 is in progress.
Reply from DOT has not been received till today regarding
year to year vacancies. He assured to further talk with DoT
officers for an early reply.
(c) DE to DGM promotion:
Regarding DE to DGM promotion PGM(Pers) informed that CMD
BSNL has given approval to fill up about 1100 vacant DGM
posts and CPC work is in progress. On receipt of the
certified copy of judgement from Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh the
CPC Will be expedited shortly. |
05.11.2019: Meeting
with DoT officers:
Comrade Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA met DoT officers and
discussed regarding-
(a) First time bound promotion after 5 years of service under EPP- we requested
DDG(Estt) and Director (Estt) to issue clarification to Pr.
CCA Kolkatta regarding first-time bound promotion after 5
years of service under EPP as per the reply given by BSNL
Pers cell. Director (Estt) assured that shortly the matter
will be examined and clarification will be issued.
(b) Revision of pension of BSNL pensioners-
we requested DDG Esst to consider de-linking of pension
revision of BSNL pensioners from pay revision. They clearly
told that pension revision of BSNL pensioners can take place
after the pay revision of BSNL employees. Thus to sort out
the matter we should think for litigations.
(c) Withdrawal of Additional increment on post based
promotion under EPP in the same scale-
Director (Estt.) informed that as per the direction given by
Hon'ble High Court Delhi in case filed by AIBSNLEA one
meeting took place between DoT officers and BSNL officers
and now shortly some decision will be taken before the next
date of hearing in the month of Feb-2020. |
04.11.2019: BSNL
notified VRS............
<<<Letter>>>
<Annexure>>> |
04.11.2019: DE
to DGM promotion-
It
learnt that CMD BSNL has given approval to fill up about
1100 DGM(Engg) vacant posts .CPC work is in progress. The
Hon'ble High Court Chandigarh judgement certified copy is
awaited. As soon as the judgement copy is received the CPC
Will be expedited. |
01.11.2019:
Revival of BSNL and MTNL:-
*******************************
Com. Prahlad Rai,. GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed with DOT officers
regarding revival of BSNL & MTNL and found that VRS window
will be opened on
4-11-2019
and will be available for one month till
3-12-2019.
Union cabinet has also approved
reduction of age from 60 years to 58 years
and DOT has communicated to BSNL and MTNL for necessary
action. It is understood that BSNL and MTNL management will
notify this in December-2019 and it will be effective from
1-3-2020. |
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24.10.2019: AIRBSNLEWA
sincere efforts yielded result in getting clarification from
BSNL corporate office on granting first time bound promotion
on completion of 5 years of service under EPP. Now we will
further persue in DOT to issue direction to the Prahlad CCA
Kolkatta to allow first time bound promotion after 5 years
of service and to stop recoveries of BSNL pensioners on
account of this. Also to reimburse the undue deductions of
BSNL pensioners.
<<<Click here for order>>> |
23.10.2019: Revival
of BSNL and MTNL:- Congratulations!
Com.
Prahlad Rai GS AIRBSNLEWA discussed regarding revival of
BSNL and MTNL with the concern DoT officers and found that
Union Cabinet has approved the Revival of BSNL and MTNL
proposal e.g. VRS will immediately be implemented in BSNL
and MTNL, Reduction in the age from 60 years to 58and will
be effective from 1-3-2020, 4G spectrum allocation to BSNL
and MTNL approved and monitisation of BSNL and MTNL assets
will be there through a committee comprising of DOT
officers, DOE and Deepam. Today evening Hon'ble MoC will
announce the Govt decision in this regard. DoT will
immediately notify the Govt decision. Now we have to
concentrate on revision of BSNL pensioners w.e.f. 1-1-2017. |
22.10.2019: Revival
of BSNL and MTNL:-
GS discussed regarding revival of BSNL and MTNL with the
concern DoT officers and found that the clearance from
Ministry of Finance on this issue has not been received till
today thus the Cabinet Note on Revival of BSNL and MTNL
could not be sent to the Cabinet Secretariat however in case
the clearance from Ministers of Finance is received even
today evening the Cabinet Note will immediately be send to
the Union Cabinet for approval. It is understood that MOF is
not giving clearance. It's a very difficult situation for
BSNL and MTNL. |
16.10.2019: Meeting
with Member (Finance) DoT:-GS
along with GS, President and AGS Fin of AIBSNLEA met with
Member (Finance) and discussed regarding revival of BSNL and
MTNL. He mentioned that the clearance from Ministers of
Finance is to be received which is expected within this
week. Cabinet Note will be send to Cabinet Secretaries on
Monday which may be discussed in the Cabinet meeting on
23-10-2019.Thereafter only BSNL and MTNL will be getting
loan from Banks.
Regarding salary payment in BSNL he told that BSNL
immediately needs Rs 365 crores which are being arranged and
salary may be disbursed on 22nd or 23rd Oct,2019. He also
informed that BSNL will be given letter of comfort of Rs
30000 crores shortly. Rs 15000/- crores pending for payment
to contractor and vendors which also needs to be cleared. |
16.10.2019: Meeting
with Dir(HR) BSNL Board:-GS
along with GS, President and AGS(Fin) met on courtesy call
with Dir (HR) BSNL Board Shri Arvind Vadnerker , greeted and
congratulated him on assuming the high office of Director
(HR) BSNL Board. Assured him our fullest cooperation. Dir(HR)
on the issue of revival of BSNL mentioned that shortly Union
Cabinet will take decision on this issue. After this BSNL
will certainly flourish. On other HR issues he told that
after the Revival plan is implemented thereafter only other
issues will be considered.
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<<<Photo2>>>
<<<Photo3>>> |
16.10.2019: Meeting
with PGM(Pers) :-
GS
along with GS, President and AGS(Fin) AIBSNLEA met PGM(Pers)
and discussed regarding
(a) Reply to DoT on first time bound promotion on completion
of 5years of service under EPP :
PGM(Pers) assured to send a reply to DoT shortly in same
line as already clarified to the field Units of BSNL.
(b) Meeting between DoT and BSNL officers on the issue of
Additional increments withdrawal granted on time bound
promotion under EPP in the same scale:
PGM(Pers) informed that pers cell has recently conducted
with DOT and has replied that on basis of Hon'ble CAT ND
direction. He mentioned that withdrawal of Additional
increments is not justified.
(c) Implementation of Rule- 206 as per Hon'ble Supreme court
judgement :
PGM(Pers) mentioned review DPCs are being conducted against
the vacancies on year to year basis since year- 2001. Also
written to DoT for sending the vacancy position of DEs in
BSNL after the year 2001 and the reply is awaited. However,
today again he will discuss the matter in DOT for an early
reply. |
10.10.2019: Revival
of BSNL and MTNL: Com GS today
discussed the matter with concern DoT officers and found
that the Group of Secretaries is discussing the matter and
will submit the report to PMO shortly. It is understood that
GoS may recommend revival of BSNL and MTNL as per DoT
proposal e.g. 4G Spectrum to BSNL and MTNL, monitisation of
BSNL / MTNL assetes, VRS to BSNL and MTNL employees,
reduction in the age from 60 years to 58 years etc.The
Cabinet approval is expected by the end of this month
October-2019. Closer of BSNL
and MTNL is ruled out. |
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29.09.2019: Com. Amit Gupta Dy GS AIRBSNLEWA submits a RTI application to
Income Tax Department asking some information on deduction
of TDS on pending medical claims by BSNL and on some other
points. <<READ>>
|
29.09.2019: GS
writes to Shri P.K. Purwar, CMD BSNL regarding non
reimbursement of Medical bills of BSNL Pensioners and others
issues related to medical claims
<<<Click here for letter>> |
26.09.2019: Meeting
with PGM (Pers) BSNL CO:
GS met GM(Pers) and discussed regarding-
(a) First time bound promotion after 5 years of service on
touching minimum of the next pay scale :
We requested PGM(Pers) BSNL CO for replying to DoT in this
regard since the Pr. CCA Kolkatta has raised objections and
made recovery of BSNL pensioners. We explained that BSNL CO
has already issued the clarification to field units, in the
same line reply may be send to DoT. PGM (Pers) appreciated
our concern and assured to send the early reply to DoT.
(b) Implementation of Hon'ble Supreme court judgement on
Rule 206-
PGM( pers) informed that Pers Cell is conducting review DPCs
against the vacancies on year to year basis on the basis
Rule-206 from SDE to DEs. Also has asked DOT to apprise the
status of DEs vacancies after the year 2000.He further
mentioned that during DPC some DEs promoted on the basis of
year of recruitment (1966) will face reversion but their pay
/ pension will be protected.
(c) Deputation to some employees from BSNL to other
Departments/ PSUs:
In this regard PGM(Pers) mentioned that management has
decided that till the time Revival of BSNL plan is not
Implemented, the applications can be forwarded on the basis
of existing policy. However, he advised to discuss the
matter at higher level. |
APPEAL AGAINST THE JUDGMENT ON PENSION
ARREAR CASE
AIRBSNLEWA is all set to file Writ Petition in Delhi High
Court challenging the judgment of PCAT on our 1st pension
arrear case. (OA 2260/2017). For this all applicants of the
case need to sign fresh
Vakalatnama and send to Sh Kishan
Singh, C-8/230 Yamuna Vihar, Delhi 110053 by 10th
of September 2019
along
with court subscription of Rs
500/- each.
The money is to be sent by A/C payee cheque in favour of
AIRBSNLEWA CHQ.
<<VAKALATNAMA>>
is to be
printed in
LEGAL SIZE paper only.
Following are the
instructions:
1) Each applicant has to fill
up only one line in the
vakalatnama. Full Name as appearing in OA 2260, S/O in
short form, R/O in short like Kolkata or Lucknow UP or
Kunnur Kerala only, then Applicant No (A.N. No) also as per
OA 2260 and finally short signature. With the main page
number of additional pages as in page 2 can be added for
more applicants
2) DO NOT put
any serial number either in main page or in additional
pages. Pl Leave the upper portion of main page blank.
Nothing to be filled up there
3)All Branch
Secretaries/ Circle Secretaries are to organize camps for
the purpose. Care has to be taken so that the information
are entered correctly as in OA 2260. Send the filled up
forms with cheque to Sh Kishan Singh ji positively by
10-9-2019.
4) Individual or
small group of members in those places where our branch do
not exist, may send the filled up
<<vakalatnama>> with cheque
to Sh Kishan Sing ji positively by 10-9-2019
5) Download the
<<Vakalatnama>>
and print it only in legal size paper otherwise
it will not be valid.
6) No action to
be taken for those applicants who expired by this time.
7)
Only applicants
of 1st case OA 2260/2017 are to fill up
vakalatnama and deposit
the court subscription of Rs500/- each. Other members need
not take any action pl.
<<<Click here for the list of
applicants in court case OA 2260/2017>>> |
29.09.2019: GS
writes to Shri P.K. Purwar, CMD BSNL regarding non
reimbursement of Medical bills of BSNL Pensioners and others
issues related to medical claims
<<<Click here for letter>> |
26.09.2019: Meeting
with PGM (Pers) BSNL CO:
GS met GM(Pers) and discussed regarding-
(a) First time bound promotion after 5 years of service on
touching minimum of the next pay scale :
We requested PGM(Pers) BSNL CO for replying to DoT in this
regard since the Pr. CCA Kolkatta has raised objections and
made recovery of BSNL pensioners. We explained that BSNL CO
has already issued the clarification to field units, in the
same line reply may be send to DoT. PGM (Pers) appreciated
our concern and assured to send the early reply to DoT.
(b) Implementation of Hon'ble Supreme court judgement on
Rule 206-
PGM( pers) informed that Pers Cell is conducting review DPCs
against the vacancies on year to year basis on the basis
Rule-206 from SDE to DEs. Also has asked DOT to apprise the
status of DEs vacancies after the year 2000.He further
mentioned that during DPC some DEs promoted on the basis of
year of recruitment (1966) will face reversion but their pay
/ pension will be protected.
(c) Deputation to some employees from BSNL to other
Departments/ PSUs:
In this regard PGM(Pers) mentioned that management has
decided that till the time Revival of BSNL plan is not
Implemented, the applications can be forwarded on the basis
of existing policy. However, he advised to discuss the
matter at higher level. |
25.09.2019: Meeting
with DoT officers: GS and
President met Member(Finance), DDG(Estt.), DDG (PM),
Director (PSU) and other concern DoT officers and discussed
-
(a) Revival of BSNL and MTNL:
It is understood that yesterday DoT officers met some Senior
Officers in PMO and discussed the objections raised by MOF.
Now tomorrow Secretary(Telecom) will meet Principle
Secretary to PMO Shri P K Mishra to reply the objections
raised by MOF in the presence of Secretary (Finance). Since
MOF and DoP&W has raised certain objections to the Revival
proposal, the PMO only has to give the direction on this
issue than only the Cabinet Note will be finalised. It seems
that it will take sometime in getting clearance from PMO.
(b) Revision of pension of BSNL
pensioners: DoT officers
further clarified that pension revision of BSNL pensioners
is possible only when BSNL employees pay is revised to avoid
anomalous situation among the pensioners who are retiring
after 1-1-2017.We requested to consider our views given to
remove anomaly. But DoT Estt. Cell officers are firm on
their stand. However, Member (Finance) assured to look into
the matter . |
24.09.2019: Revival
of BSNL/MTNL: GS discussed with
the concern DoT officers and found that today there is a
meeting with Joint
Secretary in PMO to
discuss regarding revival of BSNL and MTNL proposal. It is
understood that Hon'ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah the
Chairman of GOM has advised to put up the proposal as he
suggested in the earlier meeting of GOM that is
1.
Allocation of 4G spectrum to BSNL and MTNL
2.VRS to the employees above the age of 50 years which will
follow reduction in the age from 60 to 58.
3
No SPV model accepted
4.
Monitisation of BSNL and MTNL assets through a committee
comprising of DOT, DEEPAM, BSNL and MTNL officers. and
5.BSNL and MTNL merger proposal is dropped etc.
This is a meeting to apprise the new Principle Secretary, IT
Secretary in PMO dealing the matter. After their clearance
the Cabinet Note on Revival of BSNL and MTNL will be send to
the Union Cabinet immediately. |
21.09.2019: AGM(Admin),
O/oCGM, STR issued letter regarding procedure for opting for
CGHS Scheme by BSNL Pensioners -
<<Click here for letter>>>
<<<Ref.-I>>
<<<Ref.-II>> |
04.09.2019: Revival
of BSNL / MTNL:- GS
discussed regarding revival of BSNL / MTNL proposal with
concern DoT officers and found that the legal opinion on 4G
spectrum allocation to BSNL has been received from Solicitor
General, Govt of India which is positive. Now negotions are
going on with Ministers of Finance for the financial support
to BSNL / MTNL. DoE comments are expected by the end of this
week or in the beginning of next week thereafter only the
Cabinet Note will be finalised and send to the cabinet for
approval approval. The Cabinet approval on this issue may be
received in the third or last week of this month. Other than
SPV model all the items e.g. VRS, reduction of age from 60
to 58 years, 4G spectrum allocation, monetization of BSNL
and MTNL assets etc remains unchanged . |
27.08.2019: Revival
of BSNL/MTNL- Comrade
GS discussed regarding revival of BSNL/MTNL proposal with
concern DoT officers and found that today up to now Cabinet
Note on Revival of BSNL/MTNL couldn't be sent to PMO and
Cabinet secretariat due non receipt of SG opinion on 4G
spectrum allocation to BSNL /MTNL as per the Hon'ble Supreme
court judgement on this issue. It is expected that SG
opinion may be received by today evening. The matter may be
discussed in the next Cabinet meeting in the first weak of
September-2019. Pension revision of BSNL pensioners will get
attention after its approval only. |
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AIRBSNLEWA WISHES
HAPPY & PROSPEROUS
JANMASHTAMI
TO One & All |
22.08.2019: Meeting
with Director (Fin.), BSNL Board: GS
and GS AIBSNLEA met Director (Fin.) BSNL Board and discussed
regarding payment of pending medical bills of BSNL
pensioners. We also explained that while processing the
medical claims the income tax from these claims are detected
by concerned DDO's which is reflected in 26AS whereas
medical claims are not actually paid. Director (Fin.)
appreciated our concern and assured to examine the matter
and to release some funds for the reimbursement of pending
medical bills. We further requested and early action
in this regard. |
21.08.2019: Meeting
with DoT officers on revival of BSNL/ MTNL :
GS and GS AIBSNLEA met with the concern DoT officers and
discuss regarding revival of BSNL/ MTNL. It is understood as
under:-
Shri
Nripendra
Mishra ji,
Principal Secretary to PM
hold a meeting yesterday in the presence of DoE
and DoT officers and discussed the revival of BSNL/ MTNL
plan at DoT.
(i) 4G spectrum allocation to BSNL/ MTNL
accepted
as 100%
capital infusion.
(ii) Proposal for SPV for land monetization and transfer of
MTNL/ BSNL loan
not accepted.
(iii) BSNL/MTNL merger proposal
dropped.
(iv) MTNL/BSNL land monetization proposal
accepted.
It will
be monitored by a committee consisting of BSNL/MTNL, DoT and
DIPAM officers.
(v) VRS proposal followed by retirement age reduction to 58
years .
It is expected that by today evening the minutes of this
meeting will be received in DoT and on that basis a revised
cabinet note will be sent to cabinet directly. PMO have
desired to brief this proposal in the next Cabinet
meeting schedule to be held on 28th August, 2019 and incase
some process delay takes place then certainly will be
approved in the Union Cabinet in the first week of
September, 2019. After this DoT may issue notification upto
15th September, 2019 opening VRS Window for one month from
1st October, 2019 to 31st October, 2019 and may
completed the VRS process in the month of November, 2019
itself. Thereafter reduction of retirement age from 60 years
to 58 years will be effective from 1st January, 2020.
Government is expecting 90,000 BSNL/ MTNL employees will go
on VRS which will be on the basis of Gujarat Model. |
21.08.2019: Committee
of BSNL/MTNL Pensioners' Associations [CBMPA] meeting held
today at Delhi and discussed the present status of BSNL
pensioners pension revision. After detail discussions CBMPA
decided to use political channels to impress upon the Gov't
for revision of pension and will further meet to decide the
strategies.
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19.08.2019: Meeting
with CMD BSNL: GS along
with GS AIBSNLEA met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding
(A)
Reimbursement of medical claims of BSNL pensioners:
We requested CMD BSNL for reimbursement of medical claims of
BSNL pensioners. The medical claims are not being paid for
the last two years which has caused hardship and difficulties
to BSNL pensioners even the medical claim bills in many
circles have not been processed. CMD BSNL appreciated our
concern and mentioned that due to non availability of funds
this situation have been created however he assured to
allot some funds in this account on funds availability. He
further advice that BSNL pensioners shell immediately opt
the CGHS facility and the CGHS one time fee paid by
individuals will be immediately reimbursed by the BSNL for
which he will issue instructions to the circles.
(B)
Revival of BSNL / MTNL : On the
issue of revival of BSNL, CMD BSNL mentioned that
tomorrow there is a meeting in PMO wherein revival of BSNL/
MTNL will be discussed for clarifying the apprehensions /
queries of DoE in this regard. The main apprehension
of DoE is that even after government financial support
whether BSNL / MTNL will revive. CMD BSNL expressed
his concern that BSNL is having 1.60 lakh employees and
70000 contractual workers even then it is unable to
increase the revenue. We explained the financial constraints
being faced in the field units in day to day maintenance and
operations. CMD further mentioned that after the DoE and PMO
clearance only revival of BSNL/ MTNL plans will be processed
to Cabinet for approval. |
19.08.2019: Meeting
with Director(CM/HR), BSNL Board:
GS and GS AIBSNLEA met
Director(CM/HR) BSNL Board and requested for the long
pending medical reimbursement bills of BSNL pensioners.
Directed(CM/HR), BSNL Board appreciated our concern and
assured to discuss the matter with his IFA for releasing of
some funds in this account.
(b) Revival
of BSNL/MTNL: Director (CM/HR)
confirmed that tomorrow there is a meeting in PMO for revival
of BSNL/MTNL but we should make sincere efforts to provide
Quality Services to BSNL's customers. He also mentioned that
Reliance JIO fiber launch will also be threat to all
the Telecom operators including BSNL/ MTNL.
(c)
Flood
relief funds to Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra circles:
We requested to immediate release of funds to heavily
affected states due to flood i.e. Kerala, Karnataka and
Maharashtra. Director(CM/HR) mentioned that Rs. 2 crores
have been given to Kerala circle and Karnataka circle
and Maharashtra circle will also be given relief funds on
the the requisition of concerned circles etc. |
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11.08.2019: Circle
Conference of AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan circle at Jaipur on
11-8-2019:
Com GS and OS(North) attended and address the Circle
Conference of AIRBSNLEWA Rajasthan circle at Jaipur in
Totuka Bhawan. Com GS in his address explained the status of
BSNL pensioners for example pension revision of BSNL
pensioners, settlement of pending medical bills, CGHS
facility, arrears of 78.2% fitment benefit to BSNL
pensioners w.e.f. 1-1-2007, mobile phones to retired BSNL
employees in view of WLL withdrawn etc. Com GS appreciate
the efforts of CS and President in organising the
conference. Jaipur station District branch body was also
formed. Under the Chairmanship of Com. S. S Rawat, OS(N) the
election of circle body was conducted. Com K G Arora, Com M
L Ostwal and Com Vyas were elected as Circle President,
Circle Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively
unanimously along with other circle office bearers. Com M L
Ostwal Circle Secretary in his CS report discussed the all
India issues and circle issue. Com K G Arora, President
welcomed the CHQ office bearers and the members. Com GS and
OS N were felicitated in the conference. Com CS assured to
form District branches in all the districts at the earliest.
Com T. R. Nanda, District President extended Vote of thanks.
Lunch followed. The Conference was a grand success.
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09.08.2019: GS,
President and FS today met Shri PK Sinha Ji, Member(F), DoT
and Shri P K Purwar Ji and greeted them on assuming the new
assignments. Also met Member(S), Member(T), DoT on Courtney
call meeting and introduced them with new CHQ office bearers
of AIRBSNLEWA. PGM(Admn) & GM(SR) BSNL CO were requested to
provide office and meeting space to BSNL pensioners in
Corporate office. CMD BSNL was requested to release funds
for the settlement of pending medical claims. CMD assured to
book into the matter and advised to switchover to CGHS
facility for which one time fees payment will be reimbursed
by BSNL within 45 days. Member(Fin.) was requested to
consider pension revision. He assured to look into our
proposal.
Regarding
Revival package, CMD BSNL told that it may be notified by
DoT in the first weak of September-2019.
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09.08.2019: Delhi
Circle, AIRBSNLEWA 3rd Circle Conference on
08.08.2019:-
AIRBSNLEWA Delhi Circle organized its 3rd Circle
Conference at Kidwai Bhawan, New Delhi on
08.08.2019.Com,R.D.Arora Circle Secretary apprised in
details the organizational activities of AIRBSNLEA in Delhi
Circle and discussed the burning issues of BSNL Pensioners.
Com. Teja Singh Circle President welcomed all the newly
elected CHQ office bearers Com Kishan Singh, President, Com.
Prahlad Rai, General Secretary and Com. A..K. Jain,
Financial Secretary of AIRBSNEWA who were elected in the 3rd
AIC of AIRBSNLEWA held at Vijayawada on 17th July
2019. He also welcomed AIRBSNLEWA Legal Consultant Com.
A.K.Kaushik and Com. S.Shivakumar ,General Secretary,
AIBSNLEA .
Com. Kishan Singh, President (CHQ) in his address apprised
the status of Court case in details on 78.2% fitment benefit
w.e.f.01.01.2007 to BSNL Pensioners instead of 10.06.2013
and further legal actions in this regard.
Com. Prahlad Rai, GS in his address extended thanks to Delhi
Circle for welcoming the newly elected CHQ office bearers
and explained in detail the status of burning issues of BSNL
Pensioners as under:-
1. Regarding delinking of Pension Revision from Pay Revision.
He explained that AIRBSNLEWA is regularly perusing the
matter with DOP&PW, DOT officers and to the Hon'ble MOC for
its settlement .He also explained that recently formula for
Pension Revision as per 7th CPC has been drafted
and submitted to DOT under the banner of CBMPA,
2. Delay in settlement of Medical claims:-
Com GS explained that BSNL management is delaying the
settlement of medical claims of BSNL Pensioners for the last
two years, it is a serious situation. AIRBSNLEWA has already
written to CMD BSNL for early settlement of the long pending
medical claims, AIRBSNLEWA will continue its efforts to
ensure the settlement of pending medical claims at the
earliest.
3. CGHS medical facility:
Com GS explained the active role of AIRBSNLEWA in getting
implemented CGHS medical facility to BSNL Pensioners. When
the policy was under consideration in DOT that time
AIRBSNLEWA only discussed the matter in DOT and with the
Medical & Health authorities for mapping of Pay Scales of 2nd
PRC with 6th CPC etc. Further, the mapping of 2nd
PRC Pay Scales with 7th CPC were persuaded in DOT
and now BSNL Pensioners are getting CGHS Medical facility
without any difficulty. Reimbursement of onetime Payment to
CGHS by BSNL Pensioners is also being persuaded for early
settlement.
4. 78.2% fitment benefit to BSNL Pensioners:-
Com GS explained that AIRBSNLEWA has played a very
important role in getting implemented 78.2% benefit in DOT.
AIRBSNLEWA representatives regularly met and persuaded in
DOT/BSNL for its settlement .The issue of 60:40 was a great
hurdle in settling the 78.2% fitment benefit to BSNL
Pensioners. Com. Amit Gupta, Dy. GS AIRBSNLEWA took all the
relevant documents from DOT,DOP&PW on 60:40 introduction in
payment of Pension to BSNL Pensioners under RTI. On that
basis the matter was persuaded in DOT and convince the
officers that this 60:40 provision needs to be withdrawn and
finally succeeded in getting withdrawn with from the
approval of Cabinet .This was the effort of AIRBSNLEWA only.
5. Mobile Telephone Connection to BSNL Pensioners in view of
withdrawal of WLL Connection:-BSNL
C.O. in the year -2007 has already issued the instructions
to circles to provide mobile Pre-Paid telephone connection
to the retired/retiring employees of BSNL whose WLL
Telephone connections has been withdrawn. Some circles have
implement the orders. However, AIRBSNLEWA has written a
letter to CMD BSNL for issuing reminder on this issue.
Com GS assured Delhi Circle to extend full support and
requested to grow the AIRBSNLEWA in Delhi Circle.
Com S. Shiva Kumar GS AIBSNLEA in his address appreciated
the efforts of AIRBSNLEWA is settling the issues of BSNL
Pensioners and assured fullest supports & cooperation of
AIBSNLEA to AIRBSNLEWA.
Com A.K. Kaushik, Legal Consultant, AIRBSNLEWA in his
address explained the status of the Court case and further
efforts in this regard.
House elected the chairman election to Com. Venket Raman and
he conducted the election for AIRBSNLEWA Delhi Circle after
the dissolution of the existing Circle body by Com Teja
Singh, Circle President.
Com. Nandi, Com. A.J.Ram and Com. K.M.Goyal were elected
unanimously as President, Circle Secretary and Finance
Secretary respectively .
The house was adjourned with the vote of thanks extended
by Com. K.M. Goyal Financial Secretary. The Conference hall
was Jam Packed.
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06.08.2019:
COURT
CASE ON PENSION ARREARS
The Judgment of our First Pension Arrear Case (OA 2260/2017)
is received. It is seen that a common Judgment has been
delivered for both OAs 2260 and 2853. It has already been
pointed out that the OA 2853 was filed by other Association
in a later date but unfortunately linked with our case. From
the Judgment it is clear that the court has not understood
the case at all and perhaps got confused with the separate
OAs, which were different in arguments. The case was for
arrears of Pension and Pensionary benefits but the judgment
is delivered considering as if the applications were for DA
arrears. We are publishing here both OAs and the judgment
for perusal of our esteem members. Pl go through carefully
and advice the action you feel appropriate. The list of
applicants for OA 2260 is also being published separately.
The applicants may kindly keep a watch on this website for
further action we shall be taking for filing appeal in Delhi
High Court.
<<OA
2853>>
<<OA
2260>>
<< Judgment>>
<<List
of Applicant OA 2260>> |
08.08.2019:
GS Writes to Secretary DOT informing new CHQ Body <<Letter>> |
08.08.2019:
GENERAL BODY MEETING OF HYDERABAD BRANCH-- Report by BS
Good evening to all. The HYDERABAD branch General body
conducted in a grand manner. 125 meeting attended. After
opening remarks by president Com Sivaramudu two minutes
silence observed by members in memory of departed souls.
Com Branch Sec HYD addressed the gathering and presented
AIC highlights specifically touching pension revision and
medical bills. SEC also informed house the immediate steps
taken by our G.S immediately taking our issues pension
revision and medical Bill's .COm. AGS K.Jairam also
explained medical/pension issues. Com Divakar Rao
Treasurer placed Financial status before the house. Com B.V.
Rao advisor also explained status of pay revision and
medical claims. Co. M.N.Rao our CHQ Auditor also addressed
the gathering and explained CGHS migration. Our Branch
Organising SECRETARY Com P.Satayanarayana not only placed
welcome address but also proposed vote of thanks. 27 New
members joined our Association today. Deliberations and
Discussions went on well. Thanking all office beaers and
active members for their in conducting G.B in a grand
manner. ThankYou all .DAKSHINAMURTHY K SEC HYD & OS
South |
05.08.2019:
GS writes to CMD BSNL on allotment of Mobile Connections to
Retired Employees in non feasible areas. <<READ>> |
05.08.2019:
CBMPA (Committee of BSNL MTNL Pensioners Associations)
submits a fresh proposal to Secretary DOT on Pension
Revision. <<READ>> |
02.08.2019:
Meeting with PGM(Pers.),
BSNL CO: GS met PGM(Pers.),
BSNL CO & discussed regarding
(i) Clarification
to DoT on EPP provision of 1st time bound
promotion from 4 to 6 years-
Objection raised by Pr. CCA Kolkata
: We requested PGM(Pers.) for an early reply to DoT
regarding 1st time bound promotion from 4 to 6
years under EPP. Pr CCA Kolkata has objected granting 1st
time bound promotion on completion of 5 years of service by
mis-interpretating 4 or 6 years of service. PGM(Pers.)
confirmed that the DoT letter dated 21.05.2019
(attached
herewith) has
been received along with AIBSNLEA & Pr. CCA Kolkata letters.
He assured for sending early reply to DoT in this regard.
(ii) Implementation
of Rule-206 of SDEs(T) Seniority:
We requested PGM(Pers.) for the true implementation of
Hon'ble SC Judgment on Rule-206 of SDEs(T) seniority case.
PGM(Pers.) mentioned that the exercise for implementation of
Rule-206 is under process wherein the notional pay fixation
will be granted by conducting review DPC against the vacant
available posts and accordingly pension will be re-fixed. We
explained that the Hon'ble SC judgment, the consequential
benefits are to be given to all seniors w.r.t. the juniors.
PGM(Pers.) assured to look into the matter. |
30.07.2019:
COURT
CASE ON PENSION ARREARS
BAD NEWS
Our pension
arrear 1st case (OA 2260/2017) came up for hearing today
in PCAT ND along with other OA 2853/2018 filed by other
Association. Both the cases were heard simultaneously and
argument continued for two and half hours. But the
Judicial Judge, who is also chairman of PCAT was not
satisfied with the arguments and dismissed both the OAs.
We are now waiting for the judgment copy and then will
decide future action.
Along with our
advocate, our president com Kishan Singh and legal
consultant Com A K Kaushik were present in the court
|
29.07.2019: GS
Writes to CMD BSNL on Medical Issues........
<<READ>> |
26.07.2019: GS
Writes to Hon MOC on Pension Revision........
<<READ>> |
26.07.2019: COURT
CASE ON PENSION ARREARS
Our Pension Arrear 1st case OA2260/2017 was
listed in PCAT court 1 sl no 51 today. But could not be
heard due to shortage of time. It is now listed for hearing
on Monday 29th July in same court 1 sl 42. |
25.07.2019: Meeting
with DDG(Estt.) DOT:- Com,
Prahlad Rai ,General Secretary All India Retired BSNL
Executive' Welfare Association (AIRBSNLEWA) met with
Sh.S.K.Jain, DDG(Estt.) DOT and apprised him regarding newly
elected CHQ body of AIRBSNLEWA in the 3rd AIC
held at Vijaywada (AP) ON 17TH July
-2019.Director(Estt) was also present there.
a)He requested DDG(Estt.) for the settlement of the Pension
Revision of BSNL Pensioners. DDG(Estt.)
and Director(Estt.) informed that recently a letter from
DOP&PW has been received wherein some queries have been made
w.r.t. delinking of Pension Revision from Pay Revision. They
mention that matter is under discussion in DOT and after the
approval of the competent authority, reply will be sent to
DOP&PW at the earliest. They further mentioned that at
present as per existing rule the Pension Revision with Pay
Revision only. The decision for delinking of Pension
Revision from Pay Revision is to be taken at top level.
(b) Mapping of Pay Scales of 2nd PRC with 7th CPC
Pay Scales for the purpose of CGHS Contributions Payment
from BSNL:- We
extended thanks for issuing the order and now BSNL
Pensioners are getting CGHS Card without any difficulty.
(3) Payment of Pension Contribution on Actual Basic Pay
instead of Maximum of the Pay:- DDG(E)
informed that DOE has asked some queries regarding Pension
Contribution from MTNL and it is awaited from MTNL .He
further mentioned that since the Pension Contribution in
MTNL is being paid on actual Basic Pay ,thus there will be
no refund case as it is in BSNL to refund Rs. 2000/= Crores.
(4) Recovery from Pension by Pr. CCA Kolkatta against the
Pay fixation in E2A Pay Scale on completion of 5 years of
service:- Director
(Estt.) informed that our Association letter along with the
Pr.CCA Kolkatta letter has sent to BSNL for comments but the
reply is still awaited. He assured to talk with the concern
officer in BSNL for early reply. He assured an early action
in this regard.
(5) Revival of BSNL/MTNL:- It
is understood that after the GOM meeting, DOT has drafted a
Cabinet Note on following points:-
(a) 4 G Spectrum Allocation to BSNL/MTNL through SPV Model.
Govt. will bear the spectrum fee.
(b) VRS to BSNL/MTNL employees after the age of 50 years and
above. Roll out of age from 60to 58 years w.e.f.1.1.2020.
(c) Monetization of BSNL/MTNL land and assets.
(d) Merger of BSNL/MTNL etc. |
19.07.2019: 3RD
AIC OF AIRBSNLEWA AT VIJAYAWADA, A.P.
AIRBSNLEWA held its 3rd All India
Conference at Hotel Swarna Palace, Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh
on 17th July 2019. 98 delegates from different part of
country attended the conference. The conference was graced
by the newly elected President and General Secretary of
AIBSNLEA Coms Subhasis Mitra and Shivakumar. Com A K Kaushik
and Com Yadav from MTNL was also present at the meeting. The
conference started at 10.00Hrs and continued upto 19.00 Hrs.
All the important issue of the pensioners were discussed in
details and future plan worked out. Com Kishan Singh and Com
Prahlad Rai has been elected as President and General
Secretary respectively. The details will be uploaded
shortly.
Complete list of New CHQ Body
1. Chief
Mentor Shri M K Bagchi MTNL Delhi
2. Legal Consultant Shri A K Kaushik MTNL
Delhi
3.
President. Shri Kishan Singh
Delhi*
4. Vice
President I. Shri Manas Roy. W B
5. Vice
President II.. Shri T Ravindran. Kerala
6 General
Secretary. Shri Prahlad Rai Rajasthan*
7.Dy.
GS Shri Amit Kumar Gupta
WB
8.AGS
I Shri K Jairam. T.
S.
9.AGS
II Shri Pallab Bose UP
East
10 AGS
IIi Shri M L Deore. Nasik
11. AGS
IV Shri B M Mondal WB
12.OS
East Shri Prasun Mukhopadhyay
WB
13.OS
West Shri M M Karnani Gujrat
14. OS
South Shri K D Murthy TS
15. OS
North Shri S S Rawat Rajasthan
17. Finance
Secretary Shri A k Jain Delhi
18.
Advisor I. Shri Venkat Rao TS
19.
Advisor II. Shri Prasun Ghosh WB
20.
Advisor iii Shri V Keshava Rao.
AP
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