Com. V. A. N. Namboodiri, Advisor tried to contact Shri. J. S. Deepak, Secretary, DoT on today, 08-06-2016 to pursue the issue of 78.2% IDA merger to BSNL pensioners retired before 10-06-2013. But he was not available at his office and his PA has told Com.Namboodiri that Secretary, DoT is out of station and expected back on 13-06-2016. The PA further stated,  when asked, that the modified cabinet note on 78.2% IDA merger is on his table and may be cleared on his arrival.