Meeting with CMD BSNL
AIBDPA delegation of Coms. K G Jayaraj, Patron, R. Muraleedharan Nair, General Secretary and M G S Kurup, Treasurer have met Shri. A. Robert Jerard Ravi, CMD BSNL on today, the 12th March, 2026. Initially, Com. R. Muraleedharan Nair, General Secretary was introduced to the CMD.
Then, the following issues were discussed.
- Grant of 40% concession for FTTH to family Pensioners.
- Allowing change of option in BSNL MRS to Family Pensioners.
The delegation pointed out that the denial of these benefits to family Pensioners are really felt as discrimination. AIBDPA had taken up the issue in April 2025 with BSNL management, but still pending unresolved. The delegation requested the intervention of CMD for an early settlement. CMD stated that both the issues require the approval of BSNL Board and agreed to present the issue in the BSNL Board.
3. Delay in payment of refund of excess payment recovered – case of Shri. Aboosala Lakshadweep.
The delegation brought to the notice of CMD that the issue is unnecessarily being dragged despite recommendation of the case by CGMT, Kerala and positive CAT order.
CMD replied that he will look into the case. The delegation thanked CMD for his kind gesture and positive response.
R. Muraleedharan Nair, General Secretary