Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor and Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary has met Shri.Prahlad Singh, Member (Finance) on 24-11-2016 and brought to his notice the slow process of the work related to the 78.2% IDA fixation to BSNL pensioners retired before 10-06-2013 in almost all circles and therefore payment of arrears is likely to be delayed. They pointed out though  in most of the circles BSNL, barring a few circles, has completed the work but held up at the CCA offices and the reason cited is shortage of staff. The representatives suggested to seek feed back from all circles and remedial action taken , retired officials could be utilized, so that the arrears are paid before the stipulated date in the order, 31-12-2016.  The Member (Finance) assured to do the needful.<<view letter>>