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MEETING WITH MEMBER (FINANCE), DOT.

Com. K G. Jayaraj, General Secretary has met Shri. Manish Sinha, Member (Finance ) DoT on 14-03-2024. He brought to his notice the issue of implementation of Arbitration Award of higher pay to Sr. Auditor / Accountants of Organised Accounts which is to be extended to the absorbed BSNL Accountants. Member (Finance ) responded positively, noted down the points and assured to do the needful.

Meeting with Director (Staff ), DoT.

General Secretary pursued the case of Shri A H. Agashe, dismissed Telecom Mechanic, Gondia, Bhandara SSA, Maharashtra for settlement of dismissal period, drawal of pay and allowances and terminal benefits and pension from the date of superannuation. However, as Shri. A H Agashe expired on 18-10-2023 and his wife, Shakuntala Agashe had applied for the benefits in November,2023.

Shri. Khagesh Garg, Director ( Staff ) stated that the case is being processed in right earnest and the file is now with the DoT, Vigilance. Thereafter, General Secretary also met the concerned officer in Vigilance , Shri. Ramji Lal and had a detailed discussion. Having heard the full story, he assured all possible action at his end at the earliest.

MEETING WITH ADDITIONAL CGCA ON MITIGATING THE DIFFICULTIES OF PENSIONERS DUE TO LATE SUBMISSION OF DLC AND SAMPANN MIGRATION.

Smt. Anuradha Joshi Durgapal, who was CGCA, when contacted over phone on 12th March,2024 told General Secretary that she has retired on 29th February,2024. General Secretary on behalf AIBDPA thanked her for the positive and helpful approach during her tenure as the Controller General of Communication Accounts and also extended best wishes. She reciprocated by acknowledging the cooperation of AIBDPA to extend best possible services to the pensioners. She also advised General Secretary to meet the Additional CGCA, Shri. Sreekanta Panda, as no CGCA has been posted.

Accordingly, Com. K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary met Shri. Sreekanta Panda, Additional CGCA today, the 13th March,2024 at his office at Ghitroni, near Gurugaon. General Secretary handed over the CHQ letter on the difficulties being experienced by the pensioners. He read the letter very patiently and called Shri. G. Sandeep Goud, Deputy CGCA who is dealing all the issues related to disbursement of pension. Thereafter he also participated till the end.

1.In the letter CHQ, to minimise the number of defaulters of DLC, has suggested that categorisation of pensioners in to different groups based on drawing pension, for submission of DLC, like November for Post Office Pensioners, December for SBI pensioners etc.

Dy CGCA stated that the present system is flexible and have more options. A pensioner can give DLC in any month of his choice and he may have to give the next DLC on or before that month of next year. He also stated that discussion is in the final stage with the Postal authorities to facilitate a pensioner to submit DLC from any post office in the country.

2.Provision for drawal of arrear pension in cases of delayed submission of DLC.

Dy CGCA clarified that nowadays, after getting the delayed DLC, without any delay arrear pension is being paid through supplementary bill.

3 Delay in drawing pension involving inter- circle migration.

Dy. CGCA stated that every possible efforts are being taken to minimise the delay.Regarding Com. Uma Balaviswanathan’ s case, given as an example of delay in payment in the letter, Dy CGCA stated that it is different issue and will be settled soon.

Implementation of Arbitration award of higher pay to Sr. Auditor / Accountants of Organised Accounts- extension to the BSNL absorbed Sr. Accountants.

The copy of CHQ letter dated 5th March,2024 already sent through email was handed over and discussed the issue.

Dy. CGCA replied that approval of DoT is necessary in this case and may be sought.

Finally, both the officers drew the attention of General Secretary that only 40% pensioners have submitted the KYP form and a large number of pensioners are yet to give their mobile number and appealed the cooperation of AIBDPA in this regard.

General Secretary replied that our Association is taking all out efforts for successful implementation and our branches are taking pain to collect the forms from each and every pensioner. These issues are deliberated in our meetings also and assured our continued cooperation in all such endeavours. The meeting started at 11AM was concluded at 12PM.

BURDWAN DISTRICT CONFERENCE HELD BEFITTINGLY.

The biennial District Conference of Burdwan, West Bengal has been held with good participation at Telephone Exchange, Burdwan on 10-03-2024.Com.Manik Lal Das, President presided over the conference. Com.Shyama Pada Ray, District Secretary welcomed the gathering. Com.Animesh Mitra , CHQ President, BSNLEU inaugurated the conference with detailed and spirited speech covering the national situation and the issues being faced by the workewrs and pensioners. Coms. Om Prakash Singh, CHQ Organising Secretary, Asis Das, Circle Secretary also addressed. The report and audited accounts presented by Coms. Shyama Pada Ray, District Secretary and S S Mondal ,Treasurer were approved after discussion.

Coms. Manik Lal Das, Shyama Pada Ray and S S Mondal were reelcted as President, District Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.

MAHABOOB NAGAR DISTRICT CONFERENCE HELD ENTHUSIASTICALLY.

Mahabbob Nagar District in Telangana Circle has held its biennial conference on 10-03-2024. Com. G Rangaiah, District President was in chair. Com. Chinna Saheb, District Secretary welcomed and presented the report and accounts. Coms. D Shankar, CHQ Vice President and Ramachandradu, Circle Secretary addressed and explained the issues in detail. 34 new members joined AIBDPA and were greeted to the conference. The conference honoured the veterans who crossed 75 with garlands and shawls. Coms. G Rangaiah and Chinna Saheb were reelcted as President and District Secretary in the unanimous election of office bearers.

CHHATTISGARH CIRCLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING.

Circle Executive Committee meeting of Chhattisgarh was held at Raipur on 10-03-2024. Com. Devangan, Circle Vice President presided over the meeting. Com.R P Atmapoojya, Circle Secretary welcomed all and presented the report for the intervening period. In his elaborate report, Circle Secretary explained the present status of the important issues of pension revision and medical benefits and the struggles conducted and continuing efforts being made by CHQ and Circle for settlement. Com.Omkarnath, District Secretary, Bilaspur initiated the discussion and a good number of comrades aired their views. The CEC decided to strengthen organisation further.

RAJASTHAN CIRCLE CONFERENCE HELD SUCCESSFULLY.

The Circle Conference of Rajasthan has been held befittingly on 09-03-2024 at Hotel Indiana Pride, Jaipur. Com. K P Sharma, Circle President presided. Com. M K Nagpal, Circle Secretary welcomed one and all and presented the report and audited accounts.

Com. K G Jayaraj, General Secretary inaugurated the conference and gave a good account of developmens with regard to the important issues like medical benefits, CGHS, Pension Revision. He emphasised the need to strengthen our beloved AIBDPA by enrolling more pensioners and family pensioners.

Coms. Ashok Pareek, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, P. K. Jain, CHQ Organising Secretary, BSNLEU, Kamal Singh Gohil Circle President, BSNLEU, S. L.Ojha, Senior leader and Circle Patron, Hari Narain CHQ Organising Secretary addressed the conference. Comrades from all the districts participated in the discussion that followed after which both the report and accounts were approved.

Office bearers were elected unanimously with Com. K. P. Sharma( Advisor ), Com. S. N. Nagal ( President ) Com .M. K. Nagpal ( Circle Secretary ) Com.Tulja Ram ( Treasurer )

ABNORMAL DELAY IN PROCESSING FAMILY PENSION CASE OF SMT. V. T. GIRIJA, W/ O, SATHYANARAYANAN, EX . JAMEDHAR, KANCHEEPURM, CHENNAI TELEPHONES- MEETING WITH SHRI. S. P. SINGH, PGM (ESST). BSNL CO.

Com. K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary on 07-03-2024 brougt to notice of PGM (Estt ) a very pathetic case of utter negligence and cruelty being meted out to a poor family by not processing family pension case even after 18 months of submission of application with all required documents. A letter in this regard was also handed over to him.

PGM was visibly moved on hearing the story and stated that CGMT has got the power to do the needful in such cases and he should only be insisted.

YEARLY REVALIDATION OF MEDICAL CARDS-CHANGE THE PROCEEDURE TO THAT OF CGHS CARDS- MEETING WITH GM(ADMIN)

General Secretary brought to notice of GM(Admin) the difficulties being experienced by the BSNL retirees for yearly revalidation of medical cards. Extensive discussion had been there on the issue on 11-07-2023 wth the then GM(Admin ). General Secretary demanded to follow the proceedure being adopted for CGHS Card revalidation where it is warranted only when there is some change in respect of the beneficiaries. The CHQ letter on the issue was also given to the GM.

GM stated that the issue will be reexamined.

DISCRIMINATION TO FAMILY PENSIONERS IN EXTENDING BSNL BENEFITS- MEETING WITH GM(ADMIN),BSNL CO

Com. K G Jayaraj, General Secretary had a meeting with Shri. Sanjeev Tyagi on 07-03-2024 and discussed the following issues.

  1. Discrimination in extending certain benefits to the Family Pensioners.

The family pensioners are denied the opportunity to change the medical option eventhough there is full justification in the changed situation.

  1. Family pensioners are denied concessional FTTH facility

General Secretary handed over the letter on these issues and demanded early settlement. GM replied that it will be examined.