Com.K.G.Jayaraj GS,had a talk with Shri.Prachish Khanna,Director (Estt), DOT on
today,the 15th March,2014, who confirmed reciept of the note seeking
clarifications on 78.2% IDA merger from the Department of Expenditure.
The Director has also stated that the reply is being initiated.He also hinted about
the cabinet approval which is certain to cause further delay,even
after approval by the Expenditure Department.Actually, Cabinet
Approval is not warranted as the same was
already obtained for the 68.8%
We are trying to meet the Secretary,DOT / Joint Secretary to apprise
them of the facts.

Though BSNL issued orders for grant of 78.2% IDA on 10-06-2013 for its employees w.e.f. 01-01-2007 on notional basis and on actual from the date of issue of the orders, the pensioners are yet to get the benefit.
The case first went to Dept. of Pension and Pension Welfare. After much delay it has come back. Now the same has been sent to Department of Expenditure.
After further delay, the same has been returned to DOT, not by approving the same, but seeking certain clarifications.
BSNLEU and AIBDPA has been continuously pursuing the case at each and every stage. Neither BSNL Management, DOT or the other connected departments seem to be serious about the issue of the pensioners.

Does the government want the senior citizens to be in the battlefield for getting their fully justified demands? It seems that there is no other way. Let us be prepared for the same. We will fight for our rights.

Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations and Patron AIBDPA along with Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary AIBDPA met Shri R.K.Upadhyay, CMD BSNL and discussed the issues of pensioners as well as the viability of BSNL etc.
The representatives pointed out the undue delay in issue of orders on 78.2% IDA for pensioners. They also stated that the Department of Expenditure has sought some clarifications from DOT and further delay may take place. They urged the CMD to take necessary steps to ensure that the pensioners’ 78.2% IDA issue is settled at the earliest.
The union leaders also demanded that the medical allowance with out voucher be restored to the pensioners who are put to much difficulties due to the withdrawal of the same. It was also demanded that DOT Pensioners also be given the concession on Broad band connections.
Com. Namboodiri suggested certain measures to reduce the expenditure on electricity, diesel, petrol etc. and as per the decision of the Forum meeting, proposed that a “Save Electricity / Fuel Month” be observed with clear instructions to reduce the consumption through effective methods. CMD agreed to consider the same and suggested that it can be a continued process.
CMD informed that cabinet has taken decision taken to waive the Notional Loan of Rs.7,500 crore of BSNL, which will benefit BSNL. The various efforts being made by the BSNL to improve its financial viability was also stated by CMD.
The union representatives expressed their strong protest against the proposed formation of new companies like tower, optical fibre cable, land assets etc. and demanded that these should be abandoned. CMD BSNL stated that it is only about the tower company that proposal has been made and that it is beneficial for BSNL. The staff side did not agree.
The unions also stated that the Welfare Committee and Sports Committee had not met for more than one year and that they should be convened early. CMD stated that this will be convened with out delay.

Due to some unavoidable domestic matters,Com.G.B.Salakki,
Treasurer has returned to Bijapur on 11-03-2014.

The department of expenditure has stated that certain clarifications have been
sought from DOT , particularly on pension liability.Earlier the Director (Adm)
of the expenditure department had told us that he returned the file to the section
officer to delete the note on the file regarding pension liability.But intead of
deleting the unnecessary note,the section officer chose to seek clarification from
DOT.When we protested as it involves furthur delay,the reply of the section officer
was ‘why should I take the risk!
Yes,buerocracy has its own methods.Earlier it was the Pension and PW department
which also played the same trick of asking clarification from DOT.
We have written to Ms.Sudha Krishnan, Joint Secretary (Pers), Department
of Expenditure conveying resentment against the undue delay and seeking
her intervention in the matter.
We have also sought an urgent meeting with the Jt.Secretary.

UTTARAKHAND FUND-PRIME MINISTER’S LETTER AND OFFICIAL RECEIPT.(CLICK TO VIEW)

DENIAL OF ONE EXTRA INCREMENT-CHQ LETTER TO BSNL(CLICK TO VIEW 1)

COM.V.A.N.NAMBOODIRI, ADVISOR, K.G.JAYARAJ, GENERAL SECRETARY
AND COM.G.B.SALAKKI, TREASURER MET SHRI.VIJAY KUMAR SINGH,
DIRECTOR ((ADM), DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE ON 10-03-2014. AND
DISCUSSED THE ISSUE OF 78.2% IDA MERGER TO BSNL PENSIONERS.
THE REPRESENTATIVES POINTED OUT THAT THERE HAS BEEN MUCH
DELAY IN THE EXPENDITURE DEPARTMENT AND WANTED EARLY APPROVAL.
THE DIRECTOR STATED THAT HE HAS SEEN THE FILE WHICH WAS PUT
UP TO HIM.BUT THE CONCERNED OFFICE HAS MADE A NOTE IN THE
FILE REGARDING 60-40% PENSION CONTRIBUTION BY BSNL WHICH
MAY CREATE PROBLEM,IF SENT TO HIGHER OFFICERS. THEREFORE
HE HAS RETURNED THE FILE TO THE CONCERNED OFFICE WITH
INSTRUCTION TO DELETE THE NOTE AND RESUBMIT.
THE DIRECTOR WAS POSITIVE IN APPROACH AND AGREED TO DO
THE NEEDFUL WITHOUT DELAY..

COM.G.B.SALAKKI TREASURER HAS JOINED CHQ ON 7TH
MARCH, 2014 AND WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE HEADQUARTERS
UPTO 24TH MARCH.
HE CAN BE CONTACTED IN HIS MOBILE NO.09449063759.

THE DISTRICT BRANCH OF AIBDPA, CUDDALORE, TAMILNADU CIRCLE
HAS BEEN FORMED.THE MEETING OF BSNL DOT PENSIONERS HELD IN
THIS CONNECTION AT TOWN HALL, CUDDALORE. ON TODAY, THE
8TH MARCH, 2014 WAS PRESIDED BY COM.K.KATHIRAVELU.COM.M
MARUTHAVANAN, GENERAL SECRETARY, RESIDENTS WELFARE
ASSOCIATION INAUGURATED.COM.M.MUTHUKUMARASAMY, CONVENOR,
RECEPTION COMMITTEE SPOKE ON ORGANISATION.
COM.C.K.NARASIMHAN, CIRCLE SECRETARY, MADE A SPECIAL ADDRESS.
COM.K.T.SAMPANTHAM, DISTRICT SECRETARY, BSNLEU, COM.C.
PANDURENGAN, (SNEA), COM.T.PURUSHOTHAMAN (TNGPA), COM.P.
MANICKAMOORTHY, VICE PRESIDENT, AIBDPA AND COM.M.BALASUBRAMANIAN,
DISTRICT SECRETARY, PONDICHERRY ALSO SPOKE.
FOLLOWING ARE THE IMPORTANT OFFICE BEARERS ELECTED UNANIMOUSLY.

PRESIDENT: COM.G.GOVINDARAULU
SECRETARY: COM.M.MUTHUKUMARASAMY
TREASURER: COM.V.MANI
COM.R.VELAYUDHAM PROPOSED VOTE OF THANKS.