Rate of IDA increase with effect from 01-01-2011 as per DPE order :
on 1997 pay/pension increased to 141.5% (5.4% increase)
on 2007 pay/pension increased to 43% (3.2% increase)

DOT secretary has not received the information regarding revision of pension of pre – 2007 retirees today also

                                                     Wake up call for Sibal

Defending the indefensible may be part of the lawyers trade but this does not extend to a flagrant distortion of easily verifiable facts. Union communications Minister Kapil Sibal, who shocked everyone with his claim of zero-loss to the exchequer in 2G spectrum allocation, was rapped on the knuckles by the Supreme court-which asked him to behave with some sense of responsibility Mr.Sibal, in an egregious overflow of enthusiasm to defend his predecessor, A.Raja, and the United Progressive Alliance govt. sought to debunk the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the spectrum controversy. Just as the CBI seemed to be getting serious about its investigation into the 2G spectrum allocation scandal, and a one man committee was starting to look into the procedures and policies of DOT in granting 2G license since 2001,Mr.Sibal presents himself as an omniscient authority on the subject and pre judged the case. The Supreme court registered its concern over the impactthe ministers statement might have on the CBI investigation. Mr.Sibal, a distinguished lawyer will hopefully realize the full import of the Supreme Courts observations against him. The courts larger concern of course is to ensure independent investigation, without fear or favour, by the premier criminal investigation agency.

With the highest court in the land now monitoring the investigation into the 2G spectrum scandal, the CBI should have the nerve to get on with the investigation without allowing any intervention or improper inputs from its political masters. But this is easier said than done. Clearly there is no systematic protection for Indias investigating agencies. In several criminal cases that have the potential to hurt those in power at the centre, the CBI has handled the investigation in a way that achieves the end-result of aborted or failed prosecution. The Bofors case which is synonymous with political corruption, is a notorious case of investigators acting in the service of their political bosses. If the UPA govt. has any intention of getting the truth in the telecom scam, Mr.Sibal should publicly retract his irresponsible, over- the-top comments made at a sensitive juncture. Prime Minister Manmohan Sing owes it to the nation to dissociate his Govt. from his Ministers act of egregious folly, and to provide credible assurances that there will be no further political obstruction of efforts to get to the truth. If he fails to do this, the perception is bound to grow that yet another cover-up of big league corruption is afoot.

Younger brother of Com.K G Jayaraj,Sri.K G Radhakrishnan breathed his last in the early hours of Jan.21,^st 2011.His end came at Amrutha Institute of Medical Science,Kochi where he was treated for chronic astma. He was aged 62 and he is survived by his wife, son and daughter.His funeral was held at his residence at Alappuzha, was attended by a large number of trade union and political leaders and comrades of BSNLEU and AIBDPA.Com.V A N Namboodiri and Com Abhimanyu among otherscondoled.

It is learnt that the cabinet has approved the pension revision of pre-2007 retirees yesterday.com.V A N Namboodiri spoke to the Secretary DOT and member services today.According to them the decision taken will reach them only by this evening.When it is confirmed we will update the news.

It is learnt that the IDA rates as on 1.1.2011 is increased to 141.55 for pre-2007 retirees (5.4%) and to 43 % for 2007 retirees(3.2%),orders are awaited.

AIBDPA wish all our members and wellwishers a merry CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

The National Executive Committee meeting of the National Co-ordination Committee of

Pensioners Association (NCCPA) held at New Delhi today ( 22-12-2010) has decided to join

the Parliament March on 23rd February 2011 called by the Central Trade Unions opposing

price strike, disinvestment& privatisation, as also demanding settlement of the issues of

the unorganised workers, demanding the government to stop anti-worker policies etc.  State

units as also affiliated associations are requested to prepare for the same.

Com.RL Bhattacharjee, president presided. Com.S.K.Vyas. Secretary, NCCPA briefed the

developments. Com.VAN Namboodiri, Patron NCCPA and Advisor AIBDPA participated and

declared support of AIBDPA to the programmes.

Non settlement of pension benifits ie pension,GPF etc of DOT employees absorbed in BSNL

Regd. Office : Bharat Sanchar Bhavan, H.C.Mathur Lane , Janpath, New Delhi-110 001

Corporate Office : Bharat Sanchar Bhavan, H.C.Mathur Lane , Janpath, New Delhi-110 001 Website: www.bsnl.co.in

CORPORATE ACCOUNTS SECTION-1

1st Floor, Bharat Sanchar Bhavan,

H.C.Mathur Lane, Janpath

NEW DELHI – 110 001 .

TEL:2373 4110, 2373 4306, 2373 4107 (fax)

NO. 500-57/2010/CA I I /BSNL Dated at New Delhi the, 14.12.2010

To

The Chief General Managers

All Telecom Circles,

BSNL.

Sub.: Non settlement of retirement benefits i.e. Pension cases, GPF cases and submission of Opening balances of Loan & Advances as on 01.10.2000 in respect of DoT employees absorbed in BSNL.

Ref.: DO. No. 7- 56/2010/TA-I/2403 dated 22.11.2010.

Kindly refer to DO letter under reference has been received from DoT. Ithas been reported that various circles of BSNL are not taking due interest in ensuring timely settlement of various retirement benefits and consequently lot of complaints are being received. This issue has been taken very seriously by the higher authorities.

In view of the above, it is therefore, requested that the matter related to settlement of retirements cases should be taken on top priority and necessary instructions shall be issued to all concerned for timely submission of pensions papars to CCAs,, prompt compliance of the queries raised by CCAs,submission of opening balances of Loans and advances as on 01.10.2000 in respect of DOT employees absorbed in BSNL and timely submission of GPF final payment cases duly completed in all respect within the prescribed time frame.

In this connection, the instructions to hold regular monthly meetings with CCAs of DoT issued vide this officer letter of even no. dated 26.11.2010 may also be taken care of.

(Arundati Panda)

Sr. General Manager (CA)

Copy to: 1. IFAs of all Telecom Circles, BSNL for information and necessary action.

2. Director (Accounts –I), DoT Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi 110001.

The  three day strike started from 1.12.2010 withdrawn after discussion with DOT and CMD BSNL.Details follows.
Representatives of BSNL employees associations/unions met with Secretary Telecom DOT today where CMD BSNL  was also present.A follow up meeting with BSNL management under the chairmanship of CMD BSNL was held at 15 Hrs on Dec 2nd in which representatives of JCA as well as from the management side was also present.
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