Name of recipient: AIBSNLPWA (CHQ), SB A/c No 67100927818, SBI Branch: Chennai Nandambakkam,
IFSC No. SBIN0002239
After remittance of any amount, please intimate the details to Treasurer :
Shri T S Vittoban, Block-A, Flat- D4, Air View Apartments, (Near City Union Bank), M G Road, Manappakkam, Mugalivakkam PO, Chennai 600125. as whatsapp message over Phone No. 9444923732
Contact Numbers: Please see list of Office Bearers
The District Conference of AIBSNLPWA, Sasaram (Bihar) was held on 01-03-2026 at Sasaram. Sri Ram Govind Pandey was elected President, Sri L. B. Sahu as District Secretary, and Sri B. K. Sharma as Treasurer unanimously for the session 2026–2028.
02 March 2026
Special State Convention by the FCPA Tamil Nadu at Chennai on 27th February 2026
The Special State Convention organized by the Forum of Civil Pensioners’ Associations (FCPA), Tamil Nadu, was held successfully at Chennai on 27th February 2026 with the participation of over one thousand pensioners from BSNL, Posts & RMS, Railways, Accounts & Audit, CPWD, Income Tax, Central Excise and State Government departments across Tamil Nadu. The Convention was presided over by Com. D. Balasubramanian (AIFPA GS). Com. R. Rajasekar (FCPA Convenor) welcomed the gathering. Com. S. Sundarakrishnan CS-Tamilnadu Circle ,proposed the resolutions. Com. D. Gopalakrishnan, President CHQ, AIBSNLPWA, explained the Supreme Court case relating to the Validation Act and informed that the matter is expected to be taken up on 10-03-2026. The Convention demanded: • Repeal of the Pension Verification Act, 2025 • Inclusion of Pension Revision in the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission • Withdrawal of remarks terming non-contributory pensions as “unfunded liabilities” • Immediate settlement of the long-pending BSNL pension revision issue The Convention was addressed by D. Ravikumar, MP (VCK), T. K. S. Elangovan, Former MP (DMK), A. Arumugam Nainar (CPI-M), and G. R. Ravindranath (CPI), who assured their full support to the demands raised. The Convention concluded with a vote of thanks by Com. C. Olli. (CS-Chennai)
02 March 2026
Dharna at Jantar Mantar by FCPA on 28-02-2026
Forum Of Civil Pensioners Associations Delhi State held an impressive Dharna at Jantar Mantar New Delhi today 28 February 2026 . Hundreds of Retirees from Delhi NCR attended the Dharna with great enthusiasm. They were addressed by the leaders of FCPA . Our comrades from Meerut ,Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Faridabad , Rohtak and adjoining areas were in attendance. Our Dy GS Anupam kaul also addressed the geathering. Com J S Dahiya, Com Malik, Com kailash Gautam and Com Zile Singh also attended
02 March 2026
PENSIONERS' PATRIKA
POSTED TODAY
Pensioners' Patrika for March-April 2026 has been posted today to all from Chennai
The Forum of Civil Pensioners’ Associations (FCPA), Andhra Pradesh, conducted its Convention at Vijayawada today ON 26-2-2026 under the presidentship of Com. V. Vara Prasad, Chairman, FCPA (AP) and General Secretary, AIBSNLPWA CHQ.
Leaders from various pensioners’ and trade union organisations attended and addressed the gathering, including representatives from AITUC, CITU, INTUC, Railway Pensioners’ Association, All India Radio Pensioners’ Association, Income Tax Pensioners’ Association, APRPA, AIPRPA, AIBSNLPWA, AIBDPA, SNPWA and AIRBSNLEWA.
The convention strongly deliberated on the adverse impact of the Validation Act 2025 on pensioners and demanded its scrapping. It also called for modification of the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission and implementation of Pension Revision with arrears from 01-01-2026.
Speakers emphasised that the Validation Act has resulted in serious losses and injustice to pensioners and urged immediate corrective action. The meeting highlighted the need for grassroot-level cadre mobilisation, stronger participation from constituent associations/unions, establishment of FCPA forums at town/city levels across AP, and activation of cadres through regular meetings.
Approximately 200 pensioners attended the convention, with participants coming from adjoining districts of Vijayawada.
The meeting concluded with organisational discussions and a Vote of Thanks by Com. N. Rama Rao, Convenor, FCPA AP State.
24 February 2026
Notional Increment for VRS-2019 Retirees – Representation to DoT
The Association has requested the Department of Telecommunications to extend the benefit of Notional Increment for pension calculation to absorbed employees of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited retired under VRS-2019.
The issue, earlier kept pending as sub-judice before the High Court of Delhi, now stands clarified by the Court’s judgment dated 09-02-2026 upholding the grant of annual increment benefit to VRS retirees and rejecting distinction based on mode of retirement.
In view of this development, DoT has been urged to issue early orders extending Notional Increment for pensionary purposes to all eligible VRS-2019 retirees.
AP Circle Conference Held at Vijayawada on - 18-02-2026
Vijayawada | 18 February 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Circle Conference of AIBSNLPWA was held successfully at Vijayawada on 18-02-2026, with participation from around 500 members and delegates from across the State.
Com K S Koteswara Rao presided. Activity report submitted by Circle Secretary com D Venkateswara Rao and the periodical accounts by Circle Treasurer com J Narayanachari were adopted.
National President Comrades D. Gopala Krishnan, General Secretary V. Vara Prasad, and CHQ Treasurer T. S. Vittoban attended the conference and addressed the gathering on organisational matters, pensioners’ welfare, pension revision, and recent legal developments.
Other CHQ Office Bearers Comrades R. S. N. Murty, M. R. Patnaik, P. Pulla Rao, and M. Rajasekhara Reddy also participated in the proceedings.
NFTE-BSNL AP Circle Secretary Com A. Nagendra Babu greeted the conference and conveyed his best wishes.
The leaders emphasised that pension revision, due from 01-01-2017 following the 2007 revision, should be implemented in line with the CAT Principal Bench, Delhi judgment (September 2023). Concerns were also raised regarding the adverse effects of Validation Act, non-inclusion of pension revision in the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC).
The conference urged the Government to amend the 8th CPC Terms of Reference to include BSNL pension revision and clearly specify 01-01-2026 as the date of implementation.
The following AP Circle Office Bearers were elected unanimously:
President: V. Viswanadham – Eluru Circle Secretary: D. Venkateswara Rao – Srikakulam Treasurer: J. Narayana Chari – Vijayawada
19 February 2026
Krishna District conference on 17-02-2026
The Krishna District Conference of the AIBSNLPWA was successfully held on 17-02-2026 at Vijayawada.
The conference was presided over by Com. K. K. R. N. Purnachandra Rao. The meeting was attended and addressed by distinguished leaders including Comrades M. R. S. Prakasa Rao, D. M. Durga Rao, K. S. Koteswara Rao, D. Venkateswara Rao, J. Narayana Chari, M. Rajasekara Reddy, and V. Vara Prasad.
Senior BSNL officers Sri L. Srinu Krishna, PGM, BSNL; Sri J. Uma Maheswara Rao, DGM; and Sri B. Ravikumar, IFA, graced the occasion and conveyed their greetings.
During the conference, the following office-bearers were unanimously elected:
President: Com P. Narasimha Rao
Secretary: Com S. Subba Rao
Treasurer: Com P. Ratnakar
16 February 2026
Notional Increment – DoT Clarification (Jan 2026)
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a clarification on 28.01.2026 regarding the grant of notional increment for pension calculation, bringing much-needed clarity to pensioners and administrative authorities. The order explains the applicability of Supreme Court judgments, distinctly outlining eligibility conditions under res judicata, third-party, and intervention/impleadment categories. It also specifies the impact of filing dates on entitlement to enhanced pension and arrears. While the guidelines settle long-standing ambiguities in most cases, the issue concerning BSNL/MTNL retirees under the VRS scheme remains sub-judice before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court.
8th CPC Questionnaire Issued – Implications and Concerns for Existing Pensioners
The 8th Central Pay Commission has released an online Questionnaire seeking views from employees, pensioners, individuals, Associations and Unions on pay, allowances, pensions, dearness allowance and staffing reforms. It is specifically stated that only online responses will be considered and that paper-based, email or PDF submissions will not be accepted.
A careful reading of the questionnaire shows that several questions are framed primarily from a fiscal and expenditure-control perspective, particularly highlighting the increasing number of pensioners vis-à-vis serving employees and the growing pension bill. This marks a clear shift from earlier Pay Commissions where pension was treated mainly as deferred wages.
For pensioners, especially those retired before 2026, certain concerns emerge. The questionnaire repeatedly raises issues such as budgetary burden, sustainability, defence and civil pension outgo exceeding salary expenditure, and possible restructuring of pension principles. This indicates that the 8th CPC may examine methods to limit future pension growth, rationalize parity concepts, and reconsider automatic assumptions regarding full inflation neutralisation or uniform fitment benefits.
There is also discussion on hybrid indexation of Dearness Allowance and alternative approaches to pension management, which could potentially dilute long-established protections enjoyed by existing pensioners if strong counter-views are not placed on record.
Members are therefore advised to clearly understand that the recommendations of the 8th CPC may significantly influence the prospects of existing pensioners, including revision methodology, parity, DA linkage and overall pension security. It is essential that pensioners’ Associations place well-reasoned responses emphasizing that pension is a statutory right and deferred compensation, not a discretionary welfare measure.
District Conference of Chandrapur AIBSNLPWA held on 8/2/2026 at Panchvati Hall. Shri RH Mitkary, President, MH, M.Narendar, CS, MH, Shri Pranjal Thakur, GM, BSNL, Chandrapur, Medical Officer, CGHS had spoken on this occasion. Shri W.Askar, President, Shri Ramanand Singh, Secretary and Shri Deorao Chandanbavre , Treasurer of Chandrapur District elected unanimously for the 2nd time.
10 February 2026
DoPPW Sanction for DLCs (2024–25)
We have submitted data for a total of 10,381 Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) for the said period. As per the sanction order dated 22-01-2026, the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has released an amount of Rs. 4,19,960 (Rupees four lakh nineteen thousand nine hundred sixty only) to the All India BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association towards expenses incurred for generation of Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) of pensioners during the year 2024–25.
