On March 8, 2025, the Chennai Traffic District of TN Circle celebrated International Women's Day under the leadership of CHQ Assistant Treasurer Com. V. Latha, in the presence of TN Advisor Com. V. Ramarao and District President Com. S. Sampathkumar. Our CHQ President Com. DG extended greetings and delivered an inspiring address, highlighting the challenges faced by women globally. Three exceptional women achievers were honored: 1. Dr. Anurathna – Chief Medical Officer, Ponneri Government Hospital, Tamil Nadu. Her book "Vannathupoochi" (Butterfly) was released by our CHQ President. 2. Com. A.K. Saramma – Veteran trade union leader who played a key role in the 1960 and 1968 strikes and served as Divisional Secretary of CTX, SSX, and ITX divisions. 3. Ms. G. Anitha – A visually impaired Ph.D. scholar from a humble background. Moved by her story, Traffic District members voluntarily contributed Rs. 11,000 to support her. Following the meeting, members joined a joint social welfare initiative with Nalam Seya Virumbu Trust at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital, Guindy, Chennai. Responding to the request of the hospital's Director, Dr. L. Parthasarathi, a "Wall of Kindness" was inaugurated under the theme "Give it – Take it." Essential supplies worth Rs. 20,000, including clothing and toiletries, were donated to assist underprivileged patients and their attendants.

On March 8, 2025, the Chennai Traffic District of TN Circle celebrated International Women's Day under the leadership of CHQ Assistant Treasurer Com. V. Latha, in the presence of TN Advisor Com. V. Ramarao and District President Com. S. Sampathkumar. Our CHQ President Com. DG extended greetings and delivered an inspiring address, highlighting the challenges faced by women globally. Three exceptional women achievers were honored: 1. Dr. Anurathna – Chief Medical Officer, Ponneri Government Hospital, Tamil Nadu. Her book "Vannathupoochi" (Butterfly) was released by our CHQ President. 2. Com. A.K. Saramma – Veteran trade union leader who played a key role in the 1960 and 1968 strikes and served as Divisional Secretary of CTX, SSX, and ITX divisions. 3. Ms. G. Anitha – A visually impaired Ph.D. scholar from a humble background. Moved by her story, Traffic District members voluntarily contributed Rs. 11,000 to support her. Following the meeting, members joined a joint social welfare initiative with Nalam Seya Virumbu Trust at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital, Guindy, Chennai. Responding to the request of the hospital's Director, Dr. L. Parthasarathi, a "Wall of Kindness" was inaugurated under the theme "Give it – Take it." Essential supplies worth Rs. 20,000, including clothing and toiletries, were donated to assist underprivileged patients and their attendants.

Shri M. Rajasekhar Reddy, Assistant General Secretary, attended as the chief guest. He emphasized two main issues: 1. The need to include the BSNL pension revision under the purview of the recently announced 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). 2. The injustice of non settlement of pension revision due from 2017 and efforts of association.

The office bearers newly elected are :

President: G. Venkatesh

District Secretary: G. Harinath Reddy

Treasurer: Mahaboob Peera

On March 6, 2025, a delegation from AIBSNLPWA led by General Secretary Shri V. Vara Prasad, Vice President Shri R. S. N. Murthy, and Visakhapatnam District Advisor Shri V. R. K. Sarma met Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman at Novotel Hotel, Visakhapatnam. The Finance Minister was in Visakhapatnam as the Chief Guest in connection with the meeting on Budget Debate. During the meeting, we submitted a memorandum requesting the inclusion of the BSNL pension revision issue in the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). MP Smt. Daggubati Purandeswari was also present during the meeting. We are pleased to inform you that Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman listened attentively to our concerns. It is learned that she has endorsed our letter to an IAS officer accompanying FM for further action.

Nextly, the delegation also met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu who is visiting FM, We presented him with a shawl as a token of respect and requested him again to consider forwarding our letter, which we had previously submitted during our meeting with him on January 28, 2025, regarding the BSNL pension revision issue as a terms of reference to 8th CPC. We expessed our sincere thanks to FM for granting us an opportunity of meeting.

The pension revision case in the Delhi High Court, listed on February 28, 2025, the case is adjourned to March 11, 2025.

DOWNLOAD HERE : pp-march-2025.pdf

On 19-02-2025, General Secretary V Vara Prasad, along with RSN Murthy, met Ms. Roshni Sohni, DDG (Establishment), Sanchar Bhawan. We requested proactive favorable action for the inclusion of our pension revision in the Terms of Reference to the 8th CPC. We also requested the issuance of necessary clearance to BSNL Corporate office to settle the pension case of Sri V K Bhaskar, DE Retired, Bareilly SSA, for the service rendered in DoT as perCCS ( Pension ) Rules sub-Rule 24 (c) of Rule 37 A. She has assured positive action on both matters.

General Secretary V Vara Prasad, along with Vice President RSN Murthy, met Shri Rakesh Gupta, DDG (Accounts), Sanchar Bhawan, to discuss the issue of reduction of Last Pay Drawn (LPD) for retirees. We emphasized that the reduction was irregular and that the verification period is limited to 24 months as per rules.

DDG (A) has asked 10 cases of affected retirees along with PPO copies for his examination and has assured us that he will revisit the issue.

The cases of LPD reductions along with PPO copies will again be submitted for further examination shortly.

On February 19, 2025, our General Secretary V Vara Prasad and Vice President Sri R S N Murthy met Additional Secretary & CRCS, Sri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal, in Delhi and discussed the issue of pending dues for the members of GTECS Ltd Chennai. We have given copies of our letters written on previous occassions. CRCS informed us that the Registrar of Societies, Government of Tamil Nadu, has been requested to conduct an inspection regarding the matter. He also stated that they are in touch with Sri Nandakumar, the present Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Tamil Nadu. CRCS expressed sympathy for the affected members and assured us that they are actively monitoring the situation. We have requested CRCS to expedite the investigation and ensure that the dues are disbursed within a reasonable timeframe. We have also requested him to visit Chennai to interact with the concerned in the State Govt. Addl Secretary further informed that in addition to departmental inspection, an independent agency has been appointed to investigate into the affairs of society. The CRCS. office has shared a letter addressed to Sri Karthi Chidambaram MP, dated February 19, 2025, regarding this issue.

Copy enclosed crcs-19022025.pdf

Today, Com. V. Vara Prasad, General Secretary, and Com. R. S. N. Murty, Vice President, met Shri Manoj Dwivedi, Additional Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), in New Delhi. We briefed him on the issue of including BSNL pension revision in the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and emphasized its importance for retired BSNL employees. Shri Dwivedi assured us that the matter will be examined, and appropriate action will be taken.

The matter was listed as Item 90 today. Mr.Ghose, Ld Sr Counsel appeared on our behalf. The matter could not be taken up today due to paucity of time and was adjourned to 28.02.2025.

A team led by Com. V. Vara Prasad, General Secretary, along with Com. R. S. N. Murty, Vice President, and Com. J. S. Dahia, Organizing Secretary, met Ms. Rachana Shah, Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), at her office in North Block, New Delhi. During the meeting, we explained the issue of including BSNL pension revision in the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The Secretary gave us a patient hearing and assured us that she would take appropriate action on the matter. The meeting lasted for about 20 minutes, and we expressed our gratitude to her for giving us the opportunity to present our case before the finalization of the Terms of Reference.

SEE HERE FOR LETTER 8th-cpc-3.pdf

District conference of TUMKUR DISTRICT , KARNATAKA WAS HELD ON 08-02-2025. COM RAJKUMAR, COM LINGADEVARU, COM SHAFIULLAKHAN WERE ELECTED AS PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER RESPECTIVELY.

CLICK HERE FOR FILE brief-120225-8cpc.pdf

The pension revision case was scheduled for hearing in the Delhi High Court on 30-1-2025. However, the government counsel sought an adjournment, citing the unavailability of the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) due his leg injury. As a result, the court has now posted the matter to February 18, 2025, in the supplementary list.

BSNL issues guidelines to Circles/Units for the action to be taken for implementation of DOT OM dated 22-01-2025 . copy of the order notional-increment-letter-dt-28012025.pdf

copy of order : payment-of-ida-for-cpses-following-2007-pay-scales.pdf

Letter to Deputy Secretary (JCA) DOPT

8cpcdopt.pdf

Letter to Secretary ( Staff side) National Council - JCM

8thcpcjpc.pdf

Letter to Secretary General , Bharat Pensioners Samaj

8thcpcbps.pdf

The recently issued OM dated 22nd January 2025, granting a notional increment to BSNL/MTNL retirees, has brought much-needed relief. However, it currently covers only those who retired on 31st January 2020 under superannuation, and not those who retired under the VRS 2019 scheme, even though they were due for the same increment on 1st February 2020. A similar case before the CAT Chandigarh was decided in favor of retirees under the VRS 2019 scheme, and the order has already been implemented. We request that the OM be clarified to include all VRS 2019 retirees, ensuring fairness and avoiding further litigation. Letter addressed is posted here.

notionalvrsbsnlnew.pdf