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

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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

Representatives of the All India BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association (AIBSNLPWA) donated Rs 10,46,169 to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support flood-affected victims in Vijayawada. The delegation, led by Vijayawada MP Kesineni Shivnath, met Hon'ble CM N. Chandrababu Naidu at his Undavalli residence today on 28th Jan 2025 to present the cheque. Representatives included: V. Varaprasad (General Secretary) J. Narayanachari (Treasurer, AP Circle) G. Siva Nageswara Rao (Treasurer, Krishna District) V. Annapurna (Member, Vijayawada) The representatives expressed their solidarity with the victims, stating that the donation was a collective contribution to assist those who lost everything in last year's floods. Additionally, a memorandum was submitted to the Hon'ble CM, requesting his intervention to ensure that the Central Government includes pension revision for BSNL/MTNL retirees in the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). They highlighted that the pension revision due since 2017 remains unresolved, urging the CM's support in addressing this long-pending issue.

DPE was urged to expedite the issuance of the pending IDA orders without further delay.

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District Conference of Vellore BA was held on 21-01-2025, with over 375 comrades, including 35 women members, participating. Presided over by Com V. Ravichandar, the conference accepted the reports presented by Com K. Alliraja, District Secretary, and Com V. Mani, Treasurer.

Com S. Sundarakrishnan, Circle Secretary, Tamilnadu, addressed the gathering on pension issues, court cases, and other key matters. Sri Ashok Nayak, DGM(A), and District Secretaries from various unions, greeted the conference.

Com V. Ravichandar, Com K. Alliraja, and Com V. Mani were elected as District President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively.

The Prime Minister's approval of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) marks a historic moment for central government employees and pensioners. Recognizing the importance of this decision, the All India BSNL Pensioners' Welfare Association (AIBSNLPWA) has submitted a request to include BSNL/MTNL pensioners in the terms of reference for pension revision under the 8th CPC. BSNL/MTNL pensioners, governed under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, are unique among CPSE retirees as they receive pensions directly from Central Civil Estimates. In light of this, we have emphasized the need for equitable treatment for these pensioners, who have dedicated their lives to the telecommunications sector.

For more details, read our full representation submitted to the Hon’ble Prime Minister by clicking the link below:

eightcpctor.pdf

Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare letter dated 13-01-2025 to ensure updation of DLCs in the PDA records and sending SMS messages of acceptance / rejection of DLCs to the concerned pensioner on T+1 basis.

sms-to-pensioners-regarding-submission-of-digital-life-certificate.pdf

The Chengalpattu Branch of Chennai Telephone Circle held its 2nd Annual General Body Meeting on 07-01-2025. Com. M. Ranganathan, CHQ Vice President and Branch President, presided over the event. Com. D. Gopalakrishnan, CHQ President, addressed with one-hour speech. Circle President Com. M. Munusamy, Circle Secretary Com. S. Thangaraj, and other Circle Office Bearers also addressed.

On New Year's Day, V Vara Prasad General Secretary and other office bearers met CCA Sri Tarachand, and extended our greetings and discussed about some of the current issues.

CGCA , Managing Director & CEO Canara Bank have been addressed to resolve promptly on 31-12-2024. copy of letter canarabankpensions.pdf

PENSIONERS PATRIKA FOR JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2025

HAS BEEN POSTED TODAY FROM CHENNAI

Please click here to see the pdf copy:PATRIKA No 1 2025

The District Conference of Hyderabad District was held on 30th December 2024. The conference was attended by Com. V. Vara Prasad, General Secretary, Com. A. Sudhakara Rao, CHQ Organizing Secretary, Com. E. Upendar, Circle Secretary, Com. M.R.S. Prakasa Rao, Chief Advisor, AP Circle, and Com. Gopa Raju, Circle President, who addressed the conference of about 200 plus delegates. Hyderabad District has a total strength of 3,700 members and is organized into 8 branches. Com. Peraiah Pantulu, Ex-President, and Com. Govinda Rajulu, Ex-Circle Secretary also addressed. The Annual Report and financial accounts were presented during the meeting and were approved unanimously by the members. Elections were held, and Com. S. Narasimha Rao, Com. M. Madhu, and Com. R. Syamsundara Rao were unanimously re-elected as President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively

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