Pension Revision case 

In continuation of yesterday's proceedings today petitioner's counsel (UoI) completed his arguments.

After his lengthy arguments, Shri Chibbar argued for five minutes.

UoI counsel, during the course of arguments he gave an interpretation to para 7 of DoT OM dated 4 8 2016. 

Permanently absorbed employees of PSUs who are drawing pension separately from the Government means that it's applicable only to pro-rata pensioners and started explaining the concept.

Immediately we contacted our lawyer and told that there is no option for pro-rata pension in BSNL.

The only option for them was government pension on combined service and requested her to clarify to the court.

Accordingly, in the end, she rose up and informed the court. Hon Judge asked her to include it in the "Note".

So, finally, in our pension revision case, the arguments from both sides are over.

The Bench asked both sides to submit a "Note" not exceeding 5 pages strictly within a week.

The judgement is reserved.

Let us wait for the judgement.

V Vara Prasad GS

 Pension Revision Case Update – 20.05.2026

Our Pension Revision case came up for hearing before the High Court of Delhi today. Arguments on behalf of our side have been concluded.

The matter is listed tomorrow for rejoinder arguments by the Government side.

The Hon’ble Bench appears inclined to conclude the hearing and reserve the matter for judgment thereafter.

Let us await further developments after tomorrow’s proceedings.

V Vara Prasad

General Secretary

 தோழர்களே

தோழியர்களே

வணக்கம்.

 ஜனவரி 2026

முதல் தரவேண்டிய அகவிலைப்படியினை உடனை வழங்கக்கோரி  CBMPA மற்றும் AUAB இணைந்து, 20-05-2026 புதன்கிழமை மாலை 3.00 மணி முதல் 5.00 மணி வரையில் பூக்கடை தொலைபேசி நிலைய வளாகத்தில், DOTயின் மெத்தன போக்கினை கண்டித்து நடத்த இருக்கும் தர்ணா போராட்டத்தில்  நாம் அனைவரும்  ஒன்றிணைவோம், பெருந்திரளாக கலந்துகொண்டு தர்ணா போராட்டத்தை வெற்றிபெறச்செய்வோம்.

தோழமையுடன்

உங்களின்

N. S. தீனதயாளன்

DS STR Chennai.

 

 Pension Revision case 

The case was taken up by 4.05 pm.

When our senior counsel appeared,  Hon judge told " Mr Ghose, today it's not possible to hear you and I can hear you on Monday"

Our senior counsel told Hon judge that he will not be available on Monday since he is leaving for sabarimala tomorrow.

The case is adjourned to 20th May 2026 (next Wednesday) to be listed in supplementary list.

V Vara Prasad GS

 Discussions Held With BSNL and DoT on IDA, DR and Notional Increment Issues

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A delegation consisting of Com. Anupam Kaul, Dy. GS, AIBSNLPWA, GS-SNPWA and GS-MREWA met officers in BSNL and DoT on 7th May 2026 regarding the long pending issues concerning pensioners.
The discussions held with Director (Finance), BSNL Board, DDG (Establishment), DoT and Director (PSU), DoT indicate:
1.    BSNL has already obtained internal approval for payment of IDA to serving employees w.e.f. 1.1.2026 and is in the process of obtaining approval from Government nominees and external Directors on priority basis.
2.    BSNL has already informed DoT that the financial liability can be met fully from BSNL internal resources without external borrowing.
3.    DoT officials have also indicated that orders relating to DR from 1.4.2026 are proposed to be issued simultaneously along with the decision on IDA for the period from 1.1.2026 to 31.3.2026.
4.    It has now become evident that DoT has linked payment of IDA/DR to pensioners with the decision regarding IDA payable to serving employees, in the same manner in which Pension Revision was earlier linked with Wage Revision.
5.    On the issue of extending the benefit of Notional Increment to VRS retirees, DDG (Establishment) informed that DoT Legal Section has decided to challenge the Delhi High Court judgment in the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
Comrades are requested to note that sustained organizational pressure continues to remain extremely important till actual orders are issued.
All units and members are therefore requested to continue full preparations for the Dharna Programme on 20-05-2026 and maintain complete unity and vigilance till final orders are issued.

 Our pension revision case, listed for hearing before Delhi High Court , today  on 11-05-26 , could not be taken up for hearing and will be heard tomorrow on 12-05-26. 

V Vara Prasad.   

General Secretary

 Update on Pension Revision Case – High Court of Delhi 

The pension revision case before the High Court of Delhi, which was listed for hearing today (04-05-2026), could not be taken up for hearing.

The matter has been adjourned and is now scheduled for hearing on Monday, 11th May 2026.

V Vara Prasad                        

General secretary

 

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