Though BSNL issued orders for grant of 78.2% IDA on 10-06-2013 for its employees w.e.f. 01-01-2007 on notional basis and on actual from the date of issue of the orders, the pensioners are yet to get the benefit.
The case first went to Dept. of Pension and Pension Welfare. After much delay it has come back. Now the same has been sent to Department of Expenditure.
After further delay, the same has been returned to DOT, not by approving the same, but seeking certain clarifications.
BSNLEU and AIBDPA has been continuously pursuing the case at each and every stage. Neither BSNL Management, DOT or the other connected departments seem to be serious about the issue of the pensioners.

Does the government want the senior citizens to be in the battlefield for getting their fully justified demands? It seems that there is no other way. Let us be prepared for the same. We will fight for our rights.