Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Forum and Advisor AIBDPA met Shri Umashankar, Joint Secretary (T), DoT and discussed about the delay in the clarifications to be given to the Department of expenditure on the 78.2% IDA fixation to the pensioners and issues connected with the Revival of BSNL. The JS(T) was very sympathetic to the issues raised by the Union.

On the issue of 78.2% IDA fixation, a letter by Forum requesting early solution was given to Shri M.F.Farooqui, Secretary, DOT,who advised to discuss the matter with Additional Secretary, DOT since he was extremely busy with certain urgent matters. Additional Secretary being on leave, Com. Namboodiri met JS(T) and discussed the matter.