Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations met Shri S.C.Misra, Member (Services), DOT and discussed about the following issues:
1. 78.2% IDA Fixation for Pensioners: Member (Services) stated that the issue is being discussed in the DOT for giving a suitable reply to the Department of Expenditure on the queries raised by them.
2. Treating the absorbed TSMs as full-fledged DOT employees for all purposes: Com. Namboodiri wanted that the TSMs absorbed in BSNL should be treated as DOT employees for all purposes including for NEPP. At present the absorbed TSMs are treated as DOT employees for pension, 50% service of TSM for pension and GPF, but is treated as BSNL appointee for NEPP.
3. Pension Contribution to be on the actual basic pay instead of the maximum of the pay scale: Com. Namboodiri demanded that the pension contribution should be only on the basis of the actual basic pay and not on the maximum and requested that the issue may be taken by DOT. The difficult financial position of the BSNL also should be considered in this respect. A copy of the letter submitted to the Secretary DOT was also handed over.