:: BSNL & DOT PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION ::

On this auspicious day 12th July, 2009 Sunday, the BSNL & DoT Pensioners Association, Gujarat Circle, Ahmedabad has immense pleasure to launch its own web www.bdpa.in to cater needs of Twelve Hundred BSNL & DoT Pensioners of Gujarat in general & India in particular.Within One year, more than 1,35,000 viewers have visited the web. We thank all the viewers.

Our aim is to fill the gape by providing up-to-date information to Pensioners without least delay.

It contains regular pages such as orders of IDA, BSNL Medical Rules, Name of Hospitals, Members Address, Birthday List and exhaustive related to its members.

Your suggestions to make this web pensioners friendly are always well come and you can send email to didimistry@hotmail.com Phone: 079-25500800 Cell: 09879090682.

Please visit Magazine Page for July,October 2009, January 2010 and April 2010 issue of BSNL NEWS GUJARAT.

BSNL Pensioners Directory 2010 - 2nd Ediion released on 29.07.2010 is under distribution. Book your copy with Shri H.C.Bhatia, Office Secretary.

The Third Gujarat Circle conference was held on 29.06.2010.

Shri S.C. Mishra, Member Services, DoT, Ajit Singh CGM Gujarat, S.K. Bhandari, PGM ATD, smt. Sujara Ray, PGM (Finance), S/Shri Thomas Jhon K, K. Vallinayagam, R. Venkatraman, Islam Ahmad, Islam Ahmad, addressed Open Session.

PENSION ADALAT TO BE HELD IN FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST FOR FIVE DISTRICTS, AHMEDABAD, HIMATNAGAR, NADIAD, PALANPUR AND MEHSANA. CONCERN TO REPRESENT WITH A COPY TO US.

Dinesh D. Mistry,
General Secretary
26.08.2010

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BSNL & DOT Pensioners Association, Gujarat Circle, enrolls total 1585 members as on 31.08.2010

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In this page we publish news and views related to BSNL Pensioners and BSNL Employees as well from different quarters for the information of our valued visitors. The publication of news does not mean that we endorse the contents thereof unless we specifically comment upon either way.

03.09.2010 : D.D. Mistry, GS BDPA & AGS FNTO will be in New Delhi from 03.09.2010 to 13.09.2010 and function from there.

02.08.2010 :The All India Consumer Price Index for the month of July 2010 saw an increase of 4 points (174 to 178). The IDA increase from 1.10.2010 will be 4.7%, even if the index sees no increase for August 2010. Unless the CPI for August falls below 176, the increase will be over 4%. : nftevellore.0rg. 31.08.2010

02.09.2010 : HAPPY JANMASTAMI. Orders on Anomaly due to 2nd Wage Revision Implementation issued permitting stepping up and changing date of DNI. See the difference between the kids of first wife and second wife??Order Copy

01.09.2010 : ONCE AGAIN, PENSIONERS ARE CHEATED.

01.09.20010 :Settlement of pay aberrations of non-executives. Click for copy of order. Great achievement for BSNL PENSIONERS???

01.-9.2010: CCA Gujarat held BSNL Pension Adalat for Five Districts. S/Shri D.D. Mistry, J.B. Kumpavat and H.R. Balolkar, GS BDPA, Working President and Adviser attended. The Adalat was fruitful as it settled the grievances represented.

30.08.2010 : How far it suits to roll of Pensioners Associations? Click.

30.08.2010 : TTA Direct Recruitment for Gujarat Circle. Click.

29.08.2010 : Conflicting reports on IDA MERGER.

28.08.2010 : Third child born after 16th April,2010 not eligible for BSNLMRS.Click.

28.08.2010 : DoT ND issues clarification on 06.08.2010 regarding applicability of CCS(Pension) 1972 consequent to 6th CPC to the Govt. employees abosrbed in BSNL.Click.

27.08.2010 : CABINET NOTE - A SECRET DOCUMENT - SE DoT not for widowed... Click.

26.08.2010 : DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARFE HAS GIVEN FAVOURABLE COMMENTS ON THE CABINET NOTE FOR REVISION OF OUR PENSION. LAW MINISTRY HAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO LAW POINT INVOLVED. Hence they have no objection. Comments from Department of Expenditure and Department of Public Enterprises are awaited. CHHIDU SINGH.

25.08.2010 : See the concern of Union for BSNL PENSIONERS. Click to read reality.

24.08.2010 : BDPA EXTENDS ITS SUPPORT TO ONE DAY STRIKE ON 7TH SEPTEMBER 2010 Click.

23.08.2010:AGB MEET OF CHENNAI UNIT OF AIBSNLREA : The AGB of Chennai unit of AIBSNLREA was held at 1730 hrs on 12th Aug 2010 in the IETE hall at Gopalapuram. ….Chief Guest of the session Sh.G.Alagarswamy Principal CCA, Tamilnadu circle graced the occasion with his presence and a very interesting talk on pensioners issues.He suggested that different pensioners unions and associations should come under a single umbrella and then only all our cases can be projected to the BSNL body properly to get redressed to our favour. He also emphasized the pensioners associations should insist to the Govt to form a panel or Tribunal consisting of top level members from BSNL, DOT and DoP & PW to settle all cases of pensioners. Extracts; AIBSNLREA.

23.08.2010 : HAPPY ONAM.

22.08.2010 : So spoke Surya Prakasam,Secretary,AIBSNLREA,Hyderaabad.Click.

22.08.2010 : List of Holidays for 2011 Click.

21.08.2010 : So reads FNTO WEB:

20.08.2010 : BSNL HQ issues clarification on NPPS.Click.

20.08.2010 : G.S. BDPA Conveys his gratitude to all the viewers who have visited the site regularly and as a result crossed figure of 1,50,501 within thirteen months of its launching. We assure you to maintain the same standard and pace for news and views.

Broadband services of Web In charge were interrupted from 17th August, 10 to till date. Hence no updating could take place. We regret inconvenience caused to viewers.

17.08.2010 : Know your CCA and contact Numbers:

16.08.2010 : Patel Gopalbhai R. residing at 68, Jaishhivam Society-2, Cause Way Road, Singanpor Road, Surat, born on 15.03.1945 and retired on 31.03.2005 as Sr.TOA TL from C.T.O. expired on 16.08.2010 in heart attack. He was our member since long and was often inquiring for latest development for Pension revision for pre 01.01.2007 Pensioners. Unfortunately he can not see the light of day. He was 66 years old when end came. We convey our heartfelt condolences to bereaved family.

16.08.2010 : BSNL Pensioners - Know your placing before working Unions.Click.

15.08.2010 : Wish you Happy Independence Day

13.08.2010 : Phone for Senior Citizens.

12.08.2010 : PESNION CALCULATOR : Click.

11.08.2010 : GS BDPA Spoke to GM Kheda to redress the Pensioners’ issue of sending them option form at their residence and not to insist for physical presence. He also discussed with him the issue of Quarterly Medical Allowance for deceased family. GS BDPA also addressed the CCA Gujarat to invite the Association to participate and assist the Pensioners in ensuing Pension Adalat scheduled to take place by month end. He also addressed GMTD Valsad and Bhavnagar to settle Pensioners issues.

10.08.2010 : 09.08.2010:DISPUTE IN THE MATTER OF PAY FIXATION IN CASE OF GROUP B OFFICERS WHO OPTED FOR IDA PAY SCALE FROM THE DATE OF PROMOTION WHICH HAPPENED TO BE AFTER 1.10.2000 RESULTING IN REDUCTION OF PENSION: The retired absorbed Group B Officers who had opted to retain the CDA pay scale till their promotion and then switch over to IDA pay scale as per one of the terms and conditions for absorption in BSNL have been receiving reduced pension due to arbitrary action by many CCAs who did not allow the pay fixation benefit already earned by them while in service. In some cases, even part of DCRG payment was withheld. The matter was being pursued with BSNL and DOT for a long time. There had been litigation on the matter also. DOT has examined the matter in consultation with Department of Public Enterprises and Ministry of Finance. It is expected that DOT may shortly issue clarification/guidelines in regard to methodology of fixation of pay in respect of the above case.: AIBSNLREA Web.

09.08.2010 : BSNL HQ endorses DPE Order on Revised IDA. Click.

09.08.2010 : BSNL HQ endorses DPE Order on Old IDA.Click.

Pension Revision in Parliament :

08.08.2010 : View Life Time Calander to know day of your Birthdate.Click.

07.08.2010 : “ BSNL Pensioners Telephone Directory, 2010 “ 2nd Edition has been dispatched to all Donors, FNTO CHQ Office Bearers, Circle Secretaries, BSNL Pensioners Associations and subscribers. The July 2010 issue of BSNL News Gujarat has been dispatched to all members, complimentary readers, subscribers and all the Officers of Gujarat and prominent offices in India. All the State Conveners have been addressed with required details for their functioning. Please do inquire with Mr. H.C. Bhatia, office secretary, if not received.

06.08.2010 : The Draft Cabinet Memo on BSNL Pension Revision issue has been sent by BSNL to DOP&PW, DPE, Department of Expenditure and department of Law for their comments. On receipt of the response from these departments, a final shape will be given to the draft Cabinet note. The finalized Cabinet Note will then be forwarded to the Cabinet for its consideration and approval. We thank the Honourable Minister Communications Sri. A. Raja for having kept his promise. Also we thank the Secretary DOT, Member Services DOT and member Finance DOT for their action in finalizing the Cabinet Note and forwarding it to different ministries.: Tepuweb:05.08.2010.

04.08.2010 : I.D.A. ORDERS FOR REVISED SCALE.CLICK.

04.08.2010 : I.D.A. ORDERS FOR UN-REVISED SCALE.Click.

03.08.2010 : GS BDPA THANKS TO Secretary, Karnataka Posts & Telecommunictions Pensioners Association (R) for receipt of COMPENDIUM - ON PENSION, CGHS AND MEDICAL FACLITIES FOR CENTRAL GOVT.AND BSNL PENSIONERS. 6TH Edition.

02.08.2010 : BSNL PENSIONERS NEWS GUJARAT JULY 2010 ISSUE TEXT

BSNL PENSIONERS NEWS GUJARAT - JULY 2010 ISSUE :click

BSNL PENSIONERS NEWS GUJARAT - JULY 2010 ISSUE Editorial :Editorial

BSNL PENSIONERS NEWS GUJARAT - JULY 2010 ISSUE:Last Inner

BSNL PENSIONERS NEWS GUJARAT - JULY 2010 ISSUE:Last Cover Page

30.06.2010 ; Third Gujarat Circle Conference of BDPA concluded on 29.06.2010. The first session commenced at 12.30 hours and ended at 15.00 hours. After Tea Break of 30 minutes, the Open Session commenced. Shri S.C. Mishra, Member Services DoT – Secretary Telecom Commission inaugurated the conference. 32 Pensioners over 70 years age were honoured. 2nd Edition of BSNL Pensioners Directory 2010 was released by Shri S.K. Bhandari, PGM ATD Ahmedabad. Other dignitaries who addressed the conference were S/Shri Ajit Singh, CGM Gujarat, B.K.Sinha, GM(A) C.O., B.K. Kharecha GM Platinum C.O., Madam Sujata Ray, PGM C.O. Darshana Momaya Dabral, CCA, Dr. Dimple Parekh, Parekh Hospital, R. Venkatrman Leader Staff Side, Islam Ahmad President NFTE, Thomas Jhon K President FNTO and K. Vallinayagam, GS FNTO. From Tamilnadu Circle Mr. D. Chandra Sekaran CS and A. Krishnamurthy, T.V. Krishnan, T. Devarajan, C.S. Shanthana Karishnan were present to witness the proceedings. Detailed report follows.

29.04.2010 : Title - BSNL PENSIONERS NEWS GUJARAT - APRIL 2010.Click.

29.04.2010 : Inner Title - BSNL PENSIONERS NEWS GUJARAT - APRIL 2010.Cllick.

29.04.2010 : Last Title - BSNL PENSIONERS NEWS GUJARAT - APRIL 2010.Click.

29.04.2010 : BSNL PENSIONERS NEWS GUJARAT - APRIL 2010 ISSUE.CLICK

29.04.2010 : Editorial - BSNL PENSIONERS NEWS GUJARAT - APRIL 2010.click

13.04.2010 : GS BDPA send his proposal on Pension Revision on IDA to the Secy. DoT New Delhi.Click for Letter.
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We have updated the following pages:

1. Telephone Directory.
2. Members Addresses.
3. Birthdates with telephone number of all our members.
4. Get-to-Gather.
5. Conferences.
6. BSNL Rules.
7. Orders on I.D.A.
8. Magazine.
9. Our Correspondence.

We have also updated rest of pages and assure you to keep you posted on latest news of the day.

D.D.Mistry, GS BDPA.

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