Modifying the liability of BSNL towards the payment of pensionary benefits to the retired employees

23 Jul

DOT’s Office Memorandum No 40-13/2013-Pen (T) DATED 20.07.2016 ON “ Modifying the liability of BSNL towards the payment of pensionary benefits to the retired employees”

Extracts:

  1. The pension liability in respect of employees of DOT/DTS/DTO who retired prior to 01.10.2000 is solely borne by Government of India and the BSNL will have no liability in respect of these employees.
  2. The liability towards pensionary benefits including family pension to the BSNL employees (excepting those recruited after 01.10.2000), as per sub-rule 22 of Rule 37-A of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 lies with the Government of India. The condition that the annual pension liability of the government shall not exceed 60% of the annual receipts to Government from the item specified in the O.M. dated 15.06.2006, is hereby rescinded.
  3. BSNL will continue to discharge pension liability by way of pension contribution in accordance with FR 116.

 

Click for Order: 5. DOT LETTER ON 60 40 20.07.2016