BSNLEU protests DoT’s arbitrary action to freeze the Dearness Relief of BSNL pensioners.

The DPE has already approved payment of Dearness Relief to the BSNL pensioners @160.7%, w.e.f. 01.04.2020. However, the DoT has issued letter today, directing to pay Dearness Relief only at the rate as existed on 01.01.2020 (@157.3%) to those BSNL employees who retire in April,2020. This action of the DoT is arbitrary and violation of rules. BSNLEU has written a letter to Shri Anshu Prakash, Secretary, Telecom, today, demanding immediate withdrawal of this letter and payment of Dearness Relief @160.7% even to those who retire in April, 2020.