Extension of Government Pension Benefits to CGA Appointees in BSNL.

Today, it has been brought to our notice that the Government of India has taken a favourable decision regarding candidates appointed on Compassionate Ground Appointment (CGA) in various Central Government departments. As per the order issued on 22nd June by the concerned Pension Department, candidates who had applied for CGA appointment prior to 1st April 2004 are now eligible to avail the benefits of the Government Pension Scheme. This decision was taken following discussions in the JCM meeting, wherein staff-side unions raised the demand, which has now been accepted by the Government. In BSNL, a similar demand has already been raised by the recognised unions in the National Council Meeting. However, the management has not accepted the demand so far. It is also noteworthy that some affected candidates have approached the court and obtained favourable judgments in this regard. In view of the recent decision of the Central Government, it is earnestly requested that BSNL management reconsider the issue sympathetically. Specifically, candidates who had applied for CGA appointment during the DoT period against vacancies that existed as on 30.09.2000 may kindly be extended the benefit of the Government Pension Scheme.This will ensure parity with similarly placed employees in Central Government establishments and uphold the principles of fairness and justice.

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