IDA arrears - DoT seeks BSNL Board approval again.

It is already informed that the file related to payment of IDA arrears is pending with DoT. It is now learnt that DoT has asked BSNL Management on 29^th April, 2026, to submit the Board’s recommendation in favour of payment of IDA arrears. Accordingly, DoT has issued a letter to the CMD, BSNL in this regard. It may be noted that BSNL Management had earlier informed DoT about the financial burden of IDA arrears vide letter dated 23.03.2026. However, DoT has once again sought the same clarification from BSNL Management. The DoT letter is enclosed herewith.