Merger of MTNL with BSNL - BSNLEU writes to the Secretary, Telecom and CMD BSNL.

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Government has taken decision to merge MTNL with BSNL. Following this, the BSNL Management has formed committees fulfill the merger. However, the Management is not taking any step to consult the unions and associations on this matter.

 

The MTNL is listed in the share market. It is having a debt of Rs.26,000 crore and payment of interest alone comes to Rs.2,100 crore. At the same time, MTNL‘s revenue is only Rs.1,300 crore. MTNL‘s mobile, landline and broadband networks are almost in ruins. The pay scales of MTNL employees are higher then the pay scales of BSNL employees. This will create HR problems after merger. BSNLEU has written to the Secretary,Telecom and the CMD BSNL, demanding to take the following steps.

 

1. The unions and associations of BSNL should be consulted before taking any decision in connection with the merger.

 

2. As a prelude to the merger of MTNL with BSNL, MTNL should be delisted from the share market.

 

3. The entire debts / financial liabilities of MTNL should be taken over by the government.

 

4. BSNL should be provided with the necessary financial assistance by the government, for the restoration / reconstruction of the networks of MTNL.

 

5. Due steps should be taken in advance, to sort out the HR problem, that is likely to crop up after the merger of MTNL with BSNL, due to the prevalence of differences in the pay scales of the MTNL and BSNL employees.

[Date : 08 - Sep - 2022]