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:
- 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.
- 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not exceed 60% of the annual receipts to Government from the item specified in the O.M. dated 15.06.2006, is hereby rescinded.
- 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