GS, GS BSNLEU, GS NFTE (BSNL) and GS
SNEA (I) met CMD BSNL informally and
discussed regarding Secretary (T)
meeting to be held on 01.05.2015. We
pleaded that DoT / Govt. should extend
support to BSNL as assured at the time
of BSNL formation. All the dues to BSNL
should be paid by DoT immediately i.e.
refund of spectrum charges against the
2.5 MHz band surrendered in GJ, MH, KTK,
AP & TN circles, Rs. 1250 Cr. Rural
Deficit Charges of the years 2012-13 ,
pending 2013-14, 2014-15 and continue
payments, Pension contribution on actual
basic IDA Pay instead of maximum of the
highest IDA pay, Refund of Rs 7000 Cr.
Income tax to BSNL by doing
reconciliation of receipts of DoT from
BSNL against which IT has been charged,
Payment of GPF account without
the delay
for months together to BSNL employees
in CCAs whereas the GPF contribution is
being paid by BSNL immediately on
monthly basis, Broad band subsidy, free
of cost allocation of 4G spectrum to
BSNL etc.
CMD appreciated our concern and assured
full cooperation for the settlement of
these issues in the interest of BSNL. He
mentioned that BSNL joint venture with
M/s Cistma will launch 4G services on
1.25+1.25 = 2.50 (800 MHZ) band in
circles GJ, MH, KTK, AP and TN circles
where 2.5 G spectrum has been
surrendered. In 16 circles, 2.5 will be
rolled out wherein BTS will be reduced.
BSNL is proposing to increase Govt.
Equity from 12500 Cr. to 17500 Cr.
Hence, this 5000 Cr. may be utilized to
purchase 4G spectrum from Govt. of
India. Also refund of BWA 2.3 G spectrum
allotted to BSNL whereas private
operators were allotted 3.3 (Superior to
2.3) spectrum. BSNL should be given Rs
10000 Cr. Soft loan @ 1% rate of
interest for CAPEX, as on today BSNL has
taken Rs 5800 Cr. Loan for CAPEX from
Banks @10.5% or the 50% employee’s
salary should to be borne by DoT in view
of VRS.
Transfer of Assets to BSNL from DoT
should be settled immediately as per the
BSNL formation notification. DoT should
complete reconciliation of Accounts so
that IT on Taxes paid to DoT by BSNL are
refunded etc.
CMD further mentioned that as per
synergy of BSNL & MTNL merger is good
but Govt. should settle the issues as of
debts, salary difference and listed
company etc. After settlement of these
issues, the BSNL & MTNL merger may
benefit both the PSUs. CMD opined that
78.2% pay fixation case of BSNL
pensioners should be settled and the
60%: 40% provision of pension should be
withdrawn immediately.
CMD also apprised that BSNL has
connected 20000 panchayats up to
31.03.2015 under the NOFN Project. But
the BBNL could connect only 3000
panchayats. The meeting was most useful
and informative.
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