General Secretary Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) Shri Surendra Kumar Pandey Ji writes to the Hon’ble Minister of Communications (MoC) Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Ji, raising serious concerns over the continued non-implementation of the IDA increase for BSNL/MTNL employees and pensioners, despite clear orders issued by DPE dated 24.04.2026.

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BMS highlighted that the IDA revision is a statutory, formula-based adjustment linked to CPI and not a discretionary financial decision. Despite compliance by BSNL/MTNL in updating the required details on the PE Portal, DoT has directed BSNL to place the matter before its Board to assess affordability, which is contrary to established norms and undermines the very basis of IDA revision.

BMS has strongly objected to this approach, stating that converting a mandatory wage revision into an affordability-linked decision is unjustified and will set a dangerous precedent. It was emphasized that such actions can lead to indefinite delays in future IDA revisions and will severely impact employee morale as well as financial stability of pensioners.

The letter further pointed out that pensioners draw their pension from the Government of India and not from BSNL/MTNL, and therefore linking their IDA revision to BSNL’s financial position is completely illogical and against established principles.

BMS has requested immediate intervention of the Hon’ble Minister with the following key demands:

1] Immediate directions to delink IDA revision from affordability conditions and ensure implementation through BSNL Board without delay.

2] Full implementation of DPE order dated 24.04.2026 with IDA revision effective from 01.01.2026.

3] Release of arrears along with revised payment at the earliest, preferably in May 2026 salary.

4] Clear assurance that future IDA revisions will not be subjected to such arbitrary conditions.

BMS has urged the Government to correct this deviation urgently and restore confidence among the BSNL/MTNL workforce and pensioners.