27-Apr-2026

Role of SNPWA in Securing Removal of Para 5 Contained in the DPE Order of February 2026.
Immediately after examining the DPE orders, the General Secretary of SNPWA contacted the Senior Economic Advisor, DPE, Dr. Sumantra Pal, and explained in clear terms the likely grave implications of Para 5 contained in the said order.
The GS SNPWA strongly and firmly urged the immediate withdrawal of Para 5, a clause that carried serious and far-reaching consequences for pensioners. However, Sr. Economic Advisor expressed his inability to rescind para 5 would not be part of future orders regarding enhancement of IDA/ DR.
Thereafter, SNPWA submitted two well-reasoned representations to the Secretary, DPE, on this critical issue. Beyond written communications, our General Secretary also engaged in direct personal discussions with the Secretary, DPE, Shri Moses Chalai, as well as with the Senior Economic Advisor.
Both officicers gave clear assurances that Para 5 would be omitted in future orders , while expressing their inability to rescind Para 5 in the already issued order or to issue any clarification at that stage. However, they categorically assured that in the next order due in April 2026, Para 5 would be removed.
In response to our second letter seeking a personal audience, the office of the Secretary, DPE contacted our General Secretary on 7th April 2026, informing him that a meeting had been scheduled with the Secretary, DPE on 9th April 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Unfortunately, the GS SNPWA had already proceeded to Hyderabad to attend the All India Conference of BDPA on the same day and therefore conveyed his inability to attend the meeting.
Nevertheless, both the Secretary, DPE and the Senior Economic Advisor remained emphatic in their assurance that Para 5 would no longer form part of future DPE orders relating to enhancement of IDA / DR.
We are immensely delighted that the Secretary, DPE has remained true to his word and honoured the assurance given to SNPWA.
This is indeed a proud and historic moment for SNPWA. Our timely and determined intervention has played a significant role in ensuring that a draconian provision with dangerous long-term implications was effectively withdrawn.
Let this achievement inspire us further.
SNPWA shall continue its relentless struggle against every regressive move, every injustice, and every attempt to curtail the rightful benefits of pensioners.
Unity, Vigilance, and Action Shall Remain Our Strength.

27-Apr-2026

NCOA Flash News:
Today Shri V.K. Tomar GS MEA & Chairman NCOA and Shri M.S. Adasul GS SNEA & President NCOA visited DPE and discussed different issues.
We have stressed for issues faced due to para 5 of February IDA Order and requested for its removal in April order.
We are glad to inform that our request is accepted and IDA order for April 2026 is being issued today by removal of para 5 which has been hurdle in implementation of IDA enhanced from 01/01/2026.
As such, now IDA for four months will be implemented in the month of Ma 2026.
The IDA order of April 2026 is being uploaded shortly on the DPE website.
The detailed news will follow.

27-Apr-2026

Massive participation in Dharna, on 30th April, 2026. Make it impactful with widespread participation and media coverage. No room for complacency:
The pensioners of BSNL / MTNL absorbed from DoT under Rule 37A were given a solemn assurance - a guarantee by the Government of India-that our pension would be identical, protected, and always at par with Central Government pensioners.Today, that very assurance, through Cabinet Decision and appropriate amendment of Rule 37, is brazen facedly breached.The first betrayal came with the denial of pension revision from 01.01.2017 on flimsy. No existent and unfounded grounds. Left with no option, we approached the courts. Justice was on our side. The Hon.PB CAT, New Delhi, and later the Hon.Kerala High Court, in petitions filed by SNPWA and AIBSNLPWA, adjudicated. But instead of honouring these judgments, the Department chose confrontation. A petition was moved in the Delhi High Court, and the case has been deliberately delayed through repeated adjournments, inviting even the court’s displeasure. Now, the matter stands posted for 28th April—a crucial day in our struggle.Even as this battle continued, a far more dangerous move was made.Out of nowhere, the Finance Bill 2025 was pushed through Parliament as a Money Bill—without debate, without consultation, without transparency. Hidden within it are provisions that can destroy the very foundation of our pension rights. We warned everyone. We sounded the alarm that our pension itself is on attack . But our concerns were brushed aside with hollow assurances from the authorities that “nothing will change. This is judtva validation of the existing rules ” History has taught us—such assurances often precede the biggest betrayals.
Then came the 8th Central Pay Commission. Long overdue, it was suddenly announced on the eve of elections - clearly for optics. Yet, the government took months to even finalize the Terms of Reference. And when it finally came, the intent was exposed. It labeled OPS pensioners as "unfunded and non-contributory." This is nothing short of an insult.
We contributed the maximum from our salaries throughout our service. There exists a massive pension corpus running into lakhs of crores. Above all, pensions are paid from the Consolidated Fund of India—a constitutional obligation, not charity. Once again, we raised our voice. And once again, we were forced to take to the streets.
And now comes the latest and most sinister blow.
The IDA increase due from January 1st, already delayed, has been accompanied by a shocking and unprecedented condition from DPE—that profitability of the organization must be considered before granting DA/DR.
This is completely alien to the very concept of DA/DR, which is meant to offset inflation—not to be linked with profit or loss.
This single clause is poisonous. If allowed, it will strike at the root of our pension system.
Let us be absolutely clear:
This is not an isolated decision. This is not a coincidence. This is a calculated, systematic, and dangerous design to weaken, dilute, and ultimately eliminate pensioners.
A government that must protect its senior citizens is instead pushing them towards insecurity and uncertainty.
We can not afford silence anymore. Silence is surrender. Silence is slow death.
Our first round of agitation against the DA/DR issue has already seen tremendous success across the country. That energy must now transform into a massive, unstoppable movement.
This is no longer a routine protest.
This is a fight for our existence. This is a battle to protect our dignity. This is a struggle for justice.
Silence means surrender and surrender means death.
On 30th April, every member of SNPWA must be on the streets.
No excuses. No hesitation. No compromise.
Let our unity send a message that can not be ignored. Let our voice shake the corridors of power. Let history record that when our rights were threatened - we stood up, united and fearless.
"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty."
Let us rise. Let us fight. Let us win.
In solidarity,
GS / SNPWA.

21-Apr-2026

Crucial finding of Hon. Kerala High Court in WP no WP 16360/ 2034 pertinent to our ongoing Pension Revision Case in Hon. Delhi High Court:
Dear Gauri,
Our Comrades of Kerala today had a discussion with the lawyer who represented us in Hon. Kerala High Court in WP 16360 /2023.
During the course of discussions, a very important revelation, directly pertinent to our ongoing Pension Revision Case in Hon. Delhi High Court, was revealed.
Prara 13 of the judgment in W.P 16360/2023 reads.
13. In view of the above position, I am of the opinion that the petitioners service and the retirement have to be taken as a case of retirement from the service of the Central Government.
This direct and crucial finding of Hon. Kerala High Court will help us fortify our arguments quite considerably in our ongoing Pension Revision Case.

21-Apr-2026

AUAB served Notice for revised Agitational Programme protesting against undue delay by DoT in endorsing DPE OM dated 27.02.2026 for implementation of IDA revision w.e.f. 01/01/2026 for Executive and Non-Executive employees working in BSNL:
AUAB has decided to intensify the struggle and accordingly AUAB will continue the struggle against the deliberate delay by DoT in endorsing the IDA enhancement order in following manner:
1. 23.04.2026: By wearing black badges on 23.04.2026.
2. 24.04.2026: Submission of memorandum to CCA office all over India.
3. 27.04.2026: Twitter Campaign
4. 30.04.2026: Extending support with active participation in the countrywide dharna programme by the pensioners associations and organize a "protest chain" at all BSNL offices and exchanges to highlight strong resentment on the issue and Sanchar Bhavan.

View AUAB Notice copy