Forum leaders met Secretary, DoT, on ITS issue
The representatives of Forum of BSNL Unions and
Associations met Shri
R. Chandrashekar, Secretary, DoT,
today the 20.09.2012 and discussed the ITS issue. The
Forum representatives argued that the non-settlement of
the ITS issue is adversely affecting the growth and
development of BSNL. They demanded that the uncertainty
should come to an end, the Company should have its own
management and for this purpose the judgement of the
Hon’ble Delhi High Court should be implemented.
On hearing the views of the Forum representatives, the
Secretary, DoT told that the views of the Forum leaders
are very valid and that the same would be duly taken into
account while sending a proposal to the cabinet.
The Forum leaders requested the Secretary, DoT to give
early approval for the BSNL’s proposal for 78.2% IDA
fixation. The Secretary, DoT told that it is being looked
into.
Further, when the leaders enquired about the status of the
TRAI’s recommendation to provide financial assistance to
BSNL, the Secretary, DoT told that the same is being
processed.
The Forum leaders also requested the Secretary, DoT that
BSNL should not be made to shell out extra money for it’s
Spectrum Liberalisation. For this the Secretary, DoT said
that the issue would be considered, keeping the interest
of BSNL in mind.
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