PENSION REVISION CASE – SIX APPLICANT ASSOCIATIONS UNANIMOUSLY DECIDE TO FILE SLPs IN THE HON’BLE SUPREME COURT AND ENGAGE SENIOR ADVOCATE SHRI NIDHESH GUPTA

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The following is a brief record of the steps taken by the Six Applicant Associations in the Pension Revision Case after the judgment of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court dated 01.07.2026.

Delhi High Court Judgment – 01.07.2026

The Division Bench of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court allowed the Writ Petition filed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and set aside the favourable orders of the Principal CAT dated 20.09.2023.

The judgment, running into 108 pages and 273 paragraphs, was studied in detail by the Applicant Associations and their legal counsel to assess its implications and decide the further course of action.

Meeting with Advocate Ms. Gauri Puri – 10.07.2026

Representatives of the Applicant Associations met Advocate Ms. Gauri Puri and discussed the Delhi High Court judgment and the legal remedies available.

It was considered that sufficient grounds existed for approaching the Hon’ble Supreme Court by filing Special Leave Petitions (SLPs), particularly in view of the differing judgments of the Delhi and Kerala High Courts.

It was also decided to obtain the opinion of Justice (Retd.) J.K. Maheshwari, who retired from the Hon’ble Supreme Court in June 2026.

Supreme Court Development – 13.07.2026

The SLP already filed by AIBSNLPWA against a part of the Kerala High Court judgment came up before the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 13.07.2026. The SLP was admitted and notice was issued to the Government.

Consultation with Justice (Retd.) J.K. Maheshwari – 17.07.2026

Representatives of AIBSNLPWA, SNPWA, AIRBSNLEWA and RTOWA (Delhi), along with Advocate Ms. Gauri Puri, met Justice (Retd.) J.K. Maheshwari.

The Delhi High Court judgment, relevant Office Memoranda and the provisions of Rule 37-A and its sub-rules were examined in detail.

Justice (Retd.) J.K. Maheshwari expressed the view that there was no need to file a Review Petition before the Delhi High Court and that the matter should be taken before the Hon’ble Supreme Court by filing SLPs. He also observed that the entitlement to pension revision needed to be effectively substantiated before the Court and agreed to guide the preparation of the petitions.

Virtual Meeting of Applicant Associations – 22.07.2026

The Applicant Associations met virtually and considered the discussions held with Justice (Retd.) J.K. Maheshwari.

There was unanimity among the Associations on proceeding with the filing of SLPs before the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

A five-member committee comprising Comrades M.K. Bagchi, G.L. Jogi, Prahalad Rai, Anupam Kaul and Ashok Kaushik was constituted to meet Senior Advocate Shri Nidhesh Gupta for further consultation.

Meeting with Senior Advocate Shri Nidhesh Gupta – 25.07.2026

The Committee met Senior Advocate Shri Nidhesh Gupta and discussed the Delhi High Court judgment and the proposed SLPs.

After examining the matter, the Senior Counsel expressed the view that the case was strong and that there was every possibility of succeeding before the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

Virtual Meeting of Applicant Associations – 27.07.2026

The Applicant Associations again met virtually on 27.07.2026 at 1900 hours.

After considering the legal consultations and the views expressed by the Senior Counsel, it was unanimously decided to engage Senior Advocate Shri Nidhesh Gupta as Senior Counsel for the proposed SLPs.

Accordingly, the Six Applicant Associations are proceeding with the necessary steps for preparation and filing of the Special Leave Petitions before the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

PENSION MITRA

CGCA/DOT Nominated one Pension Mitra/Welfare officer to each CCA CIRCLE. Accordingly 

Shri. J. Charles AAO is nominated as Pension Mitra/Welfare Officer for CCA TN.

 His mobile no.  88706 84295 

mail id  :  joseph.charles@gov.inTRA

 CONTACT DETAILS FOR PERNSIONERS

 NEW EMPANELMENT OF  LAB / HOSPITALS WITH CGHS CHENNAI.

 

CWC held on 19-7-2026 decides to file SLP in Hon'ble Supreme Court 

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RESOLUTION
As notified, virtual CWC was held under the presidentship of Com D Gopalakrishnan, CHQ President today (18/7/26).

46 CWC members attended. 4 members expressed their inability to attend because of personal reasons. .... members expressed their opinion that the association has no other option but to file SLP in Hon supreme court against Hon Delhi high court judgement delivered on 1/7/2026 setting aside Hon PB CAT judgement. The only exception was the voice of Com K Muthiyalu who expressed his opinion against filing SLP and said that Delhi HC judgement is correct.
With his lone dissent voice 
The Central Working Committee of AIBSNLPWA, which met virtually today resolved to challenge the judgment of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the BSNL Pension Revision case by filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

The CWC resolved to engage the best available Senior Counsel/Advocate to effectively present the case and protect the legitimate demand of pension revision to BSNL and MTNL absorbed pensioners. At present there is no need to seek donation and the expenses shall be met from the available legal fund.
The CWC noted that this decision is in conformity with the resolution of the Ernakulam All India Conference to pursue the pension revision issue to its logical conclusion. The CWC authorised CHQ to take all necessary steps in this regard

The CWC appeals to all members to remain united and extend their full cooperation and support to CHQ. All are requested to take this decision to the grassroot members and the leaders have to adhere to the organisational discipline  and tell the CWC decision only.

 IDA FROM JULY 2026 INCREASE ORDER RELEASED

 Virtual CWC Resolution

RESOLUTION

As notified, virtual CWC was held under the presidentship of Com D. Gopalakrishnan, CHQ President today (18/7/26).

46 CWC members attended. 37 members expressed their inability to attend because of personal reasons. .... members expressed their opinion that the association has no other option but to file SLP in Hon supreme court against Hon Delhi high court judgement delivered on 1/7/2026 setting aside Hon PB CAT judgement. The only exception was the voice of Com K Muthiyalu who expressed his opinion against filing SLP and said that Delhi HC judgement is correct. With his lone dissent voice 

The Central Working Committee of AIBSNLPWA, which met virtually today resolved to challenge the judgment of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the BSNL Pension Revision case by filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

The CWC resolved to engage the best available Senior Counsel/Advocate to effectively present the case and protect the legitimate demand of pension revision to BSNL and MTNL absorbed pensioners. At present there is no need to seek donation and the expenses shall be met from the available legal fund.

The CWC noted that this decision is in conformity with the resolution of the Ernakulam All India Conference to pursue the pension revision issue to its logical conclusion. The CWC authorised CHQ to take all necessary steps in this regard 

The CWC appeals to all members to remain united and extend their full cooperation and support to CHQ. All are requested to take this decision to the grassroot members and the leaders have to adhere to the organisational discipline  and tell the CWC decision only.

 V. Vara Prasad

General Secretary

18 July 2026