BSNL VRS 2019: Clarification on submission of option/withdrawal form

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BSNL VRS 2019 – Clarification on submission of option/ withdrawal form – VRS option as existing in the ERP Portal on the closing date and time of VRS option shall be treated as final

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED
(A Govt. of India Enterprise)

BSNL Corporate Office
Establishment Branch
PAT Section, 5th floor
Bharat Sanchar Bhawan
H.C. Mathur Lane, New Delhi-110001

No. 1-15/2019-PAT (BSNL) Part-1

Dated: 24.12.2019

To

All Heads of the Telecom Circles,
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.

Sub: VRS-2019 – Clarifications relating to submission of option/ withdrawal form-regarding.

Few Circles have sought clarification as to what action should be taken with regard to the status of those VRS optees who have not yet submitted their Physical copies of options/ withdrawal forms till date and also those employees who have submitted written representations for change of option exercised by them in the ERP Portal.

In this regard, with the approval of the Competent Authority, it is hereby clarified that VRS option as existing in the ERP Portal on the closing date and time of VRS option shall be treated as final and no subsequent written request for change of status shall be entertained. VRS option as existing in the ERP Portal should be submitted to the Competent authority for acceptance and after acceptance, they shall be relieved from BSNL service on 31.01.2020 A/N. The Circles. are hereby directed to take further necessary action accordingly.

The Circle authorities may.further direct the concerned employee to submit the physical option/withdrawal form immediately failing which their terminal benefits shall be delayed. Any delay in settlement of their terminal. benefits on this account shall be the sole responsibility of the employee concerned.

This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

(G.P. Vishnoi)
Asstt. General Manager (Estt-III)

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Check the following links related to this topic:

BSNL VRS 2019 – EARLY PREPARATION FOR TIMELY PENSION

BSNL VRS Scheme 2019 – Instructions for Pension Cells

BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme 2019 – Notification and Guidelines