DoT to take EC nod before moving cabinet proposal on VRS for MTNL, BSNL staff

NEW DELHI: The telecom ministry will seek approval from the election commission to move its cabinet proposal to offer voluntary retirement scheme for MTNL and BSNL employees, a government official said on Wednesday.
The department of telecom (DoT) is preparing a cabinet note recommending voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for BSNL and MTNL employees above 50 years of age.
“The DoT is preparing a cabinet note for seeking its approval to grant VRS to BSNL and MTNL employees. The department is going to immediately approach election commission for its nod to approach the cabinet,” the official, who did not wish to be identified, told reporters.
The ministry has to seek approval from the commission since the model code of conduct is in place for Lok Sabha elections.