BSNL ITS Officers Repatriation issue

Hon'ble High Court Delhi heard the ITS repatriation case today morning. Addl. Solicitor General submitted reply and presented case on behalf of the Union of India. ASG in his reply  sought 10 years time for relieving 945 non-optee ITS from BSNL and 83 ITS from MTNL i.e. 10% every year in progressive manner. Hon'ble Bench told that the 10 years time demanded  is "absurd". Against 10 years demand of DoT to allow deputation, the  advocate of the unions  strongly objected and mentioned that earlier BSNL / MTNL sought 2 years (25 months) time to relieve non-optee ITS and it was rejected by Hon'ble Court and now again asking 10 years time for relieving is not at all justified, Hon'ble court mentioned that even now it will not be given. ASG informed about the Cabinet Note sent to Nodal Ministries and being discussed by the Committee of Secretaries and after the clearance, it will be sent to cabinet for approval. Hon'ble Court mentioned that sending Cabinet Note will not affect the Court proceedings. However, court agreed  to mention the development in the judgement. Hon'ble Court finally directed Govt. to repatriate non-optee ITS from BSNL/MTNL upto 15th Dec'2012. In case, they are not relieved, Govt. should submit a concrete proposal / plan upto 15.12.2012 explaining that in what reasonable time they can be relieved. The case is re-notified on 18th Dec'2012.