DoT Approves Six Month Extension for Additional Charge of CMD Posts for Shri A. Robert J. Ravi
Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has conveyed the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for the extension of additional charges held by Shri A. Robert J. Ravi. The approval pertains to the posts of Chief Managing Director (CMD) of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL).In a communication dated May 12, 2026, the DoT reported that the ACC approved the extension of the additional charge of the post of CMD, BSNL, along with CMD, MTNL, and CMD, BBNL, assigned to Shri Ravi A Robert Jerard.
The extension is effective for a further period of six months, commencing from April 15, 2026. The charge extension remains valid until the assumption of charge of the post of CMD, BSNL by the regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever occurs earliest.
The formal order further confirmed that the extension of additional charge of the post of CMD, BSNL, along with CMD, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and CMD, Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL), assigned to Shri Ravi A Robert Jerard, DDG, DoT, was approved by the ACC for the six-month duration.
However, the official communication specified that during the period of holding additional charge, Sh. Ravi A Robert Jerard will not be entitled to any additional remuneration.
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