Appointee: Shri A. Robert J. Ravi, Senior Deputy Director General, Department of Telecommunications
Position Extended: Additional Charge of Chairman and Managing Director of both Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)
Extension Period: Three months beyond October 14, 2026, until January 14, 2027
Condition: Interim measure subject to approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
Termination Conditions: The charge will continue until whichever is earliest: January 14, 2027, appointment of regular incumbent, or until further orders
Financial Implications
Remuneration: Shri Ravi A. Robert Jerard will not be entitled to any additional remuneration during the period of holding additional charge
Financial Impact: No additional financial burden on MTNL or BSNL due to this extension
Parties Involved
Regulatory Authority: Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India
Appointing Authority: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
Company Officials: Ratan Mani Sumit, Company Secretary (signatory for MTNL)
Government Officials: Amit Kundan, Under Secretary to the Government of India (signatory for DoT)
