28.09.2016:   Status of the court case on the issue of ITS Absorption in the Hon’ble Principal Bench of CAT New Delhi:

The Case filed under OA 1283/2013_SNEA & Ors vs. UOI & Ors on the issue of ITS Absorption in the Hon’ble Principal Bench of CAT New Delhi was listed for hearing on 27.09.2016 as Item No. 25 in Court No. 2 before a bench comprising the Ld. Members Mr. Sudhir Kumar and Mr. B. Avtar. Mr. Rajshekhar Rao assisted by Mr. Varun Mishra, appeared on behalf of the Applicants. Counsels for DOT and BSNL were also present.

Mr. Rao apprised the bench of the facts of the case and the various High Court Orders issued from time to time whereby extension was sought by DOT, and was expressly rejected by the High Court. The Counsel for DOT again sought time to argue the matter in view of the pendency of the Contempt Petition. Mr. Rao informed the Bench that DOT had already taken 3 opportunities to argue the matter, and adjournments were repeatedly sought on account of the unavailability of the Ld. ASG.  However, the matter has been adjourned to 03.02.2017.

27.09.2016:   Status in Hon'ble Supreme Court of India regarding the court cases on the seniority of TES Gr.”B” Officers in DoT/BSNL/MTNL:

The Court case on the above matter could not be listed on 27.09.2016 for hearing in the Hon'ble Supreme Court. As of now, there are no further orders of listing.

26.09.2016:   GS Writes to:

(1) The CMD, BSNL,  regarding  representation from Shri Kishore Dadich, HR No. 198409989, SDE (MM) % GMTD, Jodhpur appealing against the decision of Director (HR), BSNL for denial of pay & allowances under Rules - 45 (4) (a) of BSNL CDA Rules-2006

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(2) The Director (HR) BSNL Board,  regarding representation from Shri Naval Kishor Gupta, HR No. 198008259, AGM (RM-1) CFA requesting declaration of AAO and Sr. AO promotion as post based promotion under the EPP and its effect on Time Bound Promotions

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(3) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding-

(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of DE/DGM

(b) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE

(c) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of DE

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(3)The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding - 

(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of CAO/DGM

(b) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

26.09.2016:   Flash on Superannuation Benefit to Direct Recruit employees of BSNL:

GS discussed with Director (PSU) on the issue of approval on the BSNL’s proposal of 3% contribution from Employer's side towards 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees. Director (PSU) confirmed that the file having the approval of Hon'ble MOS (C) on this issue has been received in PSU Cell and shortly the presidential directives will be issued in this regard.

FLASH NEWS: NATIONAL TELECOM ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION MERGED WITH AIBSNLEA

Dear Comrades! Hearty Congratulations! 30 Comrades belonging to NATIONAL TELECOM ENGINERRING ASSOCIATION under the Leadership of Com. Chokkalingam, CHQ President, NTEA and Com. Jayakumar, Circle Secretary, NTEA, Chennai Telephones MERGED WITH AIBSNLEA in the presence of Com. S. Sivakumar, CHQ President, Com. Udayasooriyan, Organizing  Secretary (South) & Circle Secretary, Chennai TD & Com. Guruprasad, CHQ Advisor(Legal) in a merger function arranged by the Chennai Telephones on 27.08.2016

26.09.2016:  United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations, CHQ, New Delhi comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA(I) served  notice for organizational actions programme protesting against the inordinate delay in implementation of 
a) Standard Pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO, SDE and equivalent cadres, 
b) 30% Superannuation benefit for BSNL Recruited Employees and 
c) Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first TBP.   <<<Click here for notice>>>>

Demands:

1. Immediate replacement of intermediary pay scales of E1-A and E2-A by standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent cadres w.e.f 01.01.2007 as per the recommendation of the Joint Committee.
2. Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Employees as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC.
3. Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first Time Bound Promotion as per the recommendation of Joint committee.

Organisational Actions and schedule: "Day Long Hunger Fast" at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Head quarters on 27th, 28th & 29th September 2016.

All CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/District Secretaries are requested to participate in the "Day Long Hunger Fast" at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Headquarters on 27th, 28th & 29th September 2016 by making participation of 100% members in these three days for making the "Three Days Hunger Fast" a grand success.

23.09.2016:   GS Writes to:

(1) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding-

(a)  Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation /  retention in the Cadre of SDE

(b) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of DE

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(2) The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding-

(a) Representation from Shri Jagdish Chandra Heda, CAO % GMTD,    Udaipur regarding promotion to DGM (Finance)

 <<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(3) The Director (Finance) BSNL Board, regarding-

(a) Representation from Shri Raj Kishor Dhandhel, DGM (IA), BSNL C.O. regarding injustice by non-considering of his reversion from 16.3.2010  to 5.9.2012 subsequently huge recovery more than Rs.1,00,000/- in connection with drawl of Salary. <<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

23.09.2016:   Meeting with Director (HR):

GS, Vice President -II, OS (West) and CS MH Circle met with Director (HR) and extended sincere thanks for her very good presentation before the 3^rd PRC Chairman and members at Mumbai. She explained details of the presentation and mentioned that the PRC members were responsive in their approach. We further discussed regarding:

A 30% Superannuation benefit to DR employees of BSNL: We requested to get issued the presidential directives from DoT on 30% Superannuation benefit to DR employees of BSNL wherein BSNL as an employer will contribute 3%. Director (HR) assured to contact MOS (C)/DoT office for an early order.

B Replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and up-gradation of subsequent IDA pay scales: WE requested to use her good office in getting cleared the BSNL’s proposal from the Internal Finance of DoT and thereafter from the competent authority. Director (HR) assured to discuss the matter with Member (Finance) and DDG (EF) in DoT for an early clearance.

C CPSU Cadre Hierarchy implementation in BSNL: We requested for early implementation of the CPSU Cadre hierarchy in BSNL as per the khan committee report. Director (HR) assured to intervene in the matter and to discuss with GM (Pers). She also advised for submitting a common proposal under the banner United Forum at the earliest for its finalization.

D Modifications in the DGM (Finance) posting orders on promotion on genuine grounds: We requested to consider some cases for modifications in the DGM (Finance) posting orders on promotion on genuine grounds. Director (HR) assured to look into the matter and directed GM (FP) who was also present in the meeting to discuss all the cases with her.

E Considering Screening Test passed candidates in BSNL for JAO (40%) LICE: We requested for considering Screening Test passed candidates in BSNL for JAO (40%) LICE who are undergraduates and has qualified the LICE. In the result declared on 18.08.2016 a good number of such candidates have qualified the LICE. Director (HR) directed GM (FP) to examine the case and for necessary action.

F Performance of Telecom Circles: We appreciated the efforts being taken by CGMs Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana Circles for the betterment of the Circles. Director (HR) endorsed our comments.

22.09.2016:   GS Writes to:

(a) The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel <<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(b) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested  for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

22.09.2016:   Meeting with Member (T) and Advisor (O), Telecom Commission, DoT:

GS, OS (West), CS MH Circle along with OS (HQ) and CS BSNL CO of AIGETOA met with Member (T), Telecom Commission, DoT Shri G.K. Upadhyay and congratulated him on assuming the charge of the high office of Member (T) Telecom Commission and requested him to support BSNL. He assured his fullest support to BSNL. Also met Shri R.K. Mishra, Advisor (O) and requested to get sanctioned the requisite number of posts for TERM Cell of DoT and to reimbursement the salary bill of BSNL for the BSNL employees working in TERM Cell on deputation. Member (T) and Advisor (O) assured an early action in this regard.

22.09.2016:   Meeting with DoT Officers:

GS, OS (West), CS MH Circle along with OS (HQ) and CS BSNL CO of AIGETOA met with the concern officers of DoT and MOS (C) office and discussed regarding:

 A. Replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and upgradation of subsequent IDA pay scales: We explained the need of approval on BSNL’s proposal of replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and upgradation of subsequent IDA pay scales to the concerned officers of the Internal Finance Wing of DoT. Our concern was appreciated and it is assured that by the next week the clearance of Finance Wing of DoT may be given.

 B. 30% Superannuation benefit to DR employees of BSNL: We requested the concerned officer of MOS (C) office to send the approval of Hon’ble MOS (C) to the concerned section of DoT for issuance of presidential directives on 3% employer contribution towards 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL recruited employees. It is assured that by tomorrow the approval may be communicated to the concerned section of DoT.

 C. Restructuring of AD (OL) cadre: The BSNL’s proposal for restructuring of AD (OL) cadre is being processed to the Finance Wing of DoT by PSU Cell.

 D. Clarification on EPP: The clarification on EPP is expected shortly from DoT as all the pending pension cases has been cleared by DoT.

21.09.2016:   GS Writes to:

(a) Shri J.S. Deepak,Chairman TC & Secretary (Telecom),  DOT regarding request for sanction of posts in the TERM Cell of DoT <<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(b) Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD BSNL regarding serious demoralization of the JTOs of 2007 and 2008 batch (recruited after 01.01.2007) at the very initial stage of their career span due to inordinate delay in finalization of pay scales of JTO equivalent (E2) and SDE equivalent (E3) <<<<Click here for the letter>>>

21.09.2016:   Meeting with CMD BSNL:

GS, OS (West) and CS MH Circle met CMD BSNL and congratulated him for getting Rs. 1250 Crores as Rural Deficit Charges from DoT. CMD appreciated our concern and mentioned that Govt. is also realizing to strengthen BSNL and now even BBNL network connectivity to village panchayat and its operation and maintenance work is being offered to BSNL. It will be easy for BSNL to operate and maintain the BBNL network in case all the staff of BBNL is transferred to BSNL.  

We also appreciated the efforts being taken by CGMT Maharashtra and Rajasthan Circles for rejuvenating these circles further.  CMD mentioned that CGMs should conduct regular meetings with SSA heads and required to perform in better manner to increase the revenue.

We requested to get the BSNL’s proposal for replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and up-gradation of subsequent IDA pay scales from DoT at the earliest. Further, we explained that senior executives in Group A / B Cadres are being stagnating hence replacement and up-gradation of existing pay scales is required at the earliest. CMD assured to discuss the matter in DoT.  

21.09.2016: 

Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh could not hold the hearings on 21.09.2016 in the matter regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T) due to being the Single Bench. The case is now posted for hearing by the Double Bench on 28.09.2016  in Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh.

21.09.2016:   Flash on Superannuation Benefit to Direct Recruit employees of BSNL:

* Hon’ble MOS (C) approves the BSNL’s proposal of 3% contribution from Employer's side towards 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees. The presidential directives from DoT is expected shortly.

* The BSNL’s proposal on replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and subsequent IDA pay scales up-gradation is still pending in internal finance of DoT for clearance. We are pursuing for early clearance.

21.09.2016:   GS, FS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (Fin) met with GM (FP) on 20.09.2016 and discussed regarding:

(A) CPC from AO to CAO: We requested to initiate CPC from AO to CAO as there is no stay on promotions from any court. GM (FP) mentioned that as per our earlier discussions he will initiate the CPC process  from AO to CAO and will send to the competent authority for approval in the same line as will be done in Pers Cell for Telecom personnel.

(B) Consideration of request for modification of posting on promotion to DGM (F): We requested to consider some modifications in the posting orders on promotion to DGM (F) on genuine grounds. GM (FP) advised to discuss the matter with Director (Finance/HR). However, he assured to examine the pending request transfer cases of AOs/CAOs.

21.09.2016: 

1. The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding-

(a) Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of AGM.

(b) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of DGM.

(c) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE.

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

2. The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding-

(a) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel.

(b) Representation from Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta, Account Officer, Staff No. 182792 % PGMT Ahmedabad regarding provisional Seniority in the list of the grade of AAOs/JAO in BSNL as on 2.12.2014.

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

3. The Director (Finance), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding- 

(a) Representation from Shri S.R. Chaliha, DGM (F), Bikaner-TD, HR No. 198006446 requesting higher IDA pay scale promotion to Jt. GM (F) w.e.f. 3.4.2016

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

20.09.2016:   GS, AGS (Finance), OS (West) and CS  MH Circle met  GM (Pers) and discussed regarding:-

a) CPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T): We requested to expedite CPC from JTO (T) to SDE(T) after getting clearance from Hon'ble High Court Kerala.  GM (Pers) mentioned that  Sr. Advocate  Sh. R.D Aggrawala is suffering from high fever, hence Hon'ble high court has been requested to defer the hearing date from 22^nd & 23^rd Sept 2016 for 15 days.  He assured that as soon as the stay order is vacated the SDE Promotion orders will be issued immediately.

b) CPCs from SDE (T) to DE and AO to CAO :- We requested  to initiate CPCs from SDE(T) to DE and AO to CAO since no stay order is pending. GM (Pers) informed that the legal opinion is being taken from Sr.GM (legal) on this issue and thereafter the necessary action will be taken.

c) CPCs from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E): We requested to initiate CPCs to fill up 120 EE(E) and 175 EE(C) vacant posts. GM (Pers) mentioned that the CPCs have been initiated and the efforts will be made to get clearance from Hon'ble PB CAT  New Delhi to issue  EE(C/E) promotion orders. We requested to consider PGM(BW) proposal to consider all SDEs(Civil/Ele) for EE(C/E) promotion who have been recruited prior to notification of EE(RR) by DOT in 1994. GM (Pers) assured to look in to the matter for  an early solution.

d) DGM Adhoc promotion: We requested to consider pending about 140 DEs promotion case who have completed 3 years regular service in July 2016 GM (Pers) assured to look in to the matter.

e) Promotion as DGM Adhoc after retirement to eligible DEs as per DOP&T guidelines: We requested to consider for promotion from DE to DGM who retired during the CPC process.  This is as per DOP&T guidelines.  GM (Pers) assured to look in to  the matter.

f) Consideration of Request/Tenure transfer cases of SDEs/DEs/DGMs: We requested for  consideration of transfer cases of SDEs/DEs/DGMs who are completing two years service in Oct-16 GM(Pers) assured to look in to.

g) Regular promotion from DGM (Adhoc) to DGM Regular : We requested to issue Regular DGM promotion orders of those DGMs Adhoc who have completed  4 years regular service as STS officer. GM (Pers) assured to look in to the matter.

h) Review of tenure period of hard tenure circles/stations: We requested to review tenure  period of J&K Circle, NE-I, NE-II Circles from two years to 1 ½ years and 1 ½ year to one year tenure in view of the difficulties are being faced by the executives.

20.09.2016:   Preparatory work for promotion to EE (Electrical):

BSNL Corporate Office issues clarifications in respect of its letter dated 19.09.2016 stating that:

(a) The qualification of all executives mentioned in the list circulated vide letter 2-65/2013-Electrical dated 08.02.2013 are/will be taken as Degree and

(b) The qualification of rest of the executives mentioned in the list circulated in the seniority list circulated vide letter dated 23.01.2013 excluding (a) above will be taken as diploma.

(c) The name of all executives mentioned in the seniority list circulated vide letter number 8-4/2012-Electrical dated 23.01.2013 are / will be considered for promotion from SDE (E) to EE (E)

 <<<<Click here for the letter >>>> All the CHQ Office Bearers / Circle / District Secretaries are requested to kindly look into the matter and arrange to send the desired information at the earliest so that the CPC for much awaited promotions to EE (Electrical) could be held.

19.09.2016: Meeting with Director (HR), BSNL Board: GS, AGS(HQ), AGS(Fin.) met Director(HR), BSNL Board on 16.09.2016 [in the presence of GM(Pers.) and GM(SR), BSNL Corporate Office] and discussed regarding:-

(i) CPC from SDE to DE and AO to CAO: We requested to initiate CPCs from SDE to DE and AO to CAO since there is no stay order pending on promotions. GM (Pers) informed that BSNL is thinking to file SLP in the Hon'ble Supreme Court, New Delhi for considering SC-ST roster implementation as per DOP&T instructions. However, Director (HR) directed GM (Pers) to take immediate legal opinion in this regard to initiate the CPCs.

(ii) CPC from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E): We requested to expedite CPCs from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E) and to get clearance from Hon'ble PB CAT, New Delhi for promotions. Director(HR) assured an early action in this regard.

(iii) CPSU Cader Hierarchy: Director(HR) directed GM(Pers.) to finalized the proposal at the earliest after discussions with the Executives Associations.

19.09.2016: 

(a) The GM (FP)  BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel  <<<<Click here for order>>>>

(b) The PGM (BW), BSNL Corporate Office, request regarding to  consider the Zone from Himachal Pradesh to Gujarat in respect of the recently promoted SDE (Civil) - <<<<Click here for order>>>>

19.09.2016:   Preparatory work for promotion to EE (Electrical):

As mentioned on the website earlier, BSNL Corporate Office requests all circles to forward required information up-to S. No. 270 excluding the retired mentioned in the Seniority list dated 23.01.2013. <<<<Click here for the letter >>>> All the CHQ Office Bearers / Circle / District Secretaries are requested to kindly look into the matter and arrange to send the desired information at the earliest so that the CPC for much awaited promotions to EE (Electrical) could be held.

19.09.2016:   Status in Hon'ble Supreme Court of India regarding the court cases on the seniority of TES Gr.”B” Officers in DoT/BSNL/MTNL:

The Court case on the above matter could not be accommodated on 20.09.2016 for hearing in the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Now it is likely to be listed on 27.09.2016.

19.09.2016:   Status of Court Case in Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T):

Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh hold the hearings on 19.09.2016 in the matter regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T).  Hon'ble CAT after some arguments asked BSNL's Advocate to submit a letter in continuation of the affidavit clarifying whether  BSNL Management is ready to issue the promotion orders with the condition that LDCE candidates will not claim the seniority prior to 2010-2011. BSNL's Advocate argued that the promotions from JTO to SDE (T) are held up and requested for an early hearing. Hon'ble CAT posted the case for further hearing on on 21.09.2016.

19.09.2016:   Flash on the DPC for promotion to EE posts:

It is learnt that the DPC has been initiated  for the promotion to the posts of EE (Civil) and EE (Electrical). Details follows.

16.09.2016:   Status of Court Case in Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T):

It is learnt that the hearing has been held on 14.09.2016 in the Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh  regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T).  The Hon'ble CAT has asked  BSNL's advocate to file an affidavit on the next date of hearing, i.e. on 19th September 2016 stating that the seniority of the promote officers of different groups (i.e. LDCE and DPC) will be determined by the respective vacancy year itself.

We met with the concerned officers in the BSNL Corporate Office and requested to arrange to file the affidavit in the Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh on the next date of hearing i.e. 19.09.2016 who assured to file a suitable affidavit in the Hon'ble CAT in this regard.

15.09.2016:   Creation of NFS Circle:

BSNL Corporate Office issue orders regarding creation of NFS Circle and re-defined the role and responsibilities between NFS Circle and NTP Circle. The headquarter of the newly created NFS Circle will be in Netaji Nagar, BSNL Campus, New Delhi and it shall start functioning from 01.10.2016. <<<<Click here for order>>>>

15.09.2016: 

GS, AGS (HQ) along with OS (CHQ) & CS, Delhi AIGETOA, met with the concerned officers in DoT and discussed regarding:

A. Replacement of intermediary pay scales of E1-A and E2-A by standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent cadres and up-gradation of subsequent IDA Pay scales w.e.f 01.01.2007: We requested to clear the proposal mooted by BSNL in this regard. It was informed that the proposal re-submitted by BSNL is now under active consideration in DoT and shortly decision will be taken.
B. Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Employees as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC: We requested fort early clearance on the proposal of BSNL for extending 3% contribution from BSNL, the employer towards the superannuation benefit of the BSNL recruited employees. It was informed that the BSNL's proposal after the clearance from Secretary (Telecom) has reached to the office of Hon'ble MOS (C) and now returned to PSU Cell for some clarifications. It is expected that the clarifications will be submitted by the PSU Cell shortly and necessary presidential directives in this regard will be issued immediately after the approval of  Hon'ble MOS (C).

C. Restructuring of AD (OL) cadre: We requested for early clearance on BSNL's proposal of restructuring of AD (OL) cadre. It was informed that the matter is being processed to the internal finance of DoT for clearance.

E. Clarification on Pay fixation on EPP from DoT: We requested for issuance of an early clarification from DoT on pay fixation in the same scale twice under EPP. It was informed that a positive reply in this regard will be communicated to the BSNL shortly. However, all the pension cases have already been settled.

15.09.2016:   Meeting with Advisor (Operations), DoT:

GS, AGS (HQ) along with OS (CHQ) & CS, Delhi AIGETOA, met with Shri R. K. Mishra, Ex. CGMT Rajasthan and congratulated him on assuming the high office of the Advisor (Operations) in DoT. We requested him to support BSNL.

14.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issue orders regarding

(i) Modifying the liability of BSNL towards the payment of pensionary benefits to the retired employees   <<<<Click here for order>>>>

(ii) Regulation of pay on post based promotions during the period of deferred option for fixation of pay under Time Bound Promotion <<<<Click here for order>>>>

14.09.2016:   Meeting with GM (Pers):

GS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (Fin.) met with GM (Pers) and discussed regarding:

A. JTO to SDE (T) promotions on seniority quota: We requested GM (Pers) to expedite the CPC from JTO to SDE (T) by getting clearance from Hon'ble High Court Kerala. GM (Pers) mentioned that Sr. Advocate Sh. R.D. Aggarwala will be pleading the case in the Hon'ble High Court Kerala on the next hearing dates of 22nd and 23rd September 2016. He assured that as soon as  the stay on promotion order is vacated the CPC will be expedited.

B. CPC from SDE (T) to DE (T): We requested to initiate the CPC for promotion from SDE (T) to DE (T) to fill up about 2000 vacant DE posts as now there is no stay order on the promotions. GM (Pers) mentioned that the legal opinion on Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh judgment is being taken from Sr. GM (Legal) and thereafter necessary action will be taken in this regard.

C. DE to DGM (T) promotions orders: We requested to issue promotion orders in respect of all left out DEs whose orders could not issued due to ineligibility of length of service in DE cadre. Now since, they have completed more than  three years services in DE Cadre their promotion orders can be issued. GM (Pers) assured to look into.

D. Restructuring of AD (OL) cadre: GM (Pers) informed that during this week a positive reply is expected from DOT on AD (OL) restructuring proposal of BSNL thereafter necessary orders will be issued by BSNL.

E. Clarification on Pay fixation on EPP from DoT: we requested to get early clarification from DoT on pay fixation in the same scale twice under EPP. GM (Pers) informed that the positive reply from DoT is expected shortly. However, DoT has started to clear pension proposals of BSNL employees which were held up from the last six months.

12.09.2016:  GS writes to:

(1) The Director (Finance), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Representations from (1) Shri Om Prakash Chauhan, DGM (F), Jodhpur- TD, HR No. 198311655 (2) Shri Jagdish Chandra Chauhan, DGM (F), Jaipur CO, HR No. 1983115219 & (3) Shri  Ram Phool Bairwa Staff No. 88057 DGM (F) / IFA % GMTD, Gulbai Tekra  Ahmedabad (Gujarat) regarding higher IDA promotion to Jt. GM (F) w.e.f. 3.4.2016.

(b) Representations from (1) Shri Tapash Baruah, JAO % the GM, ETR Shillong-793001, (2) Shri Jitendra Kalita, JAO % the CGM, Assam Circle, Pan bazar, Guwahati-781001, (3) Shri Apurba Sarma, JAO % the CGM, Assam, Panbazar, Guwahati-781001 and (4) Shri Md Nazrul Islam, JAO NE-II Circle Dimapur regarding extending the benefit of 5 (five) advance increments on the minimum of revised scale of Rs. 16400-40500 to the JAOs of 2013 (Deptl Batch) also at par with JAO batch of 2010 (Deptl Batch). - <<<Click here for the letter>>>

(2) The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel  <<<Click here for the letter>>>

(3) The GM (Rectt. & Trg.)  BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding representations from Shri Amarjeet Kumar LDC (TA), HR No. 199800891 % CGMT, Bihar Circle, Patna regarding for publishing the result of JAO under 40% which was held on 17.7.2016.  <<<Click here for the letter>>>

(4) The GM (Estt.), BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of JTO <<<Click here for the letter>>>

12.09.2016:    Status in Hon'ble Supreme Court of India regarding the court cases on the seniority of TES Gr.”B” Officers in DoT/BSNL/MTNL:

The Court case on the above matter was last heard in Hon'ble Supreme Court on 18.04.2016 in the Court No. 6 wherein an order was passed to list on a non-miscellaneous day in the first week of September, 2016.  The case was last listed on 06.09.2016 but could not be heard. Now it is likely to be listed on 20.09.2016. Following cases are being heard simultaneously in this matter:

SLP(C) No. 24303/2013 K.S HEGDE Vs. U.O.I & ORS with

C.A. No. 5008/2012 ROMOTEE TELECOM ENGINEERS FORUM Vs. B.S.N.L. & ORS.,

C.A. No. 8929-8945/2012 B.S.N.L.& ANR Vs. NAND LAL JASWAL & ORS.,

C.A. No. 6769/2013 B.S.N.L & ORS. Vs. MANOHAR LAL & ORS.,

C.A. No. 9348/2013 BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. & ORS. Vs. NARESH BHARTI & ORS.,

C.A. No. 1453/2015 UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Vs. MARIAMMA JOHN & ORS.,

C.A. No. 1454/2015 B.S.N.L. Vs. MOHAR SINGH & ORS,

C.A. No. 1456/2015 CHAIRMAN-MNG.DIRECTOR, BSNL AND ORS Vs. VED PRAKASH AND ORS,

C.A. No. 1457-1459/2015 BSNL & ORS. Vs. DALWARA SINGH & ANR. ETC.,

C.A. No. 1460-1462/2015 BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. AND ORS. Vs. DHANI RAM AND ORS.,

C.A. No. 1657/2015 UOI & ANR. Vs. OM PRAKASH & ORS.,

SLP(C) No. 32284/2013 MANOJ KUMAR TRIPATHY & ORS. Vs.UNION OF INDIA & ORS.,

SLP(C) No. 33468/2013 NISHIT K. UPADHYAY & ORS Vs.U.O.I & ORS,

SLP(C) No. 18004/2014 BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD & ANR. Vs.V. GOVINDAN & ORS.,

SLP(C) No. 27072/2013, RUPENDRA PATHAK & ORS. Vs.UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

SLP(C) No. 29495/2014 S. SADASIVAN AND ORS Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS,

C.A. No. 4389/2010 UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Vs. SOHAN LAL SAYAL & ORS.,

T.C.(C) No. 78/2015 MAHANAGAR TELEPHONE NIGAM LTD. Vs. SURAJ SINGH & ORS.

12.09.2016:    BSNL Corporate office issues letters regarding:

A. Guidelines regarding recovery of excess/wrongful payments made to employees of BSNL. In this regard it has been requested that wherever, waiver of recovery is considered necessary in the light of the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of State of Punjab & Others vs Rafiq Masih (White Washer) etc. in CA No. 11527 04 2014 (arising out of SLP (C) No. 11684 of 2012), the proposal may be sent to DoT through the concerned cadre controlling branch in BSNL Corporate Office giving full justification and expenditure involved along with recommendations of HOC and IFA. <<<Click here for the letter>>>

B. Requests regarding retention of Quarters beyond the permissible limits. In this regard field units are requested to ensure to submission of request/applications for retention of the staff quarters beyond the permissible limits of Circle Heads to Corporate Office along with the necessary information/supporting documents well in time preferable one month before the expiry of the last extension granted to the applicant. <<<Click here for the letter>>>

12.09.2016:    Central Office Bearers (CHQ), Advisors, Consultants and Circle Secretaries Meeting:

AIBSNLEA notifies a meeting of its Central Office Bearers (CHQ), Advisors, Consultants and Circle Secretaries at RTTC Auditorium, RTTC, BSNL, VKIA Road No. 14, Jaipur on 10^th & 11^th November 2016 to transact the following agenda:

1.         Discussion and decision on organizational matters.

2.         Discussion and decision on Membership verification of Executives Associations.

3.         Discussion and decision on pending HR issues and viability of BSNL.

4.         Status of accounts.

5.         Any other items with the permission of the Chair.

All CHQ Office Bearers, Advisors, Consultants and Circle Secretaries of AIBSNLEA are requested to attend the meeting. Detailed program/agenda shall be circulated at the venue well before the start of the meeting.

In addition to above, the CHQ Office Bearers meeting will be held at the same venue from 17.00 Hrs to 20.00 Hrs on 09.11.2016.

The boarding and lodging arrangements to the participants will be made in the RTTC, Jaipur campus with effect from 09.11.2016 morning to 12.11.2016 morning. All the participants are requested to book their journey tickets to reach in time to attend the meeting and to depart after 12.11.2016 morning onwards. For more details Shri M.K. Morodia, Circle Secretary, Rajasthan Circle, Mobile no. 9413395858 OR Shri N.L. Sharma, AGS (HQ), AIBSNLEA CHQ Mobile no. 9868115301/9413395301 may please be contacted.

 <<<Click here for notification of the Meeting>>>

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09.09.2016:   Congratulations! AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded result in getting released promotion and posting of Executives of STS level in Telecom Finance to JAG level of Telecom Finance on purely temporary and ad-hoc basis <<<Click here for order>>>>> AIBSNLEA extends its sincere thanks and gratitude to CMD Sir, Director (HR) Madam, GM (FP) and entire team of SEA Cell whose untiring efforts made the dream possible.  Now, it is our turn to reciprocate in positive way by devoting more in our duty to earn more and more revenue for BSNL. Also newly promoted DGMs should exercise their authority in decision making manner for the growth of BSNL.

09.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding recruitment for 2510 nos. "GRADUATE ENGINEER" to the post of JTO (JUNIOR TELECOM OFFICER) in BSNL from Open Market through valid Gate Score-2017  <<<Click here for letter>>>>  <<<Click here for Indicative advt.>>>

09.09.2016:   Congratulations! CMD BSNL clears the DGM (F) promotion file - Orders are expected today. GS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (Fin) met with CMD BSNL and requested to clear the file for the promotions of CAO to DGM (F). CMD immediately cleared the  file.  We extended our sincere thanks and gratitude to him for this favour. We then met with Director (HR) and extended sincere thanks and gratitude to her also.  We also met with GM (FP) who assured to issue the promotion orders at the earliest most probably today itself.

08.09.2016:  Forum Meeting with CMD BSNL: CMD BSNL conducted meeting with the representatives of Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations and discussed regarding viability of BSNL.  CMD BSNL mentioned that today he is holding this very important meeting to share his views with the leaders of BSNL  Unions/Associations  for the growth of BSNL.  He mentioned that at present these issues are important ie.(1) Launching of Reliance Jio (2) Financial performance of BSNL (3) Strategies for  BSNL growth.  He further mentioned that he has concern towards the implementation of 3^rd PRC report in BSNL which is the most important issue before him.  Earlier PRCs Air India and ITI etc., employees Pay scales were not revised due to  the  financial conditions of these PSUs.  Hence, BSNL should grow its revenue and become profit making.  Reliance Jio  has invested 1.5 lac crores rupees,  a big investment has been made  and BSNL has to compete with this and to provide  service on cheaper rates in comparison to Reliance Jio.  BSNL is providing landline on Rs.49 and Broad Band service with 249 unlimited plan with 1 GB.   Last year the  BSNL's operational profit was Rs.600 crores but this  Financial Year the BSNL's operative profit is Rs.3855 crores. The BSNL's loss in the last year was Rs.8300 crores and this FY loss is about 3500 crs.  He further mentioned that after launching of  ? SWAS? the quality  of service has improved and that is why about 2 lac GSM telephones are being added every  month.  He also mentioned that to compete with Reliance Jio  BSNL's  3G- Wi-Fi service should be made more popular.  He  mentioned that BSNL has Rs.1000 crs. reserve and about Rs.2500 crs.  loan against BSNL, topline of Rs.30000 crores.  About 40000 3G + Wi-Fi systems will be installed in the next two years.  He explained  that BSNL's B/B on copper cable  and OF cable is more reliable than Wireless technology.  We assured him our fullest cooperation.

08.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues notifications for holding of Limited Internal Competitive Examination (LICE) fro promotion of Group 'C' employees to the grade of Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) for the vacancy year 2015 in BSNL.

<<<<Click here for the forwarding letter >>> <<<<Click here for the Model Notification >>>  <<<<Click here for Exam Center >>>

08.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues orders regarding change of date of holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) during 2016 in BSNL offices located at Delhi / New Delhi. Now the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on 13th September 2016 in place of 12th September 2016. For BSNL offices outside Delhi / New Delhi Heads of Territorial Circles may decide the date of holiday in terms of para 5.2 of the office letter of even number dated 06.07.2015. <<<<Click here for copy of the letter >>>

08.09.2016:   Meeting with GM (Admn.), BSNL Corporate Office:

GS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (C/E/TF/Arch) along with the GS AIRBSNLEWA met with GM (Admn.), BSNL Corporate Office.

A Outdoor medical bills reimbursement: We expressed our anxiety regarding the preparation of the so called web based application to monitor the progress of the payment of the medical bills. GM (A) informed that he has spoken to CGM ITPC today itself who has informed that the said application is ready and asked to depute some officer from BSNL CO. GM (A) mentioned that he is deputing one DGM level officer to ITPC in the next week. CGM ITPC has assured to commission the said web based application for the use of our pensioners within this month.

B Free calls as per BSNL order in concessional telephones: We mentioned that the free calls allowed in the concessional telephones are 500+50 calls which should be 500+220 calls to BSNL as per order of BSNL dated 20-07-2007.  We again reiterated that we are not asking to enhance the ceiling limit on concessional telephones to BSNL pensioners. We are demanding just to allow the free calls allowed to the General Subscribers over and above the calls allowed for the pensioners and again submitted a letter in this regard. <<<<Click here for copy of the letter >>>  GM (A) appreciated our concern and assured to look into.

C Allowing night calling facility in concessional telephones: We mentioned that the free Night Calling Facility as introduced in land line phones has not been extended so far to the concessional land line phones for pensioners. GM (A) informed that a proposal in this regard is in pipe line wherein competent authority has asked him to discuss the issue with Finance Wing. GM (A) assured for an early action in this regard.

GM (A) further mentioned that recently BSNL entered into an MoU with Apollo Pharmacy wherein Apollo Pharmacy unit of Apollo Hospital Enterprises Limited has offered (a) 12% discount on Pharma Products, (b) 5% discount on FMCG products (daily used items e.g. soaps, shampoos etc.) and (c) 15% on PL (Aplollo Pharmacy products). However, this offer would not be valid for (i) Apollo Pharmacies based in a Hospital premises and (ii) DPCO medicines.  <<<<Click here for copy of the letter >>>. Any BSNL employee/pensioner can avail this discount just by showing his/her Identity Card on the counter of Apollo Pharmacy. We welcome the move of BSNL Management for the benefit of BSNL employees/pensioners

08.09.2016: 

CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/District Secretaries of the concerned circles are requested to kindly look into it and arrange to furnish the pending vigilance status / remove the discrepancy at the earliest in respect of these JTO (T) for consideration of promotion to the grade of SDE (T) under 67% seniority quota.

07.09.2016:  GS writes to:

(1) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding 

(a) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

(b) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of DGM

(c) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE <<<<Click here for letter>>>

(2) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding  requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel <<<<Click here for letter>>>

07.09.2016:   United Forum meeting with GM (Pers.), GM (SR) and Jt. GM (Pers.) on CPSU cadre hierarchy:

GM (Pers.) today conducted a meeting with the leaders of United Forum in the presence of GM (SR) and Jt. GM (Pers.) on the issue CPSU cadre hierarchy wherein the  United Forum insisted for the implementation of Khan Committee report in toto upto DGM level. We pleaded that non-post based time bound functional promotions should be there upto the level of DE/AGM and time bound promotions upto SG JAG level as per the existing EPP provisions. The number of DGM posts should be increased upto 4000 posts from the existing 2200 DGM posts as per Khan Committee report to smoothen the career progression. We also impressed upon no lateral induction above the level of JTO/JAO. DGMRR should be scrapped.

GM (Pers.) noted all the suggestions and assured to discuss these with the competent authority before making final proposal.

2nd Day Dharana Program was very successfully implemented through out the country i.e. BSNL Corporate Office, Circle/SSA level offices during two days our 100% members participated in the Dharana Program. The next agitation program will be launched w.e.f. 27th September to 29th September by observing three days HUNGER FAST. All the Circle/ District Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of the future course of action programs.

07.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office asks regarding furnishing of pending or partial received ACRs/APARs of 91 JTO (T) for consideration of promotion to the grade of SDE (T) under 67% seniority quota   <<<<Click here for copy of the letter >>> All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/District Secretaries are requested to kindly look into it and arrange to complete the pending or partial received ACRs/APARs at the earliest of these JTO (T) for consideration of promotion to the grade of SDE (T) under 67% seniority quota.

06.09.2016:  DHARNA Programme successfully implemented: On first day (6-9-2016) the two days DHARNA Programme is successfully implemented throughout the country.  In BSNL C.O also the Dharna was conducted successfully though the permission to erect Tent was given later. All the Circle/District Secretaries are requested to ensure 100% participation of executives in tomorrow's Dharna Programme at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA levels.

GM (Estt), GM (Pers) and GM(SR) hold  meeting with the representatives of United Forum today morning and discussed the  demands wherein they mentioned that the proposal on E-1A to E-2, E-2Ato E3 and upgradation of subsequent pay scales has been again sent to DOT by clarifying all the points.  BSNL has requested to settle the issue before 3^rd PRC since after the 2^nd PRC the E-1A and E-2A replacement scales have not been finalized by BSNL/DOT.  On the issue of 30% superannuation benefits they informed that BSNL's Board proposal on this issue in DOT has been cleared by Secy. (T) and now Hon'ble MoS approval is waited.

On CPSU cadre hierarchy GM (Pers) informed that he will hold meeting with United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations tomorrow at 16.00 hrs. to discuss the proposal. United Forum expressed its resentment against the indifferent attitude of DOT and failure of BSNL Management in getting cleared the revision of IDA Pay scales proposal from DOT.  United Forum also opposed the CPSU cadre hierarchy proposal circulated by GM (pers) and strongly demanded the implementation of Khan Committee report.  UF categorically told that agitation Programme will continue till the time all the demands are not resolved. <<<<Click here for glimpses of Dharna progamme at BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi>>>>

06.09.2016:   GS, FS met GM (FP) and discussed regarding

a) CPC from CAO to DGM (Finance) : We requested to expedite CPC from CAO to DGM(F).  GM (FP) informed that the CPC work has been completed and the minutes are being prepared.  He assured that after the approval of the competent authority the promotion orders will be issued in this week to fill up about 240 DGM (F) Posts.

b) CPC from AO to CAO: GM (FP) informed that the court case in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh is expected to be heard in mid Oct-2016 on 3 petitioner's applications.

c) Consideration of request transfers: We requested for consideration of request transfers of AOs/CAOs/DGM (F).  GM (FP) assured to look in to.

06.09.2016:  GS discussed with Jt.GM (Pers) regarding the outcome of court cases today in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh.  Jt. GM (Pers) informed that the JTO to SDE (T) LDCE case was heard today wherein BSNL has already submitted the clarification.  The case is posted for hearing on SC/ST roaster implementation on14th Sept-2016.

The Court case on SDE (T) to DE/AGM promotion was also heard today and the arguments are over.  The judgement in this regard is reserved.

06.09.2016:   United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations comprising of AIBSNLEA, SNEA(I) and AIGETOA submits second response to the draft proposal on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy.

"In the inputs, the United Forum has reiterated that the proposal should be limited to the Joint Committee recommendations and promotions up to AGM / Jt. DGM. This is to reiterate that United Forum is against any dilution in the eligibility criteria as that stipulated by the Khan Committee and Management should stick to the recommendations in the Khan Committee. All benefits extended by Khan Committee should be ensured in the CPSU proposal" <<<<Click here for the letter>>>

05.09.2016:  United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations, CHQ, New Delhi comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA(I) served  notice for organizational actions programme protesting against the inordinate delay in implementation of 
a) Standard Pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO, SDE and equivalent cadres, 
b) 30% Superannuation benefit for BSNL Recruited Employees and 
c) Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first TBP.   <<<Click here for notice>>>>

Demands:

1. Immediate replacement of intermediary pay scales of E1-A and E2-A by standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent cadres w.e.f 01.01.2007 as per the recommendation of the Joint Committee.
2. Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Employees as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC.
3. Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first Time Bound Promotion as per the recommendation of Joint committee.

Organisational Actions and schedule: "Full day Dharna" at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Head quarters on 06th  & 7th September 2016.

All CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/District Secretaries are requested to hold Full Day Dharna Programe at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Headquarters on 06th & 7th September 2016 by making participation of 100% members in two days for making the dharna a grand success.

02.09.2016:  REPORT OF JOINT GENERAL BODY MEETING OF AIBSNLEA AND AIGETOA HELD ON 3^RD SEPTEMBER,2016:Joint General Body Meeting of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA , CTD and WBTC was organized in two phases on 3^rd September,2016 with the slogan- SAVE BSNL-  SUPPORT AIBSNLEA.

The first Meeting was held at the Conference Hall O/o D.G.M.(NWO), Alipore, 2/5A, Judges Court Road, Kolkata-700027 . Despite bad weather large numbers of  members from both the organization were present. On the dais besides Shri Amit Kumar Gupta, Shri Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA, Shri RaviShil Verma, GS AIGETOA, Shri Prasun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, CS  CTD and OS(E) AIBSNLEA , Shri Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharjee, CS AIBSNLEA WBTC, Shri Saikat Das, CS AIGETOA CTD, Shri Deepak Sahoo and Shri Wasir Ahmed both AGS AIGETOA were present among other Branch level leaders.

The Meeting was presided over by the Branch Presidents of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA. At first the dignitaries were felicitated by flower bouquet. Our veteran leader Shri Amit Kumar Gupta in his welcome note requested both the organization to forge unity and face the forthcoming referendum jointly to achieve the 1^st position.

Shri Prasun Kumar Mukhopadhyay , CS, CTD and OS (E) CHQ , AIBSNLEA in his deliberation ensured that we will keep no stone unturned for the betterment of BSNL Executives under the leadership of GS, AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA jointly and explained about the achievements of AIBSNLEA and give the call to all  members to make AIBSNLEA number one.

Shri Amar Hazra from AIGETOA highlighted the joint efforts of both the Associations in different issues without disturbing the day to day work. He thanked the AIBSNLEA leadership for their support for achieving the demands of the BSNL recruited Executives.

Shri Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharjee, CS  AIBSNLEA WBTC elaborated the struggle by the erstwhile  Executive Organizations to upgrade JE to JTO is the achievement of the present leaders of AIBSNLEA. SNEA is misleading with false tall claims hence they should be given a befitting reply in the forthcoming referendum.

Shri Prahlad Rai , GS, AIBSNLEA in his detailed deliberation explained all the achievements of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA united struggle. He also appraised the latest position of different cadre demands including AD(OL), PA/PS , Officiating JTO, SDE , AO, CAO and others. At present we are thriving hard to get 3 Ps - PAY, PROMOTION AND PENSION  for our younger brothers. He also assured that our joint effort will be successful in achieving 1^st position in the forthcoming Membership verification of the Executives.

Shri Ravi Shil Verma , GS  AIGETOA greeted the members present in the Auditorium and thanked for the opportunity given to him. He expressed his faith in the able leadership of Shri Prahlad Rai and depicted AIBSNLEA as the umbrella organization of all Executives of BSNL. He reiterated that BSNL DR Executives are safe in the hands of AIBSNLEA. He stated that AIGETOA had signed the MOU and will honour it. All the members of AIGETOA will certainly vote for AIBSNLEA in ensuing Membership Verification of the Executives to achieve the top position.

The Meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair and slogans.

The Second Meeting was organized at CTO Hall opp. Telephone Bhavan at 4 P.M.  The Meeting was presided over by Shri Tridip Chakraborty , President AIBSNLEA CTD and Shri Swapan Bose , President , AIBSNLEA WBTC.

The hall was jam packed and many members had to stand around.   On the dais   Shri Amit Kumar Gupta , Shri Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA , Shri Ravi Shil Verma, GS AIGETOA , Shri Prasun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, CS  CTD and OS(E) AIBSNLEA , Shri Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharjee, CS AIBSNLEA WBTC, Shri Saikat Das, CS AIGETOA CTD, Shri Deepak Sahoo and Shri Wasir Ahmed both AGS  AIGETOA , Shri Amit Das, President AIGETOA CTD were present.

Lady members of both the organization welcomed the leaders with flower bouquets in the beginning. Shri Amit Kumar Gupta  our beloved veteran leader greeted all the members gathered in his short speech.

Shri Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharjee , CS AIBSNLEA WBTC addressed the gathering. He clearly told that one vote in the fold of other assn. will ruin all our efforts and achievements of the joint struggle of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA. He also requested our every member should inspire one non-member and member of other Associations to vote in our favour to strengthen our force.

Shri Prasant Jain, CS AIGETOA WBTC stated that all the HR issues are sure to be settled by the united movement of these two organizations AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA.

Shri Saikat Das, CS AIGETOA CTD explained why the 3 Ps are important for the BSNL recruited Executives. He described AIBSNLEA as a bonding factor propagating the belongingness of the Executives. He assured all the members of AIGETOA CTD will vote for AIBSNLEA not only for achieving the 1^st position but also to save BSNL.

Shri Prasun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, CS CTD and OS(E)   AIBSNLEA expressed that AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA should merge together for the benefit of Executives of BSNL. He also thanked Shri Amit Kumar Gupta for his tireless effort to remove the anti labour cabinet note of the 60:40 proportion of pension payment by the DOT . Now , for the BSNL absorbed Executives 100% pension is secured from  DOT. He explained about the achievements of three Ps( pay, promotion and pension) by the unity and joint struggle by these two Associations. He expressed his faith in our unity and gave a clarion call to vote AIBSNLEA.

Shri Ravi Shil Verma, GS AIGETOA thanked AIBSNLEA leadership for their unconditional support to the cause of BSNL recruited Executives and especially Shri Prahlad Rai , GS  AIBSNLEA for his elder brotherly attitude. He said that they are aware of the propaganda and false claims by other friendly Executive Associations. He reiterated his faith in our joint movement and said that we will work together ,fight together and achieve together.

The last speaker was Shri Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA. Members were very much eager to listen to him. As usual Shri Rai appraised all the cadre problems and their present position in detail. He expressed our gratitude to AIGETOA for their clarion call to vote for AIBSNLEA. He assured to achieve 3 Ps for them if they put forward one step AIBSNLEA will go five steps. He stated that with our effort BSNL is now on the path of recovering its health and in future it will certainly make profit if we work hard. Lastly he told to achieve the 1^st position in ensuing referendum is not only important for BSNL employees but it is the requirement for BSNL's prosperity.

The Meeting ended in shouting slogans and expressing faith in Executives' unity.<<<Click here for glimpses>>>>

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A Very HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

GANESH CHATURTHI & GANESH MAHOTSAV-2016

TO ONE & ALL

02.09.2016:  Joint CEC Meeting at Dimapur NE-I and NE-II Circle on 31st August., 2016: Joint CEC meeting at Dimapur for NE-I and NE-II Circles: A Joint CEC meeting of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA held at Dimapur for NE-I and NE-II Circles  on 31^st Auguist, 2016. The meeting was attended and addressed by Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA, Com. Prusun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, OS(East) AIBSNLEA and Com. RaviShil Verma, GS AIGETOA.  Com. Sukhai Shima, President AIBSNLEA NE-II Circle, Dimapur presided over the meeting. Com. Rakesh Kumar, CS AIGETOA NE-II Circle convened the meeting. Many members of both the associations attended meeting in the Dimapur Exchange Hall and expressed their grievances regarding transfer posting, tenure time minimization, Rule -8 transfer cases, local problem, non cooperation of the local administration etc.

Com. Prusun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, OS(East) AIBSNLEA analyzed about the cancellation/retention of transfer orders, role in the coming referendum and appealed to make AIBSNLEA number one and assured all sorts of Cooperation from CHQ.

Com. RaviShil Verma, GS AIGETOA concluded all the points raised from the BSNL recruited executives e.g. Rule-8 cases, non cooperation of local administration etc.

Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA expressed his happiness about the organization of this meeting. In his speech, he discussed all the HR related issues like DPCs of Engineering, A/C, Civil/Electrical, PA/PSS  etc. executives, transfer policy, and assured that he will take up the case of making NE-II Circle as one year tenure as before. He told that NE-II Circle is neglected and he will convince NE-II Circle as well as BSNL Corporate Office for Rule-8 cases and issue of tenure transfer order in time also press them for special drive recruitment of JTOs/JAOs for hard tenure Circle. All three leaders were felicitated with a Naga jacket.

Large number of executives attended the meeting. The hall was jam packed.

After that all the leaders along with Com. Rakesh, Com. Sukhai Shima met CGMT NE-II Circle and discussed about the pending Rule-8 cases, support from the local administration etc. Meeting was held in a very nice manner and CGMT assured to look these matters.

<<<Click here for glimpses of Joint CEC>>>>

02.09.2016:  Special General Body Meeting of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA members at Shillong, NE-I Circle on 01^st Sept., 2016: A Special General Body Meeting of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA members was arranged at Shillong, NE-I Circle on 01st Sept., 2016 in the Okland IQ Auditorium Shillong. The meeting was attended and addressed by Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA, Com. Prusun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, OS(East) AIBSNLEA and Com. RaviShil Verma, GS AIGETOA.  The meeting was also attended and addressed by Com. Swarup Chakraborty, CS AIBSNLEA AS Circle and Com. Satya Joytinath, CS AIGETOA AS Circle. The meeting was presided over by Sh. N. Arjun, President AIBSNLEA, NE-I Circle and convened by Com. Santanu Ghosh, CS AIBSNLEA, NE-I Circle. Com. CS NE-I Circle appraised the difficulties being faced by the executives due to delay in tenure transfers and Para-8 transfers. He requested CHQ to take immediate steps to resolve the situation.

Com. OS(East) Shri Prusun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, in his address mentioned that maximum executives in these Hard Tenure Circle i.e. AS, NE-I and NE-II are mostly coming from Kolkata, West Bangle Circles and sincere efforts are being made for timely issue of their tenure transfer orders and their implementation. Only some genuine cases are being pleaded for retention for same time. He explained that AIBSNLEA is the true Executive Association representing all disciplines of executives i.e. Telecom, Accounts and Finance, Civil/ Electrical/Arch.,  PA/PSS, AD(O/L) etc. He appealed that in the ensuing membership verification, AIBSNLEA should become number one executive association to safeguard the interest of BSNL Executives and BSNL as a whole.

Com. RaviShil Verma, GS AIGETOA explained that AIBSNLEA leadership is honest in their approach and always helping the members of AIGETOA in settling their issues. He discussed about the agitation launched by AIBSNLEA an d AIGETOA jointly in the month of May, 2016 and streamlining the issues. He assured that MOU signed between AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA in July, 2013 will be honored in full and AIBSNLEA will become No. 1 executive Association in this membership verification. He called upon all the executives to make the ongoing agitation programme a complete success by 100% participation for the settlement of E2-E3 IDA pay scales to JTO/SDE equivalent executives, 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees and KHAN Committee implementation on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy.

Com. GS Prahlad Rai AIBSNLEA in his address extended sincere thanks to Com. Santanu Ghosh, CS AIBSNLEA, NE-I Circle, Com. N. Arjun, President AIBSNLEA, NE-I for conducting the Special GB meeting in befitting manner. He appraised in detail the achievement of AIBSNLEA during the last 10 to 11 years i.e. implementation of EPP, Grant of perks to executives from 01.01.2005, transparent transfer policy, notification of BSNL MSRR-2009, implementation of 2^nd PRC report with 30% fitment benefit, filling up of the Group 'B'/ Group' A'/ STS/JAG/SAG/HAG level executives posts in BSNL, AAO pay scale, Allowed option JAO 2010 batch, Sr. AO declared post based promotion, PPS posts are created in Circle, All Offg. JTOs were regularized, 3% pay fixation on promotion settled, 78.2 % IDA fitment benefit to serving employees and also BSNL pensioners settled, 60:40 provision in BSNL pension is withdrawn., CGHS medical facility to BSNL pensioners is being extended etc. Likewise several issues have been settled. Com. GS impressed upon for the settlement of E2-E3 IDA pay scales to JTO/ SDE equivalent executives and subsequent pay scales i.e. E3 by E4, E4 by E5 , E5 by E6 and E6 by E7, 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL employees and KHAN Committee report implementation on CPSU Cadre hierarchy. He appealed all the executives to make the ongoing agitation programme a grand success by active participation. He mentioned that AIBSNLEA is committed for the settlement of their issues. Com. GS further mentioned that the manner AIBSNLEA is concerned on HR issues, equally concerned on BSNL Viability issues i.e. AIBSNLEA is always at far-front in all the agitation calls given by Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations.

Com. N. Arjun extended vote of thanks. The meeting was organized in a nice manner. Lunch followed. 

02.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues orders for appointment of JAO on probation under DR quota consequent on completion of 11 weeks of pre-appointment training w.e.f. 20.06.2016  <<<<Click here for copy of the order>>> AIBSNLEA CHQ congratulates all the newly appointed JAOs and welcomes in the Executive fraternity.

02.09.2016:   Reservation Roster in the grade of SDE/AE (Arch):

BSNL Corporate Office prepared and circulated  the post based reservation roster in the grade of SDE/AE (Arch) duly inspected by the CLO (SCT), BSNL CO. <<<Click here for the Roster >>>>

01.09.2016:  Solidarity and moral support to the General Strike on Sept. 2nd, 2016 by the Central Trade Unions: AIBSNLEA decided to extend solidarity and moral support to the General Strike on Sept. 2nd,2016 by the Central Trade Unions with various demands including No disinvestment of CPSEs, minimum wages, strict enforcement of labour laws and no amendment to labour laws, no merger of banks etc.

All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/District Secretaries are requested to extend solidarity and moral support to the General Strike on Sept. 2nd, 2016 by the Central Trade Unions.

01.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office declares the result of LICE for promotion from Gr. "C" to the grade of JTO (E) under 20% quota held on 27.03.2016 and circulates the list of candidates who have secured minimum qualifying marks <<<<Click here for copy of the result>>> AIBSNLEA CHQ congratulates all the selected candidates and welcomes in the Executive fraternity.

01.09.2016: 

(1) Smt. Sujata Ray,Director (HR), BSNL Board,   regarding

(a) Injustice caused to Shri Sumit Saha, SE (L/A) on account of not being promoted as SE (E) for wants of APARs..<<<<Click here for letter>>>

(b) Injustice caused to BSNL Executives by depriving them from allotment of Staff Quarters at SSA Headquarters.<<<<Click here for letter>>>

(2) The GM (Estt.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding request for releasing of the officers after issuance of transfer orders in the Cadre of JTO <<<<Click here for letter>>>

31.08.2016:  REPORT ON THE 6^TH CEC MEETING OF ASSAM CIRCLE OF AIBSNLEA

GS, OS(E) attended the 6th CEC Meeting of AIBSNLEA Assam Circle on 30.08.2016 at Guwahati. At 09-30 hrs all the delegates of seven Branches of Assam Circle attended the flag hoisting ceremony in presence of GS and OS(E). Circle President of Assam Circle  Com Aloke Kar hoisted the flag which was shared by GS and other Office bearers of Assam Circle Branch. Thereafter, all the delegates assembled at Multi-Purpose Hall of BSNL IQ at Panbazar, Guwahati. Next one minute silence was observed as a mark of respect to the souls of departed comrades.

The gathering was addressed by the Circle President of Assam Circle wherein he mentioned about the present status of BSNL in Telecom sector and also urged upon the role of the AIBSNLEA executives in the  present day competitive scenario. Next welcome address was given by Com Ranjit Kumar Das, Divisional Secretary of the Host Branch. This was followed by the self- introduction of the delegates.

Com Swarup Chakraborty, CS, AIBSNLEA Assam Circle Branch submitted the report of Circle Secretary. He elaborated issues like membership strengths, settlement of long pending up-gradation cases of the executives under EPP, Intra as well as Inter Circle Transfer cases, Tenure Transfer matters, Promotional issues of executives and  Status of Look After cases in the cadre of SDE, DE and DGM(T). Com Chakraborty also reported the burning issue of R-8 transfer cases  and explained in detail about its present position wherein a committee has been constituted by CGMT, Assam Telecom Circle taking representatives from three executive Associations and Officers of HR section of  Circle Office, Assam Circle Guwahati. He mentioned that a recommendation after first meeting of the committee has been submitted to the administration for immediate actions by the Circle Head. Com CS also mentioned about the steps taken by him on organisational matters specially on forth coming membership verification issue. Circle Treasurer submitted an interim report of financial matters of the Circle Branch. Divisional Secretaries also submitted report on membership and other organisational issues of respective Branches. Reports of CS, CT and DSs were accepted by the house.

Com Prasun Mukhopadhaya, OS(E) addressed the delegates. He gave stress on increasing the membership strength. He felt that there is scope for increasing AIBSNLEA members as is evident from the figure of sale of AIBSNLEA diaries in Assam Circle. He also covered on the forth coming membership verification issue.

Thereafter, Com GS addressed the house with his clear and systematic presentation. He covered almost all the burning issues like Up-gradation of executive pay scales and hurdles being faced, CPU hierarchy scenario, status of pending court cases  and expectations in coming days, promotional issues of various cadres, on-going Trade Unions  programmes launched by three associations and steps needed to increase the membership strength. Com GS also delivered on the issue 78.2% enhancement of DA and apprised the house how AIBSNLEA achieved success in 60:40 pension issue on its own effort.

At 15-00 hrs of 30.0 8.2016 joint open session of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA , Assam Circle Branch started. Com GS, and OS (E) and  GS AIGETOA  shared the dais. CGMT Assam Telecom Circle Shri Mahesh Kumar Seth was the Chief Guest and Shri M K Gogoi, PGM(ETR), Guwahati the guest of honour. The multi-purpose hall was jam packed with officers, executives and employees of BSNL. The Open session was initiated with a Shree Ram Bhajan followed by some melody songs. The artists were mostly from BSNL families.

CS, AIBSNLEA Assam Circle delivered key note address where he covered burning staff matters and developmental issues of Assam Circle area of BSNL. He requested for immediate settlement of  Rule-8 issue of DR JTOs. Com Satyajyoti Nath, CS, AIGETOA, Assam Circle Branch covered various issues being faced by the young executives. He also urged for immediate solution of Rule-8 cases.

Com OS(E) addressed the open session where he stressed for strengthening of BSNL executives and also  requested CGMT, Assam Telecom Circle for immediate settlement of Rule-8 issue. He expressed his positive feeling as it is his first visit in Assam as OS(E) of AIBSNLEA, Chq, New Delhi.

Com Ravishil Verma, GS AIGETOA spoke on various issues being faced by the executives directly recruited executives. He delivered on  superannuation issue of BSNL recruited executives, promotional matters of executives, bottleneck on pay scale up-gradation, CPU Hierarchy hurdles etc. He requested CGMT Assam Telecom Circle to find ways for immediate solution of Rule-8 issue. He appealed to the comrades awaiting Rule-8 transfer to have patience.

Com Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA elaborated all the issues of BSNL before the Chief Guest and the audience. He explained in clear terms the role of AIBSNLEA in organising the executives to work for greater interest of BSNL. Com GS delivered on 78.2% DA issue, hurdles in replacement of E1A and E2A by E2 and E3 standard IDA pay scales and up-gradation subsequent pay scales E3 by E4, E4 by E5 , E5 by E6 and E6 by E7, 30% Superannuation benefits in BSNL recruited employees wherein BSNL board proposal is being delayed by DoT, bottle neck created on CPU cadre hierarchy issue, abrogation of MTRR Rules /DGM RR. GS also apprised in detail the status of CPCs from JTO to SDE, JAO to AO, SDE/AO to DE/CAO, JTO(C/E) to SDE(C/E), SDE (C/E) to DE(C/E), EE(C/E) to SE(C/E), DE to DGM(T) are held up due to pending court cases. CAO to DGM(F) promotion orders are expected shortly. He also mentioned that AIBSNLEA efforts yielded result in getting settled the issues i.e. PPS posts creation in all Circles, All Offg. JTOs are regularized, AD(OL) cadre is being restructured shortly and also discussed the role of AIBSNLEA in TU actions to resolve  HR issues, resolution of 60:40 pension issue and on Rule-8 transfer issue being faced by the BSNL DR JTOs posted in Assam/NE-I and NE-II Circles and J&K Circle. He urged upon CGMT Assam Circle for immediate settlement  of the issue to boost up the morale of the executives.

Shri M K Gogoi, PGM (ETR), Guwahti spoke on various HR issues of BSNL. Shri M K Seth, Chief Guest of the function gave a patient hearing to various issues raised by the leaders and assured to use his good office to solve them to the possible extent. He also responded favorably to solve the Rule-8 issue. He requested to the executives to work hard to make Assam Telecom Circle a profitable organization and also to earn more revenue for BSNL.

The open session was over by 20-30 hrs.

The house assembled at 21-30 hrs after dinner break and rest issues like resolution and organisational strategies for forth coming membership verifications were addressed.

The CEC meeting was declared closed at 22-30 hrs with a vote of thanks from host Branch.

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.08.2016: 

(1) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding

(a) Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of    AGM/DE

(b) Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of   DGM

(c ) Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of   SDE <<<Click here for letter>>>>

(2) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a)Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of    Accounts Personnel

(b) Representation from Smt. Geethaprasad (AO) (1999 batch JAOs) % the GMTD, Mysore and Shri Vyasmurthy (AO) (1999 batch JAOs) % the GMTD, Mysore, regarding Declaration of AAO promotion as post based promotion under the EPP-i/r/o JAO 1999 batch.  <<<Click here for letter>>>>

31.08.2016:   Reservation Rosters in the grade of CAO / Sr AO / AO

BSNL Corporate Office prepared and circulated  the post based reservation rosters duly inspected by the CLO (SCT), BSNL CO. <<<Click here for the Roster >>>>

30.08.2016:  GS writes to:

(1) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of    AGM/DE <<<Click here for letter>>>>

(2) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of    Accounts Personnel <<<Click here for letter>>>>

(3) The PGM (BW) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding  requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE (C) -<<<Click here for letter>>>>

(4) The PGM (EW) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding  requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SE (E) <<<Click here for letter>>>>

30.08.2016:   Meeting of the United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations:

GS and AGS (HQ) attended the meeting of the leaders of United Forum of AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA yesterday at BSNL Corporate Office wherein the discussions were held on the ongoing agitation programmes. Preparations are to be made to make the Dharna on 06th and 07th Sept a grand success with 100% participation on both days. CHQ Office Bearers , Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries of AIBSNLEA are requested to actively participate in the proposed Dharna Program with full zeal and enthusiasm with 100% participation.

United Forum leaders also discussed the draft CPSU proposal and will be submitting a joint response to the management within a day or two.

30.08.2016:   JTO to SDE promotion case:

The court case on JTO to SDE (T) promotion  in the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala, Ernakulum was partly heard on 29.08.2016 wherein the Sr. Advocate Shri R.D. Aggarwala  appeared before the Hon'ble court. The case was taken out of turn however, the hearings could not be completed and adjourned for next date. AIBSNLEA is a party in the case and pursuing it vigorously.

29.08.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues orders regarding:

1. Reconstitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women Employees at Work place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013.   <<<Click here for letter>>>>

2. Substitutes for Tenure Stations under Non-Territorial Circlers <<<Click here for letter>>>>

3. Regarding Policy for Para-9 transfers. <<<Click here for letter>>>>

29.08.2016:   CPC from SDE (C) to EE (C):

GS discussed with PGM (BW) and requested to get expedited CPC from SDE (C) to EE (C) to fill up about 150 vacant EE (C) post. PGM (BW) informed that CPC work is under process in Pers. Cell of BSNL Corporate Office. He also mentioned that after getting the clearance from Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi the promotion orders for SDE (C) to EE (C) will be issued.

29.08.2016:   CPC from CAO to DGM (F):

GS discussed with GM (F) to expedite the CPC for promotion from CAO to DGM (Fin) to fill up about 240 vacant DGM (Fin) posts. GM (FP) informed that the CPC work has been completed, minutes are under finalization and thereafter after the approval of competent authority on CPC minutes, the promotion orders will be issued immediately. He assured an early action in this regard.

29.08.2016:   Finalization of Voters' list for 1st membership verification of Executive Associations.

BSNL Corporate Office vide letter number BSNL/5-1/SR/2016 dated 12.08.2016 had circulated a time-schedule to be followed for finalization of electoral rolls. <<<<Click here for the letter >>>>> According to this time-schedule, by 29.08.2016, i.e. today the final voter lists will be displayed.

All the CHQ Office Bearers / Circle Secretaries / District Secretaries are requested to concentrate their focus on the electoral rolls for becoming number one Executive Association in the forth coming referendum process. Soft copy of the final voter list  in excel format may be sent to CHQ.  

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS

KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI-2016

TO ONE & ALL

24.08.2016:   News Flash

All the CHQ Office Bearers, Advisors to CHQ, Consultants to CHQ and Circle Secretaries are requested to visit their mail box for an important confidential mail.  

24.08.2016:   Meeting with GM (Pers.), BSNL CO:

GS, AGS (HQ) met with GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office and discussed regarding:

A. Settlement of Pay fixation and Pension of BSNL employee's w.r.t. DOT No.61-7/2015-SU dated 5th Feb 2016: GM (Pers.) informed that DoT has taken a positive decision in this regard and shortly a formal communication will be received. Thereafter, the necessary corrective actions will be taken by BSNL.

B. Restructuring of AD (OL) cadre:  GM (Pers.) mentioned that the file sent to DoT in this regard is now returning back with a positive note.

24.08.2016:   Meeting with Consultant to MOS (C):

GS along with GS of AIRBSNLEWA met with Shri A.N. Rai, Ex. CMD BSNL, who has been appointed as the Consultant to Hon'ble MoS (C) and greeted him assuming the charge of the consultant and requested him to support BSNL during his tenure. He assured for his fullest support to BSNL since he has an affinity with BSNL.

24.08.2016:   Meeting with Member (Services), Department of Telecommunication, New Delhi

GS along with GS of AIRBSNLEWA met with Member (Services), Department of Telecommunication, New Delhi and apprised him  about the present practice which is followed for revision of pension of BSNL pensioners is that BSNL offices have to issue individual sanction memos and send it to the concerned CCA offices along with the service books and only thereafter CCA s take action to notify the banks for payment order. Each time when there is a pension revision, BSNL has to undertake this workload although it has got no relation with the process of pension revision. In 2011 BSNL thus issued revised pension memo for about 1 lakh pensioners and this time again it has to repeat the process for 78.2% IDA merger from 1-1-2007 for same no of pensioners retired before 1-1-2007. After implementation of ongoing 3^rd PRC recommendation, BSNL has to issue similar sanction memos for about 2 lakh pensioners retired till 1-1-2017.

We mentioned that the such process requires considerable manpower and time. And the pensioners had to wait indefinitely for completion of the process with anxiety and worry. This process can be made simplified and the role of BSNL in this process may completely be eliminated as BSNL has got no responsibility now regarding payment and revision of pension.

While implementing the VII CPC recommendations, the DOP&PW has ordered vide Para 9 of its OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii) dated 04.08.2016 for adoption of the  procedure for revision of pension of the existing pensioners/family Pensioners by authorizing the disbursing authorities including the public sector banks to disburse revised pension without waiting for further authorization from Accounts Officers/ CCAs  concerned. Similar procedure was followed while implementing VIth CPC recommendations by Govt. of India in the year 2006.

We requested Member (S) to follow the same principle for the BSNL pensioners also for the pension revision, which  has been laid down by DOP&PW for Central Govt. Pensioners. This will reduce the volume of work in BSNL Offices for the pensioners already retired before the date of effect of such pension revision. However where the question of pension revision requires pay revision also as the case of implementation of 78.2% IDA for the present pensioners retired between 1/1/2007 1and 9/6/2013, BSNL offices will have  to prepare the revised pension papers/ calculation sheets.

Member (S) gave a patient hearing and assured to look into. <<<Click here for the letter given to Member (S)>>>>

23.08.2016:  GS writes to:

(1) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Representation from Shri Tapan Bhattacharyya, Account Officer (Plg & Wages & Bills), Staff No. 180103 O/o the CGM, Calcutta Telephones regarding Submission of option for posting in West Bengal Telecom Circle (except Kolkata) with tenure facilities equivalent to NE regions.

(b) Representation from Shri Biswajit  Pandyopadhyay, AO (TR-II/Alp), Staff No. 89647 % the DGM (NWO-Alp), BSNL, Calcutta Telephones, Kolkatta-27 regarding Submission of option for posting in West Bengal Telecom Circle (except Kolkata) with tenure facilities equivalent  to NE regions

(c) Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of    Accounts Personnel <<<Click here for letter>>>>

(2) Smt. Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding non writing of APARs by some of the senior officers i.e. Sr.GMs/GMs of CO BSNL despite of submission of self-appraisal by the individual Executives in time.  <<<Click here for letter>>>>

23.08.2016:   Lunch Hour demonstration ? A Successful Implementation

The lunch hour demonstration on the call of the United Forum of Executives? Associations comprising of AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA (I) held successfully today through the country. Comrade GS addressed the gathering in the court yard of BSNL Corporate Office and apprised in detail that BSNL management has failed in getting cleared the proposal for replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and subsequent IDA pay scales E3 by E4, E4 by E5, E5 by E6 and E6 by E7 from DoT. Also dragging the implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy rather efforts are being made to dilute the recommendations made by the Khan Committee. DoT officers with an indifferent attitude are rejecting the all the proposals of BSNL executives approved by BSNL MC / BSNL Board. The proposal regarding 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees is still pending in DoT for more than last three months. All the HR related issues are being disagreed by Govt. nominee Directors on one pretext or the other just to frustrate the executives in BSNL. Hence, the United Forum has been forced to launch the agitation programs. He appealed, let all the executives to actively participate in the ongoing agitation program to give a befitted reply to the negative forces in DoT and failure of BSNL management.  AIBSNLEA is committed to get resolve all these issues.

23.08.2016:  United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations, CHQ, New Delhi comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA(I) served  notice for organizational actions programme protesting against the inordinate delay in implementation of  <<<Click here for notice>>>>

Demands:

1. Immediate replacement of intermediary pay scales of E1-A and E2-A by standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent cadres w.e.f 01.01.2007 as per the recommendation of the Joint Committee.
2. Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Employees as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC.
3. Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first Time Bound Promotion as per the recommendation of Joint committee.

Organisational Actions and schedule:

All the Circle/District Secretaries are requested to hold successful "Lunch/closing Hour Demonstrations" at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Head quarters and other major Centres on today i.e. 23rd August, 2016.

CALCULATE YOUR GAIN AND LOSS ON 78.2% IDA FIXATION OF BSNL PENSIONERS
We extend our thanks & gratitude to Com M K Morodia CS/Rajasthan/AIBSNLEA for developing the calculators

AUTO CALCULATOR FOR PRE 2007 PENSIONERS

AUTO CALCULATOR FOR POST 2007 PENSIONERS

.2016: 

Demands:

1. Immediate replacement of intermediary pay scales of E1-A and E2-A by standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent cadres w.e.f 01.01.2007 as per the recommendation of the Joint Committee.
2. Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Employees as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC.
3. Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first Time Bound Promotion as per the recommendation of Joint committee.

Organisational Actions and schedule:

1. "Lunch/closing Hour Demonstrations" at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Head quarters and other major Centres on 23rd August, 2016.
2. "Full day Dharna" at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Head quarters on 06th  & 7th September 2016.
3. "Day Long Hunger Fast" at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Head quarters on 27th , 28th  and 29th  September, 2016.
Further Trade Union programs will be announced in case issues are not settled.

All the Circle/District Secretaries are requested to participate in the above mentioned Organizational Actions Programme and make it grand success.

17.08.2016:   Meeting with GM (FP), BSNL corporate Office:

GS, FS met with GM (FP) and discussed regarding:

A CPC from CAO to DGM (F): We requested GM (FP) to expedite the CPC from CAO to DGM (Fin.). GM (FP) informed that CPC for promotion from CAO to DGM (Fin.) has been fixed on 19.08.2016. He further mentioned that ACRs/VCRs of most the eligible CAOs are available and only a few about 8-10 CAOs VCRs are pending and still awaited. He assured to issue the promotions orders in this month i.e. August 2016 itself.

B CPC from AO to CAO: GM (FP) confirmed that the court case in the Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh is posted for hearing on 06.09.2016 and a positive development is there this regard is that a similar case is being heard in the Hon'ble Supreme Court where Hon'ble Supreme Court has directed DoP&T to issue necessary instructions in this regard hence, now Hon'ble CAT may dispose-of the case the CPCs may be expedited.

C Consideration of tenure / request transfer cases of AO / CAO / DGMs in Accounts cadre: We requested to consider the tenure / request transfer cases of AO / CAO / DGMs in Accounts cadre. GM (FP) assured to look into the matter.

17.08.2016:   Meeting with GM (Pers.), BSNL corporate Office:

GS met with GM (Pers.) and discussed regarding:

(i) CPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T): GM (Pers.) informed that the court case in the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala, Ernakulum is posted for hearing on 29.08.2016 wherein the Sr. Advocate of BSNL Shri R.D. Aggarwala will be attending the court. It is expected that the stay will be vacated on that day and thereafter the CPC will be expedited.

(ii) CPC from SDE (T) to DE (T) and AO to CAO: GM (Pers.) informed that the court case in the Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh is posted for hearing on 06.09.2016 and a positive development is there this regard is that a similar case is being heard in the Hon'ble Supreme Court where Hon'ble Supreme Court has directed DoP&T to issue necessary instructions in this regard hence, now Hon'ble CAT may dispose-of the case the CPCs may be expedited.

(iii)  Posting orders on promotion of LDCE passed SDEs (T): GM (Pers.) informed that the court case in the Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh in this regard is posted for hearing on 06.09.2016

(iv)  Restructuring of AD (OL) cadre: We requested GM (Pers.) to pursue the case for getting the necessary ratification in the case from DoT. GM (Pers.) assured to discuss the case shortly with DDG (Estt), DoT.

(v) Settlement of Pay fixation and Pension of BSNL employee's w.r.t DOT No.61-7/2015-SU dated 5th Feb 2016: We requested to get an early clarification from DoT in this regard. GM (Pers.) informed that he has discussed the matter with DDG (Estt) and shortly the reply will be received in this regard.

(vi) CPCs from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E): We requested GM(Pers.) to expedite CPCs from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E). GM(Pers.) mentioned that both the CPCs from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E) are in progress. ACRs/VCRs are being collected. Efforts are being made to expedite CPCs at the earliest.

(vii) CPC from JTO(TF) to SDE(TF)- SCF Quota: We requested to fill up the vacant SDE(TF) SCF quota by conducting CPC at the earliest. GM(Pers.) informed that CPC from JTO(TF) to SDE(TF) is being conducted to fill up the SDE(TF) vacant posts after the year 2012 vacancies. He assured an early action in this regard.

(viii) LDCE from JTO(TF) to SDE(TF) : We requested to nofity LDCE from JTO(TF) to SDE(TF). GM(Pers.) infomed that shortly a letter is being given to rectt. Cell to hold LDCE from JTO(TF) to SDE(TF) to fill up the SDE(TF) vacant posts onwards the year 2002. He assured an early notification in this regard.

17.08.2016:   Meeting with CMD, BSNL

GS, FS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (Fin.) met with CMD BSNL and congratulated him regarding the Hon'ble Prime Minister's speech on 15^th August 2016 referring about the revival of BSNL. CMD appreciated our feelings and mentioned that it will give a great boost to the revival of BSNL and message to all concern to support BSNL in this regard. We also apprised him about our presentation given to the Chairman and the members of 3^rd PRC wherein they appreciated our pleadings on affordability and assured to consider the PSUs for Pay revision who are making operational profits. CMD also mentioned that he will feel happy after implementing 3^rd PRC recommendations in full in case BSNL's operational profit continues.

We also expressed our serious concern against the denial of DoT on BSNL's proposal for revision of pay scales in BSNL as proposed. We categorically told that we are now being forced to go on agitation path and requested to avoid the agitation, CMD should use his good office to get the proposal cleared from DoT. CMD mentioned that he has already directed Director (HR) to immediately reply the DoT letter on point to point basis on all the points and to clarify that BSNL is ready to bear the financial liability arose in this regard. He assured to get the proposal cleared from DoT.

On the issue of CPSU cadre hierarchy, CMD mentioned that GM (Pers.) has already given the presentation to Director (HR) and shortly, the presentation will be given to MC of BSNL. Thereafter, opinion from all the Executive Associations will be taken for further action.

16.08.2016: 

1. Shri Anupam Srivastava CMD BSNL regarding request for reduction of tenure period in Kashmir Valley due to ongoing unrest <<<Click here for letter >>>>

2. Shri Anupam Srivastava CMD BSNL regarding Implementation of directions in the judgment dated 12.07.2010 in TA   No.110/2008 of Hon'ble CAT, Ernakulum Bench <<<Click here for letter >>>>

3. Smt. Sujata Ray Director (HR)  BSNL Board regarding Creation of Principal Private Secretary in the newly formed Telangana Circle.<<<Click here for letter >>>>  

4. The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of    Accounts Personnel <<<Click here for letter >>>>

5. The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

(b)Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of DGM <<<Click here for letter >>>>

6.  The PGM (EW) BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding Representation from Shri Kajal Kanjilal, SDE (E-A) % the Sr. CE(E), BSNL, Ranchi regarding Non issuance of reliving order after transfer order issued from % the PGM(EW), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi- <<<Click here for letter >>>>

16.08.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues orders regarding promotions and posting of Regular DEs/AGMs of Telecom Operations Stream to the grade of DGM in the Pay Scale of Rs. 32900 - 58000, purely on temporary and adhoc basis.  <<<<Click here for the order>>>>  Congratulations!

16.08.2016:   Hon'ble Prime Minister's speech on 70th I' Day - Message from CMD BSNL:

CMD BSNL vide his DO letter to all Functional Directors and employees of BSNL has mentioned that " There cannot be a bigger proof to believe that turnaround of BSNL is in the top most priority list of Government of India; as we all heard our Hon'ble Prime Minister stating in his speech to the nation on the occasion of India's 70th Independence Day from historic Red Fort, yesterday that financial turnaround of BSNL has begun. This is a historic moment for BSNL as it strengthens itself for the deciding battle to turnaround and is on the radar of Prime Minister himself."

CMD, BSNL has further took the opportunity to urge all the give their best in serving the customers and the nation in a manner befitting to the objectives of providing quality telecom services at affordable cost through out the length and breadth of the country. Let us not leave any stone unturned to commit ourselves to the wishes of our Hon'ble Prime Minister to make BSNL a fully profitable PSU at the earliest.

<<<<Click here for the Copy of DO from CMD BSNL>>>>

16.08.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues directions once again  on 12.08.2016 regarding the preparatory works for ensuing CPC fro promotions from SDE (T)s / Adhoc DEs to AGM /DE (T) on adhoc / regular basis - updating of APARs and tabulation sheet  <<<<Click here for the order>>>>

CHQ Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries of all the Circles except TN, OR, KRL, NE-I and CHTD  are requested to kindly look into and ensure timely submission the required Data to the Pers. Cell for further necessary action.

<<<<Click here for the address to the Nation by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India from the ramparts of the Red Fort, New Delhi on 70th Independence day-2016, wherein Hon'ble PM told that BSNL is doing well and now making operating profit......>>>>

AIBSNLEA WISHES

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY-2016

TO ONE & ALL

12.08.2016:   Final List of Associations regarding conduct of the Membership Verification:

BSNL Corporate office issued Final List of Associations willing and eligible to participate in the Membership Verification to elect majority representative Association of Executive Employees in BSNL <<<<Click here for the letter >>>>> Now the following Associations are participating in the process of Membership verification:

1. All India BSNL Executives' Association

2. All India BSNL Officers' Association

3. All India Telecom Executive & Engineers Association

4. Association of BSNL LDCE Executives

5. Bahujan Executives Association of BSNL

6. Bharatiya BSNL Officer's Association

7. BSNL Association of Serving Executives (India)

8. BSNL Officers' Association

9. Sanchar Nigam Executives Association

10. Telecom Sector Officers Association

10.08.2016:   Payment of HRA on Basic Pay  with 78.2% fitment:

The competent authority has approved the benefit of HRA on Basic Pay  with 78.2% fitment instead of 68.8 % fitment as being paid presently. The payment will be made w.e.f. 01.10.2016.

AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded results. The orders in this regard are expected shortly.

10.08.2016:   Service With A Smile (SWAS):

In order to boost the SWAS programme, BSNL Corporate Office organized a Oath taking Ceremony on today 10.08.2016 at 10.15 Hrs in which CMD BSNL administered the oath to all the employees. After a brief speech, CMD BSNL green signalled a rally  of BSNL employees from Bharat Sanchar Bhawan. The rally took a route HCM Lane, Atul Grove Road, Talastoy Marg and Janpth and reached back to Bharat Sanchar Bhawan. The rally stretch was about half kilometre long. Our GS along with all other CHQ Office Bearers and AIBSNLEA members stationed at New Delhi took part in the oath taking ceremony as well as in the rally.  <<<Click here for the glimpses of the function at BSNL CO ND>>>

Such type of programs are being organised through out the country at all SSA and Circle HQs

10.08.2016:   GS writes to:

1.  The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of  AGM/DE

(b) Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of DGM (Adhoc)

(c) Inordinate delay in relieving of executives / officers under transfer to / from tenure stations ? releasing of such officers from BSNL CO

(d) Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of SDE (T)

<<<Click here for letter to GM (Pers)>>>

2. The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of    Accounts Personnel

<<<Click here for letter to GM (FP)>>

09.08.2016:   GS writes to Shri J S Deepak, Chairman TC and Secretary (T) regarding revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners / family pensioners on implementation of 7^th CPC recommendations  <<<Click here for letter to Secretary (T) >>>

.08.2016: 

1. The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE  

<<<Click here for letter to GM (Pers)>>>

2. The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a)   Representation from Shri C. Srimathi, Staff No. 88299, CAO % PGM, Hyderabad Telecom District, Hyderabad regarding ? Posting in Telangana / AP Circle

(b) Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of  Accounts Personnel

 <<<Click here for letter to GM (FP)>>>

3. The PGM (BW) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of SDE (Civil)

 <<<Click here for letter to PGM (BW) >>

09.08.2016:   Meeting with Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding implementation SWAS program on 10.08.2016

GS, FS met Director (HR) BSNL Board and discussed regarding observing the SWAS program with the name ?SAMPARK? (SAMay PAR Kam). Director (HR) mentioned that this program is being organized throughout the country at BSNL CO / Circle HQ / SSA HQ on 10.08.2016. The purpose of this program is to strengthen tie with customer and to intensify the SWAS program in BSNL.  This program will start with an oath to be administered by CMD BSNL at 10.15 am in front of BSNL Corporate Office. Similarly, the oath will be administered throughout the country by CGMs / SSA Heads. Thereafter a procession of all employees will start displaying all BSNL brands / tariffs to attract the customers. She appreciated the initiative taken by the BSNL Unions / Associations and requested to make it a grand success. We assured our fullest co-operation. <<<Click here for the letter from SR Cell>>>>

All the members of  AIBSNLEA are requested to actively participate in above "SAMPARK" program being organized at their headquarters.

08.08.2016:   Meeting with GM (Pers): GS met GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi and discussed regarding:

A Settlement of Pay fixation and Pension of BSNL employee's w.r.t DOT No.61-7/2015-SU dated 5th Feb 2016: We requested to get an early clarification from DoT in this regard. GM (Pers.) informed that tomorrow I shall be meeting with the concerned officers in DoT for giving an early reply in this regard.

B Clearance from DoT on restructuring of AD (OL) Cadre: We requested to pursue the matter in DoT for early clearance on restructuring of AD (OL) Cadre. GM (Pers.) assured to look into the matter.

C Consideration of Tenure / Request transfers of SDEs / DEs: We requested to consider tenure / request transfers of SDEs / DEs who are completing their tenure in September 2016. We also apprised that more than 20 lady officers from Kerala, AP and Maharashtra Circle are waiting for their transfers in addition to about 50 other officers. GM (Pers.) assured to look into the matter.

D Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy:   GM (Pers.) informed that a presentation has been prepared to present the case before the competent authority within this week. Thereafter it will be circulated to the Executive Associations for their comments.

08.08.2016:   Presentation to 3rd PRC:

GS, FS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (Fin.) along with GS, VP and OS (HQ) of AIGETOA and GS, AGSs of TEAM (MTNL) attended a meeting with the Chairman of 3rd PRC Hon'ble Justice Shri Satish Chandra, Member Secretary Shri Madhukar Gupta (Addl Secretary, DPE) and  Member (PRC) Shri Shailendra Pal Singh, Ex-Director (HR), NTPC Ltd. wherein GS presented the views of the United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA as per the questionnaire. Hon'ble Chairman and Members of 3rd PRC gave a patient observation and hearing to the presentation on all the items of questionnaire and discussed most of the items in details.   <<<Click here for the Details of the Presentation>>>>

After detailed discussions mainly on affordability, similar standard pay scales in all PSU except perks and allowance which may be decided by the concerned PSUs, IDA Pension revision to BSNL Pensioners and superannuation benefits to the PSU employees etc Hon'ble Chairman and Members of 3rd PRC asked us to give a brief enumerating the points of aspirations of the BSNL Executives. Hon'ble members of 3rd PRC assured to consider genuine aspiration of BSNL Executives. The meeting lasted for more than one and half hours.  <<<Click here for the Complete Presentation>>>>

08.08.2016:  Congratulations! AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded result  in getting released the results of the LICE for promotion from Group "C" to the grade of JAO under 40% quota held on 17.07.2016 along with the list of candidates who have secured minimum qualifying marks.

 <<<Click here for Forwarding Letter Page 1>>>>  <<<Click here for Forwarding Letter Page 2>>>> <<<Click here for the list of qualified candidates>>>>

Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare has issued the formal orders for revision of central government pensioners. The said order says:
2.1 These orders shall apply to all pensioners/family pensioners who were drawing pension/family pension before 1.1.2016 under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972
7. (a) Where the Government servants on permanent absorption in public sector undertakings/autonomous bodies continue to draw pension separately from the Government, the pension of such absorbees will be updated in terms of these orders.  <<<Click here for Order>>>>

.08.2016: 

1. The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding  requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel <<<Click here for letter>>>

2.The GM (Pers), BSNL Corporate Office  regarding requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE <<<Click here for letter>>>

3. The GM (Estt) BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding  requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of JTO <<<Click here for letter>>>

03.08.2016:   Review of existing soft tenure area / stations & assessment of new soft tenure areas:

BSNL Corporate Office has decided to review the existing dispensation of soft tenure areas in all circles before considering any new area. Feedback, is this regard is asked from the Circle Heads keeping in view the certain consideration. <<<Click here for letter>>>

All the Circle Secretaries are requested to be vigilant is this regard.

03.08.2016:   Meeting with GM (SR):

GS, Advisor (HQ) met GM (SR) BSNL Corporate Office and discussed regarding the status of applicant Associations in the forthcoming membership verification. GM (SR) informed that Ten Executives Associations  have filed their nominations for taking part in the membership verification process. These applications are under scrutiny and final list of Applicant Associations will be circulated after the approval of competent authority shortly.

03.08.2016:   Meeting with GM (FP):

GS, FS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (Fin) met GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi and discussed regarding:

A. CPC from CAO to DGM (Fin.): We requested to expedite CPC from CAO to DGM (Fin.). GM (FP) informed that CPC work is in progress. Most of the ACRs and about 300 VCRs have been received in SEA Cell. Shortly CPC will be expedited. He assured to issue promotion orders in this month itself.

B. CPC from AO to CAO: GM (FP) confirmed that the Pers. Cell BSNL CO is going to file a Writ Petition in the Hon'ble high Court of Chandigarh shortly. After the vacation of the stay orders on promotions the CPCs from AO to CAO and JAO to AO will be expedited.

C. Consideration of request / tenure transfer orders of AOs: We requested for consideration of requests for modification / cancellation of some transfer orders of AOs on genuine grounds. GM (FP) assured to consider the genuine cases.

03.08.2016:   Meeting with GM (Pers.):

GS, AGS (HQ) met GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi and extended thanks for modification of some DGM posting orders on promotion and acceptance of declination and also discussed regarding:

A. CPC from JTO to SDE (T): We requested to expedite the CPC from JTO to SDE (T). GM (Pers.) mentioned that the MA has been filed in the Hon'ble High Court Kerala and the hearing is expected on 08^th or 09^th August 2016. He assured that as soon as the stay is vacated the CPC will be expedited.

B. CPC from SDE to DE and AO to CAO: GM (Pers.) informed that a Writ Petition has been prepared and shortly will be sent to Punjab Circle to file in the Hon'ble High Court against the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh judgment wherein BSNL has been restrained to issue the promotion orders from SDE to DE and AO to CAO.

C. Circulation of the seniority lists of DEs and SDEs: We requested to circulate the seniority lists of DEs and SDEs (List No. 8) to the filed units from which the promotions orders have been issued by the BSNL Corporate Office.

D. Restructuring of AD (OL) Cadre: We requested to pursue in DoT for early clearance on AD (OL) restructuring proposal approved by BSNL MC. GM (Pers.) assured to look into.

03.08.2016:    DPC for promotion from CAO to the cadre of DGM (Finance):

The DPC for promotion from CAO to the cadre of DGM (Finance) on adhoc basis is held  up due to want of APARs. List of Regular CAOs, whose APARs (CRs) and VCs is  wanting as on 03.08.2016 for the CPC is attached. All the CHQ Office Bearers / Circle Secretaries / District Secretaries are requested to kindly make all out efforts for making available the pending APARs concerning to their Circle / District immediately for curtailment of delay in conducting CPC for the cadre of DGM (Finance). <<<<Click here for the List>>>>>

03.08.2016:   Nation wide protest demonstration during lunch hours on 03.08.2016 against the reported move of the NITI Aayog for making strategic sale in BSNL/MTNL:

In the chain of the nation wide protest demonstration during lunch hours on 03.08.2016 against the reported move of the NITI Aayog for making strategic sale in BSNL/MTNL a massive demonstration of MTNL and BSNL Executives and Non-Executives is held in front of Eastern Court Building, Janpath New Delhi. Comrade GS addressed the gathering. Click below tabs for the glimpses:

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02.08.2016:   GS writes to:

1. The Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding  Representation received from Shri Santer Pal, SDE (Civil), BSNL CSD-Eastern Court , ND regarding provision of 3% reservation in promotion for physically handicapped in group  ?A?, ? B?, ?C? & ? D' as per PWD Act 1995 since 01.01.1996 and Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement dated 30.6.2016. <<<Click here for letter>>>

2.The GM (Pers), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a)Representation received from Shri D. Paramasivam (Retired), SDE (EP) & Shri C.G.K. Deennan(Retired)

SDE (Electrical Stores) % Executive Engineer (Electrical), Electrical Division- III, Chennai-600010

regarding review of First IDA Scales up gradation under 2^nd ACP Scheme of Time Bound promotion

policy for Group ?B? level officers of BSNL & further grant of time Bound promotion

(b) Requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE <<<Click here for

letter>>>

3. The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding  requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel <<<Click here for letter>>>

02.08.2016:   Meeting with GM (A), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi:

GS, AGS (Fin.) and GS, President AIRBSNLEWA met GM (A) BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi and discussed regarding:

1 Corporate office should send instructions to CGMs to empanel CGHS approved hospitals and make agreement with them so that they-

a) Offer treatment to BSNL pensioners at CGHS rate on cash payment basis.

b) At the time of discharge they certify that on the bills the treatment is made as per CGHS prescribed rates and also supply the necessary documents required for reimbursement like ?bed head ticket' etc.

c) On submission of the bills the reimbursement be strictly made within one month. A system should be there in ERP to monitor the pendency of the cases. This system should be introduced over and above the cashless system which gets defunct after sometime for non-payment of Hospital Bills.

On the above issues GM(Admn.) assured to issue instructions to CGMs from Corporate Office within this week time.

2. Corporate office should specifically issue fresh instructions to all concerned including zonal ITPCs for following provisions of the order of 2007 on free calls to concessional Telephones. We have approached the GMs of ITPC but they want clarification from Corporate Office.

In this regard GM(Admn.) appreciated our concern and assured to send a letter to CGM ITPC with respect to their discussions to issue clarification from Corporate Office shortly.

3. For preparation of the package tracking outdoor medical bills, only 5% of the work done in ITPC Pune in last 3 months. Unless a strict instruction is issued they may take more time. The job should be completed by August 2016. Before implementation, a demo may be given to us for any modification for more usefulness of the pensioners.

GM(Admn.) informed that he has already discussed the matter with CGM ITPC Pune and the work for preparation of the package tracking outdoor medical bills is in progress and CGM ITPC has assured to complete the package within 2-3 months time. However, GM(Admn) further assured to discuss the matter with CGM ITPC for an early action.

02.08.2016:  GS met Jt.GM(Pers) and discussed regarding-

a) Consideration of requests for modifications of posting orders on promotions to DGM & accepting declination- We extended thanks to Dir (HR), GM(Pers) and Jt. GM(Pers) for consideration of requests for modifications of posting orders on promotions to DGM & accepting declination. Jt. GM(Pers.) appreciated our concern and mentioned that on genuine grounds all the cases have been considered.

b) CPC from JTO(Civil) to SDE(Civil)- We requested to give clearance to the  CPC minutes from JTO(Civil) to SDE(Civil) sent by PGM (BW). JT. GM(Pers) confirmed that the CPC minutes has been received 2 days before in Pers Cell and within this week the clearance will be given to BW Unit for issuing the promotion orders.

c) CPC from SDE(E) to EE(E)- Jt. GM(Pers) informed that the CPC work is in progress in CPC Cell, shortly CPC will be expedited but the promotion orders will be issued after getting the clearance from Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi. He assured an early action in this regard.

02.08.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office on 29.07.2016 writes:

1. All CGMS regarding extension of CGHS facility to retired BSNL employees

 <<<Click here for letter>>>

2. The Director (Estt), DoT requesting to direct the concerned to indicate the equivalent basic pay and grade pay for the retired employees who have already been issued PPOs also, if they approach the concerned authorities.

 <<<Click here for letter>>>  <<<Click here for Minutes of Meeting>>>

02.08.2016:   ---- < APPEAL > ----

All the CHQ Office Bearers / Circle Secretaries / District Secretaries of AIBSNLEA are requested to actively participate along with all members of AIBSNLEA in the nation wide protest demonstration during lunch hours on 03.08.2016 against the reported move of the NITI Aayog for making strategic sale in BSNL/MTNL. Copy of the Notice served upon is again uploaded herewith <<<Click here for the Notice>>>

02.08.2016:   GS writes to

1. The Director (HR),  BSNL Board, regarding circulation of eligibility list of STS level officers of Telecom Operation stream <<<Click here for letter>>>

2. The GM (Pers),  BSNL C.O. regarding correction in the Office Order No. 1-1/2016-Pers.II dated 21.07.2016 in respect of Shri Naresh Kumar (S. No. 22 of the list of the executives transferred as substitutes)<<<Click here for letter>>>

3. Shri Sunil Kumar, GM (FP), BSNL C.O, regarding Cancellation of transfer orders on the immunity ground of AIBSNLEA Office Bearers transferred on long stay basis -  <<<Click here for letter>>>

.08.2016: 

1.The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Request for transfer / Posting / Cancellation / retention in the cadre of DGM

(b) Representation received from Shri Rajendra Subhanrao Hange, Sr.SDE Maharashtra Circle  for cancellation of All India transfer order to NE II Circle due to Handicap disability of 40%

<<<Click here for letter>>>

2. The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a)  Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel

(b) Representation from Shri Devendra Singh Pal JAO (Officiating).-<<<Click here for letter>>>

29.07.2016:   Meeting with GM (Pers):

GS discussed the issue of DE to DGM (Adhoc) promotion orders issue with GM (Pers). GM (Pers) informed that those who have requested for Vijayawada from AP Circle or from other circles, their cases are being considered and those who have declined the promotions orders on various genuine grounds their cases are also being considered. The orders are expected by Friday this week.

29.07.2016:   United Forum of Unions and Associations of BSNL and MTNL gives Notice for Demonstration:

United Forum of Unions and Associations of BSNL and MTNL serves a notice to the Secretary (T), DoT for nation wide protest demonstration on 03.08.2016 against the reported move of the NITI Aayog for making strategic sale in BSNL/MTNL

<<<Click here for the Notice>>>

29.07.2016:   Meeting with Director (DPE):

GS along with Convener / United Forum (MTNL), GS, TEA MTNL, GS MTNL Staff Union and GS AIRBSNLEWA met with Shri S. Meekshisundram, Director, DPE and submitted a letter regarding revision of Pension of BSNL/MTNL Pensioners to make the terms and reference of 3rd PRC. Director (DPE) assured to put up the matter to the concerned authorities. He adviced to meet the Member Secretary of 3rd PRC Shri Madhukar Gupta, Addl. Secretary, DPE to apprise him the case. We tried to meet Addl. Secretary, DPE also but he not was available, hence, shortly we will meet all the concerned officers of 3rd PRC to discuss the matter of revision of pension of BSNL/MTNL Pensioners and also to discuss the questionnaire submitted by AIBSNLEA.

29.07.2016:   Meeting with Secretary (T):

GS along with Convener / United Forum (MTNL), GS, TEA MTNL, GS MTNL Staff Union and GS AIRBSNLEWA met with Secretary (Telecom), DoT and submitted a joint representation for taking initiative to include the issue of pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners immediately in the terms and reference of 3^rd PRC as the pension in BSNL/MTNL is the Govt. Pension payable by DoT under the statutory provisions of Rule 37-A of Central Civil Services (Pension Rules), 1972. Secretary (T) appreciated our concern and told that this matter has to be addressed by 3rd PRC, however, he assured to look into.

<<<Click here for the Joint Representation>>>

28.07.2016:   Meeting with GM (A), BSNL Corporate Office:

GS, AGS (HQ) along with the GS, President and FS of AIRBSNLEWA met with GM (A), BSNL Corporate Office. Earlier this meeting was scheduled to be held with Director (HR), BSNL Board as a follow up of the meeting held with her on 25.07.2016 regarding the pending issues of BSNL Pensioners. Director (HR) due to her business in the Management Committee directed GM (A) to discuss the issues. Accordingly following issues have been discussed:

A Outdoor medical bills reimbursement: We mentioned that the pensioners are kept out of scope the ERP. Their claims are still manually processed and entered in the system only at the last stage before payment. It is true that the payment is now deposited to their bank accounts but they are not informed the payments vis a vis the pending bills. They are also not informed about the receipt of the bill or the progress of the bill. We requested to bring the pensioner also in the scope of ERP. GM (A) appraised that he has spoken to CGM (ITPC) in this regard who has informed that a web based application like ERP is being developed at ITPC through which the pensioners will be informed regarding the progress of the payment of their medical bills. The application would be ready within next two-three months.

B Indoor medical treatment:  We mentioned that other than Delhi, almost in all circles the number of empaneled hospitals for treatment on cashless basis is bare minimum. In some circles for month together no empaneled hospitals are there. TPA system as is available in other corporate or linking with LIC as done by CGHS may be introduced. The committee constituted for reviewing the BSNLMRS should hear the voice of pensioners also as their need is different than the serving employees to some extent. GM (A) appreciated our concern and mentioned that he has already instructed field units to empanel as many as hospital who are ready to give medical facilities at the rates decided by CGHS for treatment of BSNL employees/pensioners. Regarding Delhi NCR region, he categorically mentioned that if any hospital is ready to give medical facilities at the rates decided by CGHS then it should be impressed upon to give a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) to him so that he can process this case for its empanelment in BSNL.   

C Free calls as per BSNL order in concessional telephones: We mentioned that the free calls allowed in the concessional telephones are 500+50 calls which should be 500+220 calls to BSNL as per order of BSNL dated 20-07-2007. GM (A) mentioned that there are clear direction on the Circular dated 20.07.2007 that the free call limit on concessional telephones is over and above the limit available in general.

D Allowing night calling facility in concessional telephones: We mentioned that the free Night Calling Facility as introduced in land line phones has not been extended so far to the concessional land line phones for pensioners. GM (A) informed that a proposal in this regard is already in pipe line as soon will be finalized and the orders will be issued.

28.07.2016:   Meeting with Director (HR):

GS discussed with Director (HR) for consideration of 5 SDEs (Civil) transfer orders from NE-I and NE-II Circles to Assam Circle since they have completed their tenure of two years. Director (HR) instructed GM (Pers.) to discuss the matter with PGM (BW) for resolution. GM (Pers) discussed the matter with PGM (BW) and appraised him about the provisions of the transfer policy of All India Cadres for hard tenure circles. PGM (BW) agreed to issue transfer orders in respect of 3 SDEs (Civil) by tomorrow to the Assam Circle and the remaining SDE (Civil) transfer orders will be considered along with JTO (Civil) to SDE (Civil) promotion orders. GM (Pers) confirmed the discussion.

Regarding Pay fixation and settlement of Pension of BSNL employees w.r.t. DoT letter No.61-7/2015-SU dated 5th Feb 2016, GM (Pers) informed that as per our Association letter dated 22.07.2016 and discussions with AST / JST (A) / DDG (PF) / Director (EF) DoT, it is expected to get a positive reply as informed during the discussions by JST (A) to GM (Pers.)

28.07.2016:   Concessional telephone facility to retired/retiring employees of BSNL - policy regarding.

BSNL Corporate Office vide letter number 2-7/2007-PHA dated 20.07.2007 had issued certain guidelines for provisioning of concessional telephone facility to retired/retiring employees of BSNL. A copy of the Circular is again uploaded for information <<<Click here for letter>>>

27.07.2016:   Releasing of executives from hard tenure circles/stations on completion of tenure:

Director (HR), BSNL Board writes to the CGMs of NE-II, NE-I, J&K, AS and A&N Circle regarding releasing of executives from hard tenure circles/stations on completion of tenure. Director (HR) has mentioned that " Further, considering the sensitivity & criticality of issue, it is requested that all the executives who have completed their tenures in hard circles/stations and whose transfer orders have been issued by the Corporate Office may be released in time, without waiting for the substitutes.

It is hereby further instructed that in all cases of transfer orders wherein executives are posted as substitutes to those who are completing their tenures in hard circles/stations, the transferred officers are to be released within 10 days of the issue of transfer orders by Corporate Office, without any exception. No further request for extension/cancellation/modification, etc will be entertained in this regard." <<<Click here for letter>>>

27.07.2016: 

1. Mrs. Sujata Ray,Director (HR), BSNL Board, regarding Calling of options from officers / executives for posting in West Bengal Telecom Circle and its overlapping regions under ETR & ETP Circles (except Kolkata in all cases) with tenure facilities equivalent to NE Regions. <<<Click here for letter>>>

2. The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a)  Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel <<<Click here for letter>>>

3. The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Request for transfer / Posting / Cancellation / retention in the cadre of DGM

(b) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of   SDE

(c) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

(d) Representation from Shri Sekar. M, HR No. 198700516, SDE (LA) % DE (BSS), Kumbakonam, regarding correction in HR No. in the eligibility list in SDE LDCE 33% quota held on 21.6.2015-<<<Click here for letter>>>

27.07.2016:   An Appeal

As per the decision of the 5th AIC Mysuru all the Circle Secretaries are requested to coordinate with the retired executives of BSNL (our veteran leaders) in their circles to form the Circle Body of AIRBSNLEWA throughout the country wherever,  the Circle Bodies are not formed.

27.07.2016:    Status of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy:

It is understood that on tomorrow (28.07.2016) the presentation on CPSU cadre hierarchy will be given by the Pers Cell, BSNL CO  to the competent authority.

27.07.2016:    Meeting with GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office:

GS, FS, AGS (HQ) and CS (Haryana) met GM (Pers.) and discussed regarding:

A Consideration of tenure / request transfers of SDEs/DEs/DGMs: We expressed our serious concern against the delay in issuance of tenure / request transfers. GM (Pers.) mentioned that all the tenure / request transfers are being considered and some pending transfer orders will be issued shortly.

B CPC from JTO to SDE (T): GM (Pers.) informed that the reply in the Hon'ble High Court Kerala has been submitted and now the hearing is expected in the first week of August 2016. The BSNL's  advocate from Kerala has reached to Delhi to discuss the mater with Sr. Advocate Shri R.D. Aggarwala  tomorrow for an early settlement of the case.

C CPC from SDE (T) to DE (T) and AO to CAO: GM (Pers.) informed that the writ petition against the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh judgement is being filed in the Hon'ble High Court Chandigarh. After the vacation of the stay orders the CPCs from SDE (T) to DE (T) and AO to CAO would be expedited.  

D CPC from CAO to DGM (F): We requested that CPC work from CAO to DGM (F) is in advance stage in SEA cell of BSNL CO and most of ACRs/VCRs have already been collected. Hence, it should be allowed to be completed in BSNL CO itself instead of sending it to Circles for screening. GM (Pers.) appreciated our concern and assured to discuss the matter with GM (FP) for expediting the CPC here in BSNL CO only.

E Posting of LDCE qualified candiadtes as SDE (T): GM (Pers.) mentioned that the options for posting from the qualified candidates and VCRs have been called for. However, the court case in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh is coming tomorrow for hearing.

27.07.2016:    Dear Comrades! One more feather in the cap of achievements of AIBSNLEA!

The OA No. 290/00165/2016 case of Chet Ram Sharma and others versus BSNL  regarding absorption of officiating JTOs heared on 25.7.2016 in Honourable CAT Bench, Jodhpur and the OA was dismissed. AIBSNLEA was impleaded in the case.

27.07.2016: ABSNLEA expresses its serious anguish against the sad demise of com. Maheshwar Dash, SDE Telecom of Odisha working at Dimapur, NE-2 Circle.  Sh. Dash on 26.7.2016 hanged  himself and committed suicide under  depression due to non issuance of his tenure transfer order in time.  It is the total negligent attitude of Personnel  cell.  AIBSNLEA has been requesting for timely tenure transfers of the executives.

CMD BSNL replied to GS, AIBSNLEA "I am aware .. this is very bad ? my deepest condolence to him and his family .. I am told he was having some family issues? I have worked in NE for two and half years and can empathize with feelings of people posted?  will task Director (HR)/GM (Pers) to ensure quick transfer orders and also persuade substitutes to quickly join there without resorting to any political or other undue pressures.. "My deepest condolence to his friends and his family ?"

Director (HR) replied to GS-- "Highly regretted ? will find out what happened?"

AIBSNLEA convey its deepest condolence to the bereaved family of Sh.Maheswar Dash on his sad demise.  May his soul rest in peace.

26.07.2016:   7th Pay Commission Gazette Notification issued........<<<<Click here for notification>>>>

News on 7th Pay Commission

7th Pay Commission: Govt. publishes notification, relief to lakhs of central govt. employees  <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

25.07.2016:  GS writes to Shri Anupam Srivastava CMD BSNL regarding resolutions passed in the 5^th All India Conference of AIBSNLEA held at Mysuru (Karnataka) from 17^th to 19^th June 2016 - request for early settlement. <<<Click here for letter>>>

22.07.2016:   Congratulations! AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded result in getting released Promotion order in the grade of Architect (E4) on regular basis <<<Click here for order>>>>

22.07.2016:   GS writes to:

1. Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD, BSNL,  regarding  Pay fixation and settlement of pension of BSNL employees- <<<Click here for letter>>>

2. The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Request for Posting in Kerala Circle on promotion to DGM (Finance)

(b) Request for transfer / Posting / Cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accountant Personnel

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3.The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding  

(a) Request for transfer / Posting / Cancellation / retention in the Cadre of AGM /DE

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22.07.2016:   Removal of 60:40 Clause towards the payment of pensionary benefits to the retires employees: DOT ultimately modified the liability of BSNL towards the payment of pensionary benefits to the retired employees vide letter number 40-13/2013-Pen(T) dated 20.07.2016 <<<Click here for letter>>>. Now-

a. The pension liability in respect of employees of DOT/DTS/DTO who retired prior to 01.10.2000 is solely borne by Government of India and the BSNL will have no liability in respect of these employees.

b. The liability towards pensionary benefits including family pension to the BSNL employees (excepting those recruited after 01.10.2000), as per sub-rule 22 of Rule 37-A of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 lies with the Government of India. The condition that the annual pension liability of the government shall not exceed 60% of the annual receipts to Government from the item specified in the O.M. dated 15.06.2006, is hereby rescinded.

c. BSNL will continue to discharge pension liability by way of pension contribution in accordance with FR 116.

This is an another feather in the cap of AIBSNLEA and AIRBSNLEWA,  who fought and persuaded from bottom to top to get a rid from this arbitrarily imposed provision on BSNL and thus ensures bright future of DOT/DTS/DTO employees aborbed in BSNL.

22.07.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office announces a policy guidelines for considering requests of its employees for deputation to outside organization.

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21.07.2016:  GS, AGS (Finance) and AGS(C/E/Arch/TF) met Adl. Secy (T) DOT and discussed regarding the objections are being raised by CCA units on the Pay fixation of Executives twice in the same Pay scale ie. On time bound promotion and Post based promotion as per  the provisions of EPP.  We explained that some CCAs are making queries w.r.t Pay fixation under EPP in the  cases of some executives who have retired recently and will retire shortly.  Whereas, all the  pay fixations of BSNL Executives have been made as per the provisions of EPP which was approved by DOT.  After detail discussions AST mentioned that the Pay fixation made as per EPP are not being questioned, only the number of pay fixation made in E-9 IDA Pay scale has been questioned.  Hence, no pension case of Group 'B' level Executives and promote Group 'A' level  will be questioned.  He assured to give clearance to all pending pension cases in CCAs.  He further advised to give a representation in this regard.

21.07.2016:  GS, AGS (Finance) and AGS(C/E/Arch/TF) met DDG(Estt) and Director (Estt) DOT and extended thanks for issuing the 78.2% IDA Pay fixation order of BSNL Pensioners and 60:40sharing provision withdrawal order  today by  DOT.

21.07.2016:  GS ,AGS (Finance) and AGS(C/E/Arch/TF) met PGM(BW) Sh.H.K.Mandora and s regarding

a. CPC from JTO (C) to SDE(C) - We requested to expedite CPC to fill up 58 SDE(C) vacant posts.  PGM(BW)  informed that the CPC has been expedited to fill up about 58 SDE(C) Posts, now the CPC minutes are being sent to the competent authority for approval.  He assured to issue promotion orders shortly.  We also requested for the consideration of tenure/request transfer of SDEs(C).  He assured to  look in to the matter.  For the consideration of the request transfer cases of SDEs(C) of NEI and NEII Circles to Assam Circle, he assured to discuss the matter with Director (HR) shortly. 

b. CPC from SDE(C) to EE(C) :- We requested to initiate CPC from SDE(C) to EE(C) . PGM (BW) mentioned that a proposal to initiate CPC from SDE (C) to EE(C) has been sent to the competent authority for approval.  He assured an early action in this regard.

c. Notional pay fixation of all upgraded pay scales w.e.f 1.10.2000- We requested to get cleared the proposal from BSNL MC w.r.t JTO/SDE (C/E/Arch/TF) Engineering wings pay fixation from 1.10.2000 on notional basis.  PGM (BW) assured to look in to the matter.

21.07.2016:  Meeting with CVO BSNL:GS, FS, AGS(HQ), AGS (Finance) and AGS (CE/Arch/TF) wings met CVO BSNL Sh.Deepak Kaushik recently joined on courtesy call.  We appraised him about the delay causing in issuing VCRs on time bound and post based promotion, delay in settlement of the disciplinary cases  and appeal cases in BSNL CO.   Also requested to  examine the cases in the manner where the cases due laps in the procedure or system have occurred are to be dealt differently to correct  the system.  CVO assured to look in to the matter.

21.07.2016:   Meeting  with CMD BSNL :GS met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding the press release/media report on strategic  sale of BSNL and MTNL as per the direction of Niti Ayog . CMD BSNL mentioned that this news was floated by media against that Hon'ble MOSC immediately spoke to the Niti Ayog authorities and asked to give clarification that Niti Ayog never proposed the strategic sale of BSNL/MTNL.  Accordingly, Niti Ayog  immediately conducted a press conference and clarified that BSNL and MTNL are not in the list of Niti Ayog for strategic sale.  Hence, there is no issue of strategic sale of BSNL/MTNL. He advised that now employees should concentrate to grow BSNL service and its quality.

We also requested for the settlement of long pending HR issues of executives in BSNL.  CMD assured to discuss the matter with Director (HR) for early settlement of the HR issues.

21.07.2016:  Report of the CEC AIBSNLEA, Kerala Circle held on 16^th July 2016  at 10.30 Hrs at AIBSNLEA Bhawan, Ernakulam:The Circle Executive Committee of AIBSNLEA, Kerala Circle was held at AIBSNLEA Bhawan, Ernakulam at 10.30 hours on 16^th July 2016  under the chairmanship of Shri . Manoj, Vice President , Kerala Circle.   The list of participants is annexed. The meeting commenced with silent prayer.

The agenda was passed with the inclusion of an additional item viz., "Resolutions", after silent prayer. Sri. K. N. M. Nair, District Secretary of Ernakulam SSA ( Host  welcomed all the members present.   

Shri. V. Shaji, Circle Secretary appraised the house that in the midst of apprehension among some of our members regarding the existence and continuance of our Association, there is happy news that some members of other executive unions are joined in AIBSNLEA in different SSAs recently. They enrolled as a new member of our Association and they are attending in our meeting.  He narrated all the organizational activities of each SSAs with the present members ship details.

On the arrival of the great leader of AIBSNLEA , Shri  Prahalad Rai, All India General Secretary, the house salute him with standing ovation  and  a self introduction was held.

Shri. Manoj, Vice President delivered his presidential speech.  He recalled the step-by-step growth of our Association since its inception, the gains and losses and his experiences throughout the associational life.  He reiterated the necessity of continuance of the association with improved vigor and vitality under the dynamic leadership of the new leadership which will come into effect in this meeting.

In the report of Circle Secretary, he narrated each and every activities being carried out in the circle and all the pending issues at circle level and CHQ levels . Some of the items he touched upon follows .

And service issues. The report is appreciated unanimously. 

Shri. Vijayakumar, Finance Secretary, Kerala Circle presented the status of the Receipts and payments accounts of the Association.  He expressed that some SSAs are very poor in remittance of subscriptions as well as.   However, some SSAs are deserves appreciation for their efforts to collect the monthly subscription up to 31.05.2016  and remit the quota to Circle Unit/CHQ.   

Sri. Mangalanandan, Advisor, Sri. Sebastain, CWC Member, Smt. Baby Rani, Vice President were given elaborated speech regarding the association activities as well as about the coming up referendum. 

Sri. Prahladrai, General Secretary has given a detailed speech regarding all the envious achievements our great association . In the hour long eloborative speech he ensured all the pending HR issue will be settled soon.  He recalled the details mentioned in his report of AIC held at Mysure.   The General Secretary urged all the Executives to act accordingly for the assured  winning of united forum in the referendum . He also urged the house to take all out efforts to  ensure  a splendid victory for our association. 

Sri. John, D/P Ernakulam  proposed Vote of Thanks and the meeting completed at 21.00 hours with dinner.

21.07.2016:  Report of the UF meeting of  AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA , Kerala Circle 
17^th July 2016  at 10.30 Hrs at Hotel Paulson park Ernakulam: Meeting of the UF of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA Kerala has been convened at Hotel Paulson park Ernakulam under the presidentship of V.Shaji , CS AIBSNLEA . Com. Prahlad Rai , GS AIBSNLEA and  Com. Laksman CHQ President AIGETOA participated and addressed the meeting. A coordination committee of UF is also formed with members of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA. Com. Laksman CHQ President AIGETOA elaborated all the issues of AIGETOA comrades and all direct recruiters . He urged to have a wide platform of DRs . He reminded the activities of UF. GS AIBSNLEA in is majestic speech explained all the victories carved out for the whole executive community of BSNL and action plans for going ahead to sort out pending issues.

21.07.2016:   GS writes to:

1. Mrs. Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding JTOs (Erstwhile Officiating JTOs) Service.

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2. Mrs. Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding Arbitrary move towards JTO (O)

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3. Mrs. Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding JAO,LICE 40% examination 2013 Batch)  New syllabus and Request for Reserving required  posts for those  approached   and other CATs and for the qualified  JAO Candidates of Rajasthan Circle and Tamilnadu Circle but not declared as qualified due to want of vacancies due to wrong calculation of vacancies

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21.07.2016:  Status on Officiating JTO Case in Hon'ble CAT Jodhpur:

The OA No. 290/00165/2016 case of Chet Ram Sharma and others versus BSNL and others listed for hearing today. After a part hearing the case is further posted for 25.07.2016.