19.02.2020 Meeting with Sr.GM (Estt.) BSNL CO:

Today GS, AGS (F) and Advisor (HQ) met Sr.GM (Estt.) and discussed regarding:

(1)   Extension of option for Pay Fixation in respect of JAOs (Departmental) (10% Quota) of 2010 Batch: We requested to issue amendment to BSNL CO letter No: 7-4/2010-SEA-BSNL(Pt-I) Dated 24.07.2015 regarding the extension of option for Pay Fixation in respect of JAOs (Departmental) (10% Quota) of 2010 Batch as in the case of JAOs 40% quota (Deptl.) of the same batch. In this regard, GS handed over the letter to the Sr.GM (Estt.). After detailed discussion, he assured to consider the case for JAOs 10% quota also.

(2)   Review the decision of CVO against the Personal Court Cases:- Sr.GM (Estt.) assured to pursue the case with the DoT through Director (HR). As soon as the clarification is received from DoT, necessary orders will be issued.

16.02.2020: DoT issued Guidelines for Special dispensation for payment Provisional Pension for all BSNL and MTNL VRS 2019 retirees.<< Click here for letter>>>

10.02.2020: Organise Lunch hour Demonstration on 11.02.2020 successfully as per the Call given by AUAB

                                    DEMANDS

(1) Immediate disbursement of salary for the months of December, 2019 & January, 

      2020, as well as prompt disbursement of salary every month.

(2) Immediate clearance of the dues, already deducted from the salaries of

     employees.

(3) Immediate launching of BSNL’s 4G service.

(4) Immediate granting of Sovereign Guarantee for issuing of bonds by BSNL.

(5) Immediate withdrawal of notices issued under FR 17 (A).

(6) No whimsical transfer of employees, consequent to the implementation of VRS

All the Circle Secretaries, CHQ Office Bearers, District Secretaries , Circle Office bearers and CWC  Members are requested to co-ordinate with the constituent Unions/Assocaitions of AUAB and make the Programme a grand Success.                                  

30.01.2020:AIBSNLEA  extended  its  sincere thanks to CMD, BSNL, Director (HR) and all the Board of Directors for approving the Methodology to deal with the currency of Punishment cases of VRS optees beyond 31.1.2020 as per the request of AIBSNLEA.

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29.01.2020: GS Writes to

(1) Shri. P.K.Purwar, CMD, BSNL regarding   Non standardized installation at CLS, New Telephone Exchange Port Blair.       <<<Click here for letter>>>

(2) Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding  request for Withdrawal of option for Pay fixation on the date of Next Increment in  Executives Promotion Policy.    <<<Click here for letter>>>

28.01.2020: Meeting with Director (HR) BSNL Board.

GS, AGS and Adviser (HQ) met Director (HR) BSNL Board today on 28.1.2020 and discussed the following. Sr.GM (Estt.), DGM (Pers-Sr.Mgt), DGM (Estt)  and DGM (Vig) were also present in the meeting.

7.  Retention of Staff Quarters by the VRS optees upto the date of their normal retirement (60 years):-We requested that the retirees under VRS may be allowed to retain the staff quarters till they attain the age of Superannuation (60 years). Director (HR) mentioned that decision has already been taken in the M.C and it is not possible to retain the quarters for more than the prescribed time limit of 8 months.

8. Settlement of dues recovered from Salary of VRS optees before31.1.2020:   We brought to the   notice of the Director (HR) about the instructions issued by BSNL CO to the Circles vide Lr. No. 1-22/2019-PAT (BSNL) dt.17.01.2020 with the directions to the employees who are retiring VRS to settle the dues / loans and advances and to obtain NOC from Banks and Co-operative Societies before 7.2.2020. We explained to the Director (HR) that the dues recovered from the Salary of the Employees towards MoU Bank Loans have been remitted to the concerned Banks upto November 2019 and recoveries of Dec-2019 & Jan-2020 are yet to be remitted. The dues recovered from the Salary of the Employees towards Society/Welfare loans and advances have not been remitted from May 2019 onwards and during the past one year, the Bank EMI recovered from the salary have been remitted belatedly to the concerned Banks for which penal interest is being charged by the Banks and the employees are compelled to bear the same. As per MoU, no interest shall be levied to Employees for the belated payments. Even if interest is due the same shall have to be borne by the BSNL and not by the employees, as there was no fault on their part. We requested Director (HR) to make immediate arrangements to remit the amount recovered from the salary of employees to the concerned Banks/Societies so as to enable the employees to settle their loan account / obtain No Due Certificate on or before 07.02.2020. After detailed discussion with the Sr.GM (Estt) and Director (Finance), Director (HR) assured that the issue will be discussed with Director (Finance) tomorrow for early solution.

9.Withdrawal of option for fixation of Pay on the date of next increment: We requested Director(HR) to consider the withdrawal of option for fixation of Pay on the date of next increment as one time measure and allow them to give the fresh option to fix their Pay from the date of promotion under EPP ie. from 1.10/1.12.2019 vide AIBSNLEA Lr. dated 18.11.2019 and as per DOP&T order dated 25.2.2003 i.e. due to  unforeseen  developments. Arrange to get released the overdue payment

24.01.2020: GS attended the 6th CEC Meeting of the AIBSNLEA Tamil Nadu Circle held at Coimbatore on 11.01.2020

 Sixth Circle Executive Committee Meeting of AIBSNLEA TN Circle was held at Coimbatore on 11.01.2020 under the president-ship of Com. P. Tamil Selvam, CP & Com. P. Mohan, CVP. Com. Velusamy, Circle Org. Secretary welcomed the gathering. After remembering the martyrs, the CEC proceedings started by 1030 hours. Almost all the District Secretaries and most of the Circle OBs were present in the CEC.

Circle Secretary Com. C.Duraiarasan has placed the report of the CS and explained the back ground of the Cabinet approval of Revival Package /VRS-2019 Plan. The merits and demerits of the same are detailed by him. He recalled the extract the Circle Secretary report regarding VRS during the IV-CEC held at Thanjavur on 24.03.2019 “Any responsible Trade Union or Association cannot demand for VRS also. But if it is implemented with a good package, at that time we may not oppose vehemently but we can demand some additional benefits to the employees. That also we can accept if the Govt./ DoT assures implementation of 3rd  PRC and also revival of BSNL is linked. If VRS is offered as a bailout package by the Govt. for revival of BSNL and the payment of benefits are borne by the Govt. we may accept VRS as a win-win package both for BSNL and its Employees”. For the last two years BSNL Unions and Associations conducted series of struggles individually and jointly demanding implementation of 3^rd PRC and settlement of other issues. But in due course the main focus of the AUAB has turned in to Revival of BSNL, Approval of Land Monetization, Bank Loans/Financial Assistance to BSNL. Considering these facts, accepting VRS was a wise decision and hence opted by most of the Employees. Of course, the employees are leaving BSNL with heavy heart, but with fond hope/good intention that BSNL will be revived with the existing employees. He also explained about the responsibility of the Executives in the post VRS scenario and to work hard to make BSNL viable and profitable.

All the District Secretaries and Circle Office Bearers have actively participated in the discussions on the agenda points. The younger District Secretaries have expressed their concern about the future of BSNL and young BSNL recruited Executives.

Com. R.Guruprasad, CHQ Adviser has clearly explained that by accepting VRS, the employees are helping BSNL to revive and giving chance to the remaining employees a better future in BSNL.

Com. R.N.Chhabra Finance Secretary of CHQ addressed and graced the occasion. He has appreciated that our GS is working overtime in the interest of our Association and justifying the selection as General Secretary of our beloved Association unanimously in the 6^th AIC held at Vijayawada. He is taking up the issues of all cadres with the Management in the appropriate time at all levels.

Com. S.Sivakumar, General Secretary has appreciated the systematic functioning of the TN Circle Association and conducting CEC meetings at regular intervals. He explained in detail about the current issues and post VRS scenario in BSNL. He appreciated and remembered the yeomen service rendered by Com. C.Duraiarasan, O.S.(South-CHQ) & CS Tamil Nadu, Com. Arumugam, CWC Member, Com. Guruprasad, CHQ Advisor and Com. Kamaraj, ACS in various capacities in the NFTE, AFSOA & AIBSNLEA for more than 30 years to the erstwhile DoT and BSNL Employees.

He has cleared all the doubts prevailing in the minds of the executives about the revival of BSNL and the future of BSNL and AIBSNLEA. General Secretary in his address briefed about the activities of the CHQ, regarding VRS, Revival Plan of BSNL,  Various Agitational Programs conducted by the AUAB for the Revival of BSNL, other HR issues, various Court cases and its present status etc.,  He also briefed about the actions taken by the CHQ through the meetings with various officers of BSNL, DoT and various Ministries, Hon’ble MOC, Hon’ble MOS for Finance directly related to BSNL Revival, Financial support and issues related to VRS. He further mentioned that AIBSNLEA CHQ has also written letters to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, and Hon’ble Finance Minister requesting to extend Financial Support to State owned BSNL, immediate Revival of BSNL, Allotment of 4G Spectrum on free of cost, Refund of money which has been taken through various Taxes, excess payment of Pension Contribution, compensation of Rs.19,000 Crores for maintenance expenditure of loss making Rural Exchanges and payment of USOF/ ADC Charges in the form of Rural Deficit Charges for the services provided by BSNL in the LWE/NE/Rural/Far flung/Tribal/Hilly areas and implementation of 3rd PRC to BSNL Employees.

Finally the demand of AUAB for allotment of 4G spectrum on free of cost, Land Monetization for meeting the OPEX and CAPEX and Financial assistance for BSNL are approved by the Union Cabinet on 23.10.2019. VRS to BSNL employees is also one of the proposals of Revival Plan approved by the Union Cabinet. AUAB demand of payment of Ex-Gratia to the VRS optees by the Govt. from Budgetary support instead of raising Bonds by BSNL has also been accepted finally.

He explained about the suggestions given by the AIBSNLEA and details of discussion  had with the Management, Restructuring Committee and  Consultant M/s Deloitte regarding proposed Road Map for Man Power Planning, Restructuring of BSNL, and maintenance of vast BSNL Net work fault free in the Post VRS. Focus was given on short term measures, i.e., how we can maintain our vast Telecom Network from 01.02.2020 with the reduced staff strength and available resources in the post-VRS Scenario. We have categorically told that Restructuring Plan and Man power Plan should be implemented simultaneously so as to maintain our vast Telecom Network, OFC and Telephone Exchanges fault free. Post VRS deployment of Executives to the field units should be smooth with barest minimum disturbance and the deployment to the field units should be completed at the earliest i.e., before second week of Jan., 2020 so that the newly posted Executives will get some time to familiarize with the System and Network as well as to maintain the Telecom Network fault free. Administrative Offices should be manned with minimum Executives having sufficient field exposure. The Services of the experts, well experienced and skilled employees going on VRS can be availed on contract basis. The office as well as field work is going to be affected badly due to reduction in staff strength in lieu of VRS-2019 which need to be arranged with the remaining work force as well as outsourcing with minimum expenditure so that the curtailment in employee cost may not increase the O&M expenditure. We explained about the shortage in DGM (T), DGM (Fin), CAO/AGM, JTO and TT cadres that will have impact after the VRS.

We also presented our views regarding merger of SSAs and Circles, drawback of present BA structure, Maintenance of CSC and Ccustomer relations, Manpower requirement, Marketing, Sales & Distribution Policy, motivation of staff etc., and also suggested that  downsizing of SSAs should be based on the Assets, Revenue, DELs and Geographical Area with full powers to the TDMs and TDEs.

GS explained about the HR issues in detail- the current status of Promotions in the cadre of DGM(T), SDE, PA/PS, AO to CAO, Electrical/Civil/Telecom Factory & Architect wings and DGM(T) Review DPC due to Rule 206, FR 22(I)(a)(1) Pay Fixation Court cases/ Pay Recovery in respect of Ex. Officiating JTOs, Status of the Additional Increment under EPP  Case, 30% SAB, Scrapping of MTRR, Pay anomaly  in r/o Electrical/Civil/Architect wing JTOs  etc., and our stand on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and he further mentioned that due to consistent efforts of AIBNLEA only 13000 Promotion orders issued for various disciplines and assured that AIBSNLEA will always safe guard the interest of the Executives.

He further explained about the below mentioned issues discussed by the AIBSNLEA in the scheduled Agenda meeting held on 09.01.2020 with the Director(HR) BSNL Board in the presence of concerned GMs in Corporate Office.

1. To review the decision for reversion of about 30 SDEs of 2001 recruited JTO batch promoted through LDCE 2007 passed and not to oppose the Review Petition filed in the Hon’ble Madras High Court against the reversion of SDE(T). Director (HR) assured the case will be reviewed sympathetically and will be revisited w.r.t., the Stay order from the Hon’ble Court on reversion and as per SDE-RR Column 12, Clause 5.

 2. Withdrawal of ambiguous CDR IPMS Score Card for CFA Segment.

 3. Review the decision of CVO for withholding the VC for VRS optees against whom Personal Court Case (other than Departmental) is to be withdrawn since the order is violating the existing DOP&PW instructions otherwise VRS Option for such employees should not be accepted. Director (HR) discussed the matter with the Vigilance Team and Sr.GM (Estt.) and mentioned that it will be discussed and decided in MC meeting.

4.  We strongly protested against the withdrawal of the Cash award of Rs.3001/- under welfare scheme given to each employee on retirement. Director (HR) mentioned that a considerable amount is involved on this measure. We suggested some alternative arrangement like recharge coupons equal to that amount. CMD appreciated our suggestion and agreed to look into the alternative for Gift STV of Rs.1699 Annual Plan instead of Cash Award.

 5. We requested to consider relaxation in marks in respect of JTO LICE held on 26.05.2019 due to 22 out of Syllabus Questions resulting in poor Pass percentage and render justice to the affected Candidates. Director (HR) after gone through our letter written in this regard assured to look into.

6. Immediate Promotions to all the Grades and Streams considering the Post-VRS Scenario: Considering the huge vacuum created in almost all the Grades in many places vacant posts to be filled up immediately to maintain the BSNL Vast Network fault free. We pleaded that since the Executives are drawing higher Scales through TBU under EPP than their Substantive Post, so just by giving re-designation, promotions can be effected. We strongly opposed any local Look-after arrangements. Director (HR) mentioned to look into the matter as per requirement.

7. Casting of SDE (T) Seniority List no.9 as per the Hon’ble Chandigarh CAT order i.e., on the basis of Date of Joining.

He mentioned about the letter given to the Secretary (Telecom) regarding the allotment of USOF Projects to BSNL on Nomination Basis and the discussion regarding this matter with Secretary (T) on 03.01.2020.  

He told that AIBSNLEA brought to the notice of the CMD about the difficulties faced by the Executives and various Circles in Post-VRS Scenario in maintaining the Primary Cables since the orders for maintenance of Primary Cable for outsourcing has not been issued by the Corporate Office. CMD BSNL mentioned that due to the developmental works going on in various States, the Primary Cable has to be replaced/ maintained frequently by taking the permission from various Local State Govt. Bodies/ Highway Authorities for which the Tenderer may not come forward and our maintenance work will be suffered badly. He further mentioned that AIBSNLEA pleaded with the CMD BSNL that the control of MDF should be within BSNL Staff. CMD BSNL mentioned that our young staff should come forward, grab the important works and take responsibility. CMD further mentioned that due to shortage of staff in post VRS scenario it may not be possible to maintain MDF round the clock by the BSNL Staff. After detail discussion, CMD assured to review the situation after three months.      

      He mentioned that the daily cash collection of BSNL is around  Rs.40 Cr to 45 Cr and total monthly collection is around Rs.1400 Cr  but monthly expenditure is around Rs.2400 Cr. BSNL monthly Gross Salary Commitment is Rs.1350 Cr. (Net salary is Rs.850 Cr. and Deductions/recoveries is Rs.400 Cr.) Monthly Interest payable to Banks for the Loan availed is Rs.200 Cr. In addition to that Quarterly payment of Principle and interest payable to Banks towards the Loan obtained is Rs.350 Cr. Monthly TDS (Income Tax) Payable is Rs.150 Cr. Monthly GST Payable is Rs.250 Cr.

He told that the deficit of 1000 Cr. is prevailing in BSNL for each and every month. He further hope that as per the discussion has with the CMD the financial condition of BSNL will improve soon CMD BSNL mentioned that we have to utilize the available resources viz, Core Telecom Network and generate the maximum Revenue. Only 13000 Towers were leased with other TSPs out of 70,000 BSNL Towers. We can earn at least Annual revenue to the tune of Rs.2500 Cr from leasing out of remaining Towers. Out of 8 Lakh OFC Route, 20% can be utilized for sharing and we will get revenue of Rs.1500 Cr. annually from this front. Through Leasing out of Buildings/Assets also, we can earn Rs.1000 Cr. annually which now we are earning only Rs.160 Cr. BSNL Annual Salary Expenditure will be reduced from Rs.14,500 Cr to Rs.7000 Cr.Through  Moderate tariff increase also BSNL will get further revenue.CMD explained that by this way BSNL will get another Rs.12,500Cr. additional Annual revenue and manage the deficit between the Annual Revenue and Expenditure. He further hoped that BSNL will earn operating profit and regain its original glory within a year which was assured by our CMD

He explained about the problems faced by the BSNL Management for the immediate launching  of 4G spectrum and assurance given by the CMD for the launching of the same during March 2020.

He mentioned that AIBSNLEA requested the Hon’ble MOC during the meeting with the All Unions and Associations Leaders of BSNL on 4.11.2019 for consideration of full neutralization of IDA 119.5% with the existing Basic Pay w.e.f. from 1.1.2017 till 3rd PRC is implemented in BSNL.  AIBSNLEA also submitted a memorandum in this regard to the Hon’ble MOSC.

He also told that our association will insist for the 100% IDA merger as on 1.1.2007 till such time 3^rd PRC is implemented in BSNL to motivate the prevailing employees who are going to elevate BSNL to greater heights. He further mentioned that AIBSNLEA has sought various clarifications from the Secretary (T) and CMD BSNL regarding VRS-2019. AIBSNLEA has also written a letter to the Hon’ble Smt.NirmalaSitaraman Ji to increase the ceiling limit for the exemption of Income Tax from 5 Lakh to 50 Lakhs.

He also told provisional pension will be paid to the VRS optees on the basis of the LPC and Leave encashment will be settled. He also informed the House about the assurance given by the CMD to settle all the outstanding deductions including salary will be paid before 31.1.2020 to the VRS optees .

He has made it clear that AIBSNLEA will keep up its identity and to continue to work to safeguard the interest of all the Executives. GS specifically mentioned that we will leave no stone unturned for the betterment and further growth of our AIBSNLEA and BSNL and he appealed to the Executives to come forward and work together and strive hard to meet the Challenges.  The entire House enthusiastically applauded Genl. Secretary for his initiatives and sincere efforts for the Revival of BSNL.

 Circle Secretary summed up the deliberations and replied all the issues raised by the participants. Important resolutions are passed unanimously and made an appeal to the serving executives to uphold the banner of AIBSNLEA which is the only Association which is working in the interest of all the Executive Cadres.

Com.Kavetti Ranagan DS, CBE and his team has made a very good arrangement for the successful conduct of CEC and served a delicious breakfast and lunch to the participants.

The CEC meeting ended with the vote of thanks by Com.W.V.Ranaganathan, Finance Secretary.

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23.01.2020: BSNL Corporate office issued Orders:-

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

LOHRI, MAKAR SANKRANTI, MAGH BIHU & PONGAL

TO ONE & ALL

13.01.2020:GS Writes to

1. The Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding request for transfer to Home Circle in case of VRS Optee in the cadre of AGM/DE ....<<<<Click here for letter>>>

2. The PGM (Pers),  BSNL Corporate Office regarding rrequest for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accounts officer <<<<Click here for letter>>>

10.01.2020: Meeting with CMD BSNL: General Secretaries and AGSs of AIBSNLEA and SNEA met CMD BSNL today and had the discussions on the following issues:

·        DGM (T) Promotions: Regarding promotions from DET to DGM (T), we explained about the meeting with Secretary (T) DoT on 01^st Jan., and 03^rd Jan., 2020 in which Secretary (T) agreed for the promotions for DGM (T) provided it is not creating any Additional Financial Implications. CMD BSNL informed that he had also discussed with Secretary (T) in this regard and trying to do the needful.

·        Clearing of pending dues of recoveries from the Salary of the employees: CMD informed that the payment of the GPF recoveries in respect of VRS optees, about Rs.710 Crore will be released on Monday. Other dues will also be cleared at the earliest.

·        Promotions to fill up vacant posts after VRS: Regarding Promotions, CMD is of the opinion that employees should forget promotions for at least one year and work hard for the Revival of BSNL. Also opined that more merit is to be introduced in promotions in future. We explained the ground realities. Almost all DGM posts in Telecom & Finance Wings as well as AGM & CAOs posts will become vacant after 31.01.2020 and it will become difficult to run BSNL thereafter without filling up these vacant posts on immediate basis. There is stagnation in the Cadres of JTO and SDE and their promotions cannot be delayed. At the time of recruitment of JTOs & JAOs as well as in promotions from JTO to SDE, the competitive examination is available and practically 50% Executives eligible at the time of promotion are from competitive quota only, we explained. CMD BSNL agreed about the shortage in AGM, CAO and DGM posts after post-VRS 2019. 

·        Farewell to the retiring employees: On recognition of the services of the retirees, we requested to restore the amount of Rs 3001/- as it is just a token of appreciation of their past services in BSNL and honour for them. CMD informed his inability due to the cash crunch in BSNL. In that case, we suggested some alternative arrangement like recharge coupons equal to that amount. CMD appreciated our suggestion and agreed to look into the alternative for Gift STV of Rs.1699 Annual Plan instead of Cash Award.

·        Allotment of USOF Projects to BSNL on Nomination Basis: We appraised CMD BSNL about the letter given to the Secretary (Telecom) regarding the allotment of USOF Projects to BSNL on Nomination Basis and the discussion regarding this matter with Secretary (T) on 03.01.2020. CMD BSNL mentioned that we have to do all the Govt. Projects/ USOF Projects and our performance during previous years was very good and we have completed the Govt. Projects within the time frame. However, we feel that if it is given on Nomination Basis, it will be good for BSNL otherwise if we compete through tender, it may not be beneficial for BSNL.  

·        Maintenance of Primary Cables: We further appraised CMD about the difficulties faced by the Executives and various Circles in Post-VRS Scenario in maintaining the Primary Cables since the orders for maintenance of Primary Cable for outsourcing has not been issued by the Corporate Office. CMD BSNL mentioned that due to the developmental works going on in various States, the Primary Cable has to be replaced/ maintained frequently by taking the permission from various Local State Govt. Bodies/ Highway Authorities for which the Tenderer may not come forward and our maintenance work will be suffered badly.

·         Maintenance of MDF: We pleaded with the CMD BSNL that the control of MDF should be within BSNL Staff. CMD BSNL mentioned that our young staff should come forward, grab the important works and take responsibility. CMD further mentioned that due to shortage of staff in post VRS scenario it may not be possible to maintain MDF round the clock by the BSNL Staff. After detail discussion, CMD assured to review the situation after three months.      

10.01.2020:AIBSNLEA Tamil Nadu Circle Comrades met CMD BSNL at Chennai:

Circle Secretary Tamil Nadu Circle and OS (South) CHQ Com. C. Duraiarasan along with the Circle Office Bearers met CMD BSNL Shri P.K. Purwarji during his official visit to Chennai for the Inaugural Ceremony of Submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) Connectivity between Chennai and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (CANI) and Welcomed him by presenting Shawl and Bouquets and submitted a Memorandum regarding some burning issues. CMD BSNL assured to look in to the issues.

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10.01.2020:GS Writes to Shri P.K. Purwar CMD BSNL regarding Casting of SDE (T) Seniority List No. 9 <<<<Click here for letter>>>

09.01.2020:Scheduled Agenda Meeting held today with Director (HR) BSNL Board. Sr.GM(Estt.), GM(SR), DGM(Pers-Sr.Mgt), DGM(Pers-Jr.Mgt), and DGM(Vig) were also present in the meeting. On behalf of AIBSNLEA, GS, AGS and FS/CHQ attended the meeting and discussed the following Agenda issues:

1.  Early issuance of DET to DGM (T) promotion orders:  We expressed our serious concern for non- issuance of DET to DGM(T) Promotions.  Director (HR), after taking the latest feedback from Pers. Officers, mentioned that after discussing with the CMD BSNL and Secretary (T)first priority will be given and 100% efforts will be taken in this regard.

2.  Immediate conduct of CPC in respect of DGM (Regular) to Jt.GM: Director(HR) mentioned that the CPC work is in advanced stage. VC and grading of APARs have been called for and it will be completed and orders will be issued shortly.

3.   Immediate Promotions to all the Grades and Streams considering the Post-VRS Scenario:Considering the huge vacuum created in almost all the Grades in many places vacant poststo be filled up immediately to maintain the BSNL Vast Network fault free. We pleaded that since the Executives are drawing higher Scales through TBU under EPP than their Substantive Post, so just by giving re-designation, promotions can be effected. We strongly opposed any local Look-after arrangements. Director (HR) mentioned to look into the matter as per requirement.

4.   AO to CAO promotion Status Quo Case: Director (HR) mentioned that MA has already been filed in the Hon’ble High Court of Haryana and Punjab at Chandigarh during December, 2019 itself for vacation of the stay in Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh but due to the Winter Vacation of the Court Hearing date not yet pronounced by the Hon’ble High Court. However, he hopes for early hearing since the vacation court already opened on 06th Jan., 2020. We pleaded that the 70 CAOs promoted during Nov., 2018 and posted to other Circles could not join due to the grant of Status Quo by the Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh may be allowed to assume charge as CAO in their respective Home Circles since most of them have been opted for VRS. After detailed discussion with the Pers. Team as well as Legal Team he opined that at a distant date it is not advisable to issue any direction for assuming the charge as CAO due to legal complications.

5.  SDE(T) to DET Promotions: We requested for the early issuance of list No 9 of SDE seniority list. In this regard, we suggested that the provisional Seniority should be prepared as per the judgment pronounced by Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh, dated 25.08.2009, upheld by the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana and also by the Apex Court (3 Judges Bench) on the basis of date of joining i.e., in respect of SDEs promoted up to 28.08.2015 and also with reference to SDE(T) RR-2002 amended on 08.05.2018. The matter was discussed in detail and it was directed by the Director (HR) to Pers. Team that the provisional seniority list may be prepared accordingly to avoid any further litigation in the matter.

6.   Immediate conduct of CPC in respect of JTO to SDE in Engg., Civil and Elect. Wings etc.,:We expressed our serious concern for the non-filling of vacant posts in various disciplines. Director (HR) mentioned that due to the judgement reserved by Hon’ble CAT Ernakulam and two Review Petitions pending in the Hon’ble Kerala High Court, the JTO to SDE(T)Promotion are kept pending. Director (HR) further mentioned that necessary efforts will be taken for early issuance of promotion orders in respect of remaining disciplines.

7.  Immediate conduct of CPCs in respect of JTO (TF) to SDE (TF), SDE (TF) to AGM (TF) and AGM (TF) to DGM (TF):- We requested Director (HR) for the early conduct of CPCs in respect of filling up of 16 SDE (TF), 5 AGM (TF) and DGMs vacant posts from the eligible Executives. We further mentioned that the CPC work in respect of SDE (TF) promotion is pending with the Pers. Branch for more than 3 months even though Screening Committee report and VCs were received. And in the case of AGM (TF) promotion the CPC work has not yet been started since last one month. Director (HR) immediately directed Pers. Team for the early conduct of pending CPCs for vacant posts and also assured for the early conduct of DGM (TF) CPC.

8.  Immediate release of promotion orders for EE(Civil) to SE(Civil):-We intimated that 51 SE (Civil) have been promoted as CE(Civil)/GM one year back and these51 SE (Civil) posts were vacant in Civil wing for more than One Year to be filled up by conducting CPC at the earliest.We further mentioned that the CPC work is pending in Personnel Branch for more than 3 months for the reasons best known to them. We requested for early issuance of the promotion orders.After detailed discussion, Director (HR) mentioned that it will be looked into on priority and CPC will be conducted against vacant posts soon.

9.   To review the decision for the reversion of SDEs to JTOs:-We requested Director (HR) to review the decision for reversion of about 30 SDEs of 2001 recruited JTO batch promoted through LDCE 2007 passed and not to oppose the Review Petition filed in the Hon’ble Madras High Court against the reversion of SDE(T). After taking feedback and detailed discussion with Pers. Team, Director (HR) mentioned that it is really pathetic situation where executives are getting reversion even after working for more than 10 years on promoted post. The case will be reviewed sympathetically andwill be revisitedw.r.t. the stay order from the Hon’ble Court on reversion and as per SDE-RR Column 12, Clause 5.

10. Withdrawal of ambiguous CDR IPMS Score Card for CFA Segment:-We informed Director (HR) that we observed lot of ambiguities in the CDR IPMS Score Cardintroduced recently in ESS Portalfor CFA Segment viz. 1 It is reflecting in ESS Portal for the executives working in the CFA segment only and not for others. 2For any delay in respect of Indoor faults and Exchange faults/media faults/DSLAM faults/ NOC Bangalore faults/delay in contract Labour’s availability/delay in payments of Electricity bills and non-availability of diesel/ delay in Repair of Power Plant Modules/Delay in Repair of DG /Switch faults/ Non availability of round the Clock staff etc., only CFA Executives are made responsible. 3 Some Banks /Firms /Customers are using our Landline and Broadband as a standby and mainly use Leased Line for their work but NIL CDR/IPDPR will affect the CDR IPMS Sore Card for these CFA Executives. 4 Targets in the CDR IPMS Score Card in ESS Portal are not evenly distributed. 5 Fault rates/Repeat faults/MTRR will enhance in highly developing areas which badly affect the CDR IPMS Score Card etc.We requested such ambiguous CDR IPMS Score Card may be withdrawn immediately to avoid the demoralization, heartburning, demotivation and frustration among the one group of Executives working in CFA Segment.

Director (HR) after patient hearing mentioned that it will be discussed with Director (CFA) and will be sorted out.

11. Review the decision of CVO for withholding the VC:-We informed Director (HR) that CVO office recently (after closing the window for VRS-2019 i.e., 03.12.2019) issued contrary instructions vide letter dated 13.12.2019 deviating from their own earlier instructions vide letter dated 05.07.2018 issued as per DOP&PW OM. We requested that the orders issued by the CVO vide letter dated 13.12.2019 regarding withholding the VCs for VRS optees against whom Personal Court Case (other than Departmental) is to be withdrawn since the order is violating the existing DOP&PW instructions otherwise VRS Option for such employees should not be accepted. Director (HR) discussed the matter with the Vigilance Team and Sr.GM (Estt.) and mentioned that it will be discussed and decided in MC meeting, if necessary.

12. Retention of Staff Quarters by the VRS optees upto the date of their normal   retirement (60 years):-We requested that the retirees under VRS may be allowed to retain the staff quarters till they attain the age of Superannuation (60 years). Director (HR) mentioned that decision has already been taken and it is not possible to retain the quarters for more than the prescribed time limit of 8 months.

13.  Extension of the facility for Service Mobile Connection to VRS Retirees: We requested for the extension ofService Mobile Connection tothe Executives retiring on VRS in addition to the RSTC as they may be frequently contacted for some guidance/official work during the initial teething period of Post-VRS. Director (HR) responded positively and mentioned that it will be discussed and considered.

14.Immunity transfer cases for CHQ Office Bearers: We reiterated to consider the request transfer cases already given to Director (HR) BSNL Board in respect of AIBSNLEA CHQ Office Bearers. Director (HR) directed Pers. Team that all the cases may be considered immediately as per the immunity clause andfacility to AIBSNLEA as the Rules are very clear.

15. Implementation of E-5 to E-6 IDA Pay Scale to DGM (Regular):We appraised Director (HR) that few Senior Executives (DGMs- regular) have not get TBU from E5 Pay Scale to E6IDA Pay Scale under EPP and they have stagnated in E5 Scale since more than 9 years and their juniors are getting E6 Scale. Director (HR) after patient hearing mentioned that we will look into the matter.

16. CAO request transfers in respect of VRS optees: Director (HR) immediately directed DGM (Pers.-SM) to put up all such requests on priority basis. He assured that within a week time orders will be issued.

17.  Withdrawal of Cash Award under welfare scheme in respect of Employees retiring on VRS:We strongly protested against the withdrawal of the Cash award of Rs.3001/- under welfare scheme given to each employee on retirement. Director (HR) mentioned that a considerable amount is involved on this measure. It will be relooked into.

18. Grant of relaxation in Marks to the Candidates appeared in JTO LICE held on 26.05.2019 for Vacancy Year 2017-18: We requested to consider relaxation in marks in respect of JTO LICE held on 26.05.2019 due to 22 out of Syllabus Questions resulting in poor Pass percentage and  render justice to the affected Candidates. Director (HR) after gone through our letter written in this regard, assured to look in to the matter.  

Director (HR) appreciated our concern and assured that HR Team will put best efforts to resolve these issues in positive direction. We thanked Director (HR) and other officers for giving patient hearing and positive response on all the burning issues related to the Executives of BSNL.The meeting lasted for more than 2 hoursand 30 minutes.

09.01.2020:GS Writes to The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Account officer <<<<Click here for letter>>>

07.01.2020:GS Writes to Shri P.K. Purwar CMD BSNL regarding  request for grant of relaxation in marks to the candidates appeared in the JTO LICE held on 26.05.2019 for the Vacancy Year 2017-18 due to very poor results<<<<Click here for letter>>>

06.01.2020:GS Writes to The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding  Request for not to take immediate action for implementing the reversion order of SDEs promoted through LDCE 2007 for the vacancy Year 2005-06 till the Hon’ble Madras High Court and Hon’ble Madras CAT Bench takes a final decision in the reversion of the JTOs of 2001 Recruitment year and may decide after the finality of the Review Petitions and examining their eligibility as per the provisions of Schedule 12, Note 5 of the SDE RR-2002 <<<<Click here for letter>>>

03.01.2020:GS Writes to Shri Anshu Prakash,Secretary (Telecom) and Chairman DCC  DoT, Sanchar Bhawan regarding  Request for allotment of USO Fund Projects to BSNL on Nomination Basis and to give a chance to BSNL to fulfill the dream of Hon’ble Prime Minister for the New India. <<<<Click here for letter>>>

(The letter has been duly acknowledged by the print media also. Kindly open the link for clips in Economic Times <<<<Click here for letter>>>)

03.01.2020:Sharing of our views and interaction with the Consultant M/s Deloitte regarding Post-VRS Scenario and Road Map:

M/s Deloitte has been appointed by BSNL Management for giving recommendations in Short Term Measures on continuity of the Services of BSNL keeping in view the downsizing of the Staff in Post-VRS scenario as well as in Long Term Measures. BSNL Management arranged a meeting with the Consultant M/s Deloitte on 03.01.2020 at 16.00 hrs. GS, AGS, FS/CHQ and Advisor HQ had a detailed interaction for more than two hours with the Consultant.

Focus was given on short term measures, i.e., how we can maintain our vast Telecom Network from 01.02.2020 with the reduced staff strength and available resources in the post-VRS Scenario. We have categorically told that Restructuring Plan and Man power Plan should be implemented simultaneously so as to maintain our vast Telecom Network, OFC and Telephone Exchanges without fault free. Post VRS deployment of Executives to the field units should be smooth with barest minimum disturbance and the deployment to the field units should be completed at the earliest i.e., before Jan., 2020 Second week so that the newly posted Executives will get some time to familiarize with the System and Network as well as to maintain the Telecom Network fault free. Administrative Offices should be manned with minimum Executives having sufficient field exposure. The Services of the experts, well experienced and skilled employees going on VRS can be availed on contract basis. The office as well as field work is going to be affected badly due to reduction in staff strength in lieu of VRS-2019 which need to be arranged with the remaining work force as well as outsourcing with minimum expenditure so that the curtailment in employee cost may not increase the O&M expenditure. We explained about the shortage in DGM (T), DGM (Fin), CAO/AGM, JTO and TT cadres that will have impact after the VRS.

We also presented our views regarding merger of SSAs and Circles, drawback of present BA Structure, Maintenance of CSC and Customer relation, Manpower requirement, motivation of staff etc., and also suggested that  downsizing of SSAs should be based on the Assets, Revenue, Connections and Geographical Area with full powers to the TDMs and TDEs

03.01.2020:BSNL Management invited AIBSNLEA to present our views and interaction with the consultant M/S Deloitte regarding post VRS scenario and road map on 03.01.2020.

03.01.2020:AIBSNLEA CHQ Office Bearers met Secretary (T) and Chairman (DCC) DoT, Member (Finance), Member (T) and other Senior Officers in DoT and greeted them for New Year 2020:

GS, AGS and Auditor/CHQ met today Secretary (T) and Chairman (DCC) DoT, Member (Finance), Member (T) and other Senior Officers in DoT and greeted them for the New Year 2020.

(A) DE to DGM (T) Promotions:- We requested Secretary (T) to allow the DE to DGM (T) promotions in BSNL which was stopped due to the reply given by the Secretary (T) in the meeting held with the Parliamentary Committee. We explained that there is no reservation involved in the JAG promotions as per the existing Rules and all the eligible candidates including about 287 SC/ST candidates are covered in the promotion list. We further mentioned that there is no financial implications in this promotion since most of the officers are stagnated in E-5 Scale/drawing E-6 Scale and more than 70% DEs have opted for VRS and retiring on 31^st Jan., 2020 on VRS. After patient hearing Secretary (T) positively responded and mentioned that he will discuss the matter with the CMD and assured for early promotions.

(B) 100% IDA neutralization/ IDA Merger as on 01.01.2017:- We requested Secretary (T) to consider the IDA merger as on 01.01.2017 till such time the 3^rd PRC is implemented in BSNL as discussed in the meeting with Hon’ble MOC&IT on 04.11.2019 by the GS AIBSNLEA. Secretary (T) mentioned that at this juncture, it is very difficult to consider the same, however he assured to look into the matter as and when the financial condition of BSNL improves. 

(C) Allotment of USO Fund Projects to BSNL on nomination basis:- We requested Secretary (T) to allot the current Task of provisioning of 2G and 4G based Mobile Services at MHA identified Tower Locations in the LWE areas to BSNL on nomination basis so as to help the BSNL to revive. In this regard, we have written a letter to Secretary (T) on the basis of the notification issued by the USO Fund for calling open tender for the provision of 2G+4G based Mobile Services at MHA identified Tower Locations in the LWE areas and handed over the letter.

<<<Click here for letter>>> 

02.01.2020:GS Writes to The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding Request for consideration of Time Bound Up-gradation in IDA scale E-5 to E-6 w.e.f. the date of completion of Five years in E-5 scale- Case of the DGM (Fin) Regular who did not get his due Up-gradation in E-6 scale<<<<Click here for letter>>>

01.01.2020:AIBSNLEA CHQ Office Bearers met Senior Officer of BSNL Corporate Office and greeted them for New Year:

GS, AGS and FS/CHQ met CMD BSNL, all Board of Directors, PGM (Pers), GM (SR) and other Senior Officers in BSNL Corporate Office and greeted them for the New Year 2020 on 01.01.2020.

We discussed about the Restructuring and HR Plan with CMD BSNL. CMD  mentioned that HR Plan has not yet been finalized. Soon it will be finalised and after discussion it will be approved by the BSNL Board.

We requested Director (HR) to allot a time for discussion regarding several important Agenda Items. Director (HR) agreed to discuss.

We further requested for the consideration of the long pending Promotions from DE to DGM (T) at least before the date of VRS (31.01.2020) to Senior Executives of BSNL. Director (HR) mentioned that the Management is favourably considering the promotions and try to sort out the issue with the Secy (T) shortly and hope that Secy (T) will agree on the issue and the orders will be issued early. Director (HR) further mentioned that the proposal for promotion from DGM (Regular) to Jt.GM has been approved by the Competent Authority and CPC process has been initiated. We extend our sincere thanks to the Director (HR) for considering the request of AIBSNLEA for the promotion of DGM(Reg) to Jt.GM. 

Director (Finance) informed that HR Plan will be approved after detailed discussion by considering the availability of Executives Cadre wise and Stream wise in each Circle as well as SSA and BA .

We requested for consideration of long pending request transfer cases of Accounts Officers working in Corporate Office and waiting for transfer to their Home Circles. Director (Finance) mentioned that in the present scenario, substitute is not possible everywhere but for the important positions it can be filled up and their requests will be considered soon.

AIBSNLEA WISHES

TO ONE & ALL

27.12.2019:“Sanchar Seva Padak Award- 2018”:-  AIBSNLEA Circle Secretary, MP Circle, Com. Mohd. Parvez Khan has conferred with Prestigious “Sanchar Seva Padak- 2018”. The award was presented by respected Secretary (T) and Chairman (DCC) DoT Shri Anshu Prakash Ji to Shri Parvez Khan, DE Bhopal, MP Circle in today’s function held in CO BSNL, New Delhi. 

AIBSNLEA CHQ congratulates Com. Mohd. Parvez Khan, CS MP Circle, for the receipt of prestigious “Sanchar Seva Padak- 2018.

On behalf of AIBSNLEA CHQ Com. Rajpal Sharma, AGS and Com. Ramnath Chhabra, FS/CHQ participated in the award function today in Corporate Office, New Delhi and congratulates Com. Parvez Khan...... <<<Click here for glimpses>>>>  

27.12.2019:GS Writes to

1. The PGM (Pers) BSNL Corporate Office regarding

(a) Request for transfer in respect of VRS Optees in the cadre of AO

(b)Request for transfer in respect of VRS Optees in the cadre of AGM/DE

<<<<Click here for letter>>>

26.12.2019:GS Writes to

1. The PGM (Pers) BSNL Corporate Office regarding

(a) Request for transfer in the cadre of Jr. Accounts Officer

(b) Request for transfer in the cadre of SDE

(c) Request for transfer in respect of VRS Optees in the cadre of AO

(d)Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accounts Officers

(e) Request for Permanent transfer (Rule-8) in the cadre of PA

(f) Request for  transfer in respect of VRS Optee in the Cadre of CAO

<<<<Click here for letter>>>

2. The Sr. GM(Estt.) BSNL Corporate Office regarding Request for providing Notional Promotion from Steno Gr.III to the post of Steno Gr,-II/PA w.e.f. 01.01.2004 by implementing Hon’ble Supreme Court orders

<<<<Click here for letter>>>

25.12.2019:GS Writes to The Director (HR),BSNL Board regarding Request for withdrawal of VRS option<<<Click here for letter>>>

AIBSNLEA WISHES

'MERRY Christmas'

to One & All

23.12.2019:BSNL Corporate office issued Policy on outsourcing model for Maintenance  and provisioning of  Landline & Broadband for External plant of Copper network in Urban Area .........

 <<<Click here for letter>>>

1. Shri P. K. Purwar, CMD, BSNL regarding

(a) Promotion in all Streams to all the grades in BSNL considering the acute shortage in post-VRS scenario<<<Click here for letter>>>

(b) Introduction of CDR IPMS Score Card in ESS Portal<<<Click here for letter>>>

(c) Postponement of 2nd Membership Verification for 6 months and facilities also to be extended for the full period of 6 months:<<<Click here for letter>>>

2. The Director (HR),BSNL Board regarding

(a) Representation received from Shri Dipankar Saha, AO, BSNL CTD regarding prayer for insertion his name in the gradation list

(b) Request for withdrawal of VRS option<<<Click here for letter>>>

3. The PGM (Pers) BSNL Corporate Office regarding

(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of JAO<<<Click here for letter>>>

19.12.2019: Revision of wages of Central Public Sector employees / Executives effective from 01.01.2017

Hon'ble MP Shri M. Shanmugam writes to Hon'ble Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Shri Prakash Javadekar Ji regarding Revision of wages of Central Public Sector employees / Executives effective from 01.01.2017 and requesting to merge 119.5% IDA with the basic pay and to take it as an Interim wage from 01.01.2017 <<<Click here for letter>>>

(1) Shri P. K. Purwar  CMD BSNL regarding release of Pensionary benefits to VRS retiree(s) against whom personal Court case (other than departmental) is pending in the Competent Court- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(b)Promotion from DGM (Regular) to Jt.GM in the IDA Pay Scale of E-7 under BSNL MSRR on completion of 5 years of Regular Service <<<Click here for letter>>>

(c)Non-issuance and consideration of request transfer cases of Accounts Officers working in Corporate Office to their Home Circles<<<Click here for letter>>>

(2)The Director (HR),BSNL Board regarding Non-implementation of the Judgment of the Hon’ble High Court of Madras regarding JAO Part-II exam marks of Paper-IV- Case of T.Vijayan, JAO Chennai- Fixation of Seniority regarding<<<Click here for letter>>>

19.12.2019:GS Writes to

1 The Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding

(a) Request for transfer in connection with VRS Optee in the cadre of DGM (F)

(b) Request for withdrawal of VRS option

(c) Request for withdrawal of VRS option in the cadre of DE– J&K Internet disturbance area

<<<Click here for letter>>>

2.The PGM (Pers.),BSNL Corporate office regarding

(a)Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of AGM

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

(c) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of AO

(d) Request for direct releasing through CO New Delhi from Jharkhand circle in the cadre of AO

(e) Request for transfer in connection with VRS optees in the cadre of AOs

(f) Request for transfer in connection with VRS optees in the cadre of CAO

<<<Click here for letter>>>

3. The Sr. GM (Estt.) BSNL Corporate Office regarding

(a) Request for extension of Temporary Transfer in the cadre of JTO– <<<Click here for letter>>> 

A meeting of the Central Office Bearers, Advisors, Circle Presidents and Circle Secretaries was held on 13^th December 2019 at 9.30 am at Hotel Regent Continental, New Delhi.

1)   Expenditure on power to be reduced and rationalize the equipment and reduce the power consumption.  

2)   Rental expenditure towards the exchanges and establishments

3)   Reduction in number of Circles

4)   Merger of Telecom Factories with Territorial Circles and merger of Project & Mtce., Regions

5)   HR function at Circle level

6)   Planning function at Circle level

7)   Make use of the technology

8)   Empowerment to the staff.

9)   Field activities only at circle level.

Vote of thanks was delivered by Com. Saya Gouda, CS Telangana Circle. He thanked one and all for participation in the meeting held in a very crucial juncture and appreciated one and all for the Very good deliberations and suggestions. He thanked the comrades of CHQ at Delhi for the wonderful arrangement and the provision of Delicious food. With the vote of thanks, the meeting concluded at 18.30 hours.  

<<<Click here for glimpses>>>>  

17.12.2019:Due to consistent efforts of AIBSNLEA clarification for exemption from Mandatory Training /Online Exam under EPP in respect of VRS optees has been issued by the BSNL Corporate Office.

We extend our sincere thanks to CMD BSNL, Director (HR), PGM (Pers), Sr.GM (Estt) and GM(SR). 

<<<CLICK HERE for BSNL Clarification >>>

<<<CLICK HERE for AIBSNLEA  Letter>>>

12.12.2019: Meeting with Director (HR) BSNL Board: 

GS, AGS along with OS (South) & CS TN Circle met Director (HR) BSNL Board and discussed regarding:

A) Orders for exemption from Mandatory Online Exam under EPP: We appraised the Director (HR) that the orders regarding exemption from Mandatory Online Exam under EPP for those Executives who have opted for VRS have not been issued so far even after your instructions. Director (HR) assured that the orders will be issued shortly.

B) Request transfer in respect of CAOs and SDEs who have opted for VRS: Director (HR) mentioned that transfer orders in respect of SDEs are being issued. In respect of the VRS Optees in the cadre of CAOs, the cases are under process and transfer orders will be issued shortly.  

C) Proposed Restructuring Plan in BSNL:

(i) Payment of outstanding bills to contractor Labourers: We enquired about the status of the outstanding bills in respect of the contract labourers (Manpower assistance, Housekeeping etc.,). We cautioned that if the Management is planning to hire the outsourcing work through tenders, BSNL has to clear all the outstanding bills in respect of Manpower assistance immediately otherwise no contractors may come forward to participate in the ensuing Tenders for outsourcing. Director (HR) mentioned that the Management is trying to release the payments within this month.

(ii)  We have categorically told that the Restructuring Plan and Manpower Plan should be implemented simultaneously so as to maintain our vast Telecom Network, OFC and Telephone Exchanges without fault free.

(iii)   Post VRS deployment of Executives to the field units should be smooth with barest minimum disturbance and the deployment to the field units should be completed at the earliest (at least before Jan., 2020 first week) so that the newly posted Executives will get some time to familiarise with the System and Network as well as to maintain the Telecom Network fault free.

We cautioned the management that the outsourcing should not become another channel for corruption and draining out the BSNL money. The savings on employee cost should not be drained out through outsourcing to the vendors. JE/JTO may supervise the day to day activities of the Vendors for outsourcing.   

We demanded immediate promotions to all the grades considering the post VRS scenario. Due to large number of Employees opted for VRS, lot of vacuum has been created in many places which is to be filled immediately. Since Executives are already working in higher scales, just by re-designation promotions can be effected.

We reiterated that only regular promotion is to be issued in future, no looking after arrangement should be ordered. By LA arrangement, Management is getting the work done but the Executives are losing their due promotions and service also.

Director (HR) responded positively and mentioned that the Management will look into all these important issues on priority basis.

D) LDCE 2007 SDE Promotion Case of 2001 rect JTOs passed the LDCE: We requested the Management not to oppose the Review Petition filed in the Hon’ble Madras High Court against the reversion from SDE to JTO in respect of LDCE 2007 SDE promotion in which the SDEs have been pleaded their eligibility, as per the clause 12-Note 5 of the SDE RR. Further, we pleaded that the Seniority in the All India Eligibility is to be considered as SDE, since the SDE cadre is the All India Cadre which will make them eligible. Director (HR) assured to look into the matter.

E) EE to SE (Civil) promotion: We expressed our serious concern regarding the non-issuance of EE (Civil) to SE (Civil) promotion in respect of 51 eligible officers even though the CPC has been completed and the file is pending in the Pers branch for the past two months. Director (HR) assured to look into the matter after have a discussion with the PGM (Pers).

Director (HR) is busy with MC Meeting and not having much time to discuss other important issues and he assured to have a separate Agenda meeting with AIBSNLEA with all concerned officers.

GS, AGS (Fin) along with OS (South) & CS TN Circle met PGM (Pers) in the presence of DGM (Pers-SM) and DGM (Pers-JM) and discussed the following. At the outset, we extended our sincere thanks for issuing transfer orders to DGM/DE/AOs (who are opted for VRS) as requested by AIBSNLEA with the BSNL Management.

A) Exemption from Mandatory online exam under EPP:- PGM (Pers.) mentioned that exemption from the Mandatory online exam in respect of VRS Optees has been approved by the Competent Authority and necessary orders will be issued shortly.

B) Request transfer in respect of CAOs and SDEs who have opted for VRS: We requested for the early issuance of transfer orders in respect of CAOs and SDEs who have opted for VRS so as to submit their Pension Papers in the Home Circle as agreed by the Director (HR) on 06.12.2019. PGM (Pers.) mentioned that transfer orders in respect of SDEs have already been approved by the Competent Authority and the orders are being issued shortly. In respect of the VRS Optees in the cadre of CAOs, PGM (Pers.) immediately directed DGM (Pers-SM) to put up all such cases for approval of the Competent Authority.

C) Implementation of Rules 206 as per the Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement - We enquired about the status of the review CPC in respect of DEs as per the judgement delivered by the Hon’ble Supreme Court w.r.t. Rule 206. PGM (Pers) informed that the case was referred to DOT but reply has not been received from DoT; however the review CPCs work is in progress on the basis of the year to year vacancies after 2001 w.r.t. the data collected from the officers promoted from the year 2001 onwards. We expressed our serious concern against the inordinate delay in the implementation of the Hon’ble Supreme Court judgement and requested PGM (Pers) to fix a time line to complete the review CPCs. PGM (Pers) immediately instructed DGM (Pers-SM) to discuss the matter with the committee members and fix a time line for completing the job.

D) Consideration of Request transfer in the cadre of AOs, CAOs: We requested for the early issuance of the transfer orders for those who have completed two years and requested for consideration of transfer on own cost basis. PGM (Pers) instructed DGM (Pers) to process the cases immediately except for Corporate Office. Regarding the request transfers from Corporate Office to other Circles, PGM (Pers) advised to discuss the issue with the Director (HR) and CMD BSNL.   

E) Consideration of Request transfer in the cadre of DGM (T) on own cost basis: We requested to consider the long pending request transfer cases of DGMs who have completed more than two years in other Circles. PGM (Pers) advised to discuss the matter with Director (HR) and CMD BSNL.

10.12.2019: Transfer of VRS optee DGMs

BSNL Corporate Office issues transfer orders in respect of VRS optee DGMs

<<<Click here for letter>

10.12.2019: Transfer of VRS optee AGMs

BSNL Corporate Office issues transfer orders in respect of VRS optee AGMs

<<<Click here for letter>

10.12.2019:GS writes to Shri Anshu Prakash,Secretary (T), Govt. of India regarding Inordinate delay in issuance of Promotion orders from DE to DGM Grade in BSNL and promotions held up due to the developments in the Parliamentary Committee for SC/ST  meeting held on 28.11.2019- reg.

 <<<Click here for letter>

09.12.2019:Dear Comrades!

The accommodation has been arranged at New Delhi from 12.12.2019 evening to 14.12.2019  evening in view of the Central office bearers /Circle Presidents/ Circle Secretaries meeting scheduled to be held on 13.12.2019 and 14.12.2019. In this regard, all the office bearers are requested to contact Com. Dinesh Kumar, Advisor (HQ) CHQ  New Delhi on MobileNo.- 09468155681/  09868155681

Venue of the Meeting :

HOTEL REGENT INTERCONTINENTAL 4/70, W.E.A. Saraswati Marg, Karol Bagh, New Delhi-110005 Phone-011-45011111.

The Venue is 0.75 KM from Karol Bagh Metro Station

06.12.2019: Meeting with CMD BSNL:

Today GS, AGS and FS/CHQ met CMD BSNL along with GS and AGS- SNEA and discussed the following:-

A) Restructuring and Man power planning:- We have apprised the CMD about the discussions had with the Director (HR) and the Restructuring Committee members regarding Restructuring and Man power planning in the post VRS scenario. We have categorically told that Restructuring Plan and Man power Plan should be implemented simultaneously so as to maintain our vast Telecom Network, OFC and Telephone Exchanges.

We demanded immediate promotions to all the grades considering the post VRS scenario. Due to large number of Employees opted for VRS, lot of vacuum has been created in many places which is to be filled immediately. Since Executives are already working in higher scales, just by re-designation, promotions can be effected.

We demanded that only regular promotion is to be issued in future, no looking after arrangement should be ordered . By LA arrangement, Management is getting the work done but the Executives are losing their due promotions and service also.

We further suggested that to manage the situation of Post VRS, apprentices are to be recruited on Consolidated Pay basis. Like wise retired BSNL staff can be utilized on Consolidated Pay basis in the External plants.   In the External plants, Maintenance Regions/ OFC Network sufficient Technical officer/ officials has to be posted immediately before the first week of Jan., 2020 so as to maintain the Telecom Network fault free.   

After detailed discussion, CMD BSNL mentioned that the suggestions submitted by the two Major Associations will be definitely discussed in the Restructuring Committee meeting and considerable points will be included. Further opportunities will also be given to the Associations as well the Unions for submitting their views before finalization of the Restructuring Plan.   

B) DE to DGM (T) Promotion: Regarding DE to DGM (T)  Promotion, CMD mentioned that due to the new hurdle created by SEWA and some Executives through the Parliamentary Committee, promotions could not be issued without their clearance. After 15 days, he will try to convince the Secretary (T) and the Parliamentary Committee Chairman in this regard.

On 29.11.2019, CMD assured us that he will speak to the Secretary (T) after 05.12.2019 but today CMD changed his stand and telling that he will try convince the Secretary(T) and the Parliamentary Committee Chairman  after 15 days. This delay tactics is going on for the last two months. We categorically told the CMD that the file for the CPC conduction was pending with him for 15 days and if it was cleared in time, the promotion orders would have been issued 10 days back. All the CPC works have been completed and VC was ready but approval was not given. So blaming the SEWA and other Executives repeatedly and putting the entire blame on the Executives is not correct. Management is to be blamed, not the Executives. It is clear that Management is intentionally delaying all the promotions till the implementation of the Restructuring Plan.

We came out of the meeting as it is clear that CMD is not at all interested to give any promotion and simply telling excuses one after other. Last few months, he was giving false hope to us in each meeting.

We are afraid that the new CMD is trying to demoralise the remaining staff by denying the legitimate promotions to make the company further sick and create a situation conducive for privatization. The success of BSNL VRS, option of more than 50% of the employees, is in fact the failure of the BSNL management and a clear indication that the Executives lost faith in the present management. Nobody is having any clue how to run the company, in the post VRS.

06.12.2019:  Meeting with Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director(HR) BSNL Board:

AIBSNLEA and SNEA representatives had a meeting with Director (HR) BSNL Board on 06.12.2019 in the presence of PGM (Pers), GM (Trg), GM (SR) and GM (Restg) regarding Restructuring Plan. On behalf of AIBSNLEA, the GS, AGS and FS/CHQ participated in the discussions. The meeting lasted for three and half hours. All the suggestions given by both the Associations discussed threadbare one after another.

At the outset, we demanded that top level posts also to be reduced proportionately as 50% employees gone on VRS. The numbers of CGM/PGM/GMs are also to be reduced and brought down by 50%. Dependency on Officers on deputation is to be reduced to barest minimum and the work can be executed by the BSNL absorbed Officers itself by promoting them to the higher posts and give the responsibilities.

Merger of Mtce Regions and Projects Circles agreed for consideration and the employees of Project Circles can be gainfully utilised in BSNL Circles as they are utilised mainly for other works like NFS, NOFN etc as of now. Merger of small Circles especially CTD with WB Circle and CHTD with TN Circle etc to reduce the establishment costs agreed to consider. Management proposed merger of NCNGN with BBNW Circles which we opposed as there is no link between the two. Instead, we suggested that NCNGN may be merged with Territorial Circles. Closure of Training Centres especially CTTCs is under consideration for their better utilization for other utilities.

All the three verticals may be merged in the small Circles.

We demanded immediate promotions to all the grades considering the post VRS scenario. Due to large number of Employees opted for VRS, lot of vacuum has been created in many places which is to be filled immediately. Since Executives are already working in higher scales, just by re-designation promotions can be affected.

We reiterated that only regular promotion is to be issued in future, no looking after arrangement should be ordered. By LA arrangement, Management is getting the work done but the Executives are losing their due promotions and service also.

Executives working in higher scales can be promoted just by giving re-designation as all are working in the higher scales and holding the posts on LA. After VRS-2019, lot of vacuum created in many places and to be filled urgently by re-designation. Huge vacuum is there in DE/CAO/EEs and DGMs grades. DE/CAO/EE/SDE/AOs are working in E5/E6 scale can be promoted as DGM/SE/DE/CAO respectively by onetime relaxation in qualifying service as all of them got sufficient experience as DE/CAO/EE with officiating plus regular service. JTO/JAO, SDE/AO and equivalent Grades can be utilized independently, directly reporting to DE/CAO as recommended by the Consultant M/s Deloittee and approved by the BSNL Board.

We demanded downsizing of SSAs based on the assets, Revenue, DELs and Geographical area with full powers to the TDMs and TDEs. Management agreed to our demand for rationalization of posts of GMs and PGMs as per the requirement. Considering the reduction in connections, DGM and AGM level positions are to be increased. 

We have categorically told that Restructuring Plan and Man power Plan should be implemented simultaneously so as to maintain our vast Telecom Network, OFC and Telephone Exchanges.

Post VRS deployment of Executives to the field units should be smooth with barest minimum disturbance and the deployment to the field units should be completed at the earliest (at least before Jan., 2020 first week) so that the newly posted Executives will get some time to familiarise with the System and Network as well as to maintain the Telecom Network fault free.

Administrative Offices should be manned with minimum Executives having sufficient field exposure.

The services of the experts, well experienced and skilled employees going on VRS can be availed on contract basis.

Paperless work to be introduced without further delay by utilising IT tools, CDR, ERP etc. and the office work can be easily outsourced. It is informed that CMD BSNL already given approval for paperless work and introduction of e-office.

Finance/Civil/Elect/Arch/TF wing Executives are to be gainfully utilised by posting them to any post presently manned by Telecom wing Executives  like CSC, Sales & Marketing etc, except core technical areas like NIB, MSC, Transmission systems etc directly under the control of SSA Head, without dual reporting to CE/SE/EE etc.

Regarding Staffing Norms:

1) Recommendation of the Consultant M/s Deloittee for more posts at the level of AGM and DGM by reducing the posts at GM level by down grading the GM level SSAs to TDM level based on the working connections is agreed to consider.

2) Staffing norms for land line sector may be based on i) number of connections, ii) Network/Geographical area and iii) Revenue, we demanded.

3) Separate norms for i) Multi Exchange areas, ii) Medium Exchanges and iii) scattered assets in Rural areas agreed to consider. Agreed for giving weightage for BB, FTTH, Leased circuits etc. in the staffing norms

Director (HR) mentioned that different outsourcing model for CFA, CM, Transmission mtce and EB works etc. can be discussed separately with the concerned Vertical Directors.

We cautioned the management that outsourcing should not become another channel for corruption and draining out BSNL money. The savings on employee cost should not be drained out in outsourcing to the vendors. JE/JTO may supervise the day to day activities of the Vendors for outsourcing.

Next week we will have further discussions on the matter with the Consultant as well as CMD/BSNL.

06.12.2019: News paper coverage of the meeting of AIBSNLEA held with the Hon'ble Minister of State for Finance Shri Anurag Thakur Ji.

English translation of the contents published....

Demand of the delegation met with Central State Minister

Relief from Income Tax for the Amount received on VRS

A delegation of All India Bharat Sanchar Nigam Executives‘ Association met with the Minister of State for Finance Shri Anurag Thakur in Delhi. They demanded that the amount being received by the employees of BSNL who are under the purview of VRS must be given relief from Income Tax.

Association extending its gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister said that a revival package has been approved for BSNL. Government has declared a VRS for the employees of BSNL and MTNL who have attained the age of 50 years. Whoever, who have opted for VRS will be paid a fix amount as a compensation.   

Association has said many employees who are above the age of 50 years might have planned their social responsibilities like children education, their marriage, repayment of housing loan etc considering their retirement on superannuation at the age of 60 years. Now, offering of this VRS suddenly will have a larger impact on their earlier planning. This will be very difficult for the employees both mentally as well as financially. Payment of leave encashment at the time of retirement beyond a certain limit is taxable. Therefore, the Association has demanded that whole such amount be paid and the VRS optees in BSNL should be made tax free. They requested Hon’ble Minister of State for the intervention and to initiate necessary action for increasing the present ceiling. General Secretary S. Sivakumar and other office bearers were present at this occasion.  

05.12.2019: Meeting with Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR), BSNL Board:

GS, FS, Adviser (HQ) met Director (HR) along with GS SNEA and discussed the following. PGM (Pers) and GM (SR) also present in the meeting.

A) DE to DGM (T) Promotion: Director (HR)  informed us that the minutes of the meeting between Parliamentary Committee for SC & ST, DoT and BSNL has been received in which regarding the promotion of 287 eligible SC & ST candidates as DGM(T), it is recorded that for the specific query raised by the Chairman, Secretary (T) replied that the DGM Promotion will be considered after the Restructuring of BSNL.  Actually all the 287 candidates will be covered in the promotion list of around 1000 candidates. In the meeting with CMD BSNL on 29.11.2019,  he assured that he will discuss the matter with Secretary (T) on 5.12.2019  and explain to him that the reservation is not applicable in JAG/DGM promotion and all the eligible DEs are getting covered, thereafter it will be explained to the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee before issuing the DGM (T) promotion orders. Director (HR) further advised to discuss the issue with the CMD BSNL.

B) Restructuring of BSNL: We had a point to point discussion on the Restructuring Plan of BSNL on the basis of the suggestions/proposal submitted by AIBSNLEA & SNEA and it will be continued tomorrow (06.12.2019) in the Director (HR) Chamber in which GM (Restg), Sr.GM (Estt), and GM (Trg) also will join in addition to PGM (Pers) and GM (SR)

C) Roll back  of Retirement Age from 60 Years to 58 Years: Director (HR) mentioned that since more number of employees opted for VRS than the Target(78569) and 6000 employees have also been retired during the period there is no need for reduction of retirement age from 60 years to 58 years. BSNL will convince the Secretary (T) in this regard. 

D) Clarification sought on completion of mandatory training/online exam:

Clarification sought on completion of mandatory training/online exam before VRS will be issued in a day or two. There is no need to undergo any training/online exam.

E) Request / tenure Transfers: We requested to issue the request transfers of the VRS optees immediately. Director (HR) assured to look into it and said that the transfer orders for all those who have opted for VRS shall be issued immediately, including the tenure circles for facilitating them to submit the Retirement papers in the parent Circle.   

04.12.2019:Meeting with Shri Anurag Thakur Ji,  Hon'ble Minister of State for Finance, GOI, New Delhi: Today GS AIBSNLEA, Advisor(HQ), Com. Rakesh Dhiman, CS Himachal Pradesh, Com. Raj Narayanan, ACS CHTD & Com. Rajendar Dhiman, FS HP Circle met Shri Anurag Thakur Ji,  Hon'ble Minister of State for Finance and submitted Memorandum regarding  increase of Income Tax exemption limit of Ex- gratia amount, Leave Encashment & full exemption of ex- gratia from IT considering as Capital Receipts. GS explained in detail to the Hon'ble MoSF. After patient hearing for 10 minutes, Hon'ble MoSF assured to look into our suggestions. A memorandum was also submitted to Hon'ble MoSF during meeting. <<<Click here for  Memorandum >>>

The meeting was arranged by Com.Rakesh Dhiman, CS Himachal Pradesh & Com.Raj Narayanan, ACS, Chennai TD.

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03.12.2019:Dear Comrades !

Some disgruntled elements circulated fake news in the Social Media that GS AIBSNLEA & GS SNEA opted for VRS. This unwanted elements never bothered about BSNL and its Revival.

I have decided not to opt for VRS and continue to work for the Revival of BSNL in a possible manner.

GS SNEA also not opted for VRS.

As a GS of AIBSNLEA , I am very much confident that BSNL will regain its original pristine glory in the days to come and I assure you that AIBSNLEA always works for safe guarding  the interests of Executives of BSNL –S.SIVAKUMAR,  GS, AIBSNLEA

The BSNL Management has assured during the meeting with the AUAB leaders on 18.11.2019 that the Salary for the month of Oct’ 2019 would be paid on 28.11.2019, but it did not happen and now the Salary for the month of Nov’ 2019 is also become due. In addition to that there is a fear and panic among the BSNL employees that the ITS Officers working in BSNL on deemed deputation basis will get their salary early on the pretext of Hon’ble High Court Delhi Orders.

In view of the above, AUAB has served upon a notice to the Secretary (T), DoT and CMD BSNL, regarding the lunch hour demonstration on 04.12.2019 at BSNL Corporate Office, Circle Offices and SSA HQs level with the following Charter of Demands:

1.Immediate disbursement of salary for the months of October and November, 2019 by the BSNL/ DOT.

2.  No discrimination in respect of disbursement of salary, between the BSNL employees and the ITS officers on deputation.

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All the CHQ Office Bearers, Advisors, Circle Secretaries/Circle Presidents, CWC Members, Distt. Secretary/Distt. Presidents and all the activists are requested to coordinate with the other constituents Unions/ Association leaders and make the programme a grand success. 

AIBSNLEA strongly oppose any discrimination in disbursement of Salary between BSNL employees and the ITS Officers on Deputation to BSNL.

It is 5th  time in this year that BSNL Management has not disbursed the salary in time to its employees. Moreover, it is learnt that Hon’ble High Court, Delhi has given a direction to BSNL/DoT to pay the Salary of the ITS officers on deemed deputation to BSNL by 05th of December, 2019. It creates fear and panic among the BSNL employees that the ITS Officers on deemed deputation to BSNL only will get the salary before the BSNL employees.

Hence it is requested that DoT may devise suitable methodology and instruct BSNL so that, BSNL employees may get their Salary for the months of October and November 2019 immediately and further in timely manner and remittance all the recoveries already recovered from the Salary of the employees to the concerned Organizations.

In this regard, GS has written a letter to Secretary (T) and CMD BSNL

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(a)Shri Pramod Chandra Mody,Chairman, CBDT, Govt. of India North Block  regarding Suggestions regarding increase of the Monetary Limit under Section 10(10C) & 10 (AA) of Income Tax Act.

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(b)Shri Anurag Thakur Ji,Honorable Minister of State for FinanceGovt. of India14, Janpath regarding increase of  the Monetary Limit under Section 10(10C) and 10 (AA) of Income Tax Act

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02.12.2019: GS writes to The PGM(Pers.) BSNL CO regarding

(a)Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of AGM/DE

(b)Representation from Shri H.D. Kulkarni, SDE HR No. 199004822 ITPC Pune regarding Promotion in the cadre of  SDE to AGM (Left out cases)

(c) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accountant officer

(d) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of AM

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

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CHQ extends Best Wishes to all the comrades who are going to retire on 30.11.2019 on Superannuation, for a Happy, Healthy, Wealthy, Contended and peaceful life after retirement. Veteran  Leader & CHQ Adviser (West) Com. C.M. Sastey and Our Former Circle Secretary, West Bengal Circle Com. Anirudha Basu is also going to retire on  attaining the age of Superannuation on 30.11.2019. Comrades! You are going to start a New Journey of your Life, may your days be filled with Elation and Triumph.  We extend our sincere thanks to you for your dedication towards AIBSNLEA as well as BSNL. CHQ congratulates you on your Superannuation on 30.11.2019.                  

29.11.2019: Meeting with CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and PGM (Pers.) were also present:

Today GS and AGS (Fin) met CMD BSNL along with GS SNEA and discussed the following:-

A) DE to DGM (T) promotion: The DPC work was initiated yesterday itself but the file approval was not received from CMD for formal DPC. So we met CMD in the morning itself. As per the assurance given to us, the promotion orders are expected by today evening to facilitate the DEs to join as DGM before their retirement on 30.11.2019.

CMD informed a fresh development in the yesterday’s meeting of the Parliamentary Committee in which Law Secretary, Telecom Secretary, CMD and Member (Services) were called by the Parliamentary Committee. The agenda was not properly following the roaster point in reservation in AO to CAO promotion. To our surprise, an unstructured query of the Chairman regarding DE to DGM promotion was raised for which Secretary (Telecom) replied that the DGM promotion will be considered only after the restructuring of BSNL and it is recorded. According to CMD, the reply was given by the Secretary (T) without consulting BSNL.

It is learnt that some SC/ST members approached the Parliamentary Committee complaining about the non issuance of DGM (T) promotion orders but in fact it has stopped the promotion for all, for the time being. CMD assured that he will discuss the matter with Secretary (T) next week and explain to him that the reservation is not applicable in JAG/DGM promotion and all the eligible DEs are getting covered, thereafter it will be explained to the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee before issuing the DGM (T) promotion orders.

Meanwhile, we are also trying to meet Secretary (T) and Chairman Parliamentary Committee to explain the facts and getting the promotion orders issued early.

B) Restructuring of BSNL: We had brief discussion on the matter and demanded that being the major Stake Holders of the Company, the matter should be discussed with the Associations and Unions. The well experienced BSNL Executives are to be utilised at DE and DGM equivalent level and dependency on officers on deputation should be minimum. CMD agreed to our suggestions and posting will be arranged as per the DELs as well as Revenue. There is no justification for GMs below 20,000 to 30,000 DELs, CMD informed us. The Committee report also will be shared with us so that we can place our suggestions/views on the matter. He also mentioned that the Management will arrange a meeting with the Consultant M/s Deolittee, engaged by BSNL for restructuring. CMD assured that a detailed discussion with the Associations will be arranged after 06.12.2019. 

C) Salary disbursement for October 2019: CMD informed that the salary for the month of October 2019 could not be disbursed today as planned earlier due to some urgent repayment of Bank Interest (Rs 200 Cr) and about 250 Cr shortage is there today. It may take another 4-5 working days to collect the amount for making the salary disbursement.

D) AO to CAO Promotion: We requested for consideration of allowing about 70 AOs, who have already been promoted as CAO but could not join due to transfer to other Circle and subsequent ‘Status Quo’ case at Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh. We requested CMD BSNL for consideration of allowing to AOs promoted as CAOs to join ‘as is where is’ basis before relieving them on VRS on 31.01.2020. CMD BSNL positively responded and assured that BSNL will file an urgent MA in Hon’ble CAT/ High Court Chandigarh to get the stay vacated.

E) Requirement of Mandatory Training under EPP: We have requested CMD BSNL to issue clarification for giving exemption from the Mandatory Training/Exam in respect of VRS Optees as assured by him in the meeting with AIBSNLEA held on 19.11.2019 and as per our letter dated 13.11.2019. Director (HR) mentioned that the instructions contained in the BSNL CO letter dated 23.01.2013 is applicable to those who are go on VR as per the existing rules but not applicable to those who are going on VRS-2019 scheme. Hence, Management is of the opinion that there is no need to go for training/exam for those who are going on VRS on 31.01.2020 and not completed the required 2 years time. However, we pleaded that most of the CCAs are raising objections for the withdrawal of increments for not fulfilling the instructions of EPP regarding the training/exam and requested CMD to issue necessary clarification in this regard to avoid any financial loss to VRS optees

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27.11.2019: GS, Chairman and President attended the 6^th Circle Conference of the AIBSNLEA West Bengal Circle.

The 6^th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA, West Bengal Circle was held at Digha from  23^rd  to 24^th November 2019. A grand Open Session was conducted on 24^th November 2019. Circle President Com. Shri Kalyan Halder presided over the Open Session and welcomed all the dignitaries present in the meeting.   

The Open Session was graced by Shri Ramakant Sharma, C.G.M., West  Bengal Circle  as Chief Guest.

Other Guests of Honour from Management and Association Side:

1.Shri M.C,Pramanik, G.M.(Marketing), W.B Circle.

2. Smt. Mira Mardi, G.M., Kharagpur SSA,

3. Shri Prahlad Rai, Chairman, AIBSNLEA CHQ

4.Shri Subhasish Mitra, President, CHQ

5. Shri S. Siva Kumar, G.S., CHQ,

6.Shri Subinay Chakraborty ,OS ( East) ,CHQ,

7.Shri Tridib Chakraborty, Advisor(East),CHQ,

8.Shri Biswajit Chakraborty, Advisor, CHQ,

9.Shri Prasun Mukhopadhyay, OS ( East) ,AIRBSNEWA

10.Shri Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharya, Chief Advisor, WB Circle

11.Shri Vikash Kumar, Jaiswal, ACS, SNATTA, WB Circle

In the Key Note Address placed by the Shri Aniruddha Basu, CS stated in detail about the achievements of AIBSNLEA after the  formation of BSNL and the fighting activity of the Association/AUAB, as a result of that arleast BSNL employees are getting their salary, He stated that due to ongoing VRS process, huge number of staff will be reduced and BSNL Management will be compelled to implement the contractual maintenance of network at competitive rate, as a result of which employment in Telecom Industry of India will be decreased drastically and well trained youth of India will be compelled to work under maintenance contractors at abnormal low rate, which may be called as “Black Period of Telecom Arena of  India” from trade union point of view.  On the other hand remaining employees of BSNL mostly of the age group of below 50 years will face tremendous pressure from the management to perform their allotted job smoothly. He expressed his hope that newly elected Circle Body as well as AIBSNLEA  CHQ  will take appropriate steps to protect the interest of remaining BSNL employees in the post VRS scenario. He requested to the CGMT to intervene into the burning issues of the Circle viz. Raiganj labour issue and shifting/vacation of GM, Kharagapur office.

Shri Ramakant Sharma, C.G.M., W.B Circle, in his speech conveyed his thanks to the BSNL Executives of WB Circle for the proactive action taking by them for maintenance of the network by spending their personal money even  though they are not getting required fund for maintenance for prolonged period and not getting their salary in time. He expressed his hope that in the post VRS scenario, remaining employees of BSNL will stand firmly and perform their work more actively to fight the future battle for existence of BSNL.

Shri Prahlad Rai, Chairman,  in his speech stated that BSNL is performing as a PSU despite of various steps drastic taken by DOT to weaken the BSNL during the past years. With the proposal of implementation of the VRS, DOT/Government is trying to disinvest the BSNL as being done in respect of other profit making PSUs .There are many questions in the minds of the employees regarding pension/pension revision etc., in the post VRS period. But no clear reply has been received from DOT till date clarifying the above points. He stated that AIRBSNLEWA is going to file Court Case for the implementation of Pension Revision for BSNL retirees.

Shri Subhasish Mitra, President, CHQ stressed on the unity of all BSNL employees to fight against the evil force in this crucial juncture and hope BSNL will regain its previous glory.

Shri S. Siva Kumar, GS, in his speech stated that as per decision of the Government of India, VRS process is going on and the process to be completed by 31^st January 2020. But what will be the Road Map to maintain our  hung Telecom Network in the post VRS scenario from 1^st February 2020 is not discussed with the Stake Holders by the Management. AIBSNLEA is always in forefront in all the calls given by AUAB . Though decision has been taken by the Government for allotment of 4G Spectrum, BSNL Management is not in a position to launch 4G due to financial constraints and some other technical reasons and Tender conditions. He further mentioned that 4G is likely to be launched in March 2019 .

He told that BSNL is facing severe financial crisis and not able to pay even Electricity Bills, Towers Rent, Vehicle Running Expenses, Fuel Expenses, Contractual Labour Wage bills, Payment to Vendors, Telecom Infra Service Providers and Local Cable TV Operators bills etc. Further, the recoveries from salary like Bank’s EMI Payments, Societies, GPF Subscription/recoveries as well as Reimbursement of Medical Claims in respect of the working Employees & BSNL retirees are also getting delayed. The OPEX, CAPEX, Statutory and other Liabilities are also pending for more than Rs.15,000 Crore and it is likely to increase in the months to come.

 Salary for the month of September’ 2019 disbursed to BSNL Employees on 25.10.2019 and Salary for the month of October’ 2019 has not been disbursed till date.  This is the 5^th time in this year, that the BSNL Management has not disbursed the Salary in time to its employees. It has caused serious demoralization, resentment and frustration among the BSNL employees. It would be very difficult for BSNL to meet even its fund requirement for monthly Salary due to heavy dip in cash flow during past one year. Further, the gap between monthly revenue and bare expenses to continue operations in BSNL is a growing concern has reached a level where continuing with BSNL operations could be nearly impossible without immediate financial support to BSNL. The average monthly cash flow is Rs.1400 Crores whereas our monthly Expenditure is around Rs.2400 Crores. Gross Salary expenditure alone is Rs.1350 Crores. However, CMD, BSNL  assured that Management is trying for Bank Loan and all the 6 months outstanding deductions will be paid to those who are retiring on VRS and they will be relieved from BSNL after VRS  in a  Honourable manner.

He further mentioned that the employees were demoralized and humiliated due to non-payment of monthly Salary, Non-payment of 6 months deductions and the panic created by the Management by non-spelling out  future road map for Man Power Planning, fear of transfer, apprehension about the future of BSNL, etc.,  are the reasons for the unprecedented response among the Employees for taking painful decision for opting VRS. Rather focusing on the maintenance related issues, Management focus was only on making the VRS successful. BSNL Management should come forward and discuss seriously with the AUAB Leaders about the Road map for the Revival of BSNL in the post VRS scenario instead of VRS Mela. Except the word, “outsourcing” nothing is heard from the Management about the future road map for the maintenance of huge OFC Network of 8 Lakh Kms and thousands of Exchanges spread across BSNL with vast Cable Network.  After the Trade Union call given by AUAB , Management called AUAB Leaders for discussion on 18.11.2019  and meeting had been fixed with  AUAB Leaders  on 26.11.2019 for discussions regarding Road Map for Man Power Planning, restructuring etc.

He assured that AIBSNLEA will always safe guard the interest of the Executives and requested one and all to uphold the banner of BSNL and AIBSNLEA so high.

Shri M.C.Pramanik, G.M.(Marketing), WB Circle in his speech stated that though BSNL is passing through tremendous financial crisis, revenue from EB segment of  the Circle  has been increased remarkably and there is ample scope to increase our market share further in EB segment. He stated further that our Franchises are very important to us from sales point of view, so special attention may be given to maintain good relation with them.

Smt. Mira Mardi, G.M., Kharagpur SSA  extended thanks to the Executives of Kharagpur SSA for the active part taken by them for the  maintenance of Network of the SSA despite of acute financial crisis.  She pointed out few problems of Kharragpur SSA and requested  CGMT to look into the matter.

Shri Prosun Mukhopadhyay, O.S.(East), AIRBSNLEWA   appreciated the CS,  WB Circle for the Key Note Address delivered by him mentioning the chaotic situation of Telecom Industry in India.  He also expressed his resentment on the activities of Government as well as D.O.T. towards BSNL as a result of which BSNL is passing through the turmoil.

Shri Vikash Kumar Jaiswal, ACS, SNATTA, WB Circle explained in detail about the problems being faced by their members to run the network smoothly. He also stated that SNATTA, WB Circle will work jointly with AIBSNLEA, WB Circle to overcome any untoward situation which may arise in post VRS period.

Shri Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharya, Chief Advisor, WB Circle stated that after joining of Shri Ramakant Sharma as C.G.M., West Bengal Circle, performance of the Circle has been improved and he conveyed his thanks to Shri Sharma for his praiseworthy activity. He further stated that HR functioning of the Circle is not up to the mark, special attention in this regard required from Circle Administration. He also expressed his worry about functioning of BSNL in post VRS scenario due to shortage of fund as well as shortage of departmental staff.                          

Shri  Susanta Das, Branch Secretary, Kharagpur SSA and host branch of the Circle Conference extended vote of thanks.

Open Session was conducted  in an excellent manner  by Shri Kalyan Halder, CP.   

Com. Biswajit Sarkar, A.O,  Com. Amit Mukherjee, J .T.O(HR),  and Com. Soumen Polley, J.A.O.(Taxation), have been unanimously elected as

Circle President, Circle Secretary and Finance Secretary respectively.

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27.11.2019: Com. S.Sivakumar, GS & Com. Prahlad Rai, Chairman attended and addressed the CEC Meeting of AIBSNLEA/Calcutta TD held on 22.11.2019.

CEC Meeting of AIBSNLEA/CTD was held at Association Office on 22.11.2019. CP Com.Tridip Chakraborty presided over the meeting CS Com.Subhasis Mitra, in his welcome address mentioned that  we have the honour to have our GS Com.S.Sivakumar & Chairman Com.Prahlad Rai to take part in the meeting. Com. Prasun Kumar Mukhopadhyay Chief Advisor was also present.  Com.Sitangshu Sarkar, CS/AIRBSNLEWA / WBTC addressed the CEC members & appraised them about the activities of their organization for the benefits of its members elaborately. He distributed calendars for 2020 & their journal which contains rich information about CGHS facility. He also invited the house along with our GS at their Bijoya Sammelan at CTO Hall in the evening.

At the outset all the National leaders were felicitated with flower bouquets. CEC specially congratulated  Com.Subhasis Mitra CS/CTD for elected  as CHQ President  & our Com.Tridip Chakraborty CP/CTD for elected  as Advisor(E) /CHQ in the 6^th AIC of AIBSNLEA held at Vijayawada during July’19.

Com Prasun Kumar Mukhopadhyay in his deliberation requested all the retiring members either through VRS or superannuation to take membership of AIRBSNLEWA,

because it is the only organization fighting for the betterment of retired executives & our Chairman when he was GS AIBSNLEA as mentor helped to establish this organization and now he has taken the charge of GS/AIRBSNLEWA. He also requested AIBSNLEA to be a party of court case reg. delinking of pension which may be filed shortly.

Com Prahlad Rai, Chairman in his deliberation appraised the house about the situation prevailing in BSNL with the advent of VRS 2019. He added that actually DoT /BSNL CO /GOI is not at all thinking about revival of BSNL. There is no roadmap for future manning & roll out of 4G service. He also mentioned that lowering of superannuation age from 60 to 58 cannot be ruled out. The effect of 3^rd PRC may/may not be available to the VRS optees, there is no clear picture.

Our dynamic GS Com S.Sivakumar, in his valuable speech enriched the house. He explained about the present BSNL financial status, Revival Package and the problems faced by BSNL and its solution. He mentioned that BSNL Revival Package approved by the Union Cabinet on 23.10.2019, overruling Finance Ministry objections is  another milestone in the Trade Union History of BSNL and very biggest achievement of AUAB. He remembered the various continuous struggles conducted by the AUAB for the past 2 years and persuasion by AUAB for the revival of BSNL. He further explained about the assurances given to AUAB by the then Hon’ble MOSC Shri Manoj Sinhaji during our Struggle on 24.2.2018 and 3.12.2018 has been materialized now.

 He further explained about the key role played by AIBSNLEA to achieving our demands. He told BSNL is the only PSU to get pension on combined services under Rule 37A. Although VRS is purely voluntary, maximum of eligible executives are opting this out of fear psychosis. They are not getting their salary in time & also being harassed by JCLs who are not getting their wages for 8 to 9 months. He cleared the doubts about the VRS 2019. Regarding roll out of 58 years he assured that it may not come, if BSNL tries to impose it AIBSNLEA will fight tooth & nail and may resort to file petition in the Hon’ble Court of Law as per the decision of 6^th AIC. 4G roll out will have to be implemented on priority basis, 30% SAB for the DR/BR is also in the priority of AIBSNLEA.

He further mentioned that only because of AIBSNLEA , AIGETOA succeeded to get 6% SAB but later they deserted us & made pact with SNEA and it was come down to 5%. As per the suggestion given by of our CHQ President, we have pursued with the Management and the DoT agreed to issue provisional pension to the VRS optees on the basis of Last Pay drawn for one year within which it will be regularized. In respect of request transfer to Home town by VRS optees he has mentioned that we have already written a letter to CMD in this regard and the Management has agreed to process the cases on receiving personal requests. EPP Mandatory training (Exam) will be exempted for the VRS optees, and the order in this regard is being issued. Only GS, AIBSNLEA requested for 100% neutralization of IDA from 1-1-2017 during the meeting with Hon’ble MOC Shri.Ravi Shankar Prasadji on 04.11.2019, afterwards AUAB supported that. He further mentioned that if it is approved, all the Retirees may get enhanced commutation value of pension. Restructuring and man power planning committee has been constituted to tackle the post VRS scenario. Management called AUAB Leaders for discussion on 26.11.2019 regarding road Map for Man Power Planning, Restructuring of BSNL and best utilization of Human resources.

He told that  DE to DGM Promotion orders are likely to  be issued by next week. Due to stay at Hon’ble Chandigarh CAT, AO to CAO promotion is getting delayed he further added. GS reiterated that AIBSNLEA will continue to fight for the rights & benefits of the members, not to worry about it & he requested not to opt for VRS out of fear psychosis.

The meeting ended with the vote of thanks.

 <<<<Click here for glimpses>>>

26.11.2019: GS writes to The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding

(a)Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of AGM/DE

(b) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of TDM/DGM (T) .<<<Click here for letter >>>

23.11.2019: Open letter by Director (HR), BSNL Board on VRS:

Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR), BSNL Board clarifies DoT/BSNL stand on some of the doubts raised by AIBSNLEA and others on the issue  of present ongoing VRS in BSNL

<<<Click here for the  letter from Director (HR)>>> <<<Click here for the letter from AIBSNLEA>>>

22.11.2019: BSNL Corporate Office issues reply to FAQ-Part 2:

BSNL Corporate Office issues replies to the second set of the frequently asked questions on BSNL VRS-2019. This is in continuation to earlier clarification dated 07.11.2019 <<<Click here for the  letter>>>

19.11.2019: AUAB defers the Relay Hunger Fast from 20th to 22nd November:

Director (HR) called a meeting of the AUAB leaders, yesterday morning at 10.00 am. In the meeting, Management, especially Director (HR) response was very positive on the burning issues like salary payment, wages of contract workers, remittance of recoveries, clarifications of VRS related issues, EB/rental payment and discussion on the road map for the maintenance activities in post VRS scenario.

During the discussion Director, assured that salary will be paid by the month end and efforts are going on. The collection is now kept aside for salary purpose. After last month salary payment, BSNL was made 800 Cr payment towards statutory dues in addition to some payments on rentals, EB, labour etc. Discussion will further be held with AUAB on 26.11.2019, 6 pm (as per the convenience of AUAB) regarding the future Road map.

The important clarifications sought by the employees already referred to DoT and Govt will clarify those points. Director (HR) personally taking up the matter with DoT, on 18.11.2019. AUAB demanded that in case clarification is not reached in time, the date is to be extended from 03.12.2019 in order to have an informed choice for the employees.

Considering the seriousness shown by the management to address the employees concerns and involve the stake holders for serious discussions for finalizing the future road map, AUAB decided to defer the Relay Hunger Fast from 20.11.2019 for the time being. 

AIBSNLEA CHQ issues the notice for the CHQ Office Bearers, CHQ Advisers, Circle Secretaries and Circle Presidents meeting at New Delhi.

<<<Click here for the  letter>

All the CHQ Office Bearers, CHQ Advisors, CSs & CPs of AIBSNLEA are requested to intimate their date and time of Arrival and Departure for the above meeting scheduled to be held on 13^th and 14^th Dec., 2019 at “HOTEL    REGENT    INTERCONTINENTAL”   NEW DELHI. by email to:

1.    Shri Rajpal Sharma,  AGS (Fin) CHQ Mob No: 9868123459

       Mail id: rajpalraj66@yahoo.com

2.    Shri Dinesh Kumar,   Advisor (HQ) Mob No: 9868155681/9468155681

       Mail id: dinesh2156@gmail.com

18.11.2019:GS writes to Shri Arvind Vadnerkar Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding

(a) Withdrawal of option for pay fixation in Executives Promotion Policy<<<Click here for the  letter>

(b) Updation of Pre- appointment training details in SAP for calculation for Pension/Ex-gratia <<<Click here for the letter>

<<<Click here for the GS letter>             <<<Click here for CO letter>

16.11.2019:  GS & President attended the 7^th Circle Conference of the AIBSNLEA Maharashtra Circle:

The 7^th circle conference of Maharashtra Circle was held at “Emerald hall, Balewadi, Pune from 9th November to 10th November 2019. A grand  Open Session was conducted on 09/11/2019  morning . Circle President Com. K A Mohire presided over the Open Session.

The Open Session was graced by Sh. Manoj Kumar Mishra, CGMT, MH Circle as Chief Guest.

Other Guests of Honour from Management and Association Side:

Sh. Ashutosh Sharma, CGM, ITPC, Pune,

Sh. Sunil Kumar, PGMT, Pune,

Sh. Vipul Agrawal, PGM (CFA& N/w plg), Pune,

Sh. Anil Dhanorkar, PGM Admin & EB, Pune,

Sh. Aman Jaiswal, GM (Admin &HR) Maharashtra circle,

Sh. Bhalekar, GM Transmission & Mobile, Pune,

Com. Subhashish Mitra, CHQ President,

Com. Sivakumar General Secretary,

Com. C M Saste, CHQ Advisor,

Com. K P Nair, AGS CHQ (Gen Discipline),

Com. V B Pawar, AGS CHQ (C/E/A/TF),

The open session was inaugurated with Deep Prajwalan by the dignitaries followed by Swagat geet by Com. B D Kokil.

Com A G Joshi, Circle secretary welcomed the Dignitaries and the gathering and presented Key note address. In his Key note address he explained about the Key role played by AIBSNLEA to safe guard the interest of the Executives and thanked the CHQ for issuance of bumper promotion orders in all Disciplines for more than 13000 Executives.

Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra CGM MH Circle Chief Guest, while addressing the gathering thanked the organizers for inviting him and giving the opportunity to address the Open Session.  He wishes the conference a grand success.  He mentioned that the future of BSNL is having big role in the economy of India and in order to achieve the target of economy, development of rural areas is a must, especially to promote Digital India.  He further appreciated the Strategic role of BSNL in providing Digital India Network connectivity to Banks, Post Offices and e-governance. He appreciated the efforts of BSNL employees and their adaptability and contribution in growth and development of BSNL and to the Nation. They have adapted to the change of technology from manual exchanges to most sophisticated exchanges during the last years.  Now, in days to come multi task operation system is to be adopted. Vendors’ involvement in day to day work will definitely play an important role. Supervision on their work will be very difficult due to short of work force. Hence the tender for such works has to be drafted and vetted by legal consultation to avoid the further litigations on its operations.  He mentioned that VRS being offered to the employees is a gracious exit given by BSNL, as compared to other private organizations.  He mentioned that the Govt has offered the present VRS with due respect and consideration for the remaining services. Hence, eligible candidates should grab the opportunity. But at the same time there are serious challenges posed before the Circle in the backdrop of reduced employees’ strength after VRS. He expressed his confidence of sailing through the post VRS scenario. He appreciated the sacrifice of the officers for maintaining the system by incurring the expenditures from their pockets.  He also appreciated the officers and staff for restoring the services during natural calamity by incurring own money during day and night. 

Shri. Ashutosh Sharma, CGM ITPC Pune, Guest of Honour in his address stated that it is a good opportunity for those who are getting to opt for VRS, despite of such difficult situation; Govt. has offered a better package.  He has also mentioned that it is also very good for the remaining employees, as they are getting an opportunity in the changed scenario to continue and to work for success of the organization.   He also mentioned that ITPC Pune is the Hub of BSNL and requested all to make use of it.  He also stated that we should do our duty and not to get desperate, as there are lot of opportunities.  The success depends upon our hard work and performance. This sector is Gold mine and each operator has to decide how much they can grab out of it. BSNL has its inherent strength and a strategic PSU in the country and its employees are its strength.   He also stated that Change is only constant factor and organization is going through a major change. We should take it as challenge and ready to perform. 

Com. Subhashish Mitra, CHQ President in his brief speech explained about the changes faced by our employees from P&T, DOT, BSNL and the present scenario of VRS and insisted upon to accept the change and get prepared for the future challenges to make the BSNL a Profit making concern.

Com. S.Sivakumar  General Secretary while addressing portrayed the real shape of  present BSNL status, and explained about the Revival Package and the problems faced by BSNL and its solution. He mentioned that BSNL Revival Package approved by the Union Cabinet on 23.10.2019, overruling Finance Ministry objections is  another milestone in the Trade Union History of BSNL and very biggest achievement of AUAB. He remembered the various continuous struggles conducted by the AUAB for the past 2 years and persuasion by AUAB for the revival of BSNL. He further explained about the assurances given to AUAB by the then Hon’ble MOSC Shri Manoj Sinhaji during our Struggle on 24.2.2018 and 3.12.2018 has been materialized now.

He explained about the key role played by AIBSNLEA to achieving our demands. He further mentioned that GS along with CHQ Office bearers of our Association met Hon’ble MOC Sri. Ravi Shankar Prasad Ji and Hon’ble Minister for State of Communications Sri. Sanjay Shamrao Dhotri Ji and Hon’ble Minister for State of  Finance  Shri Anurag Thakur Ji and requested to honour the assurances given through Union Cabinet Decisions and extend adequate immediate Financial Support to BSNL and revival of BSNL.  Hon’ble Minister for Communications Shri. Ravi Shankar Prasad Ji assured that the Revival Package of BSNL is under active consideration and soon it will be decided.

AIBSNLEA  has also written letters to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra D. Modi Ji and Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala  Sitaraman requesting  to extend Financial Support to State owned BSNL, immediate Revival of BSNL, Allotment of 4G Spectrum on free of cost, Refund of money which has been taken against various Taxes, excess payment of Pension Contribution, compensation of Rs.19,000 Crores for maintenance expenditure of loss making Rural Exchanges and payment of USOF/ ADC Charges in the form of Rural Deficit Charges for the services provided by BSNL in the LWE/NE/Rural/Far flung/Tribal/Hilly areas and implementation of 3^rd PRC to BSNL Employees.

Finally the demand of AUAB for allotment of 4G spectrum on free of cost, Land monetization for meeting the OPEX and CAPEX, Financial assistance for BSNL are approved by the Union Cabinet. AUAB demand of payment of Ex-Gratia by the Govt instead of raising Bonds by BSNL has also been accepted finally. He mentioned that this has not happened as a routine manner, but with lot of sacrifices. It is materialised by several Agitations/ Parliament March/Strikes by the Unions and Associations for the last two years, sincere efforts made by the employees with Salary cuts, Charge sheets and FR-17 A to the Leaders, maintaining the Network by the field Executives with their own money, literally begging Electricity authorities for non-disconnection of power supply, meeting all the MPs and political leaders by CHQ/Circle/SSA leaders seeking their support, convincing the media the real challenges faced by BSNL and its strategic importance, the real strength and assets of BSNL etc.,

AIBSNLEA strongly countered the misleading/false/negative propaganda made against BSNL by the vested interests in the Print and Social Media through Press Release and Press Meet with facts and figures which got tremendous Media attention and Public support. The campaign through Social Media, spearheaded by AIBSNLEA and AUAB also got tremendous support from the Public and mounted pressure on the Govt. He also mentioned that AIBSNLEA was in the forefront of all the agitations and Struggles.

He thanked the Hon’ble MOC Shri Ravi Sankar Prasad ji who has  played  a key role and instrumental with his team of Secretary(T), CMD BSNL , Board  of Directors in formulating the Revival package in BSNL favour with the Budgetary support from the Union Govt.

He mentioned that the credit for the Revival package goes to the employees. Historically, the Trade Unions in BSNL struggle for the company and become a role model to other CPSUs.

He explained in detail about the Revival and VRS Package and pros and cons of the VRS Package and further mentioned that AIBSNLEA has sought various clarifications from the Secretary (T) and CMD BSNL in this regard. AIBSNLEA has also written a letter to the Hon’ble Smt.Nirmala Sitaraman Ji to increase the ceiling limit for the exemption of Income Tax from 5 Lakh to 50 Lakhs.

He mentioned that AIBSNLEA requested the Hon’ble MOC during the meeting with the All Unions and Associations Leaders of BSNL on 4.11.2019 for consideration of full neutralization of IDA 119.5% with the existing Basic Pay w.e.from 1.1.2017 till 3^rd PRC is implemented in BSNL.  AIBSNLEA also submitted a memorandum in this regard to the Hon’ble MOSC.

He further mentioned that BSNL is facing severe financial crisis and not able to pay even Electricity Bills, Towers Rent, Vehicle Running Expenses, Fuel Expenses, Contractual Labour Wage bills, Payment to Vendors, Telecom Infra Service Providers and Local Cable TV Operators bills etc. Further, the recoveries from salary like Bank’s EMI Payments, Societies, GPF Subscription/recoveries as well as Reimbursement of Medical Claims in respect of the working Employees & BSNL retirees are also getting delayed. The OPEX, CAPEX, Statutory and other Liabilities are also pending for more than Rs.15,000 Crore and it is likely to increase in the months to come.

Salary for the month of September’ 2019 disbursed to BSNL Employees on 25.10.2019 and Salary for the month of October’ 2019 has not been disbursed till date.  This is the 5^th time in this year, that the BSNL Management has not disbursed the Salary in time to its employees. It has caused serious demoralization, resentment and frustration amongst the BSNL employees. It would be very difficult for BSNL to meet even its fund requirement for monthly Salary due to heavy dip in cash flow during past one year. Further, the gap between monthly revenue and bare expenses to continue operations in BSNL is a growing concern has reached a level where continuing with BSNL operations could be nearly impossible without immediate financial support to BSNL. The average monthly cash flow is Rs.1400 Crores whereas our monthly Expenditure is around Rs.2400 Crores. Gross Salary expenditure alone is Rs.1350 Crores.

He mentioned AUAB Leaders met CMD BSNL on 7.11.2019 and requested for immediate disbursement  of October 2019 Salary, immediate payment of 6 months pending deductions   made from the Salary, immediate Launch of 4 G Services and Road Map of Man Power Plan in the Post VRS Scenario . CMD BSNL explained to AUAB Leaders that 4 G will be launched only during the month of March 2020 due to some financial and technical constraints and non committal about other important burning issues.

He further mentioned that the employees were demoralized and humiliated due to non-payment of monthly Salary, Non-payment of 6 months deductions and the panic created by the Management by non-spelling out  future road map for Man Power Planning, fear of transfer, apprehension about the future of BSNL, etc are the reasons for the unprecedented response among the Executives for taking painful decision for opting VRS. Rather focusing on the maintenance related issues, Management focus was only on making the VRS successful. BSNL Management should come forward and discuss seriously with the AUAB Leaders about the Road map for the Revival of BSNL in the post VRS scenario instead of VRS Mela. Except the word, “outsourcing” nothing is heard from the Management about the future road map for the maintenance of huge OFC Network of 8 Lakh Kms and thousands of Exchanges spread across BSNL with vast Cable Network. Hence AUAB decided to issue Notice for Trade Union call shortly focusing on the above demands.

GS further mentioned that the need of the hour is to retain the existing Customers and maximize the revenue and advised all employees to come forward and work together to achieve the targets within the available resources.

The entire House enthusiastically applauded Genl. Secretary for his initiatives and sincere efforts for the Revival of BSNL. GS specifically mentioned that we will leave no stone unturned for the betterment and further growth of our AIBSNLEA and BSNL.

GM (HR&A), PGM TD, Pune and the Sister Unions & Associations Leaders also addressed the Open Session.

The open session was beautifully anchored by Com. Vivek Wankhede with good quotes. The house applauded his sher- o-shayari with rounds of applauses. Vote of thanks was given by Com. K A Mohire, Circle President and the open session concluded at 3pm after National Anthem. The Hall was fully jam packed during the entire Open Session.

A very good interactive session was arranged in the Afternoon session. It was lasted for 90 Minutes.  Com. S.Sivakumar, GS clarified and replied all the queries raised by the Delegates regarding VRS Package, Pay Revision, Pension Revision, 30%Superannuation Benefits, Revival Plan and Road map of Man Power Planning, Restructuring etc.,  on the post VRS Scenario.

On the Second day (10.11.201), CHQ President, GS, Com C.M.Saste, Adviser (W), Com. Nair, AGS(Gen/Dis), Com. Pawar, AGS(C/E/A/TF), Com. Joshi, OS(West) have participated and addressed the Delegate session.

GS explained about the HR issues in detail- the current status of Promotions in the cadre of DGM(T), SDE, PA/PS, AO to CAO and DGM(T) Review DPC due to Rule 206, FR 22(I)(a)(1) Pay Fixation Court cases/ Pay Recovery in respect of Ex. Officiating JTOs, Status of the Additional Increment under EPP  Case, 30% SAB, Scrapping of MTRR, Pay anomaly  in r/o Electrical/Civil/Architect wing JTOs  etc., and our stand on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and he further mentioned that due to consistent efforts AIBNLEA only 13000 Promotion orders issued for various disciplines and assured that AIBSNLEA will always safe guard the interest of the Executives.

A grand and colorful felicitation was given to Com C M Saste Adviser on the eve of his retirement on Superannuation in this month.  GS, President and other CHQ Office bearers, Circle Office bearers and DSs felicitated Com. C.M.Saste and remembered his yeomen services rendered in various capacities in JETA, TESA and AIBSNLEA.

The house unanimously elected Com. S S Bhosale as Circle President, Com. Vivek Wankhede as Circle Secretary and Com. Santosh Kokate as Finance secretary. CHQ congratulates all the newly elected Circle office bearers. The newly elected Circle president and Circle secretary addressed the house and delivered vote of thanks.

The two days programme was arranged in an very excellent manner with delicious food by the Pune Comrades under the leadership of Com. S R Dinkar, DS, Pune and his team.

<<<Click here for the glimpses of the conference>>>

15.11.2019:  Meeting with Director (HR), BSNL Board: GS and FS met Director (HR) BSNL Board and discussed regarding:-

A) DE to DGM (T) Promotion: We requested to expedite the issuance of DE to DGM (T) promotion orders. Director (HR) mentioned that CMD, BSNL has cleared the proposal for conduction of DPC for promotion from DE to DGM subject to condition that there should not be any contempt case. We further requested Director (HR) to post all the promoted DGMs on “ As is where is” basis as assured by BSNL Management to the AIBSNLEA and SNEA representatives during the discussions held on 25.10.2019. Director (HR) assured to post the promoted DGMs   on “As is where is basis”. Director (HR) further mentioned that all the request transfer orders in the cadre of DGM (T) will also be considered at the time of issue of Promotion orders from DE to DGM (T). We hope for early promotion orders.

B) Request for disbursement of October 2019 Salary and remittance of recoveries from Salary to concerned Authority: We requested Director (HR) to spell out the actual date of disbursement of October 2019 Salary. Director (HR) mentioned that the day-to-day cash collection received up to 14.11.2019 has been utilized for statutory payments viz, TDS, GST and Interest on Bank Loan etc., As on date we are having 47 Cr only on hand. We further requested Director (HR) to get the outstanding dues from DoT viz,

i) Claims Recoverable from DoT to the tune of Rs,3300 Cr.

ii) Refund of excess paid Pension Contribution to the tune of Rs.2700  Cr as on date and

iii) Interest on unutilized BWA Spectrum to the tune of Rs.2200 Cr.

We appraised the  Director (HR) about the letter addressed in this regard by the GS AIBSNLEA to the Secretary (T) & Member (Finance) and our discussions had with the Member (Finance), DCC/DoT for the past two months and DoT is not releasing the Payments due to non-availability of Budgetary provision. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and assured to look in to the matter and also assured to take the issue of Refund of Pension contribution with the Secretary (T) and Ministry of Finance.

C) Request for Urgent Clarification required in respect Voluntary Retirement Scheme– 2019:

We brought to the notice of Director (HR) that the employees, those who have already opted for VRS-2019 are under utter confusion and waiting for certain clarifications regarding the applicability of all the relevant provisions of the Rule 37-A  in respect of Pension, Commuted Value Pension, Pay revision & Pension revision etc. from DoT before they are finally submitting their option. They also need to get some assurance in plain terms from the Concerned Authority / DOT beyond ambiguity about the applicability of all the relevant provisions of the Rule 37-A to the BSNL Absorbed VRS optees and there should not be any differential footing amongst the BSNL IDA Pensioners when the Pension Revision comes in any future. We also requested Director (HR) for the immediate release of Gazette Notification for the Amendment/relaxation made:

i) In the Rule 50 of CCS Pension rules 1972 in respect of Deferred payment of Retirement Gratuity  and relaxation made for getting deferred Retirement/Death gratuity by the Legal Heir of VRS optee in the event of Death of VRS optee

ii) In the CCS (Commutation Pension) Rules of 1981 in respect of Deferred payment of Commuted value Pension and applicability of Legal Heir to get the Commuted value of Pension in the event of Death of VRS optee.

We also handed over all the letters addressed in this regard to Secretary (T) and CMD, BSNL by the GS, AIBSNLEA <<<Click here for the letter>. Director (HR) after patient hearing and going through the all the letters assured that necessary clarifications in this regard will be issued by the DoT next week and he also mentioned that all the leaders of AUAB will be called by the Management to clarify the doubts.

D. Merger of IDA of 119.5% (Full Neutralization) as on 01-01-2017 : We requested to take up the issue of "Merger of IDA of 119.5% (Full Neutralization) as on 01-01-2017 with the existing basic pay till such time 3rd PRC revision is implemented for BSNL employees" with the Secretary (T) in continuation of the discussion had with the Hon’ble MOC on 4.11.2019  by the GS, AIBSNLEA during the meeting of Hon’ble  MOC with the All Unions and Association leaders  of BSNL.  We explained the justifications in this regard with all precedence and handed over the letter addressed in this regard to the  Hon’ble  MOC on 4.11.2019 <<<Click here for the letter>> & 13.11.2019 <<<Click here for the letter>. After detailed discussions Director (HR) assured to look in to the matter.

The meeting lasted for more than one hour on 15.11.2019  from 1930 hr to 2030 hrs.

15.11.2019:  Status on DE to DGM promotion:

GS along with FS and GS & AGS of SNEA met with Director (HR), BSNL Board. Director (HR) mentioned that CMD, BSNL has cleared the proposal for conduction of DPC for promotion from DE to DGM subject to condition that there should not be any contempt case. PGM (Pers) was also present in the meeting. We hope for early promotion orders.

Details on other items discussed follows.

15.11.2019:  AUAB serves upon a notice of Relay Hunger Fast on 20'" to 22"" November, 2019 at BSNL CO, Circle and SSA HQs:

AUAB has served upon a notice to the Secretary (T), DoT and CMD, BSNL regarding Relay Hunger Fast on 20'" to 22"" November, 2019 at BSNL CO, Circle and SSA HQs with the following Charter of Demand:

1. Immediate Payment of Salary by BSNL/DoT, remittance of recoveries, payment of wages to contract/casual workers, payment of electricity and rental charges.

2. Spell out the road map for maintaining BSNL services in post VRS scenario, proposed restructuring plan and immediate launching of 4G Services.

3. Immediate clarifications on the VRS-2019 regarding i) Pay Revision, ii) Pension Revision, iii) Commutation of Pension and iv) Gratuity sought by AUAB, well before the closing date of option for VRS.

4. Extend 100% of IDA (119.5%) neutralization till the Implementation of 3rd PRC.

5. De-linking of Pension Revision from the Pay Revision of working employees and 30% Superannuation benefits to BSNL directly recruited employees.

6. No Reduction of Retirement Age from 60 to 58 honouring the agreement at the time of formation of BSNL.

<<<Click here for the notice>

14.11.2019: GS Writes to Shri Anshu Prakash Secretary (T) and Shri P.K. Purwar CMD BSNL regarding urgent Clarification  required on  some points  relating to VRS -2019 <<<Click here for the letter>

14.11.2019:Meeting of CHQ Office Bearers, CHQ Advisers, Circle Secretaries and Circle Presidents:

DEAR COMERADES !

AIBSNLEA CHQ Office Bearers, CHQ Advisers, Circle Secretaries and Circle Presidents meeting is scheduled to be conducted on 13^th December 2019 and 14^th December 2019 at

“HOTEL    REGENT    INTERCONTINENTAL”   NEW DELHI.

All the CHQ Office Bearers, CHQ Advisers, CSs and CPs are requested to book their tickets in advance so as to attend the meeting in time. Separate Notification in this regard will be issued shortly.

13.11.2019: GS  writes to

(a)Shri P.K. Purwar CMD BSNL regarding Early settlement of Vigilance cases pending against the BSNL empolyees.<<<Click here for the letter>

(b)Executive Promotion Policy -Online up-gradation Mandatory Training for executives who are opting for VRS -clarifcation<<<Click here for the letter>

13.11.2019: GS  writes to Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad ji, Hon’ble Minister of Communications & IT, Govt. of India regarding request for considering much delayed Pay Revision through 3rd PRC implementation both for BSNL Employees and BSNL Pensioners<<<Click here for the letter>

08.11.2019: BSNL Corporate Office issues instructions for implementation of VRS

<<<Click here for the compilations of the instructions issued today >>

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08.11.2019:AUAB LEADERS MET CMD, BSNL   on 07.11.2019.

As per the decision of the AUAB meeting held on 06.11.2019, Leaders of the AUAB met Shri P.K. Purwar, CMD BSNL, yesterday the 07.11.2019. Com.S.Sivakumar, GS, AIBSNLEA along with the General Secretaries / representatives of  BSNLEU, NFTE, SNEA,  FNTO, BSNL MS, SNATTA, ATM BSNL and BSNLOA, participated in this meeting. From the Management Side, Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR), was also present. In the meeting, the AUAB representatives demanded that BSNL should start it’s 4G service without any delay. They pointed out that there was every possibility of Vodafone leaving it’s India business. In such an eventuality, BSNL should be in a better position to rope in a sizeable customers from Vodafone, demanded the AUAB. They also demanded that prompt steps should be taken to provide FTTH connections on demand. It was also pointed out by the AUAB Leaders that the Company should be in a position to cope with the workload which is likely to arise after the implementation of VRS

CMD explained that due to Financial constraints and up gradation of  the existing 3G equipments after the finalization of Tender only 4G can be launched . He further mentioned that the Committee has submitted the report for the finalization of Tender and BSNL Management is planning to roll out of 4G at lease 12000 to 15000 sites in the month of March 2020.

CMD has not given any response about the other issues. The AUAB representatives strongly urged upon the CMD BSNL for the immediate payment of salary for the month of October, 2019, as well as early remittance of the recoveries made since May, 2019, to the concerned organisations. To this, the CMD BSNL said that he could not give any assurance on these issues. After this meeting, the AUAB Leaders discussed and decided to hold the next  AUAB meeting on 14-11-2019 to discuss about the future course of action.

A) DE to DGM (T) Promotion: We requested to expedite the issuance of DE to DGM (T) promotion orders. Director (HR) mentioned that the queries raised by the CMD BSNL has been replied and discussed with the CMD  BSNL yesterday(7.11.2019). Director(HR) assured that as and when the receipt of the approval from the Competent Authority, the DE to DGM (T) Promotion Orders will be issued

We further requested Director (HR) to post all the promoted DGMs on  “ As is where is” basis as assured by BSNL Management to the AIBSNLEA and SNEA representatives during the discussions held  on 25.10.2019 . Director(HR) assured to post the promoted DGMs   on “As is where is basis”.

Yesterday 7.11.2019, evening GS AIBSNLEA & GS, SNEA met CMD, BSNL and requested to clear the DGM(T) Promotion file since our Senior comrades are eagerly waiting for their due Promotion for the past one year and get demoralized  and de-motivated due to non issuance of the DGM(T) Promotion orders. CMD BSNL assured to look in to.

B) Filling up of all vacant posts of Group ‘B’ and Group ‘A’ in various disciplines & implementation of Khan Committee report in True Spirit. :- We requested

i) To fill up all vacant Gr.A and Gr.B Posts in all disciplines and up gradation of the posts where eligible officers are more than the vacant posts and issue promotion orders before the implementation of VRS, the CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and abolition of Sanctioned Posts and the RRs.

ii) SC& ST roster to be followed in the Non post based Functional  Promotion as per the existing DOP& T guidelines and subject to pending verdict in the Hon’ble Apex Court as per the suggestions under Para 7 of proposed CPSU Cadre Hierarchy

iii) Restoration of Eligibility criterion for STS promotion as 5/7 years instead of the proposed 12 years in the CPSU CH.

iv) Implementation of Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgement on Seniority in respect of TES Gr. B seniority before implementation of VRS and CPSU Cadre Hierarchy

v) Reduction of Stringent Bench marks to avoid huge droppings

vi) Stopping of non post based functional promotion in the name of non Substantive cadre post of Sr.SDE/Sr.AO which increases the stagnation period of SDE/AO and equivalent cadres etc.,

We have already submitted the views/ suggestions/concerns of AIBSNLEA in this regard. Director (HR) after patient hearing assured to look in to our suggestions before taking final view in this regard.

C) Consideration of Promotion from DGM (Fin-Regular) to Jt.GM (Fin) by relaxing the Service conditions: We requested to relax one year in the Service conditions for the promotion to the grade of Jt.GM (Fin) from the grade of DGM (Fin-Regular) and arrange to issue the promotion orders in the grade of Jt. GM in the E-7 Scale before the implementation of the proposed VRS in BSNL. After detailed discussion, Director (HR) assured to look in to the matter.

D) Consideration of transfer requests/relief before the implementation of VRS: 

i) We requested Director(HR) to consider the transfer requests of the Executives who are working at the faraway places  from their Home Circles in different Cadres and Streams including those who want to opt for VRS and wish to retire from their respective Home Circles on “Own Cost basis”

ii) We also requested that the transfer orders already issued but not implemented so far, may be implemented immediately in r/o executives who are willing to go to the place of their choices.

iii) We further requested that the transfer orders already issued in r/o of VRS optees, who are not willing to join at new station may kindly be cancelled before the implementation of the VR Scheme, for smooth settlement of their post retirement benefits from their Home Circles.

Apart from above, we further requested that transfer orders issued on Company cost may be kept in abeyance till the process of the VRS is completed.

GS has also written a Letter in this regard and handed over to Director (HR). Director (HR) assured to look in to.

E) Consideration of DGM (T) and CAO request transfers: We requested to consider the long pending request transfer cases on own cost basis for those who have completed two years. Director (HR) assured to look into the matter. 

F) Consideration of Request transfer in the cadre of DE: We requested to consider the pending request transfer cases of DEs without substitutes since they have obeyed the orders of Corporate Office and working in the other Circles for more than 2 years and also away from their families. Director (HR) assured to look into the matter. 

G) Request for remittance of recoveries from Salary to concerned authority: We brought to the notice of Director (HR) that the recoveries from Salary viz: GPF, Bank Loan EMIs, Society, LIC and PLI etc. have not been remitted to the Concerned Authorities since last five months. Due to non-remittance of the above said dues, employees are suffering a lot. BSNL Employees are not able to get GPF advance/withdrawal and Society Loan etc., Further, the negligence and fault on the part of the Management towards the delayed payment of Bank Loan EMIs resulting in imposition of Penal interest on the employees by the Bank Authorities.

07.11.2019: Status of Fixation of Pay under FR 22(1)(a)(i) Case in respect of Officiating JTOs in PCAT New Delhi: 

The Pay Fixation case under FR 22(1)(a)(i) in respect of Officiating JTOs vide OA No. 100/892/2016 filed by AIBSNLEA Vs BSNL in PCAT New Delhi was listed for Hearing as item No. 71 on   06.11.2019. The same could not heard   due to paucity time and adjourned for Next Hearing on 29.01.2020.  General Secretary and AFS/CHQ Com. Pushparajan (Kerala) attended the Principal CAT New Delhi on behalf of AIBSNLEA. General Secretary has taken steps to file Misc Application to pre- pone the same for early settlement of the case. 

07.11.2019: Establishment Branch, BSNL CO, New Delhi  issued Frequently Asked Questions of BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme-2019.<<<Click here for the letter>

06.11.2019: Meeting with PGM (Pers.) BSNL CO: GS, Chairman and AGS(Finance), Com.Pushparajan, AFS met PGM(Pers) and discussed regarding:

A) DE to DGM (T) Promotion:- PGM (Pers.) informed that the queries raised by the CMD BSNL has been replied and submitted again to the Competent Authority for approval yesterday night itself. The VCs have been received in CVO office and yet to come to the Pers. Branch as CVO is on leave. The Charge of CVO is being handed over to other eligible officer in BSNL CO and the VCs will be signed and sent to Pers. Branch.  The suggestions given by  of AIBSNLEA and SNEA during the discussions had with BSNL Administration on 25.10.2019 regarding  the modalities followed in the posting of promoted DGMs, has been accepted by the Management. The promoted DGMs will be allowed to join at the same station “as is where is” basis.

Yesterday (5.11.2019) GS & AGS(F) met with CMD BSNL in the presence of Director(HR)  and discussed about DGM (T) Promotions. CMD assured that the after the receipt of  reply to the queries raised by him from the Pers. Branch , he will give the approval

As and when the approval as well as VCs received, the DE to DGM (T) Promotion Orders will be issued and it is expected very soon.

B) DGM (T) and CAO request transfers: We requested to consider the requests transfer cases on own cost basis for those who have completed two years. GS has also written in this regard to Director (HR). PGM (Pers.) mentioned that requests will be considered first for those who are going to opt for VRS from their Home Circle.

C) DGM (Regular) E-6/ E-7 case:- We requested to consider the case of DGMs (Regular) who have not get E-6 Up gradation Scale being the Regular DGM. They have completed 4 years of service as Regular DGM and one year relaxation may be given to get Jt.GM up gradation in E-7 Scale. PGM (Pers.) assured to look into. 

06.11.2019: AUAB Meeting held at BSNL MS office today: 

AUAB Meeting held at BSNL MS office New Delhi today at 11.00 Hrs. On behalf of AIBSNLEA Com. GS and Chairman attended the meeting. For the Minutes of the Meeting please click below:

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04.11.2019:  BSNL notifies VRS-2019 and circulates the guidelines

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04.11.2019: Meeting with Hon’ble MOC & IT today on BSNL Revival Plan- VRS to Employees:

Representatives of All Associations and Unions of BSNL met Hon’ble Minister of Communications & IT Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad Ji today in Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi. Hon’ble MOC & IT apprised about the Revival Plan of BSNL approved by the Union Cabinet on 23.10.2019. Secretary (T), Jt. Secretary (Admin), DDG (PM), Director (HR) BSNL Board and GM (SR) BSNL CO were present in the meeting. On behalf of AIBSNLEA, Com. S.Sivakumar, GS and Com. Rajpal Sharma, AGS attended the meeting.

Ø    I am able to get convinced the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Home Minister that BSNL is the Strategic Sector and the presence of one Govt. PSU is very much necessary for fair competition in the Market.

Ø    It is the first time in the History to offer such a huge package for revival to any incipient sick/ sick/ non-viable PSU.

Ø    I have got full faith on BSNL and its employees and I hope that BSNL can be turn around and regain its original pristine glory through the sincere efforts of the BSNL employees. The revival plan should be implemented in its true spirit. VRS to employees is also an important issue as BSNL cannot run with the present work force of 1.50 lakh employees. 

Ø    I wish for the growth of the BSNL and Govt. is with you and support fully if sincere efforts are seen for turnaround of the BSNL.

Ø    BSNL may start its Assets/ Land Monetization and I will make it clear that the amount so received will be used in the growth of BSNL only.

Ø    To revive the BSNL, the VRS to employees is also a good tool and it is very liberal VRS package from the Govt. side which is never offered to any PSU in India.

Ø    The revival is depends upon the successful implementation of the VRS. Accountability will be fixed from the top side, if the revival plan is not implemented in true spirit.

All the Unions and Associations Leaders reciprocated positively and assured their fullest support and cooperation for the successful implementation of the Revival and VRS Package.     

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04.11.2019:  GS Writes to Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad Ji, Hon'ble Minister of Communications & IT India, Govt. of India regarding revival of BSNL- VRS to Employees-  Our concern -  <<<Click here for the letter>>

01.11.2019:  Formation of the Groups / Sub-Groups relating to VRS:

BSNL Corporate Office has formed Groups / Sub-Groups for various activities related to the VRS. <<<Click here for the letter>>

01.11.2019:  2nd Membership Verification of Executive Associations:

BSNL Corporate Office has sought for the views of Executive Associations for postponement of the 2nd Membership Verification of the Executive Associations considering the present VRS program.  <<<Click here for the letter>>