23.04.2019:   GS writes to
1. The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding
(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of DGM (F)
<<<Click here for letter>>>
2. The Sr. General Manager (Estt) BSNL Corporate Office regarding
(a) Deduction of Premium towards GTI (Group Term insurance) - Withdrawal from the Scheme

<<<Click here for letter>>>

3. The PGM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate office regarding
(a)Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of SDE
(b) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of AGM/DE
(c) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accountant officer

<<<Click here for letter>>>

.04.2019:  Meeting with Director(HR), BSNL Board: 

(a) DE to DGM Promotion: We requested Director(HR), BSNL Board for early issuance of the DE to DGM promotion order on Adhoc basis. We explained to Director (HR) about the next TBP to DEs/ DGM(Adhoc ) under EPP from E5 to  E6 grade,  which is due in Oct 2019. It  will not be extended to these executives if regular promotion ordered in DGM grade  in view of BSNL MSRR 2009   provisions. Most of the Executives are stagnated in E5 grade  .To avoid  heavy financial loss to these executives in pay as well as pensionary benefits ,  We requested to consider Adhoc promotion  now and regular promotion in the Grade of DGM after Nov 2019. In this regard  we handed over our latter dated 23.04.2019 with relevant documents to Director (HR) for consideration.

After detailed discussion Director (HR) directed PGM (Pers.) to examine the matter in the light of EPP and BSNL MSRR provisions and to take decision in the manner where the executives are not put in loss.  PGM(Pers.) assured to look into the matter and  apprised that the VCRs and APARs of the eligible executives for DGM Promotions have been called from circles. He further mentioned that efforts are being made to issue DE to DGM  promotion order by the end of this month.

(b) Diversion of 50% MT quota CAO posts to the seniority quota: Director(HR), BSNL Board informed that the proposal for the diversion of 50% MT quota CAO posts (#336) to the seniority quota was included in the agenda of BSNL Board Meeting  held on 16.04.2019  but due to incomplete quorum, the matter could not be discussed. Thus the matter was deferred for next Board Meeting .

(c) CAO to DGM(F) Adhoc promotion: we requested to consider CAO to DGM(F) Adhoc promotion for the eligible executives. PGM (Pers.) informed that the  case is under process.

.04.2019:  Meeting with PGM (Pers), BSNL CO : 

(a) DE to DGM Promotion: We requested PGM(Pers.), BSNL Co for early issuance of the DE to DGM promotion order on Adhoc basis. We explained   to PGM (Pers.) about the next TBP to DEs/ DGM(Adhoc ) under EPP from E5 to  E6 grade,  which is due in Oct 2019. It  will not be extended to these executives if regular promotion ordered in DGM grade  in view of BSNL MSRR 2009   provisions and clarification issued by Pers. cell on 11th June 2018. Most of the Executives are stagnated in E5 grade. To avoid  heavy financial loss to these executives in pay as well as pensionary benefits,  We requested to consider Adhoc promotion  now and regular promotion in the Grade of DGM after Nov 2019.

After detailed discussion PGM (Pers.) got convinced but  advised us to discuss the matter with Director (HR) for necessary instructions in this regard.

(b) Consideration of request / tenure transfers of SDEs / DEs / DGMs : We requested for the consideration of pending request / tenure transfers of SDEs / DEs / DGMs. PGM(Pers.)  mentioned that all the pending applications and stay particulars of tenure stations are being examined in Pers. cell and shortly the genuine request  / tenure  transfer order will be issued .

Appeal of Host Circle regarding 6th AIC to be conducted at Vijayawada
 

All Circle/District Secretaries of AIBSNLEA are requested to put more efforts to collect more funds as assured in  CWC Dehradun in connection with 6th AIC to be conducted at Vijayawada on 14th, 15th & 16th of July-2019. In addition to three days conference, Pre- AIC CWC meet on 13th July-2019 and CHQ office bearers meeting on 12th July-2019 are to be conducted for which more fund are required.

So, all are requested to extend their full support by sending the Souvenir Collections / Contributions to the 6th AIC Bank Account opened in the Union Bank of India Governor Pet Vijayawada branch. The Account Number : 346401010068673. IFSC code : UBIN0534641. The email id for sending Circle wise delegates information is 6aicaibsnlea@gmail.com and akrao1959@gmail.com.

15.04.2019: Meeting with CMD BSNL: GS met CMD BSNL & discussed regarding revival plan of BSNL being taken up by DoT in the Cabinet Meeting for consideration. CMD BSNL mentioned that Govt. is serious towards revival of BSNL and BSNL has to continue in the telecom sector.

(b) DE to DGM Promotion: We requested CMD BSNL for issuance of promotion order from DE to DGM(T). CMD BSNL assured to discuss the matter with Director(HR), BSNL Board for early issuance of the promotion order from DE to DGM.

(c) Non Settlement of the pension fixation of BSNL pensioners by the CCA Kolkata: We requested CMD BSNL for his kind intervention in the settlement of pension fixation cases of Kolkata by CCA. CMD assured to discuss the matter with Director(HR), BSNL Board and  to write to DoT for the settlement of the cases.

15.04.2019: Meeting with Director(HR), BSNL Board: GS met Director(HR), BSNL Board and discussed regarding

(a) DE to DGM Promotion: We requested Director(HR), BSNL Board for early issuance of the DE to DGM promotion order on Adhoc basis. Director(HR), BSNL Board mentioned that the CPC work from DE to DGM promotion is advance stage & shortly VCRs are being called for the eligible DEs for promotion. She further assured for issuance of promotion order by the end of April, 2019.

(b) Diversion of 50% MT quota CAO posts to the seniority quota: Director(HR), BSNL Board informed that the proposal for the diversion of 50% MT quota CAO posts (#336) to the seniority quota has been included in the agenda of BSNL Board Meeting to be held on  tomorrow (i.e. 16th April, 2019). We extended thanks for the kind consideration.

15.04.2019: Meeting with PGM(Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi: GS met PGM(Pers.) and discussed regarding:

(a) DE to DGM Promotion: We requested PGM(Pers.) to issue promotion order from DE to DGM on Adhoc basis. PGM(Pers.) mentioned that the CPC is being conducted from DE to DGM(T) promotion on regular basis to fill up more that 1100 DGM(T) posts. He further clarified that existing DGM(Adhoc) will also be promoted on regular basis in addition to the new promotions so that these DGM(T) promoted on regular basis can look after the charge of Jt. GM/GM field units. We explained that most of the DEs being promoted as DGM are due for their time bound promotion in E-6 grade in Oct-2019 may be deprived from E-6 promotions on DGM Regular promotion as per BSNL MSRR provisions. PGM(Pers.) assured to look into the matter before taking the approval from Competent Authority.

(b) Diversion of 50% MT quota CAO posts to the seniority quota: PGM(Pers.) confirmed that the matter of MT post diversion in CAO cadre has been included in the BSNL Board Meeting to be held tomorrow(16th April, 2019).

.04.2019: 

GS, President met concern officers of DOT and found that DOT has sent Cabinet Note on Revival of BSNL to consider three points (a) 4G spectrum allocation to BSNL (b) monitisation of BSNL land and(c) VRS to 54000 employees on Gujarat model.

The VRS has been recommended of 50 years above age employees on the existing pay only. 3rd PRC pay fixation in VRS is not under consideration.

The cabinet meeting is expected to be held on 15-4-2019.

5% incentive on ex- grasia is also recommended.

30% income tax deduction on ex-grasia will be there as "profits in lieu of salary" under section 17(3) of the Income Tax Act and the Employer would be liable to deduct tax on the same under section 192 of the I T Act.

The employees who opts VRS will also be loosing their increments of their left out service which will affect their pension for whole life.

In case 3rd PRC is implemented after VRS and on Revival of BSNL for the remaining employees, there pay may be revised notionally from a later date as happened in the case of 78.2% fitment order on BSNL pensioners & 73% order for MTNL, which will benefit them in terms of pension and pensionary benefits. But the employees taking VRS may not get the benefit.

The ex-grasia amount will be paid form amount of BSNLs land monitisation no funds from Govt.

Without having any roadmap for the operation and mtce of BSNL infrastructure may harm the quality of service and will further put BSNL into loss. The MTNL example is there where the VRS has been imposed twice but couldn't revive MTNL rather put in heavy loss. We feel that Govt should allow monitisation of BSNL land and the funds collected through this should be utilised for BSNL Operation and maintenance instead of imposing VRS. During next 3-years about 50000 employees will retire on their superannuation.

Thus Govt should drop VRS from revival plan of BSNL. VRS is neither beneficial to the employees nor to the BSNL.

.04.2019: 

Unions and Associations of BSNL are organising Protest Demonstrations throughout the country on 12-04-2019, against the implementation of VRS in BSNL.

All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle / District Secretaries are requested to hold Protest Demonstrations against the arbitrary imposing of VRS in BSNL by making 100% participation of our members at BSNL CO/Circle and District Levels.<<<Click here for notice>>>

11.04.2019:  Meeting with Director (HR), BSNL Board:

Director (HR). BSNL Board invited the Representatives of BSNLEU, NFTE, AIBSNLEA  & BSNLOA  for a meeting in view of the proposed Demonstration call given on 12.4.2019 against VRS  in the presence of GM(SR), GM (Restrg) & OSD to Dir (HR) and apprised  regarding the Revival Plan of PMO discussed in the presence of Group of Secretaries, CMD BSNL & CMD MTNL. Wherein after discussions direction was given to DoT to give the proposal on BSNL Revival mainly on three points i.e., 4 G Spectrum Allocation, Monetization of BSNL Lands and VRS. Accordingly DoT/BSNL has prepared the Cabinet Note to put up in the next Cabinet Meeting. This item may not be discussed in the Cabinet Meeting scheduled to be held on 12th April 2019 in view of that the Secretary (T) is on tour to abroad.

The representatives of the Unions & Associations expressed their serious concern against the arbitrary imposing of VRS in BSNL. Till date BSNL Management or Dot Administration has not discussed such proposals with the representatives BSNL Unions & Associations and its stake holders. Director (HR) mentioned that on 16th April 2019 BSNL Board meeting is taking place wherein all the representatives of   Unions & Associations will be invited to present their proposal for the Revival of BSNL and requested all the Leaders to withdraw the proposed Demonstration Call on 12.4.2019. All the Leaders explained that against the VRS proposal we are conducting Lunch Hour Demonstration on 12.4.2019 in a peaceful manner within the Office premises and without affecting the Services as a protest.

AIBSNLEA side GS & President attended the Meeting.

.04.2019:    Why AIBSNLEA is opposing VRS?

Dear Comrades,

You are aware that DoT, under the instructions of PMO, has suddenly decided to roll out VRS Plan for BSNL/MTNL employees. BSNL Management has been assured that there will be no dearth the money to give effect to VRS proposal. Almost 54000 existing employees of BSNL are supposed to go out the roll of the BSNL on implementation of this VRS. This is done under the pretext of “Revival of BSNL/MTNL”.

You are also aware that all BSNL Unions and Associations barring a few,  have  decided collectively to oppose this move of the Government and  AIBSNLEA  is a party to this and accordingly Notice has been issued to the DoT/BSNL to hold protest demonstration on  12^th April 2019.

The question is why have we taken such decision? Does it mean, we as Associations and Unions of BSNL do not have any concern for revival of BSNL from the ongoing crisis? Or, is it that we are indifferent about the interests of the individual members?  It is to everybody’s knowledge that the Unions and Associations of BSNL are very responsible Trade Union organizations and interest of BSNL is prime in their minds. For last couple of years the Unions and Associations have been constantly fighting for uplift of BSNL in the arena of cut throat competition. We have resisted every moves by the authority that be to inflict harm to BSNL directly or indirectly. Years before we have demanded to roll out 4G in BSNL to make it more competition fit. Other demands having financial implications e.g. payment of pension contribution on actual basic pay instead of maximum of pay scale have been demanded and pressed for by us. At the same time we have opposed the move of VRS even earlier. Why?

Association is aware that there may be individual members who, out of their own unique situation or personal financial equation may feel that VRS is up to his or her interest. AIBSNLEA is sensitive to the interests of individual members.

But we must understand that the issue like VRS at this crucial juncture cannot and should not be viewed through a narrow prism of individual gain or loss. We, the office-bearers at various level must try to weigh it on broader perspective. BSNL should stay healthy. There are employees who have long service life left. They should not be sacrificed for short term gain.

Our Association is not opposed to VRS par se. We are aware that in PSU systems, VRS is an accepted proposition. We are also aware that in some organizations VRS is implemented to the advantage of the organizations and the employees have been benefited as well. It is a win win situation there.   

In these organizations where VRS is successfully implemented, the entire road map is carefully chalked out on long drawn perspective. VRS is planned 2-3 years before. The targeted employees are identified carefully, mapping the need of the field and the action for suitable replacement is initiated well in advance. So that there is no shortage of man power.

The instant VRS proposal is brought in a hurry and it is apparent that actual purpose behind it is not the revival of BSNL but something else. Just considered the situation how and when such proposal is being hurriedly push through.

 A few weeks/months before unions and associations were demanding some important issues related to well-being of BSNL, even DOT / BSNL precipitated an agitation in BSNL . DOT and Ministry were not in a mood to consider any of such demand. Even at the instructions of the higher-ups payment of the salary of employees was stalled. Now when the entire country press into election mode and Model Code of Conduct is affected. Suddenly all this proposals were brought in the hasty move. BSNL Unions and Associations and other stake holders of BSNL have never been taken in to confidence or even consulted before taking such hasty decision. What is the reason?

We are sure this may be anything other than in the interest of BSNL. By such move they want to harm BSNL and make it in a retrograde situation in the competitive scenario. Privatization may also be hidden agenda.                                                                                      

On the contrary, consider the case of MTNL where VRS has been implemented twice so far. But the net result is that MTNL became weaker and weaker at this. Now when DOT is proposing VRS in MTNL for the third time to reduce 10000 employees, MTNL is having at present 22000 employees and already experiencing acute shortage of working hands in the field units. The revenue hits at the lowest bottom. The strength of employees has been reduced   drastically but so is the customer base and revenue earning. None in DOT/Govt is interested to look at it. It is as if, reducing the employees is their ultimate objective and not revival of MTNL. One can easily understand what is going to happen in MTNL in coming few days.

For BSNL, VRS is being thought of only from one angle. Let the strength of the employees be reduced so that present wage bill is reduced. But there is no consideration about the resultant impact in the field units. We are certain that minimizing the working hands by applying mindless VRS without having any regard to its immediate retrograde impact in the field, cannot serve any meaningful purpose in the way of reviving of BSNL. It will go in MTNL way. One VRS will follow another VRS but crisis will continue. Unmindful reduction of staff will lead to a situation where offloading of day to day maintenance work will be assigned to the petty contractors. Cost will be enhanced but efficiency will be reduced resulting into steady loss of customers and revenue. We cannot have opportunistic approach on such a vital issue which will affect the BSNL and its employees.

10.04.2019:  Meeting with PGM (Pers):  GS, President, AGS (Fin.) met PGM(Pers.), BSNL CO and discussed regarding

(a) DE to DGM Promotion: We requested PGM(Pers), BSNL CO to issue promotion orders from DE to DGM at the earliest. PGM(Pers) mentioned that now  new   CPC has been constituted to conduct CPC since the earlier CPC minutes were not approved by the competent authority in due time. the CPC   work is in progress. The objections raised by some executives have been examined and being put up to the competent authority for clearance to finalize the  DE  seniority list to consider for DGM(T)  promotion to fill up 891 vacant DGM (T) posts. Shortly the VCRs of the eligible DEs will be collected from circles and efforts are being made to expedite CPC from DE to DGM within two weeks time to issue promotion order to the grade of DGM (T) on regular basis. The existing Adhoc DGM(T) and DGM(F) will also be promoted on regular basis. 

(b) Promotion from DGM(T)/ DGM(F) to Jt GM post : We requested to issue promotion order from DGM(T)/ DGM(F) to Jt GM post so that they can look after charge of GM in the field units. PGM (Pers.) assured an early action in this regard as per the requirement of  BSNL  field units.

(c) Diversion of Internal MT quota of CAO  posts to seniority quota: We requested PGM(Pers.) to consider diversion of 50% MT Internal quota of CAO posts numbering 336 posts in the BSNL Board meeting scheduled to be held on 16th April, 2019. PGM (Pers)  informed that  as per the request of our association the matter has been sent to the BSNL board for consideration and approval in its meeting being held on 16^th  April  2019.

(d) Consideration of request / tenure transfers of SDEs / DEs / DGMs : We requested for the consideration of pending request / tenure transfers of SDEs / DEs / DGMs. PGM pers mentioned that all the pending applications and stay particulars of tenure stations are being examined in Pers. cell and shortly the genuine request  / tenure  transfer order will be issued .

.04.2019:  GS writes to

(i) The PGM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate office, New Delhi regarding request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of AGM/DE –<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

(ii) The GM (Recruitment), BSNL Corporate office, New Delhi regarding representation received from Shri T. Vijayan, AO Staff No. 186009 regarding review of results of JAO 40% LICE exam held in 2010....<<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii) The Director (HR), BSNL Board, New Delhi regarding request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Chief Accounts officer – <<<Click here for letter>>>>

09.04.2019:  Meeting with Director (HR). BSNL Board: GS , President and AGS(Finance) met Director (HR) BSNL Board and  discussed regarding

(a) DE to DGM promotion:  We requested Dir (HR) to consider DE to DGM (Engg.) promotions to fill-up 891 vacant DGM posts since CPC has been completed 3 months before and the VCRs are expiring. Dir (HR) assured that she will discuss the matter with PGM (Pers) for early issuance of the Promotion orders from DE to DGM(T) at the earliest.

 (b) Diversion of MT Internal Quota Posts: We requested Director (HR) BSNL Board to take the approval of BSNL Board for the diversion of 50% MT internal quota posts numbering 336 CAO posts to the Seniority quota posts since the Management Committee of BSNL Board has already recommended the diversion of these 336 CAO (MT Posts). Director (HR) assured that the efforts will be made to bring the item in the next BSNL Board meeting scheduled to be held on 16.4.2019.

GM (SR) and OSD were also present in the meeting.

08.04.2019: Congratulations ! Kum. Niveditha daughter of our beloved member Shri S V Balareddiyavar DGM BSNL Circle office , Bangalore for having achieved All India Rank 303 in Civil Services examination, 2018 in first attempt itself. She is an Electronics and communication Engineering Graduate from RV College of Engineering , Bengaluru. <<Click here for photo>>>

05.04.2019:  GS writes to Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD BSNL regarding non- filling-up of about 900 vacant DGM (Engg.) and 26 DGM (F) Posts <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

05.04.2019:  MASSIVE RALLY TO SANCHAR BHAVAN TODAY BY AUAB

04.04.2019:  Meeting with DGM (Estt-I) : GS and President met DGM (Estt) and discussed regarding cancellation of GTI Nominations erroneously given by the Executives in various Circles while opening of ESS Portal. We also intimated that the access to update the GTI option in ERP backend has not been provided to Circle/SSA DDOs. As such updation to opt out of GTI could not be done in SAP by the concerned DDOs based on the representations submitted by the Executives and recovery was made in March 2019 Salary. DGM(Estt-I) informed that so many representations are received from various Circles for the cancellation of GTI Nominations and refund of wrong recovery made from March 2019 Salary and assured that Establishment Branch CO, New Delhi will issue a letter to GM(Training) for necessary guidance to resolve the issue shortly.

04.04.2019: 

<<<<Click here for AICC Press Briefing By Sh. Randeep Singh Surjewala at Congress HQ- Raise current  issues of BSNL/MTNL>>>>

04.04.2019:  GS writes to

(i)  The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding
(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accountant officer .................<<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

(ii) The PGM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate office regarding

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

03.04.2019:  Meeting with CMD BSNL : GS, President met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding:-

 (a) Meeting with PMO on Revival of BSNL/MTNL : We enquired about the outcome of the meeting With  PMO  yesterday  on revival of BSNL/MTNL.  CMD confirmed that a presentation on BSNL Revival plan was made to PMO by him and mentioned that PMO is seriously working for revival of BSNL he confirmed that 4G spectrum will be allocated to BSNL shortly, Monetization of BSNL's non-core land may be decided by DoT and VRS to BSNL employees from the age of 50 onwards will be offered. Regarding HR issues of BSNL employees are under consideration in DOT only these issues were not taken up in PMO meeting.

(b) Letter of Comfort on Bank Loan: On Letter of Comfort given by DOT to BSNL Banks have raised certain queries from DoT which has been sent to DoT to clarify, so that Banks can grant loan to BSNL. 

(c) DE to DGM Promotion: We requested CMD BSNL to consider DE to DGM(Engg.) promotions  to fill-up 891 vacant DGM posts since CPC has been completed 3 months before and the VCRs are expiring in the first week of April-2019.CMD mentioned that CPC work is in progress and Pers. cell is making efforts to issue promotion order shortly .

03.04.2019:  Meeting with Advisor (Finance ), DoT : GS and President met Advisor (Finance ) , DoT and discussed regarding :

a. Letter of Comfort to BSNL for Bank loans : Advisor (Finance)  DoT mentioned that BSNL has sent letter for giving some clarification to Banks to availing loan by BSNL for OPEX , shortly the clarification will be given by DOT to enable BSNL for taking loan from Banks.

b. Financial support to BSNL : Advisor (Finance)  mentioned that after the meeting with PMO, DoT will issue instructions that BSNL premises will be given on lease basis only to private parties and even to Government offices including DOT Term Cell / CCAs.  All the CCAs have been directed to help BSNL in completing  the mutation of lands at the earliest so that  BSNL Land / buildings can be leased out immediately . DOT Term cell / CCA offices have been directed even to pay electricity bills of their office to BSNL.  Already instruction has been issued to pay salary by DOT to the BSNL staff working on deputation in DOT.in this manner BSNL’s revenue will be increased by  20%  . DOT is making efforts to arrange payment of interest amount of Rs 2371 Crores against the BWA spectrum refund delay.

c.  VRS  in  BSNL :  Advisor (Finance)   mentioned that VRS in BSNL will be offered to the employees of age 50 years and above . reduction of age from 60 to 58 years may be decided by the next government as recommended by DOT / BSNL.

c. Timely disbursement  of salary to BSNL employees : Advisor (Finance)  informed that for the disbursement  of February, 2019 salary ,DOT released Rs 500 crore to BSNL and will ensure that salary disbursement in due time.

e. Regarding Pay revision and Pension revision of BSNL Employees / Retirees: Advisor (Finance) mentioned that pay revision of BSNL employees is under consideration it will take some time for decision. Regarding pension revision of BSNL employees Advisor (Finance)  assured that  he will discuss the matter with DDG (Estt.) to reply to DOP&PW letter at the earliest

 f.  Denial of 1^st Time bound Promotion under EPP after 5 years by Pr CCA Kolkata : we expressed our serious concern against the denial of 1^st Time bound Promotion under EPP after 5 years by Pr.CCA Kolkata despite the direction/ clarification by DOT Kolkata Pr. CCA. denial of 1^st Time bound Promotion under EPP after 5 years by Pr. CCA Kolkata. Advisor (Finance ) mentioned that after our last meeting the necessary instructions from DOT HQ were issued to Pr CCA Kolkata for settling  all the cases of BSNL pensioners under EPP provisions in true spirit . He assured to provide the copy of the letter given to Pr CCA by DOT in the next week to us.

03.04.2019: Meeting with DDG( Estt .) DOT : GS &  President met DDG (Estt.) , DOT and discussed regarding :

Pension revision of BSNL Retirees: We requested DDG(Esrtt.) for sending reply to DOP&PW   letter dated 08.03.2019 (<<<Click here for letter>>>) regarding revision of pension of the absorbed combined service pensioners of BSNL/MTNL from 01.01.2017. DDG (Estt.) Mentioned that the pension related file is under submission to Secretary (T) Office on some queries  and on returning the file ,the DOP&PW  letter for reply will be  submitted to the competent authority  for approval. He  also mentioned that DOP&PW has not replied the query made by DOT that whether pension revision can be delinked from pay revision of BSNL serving employees . 

03.04.2019:  Meeting with PGM (Pers):  GS, President, AGS (Fin.) met PGM(Pers.), BSNL CO and discussed regarding

(a) DE to DGM Promotion: We requested PGM(Pers), BSNL CO to issue promotion orders from DE to DGM at the earliest since VCRs are expiring this week. PGM(Pers) mentioned that the CPC work from DE to DGM(T)  is in progress and efforts are being made to issue promotion order  shortly .

(b)Adhoc DGM (T) / DGM (F) regularization: We requested PGM (Pers.) for the regularization of Adhoc DGM (T) / DGM(F)  so that they can look after the higher vacant posts in the SSAs. PGM (Pers.) assured an early action in this regard.

(c) Diversion of Internal MT quota of CAO  posts to seniority quota: We requested PGM(Pers.) to consider diversion of 50% MT Internal quota of CAO posts numbering 336 posts in the BSNL Board meeting scheduled to be held on 4th April, 2019. PGM (Pers)  mentioned that due to paucity of time this item can  not be included in the BSNL Board meeting being held tomorrow. However, efforts will be made to bring this issue in the next BSNL Board meeting by delinking from HR plan.

(d) Allowing looking after arrangement from DE to DGM(T) after one year where the  DGM promotion was declined : We requested to issue instruction to AP Circle for allowing looking after arrangement from DE to DGM to the DEs who declined their DGM promotion in the last CPC and have completed more than 1 year. PGM Pers spoke over telephone with GM (HR) AP circle and clarified the ruling position in this regard to give look after arrangements and advised him that they can seek clarification from BSNL CO. if required.

02.04.2019:  GS writes to

(i) The CMD, BSNL regarding allotment of funds to Telecom Factory, Mumbai.......<<<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii)  The Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding representation from Shri Narayan Ram Jat, CAO Jaipur HR No. 198406155 regarding promotion from STS to JTS i.e. Deputy General Manager (Finance)........<<<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii) The PGM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate office regarding
(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of PA
(b) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accounts officer
(c) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of SDE (T) ........<<<<Click here for letter>>>

02.04.2019:  Today Hon’ble Supreme Court of India pronounced the Judgement on Civil Appeal No.14967 of 2017 Vinod Verma  V/s Union Of India & ORS. … ....

Wherein two - Judge bench of Hon'ble Supreme Court  hold that the present appeal deserves to be dismissed in view of the judgment of this Court dated 12.08.2014 Transferred Case (Civil) No…… of 2014(arising out of T.P.(C)No.184 of 2013)(Rajesh Banta & Ors. vs. Dewan Chand & Ors.) and judgment of the three-Judge Bench of this Court in BSNL & ors. vs. S.K. Dubey & Ors. decided on 12.08.2014. The appeal is, accordingly, dismissed…..<<<<Click here for Judgement copy>>>>>

02.04.2019:  Today PMO hold the meeting on Revival of BSNL/MTNL :

It is reliably learnt that the PMO today hold the meeting on revival of BSNL/MTNL. The Meeting was chaired by the Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Prime Minster. Secretary (T) along with some Senior Officers of DoT and CMD BSNL/MTNL attended the meeting.

On revival of BSNL Plan, CMD BSNL gave the Presentation wherein DoT has been asked to submit the Note based on the discussions and decisions taken in the meeting at the earliest.  It is understood that PMO has assured to allocate 4G Spectrum to BSNL immediately, Monetization of BSNL's non-core land may be decided by DoT and VRS to BSNL employees will be applicable from the age of 50 onwards instead of 56 years age ( About  1,10,000 BSNL employees comes under the age of 50+ ). DoT/BSNL will submit the final draft on the basis of the discussions and decisions to PMO shortly. PMO also clarified that BSNL should exist and immediately no disinvestment is proposed. Reduction of age from 60 years to 58 years is ruled out by PMO at present.

It is also understood that the HR issues of BSNL employees concerning to Pay Revision and Pension Revision were not discussed in the meeting.

02.04.2019:  GS writes to

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

(a) Representation from Shri Jagdish Chandra Chouhan, DGM (F) Staff No. 89065 regarding grant of upgradation   in IDA scale E-6 and promotion of Jt. GM (Finance).

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

(c) Representation from Shri P.K. Tailor, AGM Staff No. 37563 regarding his name in the provisional sequence list/provisional seniority list of eligible DGM on Adhoc basis.

(d) Representation from Shri Satish Raju Gadiraju, JTO HR No. 200901678 regarding extension of deputation to AP Telecom Circle Hyderabad

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

(f) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of DE/ DET

(g) Representation from Shri R.R. Wani, AO HR No. 198314857 & Shri S.K. Wanarase, AO HR No. 198310938 regarding review petition against order no. MH/Appeal/RRW/AO/Kalyan/5 dated 24.12.2018 issued by the CGMT MH Circle, rejecting the appeal made by me against the punishment order no. VIG/MH2017/70/RRW/12 dated 25.7.2018 from GM (F), MH Circle, Mumbai..................<<<<Click here for letter>>>>>

(ii)  The Director (HR), BSNL  Board regarding

(a) Representation from Shri J.P. Prajapat, CAO Retired HR No. 19750588 regarding relaxation in 2 weeks mandatory training for IDA up gradation in E-5 scale of pay.

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

02.04.2019:  GS, President, AGS(Fin.) met Director(HR), BSNL Board and discussed regarding

(i) DE to DGM Promotion: We further requested Director(HR), BSNL Board to issue promotion orders from DE to DGM at the earliest since VCRs are expiring this week. PGM(Pers) mentioned that the CPC work from DE to DGM(T)  is in progress and efforts are being made to issue promotion order in the 2nd week of April, 2019.

(ii) Diversion of Internal MT quota of CAO  posts to seniority quota: We requested Director(HR), BSNL Board to consider diversion of 50% MT Internal quota of CAO posts numbering 336 posts in the BSNL Board meeting scheduled to be held on 4th April, 2019. Director(HR) further directed PGM(Pers) to look into the matter for an early action.

(iii) Presentation on BSNL/MTNL revival to PMO: Director(HR) confirmed that today at 15.00 Hrs our CMD BSNL along with Secy(T), DoT will give the presentation to PMO on revival of BSNL.

GM(SR), PGM(Pers) & OSD to Director(HR), BSNL Board were present in the meeting.

01.04.2019:  Sh. N.K. Mehta, Director(EB), BSNL Board retired on his superannuation on 31st, March, 2019. AIBSNLEA greeted & felicitated him on his retirement on superannuation on 30th March, 2019.

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01.04.2019:  PMO is holding meeting on Revival of BSNL/MTNL on 2nd April, 2019:

It is reliably learnt that PMO is holding meeting on revival of BSNL / MTNL on 02.04.2019. In the revival of BSNL Plan, the 4G Spectrum allocation to BSNL, Pay revision of BSNL employees, Pension revision of BSNL retires, Payment of pension contribution on actual basic pay and monetization of BSNL's non-core land etc. may be discussed.

Massive March to Sanchar Bhawan on 05.04.2019

Alongwith other Circles mainly surrounding Circles i.e. Haryana, Punjab, UP(West), Rajasthan & ALTTC Ghaziabad of AIBSNLEA Circle Secretaries are requested to take urgent steps for mobilising maximum number of our members for participation in the Massive March to the Sanchar Bhawan, to be held on 05.04.2019 as per the call given by AUAB.

28.03.2019: 

GS and President met Sr.GM (Estt) and discussed regarding

(i) Extension of FR 22(1) (a) (i) benefits to the Ex. Officiating  JTOs W.e..from 1.1.2007: We requested Sr.GM (Estt) to generalize the BSNL CO order dated 15.11.2018 regarding  the fixation of Pay under FR-22 (1) (a) (i) with effect from 1.1.2007 to the officials, who were screening test passed were officiating in the grade of JTO, to all Circles instead of limiting to some circles alone and we also requested to withdraw the wrong Fixation order dated 22.12.2015. We also produced the Govt.of India Gazette Notification for the fixation of pay under FR- 22(1) (a)(i)  w.e.frorm 1.1.2006  In this regard we informed the Sr.GM(Estt) that AIBSNLEA has written  a letter to the DIR (HR) on 19.11.2018 but no action has been taken in this regard.
After detailed discussion SR.GM (Estt) assured to look in to the matter.

28.03.2019: 

GS & President CHQ AIBSNLEA attended the meeting.

28.03.2019:  Meeting with CMD BSNL : GS, President met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding:-

(a) Invitation to inaugurate 6^th AIC at Vijaywara : We requested CMD BSNL to inaugurate 6^th AIC of AIBSNLEA  as Chief Guest on 14^th July 2019 at Vijaywara along with Dir(HR) Smt Sujata Ray as Guest of honor. CMD BSNL and Director (HR) accepted our invitation to inaugurate 6^th AIC at Vijaywara.

 (b) DE to DGM Promotion: We requested CMD BSNL to consider DE to DGM(Engg.) promotions  to fill-up 891 vacant DGM posts since CPC has been completed 3 months before and the VCRs are expiring in the first week of April-2019.CMD assured to discuss the matter with Director (HR) for an early action.

 (c) Diversion  of  MT Internal Quota Posts: We requested CMD BSNL to take the approval of BSNL Board for the diversion of 50% MT internal quota posts numbering 336 CAO posts  to the seniority quota posts since the Management Committee of BSNL Board has already recommended the diversion of these 336 CAO(MT Posts). CMD BSNL assured  to look into the matter.

28.03.2019:  Meeting with Director (HR). BSNL Board: GS & President and AGS(Finance) met Director (HR) BSNL Board and invited to attend inaugurate session of 6^th AIC at Vijaywara on 14^th July 2019 as Guest of Honor. Director(HR) assured to attend the conference. PGM(Pers.) and OSD were also present in the meeting.

(a) DE to DGM promotion: We requested to issue DE to DGM (Engg.)  promotion orders at the earliest as the VCRs are expiring in the first week of April-2019. PGM(Pers.) mentioned that DE seniority list is being examined and promotion orders may be issued in the 2-3 week of April-2019.

(b) Diversion  of  MT Internal Quota Posts: We requested Director(HR) BSNL Board to take the approval of BSNL Board for the diversion of 50% MT internal quota posts numbering 336 CAO posts  to the seniority quota posts since the Management Committee of BSNL Board has already recommended the diversion of these 336 CAO(MT Posts). Director(HR) BSNL Board further directed PGM(Pers.) to put up the  matter in the next BSNL Board meeting scheduled to be held on 4^th April-2019.

26.03.2019:  Meeting with Director (HR) BSNL Board : GS, President and AGS(Finance) met  Director (HR) BSNL Board in the presence of PGM (Pers), GM(SR)  and OSD to Dir(HR) and discussed regarding:-

(a) DE to DGM promotion: We requested to issue early promotion order from DE to DGM (Engg.) to fill-up 891 vacant DGM posts since CPC has been completed 3 months before. Director (HR) immediately directed PGM (Pers) to take immediate action for the early issuance of the Promotion orders. PGM (Pers) informed that the DEs Seniority List is being finalized on the basis of the Hon’ble Court Judgements   and there after only the promotion orders will be considered.

(b) Utilization of 336 MT CAO internal Quota Posts: We requested for consideration of further promotion in the cadre of CAO by Utilizing 336 MT CAO internal Quota Posts which was already recommended by the Management Committee to the BSNL Board. Director (HR) immediately directed PGM (Pers) to process the case for approval in the next Board Meeting being held on 4^th April 2019.

(c) E1+ 5 increments benefit to JTOs/JAOs:  We requested Dir(HR) to take the approval of the BSNL Board on E1+ 5  increments benefits to JTOs/JAOs as already approved by the Management Committee of the BSNL. Dir(HR) assured to look in to the matter.

26.03.2019:  Meeting with PGM (Pers.): GS & President met PGM (Pers.) and discussed regarding:-

(a) DE to DGM promotion: We requested to issue early promotion order from DE to DGM (Engg.) to fill-up 891 vacant DGM posts, since the CPC has been completed three months before. PGM (Pers) informed that the DEs Seniority List is being finalized on the basis of the Hon’ble Court Judgements and there after only the promotion orders will be considered.

(b) Consideration of request/tenure transfers of DEs/AOs: We requested for consideration of request/tenure transfers of DEs/AOs. PGM (Pers) assured to look in to the matter.

(c) Regularization of the date of Promotion of AGMs/DEs as 29.6.2018: We requested the PGM (Pers) to regularize of the date of Promotion of AGMs/DEs as 29.6.2018 irrespective of their date of joining duty and extension of subsequent benefits if any with respect to the date of Promotion on 29.6.2018 pursuant to the instructions contained in AGM (Pers.I) BSNL CO, New Delhi Letter dated 4.7.2018, 5.7.2018 & 6.7.2018. PGM (Pers) informed that due to pending Contempt case in respect of SDE to DE Promotion in the Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh the clarification/regularization orders could not be issued by the Personal Branch at present. However, after the settlement of the Contempt case necessary orders will be issued in this regard.

(d) Status of Court Cases:

(i) JTO (T) to SDE (T) Promotion : JTO(T) to SDE(T)  promotion Contempt case in the Hon’ble CAT Ernakulum is posted for next hearing on 27.5.2019

(ii) AO to CAO Promotion Status Quo case : AO to CAO promotion Status quo case came up for hearing on 19.3.2019 and after argument the case was posted for next hearing on 26.4.2019. However the BSNL Management is filing Writ Petition in the Hon’ble High Court Chandigarh.

(iii) SDE to DE (T) Promotion Contempt Case:  SDE(T) to DE(T) promotion Contempt case in the Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh  is posted for next hearing on 27.5.2019

(e)  PA to PS Promotion in respect of AP Circle: We requested the PGM (Pers) for the early issuance of PA to PS promotions orders in respect of AP Circle. PGM (Pers) informed that the file has been approved in this regard.

(f) PS to PPS Promotion in respect of Karnataka Circle: We requested the PGM (Pers) for the early issuance of PS to PPS promotions orders in respect of Karnataka Circle. PGM (Pers) assured to look in to the matter.

26.03.2019:  AUAB writes to Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL regarding opposing the imposition of break-in-service under FR 17A – <<<Click here for letter>>>

25.03.2019: 

An open session was held during the First Circle Executive Committee meeting of the AIBSNLEA Maharashtra Circle on 22.03.2019 at 11.30 hours in the Digambar Jain Auditorium, Kolhapur.

Hon'ble Member of Parliament Shri Yuvaraj Sambhijiraje Chatrapati was the Chief Guest.  Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA CHQ, Com. K.P. Nair, AGS (GD), Com. C.M. Saste, OS(W), CHQ,  Shri V G Patil, DGM (CFA), Kolhapur were present besides  Circle Secretary Com. A G Joshi, Circle President Com Rajesh Parulekar, Circle Financial Secretary Com. Kokate.

CEC was inaugurated by the dignitaries on the dias by lighting the lamp.   Function started with Saraswati Vandan. Daughter of Shri Sasi, JAO, Pune has performed wonderful dance programme.

All the members on the dias were welcomed and felicitated.

District level Leaders of  SNEA, BSNLEU, NFTE, SEWA, FNTO and office bearers of retired association were also present, felicitated and addressed the gathering.

Com. A G Joshi, Circle Secretary  welcomed one and all and briefed about the circumstances under which BSNL is passing through.   He urged one and all to be united in the crucial time and work hard to improve the financial position of the BSNL and also to support the CHQ of AUAB in fulfilling the proposed actions of AUAB for not only improving the BSNL financial condition also in order to achieve all the demands of the workers.  He extended all the support of entire Maharashtra Circle to GS AIBSNLEA and requested  to go ahead with the activities  He also requested Hon. M.P. Shri Yuvaraj Sambhijiraje Chatrapati  ji to support BSNL for its revival.

Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA briefed about the present financial condition of the BSNL, reason and circumstances led to the present situation. Com. Prahlad Rai in his address mentioned that at the time of formation of BSNL 3.5 lakhs employees got absorbed in BSNL and these employees got 43000 crores profit in the earlier year.    Com Rai mentioned that the policies of the DoT / Govt. of India has led to the present circumstances of the BSNL.  DoT has assured the rural deficit charges against the rural services provided by the BSNL with 34000 exchanges, and DoT has stopped the payment of rural deficit charges based on the recommendation of the TRAI, whereas BSNL continued with its services in rural areas without the refund of rural deficit charges.  BSNL employees has reduced loss to half at 4000 crores in 2015-16 and made operative profit in the year 2014-15.  However, after the introduction of Reliance Jio with 8 months free services has affected the revenue due to price war.  Com. G S mentioned that the call drop in BSNL is much less as compared to any other service provider.   The request of BSNL management to allot 4G spectrum one and half year back but it has not been considered by the DoT till date .  The issue of allotment of 4G spectrum was raised many time in the Parliament and MoC has also assured to allot the 4G spectrum.  Inspite of BSNL installing 4G equipment and awaited for the allotment of 4G spectrum, the request has not been considered by the DoT.  This has also resulted in the revenue loss of BSNL, as BSNL has failed to meet the 4G demand of the customer, as against the 4G services provided by other service providers.

GS further mentioned that when all the operators are availing loans from the Banks, BSNL is not allowed to avail the loan facility and the request of BSNL to issue letter of comfort to avail the loan is also not considered.  This has also affected the revenue position of the BSNL has BSNL could is unable to compete with other services providers due to the negative approach of the beaurocrats in  the DoT.   He mentioned that first time in the history of DoT/BSNL, wages of the employees were not paid in time and the salary of the employees for the month of February 2019 was paid on 16.3.2019.

He also pointed out that the pension contribution is being collected by the DoT on the maximum of the pay scale as against the decision of the Govt. of India to collect it on the minimum of the basic.  This has also adversely affected the financial position of the BSNL.

GS further stated that DoT has collected huge amount in excess from the BSNL on allotment of 3G by allotting the same at the highest rate by not allowing BSNL to participate in the bid.   DoT has forcefully allotted the 3G spectrum to BSNL without giving any option to choose the circles.  This has also affected / contributed to the present financial position of BSNL.

GS further stated that as against the release of 2500 crores to BSNL, DoT has paid only 500 crores.  40% of the employees are involved in carrying out the NOFN project of the Govt. of India.   He mentioned that BSNL is carrying out  all the important project of the Govt. of India, Military services are also being met by the BSNL.  At every occasion, BSNL is only reaching the public during the crisis of natural calamity.  He pointed out that it is mandatory for the Govt. of allow BSNL to remain in service to protect the interest of the nation, security of the nation and to protect the larger interest of the public.

He informed that once the BSNL is not in the service sector, private operators will increase the tariff rate as per their whims and fans which is adversely affect the customers.

He demanded that BSNL employees are eligible for pay revision with 15% fitment at par with the other Govt. departments, as it was the need of the Govt. to form the BSNL from DoT.   The demand of the employees are very well justified. 

He also demanded that the pension revision of the retired officers and staff is the need of the hour, as the pension revision of all the staff and officers worked in the DoT has already been revised and that of the BSNL is not revised due to the reason that pay scale of BSNL employees has not been revised.  He mentioned that there was no such condition at the time of formation of BSNL and pay revision of the BSNL employees are no way connected with the pension revision of the retired employees, as the pension of all other employees retired from all other department has already been revised. 

Revision of pension is no way related to the profit and loss of the BSNL, as the retired employees are not contributing anything for the growth of the BSNL and they are no way responsible for the financial position of the BSNL and such stand of the DoT is irrelevant and not justified.

He has requested Hon. M.P. to use his good offices in resolving the issue by fulfilling the commitment given by the DoT at the time of formation of BSNL and also the assurances given by the MoSC to the AUAB representatives in the meetings held on 24.2.18 and 3.12.2018. 

Com Prahlad Rai also briefed about the activities of the AUAB at CHQ level, status and outcome of various trade union action, postponement of the indefinite strike in the month of December, details about various discussions with the MoC / DoT / BSNL management on the demands of the AUAB.  He also assured that AUAB will go to any extent to get the issues settled in favour of the employees with the support and co-operation from the field. He requested one and all to be united and support the AUAB of CHQ.    

Shri Yuvaraj Sambhajiraje Chatrapati, Hon. Member of Parliament in his address mentioned that the demand of the BSNL employees for the PRC is well justified, as when other Govt. departments are entitled for the pay and pension revision, BSNL employees are also eligible for pay revision and pension revision for the retired employees. 

He mentioned that the BSNL network is very good and appreciated the BSNL in providing the network coverage in the rural areas of the Maharashtra.  He also stated that even though there are various service providers, every family has at least one BSNL connection due to the reason that the network is available throughout the country in all the nook and corner of the rural areas.    He also mentioned that in the case only the private operators’ business is only  to be promoted, there was no need of formation of BSNL and commencing the services. 

He mentioned that due to the BSNL providing network in the nook and corner of the rural villages, villagers are able to contact the hospital  and public utility services away from about 40-60 kms from the villages head quarter. 

He extended his support for continuing the BSNL services for the larger interest of the nation and assured to take up the issue with the new government for settling the grievances of the BSNL employees.

While concluding the speech, Hon. M P advised GS AIBSNLEA to meet him at New Delhi and brief the issues to pursue with the Govt.

Com C.M. Saste, OS (W), CHQ AIBSNLEA and Com. K.P. Nair, AGS (GD), CHQ AIBSNLEA also address the gathering.

Com Rajesh Parulekar, President, AIBSNLEA MH Circle, extended vote of thanks.

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AIBSNLEA WISHES

HOLI

to one & ALL

18.03.2019: Meeting with Director (HR) BSNL Board on 14.03.2019: GS, President met with Director (HR) BSNL Board and discussed regarding:-

(a) DE to DGM promotion: We requested to issue early promotion order from DE to DGM (Engg.) to fill-up 891 vacant DGM posts. Director (HR) assured to discuss  the matter with PGM(Pers.) for early action.

 (b) Consideration of request/tenure transfers of SDEs/DEs/DGMs and AOs/CAOs/DGM (Fin.)s: We extended our sincere thanks for issuing long pending DGM(Finance) and AOs transfer orders and requested to consider the SDE/DEs/DGMs (Telecom) transfers also. Director (HR) assured for consideration.

.03.2019:  Meeting with Advisor (Finance) DOT  on 14.03.2019: GS, President met with Advisor(Finance) and discussed regarding:-

Denial of 1st Time Bound Promotion under EPP after 5 years by Pr. CCA Kolkata:- The office  Pr. CCA Kolkata while settlement of Pension of the retired executives of Calcutta Telephones,   disallowed the 1^st promotion given after 5 years under EPP to all the executives. As a result lakhs of rupees have been recovered from their pensionary benefits and their pension was also fixed at lower stage. The estimated no of such executives who got first promotion after 5 years is about 300 in number. Most of them are retired and rest will be retiring soon. We requested Advisor (Finance) to intervene in the matter so that Pr. CCA  Kolkata settle the pension cases in the true spirit of EPP. Advisor(Finance) assured to look into the matter for its early settlement.

.03.2019: 

The host circle Andhra Pradesh has requested CHQ for the postponement of 6th AIC of AIBSNLEA proposed to conduct on 9th to 11th April 2019 at Vijayawada due to General elections notified and elections scheduled for AP state on 11th April 2019.

The general elections for parliament and some states throughout India notified schedule of elections from 11th April to 17th May 2019. As per CHQ notification the 6th AIC was notified from 9th to 11th of April 2019 at Vijayawada and the parliament and assembly elections for AP state scheduled on 11th April 2019. As per election code strict rules are being imposed and there will be 144 section for 72 hours before elections on 11th April 2019. The vehicles and hotels and the persons suspicious are under check is already started. Big gatherings and meetings are not permitted as per election code. In these circumstances it is very difficult to organize the 6th AIC which requires several delegates to participate in the Programme, Both assembly and parliament elections were scheduled for AP state on 11th April itself. We have thoroughly discussed with our AP Circle Office bearers and decided to request CHQ to postpone the proposed 6th AIC at Vijayawada. We are ready to organize the 6th AIC at Vijayawada as per the new schedule of dates.
We have approached corporation authorities and they confirmed that they will allot the AC auditorium for 3 days from 14th to 16th of July 2019. For conducting 6th AIC at Vijayawada.
In view of the above, AIBSNLEA CHQ has issued notice of postponement of 6th AIC on 14th,15th &16th July 2019 and Pre - AIC CWC meeting on 13th July 2019.       

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<<<Click here for notice of 6th AIC>>>

.03.2019:  GS writes to

(i) The Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding representation received from Shri Heera Nand Sambhnani HR No. 1801305 JAO ITPC Pune –request for deputation Under Rule-9 to Rajasthan Telecom Circle. <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) PGM(Pers.), BSNL Corporate office regarding

(a) Representation received from Shri Sanatan Ojha, SDE Staff No 107678 HR No. 99210932 working in TRAI as Senior Research Officer, Regional Officer, Jaipur, on deputation for posting in BSNL CO New Delhi.

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

.03.2019: 

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.03.2019:  GS writes to

1. The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding 

(a)  Representation from Shri Suhash Chand Staff No. 37622, Shri Rakesh Kumar Dhiman Staff No. 37620 & Rajendra Kumar Dhiman Staff No. 37843 regarding provisional sequence list/provisional list of eligible    AGMs for considering them for promotion to DGM(T) on Adhoc basis –regarding errors /omissions ...........<<<Click here for letter>>>

.03.2019:  Meeting with CMD BSNL:

Dear Comrades,
The AUAB held a meeting with the CMD BSNL today morning, regarding payment of salary. It is assured by the CMD BSNL that the February salary will be disbursed by 20-03-2019. The AUAB demanded a full fledged meeting between the AUAB and the BSNL Management, to discuss the road map for bringing BSNL out of the crisis. The CMD BSNL agreed to hold it shortly. AUAB leaders are meeting tomorrow morning at 11.30 AM for future course of actions.

12.03.2019:  Meeting with PGM (Pers.): GS, President & AGS(Fin.) met PGM(Pers.) and discussed regarding:-

(a) DE to DGM promotion: We requested to issue early promotion order from DE to DGM (Engg.) to fill-up 891 vacant DGM posts, since the CPC has been completed three months before. We requested that the 30 days’ time given in calling the objections on DE seniority List has been completed and now after examining the objections promotion order should be issued immediately. PGM (Pers) assured to look in to the matter.

 (b) Consideration of request/tenure transfers of AOs/CAOs/DGM (Fin.)s: We requested for consideration of request/tenure transfers of AOs/CAOs/DGM(Fin.)s. PGM(Pers.) mentioned that the clarification from DoT has been sought from DoT today in respect of Code of Conduct. After receiving the clarification necessary action will be taken.

 (c) Implementation of Rule 206 as per the Hon’ble Supreme Court order: We requested the PGM (Pers) to implement the Rule 206 as per the Hon’ble Supreme Court order. PGM (Pers) mentioned that the Legal Opinion from ASG has been received and the necessary action in this regard is being taken by the Pers Cell. PGM (Pers) mentioned that ASG has clarified that Expert Committee Report has not been considered by the Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgement dates 14.12.2017.  We did not agree the statement of PGM (Pers) and mentioned that now further litigation will take place in terms of Contempt of Court.

09.03.2019:  GS writes to

(i) The PGM (Pers.) BSNL CO, New Delhi regarding Discrepancy in Seniority lists in respect of Rule-206 after Supreme Court Judgement on 14-12-2017 - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) The Advisor (Finance), DoT regarding denial of 1st Time Bound Promotion under EPP after 5 years by Pr. CCA Kolkata -<<<Click here for letter>>>

09.03.2019: 

<<<<Glimpses of 5th Circle conference of UP(W) Circle>>>>

The committees for 6th AIC at Vijayawada as given below.

06.03.2019:  GS writes to Shri Anupam Shrivatsava, CMD BSNL regarding non-disbursement of February-2019 salary - <<<Click here for letter>>>

06.03.2019:  Meeting with Sr.GM (Estt): GS and President met Sr.GM (Estt) and discussed regarding

Extension of FR 22(1) (a) (i) benefits to the Ex. Officiating  JTOs W.e..from 1.1..2007: We requested Sr.GM (Estt) to generalize the BSNL CO order dated 15.11.2018  regarding  the fixation of Pay under FR-22 (1) (a) (i) with effect from 1.1.2007 to the officials, who were screening test passed & were officiating in the grade of JTO, to all Circles instead of limiting to some circles alone and we also requested to withdraw the wrong Fixation order dated 22.12.2015. We also produced the Govt.of India Gazette Notification for the fixation of pay under FR- 22(1) (a)(i)  w.e.frorm 1.1.2006  In this regard we informed the Sr.GM(Estt) that AIBSNLEA has written  a letter to the DIR (HR) on 19.11.2018 but no action has been taken in this regard. After detailed discussion SR.GM (Estt) assured to look in to the matter. During the discussion Shri A.K.Singh, DGM(Estt) also present who also assured to re-examine the matter.

05.03.2019: 

We requested the Director (CFA/CM/Finance) for the immediate release of funds for the disbursement of February 2019 Salary so as to achieve all the targets before 31st March 2019 and to maximize the revenue by the BSNL Executives and Non-Executives with full motivation. Director (CFA/CM/Finance) assured that he will try to sort out the issues within this week. He informed that the BSNL Management is writing a letter to Secretary (T) for enhancing the Ceiling Limit for availing CAPEX Loan which will be discussed in the BSNL Board Meeting most probably in the next week and after the Board approval it will be sent to DoT for consideration. Comrade GS & President attended this meeting.

05.03.2019:  2nd CEC of AP Circle on 02.03.2019: The 2nd CEC of AP Circle was conducted on 02.03.2019 at Hotel Swarna Palace Governor pet Vijayawada in a grand and pleasant manner under the presidentship of com .M .Veeranjaneyulu . Com. A. Koteswara Rao CS , all the District Presidents, District Secretaries, ACS, Advisers, Circle office bearers and Adviser (South) attended the meeting. Welcome address given by Com. V. Srinivasa Rao circle vice president The meeting was started with national anthem and also extended condolence to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in J&K and departed family members of our comrades. The circle president given his opening remarks for 2nd CEC of AP circle and started the deliberations as per agenda. All the DSs submitted their district secretary reports with the particulars of membership ,Diaries received ,souvenir collection and contribution for the proposed 6th ALL INDIA CONFERENCE AT VIJAYAWADA .The morning session was continued till 14.00 hrs. and given break for lunch. Our beloved General Secretary Com. Prahlad Rai, Com. B. Srinivasulu Reddy AGS (Engg) and Com. S.Saya goud CS Telangana circle were joined in the meeting.
The post session after lunch was started at 14.45 hrs. Com. V.Srinivasa Rao vice President welcomed and invited Com. Prahlad Rai GS, Com. B.Srinivasulu Reddy AGS (Engg) and Com. S.Saya goud CS TS circle to the dais. Com. A. Koteswara Rao CS AP circle presented the CS report for the period from 19 .07.2018 to 1.03.2019 with all the activities of members and organisation & agitational programmes. CS also elaborately discussed the issues of 6th AIC to be conducted at Vijayawada on 9th,10th and 11th April 2019. And also he requested all the members to cooperate each other and to participate actively for the successful conduction of 6th AIC at Vijayawada and also requested CS TS Circle to give full support to this programme. Com. S.Narender Adviser (South) addressed the meeting and mentioned different activities involved in 6th AIC. Com. S. Saya Goud, CS TS Circle addressed the meeting and assured their full support for conduction of 6th AIC at VJ. Com. B.Srinivasulu Reddy AGS (Engg) addressed the gathering and discussed all the issues in connection with 6th AIC at Vijayawada. Com. Prahlad Rai our beloved General Secretary addressed the 2nd CEC of AP Circle at Vijayawada and elaborately explained the on going agitation for settlement of issues of 3rd PRC, Pension revision, allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL and pension contribution on actual basic and other pending issues of promotion i.e. JTO to SDE, SDE to AGM, AO to CAO ,AGM to DGM (T)and PS to PPS also. GS also discussed the issues of 6th AIC at VJ and suggested many issues regarding arrangements, formation of committees for different activities like reception, accommodation, transportation and food for conducting the 6th AIC in systematic and pleasant manner. Com. GS & Com. AGS(Engg.) also visited the venue of 6th AIC conference hall and Pre-AIC CWC meeting Hall at Vijayawada. The meeting was concluded after closing remarks by Circle president Com. M. Veeranjaneyulu and vote of thanks by Com. CH Subramaniyam AO. at 18:00 Hrs.

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04.03.2019:  REPORT  OF THE 2^ND CIRCLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING  OF TELANGANA CIRCLE HELD AT HYDERABAD ON 01.03.2019:

The 2^nd CEC of Telangana Cirlce held at Vysya Youth Association Hall, Hyderabad on 01.03.2019. The meeting was presided over by Com. K. Ram Mohan, Circle President.  The meeting started at 0930 AM with Flag Hoisting by Com.K. Ram Mohan, Circle President in the presence of  Com. Prahlad Rai, our beloved General Secretary and Com B.S. Reddy, AGS(Eng).

All the Circle Body along with  our GS and AGS(Eng) were welcomed to the dias by Circle Organising Secretary Com. Gupta and felicitated.   Com. K. Ram Mohan, President in his welcome address  welcomed all the participants and also explained the significance of the conducting of CEC at this crucial juncture.  The House was observed one minute silence towards the martyrs of Pulwama departed soldiers.

Com S.Saya Goud, Circle Secretary,  presented his report on the activities in the circle during the period from 1.8.2018 to till date.  He specially thanked to the CHQ for extending every support to Telangana Circle particularly Com Prahlad Rai, our General Secretary  and com B.S.Reddy, AGS(Eng) for his support.  

Com KNS Shankar Rao, Circle Financial Secretary, presented financial status.

All the DSs/Presidents/CEC/Advisors/CWC members addressed the meeting and submitted their reports..

Com B.S. Reddy, AGS(Eng) congratulated the TS Circle body for conducting the CEC and appreciated the efforts of GS, AIBSNLEA in resolving the issues of executives and issuance of thousands of promotions to BSNL Executives in one month.  He also appreciated all the members in the TS circle who were participated in the recent 3 days strike.

Com  Prahalad Rai, GS greeted the CEC for conducting at the crucial juncture and explained the latest status on various  pending HR issues and appreciated  the TS circle who were participated more than 87 percent in the recent 3 days strike.

An Open Session was  organized at 4 PM  at the same venue.  Com. Basha Vali, ACS(Eng), TS Circle welcomed the GS, AGS(Eng), CS ,CP and FS on to the dais and  felicitated  all.

The CEC was sponsored by 2018   AO to CAO promotees batch .During the session, a grand felicitation   was  organized by the recent AO to CAO promotes of  2018 Batch to our beloved General Secretary Com Prahlad Rai, as a token of gratitude towards our GS, in resolving the much awaited CAO promotions.

The Circle Union also felicitated our GS in a token of gratitude .

Com GS in his address extended sincere thanks to the Telangana Circle for conducting of 2^nd CEC and invited him as chief guest.  Com GS extended special thanks to the AO to CAO promotes who were felicitated him   in a grand manner and sponsoring  the 2^nd CEC.

Com GS in his address appraised in detail the status of HR issues and viability of BSNL.  He also explained the present situation of BSNL and latest status on all the pending promotions /court cases at various levels.  He further explained the untiring efforts made by CHQ for releasing the much awaited CAO promotion orders even to the extent of Gherao the officers at BSNL Corporate office.

GS criticized the adamant attitude of DOT towards the BSNL and its employees, despite the assurances given by MOSC (I/C) to the AUAB leaders in meeting held on 24/2/2018 and 3/12/2018 for the settlement of our demands.  He further criticized the negative forces/lobby in DOT against the interest of BSNL and employees. He demanded the Govt/DOT should immediately resolve all the demands of AUAB for the revival of BSNL.  He assured the house, that the CHQ is trying its level best in resolving the issues

He further condemned the BSNL management for non payment of February, 2019 salary and showing the divide and rule policy by paying the salary to BSNL Corporate office employees. .Demonstrations were also conducted on 1.3.2019 throughout the country against the partisan attitude of BSNL Management.  

The Circle Union congratulate all the CAO promotes and thanked to the comrades  for sponsoring the CEC and conducting felicitation to  the General Secretary.  The circle union conveys special thanks to com P.V. Satyanarayana, President, HTD Branch for taken a key role for sponsoring the CEC in a very nice manner. The entire meeting hall was Jam Packed with mammoth gathering.

Com PV Satyanarayana, President, HTD Branch, extended the vote of thanks with National Anthem.

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AIBSNLEA WISHES

A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

MAHA SHIVARATRI

TO ONE & ALL

.02.2019:  Protest demonstrations against non-payment of salary:
It is very unfortunate that payment of salaries of the Executives and Non-Executives of BSNL, for the month of February, 2019, is not made today. All of us are aware that BSNL is not getting the permission of the DoT, for taking bank loans. The AUAB has already demanded that the DoT should immediately permit BSNL for taking bank loans, to tide over the crisis. However, so far, the DoT has not given the necessary approval.

The AUAB has called on the employees to organise demonstrations tomorrow the 01.03.2019, protesting the non-payment of salary, and demanding the DoT, to immediately grant sanction to BSNL, for taking bank loans.

All the members of AIBSNLEA are requested to participate actively in the said demonstration..............<<<Click here for AUAB Circular>>>

.02.2019:  GB Meeting of AIBSNLEA Banaras Telecom Distt.

GS attended and addressed GB Meeting of Banaras Telecom Distt. Branch at Varanasi on 26.02.2019 at 17.00 Hrs. Com. GS in his address appraised in details about the status of AUAB demands and mentioned that despite the assurances given by Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) in the meeting held on 24.02.2018 & 03.12.2018 to the AUAB leaders, none of the demands resolved by DoT administration & BSNL Management. This only forced to AUAB to launch 3 days strike i.e. 18.02.2019 to 20.02.2019. He appealed all the employees to continue their efforts for the settlement of AUAB demands and requested Banaras TD Branch employees to approach Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) to his visit at Varanasi & Gazipur during his visit. Also requested Banaras TD executives & non- executives to approach to PMO at Varanasi for settlement of AUAB demands.

Com. GS also appraised in details the status of HR issues  of executives mainly the CPCs i.e. JTO to SDE, SD to DE, DE to DGM, JAO to AO, AO to CAO , CAO to DGM(F) and Electrical/Civil etc.

Com. A.P. Singh, OS, UP(E) Circle in his welcome address appraised regarding rally organised upto PMO by Banaras TD AUAB members. He also appraised that recently they met Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) at Banaras & submitted memorandum during his visit at Varanasi wherein Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) gave positive assurances.

Com. Amit Prasad Verma, Distt. Secretary, Banaras Branch assured to continue their efforts with the Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) and PMO for the settlement of AUAB demands. Com. V.P. Singh, President Banaras extended vote of thanks.

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.02.2019:  March to the PMO is postponed in view of the tension prevailing in the border:

In continuation of the 3 day strike, the AUAB had given call to organise a March to the PMO on 06.03.2019, for pressing the settlement of the demands. However, tension is building up in the India Pakistan border. In view of this situation, the AUAB has decided to postpone the March to the PMO. Next date of the March will be announced in due course.

28.02.2019:  GS AIBSNLEA writes to The  GM (SR), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi regarding

(ii) Formation of Ad-hoc Circle Body of AIBSNLEA J&K Circle....<<<<Click here for letter>>>

.02.2019:  Congratulations ! Today MoU is signed between LIC and BSNL for the Group Term Insurance (GTI), which will be effective from 01.03.2019.....

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.02.2019: 

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23.02.2019: 

6th All India Conference of AIBSNLEA

    (To be held at  Vijaywada , Andhra Pradesh)

 Schedule

 07.04.2019

> Arrival of CHQ Office Bearers / Advisors to CHQ / Circle Secretaries / CWC Members/Consultants.

> CHQ Office Bearers / Advisors/Consultants to CHQ Meet at 18.00 Hrs.

08.04.2019

> Pre - AIC CWC Meet at 10.00 Hrs.

> Arrival of Delegates

09.04.2019 to 11.04.2019

 > 6th All India Conference of AIBSNLEA

 12.04.2019

 > Departure of Delegates

Make it a Grand Success by>>>>

>  Attending the Conference in a large number.

> Electing the delegates as per the constitution and intimating their names and arrival/departure particulars to the host circle. Delegates to  be elected @ 30 paid members or part thereof being not less than 20 subject to the minimum of two per branch.

> Clearing the CHQ quota up-to the month of March, 2019 as well as Contribution towards Legal Funds and Diary payments.

> Depositing the Delegate fee @ Rs. 1800/- per Delegate to the host circle immediately on reaching Vijaywada.

> CHQ Office Bearers / Advisors to CHQ/Consultants to CHQ / Circle Secretaries /Circle Presidents and CWC Members will be the EX-OFFICIO Delegates.

> Ensure that the CWC members representing their Circle are elected as per the norms prescribed in the constitution. CWC members elected in excess will not be honored.

> No extra Delegates / Observers are allowed.

> Delegates attending the conference with family have to pay Rs.1500/- per member for food whereas the accommodation charges are to be paid as per actuals.

> Co-operating with the Host Circle in all respects.

LONG LIVE AIBSNLEA

23.02.2019:  The following Committees are constituted to submit their report to 6th AIC at Vijywada, A.P.:

A. Committee for deciding the contents of AIBSNLEA Executive Diary:

1 Shri B.S. Reddy, Andhra Pradesh, Mob. No.  9440000322 -  Convener

2. Shri Devesh Sharma, Rajasthan, Mob. No. 9413394710  - Member

3. Shri Bhagwan Singh, Rajasthan, Mob. No. 9414001895  - Member

4. Shri C.Duraiarasan, Tamilnadu, Mobile No. 9486103122- Member

5. Shri V. Shaji, Kerala, Mob. No. 9446450450  - Member

B. Constitution Amendment Committee:

1 Shri B.S. Reddy, Andhra Pradesh, Mob. No.  9440000322 -  Convener

2. Shri Amit Gupta, Kolkata TD, Mob. No. 9433000088 - Member

3. Shri C. M. Saste, Maharashtra, Mob. No. 9422300555 - Member

4. Shri Devesh Sharma, Rajasthan, Mob. No. 9413394710 - Member

5. Shri C.Duraiarasan, Tamilnadu, Mobile No. 9486103122- Member

6. Shri Prusun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Calcutta TD, Mobile No. 9432000184-Member

7. Shri J. Saibaba, Andhra Pradesh, Mob. No. 9490667899 -   Member

C. Study Group on Service issues and Departmental interest of members:

1. Shri Prusun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Calcutta TD, Mobile No. 9432000184-Convener

2. Shri R. Guru Prasad, Tamil Nadu, Mobile No.  9486102406  - Member

3. Shri S.K. Hiremath, Karnataka, Mobile No. 9449850102-Member

4. Shri Karan Singh, Rajasthan, Mob. No. 9414001958  - Member

5. Shri A. G. Joshi, Maharashtra, Mob. No. 9422039222  - Member

6. Shri Rajpal Sharma, BSNL CO, Mob. No. 9868123459  - Member

7. Shri B. S. Reddy, Andhra Pradesh, Mob. No. 9440000322 -  Member

8. Shri S. K. Jena, Odisha, Mob. No. 9437011370  - Member

D. Viability of BSNL and other Pension related issue:

1. Shri Amit Gupta, Kolkata TD, Mob. No. 9433000088  - Convener

2. Shri P. Udayasuryan, Chennai TD, Mob. No. 9444404111 - Member

3. Shri Parvej Khan, Madhya Pradesh, Mob. No. 9425001163 -  Member

5. Shri M. K. Morodia, Rajasthan, Mob. No. 9413395858  - Member

6. Shri Prasun Kumar Mukhopadhayay, Kolkata TD, Mob. No.9432000184  -  Member

7. Shri C.M Saste,  ITPC, Maharashtra, Mobile No. 9422300555- Member

E. Committee on HR issues related to BSNL recruited Executives

1. Shri Bhagwan Singh, Rajasthan, Mob. No. 9414001895  - Convener

2. Shri Devesh Sharma, Rajasthan, Mob. No. 9413394710  - Member

3. Shri Deepak Sharma,  BSNL CO, New Delhi, Mobile No.  98681 44061-Member

4. Shri S. K. Jena, Odisha, Mob. No. 9437011370  - Member

5. Shri J.K.Patel, Gujrat, Mobile No. 9427300300-Member

F. Committee on HR issues of Telecom/Finance/Civil/Electrical/Arch/General Disciplines

1 Shri B.S. Reddy, Andhra Pradesh, Mob. No.  9440000322 -  Convener

2. Shri Raj Pal Sharma,  BSNL CO, New Delhi, Mobile No. 9868123459 -Member

3. Shri S. K. Jena, Odisha, Mob. No. 9437011370  - Member

4.  Shri Alkendra Singh, Rajasthan, Mobile No. 9414001018- Member

5. Shri K.P. Nair PA, Maharashtra, Mobile No.  9422663434-Member

All the members of AIBSNLEA are requested to kindly give their valuable feedback through the above mentioned committees at the earliest.

Also the Conveners of the above Committees are requested to submit their report/feedback to CHQ latest before 20^th March, 2019.

.02.2019: 

All the nearby Circle Secretaries are requested to take immediate steps for the success of March to the PMO.

.02.2019:  AUAB memorandum to be submitted to all the respective Hon'ble MPs latest by 28.02.2019.....<<<Click here for memorandum>>>

All the Circle / District Secretaries are requested to coordinate with the other local AUAB Leaders for submitting the memorandum.

.02.2019:  BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi issued

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.02.2019:  AUAB Leaders met Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) Shri Manoj Sinha at Jhunjhunu during his visit on dated 21.02.2019 at 15 Hrs.

Com. GS AIBSNLEA Sh. Prahlad Rai along with  Com. CS AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle Sh. M.K. Morodia, Com. Advisor (North),  AIBSNLEA CHQ Sh. Karan Singh & other office bearers of AUAB Jhunjhunu Rajasthan Circle met Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) on 21.02.2019 at 15 Hrs. AUAB leaders greeted & presented bouquet to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) and submitted a memorandum.

Com. GS AIBSNLEA on behalf of AUAB requested Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) to consider the demands of AUAB for settlement  as assured earlier. Com. GS mentioned that revival of BSNL is in the interest of nation & also related to 20 Lakhs family members of BSNL employees & BSNL pensioners. Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) was quite responsive & positive to the AUAB leaders & assured for his kind intervention & advised to work more for the growth of BSNL. AUAB leaders assured him the best efforts for revival of BSNL. Regarding pay revision, pension revision & revival of BSNL, Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) further assured for positive action.

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.02.2019:  Meeting with Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon'ble  Minister of State in Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India:

Today evening at 06.15 PM the representatives of AIBSNLEA Com. L.N. Sharma, Distt. Secy. AIBSNLEA Bikaner TD, Com. K.L. Sunar, Vice President, AIBSNLEA Bikaner TD along with other office bearers met Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon'ble  Minister of State in Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India and requested for his kind intervention for the settlement of AUAB demands and at the same time Com. Sunar connected GS AIBSNLEA Com. Prahlad Rai on telephone wherein Com. GS explained the assurances given by Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) in the meeting held on 03 Dec., 2018 for the settlement but DoT administration is dragging the issues.

After detailed discussions, Hon'ble  Minister of State in Ministry of Water Resources Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal assured to discuss the matter with Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) Sh. Manoj Sinha ji. He also enquired about our agitation programme. We explained him our three days strike successfully completed today evening and in the next phase 'Mass Rally' will be organised by the AUAB to PMO residence on 06th March,2019.

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20.02.2019:  Decisions of the AUAB meeting held on 20.02.2019.

A meeting of the AUAB was held today to review the 3 day strike and also to chalk out the future course of action. General Secretaries / Senior officer bearers of all the constituents of the AUAB participated. The meeting whole heartedly thanked the entire Executives and Non-Executives who made the 3 day strike a historic success. The meeting also congratulated the circle and district level AUAB, for effectively organising the strike. With the view to carry forward the movement further to settle the charter of demands, the following programme of action is finalised.

1) Conducting March to PMO on 06.03.2019, by mobilising the employees from the surrounding circles.

2) Memorandum to be submitted to all the MPs, latest by 28.02.2019.

3)  To send messages to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications on Twitter.

4)  Meeting the Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications wherever possible by our comrades.

19.02.2019: 

The meeting resolved to inform the employees that, this attempt of the Management would be stiffly resisted by the AUAB. The meeting also took note of the strike particulars of the various circles, circulated by the Corporate Office. The figures contained factually incorrect details.

Finally, the meeting decided to take all out efforts to organise the 3rd day strike more effectively.

18.02.2019:  First day strike a roaring success - AUAB congratulates the employees.

The AUAB has heartily congratulated the Non-Executives and Executives of BSNL, for making the 1st day strike a roaring success. In it’s meeting held at 15:30 hrs today, the AUAB reviewed the 1st day strike. General Secretaries and senior office bearers of all the constituents of the AUAB attended. As per the report received from circles, the 1st day strike is near total. It is also observed that the strike is taking place in a totally peaceful manner. On one side, in it’s statement issued through the Press Information Bureau late last evening, the DoT had stated that, it is in the process of negotiating with the AUAB, to resolve the issues.

However, on the other side, the DoT has not come forward to invite the AUAB for talks, even after the employees have en-masse joined the 1st day strike. This only shows the double - talk of the DoT. Under these circumstances, today’s meeting of the AUAB, resolved to call upon the employees to further intensify the strike, and make it a cent percent success on the 2nd and 3rd days.

18.02.2019:  BSNL NEWS in Media:

(i) Govt. not sincere to resolve BSNL problem, delaying decision .. <<<Click here for detail news of The Times of India>>>

18.02.2019: 3-day Strike implemented successfully in its first day.

Charter of demands

1. Implementation of 3rd Pay Revision with 15% fitment.

2. Allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL, as per the proposals submitted by the BSNL Management.

3. Implement assurance of the Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications for delinking pension revision from pay revision. Revise pension of BSNL Retirees w.e.f. 01.01.2017.

4. Payment of pension contribution by BSNL as per the government rule.

5. Settlement of the left out issues of the 2nd Pay Revision Committee.

6. (a) Approval for BSNL's Land Management Policy without any delay.
6.( b) Expeditiously complete the mutation and the process of transferring of all assets to BSNL, as per the Cabinet decision taken on the eve of the formation of BSNL.
7. (a) Ensure financial viability of BSNL, as per the decision taken by the Group of Ministers, at the time of formation of BSNL.
7. (b) Issue letter of comfort for BSNL's proposals for taking bank loans.
7. (c) Expeditiously fill up all vacant post of BSNL Board of Directors.
8. Scrap BSNL's outsourcing for the operation and maintenance of it's mobile towers.

 AUAB further calls upon all the employees to implement three days Strike successfully on second day also with 100% participation. All the Circle/District Secretaries  are requested to ensure active participation of all the members  in the three days Strike to register our protest against the non-settlement of legitimate demands.

17.02.2019: It is a do or die situation - AUAB calls on the employees to organise the 3 strike massively.
The AUAB held it's crucial meeting today. General Secretaries / senior leaders of BSNLEU, NFTE, AIBSNLEA, SNEA, AIGETOA, BSNL MS, ATM, TEPU and BSNL OA participated. The meeting reviewed the preparations going on throughout the country for the 3 day strike. All the General Secretaries gave their reports on the preparations. It is very encouraging to note that, excellent preparations are going on. Especially, the momentum has picked up tremendously in the last 2 days.

After considering all the factors, the meeting unanimously decided to go ahead with the strike. The strike starts from midnight (00:00 hrs.) today. If any clarification is required, comrades are requested to contact their respective General Secretaries.

AUAB ZINDABAD!!

16.02.2019: 

The meeting paid homage to the 40 CRPF personnel martyred in terror attack at Pulwama. The preparations that have been made in various circles, to make the strike successful, was reviewed. The meeting expressed it's concern that, the DoT has not even come forward to hold any discussion with the AUAB so far. After detailed review, the meeting unanimously decided to go ahead with the strike.

The meeting decided to call upon the circle and district organisations of the constituents, to make the last minute preparations for the success of the strike. The meeting also decided to call upon the employees to hold condolence meetings outside office premises at 10:00 am on 18-02-2019, and pay homage to the 40 CRPF personnel martyred in terror attack at Pulwama.

15.02.2019: Talks fail - AUAB decides to go ahead with the strike.....

Today the CMD BSNL and Director(HR), BSNL Board met the AUAB leaders. The AUAB representatives told the Management that, they are prepared to accept 3rd Pay Revision with 5 % fitment, as offered earlier by the DoT. However, they  demanded that this commitment should be given in writing by the DoT, so that the AUAB can consider deferment of the strike. Even this demand of the AUAB is not accepted. Further, the DoT has also diluted it's earlier assurance to give DA neutralisation. The DoT is demanding that the AUAB should call off the strike, in view of the terror attack in Pulwama. The Secretary, Telecom, has put a condition that she would not meet the AUAB leaders, unless they call off the strike. Immediately after the meeting with the BSNL Management, all the General Secretaries of the AUAB met and decided to go ahead with the strike.

The AUAB has also decided to exempt J&K circle from the strike, to ensure maintenance of services, in the backdrop of the terror attack.

The AUAB requests all the circle and district unions to organise the strike powerfully.

15.02.2019: 

AUAB leaders were invited by CMD BSNL on 13.02.2019 at 17.00 Hrs. in the presence of Dir(HR) & GM(SR) to discuss and apprise the developments on AUAB demands in DoT. CMD BSNL informed that today morning AUAB demands were discussed with Secy(T), DoT in details wherein on the issue of Pay revision Secy(T) mentioned that Hon'ble MOSC is ready to discuss with AUAB leaders under a condition that AUAB leaders should agree DOT proposal to decide 0% fitment  by DoT itself and 5% fitment  proposal will be sent to Digital Commission meeting being held on 21.02.2019 for  clearance thereafter it will be taken up in the Union Cabinet for approval. AUAB leaders mentioned that  DoT should not put any condition before discussion and other issues related to revival of BSNL should be discussed as assured by the Hon'ble in the earlier meetings held on 24.02.2018 and 03.12.2018.

After this meeting AUAB leaders  discussed  the DoT proposal in  its meeting held on 14.02.2019  at 15.00 Hrs. and decided that AUAB will firm to its demand of 10% fitment benefit till the time DoT don't give any concrete proposal in writing to AUAB and this decision was communicated to CMD BSNL by the AUAB leaders on 14.02.2019 at 17.30 Hrs.

CMD further appealed to AUAB leaders to review their decision as suggested by DoT so that a meeting can be conducted between Hon'ble MOSC/Secy(T) with the AUAB leaders. In view of this AUAB leaders will further hold its meeting  tomorrow  on 15.02.2019 at 15.00 Hrs. to discuss and decide on the issue. In the above mentioned developments our CHQ office bearers and Circle Secretaries are requested to give their views/suggestions by today afternoon upto14.00 Hrs to further discuss in the AUAB meeting .

As of now since there is no settlement of AUAB demands, we request all the Circle / District Secretaries to prepare for the successful implementation of 3 days strike with effect from 18.02.2019 to 20.02.2019.

15.02.2019:  BSNL News in Media :

(i) DoT finalising revival proposal, no shutdown: BSNL....<<<Click here for detail news>>>>

(ii) Telecom department refutes BSNL shutdown report, says mulling revival......<<<Click here for detail news>>>>

14.02.2019: 

AUAB leaders were invited by CMD BSNL on 13.02.2018 at 17.00 Hrs. in the presence of Dir(HR) & GM(SR) to discuss and apprise the developments on AUAB demands in DoT. CMD BSNL informed that today morning AUAB demands were discussed with Secy(T), DoT in details wherein on the issue of Pay revision Secy(T) mentioned that Hon'ble MOSC is ready to discuss with AUAB leaders under a condition that AUAB leaders should agree DOT proposal to decide 0% fitment  by DoT itself and 5% fitment  proposal will be sent to Digital Commission meeting being held on 21.02.2019 for  clearance thereafter it will be taken up in the Union Cabinet for approval. AUAB leaders mentioned that  DoT should not put any condition before discussion and other issues related to revival of BSNL should be discussed as assured by the Hon'ble in the earlier meetings held on 24.02.2018 and 03.12.2018.

After this meeting AUAB leaders  discussed  the DoT proposal in  its meeting held on 14.02.2018  at 15.00 Hrs. and decided that AUAB will firm to its demand of 10% fitment benefit till the time DoT don't give any concrete proposal in writing to AUAB and this decision was communicated to CMD BSNL by the AUAB leaders on 14.02.2019 at 17.30 Hrs.

CMD further appealed to AUAB leaders to review their decision as suggested by DoT so that a meeting can be conducted between Hon'ble MOSC/Secy(T) with the AUAB leaders. In view of this AUAB leaders will further hold its meeting  tomorrow  on 15.02.2019 at 15.00 Hrs. to discuss and decide on the issue. In the above mentioned developments our  CHQ office bearers and Circle Secretaries are requested to give their views/suggestions by tomorrow afternoon upto13.00 Hrs to further discuss in the AUAB meeting .

As of now since there is no settlement of AUAB demands, we request all the Circle / District Secretaries to prepare for the successful implementation of 3 days strike with effect from 18.02.2019 to 20.02.2019.

12.02.2019:  AUAB Meeting with CMD BSNL: AUAB rejects the proposal of the Management for deferring the salary for the month of February, 2019 - AUAB also rejects the appeal of the Management to withdraw the strike.

A meeting between the AUAB and the BSNL Management was held today at 17:30 hrs. Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL, Ms. Sujata T. Ray, Director (HR & Finance) and Shri A.M. Gupta, GM (SR), were present. From the AUAB, Com. P. Abhimanyu, Convenor, Com. Chandeshwar Singh, Chairman, Com. Prahlad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA , Com. K. Sebastin, GS, SNEA, Com. Pathak, AGS, AIGETOA, Com. Suresh Kumar, GS, BSNL MS, Com. H.P. Singh, Dy. GS, BSNLOA and Com. S. Sivakumar, President, AIBSNLEA, participated.

The CMD BSNL explained the serious financial crisis being faced by the BSNL and appealed for the cooperation of the AUAB, for deferring payment of the salary for the month of February, 2019. The AUAB representatives firmly rejected the request of the CMD BSNL. They told in one voice that payment of salary of the employees should not be deferred. Thereafter, the CMD BSNL said that the 3 day strike, called on by the AUAB from 18.02.2019 will be self-defeating, and appealed to call off the strike. The representatives of the AUAB rejected the appeal of the CMD BSNL and reaffirmed that the strike will take place at any cost. They told the Management that the repeated assurances given by the Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications on 24.02.2018 and 03.12.2018 for the settlement of AUAB demands i.e.

Charter of demands >>>>>

……are not implemented by the DoT. The AUAB also told the CMD BSNL that, plenty of time is already given to the DoT, and that the strike will now take place successfully. The AUAB told the Management in categorical term that, there is no question of going back from the decision to go on strike.

All the Circle/District Secretaries are requested to make full preparations for the successful implementation of  three days strike.

AUAB held several round of discussions with DoT officers in the presence of CMD BSNL & Director(HR), BSNL Board but not even a single demand is resolved by DoT. It has forced AUAB to go on three days strike from 18^th Feb., 2019 to 20^th Feb., 2019.

12.02.2019:  Pers. Cell of BSNL Corporate office, New Delhi issued letter regarding calling of objections/errors/omissions w.r.t. seniority list of TES Gr B circulated vide this office order dated 07.08.2018 and 08.08.2018, as per Rule 206- <<<Click here for letter>>>

The details of referred letters dated 07.08.2018 and 08.08.2018 are as under>>>>>>>>>>

07.08.2018:  BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi issued revision of Seniority List of TES Group- 'B' in compliance of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgment dated 21.01.2015 and 14.12.2017 in Civil Appeal No (s) 4389 of 2010.

<<<Click here for letter>>>     

<<<Annexure-A>>>        <<<Annexure-B>>>    <<<Annexure-C>>>    <<<Annexure-D>>>  

<<Click here for corrigendum letter dated 08.08.2018 of Pers Cell of BSNL CO>>>

11.02.2019: AUAB is holding meeting on 12.02.2019 at 11 Hrs at Ghaziabad & 13.02.2019 at 11 Hrs. at Rohatak for mobilization for 3 days strike implementation.

11.02.2019:  2nd CEC meeting of Punjab Circle on 09th February 2019 at Patiala: 2nd CEC meeting of Punjab Circle was organised on 09th February 2019 at Parbhat Parvana Patiala. The Open Session of the CEC Meeting was attended by Com. GS Shri Prahlad Rai and Organizing Secretary (North) Com. Devesh Sharma, from AIBSNLEA CHQ side. DS NFTE Patiala Shri Prem also attended the meeting as special guest.

All the distinguished guests were welcomed by presenting bouquets and shawls. Meeting started with National Anthem.

Com. Baldev Singh, FS AIBSNLEA Punjab delivered the welcome address and welcomed all the guests in the Patiala City in the 2nd CEC meeting.

All District Secretaries of AIBSNLEA Punjab Circle presented the District Secretary reports.

Com. Mohd. Jameel, Circle Secretary AIBSNLEA Punjab, in his key note address welcomed all in the 2nd CEC meeting at Patiala. He specially thanked to AIBSNLEA CHQ for extending every support to AIBSNLEA Punjab. He mentioned the achievement of Punjab Circle body in the resolvement of the issues of the members. He also stressed to keep vigilant on the issues of BSNL's viability as well as on our HR issues.

Com. Devesh Sharma, Organizing Secretary (North) CHQ in his address congratulated the comrades of AIBSNLEA Punjab Circle and specially Patiala Comrades for the successful holding of 2nd CEC meeting and thanked the comrades for their grand participation. He thanked for the efforts of GS AIBSNLEA in resolving the issues of 13000 promotions for BSNL Executives in one month. He explained the Punjab Circle's importance for not only AIBSNLEA but also for the entire BSNL as a whole. He expressed his full belief that in the days to come, the comrades of Punjab Circle will participate in the AUAB's organisational call with full spirit, Strength and enthusiasm. He mentioned the importance of the participation of the members of Punjab Circle in Organisational calls and its impact on the entire country for getting the benefits of 3rd PRC. Com. He assured the full support of AIBSNLEA CHQ to Punjab Comrades.

At last he thanked to all for inviting him in the open session and congratulated for the grand success of the 2nd CEC.

GS AIBSNLEA, Shri Prahlad Rai, congratulated the comrades of Punjab Circle for the successful 2nd CEC meeting at Patiala and thanked the comrades for their participation. In his detailed address Com. GS mentioned that the Punjab Circle is a very important Circle for the AIBSNLEA and as well as BSNL and Patiala is one of the most important SSA in Punjab Circle.

Com. GS mentioned that AIBSNLEA has formed by the merging of 10 DoT recognised Associations and every cadre is important for us and we peruses for the resolvement of the pending issues of all cadres. He informed that only due to the efforts of AIBSNLEA the BSNL MSRRs came into effect in 2009 which paved the way of the promotions up to regular DGMs and our DRs will get the promotion upto PGM level. Com GS also informed the house that initially only AIBSNLEA created the gravity of the DRs issues like SAB and Standard pay scales etc. Com. GS categorically told that AIBSNLEA is against the MT recruitment when the existing in house talent like M.Tech/MBA/CA/ICWA are very much available and recruitment of MT will create cadre demoralisation.

Com. GS explained the persuasive efforts of AIBSNLEA CHQ for issuing more the 13000 promotions is BSNL through various DPCs. He appraised the status of HR issues about AIBSNLEA efforts for various DPCs in various cadres.

Com. GS mentioned that the viability and existence of BSNL is the most important issue today and we have to analyze the reasons of BSNL's today's position of huge financial crunch. He explained the demoralising view of Niti Ayog and DoE on 4G allocation to BSNL. GS emphasized that the approval of BSNL's Land management policy is very much required for improving the financial health of BSNL. GS explained the points of revival plan of BSNL, which are expected to discuss in next Digital Commission meeting on 21st Feb., 2019. Com. GS explained the reasons to defer the earlier strike call of AUAB and explained the existing Charter of Demand of AUAB. Com. GS informed that upto today DoT has not discussed any matter with AUAB about reducing the retirement age to 58. Com. GS appealed to all Punjab Comrades to make successful the 3 days strike call of All Unions and Associations w.e.f 18.02.2019.

Com. GS explained that how the AIBSNLEA is continuously pursuing these viability related issue with the BSNL Management and DoT.

At last Com. GS congratulated the Punjab Circle for the grand success of the 2nd CEC and replied all queries raised by the AIBSNLEA Punjab comrades.

Com. Ashok Sharma, President AIBSNLEA Punjab Circle extended the vote of thanks.

DS Patiala Com. Harjot Singh managed the overall arrangements for CEC in a very nice manner.

The entire meeting Hall was Jam Packed with mammoth gathering.

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07.02.2019:  Meeting with PGM(Pers.): GS, President, AGS(Fin.), AGS(Gen. Discipline) and CS, MH Circle met PGM(Pers.) and discussed regarding:-

(a) DE to DGM promotion: We requested to issue early promotion order from DE to DGM(Engg.) to fill-up 891 vacant DGM posts, since the CPC has been completed one month before. PGM(Pers.) appreciated our concern and mentioned  that within a day or two DE's seniority list will be uploaded on BSNL Intranet Portal as a transparency measure. However, some apprehensions raised by some executives on DE's seniority list have been examined and further any objections on seniority list are raised will also be examined immediately and after satisfying the objections if any, the promotion orders will be issued from DE to DGM.

(b) JTO to SDE promotion: We requested to issue early promotion order from JTO to SDE(T) to fill-up about 5000 vacant SDE(T) posts. PGM(Pers.) mentioned that due to contempt case pending in the Hon'ble CAT Ernakullam bench and now has been posted for hearing on 15.02.2019.After the clearance of contempt case only ,the promotion orders will be considered.

(c) Consideration of request/tenure transfers of AOs/CAOs/DGM(Fin.)s: We requested for consideration of request/tenure transfers of AOs/CAOs/DGM(Fin.)s. PGM(Pers.) mentioned that all the pending cases are being examined and will be considered shortly. 

07.02.2019:   

In the meeting today, Committee finalized the GTI scheme and the policy documents and it is decided that MoU will be signed in next week. The policy will be effective from 01.03.2019. There will be two schemes with 50 lakhs coverage and 20 lakhs coverage. Those who are above 50 years they can also opt for either 50 lakhs or 20 lakhs scheme.

ESS Popup will again be opened for 2 days for exercise/change the options. 

06.02.2019:   AUAB meeting with Addl. Sect(T), DoT:  The representatives of AUAB met Addl. Sect(T), DoT and discussed regarding settlement of AUAB demands. AUAB expressed their serious concern against non settlement of AUAB demands even after assurances given by Secy(T), DoT &

AST explained that in yesterday's Digital Commission Meeting, MTNL revival plan could not be discussed due to some queries. He further explained that in MTNL revival plan, MTNL Management has suggested for reduction of age from 60 years to 58 years, VRS & there is no proposal for pay revision. The BSNL revival plan is now ready but informally Digital Commission has advised to DoT to take the comments of TRAI on this issue in view of the Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement. Thus 4G spectrum allocation will be send to TRAI for comments shortly. The other issues related to monitisation of non-core land of BSNL & VRS are to be discussed in the next Digital Commission Meeting to be held on 21st Feb., 2019 at 11.00 AM. He mentioned that regarding VRS in BSNL Rs. 6000 Crs. ex-gratia liability will be born by govt. through souvenir guarantee.

On the issue of pay revision, AST further mentioned that even 5% fitment benefit on pay revision is difficult to get clear from DoE. On the AUAB demands AST told that he will shortly arrange a meeting with Hon'ble MOSC(I/C). He appealed to defer three days strike. We explained that three days strike notice has been served to draw the attention of govt. fro the settlement of AUAB demands. In case the demands are not settled, AUAB will be forced to resume indefinite strike.

05.02.2019: 

We expressed our unhappiness against the indifferent attitude of DoT officers in settling the AUAB demands even after assurances given by Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) . OSD mentioned that DoT seriously working for the settlement of AUAB demands. However, he immediately called AST Office to submit the status of AUAB demands settlement.

AST advised to OSD to send AUAB leaders in his chamber to discuss the matter. Accordingly, AST fixed up the meeting with AUAB leaders on 6th Feb., 2019 at 15.30 Hrs.

05.02.2019:   6^th AIC of AIBSNLEA at Vijawada

1) To forward the Delegate List of their respective Circle by Mail to the Circle Secretary, of AP Circle Com. A. Koteswara Rao, DGM for the forthcoming 6^th All India Conference of AIBSNLEA scheduled to be held at Vijayawada from 9.4.2019 to 11.4.2019. Mail ID: akrao1959@gmail.com, Mobile No. 094400 00505.

2) Also send Advertisements/Donations collected for the Souvenir as assured in the AIBSNLEA CWC Meeting held at Dehradun during August 2018.

01.02.2019:  AUAB served notice to Secy(T), DoT & CMD, BSNL for three days strike w.e.f. 18th Feb., 2019 ....<<<Click here for notice>>>

Charter of demands for the 3 day strike from 18.02.2019>>>>>

6. a) Approval for BSNL's Land Management Policy without any delay.
6. b) Expeditiously complete the mutation and the process of transferring of all assets to BSNL, as per the Cabinet decision taken on the eve of the formation of BSNL.

7. (a) Ensure financial viability of BSNL, as per the decision taken by the Group of Ministers, at the time of formation of BSNL.
7. (b) Issue letter of comfort for BSNL's proposals for taking bank loans.
7. (c) Expeditiously fill up all vacant post of BSNL Board of Directors.

8. Scrap BSNL's outsourcing for the operation and maintenance of it's mobile towers.

31.01.2019:  AUAB meeting with Additional Secretary (T), DOT and its internal meeting tomorrow : In continuation to   the discussion that the AUAB had with the Additional Secretary (Telecom) yesterday, further discussions took place between the AUAB and the CMD BSNL yesterday, as well as today. The representatives of the AUAB met Shri Anshu Prakash, Additional Secretary (Telecom) today afternoon. To their surprise, the Additional Secretary (Telecom) told the AUAB representatives today that, even giving the 5% fitment would be difficult. The AUAB did not accept the 5% fitment offer made yesterday. In this backdrop, the AUAB will be holding it's meeting at 11:30 am tomorrow. The meeting will take appropriate decision on the charter of demands. The Executives and Non-Executives are requested to keep ready for struggle.

31.01.2019:  Meeting with PGM(Pers): GS met PGM (Pers.) and requested to issue promotion order from DE to DGM(Engg.) to fill up 891  vacant DGM posts against which the CPC has been completed one month before . PGM(Pers.) mentioned that the DE seniority list is being uploaded on BSNL Intranet shortly in view of the objections raised by some executives. After receiving the objections, it will examined and promotion orders will be issued accordingly.

31.01.2019:  Writ Petition case regarding Tower Subsidiary: The Writ Petition case regarding Tower Subsidiary was listed as Item No. 5 in Court No. 7 before the Delhi High Court today.  Mr. Rajshekhar Rao appeared on behalf of the Petitioners i.e. AIBSNLEA, SNEA, AIGETOA & others , apprised the Court that DOT was yet to file a response and sought liberty to file a rejoinder to the Counter Affidavit filed by BSNL as also DOT. Accordingly, the matter has been adjourned to 20.08.2019.

30.01.2019:  AUAB meeting with CMD (BSNL): GS AIBSNLEA, GS SNEA,GS BSNLEU and GS NFTE  met CMD,BSNL  in the presence  of Director (HR) BSNL Board  as per the advice of AST to discuss the viable proposal for pay revision : AUAB  leaders demanded 15% fitment benefit for pay revision. Regarding Pension revision less than 15% fitment benefit can not be accepted by AUAB since the pension contribution of the BSNL pensioners was paid BSNL to DOT as per rule. After detailed discussions CMD BSNL mentioned that tomorrow morning 11.00 Hrs; he will be giving a presentation to Secy (T) on revival plan of BSNL including 4G spectrum allocation, monetision of non core land of BSNL, pay revision, payment of pension contribution on actual basic pay and pension revision wherein views of AUAB will also be presented.

30.01.2019:  Court case against creation of BSNL's Tower Subsidiary Company : Writ petition filed by AIBSNLEA, SNEA, AIGETOA and others against the creation of BSNL's Tower  Subsidiary Company in the Hon'ble High Court Delhi is coming for arguments  tomorrow in the Court No.7 at case no.5 in the Hon'ble High Court Delhi. BSNL has filed the rejoinder but DOT is yet to file the rejoinder.

.01.2019: 

Regarding 4G spectrum allocation to BSNL, AST mentioned that the queries made by DOE & Niti Aayog have been replied by BSNL and on that basis the matter will be discussed in the Digital Commission Meeting which is scheduled to be held on 5th Feb., 2019, along with 4G spectrum allocation proposal, the revival plan of BSNL including monetization of BSNL non-core land will also be discussed. After approval of Digital Commission, it will be taken up in the Cabinet for approval.

Replies received from BSNL for the payment of pension contribution on actual basic pay will be send to DoE after the clearance of Internal Finance of DoT.

The issue of pension revision, delinking from pay revision, AUAB representatives demanded 15% fitment since the pension contribution has already been paid to DoT by BSNL.

Regarding anomaly on pension revision for the BSNL pensioners retiring after 01/01/2017, AST directed DDG(Estt.) to have separate discussion with the leaders of AUAB to prepare the formula for pension revision. Accordingly AUAB leaders had separate discussion with DDG(Estt.) on pension revision & decided to submit the formula for pension revision of post retiring 01/01/2017 BSNL pensioners shortly.

.01.2019: 

1. The Director (HR),BSNL Board regarding
(a) Request for transfer in the cadre of DGM (Finance)

 <<<<Click here for letter>>

2. The PGM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate office regarding
(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accounts officer

(b) Representation received from Shri Sanatan Ojha, SDE Staff No 107678 HR No. 99210932 working in TRAI as Senior Research Officer, Regional Officer, Jaipur, on deputation for posting in BSNL CO New Delhi.

(c) Representation received from Shri Y.S. Eranna, AGM HR No. 198007732 regarding Postponement of his VR date.

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

<<<<Click here for letter>>

29.01.2019: Meeting with CMD BSNL:- GS, President and AGS(Fin) met CMD BSNL  and discussed regarding:-

 (a) DE to DGM (Engg) Promotion: We expressed our serious concern against non filling up the vacant 891 DGM (Engg) Posts even the CPC has been completed 28 days before but pending for approval from the Competent authority. CMD assured to discuss the matter with Dir (HR) for an early decision.

(b) Pension Revision Formula for the BSNL Retirees:  We requested CMD BSNL  the Pension Revision Formula being proposed by the AUAB may kindly be approved in  the Management Committee. CMD assured to consider the matter in case the  Pension Revision Formula proposal submitted to the BSNL Management by the AUAB, it will be placed in  the Management Committee  for approval and will be sent DOT for consideration.

29.01.2019: 

GS, President & AGS (Fin) met PGM (Pers)  and discussed regarding:-

(a) DE to DGM Promotion: We expressed our serious concern against the delay in issuing DE to DGM promotion orders since the CPC to fill up 891 vacant DGM Posts has been completed 28 days before. We requested PGM (Pers) to issue Promotion orders from DE to DGM (Engg) immediately. After detail discussions PGM (Pers) mentioned that the DE's seniority list will be placed in the public domain shortly and thereafter the promotion orders will be issued.

 (b) AO to CAO Promotion: We requested to fill up the vacant CAO Posts. PGM (Pers) mentioned that  ASG opinion on own merit reservation issue is still awaited. However, he mentioned that Review CPC for SC/ST left out candidates is under process. We requested to utilize 336 MT quota CAO  posts also for promoting remaining eligible AOs waiting for CAO Promotion on Adhoc basis. PGM (Pers) assured to look into the matter.

(c)   Promotion from JTO to SDE(T) :  We requested to expedite CPC to fill- up  vacant SDE(T) Posts (about 4900) since the contempt case in the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam bench has been stayed. PGM (Pers) mentioned that senior officers are unhappy due to the contempt of court cases being filed by some individuals against promotions and has now directed not to consider any promotion till the time  court cases are settled.

29.01.2019: 

We congratulated Sh. Pravin Kumar Purwar  for his selection as CMD BSNL. <<<Click here for MOM of PESB>>>

25.01.2019:  AUAB meeting today unanimous decided the following:-

(8) Scrap the proposal for outsourcing for the maintenance of BSNL's mobile towers..........<<<<Click here for AUAB Circular ..........Dated 25.01.2019>>>>

25.01.2019: 

Thus AIBSNLEA strongly demanded immediate  HR integration wherein DGM(SEA) should report to GM(Pers.). Finally, the competent authority order for HR Integration on dated 24.01.2019<<<Click here for letter>>>.

We are thankful to CMD BSNL, Director(HR) BSNL Board for taking the long awaited HR Integration decision in BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi.

>>>>>>19.11.2018:  Today Executives assembled in BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi:

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23.01.2019: 

(a) AUAB meeting with AST, DOT :  We enquired about the meeting to be held with Addl Secy (Telecom),DOT with the AUAB representatives to discuss AUAB demands. CMD BSNL mentioned that as assured by AST the committee meeting may take place tomorrow or day after tomorrow.

 (b) DE to DGM (T) Promotion: We expressed our serious concern against non filling up the vacant 891 DGM (Engg) Posts even the CPC has been completed 20 days before but pending for approval from the competent authority. We apprised him about the status of the court judgments of TES Group 'B' seniority. CMD assured to discuss the matter with Dir (HR) for an early decision.

23.01.2019: 

(a) DE to DGM (Engg) Promotion: We expressed our concern against the delay in issuing DE to DGM promotion orders since the CPC has been completed 20 days before ,We also explained the status of court cases and Judgments on TES Group 'B' seniority. After detail discussions Dir(HR) mentioned that the DE'S seniority list will be placed in the public domain shortly and thereafter the promotion orders will be issued.

(b)AUAB meeting with AST, DOT : Director (HR) mentioned that regarding committee meeting she  contacted AST  office today but AST was on tour. However tomorrow morning she will again talk to  AST for fixing  AUAB meeting to discuss their demands.

(b) AO to CAO Promotion: We requested to fill up the vacant CAO Posts. Director (HR) mentioned that  ASG opinion on the on merit reservation issue is still awaited. However, she mentioned that Review CPC for SC/ST left out candidates is being held shortly.  

23.01.2019:  Meeting with PGM(Pers).:-

GS, President met PGM(Pers)  and discussed regarding:-

(a) Promotion from JTO to SDE(T) :  We requested to expedite CPC to fill- up  vacant SDE(T) Posts (about 4900) since the contempt case in the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam bench has been stayed. PGM(Pers) assured to look into the matter.

 (b) DE to DGM Promotion: We requested to PGM (Pers) to issue Promotion orders from DE to DGM (Engg) since the CPC to fill up 891 vacant DGM Posts has been completed but held up due to some objections raised in DE'S seniority list. PGM (Pers) assured to look into the matter and to issue promotion orders at the earliest.

.01.2019: 

However, the meeting came to the conclusion that, no substantial progress has come on the issues of 3rd Pay Revision and Pension Revision. The meeting also came to the assessment that the time available for the settlement of demands is only upto February, 2019 and that the announcement for Parliament elections may come any time in March, 2019. Once the elections are announced, the Code of Discipline will also come into effect and no demand could be settled thereafter.

In view of the above reasons, the meeting decided to convey to the government that, the AUAB would be compelled to give call for the strike. The meeting also decided that the AUAB should meet the Additional Secretary, Telecom, in person, and communicate this.

GS AIBSNLEA and Advisor(N), CHQ Com. Karan Singh were present in the meeting.

.01.2019: 

The AUAB representatives categorically demanded that 3rd Pay Revision should be settled with 15% fitment. The CMD BSNL also stated that the BSNL Management sticks on to it's earlier position that 3rd Pay Revision should be settled with 15% fitment. The AUAB pointed out that the notification for Parliament election would be issued any time in the month of March, 2019 and that the available time for the settlement of 3rd Pay Revision was very less. The representatives also pointed out that the AUAB would be constrained to restart the agitation, if no favourable settlement comes on time.

.01.2019: 

1. The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate office regarding
(1) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of AGM/DE
(2) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of SDE (T).........<<<<Click here for letter>>>

2. The Director (HR),BSNL Board regarding
(a)Cancellation of transfer order of Shri Thulasi Ramaiah HJ (DGM (F) KTK.
(b) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of DGM (Fin) .............<<<<Click here for letter>>>

3. The CGM (EW), BSNL Corporate office regarding
(a) Representation received from our Circle Secretary Jharkhand Circle regarding non-reliving of Sh Soumitra Sinha, SDE EP Ranchi....................<<<<Click here for letter>>>

11.01.2019:  Meeting of the Committee for Periodic Interaction (Institutional Mechanism)  and meeting between the AUAB and the Addl.Secretary(T), DoT:

A meeting of the Committee for Periodic Interaction (Institutional Mechanism) was held in the Sanchar Bhawan yesterday the 10-01-2019. From the AUAB, Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU & Convener, Com. Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE & Chairman, Com.K.Sebastin, GS, SNEA and Com.Prahlad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA participated. Shri.R.K.Kandelwal, Joint Secretary(Admn.) - Convener Committee, Shri S.K.Jain, DDG(Estt.), Sh. Rajeev Kumar DDG(Budget), Sh. Sanjay Agarwal, Director(Estt.), Sh. Pawan Gupta, Director(PSU), from DoT side and Ms.Sujata Ray, Director(HR) and ShriA.M.Gupta, GM(SR) from BSNL side were present in the meeting.
It may be remembered that the AUAB strongly demanded that this Committee should be chaired by the Addl. Secretary(T), and that no result would be achieved if it is presided over by the Joint Secretary level officer. Whatever we predicted, has proved to be correct. The Joint Secretary(Admn.) and the DDG(Estt.) were not able to give any worthwhile information about the status of the issues, viz., 3rd Pay Revision, Allotment of 4G spectrum, Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic pay and Pension Revision. Both the officers are completely negative on our issues. No worth mentioning outcome came from this meeting.
Hence, after this meeting, the AUAB leaders went and met Shri Anshu Prakash, Addl. Secretary(T) and expressed their total dissatisfaction about the outcome of the meeting. Shri R.K.Kandelwal, Joint Secretary (Admn.), Ms. Sujata Ray, Director (HR) and Shri A.M.Gupta, GM(SR) were also present. Thereafter, full fledged discussion took place with the Addl.Secretary(T).

3rd Pay Revision : Detailed discussion took place. The Addl. Secretary(T) told that the DoT is ready to settle the 3rd Pay Revision. But, he categorically told that it will be very difficult for the DoT to get the approval of the Cabinet for 15% fitment, since BSNL's financial position does not allow payment of such high salary. He requested the AUAB and the BSNL Management to discuss and take viable decision and bring to DoT immediately so that this can be taken in next Digital Commission scheduled to be held in the first week of Feb., 2019.

4G spectrum to BSNL: As regards the allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL, the Addl. Secretary(T) confidently told that the DoT would do it's best to get the Cabinet approval for the allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL. He expressed hope that the Digital Commission meeting to be held in the 1st week of February would give the necessary clearance, after which it would go for the Cabinet approval.

Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic pay: As regards the issue of Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic pay, the Addl. Secretary(T) told that the Department of Expenditure (DoE) has sought certain details and that the DoT has already written to the BSNL in this regard. The Director (HR) replied that within 1 or 2 days, BSNL would send a reply to the DoT. The Addl. Secretary(T) assured that thereafter prompt action would be taken to get the approval of the DoE.

Pension Revision: On this issue, the AUAB representatives expressed their dissatisfaction and demanded that prompt action should be taken by the DoT. Thereafter, detailed discussion took place with regards to the fitment, etc. Finally, the Addl. Secretary(T) requested Director(HR) to provide with copies of relevant documents like Govt. orders related to the earlier pension revision documents to the employees, etc.
 

Left out items of 2nd PRC :At the end of the meeting, the Addl. Secretary(T), DoT suggested that the AUAB representatives could again meet him next week. In addition to that left out items of 2nd PRC, Director(HR) BSNL informed that the BSNL Management is taking necessary action to enhance the superannuation benefits from 5% to 8%.

.01.2019: 

2. . The Sr. GM (FP), BSNL Corporate office regarding 

(a) Representation received from Shri N. Balachandar, CAO, HR No. 198005987 regarding Non-issue of CAO regular in TT Circle – Issue of looking after as CAO

(b) Representation received from Shri Satish Kumar JAO, HR No. 00701635 regarding pay fixation in E1 scale (Rs. 18850/-) as Junior Accounts officer (JAO) promoted through JAO LICE exam held on 17.7.2016 under 40% quota.

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

(d) Representation received from Shri Satish Kumar Gupta, HR No. 198809313 regarding promotion of CAOs and not joining as CAOs due to status quo grated by Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh.

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

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

(b) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of AGM/DE on promotion to DGM (T)

(b) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of DGM on promotion from AGM/DE

(c) Representation received from Shri Anand Bahadur Singh, HR No. 199405607 regarding inclusion of his name in list no. 7 as per seniority of TES group B 1998-99 (LDCE 2002

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10.01.2019:  Report of the 5th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA MP Circle held at Ujjain on 4.1.2019 :  The “Open Session” of 5th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA MP Circle was held at Hotel Meghdoot & Resort, Indore Road Ujjain on 4th January 2019.The open session was inaugurated by lightning the lamp by CGMT M.P. Circle Dr.Mahesh Shukla, CHQ President Shri S.Sivakumar,GS Shri.Prahlad Rai, Organizing Secretary (West) CHQ Shri.C.M.Saste.

The hall was jam packed and was full to its capacity. The welcome speech was presented by Chairman Organizing Committee Shri.P.K.Shukla., he welcomes all the guests and members present in the house. Circle Secretary M.P Circle read the Key Note address and underlines the important issues at CHQ level as well as circle level. Leaders of All Unions & Associations were attended and addressed the Open Session.

Dr.Mahesh Shukla CGM M.P. Circle BSNL addressed the house. In his address CGM Dr.Mahesh Shukla underline the various issues related to BSNL viability. He also put forward his personnel view of “Volunteer Replacement Scheme “in which employees & Officers above 50 years of age may replace them with their wards. In his opinion this will save the expenditure on salary and at the other hand manpower problem of BSNL can be solved and BSNL will get young and energetic manpower.
 

Shri.Habib Khan Chairman AUAB M.P & CS NFTE, DS AIGETOA Ujjain, Shri.R.K.Raikwar CS SEWA M.P Shri.Dutta Majumdar CS SNEA, Shri.Prakash Sharma Convener AUAB M.P & CS BSNLEU M.P addressed the gathering.

OS(West) Com. C,M Saste in his address thanked the MP Circle for conducting the Circle Conference which was over due. He assured MP circle all the co-operation from CHQ.

CHQ President Com.S.Sivakumar in his energetic and impressive speech informed the house regarding all the issues related to Viability of BSNL, Promotions in various cadres, Court cases and AIBSNLEA's role in various agitation programmers.

The gathering was very curious to listen their beloved leader Com.Prahlad Rai GS, AIBSNLEA .In a very impressive & commanding Speech GS covered all the issues from viability of BSNL to the organizational matters.
GS informed in response to DOT letter dated 6-11.2018, that BSNL Management has proposed reduction of retirement age as 58 years Instead of 60 years for revision of pay of Board level and below Board level executives of BSNL under 3rd PRC. Even this BSNL's proposal is not acceptable to DoT, mentioning that the financial implication for Implementation of 3rd PRC i.e. Rs. 2980 Crore annually could not be substantiated.

GS expressed his surprise that BSNL Management has given such proposal to DoT even without discussing with theBSNL Unions and Associations. This is a serious situation and our association with AUAB has to mmediately react against such Actions of DOT/BSNL Management.
Regarding JTO (T) To SDE (T) our GS informed that AIBSNLEA is seriously taking up the case to fill up about 4700 vacant SDE (T) posts Since there is no stay order in promotions from JTO (T) to SDE (T).But you know that due to contempt of court Case is pending in Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam promotion order from JTO(T) to SDE(T) could not be issued.
GS informed that AIBSNLEA is against recruitment of MT in BSNL,and CHQ is ready to  fight against the direct recruitment of MT in BSNL, the prospects of BSNL recruits officers will be badly affected if this channel is open and once again Our young officers will face the same situation which we the seniors have faced due to recruitment of ADT's.Regarding DE To DGM Promotion GM informed that Hon'able CAT Chandigarh vacated the Stay order from DE to DGM (T) promotion. You Know that about 890DGM (T) posts is vacant and adhoc DGM and Regular DE's who had completed 4 years service may get the benefit.
CHQ is seriously taking up the issue with Director HR & GM Pers. for early issue of promotion orders.
Regarding AO To CO Promotion, Status quo case on catch up rule in Hon'ble CAT is posted for next Hearing on 29.1.2019. CHQ is making all efforts to get vacated Status-Quo in AO to CAO promotion order from Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT and had meeting with Director (HR) and GM (Pers.). Director (HR) directed GM (Pers.) to take immediate action to get vacates Status Quo order for AO to CAO Promotions.
Regarding implementation of Rule -206 of SDE's Seniority Case, GS informed that due to continuous persuasion of CHQ, Director (HR) given the approval to take the legal opinion from ASG for the implementation of Rule-206 of TES Group-'B' seniority case judgment delivered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court.The draft proposal for seeking legal opinion from ASG is being sent shortly. The Hon'ble SC Judgment on Rule-206 TES Group-'B' officer's seniority case in true sense.
Regarding AUAB demands GS explain in detail

1. Payment of pension contribution on actual basic pay instead of maximum of the pay scale: AIBSNLEA is perusing the matter and took meeting with Adl.Sect (T) ,as you know a committee comprising DOT/BSNL officers and AUAB representatives was constituted. AIBSNLEA expressed its concern against Non inclusion of the Executive Associations in the Committee and not holding of the Committee meeting.
2. Delinking of pension revision from pay revision of BSNL employees: AIBSNLEA took the issue with Adl.Secy (T) and it was informed that due to not receipt of reply from Jt.Secy.DOP & PW the issue is pending, an early reply of DOT letter by DOP & PW may resolve the issue.
3. 3rd PRC implementation & Wage revision of BSNL employees: AIBSNLEA CHQ expressed it serious concern against the DOT attitude for not able to resolve the issue. It is reliable learnt that IIM Ahmadabad report regarding viability of BSNL is expected to be
submitted inDOT in First week of January. On the basis of IIM Ahmadabad report Cabinet Note will be moved to Cabinet for the Implementation of 3rd PRC.
4. 4G Spectrum to BSNL:  DOT is trying to resolve the issue from DOE .No concrete solution is visible.

5. Revision of pay scales E1A by E2, E2A by E3, E3 by E4, E4 by E5, E5 by E6 & E6 by E7:  AIBSNLEA CHQ gave letter to Adl.Secy .(T) in this regard, It is now with Jt. Secy(Admin),  The delay in settlement of AUAB demands is causing resentment & frustration among the BSNL employees. To avoid Resumption of Indefinite Strike by AUAB, the demands should immediately be settled by DOT as Assured by the Hon'ble MOSC & Secy. (T), DOT.

Regarding Promotion of JAO to AO, JTO TO SDE, SDE TO DE, Telecom Factory, Electrical & Civil Wing : GS mentioned that due to efforts of AIBSNLEA the history was created and all pending promotions of JAO to AO, JTO TO SDE, SDE TO DE, Telecom Factory, and Electrical & Civil Wing were issued.
GS appreciated Ujjain Comds. for making fabulous arrangements of 5th Circle Conference. GS gave thanks to gathering for patient listening and due to shortage of time could not cover many other issues.

Circle President of AIBSNLEA M.P Shri.H.M. Bajpai presented the Vote of thanks,

GS then proposed to have elections of new body, which was accepted by the house.

Shri.H.M. Bajpai, President AIBSNLEA M.P dissolved the present body Shri.P.K.Shukla DS Ujjain proposed the name of Shri.H.M.Bajpai as election officer, house passed the proposal.

The House unanimously elected the President, Circle Secretary, Financial Secreatry and CWC Member respectively as under :-
1.Circle President: Shri.Narayan Prasad Sharma AO
2.Circle Secretary: Shri.Mohd.Parwez Khan D.E
3. Financial Secretary: Shri.Amar Singh D.E
4. CWC Member: Shri.P.K.Shukla

Oath taking ceremony to new elected body was performed by AIC President Shri.S.Sivkumar.