18.05.2012: STATUS OF ITS OFFICERS ABSORPTION ISSUE:  Hon'ble High Court,  Delhi outrightly dismissed the modification application filed by BSNL seeking 25 months time for repatriation of unabsorbed ITS officers working in BSNL.Even desperate plea made by the BSNL counsel to give time upto 31st December, 2012 was rejected by the Hon'ble Court. Hon'ble HC while dismissing the application of BSNL directed it to complete repatriation process by 30th Sept, 2012.

Intervention application was filed by AIBSNLEA, BSNLEU and SNEA(I). Even though the intervention application was also dismissed, yet counsel appearing for these Associations/unions strongly opposed the move of ITS controlled BSNL Management for extension of time. Intervention application was not admitted on technical grounds since we are not party in the original application.

Further course of legal action is being discussed with our counsel.  

17.05.2012: GS, AGS(HQ) met Sr. GM(Pers.) and extended sincere thanks for getting the approval of BSNL MC to fill up 414 DGMs posts by DEs, giving one time relaxation in the eligibility criteria  as per BSNL MSRRs and requested to expedite DPC. Sr. GM(Pers.) appreciated our concern and informed that shortly Pers. Cell is submitting application for clarification to Hon'ble High Court Ernakulam Kerala for 147 SDEs (of LDCE quota) inclusion or deletion as per the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam judgement. The case is coming for hearing on 22^nd May'2012.

(b) DPC from JTO to SDE(T): We requested to expedite DPC from JTO to SDE. Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that the Circles have been asked to sent JTOs corrected Circle gradation list at the earliest to finalize the JTOs seniority list on All India basis and thereafter DPC will be completed.

17.05.2012: JAC meeting with CLC: GS, President along with JAC Members attended the meeting with Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) in his office and discussed the demands of JAC raised during 15^th December'2011 Strike. In the presence of PGM(SR), GM(Estt.), DGM(SR), AGM(SR) and other senior officers of CLC the JAC demands on VRS and repatriation of ITS Officers were discussed in detail. Remaining demands will be discussed on 30.05.2012 in CLC Office. However, CLC directed BSNL Management that on VRS issue BSNL Management should discuss BSNL Unions/Associations on realistic basis and try to convenience them with their decision and also directed BSNL Management to explain that how the vacant posts of DGM are going to be filled up etc. <<Click Here for the reply given by the management>>

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A Very Happy & Prosperous

"World Telecom Day -2012"

to All

and

hopes that in this

Financial Year Whole Telecom Sector

will groom with all flavors/colors.

(i) World Telecom Day: BSNL to felicitate loyal customers   <<Click Here for Detail News>>

(ii) BSNL Celebrates World Telecom Day, To Launch Updated New Website  <<Click Here for Detail News>>

16.05.2012: Congratulations ! TESA(I) AP Circle (merged with AIBSNLEA) handed over TESA BHAWAN to AIBSNLEA: Congratulations, to AIBSNLEA AP Circle for taking over TESA(I) AP Circle TESA- BHAWAN at Hyderabad. We also congratulate and extend many-many thanks to Com. Thana Reddy Circle President, Com. B.S Reddy, Circle Secretary, Com. Subba Rao, Treasurer  of TESA(I) AP Circle respectively and other office bearers for their honest and discipline act. TESA Members merged in AIBSNLEA will always remember their contribution. Similarly, AFSOA AP Circle also transferred its funds to AIBSNLEA under the leadership of Com. Venkata Rao. We also extend our regards to all the office bearers of AFSOA AP Circle for their commitment and concern to AIBSNLEA.

==>>>>>TESA(I) West Bangal Circle State Body has already transferred their funds Rs. 5.90 lakhs to AIBSNLEA KTD Circle and WB Circle in the ration of 60:40 and similarly AFSOA WB Circle Body also transferred part of their funds Rs. 3.80 lakhs to AIBSNLEA KTD and shortly will transfer remaining funds to AIBSNLEA KTD  and thereafter AIBSNLEA KTD Circle will give share to WB Circle, AIBSNLEA. We congratulate and extend sincere thanks to the office bearers of TESA(I) and AFSOA WB State Body for their honesty and commitment.
==>>>>>AFSOA, TN Circle transferred its funds to AIBSNLEA TN Circle & CHQ.  We are extremely thankful to Com. P. Venugopal Circle President, Com. C. Duraiarasan,  Circle Secretary AFSOA and all other Office bearers for their prompt action.

We earnestly appeal all the Circles of erstwhile TESA(I) and AFSOA and constituents Associations for transferring their movable and immovable assets to AIBSNLEA at the earliest for the better utilization of their members.

16.05.2012:GS, President & GS, President SNEA(I) met Director (EB), BSNL & extended sincere thanks for getting approval from BSNL Management Committee held on 15.04.2012 to fill up 414 DGM(Engg.) posts  from DE (Regular/Adhoc) by granting one time relaxation in eligibility criteria as per BSNL MSRRs. It has paved the way to complete the DPC Process for DGM(Engg.) promotion.

(b) We expressed our serious resentment against mass transfers of DEs by CGMT Bihar Circle & his un-helping attitude. Director (EB) immediately spoke to CGMT, BH, who happens to be available in BSNL Corporate  & called him to discuss the matter. CGMT, Bihar in the presence of Director (EB) assured to discuss the matter by tomorrow again after reaching Patna with the Executives Associations' to resolve the issue.

(C) ITS Officers absorption issue: We expressed our serious concern against filing a modification/Clarification application by BSNL in the Hon'ble High Court Delhi in the W.P. (Civil) no. 22515/2005 and order dated 17.04.2012 in the matter of ITSA Verses Union of India & Ors praying to grant 25 months time to BSNL to relieve the ITS Officers back to DoT in phased manner. We pleaded that further continuation of ITS Officers in the present status (since they have opted DoT) will adversely affect the viability of BSNL. Relieving of non-optee ITS Officers will not affect much to BSNL, if BSNL Management gives responsibility to its absorbed Executives and in case, some SAG/HAG level officers are required, BSNL may immediately recruit from Open Market. Director (EB) mentioned that it is DoT to complete the absorption process of ITS Officers but the fact remains that bulk release of ITS Officers will affect the functioning of BSNL. In view of this, BSNL Management has filed modification/clarification application in the Hon'ble High Court Delhi and during these 25 months period alternative arrangement will be made. We further explained that more than 63 absorbed ITS Officers of JAG/SAG/HAG rank, about 200 JAG/SAG/HAG level officers of  other disciplines and about 1000 regular STS level Group-'A' officers absorbed in BSNL are available to own the responsibility immediately. Even than if, some SAG/HAG level officers are further required may be recruited from Open Market. Hence, BSNL Management should not run behind non-optee ITS Officers to retain them in BSNL. Their further retention will adversely affect the Viability of BSNL. 

16.05.2012:AIBSNLEA CWC Meeting at Ahmedabad (Gujarat):  All the Circle Secretaries are requested to intimate the number of persons, who will attend the CWC Meeting at Ahmedabad (Gujarat) on 23rd   & 24th   August'2012 with the names & Contact numbers of Circle President/Secretary and CWC Members (in accordance with the membership as per the provisions of Constitution of AIBSNLEA) on the e-mail gsaibsnlea@gmail.com or on fax no.  011-23315315 immediately for the proper arrangements of boarding and lodging. Also intimate the arrival & departure schedule to Com. Amalendu Guha, Circle Secretary, Gujarat Circle- 09426643434 (am_al_guha@yahoo.com) please.

16.05.2012: United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations writes to Shri. R. K. Upadhyay, CMD BSNL regarding posting of an absorbed officer as DGM(Pers.) - <<Click here for letter>>

16.05.2012: GS writes to

(i) The Director (Finance), BSNL regarding advance intimation before conduct of DPC against violation of CR Rules framed by DoT / BSNL HQ- reg. representation of Sh. B.K. Sharma, Sr. AO(TR-Pursuit Cell), O/o GMTD, Karnal, Haryana [HRMS No. 198104593] <<Click Here for letter>>

(ii) The Director (Finance), BSNL regarding appeal against the decision of Disciplinary authority imposed vide CGMT, Haryana Circle, Ambala vide memorandum no. VIG-2/701/HR/II/98 dated 29.02.20012- Case of Sh. B.K. Sharma, Sr. AO(TR-Pursuit Cell), O/o GMTD, Karnal, Haryana [HRMS No. 198104593] <<Click Here for letter>>  

GS writes to

(i) The PGM (Fin), BSNL CO regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of Accounts personnel- <<Click Here for letter>>  

(ii) The Sr.GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DE/AGM- <<Click Here for letter>>  

(iii) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre SDE(T) -<<Click Here for letter>>   

(a)   DPC from EE(C/E) to SE(C/E): We requested ED(NB) to hold DPCs to fill up the vacant SEs(C/E) posts. ED(NB) mentioned that efforts are being made to get one time relaxation in eligibility condition i.e. 4 years regular service in STS for EE(E) to the posts of SE(E) and in EE(C) now after court case settlement the eligibility list of EEs has been prepared and the DPC to fill up SE(C) posts has also been initiated thereafter the DPCs from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E) will be conducted.

(b)  Posting on promotion from SDE(TF) to AGM(TF): We expressed our concern against non-issuance of posting order of AGM(TF) on promotion since DPC was completed two months before. ED(NB) informed that after DPC completion, the posting on promotion proposal has been sent to the competent authority  for approval. However, he assured an early action in this regard.

15.05.2012: GS, AGS(HQ), Sh. K. Sebastin, GS SNEA(I) and Sh. Ravi Shil Verma, VP, AIGETOA met Sr. GM(Pers.) to hold early meetings of Committee headed by PGM(FP) on the demands of United Forum i.e. CPSU Cadre hierarchy, E1A & E2A Pay Scales and re-diversion of 600 Sr. DGM Posts. Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that shortly separate Committee meetings are being conducted on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and E1A& E2A IDA Pay Scales convened by restructuring & PAT Sections. The Sr. DGM recruitment process is held up, hence re-diversion of 600 DGMs Posts is no issue now.

15.05.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued clarification regarding Pay fixation on first up-gradation under provisions of EPP consequent to pay revision w.e.f. 01.01.2007 <<Click Here for clarification>>

15.05.2012: GS writes to Shri R.K. Upadhyay, CMD regarding case of regularization of Officiating JTOs - Filing of wrong information in Civil Writ Petition before Hon. High Court of Haryana, Chandigarh, by the petitioners in CWP- 5608/2007 and collusion of BSNL authorities in petitioners' favour- <<Click Here for letter>>

14.05.2012:AIBSNLEA CWC Meeting at Ahmedabad (Gujarat): : AIBSNLEA notified its Central Working Committee meeting to be held at "FUNPOINT CLUB, Hotel Dev Comfort, Nr. Gujarat High Court, S.G. Highway, Sola, Ahmedabad - 380 060 (Gujarat) on 23^rd [Thursday] & 24^th [Friday] August'2012".

All the CHQ Office Bearers, Advisors, Circle Secretaries, Circle Presidents, CWC Members are requested to immediately book their to and fro journey tickets and inform to host Circle regarding the number of members and their arrival / departure schedule <<Click here for Notice>>

14.05.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter  regarding regularization of STS (Ad-hoc) services of executive belonging to Telecom Finance- <<Click Here for letter>>  <<Click here for list>>

14.05.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding transfer and posting of Executive s [AGM/DE] in the Telecom Operation Stream - <<Click here for order>>

11.05.2012: Today BSNL Corporate Office published All India Eligibility list of JTOs for the preparatory work for JTO to SDE promotion. It is requested that any errors/omissions therein should be submitted within 45 days from the issue of this letter.
<<Click Here for letter>>  <<Click here for All India Eligibility list>>

11.05.2012:GS, President & GS, President SNEA(I) met Director (EB), BSNL and discussed

(a) Mass transfer of executives in Bihar Circle- our protest against: We strongly protested against the mass transfers(36 out of 108) of DEs (including Officiating promotions), which is involving huge wasteful expenditure. CGMT Bihar Circle has told that BSNL have sufficient fund to meet the expenditure incurred in mass transfers whereas large number of employees claims are pending in Bihar Circle due to non-availability of funds. United Forum is on agitation programme since 9th May'2012 against these mass transfers & indifferent & harassing attitude of CGMT, Bihar Circle. Director (EB) after detailed discussions assured to look into the matter.

(b) Modifications in BSNL Executives transfer policy- our protest against:  We expressed our serious concern against increasing the tenure of transfer period of soft tenure station from two years to three years which contradicts to the Govt.'s transfer policy provisions as well as against Para II (d) i.e. "the Executives being posted in Soft Tenure from within the Circle may not be allowed to revert to the same SSA from where they were transferred, at least for one post tenure" which has defeated the very purpose of dealing with soft tenure stations. Director (EB) after discussions assured to re-examine the issue.

(c) DPC to fill up vacant DGM(Engg.), DE(T), SDE(T) & DGM(Fin) posts: We requested Director(EB) to get approval of MC for filling up of DGM(Engg.) & DGM(Fin) vacant posts as well as to hold DPC to fill up vacant DEs posts on regular/adhoc basis. Similarly to fill up all vacant SDEs posts. Director(EB) assured to look into the matter.

11.05.2012: GS extended sincere thanks to ED(NB) for considering the request/tenure transfers of SDEs(C) and issuing promotion order for JTO(C) to SDE(C) & giving posting in the same Circle where the vacancies were available. GS also requested to fill up vacant EEs(C/E) & SE(E) vacant posts. Regarding filling up SE(E) posts relaxation for eligibility condition required to be taken from MC. ED(NB) appreciated our concern & assured for early filling up vacant EEs(C/E) & SE(E) posts.

(i) The PGM (Fin), BSNL CO regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of Accounts personnel- <<Click Here for letter>>

(ii) The Director (Fin), BSNL CO regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of Accounts personnel-<<Click Here for letter>>

(iii) The Sr.GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DE/AGM-<<Click Here for letter>>

(iv) The Sr.GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding equest for transfer in the cadre SDE(T) -<<Click Here for letter>>

(v)  The Sr. GM (Pers.), BSNL CO regarding representation of Sh. Raj Kumar Sharma, DM BSNL CO - <<Click Here for letter>>

10.05.2012:GS, President & AGS (HQ) met GM(Estt.) and discussed

a) Finalization of JTOs gradation list for TES Group -'B' Promotion: We requested that after delivering of the court judgement by Hon'ble CAT Chennai on finalizing the JTOs gradation list on the basis of year of recruitment. The necessary direction is to be issued to all Circles for preparing the JTOs Circle gradation lists and to sent to BSNL CO Pers. Cell for preparing the JTOs eligibility list and to hold DPC to fill up about 3500 vacant SDEs(T) posts. GM(Estt.) appreciated our concern and assured that by tomorrow the Court direction will be uploaded on BSNL CO site and it will be sent to Sr. GM(Pers.) for further necessary action. 

b) Pay anomaly case of Departmental JAOs: We requested to clear the pay anomaly case of departmental JAOs processed by PAT Cell. GM(Estt.) informed that a committee has been formed headed by PGMSR), Sr. GM(Pers.), GM(Estt.), GM(EF) and GM(FP) are the  members for the same and the meeting of the said committee will be held on 18^th May'2012. He assured that soon the Committee will reach to some conclusion to resolve the issue.

c) Regularization of Officiating JTOs:  We enquired about today's proceedings of Hon'ble High Court Chandigarh in JTOs case.  GM(Estt.)   informed that the case is now posted for hearing on 30^th July'2012 in lieu of demanding Hon'ble High Court Ernakulam  Judgement copy on this issue.

d) Court Case against creation of super-numeric posts of JTOs and allowing these JTOs in LDCE-2012: Com. GS briefed about the court case filed by some executives in the Hon'ble High Court Chandigarh against creation of 3500 super-numeric posts of JTOs and allowing them to appear in the TES Group-'B' LDCE-2012, wherein applicants have requested that  since creation of 3500 super-numeric posts are under litigation so  the LDCE conducted is illegal, hence it should be cancelled and LDCE result should be stayed. Hon'ble Court has admitted the case and the next date of hearing is posted on 17^th May'2012. GM(Estt.) immediately discussed the matter with Addl. GM(Estt.) and AGM for filing immediate reply and assured to look the matter personally.

e)  Restructuring of AD(O/L) Cadre:- We requested to speed up the Committee work looking on  Restructuring of AD(O/L) Cadre. GM (Estt.) informed that today meeting of the Committee headed by Addl. GM(Estt.) was held. He assured to discuss the matter with Addl. GM(Estt.).

f)    Anti-dating of DNI wherein seniors are drawing less pay then juniors: We requested to settle long pending issue of anti-dating of DNI wherein seniors are drawing less pay then juniors. GM(Estt.) mentioned that yesterday only he has discussed the matter with AGM(PAT) and assured an early decision on this issue.    

g) Conciliation Proceedings by CLC: The conciliation proceedings will be started by the Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) on the December 15 strike w.e.f  17^th May'2012 with JAC.    

10.05.2012:GS, President & AGS (HQ) met Sr. GM(Pers.) and discussed

(a)   DPCs to fill up vacant DGM, DE and SDE(T) Posts: We requested to expedite DPCs to fill up vacant DGM, DE and SDE(T) posts.  Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that Pers. Cell is doing its best to get resolve all the Court Cases of TES Group-'B' seniority related. In some cases i.e. JTO to SDE(T) DPC can now be conducted since court case is cleared, DE to DGM DPC is held up due to 147 SDEscase and the judgement from Hon'ble High Court, Ernakulam  is awaited on 22^nd May'2012 but SDE to DE promotion   some court cases are still creating hurdles for that any way out, if any, can be suggested by the associations so that an early action can be taken to hold DPC.

 (b) Consideration of pending request / tenure transfers of SDEs/DEs: We informed that in most of the Circles transfer request register is maintained and if such practice is started at BSNL Corporate Office and same is uploaded on the website for transparency, the transfer / posting issue will be smoothened.  Sr. GM(Pers.) discussed the matter with AGM(Pers.) to smoothen the process. However, he assured that issue will be examined to start such practice in near future.

(c) Modifications in BSNL Executives transfer policy- our protest against:  We expressed our protest against increasing the tenure of transfer period of soft tenure station from two years to three years which contradicts to the Govt.'s transfer policy provisions as well as against Para II (d) i.e. "the Executives being posted in Soft Tenure from within the Circle may not be allowed to revert to the same SSA from where they were transferred, at least for one post tenure" which has defeated the very purpose of dealing with soft tenure stations. As per the revised policy one executive will have to be away from his parent station for the next six years thereafter only he will be exempted from inter-Circle transfer liability. With these provisions no executive will like to serve these soft tenure stations from the same Circle, rather he will prefer to go to some nearby Circle on Inter-circle transfer basis and will come back to his parent station after three years (Govt. Cost). In this manner these soft tenure  stations will continue to suffer with shortage of executives/staff. Hence, this order need immediate modification. Sr. GM(Pers.) after detail discussions assured to look into the matter.

(d) Restructuring of AD(O/L) Cadre: Sr. GM(Pers.) informed that today the Committee on this issue is meeting. He assured to discuss the matter with Addl. GM(Estt.), Chairman Committee for an early action.

10.05.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office circulated the list of eligible AOs/Sr. AOs for promotion to the grade of STS on ad-hoc basis-

<<Click Here for letter>>   

<<Click Here for list showing AOs/Sr. AOs, who are within the zone of consideration for said promotion  list>>

10.05.2012: GS writes to Shri (Dr.) Man Mohan Singh, Hon'ble Prime Minister, Govt. of India, New Delhi-110001 regarding BSNL Management continues efforts to retain non-optee ITS Officers - ignoring BSNL's Viability  <<Click Here for letter>>

(i) BSNL-MTNL losses to rise 50% this year <<Click here for detail news>>

(ii) MTNL to offer VRS to about 20000 employees; seeks BWA refunds <<Click here for detail news>>

09.05.2012:   JAC writes to Shri R.K. Upadhyay, CMD BSNL regarding repatriation of DoT absorbed ITS Officers - <<Click Here for letter>>

(i) The 147 SDEs Seniority [LDCE Quota] Court case is listed for hearing on 22nd May'2012 in the Hon'ble High Court Ernakulam, Kerla

(ii) BSNL's appeal against Hon'ble  High Court Rajasthan, Jaipur judgement on implementation of Rule-206 is coming for hearing on 11th May'2012 in the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

(iii) The contempt of court case against creation of 3500 super-numeric JTOs Posts came for hearing 30th April'2012 in the Hon'ble High Court Chandigarh and the same was posted for hearing on 10th May,2012.

09.05.2012:   Congratulations ! AIBSNLEA's persistent efforts yielded result in getting released promotion order of the Adhoc SDE(C)s/ JTO(C)s to the grade of SDE(C) on regular basis in the Revised IDA scale of pay of Rs. 20600-46500 (E-2A) << Click Here for Order>> 

Efforts have been made to get posting on promotion in the same Circle where the vacancies are available and some have been posted to nearby circles.

We are thankful to CMD, BSNL, Director(HR), ED(NB), PGM(BW) and all  concerned Officers for issuing promotion order.

09.05.2012:   BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding induction training to JTO(C) / SDE(C), who have not undergone entry level training as JTO(C) <<Click Here for order>>

09.05.2012:   BSNL Corporate Office issued revised guidelines regarding BSNL Employees Transfer Policy - <<Click here for revised guidelines>>

09.05.2012:   AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded result in getting released  transfer / posting order in grade of SDE(C) ( 28 nos.)  <<Click Here for order>>

09.05.2012:   BSNL issued minutes of the meeting held on 16.03.2012 of the Committee on introduction of PSU cadre hierarchy and two other issues <<Click here for Minutes>>

09.05.2012:   GS writes to Shri R.K. Upadhyay, Chairman-Cum-Managing Director, BSNL regarding acute shortage of BSNL Recharge Coupons / SIM cards in Kerala Circle-<<Click here for letter>>

08.05.2012:   United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations, Central Headquarters, New Delhi writes to Shri R. Chandrashekhar, Secy.(T), DoT regarding request for granting a meeting-<<Click here for letter>>

• 08.05.2012:   BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding option of absorption to Group-'A' officers w.r.t. W.P.(C) 22515-22518/2005 and CM No.14692-14694/2005, 6787/2006, 7955/2006, 15087/02008 and 1536/ 2012- judgment of High court of Delhi  <<Click Here for letter>>

08.05.2012:   JAC writes to Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, New Delhi -110 001 regarding Spectrum auction, compensation for the losses on rural wirelines and the financial viability of BSNL <<Click here for letter>>

08.05.2012:   GS writes to Shri K.C.G.K Pillai, Director (Finance), BSNL regarding Postal JAOs-issue of Confirmation orders on completion of probation period - <<Click Here for Letter>>

08.05.2012:   List of Newly Elected Circle Office Bearers of AIBSNLEA Corporate Office Circle, New Delhi <<Click Here for List>>

08.05.2012: AIBSNLEA is seeking legal opinion to file Court Case against the BSNL Corporate Office order nos. 400-11/2011-Pers.I (pt.)  dt 23.04.2012 regarding recovery of excess pay i.r.o. AAOs / JTOs(LA) and Sr. AOs / Sr. SDEs as per clarification under the EPP vide letter No. 400-175/2007-Pers.I dt 19.02.2002 and the issue of pay anomaly of certain seniors drawing less pay than juniors due to implementation of IDA pay up gradations under the EPP.

All the Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to provide feedback, if any, to CHQ through Sh. G.R. Sharma, AGS(F) & Sh. Bhagwan Singh, AGS(HQ) or to file cases in their Circles.

08.05.2012: Congratulations ! Com. M.A. Beig, AGM at Udaipur Rajasthan Circle BSNL's son Mr. Azhar makes us proud by getting selected in UPSC Civil Services Examination-2011 with an All India Rank of 313 <<Click here for details>>

07.05.2012:Special General Body Meeting at Nagarcoil, Tamilnadu Circle on 3^rd May'2012: Com. GS, AGS(Engg.)  attended and addressed the Special General Body Meeting of AIBSNLEA, Nagarcoil Branch, Tamilnadu Circle. Com. V. Rajgopal, President, Com. Rajamani, DGM(F) and Com. Selvelraj, Br. Secy NagarCoil Branch in the welcome address discussed local issues, Circle level issues and All India level issues mainly ITS absorption, Procurement of Materials and financial Viability of BSNL.

Com. GS inaugurated the AIBSNLEA flag hoisting Mast infront of the Nagaecoil Telephone Exchange.  Com. GS in his address appreciated the functioning of the branch and its members contribution wherein the Nagarcoil SSA is one of the best SSA of Tamilnadu Circle and earning profit for BSNL. He explained in details regarding AIBSNLEA and JAC efforts for the Procurement of Stores i.e. Cables, Telephone Instruments, BB Modems, Drop Wires etc for day to day maintenance and 15 million GSM lines equipment alongwith IN equipment etc. He also explained that due to untiring efforts of AIBSNLEA the important HR issues of executives i.e. EPP, Perks, Transparent Transfer Policy, BSNL MSRRs, 2^nd PRC implementation with 30% fitment benefit, filling up of the vacant JAG/STS/STS/Group-'B' level vacant posts and many more issues were got settled. Again, sincere efforts are being made for filling up of all vacant JAG/STS/Group-'B' level vacant posts in all disciplines. He  further explained upon that efforts are being made through JAC to get settled the ITS absorption issue, 78.2% IDA fitment fixation benefit, stopping VRS, disinvestment and unbundling of last mile copper conductor etc.

Com. GS appealed to provide best Telecom Services to our valued customers in the available resources to make a success of "Customer Delight Year-2012-13".

Com. R.B. Athani, AGS(Engg.) in his address appreciated the growth of AIBSNLEA in Tamilnadu Circle and the functioning of its Branches. He also mentioned that in true sense AIBSNLEA is safeguarding the interest of BSNL Executives of all disciplines irrespective of major or minor cadres.  He assured that he is always available to any help to TN Circles as AGS(Engg.)

Com. Rajacristy, AO extended vote of thanks. The CHQ Treasurer of SNEA(I) Com. Rajan alongwith Branch Secretary SNEA(I) and the representatives of FNTO Nagacoil Branch also attended the meeting.  <<Click here for Glimpses>>

(a)    DPCs to fill up vacant DGM, DE and SDE(T) Posts: We requested to expedite DPCs to fill up vacant DGM, DE and SDE(T) posts. We requested to take early clarifications from courts to consider the executives for promotion whose seniority is not disputed and the disputed seniority of SDEs may be considered subject to the outcome of the court cases keeping sufficient vacant posts for them. Sr. GM(Pers.) assured to look into the matter.

(b) Consideration of pending request / tenure transfers of SDEs/DEs: Sr. GM(Pers.) informed that all the pending request / tenure transfer cases are being examined and shortly transfer orders will be issued.

(a)    DPCs to fill up vacant DGM, CAO and AO posts: We requested to expedite DPCs from JAO to AO and AO to CAO. Similarly to initiate DPC from CAO to DGM (Fin). Director(Fin) mentioned that the DPCs from JAO to AO and AO to CAO are in progress but some missing ACRs are yet to be received by BSNL Corporate Office. He also assured to get the approval of Management Committee to fill up vacant DGM (Fin) posts. However, he assured for an early action to fill up all vacant DGM, CAO and AO posts.

(b)   Consideration of request/tenure transfers of AOs/CAOs/DGMs (Fin): We requested for consideration of request/tenure transfers of AOs/CAOs/DGMs (Fin). Director(Fin) assured an early action in this regard.

(c)    Affairs of TN Circle, wherein GM(F) is indifferent to the executives: We expressed our serious concern against the indifferent attitude of GM(F) towards BSNL executives. Director(Fin) assured to look into the matter.

(d)   Local officiating promotions to fill up AO/CAO/DGM(Fin) vacant posts of Kerla Telecom circle: We expressed our concern against Kerla Telecom Circle wherein, the local officiating promotions to fill up AO/CAO/DGM(Fin) is not being given which is causing problem in exercising statuary powers. Director(Fin) immediately spoke to Sr. GM(Fin) Kerla Circle to fill up the vacant posts of  AO/CAO/DGM(Fin) on local officiating basis without issuing mass transfers.

07.05.2012: GS writes to Shri R.K. Upadhyay, Chairman-Cum-Managing Director, BSNL regarding non- filling up of vacant DGMs, DEs and SDEs (T) Posts - <<Click here for letter>>

(i) BSNL, MTNL may seek review of high court order on ITS officers  <<Click Here for detail news>>

04.05.2012: ITS absorption issue:  It is understood that BSNL/MTNL Managements with ITS Cadre affinity  are approaching to Hon'ble High Court Delhi for allowing ITS Officers continuation in BSNL/MTNL till the alternative arrangement. It will allow to continue uncertainty in BSNL/MTNL, which will adversely affect the viability of BSNL/MTNL.

04.05.2012: GS & President met Sh. K.R. Tiwari, GM(TP&RA) & L/A PGM(FP) and discussed

(a) DPC from AO to CAO (Adhoc/Regular): We requested to expedite DPC from AO to CAO (Adhoc/Regular) to fill up about 500 vacant CAOs posts. GM(TP&RA) confirmed that clearance to fill up vacant CAOs posts has been received from Pers. Cell & efforts are being made to expedite DPC. He advised to contact Circles for early sending of missing ACRs.

(b) Consideration of tenure/request transfers of AOs/CAOs: We expressed our concern against non issuing of tenure transfers of AOs/CAOs, who have completed tenure in NE-I/NE-II & AS Circle in the month of July/Aug'2011. GM(TP&RA) assured an early action in this regard. Regarding retention/Cancellation of some genuine transfer cases, he assured to look into.

(c) Affair of TN Circle, wherein GM(F) is indifferent towards executives: We expressed our resentment against the indifferent attitude of GM(F), TN Circle towards executives. She is transferring account personnel's on pick & choose method arbitrarily without the approval of CGM, TN Circle, which is clear cut violation of BSNL CO letter no. 3-1/2002-Restrg. dated 03.04.2003 (Click Here for order) of HR integration wherein all Group-'A' & 'B' level executives of all the disciplines i.e. Telecom Engineering, Telecom Finance and Accounts, Civil/Electrical/Arch etc transfers  in Circle can be issued with the approval of CGM only. GM assured to discuss the matter with Director (F) to short out the problem.

04.05.2012: GS discussed with PGM(BW) regarding

(a) Issuance of Promotion Order from JTO(C) to SDE(C): PGM(BW) further mentioned that DPC minutes has been sent to the Competent Authority for approval & same is still awaited.

(b) Consideration of request & modification of transfer orders: We requested for modification of some SDEs/EEs transfer order on genuine   grounds & issuing request transfer of SDEs/EEs. PGM(BW) informed that some cases has been considered & sent to Competent authority for approval. He assured an early action in this regard.

04.05.2012:  Hon'ble CAT Chennai dismissed OA filed by AIGETOA challenging JTOs eligibility list for the promotion to TES Group-'B' on the basis of year of recruitment. It will pave the way to fill up the about 2000 vacant TES Group-'B' posts for which the internal DPC work exercise is already going on. But, the Court case on SC/ST roster implementation in Hon'ble Chennai High Court clearance will also require for issuing the promotion order. BSNL Management  successed to convey Hon'ble Court in favor of DoT order on the basis of year of recruitment to prepare JTOs eligibility lists. AIBSNLEA appreciated the marvelous efforts of Pers. Cell.

04.05.2012: GS writes to

(i) The PGM (FP), BSNL CO  regarding request for transfer in the cadre of Accounts Personnel- <<Click Here for letter>>

(ii) The PGM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of Accounts Personnel-  <<Click Here for letter>>

(iii) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DE/AGM-<<Click Here for letter>>

(iv) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO  regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDE(T)- <<Click Here for letter>>

(v) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDE(T)- <<Click Here for letter>>

(vi) The Sr.GM(Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for retention of transfer order in the cadre of DE(T)- <<Click Here for letter>>

(vii) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for modification of transfer order  in the cadre of SDE(T)-  <<Click Here for letter>>

03.05.2012:ITS absorption issue: It is reliably learnt that legal opinion from ASG has been received by DoT on the judgment delivered by Hon'ble High Court, Delhi on ITS absorption issue. Accordingly, an early action on this issue is expected from DoT.

In connection with this special CEC an open session was arranged in the seminar hall of RTTC,Trivandrum from 3.00PM onwards. The seminar hall was jam packed with more than 300 members.   Shri.  S. Jyothi Sankar ITS,  G.M.T. Trivandrum SSA was the guest of Honour, in this particular occasion.

Com. Mangalanadan, Circle Secretary, Kerala Circle welcomed all the dignitaries on the Dias and felicitated them. Circle Secretary, Kerala Circle in his welcome speech thanked Shri Jyothi Sankar ITS, Sr. G.M. Trivandrum SSA for his full support in settling the issues related to the Executives and for his inspirational and unique decision in opting BSNL in the first option date itself. He also extended his sincere gratitude to the District Secretaries and Circle Executive Committee for their support.

Com. Babyrani All India Vice President, AIBSNLEA CHQ, addressed the gathering and explained the legal issues pertaining to BSNL executives and strongly criticized the irresponsible and indifferent attitude of ITS officers.

Com. Athani AGS AIBSNLEA CHQ motivated the gathering, through his informative speech. He focused on how the management is creating problems and troubling the employees without real HR concern.

GS AIBSNLEA, Shri Prahlad Rai, congratulated the comrades of Kerala Circle for this special CEC and thanked the comrades for inviting him and giving an opportunity to address the gathering. In his detailed address Com GS explained the actions taken by the AIBSNLEA in the financial viability of BSNL. He mentioned the efforts taken by AIBSNLEA in issuing orders regarding EPP, Grant of Perks, Transparent Transfer Policy, 2nd PRC Implementation, Finalization of BSNL MSRRs etc.  He mentioned that BSNL with its existing employees have earned profit in past and due to the non-co-operative and step motherly attitude of Govt. towards the BSNL in comparison with the other service providers by way of charging unjustified payment of spectrum charges (3G & BWA) of Rs. 18,500 and allotting inferior quality spectrum which cannot cater the requirement of 4G at a higher rate without allowing BSNL to participate in the bidding, non-reimbursement of licenses fee, USO Charges, Non-Payment of OPEX Charges, withdrawal of ADC, Payment of AGR (which is levied only from BSNL and not from any other operators),  Interest @ 14.5% on payment of notional loan Rs. 7500 Crores. All these are affecting the viability of BSNL in an adverse manner.  He informed that BSNL is incurring more than 9000 Crores in Rural areas services but No ADC charges is being given by the Govt.  He stated that, non-procurement of GSM equipment, cables, telephone instruments; MLLN Modem, Broadband Modem, Drop wires etc have affected the quality & growth of services.   He also spoke about the non-refund of spectrum charges by DoT, MOU between DoT and BSNL, willingness of DoT to allot 15000 crores soft loan to BSNL, repeated cancellation of tenders etc. He explained that how the AIBSNLEA is continuously pursuing these viability related issues with the BSNL Management and DoT. Com GS. Further explained the burning issues of the Headquarters level like ITS Repatriation process and its status after issue of the clarification by the Dept. of Pension and Pensioners Welfare, negative actions and inactions of DoT and the stand of AIBSNLEA and JAC on this issue. He explained the stand of AIBSNLEA and JAC on the issues like VRS, 30% disinvestment and unbundling of last mile copper. He apprised the status of HR issues related to mainly DPCs of various disciplines viz. JTO to SDE, SDE to DE (Adhoc/Regular), DE to DGM, DGM to GM, JAO to AO, AO to CAO & CAO to DGM (F) and DGM (F) to GM (F) etc., Pay anomaly- Sr. are drawing less salary than their juniors, Pay revision of AD (OL), Creation of PPS for the Personal Secretaries in the field units, post based promotions to PSs in the field units, etc. He also stated that AIBSNLEA has settled many burning issues like restoration of ACP to Civil / Electrical, restoration of residency benefits to PA/PS in the field units, issue of adhoc promotion orders of DEs.  GS has specially mentioned the issues of the officiating JTOs and assured the sincere effort from the side of association to tackle the issues. He has also replied to all the queries raised by the audience during the question answer session.

GS specially congratulated Shri. Jyothi Sanker GM, Trivandrum SSA, for his right decision to join BSNL and whole heartedly appreciated for all the out efforts taken by the GM to strengthen BSNL.

GS finally informed that AIBSNLEA is taking care of all the executives irrespective of their cadres / disciplines and size.  He also assured that CHQ of AIBSNLEA will take care of all the HR issues, but the executives in the field should raise to the occasion and make the BSNL to grow further to make its original position in the market.

Shri S. Jyothi Sankar, Sr. G.M. Trivandrum SSA, in his inspirational speech emphasized that this is the right time to discharge the dedicated work by all to prove the metal of BSNL. He thanked the association for inviting him as the guest of honour of the day and whole-heartedly appreciated the earnest efforts taken by AIBSNLEA to safe guard the interest of the Executives of BSNL belonging to different cadres.  On this occasion he also appreciated all the members of AIBSNLEA Trivandrum SSA for their efficient performance. He also expressed his happiness that the AIBSNLEA is representing all the cadres / disciplines of the executives.  He also stressed the importance of dedication to work and there by extending maximum customer satisfaction.  It is the duty of the executives to work hard to retain the faith of the customers on the BSNL, as majority of the people always prefer our services than to any other private operator.  He also stated that Trivandrum SSA is number one in introducing many services in Kerala Circle. He narrated the problems in executing the work faced by him due to the indifferent and reluctant attitude of the non-opted ITS officers. He conveyed the message that 'we should see that what is required from us for the betterment and growth of our organization'.  GM also expressed his anxieties towards operational issues like the non-availability of recharge coupons, stores etc.  which are adversely affecting the viability of BSNL.

Com. M. Shyam kumar, Branch President, Trivandrum SSA expressed vote of thanks and the programme was very effectively compared  by Com. Smt. Shobha, SDE, RTTC, Trivendrum. <<Click Here for Glimpses>>

(i) BSNL and MTNL strategies to improve financial performance  <<Click Here for detail news>>

(ii) BSNL super speed: Your net will run 400 times faster <<Click Here for detail news>>

1^st May 2012 : THE FOUNDATION DAY OF AIBSNLEA

AIBSNLEA is celebrating its 9^th Foundation Day on 1^st May 2012. AIBSNLEA CHQ extends warm greetings to all the Members and well wishers on the occasion. Organise Special General Body Meetings, Seminars, Get-togethers, Blood Donation Camps, Telecom Melas etc. to observe the Foundation Day in a befitting manner.

(i) BSNL May Go For A Tariff Hike  <<Click Here for detail news>>

(ii) Man wins fight against BSNL for compassionate posting <<Click Here for detail news>>

(i) The Sr GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for correction in seniority in the cadre All India TES Group -'B'  <<Click Here for letter>>

(ii) The Director (HR), BSNL CO regarding denial of subsequent up-gradation and promotion and request to consider the subsequent up-gradation and promotion to Group- 'A'-case of Shri I S Navalli, SDE, KTK Circle - <<Click Here for letter>>

(iii) The Director (HR), BSNL CO regarding option for Pay Fixation or Grant of Five Advance increments to compensate reduction of Emoluments as in the case of DR. JTOs / DR. JAOs- Case of Internal Officials recruited against DR. JTO QUOTA who have applied through proper channel- <<Click Here for letter>>

(iv) The Director (Finance), BSNL CO regarding settlement of grievances of Accounts Personnel of TN Circle - <<Click Here for letter>>

01.05.2012: GS, President along with GS, President, SNEA(I) & AIGETOA representatives met Director (Finance), BSNL and requested for early nomination of Chairman Committee dealing with United Forum of BSNL Executives Associations demands i.e. implementation of CPSU Cadre hierarchy, Finalization of E-2 & E-3 standard IDA pay scales for JTO and SDE equivalent executives and withdrawal of Sr. DGM BSNL SLD RRs-2011 since he has resume the high office of Director (Finance), BSNL. Director (Finance) assured to process the case for changing the Chairman Committee at the earliest to the competent authority.  We also requested to get resolve these issues in the BSNL Management Committee (MC) / BSNL Board Meetings. He responded positively.

01.05.2012: JAC  writes to Shri R. Chandrasekhar, Secretary, DoT regarding  Financial viability of BSNL and denial of due benefits to the staff-Request for intervention for finalizing a favorable policy regime and payment of all due benefits to the staff <<Click here for letter>>

01.05.2012:GS, President, FS & AGS (HQ) met Sr. GM(Pers) and discussed

(A) DPCs from DE to DGM, SDE (T) to DE (Adhoc) and DE (Regular): We expressed our serious resentment against non-filling up of DGMs and DEs vacant posts on Regular/Adhoc basis on the pretext of pending court cases. Sr. GM(Pers) called Addl. GM(Pers.), AGM(Pers), AGM(DPC) and DM(Legal) to discuss the matter. We explained that in some courts the applications can be immediately filed for clarification and holding DPC from SDEs to DEs whose seniority is not disputed and in some cases the seniority is quashed or disputed may be dealt as per court direction. But in the interest of BSNL's growth and its executives,  stalemate should be broken and promotion to eligible executives should immediately be given. Sr. GM(Pers.) after detail discussions directed concern officers to immediately seek the clarifications from the Hon'ble courts as well as legal opinion so that DPCs can be held to fill up vacant DGM/DE posts. However, he suggested that Association should also give its clear view to resolve the problem in writing.

(B) DPC from JTO to SDE(T): We requested to start the process of DPC to fill up vacant SDEs(T) posts of seniority cum-fitness quota. Sr. GM(Pers.) apprised the status of Hon'ble Chennai CAT & High Court direction in this regard. However, he mentioned that matter is under discussion with GM(Estt.) for finalizing  the JTOs gradation list and  as soon as the court case position is clear, the DPC will be conducted.

(C) DPC from SDE(TF) to AGM(TF): Sr. GM(Pers.) informed that the DPC was over to fill up Nine Posts of AGM(TF) and the transfer & posting orders might have been finalized by ED(NB) Office.

(D) Generalization of Judgment dated 26/04/2011 of Hon'ble CAT Bangalore in OA No. 181/2009 filed by Shri K S Premkumar and 123 others- Extending the benefit of notional date of promotion and fixation of pay w.e.f. 23.01.2002 and actual benefits from 01.04.2008 to similarly placed other candidates: We requested to generalize the above mentioned court judgment to similarly placed candidate. Sr. GM(Pers.) informed that the case is under examination.