19.08.2019:  Meeting with CMD BSNL:-

Chairman, GS and AGS (Finance) met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding:-

A) Immediate Financial assistance to the flood affected Circles: : We requested to allot the funds immediately for Diesel, Labour & Vehicle running expenses so as to ensure uninterrupted BSNL services to the customers of the affected Circles of MH, KRL, KTK & TN.  CMD mentioned that he has already given instructions to release some funds to the entire flood affected Circles.

B) Soft Loan to BSNL: We enquired about the immediate financial support from the Govt./ Loan from Banks. CMD informed that today only he has received the information that MOC has approved the Letter of Comfort for availing loan from Banks.

C) Revival of BSNL: CMD mentioned that tomorrow on 20.08.2019, a meeting is convened by the PMO to discuss regarding revival of BSNL. He further mentioned that the comments of the Finance Ministry in respect of the Cabinet Memo for revival of BSNL is pending and it will be discussed in tomorrow’s meeting. Only after the receipt of the comments from the concerned Ministries, it will go to Cabinet for final approval. 

D) Opening of  Separate Account for External/ Govt. Projects:- We requested to give the permission for opening of separate account for External/ Govt. Projects as requested by various Circle Heads/ PCE (Civil) and various Circle Secretaries of AIBSNLEA. CMD BSNL mentioned that he has already cleared the file in this regard.

E) Opening of Escrow Account for NE-II Circle:- We requested CMD BSNL to give permission for opening an Escrow Account for implementation of GST SWAN Network Project at NE-II Circle to the cost of Rs.10 crores since the minimum threshold limit fixed by Corporate Office is Rs.30 crores. CMD assured to look into the matter.

F) To release the fund for Medical Claims:- We submitted that the reimbursement of Medical Claims in respect of BSNL retirees has not been paid for the last two years, but the Income tax has been deducted without making any payment and requested to release the funds. CMD  assured to look into the matter. 

19.08.2019: Meeting with Director (CM/HR), BSNL Board:-

Chairman, GS and AGS (Finance) met Director (CM/HR), BSNL Board and discussed regarding:-

A) Immediate Financial assistance to the flood affected Circles: We requested to allot the funds immediately for Diesel, Labour & Vehicle running expenses so as to ensure uninterrupted BSNL services to the customers of the affected Circles of MH, KRL, KTK & TN.  Director (CM/HR) immediately contacted Sr.GM (BBC) over phone  and issued instructions to release the funds immediately.

B) DE to DGM (T) Promotion: We requested to intervene in the matter for promotion orders from DE/AGM (T) to DGM (T) as it has been badly delayed. We pleaded that more than 1140 vacancies are there in the DGM (T) Cadre and the eligible officers are less than that and those who were gone to the various courts have also been covered within these vacancies, and requested to issue the DE to DGM promotion on ad-hoc basis as there is no interim injunction available in this regard. Director (HR) assured an early action in this regard.

C) Request transfers in the cadre of DGM (T):- We submitted that those who were completed more than two years have not been covered in the transfer orders issued by the Corporate Office except the officers attained the age of 59. Director (CM/HR) assured that the cases will be considered and the orders will be issued shortly.

D) Request transfers in the cadre of DET:- We requested to consider the request transfers in respect of DEs who have completed 2 years. Director (CM/HR) mentioned that the request transfers are under consideration.

E) Consideration of Permission for Deputation: We requested to clear the pending requests of deputation cases. Director (CM/HR) mentioned that as per the instructions of CMD BSNL, the draft proposal for deputation has been prepared and submitted to the Competent Authority for consideration. However, the proposal has been returned with some queries from the CMD BSNL which will be replied shortly.

F) Opening of separate account for External/ Govt. Projects:- We requested to give the permission for opening of separate account for External/ Govt. Projects as requested by various Circle Heads/ PCE (Civil) and various Circle Secretaries of AIBSNLEA. Director (CM/HR) mentioned that file is under submission to the Competent Authority for approval and the orders be issued after the receipt of the approval.

G) Review of existing tenure Policy of NE-II Telecom Circle:- We requested to reduce the period of tenure in Arunachal Pradesh State from two years to 1.5 years to maintain uniformity with other States of NE-II i.e. Manipur & Nagaland.  Director (CM/HR) assured to look into the matter.

H) To release the fund for Medical Claims:- We submitted that the reimbursement of Medical Claims in respect of BSNL retirees has not been paid for the last two years, but the Income tax has been deducted without making any payment and requested to release the funds. Director (CM/HR) assured to look into the matter.

19.08.2019: Meeting with Director (EB), BSNL Board:-

 GS, AGS (Finance) and Advisor (HQ) met Director (EB), BSNL Board and discussed regarding:-

 A) Opening of separate account for External/ Govt. Projects:- We requested to give the permission for opening of separate account for External/ Govt. Projects as requested by various Circle Heads/ PCE (Civil) and various Circle Secretaries of AIBSNLEA. Director (EB) mentioned that file is under submission to the Competent Authority for approval and the orders be issued after the receipt of the approval.

B) Opening of Escrow Account for NE-II Circle:- We requested  to give permission for opening an Escrow Account for implementation of GST SWAN Network Project at NE-II Circle to the cost of Rs.10 crores since the minimum threshold limit fixed by Corporate Office is Rs.30 crores. Director (EB) mentioned that he has already issued instructions to issue the permission for opening an Escrow Account to the cost of Rs.10 crores in NE-II Circle.

16.08.2019: Meeting with Member (Finance), DCC, DoT

Com. S. Sivakumar GS AIBSNLEA along with AGS (Fin) and Advisor (HQ) met Shri. P.K. Sinha Ji Member (Finance) and  greeted him  on assuming the High office of Member (Finance) in Digital Communications Commission, DoT by presenting Bouquet. AIBSNLEA congratulated the new Member (Finance) and discussed regarding:-

A) Revival of BSNL: We enquired the Member (Fin) regarding the present status of the Revival Package of BSNL. Member (Finance) mentioned that the Cabinet Memo for Revival Plan is under consideration of Finance Ministry and he personally requested the Officers of Finance Ministry for early clearance of the proposal. He also mentioned that DOT is trying to get the Cabinet approval of Revival Package of BSNL before the end of this month.

B) Immediate Financial Support to BSNL:-  We further requested for: 1) Extending immediate Financial Support to BSNL for the maintenance of the Services.

2) Refunding of Govt. dues to BSNL viz

a) Interest paid on BWA Spectrum.

b)  Excess payment of Pension contribution to the tune of Rs. 2700 Crs.

c)  Compensation for Maintenance of 17000 Rural Telephone Exchanges to the tune of Rs.19,000 Crs.

d)  And immediate payment of USOF/ ADC charges in the form of the Rural Deficit Charges for the Services provided.

Member (Finance) mentioned that DOT is considering for the immediate Finance Support to BSNL as well as refund of Govt. dues viz., Compensation of Rural Deficit Charges from USO Fund and refund of excess paid Pension Contribution. He also mentioned that a High Level Meeting is scheduled to be held on 19.08.2019. Regarding refund of Pension Contribution, he further mentioned that the Ministry of Expenditure is positive.  

C) Extension of Soft Loan to BSNL for its Capital Expenditure till the Monetization of Assets is effected: Member (Finance) mentioned that DOT is considering the Sovereign Guarantee for the grant of Loan to BSNL.

We handed over the copy of the letter addressed to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in this regard.  

D) Immediate Financial Assistance to Flood affected Circles:- We requested the Member (Fin) for immediate allotment of funds to BSNL for the restoration of Services in the flood affected Circles viz., Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. We have also handed over the letter in this regard. Member (Fin) mentioned that we are aware of the situation and DOT is considering for immediate necessary support.

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73^rd INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE FROM GS AIBSNLEA:

Dear Comrades!

We celebrate the bravery of our Fore Fathers and their gift of Freedom. Long may our flag wave! Happy 73rd Independence Day! We should salute the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters and soldiers who made the dream of independent India a reality. Let us remember the struggle of our freedom fighters for over 200 years who sacrificed their lives for the country’s Independence from the British rule. Freedom is something that money can’t buy, it’s the result of the struggles of many Brave hearts. Let us honour them today and always. Thousands laid down their lives so that our country can celebrate this day. Never forget their sacrifices. May we always have the Freedom to Choose, Freedom to Dream and Freedom to Live. We should recall the Golden lines of Shri Rabindranath Tagore “Where the Mind is without fear and the Head is held High  …. Into the Heaven of Freedom…..Let my Country Awake”

In this Independence Day, Let’s take a pledge to protect the Peace and Unity of our great Nation INDIA. 

– With regards

S.SIVAKUMAR, GS, AIBSNLEA,

13.08.2019:  GS writes to Shri P.K.Purwar, CMD, BSNL  regarding request for Immediate financial assistance to the flood affected Circles...<<<Click here for letter>>>

13.08.2019: BSNL Corporate Office recognized the newly elected CHQ Office bearers of AIBSNLEA in the 6^th AIC held at Vijayawada and Confirmation letter issued by the SR Cell of BSNL Corporate Office today.<<<<Click here for order>>>>

13.08.2019:  GS writes to Shri P.K.Purwar, CMD, BSNL regarding review of existing Tenure Areas Stations in NE-II Telecom Circle- .<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

12.08.2019:  BSNL's/ DoT's News in Media

(i) BSNL to chase dues from enterprise clients, hopes to recover bulk of Rs 3,000 crore ........<<<<Click here for details news>>>>

.2019: Today AIBSNLEA KOLHAPUR arranged food at kalayani Hall for 150 flood affected people. PGM CHOUDHARY SIR has also participated.

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For the flood-affected SSA of Kolhapur and Sangli - Free Unlimited ONnet calling(loc and std), Off-net calls 20 mins per day (loc and std), 1 GB data per day and 100 SMS per day has been provided to the customers by BSNL MH circle. Pl inform to your near and dear ones in both SSA's.

09.08.2019: GS and AGS (Fin) met PGM (Pers), BSNL CO  in the presence of DGM (Pers) & DGM (Pers.Legal) and discussed regarding

A) Issuance of Posting Orders for JAO (DR) Trainees: We requested PGM (Pers) for the early issuance of Posting Orders for JAO(DR) Trainees. PGM (Pers) informed that due to busy schedule of CMD and DIR (Fin) the proposal has not been approved. However he assured that the Posting orders will be issued today after getting approval from the Competent Authority.

B) Implementation of Rule-206 of SDEs(T) Seniority: We requested PGM(Pers.) for the true implementation of Hon'ble SC Judgment on Rule-206 of SDEs(T) seniority case. PGM(Pers.) mentioned that the exercise for implementation of Rule-206 is under process wherein the notional pay fixation will be granted by conducting review DPC against the vacant available posts and accordingly pension will be re-fixed. We explained that the Hon'ble SC judgment, the consequential benefits are to be given to all seniors w.r.t. the juniors. PGM(Pers.) assured to look into the matter.

.2019: 

In addition Com.C.Chellappa – Dy GS-BSNLEU-CHQ, Com.Kamaraj, Federaion Secretary, NFTE, Com.P.Charles CS-SNEA-Chennai Telephones,  Com.M.Kanniappan CS-BSNLEU-Chennai Telephones and Com.J.Vijaya Kumar CS TEPU-Chennai Telephones and Sri.S.Kamaraj, ACS-AIBSNLEA- T.N.Circle have also felicitated the CHQ Office bearers.
Apart from the above, Sri.C.K.Mathivanan Vice President NFTE-CHQ who could not participate in the function sent a message congratulating the newly elected leaders

All the leaders spoke about the attitude and determination of our beloved GS in solving issues and getting along with all other leaders of various Unions & Associations as part of AUAB. The desire of the CS-SNEA T.N Circle that it is time to unite all Executives under one umbrella that was widely appreciated by those present. Taking cue from this, even some of the Union leaders went further to the extent of uniting all Non Executives & Executives under one umbrella that will pave way for better achievement of results. Though we appreciate the sentiments of all union leaders in such a felicitation function, AIBSNLEA-Chennai and TN Circle desires that at least merger of Associations in Executive cadre takes place and it is the necessity of time.
Our GS Com.S.Sivakumar in his acceptance speech said that he was moved by the affection shown towards him by leaders of almost all unions & Associations and confirmed that AIBNLEA will continue to fight for the right of working class. The meeting ended at 18.00 hrs.
The third phase, after felicitation session is over, Combined Special General Body meeting of AIBSNLEA - Chennai Phones and TN Circle was held as an interactive session between our members and the GS.

The interactive session was initiated with a detailed presentation of facts by Sri.N.Veera Pandian Ex-CS- AIBSNLEA, T.N.Circle. He remembered that a convention was conducted in Tamilnadu, when he was the Circle Secretary in which the GS and Circle Secretaries of all unions and Associations have participated which favoured VRS in the interest of BSNL and he has remembered those days he worked with Com.GS as CS AIBSNLEA TN Circle.

This was followed by an address by Sri.J.Badrinarayanan CS-AIBSNLEA-Chennai, who recollected the events in the recently concluded AIC at Vijayawada in detail and submitted some suggestions to the CHQ for implementation from the next AIC, that will be definitely useful for improving the performance of the Association in the interest of the Executives as a whole. The CS –AIBSNLEA-Chennai also shared the ordeals faced by the Field Executives in the present scenario and expressed the hope that the new CHQ set up will ensure a conducive working atmosphere for the younger generations and a smooth exit for the seniors.
CHQ President Com.Subasis Mitra has delivered acceptance speech. He thanked CNI & TN Circle comrades for inviting and felicitating him..He mentioned that BSNL alone is state owned Telecom. Operator which gives service in Natural Calamities, but the Govt. Is shedding their responsibilities to support. In the interest of the nation, BSNL has survive to provide Service but not to earn profit.

Com.S.Sivakumar, GS, AIBSNLEA has delivered an elaborated speech in which he address all the issues. In his speech, he informed that in the AIC, 40 resolutions have been passed and most of them were proposed by the Major Circles like Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Chennai Telephone, Kolkata and Rajasthan Circles. He acknowledged the sentiments of Com.Badrinarayanan CS are well taken. He mentioned that BSNL has earned profit up to the F.Y.2008-09. During the F.Y 2004-05, BSNL earned profit to the tune of Rs.10,000 Crores. However, the Central Govt. has not allowed BSNL to procure equipments for 7 years for the expansion of its Mobile Net work. All the tenders floated by BSNL were cancelled one after another, which has severely affected the BSNL’s growth and revenue. Despite the sabotage, BSNL started making Operational Profit in the F.Y 2014-15, 2015-16 and till the F.Y 2016-17 to the tune of Rs.3880Crs. But the Policy maker TRAI has allowed predatory pricing of Reliance-Jio from September 2016 and free services of Reliance-Jio for 6 months, violating the norms affected the BSNL Revenue created heavy tariff war in Telecom Sector of India. Many Telecom operators were forced to wind up their business and some operators merged together. At present only five telecom operators are there in our country ie. BSNL, MTNL, Reliance- Jio, Airtel and Vodafone-IDEA. These Telecom operators are also facing revenue loss.

The Access Deficit Charges paid to BSNL at the rate of Rs.2000 per annum towards the Rural Deficit charges for the Services in the NE Region/Rural/Hilly/Far flung/Tribal area was withdrawn on the basis of TRAI recommendations from July 2011 onwards. BSNL’s reserves were exhausted by paying Rs.18, 500 Crs. for 3G Spectrum and BWA Spectrum charges on the highest bidding charges to DoT. 4G Spectrum to BSNL has not yet been allotted for the last 2-years which is a must for BSNL to exist in the Telecom Sector. These are reasons for BSNL making continuous Losses whereas it was reported in the Media that due to Employees cost to the tune of 65% is the reasons for the continuous losses of BSNL and the Employees cost of other Private Telcom Service Providers are 2% to 5%. But if we analyse the the First quarter loss of BSNL, Vodaphone, Bharati Airtel, we will come to a conclusion that the Employees cost is not the main reason for the losses of BSNL since per day loss of BSNL is 39 Crs, and per day loss of other Private Telecom Service Providers are more than 53Crs. Even during the F.Y. 2004-05, BSNL earned profit to the tune of Rs.10,000 Crores  with a staff of strength of 3 Lakhs. It is to be noted that BSNL is among the least loss-making entities in the Telecom Sector. With aggressive pricing, all Telecom operators are experiencing more losses than before. Hence in a planned manner misleading information about BSNL is appearing in the Media which drastically affected the image of the BSNL among the Customers and Public.

Even the State owned BSNL is declared as Incipient Sick Unit by the DPE, but as Per the NITI Aayog and DPE (Department of Public Enterprises) Norms, BSNL comes under the Higher Priority and Strategic Sector and providing Telecom Services for the Security of the Nation, performing Sovereign Functions and Market Imperfections as per the Specific agenda of the Govt. of India and providing Services in Natural calamities as social obligations and cannot be closed or sold out or Disinvested. But the misleading reports were appeared in the Newspapers against BSNL with vested interest to tarnish the image of BSNL and to reduce its customer base.
At the time of formation of BSNL, assurance given to the BSNL Unions through Cabinet decision that the Govt. will take care of the financial viability of the BSNL. Our Association Central Head Quarters Office bearers met Hon’ble Minister for Communications Shri. Ravi Shankar Prasad ji and Hon’ble Minister for State for Communications Shri. Shri Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre ji, and requested to honour the assurance given through Cabinet decision and extend adequate immediate Financial Support to BSNL and revival of BSNL. Hon’ble Minister for Communictions Shri. Ravi Shankar Prasad ji assured that that the revival package to BSNL is under active consideration. On 1.8.2019 GS and Chairman of our Association met the new Telecom Secretary Shri Anshu Prakash and congratulated and felicitated him for his new assignment. During the meeting Secretary(T) confirmed that Cabinet Memo for BSNL/MTNL Revival Package was finalised by the DoT and sent to the concerned Nodal Ministries for comments.
Our Association has also written a letter to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendar Modi ji requesting adequate Financial Support to BSNL, immediate allotment of 4G Spectrum and demanded the Govt. to refund back 58000 Crores to BSNL , which has taken against various taxes viz. License fee, Spectrum Charges, interest paid on BWA spectrum, excess payment of Pensions contribution etc., Compensation for Maintenance Expenditure of 17000 Rural Telephone Exchanges to the tune of Rs.19,000 crs and immediate payment of USOF/ ADC charges in the form of the Rural Deficit Charges for the Services provided by the BSNL in the LWE/NE/Rural/Far flung/Tribal/Hilly Areas.
The Hon’ble Minister for Communications Shri. Ravi Shankar Prasad ji declared in the Parliament and stated in the interview to the Media that BSNL is the National Asset and operate in Strategic areas that concern Defense and Home Affairs and BSNL is in forefront of giving free Services at the time Natural Calamities. A revival package is being worked out to make them more competitive and we will try to ensure that there is least pressure on the Government.
We hope on the assurance of the Hon’ble Minister for Communications that the revival package and financial support will be given to BSNL to safe guard the BSNL, in the larger interest of the Nation and people. In addition to that we have requested the Govt. of India to sanction Soft Loan to BSNL for Capital Expenditure.
Regarding the Revival plan we welcome the move of the Govt. to allow 4 G spectrum to BSNL/MTNL at the cost of the Govt. and also financial support for rural services. We can not directly oppose VRS as many of the Executives are welcoming it but at the same time we will oppose vehemently the reduction of retirement age to 58. But we have to wait to react until the proposals are made open.
After GS speech, Inter action was continued and  our comrades raised some queries and seeking clarification from the GS and our beloved GS replied all the queries raised by the comrades in detail and assured that AIBSNLEA will strive hard to ensure better days are ahead for BSNL and our members.
On behalf of AIBSNLEA-Chennai & T.N.Circle a small memento was also presented to all our new CHQ leaders as a token of our affection.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Com.K.Rajnarayanan ACS-AIBSNLEA-Chennai, followed with a Dinner.

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08.08.2019: GS AIBSNLEA Com.S.Sivakumar attended and addressed the AIRBSNLEWA Delhi Circle 3rd Circle  Conference held at New Delhi on 8.8.2019 wherein GS, AIBSNLEA Com.S.Sivakumar, newly elected GS of AIRBSNLEWA & Chairman of AIBSNLEA Com.Prahlad Rai , President Kishan Singh and FS Com. A.K.Jain were felicitated and presented with Shawls.

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08.08.2019: GS and AGS (Fin) met PGM (Pers) in the presence of DGM(Pers) & DGM(Pers.Legal) and extended our sincere thanks for consideration request transfers in the cadre of  DGM(T) and Accounts Officers and discussed regarding

(A) DE to DGM Promotion Orders:  We requested to issue the promotion orders from DE/AGM (T) to DGM (T). We expressed our serious concern against non-filling up of the vacant DGM (T) posts on the pretext of pending court case i.e. Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh and we requested to kindly take a decision in this matter at the earliest. PGM (Pers) mentioned that DE (T)  to DGM(T) Promotion case in Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh has been Posted for Next hearing on 30.8.2019. BSNL has filed an Urgent MA in Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh for early hearing but could not be heard due to Lawyer’s Strike.

(B)  CAO to DGM (F) Promotion:- We requested for the early issuance of the promotion orders from CAO to DGM (Fin). PGM (Pers) informed that the CPC is under process and the promotion orders will be issued shortly

(C) Request transfers in the cadre of DGM (Engg) :- We requested for the early issuance of transfer orders in the cadre of DGM (Engg) since they have completed more than two years. PGM (Pers) informed that the Executives who attained the age of 59 have been considered for request transfer by the Competent Authority and transfer orders have already been issued for them. However he mentioned that the proposal sent to the Competent Authority & returned with some queries, the same will be replied shortly. On receipt of the same, Request transfer orders will be issued to the remaining eligible Executives.

(D) Request transfer in the cadre of DE/CAO/SDE: We requested PGM (Pers) to consider request transfer cases on Medical and Immunity Grounds. PGM (Pers) assured to look in the matter.

(J) Consideration of Permission for Deputation: We requested to clear the pending request of deputation cases in the cadre of PA/PS, SDE/AO, SDE(T/E/C) and JTO(T/C/E). PGM (Pers) mentioned that as per the instructions of CMD BSNL, the draft proposal for deputation has been prepared and submitted to the Competent Authority for consideration.

08.08.2019: PRESS MEET AND SPECIAL GENERAL BODY MEETING OF AIBSNLEA  TRICHY DISTRICT BRANCH TAMILNADU HELD  ON 05-08-2019 AT TRICHY:

 At about 11.00 Hrs on 05-08-2019,  a Press Meet was held at Press Club , Trichy Tamilnadu. General Secretary  Com S.Sivakumar attended the Press Meet which lasted for  two hours and he explained  about the recent financial condition and future of BSNL to the Press and TV Media Reporters. This Press Meet was arranged in such a manner to boost the image of BSNL to the greater extent. It was organized by Com S.Kamaraj, ACS and Com K.G.Sasi kumar, DS, Com. Subramanian District President, Com M.Manoharan ADS, & Com.Krishnan,Trichy  in an effective manner. This meeting eliminated all the doubts about the future of BSNL. Press and Media Reporters questioned on the latest events happening in BSNL and the queries was answered by the GS with facts and figures in a refined manner.

At about 13.30 hours a Special General Body Meeting was organized by Trichy District Branch of AIBSNLEA.  About 250 Executives and Non-Executives from AIBSNLEA and other Sister Associations and Unions participated in the meeting. The meeting was presided over by Com Subramanian AIBSNLEA District President, Trichy.Com K.G.Sasi kumar DS , Trichy welcomed the gathering.  Com S.Kamaraj ACS,TN Circle delivered the inaugural address.Com.Chandrasekaran, CWC Member, Com.M.K.Ganesan,Advisor, Com S.Palaniappan Vice President, CHQ NFTE , Com Anbazhagan CS, TN,TEPU also attended the meeting and honored  the GS by presenting shawls and books. Many of the members and neighboring SSAs Thanjavur & Karaikudi also participated in the meeting.

General Secretary Com. Sivakumar in his 90 minutes address clearly explained about the present financial crunch of BSNL and how It is to be addressed by BSNL Management, DoT and Govt. of India. He further mentioned that All India Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Executives’ Association representing over 20000 Executives is a leading and responsible Executives’ Association of BSNL,  it is our bounden duty to explain about the latest Financial condition and facts about  BSNL to our esteemed Customers and the Public The Financial condition of BSNL is not so bad as compared to other  Private Telecom Service Providers. The debt of BSNL as on date is Rs.19,000 crs, whereas, Vodafone Idea’s debt is Rs.1.18 Lakh crores, Airtel’s debt is Rs.1.08 Lakh crores and Reliance Jio’s debt is Rs.2.2 Lakh crores.

It is reported wrongly in the Media  that the State owned PSU BSNL’s accumulated Loss is Rs.90,000 Crs and is likely to be closed.  But the accumulated loss of BSNL is Rs.32000 Crs only. BSNL is formed on the Specific Agenda of the Govt. of India as per National Telecom Policy-1999 to provide world class Telecom Services in the NE Region/Rural/Hilly/Far flung/Tribal area at an affordable rates.

BSNL has earned profit up to the F.Y.2008-09. During the F.Y 2004-05, BSNL earned profit to the tune of Rs.10,000. However, the Central Govt. has not allowed BSNL to procure equipments for 7 years for the expansion of its Mobile Net work. All the tenders floated by BSNL were cancelled one after another, which has severely affected the BSNL’s growth and revenue. Despite the sabotage, BSNL started making Operational Profit in the F.Y 2014-15, 2015-16 and till the F.Y 2016-17 to the tune of Rs.3880Crs. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi ji has acknowledged with pride in his Independence Day Speech during August 2015 that BSNL had started Operational profit.

But the Policy makers TRAI has allowed predatory pricing of Reliance-Jio from September 2016 and free services of Reliance-Jio for 6 months, violating the norms affected the BSNL Revenue created heavy tariff war in Telecom Sector of India. Many Telecom operators were forced to wind up their business and some operators merged together. At present only five telecom operators are there in our country ie. BSNL, MTNL, Reliance- Jio, Airtel and Vodafone-IDEA. These Telecom operators are also facing revenue loss.

The Access Deficit Charges paid to BSNL at the rate of Rs.2000 per annum towards the Rural Deficit charges for the Services in the NE Region/Rural/Hilly/Far flung/Tribal area was withdrawn on the basis of TRAI recommendations from July 2011 onwards. BSNL’s reserves were exhausted by paying Rs.18, 500 Crs. for 3G Spectrum and BWA Spectrum charges on the highest bidding charges to DoT. 4G Spectrum to BSNL has not yet been allotted for the last 2-years which is a must for BSNL to exist in the Telecom Sector. These are reasons for BSNL making continuous Losses whereas it was reported in the Media that due to Employees cost to the tune of 65% is the reasons for the continuous losses of BSNL and the Employees cost of other  Private Telcom Service Providers are 2% to 5%. But if we analyses the  First quarter loss of BSNL and other Telecom Service Providers, we will come to a conclusion that the Employees cost is not the main reason for the losses of BSNL since  per day loss of BSNL is 39 Crs, and  per day loss of other Private Telecom Service Providers are more than 53Crs. Even during the F.Y 2004-05, BSNL earned profit to the tune of Rs.10,000 with a staff of strength of 3 Lakhs. It is to be noted that BSNL is among the least loss-making entities in the Telecom Sector. With aggressive pricing, all telecom operators are experiencing more losses than before. Hence in a planned manner misleading information about BSNL is appearing in the Media which drastically affected the image of the BSNL among the Customers and Public.

Com.GS also explained in detail about the proposed Revival Package ad the merits and demerits of proposed VRS

He further mentioned that as per the decision of the 6th AIC, AIBSNLEA will strongly oppose the roll out of Retirement Age from 60 years to 58 years which is  in violation of Absorption Terms and Conditions of BSNLEmployees and against the Assurance given  by the Union Cabinet in the year 2000 and threat to  Job security and he told that AIBSNLEA requested the Govt.to  Honour the commitments given by the Union Cabinet in the year 2000, to ensure BSNL’s financial viability and extend immediate financial support to BSNL, for the maintenance of the Services and extend Soft loan to BSNL for it’s Capital Expenditure.      

Com. GS also briefed about the HR issues and achievements of the AIBSNLEA. He explained the status of various CPCs in Engineering and Finance wing,  CPCs in Civil/Electrical/TF wing, DE(T) to DGM(T) Promotion, Utilization of 336 IMT Internal quota posts of CAOs, various Court Cases, Standard Pay Scale status, CPSU cadre hierarchy issue, restructuring of AD(OL), E1+5increment,  Extension of FR22(I)(a)(1) to Offg.JTOs, SDE RR, CPSU cadre Hierarchy, Superannuation benefits of DRs, , AD(OL) case of pay equivalent to SDE/AO, Rule 8 transfers, the issues of PA/PS etc., PPS Post creation in field units etc., He mentioned that AIBSNLEA is very much concerned about the HR issues and will definitely achieve the desired results, but at the same time he also requested all the Executives to achieve the Targets given by the BSNL Management with the available sources and retain the existing Customers and maximize the Revenue and provide Best Services to the Customers and increase the revenue.
Com Abdul Salam Vice President delivered Vote of thanks.

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07.08.2019: GS writes to

(1)The PGM (Pers), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

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

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

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

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

(e)Representation received from Shri  Puran Chand Thappa (AGM/DE) HR No. 199503858  regarding   Correction in Seniority list no. 8 of SDE of TES Group B

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.2019: 

(i)  Request transfer in respect of JAO under Rule- 9 from MH circle to NTP Jodhpur-

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(ii) Request for Deputation in other Deptt./ Commission/ Authority in the cadre of PA/PS – Case of Sh Dharamvir Sharma, PA and Sh. Jai Bhagwan, PA from HRT Circle-

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06.08.2019:  BSNL's/ DoT's News in Media

(i) BSNL can be revived by soft loans, employees’ union says ........<<<<Click here for details news>>>>

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02.08.2019:  BSNL's/ DoT's News in Media

(i) BSNL-MTNL revival plan: DoT expects Cabinet nod by month-end........<<<<<Click here for detail news>>>>

He appealed for extending our co-operation and support during this critical period.