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.

(b) DE to DGM Promotion: We requested PGM (Pers) to issue promotion orders from DE to DGM (Engg) since the CPC to fill up 891 vacant 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.

<<<Click here for letter>>>

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

 <<<Click here for letter>>>

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.

09.01.2019:  AUAB meeting with Secretary (T):  On behalf of AUAB GS, AIBSNLEA , GS, SNEA, GS, BSNLEU & GS, NFTE BSNL met Secretary(T) in the presence of Additional Secretary(T) and discussed regarding formation of Institutional Mechanism Committee as per the directive of the Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) for interaction between the DOT, AUAB and  BSNL. We requested the Institutional Mechanism should be headed at least by the Additional Secretary (T) and the AUAB should be given four representatives in the Institutional Mechanism Committee,  two for the Executives and two for the Non Executives.

On our pleading Secretary (T) allowed four representatives of AUAB as requested in the Committee. She mentioned that JS (Admin) is the Convenor of the Committee and after the meeting the members may meet with the AST/Secretary (T). AST confirmed that tomorrow at 1600 hrs. Institutional Mechanism Committee meeting has been decided to discuss the AUAB demands as a follow up action.

Secretary(T) also mentioned that already Policy guidelines has been given by the Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) for the settlement of AUAB demands, the Committee has been constituted to monitor and keep the issues on track for settlement. She further assured that we can meet Secretary (T) also as and when required.

09.01.2019:  Meeting with Member (F), Member(S) and Advisor(F), DoT: GS & President met Member(F) , Member(Services) and Advisor(F) DoT and greeted them for New Year 2019. We also requested Member (F) and Advisor (F) for the settlement of our Pay revision, Pension revision, Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic pay and allocation of 4G Spectrum to BSNL. Member (F) gave a positive assurance for the settlement of the issues. Advisor (F) mentioned that he is convinced to settle Pension revision at the earliest also mentioned regarding 4G Spectrum allocation legal opinion is awaited on the basis Hon'ble Supreme Court judgement for the payment of bidding charges. He immediately directed DDG (Budget) to issue Letter of Comfort to BSNL for taking Loan from Banks.

We requested Member(S) for getting early reply from DOP&PW on pension revision of BSNL Pensioners. Member(S) assured to discuss the matter with DDG (Estt) for an early action.

Detailed justification as under :
As per file no . DOT 7-1/2000 /TA-I/17 dated 31.07.2002 pension contribution payable by BSNL will be as per rates prescribed under FR 116 & 117 i.e. Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension payable during foreign service.

As per the DOP&T OM dated 15th May, 2000, based on the decision of the government on the recommendations of the 5th CPC, pension contribution payable w.e.f 01.01.1996 in respect of employees on foreign service/deputation was based on the maximum of the pay scale. Accordingly, based on this order, BSNL has been paying pension contribution to DoT for the BSNL absorbed employees w.e.f 01.10.2000 on maximum of the scale.

However, based on the recommendations of 6th CPC on pay revision of the Central Govt Employees w.e.f 01.01.2006, the government, vide DOP&T order No. 2/34/2008-Estt. (Pay II) dated 19.11.2009 w.e.f 01.01.2006 in respect of employees on foreign service/deputation, is to be paid on the existing basic pay (pay band plus grade pay) and not on the maximum of the pay scale. It superseded the OM dated 15.05.2000.
This order is effective from the date of implementation of 6th CPC i.e. 1.1.2006. Therefore effective date of implementation n BSNL should be 01.01.2007 i.e. implementation of 2nd PRC.

As per PIB release 26th Dec., 2013 regarding, Disbursement of pensionary benefits to all the combined service pension optee absorbed employees of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), sister PSU of BSNL are as under:-

“consequential amendments to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, adjustments in respect of Government pension liability previously discharged by MTNL and proposed change in methodology in pension contribution as per FR-116 upto 31.12.2005 on the maximum of the IDA pay-scales and with effect from 01.01.2006 on the actual pay drawn in the IDA pay-scales will be made. “

07.01.2019:  AIBSNLEA extends its moral & solidarity support to the General Strike called by Central Trade Unions on 08th & 09th , January, 2019.

07.01.2019:  Meeting with CMD, BSN: GS, President  & AGS (Fin) met CMD, BSNL and greeted him on New Year. CMD mentioned that for the growth of BSNL both Management and Employees should work together and make BSNL to turn around so as to regain its original glory in this New Year 2019. We discussed regarding

(a) DE (Regular) to DGM (T) Adhoc Promotion:  We extended our sincere thanks to CMD BSNL for allowing CPC from DE to DGM (T) to fill up the 891vacant posts. We requested CMD for early issuance of the promotion orders. We appraised him about the status of the Court Judgements on TES Gr.B seniority cases. CMD assured to discuss the matter with Dir (HR).

(b) Status of the AUAB demands in DOT:  We enquired about the status of the AUAB demands in DOT and the constitution of committee comprising DOT/BSNL officers and AUAB representatives. CMD BSNL informed that DOT desired to hold the meeting of the committee in the last week but the AUAB representatives were not available, thus the Committee meeting may take place in this week end..

(c) 6^th AIC at Vijayawada, AP: We extended our invitation to CMD, BSNL for attending  6^th AIC of AIBSNLEA being held at Vijayawada, AP w.e.f. 9^th April to 11^th April 2019 as chief Guest. CMD assured to make it convenient to attend the AIC.

03.01.2019:  DE to DGM(T) Promotion: GS discussed with GM(Pers.) regarding DE to DGM(T) Promotion. GM(Pers.) mentioned that he is trying to take the approval of the competent authority today itself on CPC minutes to issue DE to DGM(T) promotion orders. He told that efforts are being made to issue DE to DGM(T) promotion orders by tomorrow.

03.01.2019:  REPORT OF  CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF CHHATTISGARH CIRCLE ON 02.01.2019: On dated 2-1-2019 circle conference of Chhattisgarh circle held at Hotel Rajputana, Raipur(Chhattisgarh) in presence of CHQ leaders  GS Shri Prahlad Rai, President Shri Shiv kumar and OS(W) Shri C.M Saste.

<<<<Click here for glimpses>>>

03.01.2019:  GS discussed with GM(Pers.) regarding DE to DGM(T) promotion and requested to issue promotion orders at the earliest. GM (Pers.) mentioned that all the VCRs of eligible DEs for promotion have been received. CPC work is in progress & will be expedited shortly. He assured for issuing promotion orders from DE to DGM(T) to fill up 891 DGM vacant posts.

JTO to SDE(T) promotion: We further requested GM(Pers.) to issue JTO to SDE(T) promotion orders to fill up about 4900 vacant SDE(T) posts. GM(Pers.) mentioned that CPC work is in progress & efforts are being made to expedite CPC at the earliest but the contempt case on this issue is listed for hearing on 7th Jan., 2019 in Hon'ble CAT Ernakulum. In view of this promotion orders may be issued after 7th Jan., 2019 only.

02.01.2019: 

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

(a) Representation received from Shri V. Narasimhan, AO Staff No. 89491 regarding transfer on promotion of AOs/Sr.AOs to the grade of STS (CAO/AGM) on regular and Adhoc basis

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

<<<Click here for letter>>>

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

(a) Representation from Shri A. Srinivasa Murthy, AGM, HR No. 198405115 regarding transfer to AP Circle VJ either in AGM cadre or on promotion to DGM cadre.

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

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

(d) Request for Own Cost transfer / posting in the cadre of DGM (T)

 <<<Click here for letter>>>

4. The CGM (NTR) Kidwai Bhawan regarding

(a )Request for relieving in the cadre of JTO (OFC) M

<<<Click here for letter>>>

AIBSNLEA WISHES

TO ONE & ALL

28.12.2018:  BSNL's Proposal for reduction of retirement age from 60 years to 58 years to DOT: In response to DOT letter dated 6-11.2018, 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.
It is surprising that BSNL Management has given such proposal to DoT even without discussing with the BSNL Unions and Associations. This is a serious situation and AUAB has to immediately react against such actions of DoT/BSNL.
It is understood that IIM Ahmedabad report on revival of BSNL may also suggest the reduction of retirement age as 58 years instead of 60 years.

27.12.2018:  Meeting with Addl. Secy(T), DoT: AST DoT granted meeting today to AIBSNLEA to discuss regarding

(i) Constitution of committee comprising DOT/BSNL officers and AUAB representatives for AUAB demands: We expressed our concern against non inclusion of the Executive Associations in the said committee and not holding of the Committee meeting. AST appreciated our concern & directed Jt. Secy(Admin), DoT to consider the inclusion of Executive Associations name in the committee & to  take the approval of Secy(T), DoT. We further requested to head the Committee by AST. AST directed Jt. Secy(Admin), DoT to hold the committee meeting at the earliest and mentioned that due to his business it will be difficult for him to head the committee.

(ii) Status of AUAB demands: AST to our query on the settlement of AUAB demands, mentioned that :-

(a) Payment of pension contribution on actual basic pay instead of maximum of the pay scale: AST tried to contact  with Member(S), DoT to discuss the matter but he was not available in the office then he directed DDG(Estt.) to come & discuss the matter with him. Further he mentioned that DoT may immediately reply to DoE that 01.01.2017 can be the cut of date for its implementation at present. We requested him to consider 01.01.2006 as per DoP&T order.

(b) Delinking of pension revision from pay revision of BSNL employees: AST directed Jt. Secy(Admin), DoT, who was present in the meeting, to discuss the matter with Jt. Secy, DoP&PW, Mr. Mathur for consideration & early reply to DoT letter. He also assured to discuss the matter with Member(S)/DDG(Estt.) for early settlement of the issue.

(c) 3rd PRC implementation & Wage revision of BSNL employees: We expressed our serious  concern against the DoT letter dated 19.12.2018 [ <<<Click here for letter>>> ] given to BSNL for further reply to viability of BSNL w.r.t. pay revision. Jt. Secy(Admin), DoT mentioned that the DoT letter dated 19.12.2018 has been given to BSNL to reply the queries made by IFD of DoT. AST mentioned that yesterday they had a detailed meeting with Smt. Rekha Jain & her team, the representatives of IIM Ahmedabad on revival of BSNL & thes IIM Ahmedabad report submission to DoT is expected on 4th Jan.,2019. On the basis of IIM Ahmedabad report Cabinet Note will be moved to Cabinet for the implementation of 3rd PRC.

(d) 4G Spectrum to BSNL: AST mentioned that DoT is trying to resolve the issue from DoE but did not discuss the actual status of the issue.

(f) Revision of pay scales E1A by E2, E2A by E3, E3 by E4, E4 by E5, E5 by E6 & E6 by E7: AST marked on our letter to Jt. Secy(Admin), DoT to put up the status of the case.

We further requested AST to hold the committee meeting at the earliest as per the suggestions given by Convener AUAB. 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. AST mentioned that AUAB leaders can any time meet with him in the first week of Jan., 2019 to discuss the demands.

GS & President CHQ attended the meeting.

.12.2018: 

(a) DE to DGM(T) Promotion: With the continuous persuasion of AIBSNLEA, the approval tocnduct CPC from DE to DGM(T) to fill up of 891 DGM(T) vacant posts has been given  by CMD BSNL / Director(HR), BSNL Board today. We extended our sincere thanks to CMD BSNL / Director(HR), BSNL Board for allowing CPC from DE to DGM(T). We requested Director(HR)  for early issuance of the promotion orders. Director(HR) assured an early action in this regard.

(b) Efforts to get vacated Status- Quo in AO to CAO Promotion order from Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh: Director(HR) directed GM(Pers.) to take immediate action to get vacate Status Quo order from AO to CAO promotions. We further requested for cancellation of out station transfers in promotion. Director(HR) assured to look into.

(c) 6th AIC of AIBSNLEA at Vijayvada, AP : We extended our invitation to Director(HR), BSNL Board for attending 6th AIC of AIBSNLEA being held at Vijayawada, AP w.e.f. 9th April to 11th April 2019 as Guest of Honour. Director(HR) assured to make it convenient to attend the AIC.

(d) JTO(T) to SDE(T) Promotion: We requested Director(HR) to fill up about 4700 SDE(T) vacant posts. Director(HR) mentioned that an affidavit is being filed in the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam before 31st Dec., 2018 and their after on the disposal of the contempt case, the promotion orders will be issued.

.12.2018: 

Further all the Circle Secretaries / District Secretaries AIBSNLEA, Circle Heads /Distt. Heads, BSNL are requested to place Purchase Order to AIBSNLEA CHQ at the earliest so that immediately supply of BSNL Executive Diary-2019 may be ensured. Purchase order may be placed on email to … gsaibsnlea@gmail.com or FAX No. 011-23315315.
For more details Sh. Rajpal Sharma, AGS (Fin.), AIBSNLEA CHQ ND may please be contacted at Mobile no. 09868123459.

27.12.2018:  GS writes to

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

(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accounts Officers on CAO Promotion 

(b) Representation from Shri N. Bhakta Pothana Rao, JAO HR No. 199203689 regarding Implementation of ACP in respect of Telecom Accounts clerical cadre- grant of financial upgradation.

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

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

(b) Representation received from Shri Deshpande Vijendra R, DGM (L/A) HR No. 198405159 regarding posting on promotion as DGM- 

(c) Representation received from Shri Pandurang S Jadhav, DE Staff No. 33417 & Smt. K. Vasanthy, AGM HR No. 198208707 regarding promotion to the post of DGM.

(d) Representation received from Shri K.J. Ranganathaiah, JE Karnataka Circle regarding Claiming of Junior Telecom officer (Civil) post under LIDCE

(e) Representation from Shri Vanaja Vasudevan, HR No. 198914381 regarding retention at Tamil Nadu Circle as Private Secretary (PS) on sympathetic grounds.

(f) Representation from Smt. Raksha Singh, SDE HR No. 200701449 WB Circle regarding   inter Circle transfer to ITPC or NCNGN Circle after promotion to the grade of SDE (T) under competitive quota (33%) against JTO to SDE (T) LDCE 2015 held on 21.6.2015.

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26.12.2018:  Meeting with CMD, BSNL: GS, President & AGS (DR) met CMD,BSNL  and discussed regarding

(a) DE(Regular) / DGM(T) Adhoc  Promotion:  We requested CMD  to fill up all the vacant DGM(T) posts.   We informed the proposal for filling up of 779 DGM(T)  vacant posts  and 112 post DGM/ Addl. GMs entrusted to GM charge. CMD  assured for early action in this regard.

(b) Status of the AUAB demands in DOT:  We enquired about the status of the AUAB demands in DOT and the constitution of committee comprising DOT/BSNL officers and AUAB representatives. CMD BSNL informed that committee formation file is with Secretary (T) and once approved, the meeting of committee may take place to discuss the demands of AUAB. We shown our serious concern about inordinate delay in formation of committee. We requested that AIBSNLEA should also be one of the nominee in the Committee.

(c) Financial constraints in BSNL: We expressed our concern that the payment of Bank EMIs of employees, Medical claims, GPF/EPF payments, EB bills , Vendor bills payments, Tower rents etc. are not being paid by BSNL which has caused serious problem to all concerns. CMD BSNL appreciated our concern and mentioned that he is trying that all pending payments i.e Electricity   Medical claims, GPF/EPF payments, Vendor bills at up to certain extent   etc. . will be paid  by    31-12-2018 and we may enter in new year with no pendency.

(d) 6^th AIC at Vijayvada, AP : We extended our invitation to CMD, BSNL for attending  6^th AIC of AIBSNLEA being held at Vijayawada, AP w.e.f. 9^th April to 11^th April 2019 as chief Guest. CMD assured to make it convenient to attend the AIC.

(e) MT recruitment withdrawal: We requested CMD BSNL to withdraw MT recruitment in BSNL above the level of JTO/JAO which will block the carrier progression of executives in BSNL, CMD appreciated our concern and assured to look into the matter.

26.12.2018:  Special GB Meeting of AIBSNLEA Jodhpur on 25/12/2018: A Special GB Meeting of AIBSNLEA Jodhpur District was held on 25/12/2018 at 2.00 P.M. in Conference Hall in Subhash Nagar building on visit of respected GS. On this occasion District President AIBSNLEA Com. Darm Singh Gehlot , District Secretary  Jodhpur Com. M.R.Dangi , Vice President  Bikaner Com. K.L. Soni and other Com of district branch were present in the meeting. A welcome speech was given by Branch Secretary Com.  M.R.Dandi. GS Com. Prahlad Rai Congratulated to Jodhpur Branch for Organizing a General  Body meeting in a short notice

GS elaborately explained the background of contempt of court cases for which the promotion from SDE to DE , DE to DGM and JTO to SDE are kept pending. He will try to make it possible by upgrading posts with the approval of CMD after the final outcome of the cases. He expected that the verdict will be in our favour. He explained the situation upon which the indefinite strike called by AUAB had been postponed for 45 days. The DOT is unwilling to give 15% fitment but the leadership stressed upon to implement pension contribution on actual basic pay which may pave the path for implementation of Pay Review. He explained that delinking of pension revision from the process of pay review of the employees not only going to serve existing pensioners, it will serve the benefit of the existing employees who are going to retire till 2027 because there will be no employee in BSNL with pension whose pay revision can be referred to for pension revision by then. Thus it will help DOT/BSNL recruited and Executes and Non-Executives. He demanded immediate scrapping of proposed MT recruitment both in Telecom and Financial Wing. He stressed upon implementation of 30% SAB for the BSNL recruitees. Com.GS assured that AIBSNLEA will fight for implementation of upgradation of pay scales not only for E1A-E2 and E2A- E3 but also upto E6-E7.

Com. R.C.Ojha President, Retired Association alongwith his large number of members also attended the Special GB meeting and welcomed the GS. He demanded early pension revision and payment of long pending medical bills. Com. GS replied the CMD BSNL has assured to settle pending medical claims within 1-2 months time.

At the end he thanked the AIBSNLEA Jodhpur Bikaner for conducting a General Body meeting in a short notice. The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the chair by B.R. Karmchandani. OS West M.K.Meena, Circle Advisor A.K.Tiwari, Vice President Bikaner TD  Com, K.L. Soni & Other office bearers were also attended this General Body meeting.

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26.12.2018:  GS writes to

1. The Director (HR& Fin) BSNL Board regarding 

(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accounts Officers on CAO Promotion 
(b) Representation from Shri B.R. Suresh, CAO, Staff No. 88426 Karnataka Circle requesting implementation of promotions order his CAO Ad-hoc with effect from 18.3.2013 with all consequential financial benefits

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

<<<Click here for letter>>>

2. The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate office  regarding 

(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of DGM
(b) Representation from Shri Sunil Kumar Parimoo, DGM (L/A) QA and Inspection Chandigarh staff No, 34847 regarding allotment of QA and Inspection circle in the ensuring DPC for DE to DGM 

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26.12.2018: Special GB of AIBSNLEA Jaisalmer Branch was held on 24-12-2018 : A Special GB of AIBSNLEA Jaisalmer Branch was held on 24-12-2018 in Inspection quarter of Jaisalmer. General Secretary AIBSNLEA Com. Prahlad Rai addressed the house. Com Vikash Branch Secy, Com K.R. Suthar President, Com R.C.Vyas CWC Member welcomed Com. Rai. All the officers of Jaisalmer SSA were present in meeting.
Com R. C. Vyas expressed the viewed and informed regarding the issues of Jaisalmer SSA and members. He requested for pursuance of atleast one BSNL vehicle in SSA for smooth functioning the day to day faults. Being a largest area SSA of country some special attention is required for Jaisalmer. Staff and officer strength is very less in comparison to other SSA of circle. Being a largest area SSA there is a need of BSNL Vehicle in SSA.
Comrade Vikash requested regarding tenure transfer issues.
Com Rai in his address elaborately explained the 3rd PRC issues, JTO to SDE promotion issue, AO to CAO promotion issue and AGM to DGM promotion issue. He informed that our demand for 15% fitment benefit for 3rd PRC are under consideration. He along with all leaders under one umbrella AUAB are struggling for it. He informed that process for pension revision, Pension contribution is under the right way and soon these issues are expected to be resolved. He requested all members to do their best for BSNL as time is very crucial now a days for BSNL. He also informed that soon situation of BSNL will improve. He asked for revenue realisation and to get new business for financial improvement of company.
Com U.N. Mathur given vote of thanks to Comrade Rai and express full cooperation and honour to all the directives given by CHQ.
Comrade Rai also visited retailers Shop and taken the feedback for BSNL services and asked retailers to enhanced the BSNL product sale.

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AIBSNLEA WISHES

TO ONE & ALL

.12.2018: 

GS elaborately explained the background of contempt of court cases for which the promotion from SDE to DE , DE to DGM and JTO to SDE are kept pending. He will try to make it possible by upgrading posts with the approval of CMD after the final outcome of the cases. He expected that the verdict will be in our favour. He explained the situation upon which the indefinite strike called by AUAB had been postponed for indefinite period. The DOT is unwilling to give 15% fitment but the leadership stressed upon to implement pension contribution on actual basic pay which may pave the path for implementation of Pay Review. He explained that delinking of pension revision from the process of pay review of the employees not only going to serve existing pensioners, it will serve the benefit of the existing employees who are going to retire till 2027 because there will be no employee in BSNL with pension whose pay revision can be referred to for pension revision by then. Thus it will help DOT recruited and Executes and Non-Executives. He demanded immediate scrapping of proposed MT recruitment both in Telecom and Financial Wing. He stressed upon implementation of 30% SAB for the BSNL recruitees. Com.GS assured that AIBSNLEA will fight for implementation of upgradation of pay scales not only for E1A-E2 and E2A- E3 but also upto E6-E7.

At the end he thanked the AIBSNLEA Bikaner for conducting a general Body meeting in a short notice. The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the chair by Vice President Com, K.L. Soni.

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20.12.2018: Meeting with GM(Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi: GS, President, FS & AGS(Fin.) met GM(Pers.) & discussed regarding

(a) DE(Regular) / DGM(T) Adhoc  Promotion: We extended our thanks to GM(Pers.)  for getting Stay Order vacated from DE to DGM(T) in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh. We requested GM(Pers.) to fill up all the vacant DGM(T) posts GM(Pers.) informed the proposal for filling up of around 780 DGM(T)  vacant posts has been submitted to the Competent  Authority for approval. The process of CPC has already been started .GM(Pers) assured for early promotion order.

(b) JTO(T) to SDE(T) Promotions: We requested GM(Pers.) to fill up about 4700 vacant SDE(T) posts since there is no stay order in promotions from JTO(T) to SDE(T).  We further requested GM(Pers) to issue promotion orders from JTO(T) to SDE(T) in accordance with the Judgement delivered by the Honb'le High court Kerala i.e., 1 : 1 ratio for Departmental quota JTO & Dr. JTO to avoid further litigation. GM(Pers) informed that a proposal for promotion from JTO to SDE(T) has been submitted to the Competent Authority for approval and after the receipt of the approval from  the Competent Authority,  affidavit will be filed in the Honb'le CAT, Ernakulam

 (c) Legal opinion from ASG for the implementation of Rule-206 of SDEs Seniority case: GM(Pers.) informed that Director(HR), BSNL Board has 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 send shortly. AIBSNLEA requests has been considered by Director(HR) & GM(Pers.) to seek the legal opinion from ASG to implement the Hon'ble SC judgment on Rule-206 TES Group-'B' officers seniority case in true sense.

20.12.2018: Report on special GB held at Mysuru on 17/12/2018, and Bangaluru on 18/12/2018

GB at Mysuru: Attended and addressed by GS,CS,ACS DS MYTD. DP MYTD com Muralidhar presided over the function. DS com Ganesh  welcomed the dignitaries on dais and the gathering ACS com Krishnegowda addressed the gathering and mentioned about the local issues related to Mysuru SSA and resolved amicably with administrations ,he has emphasized about how to increasing the membership,in the present situation and appealed  all put their best effort to increase the membership.

CS in his speech mentioned about the stay vacation of DE to DGM(T)  case by Chandigarh High court,  requested GS to expedite the CPC process and an early issuance of promotions orders.  He appealed to GS to further purse remaining left out cadre promotions viz PA/PS,Architect, CAO,AGM.

Our beloved General Secretary in his speech, elaborated the struggles of AIBSNLEA in getting better working atmosphere, better scales, better promotion opportunities to the higher posts in the BSNL to the executives. He explained how the promotion opportunities for STS, JAG and SAG grade posts were restricted to the executives  and the association's vibrant struggles to get removed the barricades for promoting executives upto SAG grade. He proudly told that because of the unstinted  and tireless efforts of the AIBSNLEA, now the executives are able to get promotions to the post of regular/adhoc JAG/SAG grade also.

While talking about the deferment of recently called AUAB  Indefinite Strike, he told that as the Hon. Minister for Communications and the  Secretary, DOT have given positive responses to most of our demands, the indefinite strike called by the AUAB was withdrawn with a view to give the Government time to resolve our demands amicably. He told that Government has agreed in principle to delink revision of pension with the revision of pay scales, which will help lakhs together pensioners to get their pension revised without any problem. Regarding our demand for allotment of 4G spectrum to the BSNL, he told that a Cabinet Note is being moved by the DOT and action will be taken by the Government to allocate 4G spectrum to the BSNL as early as possible. Regarding our another important and burning demand for payment of pension contribution on actual basic instead of on maximum basic, the General Secretary told that the Government shall take suitable action at the earliest to get it revised. Talking about the another important demand of BSNL executives and employees for  implementation of the recommendations of the Third PRC in BSNL, he told the AUAB leaders had detailed discussions with the Hon. Minister and demanded the early implementation of third PRC benefits to the BSNL employees/executives. He told that, Hon Minister wanted some more time for third PRC demand under the present financial health of the BSNL and directed CMD BSNL to revise BSNL's proposal to make it viable proposal and to submit to DoT and after  that he will take up the Cabinet note to Cabinet for approval. Hon'ble MoSC has mentioned that 15% fitment benefit can't be accepted in view of the financial health of BSNL.

The General Secretary further told that the Government decision to allocate 4G spectrum the BSNL and revision of recovery of Pension Contribution on the actual basic of the staff, will go a long way in improving the financial health of the BSNL and pave ways for viability of the BSNL, in turn, BSNL Management can send a justified proposal to DOT for implementation of the third PRC in BSNL.

He also told that BSNL consistent efforts were responsible for promotion of more than 13000 executives in a short span of time, though the so called recognized association tried to block the promotion of executives under the pretext of implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy in BSNL. He appealed to all District and Circle comrades to increase the membership of the Association before the next membership verification referendum.

Com. GS apprised that CMD BSNL has assured to increase 3% contribution in superannuation benefit before 31^st March, 2019. AIBSNLEA has requested Hon'ble MoSC to consider revision of pay scales E-1A by E-2, E-2A by E-3 and upgradation of subsequent pay scales from E-3 to E-4, E-4 to E-5, E-5 to E-6, E-6 to E-7 as per BSNL proposals.

Lastly com B S Manjunath Dist vice president delivered vote of thanks.

GB at Bangaluru: GS,CS,CP, FS, DP,DS,VPCHQ were on the dais, DS BGTD welcomed the all dignitaries on the dais, and members who were present. CS addressed the gathering mentioned about latest stay vacations about the DE to DGM(T) by Chandigarh high court. He requested GS to purse the issuance of promotion as early as possible. He appealed to GS to purse about the all other cadre promotions.

GS in his one hour speech mentioned about latest position about BSNL ,indefinite strike, 3PRC,etc. During interaction sessions many members raised  queries, doubts and sought clarifications on various issues pertaining to HR and viability of BSNL the same has been clarified by gs to their satisfaction. Lastly Smt Meena Kumari ADS BGTD delivered  the vote of thanks.

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.2018:  GS writes to

1. The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding 

(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of DGM(F)-

(b) Representation from Smt. P. Suchitra, JAO , Chennai Circle & Smt. Chander Kiran (JAO), HP Circle regarding  Issue of fixation of pay –(10% quota), JAOs (Deptt.)-2010 Batch

 (c) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accounts Officers on CAO Promotion ......<<<<Click here for letter>>>
2. The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office regarding 

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

(b) Representation from Shri Nand Kishor Sharma, SDE(L/A) HR No. 198310831  regarding posting on promotion to SDE regular .

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

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3. The Sr.GM (FP) BSNL Corporate office regarding 

(a) Representation from Shri K. Pedda Rao, CAO (L/A) Staff No. 181131 Andhra Pradesh Circle regarding promotion to the grade of STS CAO

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20.12.2018:  AIBSNLEA notifies its 6^th AIC at Vijaywada , Andhra Pradesh

6th All India Conference of All India BSNL Executives' Association (AIBSNLEA) will be held at Tummalapalli Kshethrayya Vari Kalashetram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh from 9th April, 2019 to 11th April, 2019 to transact the following agenda with other business:

(i)      Confirmation of the minutes of the 5thAll India Conference held at Mysuru, Karnataka w.e.f. 17th June, 2016 to 19th June, 2016.

(ii)     Passing of the report of the General Secretary.

(iii)    Passing of the Audited Accounts (Income & Expenditure) of past term and Budget for the ensuing term of the Association to be placed by the Financial Secretary.

(iv)    Amendments to rules and bye-laws of the Association.

(v)     Resolutions given with due notice of by the Circles

(vi)    Any other items with the permission of the Chair.

(vii)   Dissolution of the existing body of CHQ and election of new Central Office Bearers for the next term.

All CHQ Office Bearers, Advisors, Consultants, Circle Presidents, Circle Secretaries and Central Working Committee members and Delegates of AIBSNLEA are requested to attend the meeting. Detailed Programme / agenda shall be circulated at the venue before start of the meeting

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Pre-AIC Central Working Committee meeting of AIBSNLEA  will be held at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on 8th April, 2019 at 10.00 Hrs and   A meeting of the CHQ office bearers & Advisors / Consultants will be held at the 6th AIC Venue on 7th April, 2019 at the 17.00 Hrs.  Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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 The boarding and lodging arrangements for The CHQ office bearers /Advisors / Consultants /Circle Secretaries / Circle Presidents / CWC Members will be from 7th April ,2019 to 12th April 2019 and for  the delegates have been made from 8th April, 2019 to 12th April, 2019.

The 3rd AIC of All India Retired BSNL Executives' Welfare Association (AIRBSNLEWA) will also be held on 12th April, 2019 at 10.00 Hrs (For One Day) at the same venue. The GS AIRBSNLEWA has  requested the delegates of AIBSNLEA who have retired to attend the conference. Thus the participants in the AIC of AIRBSNLEWA should book their returned tickets from 12th April, 2019 (night) onwards.

20.12.2018:  Meeting with CMD ,  BSNL.:GS, President met CMD,BSNL  and discussed regarding

(a)Status of the AUAB demands in DOT : - We enquired about the status of the AUAB demands in DOT and the constitution of committee comprising DOT/BSNL officers and AUAB representatives.CMD BSNL informed that committee has been formed and the meeting of committee with AST may take place on 26th or 27th December 2018 to discuss the demands of AUAB.We informed that AIBSNLEA has been granted meeting by AST on 27.12.2018 at 11.00 Hrs.

(b) Financial constraints in BSNL:-We expressed our concern that the payment of Bank EMIs of employees, Medical claims, GPF payments, Vendor bills payments, Tower rents etc. are not being paid by BSNL which has caused serious problem to all concerns.CMD BSNL appreciated our concern and mentioned that payment of salary was the priority however, the EMIs payments will be made up to   26-12-2018 and other payments will also be released after arranging the funds shortly.

.12.2018:  GS alongwith CS Karnataka Circle attended & addressed the seminar on 'Revival of BSNL' organised by BSNLEU on the occasion of their 9th AIC at Mysuru.

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.2018:  GS writes to

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

(a)  Requested for transfer/posting /cancellation/ retention in the cadre of  SDE

(b) Representation received from Shri  Gurjinder Singh SDE (A/T)  HR No. 199205907 Punjab Circle regarding promotion of JTOs (T) to the grade of SDE (T) in BSNL against 67 % seniority-cum- fitment quota (promotion Quota) ...........<<<<Click here for letter>>>

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

(a)  Representation from Smt. G. Janki Ramulu, AO Staff No. 89594 Andhra Pradesh Circle regarding issue of STS CAO promotion order.

(b) Representation received from Shri Kishore Kumar Mukhopadhyay Staff No. 89302 BSNL Calcutta TD regarding exculpation of his name in the order of CAO regular promotion issued on 20.11.2018..................<<<<Click here for letter>>>

17.12.2018:  DE to DGM(T) Stay order vacated: Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh vacated the stay order from DE to DGM(T) promotion.

.12.2018:  

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.12.2018:  

Legal opinion from ASG for the implementation of Rule-206 of SDEs Seniority case: GM(Pers.) informed that Director(HR), BSNL Board has 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 send shortly. AIBSNLEA requests has been considered by Director(HR) & GM(Pers.) to seek the legal opinion from ASG to implement the Hon'ble SC judgment on Rule-206 TES Group-'B' officers seniority case in true sense.

.12.2018:  Recruitment of MT in BSNL- AIBSNLEA Protest against: BSNL Management has notified MT recruitment at STS level which will block the Career Progression of young talented executives of BSNL. AIBSNLEA has been demanding to promote executives to the Sr. level management by

All the Circle / District secretaries are requested to keep ready for agitational programme.

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.12.2018:  

The Meeting Hall was jam packed with the comrades from all parts of the Karnataka. The Association flag hoisting was done by the Circle President and the General Secretary at 09.30 am.  The CEC started by lighting the traditional lamp by the dignitaries. The invocation song was sung by Com.Savitri Kotur. District Secretary welcomed all dignitaries to the dias with bouquets.

The Hubli branch has honoured beloved General  Secretary Com.Prahlad Rai with shawl, traditional sandal garland and memento. On behalf of the AD(OL)s of Karnataka Telecom Circle, Com.M.G.Naik, District Secretary, Karwar and CWC member  honoured General Secretary, Vice President CHQ, Circle President and  Circle Secretary. The BSNLEU Hubali office bearers & comrades, who have attended the CEC were felicitated with bouquets. The Circle Secretary welcomed new members of Hubli branch by giving flowers.

The Circle President in his opening remarks, welcomed all comrades to the CEC and he appreciated the efforts of Hubli Office bearers and comrades  for making excellent arrangements  for conducting  CEC at short notice. The Circle Secretary  and the Finance secretary have placed their  reports in the august house, which were accepted by the house univocally.

Our beloved General Secretary in his more than one hour speech, elaborated the struggles of AIBSNLEA in getting better working atmosphere, better scales, better promotion opportunities to the higher posts in the BSNL to the executives. He explained how the promotion opportunities for STS, JAG and SAG grade posts were restricted to the executives  and the association's vibrant struggles to get removed the barricades for promoting executives upto SAG grade. He proudly told that because of the unstinted  and tireless efforts of the AIBSNLEA, now the executives are able to get promotions to the post of regular/adhoc JAG/SAG grade also.

While talking about the deferment of recently called AUAB  Indefinite Strike, he told that as the Hon. Minister for Communications and the  Secretary, DOT have given positive responses to most of our demands, the indefinite strike called by the AUAB was withdrawn with a view to give the Government time to resolve our demands amicably. He told that Government has agreed in principle to delink revision of pension with the revision of pay scales, which will help lakhs together pensioners to get their pension revised without any problem. Regarding our demand for allotment of 4G spectrum to the BSNL, he told that a Cabinet Note is being moved by the DOT and action will be taken by the Government to allocate 4G spectrum to the BSNL as early as possible. Regarding our another important and burning demand for payment of pension contribution on actual basic instead of on maximum basic, the General Secretary told that the Government shall take suitable action at the earliest to get it revised. Talking about the another important demand of BSNL executives and employees for  implementation of the recommendations of the Third PRC in BSNL, he told the AUAB leaders had detailed discussions with the Hon. Minister and demanded the early implementation of third PRC benefits to the BSNL employees/executives. He told that, Hon Minister wanted some more time for third PRC demand under the present financial health of the BSNL and directed CMD BSNL to revise BSNL's proposal to make it viable proposal and to submit to DoT and after  that he will take up the Cabinet note to Cabinet for approval. Hon'ble MoSC has mentioned that 15% fitment benefit can't be accepted in view of the financial health of BSNL.

The General Secretary further told that the Government decision to allocate 4G spectrum the BSNL and revision of recovery of Pension Contribution on the actual basic of the staff, will go a long way in improving the financial health of the BSNL and pave ways for viability of the BSNL, in turn, BSNL Management can send a justified proposal to DOT for implementation of the third PRC in BSNL.

He also told that BSNL consistent efforts were responsible for promotion of more than 13000 executives in a short span of time, though the so called recognized association tried to block the promotion of executives under the pretext of implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy in BSNL. He appealed to all District and Circle comrades to increase the membership of the Association before the next membership verification referendum.

Com. GS apprised that CMD BSNL has assured to increase 3% contribution in superannuation benefit before 31^st March, 2019. AIBSNLEA has requested Hon'ble MoSC to consider revision of pay scales E-1A by E-2, E-2A by E-3 and upgradation of subsequent pay scales from E-3 to E-4, E-4 to E-5, E-5 to E-6, E-6 to E-7 as per BSNL proposals.

Vice President, CHQ addressed the gathering and briefed the august house about the activities of the CHQ. He also stressed the need for increasing the membership of the association. Assistant Circle Secretary addressed the gathering and he thanked the Hubli branch for the nice arrangements made for the CEC. He expressed his serious concern about the reduction in  the membership of the association due to retirement etc and advised all District Secretaries and District Presidents to evolve strong strategies to increase the membership. Circle Finance Secretary, in his speech gave some tips to the house as to how to increase the membership of the association. Advisor, CHQ also addressed the gathering of the august house and he stressed the need for collective efforts for increasing the membership under the able guidance of vibrant Circle Secretary and beloved General Secretary. 

Later, all Districts Secretaries have placed their reports before the house and the Circle Secretary and the Circle President have clarified all the points to the house.

The CEC was concluded with the vote of thanks by the District Secretary. In his speech, he  thanked the Circle Secretary and the Circle body for giving an opportunity to conduct CEC at Hubli. He also thanked GS, VP CHQ, ADVISOR CHQ,CS,CP,CFS,ACS for gracing the meeting. He also thanked all the Hubli comrades who have worked day and night for the success of the CEC. He also thanked all the persons/associations, who have helped directly or indirectly for the success of the CEC.....<<<<Click here for glimpses>>>>>  <<<Click here for media news>>>

06.12.2018:  GS writes to

1. The Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding

(a)  Requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accounts Officers on CAO Promotion .........<<<<Click here for letter>>>>>

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

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

06.12.2018:  Meeting with GM(Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi: GS, President, AGS(Fin.) met GM(Pers.) & discussed regarding

(a) JTO(T) to SDE(T) Promotions: We requested GM(Pers.) to fill up about 4700 vacant SDE(T) posts since there is no stay order in promotions from JTO(T) to SDE(T). GM(Pers.) mentioned 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. However, the said contempt case is listed for hearing on 18th Dec., 2018 wherein the rejoinder have been filed by BSNL. He assured to examine the probability to fill up the vacant SDE(T) posts without the disposal of contempt case.

(b) DE to DGM(Engg.)  promotion: We requested to submit the DEs seniority list for the promotion of EGM(Engg.) in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh before 17th Dec., 2018, the date of hearing. GM(Pers.) GM(Pers.)  mentioned that DEs seniority list has been prepared & will be submitted to the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh after the approval of competent authority.

(c) Implementation of Rule-206 SDE seniority as per Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement: We requested GM(Pers.) to take the legal opinion of ASG for the implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement on Rule-206 of SDE seniority list in true sense. GM(Pers.) mentioned that after taking the approval of Director(HR), BSNL Board the matter will be send to the ASG for legal opinion shortly.

05.12.2018:  Meeting with DDG(Estt.), DoT: GS, President met DDG(Estt.), DoT & discussed regarding CGHS facility to BSNL pensioners problems being faced by pensioners. We further submitted our letter dated 25.10.2018 to DDG(Estt.) and apprised regarding the problems being faced by BSNL pensioners particularly in Rajasthan Circle wherein the PPOs of BSNL pensioners retired before 2013, pension debiting A/C Head has been mentioned 3225. CGHS office at Jaipur says it should be 2071 as per DoT & their CGHS HQ Circulars. The CCA Telecom Jaipur also wrote a letter Addl. Director, CGHS Jaipur mentioning that A/C Head 3225 has been changed to 2071 & they didn't accept the application form of the applicants and has sought permission their HQ, New Delhi. Similarly many BSNL pensioners PPOs are not mentioning debiting A/C Head.

DDG(Estt.) & Director(Estt.), DoT assured to take up the matter with CGHS authority at HQ New Delhi for issuing necessary instructions to Rajasthan Circle CGHS Authority.

04.12.2018:  The indefinite strike from 03.12.2018 has been deferred till further intimation by AUAB - After meeting held with Hon'ble MoSC(I/C) on 03.12.2018. 

a.  4G Spectrum Allocation to BSNL: Non-allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL has been a major handicap for BSNL growth. The assurance given by the Hon'ble MoS(C) in this regard in 24^th Feb., 2018, was not implemented. In yesterday's meeting, the Hon'ble MoS(C) intimated that the Cabinet Note on the allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL is already circulated to the other ministries for comments. He also assured to depute a senior officer of the DoT to those nodal ministries to quicken the process. Once this process is completed, the Hon'ble MoS(C) assured to take up this issue in the next Cabinet meeting itself. It is assured now that BSNL is going to get 4G spectrum shortly. This is a major break through in the financial revival of BSNL, and undoubtedly a very big achievement of the AUAB.

b.  Pension revision of  BSNL Pensioners: So far, the DoT has been linking pension revision of BSNL pensioners  with the pay revision of the BSNL employees. They have taken a firm stand that pension revision could be done only when pay revision is done to the serving employees. However, in the meeting held with the Secretary(T), DoT on 02.12.2018, and also in the meeting with the Hon'ble MoS(C) on 03.12.2018, the AUAB is informed that pension revision of the retirees is now delinked from the pay revision of the employees and the matter has been send to DoP&PW for consideration. This is a very big achievement of this strike call. AUAB will continue to take all out efforts to ensure that the revision of pension is done at the earliest.

c. Implementation of government rules in the payment of pension contribution by BSNL: The Hon'ble MoS(C) categorically told that government rule will be implemented, according to which BSNL has to pay pension contribution, based on actual basic pay. A letter has already been gone to the finance ministry, with the recommendation of the DoT. Settlement of this issue, is also a boost for the financial revival of BSNL.    

d.  Left out issues of the 2^nd PRC: The BSNL Management has long been demanding that Management should fulfil the recommendation of the 2^nd PRC, that 30% of the pay should be contributed by the Management towards superannuation benefits of the Directly Recruited employees. On this issue, the CMD BSNL has assured, in the meeting held with him on 02.12.2018, that BSNL's contribution towards pension contribution will be increased by another 3%, by March, 2019, and the remaining will be increased thereafter in one go. Thus, the non-implementation of the recommendation of the 2^nd PRC, in respect of superannuation benefits is also resolved.   

In addition to this, GS AIBSNLEA requested for the revision of Pay scales E-1 by E-2, E-2 by E-3 and upgradation of subsequent pay scales E-3 by E-4, E-5 by E-6 and E-6 by E-7 as per the BSNL C.O letters addressed to Jt.Secretary (Admin), DoT vide No.1-13/2015-PAT (BSNL) dated 6.6.2016 <<<<Click here for letter>>> and vide Letter No. 1-13/2015-PAT (BSNL) dated 12.06.2017 <<<<Click here for letter>>>; Hon'ble MoS(C) directed DoT officers for consideration.

e.  3^rd Pay Revision of employees: No final settlement is reached in respect of the 3^rd Pay Revision of the employees. It was told in the discussion by the Hon'ble MoS(C) as well as by the Secretary(T), DoT, that pay revision of the employees would be done, but 15% fitment cannot be given. The AUAB representatives gave a detailed presentation to the Hon'ble MoS(C), justifying pay revision with 15% fitment. However, it was not accepted. The AUAB feels that this issue needs to be further persued with the DoT, for which some more time needs to be given.

DoT is constituting a committee of comprising officers of DoT/BSNL and the representatives of AUAB to meet fortnightly  to have a follow-up action on the above issues.

The leaders of the AUAB, in the meeting held after talks with the Hon'ble MoS(C), appreciated the fact that the strike call has brought major achievements to the BSNL employees, and that these achievements have got to be consolidated, by way of implementation of the assurances / issuing of letters. As regards the wage revision is concerned, the AUAB has decided to give some more time to the DoT to sort out the matter. However, struggles become inevitable, if the persuasions of the AUAB fail.

04.12.2018:  Meeting with CMD BSNL: GS, President met CMD, BSNL & discussed regarding :

(i) Implementation of 3^rd  PRC  :  CMD informed  as per the direction of Hon'ble MoSC (I/C) in yesterday meeting a committee is being constituted comprising of Sr. officers  of DoT, BSNL and AUAB representatives  to work out a feasible proposal for the implementation of 3^rd PRC in BSNL and to follow-up action on other demands of AUAB i.e. 4G spectrum allocation to BSNL, Payment of Pension contribution on actual basic pay, Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners delinking from pay revision of BSNL employee.

(ii) Issues regarding AO to CAO promotion:  AIBSNLEA shown its serious concern regarding Mass level transfers in recently issued AO to CAO promotion order,   it will also burden BSNL more than Rs. 2 Cr towards TA DA expenditure. Due to financial crunch of BSNL and to follow austerity measure, we suggested that transfer can be done on need basis & in addition to that all the circles are having surplus AOs than the sanctioned strength, thus look on arrangement in cadre of CAO can be given to AOs. CMD advised to discuss matter the with  Director (HR) .

04.12.2018:  Meeting with Director(HR), BSNL Board: GS, President, AGS(Fin.) & AGS(DR) met Director(HR), BSNL Board & discussed regarding ,

(a)  Implementation of 3^rd  PRC  : Director HR informed as per the direction of Hon'ble MoSC (I/C) in yesterday meeting a committee is being  constituted comprising of Sr. officers  of DoT; BSNL and AUAB representatives  to work out a feasible proposal for the implementation of 3^rd PRC in BSNL.

(b) Issues regarding AO to CAO promotion:

(i)  AIBSNLEA shown its serious concern regarding Mass level transfers in recently issued AO to CAO promotion order,   it will also burden BSNL more than Rs. 2 Cr towards TA /DA expenditure. Director (HR) mentioned that transfers have been effected due to acute shortage in the respective circles. Due to financial crunch of BSNL and to follow austerity measure, we suggested that transfer can be done on need basis & in addition to that all the Circles are having surplus AOs than the sanctioned strength, thus look on arrangement in cadre of CAO can be given to AOs. Director (HR) assured to look into the matter.

(ii) Regarding filling of vacant posts of CAOs, Director(HR) informed that after the receipt of legal opinion from the ASG the vacant  post will be filled up.

(iii) We also requested Director (HR) to issue necessary instructions to the IFAs of Circles to permit newly promoted CAOs who were under the orders of  transfer  to   assume charge of in their present  circle  before relieving to the allotted  circle as per the guideline issued BSNL CO  in 2015 in the case of JAO to AO promotion . Director (HR)  assured to look into the matter and advice to take-up the issue with Sr. GM(FP).

(c) DE To DGM promotion : We requested Director( HR )to clear the seniority list file, so as to be submitted DEs seniority / eligibility list in  Hon'ble CAT, Chandigarh before 17.12.2018. Director (HR ) informed that she will discuss this  issue  in the  meeting to be held today with GM (Pers.) DGM (legal) and AGM (Legal).

(d) Implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement  in Rule 206 of TES group B: We requested for early Implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement  in Rule 206 of TES Group B seniority. After detailed discussion Director (HR) assured to get legal opinion from ASG.

OSD to Director(HR) and GM(SR) both were present in the meeting.

03.12.2018:  AUAB Meeting today unanimously decided to defer the strike till further intimation as per the following details:----

02.12.2018:   Secy(T), DoT Meeting with AUAB held today : Talks between the AUAB and the Secretary (T), DoT were held today the 02^nd Dec., 2018. Improvements are there in the issues of 4G Spectrum, Pension Revision and pension contribution. However, dead lock in prevailing in the issue of 3^rd Pay Revision. With a view to ensure discussion with the Hon'ble MOS(C) on this issue, the AUAB decides to defer the strike for one week. If fruitful outcome does not come in the meeting with the Hon'ble MOS(C), the strike will start from 00.00 Hrs.  on 10^th Dec., 2018.

<<<AUAB Letter of deferment to Secy(T), DoT & CMD BSNL>>>>

<<<Director (PSU-I), Dot letter to AUAB leaders>>>>

02.12.2018: 

In view of this, it is requested to all the Circle/ District Secretaries to ensure for the successful implementation of the indefinite strike.

02.12.2018:    UPWARD REVISION PAY SCALES FOR EXECUTIVES : Revision of  Pay Scales E-1A by E-2 and E-2A by E-3 of JTO/JAO and SDE/AO equivalent and subsequent upgradation of Pay Scales E-3, E-4,E-5,E-6 & E-7 W.e.from 1.1.2007. AIBSNLEA have been demanding for the revision of Pay Scales E-1A by E-2 and E-2A by E-3 and subsequent Pay Scales E-3 by E-4 , E-4 by E-5, E-5 by E-6 and E-6 by E-7 as per the BSNL C.O letters addressed to Jt.Secretary (Admin), DoT vide No.1-13/2015-PAT (BSNL) dated 6.6.2016 <<<<Click here for letter>>> and vide Letter No. 1-13/2015-PAT (BSNL) dated 12.06.2017 <<<<Click here for letter>>>. AIBSNLEA will continue its efforts for the settlement of this Pay Revision demand.