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Click Here for the technical literature of LIMITED Departmental Competitive Examination against 25 % QUOTA for  of Promotion to SDEs(T) Grade

LEGAL FUND: APPEAL TO ALL CSs/DSs/BSs :-As per the decision taken in the Chennai CWC on 02/12/2009, Please collect Rs.100/- per member towards legal fund and remit to CHQ.

31.05.2010 : Click below for the Retirement on superannuation on 31.05.2010 (A/N) 

- Case of officers of adhoc STS of Executive Grade (telecom) // Case of Officers in respect of SDEs (telecom)/PS // Case of Executives of Civil Wings// Case of Addl.GM/JAG (Adhoc)/STS/Sr.AO/AO belonging to Accounts and Finance Service

28.05.2010 :

BSNL Corporate Office Issued orders regarding :-

Click Here for the Transfer and posting in the grade of Accounts and Senior Accounts Officer

Click Here for the Transfer and posting in the grade of CAO/Sr.AO/AO/AAO/JAO of Accounts and Finance Service

Click Here for the Transfer / posting in the grade of STS Regular /Adhoc in Accounts and Finance Service in BSNL

26.05.2010 : GS alongwith GS & President, BSNLEU and GS & AGS, SNEA(I) met Secretary (T) & Discussed :-

(a) Procurement of GSM Equipment in BSNL:- We expressed our serious concern against BSNL Board decision to procure only 5.5 m GSM lines equipment instead of 10 m GSM lines despite the assurance given by Hon'ble MOS&IT , we pleaded that in view of the customers demand and growth in Telecom Sector BSNL Board decision to procure 5.5 m GSM lines equipment for the year 2010-11 will not be sufficient. Secy.(T) mentioned that it is the BSNL Board who has to decide that how much equipment they need.

(b) ITS Officer absorption issue in BSNL:- We requested to expedite the ITS Officers absorption process in BSNL. Secy.(T) informed that Cabinet Note on this issue is ready & being send to nodal Ministry for circulation & thereafter it will be send to the Cabinet. We strongly  opposed continuation of any deputation in BSNL & clearly told that if this issue is not resolved in that case we will be forced to launch agitation programme. Secy.(T) further mentioned that we are to decide the deployment of ITS officers & smooth running of BSNL.

(c) IDA Pension Revision:- We apprised him our apprehension that the Cabinet Note on IDA Pension revision is not being prepared based on BSNL proposal. Wherein IDA pension revision should take place on the same fitment pay formula as available for the serving BSNL Employees. Secy.(T) mentioned that on BSNL's proposal the IDA pension will be more than the CDA pension. Hence proposal is being prepared to equate IDA Pension revision At-PAR to CDA pension on revision. We strongly opposed such proposal and pleaded that since BSNL has made pension contribution on IDA Pay scales, DoT has to revise IDA Pension At- PAR to the pay fixation formula of the BSNL serving employees. Secy.(T) assured to look into the matter.

26.05.2010 :3rd Circle Conference of BSNL Corporate Office Circle Branch:- GS, President, AGS(HQ), AGS(F), FS and Org. Secy.(North) attended & addressed the 3rd Circle Conference of BSNL Corporate Office Circle Branch OPEN and Interactive Session on 26.05.2010. Sh. Gopal Das, Director (HR) was the Chief Guest and PGM (FP), GM (Estt.), GM (Pers.) & GM (SR) were the guests of honor. Sh. Gopal Das in his address expressed his serious concern against the BSNL's Profit decline & appealed to provide quality service to the customers to make them delighted & loyal to BSNL. He mentioned that the BSNL Management is always positive to the BSNL Executives / Employees for their genuine issues. He briefed that after finalization of BSNL MSRR, the regularization process started & a good number of DGM Posts in Telecom & Finance will be filled up and DPCs to fill up vacant DEs posts has began. Regarding 78.2% fitment benefit, he explained that Committee has been constituted to discuss and submit the report at the earliest on the issue.  All the Senior Officers in their address discussed the Viability of BSNL & HR issues i.e. DPC to fill up vacant SDEs/STS Level/DGMs posts, revision of training allowances etc and appealed to minimize the Court Cases on TES Group 'B' Seniority etc.

Com. GS, Com. President  & other CHQ Office bearers in their address discussed the issues related to viability of BSNL & requested to work efficiently where ever we are posted to contribute for the growth of BSNL. They also discussed the HR issues mainly immediate holding of DPCs to fill up vacant SDEs/AOs, DEs/CAOs & DGMs vacant posts. They appreciated the positive concern of Director (HR) for the settlement of pending HR issues. They strongly demanded to complete the process of absorption of ITS Officers in BSNL, implementation of 78.2% fitment benefit, IDA Pension revision and immediate procurement of GSM equipment etc. Com. Circle Secy. BSNL Corporate Office Circle Branch in his welcome & Keynote address discussed the Circle & All India issues. Com. Circle President extended vote of thanks.

Com. V.M. Gupta & Com. Rakesh Sethi were elected as Circle President and Circle Secretary respectively.

26.05.2010 : PROMOTION OF THE OFFICERS TO GRADE OF EXECUTIVE( STS) ON REGULAR BASIS) :- BSNL CO has issued Circular for furnishing ACRs for the year 2002-03 to 2008-09 along with tabulation sheets  on top priority basis. NOTE:- All the CS/COBs are requested to pursue with Circle Administration for early dispatch to Corporate Office. Click here for Circular 
26.05.2010 : VOLUNTEERS IN THE GRADE OF SDEs FOR TCIL PROJECT :CLICK HERE

26.05.2010 : GS writes to

Letter-1 :  The ED (FIN), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DGM(F)

 

Letter-2 :  The GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDE(T)

Letter-3 :  The GM (Pers..), BSNL CO regarding request for posting on promotion as DE

Letter-4 :  The PGM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of CAOs/AOs/JAOs

26.05.2010: Court case on wrong method of pay fixation made by DoT on Deferred option: AIBSNLEA CHQ has filed a case before the Hon'ble Calcutta bench of  Central Administrative Tribunal on 24.05.2010 regarding wrong method of pay fixation made by DOT on deferred option i.e. continuation in CDA scale till next promotion/retirement and not calculating Pension and other Pensionary benefits on the last Pay drawn. The case has been admitted and will be heard on 7.6.2010. Our Circle President Calcutta Telephones Sri Swapan Mukhopadhyay is one of the applicant on behalf of all such affected executives

25.05.2010: GS, AGS(HQ), AGS(F), GS & AGS SNEA, GS & President BSNLEU met CMD BSNL and discuss:-

(a)    Additional GSM lines expansion in BSNL Network:-We expressed our serious concern against reducing GSM equipment procurement from 10 Million lines to 5.5 Million lines despite the assurance given by Hon'ble MoC&IT to JAC. CMD mentioned that while calculating the demand according to 70% loading the immediate requirement was estimated 10 Million lines but according to 80%  loading , this is estimated to 5.5 Million. He also informed that BSNL Board in its special meeting held on 21.05.2010  and considering Grace periods (GP1 and GP2) has approved the procurement of 5.5 Million mobile lines for meeting out the capacity crunch in North and East zones. If further the necessity regarding procurement of mobile lines will be find out, then another procurement will be made immediately from the same tender. He expected this tendering process will be completed by Aug 2010.

(b)   Regarding implementation of DPE OM dated 02.04.2009:- We expressed our serious concern against the delay in implementation of DPE OM dated 02.04.2010 regarding increase in IDA fitment benefit from 68.8% to 78.2% and forming a committee to discuss the matter. CMD mentioned that the issue can be resolved after the discussions of the committee with Union/Association representatives shortly. We demanded that Committee should submit it's report within two weeks time.

(c)    Regarding ITS Officers absorption & IDA pension revision issues:- CMD mentioned that the Cabinet note on both the issues have been prepared in DoT and shortly will be sent to Cabinet. On our some apprehensions on both the issues, CMD assured to discuss the matter with DoT Officers.

22/05/2010:- "1st CEC Meeting of Rajasthan Circle" :-

1st Circle Executive Committee Meeting of AIBSNLEA, Rajasthan Circle held on 22th May' 2010 & a colorful Open Session was organized on dated 22th May' 2010 in "Hotel YKS" at Kota,the present NALANDA (Education Hub),city of Rajasthan. Hon'ble Shri H.P.Meena, Sr.GM (Finance), Rajasthan Circle was the Chief Guest, Shri Akhilesh Kumar Gupta, GMTD, Kota, presided over the function Shri O.P.Gupta, General Manager (NP), CM, Rajasthan Telecom Circle, Jaipur, was the guest of Honour, Shri Prahlad Rai, General secretary, Shri Karan Singh, Vice president, Shri P.Venugopal, AGS (Finance), & Shri S.D.Arya, Auditor, AIBSNLEA, CHQ New Delhi were the Special Guests of the function.

Welcome address was given by Shri R.K.Tripathi, District Secretary, Kota Shri O.P.Jat, Circle Secretary, AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle welcome and address enumerating the brief of the legitimate demands of the BSNL Executives and requested to  General secretary to active persuasion at BSNL Co  to declare  SSA's of Rajasthan Circle i.e Barmer, Jaiselmer, Banswara, Sriganganagar, Bikaner& Sirohi as tenure as already declared by CGMT, Rajasthan Circle. Circle Secretary appraises that CDR project started in two three SSAs & customer & field staff are facing lot of problems. He requested to Circle Management to constitute an exclusive team at Circle level for technical support to field staff & appeal to all executives to closely associated with CDR project where work in progress ,so that the minimum problem may occur.

The Guest of honour, Shri O.P.Gupta, General Manager (NP), CM, Rajasthan Telecom Circle, Jaipur in his address explained that the Rajasthan Telecom Circle have potential .In present scenario the role of Associations/Unions is very important to ensure the growth of BSNL.

The presiding Officer Sh. Akhilesh Kumar Gupta, GMTD, Kota, in his address gave good wishes for conference .He apprise in detail about the competition & challenge to BSNL & how we can our marketing & sales & provide quality of service to the customers. He also focuses on preventive maintenance of Landline customer to avoid disconnection.

Com. P.Venugopal, CHQ, AGS (F) in his address forced on the viability of BSNL, weakness in marketing & management & also appreciates the GS persuasion & outcome. Shri Karan Singh, vice president, has requested for early settlement of absorption issue of ITS in BSNL. He also requested for early settlement of seniority cases in BSNL. Shri S.D.Arya, Auditor, AIBSNLEA, CHQ New Delhi also address the in the open session.

Com. Prahlad Rai, General secretary, in his address discussed all important HR issues e.g. regularization of adhoc STS level Executives and immediate filling up of vacant DGMs posts in all disciplines. He apprises that modification of BSNLMS RRs related to Civil/Electrical/Arch Engg wings of BSNL wherein Diploma holders are deprived to the EE post promotion in process to finalization, regularization of officiating JTOs (about 2200), implementation of FR 22 (I) a (i) settlement of SDEs (T) seniority cases, ACP withdrawal approval for C/E/Arch, process of DPC from SDE (T) to DE adhoc to fill up about 2400 DEs vacant posts has been started immediate after vacate the stay by J&k High court, modifications in MTRRs removing age and qualification criteria for internal MT exam, revision of IDA pension, immediate absorption of ITS officers in BSNL, filling up of 4500 SDEs (T) LDCE quota posts, 3G service connections to all Executives. He appealed all Executives to provide quality Telecom services to the customers. He impressed upon for strengthening of marketing and sales units of BSNL to sale out BSNL products. He told that Government support is missing towards BSNL. License fee for BSNL is not waived off. Govt has withdrawn ADC charges to BSNL. Due to reduction of NLD/ILD License charges from 100Cr to 2.5Cr. , many private players have taken NLD license & this is harming BSNL badly. He mentioned that 3G allocation for BSNL should be free of cost in lieu of ADC withdrawal. In his address GS. Stressed upon to increase the use of VAS services because at present BSNL is earning 1800 Cr from VAS but it can be increased more than 8000Cr. GS clarified in his address that JAC is not opposing Sam.G.Pitroda recommendation in toto. He explained about the JAC efforts for immediate settlement of ITS officer's   absorption. GS also discussed the Sam.G. Pitroda report in detail & gave the information about JAC strike on 20-04-2010 & its agenda items. He appraised the efforts of JAC to get the wage revision for non-executives. He appraised the members on the issue of 9.8% additional DA benefit to BSNL executives & the effort of AIBSNLEA in this regard. He mentioned that only a good customer care can make ensure the survival of BSNL. 

Shri H.P.Meena, Sr.GM (Finance), Rajasthan Circle, Chief Guest,   in his address impressed upon the viability of BSNL & to improve the quality of service in BSNL. He explained that the Rajasthan Telecom Circle may again achieve the heights in 2009-10 financial year & thanks all the Executives of Rajasthan Circle for excellent work in Rajasthan. The extra efforts are required by executives to increase the revenue & reliable & quality services to our customers. He appreciated the team work of Rajasthan Circle & hopefully the Rajasthan Circle will be number no in future.  Com.P.R.Leel, Circle president delivered vote of thanks. The Conference hall was jam packed. Click Here for Glimpses

22.05.2010 : Click Here for the list of candidates promoted from JTO(C) to SDE(C) through LDCE held on 10.08.2008

21.05.2010 : GS writes to

Letter-1 : Shri Kuldeep Goyal, Chairman cum Managing Director, BSNL regarding  nomination of Executive Associations representative in the Committee of GMs constituted to recommend RRs of MTs & DGMs

19.05.2010 : GS writes to

Letter-1 :  The ED (Finance), BSNL regarding request for transfer in the cadre of AO/CAO

 

Letter-2 : Shri Gopal Das, Director (HR), BSNL regarding Discrepancies in the key supplied to the examiners for Paper V - Civil Works Accounts-Rules and Procedures (with books)-JAO Exam-Case of Prema Mohan, Sr. TOA, O/o Principal RTTC Trivendrum

 

Letter-3 : The ED (Finance), BSNL CO regarding request for transfers in the cadre of DGM(F)

Letter-4 : Shri Gopal Das, Director (HR), BSNL regarding drawing pay in  revised IDA pay scale of 2nd PRC in the case of Officiating JTOs in  Kerala Circle

20.05.2010 :GS, AGS(HQ) met GM(Pers.) & discussed :-

(a) DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc):- GM(Pers.) informed that the DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc) has been initiated to fillup about 2400 DEs vacant posts. Efforts are being made to get VCR from CVO at the earliest so that DPC can be completed before 30th June'2010. He advised to co-operate in completing the missing ACRs & completing VCRs at the earliest.

(b) DPC to DE(Regular)  Promotions:- GM(Pers.) mentioned that DPC to DE(Regular) promotion to fill up about 2700 posts has been initiated. VCRs from CVO has been called for. He again advised to co-operate in completing the DPC.

20.05.2010 :Congratulations! AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded result in getting released the order regarding extending the benefits of ACP on upgraded scale to the executive cadres of Civil/Architect /Electrical/TF and CSS/CSSS etc. Click Here for Order

20.05.2010 :GS, AGS(HQ) & AGS(F) met Director(HR) BSNL in the afternoon at 2.00 PM & discussed :-

(a) Holding of DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc):- We requested Director(HR) for immediate holding of DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc) since Hon'ble  J & K High Court has dismissed the SLP wherein the stay order was granted for DE(Adhoc) Promotion. Director(HR) immediately directed GM(Pers.) to initiate the DPC.

(b) Issuance of ACP Withdrawal review order:-   We requested Director(HR) for early issuance of ACP withdrawal  review order as approved by the Competent Authority based on Pradeep Nagpal Committee report. We pleaded since ACP withdrawal review order is an order to stop recoveries not for additional financial burden on BSNL. Director(HR) assured to look into the matter.

20.05.2010 :DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc) : Hon'ble J&K High Court delivered the judgment & dismissed the SLP wherein the stay Order was granted against promotion from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc). Sincere efforts will be made for expediting the DPC.

We deeply mourn the untimely demise of Com. Moni Bose Veteran Leader of Trade Union Movement in DoT/BSNL at Kolkatta on 19.05.2010. Our heartfelt condolence to his family & BSNLEU Members.

19.05.2010 : GS writes to Shri Kuldeep Goyal, Chairman cum Managing Director, BSNL, regarding :

Letter-1 :  Request  to fill up the balance 103 vacancies of DGMs in Finance Wing on Adhoc basis out of the  372 candidates approved by the DPC held in March 2010

 

Letter-2 : Inter-circle transfers of SDEs(Telecom) on the direction of CVO appearing in ODI List

19.05.2010: GS, AGS(F) met GM(Pers.) and discussed :-

(a) Regularisation  of Adhoc DEs:- GM(Pers.) mentioned that the DPC for regularisation of Adhoc DEs has been initiated on the basis of DoT clarification and legal opinion.

(b) DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc):- GM(Pers) mentioned that arguments in Hon'ble J&K High Court were over and the Judgment was reserved. The Judgment is expected to be delivered on 20.05.2010. He assured in case the stay order against DPC is vacated. Efforts will be made to complete the DPC at the earliest.

(c) Fixation in E-7 scale from E-5 Scale instead of E-6 Scale as per DoT notification of IDA pay scales:- GM (Pers) mentioned that as per EPP time bound promotion is being granted from E5 to E6 scale to Group B Officers and as per BSNL MS RRs on post based/ Time bound promotions for Group A Officers the pay fixation is being made from E-5 to E-7 scale. We protested against such discrimination. GM(Pers) informed  that the matter has already being taken up with DoT for notifying E-6 revised pay scales. We protested against such move.

(d) Implementation of ACP Withdrawal Review Committee Report:- We requested for immediate issuance of ACP Withdrawal review order as per Shri Pradeep Nagpal Committee Recommendations which has been approved by the competent authority. GM(Pers.) opined that case may need approval of BSNL MC hence after discussion with Director (HR) will take further action. We strongly protested against such opinions of GM(Pers.) because it is a case to stop  recovery from pay not extra financial burden

(e) Revision of Pay Scales of AD (OL):- We expressed our serious concern against delay in revising the pay scales of AD(OL) as per 6th CPC Recommendations. GM(Pers) mentioned that the matter has been discussed in the Group of GMs meeting but could not take any decision on implementation of 6th CPC Recommendations for revision of pay scales of Junior/Senior Hindi Translators (Non Executives') which will be equivalent to Executives' pay scales. We impressed upon to take early appropriate decision to settle the issue.

(f) DPC from JTO(TF) to SDE(TF) and SDE(TF) to AGM(TF) - We requested for early holding of DPC from JTO(TF) to SDE(TF) and SDE(TF) to AGM(TF). GM(Pers) mentioned that the Seniority list of elegible JTOs/SDEs have been re-casted and shortly DPCs will be conducted. 

19.05.2010: GS, AGS(F) met CMD BSNL and discussed :-

(a). Implementation of DPE OM Dated 02.04.2009 regarding 78.2% fitment benefit instead of 68.8%:- We requested for early implementation of DPE OM Dated 02.04.2009 regarding 78.2% fitment benefit instead of 68.8% as discussed by JAC representatives in the Hon'ble MoC&IT meeting on 20.04.2010. CMD mentioned that he has seen the case and found that on implementing DPE order for BSNL Executives' and Non-Executives' BSNL will face 1500 Crore financial burden hence he has sent the case to Director(HR) for discussion. He assured an early discussion on the issue.

(b). New Staffing Norms:- We expressed our serious concern against abolition /reduction of about 25000 Executives' posts and increase of about 100 posts of CGMs/PGMs on the recommendations of BCG . CMD mentioned that he has already told to Director (HR) to hold discussions with the Unions/Associations before final decision.

(c) Change of designation on time bound promotions/ Financial upgradations:- We expressed our concern against non implementation of Joint Committee of BSNL Officers and Executives' Associations on change of designations on time bound promotions/ financial upgradations. CMD after seeing the Joint Committee recommendations and brief discussions assured to look into the matter.

(d) Modification in BSNL MS RRs for the Executives' (C/E/Arch.):- We requested for modification in BSNLMS RRS for the Executives' (C/E/Arch.wings) wherein degree/ qualification is essential for EE promotion. CMD assured to look into the matter.

(e) IDA Pension Revision:- We expressed our dissatisfaction against DoT proposal for BSNL Pensioners who retired before 01.01.2007 for IDA Pension Revision by giving only 30% fitment benefit on basic instead of taking 50% IDA merger with basic at per BSNL serving Employees. CMD assured to discuss the matter in DoT.

19.05.2010: GS, AGS(F) met ED (Finance) BSNL and discussed :-

(a) Modifications in the postings on promotion order in DGM(F) posts:- We expressed our serious concern against delay in modifying the posting order on promotion to DGM(F) wherein promotion order have been issued for distant circles despite of the vacancies available in the same circle or nearby circles. Declination of promotion is also not allowed. ED(F) assured to examine the issues raised by AIBSNLEA regarding posting on promotion and declination of promotion by some Executives' due to genuine hardships.

(b). Consideration of request/tenure transfers of JAOs/AOs/CAOs :- We expressed our serious resentment against non issuence of requests/tenure transfers of JAOs/AOs/CAOs even after completing more then 2-3 years. ED(F) mentioned that the requests/tenure transfer cases of AOs/CAOs have been send to competent authority for approval. We requested to consider all the cases raise in Executives' are completing two year services on 30.06.2010. ED (F) mentioned that at present the cut off date for consideration for transfers has been taken 31st March 2010 as per transfer policy. However he assured to consider other pending cases also.

(c). Filling up of vacant DGM(F) posts:- We requested to fill up all vacant DGM(F) posts (about 100 DGM Posts). ED (F) assured to look into the matter.

(d) DPC from DGM(F) to GM(F):- We requested for early filling up of vacant GM(F) posts. ED(F) mentioned that DPC is under process and some DGM(F) of Seniority cum Fitness quota may also get GM(F) promotion in this DPC.

(e) Implementation of DPE OM Dated 02.04.2009 regarding 78.2% fitment benefit instead of 68.8%:-  In this regard ED(F) mentioned that the financial implications calculated the internal finance wing has been sent to competent authority for further necessary action.

19.05.2010: GS spoke to DGM(EW-QC), BSNL CO and discussed :-

(a) Requirement of JTO (E) :-DGM(EW-QC) informed that BSNL Board has approved to have recruitment of 350 JTO(E).  The case is being sent to GM(Rectt.) for early notification of 350 JTOs(E) .

(b) Filling up of vacant SDEs(E) posts of LDCE Quota:- DGM(EW-QC) informed that case has been sent to GM(Recruitment) for LDCE Notification to fill up about 40 SDEs (E) posts. He expected early notification.

19.05.2010 : GS writes to  :

Letter-1 : The PGM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of CAOs/AOs/JAOs

 

Letter-2 : The GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for cancellation of transfer in the cadre of DE (T)

 

Letter-3 : The GM (Estt.), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of JTOs

 

Letter-4 : The PGM (BW), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDEs(C)

 

Letter-5 : The GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for modification/rectification in seniority list in the cadre of SDE (T)

 

Letter-6 :  Shri Gopal Das, Director (HR), BSNL regarding creation of the Posts of PPS in the field units

 

Letter-7 : The PGM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DGM(F)/AGM(F)

 

Letter-8 : Shri Kuldeep Goyal, Chairman cum Managing Director, BSNL regarding LICE for the posts of Private Secretaries against 25%quota - undue delay  

 

Letter-9 : The GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDEs

16-05-2010 -  KERALA CIRCLE CONFERENCE REPORT 3rd bi-annual Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA Kerala Circle was held from 13-5-2010 to 15-5-2010 at  Kollam, the ancient port city of kerala  Following the pre-CEC on 13th, the delegate session was conducted on 14-5-2010 at "Sopanam Auditorim". Com. Sreekumary Amma Circle President hoisted the flag of Association  at 1000 hrs in the presence of GS, CHQ/Circle leaders, delegates and hundreds of AIBSNLEA Members. The Circle President presided the delegate session. Com P Purushothoman,  DGM, Chairman of the Reception Committee welcomed the gathering. The delegate session was inaugurated by Com  Prahlad Rai GS, Com. R B Athani Organising Secretary (South) were also  present. In the inaugural speech Com GS explained in detail various issues related to promotion policy of executives in BSNL, 2300 posts of DE's are to be filled up, Promotion to the cadre of CAO,  promotion in Civil/Electrical/Architectural wing are being  pursued.  Promotion to 500 SDE posts of civil/electrical is also under process. Similarly promotion in the cadre of PA/PS is also under active pursuance. GS explained various hurdles being faced in settling the case of regularization of officiating JTO's working in BSNL. The Association has proposed a one-time settlement formula by way of  implementing post up-gradation, for which the BSNLEU is also agreeable. GS informed that the Association  has demanded to start the process  of regularization of DE's immediately. There are  650  DGM posts available for promoted officers. Com  R B Athani Organising Secretary (south) also addressed the delegates. In his speech  he emphasized the need for increasing membership in view of proposed membership verification. com  K S Rajasekharan Nair, CHQ vice president also addressed the delegates. There had been an interacting session of the GS with the delegates after the inaugural speech. The Bi-annual report presented by com. K Antony, Circle Secretary and the audited account presented by Com V Sunilkumar, Circle Treasurer were discussed and passed. The open session was held on 15-5-2010 at "Hotel Sudarshan auditorium". Com T Joseph, District Secretary Kollam and General Convener, gave the welcome speech. Circle President chaired the open session.  Sri V Rajendra Babu, worshipful mayor of Kollam, Shri K S Sreenivasan CGM Kerala Circle and Ms. S M Kalavathy  GMTD Kollam were the guests of honour. Com K Antony Circle Secretary in his keynote address, described various challenges faced the BSNL as a PSU in the present scenario. Shri V Rajendra Babu, the Chief Guest, in his address in the open session, appreciated the efforts being made the staff in Kerala to maintain it as profit making PSU. Sri K S Srinivasan  CGMT Kerala  in his felicitation, emphasized on the need for increasing land phone connection and broad-band subscribers, fully utilizing the existing spare capacities.

Com Prahlad Rai  GS while addressing the open session congratulated the entire team of BSNL Kerala Circle for the consorted efforts in making it profitable. He also emphasized on the need for all executives/non-executive staff to be more service-minded and customer-friendly. The present marketing strategy of  the BSNL is not the one which encourages the expected growth  of the company. The inert attitude on the part of topmost officers in the managerial cadre and their old mind-set maintaining the bureaucratic style even the corporate sector, bring damage to the PSU. New circle body was elected with Com. K F Antony as president, Com  T K  Mangalandan SDE as circle secretary and Com V Sunil Kumar JTO as treasurer. There had been various entertaining cultural programs in this session. com V Sunil Kumar delivered vote of thanks. Click Here for Glimpses ==> Photo1 Photo2 Photo3 Photo4 Photo5 Photo6 Photo7  Photo8 Photo9      

13.05.2010 : 3rd Circle Conference of Kerala Circle at Kollam : Com GS, Vice President-I attended the pre Circle Executive Committee meeting of 3rd Circle Conference of Kerala Circle at Kollam today. The 3rd Circle Conference will be held on 14th and 15th May 2010. 

13-05-2010:- Inauguration of AIBSNLEA Ernakulam Branch, Kerala Circle Building: Com GS inaugurated AIBSNLEA Ernakulam Branch, Kerala Circle Building today at Ernakulam. Association Building comprises of Conference Hall & One guest room & some parking space at ground floor. The members throughout the country visiting Ernakulam can stay in this building. Building is situated in the main heart of Ernakulam City i.e. PalariVattom. The building is having beautiful design with all facilities. Pensioners have also been provided office accommodation in this building. The inaugural function was organized in a nice manner in the presence of large number of members. Com. Mangla Nandan, Branch Secretary, Ernakulam Branch in his welcome address explained that the land of the association building was purchased in the year 1986 i.e. 24 year back. During the period due to some legal cases with sister association SNEA (I) the building could not be completed but now just before two years AIBSNLEA & SNEA (I) reached an agreement out of the court & jointly constructed the building having their due share. Com. K. Antoni, Circle Secy., Kerala Circle in his address apprised the efforts of Ernakulam Branch in constructing the association building and appreciated the support extended by the Kerala Circle comrades. He appealed CHQ to extend some financial support for further furnishing the association building. Com. GS in his inaugural address congratulated the Ernakulam Branch & Kerala Circle Comrades for creating a milestone by constructing our own association building. He assured to discuss the matter of financial assistance from CHQ in the next CWC meeting at GOA. He also apprised in detail the status of HR issues & the issues settled & un-settled. Com. K. S. Rajashekharan Nair, CHQ Vice President also addressed the meeting. Com. Kurian, President, Ernakulam Branch presided over the function. A large number of retired comrades also attended the inaugural function.

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13-05-2010:-The result of written examination for the post of DGM(TMS/TAFS) held on 03.01.2010 has been declared. Please click here to see the List of Candidates who have qualified in the written Exam. of DGM(TMS/TAFS) held on 03.01.2010. Date & Venue of Interview shall be intimated shortly.

13-05-2010:- Scheduled Hearing of Court case at CAT Jaipur of some ITS Officers V/S U.O.I. against implementation of BSNL Corporate Office Order 314-13/2010-Pers.I dated 01.04.2010. was not heard  today, the next date of hearing of the court case is 28-07-2010.
12.05.2010 :5th All India Conference of BSNLEU at Thiruvananthapuram: Com. GS attended & addressed the Seminar on "Challenges faced by PSUs with a special reference to BSNL" organized by BSNLEU on the occasion of 5th All India Conference at Thiruvananthapuram on 12th May 2010.

Com. GS in his address extended best wishes for the successful of the 5th All India Conference & mentioned that being the majority Union of BSNL Employees, the responsibility of BSNLEU is more in safe guarding the interest of BSNL employees & BSNL Viability. He further mentioned that for the common issues & for the BSNL Viability, AIBSNLEA will always be participating actively in the activities of Joint Forum or Joint Action Committee. He also explained the reasons of indefinite strike and the discussions with Hon'ble MOC&IT and withdrawal of Indefinite Strike on the written assurances. He congratulated for Wage Revision of Non-Executives and Called upon to keep organizationally ready in case the assurances are not implemented in due time.

11.05.2010 : BSNL CO has issued a letter for furnishing long standing SDEs in the Circle.Click here for : Covering latter  list of long standing SDEs

11.05.2010 : BSNL CO has issued a letter regarding below bench mark in ACRs prior to the reporting period 2008-09 and objective consideration of representation by the competent authority against remarks in the APAR or for up gradation of the final grading for giving vide publicity among the officer. Click here

11.05.2010 : GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (F), OS (N) met Dir (HR) and discussed :

(a) Regularisation of adhoc DEs : We requested for early regularisation of adhoc DEs. Dir (HR) mentioned that the regularisation process of adhoc DEs has been started.

(b) DPC from SDE (T) to DE : We expressed our serious concern against poor pursuance of BSNL CO in getting clear the stay order against DE adhoc DPC from Hon'ble J&K High Court. Dir (HR) spoke to CGMT J&K Circle in this regard for pursuing the case for early decision.

11.05.2010 : GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (F), OS (N) met GM (Pers) and discussed :

(a) Regularisation of adhoc DEs : We requested for early regularisation of adhoc DEs. GM (Pers) informed that the VCR has been called for from CVO BSNL CO. He assured that as soon as the VCRs are received regularisation of adhoc DEs as per BSNLMS RRs will be completed. We further requested to call the ACRs of eligible Sr. SDEs for DE regular promotion since the number of adhoc DEs available is less than required.  

(b) DPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T) : We requested to expedite the DPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T). GM (Pers) mentioned that the list of the eligible JTOs has been displayed on website for corrections and the ACRs have been called for. He advised to help in completing the required information.

11.05.2010 : GS, AGS (F) met PGM (FP) and discussed :

(a) Modification in the posting orders on promotion to DGM (Fin) : PGM (FP) informed that he has received our letter and it is being examined, shortly some action will be taken in this matter.

(b) Consideration of request / tenure transfers of JAOs/AOs/CAOs : PGM (FP) informed that all pending request / tenure transfer cases of JAOs/AOs/CAOs are being considered shortly.    

09.05.2010:CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF NE-I CIRCLE:-   The 3rd Circle Conference of NE-I Telecom Circle was held in Oakland Community Hall in Shillong on 09-05-2010  GS., AGS(HQ),CS.KTD,CS Assam Circle attended the open session.  

The open session of the circle conference was held on grand note on 09-05-2010. Open session was graced by the Chief Guest Shri Rajesh Gupta, GM (HR) NE-I Circle & graced by other GMs and officers of BSNL 

Key note address for circle conference was delivered by Com. M.K.Bhattacharjee CS NE-I Circle. Our sister union SNEA(I)  NE-I Circle President Com.S.Chakrabarty also attended & addressed the  open session.    

Com Devesh Sharma, AGS(H/Q) in his address stressed upon the non-supporting attitude of Govt towards BSNL. He also said that advertisement of BSNL services are very less on Shillong-Guwahati Highway and other places as compared to other private ooperators.

Com. Amit Gupta ,CS/KTD in his address said non availability of GSM signal on most of stretch of Shillong-Guwahati highway. He also was sympathetic to accommodate tenure completed finance officers and indicated the bottleneck caused due to non availability of substitute in KTD.

Com. General Secretary, Prahlad Rai in his address gave the details about all the matters related to BSNL & its Executives. He told that Government support is missing towards BSNL. License fee for BSNL is not waived off. Govt has withdrawn ADC charges to BSNL. Due to reduction of NLD/ILD License charges from 100Cr to 2.5Cr. , many private players have taken this license & this is harming BSNL badly. He mentioned that 3G allocation for BSNL should be free of cost in lieu of ADC withdrawal. In his address GS. stressed upon to increase the promotion of VAS services because at present BSNL is earning 2000Cr from VAS but it can be increased more than 8000Cr.GS. stressed to introduce mobile van awareness campaign to aware the customers from GPRS. GS. stressed for serving the customer according to their needs. He mentioned that only a good customer care can make ensure the survival of BSNL. 

He apprised the house about Promotion policy,BSNL MSRR, Regularization of 2500DEs, promotion of 219 DEs to DGM,promotion of 269 CAOs to DGM(F),modification proposal for the BSNL MSRR for C/E/Arch, ACP withdrawal approval for C/E/Arch, implementation of 2nd PRC report.GS.mentioned the efforts of AIBSNLEA in the DPCs held in previous years. He stressed upon the ongoing efforts of CHQ for the creation of PPS & Sr.PPS posts.

He mentioned that there should be change in designation in each time bound promotion as per the Joint Committee recommendation. GS  cleared in his address that JAC is not opposing Sam.G.Pitroda recommendation in to to. He cleared about the JAC efforts for immediate settlement of ITS officers   absorption. GS.also discussed the Sam.G. Pitroda report in detail & gave the information about JAC strike on 20-04-2010 & its agenda items. He apprised the efforts of JAC to get the wage revision for non-executives. He make the members aware about the positive growth on the issue of 9.8% additional DA benefit to BSNL executives & the effort of AIBSNLEA in this regard.

He was also sympathetic about officers awaiting order from tenure station and said that order for finance officers will be issued by May 2010. He stressed on the need of the hour is CHANGE…and change in ATTITUDE

Shri Rajesh Gupta GM HR NE-I Circle Shillong in his speech appreciated the effort of AIBSNLEA and giving him opportunity to address the house. He elaborated on the issues relating to viability of BSNL. He also stressed on mindset and imposing responsibility to all level officers. He also said that good works of officers need to be appreciated and encouraged. The meeting ended with vote of thanks from President Com. Dipali Poddar DET OP Agartala.The new body was elected unanimously for AIBSNLEA, NE-I Circle for next two years term.President-Com.Sunil Chandra Debnath DET M/W Mtce. Agartala,  Mobie no: +919436135757.Com.Santanu Ghosh AGM Mktg-I NE-I Circle Shillong, Mobile no. +919436730216.Com. Dibyendu Paul AGM FNP NE-I Circle Shillong, Mobile no. +919436114288  

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS!!! WAGE REVISION ORDERS FOR NON-EXECUTIVES ISSUED AS ASSURED BY HON'BLE MOC TO JAC ON 20/04/2010. CLICK HERE FOR ORDER COPY, AGREEMENT COPY 

07.05.2010:CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF ASSAM CIRCLE:-   The 3rd Circle Conference of Assam Telecom Circle was organized in Multipurpose Hall of Panbazar I.Q. in Guwahati on 07-05-2010 & 08-05-2010.GS.,AGS(HQ),OS(E),CS.KTD,CS.NE-I,CS.NE-II attended the open session. 

The open session of the circle conference was organized in a colourful manner on 07-05-2010.Open session was graced by the Chief Guest Shri N.N. Banerjee,CGMT,Assam Circle,Guest of honour,Shri A.Mukharjee,CGM/ETR,Shri A.K.Tondon, CGM, NETF.The open session started with colourful & glittering cultural presentations based on Bihu festival in Assam. After welcoming the guests, a colourful souvenir was released by Shri N.N. Banerjee,CGMT, Assam Circle.   

Key note address for circle conference was delivered by Com.K.K.Das,C.S.Assam Circle and representative of BSNLEU and SNEA(I) also attended & addressed the  open session.       Com.Asish Kr,Basu OS(East),AIBSNLEA CHQ in his address gave the information about the efforts of CHQ for the benefit of Executives. Com Devesh Sharma,AGS(H/Q) in his address stressed upon the non-supporting attitude of Govt towards BSNL. He mentioned the efforts of ABSNLEA at CHQ level. He also mentioned that AIBSNLEA is committed for the early settlement of the problems of direct recruited Executives also. Com. Amit Gupta ,CS/KTD in his address touched the BCG recommendations & change of nomenclature according to their recommendations, which are implemented without any planning. He also mentioned that tariff plans are designed for B/B day by day without any planning. He gave the details & the things achieved by the strike of 20-04-2010 i.e(1) pay revision initiation of IDA pension.2) Procurement initiation of 10M additional mobile lines .3) Wage revision of Non-Executives.CS(NE-I), Com M.K.Bhattacharjee  &  CS(NE-II) Com. Himadri Sinha also addressed the open session & gave the comments on Sam.G.Pitroda Committee report,ITS absorption & non helping attitude of Government towards BSNL. 

Com. General Secretary, Prahlad Rai in his address gave the details about all the matters related to BSNL & its Executives. He told that Government support is missing towards BSNL. License fee for BSNL is not waived off.Govt has withdrawn ADC charges to BSNL.Due to reduction of NLD/ILD License charges from 100Cr to 2.5Cr. , many private players have taken this license & this is harming BSNL badly. He mentioned that 3G allocation for BSNL should be free of cost in lieu of ADC withdrawal. In his address GS. stressed upon to increase the promotion of VAS services because at present BSNL is earning 2000Cr from VAS but it can be increased more than 8000Cr.GS. stressed to introduce mobile van awareness campaign to aware the customers from GPRS. GS stressed for serving the customer according to their needs. He mentioned that only a good customer care can make ensure the survival of BSNL.G.S. mentioned that our marketing units are trying to spend huge amount without any proper planning e.g. IPL matches, it should be spent by planning. He discussed the BCG recommendations & its implementation. He mentioned that the suggested verticals can't be implemented in rural areas. He strongly protest for the reduction in JTO, JAO, SDE, CAO, DGM(F) posts & increasing the SAG/HAG level posts. GS in his address gave details about CDR project & its improper implementation which caused loss of 25000 customers in Hyderabad.GS mentioned that for executives in ERP  project, a good infrastructure should be provided. In his address GS stressed to provide good quality of service to our customers,Enhance B/B connection,creation of complete pole less  Net work & provide more B/B connection.He stressed to concentrate on the revenue potential areas, specially in rural areas.G.S. discussed in detail the efforts of AIBSNLEA in issuing executives Promotion policy,BSNL MSRR,Regularization of 2500DEs, promotion of 219 DEs to DGM,promotion of 269 CAOs to DGM(F),modification proposal for the BSNL MSRR for C/E/Arch, ACP withdrawal approval for C/E/Arch, implementation of 2nd PRC report.GS.mentioned the efforts of AIBSNLEA in the DPCs held in previous years. He stressed upon the ongoing efforts of CHQ for the creation of PPS & Sr.PPS posts.He mentioned that there should be change in designation in each time bound promotion as per the Joint Committee Reccommendation.GS  cleared in his address that JAC is not opposing Sam.G.Pitroda recommendation in to to.He cleared about the JAC efforts for immediate settlement of ITS officers absorption.GS.also discussed the Sam.G. Pitroda report in detail & gave the information about JAC strike on 20-04-2010 & its agenda items. He apprised the efforts of JAC to get the wage revision for non-executives. He make the members aware about the positive growth on the issue of 9.8% additional DA benefit to BSNL executives & the effort of AIBSNLEA in this regard.

Shri A.K. Tondon, CGM(NETF) mentioned that this type of conferences are the good opportunity for interaction. He stressed that we should look in to for our internal transformation then only our future will safe.

Shri A.Mukharjee, CGM (ETR) in his address stressed upon the quick restoration of faults. He stressed that we should not depend on vendors & he mentioned that old equipments are installed by us only. He said that we should work together for BSNL not for ETR or Circle or SSA and should continue to update our technical knowledge.

Shri N.N. Banerjee, CGMT, Assam circle discussed the present situation of BSNL & he said that we can change the situation by taking initiative.

Com. Swapan Kumar Chakraborty, President, Assam circle stressed for increase the marketing, proper maintenance of BTS, configuration of B/B plan in CDR, enhancing revenue from EVDO & WIMAX.Vote of thanks was given by Com. C.R. Barua.The conference hall was jam packed.

On the next day i.e 08-05-2010 G.S. replies all the queries raised by the members. The new body was elected unanimously for AIBSNLEA, Assam circle. Com. Swapan Kumar Chakraborty, Com.K.K.Das & Com. Alok Kar were elected as Circle President, Circle Secretary & Financial Secretary. Com. B.C.Deori, President, Kamrup Dist Branch gave the vote of thanks.

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07.05.2010 : BSNL CO has issued amendments to BSNL CDA Rules ,2006. Click here

07.05.2010 : Transfer and Posting in the grade of SDE(Civil). Click here

07.05.2010 : It is learnt that CMD has cleared the case regarding review of ACP withdrawal benefit to be granted to JTO/SDE (C/E/Arch) / PA/PS/CSS/CSSS as per Shri Pradeep Nagpal Committee report. AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded the result. Order in this respect is expected shortly.  

06.05.2010 : GS writes to CMD BSNL regarding :

Letter-1 : Problems being faced by Executives in ERP Cell, Ghaziabad

Letter-2 : Promotion from CAO to DGM Telecom Finance on adhoc basis –consideration of requests for modifications and permitting requests for declining promotion

05.05.2010 : GS writes regarding request transfers in the cadres of SDE (T), DE, DGM (F)/CAO/AO/JAO

05.05.2010 : GS writes to Secy (T) regarding Revision / consolidation of Pension in IDA scale for the erstwhile DOT Employees retiring as BSNL Pensioners during the period from 01/10/2000 to 31/12/2006. Click here

05.05.2010 : Revision of of Pay Scales and Allowances for Non-Executive Employees in BSNL w.e. from 01.01.2007 : Director (PSU-I), DOT vide File No. 61-01/2010-SU dated 05.05.2010 addressed to CMD BSNL regarding revision of Pay Scales and Allowances for Non-Executive Employees in BSNL w.e. from 01.01.2007 issued the following instructions :

(a) As per the DPE OM dated 09.11.2006, the Managements of the BSNL, interalia would be free to negotiate the wage structure, for the unionised workmen keeping in view and consistent with the generation of the resources /profits.

(b) Further, as per para 2 (viii) of the above mentioned DPE OM BSNL may implement the negotiated wages after confirming to DOT and DPE that BSNL has ensured that wage revision are within the approved parameters and that it would not conflict with pay revision of Executives and non-unionised supervisors of BSNL.

(c) If the limit of pension liability is within 60% of the annual receipt to the Govt., as is elaborated in DOT's letter No. 1-45/2003-B dated 15.06.2006 read with letter of even No. dated 05.01.2009, BSNL can go ahead with the pay revision of non-executives.

In view of the above BSNL may take appropriate decision.

Click here for DOT letter

05.05.2010 : GS, AGS (HQ), CS, ACS & CWC Members of Gujarat Circle met ED (F) and discussed :

(a) Postings on promotion to DGM (F) posts :- We extended our sincere thanks for issuing promotion order of 269 CAOs to DGM (F). We also expressed our concern against posting on promotion to distant Circles. ED (F) assured to look into the matter.

(b) Dual reporting system of Finance Executives in Ahmedabad TD and Hyderabad TD:- We expressed our serious concern against dual reporting system of Financial Executives in Ahmedabad TD and Hyderabad TD. In these places single officer is reporting to four officers.  ED (F) assured to look into the matter.

(c) Consideration of request transfers of JAOs : We requested for issuing necessary order for recommending / issuing NOC to consider the request transfers of DR JAOs. ED (F) directed AGM (SEA) for issuing necessary order.

05.05.2010 : GS, AGS (HQ) met PGM (FP) and discussed :

(a) DPC from CAO to DGM (F) : We expressed our concern against posting on promotion to distant Circles e.g. KTK to UPE, MP, HP Circles. PGM (FP) assured to look into the matter.

(b) Consideration of request transfers of JAO/AOs/CAOs : PGM (FP) assured for early issuance of the transfer orders.

05.05.2010 : GS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (F) met GM (EF) and discussed :

(a) Revised TA / DA Rules : We expressed our concern against delay in issuing the revised TA / DA Rules on revised pay scales. GM (EF) assured an early action in this regard.

(b) Review of ACP withdrawal : We requested to clear the case of financial implications on review of ACP withdrawal as per the recommendations of Shri Pradeep Nagpal, GM, BSNL CO Committee. GM (EF) assured early clearance and sending to ED (F). 

(c) Implementation of DPE OM dated 2.4.2009 regarding increase in fitment benefit from 68.8% to 78.2% : In this regard GM (EF) informed that the case has been sent to ED (F) briefing the financial implications on its implementations. It is understood that around 350 crores financial implication is there up to March 2010 for Executives on its implementation. It is also reliably learnt that the issue is being discussed in today's MC meeting.

05.05.2010 : GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (F), CS, ACS & CWC Members of Gujarat Circle met DIR (HR) and discussed :

(a) Mass transfers of Executives in Gujarat Telecom Circle:- We expressed our serious concern against mass transfers and postings of Executives i.e. JTOs, SDEs, DEs, PAs, PSs, JAOs, AOs, CAOs in a vindictive manner. DIR (HR) immediately spoke to CGM Gujarat and advised him to take a meeting with AIBSNLEA representatives and review the matter with an impartial attitude.

(b) Dual reporting system in Ahmedabad TD and Hyderabad TD:- We expressed our concern against dual reporting system in Ahmedabad TD and Hyderabad TD in the Finance cadre. In these places single officer is reporting to four officers.  Dir (HR) assured to look into the matter.

(c) Amendment in the MTRR and DGM RR : We requested to allow one representative of Executive Association in the Committee of GMs constituted to review the existing MTRRs and DGM RRs to induct the Executives at middle level on fast track method. Dir (HR) assured to look into the matter.

(d) Regularisation of adhoc DEs : We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the regularisation process of adhoc DEs. We pleaded that status quo granted by Hon'ble Supreme Court with respect to 270 SDEs of LDCE quota seniority case - legal opinion should have been taken and accordingly the process could have been completed long before but the regularisation is being delayed on the pretext of DOT clarification and Associations views. Dir (HR) assured to look into the matter.

(e) Implementation of DPE OM dated 2.4.2009 regarding increase in fitment benefit from 68.8% to 78.2% : In this regard we requested Dir (HR) to conduct an early meeting of Unions / Associations for discussion. Dir (HR) assured that shortly a meeting will be conducted on this issue and mentioned that whether fitment benefit of 30% may be agreed to reduce while implementing this order. We clearly told that this DPE OM has been issued based on GoM recommendation as the supplementary order of revised IDA pay  scales hence no reduction in 30% fitment can be accepted. 

(f) Non promotion of Shri E. Sivaramudu, DE Hyd TD and Ex CS AIBSNLEA to the cadre of JAG on adhoc basis on the pretext of one 'Good' and one 'Average' entry in the year of 2006-07 : We expressed our serious concern against dropping of Shri E. Sivaramudu, DE Hyd TD and Ex CS AIBSNLEA to the cadre of JAG on adhoc basis on the pretext of one 'Good' and one 'Average' entry in the year of 2006-07. Dir (HR) assured to examine the case.

05.05.2010 : GS writes to GS (SNEA) regarding decision of SNEA (I) at Manali on membership verification. Click here

04.05.2010 : GS attended the BSNL Staff Welfare Board meeting. CMD BSNL, Chairman and Dir (HR) BSNL, Vice Chairman, Dir (CFA), ED (Fin), CGM (UPW), PGM (BW), GM (Admin), GMs MP & TN Circles were present in the meeting. President, Secretary and Treasurer TWCO also attended the meeting. Representatives of BSNLEU, SNEA and SC/ST Welfare association were also present in the meeting. DGM (Welfare) read out the minutes of the last meeting held in May 2009 and were confirmed. He also placed agenda points. Welfare Board decided to remove the basic pay limit to provide welfare fund to the deceased employee. Decide to constitute a committee to submit recommendation on enhancement of scholarships, book awards, deciding grading of marks etc. Welfare Board expressed its serious concern against unutilized welfare funds given to Circles and delay in submitting the audited accounts to BSNL CO.  Com GS emphasized to sponsor 100% expenditure of BSNL employees participating in international leads, announcing all India tournament for swimming and allowing 4 hours duty off instead of 2 hours duty off to international veteran sports persons, Opening of new holiday homes and their proper maintenance. Enhancing the IQ charges was not agreed. etc.

04.05.2010 : GS, AGS (F), CS, ACS & CWC Members of Gujarat Circle met Sr. GM (FP) and discussed :

(a) DPC from CAO to DGM (F) : We thanked for issuing promotion order from CAO to DGM (F). We expressed our concern against posting on promotion to distant Circles e.g. KTK to UPE, MP, HP Circles. Sr. GM (FP) advised to submit the genuine cases because the postings on promotion have been made based on shortage basis.

(b) Consideration of request transfers of JAO/AOs/CAOs : Sr. GM (FP) assured for early issuance of the transfer orders.

(c) Relaxation in JAO part-II examination : We requested to review JAO part-II examination result in view of the wrong questions asked. Sr. GM (FP) assured to look into the matter.

(d) Relieving of AOs/CAOs : We requested Sr. GM (FP) to get released AOs/CAOs from Gujarat Circle to different Circles who are waiting for substitutes for the last 3 months. Sr. GM (FP) assured to look into the matter.

04.05.2010 : GS, AGS (HQ), FS and CS Gujarat Circle met GM (Estt) and discussed :

(a) Revision of teaching allowance in training centres : We requested for early revision of teaching allowance from 7.5% to 11% in the revised IDA pay scales. GM (Estt) informed that BSNL MC has already approved teaching allowance to be revised up to 11% of basic pay instead of 7.5%, hence recovery will not be made and the matter is being shortly sent to BSNL Board for approval.

(b) Pay fixation of 2005 batch JTOs : We requested GM (Estt) for early issuance of the pay fixation order of 2005 JTO batch. GM (Estt) informed that pay fixation memos will be issued today.

04.05.2010 : GS, AGS (F) and GS Gujarat Circle met GM (Pers) and discussed :

(a) Mass transfers of Executives in Gujarat Telecom Circle : We protested against the mass transfer orders of DEs/SDEs/PAs/PSs/CAOs/AOs in violation of the BSNL Transfer Policy. GM (Pers) assured to look into the matter.

(b) Unjustified transfer orders of SDEs/DEs/EEs on the basis of CBI / CVC agreed / ODI list : GM (Pers) mentioned that Pers Cell has issued transfer and posting orders of Executives in Telecom and Civil wings on the basis of  CVO BSNL directions. We explained the status of the disciplinary cases wherein most of the cases are settled. GM (Pers) mentioned that normally the officers retiring within 2 years period and the executives against whom the disciplinary proceedings are over and currency of punishment is over may be reviewed, if any.

04.05.2010 : GS writes to DGM (Restg), BSNL CO regarding Staffing Norms. Click here

1st May 2010 : THE   FOUNDATION   DAY   OF   AIBSNLEA

AIBSNLEA is celebrating its 7th Foundation Day on 1st May 2010. AIBSNLEA CHQ extends warm greetings to all the Members and well wishers on the occasion. Organise Special General Body Meetings, Seminars, Get-togethers, Blood Donation Camps, Telecom Melas etc. to observe the Foundation Day in a befitting manner.