31.10.2012: Click below for the Glimpses of Raj Bhawan March and Collectorate March on 30^th Oct' 2012 under the Banner of Joint Forum of BSNL & MTNL Unions/Associations in various Cities are as under:-

(1) JAIPUR- Rajasthan >>> <<<<<<GLIMPSES>>>>>, <<<<VIDEO>>>>>

(2)AJMER-Rajasthan>>><<<<GLIMPSES-1>>>>,<<<<<GLIMPSES-2>>>>, <<<MEDIA>>>

(3) KOTA-Rajasthan  >>> <<<<<GLIMPSES-1>>>>>, <<<<<GLIMPSES-2>>>>

(4) MYSORE >>>>  <<<GLIMPSES>>>

(5) BHOPAL>>>> <<<<GLIMPSES>>>>

(6) BHUBNESHWAR>>>   <<<<GLIMPSES>>>>

(7) NASIK>>>   <<<<GLIMPSES>>>>

(8) SATARA>>>  <<<GLIMPSES>>>

(9) PATNA>>>   <<<GLIMPSES>>> <<<VIDEO>>>

31.10.2012:BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding retirement on superannuation on 31.10.2012 in respect of (i) SDEs (Telecom)/PS (ii) AFS Executives (iii) Executives of DGM/AGM/DE equivalent grade

AIBSNLEA wishes Happy Retired life to all who retired today on their superannuation.

31.10.2012:Joint Forum of BSNL & MTNL Unions/Associations served Notice to Secretary, DoT, CMD, BSNL and CMD, MTNL on 20.10.2012 regarding complete the absorption by repatriating those ITS Officers who have not opted to join BSNL/MTNL, stop the practice of posting outsiders in BSNL/MTNL on socalled deemed/perpetual/permanent deputation basis or, else, the  employees and officers absorbed in & recruited by BSNL/MTNL should also be taken back on the rolls of  Government (DOT) and permitted to work in BSNL/MTNL on the same line of the unabsorbed ITS Officers <<Click Here for Notice>>>

31.10.2012: Status of the case on ITS absorption issue: The said case came for hearing today in Hon'ble Delhi High Court but ASG Union of India was not present and did not file the reply. Hon'ble court re-notified the case on 07th Nov'2012 with a direction  to Union of India for filing the reply on 07.11.2012.

30.10.2012: <<<<Click Here for the Glimpses of 2nd Day long Hunger Strike on dated 30.12.2012 at BSNL Corporate Office New Delhi>>>>

30.10.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding Preparatory exercise for All India Eligibility List of JTOs (T) - <<<Click Here for letter>>>    <<<<Click here for list>>>

30.10.2012:Joint Forum of BSNL & MTNL Unions & Associations met Hon'ble MOC&IT on ITS repatriation issue: The representatives of various Unions & Associations of BSNL & MTNL met Shri Kapil Sibal, Hon'ble MOC&IT today i.e. 30.10.2012 under the banner of Joint Forum of BSNL & MTNL Unions & Associations.

The present situation of the issue of the repatriation of ITS Officers from BSNL/MTNL was thoroughly discussed with a focus on our serious objection against the reported proposal of allowing the non-optee and non-absorbed ITS officers to work in BSNL/MTNL on perpetual deputation basis. We have demanded that if such proposal is allowed, the absorbed/recruited employees should also be allowed to be taken back to DoT and then work in BSNL/MTNL on perpetual deputation basis.

Hon'ble MOC&IT gave patient hearing and assured that he will try to do whatever best out of it.

It is decided by Joint Forum of BSNL & MTNL Unions & Associations to continue and intensify agitation as notified earlier.

29.10.2012:Successful implementation of Day long Hunger Strike on 29.10.2012(First Day of the week) and Indefinite Non-Cooperation Movement: Day long Hunger strike on 29^th Oct'2012 is very successfully implemented by active participation of BSNL Employees throughout the country. Indefinite Non-Cooperation movement has also started today. At BSNL Corporate Office, closing of the Day Long Hunger strike, Massive Demonstration was organized which was observed by many DoT Officers during Hon'ble MOC&IT Shri Kapil Sibal visit to BSNL Corporate Office at 17.30 Hrs. in the evening.

The representatives of Joint Forum of BSNL & MTNL Unions / Associations in a short meeting with Hon'ble MOC&IT Shri Kapil Sibal in BSNL Corporate Office, expressed their grievance against delay in relieving of non-optee ITS from BSNL/MTNL. Hon'ble MOC&IT fixed up immediately detail meeting with the representatives of Joint Forum of BSNL & MTNL Unions/Associations tomorrow at 12:00 Hrs in DoT to discuss about the relieving of ITS or to take back BSNL/MTNL employees to DoT. Com. GS was present in the meeting. All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to intensify the agitation Programme by active participation.  <<<Click Here for Glimpses>>>

29.10.2012:BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding  Calling for Volunteers from the level of JAO/AO/Sr.AO/CAO/DGM of Telecom Finance to work as faculty at NATFM, Hyderabad- <<<Click here for letter>>>

29.10.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding regular Promotion (287 Nos.) to the Executives in AGM/DE of Telecom Operation Stream - <<<Click here for order>>>

29.10.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding Transfers and postings in the grade of SDE(E) <<<Click Here for order>>>

29.10.2012: Implementation of Day long Hunger strike for 6 days (10.00 Hrs. to 18.00 Hrs.) w.e.f 29.10.2012 and Indefinite Non-Cooperation movement starts from today under the banner of Forum of BSNL Unions/ Associations to protest against the discriminatory attitude of the Govt. and BSNL Management towards the BSNL/MTNL employees wherein DoT has taken U-Turn on ITS absorption issue and has sent a Cabinet Note for allowing perpetual deputation of non-optee ITS in BSNL/MTNL. BSNL/MTNL employees are strongly agitating to save BSNL/MTNL by bringing committed leaders at top management for the growth and survival of the PSUs. Forum demands

End deputation and relieve all the non-optee ITS or Revert back all the BSNL employees (Absorbed & BSNL recruited) to DoT as Govt. servants like ITS.

 All CHQ Office Bearers, Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure 100% participation of all the members in the Day Long Hunger Strike during six days and successful implementation of the Non-Cooperation agitation programmes.

We are now to show our Unity and bang the discrimination. Let us join to this struggle to get justice. We are fully confident that the joint effort and united movement of 3 lakh committed employees of BSNL/MTNL will cause end of the deputation in BSNL/MTNL.

A New history is going to be created. Let us be the part of history. Let us ensure a complete success of joint struggle.

29.10.2012: Memorandum to be submitted during Raj Bhavan / Collectorate March on 30th  Oct'2012.          <<<<Click here for Memorandum>>>  

28.10.2012: Decisions of the Joint Forum of BSNL & MTNL Unions / Associations held at New Delhi on 26.10.2012. A meeting of the BSNL&MTNL Unions/Associations was held at 1700 hours on 26^th October 2012 at Room No. 756, Kidwai Bhawan, New Delhi. Com. M. K. Bagchi, Convener of the United Forum of MTNL Unions/Associations presided. Com. GS, AGS(F) and CS Delhi Circle attended the meeting.

Com. M.K. Bagchi reported about the discussion held in the meeting of the MTNL Unions/Associations with regard to proposal of having joint agitation with BSNL Unions/Associations on the ITS repatriation issue. While some of the non-executive unions explained their difficulties, the Executive Associations and some unions in MTNL have agreed to join the programmes.

After detailed discussion, the following decisions were taken by the meeting:

1. In order to organise the joint movement, a joint committee by the name "Joint Forum of BSNL & MTNL Unions/Associations" is formed with Com. M. K. Bagchi as Chairman and Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri as  Convener. All the General Secretaries of the participant unions along with the Chairman and Convener will form the core committee for negotiation etc.

2. Joint Demonstrations will be held on 8^th November 2012 at Delhi and Mumbai and all centres in the country.

3. The Parliament March decided by the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations on 30^th October 2012 at New Delhi will be postponed to enable the MTNL Unions/Associations to participate and the same will be organised by the Joint Forum of BSNL- MTNL Unions/Associations on 22^nd November 2012, the day on which the Winter Session of the Parliament starts.

4. A joint notice to Secretary DOT, CMD BSNL and CMD MTNL will be issued on the above programmes with the signatures of the Unions/Associations in BSNL and MTNL.

5. The Hunger Strike for one week from 29^th October and Non-cooperation from the same date as decided by the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations will be organised by them.

6. In the same way, the  Raj Bhawan March and Collectorate March on 30^th September 2012 will be organised as decided earlier.

7.  All efforts will be made to contact with the remaining Non-Executive unions in MTNL for a common programme.

8.  Mode of Non co-operation agitation during the initial stage:

·    Non-cooperation with BSNL management in all respect.

·    Complete non-cooperation with the unabsorbed ITS continuing in BSNL on deputation.

·    Human chain to protect BSNL from the deputationists.

9.   Agitation programmes and non-cooperation will be further intensified after more MTNL unions join the agitation.

25.10.2012: Decisions of the meeting of BSNL Unions/Associations held on 25-10-2012: A meeting of the BSNL Unions/Associations was held at 1700 hours on 25-10-2012 at Kidwai Bhawan, presided over by Com. G.L. Jogi, President SNEA. Com. GS, Vice President-I Sh. Manas K Roy, AGS(F) and CS Delhi Circle attended the meeting.

The meeting stood one minute in silence condoling the death of Com. Sukender Pal Singh, District Secretary, BSNLEU, Ghaziababad, who was murdered in the GM Office on 22^nd October 2012.

The meeting reviewed about the joint meeting held with the United Forum of MTNL Unions/Associations today for discussing about joint agitation on the ITS Repatriation issue. The meeting was of the opinion that we should make all efforts for joint action.

The meeting discussed about mobilising comrades from nearby SSAs for the Parliament March on 30^th October. It was also suggested to have a meeting of the Circle Secretaries of Delhi tomorrow for discussing the mobilisation of workers for the Hunger Strike as well as the Parliament March.

The meeting also decided to send   telegrams by the General Secretaries of Unions/Associations to the Chief Minister, U.P.  State,  demanding arrest of the GM Ghaziabad and other culprits who are responsible for the murder of Com. Sukender Pal Singh, District Secretary, BSNLEU, Ghaziabad. The draft of the telegram is given below:

Shri Akhilesh Yadav,

Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh,

Lucknow.

DEMAND IMMEDIATE ARREST OF GENERAL MANAGER GHAZIABAD AND OTHER CULPRITS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BRUTAL MURDER OF Sukender Pal Singh, DISTRICT SECRETARY, BSNLEU GHAZIABAD AND IMPARTIAL ENQUIRY BY CD CID.

------(name)-------------------------General Secretary, -------(Union/Association)--------------------

23.10.2012: AIBSNLEA  strongly condemns brutal and fatal attack on Late Com Sukendra Pal Singh, Distt. Secretary, BSNLEU, Ghaziabad. We requested  CMD, BSNL to take immediate action with the concerned authorities to immediately book the culprits.

19.10.2012: MT case at Hon'ble Pr. CAT, New Delhi: The said case came for hearing on today in the Hon'ble Pr. CAT, New Delhi and posted for next hearing on 08^th Nov'2012 due to shortage of time.

19.10.2012: BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA:

(i) BSNL, MTNL won't participate in spectrum auction  <<<Click here for detail news>>>

19.10.2012: Karnataka Telecom Circle donated Rs.25,000/-  for purchase of Car for CHQ. All other Circles are also requested to donate as promised in CWC Ahemadabad, which will also be uploaded on receipt of the money.

19.10.2012:  GS, AGS(HQ), Sh. V.B. Pawar, Branch Secy., AIBSNLEA TF Mumbai Branch met Sr. GM(Pers.) and discussed the HR issues of Telecom Factories. <<<Click Here for letter of Br. Secy., AIBSNLEA TF Mumbai discussed in the meeting >>>

<<<Click here for Management reply on Telecom Factories HR issues>>>>

19.10.2012:  GS writes to

(a)The Director(HR) BSNL CO Regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of CE(C)-<<<Click here for letter>>>

(b) The GM (FP) BSNL CO Regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of of Accounts Personnel<<Click here for letter>>>

(C) The Director (HR) BSNL CO  Regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of SDE (TF)-<<<Click here for letter>>>

(d) The GM (FP) BSNL CO Regarding  requests for transfer in the cadre of JAOs-<<<Click here for letter>>>

18.10.2012:   <<<Click Here for the Editorial TELEWAVE-October'2012 - Joint struggle of BSNL Employees for Justice>>>>

18.10.2012:  Postponement of Parliament March Programme from 26th October to 30th October, 2012 due to Eid Festival during Day long Hunger Strike: An emergent meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations was held on 18^th October 2012 at the BSNLMS office. Com. C.Singh, GS, NFTE presided. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, reported the activities after the last meeting and about the implementation of the programmes chalked out by the Forum in connection with the ITS repatriation. The report from the circles indicates that the Savingram Campaign, demonstration, dharna etc. have been much responded to.  Com. GS & Circle Secretary, Delhi Circle attended the meeting.

After detailed discussion the following decisions were taken:

1.  It was decided to postpone the Parliament / Raj Bhawan/ Collectorate March to 30^th October 2012 since 26^th October happens to be a holiday in some Circles and for better mobilisation. The Memorandum to be submitted to the Prime Minister with copy to the Governor, Collector etc. will be prepared and put in the unions' websites. A copy of the memorandum submitted should be sent to the concerned General Secretary. The Hunger Strike and Non-cooperation will start on 29^th October as decided earlier.

2.  Forum leaders will approach MTNL Unions/Associations for a joint programme. Convener and other General Secretaries will consult with MTNL leaders for the same. Accordingly  Convener Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations spoke with Convener of United Forum of MTNL Unions/Associations for joint struggle. Now it is decided that BSNL and MTNL Unions/Associations representatives will meet on 25.10.2012 at 15.00 Hrs to discuss and decide the common agitation programmes on ITS absorption issue.

3.  The Forum called upon the Branch / District / Circle Unions/Associations to hold joint meetings of all Unions/Associations at their respective levels and plan for effective implantation the Forum agitational programme.

The meeting called upon all workers to jointly organise the programmes more effectively.

All the CHQ Office bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure for successful implementation of agitation programmes.

18.10.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding Volunteers for posting in BSNL Corporate Office from AGM/DET Grade Officers-<<<Click here for letter>>>

18.10.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office issued instructions regarding Transfer/Posting, Deletion/Retention/Re-allotment in AO/Sr AO - <<<Click here for letter>>>

18.10.2012: GS, FS, AGS(HQ) met GM(CA) and discussed about 78.2% IDA fitment benefit queries  raised by DOT and the status of reply. GM(CA) mentioned that the queries related to CA Section has been replied  & sent to ED(Fin.). Queries  w.r.t.  banking for availability of funds to meet the expenditure will be replied by Banking Section. However, it is understood that DOT has asked some queries which are being replied shortly but for final approval we have to pursue with DOT only.

18.10.2012:  GS writes to Shri A.K. Jain, Sr. General Manager (Pers.), BSNL regarding protection of revised restructured replacement IDA pay scale granted to the 59 PAs of Kerala Circle on implementation of 1^st time bound upgradation under EPP by way of Option or otherwise <<<Click Here fro letter>>>

17.10.2012: FR-35 fixation of officiating JTOs stayed by Hon. CAT Ernakulam:CGMT Kerala has recently withdrawn FR-22 (1)(A)(1) and ordered FR-35 fixation for a group of officiating JTOs who were not parties in the TA Nos. 84/2008 and connected cases decided by CAT Ernakulam.
Hon. CAT Ernakulam, by a common interim order on an OA filed by Circle Secretary, AIBSNLEA, Kerala and two similar OAs filed by others, stayed the implementation of the FR-35 fixation ordered by CGMT, Kerala. Now all officiating JTOs in Kerala Circle should get FR- 22 (1)(A)(1) fixation irrespective of the fact whether they were parties in the TAs of 2008 or not, subject to the outcome of pending court case.

17.10.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office issued following instructions regarding

(i) Monitoring of reimbursement towards outdoor medical expenses to employees under BSNLMRS <<<Click Here for letter>>>

(ii) Guidelines for safe Banking in BSNL <<<Click Here for letter>>>

(i) Kapil Sibal rues BSNL takes a week to fix connection    <<<<Click Here for detail news>>>>

16.10.2012:  GS, FS, AGS(HQ) and CS UP(East) met Director(EB/HR) and discussed :-

(a)  CPC to fill up vacant DEs Posts : We requested to get the approval of Management Committee to fill up about 2000 DEs vacant posts (instead of 1300 posts). Director(HR) assured for an early approval of BSNL MC to fill up vacant DEs posts.

(b)  DE to DGM CPC: Director(EB/HR) mentioned that management is interested to fill up 400 DGM posts immediately but CPC is held up due to delay in settlement of court case on 147 SDEs(LDCE quota) seniority case in the Hon'ble High Court Kerala. We apprised him that arguments has already started and expected to be completed in this week - end.

(c)   Antedating of DNI wherein seniors are drawing less pay than their juniors: We requested to advice Committee to re-look into the matter on the basis of feed back provided by the Association. He advised us to further discuss the matter with Committee members.

(d) Removal of pay anomaly wherein seniors are drawing less pay than their juniors on implementation of EPP: We apprised him in brief the pay anomaly of seniors and about the Hon'ble Ernakulam CAT and Hon'ble Kerala High Court judgments for allowing stepping of the pay of senior executives w.r.t their juniors. Also requested not to drag the issue further in the Hon'ble APEX court. Director(HR) assured to look into the matter.

(e)   Amendment in the BSNL MSRRs of C/E/Arch. Engineers: We requested for amendment in the BSNL MSRRs of C/E/Arch. Engineers by allowing diploma qualification JTOs/SDEs and having more than 10 years experience and as per the CPWD RRs. Director(HR) assured to look into the matter.

16.10.2012:  GS, FS alongwith some AD(O/L) Comrades of Karnataka and MH Circle met Sr.GM(Pers.) & Addl. GM(Estt.) and discussed for early finalization of Committee Report on restructuring of AD(O/L) cadre. Sr. GM(Pers.) and Addl. GM(Estt.) assured an early action on this issue.

16.10.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding Final Seniority list in the grade of JTO (Arch)  <<<Click Here for letter>>>     <<<Click here for list1>>>   <<<Click Here for list2>>>   <<<Click here for list3>>>

16.10.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding Regular Promotion in the grade of Superintending Engineer(C) <<<Click Here for order>>>

(a)The PGM (BW) BSNL CO regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of EE(C)/SDE (C)-<<Click here for letter>>

(b) The GM (FP) BSNL CO regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of Accounts Personnel-<<Click here for letter>>

(c )The GM (FP) BSNL CO regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of JAOs- <<Click here for letter>>

(i) Telecom PSUs on a Drip <<<<Click here for detail report>>>>

(ii) BSNL, MTNL ask government to bear Rs11,000 crore for additional spectrum  <<<<Click Here for detail news>>>>

(iii) Spectrum fee burden forces BSNL, MTNL to seek bailout <<<<Click Here for letter>>>>

15.10.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued Draft Post Based Roster in SDE (Civil) cadre as on 01-10-2012 under Seniority Cum fitness and LDCE Quota. Representations are requested, if any, regarding omission, wrong inclusion of name in the list etc. is to be forwarded to BW Section within 15 days.

<<<Click Here for Covering letter>>>   

<<<Click Here for Seniority Cum Fitness Quota (67%)>>>>   

<<<<Click Here for LDCE Quota (33%)>>>

15.10.2012: <<<<Click Here for the Glimpses of Dharna at BSNL Corporate Office on 15.10.2012>>>>

All CHQ Office Bearers, Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure 100% participation in the Mass Dharna on 15th Oct'2012. Hold combined General Body meetings at all levels.

12.10.2012: Status of LDCE case at Hon'ble PCAT New Delhi & Hon'ble  Hyderabad CAT: The case at Hon'ble PCAT, New Delhi postponed to 07th Nov'2012 and  Hon'ble Hyderabad CAT has vacated the stay on LDCE Postings.

12.10.2012: United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations [ AIBSNLEA, SNEA(I) and AIGETOA]  submitted its joint proposal to Committee Members on Switchover from Two Tier promotion to Time Bound functional promotion or CPSU cadre Hierarchy. The joint committee meeting will be held on 17.10.2012 <<<Click Here for the Proposal>>>

12.10.2012:BSNL issued order regarding Transfer/Posting in the grade of EE(E)  <<<Click Here for letter>>>

12.10.2012:BSNL endorsed order regarding payment of IDA at the revised rates for employees drawing their pay in revised IDa scales w.e.f. 01.10.2012 for Board level posts and below Board level posts including non-unionised supervisors in CPSEs - <<<Click Here for letter>>>

(i) Non-ITS workers in BSNL seek level field    <<<Click Here for detail news>>>

12.10.2012: 3^rd CHQ Conference of Telecom Executives' Association MTNL(TEAM) at Mumbai on 10^th Oct'2012: GS, President, OS(W), AGS(PS/CSS/OTHERS)  and CS MH Circle attended and addressed the OPEN SESSION of TEAM 3^rd CHQ Conference at Mumbai on 10^th Oct'2012. Com. A.K. Kaushik, GS TEAM in his welcome address discussed the issues of Govt. Pension to MTNL Pensioners, Merger of BSNL/MTNL as PAN INDIA presence etc. Shri A.K. Garg, CMD MTNL, Shri Rajendra Gawit, Hon'ble Minister of State for Labour, MH, Shri Bhai Jagtap, MLC, MH  Chairman, United Forum of MTNL, Delhi, Advt. Shri Bhai Mahadev Shelar, Gen. Secretary,  MPCC, CGM(Wireless), Mumbai, ED, MTNL Mumbai, Director(F), MTNL were the Chief Guest and Guests of Honor respectively. Com. M.K. Bagchi, Founder TEAM & Convener, United Forum of MTNL in his address impressed upon Unity of BSNL/MTNL workers and procurement of material in MTNL. Com. Prahlad Rai, GS in his address criticized the wrong Govt. policies wherein both the profit making PSUs(BSNL/MTNL) has now become loss making PSUs and the employees are given discriminatory treatment by allowing continues deputation of non-optee ITS officers in BSNL/MTNL.  He supported the view of BSNL/MTNL merger in the interest of both PSUs and nation. He also appealed to join BSNL Unions/Associations agitation on ITS absorption issue to MTNL Unions/Associations as it is a common issue. Com. L. Thangaraj, CHQ President TEAM extended vote of thanks.

12.10.2012: BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA:

(i) 2G spectrum fee: Telcos will have to pay at least Rs 27,000 crore if EGoM's recommendation is accepted- According to industry executives, state-owned telcos BSNL and MTNL will be the worst impacted as they will have to pay about Rs 6,250 crore and Rs 4,640 crore, respectively. <<<Click Here for News>>>

11.10.2012: Maharashtra Telecom Circle,  Kolkata Telecom District Circle and Himachal Pradesh Telecom Circle donated Rs.1,00,000/-, Rs 50,000/- and Rs.12,000/- respectively for purchase of Car for CHQ. All other Circles are also requested to donate as promised in CWC Ahemadabad, which will also be uploaded on receipt of the money.

11.10.2012: ACP issue of PA/PS: A personal hearing was held with the CMD BSNL along with GS, K.P. Nair, AGS, Shri M T Sasidhara Menon and Shri K M Damodaran regarding the ACP issue of PA/PS in Kerala Circle.   We pleaded that the situation of senior drawing less pay than the junior including pensioners is aroused out of the decision and the same has to be looked into favourably.

CMD assured that if some more feed back is given on this issue the same will be examined in accordance with the provision of EPP.

11.10.2012:The Special General body meeting of AIBSNLEA MUMBAI Circle Office on 10.10.2012:The Special General body meeting of AIBSNLEA MUMBAI Circle Office was held on 10/10/2012 in Conference Hall at 1330.

Com. T.S.Gajakosh. DS Mumbai in his welcome address discussed the problems of Mumbai branch and developments of AIBSNLEA In Mumbai.

General Secretary, AIBSNLEA, Com. Prahlad Rai, in his detailed address explained the actions taken by the AIBSNLEA in the financial viability of BSNL. He mentioned the efforts taken by AIBSNLEA in issuing orders regarding EPP, Grant of Perks, Transparent Transfer Policy, 2nd PRC Implementation, Finalization of BSNL MSRRs etc. He mentioned that BSNL with its existing employees have earned profit in past. The non-co-operative and step motherly attitude of Govt. towards the BSNL in comparison with the other service providers by way of charging unjustified payment of spectrum charges (3G & BWA) of Rs. 18,500 and allotting inferior quality spectrum which cannot cater the requirement of 4G, non-allowing BSNL to participate in the bidding, non-reimbursement of licenses fee and USO Charges, Non-Payment of OPEX Charges, withdrawal of ADC, Payment of AGR (which is levied only from BSNL and not from any other operators), Interest on payment of notional loan Rs. 7500 Crores - all these are affecting the viability of BSNL in an adverse manner. He stated that, non-procurement of GSM equipments, cables, telephone instruments; MLLN Modem, Broadband Modem, Drop wires etc have affected the quality & growth of services. He also spoke about the non-refund of spectrum charges by DoT, MOU between DoT and BSNL, willingness of DoT to allot 15000 crores soft loan to BSNL, repeated cancellation of tenders etc.

He explained that how the AIBSNLEA is continuously pursuing these viability related issues with the BSNL Management and DoT. Com GS. further explained the burning issues at the Headquarters level like ITS repatriation process and its status, negative actions and inactions of DoT and the stand of AIBSNLEA and Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations on this issue. He explained the stand of AIBSNLEA and Forum on the issues like VRS, 30% disinvestment and unbundling of last mile copper. He appraised the status of HR issues mainly related to DPCs of various disciplines viz. JTO to SDE, SDE to DE (Adhoc/Regular), DE to DGM, DGM to GM, JAO to AO, AO to CAO & CAO to DGM (F) and DGM (F) to GM (F), JTO(C/E) to SDE(C/E), SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E) and EE(C/E) to SE(C/E) etc., Pay anomaly- Seniors are drawing less salary than their juniors, Pay revision of AD (OL), Creation of PPS for the Personal Secretaries in the field units, post based promotions to PSs in the field units, etc. He also stated that AIBSNLEA got settled many burning issues like restoration of ACP to Civil / Electrical/Arch. etc, restoration of residency benefits to PA/PS in the field units, issue of adhoc promotion orders of DEs. GS has specially mentioned the issues of the officiating JTOs and assured the sincere effort from the side of association to tackle the issues.

C.G.M. V.K.Mahendra expressed a serious concern about financial viability of BSNL and suggested how to increase the revenue in the present circumstance and impressed upon attitudinal change. He appreciated the working culture of AIBSNLEA.

Com. P. Venugopal, President AIBSNLEA CHQ in his speech informed that BSNL is in a critical situation. When BSNL flourish, our life will flourish. He suggested that instead of making complaints of non availability of stores, the old materials to be recovered from the customers to meet the requirement. BSNL is spending more than the earning as on today. BSNL is in need of support from the DoT. He reminded that only after the introduction of GSM service by BSNL, the tariff has been reduced to paise rate.

Shri G.Jayaraman Sr G.M.(HR & Admn.),Com. C.M.Saste Org. Secretary (W), Com K.P. Nair AGS (GD), Com. K.A.Mohire CP, Com. V.P.Kulkarni CS also addressed the gathering.

The conference hall was Jam packed and the members were standing due to shortage of capacity of hall. Com. Mahadevan DP delivered Vote of thanks.

11.10.2012: Spl. GB Meeting of AIBSNLEA Pune District Branch on 09.10.2012: The Special General body meeting of AIBSNLEA PUNE was held on 09/10/2012 in P&T Society hall at  1800 hrs. in a grand manner with full capacity of hall utilized by accommodating the members.

Com. V.R.Deshpande. DS Pune discussed the problems of Pune branch and developments of AIBSNLEA In Pune.
Com. V.P.Kulkarni CS Congratulated the team of Pune Branch for increasing their membership & discussed about the issues solved of Pune at Circle Level, developments at Circle,
Com. A.G.Joshi Advisor IV in his speech discussed about the Working pattern of Pune and discussed the working of PGM Pune and stressed for taking the Association in to confidence before taking any new decision.

Com. C.M.Saste Org. Secretary (W) discussed the issues of Pune branch how they are facing PMC & PCMC and all other issues merger of 78.2%, ITS repatriation, progress of DPCs for DGM, DE, SDE, AO, DGM(F), Court cases at different courts.

Com. Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, AIBSNLEA in his address explained the actions taken by the AIBSNLEA for the settlement of HR issues i.e. EPP, Grant of Perks, Transparent Transfer Policy, 2nd PRC Implementation, Finalization of BSNL MSRRs etc. The un-helping attitude of Govt. towards the BSNL in comparison with the other service providers by way of charging unjustified payment of spectrum charges (3G & BWA) of Rs. 18,500 and allotting inferior quality spectrum which cannot cater the requirement of 4G, non-reimbursement of licenses fee and USO Charges, Non-Payment of OPEX Charges, withdrawal of ADC, Interest @14.5% on payment of notional loan Rs. 7500 Crores - all these are affecting the viability of BSNL. He mentioned that, non-procurement of GSM equipments, cables, CLIP instruments; MLLN Modem, Broadband Modem, Drop wires etc have adversely affected the quality & growth of services.

He explained that how the AIBSNLEA is continuously pursuing these viability related issues with the BSNL Management and DoT. Com GS. further explained the burning issues at the Headquarters level like ITS repatriation process, its status and implementation of agitational programme, negative actions and inactions of DoT and the stand of AIBSNLEA and Forum on this issue. He appraised the status of HR issues mainly related to DPCs of various disciplines viz. JTO/JAO to SDE/AO, SDE/AO to DE (Adhoc/Regular)/CAO, DE/CAO to DGM, DGM to GM, JTO(C/E) to SDE(C/E), SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E), EE(C/E) to SE(C/E), Pay anomaly- Seniors are drawing less salary than their juniors, Pay revision of AD (OL), Creation of PPS for the Personal Secretaries in the field units, post based promotions to PSs in the field units, etc.

Com. K.A.Mohire Circle President discussed about the strengthening of Association, need of unity, and the issues related to Association.

Com. R.N.Manwani FS Pune delivered vote of thanks

11.10.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding Replacement of Annexure-1 to letter dated 09.10.2012 w.r.t. the discrepancies in seniority  of TES- Group-'B' officer equivalent to SDEs(T) in regard to (a) Competitive quota officers of  year 2000-01 vacancy  year in Seniority list -7 <<<Click Here for letter>>>

11.10.2012: <<<<Click Here for the Lunch Hour demonstration at BSNL Corporate Office on 11.10.2012>>>>

Agitational Programmes for the settlement of ITS Repatriation issue - <<<Click here for Poster1>>>     <<<Click here for Poster2>>>

10.10.2012:Status of Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT case on DPC from JAO to AO: The case came for hearing today and now posted for hearing on 05.12.2012 as para wise comments was not filed by BSNL to the Hon'ble CAT.

10.10.2012:Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.10.2012:  DPE issued revision order for payment of IDA at revised rates for Board level posts and below Board level posts including non-unionized supervisors in CPSEs w.e.f 01.01.2007 [IDA increase by 5.8% from 61.5% to 67.3%] <<<Click here for DPE order>>>

10.10.2012:Hon'ble High Court Kerala at Ernakulam  interim order on 147 SDEs (LDCE Quota) case: Final hearing on the said case started in Hon'ble Ernakulam High Court to-day and will be continuing tomorrow also.

10.10.2012:Restructuring Cell, BSNL CO issued letter for Committee Meeting on 17.10.2012 regarding introduction of CPSU Cadre hierarchy vis-a-vis present setup in BSNL  <<<Click Here for letter>>>

09.10.2012:Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations, CHQ, New Delhi served Notice to CMD, BSNL regarding agitational Programmes for the settlement of ITS Repatriation issue <<<Click here for Notice>>>

SAVINGRAM to be send seperately by all CHQ Office Bearers/Circle/Branch Secretaries of different Unions /Associations.  <<Click Here for the Savingram Format>>>

09.10.2012:  BSNL Corporate office issued order regarding volunteers for posting in ITPC Circle in the grade of AGM/DE (T) Officers -<<<Click here for letter>>>

09.10.2012: VC for DE Regular promotion: The VC of the following Executives not received so far at CVO office. All the CSs are requested to send the VC without further delay.

Anil Kumar Sarkar, Indrajit Das (AS Circle)

Ashok K Knanna (PB Circle)

Satya Vir Singh, S. M Shaikh, G. S. Rangra, Rajkumar (BSNLCO)

Venugopal M R (J&K Circle)

Ramachandra N (CHTD)

M Subramaniam (Period at CHTD)

Susheel Baskey (Period at JKD & ETR)

Anil Chander Pandey (from INSP & HR), Naresh Kumar Sharma (from NTR & HR), Amarjit Singh (from HR & PB), Radhey Shyam (from HR & BSNLCO)

Bhagat Singh Ranga (HR),

Ajay Kumar Kapoor (UPE)

S K Tamrakar (MP)

V K Handigund, Soratur H. M, Mariappa A Dasar  B. Udaya (BSNL CO Period) (KTK)

Himadri Sinha, Anugraha Kr Basumata, Budinal B M, G Subhash II (NE II)

Rohitasva Yadav (RAJ), M A Asawat (RAJ period), J P S Shekhawat (RAJ period)

Indra Kumar Dutta (T&D)

N Pitchakuppan (Period at TN)

Babu Ram (period at UPW)

Whereabouts of Sat Paul Goel (18372), M. Palanichamy (33810), Uma R (36159), Parimal Ch Dey (30157), Kanwaljit (14977) are not known.

09.10.2012: PSEB conducted interview for the post of Director(CM), BSNL Board on 08.10.2012: It is understood that the PSEB has recommended the name of Shri Anupam Srivastava, Sr. GMTD, Ajmer Rajasthan Telecom Circle for the post of Director(CM), BSNL Board. We congratulate Sh. Anupam Srivastava, Sr. GMTD for the recommendation of his name for Director(CM), BSNL Board.

It is a happy news that Shri Anupam Srivastava, Sr. GMTD is a BSNL absorbed Group-'A' ITS Officer.

08.10.2012:GS, FS met  GM (Estt.) and discussed;

(a) The issue of Anti-dating of DNI of seniors with respect to their juniors:  We requested for re-consideration of committee report on anti-dating issue.   GM (Estt.) mentioned that the suggestions given by the association on this issue has been examined by the Committee Members but could not agree because of the reparations to other Sr. Executives. However, association may further give some more suggestions to resolve the issue.

(b) Seniors are drawing less salary than their juniors  on implementation of EPP:  We requested for allowing stepping up of pay of seniors with respect to their juniors as per FR-SR and the judgment delivered by Hon. CAT Eranakulam and Hon'ble High Court Kerala.  GM (Estt.) mentioned that the matter is being looked into.

(c) Pay anomaly cases of departmental JTOs/JAOs: We expressed our concern against delay in finalization of Committee the report of departmental JTOs/JAOs pay anomaly cases wherein they are drawing less pay than direct recruit JTOs/JAOs. GM(Estt.) mentioned that BSNL Management Committee has already approved the Committee report to provide the five additional increments benefit to Deptt. JTOs/JAOs to bring them minimum to the E1A pay scale. Now, it is being send to BSNL Board for approval & implementation. Regarding allowing option to JAOs w.e.f. their promotion, GM(Estt.) assured to look into.

(d) Allowing deferred option to the SDEs promoted before 01.10.2000 & opted  DNI after 01.10.2000: We requested to allow deferred option to the SDEs promoted before 01.10.2000 & opted DNI after 01.10.2000. GM(Estt.) mentioned that as per DoT clarification, it is not permitted & matter may be further taken up with DoT.

(e) Drawl of HRA-clarification of rate at Port Blair, A&N Circle: We requested to GM(Estt.) to issue Drawl of HRA-clarification of rate at Port Blair, A&N Circle based on the payment at Shillong-NE-I Circle and Panaji-Goa Maharashtra Circle. GM(Estt.) mentioned that, the case will be referred to DPE for clarifications.

08.10.2012: GS,FS, AGS(HQ)  met Sr. GM(Pers.) and discussed :
(a) DPC from DE to DGM: We requested for early filling up the posts of DGMs. Sr. GM (Pers.) mentioned that the court case pending  on 147 Seniority is coming for hearing in Hon'ble HC Kerla and after the court judgment only the promotion will be effected.

(b) DPC from SDE (T) to DE adhoc: We requested to expedite DPC from to fill up 2000 DE adhoc posts instead of 1300. Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that the proposal is being examined to fill up 2000 posts of DEs but to fill up ST quota posts seniority list no. 7 has to be operated. However, he assured an early decision on this issue.

(d) Consideration of requested transfer cases of SDEs/DEs: We requested for consider the  transfers order of SDEs/DEs on Govt. Cost instead of Own Cost wherein executives have completed more than three years of service at the Station/Circle as per executive transfer policy. Sr. GM(Pers.) assured to looked into the matter.

08.10.2012: SDE to DE(Adhoc) Promotion (1966 Seniority Case at Jabalpur):  The arguments on rejoinder in the Hon'ble CAT Jabalpur are completed today. The judgment is reserved. Next week we may expect the judgment.

08.10.2012: GS writes to Shri R.K. Upadhyay, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, BSNL regarding Harassment and discrimination shown to BSNL opted absorbed ITS Officer in Kerala Circle- <<<Click here for letter>>>

08.10.2012: GS writes to Shri A.K. Jain, Sr. GM (Pers.), BSNL regarding change of nature of AAO Cadre from Post based to Time bound through clarifications issued vide No: 400-175 / 2007- Pers.I  Dated 19^th FEB 2010 resulting postponement of First Time Bound Promotion under EPP for one year and loss of one increment thereof - <<<Click here for letter>>>                                      

05.10.2012: GS writes to Shri. A.N. Rai, Director (HR), BSNL regarding DPC for promotion to Adhoc STS in Engineering wing <<<Click Here for letter>>>

05.10.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding Rule-8 transfer request in the grade of JAO -   <<<Click Here for the order>>>

05.10.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding Transfer and posting in the grade of JAO - <<<Click Here for the order>>>

05.10.2012: Due to consistent efforts of our Association, BSNL Corporate office issued transfer and posting order of Sr.AOs/AOs -<<<Click Here for letter>>>

04-10-2012: Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations meeting at CHQ, New Delhi: Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations leaders met today to discuss & review the status of pending issues and the burning issue of ITS absorption in BSNL. Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, Convener apprised in detail the status of pending issues and burning issue of ITS absorption. Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA presided over the meeting. Com. B. Ravindranath FS and Com. G.R. Sharma, AGS(F) also attended the meeting. After detail discussions and analyzing the ongoing situation in BSNL on ITS absorption issue, the Forum representatives expressed their serious resentment against the efforts of DoT Administration & BSNL Management allowing continuous ITS deputation in BSNL violating Govt. orders and decided to strongly oppose this legally and organisationally. <<<Click here for the decision of the meeting>>> The following organisational action programmes are unanimously decided :

Demand

End deputation and relieve all the non-optee ITS or

Revert back all the BSNL employees (Absorbed & BSNL recruited) to DoT as Govt. servants like ITS.

Organisational Action Programmes:

11-10-2012: Lunch/Closing hour demonstration at BSNL CO, Circle/SSA HQs & Savingram campaign to Hon'ble Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary, Hon'ble MOC& IT, Secretary(T), DoT and CMD, BSNL

15-10-2012: One Day MASS DHARANA at BSNL CO, Circle/SSA HQs.

26-10-2012: Parliament March at New Delhi, Raj Bhavan March at State Capitals and Collectorate March at District HQs.

29-10-2012 to 03-11-2012: Day long Hunger strike for 6 days (10.00 Hrs. to 18.00 Hrs.) at BSNL CO, Circle/SSA HQs involving 100% employees and Indefinite Non-Cooperation movement will start w.e.f. 29-10-2012 morning itself.

In case the deputationist ITS are not relieved from BSNL by that time, the Forum has decided to go on Indefinite Strike immediately. The agitation programmes will continue till the time deputationist ITSs are relieved from BSNL. MTNL Unions/Associations will also be contacted shortly to organize Joint struggle.

Forum representatives expressed their serious anguish against BSNL Management's comment that on relieving of 1000 ITS, BSNL will collapse/locked out denouncing the very existance of 2.7 lakhs BSNL employees. Hence, Forum decided that now CMD BSNL has to decide that whether he will run BSNL with the presence of 1000 deputationist ITS or 2.7 lakhs BSNL employees. More details will be given shortly.

All the CHQ Office bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of agitation programmes.

04.10.2012: GS writes to

(a) The Sr.GM (Pers) BSNL CO regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of SDE (T)- <<Click here for letter>>

(b)The Sr.GM (Pers) BSNL CO regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of DE (T)- <<Click here for letter>>

04.10.2012: GS, FS met GM(FP) and discussed

(a) CPC to fill up AO vacant Posts: we expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the AO CPC on the pretext of pending court case. GM(FP) mentioned that CPC is delayed due stay order granted by Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh on proper implantation of SC/ST roaster. However, on 10^th October BSNL is filling para wise comments to the Hon'ble CAT praying to vacate stay order from CPC and assuring that simultaneous action will be taken in CPC to ensure proper implantation of Sc/ST roaster. He expected that stay order will be vacated & CPC will be expedited.

(b) Consideration of AOs tenure/request transfer cases: We requested for consideration of AOs tenure /request transfer cases. GM(FP) mentioned that all the pending request and tenure transfer cases has been examined and processed to the competent authority for approval of transfer orders .

(c) Pay anomaly case wherein seniors are drawing less pay than their juniors and Antedating of pay case: We requested for the settlement of both the issues of pay anomaly where in seniors are drawing less pay than their juniors and Antedating of seniors pay to their juniors, as GM(FP) is the member of the Committees. GM(FP) assured to look into.

(d) Consideration of left out cases of AO to CAO promotion: We requested for early issuance of promotion order from AO to CAO(adhoc) of left out cases. GM(FP) mentioned that already 11 AOs left out promotion order has been released and remaining few cases are under consideration.

03.10.2012: GS writes to Shri R.K. Upadhyay, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, BSNL regarding notice for organizational action programme by UF for day long dharana at o/o CGM Kolkata for job contract labour problems - <<<Click here for letter>>>

03.10.2012: BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA:

(i) DoT to seek finmin nod to refund Rs 6,724.51 crore to BSNL for surrendered BWA airwaves <<<Click Here for News>>>

(ii) BSNL aims for Rs 30,000 cr revenue in 2012-13 <<<Click Here for News>>>

03.10.2012: GS, FS, AGS(HQ), CS Delhi Circle met Sr. GM(Pers.) and discussed:

(a) Restructuring of AD(O/L) Cadre: We expressed our serious concern against non-finalization of Committee report on AD(O/L) restructuring in BSNL. Chairman Committee Addl. GM(Estt.) was present in the meeting. He informed that Committee has already discussed the matter and all the members have been requested to submit their comments, thereafter, the Committee report will be finalized. Sr. GM(Pers.) advise to Addl. GM(Estt.) for early submission of the report. Our efforts will continue till the time issue is resolved.

(b) Personal hearing to the applicants in PA/PS ACP fixation case as per Hon'ble Ernakulam CAT judgement: Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that CMD BSNL has fixed up the Personal hearing date on 11.10.2012 to the applicants as well as Association representatives. He also accepted the request to accept the name of Sh. K.P. Nair for personal hearing instead of Shri Rajan, who has gone to abroad on his personal tour.

(c) Consideration of request/tenure transfer cases of SDEs/DEs: We requested for early consideration of request/tenure transfer cases of SDEs/DEs. Sr. GM(Pers.) assured to examine the pending cases at the earliest.

03.10.2012: Com. P. Venugopal, President CHQ AIBSNLEA has joined at Selam, Tamilnadu on 26.09.2012. His new Mobile / Tel. Nos. are Mobile- 09443200177; Office- 0427-

2312099;Residence- 0427-2464455

03.10.2012: GS along with FS, AGS(HQ), AGS(F), Circle Secretaries Delhi Circle and BSNL C.O. Circle attended and addressed the meeting after demonstration at BSNL Corporate Office under the banner of United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations to protest against the continuation of deputation of non-optee ITS officers in BSNL ignoring the DOP&T orders and Hon'ble Court directions.

A large number of executives participated in the demonstration. This week w.e.f. 01.10.2012 to 07.10.2012 is being observed as Protest Week by wearing Black Badges. All the Circles reported successful holding of demonstration throughout the country.

Tomorrow i.e. on 04.10.2012 the meeting of Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations is being held to review the ITS absorption issue and to finalize harder Organisational action programmes.

All the CHQ Office bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of Organisational action Programmes i.e. Demonstration on 5th Oct'2012 [Friday] at BSNL CO and at all Circle/SSA levels. <<<<Click Here for the Glimpses of Lunch Hour demonstration at BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi on 3rd Oct'2012>>>>