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ALL INDIA BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. EXECUTIVES' ASSOCIATION

  Central Headquarters, New Delhi (India) 

 (E-Mail to GS :prahladrai@bsnl.co.in & gsaibsnlea@gmail.com)

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30.09.2008 : GS writes to CMD BSNL regarding illegal posting on promotion of the executives TES Gr. ‘B’ (Telecom) to the Executives (STS) on purely temporary and adhoc basis. Click here for letter
29.09.2008 : BSNL CO issued posting on promotion of 52 executives TES GR. B (Telecom) to the executives (STS) on purely temporary and adhoc basis vide letter No.  412-25/2008-Pers.I dt. 29-09-2008
29.09.2008 :  Left-out DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc) :- As published in our website, PROMOTION ORDERS issued vide Corporate Office orders no. 412-22/2008-Pers.I dt. 29-09-2008 (Containing 61 Executives).
29.09.2008 :- Left-out DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc) :- As assured by DDG(Pers.) the DPC of 104 SDEs(T) left out cases from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc) is completed on 26.09.2008. 62 cases found complete & DPC approved. Posting on promotion order are being issued shortly. 15 cases are pending due to non-availability of ACRs. Some cases are found unfit, non-receipt of VCRs and some are kept in sealed cover.  Efforts are being made to complete the DPC of remaining clear cases.
26.09.2008 :- Tirupathi Branch Conference at Tirupathi GS, AGS (Engg), CS, FS & CWC member (AP Circle) attended and addressed the Tirupathi Branch Conference at Tirupathi on 26.09.2008. Open Session was also organised on the occasion. Shri Balachandran, GMTD, Tirupathi was the Chief Guest. Shri Galgali, DGM STSR Tirupathi was the guest of honour. Com. GS, AGS in their address apprised in detail the status of all India level issues and expressed their serious concern against the Govt's move to merge ITI with BSNL, listing of BSNL through IPO route, delay in ITS officers' absorption, allowing roaming on BSNL's GSM network etc. On all the issues, they called upon the members to keep ready organizationally to defeat the wrong policies of Govt. which are affecting the viability of BSNL. Com. J.Saibaba, CS AP Circle, Com. Rambabu, FS, Cm. Nageshwar Rao, CWC member, in their address, appreciated the historical success of second All India Conference held at Jaipur and gave best wishes to new CHQ body for their successful term. Com. Siddaiah, Branch President and Com. K.V. Sheshakumar, Branch Secretary, in their welcome address, discussed the local / Circle / CHQ issues and extended Tirupathi Balaji's blessings to AIBSNLEA. 

Elections of new branch body were conducted unanimously. Com. Siddaiah, Com. K.V.Sheshakumar and Com. Rama Sarma were elected as Branch President, Branch Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively. 

Click here for the glimpses of the conference => Photo-1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13   

26.09.2008 : BSNL Board approved payment of PLI for Year 2007-08 for 

(i) Non-executives the amount will be 0.75 times of the Basic pay of the employee as on 01.03.2008 [BASIC PAY x 0.75 ] subjected to minimum of Rs. 7000 and maximum Rs.10,000.

(ii) For Executives the amount will be 0.75 times of the Basic pay of the employee as on 01.03.2008 [BASIC PAY x 0.75 ] subjected to minimum of Rs. 10,000 and maximum Rs.12,500.

For the absorbed employees it will be calculated on IDA pay scale and for Un-absorbed employees it will be calculated on CDA pay scale. Click Here for Letter

26.09.2008 : DPC from JAO/AAO to AO :- It is understood that the DPC from JAO/AAO to AO is completed. The minutes of the DPC has been signed by Sr. DDG(FP). The Promotion order after approval of Director (Finance) will be issued shortly.
25.09.2008 : GS writes to CMD BSNL regarding Restructuring & Promotional Policy for Personal Assistants. Click here for letter

25.09.2008 : GS, President, AGS (Fin), AGS (Gen. Line Disc.) met CMD BSNL and discussed :

(a) Framing of Gr. A RRs and regularization of STS Gr. A officers working on adhoc basis – We expressed our serious concern against delay in framing of Gr. A RRs and regularization of STS Gr. A officers working on adhoc basis. CMD immediately spoke to Dir (HRD) and asked him to finalise the Gr. A RRs before 15th Oct 2008. He mentioned that now in BSNL Gr. A and Gr. B terms should not be used.

(b) Designations to PA / PS cadres on time bound / functional promotions – We requested CMD for change of designations of PAs and PSs on time bound / functional promotions in the BSNL Corporate Office and field units. CMD immediately discussed with Dir (HRD) and asked him to issue order with change of designation of PAs and PSs at the earliest.

(c) Absorption of Gr. A officers in BSNL – We requested CMD to use his good office to resolve the issue at the earliest. CMD assured to look into.

(d) PLI – We requested an early decision regarding payment of PLI for the year 2007-08. CMD informed that matter will be decided shortly as per the instructions available from DoT.

24.09.2008 : GS writes to the CMD BSNL regarding the Resolutions passed in the 2nd All India Conference of AIBSNLEA held at Jaipur (Rajasthan) from 28th to 30th Aug 2008. LETTER
24-09-2008:-GS, President, AGS (Fin), OS (North) met GM (Pers) & discussed:-

(a) DPC of left out case SDE (Telecom) to DE Adhoc:- We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the DPC of left out case from SDE (Telecom) to DE adhoc. GM (Pers) inform that the DPC is fixed up on 26-09-08. About 80 cases are completed but still 50 cases ACRs/ some relevant informations are yet to be received. He advised to involve the Circle Secretaries to send the required informations immediately.

(b) Cancellation of 119 SDEs (Telecom) inter circle transfer orders:-We strongly pleaded for cancellation of 119 SDEs (Telecom) inter circle transfer orders. GM (Pers) informed that 11 SDEs have already joined other circles and after discussions with Dir (HRD) he has already spoken to concerned CGMs to keep the orders held in abeyance.

(c) DPC from JTO (Telecom) to SDE (Telecom) under seniority quota:- We requested to expedite the DPC process at the earliest. GM (Pers) mentioned that Pers branch has already placed the JTOs seniority list for information and the circles have been requested to send the required information to Corporate Office before 30th Sept 08.

(d) DPC from SDE (Telecom) to DE adhoc:-We requested to fill up all vacant DEs post immediately. GM (Pers) assured that as soon as the left out cases DPC is completed next DPC will be initiated.

(f) Framing of Group 'A' RRs & regularization of STS Group 'A' officers working on adhoc basis:- We expressed our serious concern against delay in framing the Group 'A' RRs and regularization of STS Group 'A' officers. GM (Pers) informed that he is arranging internal meeting of Joint Committee Officers side shortly thereafter he will arrange the complete Joint Committee Meeting to finalise the Group 'A' RRs.

23.09.2008 : GS, President, AGS (Fin) met Sr. DDG (FP) & discussed:-

(a)DPC from JAO/AAO to AO:- We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the process of DPC from JAO/AAO to AO. Sr. DDG (FP) immediately spoke to Jt DDG (SEA) and after discussion assured that efforts are being made to issue promotion order by the end of this month.

(b)DPC from SrAO to CAO:-We requested to expedite the DPC work from Sr AO to CAO. Sr. DDG informed that the ACRs /VCRs have already been called from all the circles. As soon as the required information is received DPC work will be completed. All the Circle Secretaries are requested to ensure early dispatch of ACRs/ VCRs of the eligible Sr. AOs.

(c)Consideration of request transfers of AOs/CAOs:-We requested to consider all pending requests transfer cases along with the promotion orders. We also requested to give posting on promotion to the same circles wherever the vacancies are available or nearby circles. Sr. DDG(FP) assured to look into the matter.

(d) 1999 JAO batch DPC :-We strongly pleaded to hold DPC of 1999 JAO batch on retrospective date i.e.01.10.2003 when they were eligible to be promoted as AAO and the BSNL declared AAO as wasting cadre in 2004 without holding their DPC.

22.09.2008 : The CMD BSNL invited Joint Forum leaders to discus the issues recently submitted by the Joint Forum. GS and President attended the meeting. Following discussions were made :

(a) Listing of BSNL - Joint Forum leaders strongly opposed the Govt.’s move of listing of BSNL through IPO route and requested CMD to decide the referendum process to take opinion poll with regards to IPO of BSNL.

(b) Resolution to revert back to DoT – Over the resolution passed to revert back BSNL absorbed executives and non-executives to DoT to avoid duality in absorption process, the CMD expressed his serious concern that unions and associations should not raise such demands because it will not give a good image to BSNL. Joint Forum leaders have shown their determination to the resolution and categorically told that DoT should end the duality in absorption matter in BSNL.

(c) Allowing roaming on BSNL’s GSM network to private operators – It was strongly opposed because the private operators having no network will compete with BSNL by using BSNL network with a very nominal rental. We requested CMD to strengthen the marketing cell in the SSAs/Circles to increase the customer base so that full equipment is utilized for BSNL’s interest. CMD informed that issue will be discussed in the BSNL’s board meeting on Friday, the 26th Sept 2008 wherein the interest of BSNL will be safeguarded. We vehemently opposed the above move.

(d) PLI – CMD requested Joint Forum to surrender the PLI this year in view of the dip in the profit of BSNL. Joint Forum leaders requested to declare PLI for the year 2007-08 similar to the previous year 2006-07 to motivate the employees.   

22.09.2008 : GS, President, AGS (Fin), Advisor-I and Circle President TN Circle met DDG (Estt) and discussed :

(a) AAO IDA pay fixation case – We requested DDG (Estt) for early issuance of the AAO IDA pay fixation order. DDG (Estt) confirmed that he has already received DoT approval through DDG (SR) BSNL and the orders in this regard will be issued shortly.

(b) ACP withdrawal case – We requested to withdraw the orders for withdrawal of ACP benefit granted to JTO (C/E/Arch/TF) and PA/PS prior to 01.01.2007. DDG (Estt) informed that as soon as the Dir (HRD) returns from abroad he will discuss the matter with him.

19.09.2008 : GS writes to Shri V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Joint Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations, New Delhi   Click Here for letter
18.09.2008 : GS writes to Shri Kuldeep Goyal,  CMD, BSNL, New Delhi regarding

(i) Recovery of pay and allowances drawn by the executives on officiating to higher posts- on implementation of financial upgradation vide letter no. No. : AIBSNLEA/CHQ/MISC/2008 dated at the 16th Sept'2008 Click Here for letter

(ii) Change in designation of Executives in BSNL CO [Ref: our letter No. AIBSNLEA/CHQ/CMD/2008 dated 30.07.08 ] Click Here for letter

(iii) Election of the CHQ office bearers for AIBSNLEA Click Here for letter

18.09.2008 : 2nd All India Conference - A Brief Report 
18.09.2008 : Joint Forum writes to CMD, BSNL regarding BSNL - IPO opinion poll from BSNL employees including absorbed executives be taken through a transparent and mutually agreed method. Click here for letter.
18.09.2008 : Joint Forum of BSNL Associations / Unions of Executives / Non-Executives in its meeting held on 17.09.2008 has unanimously resolved to seek immediate repatriation BSNL employees and Executives to DOT from BSNL. RESOLUTION
17.09.2008 : Shri K. Balasubramanian, President TESA (I) CHQ writes to Shri S. Basu, GS TESA (I) regarding calling meeting of CHQ office bearers and Circle Secretaries to decide about the fate of TESA and its settlement. Click here for Letter.
17.09.2008 : GS, AGS HQ, FS and Advisor-I met GM (Estt) in presence of GM (SR) and DGM (Estt) and discussed :

(a) PLI for the year 2007-08 - GM (Estt) apprised that this year BSNL performance grading is "fair" hence PLI entitlement will be 0.75 multiple of the basic with a limit for non-executives (Rs. 7000-10000) and for executives (Rs. 10000-12500). He explained that as per DOT instructions PLI may be paid for excellent grading 1.4, Very Good 1.1, Good 0.85, fair 0.75 and poor-nil multiple of the basic pay as per above ceiling limit. After analyzing the situation we requested that if the performance grading is finally given "good" by DPE, PLI should be paid 0.85 multiple of the basic.

(b) Issuance of AAO pay fixation order - We requested for early issuance of AAO IDA pay fixation order as approved by DOT. GM (SR) confirmed that approval of DOT has been received and the same will be sent to GM (Estt) today itself. GM (Estt) assured early issuance of the order.

(c) Withdrawal of ACP benefit granted to JTO (Civil) / PAs / PSs - GM (Estt) assured that he will further put up the matter to Dir (HRD) for discussion with our Association.

(d) First financial upgradation of Sr. SDE grade to DE grade after completion of 4 years instead of 5 years - We requested that the SDEs who got Sr. SDE fixation prior to 01.10.2004 and after 01.10.2000 should be given first financial upgradation on completion of 4 years of service instead of 5 years of service. GM (SR) informed that he has already processed the case through GM (Pers) for consideration.

17.09.2008 : Meeting of Joint Forum representatives held today to discuss the issues viz. Listing of BSNL through IPO route, ITI merger with BSNL, absorption of Gr. A officers in BSNL/MTNL, allowing roaming on BSNL GSM network to private operators etc. Joint Forum expressed serious concern on all the issues and decided to meet further tomorrow to finalise the strategies to protest against wrong decisions of the Govt. which are adversely affecting the viability of BSNL. GS and FS attended the meeting.
16/09/2008 : AAO IDA Pay Scale :- As it was published in this Web site yesterday, DOT has  issued  order of IDA payscale corresponding to CDA payscale for the AAO of BSNL- Click Here for order copy
15-09-2008:- Congratulations! AIBSNLEA succeeded in getting approved the AAO IDA Pay Scale from Secy. (Telecom) as assured by him during Inaugural Session of 2nd AIC at Jaipur on 28th Aug 2008. Our consistent efforts yielded the result to get approved the AAO IDA Pay Scale Rs11875 from DoT itself instead of sending to DPE which could have further delayed the case. The order in this regard from DoT is expected shortly.
15-09-2008:-1966 TES Group 'B' officers seniority reversion case- Hon'ble Delhi High Court judgment in WPC no. 12584-614/2005 & 17637-40/2005 delivered on 11-08-2008. Click here for the judgment Page-1Page-2
11-09-2008:- GS, FS, AFS met Joint Secretary (Telecom) & requested for early approval of AAOs pay fixation case. Jt. Secy (T) assured that he has already seen the case and will get approved from AST & Secy (Telecom) shortly.
11-09-2008:- GS, FS, AFS met Secretary (Telecom) and thanked him for transferring the service matters of absorbed TES Group 'B' officers  to BSNL/ MTNL. We also requested to expedite the Group 'A' officers absorption in BSNL/ MTNL as per scheduled time. Secy (Telecom) mentioned that the process of Group 'A' officers absorption in BSNL/ MTNL has already started and it is the last & final option. He also mentioned that the Group 'A' officers may send their option form directly to the absorption cell of DOT.

11-09-2008:- Click here for " Monthly financial benefit to Group A officers of different grades on absorption in BSNL (as on 01-10-2000)".

09-09-2008 : Click Here for the list of Missing CR's of some SDE (Civil) required for promotion.
08-09-2008 : All India Eligibility List of JTOs (T) - 2008 Click Here for List
08-09-2008 : BSNL Corporate Office issued order for Change in designation of executives in BSNL CO Click Here for Letter

06-09-2008 : DIVERSION OF 500 POSTS OF JTOs VACANCIES FROM DIRECT RECRUITMENT  QUOTA TO DEPARTMENTAL QUOTA HAS BEEN KEPT IN ABEYANCE TILL FURTHER ORDER- CLICK HERE FOR LETTER NOTE: OUR ASSOCIATION IS CLOSELY MONITORING THIS ISSUE TO RESOLVE IT AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.

05-09-2008 :  BSNL Part Time/Distance Learning Scheme: BSNL Management announced the Launch of ‘BSNL Part time/Distance Learning Scheme’, to officers working in BSNL.

Click Here for ==> Order    Scheme    Performa

05-09-2008 : Left out cases of SDE (T) to DE (Adhoc) promotion -

(a) The VCRs of the following left out SDEs for DE (Adhoc) promotion have not been received :

S/Shri K. Sundra Rao (AP), J. Sanjeeva Rao (AP), Sushil Bashey (JKD), P.B. Dharmadhikary (MH), A.M. Chaudhary (MH), Shyamal Chandra Mandal (NETF), Sita Ram (UPE), A.B. Mandal (WB)

(b) Some clarifications regarding following left out SDEs for DE (Adhoc) promotion are awaited from Circles :

S/Shri A.B. Patel (WTR), C.B. Pandey (WTR), B. Chandra (TN), S.L. Karma (MP), Shyam Mogan Dubey (WTR), N.K.Purohit (AS), Gopal Kunda (KTD)

05-09-2008 : GS, President and VP-II met Dir HRD BSNL & discussed:-

(a) Issue of left out promotion order of DE Adhoc : Dir HRD assured that as soon as the VCRs of the left out SDEs (T) are received, promotion order will be issued.

(b) DPC from SDE (T) to DE (Adhoc) : We informed him since DoT has issued order for transferring the matters related to Seniority/Court Cases in respect of the absorbed TES Gr. B officers to BSNL. The DPC to fill up about 2000 DEs vacant posts should be initiated. Dir HRD assured that as soon as left out DE (Adhoc) orders are issued, next DPC will be initiated.

05-09-2008 : As demanded by AIBSNLEA and assured by Secy (T) in the Inaugural Session of 2nd AIC at Jaipur held on 28th Aug 2008, the order regarding Establishment /Service matters of absorbed TES Gr. B officers in BSNL/MTNL vide letter DoT No. 20-14/2007-STG.II dated 5th Sept 2008 issued. We were continuously pursuing the matter that the issues of the absorbed TES Gr. B officers should be dealt by respective PSU only and not by DoT and finally achieved. Click here for letter.
05.09.2008 : DoT vide letter No. 40-12/04-Pen (T) dated 23.05.2008 issued order for withdrawal of the letter No. 40-12/04-Pen(T) dated 17.01.2005 regarding intimation by BSNL to DoT orders issued by it which have a bearing on pension and pensionary benefits.
05.09.2008 : Souvenir of 2nd ALL INDIA CONFERENCE held at Jaipur from 28th to 30th August’2008 is under print. All the Circle Secretaries / Branch Secretaries are requested to send all the Advertisements collected & the Articles, if any, to be printed in the Souvenir before 20th Sept’2008.
05.09.2008 : GS writes to CMD, BSNL regarding Conducting of DPC to promote 1999 batch JAOs to the grade of AAO vide letter no. AIBSNLEA/CHQ/2008 dated 04.09.2008 Click Here for Letter
04.09.2008 : Election Result of CHQ office bearers for AIBSNLEA held in 2nd AIC at Jaipur from 28-30 Aug 08. Click here for letter.
04.09.2008 : GS, President, Vice President-II, AGS (H/Q), FS, AFS, Org. Secy. (North), Advisor-I and the representatives of Rajasthan Circle i.e. ACS (Engg), ACS (F) and Org. Secy. (NRU) met CMD BSNL, all the Directors of BSNL Board and DDG (SR), DDG (Pers) and DDG (Estt) on courtesy call after election of the new CHQ office bearers in the 2nd AIC held at Jaipur from 28-30.08.2008. CMD and the Directors of BSNL Board during informal discussions impressed upon attitudinal change and customer care. We assure them our full co-operation. We thanked them for sparing their valuable time for attending the 2nd AIC.