The overwhelming 9th Circle Conference of the Maharashtra Telecom Circle has been concluded in an enthusiastic manner on 22-02-2025 at the conference hall of BSNL Bhavan , Santhacruz (West) , Mumbai under the chairmanship of Shri Thayade CP MH Circle . Shri Shaji V , GS , Shri Dinesh Kumar FS and Shri Jai Prakash Dongre , Advisor (West) have been participated from the AIBSNLEA CHQ side.

The Open Session was honoured with the presents of Shri Suresh Nakhale, Sr. GM (HR/Admin) - Guest of honor, Shri Abhay Jesarkar, Joint Secretary, SNEA. Shri Nikki Jagwani, CS AIGTOA ,Shri Linesh Walvi, CS SEWA , Shri Kautik Bhaste, CS BSNLEU ,Shri Ganesh Hinge, ACP BSNLEU ,Shri Mahesh D Arkal, DS Mumbai BSNLEU etc .

All the speakers demanded the implementation of the 3rd PRC, promotions, standard pay scales, etc. Hence, GS AIBSNLEA, in his speech, explained the possibility of the 3rd PRC and the progress of other HR matters in detail.

The House unanimously elected the new Circle body headed by

Circle President: Shri.Anil Tayade, AO

Circle Secretary: Shri. Pandit Wankhade, SDET  and

Circle Finance Secretary: Shri.Chandrakant Patil , JAO

The circle conference concluded  with the National Anthem.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the esteemed CMD BSNL, Shri A. Robert Jerard Ravi Ji; respected Shri (Dr.) Kalyan Sagar Nipani Ji, Director (HR), BSNL Board; and all other dedicated officers including Director Finance Shri.Rajiv Kumar ji and PGM EF Shri. PC Bhatt ji for their visionary leadership and commitment to fostering an inclusive decision-making process. Their proactive approach in considering valuable inputs from all stakeholders is highly commendable and reflects their dedication to the timely resolution of promotion-related matters.

However, it is disheartening that delays in promotions persist, primarily due to legal interventions initiated by executives themselves. Such litigations not only impede career progression of executives but also result in significant financial losses for BSNL, with crores of rupees being drained annually in legal expenses.

While we deeply respect the constitutional rights of all executives, we earnestly appeal to each and every executive to exercise prudence and refrain from escalating promotion matters to the courts unless absolutely necessary. Given the current legal landscape—where judicial directives, including those from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, do not always precisely align with administrative (DoPT) guidelines—frequent litigations only serve to prolong the issuance of regular promotions indefinitely —whether from AO to CAO, AGM(T) to DGM(T), or DGM(T) (Adhoc to Regular), among others. Ultimately, it is the executives who bear the brunt of these delays.

Understandably , the BSNL management remains fully committed to facilitating promotions across various cadres and streams, adhering to the established promotion calendar. All undisputed promotion orders are being processed in a systematic and timely manner to ensure fairness and efficiency.

Once again, we urge all executives to stand united in support of the progressive and proactive stance of our cadre-controlling authority, Shri (Dr.) Kalyan Sagar Nipani Ji, and the esteemed CMD BSNL, Shri A. Robert Jerard Ravi Ji , in the best interests of executives/employees , without resorting to legal interventions in promotion matters.

GS AIBSNLEA writes to the  CMD BSNL Shri. A. Robert Jerard Ravi Ji, regarding the fatal and inadvertent mistake in the letter....

Subject: Request to recirculate the letter in reference by avoiding the fatal and inadvertent error that challenges the Hon'ble High Court’s direction for the smooth promotion to the CAO cadre.

Ref: No. BSNLCO-SEA/14/3/2024-SEA Dated 18.02.2025

Respected Sir,

We earnestly submit the following for your kind consideration and request your prompt and favourable directions to the concerned authorities.

That, Sir, as per the letter in reference with the subject "Methodology for Promotion in the Grade of CAO on Provisional Basis – Reg.", a fatal and inadvertent error has occurred, which challenges the Hon'ble High Court’s direction for the smooth promotion of the CAO cadre.

The letter shared that: in pursuance to interim order dated 20.01.2025 of Hon’ble High Court, Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh (copy enclosed), it has been decided to publish the methodology for filling vacant posts in the cadre of Chief Accounts Officer on provisional basis, as detailed below:

" i. Tentative seniority list of Accounts Officers is to be prepared on their joining in the grade of Accounts Officer."

Conversely, the reality is that the Hon’ble High Court, Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh has clearly pronounced its order, mentioning that... " The petitioners would now prepare a tentative seniority list of the AOs based on their initial appointment in service (inter se merit list), and grant them promotion in terms of the reservation policy. In other words, the total number of posts lying vacant with them shall be filled provisionally by promotion making reservation of 15% for the Scheduled Caste candidates and 7.5% for the Scheduled Tribes candidate. While making such promotions, number of posts which stand already filled from the respective category shall also be taken into consideration as having been filled."

The crux of the above direction/judgement is to "prepare a tentative seniority list of the AOs based on their initial appointment in service (inter se merit list)" . Here, it is very clear that the AOs' seniority list shall be prepared based on their seniority in the JAO (their initial appointment cadre for AO).

This direction from the Hon’ble High Court, Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh to BSNL is not unique but part of a series of similar directions and judgments in disputed matters raised by various petitioners. The prompt recirculation of the corrected letter, in alignment with the Hon’ble High Court’s direction, is essential to prevent contempt of court and further delays in executing the CAO promotions.

Hence, we earnestly request your esteemed authority to direct the concerned officials to correct the fatal and inadvertent errors in the letter in reference, in the best interest of BSNL and the affected executives.

Thank you, Sir, for your kind consideration and continued commitment to the betterment of BSNL.  <<GS Letter>>

The 6th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA HP Telecom Circle concluded with great enthusiasm on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Conference Hall of Telecom Bhavan, Solan, under the presidentship of Sh. B.N. Rohal, CS HP Circle.

Sh. Shaji V, GS, Sh. Dinesh Kumar, FS, and Sh. J.K. Patel, Dy. GS also attended this highly successful conference. The GS AIBSNLEA provided a comprehensive update on key issues, including the 3rd PRC, pending promotions, and BSNL’s profitability, following detailed discussions on these matters by the GS and team with the worthy CMD BSNL, Shri A. Robert J. Ravi Ji, and respected DIR HR, Sh. (Dr.) Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji, on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Regarding the long-awaited AO to CAO promotions, it was informed that BSNL management has sought further legal clarifications on the directions of the Hon’ble High Court, Chandigarh before proceeding with the promotions.

A new and dynamic Circle body was unanimously elected, comprising:
Sh. Gian Chand, AO – President
Sh. Khajan Singh, AGMT – Circle Secretary
Sh. Tarsem Kumar, SDE (Civil) – Finance Secretary

The conference concluded on a patriotic note with the National Anthem.

The SPS (Superannuation Pension Scheme) was established by BSNL for its Directly Recruited (DR) employees effective from May 5, 2016, with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) serving as the Fund Manager. BSNL contributes 5% of the DR employees' basic pay plus dearness allowance (DA) to this fund as superannuation benefits on a monthly basis.

Dear BSNL family,

Ravi A Robert Jerard
CMD BSNL

18.01.2025 

Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC) extended the additional charge of CMD BSNL, along with the charges of CMD MTNL and CMD BBNL, to Shri Ravi A. Robert Jerard for a further period of six months, i.e., up to 14/07/2025.  <<Order>>

The 8th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA Madhya Pradesh Telecom Circle concluded with great enthusiasm on Monday, 13th January 2025, at Hotel Emerald, Bhopal.

A new, young, and dynamic Circle body has been unanimously elected, with

Shri S. K. Rishishwar, DGMT, as President;

Shri Sabir Husain, SDET, as Circle Secretary; and

Shri Bipin Vivek, JAO, as Finance Secretary.

The meeting concluded with the National Anthem.

<<Wall Calendar  2025 >>     <<Table-Top Calendar 2025>>

The CMD  BSNL extended his heartfelt wishes to the entire BSNL community for a happy and prosperous year 2025, wishing success and well-being for individual families and the entire BSNL family. Shri A. Robert J. Ravi Ji, also sought the wholehearted cooperation of all employees to collectively achieve a profitable BSNL within the shortest possible timeframe.

AIBSNLEA leaders conveyed our warmest wishes to the CMD and expressed heartfelt gratitude for Sir's valuable time and presence on this special occasion.