(i) Pvt telcos can't discriminate against BSNL, MTNL users: SC   <<<Click here for detail news>>>
(ii) Most billing disputes against Voda, Idea, Tata, BSNL: TRAI   <<<Click here for detail news>>>

30.01.2015:GS, CS HP Circle met GM (FP) and requested for consideration of some request of relieving of JAOs on promotion as being requested by them and also for consideration  for modifications of AO Posting orders on genuine medical grounds. GM(FP) mentioned that some genuine medical ground cases have been considered and some are being examined. He further mentioned that 1552 JAOs have been promoted out of those 160 on promotion have been posted out of circles wherein 100 JAOs request transfers are considered, hence only 60 JAOs on promotion have been posted out, in these also everybody wants cancellation, which is not correct.  However, we further requested for consideration  of some genuine medical ground cases. He assured to look into.

GM (FP) also appraised that recently during his visit to Gujarat Circle, AIBSNLEA Circle office bearers along with some other JAOs/AAOs/CAOs met him  and discussed HR issues.  CS Gujarat Circle Shri Belani appraised him that JAOs 2010 batch are unhappy due to not covering them in this promotion list and the pay option case. GM (FP)  appraised them  to next CPC against  the AO vacancies  of 2013-14 year has been initiated  wherein  2007 and 2010 JAOs will be promoted shortly. Similarly the committee meeting on JAO pay option case  could not be held since GM(Estt)  is not at all agreeing  to consider the case. However, he assured that if people are in hurry, shortly the committee meeting will be  conducted for final decision. He also apprised that AIBSNLEA CHQ is continuously  pursuing all these cases regularly in BSNL CO.

30.01.2015:GS, CS(HP) Circle com. Chopra  met GM(Pers) and discussed

 (a) Consideration of some SDEs request/tenure transfer cases from ITPC circle  to HP Circle and HP circle to ITPC Circle. Also requested  to consider the transfers in the interest of service of those SDEs who have completed more that 3 years of service in the Circle.  GM (Pers) advised to take the recommendations  of both the Circle on transfer application.

(b) CPC from JTO(T) to SDE (T) 67% seniority quota- We requested  to expedite CPC from JTO(T) to SDE (T) 67%  quote. GM (Pers)  mentioned that CPC is in progress but still some ACRs/VCRs are awaited from some circles. Efforts are being made to expedite CPC in February 2015 itself. It is understood that SDEs(T) vacancies upto year only 2014 has been taken into consideration for pending about 6200 SDEs (T)  vacancies to be filled up. The JTOs 2001 year of recruitment OC/SC Category and JTOs-2005 year of ST category may be promoted in this CPC.

(c) Restructuring  of AD (OL)  Centre -  GM (Pers)  mentioned that  a letter  has been sent to DoT for clarification  on 2006 year letter to revise  the pay scale of AD(O/L)  at par  to offer ministries. He assured on early action.

(d) Correction of PPS Posts - GM(Pers)  informed  and  Committee meeting on two issues could not be held on 22/1/2015 and shortly next committee meeting will be finalized.

(e) Notional pay fixation in the reised upgraded Pay Scales of JE/SDE (C/Elect/Arch/TF) Engineering units and PA/PS case at par JAOs . GM (Pers) assured  to discuss the matter in the Pers. cell with concern AGM for further necessary action.

(f) LDCE in JTO(TF) -  GM (Pers) mentioned  that he has already discuss the matter  with Director (HR) but ED(NB) has to take up the matter with Director (HR)  final decision of LDCE Syllabus.

30.01.2015:BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding retirement on superannuation on 31.01.2015 in respect of (i) SDEs (Telecom)/PS (ii) AFS Executives (iii) Executives of AGM/DE equivalent grade  (iv) DGM equivalent grade  

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

30.01.2015: GS writes to

(a) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE-<<<Click here for letter>>>

29.01.2015:GS met ED (NB) BSNL C.O Shri M.A. Khan and discussed regarding-

(a) (a)LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDE (TF)- We expressed our serious concern against non holding of LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDE (TF). ED (NB) mentioned that necessary action is to be taken by Pers. Cell to finalize the syllabus and advising DR Cell for notifying the LDCE. He assured to discuss the matter with GM (TF) and GM (Pers.) for an early action

      (b) Filling-up 8 vacant DGM (TF) Posts:- We requested for filling-up of the vacant 8-posts of DGM (TF) since the eligible AGMs are available .ED (NB) assured to look into the matter.

     (c) Consideration of request/tenure transfer cases of SDEs/AGMs(TF):- We requested for consideration of request/tenure transfer cases of SDEs(TF)/AGMs(TF) who have completed more than two years service at one station. ED(NB) assured to discuss the matter with GM (TF) and GM (Pers.)  for early solution .

(d)  (d) Notional Pay  fixation case of JTO/SDE (Civil/Electricity/Arch/TF) Engineering wings and PA Cadre at per JAOs in the restructured Cadre w.e.f. 01.10.2000:- ED (NB) discussed the matter with PGM (BW) Shri V.P.  Gupta, who was also present in the meeting for considering the case. PGM (BW) informed him that he has sent the case to GM (Pers.) for consideration after taking the comments of PGM (EW)/Arch/ for consideration. We requested to take comments of GM (TF) also. ED (NB) assured to discuss the matter with GM (Pers.) for early settlement of the issue. 

29.01.2015:Meeting with CMD BSNL:

GS, FS and President, VP AIGETOA met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding settlement of the long pending HR issuers of executive cadres. We expressed our serious concern against the HR group officers’ attitude for dragging the legitimate issues together with an indifferent attitude.  CMD appreciated our concern and assured to convene a meeting to discuss the HR issues.

We also requested for implementation of DPE guidelines on 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL recruited employees. After detail discussions he assured to look into the matter.

29.01.2015:Meeting with ED (NB):

GS, President, VP AIGETOA met ED(Finance) Ms.. Sujatha Ray and requested for consideration of 30% superannuation benefits to the BSNL recruited employees .ED (Finance) mentioned that this case is badly delayed. It should have been implemented long before but now funds are the problem but it has to be resolved to provide social security to BSNL recruited employees However, she assured to discuss    the matter with CMD BSNL for consideration shortly.

29.01.2015:Meeting with GM (FP):

GS, FS met GM (FP) and discussed regarding modifications and cancellation of AOs posting orders on promotion on genuine medical grounds. GM (FP) assured to get examine the cases for consideration.

(a) CPC from AO to CAO:- GM (FP) mentioned that 230 AO to CAO CPC is in progress and on receipt of VCRs shortly promotions orders will be issued.

(b) Recruitment of JAOs :- GM(FP) mentioned that 962 JAOs recruitment from outside quota has been notified about 1000  JAOs departmental are to be recruited after the BSNL Board approval in relaxation of eligibility criteria of Sr. TOA, TA , TTAs from 7 year to 5 years, already  cleared by BSNL MC and awaited for BSNL’s Board approval . He assured an early action in this regard.   

29.01.2015:   AIBSNLEA CHQ notifies Central Office Bearers/Advisors/Circle Secretaries of AIBSNLEA meeting to be held at Andhra Association Building 24-25, Lodi Institutional Area, nearby Sai Baba temple, New Delhi-110003  on 25^th (Wednesday) & 26^th (Thursday) February’2015 to transect the following agenda:

1. Discussion and decision on organizational matters.

2. Discussion and decision on Membership verification of Executives Associations.

3. Discussion and decision on pending HR issues and viability of BSNL.

4. Status of accounts.

5. Any other items with the permission of the Chair.

All CHQ Office Bearers, Advisors and Circle Secretaries of AIBSNLEA are requested to attend the meeting. Detailed programme/agenda shall be circulated at the venue well before the start of the meeting.

The boarding and lodging arrangements to the participants will be made with effect from 24.02.2015 Evening to 27.02.2015 morning. The venue is near to HAZARAT Nizamuddin Railway station (about 5 Kms) and near Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium metro station. All the participants are requested to book their return journey tickets on 27^th Feb-2015 only.   For more details Shri N.L. Sharma, AGS (HQ), AIBSNLEA CHQ Mobile no. 9868115301 and Shri Satish Kumar, CS Delhi Circle, Mobile no. 9868583030 / 9868855151 may please be contacted.  <<<Click here for the Notice>>>

“A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption of our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider of our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favour by serving him. He is doing us a favour by giving us the opportunity to do so." - Mahatma Gandhi

Nation  is paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary by observing two minutes silence at 11 am.  Please participate in the same.............

BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA:

(i) BSNL Employees Union to Launch Indefinite Stir From March 17   <<<Click here for letter>>>

27.01.2015:BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding

(i) For confirmation of data in respect of AGM/DE(T)  <<<Click here for letter>>>   <<<Click here for list>>>>

(ii) Revised Fair Usage Policy on office service BB connections -<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

(iii) CMD Letter to Unions of Officer / Executives / Employees  <<<Click here for letter>>>

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Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA, Com. A.G. Joshi, Vice President, CHQ, Com. K.P. Nair, AGS (GD) CHQ, Com. K.A. Mohire, Circle President, Maharashtra Circle were also present. Com. T.S. Gajakosh welcomed all the invitees and presented bouquets.  He thanked G.S. for attending the meeting inspite of his busy schedule.

Com. K.A. Mohire, Circle President  in his speech mentioned that due to the un-tired efforts of the GS, the promotion orders of JAO to AO could be released in bulk and appreciated the efforts made by the GS for getting the promotion orders issued by the Corporate Office for various disciplines.

Com. A.G. Joshi, Vice Present expressed his gratitude for inviting him and making him the part of the meeting.

Com. K.P. Nair, AGS (GD) informed the status of the PA / PS pending issues, status of the meeting of the committee constituted for the purpose of creation of the post of PPS.  He mentioned that AIBSNLEA is the largest association of the BSNL by giving the cadre-wise break up of membership and requested to be united.

Com. Prahlad Rai, GS in his speech briefed about the activities of the AIBSNLEA and status of each and every case cadre-wise, achievements, status of the pending cases, efforts being made by the CHQ, etc.  He has detailed about the CPCs and promotion orders of JAO to AO, A.O. to CAO, CAO to DGM, JTO to SDE, SDE to DE, DE to DGM, status of creations of PPS Post, status of AD (OL) pay upgradation, etc.  He also briefed about the pending issues and efforts being made to settle the issues at the earliest. 

GS appreciated the efforts of the C.O. Branch of AIBSNLEA in arranging the meeting in a short notice and arranging a big gathering.

G.S. briefed about the status of each and every case against the queries made by the members.

Com. Parulikar, President of C.O. Branch expressed vote of thanks.   <<<Click here for glimpses>>>

26.01.2015:  Special General Body meeting at TF Mumbai on 23.01.2015: Special General Body meeting has been called on 23.01.2015 in eve of the visit of Our beloved General Secretary, Shri Prahlad Rai at TF Mumbai. Along with our GS, Shri Joshi, Vice-President (CHQ), Shri Mohire, President (MH Circle), Shri Gajakosh (DS MH Circle Mumbai) and Shri Landage, (DS WTR) has also attended and addressed the meeting.

HR, Production and CHQ issues are discussed in length. Shri Pawar VB, DS( TF Mumbai) has narrated the issues pending at CHQ such as LDCE JTO(TFs) to SDE(33%), DPC for the post of AGM and DGM, uniform transfer policy ( to be adopted in Telecom Factories), and scarcity of Accounts personal in TF, Mumbai, the case of Smt Achamma, PS, All individual transfer cases involving Medical / Spouse ground, Regularisation / implementation of all BSNL orders in Telecom Factories for example, QA wing problem etc. and M/s Deloitee's intervention in Telecom Factories without having appropriate knowledge.

Com. GS is his address appraised in detail the status of HR issues of BSNL Executives particularly the executives of TFs i.e. CPC from JTO(TF) to SDE(TF), SDE(TF) to AGM(TF), AGM(TF)   to DGM(TF), ACP / Lateral advancement  benefit to JTOs/SDE of TFs, Notional pay fixation of upgraded pay scale  w.e.f. 01.10.2000, Consideration of request/ tenure transfer, Fill up of the vacant post of account wing i.e. JAO/AO, CAO/DGM(F). Com. GS extended thanks to all the executives of TFs for strengthening AIBSNLEA. He assured early settlement of all the above mentioned issues. He discussed about CPSU cadre hierarchy, 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL recruited executives, E-2/E-3 IDA pay scales to JTO/SDE equivalent executives in BSNL etc. He also discussed regarding Viability of BSNL. The meeting concluded with vote of thanks.  <<<Click here for glimpses>>>>

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

Republic Day 2015

TO ONE & ALL

23.01.2015:   BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding

(i) Calculation of pension contribution in respect of BSNL employees those who are retiring within 6 months <<<Click here for order>>>>>

(ii) Revision of IQ( Inspection Quarters) Rates <<<Click here for order>>>>

(iii) Organizational Structure in ERP for CM Vertical  <<<Click here for letter>>>

 

(a) The ED (NB) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding request for  cancellation of transfer  order of Shri A.K. Mathur, SDE(C) -<<<Click here for letter>>>

22.01.2015:  GS, President met Shri Pracheesh Khana, Director (Estt.) DOT and discussed regarding 78.2% pay fixation of BSNL Pensioners. Director (Estt.) informed that draft cabinet note has been sent to Internal Finance of DOT on 04.12.2014 from Member (S) today. It is pending with member (Finance) DOT. It seems that member (Finance) will mark the file to DDG (Accounts) for information on Pension contribution and its financial implications. We tried to meet Member (Finance) and Member (Services) for early clearance but they were busy in some other important meetings. However, we will try to meet Secretary (T) for his kind intervention for early clearance from DoT.

22.01.2015:GS, President met GM (Pers.) and discussed regarding:

(a) CPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T) on 67% seniority quota:- We requested to expedite CPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T). GM (Pers.) mentioned that CPC work is in progress and the ACRs/VCRs are being collected from Circles. We assured our fullest cooperation in expediting the CPC.

(b)Consideration of JTO (T) training period as service for the purpose of LDCE eligibility: we extended our sincere thanks for considering JTO (T) training period for the purpose of LDCE eligibility condition. It will help many JTOs for appearing in the ensuing LDCE. The matter was sincerely taken up by this association by representing the case.

(c) Committee meeting on creation of PPS posts creation: GM (Pers.) mentioned that the committee meeting could not be held today due to business of some committee members. However, shortly the committee meeting will be conducted.

(d) Restructuring of AD (O/L) cadre: GM (Pers.) mentioned that some clarification has been asked from DoT and on receipt of reply the decision of committee report will be taken.

(e) LDCE fro m JTO (TF) to SDE (TF): We requested to get approved the syllabus of LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDE (TF) and to conduct LDCE. GM (Pers.) assured to look into the matter for an early action.

(f) CPC from DE to DGM: We requested to expedite CPC from DE to DGM. GM (Pers.) mentioned that CPC work from DE to DGM is in process. The VCRs of the eligible DEs have been called from CVO. But, now in the light of recent Hon?ble Supreme Court judgment on dated 21.01.2015 regarding TES Gr ?B? seniority case (Rule ? 206) some decision is required to be taken on receipt of the court order. He assured an early action in this regard.

22.01.2015:GS, President met Sr. GM (SR) and discussed regarding the membership verification in May 2015. Sr. GM (SR) informed us that the court case in the Hon?ble High Court Bangalore has come for hearing on Friday (16.01.2015) and for want of time hearing was postponed and is expected any time now. He was hopeful in getting the clearance from the court for conducting the membership verification as per the schedule. He has further informed us that the verification will be online and he has to discuss with ITPC Pune in this regard. We told an error free software has to be developed satisfying all concerns as per suggestions given by this Association. He assured to develop flawless software to ensure secret voting.

BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding

(i) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the grade of Sub Divisional Engineer (Telecom) under 33% quota - Regarding Clarification on eligibility - <<<Click here for letter>>

22.01.2015: Status of Rule-206 Court Case of SDEs(T) Seniority Case: 

As per the discussions of GS and President with Smt. Rani Chhabra, Advocate of Respondents the status is the case is as under-

?The Hon?ble Supreme Court on 21.01.2015 passed  judgment in the matter of Para-206 of the P&T Manual and held that those officers whose seniority was fixed in the year 1993 by preparing XVII seniority lists on the basis of qualifying examination in terms of the judgment of Allahabad High Court in the matter of P.N. Lal and Brij Mohan shall be restored back and expert committee is constituted to pass orders of re-fixation of seniority on the basis of principles laid down in the said judgment within a period of six months. Judgment was pronounced in open court but the same has not been uploaded on internet, as soon as it is made available on internet the same will be placed on our website. BSNL be accordingly informed for taking further actions.?

22.01.2015:BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA :

(i) Swachh Bharat cess can be levied on telecom services?, phone and internet bills may go up  <<<Click here for detail news>>>
(ii) Provide better services, MP tells BSNL  <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(iii) Recruitment on contract basis likely in BSNL: CGM   <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(iv) BSNL customers charged for unsolicited value-added services <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(v) Hyderabad's Raj Bhavan BSNL telephone exchange hacked <<<Click here for detail news>>>

BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding

(i) Furnishing of current VC w.r.t.  DPC under seniority quota of promotion from JTO to SDE CPC- <<<Click here for letter>>

21.01.2015:Meeting with GM (FP):

GS, President, CS UP (West) Circle met GM (FP) and discussed regarding discrepancies in the posting on promotions orders from JAO to AO. GM (FP) assured to examine all the cases received and an early action for rectification. He also promised that he is committed to initiate next CPC from JAO to AO to fill-up 2013-14 year AOs vacancies immediately.

Utilization of 50% MT Quota posts of CAOs for Adhoc CAO promotions: We requested to fill up 50% MT quota (336 CAO Posts) on Adhoc basis till the time BSNL Board approval is received for diversion of 50% MT quota posts to seniority quota. GM (FP) agreed and assured to process the proposal to the competent authority in this regard so that along with 230 CAO promotions 336 more CAOs can be promoted on Adhoc basis and subsequently it will be regularized after Boards approval.

GS, President, AGS (Finance), CS UP (West) Circle met with ED (Finance) and extended sincere thanks for issuing the promotion orders of 1552 JAOs to AOs and requested to get expedited the CPCs from AO to CAO and CAO (Adhoc) to CAO (Regular). ED (Finance) Smt. Sujata Ray appreciated our concern and assured for an early action to expedite AO to CAO CPC also.

We also brought some discrepancies in the posting orders on promotion from JAO to AO and their rectification. ED (Finance) assured to look into the matter.

GS, President, CS UP (West) Circle met Director (HR) Shri A.N. Rai and extended sincere thanks for approving 1552 JAO to AO promotions. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and advised that AOs on promotion should immediately join in BSNL's interest and in their own interest.

We also requested for his kind intervention to get expedited the JTO (T) to SDE (T) CPC to fill-up about 6000 SDE (T) vacant posts on 67% seniority quota since there is no court stay order is pending.

Director (HR) after knowing the CPC status during discussions assured to discuss the matter with GM (Pers.) for issuance of early promotion orders. We expressed our serious concern that JTO of 1995 year of recruitment is still waiting for his first functional promotion to the post of SDE (T) which has caused serious frustration in the cadre. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and assured an early action in this regard.

We also requested for the settlement of the long pending HR issues i.e. creation of PPS posts in field units, Restructuring of AD (O/L) cadre, Regularization of Offg. JTOs, Modification in BSNL MS RRs of EE (C/E/Arch), diversion of MT quota posts in Telecom Finance, Civil/Electrical wings, CPSU cadre hierarchy, E-2 & E-3 IDA pay scales to JTO/SDE equivalent executives, 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees, notional pay fixation of all up-graded pay scales to executives w.e.f. 01.10.20100 at par with JAOs etc. Director (HR) assured to discuss all the matter with Sr. GM (SR) and all concern for further discussion.

21.01.2015:Meeting with CMD BSNL

GS, President, CS UP (West) Circle met CMD BSNL Shri Anupam Shrivastava and thanked him for issuing 1552 JAO to AO promotion orders. Also requested him for his kind intervention for the settlement of long pending HR issues.

On the issues related to viability of BSNL, he assured that shortly he will discuss the matter in DoT with the concerned officers.

Regarding poor support of ITI is western zone in mobile segment, he mentioned that he has already discussed the matter with the concerned members in DoT against M/s ITI poor support and suffering of BSNL in western zone. He further mentioned that to protect the interest of M/s ITI, BSNL should not suffer.

21.01.2015: Status of Rule-206 Court Case of SDEs(T) Seniority Case: 

Civil Appeal 4389/2011, Union of India V/s Sohan Lal Sayal & ORS was heard today in the Hon'ble Supreme Court Bench No. 8 at Case No. 101. The hearing continued since 12.30 pm to 04.00 pm and finally Hon'ble Supreme Court decided to constitute an expert committee headed by any Hon'ble Retd. Judge of High Court immediately to hear all the concerned parties and examining the consequences of implementation of Rule-206.  Hon'ble Court made the observation that Hon'ble Supreme Court judgment in the year 1992 was implemented in 1993 by DoT in support of Rule 206 which was reversed in the year 2000 after the clarification given by Apex Court but it was wrongly interpreted and implemented by BSNL. Now during the last 15 years on the basis of Rule 1966 (year of recruitment basis) many SDEs have been benefited and their interest is also required to protect. Hence, the expert committee will look into the interest of both the groups. 147-SDEs of LDCE quota advocate also pleaded that Rule-206 implementation may disturb their seniority so they should also be heard. Hon'ble Court allowed their representation to the expert committee and in case the committee feels to hear them may hear their pleadings. 45 SDEs who got seniority earlier in 1993 and in 2006 year on the basis of Rule-206, their counselor pleaded that on implementation of Rule-206 (Generalized) their seniority should remain intact; they were also allowed to present before the committee. The committee has been given 6 months time to submit its report to the Hon'ble Supreme Court for final decision. Shortly two retired High Court judges committee will be constituted by the Hon'ble Apex Court. All the expenditure of TA/DA, accommodation (venue) etc will be born by BSNL. The judgment will be applicable to the TES Gr'B' officers of BSNL and MTNL. GS and President (CHQ) remained present during the hearing in the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

(a) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE-<<<Click here for letter>>>

(b)The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE-<<<Click here for letter>>>

(c)The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel ? <<Click here for letter>>>

(d) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding representation from Mrs. Suma G. Nair, AO % GMTD BSNL Kolhapur, Maharashtra Circle regarding granting promotion to the post of Accounts Officer from the back date -  <<Click here for letter>>>

20.01.2015:GS, FS met GM (FP) and discussed regarding:-

(a)  (a) Anomalies in Posting on Promotions from (1552) JAOs to AOs:- We apprised GM (FP) regarding some anomalies in the posting orders on promotion from JAO to AO received from Circles. GM (FP) mentioned that the posting orders from JAO to AO on promotion has been issued on the basis of longest stay in JAO cadre in the Circle and the remaining are posted in the same Circles where the AO vacancies were available . However, in case some anomalies come to their notice these will be examined and immediate action will be taken. Regarding   JAOs of 2006 and 2010 batches promotion. GM (FP) promised that immediately the next CPC to fill-up AO vacancies of the year 2013-14 is being initiated and in the next 2-3 months the promotion orders will be issued.

(b)  (b) CPC from AO to CAO:- We requested to expedite CPC from AO to CAO and CAO (Adhoc) to CAO (Regular) left out cases. GM (FP) mentioned that CPC from AO to CAO is in progress, VCRs being collected from CVO. Similarly, the VCRs of left out CAO (Adhoc) candidates are being collected from CVO shortly to issue promotion orders. He further mentioned that AO to CAO CPC is the now priority issue for SEA cell.   

(c)  (c)Allowing option to JAOs ? 2010 batch in pay fixation: - GM (FP) mentioned that due to continuous business in JAO to AO CPC he could not fix-up the Committee meeting. However, he assured to hold the Committee meeting shortly on this issue.

20.01.2015:GS and President AIGETOA Shri Ravi Sheel Verma met Addl. GM (Pers.) and discussed regarding:-(a) CPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T) :- We requested to expedite CPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T) since the Court Case is no more pending and requested to fill-up all SDE(T) vacancies up to the year 2013-14 about 6000. Addl. GM (Pers.) mentioned that CPC work is in progress but the ACRs/VCRs are still pending to be received from many Circles. He assured to consider all the vacant SDEs (Posts) up to the year 2013-14 for promotion.

(b) Creation of PPS posts in field units:- We requested for an early action in this regard. Addl. GM (Pers.) mentioned that tomorrow the Committee meeting is taking place wherein the feed back given by AIBSNLEA will also be looked into. He assured an early action.     

(c )Restructuring of AD (O/L) Cadre:- Addl. GM (Pers.)  mentioned that a reminder to DOT is being issued to clarify their earlier  letter of the year 2006 in the present context . He assured an early action in this regard.

(d) CPC from DE to DGM (Telecom):- Addl. GM (Pers.) mentioned that the Court case is posted for final hearing tomorrow in the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and the VCRs  of all the eligible DEs for promotion are being  collected from CVO. He assured that as soon as the VCRs are received and the Court Order is received the promotion orders from DE to DGM will be issued.

20.01.2015:GS again writes to Sh. M.C.Chauby, ED (CN) and the Chairman of the Committee for creation of the Posts of PPS in field units regarding the Justification for creation of the posts of PPS & Sr.PPS in the field units of BSNL- <<<Click here for letter>>> <<<Click here for Annexure1>>> <<<Click here for Annexure2>>>

BSNL Corporate office issued order regarding

(i) Confirmation in the grade of Junior Telecom Officer (DR) - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) Clarification on eligibility issues on account of gap between pre-appointment training and actual date of appointment w.r.t. Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the grade of Sub-divisional Engineer (Telecom) for vacancy years 2010-2011 onwards under 33 percent quota- <<<Click here for letter>>>

17.01.2015:BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA

(i) Anupam Shrivastava is new BSNL chairman and managing director <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(ii) New BSNL CMD Anupam Shrivastava to focus on turning around the firm <<<Click here for detail news>>>

16.01.2015:GS met Addl. GM(Pers.) and request to expedite CPC from JTO(T) to SDE(T). Addl. GM(Pers.) mentioned that CPC work is in progress but ACRs/VCRs of the eligible JTOs are yet to be received from many Circles  <<<Click Here for the status of VCRs/ACRs at BSNL Corporate Office w.r.t. said CPC>>>>. He appraised that around 4700 SDEs vacancies upto year 2012-13 may be filed up.

All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested for early sending of required ACRs/VCRs to BSNL Corporate Office to expedite said CPC.

Congratulations ! AIBSNLEA's consistent and untiring efforts yielded result in getting released the promotion orders of 1552 JAOs to AO. The two promotion orders 1102+450 have been issued.  <<<<List 1>>>   <<<<List2>>>>

 >>> List 1 in Xlsx form

 >>> List 2 in Xlsx form

AIBSNLEA efforts will continue to initiate next CPC from JAO to AO against the vacancy year of 2013-14. We are sincerely trying to get expedite CPCs to fill up all vacant CAO posts immediately.

16.01.2015:GS met Addl. GM (Pers.) and requested to expedite CPC from JTO(T) to SDE(T) since the court case against JTO(T) to SDE(T)  2/3^rd quota promotions in the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam has been dismissed. Addl. GM (Pers.) appreciate our concern and assured to expedite CPC from JTO(T) to SDE(T).

16.01.2015: Stay order on JTO (T) to SDE (T) promotions is vacated:  OA No. 185/2013 is dismissed by the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam (Kerala) today. AIBSNLEA was also party to the case. The promotions from JTO(T) to SDE(T) may be issued shortly to fill-up about 4000 SDEs (T) posts.

16.01.2015:  GS, AFS met GM (FP) and discussed regarding CPC from JAO to AO:  GM(FP) mentioned that the minutes  of the CPC from JAO to AO has been submitted to Director (HR) for approval. After the approval of Dir (HR) efforts are being made to issue promotion orders immediately. We requested to give posting on AO Promotion in the same circles. GM(FP) mentioned that all the vacancies of the circles will be filled up by local people, only the excess people will be posted to the nearby/deficit circles. The JAO to AO promotion orders are expected today evening, in case the competent authority gives approval today.

15.01.2015:  GS met GM(Pers.) and discussed regarding:-

 (a) Restructuring of AD (O/L) Cadre:- GM (Pers.) mentioned that a letter has been sent to DOT for clarification on this issue to revise AD(O/L) pay scale in BSNL. However, day after tomorrow he will  be attending the parliamentary committee meeting  on Rajbhasha, wherein he will discuss the matter with Jt. Secy. (Admn) DOT for an early reply to BSNL so that further action can be taken on the committee report to restructure AD(O/L) cadre.

(b) Modifications of BSNL MS RRs of EE(C/E/Arch):- GM (Pers.) mentioned that modifications in BSNLMSRR of E(E/C/Arch)  cleared by BSNL MC is pending for BSNL's Board approval. He assured an early action in this regard since many EE (C/E) posts are lying vacant since last two years.

On the issue of allowing higher degree acquired through Distance Mode of Education has been discussed in the Committee report and now a letter has been sent to Ministry of HRD  for clarification on this issue for the candidates who acquired degree after the year 2009. As soon as the reply is received further action will be taken.

 15.01.2015:  GS met GM (Estt.) BSNL  CO and discussed regarding:-

(a) Regularisation of officiating JTOs:- GM (Estt.) mentioned that a new JTORR-2015 cleared by BSNL Management Committee is pending for BSNL Board's approval. It is expected that after the approval of BSNL HR plan in the next Board meeting the JTORR-2015 may be placed in the next Board meeting for approval, thereafter only the process of regularisation of  officiating  JTOs will take place.

(b) FR-22(I)(a) (i) pay fixation of JTOs ( Officiating):- We requested for implementation of FR 22(i)(a) for JTOs (Officiating) as per the judgement of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and Court Judgement of Hon'ble  PB CAT New Delhi in the favor of AIBSNLEA members . GM (Estt.) assured for an early implementation of the CAT judgement.

(c) Pay fixation on promotions by 3% in old pay and 3% in new pay scale:- GM(Estt) informed that DOT reply has been received in this regard mentioning  that BSNL may decide its own or a self contended note may be sent to DPE through DOT for clarification. The matter will be discussed shortly internally for further necessary action. We requested to decide the case in BSNL CO itself.

15.01.2015:  GS, AFS met the USOF Administrator and CMD BBNL  Smt. Aruna Sundarajan and discussed regarding;-     CMD BBNL appreciated the work and cooperation extended by BSNL for targeted NOFN project inaugurated in Kerala Circle and appealed to expedite the project of NOFN for making successful plan for Digital India. Sh. P. K. Aggarwal Director (T) BBNL was also present in the meeting. We assured our full cooperation.

15.01.2015:  GS, AGS(F), AFS met the ED(F) and discussed regarding; Deloitte committee recommendations anomalies  in respect to finance stream, ED (F) assured to take  the matter in MC meeting strongly and assured that in  the name of ERP no curtailment is acceptable in finance wing.

15.01.2015:  GS, AGS(F), AFS met the ED(NB) and ED(CA) discussed regarding Deloitte Committee recommendations apprised in details and pointed out anomalies of all the cadres  viz. Telecom, Finance, Civil/Electrical/Arch/TF etc. with respect to man power plan curtailment, merging of JTO/SDE/DE cadre and their  reporting. ED (NB) appreciated our concern and mentioned that suggestions given in the AIBSNLEA representation are required to be discussed in the management committee meeting to take a note of AIBSNLEA representation before arriving to any conclusion. ED (CA) also apprised that he is aware of the representation received from AIBSNLEA and assured to look in to matter.

 Congratulations! Shri Anupam Shrivastava, Director(CM), BSNL Board is appointed as CMD, BSNL for next five years. DoT issued order today itself.

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14.01.2015:GS, AGS (HQ) met Sh. V. K. Singh , CVO , Addl. CVO and Dy. CVO BSNL CO and expressed our concern against abnormal delays in issuing the VCRs of the executives on their promotions etc. to the circles. Presently delay in VCRs of AO to CAO, CAO(R) left out cases and DGM(Engg.) etc. CVO, addl. CVO assured to look in to matter.

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Status of missing ACRs

All the Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to send the respective missing ACRs at the earliest to BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi.

(a) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE (T)-<<<Click here for letter>>>

(b) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of Accounts   Personnel- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(c) The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, requests for Provisional Seniority/Gradation list of the grade of Assistant Accounts Officer/Junior Accounts Officers in BSNL as on   10.12.2014 - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(d) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding  representation from Shri Gopal Pandit JAO Staff No. 182919 regarding correction in provisional Seniority/Gradation list in the grade of JAO/AAO in BSNL - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(e) The ED (Finance), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding  missing names in CAO Regular promotion order. <<<Click here for letter>>>

(f) The PGM (BW), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding  requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE (C)?<<<Click here for letter>>>

(g) The PGM (EW) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE (E) -<<<Click here for letter>>>

 13.01.2015:  

GS discussed CLO regarding clearance to JAO to AO CPC: CLO mentioned that tomorrow he will join the office after availing the leave and will try to give comments in the file for JAO to AO CPC in the next week. We requested for giving an early clearance.

 13.01.2015:  GS, FS met GM (FP) and discussed regarding-

a. CPC from JAO to AO: We requested to expedite the CPC from JAO to AO. GM (FP) mentioned that the CPC work has been completed and the minutes have been sent to CLO for clearance. It is expected that CLO clearance may be available shortly since all the issues raised by him have been addressed. He assured after CLO clearance immediately the promotion from JAO to AO will be issued.

b. CPCs from CAO (Adhoc) to CAO (Regular) and AO to CAO: GM (FP) mentioned that one AO has been posted in CVO Cell to compile the VCRs and as soon as the JAO to AO promotion orders are issued SEA Cell will concentrate on these CPCs.

c. Allowing option to JAO 2010 batch: GM (FP) mentioned that he could not decide the committee meeting till date due to business in JAO to AO CPC work however, he assured for arranging the early committee meeting.

13.01.2015:  GS met Addl GM (Pers) and discussed regarding-

a. Committee meeting on creation of PPS posts in field units: We requested to fix-up the date of the committee meeting on creation of PPS posts in the field units. Addl GM (Pers) immediately spoke to ED (CN), Chairman Committee and fixed-up the date on 20^th January 2015 and informed all the committee members i.e. GM (Rest), GM (Estt), GM (EF) etc for attending the meeting. AIBSNLEA has already submitted the feedback/suggestions on this issue to the convener and the Chairman of the committee.

b. Restructuring of AD (OL) Cadre: Addl GM (Pers) further assured to discuss the committee report with CMD BSNL along with GM (Pers) for further necessary action shortly.

c. CPC from JTO(T) to SDE(T): Addl GM (Pers) informed that CPC work is held up due to the pending court stay orders from Hon'ble CAT Ernakulum Bench. The judgment is still reserved. Efforts are being made through BSNL's Advocate for an early pronouncement of the judgment.

09.01.2015: Release of Salary Payment of JTOs ITPC Circle during their agitation period:

GS, FS, AGS (Fin) met CGM ITPC Pune Circle during his visit at New Delhi and discussed regarding Release of Salary Payments of JTOs ITPC Circle during their agitation period: CGMT assured to settle the issue at the earliest.

12.01.2015: Congratulations!  AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded result in getting released order regarding IDA Scale up-gradation of AGM/DE equivalent Executives of Telecom Engineering working/retired in BSNL Corporate Office in the IDA Scale (E-4) of Rs 29,100-54,500 (pre-revised Rs 14500-18700) to DGM equivalent IDA Scale (E-5) of Rs. 32,000-58,000/- (pre-revised Rs 16000-20800) under Time Bound Executive Promotion Policy of BSNL- <<<Click here for order>>>>

12.01.2015: BSNL Corporate Office issued clarification regarding (i) Eligibility of disabled children for family pension after marriage and (ii) Eligibility for two family pensions - <<<Click here for letter>>>  <<<Click here for DoP&PW DO letter>>>

12.01.2015:BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA:

(i) BSNL staffers to go on indefinite strike  <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(ii) BSNL working on Modi's 'Digital India' project in UP    <<<Click here for detail news>>>

a) CPC from JAO to AO: We requested to expedite the CPC from JAO to AO. ED (Finance) mentioned that the CPC work is at final stage. The CLO approval on the CPC is expected today. Efforts are being made to issue promotion orders in the next week.

b) CPC from AO to CAO and CAO (Adhoc) to CAO (Regular) left out cases: ED (Finance) mentioned that one AO has been posted and joined in the Vigilance Cell of CVO, BSNL Corporate Office to arrange the VCRs to expedite various CPCs. She assured an early action in conducting the CPCs.

c) Allowing option to JAOs who joined after 07.05.2010: ED (Finance) assured to talk with GM (FP) for an early committee meeting to examine the issue. GS, FS, AGS (Fin) than met ED (CN) Shri M.C. Chaubey and discussed regarding holding of the committee meeting on this issue. He advised Addl GM (Pers) to hold the meeting on 12.01.2015.

09.01.2015: GS, FS, AGS (Fin) later on met ED (NB) and discussed regarding:

a) Reporting of C/E/Arch Executives to their discipline officers as first reporting officer: We extended our sincere thanks for revising the earlier reporting orders of C/E/Arch Executives to directly to the SSA Heads. ED (NB) appreciated our concern and mentioned that CMD understood the field difficulties in the change of reporting process and decided to revert the earlier Restructuring Cell orders.

b) Finalization of the LDCE Syllabus of JTO (TF) to SDE (TF): We requested ED (NB) to take up the matter with CMD BSNL for finalization of the syllabus of LDCE of JTO (TF) to SDE (TF). He assured to look into the matter.

08.01.2015:GS, AGS (Finance) met CMD BSNL and requested for the settlement of long pending HR issues. We expressed our serious concern against non- settlement of the HR issues despite of the several informal/formal meetings. CMD assured to discuss the matter with Sr. GM (SR) for early solution.

(b) Release of Salary Payments to JTOs MP Circle and ITPC Circle etc of agitation period:  We requested for releasing the Payment of salary to the JTOs of MP Circle & ITPC Circle not paid during their agitation period. CMD assured to look into the matter.

08.01.2015:GS, AGS(HQ) met Addl. GM (Pers.) and discussed regarding

 (a) Time bound financial upgradation from E-4 to E-5 grade of SDEs/DEs :- Addl. GM (Pers.) informed that CPC has been conducted on 06.01.2015 itself and the minutes of CPC are  prepared . After the approval of Director (HR) the time bound promotion order from E-4 to E-5 grade will be issued immediately. 

(b) filling-up of the vacant DEs Posts:- We requested to initiate CPC to fill-up the vacant DEs Posts. Addl. GM(Pers.) mentioned that all the vacant posts of DEs have been calculated and after the promotion order from DE to DGM CPC may be considered but at present Hon'ble High Court Chandigarh has issued contempt notices against Secretary (T), CMD BSNL, GM(Pers.), and Addl. GM(Pers.) for issuing DE (Regular) promotion orders recently by operating TES Group ?B? seniority lists No. 6 & 7 . Hence, till the time contempt case is settled action on next CPC cannot be initiated. On the issue of review petition filling in the Hon'ble Supreme Court against Hon'ble Supreme Court judgement for quashing of TES Group ?B? seniority lists No. 6 & 7 , DOT is yet to take the decision. However, the BSNL's advocate has opined not to file the petition.  

( C) Creation of PPS Posts:- We requested for arranging an early Committee meeting on this issue. Addl. GM (Pers.) assured that consulting the ED (CN) he will fix-up the Committee meeting on the next week itself.

(d) Restructuring of AD (O/L) Cadre:- Addl. GM (Pers.) mentioned that shortly he alongwith GM (Pers.)will discuss the matter with CMD BSNL on the basis of Committee report and thereafter further action will be taken.s

(e) Holding of LDCE in SDE(TF) Cadre:- We expressed our serious concern against non-finalization of LDCE syllabus b y BSNL Board as already approved by BSNL MC . Addl. GM (Pers.) mentioned that matter has been discussed with CD BSNL twice but on the ?ve comments given by GM (Estt.) not on allowing chemists in LDCE the matter with CMD BSNL, ED (NB) and GM (TF) for an early decision.

08.01.2015:GS, AGS (Finance) met Sr. GM (SR) and discussed regarding

(a) Membership Verification of majority Executive Association in May -2015:- Sr. GM (SR) mentioned that efforts are being made in the Hon'ble High Court Bangalore for an hearing so that verification process can be completed in May -2015 itself.

08.01.2015:BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA:

(i) BSNL employees begin three-day 'dharna'   <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(ii) MTNL- BSNL merger! Telecom Minister rules out possibility -  <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(iii) BSNL staffers to go on indefinite strike   <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(iv) BSNL losing customer base in Kerala    <<<Click here for detail news>>>

Status of various court cases in Hon'ble Supreme Court and CAT Principal Bench as on 08.01.2015:

Status of 147 SDEs(T) Seniority Court Case: I.A. 3/2014 IN SLP (C) No. 32284/2013 case of Manoj Kumar Tripathi & ORS. V/s. Union of India & ORS was heard today in the Hon'ble Supreme Court. The applicants have been directed to submit rejoinder within 4 weeks time and the BSNL side has been directed to submit counter reply. The case is now posted for hearing in the 3^rd week of March-2015.

Status of Setumadhwan Court case- seniors are drawing less pay than their juniors: The SLP filed by BSNL C.O in the Hon'ble Supreme Court against the judgment of Hon'ble Kerala High Court in the case of Shri Setumadhwan and Others has been dismissed today. On the pleading of AIBSNLEA advocate to generalize the Hon'ble Kerala High Court Judgment, it was advised by the Hon'ble Court to make a representation to BSNL for generalizing the Hon'ble Kerala High Court judgement. AIBSNLEA will soon make a representation to BSNL in this regard.

Status of Rule-206 Court Case of SDEs(T) Seniority Case: Civil Appeal 4389/2011, Union of India V/s Sohan Lal Sayal & ORS was last listed on 26.11.2014 and now is expected to be heard on 14^th & 15^th January-2015.

Status of the Case of Officiating Junior Telecom Officers Case: Hon'ble CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi has delivered its judgment on 03.11.2014 in the matters of OA No. 3883/2014, MA No. 3364/2014 and OA No. 3365/2014 disposing the applications at the admission stage itself by directing respondents to consider the cases of the applicants in the light of the aforesaid orders (Hon'ble Supreme Court  Order dated 20.02.2013 in the Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) No. 4583 of 2012) and after consideration, if they found that the applicants are covered by the aforesaid decisions, they shall be extended the same benefits and in any case, they shall pass appropriate orders within a period of two months from the date of receipts of a copy of this order?  <<<<Click here  for judgment>>>>

Decisions of the meeting of Forum held on 7^th January 2015

A meeting of the Forum was held today, 7th January 2015, at the Corporate Office premises presided over by Com. Islam Ahmad, President, NFTE. The convener reported about the developments and actions taken after the last meeting of the Forum held on 30-12-2014. All the unions/associations  of executives and non-executives, who have not come to the Forum so far  have been approached to be party to the 'Save BSNL Campaign' and connected programme of action to make them completely successful. Members of Parliament of various political parties have been addressed to take up the issues of BSNL and its revival with the government. All the 11 Central Trade Unions as also independent federations in Railways, Defence, Postal, other central Government Employees Unions, State government employees, Insurance, Banks  etc. also have been approached for solidarity and support for our struggle. Press Statements were issued focusing on our 'Save BSNL Campaign', which have been published in some newspapers.

After detailed discussion, the following decisions were taken:

1. As per the reports so far received, the dharna yesterday was held in most of the centres. The General Secretaries will collect full information and wherever the same has not been organised should be told to conduct the same at least on the last day. Good number of comrades have participated from UP(West) yesterday and from Haryana today in the dharna at Corporate Office. C.O. and NTR circle should bring maximum workers tomorrow (08.01.2015) for the dharna in C.O.

2. The Circle level Conventions as part of the 'Save BSNL Campaign' should be organised early with the participation of all unions. Com.P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary, BSNLEU is entrusted with the task of co-ordinating and fixing the date of the conventions in consultation with other General Secretaries.

3. The 'Save BSNL Campaign' should be effectively organised. More than one crore signature is to be collected in the Memorandum to the Prime Minister and all the unions together have to make maximum efforts for the same.  Clear message should go from the General Secretaries to organise the programme in a very effective way. The target fixed is one crore signature, but it should be more than that. The Circles should plan in such a way that number of signatures collected should be more than 50 times the number of the employees in the circle. The signatures thus collected should reach the All India Convener (V.A.N. Namboodiri, Convener, Forum, D-7, Telegraph Place, Gole Market, New Delhi -110001  Mob: 9868231431) before 15th February 2015, so as to submit on the day of the Parliament March to the Prime Minister.

4. The details of the arrangements for the Parliament March on 25th February 2015 will be further discussed in the next meeting of the Forum. The unions/associations intimated the number of participants in the Parliament March from their respective unions/associations.

Other unions will also intimate the number of participants.

5. Necessary funds for the Parliament March and other connected matters will be decided and contributed by the unions/associations in the next meeting of the Forum.

6. Circulars in the ?Save BSNL Campaign' should be issued both in English and Hindi. A Note on how to approach the people should be prepared and circulated. The Circle Secretaries should translate these in the regional language and circulate. Local comrades should meet the M.P. of the constituency and request for support.

7.  Joint meetings of all the unions/associations at Circle and SSA levels should be held to plan the programmes in an effective way.

FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS/ ASSOCIATIONS

ORGANISE SOLIDARITY DEMONSTRATIONS IN SUPPORT OF STRIKING COAL WORKERS

Dear Comrade,

The 7 lakh Coal India Workers are on strike from 6th January 2015, protesting against proposed disinvestment/privatisation of the coal sector through the Coal Ordinance issued by the government after the winter session of the Parliament, in which the Coal Bill could not be passed due to strong opposition. The disinvestment/privatisation will result in the coal mines of the country being handed over to the corporates / big industrial houses for maximising their profit. This will be the loss of national assets. The strike is complete. The demands of the coal workers are that the Coal Ordinance should be scrapped and the Coal Bill pending in the Parliament should be withdrawn. This is a 'do or die' struggle of the workers of the largest public sector in the country.

All the unions in the coal sector including BMS, INTUC, HMS, CITU, AITUC etc. are organsing the strike jointly. As the BSNL Unions/Associations have gone on joint strike against disinvestment/privatisation of BSNL, the coal workers are also on the struggle path against the same. The struggle requires our whole-hearted support and solidarity. The government cannot be allowed to privatise the precious coal sector.

The Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations in its meeting held today, 7^th January 2015, discussed the matter and has unanimously decided to call upon the BSNL workers to jointly organise demonstrations on 8^th January at all SSAs/Circles and Corporate office protesting against the Coal Ordinance, privatisation/disinvestment of coal sector and also extending full solidarity and support to the indefinite strike of the coal workers.

Let us organise the Protest Demonstration with massive participation.

BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding

(i)  Introduction of look after arrangement by executives availing higher scales of pay regarding Temporary shortages in grade/posts of SDE/DE/DGM in circles <<<Click here for letter>>>>

(ii) Furnishing ACRs and assessment report w.r.t. Preparatory exercise for All India Eligibility List of JTOs (T) seniority quota for vacancies 2009-2010 onwards -  <<<Click here for letter>>>>

Comrades,

It is seen that even after repeated requests the diary orders are being sent with out mentioning complete address of the consignee along with his Mobile Number and area Pin Code. It is creating un-wanted delay in dispatch of the diaries. Therefore, it is one again requested to immediately give the complete address of the consignee along with his Mobile Number and area Pin Code for a hassle free delivery of the consignment.

Three days Dharna on 06th, 07th and 08ht Jan, 2015 at BSNL C.O./Circle/SSA HQs: As per the decision of Forum of BSNL Unions/ Associations, three days Dharna will be held on 06th, 07th and 08th Jan, 2015 at BSNL C.O./Circle/SSA HQs level. <<<<Click here for the Forum Circular on SAVE BSNL - Organising Three Days Dharna from 6th to 8th January 2015>>>>

All CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful Dharna at all levels with 100% participation of each and every members.

It is rightly said by Convener, Forum that "BSNL is the asset of the Nation. It is the bread and butter of the employees. People want BSNL services and also improvement. This is a 'Do or Die' situation for the workers". Each and every Members of AIBSNLEA are requested to participate with full enthusiasm and make the same 100% successful without waiting of others.: GS AIBSNLEA

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01.01.2015:

Felicitation of Comrade G.R. Sharma, EX AGS (Finance)/Finance Secretary

 All the CHQ Office Bearers of AIBSNLEA CHQ stationed at New Delhi felicitated Shri G.R. Sharma, DGM (Finance), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi and Ex AGS (Finance)/Finance Secretary, AIBSNLEA CHQ on his retirement on superannuation on 31.12.2014.  <<<<Click here for glimpses of Felicitation>>>>

01.01.2015:

GS, FS, AGS (HQ), AGS Finance) met ED (Finance), GM(FP), and discussed regarding CPC from JAO to AO , AO to CAO, CAO (Adhoc) to CAO (Regular) left out cases. ED (Finance) mentioned that the JAO to AO CPC work has been completed and within one or two days it will be discussed with CLO for approval   and after the CLO clearance efforts will be made to issue promotion order in the next week itself. Regarding AO to CAO and CAO (Adhoc) to CAO (Regular), VCRs are not received however; shortly one AO is being posted in vigilance cell to expedite VCRs.

01.01.2015:

GS, AGS(HQ) met Shri Rakesh Garg Secretary (Telecom) DOT , Smt. Rita Teaotia, special Secretary (Telecom), Shri P. Umashanker, Joint Secretary(T) Shri A.K. Bhargava, Member (T), Smt. Anni Moraes member (Fin), Smt Nirmala  Pillai, Adv(Finance), Shri R.K. Mishra, DDG(SO/Estt.), Shri S.S. Sirohi, Sr. DDG(Term) and other senior officers of DOT and greeted on ?NEW YEAR -2015?and requested for its growth and turn around.

Secretary (T) mentioned that Govt. has full concern for BSNL's revival but BSNL should also stand on its foot. Member (Finance), Adv (Finance) assured   their help to BSNL and early settlement of the 78.2% IDA pay fixation issue of BSNL pensioners. We extended thanks for conducting the selection process of BSNL Board of Director and requested for the regular appointment of CMD BSNL to provide stability. Secretary(T) appreciated our concern and assured an early action. It is understood that the select panel of CMD BSNL is pending in PMO for consideration and in this month January- 2015 it is expected to be decided by PMO to approve the panel or its rejection. On the issue of 78.2% IDA pay fixation case, it was assured that DOT internal finance wing will shortly clear the Draft cabinet note and thereafter with the approval of Secretary (T) and Hon'ble MOC & IT it will be sent to the nodal ministries for comments and thereafter it will be sent to the cabinet for approval.

01.01.2015:

GS, FS, AGS(HQ), AGS(Fin), AFS met and greeted CMD BSNL, Director (CFA), Director (CM), ED(Fin)/NB/CN/CA and all the senior officer BSNL C.O and greeted ?NEW YEAR -2015?. We wished that year -2015 should be the turn as round year for BSNL. CMD BSNL appealed that all the employees of BSNL Should care for the Customers by providing quality service. In case, the customers are these, we are these. Director (CFA) emphasized for the procurement of material to meet the requirement of field units and Director (CM) assured that this year all the employees will do their best to turn as round the BSNL. We also assured for the same.

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

TO ONE & ALL

.......GS Message on the eve of New Year-2015......

Dear Comrades,

Happy New Year 2015!

I wish you and members of your family a very happy and prosperous New Year-2015! May in the coming days / year, BSNL will flourish and brings lot of happiness and prosperity to the employees of BSNL!

New year 2015 starts and with it, new hopes and aspirations - a faint desire that sprouts in every human heart that speaks of happiness, prosperity and goodness to come. But the excitement of a new year brings about an anticipation of a better future. This is one real moment that will touch the fabrics of human emotions that entails not only hope, but a reason to keep smiling and living life as it is.

There is an urgent need to increase Quality of Service in all the BSNL products, quick provisioning/installation/supply of BSNL Services/Products and fault free service with very less restoration time  of faults, which will definitely increases BSNL's revenue as well as confidence in our esteemed customers, so we the Executives of BSNL should ensure the same with the available resources in all field where we are providing the services. This will also helps in increasing the market share of BSNL. BSNL is in an ideal position to take full advantage of this situation with existing technological & infrastructural capability. I know that our members can understand the market dynamics in the prevailing competitive environment in the country and will act in the best interest of company.  

As far as role of Union/Association is concerned, I understand that on increasing the revenue of BSNL, automatically the benefits will reach to the employees. To save BSNL, Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations has already started agitation programme for the revival of BSNL and I appeal all of my members to participate actively to protect the interest of BSNL.

Once again wishing you a Happy New Year ? 2015:     ????        Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA

Decisions of the Forum Meeting held on 30th December 2014

A meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations was held on 30th December 2014 at BSNL MS Office, presided by Com. Islam Ahmad, President NFTE. The house paid homage to the memory of Com. Chhidu Singh, senior leader  and Vice-President of BSNLEU, NTR Circle, who passed away a few days back.

The Convener welcomed all and reported about the developments after the last meeting on 19-12-2014 and action taken on the decisions taken. The Memorandum to be submitted to the Prime Minister has been circulated to all the General Secretaries of Unions/Associations. As per earlier decision, the General Secretaries of all the unions/associations in BSNL have been addressed requesting to participate in the action programmes.  About 30 Members of Parliament has been addressed for supporting the cause of BSNL. More are being approached. The Central Trade Unions have been addressed as also the Independent Federations like Confederation of Central Government Employees, Unions in Railways, Postal  etc. for solidarity and support in our struggles. Wall Poster for the dharna is prepared with the demands focused. The General Secretaries in consultation will decide about the dates of the Circle Conventions to be held to focus the issues on the revival of BSNL.  The Convener stated that this meeting has been   called to plan for the 3 days dharna from 6th to 8th January 2015, Parliament March on 25th February and Indefinite Strike from 17th March which action programmes are already decided.

All the comrades present in the meeting actively participated in the discussion and the following decisions were taken:

1. The 3 days dharna from 6th to 8th January 2015 should be organised effectively. The dharna will be from 10.00 AM to 05.00 P.M.  Participants should take leave from office and will participate the full day in dharna. All out efforts should be made to ensure that each and every employee participates in the dharna on any of the three days. Wide publicity should be given for the programme.

The Circle Secretaries of NTR and Corporate Office will meet to plan for organising the dharna effectively at Corporate Office.  Likewise, Circle Secretaries in all the circles should plan the programme and conduct the same effectively.

2. Regarding the Parliament March on 25th February 2015, the General Secretaries will intimate the number of participants from their organisations. Their stay arrangements will be made by the concerned unions.

3. It is suggested that the unions/associations hold their Central Working / Executive Committee meetings to discuss and plan the action programmes, including Indefinite Strike, in an effective way.

4. While focusing on the anti-worker, anti-BSNL policies of the government, our demands for government assistance, effective management etc., we should have serious introspection and make all out pro-active efforts to improve the quality of service and ensure better service to the customers.

5. The Signature Campaign on the Memorandum to be submitted to the Prime Minister on the day of the Parliament March should start with out any delay to ensure that as per decision, more than one crore signatures are obtained.

6.  Necessary funds for the Parliament March and other activities will be shared by the All India Unions.

7.  Another meeting will be held to discuss about the future programmes after the dharna programme.