07.03.2014:BSNL NEWS in Media:

(i) Exclusive: BSNL to intro four new High Speed Unlimited FTTH Broadband plans for Rs 950, Rs 1299, Rs 1450 and Rs 1650   <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(ii) BSNL Champion DM6513 6.5-inch phablet now available for Rs 6999 <<<Click here for detail news>>>

06.03.2014:NOTIFICATION FOR REVISION OF INTEREST FOR GPF: Dept. of Economic Affairs issued Notification  that during the year 2014-2015, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8.7% (Eight point seven per cent) per annum.   This rate will be effective w.e.f. 1.4.2014. <<<Click here for notification>>>>

06.03.2014: GS met Director(HR), BSNL Board and discussed

(i) Settlement of HR issues: We extended our thanks for arranging a formal meeting with AIBSNLEA on 24.02.2014 on HR Issues. Wherein some of the issues have been discussed but still some issues are pending for discussion & settlement. We requested for arranging an early meeting. Director (HR) assured for holding an early meeting with AIBSNLEA.

(ii) Proposed Merger of BSNL & MTNL: We expressed our serious concern against the arbitrary proposal of Merger of BSNL & MTNL without resolving the HR issues & financial issues of BSNL. Director (HR) mentioned that yesterday, the matter was discussed with DoT officer wherein the concern of BSNL Unions/ Associations has been submitted. However, the issues related to BSNL/MTNL merger can be resolved only when a policy decision is taken by the Govt. for BSNL/MTNL Merger. He further mentioned that in case the merger of BSNL & MTNL is taken by the Govt., the HR & financial issues of BSNL will be settled.

(iii) CPC from DGM(Adhoc) to DGM(Regular): We requested for CPC from DGM(Adhoc) to DGM(Regular), who have been completed more than 4 years of DGM(Adhoc) services. Director(HR) assured an early action in this regard.

(iv) Filling up of the vacant EE(C/E) post: We requested for filling up of the vacant EE(C/E) vacant posts (i.e. about for 75 EE(E) and about 100 for EE(C)) . Director(HR) assured to look into the matter.

We also requested for modification of BSNL MSRRs of EE(C/E) to allow diploma holders SDEs for the promotion in the cadre EE(C/E). Director (HR) assured to look into the matter.

05.03.2014: GS writes to Mrs. Geeta Rau, Executive Director (Finance) & Chairperson HLC, BSNL Corporate Office regarding submission of the views to Higher Level Committee on Superannuation  benefits of DR Employees and Pay parity/Loss of pay of DR-JTO/JAO [Ref:- AIBSNLEA Letter No. AIBSNLEA/CHQ/Sr.GM (Admn.)/2013 DATED: 31.07.2013]   <<< Click here for letter>>>>  

<<<<Click here for DPE OM Dated 26.11.2008>>>

 <<<Click here for DPE OM dated 02.04.2009>>>      

<<<Click here for DPE OM dated 24.01.2013>>>   

05.03.2014:GS, Advisor (HQ) met PGM (BW) BSNL CO and extended thanks for issuing JTO(C) to SDE(C) promotion orders. We requested for consideration of pending request transfer cases of SDEs(C). PGM (BW) mentioned that some cases on medical ground have been considered and some more genuine cases of SDEc (C) will be considered shortly.

b)  CPC from SDE (C) to EE(C) : PGM (BW) mentioned that the proposal to fill up vacant EE ( C ) posts have been sent to the competent authority for approval to initiate the CPC and the same is awaited.

c)  Validity to Degree acquired through Distance mode of Education: PGM (BW) mentioned that as per the committee decision a letter is being sent to AICTE by GM (Pers.) for clarification shortly.

d) Discrepancies in the Answer Key of JTO (C) to SDE (C) LDCE held in December 2013: PGM (BW) mentioned that some of the officers to examine the discrepancies have been sent to the Sr. GM (Rectt.) for further necessary action. Hence, now Sr. GM (Rectt.) has to take action in this regard.

05.03.2014:GS met Addl. GM (CP&M) Sh. Harshwardhan and expressed our serious concern against delay in submitting the committee report on Restructuring of AD (O/L) cadre. Addl. GM mentioned that some informations have been asked from some of the units of BSNL CO on this issue. However, he assured for early submission of the report after holding committee meeting in the next week. AIBSNLEA has already provided feed back to the committee on this issue.

05.03.2014:GS, Advisor (HQ) met GM (Pers.) and discussed:-

a)    CPC from DGM (Adhoc) to DGM (Regular): We further requested to initiate CPC from DGM (Adhoc) to DGM (Regular), since they have completed more than 4 years regular service at STS level. GM (Pers.) assured for an early action in this regard.

b)    CPC from SDE (T) to DE (T): GM (Pers.) mentioned that CPC to fill up vacant DEs posts could not be initiated due to the contempt case is pending in the Hon'ble High Court Chandigarh and SLP in the Hon'ble Supreme Court. The SLP in the Hon'ble Supreme court is posted for hearing on 11.03.2014, after the settlement of the contempt case against operation of TES Group-B seniority lists no.6&7 the further action on CPC will be taken.

c)  CPC from DE(T) to DGM (Adhoc): GM (Pers.) mentioned that CPC to fill up 480 DGM posts on Adhoc basis is in process but the promotion order will be issued only after the clearance from Hon'ble Supreme Court on 147 SDEs (T) LDCE quota seniority case. The case is listed for hearing on 24.03.2014 in the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

d)  CPC from JTO(T) to SDE(T): GM (Pers.) mentioned that CPC process to fill up vacant SDEs (T) seniority quota posts is going on but the promotion order will be issued after the vacation of stay order on promotion from Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam Bench. The court has posted the case for further hearing the entire matter on 23.03.2014. AIBSNLEA has already impleaded in the case.

e)  Consideration of request transfer cases of SDEs & DEs and retention after 31.03.2014 of DEs: GM (Pers.) mentioned that some cases wherein the SDEs & DEs have completed 2½ or 3 years services in the circle may be considered in April 2014. But he mentioned that there should be a difference between the consideration of  the request transfer cases of the executives, who have been working in the hard tenure stations / Circles and the Executives working in the soft Circles/ stations

Regarding retention of DEs after 31.03.2014 in their parent Circles, GM (Pers) mentioned that they should go to their original posting stations / Circles since others have joined. Only, some genuine cases on merit may be considered for further retention.

f)   Restructuring the AD (OL) cadre: We request to intervene in the matter so that the committee report in this regard is submitted early. GM (Pers.) assured to talk with Addl. GM (CP &M) for early submission of the report.

g)  Modification in BSNL MSRR and validity of degree acquired through distance education mode: GM (Pers.) mentioned that shortly a letter is being sent to AICTE for clarification to verify the validity of degree acquired through distance mode of education as per committee decision. Also the proposal for modification in BSNL MS RR for EE (C/E) will also be processed shortly as per the recommendations of the committee.

04.03.2014:BSNL NEWS in Media:

(i) BSNL to intro Unlimited Broadband Plan for Rs.795, Compare with Combo unlimited 950   <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(ii) BSNL staff threaten strike against merger with MTNL  <<<Click here for detail news>>>

04.03.2014: BSNL Corporate Office endorsed DoP&T OM dated 04.06.2010 & 24.12.2013 regarding inclusion of SC/ST category and minority community members in the Selection Board/Committees with the request to all All Heads of Telecom Circles and Metro Districts, BSNL to observe the guidelines in the composition of Selection Boards/Committees to include a representative belonging to SC/ST category and minority community <<<Click here for letter>>>

04.03.2014: GS , AGS (Finance) met GM (Estt.) BSNL Corporate Office and discussed regarding framing of JTO RR 2014.  GM (Estt.) mentioned that committee meeting was over yesterday to finalize the JTO RR 2014 draft, the minutes of the meeting are being prepared and the report  will be submitted to BSNL management committee meeting in the next week for considering and approval thereafter it will be putup to the next BSNL Board meeting. He estimated to compete the whole exercise upto May 2014 to notify  the new JTO RR 2014.

He briefed regarding seniority, eligibility age limit etc. e.g. the seniority of  all the LICE qualified JTOs will be above to all recruited JTOs as per JTO RR 2014. The seniority will be fixed up on the basis of year of vacancy. All the officiating JTOs will be regularised as per JTO RR 2014 immediately. The eligibility age limit may be reduced from 7 years of service to 5 years of service as we have been demanding. On promotion from TTA to JTO one increment benefit will be granted as per rule on the JTO basic pay of Rs.19020/- . We requested to grant two increments benefit on promotion .  

04.03.2014:  Meeting with Chairman TC & Secy (T):GS, Convener of Forum Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri and GS , President SNEA met Chairman  TC & Secy (T) and discussed regarding arbitrary proposal for merger of BSNL and MTNL without resolving the HR issues, Disinvestment, MTNL`s market  liability  and opposed the formalities of a Tower Company bi-furcating BSNL.  Chairman, TC & Secretary (T) after giving a patience hearing mentioned that any decision will be taken after holding the meeting with the BSNL Unions / Associations.  He has already directed the concerned authorities in DOT and BSNL/MTNL  management in this regard.  He further mentioned that some time Government is delaying the good decision and some time Unions are also not taking proper decision as per the requirement of the present scenario.  He further mentioned that MTNL being a small PSU may revive with the support of Government but it will be difficult to revive BSNL, if its revenue goes down to its operational expenditure . He cited the example of HMT (Hindustan Machine and Tools), a premier PSU which was inaugurated by First Prime Minister of India Pd. Shri Jawahar Lal Nehru who told that these PSUs are the Temples of India and now HMT is  suffering  continues losses wherein the employees salary could not be revised since 1986 onwards.

He expressed his serious dis-satisfaction regarding the poor quality of service in MTNL  and BSNL since he is directly receiving the complaints of Telephone faults e.g. a message over his mobile telephone was that one customer of MTNL has send him today that his telephone is faulty for the last 10 days and his relative's telephone is faulty for the last  two months and has requested for restoration.  Similarly, he appraised that one month before, the  Attorney General of India called him for the restoration of his residence Telephone at Mumbai which was lying faulty more than 15 days.  Immediately, the matter was referred to CMD  MTNL and he reported next day that Telephone is now restored.  The AG next day thanked him and mentioned that he was compelled  to make complaint at Secretary (T) level.  In  this manner Secy. (T) expressed his feelings and told that similar type of complaints, he is receiving in BSNL also. While coding the examples he mentioned that quality of service in BSNL/MTNL must be improved to increase the customer base and revenue. Increase in revenue will be your profit since employees salary and operation expenses are static.

Regarding pension contribution payment on actual basic of BSNL employees from BSNL, payment of Rs.2350 crores against Rural  deficit charges to BSNL.  Secy (T) assured to look into the matter. He further mentioned that still EGOM (Empowered Group of Ministers) meeting is expected shortly on the revival of BSNL/MTNL wherein some pending agenda issues will be discussed. He assured to consider our feedback/concern for the betterment of BSNL/MTNL.

04.03.2014: Meeting with CMD BSNL:GS and Convener of Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding merger  of BSNL and MTNL and creation of Tower Subsidiary.  We expressed our serious concern against such arbitrary move of Govt. without hearing the BSNL Unions / Associations the stake holders. CMD, BSNL appreciated our concern and mentioned that Govt may take decision of BSNL and MTNL merger but it will be implemented after the settlement of HR issues and other concerns related to financial matters .  He assured that, he is there to safeguard the interest of BSNL and its employees. 

Regarding creation of Tower Subsidiary , he has already asked  GM (SR) for arranging a presentation to all the Unions and Associations on this issue to remove the  misgivings and shortly a presentation will be arranged. He also mentioned  that we are jumping over the issue without knowing the facts.  He expressed his serious concern that we are not doing well for the revenue growth of BSNL.  We pleaded that employees are trying to do their best in the available resources.

03.03.2014: Meeting of Forum of BSNL Unions/ Associations:The meeting of the Forum held today, 3^rd March, has decided to go on immediate indefinite strike if Govt. arbitrarily decides on merger of BSNL & MTNL without resolving HR and disinvestment etc. issues and on bifurcation of BSNL in to Tower company.

Also superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees wherein BSNL should contribute 12% on employee’s Basic pay + DA as per DPE guidelines. Forum leaders will also meet Smt. Geeta Rau ED (Fin.) & Chairman HLC, on superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees and will give a letter for 12% contribution to superannuation benefit. Com GS, Advisor, CHQ and CS UP (East) attended the meeting.

All the CHQ office bearers Circle/ Branch Secretaries are requested to prepare fully for sustained struggle. <<<Click here for letter>>>

03.03.2014:GS, FS met GM (SR) and discussed regarding further meeting for discussion on left over items of our meeting held on 24.02.2014.:- GM (SR) mentioned that shortly a meeting will be fixed-up to discuss the left over items. He further mentioned that next meeting may be conducted in the next week itself.

03.03.2014: GS, FS met GM (FP) and discussed regarding

a) CPC from JAO to AO: GM(FP) mentioned that instructions have been issued to the circles to conduct screening of APARs/VCRs of the eligible JAOs to AO promotion and to sent to BSNL CO for conducting the CPC to fill up about 1800 AOs posts within one month time. Also a letter has been sent to DOT for seeking clarification on Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh Judgment on implementation of SC/ST roster on promotion. All the CHQ office bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure early sending of screening reports to BSNL CO.

b) CPC from AO to CAO:- GM(FP) mentioned that the proposal to initiate CPC from AO to CAO and diversion of 365 MTs posts is still pending for BSNL MC approval. However, he assured that he will try to get the MC approval early so that CPC from AO to CAO can be initiated.

c) CPC from CAO to DGM (Fin.) and DGM (Fin.) Adhoc to DGM (Regular): GM(FP) mentioned that CPC from CAO to DGM Adhoc basis and DGM(Fin) Adhoc to DGM(Regular) are in progress. The VCRs are being collected by CVO BSNL CO. About 150 VCRs have been received in CVO BSNL CO. He assured an early action in this regard.

d) Grant of grace marks in JAO part-II exam: We requested for consideration of granting grace marks to departmental candidates, since vacancies are there. GM (FP) mentioned that matter has been informally discussed at  higher level but they are not supporting such move in the executive cadre. We coded the earlier decisions. However, he assured to process the case for consideration to the competent authority.

e)  Filling up the vacant JAOs posts: GM(FP) mentioned that a proposal has been sent to Sr. GM (Rect.) BSNL CO to notify for the recruitment of 962 DR JAOs and 1000 JAOs from departmental /internal quota. He further mentioned that shortly notification for examination of DR recruitment and internal quota will be issued. The syllabus for internal quota exam has already been released to have only two objective type papers.

03.03.2014: GS writes to

(i) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for cancellation of Transfer Orders / Own Cost Transfer - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) The PGM (Elect.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for transfer orders- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for cancellation of transfer orders- <<<Click here for letter>>>

03.03.2014: GS writes to

(i) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requests for review of result in respect of promotion against 10% JAO LICE held in August 2013 <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) The Director (Finance), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited regarding  grant of 5 (Five) advance increments on the minimum of revised E1 IDA pay scale of Rs. 16400 - 40500 to JAO (Departmental) at par the JAO (Departmental) of LICE 2010 <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding  Posting of JTOs on promotion to the grade of SDE (T) under 33% LDCE CQ held on 04.03.2012 in Maharashtra Circle - Case of Shri Mukund R. Dhokrat, HR No. 200205983  <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iv) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for cancellation of Transfer Orders / Retention / Own Cost Transfer  <<<Click here for letter>>>

(v) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requests for transfers in the Cadre of CAO- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(vi) The GM (Estt.),  BSNL Corporate Office regarding corrections in the seniority list for promotion from JTO (T) to SDE (T)- Reg case of Shri Jawahar Lal Vimal, HR No. 198109385, NTR, Agra <<<Click here for letter>>>

(vii) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requests for transfers in the Cadre of AO- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(viii) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for transfer orders- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ix) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding revision of seniority / inclusion of missing names etc. <<<Click here for letter>>>

03.03.2014: GS writes to

(i) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding Request for cancellation of transfer orders  <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) The PGM (BW), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requests for posting on promotion to the post of SDE(Civil)- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requests for posting on promotion to the post of SDE(T) under 67% seniority quota <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iv) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for transfer orders-<<<Click here for letter>>>

(v) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requests for posting on promotion to the post of DGM(T)- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(vi) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding representation regarding promotion from the date from which his junior has been promoted to CAO (Regular) from CAO (Adhoc) -  Regarding the Case of Shri A.R. Chouhan <<<Click here for letter>>>

(vii) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requests for posting on promotion to the post of DGM(F)- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(viii) The GM (Estt.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for Temporary Transfer in the Cadre of JTO from Tamil Nadu to Kerala - Case of Smt. Anessha Sasidharan, JTO, HR No. 200900965  <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ix) The PGM (Elect.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for consideration for promotion to the cadre of EE (E) - Case of Shri Atish B. Ingle, HR No. 198907814 <<<Click here for letter>>>

(x) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding accepting of promotion order from SDE (T) to the STS (T) (Adhoc) by withdrawal of declining letter - Case of Shri Chaluvaraju, SDE (T), HR NO. 199003911, Staff No. 37770 <<<Click here for letter>>>

03.03.2014:  GS meet GM(Pers.) and discussed regarding

a)    Time bound promotion in E-6 grade to DGMs promoted from SDE/AO cadres: We requested to give E-6 IDA pay scale under EPP to DGMs promoted from SDE/AO cadres. GM(Pers.) after some discussions in the presence of DGM (Pers.) and concern DM  assured for early decision in this regard.

b)   DGM (Adhoc) to DGM (Regular) promotion: We requested to hold early CPC from DGM (Adhoc) to DGM (Regular) for the DEs/ DGMs Adhoc who have completed 4 years regular service of DE. DGM (Pers.) assured for an early action in this regard.

03.03.2014:Report of Special General Body Meeting held on 26^th February 2014 at Telecom Factory,BRBRATTC Jabalpur ,T&D Circle & GMTD Jabalpur Branch: Special General Body Meeting of Telecom Factory Jabalpur was held on 26^th February 2014 in the conference hall of Telecom factory, GS Com.Prahlad Rai along with Circle President M.P.Circle Com H.M. Bajpai, Circle Secretary Md. Parwez Khan, Circle Treasurer Com Amar Singh attended the meeting. Meeting was attended by all the executives of Telecom Factory.GM TF Com.& Shri Jaswant Singh President TF Branch & Shri Narender General Manager Telecom Factory were present. Branch Secretary Com.S.M.Prasad outline the issues of Telecom Factory .Circle President MP Circle Com. HM Bajpai in his address give stress on the fourth coming membership verification. & appeal to work hard for it.In his address Circle Secretary Com. Parwez Khan advocated the demand of Secretary TF for considering the demand of Branch Secretary TF in respect of HR issues. He also appeal the members to work hard for the viabilty of BSNL,he also out line the views of GS in respect of functioning of Telecom Factory. He appreciated the concern of GS in respect of Telecom Factory. His views that before out sourcing, Telecom Factory should be given opportunity to carry out the manufacturing the work of BTS Towers, Sim Cards, Telephone Instruments, Power Plant Battaries etc.

Com  Prahlad Rai GS, AIBSNLEA, CHQ  addressed and briefed on going activities related to CPCs of various disciplines . He informed regarding  promotion orders to fill up about 26 SDE's (TF) posts, from JTO (TF) to SDE (TF).He also explained about E-2 & E-3 IDA pay scales and resolution of 2007 and 2008 batchs pay anomaly. details regarding the viability of BSNL i.e. payment of spectrum charges (3G & BWA) of Rs 18500 crores, non reimbursement of OPEX charges, withdrawal of ADC, payment of interest @ 14.5% on notional loan of Rs 7500 chores etc. He further informed that BSNL is spending more than 9000 crores in maintenance of all the 28000 rural exchanges in India. He explained the efforts made by BSNL Unions/Associations in getting approval of refund of Rs 6724 crores of BWA spectrums and made appeal to all the members to support actively during membership verification and try to make AIBSNLEA a number one executive association. In reference to the   Implementation of Assured Executives Promotion Policy in BSNL & Implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy he also informed that we are demanding Change of designations on each Time Bound up gradation on functional  First time bound promotion on 1-10-2004 after completion of four years w.e.f. 1-10-2000 in all the cases. BSNL Management has granted benefit of residency period w.e.f. 1.10.2000 to the Executives i.e. JTO/SDE (Civil/Electrical/Arch./TF) Engineering wings, CSSs, PAs/PSs, JAOs etc. for whom the RRs were notified after 1.10.2000 and accordingly the pay scales were upgraded. Whereas, as per Dr. Vinay Shahi's Committee recommendations the upgraded scales for the above executives' should have been implemented w.e.f 1.10.2000 on actual basis or notional basis. Recently, notional pay fixation from 01.10.2000 in the upgraded pay scales has been allowed to JAOs. Similar treatment is required to be given to JTO/SDE (Civil/Electrical/Arch/TF.) engineering wings and PAs/PSs cadres. GS also explained the case of Settlement of Pay anomaly cases wherein senior Executives are drawing less pay than their juniors & give the latest position in this respect.GS inform the house regarding Amendment in BSNL MSRRs allowing Diploma holders to the promotion of Executive Engr. (Civil/Electrical) wings at par with other discipline of executives.

In addition to this, in the Architecture discipline, having valid registration as Architect with the council of the Architects is made compulsory, which is gross injustice CPSEs  to the absorbed Executives of Arch Engineering wings in BSNL. GS Inform that as per Recommendation of 2nd PRC, DPE has issued order to all wherein it is clarified that there is no justification for introducing intermediary pay scales. In BSNL the Executives of JTO/SDE level are placed in the lower pay scales against their standard IDA pay scales E2 to E3. Almost all the Oil sector, Steel Sector and Power Sector PSUs including MTNL are already adopted the entry level Executives' pay scale starting from E2 scale. The demand to place JTOs and SDEs in standard pay scales of E2 and E3 is very legitimate.

BSNL Management is not at all serious to introduce CPSU cadre hierarchy and implementation of E-2, E-3 IDA pay scales for JTO & SDE equivalent executives. The Joint Committee of BSNL officers headed by PGM (SR), BSNL CO, New Delhi and the representatives of BSNL Executives Associations was constituted in Feb-2012 to discuss and submit its report on both the issues within a period of six months but even after a laps of two years, no serious discussions has taken place in the Committee Meetings. Executive Associations has already submitted their unanimous opinion/ suggestion on CPSU Cadre hierarchy but the Management side has not started discussion on this. GS also replied the queries of members. Meeting ended in a full satisfaction of members & slogans of gathering.

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Meeting at TTC Jabalpur:

In his second assignment GS reached AB Hall BRBATTC Jabalpur to address the trainees who were in ongoing training from TTA to JTO.The hall was jam packed to cpacity.The trainees were from Madhya Pradesh, Bihar & Gujrat. The office bearers of BRBRATTC Jabalpur,District Secretary GMTD Jabalpur Shri P.S.Rathore,CWC Member Kailash Nayak, Branch Secretary TF Shri Prasad were also present. GS Shri Prahlad Rai,Circle President BRBATTC Shri Pagare, Circle President MP Shri HM Bajpai, Circle Secretary MP Shri Parwez Khan were welcomed by the organizers. The Stage was also shared by All India SANATTA President Shri Manish Samadhiya, there CHQ Office Bearer Tejas Tadsare, Central Co-coordinator Shri Yogesh Bakshi,Circle secretary MP Shri Siraj Qureshi, Circle Secretary Bihar Shri Shehnawaz Akhtar,Circle Secretary Gujrat Shri Sandeep Solanki, MP Circle Coordinator Shri & ADS GMTD Bhopal Shri Ravi Krishnan. CWC Member AIBSNLEA Shri Kailash Nayak Welcomed the young JTO's & Garland them. CP BEBATTC Shri  Pagare presented the welcome Speech CP MP Circle Com. HM Bajpai in his address out line the functioning of AIBSNLEA & appeal to join & strength the hands of AIBSNLEA in the coming membership verification. In his address Com. Manish Samadhiya appreciated the efforts made by AIBSNLEA & its GS Com. Prahlad Rai in respect of justified demands of BSNL recruits TTA's. He raised the issue of  Superannuation Benefits, EPF issue of Direct Recruited Employees of BSNL.He also demand 2 Extra increments at the time of promotion. In his address GS Com.Prahladh Rai give the details how AIBSNLEA was formed by the merger of 11 cadre Associations. AIBSNLEA is the only association who raise the issue of all the executive cadres of BSNL. He replied to the points raised by Com.Samadhiya and informed that regarding Superannuation benefits to directly recruited employees as per DPE guidelines. This Association has already submitted its crystal clear views about the issues related to provisions of Superannuation Benefits to directly recruited employees. He informed the house that We requested BSNL Management to resolve superannuation benefits to directly recruited employees as per DPE guidelines. BSNL should contribute 12% as Superannuation Benefits in respect of Direct Recruits, to fulfill the limit of 30% contribution and the effective date of implementation of Superannuation benefits of BSNL Recruited Employees must be 01.01.2007.

This Association has already submitted its crystal clear views about the Early Resolution of EPF anomalies with serious discrepancies in respect of Direct Recruited Employees of BSNL in its letter dated 30.01.2014.GS explained that Yearly EPF statement is being supplied to BSNL recruited Executives in response to our detailed letter and we are continuously monitoring the same. We requested Director (HR/EB) to resolve EPF issue for BSNL recruited JTOs at the earliest. GS appreciated the contribution of TTA's in BSNL & welcome them to the Executive cadre. He appeal them to work whole heartedly for the viability of BSNL,the need of the hour for young generation to contribute to uplift BSNL from the present crises.He appeal them to strength the AIBSNLEA as this is the only association who care for every cadre, they can use this establish platform & fight untidily  for their genuine demands. He gave the proposal to the office bearers of SANATTA to attend CWC, CEC as special invitee. Shri S.K.Jain presented vote of thanks. By National Anthem the meeting was ended. The programme was conducted by CS MP Circle Shri Parwez Khan. His 'shayri' give pleasant effect & every enjoyed it.  Click here for the Glimpses ==>>>  <<<Photo1>>>    <<<Photo2>>>    <<<Photo3>>>   <<<Photo4>>>    <<<Photo5>>>   <<<Photo6>>>

Special meeting of T&D Circle and GMTD Jabalpur Branch:

In the evening GS addressed the Spl.GB of T&D Circle & GMTD Jabalpur branch in the seminar hall of T&D Circle. Large number of members attended the meeting.Shri N.D.Gupta President T&,D Branch.Branch Secretary Shri Rhul Dongre were present. Direct recruit JTO Shri Pradeep Chourasey, Shri Piyush Soni & Shri Praveen Kumar actively participated in the meeting & gave useful suggestions. The meeting was anchored by Organising secretary T&D Circle Shri D.K.Khare. GS thank the organizers for conducting the very successful programme in a very short notice. In the evening GS return back to CHQ.

03.03.2014: GS writes to

(i) The GM (Estt), BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for Temporary Transfer in the cadre of JTO- <<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(ii) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for cancellation of transfer orders- <<<Click here for the letter>>>>

Com. AGS(HQ) along with other CHQ Office Bearers, Circle Secretaries Delhi Circle and BSNL Corporate Office  also attended and addressed the Demonstration at BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi. Further course of actions will be decided in the Forum Meeting on Monday.  <<<Click here for glimpses>>>>

28.02.2014:Meeting with GM(Estt.), BSNL CO, New Delhi on dated 25.02.2014: GS & AGS(Fin.) met GM(Estt.) and discussed regarding

(i) Consideration of request transfer cases of DR JTOs from Hard tenure Circles i.e. NE, Assam, J&K, A&N Circles and from deficit Circles i.e. Gujarat, Punjab Telecom Circles etc. GM(Estt.) mentioned that shortly, the details of DR-JTOs requests from these Circles will be taken and on joining of new JTOs from TTAs on promotion their requests of transfer under Para-8 or deputation will be considered.

(ii) Regularization of Offg. JTOs & framing of JTO RR-2014: We requested for an early action on regularization of Offg. JTOs by framing JTO RR-2014 wherein the clause on seniority fixation should also be incorporated. GM(Estt.) mentioned that to finalize the JTO RR-2014, Committee meeting is schedule to be held on 3rd March-2014 wherein introduction of seniority clause will also be considered.

28.02.2014:

(i) CPC from SDE(T)/DE(Adhoc) to DE(Regular) : VCRs for vacancy year 2013-14 for regular AGM/DE(T) called for as a preparatory work:  <<<Click here for list>>>

CPC from DE to DGM(Adhoc) and DGM(Adhoc) to DGM(Regular) : It is understood that the VCRs for majority of the officers to fill up 480 DGM (T)(Adhoc) posts has been received and only few i.e. 25-30 Nos VCRs are awaited and the same  is under updation. After updation, the leftover will be intimated by shortly.

The proposal to initiate CPC from DGM(Adhoc) to DGM(R) is being sent to the competent authority for approval shortly.

28.02.2014:BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding retirement on superannuation on 28.02.2014 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.

27.02.2014:

Dear Comrades !

Forum Meeting today has  decided to organise Lunch Hour demonstration at Circle/SSA Offices tomorrow i.e. on 28th February, 2014 protesting against proposal for Merger of BSNL & MTNL without settling issues of HR, Pension, Disinvestment etc. Organise the Programme effectively.

AIBSNLEA Wishes

Mahashivratri  

to One & All

25.02.2014: GS writes to

(i) The GM (FP), BSNL C.O. regarding requests for transfers/retention on promotion in the Cadre of JAO/AO/CAOs- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) The PGM (EW), BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for Transfer in the grade of SDE (E) on own cost. Case of Shri S.K. Mohanty, SDE(E),  Gwalior, M.P. <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii) Shri A.N. Rai, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding MT RR - 2013: Indifferent treatment with internal Accounts candidates [Ref.:- BSNL C.O. letter number 400-212/2012-Pers-1 dated 05.07.2013] <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iv) The GM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DGM (Finance)  <<<Click here for letter>>>

25.02.2014:BSNL NEWS in Media:

(i) BSNL hikes FMC of few Broadband Plans by Rs 25 to Rs 350, effective 1-March-14   <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(ii) Centre may raise age of retirement by 2 years to 62    <<<Click here for detail news>>>

25.02.2014:2^nd Circle Executive Committee (CEC) Meeting of AIBSNLEA Gujarat Circle  and Bi-annual General Body Meeting of Ahmedabad Telecom District branch held  on 22.02.2014 at Sardar Patel Hall, Jilla Panchayat Bhavan, Ahmedabad : The 2^nd Circle Executive Committee (CEC) Meeting of AIBSNLEA Gujarat Circle  and Bi-annual General Body Meeting of Ahmedabad Telecom District branch was  held  on 22.02.2014 at Sardar Patel Hall, Jilla Panchayat Bhavan, Ahmedabad in a grand manner.

The meeting was attended by Circle Office bearers, CWC Members, Advisor,  and Branch Presidents and Secretaries of   Gujarat. Our dynamic and beloved leader Shri Prahlad Rai GS CHQ, Shri C.M. Saste, Organization Secretary (West) CHQ and Shri M.M. Kanani Advisor CHQ also  graced the  occasion.

Shri R.C. Dhala, Circle President welcomed the Chief Guest, Guests of Honour, CHQ leaders and all the delegates. He briefed the members the status of Revenue in Gujarat Telecom Circle, association activities and took the points as per agenda.  Shri R. M. Belani, Circle Secretary  in his speech, heartily welcomed the members and also newly joined members, and requested to work together actively in the interest of all disciplines of cadres and briefed activities related to HR and general issues taken up  with CGMT, Pr. GM(Fin.), GM(HR/Admin) and Pr. GM  Ahmedabad  and  with SSA Heads during the period.  

All the Branch Secretaries also submitted their branch reports  and submitted  the pending  present  issues to be taken-up at Circle as well as CHQ level.  

Shri T. Raja, Finance Secretary requested all branches to ensure collection of subscription for CHQ & Circle Quota in time.

In CEC, it was discussed on unnecessary harassment meted out to executives by creating fear of transfer etc. in Vadodara SSA on the pressure of representatives and leaders of other rival association. We have informed to take up such activities of other association in the notice of Pr. GM Vadodara for the immediate action and safe guard of executives without anybody favour in the interest of BSNL and stop the facilities availing for such activities.  Our CHQ leaders also viewed seriousness of such activities and suggested for immediate action to stop it by SSA head without any fear and same to be followed in all SSAs. The issue was noted seriously and resolved to fight the case at appropriate authorities including at CHQ level, if needed.

Com. C.M. Saste, O S (West) CHQ graced the occasion and in his address he assured to look into reported issues related to Gujarat Executives at CHQ level and viewed in all seriousness of rival association leaders on undesirable actions in Vadodara SSA and informed all executives to contact him any time for cadre related issues and appealed to all members to increase the membership and support actively during membership verification and try to make AIBSNLEA number one position.

OPEN SESSION

During the open session, Shri B.K. Sinha CGM Gujarat Circle, Shri Balraj, PGM Ahmedabad Telecom District, Shri P.B. Parmar General Manager (Fin) graced the occasion and addressed the gathering. During his speech, CGMT appreciated the efforts taken by Com. Prahlad Rai GS for guarding the interest of executives and the development issues of BSNL.  CGM emphasized the  need  to work  together  among all disciplines of cadres in the interest of  BSNL and take responsibility  of work to increase in  revenue  particularly in  broadband  and land line segment. Our staff should be alert when our cables are damaged by keeping proper coordination with Local authorities.

Shri Balraj, PGM Ahmedabad Telecom District, in his address requested the executives to attend the problems presented by customers promptly in field units and in CSCs.

Shri P.B.Parmar GM (Finance) Gujarat Circle, also addressed the meeting and touched various revenue matters and urged the members for increase the revenue collection of billed amount.

Com  Prahlad Rai GS, AIBSNLEA, CHQ  addressed and briefed on going activities related to CPCs of various disciplines  and updated the status of court cases   pending in various courts relating to various cadres. He also explained the   efforts made for direct recruited JTOs/JAOs in settlement of EPF, Superannuation benefits, E-2 & E-3 IDA pay scales and resolution of 2007 and 2008 batchs pay anomaly. He also explained the efforts made for grace marks for JAO Part II exam & option for pay fixation of JAO's from 07/05/2010 and details regarding the viability of BSNL i.e. payment of spectrum charges (3G & BWA) of Rs 18500 crores, non reimbursement of OPEX charges, withdrawal of ADC, payment of interest @ 14.5% on notional loan of Rs 7500 crores etc. He further informed that BSNL is spending more than 9000 crores in maintenance of all the 28000 rural exchanges in India. He explained the efforts made by BSNL Unions/Associations in getting approval of refund of Rs 6724 crores of BWA spectrums and made appeal to all the members to support actively during membership verification and try to make AIBSNLEA a number one executive association. The meeting concluded with vote of thanks given by   Shri  B.K. Shah. 

On this occasion, the bi-annual G.B. meeting of Ahmedabad Telecom District also took place.   Com.  C.M. Saste, O.S. (West) CHQ   guided the proceedings.  Shri S.R. Mishra AO (Cash) RLP, Shri  N.P. Patel DE (Extl), NVP and  C.K. Patel  JAO elected as President ,District secretary and Fin. Secretary respectively.

The hall was jam packed and the conference was a grand success.  <<<Click here for glimpses>>>>>