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GS, AGS (Engg) met GM (FP) on 16.12.2015 and discussed regarding consideration of some request / tenure transfer cases of AOs / CAOs / DGM (Fin). GM (FP) assured to look into the cases submitted by the Association. GS, AGS (Engg) met GM (Pers) on 16.12.2015 and protested against the clarification issued on the Soft Tenure Transfer Policy. GM (Pers) assured to hold a meeting on this issue in the next week to discuss the matter separately. However, on the reliving of SDEs / DEs through ERP we protested wherein the transfer cases of SDEs / DEs already cancelled, working in soft tenure stations and requests for cancellation / modification / retention are pending have been relived. He assured to examine and for immediate decision on all these cases with in two-three days. Meeting with Shri Rakesh Garg, Chairman (TC) and the Secretary (T), DoT on Revision of Pension in BSNL & MTNL on 16.12.2015: GS, AGS (Engg) and Com. M.K. Bagechi, Convener, United Forum of MTNL Unions & Associations, Com. Kishan Singh, GS, All India Retired BSNL EWA met Shri Rakesh Garg, Chairman (TC) and the Secretary (T), DoT and discussed regarding implementation of 78.2% IDA fitment benefit to BSNL Pensioners, withdrawal of 60:40 provision from Rule 37A and to take up with DPE to include the issue of Pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners immediately in the terms and reference of 3rd PRC. Secretary (T) appreciated our concern and mentioned that the Cabinet Note on 78.2 % IDA fitment benefit to BSNL Pensioners has been finalized in DoT and now sent to the Ministry of Law for legal clearance since earlier on the Cabinet Note the legal opinion / comments were given at lower level and now since the Cabinet Note will go to cabinet, Secretary (Law) comments are necessarily required. He assured as soon as the legal clearance is received, the Cabinet Note will be sent to cabinet for approval. On 60:40 withdrawal issue Secretary (T) categorically told that DoT will get removed this provision through this Cabinet Note from cabinet. Regarding the issue of Pension revision of BSNL/MTNL pensioners Secretary (T) appreciated our concern and advised to give a letter in this regard. We immediately drafted a letter and handed over to Secretary (T) in person which he immediately marked to Addl Secretary (T), DoT to take up the matter with DPE for inclusion of this issue in the terms and reference of 3rd PRC GS, FS, Advisor (HQ) and CS Rajasthan Circle met GM(FP) on 14.12.2015 and discussed regarding- a) CPC from AO to CAO:- we requested to expedite CPC from AO to CAO. GM (FP) mentioned that the court case on SC/ST roaster implementation is coming for hearing on17th December 2015 in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh wherein Pers. Cell BSNL CO will submit all the data/information required as per suggestions of ASG.. He assured that, in case the stay order on promotions is vacated, the CPC from AO to CAO may be expedited and the CPC from JAO to AO may also be initiated. b) 50%MT (336 CAO) Posts diversion:- We requested to get the approval of the BSNL Board on diversion of 50% MT (336 CAO) Posts to the seniority quota. GM(FP) assured to resubmit the case in the next BSNL Board meeting for approval. c) Consideration of request transfer cases of AOs/CAOs:- We requested for the consideration of pending transfer cases for cancellation/modification in view of the hardships of the executives. GM (FP) assured to re- examine the pending transfer cases for consideration. Meeting with Director (HR) on 03.12.2015: GS, FS and GS, President of AIGETOA were invited by Director (HR) in response to the agitation notice and discussed all the demands but in the absence of a concrete assurance for immediate cancellation of MT Exam, implementation of committee report on CPSU cadre , E-2, E-3 standard IDA Pay scales to JTO/SDE equivalent executives and other long pending issues the talk failed and our agitation programs will continue. All the CHQ/Circle/Branch office bearers are requested to mobilise all the executives for making a full success of the agitation programs GS and GS AIRBSNLEWA met GM (CIT) on 03.12.2015 and GM (Admn) regarding enhancement of free call limit and linking with ERP of BSNL Pensioners medical claims. GM(CIT) further assured to examine the case and favorable action to link with ERP and GM (Admn) informed the proposal to enhance the free call limit has been sent to Sr.GM(Legal) to get approval from BSNL Management Committee. They assured an early action in this regard. GS and GS AIRBSNLEWA Sh Kishan Singh met Director (Staff) DOT on 03.12.2015 and discussed regarding:- TELEWAVE Page-34 DECEMBER-2015