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various HR issues, circle level development and suggestions given by AIBSNLEA for turnaround of Gujarat Circle. He also stressed on popularizing various landline and broadband plans & schemes recently launched for Gujarat Circle. He added that after implementation of free roaming, SIM Sale has increased month by month from July, 15 onwards. Moreover, Gujarat Circle added more than 66,000 GSM Net connections during Jan.16 itself. He further informed regarding next CEC to be held in Rajkot on 21.02.2016. Com. CS requested our General Secretary to take up the various pending HR issues pertaining to Gujarat Circle. He concluded the speech by thanking the GS for sparing his valuable time. General Secretary Com. Prahlad Rai addressed the mammoth gathering and explained in detail the latest developments at BSNL Corporate office. Com GS expressed his serious concerns regarding continuous trend of the losses in BSNL and emphasized that there is a great need to think over it. Com GS mentioned that all the dues of BSNL i.e. pending rural deficit charges Rs. 1250 crores, BWA refund etc should be cleared immediately by the Government. In his detailed address Com. GS also highlighted the issues showing the indifferent attitude of Government, Encroachment of Rule 37 A pension by introducing 60:40 issue, 78.2% pay fixation in case of BSNL pensioners, exhausting BSNL reserve funds of 30,000 Crores has adversely affected the viability of BSNL. He informed that BSNL is spending huge amount on rural exchanges in rural areas telecom services. Com GS. further explained the status of HR issues related to mainly CPCs from DE to DGM, CPC of SDE to DE(Regular ), JTO to SDE, JTO to SDE by LDCE, JAO to AO, AO to CAO, CAO (Adhoc) to CAO (regular), DGM(Adhoc) to DGM (Regular) & CAO to DGM(F), DPC in Civil/Electrical wing, AD(OL) case of pay equivalent to SDE/AO, DPCs of Telecom Factory and the issues of PA/PS, JTO (Officiating) regularization, PPS posts creation, E2-E3 pay scale , CPSU cadre hierarchy , 30% superannuation benefits issue etc. He informed that due to various court cases at Hon. Kerala high Court & CAT, Chandigarh, there is huge delay in issuance of promotion orders in various cadres. He added that promotion orders may be issued for more than 6600 JTOs, 750 SDEs, 600 AOs, 480 DEs will get promotion within 15 days upon the clearance of stay. He informed that BSNL CMD has given assurance that all vacant DGM posts will be filled up by 31.03.2016 upon clearance on seniority issue from the Hon. Supreme Court. He discussed regarding various issues i.e. notional pay fixation of all upgraded pay scales from1-10-2000, 5 advance increments benefit to JTO SRD, JAO 2013 batch and PA cadre, withdrawal of clarification on reversion of officiating JTOs while sending them to JTO phase II training and Pay fixation case of TTA to JTO outside quota etc. He highlighted about SWAS program and advised all comrades to work efficiently to make BSNL profitable. He informed that BSNL is about to get Rs. 11,000 Crores refund from Income Tax Department, out of which about Rs. 6000 Crores to be utilized for repayment of the outstanding loans and remaining Rs. 5000 crores to be utilized for various operational activities. Com GS further mentioned the dedicated efforts done by AIBSNLEA for the BSNL Executives' viz. Implementation of EPP, Grant of Perks to Executives, Transparent Transfer Policy, 2nd PRC implementation, Mobile Connections to BSNL Executives', BSNL MSRRs formation after 25 marathon meetings. Com GS informed that now BSNL is in operating profit status hence, AIBSNLEA has demanded for restoration of LTC, Children Allowance, Medical Allowance in Cash and revision of various perks like TA/DA etc. Com GS explained the role of AIBSNLEA in the viability of BSNL. GS mentioned the firm Commitment of AIBSNLEA towards the Viability of BSNL. He appealed all to follow the footsteps of Kerala and Orissa Circle for ensuring the viability of BSNL. At last he appealed the all Executives' for make every effort with a team spirit and customer care for making BSNL a vibrant organization. GS replied the queries raised by CS GUJ and other comrades to their satisfaction. GS thanked Comrades of AIBSNLEA Gujarat Circle for holding meeting at Ahmedabad in short notice. Spl GB meeting was concluded with vote of thanks by Com B.K. Shah, CWC Member. GB Meeting at Junagarh on 13.02.2016: The special general body meeting of AIBSNLEA Junagarh was held on 13th February 2016. It was well organized with a mammoth gathering including GMTD Junagarh. General Secretary Com. Prahlad Rai addressed and explained in detail the latest developments at BSNL Corporate office. He thanked Comrades of AIBSNLEA Junagarh for holding meeting at a short notice. Report on GS visit to Bengaluru and Mysuru: TELEWAVE Page-17 JANUARY-2016