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Com P Venugopal, President CHQ in his address explained the efforts of CHQ in continuously resolving the issues of BSNL Executives. He submitted that it was only AIBSNLEA, which introduced the concept of ''Customer Delight''. He quoted M/s ITI and others industries for not revising salary of employees in 2nd PRC due to sickness. He appealed all members to work hard to save BSNL for taking all the benefits of 3rd PRC and revised pension. Shri Prahlad Rai,GS AIBSNLEA congratulate the comrades of AIBSNLEA Karnataka Circle for no. 1 position in CHQ. Com GS informed the the continues trend of the losses in BSNL is a serious concern for all of us and 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. Com. GS assured that the support of CHQ is always available. 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 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. GS also informed that the letter has been issued to training centres to start the NGN based courses for the future requirement of the skilled manpower to BSNL. Com GS mentioned that all the dues of BSNL i.e. pending rural deficit charges, BSNL refund etc should be cleared immediately by the government. Com GS further mentioned that dedicated efforts of AIBSNLEA for the BSNL Executives' viz. Implementation of EPP, Grant of Perks to Executives, Transparent Transfer Policy, 2nd PRC implementation with 30% IDA fixation benefit, Mobile Connections to BSNL Executives', BSNL MSRRs formation after 23 marathon meetings. He explained that how the AIBSNLEA is continuously pursuing these viability related issues with the BSNL Management and DoT. Com. GS mentioned about forthcoming "G-Fast" BB services in which VDSLs will be installed at customer premises. Com GS. Further explained the burning issues of the Headquarters level. He explained the situation on the issues like VRS, 30% disinvestment and unbundling of last mile copper. Com. GS mentioned that the Broadband is the lifeline of BSNL and this is the only role of Trade Unions by which the disinvestment and unbundling of Copper conductor has not taken place in BSNL. 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 in field units, E2-E3 pay scale , CPSU cadre hierarchy , 30% superannuation benefits issue 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 Kerla 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 KTK and comrades to their satisfaction. GS thanked Comrades of AIBSNLEA Karnataka Circle for coming forward to hold 5th AIC of AIBSNLEA at Mysuru to be held in June 2016. He appealed to all the members of Karnataka to contribute fund freely and make event one of the memorable one. Spl GB meeting was concluded with vote of thanks by Com Ulhas Gurav ACS. TELEWAVE Page-19 JANUARY-2016