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sought by DoT from BSNL has been replied to and his intervention for an early action is required in the case. We also informed that the proposal had been lying in DoT without any significant progress on the issue for last one month. The Addl. Secretary (T) emphasized that the issue has become very complex and DoT cannot take any decision on without consultation with DPE as the case relates to replacement of non-standard pay scales. We told AST that already DPE has given its feedback that non-standard pay scales should be replaced with the standard pay-scales. AST told that personally he is not in favor of upward revision of Pay-scales. AST told that financial losses should be taken care of in such situations which has already been taken care of by BSNL. We emphasized that even financial has also not been taken care of as projected by BSNL. In actuality, the executives are facing huge pay loss vis-à-vis the per-revised scales and that was one of the reasons, that Khan committee has taken a decision to upgrade the scale so that this pain can be minimized a little bit. The step taken by BSNL is one short step in right direction and hence DoT should also endorse it. We requested AST for a positive recommendation on the issue for justice to the younger executives who have been recruited on an intermediate pay scale and how DoT can even think of downgrading the scales arbitrarily without charge- sheeting or penalizing an executive. AST told that without concurrence on the issue from DPE, decision on upward revision of the Pay-scales cannot be taken by DoT. AST told that this is also necessary to avoid delay which may caused by examination of the proposal by various sections of DoT and accordingly he has decided to send the proposal to DPE expecting an early decision. AST told that he will get the proposal forwarded to DPE as received from BSNL without any further inputs from DoT and he directed JS (Admin) to send the proposal to DPE for concurrence by tomorrow evening. He said that thereafter, the outcome shall be intimated to BSNL. AST asked us also to pursue at DPE for quick disposal from their end. On the issue of Superannuation, AST told that he will direct the concerned wing to expedite the process and ensure a quick decision on the matter at the earliest. From the meeting with Addl. Secretary (T), it is quite evident that path is not very easy and in fact there are road blocks at each and every corner. The way DoT is trying to negate the proposal, gives us enough glimpses for the coming days ahead. We have to remain united and sending wrong signals by presenting a disunited picture is not going to help at all. So let's keep our flock together and speak in United Voice instead of sending feelers and scapegoats to the management and DoT. We should also ensure that the issue and efforts done till date does not gets killed up just because of over enthusiasm of some persons. We have to remain vigilant and judicious in our approach. GS, AGS (Fin.), CS-UP(W) and CS-HAR Circle met GM (FP) on 14.07.2016 and discussed regarding: A. CPC from AO to CAO: GM (FP) informed that the court case in the Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh could not be heard on 12.07.2016 due to unavailability of Hon’ble Judge. The next date of hearing is expected on 08.08.2016. After getting the clearance from Hon’ble CAT CPC from AO to CAO would be expedited. B. CPC from CAO to DGM (F): We requested to expedite the CPC from CAO to DGM (F). GM (FP) mentioned that the CPC work is in progress, the ACRs/VCRs are being collected. Efforts are being made to conduct the CPC shortly. C. Consideration of request / tenure transfer of AOs / CAOs/ DGM (F): We requested for consideration of request / tenure transfer of AOs / CAOs/ DGM (F). GM (FP) assured to issue request / tenure transfers shortly. GS, AGS (Fin.), CS-UP(W) and CS-HAR Circle met Director (HR) on 14.07.2016 and discussed regarding: A. Implementation of CPSU Cadre hierarchy: We expressed our serious concern against delay in implementing the Khan Committee report on CPSU Cadre hierarchy. Earlier an assurance was given to submit the proposal on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy to BSNL MC before 30th June 2016 but no action has been taken in this regard. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and assured to discuss the matter with GM (Pers) for an early presentation. B. Declination of DGM (T) promotion orders - not accepted by the competent authority: We resented against the arbitrary order of Pers. Cell of BSNL CO for not accepting the declination of the DGM (T) promotion TELEWAVE 50 JULY-2016