19.02.2025  SEA section BSNL CO writes to circles for the feedback in the Methodology for promotion in the grade of CAO on provisional basis and directed the The concerned executives to submit their representation (through proper channel),latest by 04-03-2025. <<Letter>>

GS AIBSNLEA writes to the  CMD BSNL Shri. A. Robert Jerard Ravi Ji, regarding the fatal and inadvertent mistake in the letter....

Subject: Request to recirculate the letter in reference by avoiding the fatal and inadvertent error that challenges the Hon'ble High Court’s direction for the smooth promotion to the CAO cadre.

Ref: No. BSNLCO-SEA/14/3/2024-SEA Dated 18.02.2025

Respected Sir,

We earnestly submit the following for your kind consideration and request your prompt and favourable directions to the concerned authorities.

That, Sir, as per the letter in reference with the subject "Methodology for Promotion in the Grade of CAO on Provisional Basis – Reg.", a fatal and inadvertent error has occurred, which challenges the Hon'ble High Court’s direction for the smooth promotion of the CAO cadre.

The letter shared that: in pursuance to interim order dated 20.01.2025 of Hon’ble High Court, Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh (copy enclosed), it has been decided to publish the methodology for filling vacant posts in the cadre of Chief Accounts Officer on provisional basis, as detailed below:

" i. Tentative seniority list of Accounts Officers is to be prepared on their joining in the grade of Accounts Officer."

Conversely, the reality is that the Hon’ble High Court, Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh has clearly pronounced its order, mentioning that... " The petitioners would now prepare a tentative seniority list of the AOs based on their initial appointment in service (inter se merit list), and grant them promotion in terms of the reservation policy. In other words, the total number of posts lying vacant with them shall be filled provisionally by promotion making reservation of 15% for the Scheduled Caste candidates and 7.5% for the Scheduled Tribes candidate. While making such promotions, number of posts which stand already filled from the respective category shall also be taken into consideration as having been filled."

The crux of the above direction/judgement is to "prepare a tentative seniority list of the AOs based on their initial appointment in service (inter se merit list)" . Here, it is very clear that the AOs' seniority list shall be prepared based on their seniority in the JAO (their initial appointment cadre for AO).

This direction from the Hon’ble High Court, Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh to BSNL is not unique but part of a series of similar directions and judgments in disputed matters raised by various petitioners. The prompt recirculation of the corrected letter, in alignment with the Hon’ble High Court’s direction, is essential to prevent contempt of court and further delays in executing the CAO promotions.

Hence, we earnestly request your esteemed authority to direct the concerned officials to correct the fatal and inadvertent errors in the letter in reference, in the best interest of BSNL and the affected executives.

Thank you, Sir, for your kind consideration and continued commitment to the betterment of BSNL.  <<GS Letter>>

The 6th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA HP Telecom Circle concluded with great enthusiasm on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Conference Hall of Telecom Bhavan, Solan, under the presidentship of Sh. B.N. Rohal, CS HP Circle.

Sh. Shaji V, GS, Sh. Dinesh Kumar, FS, and Sh. J.K. Patel, Dy. GS also attended this highly successful conference. The GS AIBSNLEA provided a comprehensive update on key issues, including the 3rd PRC, pending promotions, and BSNL’s profitability, following detailed discussions on these matters by the GS and team with the worthy CMD BSNL, Shri A. Robert J. Ravi Ji, and respected DIR HR, Sh. (Dr.) Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji, on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Regarding the long-awaited AO to CAO promotions, it was informed that BSNL management has sought further legal clarifications on the directions of the Hon’ble High Court, Chandigarh before proceeding with the promotions.

A new and dynamic Circle body was unanimously elected, comprising:
Sh. Gian Chand, AO – President
Sh. Khajan Singh, AGMT – Circle Secretary
Sh. Tarsem Kumar, SDE (Civil) – Finance Secretary

The conference concluded on a patriotic note with the National Anthem.

The SPS (Superannuation Pension Scheme) was established by BSNL for its Directly Recruited (DR) employees effective from May 5, 2016, with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) serving as the Fund Manager. BSNL contributes 5% of the DR employees' basic pay plus dearness allowance (DA) to this fund as superannuation benefits on a monthly basis.

Dear BSNL family,

Ravi A Robert Jerard
CMD BSNL

18.01.2025 

Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC) extended the additional charge of CMD BSNL, along with the charges of CMD MTNL and CMD BBNL, to Shri Ravi A. Robert Jerard for a further period of six months, i.e., up to 14/07/2025.  <<Order>>

The 8th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA Madhya Pradesh Telecom Circle concluded with great enthusiasm on Monday, 13th January 2025, at Hotel Emerald, Bhopal.

A new, young, and dynamic Circle body has been unanimously elected, with

Shri S. K. Rishishwar, DGMT, as President;

Shri Sabir Husain, SDET, as Circle Secretary; and

Shri Bipin Vivek, JAO, as Finance Secretary.

The meeting concluded with the National Anthem.

<<Wall Calendar  2025 >>     <<Table-Top Calendar 2025>>

The CMD  BSNL extended his heartfelt wishes to the entire BSNL community for a happy and prosperous year 2025, wishing success and well-being for individual families and the entire BSNL family. Shri A. Robert J. Ravi Ji, also sought the wholehearted cooperation of all employees to collectively achieve a profitable BSNL within the shortest possible timeframe.

AIBSNLEA leaders conveyed our warmest wishes to the CMD and expressed heartfelt gratitude for Sir's valuable time and presence on this special occasion.