30.09.2021Congratulations to all the Retiring Comrades!

AIBSNLEA CHQ extends Best Wishes to all the Comrades, who are going to retire on 30.09.2021 on Superannuation, We wish for a Happy, Healthy, Wealthy, Contended and Peaceful life after retirement. 

Comrades! You are going to start a New Journey of your Life, may your days be filled with Elation and Triumph.  We extend our sincere thanks to you for your dedication towards AIBSNLEA and BSNL as well.

CHQ Congratulates You all on Your Superannuation.

22.09.2021  Tremendous response for Second day Dharna at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, conducted by the AUAB.

AUAB has launched a 3 day Dharna programme at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, demanding settlement of important demands relating to the Revival of BSNL, Timely disbursement of Salary, 3^rd PRC, SAB and Pension Revision etc., Second Day Dharna become a great success. A tremendous response from the employees. Large number of Comrades from adjacent Circles of New Delhi i.e.,  from UP West ,Haryana and Rajasthan participated in the 2^nd Day Dharna. Central as well as Circle Leaders addressed the Dharna.

Leaders addressing the Dharna, declared with confidence that they would ensure the revival of BSNL, by achieving the demands put forth by the AUAB. 

The following Office Bearers of AIBSNLEA ODISHA Circle met CMD, BSNL in the Chamber of CGMT ODISHA on 18.09.2021 and submitted /discussed on  14 points Agenda  -

SRI K K BEHERA, SDE (CIVIL)/ CIRCLE PRESIDENT,
SRI PRASANT KU ROUT, AO(NOFN)  CIRCLE SECRETARY,
SRI NARAYAN PRASAD DAS, CAO(CA), CIRCLE FINANCE SECRETARY
SRI AMIYA KUMAR KHILAR,PS  CWC MEMBER

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Sh. K. Rajaraman Additional Secretary, Finance Ministry has been appointed as Telecom Secretary, DoT....<<<Click here for news>>>

22.09.2021 BSNL CO issued instructions regarding:-

(i) Clarification on taxability of payments made to retired employees and nominees of deceased employees.........<<<Click here for order>>>

22.09.2021 2nd day Dharna (22-09-21) organized by ALL UNIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS OF BSNL (AUAB) started at Police Chowki, Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.

21.09.2021  First day Dharna demanding BSNL Revival, 3 PRC, SAB and Pension Revision become a huge success with the participation of large number of Comrades from nearby Circles PB, UPW, HR and Delhi.

21.09.2021  Three days Dharna (21-09-21 to 23-09-21) organized by ALL UNIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS OF BSNL (AUAB) started at Police Chowki, Jantar Mantar, New Delhi demanding
(1) Immediate launching of BSNLs 4G service, by way of upgradation of the BTSs and also steps for moving towards the launching of 5G service.
(2) Immediate settlement of the dues to BSNL, amounting Rs.39,000 Crore, by the DoT.
(3) Immediate steps to off-set BSNLs debt, through the Monetization of lands.
(4) Disbursement of salary on the last date of every month.
(5) No selling out of BSNLs 13,567 mobile towers, in the name of National Monetization Pipeline.
(6) Complete review of the Cluster based Outsourcing System.
(7) Immediate settlement of 3rd Pay Revision, Pension Revision and Enhancement of Superannuation Benefits (SAB) up to 30%, for the BSNL Directly Recruited Employees.
(8) Speedy measures to improve the quality of BSNLs FTTH service.
(9) Prompt maintenance of BTSs, proper up-keep of the power plants, as well as availability of batteries.
(10) Strengthen the transmission networks by carrying out the speedy maintenance works.

20.09.2021To the Kind Attention of All Circle Secretaries/ Finance Secretaries

Despite of repeated requests, the claim regarding monthly deducted Subscription list has not been received from most of the Circles. Hence all the Circle Secretaries are once again requested to collect the monthly deducted Subscription  list  of  their respective Circle from May-2020 to July-2021 from their respective Circle ERP Team/AO CSC with the authenticated signature and stamp and submit the same  along with the  consolidated claim to the  Finance Secretary CHQ Sh. Ramnath Chabbra (email id: fsaibsnleachq@gmail.com;  Mobile Nos.:  09868231711, 07982168986& 09416646742)  so as to release Circle/SSA Quota by the CHQ from May 2020 to July 2021 as GM ERP Ghaziabad & Sr. GM (SR) issued instructions to the CGMs of all Circles that ERP Circle Team has to give the monthly list of Assn. Membership recovery SSA wise to the concerned Circle Secretary on or before 7th of every month.

20.09.2021 To the Kind Attention of All Circle Secretaries

Dear Comrades! As already notified our CWC is being held on 19^th October’2021 on Online Mode (Zoom Meeting). It is once again requested that wherever Circle Conference is due and wherever new Circle Office bearers are to be elected, the same may be conducted/completed and the Regular Circle Body may be formed before the CWC.

As per the Constitution, Circle President, Circle Secretary and CWC Members are eligible to attend the CWC.

As per the Constitution, One CWC Member for the Circle having Regular Body and having minimum 150 Membership is eligible for attending the CWC. Circle having Regular Body and having more than 300 Membership, one additional CWC Member for every 300 continuous paid Membership is eligible.

20.09.2021

8.09.2021 7th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle held on 05^th Sep 2021 at Jaipur:

7th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle was organized in a grand manner on 05th Sep 2021 at the Conference Hall of Hotel Vesta Maurya Palace at Jaipur.

The Conference started with hoisting of Association Flag by Com.Sivakumar, GS AIBSNLEA with thundering slogans.

The Open Session of the Circle Conference was attended by Com.S.Sivakumar GS, AIBSNLEA Com. Prahlad Rai Chairman CHQ,  Com Bhagwan Singh AGS (HQ), Com.Rajpal AGS (F), Com.Devesh Sharma Org.Secy.(North), Com. R.N. Chabbra FS, Com. M.K. Morodia, Advisor and Com. Rajesh Pathak Advisor from AIBSNLEA CHQ side . Shri Sandeep Govil, CGMT, Rajasthan was the Chief Guest & Shri R.D.Meena, Sr. GM(F) Rajasthan Circle attended the Open Session as Guest of Honour.

Chief Guest of the Open Session Shri Sandeep Govil, CGMT Rajasthan Circle and Comrade S.Sivakumar, GS AIBSNLEA inaugurated the function by lightning of lamp. All the distinguished guests were welcomed by the garlanding and by presenting Rajasthani Turbans and mementos.

Com. Abhishek Jain, District Secretary, AIBSNLEA PGMTD Jaipur branch welcomed all the Guests and Dignitaries for the Open Session of  the 7th Circle Conference.

Com. Anil Chahar, Circle Secretary AIBSNLEA Rajasthan, in his key note address welcomed one and all for  the Open Session of the 7th Circle Conference at Jaipur. He specially thanked to CGMT Rajasthan Shri Sandeep Govil for attending the Circle Conference. He appealed to all the Executives that they should make their extreme efforts to delight the Customers who approaches them since the Customers still have faith on BSNL only. Com.CS informed that Rajasthan Circle has achieved the growth in the dynamic Leadership and co-operative attitude of CGMT Rajasthan Circle. He assured that if the Circle Administration provides full support, then the Executives' of Rajasthan Circle are committed for making BSNL, a vibrant Organization.

Com. S.D.Arya, President AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle in his address expressed that with the cooperation of the Circle Management and the hard work of the Rajasthan Executives, we are achieving very good results in Rajasthan. He expressed the need for the quick resolution of the problems of Staff. He appreciated the successful functioning of CHQ and continuous presence of Com. GS, AIBSNLEA at Delhi in the Covid-19 pandemic time without any fear and continuously meeting the Top level Officers of DoT and BSNL and writing so many important letters to the Hon’ble Ministers, Management and DoT demanding the settlement of the genuine grievances of all the Executives 

Shri Prahlad Rai Chairman AIBSNLEA CHQ congratulated the comrades of Rajasthan Circle for the organizing successful Circle Conference and thanked the Comrades for their great affection. He narrated the history of the formation of AIBSNLEA and its role in the better Policy formulation like Executive Promotion Policy, BSNL MSRR etc., due to which a large number of BSNL Executives have promoted to the level of DGM. Com. He also briefed about  the extensive efforts taken by the AIBSNLEA in issuing 14000 Mega Promotions in BSNL despite the conflict of BSNLMS RR and CPSU cadre hierarchy.  He congratulated AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle for the successful conduction of the open session. He also raised the issue of long pending medical bill payment of BSNL Pensioners.

Shri R.D.Meena Sr. GM (Finance) Rajasthan Circle informed that the Annual Salary expenditure is 7000 Crore which is One Third of  Annual Total revenue. He suggested that enhancing the revenue of the BSNL for the better future/ survival of the Company as we have only 6% Market Share is in Rural Segment. He stressed upon to improve the quality of Service and revenue growth on top most priority. He informed that BSNL needs Investments at this juncture. He congratulated AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle for the success of the open session with a hope of good deliberations.

Shri Sivakumar, GS AIBSNLEA in his address extended his sincere thanks to the Rajasthan Circle Comrades for giving opportunity to address the Open Session of the 7th Circle Conference. He elaborated about the Restructuring/ Man Power Plan, Financial Status/Revival of BSNL, timely payment of Salary, Status of Promotions, AUAB meeting and other burning issues as detailed below:

He mentioned that due to continuous and consistent efforts of AIBSNLEA 3697 JTO(T)s were promoted as SDE (T) under 67% SCF quota. AIBSNLEA also demanding the Management for the immediate conduct ion of LDCE under 33% quota for the VY 2011-12 onwards and LICE for CSS Cadre in BSNL CO from the VY 2015 onwards (Asst.Manager to Dy Manager).

He explained that how AIBSNLEA continuously fighting and demanding to finalize the SDE (T) Seniority list No 9 in pursuance to the judgment of Honble CAT Chandigarh, HC of Punjab & Haryana and the Honble Supreme Court of India i.e. on the basis of “Date of Joining” as applied in the case of list No 6, 7 & 8 for the past 18 months.  Finally AIBSNLEA achieved in getting Speaking Order in favour of Date of Joining.

He further  mentioned that GS AIBSNLEA & CHQ Team made presentation before the CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and all the Members of High Power Committee regarding Manpower Plan & Restructuring during Feb. and March 2021. BSNL Management appreciated our concern and assured to look into our suggestions/ inputs. He mentioned that earlier CAO and DGM (Engg) Posts were provisioned very less vide the Restructuring letter dated 27.08.2020. As per the AIBSNLEA views and suggestions vide our letter dated 18.02.2021 & 19.02.2021 followed by detailed discussions with all the Committee Members the CAOs and DGM (Engg) posts are increased in the Op Area offices. However as per the Restg Cell letter dated 28.06.2021, the CAO posts are increased but AO & JAO posts are withdrawn.

He explained about the presentation and Comments/Views/ Suggestions given by GS, AIBSNLEA regarding Man Power Norms before the CMD BSNL, the Board of Directors and Senior Officers in the AUAB Agenda Meeting held on 02.07.2021. On the basis of the discussion we submitted our views, suggestions and justifications regarding Restructuring and Manpower Norms  to the Management vide AIBSNLEA letter dated 06.07.2021  and AIBSNLEA is holding discussions continuously with the  High Power Committee Members. Restg Cell has drastically reduced the Posts of JTOs, JAOs and AOs as against the working strength and it is an Arbitrary and unjustified decision. Lateral entry in Group B (JTO) posts are drastically reduced which is not helpful for operational activity. JTO is the Feeder cadre of the Telecom Wing and Main Promotion cadre from JEs. The present working strength of JTO(T) is 14,536 but it has been reduced to 11,283. This will impact on the field activities and later on BSNL Services.

JAO is the Feeder cadre of the Finance Wing and Main Promotion cadre of Clerical/Sr. Accountant Cadres etc. The present working strength of JAO is 2,351 but it has been reduced to 1,890. Likewise the present working strength of AOs is 1,961 but it has also been reduced to 1,547.

Now, for the span off control, considering SDE/JTOs and AO/JAOs as equivalent cadres, which is not justified and this will be reverse of Pyramid Structure and such Organization will fail in long run as no Promotional Avenues will be available. He further mentioned that the reduction of Telecom Eng/Finance and other Wing Posts in the proposed New Man Power Norms in Chennai TD, Kolkatta TD, All Maintenance and Project Regions (Core Network-TX), Mobile Billing Zones, Operating  Area Offices, BA Offices, Circle Offices and Corporate Office has strongly protested by the  AIBSNLEA and AIBSNLEA insisted the pyramid structure to be maintained in the ratio of 1:4:4 (DE/CAO: SDE/AO: JTO/JAO & equivalents).

He mentioned that due to dip in revenue collections during April & May 2021 and in view of the payment of Statutory dues, EB Bills, quarterly repayment of loan amount of about Rs.970 Crore, the payment of Salary for the month of May is badly delayed. Even though we are requesting the Management to disburse the salary every month on the due date, but the BSNL Management is disbursing the Salary after 20th of the following month for the past 18 months. He told that the issue of timely payment of Salary has been taken up by AUAB with the Management.

Launching of 4G is badly delayed due to non-consideration of BSNL Global Tender towards the purchase of 57000 4G Equipments by the Empowered Technology Group (ETG) in the name of ‘Atamnirbhar Bharat’and the Indigenous 4G Tender (EoI) on PoC basis as recommended by the ETG has also been opened on 20.6.2021 and instructions issued to the Field Units in this regard on 30.6.2021. It is quite unfortunate that the proposal for up gradation of 18,000 BTSs supplied by M/s Nokia for West and South Zones with an estimated cost of Rs.550 Cr has not been approved by the BSNL Board Meeting held on 23.07.2021. It is second time that the up gradation proposal was turned down by the BSNL Board. It is a major setback for BSNL Revival plan and the 4G launching is unduly delayed even though the Union Cabinet given approval for 4G spectrum to BSNL from the Budgetary Support on 23.10.2019. So the vision of BSNL for earning more revenue through launching of 4G Services is further delayed.

AIBSNLEA strongly opposed the undue delay in Restructuring Process and Promotions and continuous looking-after arrangement instead of Regular Promotions to maintain the Services.

AIBSNLEA insisted the BSNL Management for the immediate Compassionate Ground Appointment to the dependent of the employees succumbed to Covid-19. As per the request of AIBSNLEA, the Committee has been formed in Corporate Office for look into the matter of Health Insurance Policy for the willing officials for the recovery of the Premium through Salary. He further explained that the expected New Scheme is in addition to the existing BSNL MRS . AIBSNLEA has taken up the issues of E1+5 increments, E1A to E2, increase of SAB benefit to 30%, timely remittance of SAB recoveries and immediate formation of PRMB Trust

Due to consistent efforts of AIBSNLEA JAO-2015 Batch Gradation/ Seniority list issued by the BSNL CO. He informed that the preparation of JAO-2016 Batch Gradation/ Seniority is at final stage AIBSNLEA also insisted the Management for the early preparation and issuance of AO Seniority list. AIBSNLEA insisted the Management for early issuance of AIEL -3 of JTO(T)s

He assured that AIBSNLEA CHQ is continuously put it best efforts for the release the Promotion orders in all the Streams.

He briefed about the pending Opex, Capex Liabilities, Bank Loan and latest financial condition of BSNL. He also explained about the various letters written by the CHQ to the Secretary (T) DoT for the immediate release of Rs.30,000 Crore towards the Claims Receivable from DoT to BSNL, which includes Rural subsidy, excess payment of Pension Contribution & reimbursement of Leave Encashment, etc., AIBSNLEA CHQ Leaders also met the Member (Finance) and other Senior Officers in DoT and explained about the justified Claims of BSNL and requested for early release of the same so as to meet out the Bank Loans, Capex & Opex etc., But till date  BSNL has not received any support from DoT.

GS explained about the decisions taken in the AUAB meeting held on 21.6.2021, 1.7.2021 and details of discussions meeting held with CMD, Board of Directors and Senior Officers with the AUAB Leaders on 30.6.2021 and 2.7.2021. He requested 100 % participation of all the members in the Agitational Programme organised by AUAB for the revival of BSNL.

He further mentioned that AIBSNLEA is always vociferously raising the issues and genuine grievances of the Executives before the Management  and continuously addressing the issues and assured that AIBSNLEA  always working for the settlement of all the genuine demands of the Executives and continue its Separate Identity. HE congratulated all for the grand success of the Open session and Circle Conference.

Chief Guest of the Open Session Shri Sandeep Govil, CGMT Rajasthan Circle expressed that it privilege to work in Rajasthan. He told that our EBTIDA is positive in 2021 and we entered in Operational Profit. He appealed to enhance the revenue through EB and FTTH. He told that on every BB disconnection we should provide 3 new FTTH connections for earning profit. He informed that Rajasthan Circle has grabbed 875 new Leased Line Circuits from State Govt despite M/s Airtel is  L1 bidder. He hoped that Rajasthan Circle will achieve first position in “Mera Circle Sarvshrestha Circle” Campaign. He informed that Rajasthan Circle is No. 1 in Bharat Air Fibre in whole North Zone and No. 1 in SIM Sales in whole Country in the month of July and August. He appealed all to solve the Promotion/Seniority disputes through mutual discussions and not through Legal recourses.

At last he thanked to all for inviting him in the open session and congratulated for the grand success of the session.

Com. Udit Sareen, President AIBSNLEA, PGMTD Jaipur Branch extended the vote of thanks.

In the After-noon Session, Delegate Session and Organizational Review

was conducted. So many Comrades participated and spoken in the Delegate Session. CHQ Office bearers addressed the Delegate Session.

Com. Bhagwan Singh, AGS (HQ) in his address mentioned that AIBSNLEA is the only association who truly represents the Executives in BSNLL and understand the issues of the executives of all cadres. He also mentioned that AIBSNLEA has Leadership Power to address/resolve the issues of Executive’s cadres of all grades.

Com. Rajpal, AGS (Fin) in his address appreciated the successful functioning of CHQ and continuous presence of Com.GS, AIBSNLEA at Delhi in the Covid-19 pandemic time without any fear and continuously meeting the Top level Officers of DoT and BSNL and writing so many important letters to the Hon’ble Ministers, Management and DoT demanding the settlement of the genuine grievances of all the Executives. He further mentioned AIBSNLEA is the only Association continuously taken up the issue of Claims Receivable from DoT to the tune of Rs.29,500 Cr with the Secretary (T) and Member (F)  for the past 18 months.  He has given valuable suggestions regarding strengthening of AIBSNLEA in Rajasthan  Circle.

Com.Ramnath(Chabbra), FS/CHQ  praised the  pivotal role played by the Com. Sivakumar, GS AIBSNLEA  for uniting  all the BSNL Unions and Associations under the Umbrella of AUAB

Com. Devesh Sharma, OS(N), CHQ explained the  on the ongoing burning issues of Circle/CHQ level  like DPC from JTO to SDE and other cadres, Restructuring in all cadres,  regularization of salary, PRMBT, SAB benefits, E2 Pay Scale/E1+5 increments, non-finalization of  4G tender  etc., He also mentioned that Circle Website must be updated on regular basis w/o fail so that members of AIBSNLEA Raj. Circle will be updated with the current ongoing issues of Circle/CHQ level.

Com. M.K. Morodia, Advisor, CHQ,  in his address narrated the successful functioning of AIBSNLEA in the Rajasthan Circle from 2004 onwards and appreciated the functioning of CHQ  Team in Delhi and assured that we have to strengthen AIBSNLEA in all the Districts of Rajasthan Circle.

Com. Rajesh Pathak Advisor, CHQ appreciated the successful and day to day functioning of Com.GS, AIBSNLEA at Delhi and explained about the issues pursued and settled by the CHQ with the Management

Finally Com.GS addressed the Delegate Session and also clarified the queries raised by the Delegates.

All the Retired Circle/District Office bearers were presented with shawl and Memontos.

At the end of the Circle Conference the elections were held for the new Circle body for the next term. Com. Amit Kumar Vaidya AO, Com Abhishek Jain SDE, and Com. S.D. Arya were unanimously elected as Circle President, Circle Secretary and CWC member respectively for the Next term.

The Circle Conference and Open Session was arranged in an excellent and disciplined manner by the PGMTD Team led by Com.Abhishek Jain, Com.Arya, Com.Anil Chahar Com. Udit Sareen under the able guidance of M.K. Morodia CHQ Advisor and Anil Rawat, Ex.Circle President.

The Circle Conference concluded with the Vote of thanks by Com Abhishek Jain, newly elected CS.<<<Click here for Glimpses>>>

15.09.2021

Forum demanding only regular promotions, no Looking After/Adhoc Promotions. Define road map for regular promotion to higher posts to all  executives when they fulfill their eligibility criteria.

Forum will be compelled to oppose any Restructuring and post reduction before Promotions.
AIBSNLEA, SNEA & AIGETOA  jointly decided to  launch the struggle if above demands will not be considered.......<<<Click here for letter jointly signed by the Forum>>>

14.09.2021Estt. Cell of BSNL CO issued order regarding meeting of the Committee constituted to examine the pay loss issue of Executives recruited in E1A scale (issue of Rs. 22820/- as initial Basic Pay)....<<<Click here for order>>>

AIBSNLEA Submitted Comments/inputs to the Committee Chairman Shri.R.K.Goyal and Committee Members for consideration and to Examine the Pay Loss issue of Executives recruited in E1A Pay Scale(Issue of Rs 22820/- as initial Basic Pay for the directly recruited JTOs of 2007 and 2008 batches and directly recruited JAOs of 2010 Batch)
The Basic Pay and the Pay Scales of the Executives recruited prior to 01.01.2007 and after 01.01.2007 onwards are entirely different which created widespread resentment among the Executives recruited after 01.01.2007. There is ahuge difference in Pay to the tune of Rs 10,000/- between the two sets of Executives. Even their Pay scales are not finalized so far. They are demoted to a lower Pay scale and placed in E1 scale provisionally.

AIBSNLEA has representing this matter at different level for quite long time. Consequent to this the Management, constituted a Committee some years back, headed by Smt. A. Panda, the thenPGM (PF) to examine the issue of Pay parity. AIBSNLEA gave presentation for the removal of Pay anomaly in this regard to the Committee headed by PGM (PF) Smt. A. Panda and explained that already some Pay Anomaly cases of JTOs 2005 batch, JAO 2010 batch and Asstt. of CSS cadre have been settled by the BSNL Management. In the same line, this issue also needs to be settled.The Committee has submitted its report to the Competent Authority for consideration but the issue remains pending.

Now Management formed a New Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri R.K.Goyal, PGM(Pers) to examine the issue once again. JTOs of 2005, 2007, 2008 Batches (including Departmental Outside JTOs) and the 2010 Batch DR JAOs were recruited and appointed in the Pre-revised Pay Scale of 9850-250-14600 and were drawing Rs 9850/- as entry level Pay. In fact the 2007, 2008 batch JTOs and 2010 DR JAOs joined prior to the 2010 batch JAOs (Deptl candidates). More interestingly even 2007 batch JTOs joined prior to some of the 2005 batch JTOs. In other words, JTOs of 2007 and 2008 batches and direct recruited JAOs of 2010 batch are similarly placed with the JTOs of 2005 batch (joined after 01.01.2007) and 2010 batch JAOs (Deptl candidates). There was no difference in basic pay between 2005 batch JTOs or 2010 batch JAOs (Dept) and 2007, 2008, 2010 batch JTO/JAOs as all were drawing Rs 9850/- as initial basic pay up-to January 2012.
After implementation of 2nd PRC, initial basic pay of JTOs of 2005 batch joined in BSNL after 01.01.2007 got fixed at Rs. 22820/- as a special case in order to remove the disparity in pay between the Executives of the same Batch of 2005. The benefit of fitment and option under para 3.6 of Non-Executives Wage revision order has been extended to the employees of CSS cadre who have been promoted to the grade of Asstt. Manager in BSNL Corporate Office , JAOs of 2010 Batch (40% quota& 10% quota-Dept candidates) joined after 07.05.2010. Their Pay was fixed at Rs.22820/-

The Committee constituted to examine the Pay loss and option issue in respect of the Dept JAOs of 2010 batch in its report observed that (On the cut-off date of 07.05.2010) there has been no such restriction of any date either in 2nd PRC for Executives dated 05.03.2009 and clarification dated 31.03.2009 or in the recommendation of Wage Revision Committee for Non-Executives”, which is equally applicable to JTO batches of 2007, 2008 and DR JAOs batch of 2010 who joined prior to the JAOs promoted in year 2010. The Committee recommended in respect to Dept JAOs of 2010 batch that “Non-Executives, promoted as JAOs after 07.05.2010 are eligible to give the option to choose revised Pay Scale from the date of Promotion “ i.e., As per the Fitment table, the corresponding to the pre-revised Pay of Rs 9850-250-14600 in revised IDA Pay Scale of Rs 16400-40500 is Rs 21620/-, the same has been revised to Rs 22820/- after merger of IDA 78.2% vide order No: 1-16/2010-PAT dated 10.06.2013”
BSNL Management has to extend the same benefit of Rs 22820/- for all the Executives recruited even after 2010 also. Further as per records, BSNL operated the Pre-revised Scale till January 2012, giving scope to all the Executives joined/continued upto that date in Rs 9850/- and should get the same pay of Rs 22820. For the JTOs of 2007, 2008 and DR JAOs of 2010, it is a matter of clear discrimination and anomaly and for the later recruits; it is a matter of parity in pay with others.

BSNL has implemented the 2nd Pay Revision in such a manner that directly recruited Executives (JTO/JAOs) appointed after 01.01.2007 are getting Gross salary quite less than the Pre-revised Salary. The Pay Revision should benefit the Executives of CPSUs and would help CPSUs to attract and retain talent. But it has created pay disparity between Executives recruited just before and after 01.01.2007 to the tune of more than Rs. 10000/- per month. The pay loss/parity issues of (1) Post 01.01.2007 appointed JTO of 2005 batch, (2) All Non-Executives promoted as Executives after 01.01.2007 in the form of option under para 3.6, (3) Post 07.05.2010 promoted CSS cadre and 4) Post 07.05.2010 promoted JAOs are addressed by extending “One time dispensation” repeatedly as and when required. The JTOs of 2007, 2008 batches and DR JAOs of 2010 batch also recruited in the same Pre-revised Pay Scale of Rs 9850-250-14600 and extended the basic pay of Rs 9850/- or minimum of E1A scale as mentioned in the recruitment notices. All of them joined prior to the promoted JAOs of 2010 batch and AMs promoted from CSS cadre.

In view of the foregoing facts and justification GS AIBSNLEA requested the Committee to recommend and extend the similar relief to the JTOs of 2007, 2008 Batches and DR JAOs of 2010 Batch by fixing their initial basic pay at 22820/- to end the disparity in pay between the Executives.
 

AIBSNLEA has already given input in this regard...<<<Click here for AIBSNLEA Letter dated 19.07.2021>>

<<<AIBSNLEA also has given input w.r.t Pay parity of Rs 22820/- for the directly recruited Executives especially the directly recruited JTOs of 2007 and 2008 batches and directly recruited JAOs >>>of 2010 batch-Click Here>>>

<<<Click here for Pay fixation case of Departmental TTAs recruited as DR JTO outsider quota
w.r.t. NEPRC Para 3.6->>>>

14.09.2021

(i) Provisional All India Gradation/ Seniority List of Junior Accounts officers of JAO Batch 2015.........<<<Click here for order>>>

13.09.2021

AIBSNLEA CHQ extend its sincere thanks and gratitude to Director(HR), BSNL Board, Sr.GM Training and Sr.GM(SR), BSNL CO for considering AIBSNLEA request for conducting EPP Exam at Bihar Circle Head Quarters at Patna instead of Kalyani of West Bengal State...<<<Click here for AIBSNLEA Letter dated 16.08.2021 in this regard>>>

13.09.2021Meeting with Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR) on 10.09.2021: CHQ leaders of AIBSNLEA , AIGETOA, SNEA and SEWA (BSNL) met Shri. Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR) on 10.09.2021 and held detailed discussions on promotion to BSNL Executives. It is informed that Restructuring is in very advanced stage and it will be presented to MC in a couple of days.

We demanded that only viable option is Time Bound Promotion for all the eligible Executives, before the Restructuring. BSNL Board approved the Time Bound Promotion Policy in May 2018 itself and promotions are to be given through it, we demanded. The concern on Reservation can be easily addressed by following Govt/DoPT guidelines on Reservation protecting the constitutional rights.

Earlier CHQ leaders of AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA, SNEA and SEWA (BSNL) met and deliberated the Restructuring process and its deadly consequences on career progression of the Executives. Even small increase in the number of posts is not going to address the issue. In Telecom wing itself about 5400 DE Posts and 7000 plus SDE Posts are required additionally to promote the eligible Executives. In Finance wing more than 1000 AO Posts are additionally required. In Civil/Elect/Arch wing also, more than 1000 Posts are required. It is also deliberated that the existing vacancies are also not filled owing to reservation and minimum eligibility condition for SDE/AO to DE/CAO Promotion should be 8 years instead of 12 Years. After detailed discussion, it is decided to work jointly for the Career Progression of all the Executives. For the implementation of the Time Bound Promotion Policy of May 2018 approved by the BSNL Board , it is decided to demand the Management  to follow the Govt/DoPT guidelines on Reservation protecting the Constitutional Rights  and reduce the minimum eligibility condition for SDE/AO to DE/CAO Promotion from 12 Years to 8 years.

13.09.2021GS, AIBSNLEA Com.S.Sivakumar participated and addressed the 2^nd AIBSNLEA Circle Conference of Telungana Circle held at Hyderabad on 29.08.2021:

2nd AIBSNLEA Circle Conference of Telungana Circle was held at VASAVI CLUB, Hyderabad on 29.08.2021 under the Chairmanship of Com.Anjaiah, Circle President as per the Covid-19 Protocol. Com. Narender, CHQ Advisor, Com. Ram Mohan Rao, Ex. CP Senior Retired Comrades, DPs, DSs, Circle Office bearers and Delegates from various Districts participated and addressed the Conference.

Circle President in his Opening remarks mentioned that due to Covid-19 pandemic situation, the present Circle Office bearers could not travel extensively outside Hyderabad to conduct Physical Meetings. However he assured that the new Team will concentrate in conducting of Meetings in all BA Head Quarters and  increase the Membership.

Circle Secretary Com. Jagadish welcomed the gathering and presented the Circle Secretary’s report and it was approved by the House. 

Com. Mallikarjun, Finance Secretary submitted the Audited Financial Statement and it was approved by the House.

Then So many Comrades participated and spoken in the Delegate Session and Organizational Review

Com. Narender, CHQ Advisor, in his address appreciated the successful functioning of CHQ and continuous presence of Com.GS, AIBSNLEA at Delhi in the Covid-19 pandemic time without any fear and continuously meeting the Top level Officers of DoT and BSNL and writing so many important letters to the Hon’ble Ministers, Management and DoT demanding the settlement of the genuine grievances of all the Executives and he praised the  pivotal role played by the Com. Sivakumar, GS AIBSNLEA  for uniting  all the BSNL Unions and Associations under the Umbrella of AUAB

Com. S.Sivakumar, GS AIBSNLEA in his Special Address extended his sincere thanks and gratitude to the Circle Team for arranging the Physical Circle Conference during the Covid-19 Pandemic situation and giving the opportunity to address the Conference. 

 In his One and half hour address, he has elaborated about the Financial Status/Revival of BSNL, timely payment of Salary, Restructuring, Status of Promotions, AUAB meeting and other burning issues as detailed below:

He mentioned that due to continuous and consistent efforts of AIBSNLEA , 3697 JTO (T)s were promoted as SDE (T) under 67% SCF quota on  8.7.2021 early morning. AIBSNLEA also demanding the Management for the immediate conduct ion of LDCE under 33% quota for the VY 2011-12 onwards and LICE for CSS Cadre in BSNL CO from the VY 2015 onwards(Asst. Manager to Dy. Manager).

AIBSNLEA has taken up the issues of E1+5 increments, E1A to E2, increase of SAB benefit to 30%, timely remittance of SAB recoveries and immediate formation of PRMB Trust and immediate preparation and issuance of JTO AIEL, JAO/AO Seniority list. AIBSNLEA insisted the BSNL Management for the immediate Compassionate Ground Appointment to the dependent of the employees succumbed to Covid-19.

GS also explained about the continuous efforts and discussion had with the CMD, Director HR and PGM (Pers.) by the GS AIBSNLEA regarding the finalization SDE Seniority List.No.9 as per the Date of Joining in pursuance to the  Hon’ble Supreme Court Orders. Finally on 09.7.2021, BSNL Management issued Speaking Order in favors of Date Joining. It is the Major Achievement in the History of AIBSNLEA.

Due to consistent efforts of AIBSNLEA “BSNL Employees Health Insurance Policy 2021” to the willing BSNL Employees in addition to BSNL MRS has been finalized and approved by the Competent Authority within a short span of One Month.

He mentioned that AIBSNLEA has taken up the issue of withdrawal the arbitrary orders of reducing the Pay and recovery to the tune of Rs.7 Lakh to 12 Lakh from the JAOs of 1999 batch (Who have opted VRS) of Telangana and AP Circle with the BSNL Management and finally succeeded. 

He  further mentioned that due to dip in revenue collections during April & May 2021 and in view of the payment of Statutory dues, EB Bills, quarterly repayment of loan amount of about Rs.970 Crore, the payment of Salary for the month of May is badly delayed. Even though we are requesting the Management to disburse the salary every month on the due date, but the BSNL Management is disbursing the Salary after 20th of the following month for the past 18 months. He told that the issue of timely payment of Salary has already been taken up by AUAB with the Management.

Launching of 4G is badly delayed due to non-consideration of BSNL Global Tender towards the purchase of 57000 4G Equipments by the Empowered Technology Group (ETG) in the name of ‘Atamnirbhar Bharat’and the Indigenous 4G Tender (EoI) on PoC basis as recommended by the ETG has also been opened on 20.6.2021 and instructions issued to the Field Units in this regard on 30.6.2021. So the vison of BSNL for earning more revenue through launching of 4G Services is further delayed. it is quite unfortunate that the proposal for up gradation of 18,000 BTSs supplied by M/s Nokia for West and South Zones with an Estimated cost of Rs.550 Cr has not been approved by the BSNL Board Meeting held on 23.07.2021. It is second time that the up gradation proposal was turned down by the BSNL Board. It is a major setback for BSNL Revival plan and the 4G launching is unduly delayed even though the Union Cabinet given approval for 4G spectrum to BSNL from the Budgetary Support on 23.10.2019.

 In the name of Restructuring/ Manpower Plan and pending SLP at Hon’ble Supreme Court tagged with Jairnal Singh Case, all the Promotions are strucked-up. AIBSNLEA strongly opposed the undue delay in Restructuring Process and Promotions and continuous looking-after arrangement instead of   Regular Promotions to maintain the Services.

GS AIBSNLEA & CHQ Team made presentation before the CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and all the Members of High Power Committee regarding Manpower plan & Restructuring during Feb. and March 2021. BSNL Management appreciated our concern and assured to look into our suggestions/ inputs. He mentioned that earlier CAO and DGM (Engg.) Posts were provisioned very less vide the Restructuring letter dated 27.08.2020. As per the AIBSNLEA views and suggestions vide our letter dated 18.02.2021 & 19.02.2021 followed by detailed discussions with all the Committee Members the CAOs and DGM (Engg.) posts are increased in the Op Area offices. However as per the Restg. Cell letter dated 28.06.2021, the CAO posts are increased but AO & JAO posts are withdrawn.

He explained about the presentation and Comments/Views/ Suggestions given by GS, AIBSNLEA regarding Man Power Norms before the CMD BSNL, the Board of Directors and Senior Officers in the AUAB Agenda Meeting held on 02.07.2021. On the basis of the discussion we submitted our views, suggestions and justifications regarding Restructuring and Manpower Norms to the Management vide AIBSNLEA letter dated 06.07.2021 and AIBSNLEA is holding discussions continuously with the High Power Committee Members.

Restg. Cell has drastically reduced the Posts of JTOs, JAOs and AOs as against the working strength and it is an Arbitrary and unjustified decision. Lateral entry in Group B (JTO) posts are drastically reduced which is not helpful for operational activity. JTO is the Feeder cadre of the Telecom Wing and Main Promotion cadre from JEs. The present working strength of JTO(T) is 14,536 but it has been reduced to 11,283. This will impact on the field activities and later on BSNL Services.

JAO is the Feeder cadre of the Finance Wing and Main Promotion cadre of Clerical/Sr. Accountant Cadres etc. The present working strength of JAO is 2,351 but it has been reduced to 1,890. Likewise the present working strength of AOs is 1,961 but it has also been reduced to 1,547.

Now, for the span off control, considering SDE/JTOs and AO/JAOs as equivalent cadres, which is not justified and this will be reverse of Pyramid Structure and such Organization will fail in long run as no Promotional Avenues will be available.

He further mentioned that the BA concept is formed with GM/PGM level Officers heading it, whereas the number of absorbed GM/PGM level officers available in BSNL is very few. The deputation of the ITS Officers will end in March, 2023, on diminishing basis. On a calculated move, BSNL Management borrowed many ITS officers from DOT from time to time on temporary basis to fill up the white collar Posts in the grade of SAG/HAG in violation of the MOU for curtailing the posts of ITS Deputation year by year. Whether this Restg. Exercise by reducing the Promotional avenues of BSNL Executives and increasing the GM/PGM level Posts and keeping it vacant is going to help the Revival of BSNL? Even at present many GM level Posts are lying vacant in SSA/BAs whereas so many ITS Officers in the GM level are posted in the Circle Head Quarters, Metro Cities and BSNL Corporate Office.

Thirdly, the total Manpower has been shown clubbing all the equivalent cadres with no break up of Streams. This has been done perhaps to hide the partisan view of the Management and we are of the opinion that the Management is not transparent to declare/share the Cadre/Stream/ Discipline wise working strength and proposed Man Power with the Stake Holders. So the need of the hour is Management has to declare/share the details of each Cadre with the Stake Holders for the transparent/Open minded discussion regarding the justification of each Post/Cadre. It appears to us that the Manpower Norms prepared by the Restg Cell is vitiated by cronyism and Forum shopping to further the career interest of the Creamy layer at the cost of that of the Bottom layer.

He told that AIBSNLEA CHQ is continuously put it best efforts for the release the Promotion orders in all the Streams.

He briefed about the pending Opex, Capex Liabilities, Bank Loan and latest financial condition of BSNL. He also explained about the various letters written by the CHQ to the Secretary (T) DoT for the immediate release of Rs.30,000 Crore towards the Claims Receivable from DoT to BSNL, which includes Rural subsidy, excess payment of Pension Contribution & reimbursement of Leave Encashment, etc., AIBSNLEA CHQ Leaders also met the Member (Finance) and other Senior Officers in DoT and explained about the justified Claims of BSNL and requested for early release of the same so as to meet out the Bank Loans, Capex & Opex etc., But till date  BSNL has not received any support from DoT.

GS explained about the decisions taken in the AUAB meeting held on 21.6.2021, 1.7.2021 and details of discussions meeting held with CMD, Board of Directors and Senior Officers with the AUAB Leaders on 30.6.2021 and 2.7.2021. He requested 100 % participation of all the members in the Agitational Programme organized by AUAB for the revival of BSNL.

GS requested all the members to work hard in order to strengthen AIBSNLEA in Telangana Circle by educating them about the works done by AIBSNLEA in the past and present scenario.

 He further mentioned that AIBSNLEA is always vociferously raising the issues and genuine grievances of the Executives before the Management and continuously addressing the issues and assured that AIBSNLEA always working for the settlement of all the genuine demands of the Executives and continue its Separate Identity.

The following Comrades were unanimously elected as Circle President, Circle Secretary and Circle Finance Secretary respectively

Com.D.Anjaiah, AGM  - Circle President. 

Com.M.Venkatesham –Circle Secretary &

Com.S.Ramapathi Rao- Circle Finance Secretary

The meeting came to an end with the Vote of thanks by Com. Venkatesham newly elected Circle Secretary.<<<Click here for Glimpses>>>

.09.2021

(i) Regular Promotion in the grade of SDE (Telecom) in BSNL forgo/refusal of Promotion.........<<<Click here for order>>>

(ii) Transfer & posting in the grade of SDE(T)-<<<Click here for order>>>

(iii) Promotion of JTOs (T) to sDE (T) in BSNL against 67% seniority-cum-fitness quota (Promotion quota)....<<<Click here for order>>>

03.09.2021GS, AIBSNLEA, discussed with Ms. Samita Luthra, GM (Rectt.) & the Member of Manpower Planning & Restructuring; High Power Committee, BSNL CO, New Delhi regarding:

1) Immediate Conduction of LDCE  UNDER 33% quota as per SDE(T) RR:

we have requested for immediate conduction of LDCE under 33% quota as per SDE(T) RR from the Vacancy Year 2011-12 onwards in the Grade of JTO(T) to SDE(T). We appraised GM(Rectt.) that CPC was conducted and Promotion orders were issued from JTO(T) to SDE (T) for the vacancy year 2011-12 to Dec’ 2018  for SCF 67% quota but no action has been initiated by the Management for conducting LDCE 33% quota as per the existing SDE(T) RR from among the eligible JTOs for the past 6 years even though it is brought the notice of the Management through discussion and Reminders in writing several times.

After detailed discussion GM(Rectt) mentioned that I have personally gone through your letters & appreciated our concern and the Recruitment Branch is ready to conduct the Examination. Further assured that the Notification will be issued after the receipt of the approval from the Cadre Controlling Authority.

2) Immediate Conduction of LICE from Asstt. Manager to Dy. Manager (CSS Cadre) UNDER 33% quota :

We have requested for immediate conduction of LICE under 33% quota as per RR from the Vacancy Year 2015 onwards in the Grade of Asst.Manager(CSS) to Dy.Manager(CSS) of  BSNL Corporate Office.

We appraised GM(Rectt.) that LICE quota i.e. 33% have not been done since the vacancy year 2015 onwards, whereas the vacancies under SCF (Seniority cum fitness) quota i.e. 67% have been filled-up regularly up to the vacancy year 2019 and AIBSNLEA has raised this issue before the Management for a quite long time. Non-conduction of LICE since long, is the great injustice to the eligible AMs of CSS Cadre which created serious resentment among them; as they are deprived from their due Promotions as per the provisions of the Recruitment Rules issued by BSNL Corporate Office.

After detailed discussion GM(Rectt) assured that the Notification will be issued after the receipt of the approval from the Cadre Controlling Authority.

3) Restructuring and Manpower Plan: GM (Rectt.) & the Member of Manpower Planning & Restructuring; High Power Committee, BSNL CO, New Delhi mentioned that the draft  Restructuring and Manpower Plan proposal has been presented before the Management Committee Members of BSNL Board on 1.9.2021(Wednesday) and the Final Proposal with some corrections as suggested by the MC Members will be included in the Agenda and placed before the next Management Committee Meeting of BSNL Board for discussion and approval.

03.09.2021  GS Writes to

(a)The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding Representation received from Shri Jayanta Tarafder, AO West Bengal Circle , HR No. 199004601 regarding retention in WBTC by Cancelling of BSNL Corporate office, New Delhi order for transfer to CN-Tx –East at Silliguri under ETR/ETP Circle <<<Click here for letter>>>

(b) The PGM (Pers.)BSNL Corporate office regarding Request transfer in the cadre of Accounts officers<<<Click here for  letter>>>

.09.2021 Meeting with Sr.GM (Admin&Training), BSNL CO:

GS, AIBSNLEA , Auditor CHQ and Com. Rajender Singh, BSNL CO Circle President met Sr.GM(Admin & Training) and discussed regarding :

1)Implementation of the proposed Health Insurance Policy to the willing BSNL Employees in addition to BSNL MRS w.e.from  1st Sept., 2021: We enquired about the Implementation of the proposed Health Insurance Policy to the willing BSNL Employees in addition to BSNL MRS w.e.from  1st Sept., 2021.

Sr.GM (Admn&Trg)) appreciated our concern and mentioned that nearly 17,228 employees opted for the “BSNL Employees Health Insurance Policy 2021” The date of commencement of the Policy w.e.from 1^st Sept., 2021 is kept in abeyance  due to non appointment of Zonal wise Mediator/Co-ordinator  by the New India Assurance Company for proper implementation  of the Policy and hence the recovery effected in the August,2021 Provisional Pay Bill Process has been reverted. However, Sr.GM(Admin&Trg)) assured that the Admin Team is co-ordinating with the Insurance Company representatives and it will be implemented from 1^st October 2021.

2)Consideration of request of NATFAM, Hyderabad Executives to be retained in the AP Territorial Circle: We requested the Sr.GM(Admin&Trg) to consider the request of the Executives of NATFAM, Hyderabad to be retained in the AP Territorial Circle like other Training Centres. Sr.GM (Admin&Trg) advised us to take up the  issue  with GM(Resturcturing).

3) Conduction of EPP Online Mandatory Exam in Circle Head Quarters : We brought to the notice of the Sr.GM(Admin&Trg) that the Executives working at Bihar Circle are directed to attend the  EPP Online Mandatory Exam at RTTC, Kalyani and the Executives working at AP and Telungana Circles are directed to attend Online EPP Exam at Mumbai and also explained that due to Covid-19 Pandemic situation it is very difficult to go to very fare off places in other Circles and  not is not at all advisable. In view of the difficulties faced by the Executives, we requested to allow them to attend the  Online EPP Exam in Circle Head Quarters and handed over the letter already submitted to the BSNL Management. After patient hearing Sr.GM(Admin&Trg) advised to take up the issue with GM(Trg) Ghaziabad.  <<<Click here for letter>>>

4.Abnormal delay in issuance of Carrer Progression /Promotion orders under Non-ExecutivePromotion Policy in respect of Junior Sports Assitants: We protested against the serious delay in issuance of Carrer Progression /Promotion orders under Non-ExecutivePromotion Policy in respect of Junior Sports Assitants who have brought Laurels to BSNL and explained the Sr.GM(Admin&Trg) that the Carrer Progression /Promotion orders under Non-ExecutivePromotion Policy has already been approved by the BSNL Board and no clarification is required to be obtained from other Similar Govt.PSUs. After detailed discussion Sr.GM(Admin&Trg) assured that it will be discussed with the CMD, BSNL and sorted out within two days.