ALL INDIA BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED EXECUTIVEs' ASSOCIATION >>>>>>> Committed to safeguard the interest of entire BSNL's executives community>>>>>>>>>?AIBSNLEA was formally launched on 1st May, 2004 by merging 10 DoT recognized Group-'B' officers Associations & thus represents in true sense all disciplines of Executives of BSNL i.e. Telecom Engineering, Telecom Finance & Accounts , Civil / Electrical / Arch./ TFs Engineering Wings, Personnel Staffs  (PA/PS/PSS), CSS Staffs, AD(O/L) & General Disciplines of BSNL.   <<<Click here for letter of SR Cell of BSNL Corporate Office>>>

10.2015: 

1. Review of JAO Part-II (2012) Exam of the LICE 40% quota result: We requested to review the result of JAO Part-II (2012) Exam of the LICE 40% quota as already recommended by the CGMT AP Circle. CMD assured to look into the matter.

2. Consideration of Shri M.A. Khan, ED (NB) committee report on E-2/E-3 pay scales to JTO/SDE equivalent executives and the CPSU cadre hierarchy: CMD mentioned that Khan Committee report has been given to Director (HR) for examination. Director (HR) has been told to discuss the matter with the official side two members i.e. GM (Estt) and GM (EF) who have given descent note. CMD further mentioned that some undisputed recommendations may be implemented immediately and remaining will be implemented after the due examination.     

3. Misbehavior with lady SDE in Kerala Circle: We requested to take immediate action against the culprits who misbehaved with lady SDE of Kerala Telecom Circle who is the member of our Association to safe guard the woman's honor and dignity. We explained that 50% of the employees in Kerala Circle are woman. Feeling unsafe. Being humiliated. Threatened daily by some unscrupulous elements.  CMD appreciated our concern and assured to look into the matter.

4. Filling-up of the DGM (Engg.) Posts: We expressed our serious concern against the non-filling of about 800 vacant DGM (Engg.) Posts. CMD appreciated our concern and mentioned that he has already directed GM (Pers.) to take immediate steps to fill up the vacant DGM posts. GM (Pers.) has informed that the ACRs/VCRs of the eligible DEs are being collected and thereafter immediately CPC will be conducted for issuance of the orders from DE to DGM promotions.

28.10.2015:  GS, FS, AGS (Engg.) and AGS (HQ) met GM (Estt) and discussed regarding:

a. TTA to JTO (DR Quota) pay fixation case allowing option to exercise on promotion: After detail discussions on the basis of DoP&T guidelines and other PSU's Pay fixation rules, GM (Estt) informed that after our discussions on 21.10.2015 the matter has been sent to EF Cell of BSNL CO for comments. After receiving the comments from EF Cell, the case will be sent to competent authority for consideration.

b. Superannuation benefits to Direct Recruited executives as per the provision of sub-rule (23) of rule 37A of CCS pension rule and as per DPE guidelines. BSNL should contribute 12% of Basic + DA as Superannuation Benefits in respect of Direct Recruits.: GM (Estt) informed that Remuneration committee of BSNL Board has raised some queries which are being replied after the concurrence of EF Cell. At present the case is pending with EF Cell for comments. After receiving the comments from EF Cell, the case will be sent to the Remuneration committee of BSNL Board for consideration.   

c. Date of effect of Implementation of revised upgraded IDA Pay Scales for the Executives w.e.f. 1.10.2000 on notional basis: GM (Estt) informed that the Dr. Vinay Sahi, Ex. Jt. DDG (SEA) committee report has been studied wherein the date of effect of implementation of revised upgraded IDA Pay Scales for the Executives w.e.f. 1.10.2000 was recommended on actual / notional basis but later on BSNL Board decided date of effect from 01.10.2000 for the purpose of counting of residency period under EPP and this Board decision memo has been asked from Sr. GM (Legal) and after receiving the same, the case will be further examined.   

d. Restructuring of AD(OL) Cadre: GM (Esst) informed that the comments of Establishment Cell has been sent to Pers Cell two weeks before. It is under stood that revision of AD (O/L) pay scale at par with SDE/AO with some amendments in AD (O/L) RRs may take place. Similarly, Sr. Hindi Translator may be placed in the JTO equivalent scales. The orders in this regard are expected shortly.

e. Antedating of pay: GM (Estt) informed that EF Cell has also examined the case and commented to give next DNI after 12 months service only. Hence, no modification in the present order is possible. We further pleaded to take some decision to remove the pay anomaly of the seniors.

f. Increment @ 3% at the time of executive time bound upgradation on their basic pay on time bound promotion and subsequently 3% increment benefit on vertical promotion: GM (Estt) informed that after the discussion with our Association the matter was referred to EF Cell for comments and EF Cell has given positive comments. Now, the case is being put up to the competent authority for according the approval. After this our long pending demand will be resolved with our continuous efforts.

g. E1+5 Increments benefit to JTO (SRD), JAOs 2013 batch and PAs: The BSNL Management Committee has cleared the proposal of E1+5 Increments benefit to JTO (SRD), JAOs 2013 batch and PAs which is pending for BSNL Board approval: Gm (Estt) informed that the matter was discussed with Director (HR) in yesterday GM's HR group meeting wherein Estt Cell proposed to put up the case in next BSNL Board meeting by de-linking it from HR Plan but the Sr. GM (Legal) opined that without the approval of BSNL's HR Plan Govt. nominee Board of Directors may not agree to discuss the matter in the BSNL Board meeting. Hence, Sr. GM (Legal) suggested to take up the matter in BSNL Board meeting after the approval of BSNL HR Plan only which has been appreciated by Director (HR). However, we will further take up the matter with Director (HR) to de-link the issue from approval of the HR Plan since it is not related to HR Plan.

h. Extension of ERP Package for the benefit of the BSNL Pensioners: GM (Estt) advised to take up the matter with GM (CIT) BSNL CO to update the data of BSNL Pensioners in ERP.

In this connection, we further met with GM (CIT), BSNL CO and requested him for extension of ERP Package for the benefit of the BSNL Pensioners. GM (CIT) mentioned that it will be an additional exercise to collect the data from the circles and to update ERP database. However, he assured to examine the case.

i. Introduction of Promotion Policy for Stenos (Dying cadre): GM (Estt) informed that the matter pertains to Pers. Cell and the Pers. Cell has already issued the orders to give one increment benefit after 7 years to such cadres wherein the non-executives have got the benefit of 2^nd ACP benefits. However, we pleaded to restructure steno cadre (Dying Cadre) as a one-time measure in executive cadre.

27.10.2015:  GS writes  to:

1.Smt. Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding regularization of Officiating JTOs as per provision in the recently approved new JTO RR -2014 and requested to take all required steps for early regularization of the officiating JTOs   <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

2.The GM (Estt.), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding list of the left out members of AIBSNLEA for implementation of Hon'ble CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi's judgment in OA No. 3883/2014, MA No. 3364/2014 and MA No. 2265/2014 for fixation of pay under FR-22(1)(a)(i) <<<Click here for the forwarding letter>> <<<Click here for the list>>

3.The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested for transfer /Posting/ Cancellation/ retention in the Cadre of Telecom Personnel <<<Click here for the letters>>

4.The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested for transfer/ Posting/ Cancellation/ retention/representations in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel <<<Click here for the letters>>

26.10.2015:  GS, FS met CMD BSNL and discussed:

(a). Regarding his recent visit to UK (United Kingdom):

He explained that it was very useful trip to UK, wherein he met the British Telecom Authorities and discussed regarding the use of copper conductor network which is the biggest network in BSNL, British Telecom and China Telecom etc. He briefed that under ?G.fast? Scheme the VDSLs are designed and installed at cabinet/pillar or subscribers premises rather than at the BSNL's office/exchange premises which will enable the optimum use of BSNL's copper conductor in providing reliable Broad Band services with speed up to 1 Gbps.  This exercise has already been started in UK and China to maintain and utilize maximum of the existing copper conductor.  BSNL has to computerize through ERP the existing cable network in the name of cable bank.  He accepted that we did not care more regarding our BSNL's copper conductor but now we have to ensure its proper maintenance and utilization.  He also mentioned that in Mobile segment the BSNL's revenue has increased in the last quarter and it will further increase which is a positive sign for BSNL.

(b). 78.2% Pay fixation case of BSNL Pensioners:

We expressed our serious concern against  non-implementation of 78.2% Pay fixation benefit to BSNL Pensioners by DoT for the last 2 ?  years and arbitrary induction of 60:40 formula under Rule 37-A. CMD appreciated our concern and assured to further discuss the matter in DoT. Similarly regarding constitution of 3^rd PRC and IDA Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners, CMD advised to take up all these issues vigorously with Secretary (T) for early decision.

AIBSNLEA WISHES A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

DURGA PUJA & DUSSEHRA

TO ONE & ALL

1.The GM (Estt.), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding    requested for transfer/ Posting/ Cancellation/ retention in the Cadre of JTO-<<<Click here for the letters>>

2.The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested for transfer /Posting/ Cancellation/ retention in the Cadre of DGM (TF).<<<Click here for the letters>>

3.The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel <<<Click here for the letters>>

21.10.2015:   Status of 3^rd PRC for PSU Executives

GS AGS (HQ) met concerned senior officers of DPE and discussed the status of the constitution of 3^rd PRC as the pay revision for PSU employees is due w.e.f. 01.01.2017. Our concern was appreciated and it is informed that the proposal for constitution of 3^rd Pay Revision Committee was sent to PMO in the end of the year 2014 and the approval from PMO is still awaited. It is understood that PMO may give its approval after receipt of the 7^th CPC report. The 7^th CPC recommendations are expected by the end of year. AIBSNLEA will continue its efforts for persuasion for constitution of 3^rd PRC at various levels in DPE and thereafter submission of the presentation to 3^rd PRC members. AIBSNLEA will also ensure revision of pension of BSNL pensioners through PRC recommendations.

21.10.2015:   TTA to JTO (DR Quota) pay fixation case.

GS, FS AGS (HQ) and Shri Dheeraj Chaudhary, JTO and others met GM (Estt) and discussed regarding TTA to JTO (DR Quota) pay fixation case allowing option to exercise on promotion. After detail discussions on the basis of DoP&T guidelines and other PSU's Pay fixation rules, GM (Estt) assured to re-examine the case for an early solution.

20.10.2015:  BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA

(i) BSNL to link landline and mobile connection of same subscriber to extend free night calling benefit to mobile platform   <<<<Click here for detailed news>>>>>

(ii) 'Trai Call Drop Compensation Policy to Hit Telecom Operator Profits'   <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

(iii) BSNL to Offer Landline Customers Free Calling Benefits on Mobile  <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

10.2015: 

GS FS, Advisor (HQ), CS, FS, BSNL CO met Director (HR) and discussed regarding pay fixation on notional basis from 01.10.2000, the case of JAOs Postal Wing who got absorbed in the year 2005 in BSNL as per verdict of various court cases. Director (HR) assured to consider the case at the earliest.    

10.2015: 

GS met GM (Admn) and discussed regarding Improvement in the revised policy for service GSM, RSTC & Broadband to Executives and retired Executives:

(a)  Enhancement of 200 free calls limit per month on RSTC, & enhancement of free call limit on GSM Telephone connection to STS level officer from 500 calls to 800 calls.

(b)  Rent free Broadband service connection to all Executives with BSNL 750 plan. Sr. GM (Admn.).

(c)  All the BSNL executives should be provided GSM Handsets of the cost of Rs.3000/-, Rs. 4000/- & Rs. 5000/- to the JTO/SDE/DE level executives instead of Rs. 1500/- , Rs. 2500/- Rs. 3500/- respectively.

(d)  All Executives' should be allowed CUG facility on RSTC at circle level.

(e)  3G Mobile service with Data facility to all Executives.

GM (Admn) informed that comments of all concern units of BSNL Corporate Office are being taken and shortly the proposal will be sent to the competent authority for clearance and thereafter to the BSNL Management Committee for according the approval.  

20.10.2015:  Meeting with Sr. GM (SR):

GS, Advisor (HQ) met Sr. GM (SR) and discussed regarding membership verification of Executive Associations. Sr. GM (SR) informed that Karnataka Circle has send the detail of the proceedings in the Hon'ble High Court, Karnataka during last one year wherein, case came for hearing on 34 occasions but could not be heard completely. Now, any day the case may come for hearing and final judgment. He opined that on the next hearing, stay order may be vacated and thereafter, the membership verification process will resume. All the Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to be prepared to face the membership verification process.

17.10.2015:  Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations, CHQ New Delhi writes to Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL regarding holding of countrywide dharna on 19.10.2015, demanding immediate payment of Adhoc PLI <<<Click here for letter>>>>

All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested for successful implementation of countrywide dharna at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/Branch Levels on 19.10.2015 demanding immediate payment of Adhoc PLI.

15.10.2015:  Core Committee meeting of the Forum with CMD, BSNL.

Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL, met the members of the Core Committee of the Forum yesterday the 15.10.2015, to discuss about developmental activities. Com. P. Abhimanyu, Convener, Forum, Com. Chandeswar Singh, President, Forum, Com. K. Sebastin, GS, SNEA and Com. Prahalad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA participated in the meeting. Senior officers of the CFA and Mobile wings were also present. The revenue from mobile services has grown by 3.49% during the period from April to September this year and that revenue from Enterprise business has grown by 25 %. The overall revenue has grown by 1.5%. The growth in landlines was also - 0.3% and very soon this will also become positive, said the CMD. He further stated that in the month of September alone we have added 1 lakh mobile connections through MNP. However, he stated that mobile additions have decreased now, compared to the month of July and requested the Forum to take steps to motivate the employees in the marketing front. He further stated that our revenue needs to be increased by at least by Rs.5,000 crore to implement wage revision from 01.01.2017. The leaders pointed out that acute shortage of cable, drop wire, 5 pair cable, etc. is still prevailing at the field level, which requires to be solved immediately. The CMD assured that these items will be supplied immediately and once again requested the Forum representatives to step up marketing activities.

15.10.2015:  Congratulations ! AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded results in getting released the orders regarding regularization of Officiating JTOs as per the provisions of the New Recruitment Rules of Junior Telecom Officers (Telecom)-2014. BSNL Corporate Office issued the necessary orders in this regard <<<<Click here for letter>>>> All the Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to pursue the case in their respective Circle/SSA so that the regularization process of the Officiating JTOs is completed in a time bound manner.  

14.10.2015:  GS writes to:

1. Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD, BSNL regarding suggestions for revenue increase, revision in S&D policy and strengthening of Sales and marketing units.  <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

2. Smt. Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding providing BSNL SIM Cards to Executives working in BSNL Corporate Office under MTNL area from the neighboring circles where BSNL is a Service Provider.  <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

3. Smt. Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding submission of the agenda for the 2nd fortnightly meeting of October 2015 to be held on 21st October 2015.   <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

14.10.2015:   GS, FS, CS, Delhi Circle, CS and CP, Tamilnadu Circle met GM(FP) and discussed regarding

1. Consideration of Retention/Transfer cases in the cadre of AO/CAO/DGM(F) on genuine Medical Grounds: GM(FP) assured to consider the cases.

2. Consideration of  LICE JAO Part- II 2012 qualified candidates of TN, AP Circle & Rajasthan Circle but could not be accommodated for want of vacancies: We requested to post them in the neighboring Circles or in the Tenure Circles where sufficient qualified candidates are not available - GM(FP) assured to look in to the matter.

3. CPC from AO to CAO: We requested to take early  legal opinion  from Solicitor General(SG), Govt. of India on SC/ST roster implementation  on promotions to further plead in the Hon'ble  CAT Chandigarh to get the stay order vacated on promotions.  GM(FP) informed that  the brief has been given to BSNL's Advocate  by PERs cell to discuss with SG and shortly legal opinion will be available to plead before the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh.

14.10.2015:   GS, FS, CS and CP, Tamilnadu Circle met DIR(HR) and discussed regarding

1. CPCs  from JTO to SDE Telecom and AO to CAO: We requested to take early  legal opinion  from Solicitor General(SG), Govt. of India on SC/ST roster implementation  on promotions to further plead in the Hon'ble  CAT Chandigarh to get the stay order vacated on promotions.  Dir(HR) informed that  the brief has been given to BSNL's Advocate to discuss with SG and shortly legal opinion will be available to plead before the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh.

2. Affairs of BGTD, KTK Circle:  We expressed our serious concern against non granting of formal/informal meetings  by PGM, BGTD and his vindictive attitude. Dir (HR) assured to look in to the matter.

3. Posting of Direct Recruit JAOs to  STR & STP: We requested  DIR (HR) to post sufficient number of JAOs to STR and STP since there is acute shortage in the cadre of JAO and concerned Heads of the Territorial Circles have also turned down the request of posting of JAOs to STR & STP -  DIR(HR) assured to look into the matter.

4. Consideration of  LICE JAO Part- II 2012 qualified candidates of TN, AP & Rajasthan Circle but could not be accommodated for want of vacancies: We requested to post them in the neighboring Circles or in the Tenure Circles where sufficient qualified candidates are not available ? DIR(HR) assured to look in to the matter.

5. Consideration of request of Shri. Somu, DGM(F), Chennai TD to Look after the duties of GM(TR), CHTD: We requested to consider the request of Shri.Somu, DGM(F), Chennai TD who is the senior most DGM  to Look after the duties of GM(TR), CHTD-  DIR(HR) assured to look in to the matter.

14.10.2015:  Congratulations ! AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded results in getting released the Recruitment Rules of JTO (Telecom) 2014. BSNL Corporate Office today notified the Recruitment Rules of JTO (Telecom) 2014. <<<Click here for order>>>> This has paved the way for regularization of Officiating JTOs and LICE for filling the vacant posts of JTOs. AIBSNLEA will continue its efforts for early regularization of Officiating JTOs and notification of the LICE for filling the vacant posts of JTOs.

13.10.2015: BSNL Corporate Office issued orders regarding

(i) CPC under seniority quota - Furnishing current vigilance status of JTOs whose names are not available in AIEL circulated on 20.02.2015 -<<<Click here for order>>>

(ii) Tenure transfer of SDEs (Telecom) - <<<Click here for order>>>>

(iii) Transfer and posting of AGM/DE of Telecom Operation Stream -  <<<Click here for order>>>>

(iv) Transfer and posting of AGM/DE of Telecom Operation Stream -  <<<Click here for order>>>>

13.10.2015:  GS, CS Tamil Nadu Circle and CP Tamil Nadu Circle met GM (Estt) and discussed regarding: 

a. TTA to JTO (Direct) quota pay fixation case:  We requested to allow option to exercise on promotion to the JTOs recruited under direct quota after  technical resignation from TTA cadre as per DoPT guidelines and other PSUs HR policies on the matter  already discussed in the meeting held with Director (HR). GM (Estt) mentioned that after the Director (HR)  meeting the feedback given by this Association is being examined and shortly some decision will be  taken in this regard.

b. Restructuring of AD(OL) Cadre:We requested for giving early comments to Pers. Cell on this issue for the settlement. GM (Estt) assured for early action in this regard.

c. Para-8/Temporary Transfer Cases of some lady JTOs of Tamil Nadu Circle: We requested for consideration of some lady JTOs of Tamil Nadu Circle request transfers under Para-8/Temporary Transfers on spouse grounds as already recommended by the concerned circles.   GM (Estt) assured to look into the matter. 

d. Notional Pay fixation w.e.f 01.10.2000 to all the up-graded pay scales: We requested to give early  clearance to Pers Cell on this issue. GM (Estt) mentioned that the matter is being examined on the basis  of Dr. Vinay Shai committee report and the feedback given by this Association. She assured an early action in this regard.

13.10.2015:  GS, FS, AGS (HQ), CS Tamil Nadu Circle and CP Tamil Nadu Circle met GM (Pers) and discussed regarding:

a. Consideration of request / tenure transfer cases of SDEs/DEs:

We requested for early consideration of request / tenure transfer cases of the SDEs/DEs. And also to consider the requests of transfers from the DEs who have completed more than two years in a circle and were posted on promotion to distant circles. GM (Pers.) mentioned that as requested by this Association some of the transfer orders of SDEs/ DEs who have completed two years' service have been considered today and the remaining cases of tenure / request transfer of SDEs/ DEs will be considered in this month itself.

b. Time bound promotion from E-5 to E-6 to the DGMs promoted from Gr."B" Executives:

GM (Pers) assured to put up the case in next board meeting positively delinking it from HR Plan after taking the approval of the competent authority.

c. Date of effect of Implementation of revised upgraded IDA Pay Scales for the Executives w.e.f. 1.10.2000 on notional basis:

GM (Pers) informed that the matter is still under consideration to GM (Estt) and Estt cell is re-examining the case on the basis of Dr. Vinay Shai's, Ex. Jt. DDG (SEA) committee report. He assured and early action in this regard.

d. CPC from JTO to SDE (T) CPC against seniority cum fitness quota:

GM (Pers) informed that the draft reply has already been sent to Kerala Circle for further submission to Hon'ble High Court Kerala and the Karnataka Circle is being reminded to furnish the desired information to Kerala Circle for onward submission to Hon'ble Court. As soon as the stay order is vacated from the Hon'ble HC Kerala, the CPC will be expedited and promotion order of 4000 SDEs will be issued immediately. 

GM (Pers) further mentioned that in the stay order granted by Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh on promotion from JTO to SDE Telecom has been clubbed with AO to CAO court case and one Advocate has been nominated to take legal opinion from ASG/SG on the issue of SC/ST roster implementations on promotions the meeting with the nominated Advocate to whom the brief has already been submitted by the Pers Cell.

e. CPC from SDE (T) to DE Regular:

We extended thanks to GM (Pers) for issuing promotion orders from 11 SDEs to DE of the left out cases. And requested to expedite the CPC from SDE to DE to fill-up about 750 DEs posts on regular basis. GM (Pers.) mentioned that about 300 ACRs / VCRs are received. However, Vigilance Cell is not giving clearance due to non-linking of HRMS No. with the Staff Numbers and all the circles have been requested to immediately provide the HRMS Numbers of the candidates belonging to their Circle along with the staff numbers.

All the Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to pursue the case in their respective Circle/SSA for submission of the desired information to BSNL Corporate Office immediately.  

f. CPC from DE to DGM (Engg.) on Adhoc/Regular basis to fill up about 800 DGM vacant posts:

We requested to fill ?up all vacant about 800 DGM posts immediately. GM (Pers) informed that CPC work is in progress from DE to DGM and about 300 DGM promotions can be issued before 31st October, 2015 in case the ACRs/VCRs of the concerned DEs are received in Pers Cell. (More than 186 VCRs have also been received). He assured that the next CPC to fill up remaining vacant DGM posts will be immediately initiated after issuance of the DE-DGM promotion orders in this month itself.  

g. Post based promotions for PA/PS, common recruitment rules and nomenclature and introduction of promotion policy for stenos (dying cadre):

GM (Pers) informed that reports about number of posts in various circles have been received and case was presented before committee headed by ED (CN). The committee has asked certain more information which will also be supplied to them shortly.

h. Restructuring of AD (OL) Cadre:

GM (Pers.) informed that the committee recommendation on restructuring of AD (OL) Cadre has again been sent to Estt Cell in view to re-examine it on the issue of effect on other similar cadres and to create intermediate post/cadre of the level of JTO for the promotion from Sr. Hindi Translator. We requested to segregate both the issues i.e. Up-gradation of AD (O/L) pay scale and creation of intermediate cadre at JTO level, after receiving the comments of Estt Cell. GM (Pers) assured for the same action.

i. Settlement of pay anomaly cases wherein senior Executives are drawing less pay than their juniors and antedating of pay:

We pleaded to implement the Honorable Supreme Court judgment allowing stepping up of pay to all affected executives as the AIBSNLEA was party in the Apex court. Case of 124 executives decided based on court judgment. GM (Pers) informed that as per the feedback given by this Association, the information of the eligible executives including retired officials has been called from Circles to calculate the financial implications. He assured an early action in this regard.

13.10.2015:  GS writes to Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD, BSNL regarding regularization of Officiating JTOs as per provision in the recently approved new JTO RR -2015; Request for a very early and time-bound action to complete the process of regularization through  Absorption channel  <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

09.10.2015:  DPE issued order regarding payment of IDA at revised rates w.e.f. 01.10.2015 (Revised IDA rate w.e.f.01.10.2015=107.9%) for  Board Level Posts and Below Board Level Posts Including Non-Unionised Supervisors In CPSEs Revisions Of Scales of Pay w.e.f 01.01.2007 - <<<<Click here for order>>>>

09.10.2015:  Meeting with CMD, BSNL

GS, FS met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding

09.10.2015:  Congratulations ! AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded result in getting released first time look-after arrangement in the grade of AGM in Telecom Operation Stream of BSNL Corporate Office <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

08.10.2015:  Status of ACRs for promotion from DE(T)/AGM to DGM(T):  The executives, who are to be considered as per eligibility for promotion to DGM (T) is attached herewith <<<<Click here for list>>>. The details of APARs not received year wise also mentioned for inf. pl [Blank - Available , NA - Not available]

All the CHQ Office Bearers / Circle Secretaries / Branch Secretaries are requested to pursue for sending the pending ACRs at the earliest for conducting the CPC.

07.10.2015: Meeting with Director (HR), BSNL Board: A meeting was held with the representatives AIBSNLEA under the chairmanship of Director (HR). From management side GM (Pers), GM (Estt), Addl GM (SR), Jt. GM (Pers), DGM (Admn.), DGM (Estt.) were present along with Director (HR) and from AIBSNLEA side, GS, FS, AGS (HQ), were present in the meeting. We requested Dir (HR) to review the progress on the agenda items of the earlier meetings held on 15.09.2015, 16.07.2015 and 04.08.2015. Records of discussion on the issues is as under:

1. Superannuation benefits to Direct Recruited executives as per the provision of sub-rule (23) of rule 37A of CCS pension rule and as per DPE guidelines. BSNL should contribute 12% of Basic + DA as Superannuation Benefits in respect of Direct Recruits and the effective date of implementation of Superannuation benefits of BSNL Recruited Employees must be 01.10.2000.

Director (HR) further informed that matter has been re-examined based on the feedback given by the Association and a revised proposal is being mooted to BSNL Management Committee shortly to increase the contribution from 3% to 6%. We continued to demanded 12% contribution as per DPE guidelines.

2. Some issues related to Executive promotion policy (EPP) needs immediate settlement in addition to CPSU cadre hierarchy and first time bound promotion after 4 years of service in all these cases: Dir (HR) mentioned that the committee headed by ED (NB) will shortly submit the recommendations.

a. Time bound promotion from E-5 to E-6 to the DGMs promoted from Gr."B" Executives: Director (HR) directed GM (Pers) to put up the case in next board meeting positively delinking it from HR Plan after the approval of the competent authority.

b. Date of effect of Implementation of revised upgraded IDA Pay Scales for the Executives w.e.f. 1.10.2000 on notional basis: GM (Pers) informed that the matter is under consideration to GM (Estt). Director (HR) directed GM (Estt) to clear the case immediately and to put up her within 7 days' time for consideration.

c. Amendment in BSNL MSRRs of EE (Civil/Electrical/Arch): We extended our sincere thanks to Director (HR) for getting approval of the BSNL Board on allowing Diploma holder SDE (C/E) having 10 years technical experience for the promotion of EE (C/E). But we expressed our concern against the court cases in various courts and requested to get transferred all these court cases in in the Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi. Dir (HR) assured to direct PGM (BW) for getting transferred all court cases in the Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi.

3.  Conduction of various CPCs on a regular basis:

a. CPC from JTO to SDE (T) CPC against seniority cum fitness quota: Conduction of DPC for Seniority and fitness quota as per DoPT guidelines for the years 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14 to fill up about 6600 SDEs posts:  GM (Pers) informed that the draft reply has been sent to Kerala Circle for further submission to Hon'ble High Court Kerala and as soon as the stay order is vacated from the Hon'ble HC Kerala, the CPC will be expedited and promotion order of 4000 SDEs will be issued immediately. 

GM (Pers) further mentioned that in the stay order granted by Hon`ble CAT Chandigarh on promotion from JTO to SDE Telecom has been clubbed with AO to CAO court case and one Advocate has been nominated to take legal opinion from ASG/SG on the issue of SC/ST roster implementations on promotions the meeting with the nominated Advocate has been fixed up tomorrow to explain the case. Dir (HR), directed GM (Pers) to monitor the case closely and ensure an early solution.

b.  CPC from SDE (T)/DE(Adhoc) to DE Regular: Immediate CPC to fill up the left out about 11 DEs Posts and  about 750 DEs posts on regular basis up to the vacancies of  year 2013-14.

GM (Pers) informed that 11 DE's Promotion order of left out cases will be issued shortly and about 750 DEs promotion order on regular basis will be issued before 31^st October, 2015 in case ACRs / VCRs are received, about 300 VCRs have been received. 

c.  CPC from DE to DGM (Engg.) on Adhoc/Regular basis to fill up about 700 DGM vacant posts: GM (Pers) informed that CPC work is in progress from DE to DGM and about 300 DGM promotions can be issued before 31st October, 2015 in case the ACRs/VCRs of the concerned DEs are received in Pers Cell, about 186 VCRs have been received.

d. CPC from JAO to AO and AO to CAO to fill up the vacant posts: Director (HR) assured to direct GM (FP) to expedite CPCs from JAO to AO and AO to CAO. She also directed GM (Pers) to sit with GM (FP) and ensure common reply to the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh on SC/ST Roaster implementation.  She assured an early action in this regard.

e.  CPC from DGM (F)-Adhoc to DGM (F) - Regular basis: Director (HR) informed that the CPC work is in progress in SEA Cell & promotion orders will be issued shortly.

f. \CPCs from JTO (C/E) to SDE (C/E) and SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E): Director (HR) mentioned that CPCs from JTO(C/E) to SDE(C/E) are in progress. And the CPCs from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E) have been initiated to fill up the vacant EE(C/E) posts and after the vacation of stay order the promotion orders will be issued.

g. CPCs from JTO (TF) to SDE (TF), SDE (TF) to DE/AGM (TF) and  LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDEs (TF): We extended thanks for issuing 12 DGM promotion orders in Telecom. Factory Wing and requested to expedite CPCs to fill up the SDE(TF) and AGM(TF) posts and to notified LDCE from JTO(TF) to SDE(TF) immediately Dir (HR) directed GM(Pers) to send the requisition to recruitment cell for the notification of LDCE immediately and GM (Pers) informed that SDE (TF) to AGM(TF) CPC has been expedited and shortly promotion order will be issued.

h. Promotion from Assistants to Section officers and Personal Assistant to Private Secretaries, SO to AGM and AGM to DGM in the erstwhile CSS and CSSS: GM (Pers) apprised that the promotions are up to date i.e. promotion from AM to DM- finalized and settled, promotion from PA to PS- LICE proposal already sent to DE section. To be notified shortly and examination is to be held in the 3^rd qtr of this year as proposed by DE section, promotion from SO to AGM- Finalized and settled, promotion from AGM to DGM- Finalized and settled.

3. Post based promotions for PA/PS, common recruitment rules and nomenclature and introduction of promotion policy for stenos (dying cadre): GM(Pers) informed that reports about number of posts in various circles have been received and case will be presented before committee headed by ED (CN) shortly. Dir (HR) directed GM (Pers) to ensure submission of committee report within one month period to the competent authority.

4.  Restructuring of AD(OL) Cadre:- The committee constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Harsh Wardhan Addl. GM(CP&M) BSNL CO. has submitted the report to the competent authority to revise the pay scale of Rajbhasha Adhikari at PAR with SDE/AO Scale. Shortly the case will be put up to the competent authority for approval. We have demanded to restructure the cadre by change of designation as AD(OL) and to ensure promotion up to DD(OL) STS Grade.

GM (Pers) informed that the committee recommendation on restructuring of AD (OL) Cadre has been processed to the competent authority for approval and shortly the issue will be resolved after the approval of the BSNL Board. Dir (HR) assured an early decision in this regard.

5. Immediate implementation of digital signature by all circles with respect to EPF cases settlement of BSNL recruited employees, resolution of all EPF Anomalies, and EPF contribution during training period: Director (HR) further mentioned that the anomalies in the EPF for direct recruit executives are being resolved and the EPF contribution during the training period is being paid.

6. Promotions through LDCE in SDE cadre: We requested for early declaration of result for last LDCE and conduction of LDCE for promotion from JTO (T) to SDE (T) for the vacancy available till date.

GM (Pers) informed that an expert committee has been constituted to examine the grievances of the candidates and now the Answer key has been finalized and will be published shortly. The result is being prepared but the results will be declared only after clearance from Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh on SC/ST roaster implementation on promotions.

7. Settlement of pay anomaly cases wherein senior Executives are drawing less pay than their juniors and antedating of pay: AIBSNLEA pleaded to implement the Honorable Supreme Court judgment allowing stepping up of pay to all affected executives as the AIBSNLEA was party in the Apex court. Case of 124 executives decided based on court judgement. However as discussed in the meeting with Dir (HR) and union the case is to be seen in generality and gentility. GM (Pers) informed that the information of the eligible executives has been called from Circle to calculate the financial implications. We pleaded that information about retires is also required to be taken from Circles. Dir (HR), directed GM (Pers) to look into the matter.

Regarding antedating of pay, Director (HR) directed GM (Estt.) to hold further discussions with the association separately to resolve the issue at the earliest.

On the issue of an increment @ 3% at the time of executive time bound upgradation on their basic pay on time bound promotion and subsequently 3% increment benefit on vertical promotion, GM (Estt) informed that the case has been sent to EF Cell for financial concurrence and after receiving it the necessary orders will be issued in this regard.

8.   E1+5 Increments benefit to JTO (SRD), JAOs 2013 batch and PAs: The BSNL Management Committee has cleared the proposal of E1+5 Increments benefit to JTO (SRD), JAOs 2013 batch and PAs which is pending for BSNL Board approval.

Director (HR) directed GM(Estt.) to put up the case in the next board meeting positively de-linking from HR plan approval.

9.  Early finalization of New SDE RR-2014 & JTO RRs-2014 (without degradation of Scale & Qualification) and in line with the suggestions submitted by associations: Director (HR) informed that the SDE RR-2014 has been resubmitted before BSNL Board de linking from HR plan. Earlier Board had returned the case with remarks. To be decided after approval of HR plan. We extended our thanks for getting approve JTO (RR) in the last board meeting and requested to initiate the process of regularization of officiating JTOs and to conduct LICE. GM(Estt) confirmed that yesterday only the minutes of BSNL Board meeting has been received in the estt. Cell and shortly necessary action for regularization of officiating JTOs and conduction of LICE will be initiated.  

10. Recovery/ Reduction in pay and committee on officiating pay fixation: Committee reconstituted and first meeting held on 10th August 2015 .

11.  Request for fixation of pay in respect of departmental outsiders (TTAs) appointed as JTOs through JTO Direct recruitment 2007- Issuance of clarification regarding: TTA to JTO (Direct) quota pay fixation case: We pleaded to allow to exercise option on promotion to the JTOs recruited under Direct Quota after technical resignation from TTA Cadre as per DOP&T guidelines and other PSUs HR policies on the matter. Dir (HR) further directed GM(Estt.) to examine the case in detail for an early decision  as per the documents submitted by association side.

12.       Improvement in the revised policy for service GSM, RSRTC & Broadband to Executive:

a)    Enhancement of 200 free calls limit per month on RSTC & enhancement of free call limit on GSM Telephone connection to STS level officers from 500 to 800 calls.

b)   Rent free broadband service connection to all executive with BSNL 750 Plan. Sr. GM (Admn) has processed the case to the competent authority for rent free Broadband connection

c)    All the BSNL Executive should be provided GSM handsets of the cost Rs. 3000/-Rs. 4000/- & Rs. 5000/- to the JTO/SDE/DE level executive instead of Rs.1500/-, Rs. 2500, Rs.3500/- respectively.

d)   All executives should be allowed CUG facility on RSTC at Circle level.

e)    3G mobile service with Data facility to all Executives.

All above issue were discussed in details with justifications and it was assured by Director (HR) that all above issues are under consideration and shortly decision in regard will be taken. 

13. Extension of ERP Package for the benefit of the BSNL Pensioners and Extension of Concessional broadband facility to retired BSNL Employees residing under MTNL area as given by BSNL & MTNL to their serving and retired Employees residing in their respective service areas/ jurisdictions: Dir(HR.) directed DGM (Admn) to put up these issues immediately for consideration as already taken up by this association and pensioners association.

On the remaining old agenda items already discussed on 15.09.2015 will further be discussed in the next meeting with Dir (HR). Dir (HR) directed GM(Estt.) also to hold regular schedule meeting with the association to discuss the agenda items prior to the meeting with Dir (HR) as being done by GM(Pers).

The meeting ended with thanks to the chair. The discussions were very cordial, effective and fruitful the next meeting with Dir (HR) will be held on 28th October-2015.

For the convenience of the readers the minutes of the earlier held meetings are placed below for ready reckoner:

A. Meeting with Director (HR) on the agenda items submitted by AIBSNLEA dated 15.09.2015

The meeting was chaired by Director (HR) and was attended by GS Shri Prahlad Rai, Finance Secretary Shri T.C. Jain from association side and GM (Admin), GM (Estt), Addl. GM (SR) and other officers from Personnel cell. Shri Ravi Shil Verma, President AIGETOA and Shri Amit Roy, AGS AIGETOA also attended the meeting to discuss the issues pertaining to stopping of ongoing recruitment of DGMs.

On the issue of recruitment of DGMs, Director (HR) categorically stated that some vital steps have been lapsed by recruitment wing in handling the recruitment process of DGMs and the issue of RRs not coming favorably for internal candidates needs to be thoroughly examined. She informed that CMD BSNL has felt the need for getting into the details of the recruitment. She also informed that on the instructions of CMD BSNL, she has instructed Recruitment Cell to put on hold the complete recruitment process of DGMs till further orders which included not declaring the results of Interviews also. CMD BSNL has desired to get into the details of the complete recruitment process of DGMs on the concern raised by the association and accordingly a self-explanatory note shall be presented to CMD giving details of the circumstances under which DGM RR was framed, the amendments which are required for addressing the concern of the internal candidates and other details. She further told since GM (Pers) is on leave and she herself shall be out of country for one week, so a meeting will be held with forum on the second week of October to discuss the way forward on the issue.

She further advised restraint on the part of associations in the meetings to discuss the matter in cordial environment and assured that issues shall be given due hearing and justice will prevail. Association side assured full cooperation in this regard.

1. Improvement in the revised policy for service GSM, RSTC & Broadband to Executives :

(a) Enhancement of 200 free calls limit per month on RSTC, & enhancement of free call limit on GSM Telephone connection to STS level officer from 500 calls to 800 calls.

(b) Rent free Broadband service connection to all Executives with BSNL 750 plan. Sr. GM (Admn.) has processed the case to the competent authority for rent free Broadband connection.

(c) All the BSNL executives should be provided GSM Handsets of the cost of Rs.3000/- Rs. 4000/- &Rs 5000/- to the JTO/SDE/DE level executives instead of Rs, 1500/- , Rs 2500/- Rs 3500/- respectively.

(d) All Executives' should be allowed CUG facility on RSTC at circle level.

(e) 3G Mobile service with Data facility to all Executives.

All above issues were discussed in detail with justification and it was assured by Director (HR) that decision in regard to first two issues shall be taken in 15 days and the decision on other issues shall be taken in next 15 days thereafter.

2. Withdrawal of the system/practice of Local Officiating Arrangement or Local Officiating Promotion in BSNL and Introduction of Look After arrangement by Executives: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding withdrawal of the system/practice of Local Officiating Arrangement or Local Officiating Promotion in BSNL and Introduction of Look After arrangement by Executives having higher scales of pay w.r.t. temporary shortages in the grades/posts of SDE / DE/ DGM in Circles on 22.03.2013. We demand to restore earlier practice of local officiating arrangement as in the new system one executive has to perform duties of two posts one his original post and another his promotional post on looking after basis. Our executive thus remains over loaded moreover he does not get the designation of newly promoted post. Always he is mentioned as L/A.  BSNL is yet to review the order. 

After detailed discussions, Director (HR) was not convinced with the reply given by Personnel cell and directed the Pers cell officers to submit the old records/actions taken in this regard for examining the whole issue and directed that reply to the association should be submitted after her approval only.

3. One time placement of SDE to Sr. SDE: As per DOT agreement and commitment of BSNL at the time of absorption of Group ?B' officers in BSNL on 01.10.2000, the SDEs who completed 5 years of regular service would be provided one time placement in the Sr. SDE grade. A proposal to give relief to the stagnating SDEs for their placement in the Sr. SDEs grade through Cadre Review Concept, on the back drop of the demand of the Association to reduce the eligibility criteria from 12 years to 5 years (As approved by Telecom Commission in 1994) for placement in the existing scheme, was approved by DoT and discussed in the GoM. This was subsequently remitted to BSNL. It was assured by Hon'ble MOC & IT, in the meeting held on 22-10-2001 with the Association that BSNL has agreed to the proposal in principle and a board memo was under preparation. We further understand that the memo was also finalized, but was not placed in the BSNL Board meeting. The majority of TES Group ?B' officers has been absorbed in BSNL and the BSNL Executive Promotional Policy is implemented w.e.f. 01-10-2000, the issue needs to be settled favorably.

After detailed discussions, Director (HR) was not convinced with the reply given by Personnel cell and directed the Pers cell officers to submit the old records/actions taken in this regard for examining the whole issue and directed that reply to the association should be submitted after her approval only.

4. Introduction of Promotion Policy for Stenos (Dying cadre): There are about 168 Stenographers working throughout the country in the field units of BSNL.  Out of these 168, majority of the stenographers have completed more than 12 years and is placed in the pre-revised executive pay scale of 9850 & 11875 as the case may be at par with PA/PS.  The Stenographers who have been granted ACP in the executive pay scale ceased to be non-executives as per BSNL HQ order No. 1-22/2009-PAT (BSNL) dated 30.04.2009, yet the status attached to the pay scale has not been accorded to them.    Promotion policy for non-executives has also been notified now.  The only cadre which has been kept outside the purview of both the promotion policies is the Stenographers (dying cadre). Neither Executive Promotion Policy nor Non-Executive Promotion policy has been made applicable to this small group of Stenos drawing executive pay scale.  If no promotion policy is implemented, there is no scope of any  promotion for these stenographers other than getting an increment as per modified ACP as recommended by the 6^th Pay Commission for the Central Govt. Employees which has been implemented in BSNL also.

Director (HR) directed pers cell to submit the complete case and asked the association to  submit a fresh letter detailing the exact nature of the demand so that an informed decision can be taken on the issue of relaxation as one time measure in view of the LICE from Non-Executive to Executive Cadre.

5. BSNL CO Vide No.15-07/2011-Pers.II Dated 18^th August 2015 issued clarification in respect of implementation of policy guidelines issued by BSNL Corporate Office in respect of PA/PS of BSNL field units wherein wrong implementation of EPP guidelines /restructuring order /ACP orders issued by BSNL CO are required to take corrective measures which will cause heavy recoveries AIBSNLEA has strongly oppose such arbitrary and unjust recovery orders.

Director (HR) directed pers cell to process the case for keeping the recovery held in abeyance and to seek the financial implications from the circles.

6. TTA to JTO (Direct) quota pay fixation case: Forum pleaded with Director (HR) to allow option to exercise on promotion to the JTOs recruited under direct quota after technical resignation from TTA cader as per DoPT guidelines and other PSUs HR policies on the matter.

Director (HR) Directed GM (Estt) to examine the case in detail as per the documents submitted by the association side.

7. The indifferent attitude of GM (HR), MH circle towards the members of forum under the silent support of CGMT MH circle.

Director (HR) appreciated our concern and assured to intervene in the matter to provide justice to the members of the forum.

B. Meeting with Director (HR) on the agenda items submitted by AIBSNLEA dated 04.09.2015

GS, FS, AGS (HQ), AGS (Fin.) held a meeting with Director (HR). GM (Pers), GM (Estt), Addl GM (SR) and Addl. GM (Pers) were also present in the meeting. We requested Director (HR) to review the progress on the agenda items of the earlier meetings held on 16.07.2015 and 04.08.2015. Records of discussion on the issues taken up in the meeting are as under:

a. CPC from JTO to SDE (T) CPC against seniority cum fitness quota: Conduction of DPC for Seniority and fitness quota as per DoPT guidelines for the years 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 ,2012-13 and 2013-14 to fill up about 6600: 

GM (Pers) apprised that as soon as the stay order is vacated from the Hon'ble HC Kerala, the CPC will be expedited and promotion order of 6612 SDEs will be issued immediately.  We requested to discuss the matter with CGMT Kerala Circle for early hearing through BSNL`s Advocate. Dir(HR) directed GM(Pers) to talk CGMT Kerala Circle on this issue or if required she will talk to CGMT Kerala Circle.

d. CPC from JAO to AO and AO to CAO to fill up the vacant posts:

Director (HR) assured to direct GM (FP) to expedite CPCs from JAO to AO and AO to CAO. She also directed GM(Pers) to sit with GM (FP) and ensure common reply to the Hon`ble CAT Chandigarh on SC/ST Roaster implementation.  She assured an early action in this regard.

h. Promotion from Assistants to Section officers and Personal Assistant to Private Secretaries, SO to AGM and AGM to DGM in the erstwhile CSS and CSSS:

GM (Pers) apprised that the promotions are up to date.

16. Implementation of DPE order for payment of 78.2% IDA fitment benefit   w.e.f.  01.01.2007 for BSNL Pensioners:

Director (HR) further directed GM (Estt) to write letter to DOT showing concern of BSNL for early settlement of the issue.

AIBSNLEA further mentioned that the qualified and experienced Executives in BSNL having 10 to 20 years of service should also get an opportunity to compete with others for the DGM posts by making appropriate, justified and rational changes in the eligibility conditions. This would mark the beginning of allowing BSNL to have a management structure of its own at DGM level which by virtue of age profile will be groomed into senior management in due course of time. This strategic move will not only meet the career growth of aspiring talented executives in BSNL but will immensely contribute towards growth and viability of BSNL. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and directed GM (Pers) to review the RR. The meeting ended with thanks to the chair. The discussions were very cordial, effective and fruitful.

C. Meeting with Director (HR) on the agenda items submitted by AIBSNLEA dated 04.08.2015

Meeting on remaining agenda items held with the representatives of forum comprising of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA under the chairmanship of Director (HR). From management side GM (Pers), GM (Estt), Sr. GM (SR), GM (FP), Add. GM (Pers) and DGM (SR) were present along with Director (HR) and from Forum side, GS AIBSNLEA, AGS (HQ) AIBSNLEA, AGS (Fin) AIBSNLEA, GS AIGETOA, CS AIGETOA Delhi and CWC AIGETOA Delhi were present in the meeting. Records of discussion on various issues are as under:   

1.     Immediate implementation of digital signature by all circles with respect to EPF cases settlement of BSNL recruited employees, resolution of all EPF Anomalies, and EPF contribution during training period.

Compliance report on implementation of digital signature will called from all the circles to ensure the 100% implementation of digital signature. Necessary order will be issued to make EPF contribution for the training period. Director (HR) will personally make effort for waiver of penalty to EPFO. Other anomalies, if any, will be resolved on case to case basis at appropriate level. 

2.     Promotions through LDCE in SDE cadre:

(a)   LDCE from JTO to SDE (T): Early declaration of result for last LDCE and conduction of LDCE for promotion from JTO (T) to SDE (T) for the vacancy available till date.

LDCE result is under process and will be ready in next two months but there is stay from Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh on account of reservation in promotion for which hearing is scheduled to be held on 25^th Aug, 2015. Prior to that in a similar case in AO to CAO promotion hearing is scheduled on 5^th Aug, 2015 wherein officers from SEA and Pers Cell has prepared appropriate reply and will personally appear in the CAT, hopefully stay will be vacated in this hearing. Pers Cell is actively pursuing to Honorable Shimla High Court for combined exam for the reaming vacancies of LDCE quota of SDE (T). Once result of the present LDCE is declared, next exam will be notified immediately.

(b)   LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDEs (TF) on regular basis.

The syllabus of LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDEs (TF) will be circulated/notified within one week and notification of LDCE will be issued in Sep-2015 for conducting LDCE in the month of Dec-15.

3.    Provide additional increment to all the executives promoted through 2012 SDE (T) LDCE, to compensate loss of notional increment due to delayed Exam/Result on the part of BSNL.

GM (Pers) informed that in a similar case as per direction from Honorable Court, notional increment is extended to 124 petitioners against LDCE held in 2002 but same can not be generalized. Forum has pleaded that same benefits must be given to similarly affected executives for LDCE-2012 instead of forcing them to go to the various courts. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and directed GM (Pers) to discuss the court judgment with her and then decision will be taken.

4.   Settlement of pay anomaly cases wherein senior Executives are drawing less pay than their juniors and antedating of pay.

Forum pleaded to implement the Honorable Supreme Court judgment allowing stepping up of pay to all affected executives. Forum further pleaded that stepping up of pay as per the Apex court judgment is already implemented under NEPP. Director (HR) directed GM (Pers) for taking early decision in this regard. Regarding antedating of pay GM (Estt) assured to provide the calculation sheet on antedating of pay on the basis of earlier BSNL CO PAT section order issued after second PRC implementation and than modified order in 2011. Accordingly case will be process to the competent authority for final decision.

5.   Special recruitment of JTO/JAO for hard tenure Circles / Implementation of Transfer Policy in its true spirit in all disciplines and consideration of Rule-8 cases by circles, spouse cases as per the prevalent guidelines.

Director (HR) acknowledged the hardship of the executives posted in hard tenure/deficits stations/circles and mentioned that BSNL management is seized with problem and considering the special recruitment in such circles. Apart from this, some immediate possible measures will be taken to mitigate the hardship of executives.

6.   E1+5 Increments benefit to JTO (SRD), JAOs 2013 batch and PAs: The BSNL Management Committee has cleared the proposal of E1+5 Increments benefit to JTO (SRD), JAOs 2013 batch and PAs which is pending for BSNL Board approval. Also settlement of Pay Anomaly cases of Departmental JTOs outsider quota.

Director (HR) directed GM (Estt) to put up the case in the next board meeting to be held in Aug-15 delinking from HR plan approval.

7.   Inordinate delay in settlement of disciplinary cases: We have been requesting BSNL Management for the settlement of long pending disciplinary cases. Many cases are pending more than 7-8 years and no decision is given, causing undue harassment to the executives on promotions and retirement. As per CVC guidelines all the disciplinary cases needs early settlement.

 Director (HR) advised to submit the list of long pending disciplinary cases for early decisions.

8.   Post based promotions for PA/PS up to PPS and Sr. PPS Cadre. Common Recruitment Rules & Nomenclature and introduction of Promotion Policy for Stenos (Dying Cadre)

Director (HR) directed Add. GM (Pers), convener of the committee headed by ED (CN) to submit committee report within two months time for decision.

9.     Allowing option to departmental JAOs who joined after 07-05-2010.

 Issue is already resolved. Forum extends sincere thanks for resolving the issues.

10.  Early finalization of New SDE RR-2014 & JTO RRs-2014 (without degradation of Scale & Qualification) and in line with the suggestions submitted by associations.

Director (HR) directed GM (Estt) and GM (Pers) to put up the issues in next board meeting delinking from HR Plan finalization for resolution.

11.  Implementation of DPE order for payment of 78.2% IDA fitment benefit   w.e.f.  01.01.2007 for BSNL Pensioners.

Director (HR) directed GM (Estt) to write letter to DOT showing concern of BSNL for early settlement of the issue.

12.    No MT and DGM Recruitment from outside.

 Forum has raised serious objection on MT/DGM recruitment from outside ignoring more qualified, experienced and deserving internal executives. Forum has appraised that BSNL Board has taken decision to recruits about 200 DGM in some specialized field like HR, Marketing, Sales etc. but later on decision is deliberately manipulated and recruitment is made in Operation and Finance wherein thousands of executives having all the requisite qualification and experience are already available in BSNL. Internal executives possessing all the qualification and experience as prescribed for external candidates have been debarred and result is also not declared who appeared in the same exam. This is clear cut act of giving undue benefits to external candidates and making recruitment from some targeted candidates. Forum is likely to approach to CVC for vigilance inquiry if DGM recruitment is not immediately withdrawn. Although GM (Pers) tried to convince Director (HR) in the name of requirement of some outside fresh blood but Director (HR) was fully convince that she is not against any lateral recruitment but there should not be any discrimination with internal candidates, in fact preferential treatment should be given to internal executives over external candidates. Director (HR) assured that she will go through the detail of the issues and ensure that no discrimination is happen with internal executives.

D. Meeting with Director (HR) on the agenda items submitted by AIBSNLEA dated 16.07.2015

United Forum of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA  held a meeting with the Dir(HR) along with the Sr GM(SR) , GM(Estt), GM(Pers), GM(FP), Addl GM(BW), AGM(Elect)  in the Board room at 12 hrs to discuss the following demands. GS, AGS (C/E/A/TF), FS and AFS from AIBSNLEA and GS, CS Delhi, CWC Member Delhi from AIGETOA attended the meeting. The Dir (HR) mentioned that the HR cell is for the employees and all genuine issues should be resolved in favor of the employees to motivate them so that they contribute their utmost to the BSNL for restoring its lost glory. UF assured its fullest cooperation. Dir (HR) initiated discussions on the four demands of the UF as hereunder:

1)  Superannuation benefits to Direct Recruited executives as per the provision of sub-rule (23) of rule 37A of CCS pension rule and as per DPE guidelines:  BSNL should contribute 12% of Basic + DA as Superannuation Benefits in respect of Direct Recruits and the effective date of implementation of Superannuation benefits of BSNL Recruited Employees must be 01.10.2000.

Reply: As per the direction of Dir (HR), the GM (Estt) submitted a gist of the pensionary benefits available to the absorbed employees vis-?vis to the DR employees considering present proposal of 3% contribution which shows that direct recruits will get more pension on their retirement. United Forum was not satisfied with the calculation submitted by GM (East) as same is not covering the actual retirement benefit available till death of employees. UF pleaded for 12% contribution from BSNL side as per the DPE order and submitted the actual calculation which shows that even after 12% of contribution towards pension fund direct recruits will get only 1/8^th pension in comparison to absorbed employees. After some discussions the Dir (HR) appreciated our concern and mentioned that management has proposed 3% contribution as superannuation benefit which is cleared by BSNL MC and is pending with BSNL Board Remuneration Committee for clearance and thereafter by BSNL board, based on the calculations submitted by the GM (Estt), which in her opinion is a balance between absorbed and DR employees.  Dir (HR) directed the GM (Estt) to have separate meeting with UF to understand the calculation of each other within 2-3 days' time so that the pensionary benefits of the absorbed employees and the BSNL recruited employees are on equal footing. Director (HR) was very much concern with this issue and clearly said that employer has the responsibility to secure the retrial life of it's employees. She mentioned that BSNL is ready to take decision for increasing the contribution to minimize the gap if any between absorbed and direct recruits in terms of their retrial benefits after seeing the fresh calculation to be submitted by GM (East) which consider the views of the UF. She further directed that the revised proposal, if any shall be submitted to the Remuneration Committee before the next Board Meeting. The Dir (HR) assured justice to all employees. UF submitted a detailed calculation sheet/ draft today itself and we will have further discussion with the GM (Estt) shortly on this issue.

2. Some issues related to Executive promotion policy (EPP) needs immediate settlement in addition to CPSU cadre hierarchy and  first time bound promotion after 4 years of service in all the cases as under

(a)   Time bound promotion from E-5 to E-6 to the DGMs promoted from Grp.'B' Executives:

Reply: GM(Pers) informed that the issue is pending with BSNL Board for approval for the last 7-8 months. We expressed our serious concern for such inordinate delay on the pretext of finalization of HR Plan. Dir(HR) appreciated our concern and assured that after the discussions with BSNL Unions/ Associations the revised HR Plan fitting in Deloittee Recommendations will be placed in the next BSNL Board Meeting. Thereafter all the pending HR issues cleared by BSNL MC will also be approved by BSNL Board.

(b) Date of effect of Implementation of revised upgraded IDA Pay Scales for the Executives w.e.f. 1.10.2000 on notional basis:

Reply: Addl GM (BW) and GM (Pers) apprised the status of the case which is now pending in Pers cell for consideration after the comments of the GM (FP). The proposal was moved by the PGM (BW) with the comments of the PGM (EW), PGM(Arch) and GM(TF). GM (Pers) has to give comments on PA/PS cadre. Dir(HR) directed GM (Pers) to resolve the issue by 31/07/2015.

(c) Amendment in BSNL MSRRs of EE (Civil/Electrical/Arch):

Reply: Dir (HR) mentioned that as per  the discussions and decisions in the meeting of  CMD, BSNL with the UF representatives in her presence held on 13/07/2015, the approval has been given to Pers cell to issue an executive order treating Diploma with 10 years of technical experience as equivalent to degree in engineering for the purpose of promotion to the grade of EE(C/E/Arch). GM (Pers) assured to issue the order today itself. We extended our sincere gratitude and thanks to the Dir (HR) and CMD, BSNL for their kind consideration and removing this stalemate in the career path of C/E/Arch wing executives. We congratulate our Civil/Electrical/Architectural Executives for this historic win.

3.  Conduction of various CPCs on a regular basis:

 i.  JTO to SDE (T) CPC against seniority cum fitness quota: Conduction of DPC for Seniority and fitness quota as per DoPT guidelines for the years 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 ,2012-13 and 2013-14 to fill up about 6600 posts.

Reply: GM (Pers) apprised that as soon as the stay order is vacated from the Hon'ble HC Kerala, the CPC will be expedited and promotion order will be issued within seven days. We requested to monitor the developments in the court so that the case is not further deferred. AIBSNLEA is also a party in the case

ii.   CPC from SDE (T)/DE(Adhoc) to DE Regular: Immediate CPC to fill up the left out about 90 DEs Posts and  about 1200 DEs posts on regular basis up to the vacancies of  year 2013-14

Reply: Dir (HR) directed the GM (Pers) to issue left out 83 SDEs to DE promotion order immediately and to expedite CPC from SDE to DE and to fill up all vacant DE posts.

iii. Immediate conduction of CPC from DE to DGM (Engg.) on Adhoc/Regular basis to fill up about 700 DGM vacant posts.

Reply: GM (Pers) apprised that efforts are being made to issue 150 DGM orders from eligible DEs on receipt of VCRs. We pleaded that as per the judgement of Hon'ble Apex Court, 480 DGM posts can immediately be filled up since 150 can be filled up. Dir (HR) directed GM (Pers) to give maximum promotions against vacant posts as much as possible. GM (Pers) assured an early action in this regard.

iv.  Immediate CPC from JAO to AO to fill up about 500 AOs posts.

Reply: GM(FP) informed that after receiving the letter from the UF, the CPC work from JAO to AO has been initiated.

 v.   CPC from AO to CAO Regular to fill up about 650 CAO vacant  posts

Reply: GM(FP) apprise that the CPC work is held up due to Hon'ble CAT , Chandigarh direction to refrain from issuing promotions by considering Roster in present practice in BSNL and consider Hon'ble Supreme Court judgement of Sri Nagraj Case. We pleaded that Hon'ble Apex Court judgement has already been endorsed by DOPT/DPE/DOT/BSNL and as per DOPT guidelines, promotion orders can be issued. GM(FP) mentioned that the legal opinion from GM(Legal) has been sought and as per the advice of GM (Pers) to consider promotions on Adhoc basis after taking approval from Hon'ble CAT, Chandigarh is being taken. Dir (HR) directed GM(FP) to take immediate action in this regard.

vi.  CPC from DGM (F)-Adhoc to DGM (F) - Regular basis.

Reply: GM (FP) informed that after receiving the letter from the uF the CPC has been initiated.

vii.   CPCs from JTO (C/E) to SDE (C/E) and SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E).

Reply: The Addl GM(BW) informed that the promotions from JTO? to SDE? on SCF quota is up to date i.e up to March 2015 and requisitions will be placed to Recruitment cell for conducting LDCE for 65 vacancies. The AGM (EW) informed that around 13 SDE (E) posts on SCF quota and 19 posts on LDCE quota are being initiated for promotion. As far as EE promotion is concerned, the Dir (HR) directed the BW/EW unit to be very proactive towards cadre issues and expedite CPCs to fill up all vacant EE(C/E) posts.

CPCs from JTO (TF) to SDE (TF) , SDE (TF) to DE/AGM(TF) and  LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDEs (TF)

Reply: We expressed our concern for not issuing promotions orders in TF in the grade of AGM(TF)  and not conducting LDCE for promotion from JTO(TF) to SDE(TF) on the ground of non finalization of syllabus. Dir(HR) directed the GM(Pers) to solve the issue in a  time bound manner and GM(Pers) assured top resolve the issue within a month time.

viii.  Promotion from Assistants to Section officers and Personal Assistant to Private Secretaries, SO to AGM and AGM to DGM in the erstwhile CSS and CSSS. 

Reply: GM (Pers) apprised that the promotions are up to date.

4.  Restructuring of AD (OL) Cadre: The committee constituted under the Chairmanship of  Shri Harsh Wardhan Addl. GM (CP&M), BSNL C.O. has submitted the report to the competent authority to revise the pay scale of Rajbhasha Adhikari at par SDE/AO scale .But the committee report is pending with the GM (Pers) for more than 8 months without any decision. We have demanded to restructure the cadre by change of designation as AD(OL) and to ensure promotions up-to DD (O/L) STS grade.

Reply: Dir(HR) directed GM(Pers) to process the committee report to settle the issue within one month time.

In addition to the above issues, we expressed our concern for not considering the drawl of increment from the due date for non-completion of mandatory training within two years of upgradation on account of departmental fault. Dir (HR) directed the Addl GM(BW) and GM(Pers) to reprocess the case for consideration since she is fully convinced with the issue.

The meeting ended with thanks to the chair. The discussions were very cordial, effective and fruitful. Dir (HR) advised us to submit the left out demands of the UF for discussions in the next week. UF will submit the demands by Monday.

07.10.2015:  Meeting with the Additional Secretary DoT.

Shri N. Sivasailam has taken over charge as the Additional Secretary, DoT, some time back. The Core Committee members of the Forum met him today and congratulated. Since the Additional Secretary is also a director of the BSNL Board, the Core Committee members discussed a number of issues connected with the viability of BSNL and solicited his fullest cooperation for strengthening the Company. The Additional Secretary responded very positively. He expressed his desire that BSNL should become the no.1 telecom operator in the country and assured his fullest cooperation for it. The Core Committee members of the Forum, also drew his attention to the fact that the post of Director (Finance), BSNL, is lying vacant for a very long time, which is adversely affecting the functioning of the Company. They requested the Additional Secretary, DoT, to initiate steps for conducting a re-selection, in case the already selected candidate could not be posted.   

07.10.2015:  Meeting with the Secretary DoT.

As per the decision of the last meeting of the Forum, the Core Committee members of the Forum met Shri

Rakesh Garg, Secretary, DoT today. Com. P. Abhimanyu, Convener, Forum, com. Chandeswar Singh,

President, Forum, com. K. Sebastin, GS, SNEA and com. Prahlad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA participated. The

Forum representatives expressed their concerns to the Secretary, DoT, with regards to the formation of

Subsidiary Tower Company. They also conveyed their dissatisfaction to the inordinate delay in the

settlement of 78.2% IDA merger to the pensioners. The representatives also requested the Secretary,

DoT to take expeditious steps to implement the assurance given to the Forum, in the meeting held on

01.05.2015, in respect of the next round of pension revision to the BSNL retirees. The Secretary, DoT

assured to do the needful. 

07.10.2015:  Status of ACRs for promotion from SDE to AGM/DE (Engg) - List of pending cases <<<Click here for the list >>> All the CHQ Office Bearers / Circle Secretaries / Branch Secretaries are requested to pursue for sending the pending ACRs at the earliest for conducting the CPC.

07.10.2015:  Congratulations ! History created ! AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded result in getting released promotion and posting order of Executives of Telecom Factory Stream in the grade of DGM on regular basis in the IDA Scale of Pay of Rs. 32900-58000/- <<<Click here for order>>>

We are extremely thankful to CMD BSNL, Director (HR), GM (Pers.), GM (TF), Jt. GM (Pers.) and all the concerned officers who helped in getting released this order.

06.10..2015: GS writes  to:

1. The Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding regarding:

(a)  Representation received from Shri Gauri Shankar Sunar, Retired AGM (EB), Rajasthan Telecom Circle,Jaipur (Rajasthan) regarding Non-settlement of DCRG benefit and CVR benefit on superannuation on 30.6.2015 due to pendency of major penalty case.

(b)  Representation received from Shri Sarupa Meena, JTO, Bhuj, Gujarat regarding his one way transfer

to Rajasthan Telecom Circle

<<<Click here for the letters>>

2. The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding:

1.  (a)  Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel

    (b) Representation received from Mrs. Suma G. Nair, AO % GMTD BSNL Kolhapur Maharashtra Circle regarding her request for back date effect for promotion to the post of Accounts officer

    (c)  Representation received from Shri   V. Vara Prasad, staff No. 88315 CAO (adhoc) % GM Telecom Vijayawada (AP) Circle regarding Post-Based promotion in the grade of STS (CAO) on regular basis-<<<Click here for the letters>>

3   3. The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

     (a)  Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE(T)-

     (b)  Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

    (c) Representation received from Shri Prabhat Kumar Agrawal, Staff No. 32387, HR No. 198407262 regarding not inclusion of his name while issuing regular promotion to the Executive in AGM/DE of Telecom Operation Stream in the IDA Scale of Rs. 29100-54500/-

     (d)  Representation received from Shri Anil Kumar, JTO, HR No. 200700165, Rajasthan regarding OWN Cost transfer from Rajasthan Circle to UP (E) at the time of regular promotion to SDE (LDCE)

      <<<Click here for the letters>>

       4. The PGM (BW), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

        (a) Representation received from Shri Sanjay Khandelwal, HR No. 198907098, SDE (Civil), BSNL Civil Zone, Jodhpur regarding relieving to NRHM on deputation.

      <<<Click here for the letters>>

       5. The ED (NB), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

 (a)  Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of AGM (TF)

  <<<Click here for the letters>>

06.10.2015: MORE REVELATION OF FACTS ON PENSION ISSUE: 
In reply to another RTI application filed by AGS, AIRBSNLEWA Sh. Amit Kumar Gupta, asking copies of the <<note sheets>> which lead into issuance of the then Secy DoT Sh Siddharth Behura's much talked about letter dated 5-1-2009, DoT has supplied all relevant documents. It may be seen that the letter was issued as a follow up action of a meeting held by Secretary(Expenditure) on 16/12/2008 at the instance of Secretary(T)  with all the nodal ministries  with the intention to facilitate the absorption of ITS officers  in BSNL. But ITSA did not believe in  that letter and practically refused to take absorption in BSNL. Further the advice of the then Member (F) to take simultaneous  action  for annulling Cabinet decision dated 27/1/2005 was  over-ruled by DoT based on  advice of then Legal Advisor in DoT,  which is creating problems now. Present Member(F) has again recommended review and annulment of cabinet Decision dated 27/1/2005 to expedite Pension Revision  of the BSNL Pensioners drawing pension under Rule 37-A of CCS Pension Rules, 1972.  Read  <<< Explanatory Note by  President AIRBSNLEWA>>>   <<< The Documents>>>>                        

06.10.2015:  BSNL Corporate Office has sought inputs from the recognized Unions and Executive Associations on the deficiencies observed in Medical policy and the difficulties faced by the employees and probable remedies/suggestions. <<<Click here for the letter>>> All the CHQ Office Bearers / Circle Secretaries / Branch Secretaries are requested to send their useful suggestion in this regard at the earliest to the CHQ for onward submission.

06.10.2015:  Organise lunch hour demonstrations Today, demanding Adhoc PLI:The Forum of Unions / Associations called upon the employees to organise powerful lunch hour demonstrations today i.e. 06.10.2015, at Corporate Office, Circle and SSA levels, demanding immediate payment of Adhoc PLI.

CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to take the initiative to coordinate with all other unions and associations for organising the lunch hour  demonstrations in the most successful manner.

Condolence News: CHQ President Com. P. Venugopal lost his father on 4th Oct., 2015. AIBSNLEA convey heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.

05.10.2015:  GS and CS, AIGETOA BSNL CO met GM (Estt.) and discussed regarding:
(a) Notification of new JTO RR-2015: GM (Estt.) informed that the minutes of the BSNL Board on approval of new JTO RR-2015 has not yet been received in Estt Cell. However, as soon as the minutes are
received new JTO RR -2015 will be notified and further action will be taken.
(b) Notional Pay Fixation w.e.f. 1.10.2000 of upgraded pay scales to JTO/SDE (C/E/Arch/TF) Engineering wings and PA cadre at par JAOs: We expressed out serious concern against delay in giving Comments on this issue to Pers. cell which is pending in Estt Cell from the last two months. GM (Estt.) assured to look into the matter.
(C) E-2and E-3 pay scales to JTO & SDE equivalent Executives: GM (Estt.) informed that Committee report in this regard so far has not been received in this section. However, after receiving the Committee
report the case will immediately be processed.

05.10.2015:  Meeting with ED (NB):

GS and CS, AIGETOA BSNL CO met Shri M.A. Khan ED (NB), Chairman Committee and discussed regarding finalizing the Committee report on CPSU cadre hierarchy and E-2 and E-3 IDA pay scales to JTO and  SDE equivalent executives in BSNL. After some discussions ED (NB) assured to submitted the Committee report today itself to the CMD BSNL for consideration. Two official side members GM (EF) and GM (Estt.) however have given some note but all three executives Associations representatives along with chairman Committee has given favourable recommendations.  The committee report after the approval of the CMD BSNL will be put to BSNLMC and BSNL Board for approval and then it will be sent to DoT Pension cell for presidential order. This process may take minimum six months times. In case everything goes smooth.

05.10.2015:  GS, FS and AGS (HQ) met Director (HR), BSNL Board and discussed regarding:

a. CMD's visit to Kenya: Director (HR) mentioned that their Kenya visit was most useful for BSNL wherein he along with Secretary (Telecom), CMD, BSNL visited and CMD, BSNL gave presentation on Training facilities available in BSNL training centers mainly ALTTC, Ghaziabad, BRBRAITT Jabalpur and NATFM, Hyderabad etc. She explained that Kenya Government wants trainings to their personnel in Telecom Sector from BSNL India for Telecom Operation, Maintenance, Finance Matters and Management Courses. CMD personally gave presentations on theses issue and mentioned that people from Kenya will be coming to our training centers for trainings and for some trainings our executives/employees will be deputed to Kenya for imparting training wherein BSNL's infrastructure and expertize will be utilized which will give revenue to BSNL. To sign MoU with Kenya Government, she will be visiting Kenya once again shortly.

b. Non-settlement of the pending HR issues: We expressed our serious concern and resentment against non-settlement of the long pending HR issues despite the recent some meetings with Director (HR) in the presence of concerned GMs. The main reason for non-settlement of the issues is due to the indifferent and biased attitude of the Pers. and Estt. Cells of BSNL Corporate Office. During these recent meetings some time schedule were given for settlement of some HR issues to the concerned units by Director (HR) but no fruitful result arrived so far. Hence, we requested Director (HR) to look into the matter personally.

05.10.2015:  GS, FS and AGS (HQ) met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding:

a. CMD's visit to Kenya: CMD informed that Kenya (A South African County) visit was very fruitful for BSNL wherein he along with Secretary (Telecom), Director (HR) visited and gave presentation on Training facilities available in BSNL training centers mainly ALTTC, Ghaziabad, BRBRAITT Jabalpur and NATFM, Hyderabad etc. He explained that Kenya Government wants trainings to their personnel in Telecom Sector from BSNL India for Telecom Operation, Maintenance, Finance Matters and Management Courses. CMD personally gave presentations on theses issue and mentioned that people from Kenya will be coming to our training centers for trainings and for some trainings our executives/employees will be deputed to Kenya for imparting training wherein BSNL's infrastructure and expertize will be utilized which will give revenue to BSNL.  

b. Free Night Calling, Free Roaming and High Speed Broadband: On the issue of Free Night Calling, Free Roaming and High Speed Broadband CMD emphasized to give vide publicity among the customers to make these schemes more popular. Regarding capacity increase in Broadband equipment, he informed that by the end of November 2015, the capacity of Broadband equipment will be enhanced to avoid congestion. He also mentioned that at present 90% of the equipment capacity of Broadband equipment is being utilized which has increase the Broadband speed from 512kbps to 2 Mbps.  It has given a boost to BSNL Broadband growth and its revenue.

c. Filling-up of the vacant DGM posts: We expressed our serious concern against non-filling up of the vacant DGM posts in Telecom Operation stream (about 800). CMD appreciated our concern and assured to direct Director (HR) for early filling of the vacant DGM Posts.

d. Consideration of request transfer cases of our office bearers on immunity grounds: We expressed our concern against delay in consideration of transfer cases of our office bearers on immunity ground. We explained that our most of the office bearers are dedicated to their office work as well as to the Association work. We have pride of that and always advise them to give their best.  CMD appreciated our concern and assured to look into the matter.

May the spirit of truth and non-violence be with us during this Gandhi Jayanti and once again recall the words of Mahatma Gandhi ji's speech given in South Africa in 1890, which tells that ....

"A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption of our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider of our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favour by serving him. He is doing us a favour by giving us the opportunity to do so.?........ We all the employees of BSNL can give real tributes to both the heroes by following the same.

AIBSNLEA tributes both the Heroes of the Nation on their birth anniversary ............. 2nd Oct.,2015. 

AIBSNLEA WISHES A HAPPY

'BSNL DAY - 2015'

TO ONE AND ALL

GS Message on the occasion of BSNL DAY-2015: Now the time comes, we have to analyze our strength and weakness and will follow the motivated team work strategy in BSNL and everyone should try to justify his Job on daily basis and ensure the best utilization of the existing infrastructures in order to meet the Quality of Services, Customer Care / Customers satisfaction and Expansion of BSNL's Business, so that the revenue of the company increases multifold. - GS AIBSNLEA

01.10.2015:  BSNL Corporate Office issued clarifications regarding Pay anomaly due to accrual of increment of junior earlier than senior after fixation of pay in revised pay scale w.e.f. 01.01.2007 on implementation of 2nd PRC  - <<<Click here for order>>>>

01.10.2015:  United Forum of Executives Associations writes to CMD, BSNL regarding framing of Direct DGM RR with intention to recruit inferior candidates from targeted group and completely debarring the internal candidates possessing all the qualifications, talent and experience at higher side - our submission for thorough examination and investigation  - <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

01.10.2015:  GS writes to:

1. Mrs. Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding Pay anomaly due to implementation of EPP - interplay between time bound pay up-gradation and post based promotion - our apprehensions regarding retired officers - <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

2. Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD, BSNL regarding "Hungama" service to BSNL customers on Broadband - <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

5th CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF AIBSNLEA, ODISHA CIRCLE HELD ON 26.09.2015 at RTTC, Bhubaneswar and Open Session on 27.09.2015 at  Hotel Keshari, Bhubaneswar:

26.09.2015

The conference started with flag hoisting at 1000hrs & then meeting started at 1030hr of 26.09.2015 in the Seminar Hall of the RTTC-Bhubaneswar. The hall was jam-packed by the office bearers & other comrades of our association. The Dist. Secy. of the host branch gave the welcome address and the Circle President presided over the meeting. Com. Amit Gupta, AGS of AIBSNLRWA & Com. B.D.Nath, Ex-CS were also present on the dais. After self-introduction, the Branch Secretaries read out their reports. After reading out of the report by each branch secretary, the Circle Secretary answered for the queries & resolutions satisfactorily. Then the Circle Secy Com. R.K.Panda read out his report vividly describing his achievements during the period. The report was passed unanimously by the house. Then the FS also read out his report and the same was passed unanimously. Finally resolutions were taken for steps to be taken for making Odisha circle more profitable and also for the cadre related issues raised by the comrades.

After lunch, the joint coordination meeting was held between the office bearers of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA under the chairmanship of Com R.K.Panda. Effective discussions were held regarding viability of BSNL and also for strengthening the associations by   increasing the memberships.

Then the members of the retired employees association assembled in the Seminar Hall and Com. B.D.Nath and Com. K.N.Sahu were elected as their Circle President and Circle Secretary respectively.

                  
27.09.2015:

 BRIEF OF JOINT OPEN SESSION OF AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA :

The function started by lighting the lamp by the Chief Guest & other dignitaries followed by an opening song by Shri Benudhar Mishra, DET, Puri.  Comrades coming from different branches of SSAs from all over Odisha welcomed all the dignitaries to the dias by presenting bouquets. Comrade K.N.Sahu, Circle President presided over the meeting. The big hall of Hotel Keshari was jam-packed by all the comrades of both the associations.

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CHIEF GUEST  :         Shri Bijoyananda Mishra, Chief General Manager, Odissa Circle, Bhubaneswar

Guests of Honour :   Shri U.S.Panda, Sr GM,Telecom District, Bhubaneswar 

                                        Shri A.K.Pahi,G.M.( HR/Admn),Circle office, Bhubaneswar. 

AIBSNLEA National leaders Shri Prahlad Rai, GS, Shri Ravi Verma, President, AIGETOA, Shri R P Shahu, GS, AIGETOA , Shri Amit Gupta, AGS of AIBSNLRWA, Com. Amit Ray, AGS, AIGETOA & Shri S.K. Jena, AGS, AIBSNLEA attended the Conference.

The circle president, circle Secretary Com. R.K.Panda addressed the house giving emphasis on viability of BSNL . Com. Panda appreciated CGMT, Odisha Circle, GM ( HR/Admn) and the entire team for the settlement of majority genuine HR issues of  the Executives taken by this association. Com, Panda also highlighted the steps taken by the GMTD, Bhubaneswar for developing competitiveness amongst the executives and suggested to adopt the same at other SSAs to motivate the executives to give their best for the organisation. Com. Panda congratulated the CGMT, Odisha Circle and the whole team of Odisha Circle for making the circle profitable in spite of several hurdles. Then the National Leaders highlighted the viability of BSNL as the top priority so that it would pave the way for solving HR issues.

Shri Ravi Verma, President, AIGETOA & Shri R P Shahu, GS, AIGETOA :  

They mentioned that even after having the required qualification, having years of service experience, Direct Recruited JTOs are not entitled to become DGM/MT, whereas the person having the same qualifications working in other companies can become the DGM/MT.

Further they highlighted that the issues on E2 & E3 pay scales for JTO & SDE equivalent executives & CPSU Cadre Hierarchy are in good shape and the committee appointed for the same is likely to submit its report shortly. 

Guest of Honour,Shri A.K.Pahi; in his speech, he expressed his happiness over  the issue on viability of BSNL as all the leaders of the association expressed their concern for the same. He promised to extend his support to deal with the HR issues.

Guest of Honour,Shri U.S.Panda; addressed the gathering and motivated all to work for the organization with full devotion. 

Com. Prahlad Rai GS  mentioned that Odisha circle members and representatives are playing a vital role in the AIBSNLEA by taking up all the points required for the growth of the BSNL. He mentioned that due to dynamic leaderships and sincere work by the executives of Odisha Circle, it has been making profit every year and created a special image in the corporate office.  He has briefed the history of the conversion of BSNL from the DoT/DTS/DTO and the various reasons for the loss making of BSNL by various anti BSNL policies and decisions like denying the commencement of GSM services for many years, compelling rural services, stoppage of ADC charges from 2008 onwards and Rs.2000 crores payment from USO in lieu of ADC withdrawal was also stopped from July 2011. There are a total of  29000 telephone exchanges in the country out of which 28000 are in rural areas which a compulsion for the BSNL to maintain it without any profit / with loss. 

BSNL was not given a fair deal for spectrum allocation and arbitrarily enforced the 3G/BWA spectrum charges of Rs.18500 crores  on BSNL.  The reserve fund of more than 18500 crores taken away by the Govt. by way of spectrum charges, and other charges, notional loan of Rs.7500 crores recovery, interest for the paper loan @ 14.5% rate of interest for the period of 13 continuous years which is amount around 12000 crores.

Pension contribution is being taken by the DoT on the highest of the pay scale instead of the actual pay scale.  License fee of 1200 crores and USO charges Rs.1800 crores are being charged by DoT from BSNL against the NTP 1999 provisions.  Though BSNL is 100% company of the Govt. of India, there is no support from the Govt. to the BSNL instead all the amounts are taken away from the BSNL by the Govt. Rs. 1250  crores as rule deficit is yet to be paid by the DoT to the BSNL.  About Rs.5000 crores of BWA spectrum is also yet to be refunded to BSNL.

He mentioned that we have been continuously pursuing and taken up the matters with the BSNL management and Govt to procure the materials and the BSNL board which is to be responsible is working under the pressure of the Govt.  which are totally against the interest of the BSNL.  There are trade union actions proposed, conducted and implemented at many times to attract the attention of the Govt. which has certain action from the BSNL management.

He requested all the comrades to ensure the quality service to the customers, increase the customer base, change the attitude towards the customers and the HR issues related to the executives and viability issues will be taken up and pursued with the management by the CHQ.  Implementation of E2-E3 pay scale, CPSU cadre hierarchy, notional promotion from 1.10.2000, CPCs of various cadres, filling up the vacant posts, seniority cases, pay anomaly cases, AD (OL), pay scale up gradation, option cases of JAOs 2010 batch in field units, PPS post creation, filling up the posts of Group B, STS, JAG, SAG, HAG, Board of Director, various issues related to the pensions etc.  He mentioned that within 2 - 3 months period he expects to settle the issues of 78.2% fitment benefit to BSNL pensioners, which is under active consideration of the DoT.

He mentioned that whatever efforts are required to be made at the level of BSNL management and DoT will be taken care by the Association

CHIEF GUEST Honorable Shri Bijoyananda Mishra :   In his speech, he appreciated the efforts taken by our association to make the circle profit making. He narrated a beautiful story to motivate the members present in the house.

Com. Dalabehera, Circle President, AIGETOA expressed vote of thanks and followed by National Anthem. 

In the afternoon session, the old circle body was dissolved and the session concluded with the unanimous formation of NEW Circle Body as following :

Shri S.K.Pradhan,    :  Circle President, AIBSNLEA, Odisha Circle

Shri B.D.Mishra, DET, Puri :  Circle Secretary, AIBSNLEA, Odisha Circle

Shri N.P.Dash, AO:  Finance Secretary.

30.09.2015:  Expert Committee hearings on TES Gr.'B' seniority is completed today

 GS attended the meeting of the Expert committee headed by Shri Ram Murthy and Shri D.C. Sharma, Hon'ble Retd. Judges wherein the hearings, reply/counter reply by the respective advocates and BSNL's Senior Advocate have been completed today. About 18 hearings took place during the last 7- 8 months. The expert committee will be submitting its report to the Hon'ble Supreme Court by 31^st October 2015 positively and the case may be listed for hearing in the Hon'ble Supreme Court thereafter during November - December 2015. Hence, the final judgment on TES Gr. B seniority may come in the month of January - February 2016.

.09.2015: 

GS and GS, President AIRBSNLEWA met Shri N. Siva Sailam, Addl. Secretary (T), DoT and greeted him assuming the high office of AST, DoT and requested to extend his cooperation and support to BSNL for its growth. AST appreciated our concern and mentioned that BSNL is a big organization having all India presence which has huge network and expertise. People throughout the country want to take service from BSNL but BSNL should be customer oriented and responsive. BSNL customers knows lineman, his behavior and attitude who is at the interface. He does not know who is the AGM or GM or CGM hence BSNL lineman should be more responsive and customer friendly. He further advised that all BSNL Unions and Associations should educate/advocate their members to be more customer oriented. We appreciated his concern and assured our fullest co-operation for the betterment of BSNL. We further pleaded that due to the financial constraints BSNL is facing problem in procurement of material/equipment and for CAPEX bank loans are being taken at commercial rates since the BSNL reserves are exhausted. The dues from DoT w.r.t. BWA spectrum refund, rural deficit charges are not being paid by DoT to BSNL. License fee / USO charges are being regularly taken from BSNL. The pension contribution on maximum of IDA pay scale is being charged from BSNL instead of actual basis of BSNL employees, ADC withdrawn from 2011 etc. has adversely affected the viability of BSNL. The 78.2% IDA fitment benefit to BSNL Pensioners has not yet not been granted for last two and half years. AST appreciated our concern on all these issues and assured to keep in mind as and when these items are discussed in DoT.

29.09.2015: BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA:

(i) Column: BSNL, MTNL key to resolving call drops   <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

(ii) 'UPA responsible for BSNL loss'   <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

(iii) Call Drop Situation Improving, Says Ravi Shankar Prasad   <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

(iv) TRAI received the least number of call drop complaints against BSNL and maximum against Airtel & vodafone   <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

(v) BSNL revises prepaid Data tariffs, to launch new 3 GB Data STV for Rs 444 <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

(vi) BSNL starts new VAS for Indian Kisaan Digital Mandi <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

29.09.2015:   Sh. M.A. Khan, ED(NB) and Chairman Committee on E2 & E3 pay scales for JTO & SDE equivalent executives & CPSU Cadre Hierarchy has submitted its recommendations to the Competent Authority. The respective sections of BSNL Corporate Office i.e. Estt. Cell and Restructuring Cell respectively will process the cases to the Competent Authority for approval. After the approval of Competent Authority on committee report, the report will be sent to BSNL Management Committee for approval & thereafter to BSNL Board for approval. After the approval of the BSNL Board, the Committee recommendations will be send to DoT for consideration and approval and thereafter the committee recommendations will be implemented.

This process may takes minimum 4 to 5 months if every things goes smooth. On both the issues, the official side members i.e. GM(Estt.) and GM(EF) has given the dissent note. AIBSNLEA efforts will continues to get implemented the committee report.

Click below for the Joint Committee recommendations on the agenda of a) CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and b) First TBP uniformly after 4 years to remove the anomaly

<<<Joint Committee recommendation>>>  <<<<<Dissent Note given by GM(Estt)>>> <<<Dissent Note given by GM(EF)>>>

.09.2015: 

a. Membership verification of the executive Association: We expressed our concern against delay in getting the stay order vacated from the Hon'ble High Court Karnataka from the process of membership verification of Executive Associations. Sr. GM (SR) appreciated our concern and mentioned that CGMT Karnataka Circle has been asked to monitor the case personally to ensure early vacation of the stay orders. He expected that the case may be heard shortly and just thereafter the process of referendum will resume.

b. CPC from SDE (T) to DE (T) left out cases: Sr. GM (Pers) informed that about 11ACRs/VCRs of left out SDEs have been received and their CPC minutes have also been approved and shortly the promotion orders will be issued.

c. Notional Pay fixation w.e.f. 01.10.2000 of upgraded pay scales of JTO (C/E/Arch/TF) / PA Cadres: Sr. GM (Pers.) mentioned that still the case is pending in Estt Cell for comments and advised Jt. GM (Pers.) to pursue the matter for early comments from Estt Cell.

d. Restructuring of AD (O/L) cadre: Sr. GM (Pers.) mentioned that the case has been again sent to Estt Cell for clarification on the repercussions in some other similar cadres, if any. He assured an early action in this regard.

.09.2015: 

 a. CPC from DGM (Adhoc) to DGM (Regular) in Finance Wing: We requested to expedite the CPC from DGM (Adhoc) to DGM (Regular) in Finance Wing. GM (FP) informed that the CPC is scheduled to be held today on this issue wherein about 8-9 DGM Adhoc to DGM Regular cases will be considered.

 b. CPC from AO to CAO: We requested to expedite CPC from AO to CAO left out cases immediately. GM (FP) informed that the CPC from AO the CAO left out cases could not be conducted because DGM (IA), BSNL CO, one of the member CPC is not giving time to attend the CPC meetings. We requested to change the CPC member and expedite the CPC. GM (FP) assured to look into the matter.

 c. CPC from JAO to AO: GM (FP) informed that CPC from JAO to AO has been initiated but the same can be expedited after the settlement of SC/ST roaster case in Hon'ble CAT bench Chandigarh as the case of AO to CAO CPC.  However, the matter is under consideration in the Pers. Cell to seek the legal opinion from ASG, Govt. of India.

 d. Consideration of request / tenure / modification transfer orders of AOs/CAOs: GM (FP) assured to examine and consider the pending transfer cases at the earliest.

28.09.2015:  GS met Shri S.K. Sinha, GM (Admn), BSNL Corporate Office and discussed regarding Data (GPRS) facility on 3G mobile with 2 GB facility to all the executives and issuing orders for increasing free calls limit to BSNL pensioners from 500+25 to 500+220 Calls and Broad band facility etc. GM (Admn) assured an early action in these regards.

28.09.2015:  GS met Shri K. Ramachander, GM (CIT), BSNL Corporate Office and discussed regarding linking of BSNL Pensioners benefit reimbursements through ERP to facilitate them and to avoid un-necessary movements. GM (CIT) appreciated our concern and assured that in the first week of October 2015, the case will be processed for ERP implementation.

28.09.2015:  GS met Addl GM (Pers) and discussed regarding:

a. Consideration of request/tenure transfer cases of SDEs/DEs: We requested for early consideration of request / tenure transfer cases of SDEs/DEs. Addl GM (Pers) mentioned that all the pending cases forwarded by Circles are being examined and after joining of GM (Pers) from leave on 5^th October 2015 these cases will be processed for approval. He assured that efforts are being made to issue transfer orders before 10^th October 2015.

b. CPC from JTO to SDE (T): We requested to expedite CPC from JTO to SDE (T). Addl GM (Pers) mentioned that the rejoinder from BSNL Corporate Office was given to Kerala Circle to further submit it to Hon'ble High Court to get stay order vacated but Kerala Circle has further asked some clarification on JTO seniority issue of the JTOs regularized by creation of super-numeric posts which is being replied after taking clarification from Estt Cell of BSNL Corporate Office. On the issue of SC/ST roaster implementation court stay order from Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh, the opinion of All Solicitor General (ASG) from Govt. of India is being taken and an application has been moved to get all the cases transferred to Principal Bench CAT New Delhi. He assured an early action in this regard.

c. Creation of PPS posts in field units: Addl GM (Pers) informed that today at 16.00 Hrs, a meeting of the committee headed by ED (CN) is being held and shortly some decision will be taken.

d. Restructuring of AD (O/L) cadre: Addl GM (Pers) mentioned that the comments of the GM (Estt) on the committee report have now been received and on that basis the case will be submitted to the competent authority for consideration. He assured an early action in this regard.

e. Status of Court case on allowing diploma holder SDE (C/E) to the promotion of EE (C/E): Addl GM (Pers) informed that today the case was heard in the Hon'ble Principal Bench CAT New Delhi which has now been posted on 6^th October 2015. Regarding Court case in Hon'ble CAT Ahmadabad, the outcome is yet to be known.

f. CPCs from SDE to DE and DE to DGM: Addl GM (Pers) mentioned that the CPC work is in process. The ACRs/VCRs are being collected. He assured that promotion orders will be issued before 31^st October 2015.

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

BAKRID

TO ONE  & ALL

24.09.2015: Status of 78.2% IDA Pay Fixation to BSNL Pensioners:GS, met Dir  (Estt) DOT, and discussed regarding   78.2% IDA Pay fixation to BSNL Pensioners, Dir (Estt) informed  that the matter is pending in the Internal Finance of DOT for sending reply to DOE. Thereafter GS met Member( Finance) DOTand requested  for giving early clearance to the reply to be given to DOE on 78.2% IDA Pay Fixation case of BSNL Pensioners. Member (Finance) mentioned that the matter is under active consideration and shortly the cabinet note will directly send to cabinet for approval.  She assured an early action in this regard.

CGHS facility to BSNL/MTNL Employees :GS also discussed  with Dir(Estt) DOT on the issue of  CGHS facility to be provided to the BSNL Employees/Pensioners. Dir (Estt) confirmed that the reply on IDA Pay scales mapping with CDA Pay scales from BSNL and MTNL have been issued and being examined before sending to CGHS authorities for implementation.  He  further mentioned that  recommendation on BSNL pensioners eligibility condition is being finalized for the pensioners retired prior to 10^th June 2013 and thereafter. He assured an early action in this regard.

Payments from DOT to BSNL:GS met  Dir(PSU) DOT and discussed regarding releasing due  payments to  BSNL  of BWA Spectrum refund  and Rural Deficit Charges etc. Dir(PSU) mentioned that  continuous efforts are being made with Ministry of Fin. To get  funds against BWA spectrum refund.  In the next RE the provision of BWA spectrum funds has been made and being send shortly to DOE for consideration. The Rs.1250 crores against  Rural Deficit Charges for the FY 2012-13 has to be refunded by USO and this is under active consideration .

24.09.2015: GS writes to Smt. Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board,  regarding-

1) Updated Roster in the grade of SDE(C) and vacancy calculations under SCF/LDCE quota and

2) Updated Roster in the grade of EE(C) and vacancy calculations for SDE(C)/JTS cadre (Non-existent in BSNL at present) quota. <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

23.09.2015: GS writes to Smt Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding extension of ERP Package for the benefit of BSNL Pensioners-<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

23.09.2015: Meeting with Director (HR) on the agenda items submitted by AIBSNLEA:The meeting was chaired by Director (HR) and was attended by GS Shri Prahlad Rai, Finance Secretary Shri T.C. Jain from association side and GM (Admin), GM (Estt), Addl. GM (SR) and other officers from Personnel cell. Shri Ravi Shil Verma, President AIGETOA and Shri Amit Roy, AGS AIGETOA also attended the meeting to discuss the issues pertaining to stopping of ongoing recruitment of DGMs.

On the issue of recruitment of DGMs, Director (HR) categorically stated that some vital steps have been lapsed by recruitment wing in handling the recruitment process of DGMs and the issue of RRs not coming favorably for internal candidates needs to be thoroughly examined. She informed that CMD BSNL has felt the need for getting into the details of the recruitment. She also informed that on the instructions of CMD BSNL, she has instructed Recruitment Cell to put on hold the complete recruitment process of DGMs till further orders which included not declaring the results of Interviews also. CMD BSNL has desired to get into the details of the complete recruitment process of DGMs on the concern raised by the association and accordingly a self-explanatory note shall be presented to CMD giving details of the circumstances under which DGM RR was framed, the amendments which are required for addressing the concern of the internal candidates and other details. She further told since GM (Pers) is on leave and she herself shall be out of country for one week, so a meeting will be held with forum on the second week of October to discuss the way forward on the issue.

She further advised restraint on the part of associations in the meetings to discuss the matter in cordial environment and assured that issues shall be given due hearing and justice will prevail. Association side assured full cooperation in this regard.

Improvement in the revised policy for service GSM, RSTC & Broadband to Executives :

(a)  Enhancement of 200 free calls limit per month on RSTC, & enhancement of free call limit on GSM Telephone connection to STS level officer from 500 calls to 800 calls.

(b) Rent free Broadband service connection to all Executives with BSNL 750 plan. Sr. GM (Admn.) has processed the case to the competent authority for rent free Broadband connection.

(c) All the BSNL executives should be provided GSM Handsets of the cost of Rs.3000/- Rs. 4000/- &Rs 5000/- to the JTO/SDE/DE level executives instead of Rs, 1500/- , Rs 2500/- Rs 3500/- respectively.

(d)  All Executives' should be allowed CUG facility on RSTC at circle level.

(e)  3G Mobile service with Data facility to all Executives.

All above issues were discussed in detail with justification and it was assured by Director (HR) that decision in regard to first two issues shall be taken in 15 days and the decision on other issues shall be taken in next 15 days thereafter.

2. Withdrawal of the system/practice of Local Officiating Arrangement or Local Officiating Promotion in BSNL and Introduction of Look After arrangement by Executives: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding withdrawal of the system/practice of Local Officiating Arrangement or Local Officiating Promotion in BSNL and Introduction of Look After arrangement by Executives having higher scales of pay w.r.t. temporary shortages in the grades/posts of SDE / DE/ DGM in Circles on 22.03.2013. We demand to restore earlier practice of local officiating arrangement as in the new system one executive has to perform duties of two posts one his original post and another his promotional post on looking after basis. Our executive thus remains over loaded moreover he does not get the designation of newly promoted post. Always he is mentioned as L/A.  BSNL is yet to review the order.

After detailed discussions, Director (HR) was not convinced with the reply given by Personnel cell and directed the Pers cell officers to submit the old records/actions taken in this regard for examining the whole issue and directed that reply to the association should be submitted after her approval only.

3.    One time placement of SDE to Sr. SDE: As per DOT agreement and commitment of BSNL at the time of absorption of Group 'B' officers in BSNL on 01.10.2000, the SDEs who completed 5 years of regular service would be provided one time placement in the Sr. SDE grade. A proposal to give relief to the stagnating SDEs for their placement in the Sr. SDEs grade through Cadre Review Concept, on the back drop of the demand of the Association to reduce the eligibility criteria from 12 years to 5 years (As approved by Telecom Commission in 1994) for placement in the existing scheme, was approved by DoT and discussed in the GoM. This was subsequently remitted to BSNL. It was assured by Hon'ble MOC & IT, in the meeting held on 22-10-2001 with the Association that BSNL has agreed to the proposal in principle and a board memo was under preparation. We further understand that the memo was also finalized, but was not placed in the BSNL Board meeting. The majority of TES Group 'B' officers has been absorbed in BSNL and the BSNL Executive Promotional Policy is implemented w.e.f. 01-10-2000, the issue needs to be settled favorably.

After detailed discussions, Director (HR) was not convinced with the reply given by Personnel cell and directed the Pers cell officers to submit the old records/actions taken in this regard for examining the whole issue and directed that reply to the association should be submitted after her approval only.

4. Introduction of Promotion Policy for Stenos (Dying cadre): There are about 168 Stenographers working throughout the country in the field units of BSNL.  Out of these 168, majority of the stenographers have completed more than 12 years and is placed in the pre-revised executive pay scale of 9850 & 11875 as the case may be at par with PA/PS.  The Stenographers who have been granted ACP in the executive pay scale ceased to be non-executives as per BSNL HQ order No. 1-22/2009-PAT (BSNL) dated 30.04.2009, yet the status attached to the pay scale has not been accorded to them.    Promotion policy for non-executives has also been notified now.  The only cadre which has been kept outside the purview of both the promotion policies is the Stenographers (dying cadre). Neither Executive Promotion Policy nor Non-Executive Promotion policy has been made applicable to this small group of Stenos drawing executive pay scale.  If no promotion policy is implemented, there is no scope of any  promotion for these stenographers other than getting an increment as per modified ACP as recommended by the 6^th Pay Commission for the Central Govt. Employees which has been implemented in BSNL also.

Director (HR) directed pers cell to submit the complete case and asked the association to  submit a fresh letter detailing the exact nature of the demand so that an informed decision can be taken on the issue of relaxation as one time measure in view of the LICE from Non-Executive to Executive Cadre.

5.  BSNL CO Vide No.15-07/2011-Pers.II Dated 18^th August 2015 issued clarification in respect of implementation of policy guidelines issued by BSNL Corporate Office in respect of PA/PS of BSNL field units wherein wrong implementation of EPP guidelines /restructuring order /ACP orders issued by BSNL CO are required to take corrective measures which will cause heavy recoveries AIBSNLEA has strongly oppose such arbitrary and unjust recovery orders.

Director (HR) directed pers cell to process the case for keeping the recovery held in abeyance and to seek the financial implications from the circles.

6.  TTA to JTO (Direct) quota pay fixation case: Forum pleaded with Director (HR) to allow option to exercise on promotion to the JTOs recruited under direct quota after technical resignation from TTA cader as per DoPT guidelines and other PSUs HR policies on the matter. Director (HR) Directed GM (Estt) to examine the case in detail as per the documents submitted by the association side.

7.  The indifferent attitude of GM (HR), MH circle towards the members of forum under the silent support of CGMT MH circle. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and assured to intervene in the matter to provide justice to the members of the forum.

23.09.2015: GS, Auditor (CHQ), CS Rajasthan circle met GM (Estt) and extended thanks for getting approved the JTO RRs 2015 from BSNL Board and requested for initiating the process of regularization of officiating JTOs, holding of LICE to fill up about 12000 JTO vacant posts and to initiate direct recruitment of JTOs in the seven deficit telecom circles to provide relief to the circles as well as consideration of pending Rule-8 transfer cases of JTOs. GM (Estt) mentioned that as soon as board approval on the issue is received all above actions shall be taken immediately. 

On the issue of Antedating of Pay of seniors' w.r.t to their Juniors, GM (Estt) informed that case was sent to (EF) cell for concurrence but they have not accepted to prepone the DNI further of seniors before twelve months. However, the case is being sent to the competent authority for consideration shortly.  

On the issue of 3% pay fixation in the old scale and 3% pay fixation in the promoted scale, GM (Estt) informed that she has discussed the matter with DPE authorities for clarification but they are not inclined to give any clarification as already given to NTPC, NHPC. Hence, the case is being processed to the EF cell for financial concurrence and thereafter to the competent authority for consideration shortly.

23.09.2015:  Congratulations! CMD BSNL inaugurated the launch of E-TELEWAVE - A Monthly House Journal (Magazine) of AIBSNLEA :CMD BSNL inaugurated the launch of e-TELEWAVE - A Monthly House Journal (Magazine) of AIBSNLEA by clicking on TELEWAVE TAB on CHQ Website.

In CWC Kolkata the task to prepare E-TELEWAVE- A Monthly House Journal (Magazine) of AIBSNLEA was given to Sh. M.K. Morodia, CS Raj. Circle and Sh. Bhagwan Singh, Auditor CHQ and under the guidance of GS AIBSNLEA, the said task completed today by launching of the same on CHQ Website.

GS, Auditor CHQ, and CS Raj. Circle were present on the occasion. CMD BSNL after launching the same thoroughly checked the e-journal and   appreciated the efforts of AIBSNLEA and also suggested to publish latest BSNL tariffs in the same. GS informed that this edition is mainly related to CWC Meet Kolkata but in future editions the same will be incorporated. <<<Click here for the e-TELEWAVE>>>

22.09.2015:  GS writes to Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD, BSNL regarding affairs of Maharashtra Telecom Circle    <<<Click here for the letter >>> 

22.09.2015:  GS writes  to:

4. The GM (Estt), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

(a) Representation received from Shri Rakesh S., JTO (O) Nellyady (Gr) HR No.   198213235 regarding FR.22 1(a) (i) pay fixation as per CAT order No. 3883/2014 dated 4.9.2015

(b) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of JTO

 <<<Click here for the letters>>

19.09.2015:   WITHDRAWAL OF 60:40 PENSION SHARING DECISION ------  MUST FOR PENSION SECURITY OF BSNL PENSIONERS AND ALSO FOR THOSE RETIRED BEFORE 1-10-2000.:On revelation of the existence of the Cabinet Memo on 60:40 decision in 2005 itself, Com. AGS, AIRBSNLEWA,  Sh Amit Kumar Gupta submitted three RTI applications. Two application were addressed to Sh S L Meena, Director (Budget ) and one application was addressed to Sh Prachis Khanna, Director (Estt.) DOT asking documents related to such approval reply of which is awaited. <<Read the applications>>  

Documents as asked for has since been supplied by the Director (Budget), which reveals the unknown facts about the 60:40 pension sharing decision by the Cabinet in January 2005 itself. It may be recalled that through the earlier documents received through earlier RTI, it was understood that Cabinet approval on 60:40 was taken only in January 2011. (see old upload on 09-02-2015). 95 pages of documents received now, most of which are marked secret, are being placed below chronologically for information of all concerned. (Employees, Pensioners, Leaders of Union/Associations, BSNL management etc).

On 29-10-2004, DoT prepared a draft cabinet note for approval of the cabinet in which it was mentioned that the pension liability will be with Government and BSNL will pay the pension contribution as per FR 116. This cabinet note was strongly objected by Department of Expenditure (DOE). The note was placed before the cabinet on 24-11-2004, where it was not approved but decided to place the memo to the committee of secretaries (COS) and further examine the issue along with recommendation of COS. Read <<  Draft Cabinet Memo 24-10-2004>>  << Annexure 1 to this memo>>comprising the cabinet memo Dt 25-09-2000 regarding formation of BSNL. << Annexure 2 >>  Approval of Cabinet dt 27-09-2000 to the memo dt 25-09-2000. << Annexure 3 >> Gazette notification of Rule 37A. <<annexure 4 &5>> Pension contribution rates and views of various departments.

Subsequently COS comprising secretaries of Telecom and Expenditure along with the Cabinet Secretary met on 14-12-2004 and decided to recommend 60:40 pension sharing system.  Read <<the minutes of the meeting>>   

Accordingly  the Cabinet note dated 14-1-2005 was prepared proposing the 60:40 pension sharing and the Cabinet  gave its approval on 27-1-2005. Read <<the Cabinet Memo dated 14-1-2005>> 

Further the Deputy Secretary (Cabinet) wrote to DoT to supply them the orders in pursuance of the decision of the Cabinet. DoT complied and replied to them. Before that a meeting was held on 21-02-2005 between CMDs of BSNL & MTNL with Secy DoT and after that CMD BSNL wrote a DO to Secretary DoT on 24-02-2005 which was replied on 15-03-2005. Read <<the related documents>>carefully.

On 15-06-2006, DoT for the first time made public the decision of 60:40 pension sharing but not mentioned that this was a decision of the cabinet. On which all Associations and Unions protested. The decision of DoT related to situation developed after 16-06-2006 is reflected in a 4 page document (note sheets). Report of the committee on issues raised by BSNL Union also may be read. << referred documents>> 

Careful study of at least the main documents (excluding the annexure)  uploaded will certainly reveal the seriousness of the situation. Viewers may read the documents and decide for themselves, whether the situation is such that the BSNL pensioners can sleep comfortably and there is no problem whatsoever on their pension ''''

.09.2015: 

We are extremely thankful to CMD, BSNL, Director(HR), GM(Estt.), Sr. GM(Legal) for getting approved the issue from BSNL Board.

15.09.2015: GS writes  to:

(f) Representation received from Shri K. L. Prajapat, CAO, Jaipur'TD Staff No. 87148 regarding request for promotion and posting to the grade of DGM (F) after currency of the punishment which has been expired on 26.8.2015

<<<Click here for the letters>>>

3. The PGM (EW), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

 (a ) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of JTO (E)

<<<Click here for the letters>>>

 4. The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

( c) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE

<<<Click here for the letters>>>

15.09.2015:  BSNL Corporate Office issues regarding:

1. Re-classification/up-gradation of Cities/Town on the basis of Census - 2011 for the purpose of grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Central Government Employees and said that these instructions are applicable to all BSNL employees (both absorbed and Un-absorbed) <<<Click here for the letter >>>

2. Delay in relieving the executives under transfer to other units of BSNL-Direct Relieving by Corporate Office, New Delhi <<<Click here for the letter >>>

15.09.2015:  GS writes to Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD, BSNL regarding fatal harassment of womanhood to our lady comrade of Kerala Telecom Circle   <<<Click here for the letter >>> 

14.09.2015:  GS writes  to:

1. The GM (Estt.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding -

(a)  Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of JTO

(b) Representation received from Shri Tapas Kumar Sahu, HR No. 198406898, JTO, ETR, BSNL WB Telecom Circle regarding wrong entry of name & HR No. in the list of TTA/JTO (OFTG) for implementation of Hon'ble CAT Principal Bench Judgement in OA no. .3883/20014 MA No. 3364/3364/2014, MA No. 2265/2014.

<<<Click here for the letters>>>

2. The ED (NB), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding  request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE (TF)

<<<Click here for the letter>>>

3. The PGM (BW), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

(a) Representation received from Shri  Vinay Kumar Arya, HR No. 197807827, SDE (P&M) % CE (C), BSNL, UP (East) Civil zone, Lucknow  regarding correction/updating the All India Seniority List of SDE (Civil) issued by BSNL Corporate Office.

(b) Representation received from Shri Virendra Pal, HR No. 19805193, SDE (C), BSNL, Civil Sub Division Muzzaffarnagar, UP regarding correction/updating the All India Seniority List of SDE (Civil) issued by BSNL Corporate Office.

(c) Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE (Civil).

<<<Click here for the letters>>>

 4.  The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

(a) Representation received from Shri Yogendra Kumar Gupta, staff No. 33641 Retired D.E.T. Jodhpur, regarding inclusion his name in the Seniority list of SDEs (T) in the I to XVII.

(b) Representation received from Shri Kishore Dadhich, HR No. 198409939, regarding his service claims consequent upon orders of Hon'ble High Court of Jodhpur.

(c) Representation received from Shri Ravi. B, SDE % D.E.T OFCP, STP, Mysore regarding objections in revised Seniority lists No. 6 & 7 published by BSNL Co New Delhi

(d) Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE

(e) Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

(f) Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE

<<<Click here for the letters>>>

5. The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

(a) Representation received from Chander Kiran (JAO) % GMBSNL Solan (HP) regarding fixation of pay as per letter No. 7-4/2010-SEA-BSNL (Pt-1) dated 24.7.2015.

(b) Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel -Reg

<<<Click here for the letters>>>

 6. The Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding

(a) Representation received from Shri Rameshwar Singh, JTO   (MS Admin) % the GM (NWO-CM), Patna regarding disposal of punishment/vigilance case.

(b) Representation regarding extension of benefits of past Service and extension of option benefits to internal officials (TTAs) selected against Dr. JTO Quota who have applied through proper channel - Case of 2007 & 2008 batch

(c) Representation received from Shri Biswaijit Ray Choudhury, Sr. AO (HR No. 198318301) Assam Telecom Circle, Guwahati regarding appeal against the penalty imposed by the disciplinary authority in the disciplinary.

<<<Click here for the letters>>>

6. The Director (Finance), BSNL Board, regarding

 Representation received from Shri Govind Ram Raigar, CAO, Staff No. 88602, Rajasthan Telecom Circle regarding promotion to the grade of DGM (Finance)-Adhoc.

<<<Click here for the letter>>>

16.09.2015:   Holding of nation wide mass dharana on 16.09.2015 on the call of Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations, protesting the decision for formation of a Subsidiary Tower Company - AIBSNLEA's Stand.

As per decision taken in the CWC meeting held at Kolkata, AIBSNLEA will participate in the nation wide mass dharana on 16.09.2015 on the call of Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations, protesting the decision for formation of a Subsidiary Tower Company. <<<Click here for the letter from the President, Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations >>> All the Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to act accordingly.

11.09.2015:  GS, AGS(F) met Director(HR), BSNL Board and discussed regarding filling up of the DGM(Engg.) posts. Also extended thanks for giving first time look after arrangements in DGM(Engg.) cadre in BSNL Corporate Office and requested to consider the same for Accounts / Finance wing also.

Director(HR) appreciated our concern and mentioned that CPC work on DE to DGM(Engg.) is in progress. She also mentioned that ACRs/VCRs are being collected and assured that as soon as ACRs/VCRs are received, CPC will be expedited and promotion orders from DE to DGM(Engg.) will be issued.

11.09.2015:  GS, AGS(F) met GM(FP) and discussed

(a) CPC from AO to CAO: GM(FP) informed that the matter has been taken up with ASG, Govt. of India for legal opinion on the judgment of Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh i.e. SC/ST roster implementation on promotions. He assured that before 21st Sept., 2015; the legal opinion from ASG will be taken and action will be taken accordingly.

(b) Consideration of request / tenure transfer of AOs/CAOs: We requested for consideration of request / tenure transfer of AOs/CAOs. GM(FP) assured to look into the matter for an early action.

(c) Diversion of 25% MT quota 336 CAOs posts to seniority quota: We requested to put up the proposal in the next Board Meeting scheduled to be  held on 18th Sept., 2015 by de-linking from HR plan. GM(FP) assured an early action in this regard.

11.09.2015:  GS, FS & GS AIGETOA met ED(NB) and discussed regarding submission of joint committee report on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy to the Competent Authority. After detailed discussions and some modifications/additions/deletions, the Committee report was finalized & signed by both the General Secretaries wherein first time bound promotion on functional basis with change of designation from JTO to SDE & above hierarchy will be available  after every 5 years upto DE level thereafter after 5 years Joint DGM (non-functional) / Regular DGM on availability of DGM posts & subsequently time bound promotion upto NFSG. The benchmark are prescribed as per BSNL MSRR benchmark available. The executives already promoted on functional basis will be en-block senior in the grade. The GM(Estt.) - Official side member- has given the descent note & the comments of GM(EF) - other Committee member- are still awaited. ED(NB) Chairman Committee assured early submission of the report. The Committee report on E2-E3 standard IDA pay scale for JTO & SDE equivalent executives has already been submitted to the Competent Authority for approval. GS SNEA(I) also signed the said joint committee report.

(b) CPC from SDE(TF) to DE/AGM(TF): We requested for issuance of promotion order from SDE(TF) to DE/AGM(TF) & posting orders on their choice of stations. ED(NB) after some discussions assured to issue promotion order from SDE(TF) to 6 nos. DE/ AGM(TF) at their choice of stations & finally orders are issued.

(c) Filling up of the vacant EE(C/E) posts: We requested to file an early reply to Hon'ble Pr. CAT Bench New Delhi in the stay order granted upto 20th Sept., 2015 on promotion of SDE(C/E) diploma holder to the post of EE(C/E) and to withhold the promotion till the time clarity comes from Hon'ble court. ED(NB) assured to look into the matter.

11.09.2015:  GS, FS met GM(Pers.) and discussed regarding

(a) CPC from JTO to SDE(T): GM(Pers.) mentioned that as soon as the stay order from Hon'ble High Court Kerala & Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh are vacated , promotion order will be issued. Com. GS spoke to CGMT Kerala Circle and requested to get vacated stay order through BSNL's advocate at the earliest in the presence of GM(Pers.). CGMT Kerala Circle assured to look into the matter. GM(Pers.) further mentioned that court case in Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh has been clubbed with AO to CAO promotion court case, which is coming for hearing on 21st Sept. 2015.

(b) CPC from SDE(T) to DE and DE to DGM(Engg.): We requested to expedite CPCs from SDE(T) to DE and DE to DGM(Engg.). GM(Pers.) assured that CPCs from SDE(T) to DE and DE to DGM(Engg.) will be expedited & promotion orders will be issued before 31st Oct., 2015 positively.

11.09.2015:  GS, FS met Sr. GM(SR) & discussed regarding court case on membership verification of executives associations. Sr.GM(SR) mentioned that the court case in Hon'ble High Court Karnataka has been listed on 34 occasions during last one year but could not be heard  due to shortage of time. However, efforts are being made through BSNL's advocate for early hearing.

11.09.2015: United Forum of Executives' Associations Comprising (AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA), CHQ, New Delhi  writes to The Director (HR), BSNL regarding request to make special recruitment and provision to extend extra remuneration and facilities to avoid hardship of the JTO/JAO posted in tenure stations for 5 to 10 years-  <<<Click here for letter>>>

11.09.2015: United Forum of Executives' Associations Comprising (AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA), CHQ, New Delhi writes to The Director (HR), BSNL regarding ambiguous and suspicious recruitment of Direct DGM in Telecom Operation and Finance from among external candidates ignoring more qualified, experienced and deserving internal candidates- <<<Click here for letter>>>

10.09.2015:  GS writes  to:

1. The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

(a) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE

(b) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

(c) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of DGM 

<<<<Click here for the letters>>>

2.The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of Accountant Personnel <<<<Click here for letter>>>

3.The GM (Estt), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of JTO <<<<Click here for letter>>>

09.09.2015:  AS per the decision taken in the CWC meeting of AIBSNLEA held at Kolkata on 25th and 26th August 2015 an Adhoc Circle body has been formed with Shri S.K. Dubey DE(LA), Shri P.K. Chatterjee DE (LA) and Shri R.K. Saraogi, SDE (LA) as President, Circle Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively for AIBSNLEA BRBRAITT Circle Jabalpur <<<Click here for letter to CGMT BRBRAITT >>> The Adhoc Circle will conduct regular elections of the Circle Body within a period of 3 months.

.09.2015:  Meeting with GM (Pers).

GS along with FS and AGS (HQ) met GM (Pers) and discussed:

a). Filling of the vacant DGM Posts: We extended our thanks for initiating DGM (L/A) arrangements in BSNL Corporate Office to fill up the vacant Telecom Operation and Telecom Finance posts. And also requested to fill up all vacant DGM Posts through Adhoc/Regular CPCs at the earliest. GM (Pers) mentioned that the ACRs/VCRs of the eligible DEs are being collected and assured an early CPC meeting in this regard.

b). Filling of the DE/AGM Posts: GM (Pers.) mentioned that the CPC work is under progress to fill up around 700 vacant DEs posts up to the vacancy year 2014-15. The remaining about 1000 DEs posts against the FY 2015-16 will be filled up simultaneously. The VCRs / ACRs are being collected. The court case on SC/ST roaster is also listed for hearing on 21^st September 2015 in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh. He directed AGM (DPC) to process the case of promotions of the left out DEs cases for whom the VCRs are available. AGM (DPC) processed the cases immediately and thereafter GM (Pers.) took the approval of Director (HR) today itself to promote 58 SDEs to DEs on Regular basis. We extend our since thanks to Director (HR), GM (Pers) and their team for prompt action.

c). CPC from JTO(T) to SDE (T): We requested GM (Pers.) to expedite the CPC from JTO(T) to SDE (T) under seniority quota. GM (Pers.) assured to discuss the matter with CGMT Kerala Circle for early hearing in the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala through BSNL's advocate.

d). Notional pay fixation w.e.f. 01.10.2000 to all upgraded posts at par with JAO and restructuring of AD (OL) cadre: GM (Pers.) spoke with GM (Estt) and requested him to give early clearance to both the cases.

.09.2015:  Meeting with Director (HR).

GS FS met Director (HR) BSNL Board and discussed regarding:

a). Filling of the vacant DGM Posts: We extended our thanks for initiating DGM (L/A) arrangements in BSNL Corporate Office to fill up the vacant Telecom Operation and Telecom Finance posts. And also requested to fill up all vacant DGM Posts through Adhoc/Regular CPCs at the earliest. Director (HR) assured an early action in this regard.

b). Misbehavior with our lady member in Kerala: We expressed our serious resentment over the misbehavior to our lady members in Kerala circle by the some group of employees and demanded stern action against them. Director (HR) assured an early action in this regard.

.09.2015:  Meeting with CMD BSNL.

GS FS met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding:

a). Filling of the vacant DGM Posts: We extended our thanks for initiating DGM (L/A) arrangements in BSNL Corporate Office to fill up the vacant Telecom Operation and Telecom Finance posts. And also requested to fill up all vacant DGM Posts through Adhoc/Regular CPCs at the earliest. CMD appreciated our concern and assured an early action in this regard.

b). Misbehavior with our lady member in Kerala: We expressed our serious resentment over the misbehavior to our lady members in Kerala circle by the some group of employees and demanded stern action against them. CMD assured to look into the matter.

During discussion, CMD emphasized for the growth of BSNL's revenue and mentioned that after the launching of night free calling and roaming free on mobile BSNL's revenue in mobile segment has increased and increase in land line segment is also expected soon. In broadband segment, the revenue is already being earned but surrender is to be arrested. Now after launching of high speed of 2 Mb/s broadband (Four times more speed) at the cost of 512 Kb/s, he expected to get more revenue from the broadband segment also. He emphasized to give more popularity/marketing of the BSNL's tariff plans of various services.   

.09.2015:  Meeting with Member (Finance), DoT.

GS, FS met Member (Finance), DOT and discussed regarding:

a). 78.2% IDA pay fixation to BSNL Pensioners :

We expressed our serious concern against two years delay in granting 78.2 % IDA Pay Fixation benefit to BSNL Pensioners.  Member (Finance) mentioned that it is the procedural delay in taking the approval of Cabinet on this issue along with withdrawal of   60: 40 issue of receipts from BSNL. We pleaded that 78.2% IDA Pay Fixation case and 60: 40 withdrawal issue should have been delinked by two Cabinet Memos to avoid the delay.  Member (Finance) mentioned that it was not possible as per the DOE direction given earlier.  However, the reply of DOE Queries have been prepared and shortly Cabinet Note will be sent to DOE.  We pleaded that now the Cabinet Note with DOT reply may be sent to Cabinet for approval. Since the comments of DOE including other nodal ministries are available.  Member (Finance) assured to look into the matter and finally told that within this week decision in this regard will be taken to process the Cabinet Note.

b). IDA Pension Revision of BSNL Pensioners:

We requested to take up the issue of IDA Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners with the 7^th CPC and in case 7^th CPC do not consider in that case to take up with DPE to put up the 3^rd PRC for consideration.  Member (Finance) informed that Admin Cell of DOT has already written a letter to the Chairman 7^th CPC for consideration of IDA Pension revision for BSNL/MTNL pensioners.  However, in case 7^th CPC do not consider the case, then it will be taken up with DPE to take up 3^rd PRC as a terms of reference. 

c). Refund of Rural deficit charges Rs. 1250 crores and Rs. 5400 against BWA spectrum surrender by BSNL:

Member (Finance) mentioned that refund of rural deficit charges of Rs. 1250 crores issue may be taken up with the Secretary,  USOF (Additional Secretary) and regarding Rs. 5400 BWA Spectrum refund,  the matter has been taken up with Ministry of Finance for allotment of funds.  In this regard already Rs. 836 crores fund has already been refunded to BSNL as BWA Refund Charges. 

GS, FS met Director (PSU) and Director (Estt), DOT and after knowing the status of above all three issues met Member (Finance) for early clearance to the DOE reply on Cabinet Note etc.

07.09.2015:  GS writes  to:

<<<Click here for letters >>>

04.09.2015:  Meeting with Director (HR): GS, FS, AGS (HQ), AGS (Fin.) held a meeting with Director (HR). GM (Pers), GM (Estt), Addl GM (SR) and Addl. GM (Pers) were also present in the meeting. We requested Director (HR) to review the progress on the agenda items of the earlier meetings held on 16.07.2015 and 04.08.2015. Records of discussion on the issues taken up in the meeting are as under:

a. CPC from JTO to SDE (T) CPC against seniority cum fitness quota: Conduction of DPC for Seniority and fitness quota as per DoPT guidelines for the years 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 ,2012-13 and 2013-14 to fill up about 6600: 

GM (Pers) apprised that as soon as the stay order is vacated from the Hon'ble HC Kerala, the CPC will be expedited and promotion order of 6612 SDEs will be issued immediately.  We requested to discuss the matter with CGMT Kerala Circle for early hearing through BSNL`s Advocate. Dir(HR) directed GM(Pers) to talk CGMT Kerala Circle on this issue or if required she will talk to CGMT Kerala Circle.

d. CPC from JAO to AO and AO to CAO to fill up the vacant posts:

Director (HR) assured to direct GM (FP) to expedite CPCs from JAO to AO and AO to CAO. She also directed GM(Pers) to sit with GM (FP) and ensure common reply to the Hon`ble CAT Chandigarh on SC/ST Roaster implementation.  She assured an early action in this regard.

h. Promotion from Assistants to Section officers and Personal Assistant to Private Secretaries, SO to AGM and AGM to DGM in the erstwhile CSS and CSSS:

GM (Pers) apprised that the promotions are up to date.

16. Implementation of DPE order for payment of 78.2% IDA fitment benefit   w.e.f.  01.01.2007 for BSNL Pensioners:

Director (HR) further directed GM (Estt) to write letter to DOT showing concern of BSNL for early settlement of the issue.

AIBSNLEA further mentioned that the qualified and experienced Executives in BSNL having 10 to 20 years of service should also get an opportunity to compete with others for the DGM posts by making appropriate, justified and rational changes in the eligibility conditions. This would mark the beginning of allowing BSNL to have a management structure of its own at DGM level which by virtue of age profile will be groomed into senior management in due course of time. This strategic move will not only meet the career growth of aspiring talented executives in BSNL but will immensely contribute towards growth and viability of BSNL. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and directed GM (Pers) to review the RR.

03.09.2015:  AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded results in getting released the DGM Look after arrangements orders in BSNL Corporate Office. <<<Click here for order>>>

It is first time that after a lot of persuasions BSNL Management agreed to fill up DGM Telecom Operation & DGM Finance vacant posts through Look after arrangements since DGM Engg. promotions are held up due to delay in CPC. AIBSNLEA efforts will continue to fill up all vacant DGM posts about 800 on adhoc/regular basis.

03.09.2015:  Meeting with Director (HR):

GS, FS, AGS (HQ) and CS MH Circle met Director (HR) and discussed regarding non-settlement of the pending HR issues already discussed in the informal meetings in the presence of concerned GMs even after a lapse of more than two months. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and fixed up a meeting on 04.09.2015 at 11.30 Hrs. to discuss these issues exclusively.

03.09.2015:  Meeting with GM (Pers):

       e. Date of effect of implementation of upgraded pay scales w.e.f 01.10.2000 notionally at par with JAO: GM (Pers) mentioned that the matter is pending with GM (Estt) for comments. He assured to discuss the issue with GM (Estt) for early solution.

01.09.2015:  As per the decision taken in the Central Working Committee meeting held on 25^th and 26^th August 2015 in Kolkata following committees have been constituted:

9. Shri M. M. Kanani, Gujarat, Mob. No. 9427217002  -  Member

All the members of AIBSNLEA are requested to kindly give their valuable feedback through the above mentioned committees at the earliest.

<<<<<<Click here for the glimpses of CWC MEET at Kolkata with OPEN SESSION on dated 25.08.2015>>>>>

<<<<<<Click here for the glimpses of CWC MEET at Kolkata on dated 26.08.2015>>>>>

31.08.2015:   2nd September General Strike - AIBSNLEA's Stand.

As per decision taken in the CWC meeting held at Kolkata, AIBSNLEA extends its Solidarity Moral support to the General Strike on 2nd September 2015 by Central Trade Unions.

<<<<<Click here for the GS Report placed in the CWC Meeting at Kolkata on 25th August 2015 and 26th August 2015>>>>>>   

<<<<Annexure-I to GS Report>>>>,   <<<<Annexure-II to GS Report>>>> , <<<<Annexure-III to GS Report>>>>

30.08.2015: REPORT OF FIFTH CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF AIBSNLEA/KOLATA CIRCLE ON 27.08.2015: After completion of CWC 2015, Kolkata, the Fifth Circle Conference of Calcutta Telephone Circle was held  on 27^th Aug. 2015 at Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, Rajya Yuva Kendra ,Moulali, Kolkata.It was held just two years after the 4^th Conference held in August 2013.

The conference ended with vote of thanks followed by National Anthem.  <<<<Click here for Glimpses>>>>>