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resolution and progress on other pending HR issues discussed with Director (HR). Director (HR) appreciated our concern and directed Senior GM (SR) to issue a letter in line with the discussions. Thereafter, CMD BSNL assured that he has been personally monitoring the developments and he is aware of the commitment given by HR wing. He further reaffirmed his commitment for resolution of the NO MT issue raised by the forum and resolution of other HR issues in a time bound manner. He th also assured us that an agenda meeting with United Forum shall be held on Monday, the 13 July 2015 for his review of the HR issues. CMD BSNL emphasized on the need for exercising restraint and patience in view of the formalities associated with the matter. He also asked us to concentrate on the viability of the BSNL and making the recently launched schemes popular i.e. free night calling and free roaming and to provide quality services to the customers. We assured our fullest cooperation in his endeavor to turn around BSNL and to achieve its pristine glory. Com GS, President AIBSNEA and President, AGS AIGETOA attended all the meetings with the management and also addressed the meeting during hunger fast at BSNL CO, New Delhi. In response to the positive gesture shown by the BSNL management particularly CMD BSNL, forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA has decided to defer the ongoing agitation program for six months. Though, some break through has been achieved but final outcome is awaited. We sincerely hope that management will honor its commitment for implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy and resolution of pending HR issues in a time bound manner failing which we all should keep ourselves ready for resuming the deferred agitation program. At this juncture, we request all the members of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA and other executives who supported the program, to resume their duties immediately and to concentrate for the growth of BSNL. We extend our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all the office bearers, esteemed members and well-wishers for their overwhelming support to the agitation program. B. Viability of BSNL and functioning of Forum of BSNL Unions & Associations: Forum of BSNL Unions & Associations has deep concern and anxiety about the continued loss of BSNL for the last five financial years and the reduction in its market share. The slow growth rate is mainly due to lack of expansion and developmental activities, non-procurement of required equipment etc. which continue despite the continued and sustained demands raised by the employees and their Unions/Associations for improvement of the services. Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations submitted a memorandum to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on the following demands / suggestions before the government and the BSNL Management for Revival of BSNL and for a better service to the Nation: 1. The Government should honour and implement the assurances given at the time of formation of BSNL for financial viability like Reimbursement of License Fee, Payment of ADC to BSNL and Liberal subsidy from the USO Fund for compensating for the losses for providing services in villages, remote / rural / naxal affected areas etc. 2. The Spectrum should be allotted free to BSNL, which is the incumbent and Government Company, including the additional spectrum with BSNL. 3. The Rs. 18,500 crores charges for BWA and 3G Spectrum from BSNL should be refunded. 4. Orders should be issued making it mandatory for all Central/State Government departments, Central/State PSUs to take telecom services from BSNL/MTNL as have been issued for air- travel by another central PSU, Air India. This will help in dealing with security concerns also. 5. Refund BSNL the huge interest of about Rs. 12,000 crores recovered from BSNL @ 14.5% for the Notional loan of Rs. 7,500 crores. Now Government has taken a decision to wave off the pending Notional loan and interest amount. TELEWAVE Page-45 AUGUST-2015