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GS, FS, AGS (Engg.) and AGS (HQ) met GM (Estt) on 28.10.2015 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 2nd ACP benefits. However, we pleaded to restructure steno cadre (Dying Cadre) as a one-time measure in executive cadre. TELEWAVE Page-41 DECEMBER-2015