GS writes to Shri Niranjan Singh, Director (HRD) BSNL, New Delhi – 110001 regarding  irregular reversion of 59 TES Group “B” officers in NTR- Our protest against vide letter no.  : AIBSNLEA/CHQ/2006-07/226  dated: 30.04.2007 Click Here for Letter

  27.04.2007

(a)    Issuing clarifications regarding promotion policy asked by circles and AIBSNLEA: He informed that the HLC has already discussed the queries / clarifications asked by the circles and submitted its decision. The is under process and soon the necessary clarifications will be issued. 

(b)   Implementation of promotion policy in Civil / Elect Wings: We expressed our serious concern against non implementation of promotion policy for the executives of Civil /Elect wings in circles. Sr.DDG clarified that HLC has discussed the matter and clarified that the screening / DPCs will be conducted by the Heads of Circle only by nominating GM / DGM level officers from various disciplines as DPC members.

(c)    DPCs of various cadres i.e. JTO (C/E/Arch) to SDE (C/E/Arch) and SDE (C/E/Arch) to EE (C/E/Arch) : Sr. DDG informed that the DPCs from JTO (C/E/Arch) to SDE (C/E/Arch) can not be held because of the directions given by ST Commission challenging the initial constitution of roster. DOT in accordance with the DOP&T guidelines has replied the position to ST Commission but the decision of the Commission is still awaited. Further action will be taken thereafter. DPCs from SDE (C/E/Arch) to EE (C/E/Arch) are under process.

(d)   Holding of limited to LDCE from JTO (C/E/Arch) to SDE (C/E/Arch) : Sr. DDG informed that the examination can not be held due to direction of ST commission challenging the initial constitution of roster.

(e)    Recruitment of JTO (C/E/Arch): Sr. DDG informed that at present no recruitment is being done due to delay in proper justification of work load. Action will be taken considering the requirement of BSNL for such works.

(f) Consideration of pending request transfers / deputation of JTO (G) : We requested to consider all pending request transfers /  deputation applications of JTO(G) since more than 2000 newly recruited JTOs (G) have joined. Sr. DDG assured an early action and orders are expected by mid May. 

  27.04.2007

General Secretary and Financial Secretary met Sr.DDG (SPF) and discussed:

1. Conducting of DPC from Sr.AO to CAO:  We expressed our concern in delay in completion of DPC. She informed that the process could not be completed due to want of some ACRs and all steps are being taken to get the ACRS. She assured to do the needful in the matter.
2. Left out DPC from AAO to AO : Sr.DDG informed that the orders for about 20 left out candidates are likely to be issued within a couple of days.
3. Issue  of gradation list of JAOs:  She informed that the management committee of BSNL has approved the case and the Gradation List for JAOs will be issued shortly.
4. Grant of upgraded pay scales to JAO /AAO: We demanded that the case may be got re-examined by DOT to take up the matter further with Min. of Finance in the light of decision taken in the meeting held by Secy Telecom with out Association. We also informed her that recently MOF has intimated under RTI Act to AP Circle vide letter No. 8(55)/2007-RTI dated 3.4.07 that regarding applicability of OM dated 28.2.03 to the officials absorbed in BSNL, administrative Deptt. i.e.BSNL may be advised to consider their case as per the contents contained in para 55.2 and 55.3 of the 5^th CPC. As per above para of 5^th CPC, the JAO/ AAO of Department of Telecom ( absorbed in BSNL)  are governed by the provisions of  Organised Accounts Cadre and therefore entitled for all the consequential benefits accrued to them. She immediately spoke to DDG (FEB), DOT and requested him to look into the matter positively in the light of clarifications issued by MOF.

26/04/2007

1.      Delay in implementation of promotion policy for BSNL executives: We expressed our serious resentment against delay in implementation of the approved promotion policy for BSNL executives in the name of clarifications. We informed that many Telecom Circles and our Association has asked some clarifications from BSNL Corporate Office immediately after notification of the promotion policy by BSNL Management. Even after lapse of three months, no clarification has been issued by BSNL management resulting delay in implementation of the said policy. Due to non receipt of clarification, the policy has not been implemented in most of the circles. Even in BSNL Corporate Office no proper action has been initiated to complete the process. This is causing widespread resentment among the executives. CMD immediately spoke to Director (HRD) and asked him to take action urgently in the matter.

2.       Non-Settlement of the issues referred to BSNL Management for discussions with AIBSNLEA for improvement in the promotion policy: We requested CMD to discuss the issues transferred from DOT to BSNL for further discussions and decision at BSNL level. Till date no concrete steps have been taken by the BSNL Management for improvement in the promotion policy as assured by CMD,BSNL in the formal meeting held on 10.01.07 regarding various issues e.g. date of effect of implementation of revised IDA pay scales for the executives wef 1.10.2000, one time placement of the SDEs in the Sr.SDE grade , weightage for past service rendered in DOT/DTS/DTO for promotion, grant of designations and duties / responsibilities associated with the respective grade etc.  CMD asked the Association to give brief on the issues and assured to look into the case.  

3.      Absorption of Group ‘A’ officers: We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the process of absorption of Group’A’ officers in BSNL which is badly affecting the developmental and maintenance work in BSNL. We requested him to use his good offices to settle the issue at the earliest. He informed that there is much progress in resolving the issues raised by Group ‘A’ officers in DOT. He hoped that the issue of absorption of Group’A’ officers will be resolved soon.

4.      Sharing of BSNL’s infrastructure with private operators: We strongly protested against the TRAI recommendations for sharing of infrastructures (passive / active) . The CMD assured that he will take all possible steps to safeguard the interest of BSNL.

5.      Grant of Nav Ratna Status to BSNL: We requested CMD to submit the revised documents as desired by DOT as per DPE guidelines immediately so that further process may be started for grant of Nav Ratna Status  to BSNL

6.      DPCs from SDE Telecom to DE and Sr.AO to CAO on adhoc basis: We expressed our dissatisfaction against delay in completing the DPCs on the pretext of court case and missing ACRs. We informed CMD that  DOT has already replied to BSNL regarding Delhi High Court stay order in 1966 SDE’s reversion case and only eight Sr AO’s ACRs are missing to fill up about 400 CAO posts. As per rule DPCs can be conducted. CMD assured to look into the matter.

7.      Recruitment of JTOs /JAOs in BSNL: We demanded immediate action should be taken to recruit JTOs in Civil / Elect. Wings and JAOs in Finance Wing. CMD assured to look into the matter.

8.      Station tenure transfers in WTR and some other circles:   We protested against transfers of the officers in mid session of education of their wards in the name of rotational transfer. CMD assured to look into the matter.

9.      Inter Circle transfers from Punjab Telecom Circle: We requested CMD no to implement inter circle / tenure circle transfers policy for the Punjab Circle executives. The executives in Punjab Circle have served in the critical period during the days of insurgency.  CMD assured to examine the issue.

10.  Affairs of Alwar SSA (Raj) : We strongly protested against the harassing and vindictive attitude of GMTD Alwar towards BSNL executives and requested him to intervene in the matter. CMD assured to do the needful in the matter.

Today BSNL Corporate office issued Tenure Transfer order of SDEs(Telecom) : Click Here for List

ALL THE CSs ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE GS OVER PHONE IMMEDIATELY TO DISCUSS SOME IMPORTANT ISSUES.

Promotion/posting orders issued on 23.04.2007   in the Junior Administrative Grade of Accounts and Finance Service - Click Here for letter

25/04/2007

General Secretary, President and Financial Secretary met Secretary Telecom and discussed the following items:

1.      Delay in implementation of promotion policy for BSNL executives: We expressed our serious resentment against delay in implementation of the approved promotion policy for BSNL executives in the name of clarifications. We informed that many Telecom Circles  and our Association has asked some clarifications from BSNL Corporate Office immediately after notification of the promotion policy by BSNL Management. Even after lapse of three months, no clarification has been issued by BSNL management resulting delay in implementation of the said policy. This is causing widespread resentment among the executives. Secretary DOT assured to look into the matter to resolve the issues at the earliest.

2.      Non-Settlement of the issues referred to BSNL Management for discussions with AIBSNLEA for improvement in the promotion policy: We informed Secretary DOT that BSNL management has not taken concrete steps for improvement in the promotion policy as assured by CMD,BSNL in the formal meeting held on 10.01.07 regarding various issues e.g. date of effect of implementation of revised IDA pay scales for the executives wef 1.10.2000, one time placement of the SDEs in the Sr.SDE grade , weightage for past service rendered in DOT/DTS/DTO for promotion, grant of designations and duties / responsibilities associated with the respective grade etc. Secy DoT assured to look into the case.  

3.      Pension to BSNL absorbed employees: We requested Secretary DOT to withdraw letter of DDG (FEB), DOT  dated 15.06.06 which has created confusion in the minds of officers working in BSNL. Secretary DOT informed that the pension issue will be again taken up with the Cabinet alongwith other issues related to Group’A’ absorption.  

4.      Absorption of Group ‘A’ officers: We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the process of absorption of Group’A’ officers in BSNL which is badly affecting the developmental and maintenance work in BSNL. We requested him to use his good offices to settle the issue at the earliest. He informed that there is much progress in resolving the issues raised by Group ‘A’ officers. A committee of three members has been constituted which has held 4 -5 meetings and thereafter the committee has discussed the issues with the representatives of ITSA in the presence of Secy DOT. Most of the issues have been settled and only one or two issues remained to be settled . He expressed optimism that these issues will also be sorted out soon. We expect the absorption process to restart by end of May 2007.

5.      Non-integration of HR functions in BSNL: We informed that BSNL is still continuing with the HR activities as in DOT and not bringing the entire HR activities under a common umbrella.  Secretary DOT informed that the matter is being examined in accordance with the DPE guidelines. A decision in this regard is expected shortly.

6.      Grant of Nav Ratna Status to BSNL: We demanded that BSNL should be granted Nav Ratna status at the earliest in order to allow BSNL to have greater autonomy in decision making. The Secy informed that CMD BSNL has been advised to prepare the documents as per DPE guidelines so that this matter can be further taken up with the concerned authorities. He assured to get the issue resolved once the relevant papers are received from BSNL.

7.      Sharing of BSNL’s infrastructure with private operators: We strongly protested against the TRAI recommendations for sharing of infrastructures ( passive / active ) . The Secy informed that TRAI ‘s recommendations are not mandatory and operators can take their decision to share infrastructures (passive /active) solely on commercial basis. The Government shall not issue any directive in this regard.  

We thanked Secy,DOT for stopping withdrawal of second ACP benefit to SDEs (Civil ). 

23/04/2007

GS writes to  Shri Niranjan Singh, Director (HRD) BSNL, New Delhi – 110001 regarding Grant of Perks to Officiating JAOs/JTOs  vide letter no. AIBSNLEA/CHQ/2006-07/224    dated: 23.04.2007 Click Here for Letter

21/04/2007

All the Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to make efforts to complete the missing ACRs of SDEs(Civil) eligible for EE(Civil) promotion  to expedite the  DPC. Click Here for List

21/04/2007

Please note the new additional e-mail id of GS is gsaibsnlea@gmail.com 

21/04/2007

Joint Forum is strongly protesting against TRAI recommendations on Infrastructure Sharing of Passive, Active and back hour Networks. Join & implement the Trade Union Actions call given by Joint Forum i.e. Savingram companion on 26.04.2007 and Demonstration on 04.05.2007 (Click Here TRAI Press Note)

20/04/2007

GS writes to Shri Shakeel Ahmed, DDG (SR), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, Statesman House, New Delhi regarding Questionnaire from Pay Revision Committee for Executives and non-unionised Supervisors of CPSEs vide letter no. AIBSNLEA/CHQ/Pay  Rev. Committee/2007  Dated 09.04.07 [Reference: Letter No. BSNL/3/-2/SR/2006/14 dated 13.03.07]    Click Here for Letter

Click Here for response of All India BSNL Executives’ Association on questionnaire from Pay Revision Committee for executives and non-unionised Supervisors of CPSEs – w.e.f. 01.01.2007.

GS & President met Sr. DDG(SPF) BSNL & discussed :-

(a) DPC to fill up vacant CAO posts :- Sr. DDG (SPF) informed that the DPC process was started but due to non-availability  of about 23 AOs ACRs, the same could not be completed. Efforts are being made to collect the missing ACRs. Now about 13 AOs ACRs has been received. As soon as thye remaining 10 AOs ACRs are received, DPC work will be completed to fill up about 400 CAOs posts on adhoc basis.

(b) Consideration of Request/Tenure transfers of AOs/CAOs :- Sr. DDG (SPF) assured that work is under process. Soon the transfer orders will be issued.

(c) Modification in the transfers orders issued earlier on genuine grounds :-  Sr. DDG (SPF) assured to look into.

DPC to Fillup vacant posts against 75% Seniority - Cum- Fitness quota of only ST Category :- The DPC is delayed due to non receipt of the gradation list details from the Circles BR/CTD/MH/PB/UP(W) & so far nothing has been received (i.e. CR & other details) fro the Circles. BRBR/JKD/CG/ETR/NTR/NE-I/NETF/T&D/TN/WB telecom Circles for the JTOs Recruitment year 2001 belongs to ST category.

BSNL has issued order for payment of IDA at the revised rates 70.2% w.e.f. 01.04.2007 (Increase of 1.4 % ) Click Here for Order

Our persistent efforts yielded the result in getting stop the withdrawal of 2nd ACP benefit of SDE (Civil). The issue was only raised by AIBSNLEA  & discussed with Secretary DoT meeting. Now DoT has issued the instructions to stop the 2nd ACP withdrawal benefit to SDE(C) Letter enclosed

GS &  FS attended a meeting of Joint Forum of Telecom Unions /Associations of BSNL & MTNL. Joint Forum decided to protest against TRAI decision of sharing of BSNL/ MTNL infrastructure.  Savingram companion on 26th April 2007 & Demonstration on 04th May 2007 at SSA Level. All the Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested for active participation & Mobilization. Click Here for Text

16/04/2007 :-AIBSNLEA written to BSNL CO to clarify doubts raised by JTOs about eligibility criteria etc for appearing in Departmental Competitive Examination to be held on 10.06.2007 for promotion from JTO [T] to SDE [T] grade and same is published in this web site. After our continuous persuasion, BSNL has issued clarification which  gives a lot of relief to the JTOs. -  Click Here for clarification

GS returned from Japan :- Com. GS after attending the 2nd UNI APRO/NWJ FORUM for PROFESSIONALS w.e.f. 11 to 13th April 2007 at Tokyo, Japan returned on 15.4.2007. GS presented report from India alongwith other overseas representatives i.e. Bro. Gerhlard Rohde, Head of UNI P & MS Europe (Germany), Bor.  Umali, Jose Jr. Pedralvez, Phlippines on Job migrations and P & MS i.e. Expansion of Offshore Out sourcing & UNI Passport. GS also apprised in detail the role of Trade Unions / Associations in BSNL. Actively participated in the discussions. The Forum was convened by Mr. Eiichi Ito, Director UNI - Apro Tokyo Office.

Wednesday , 11 April, 2007  (09.30 —17.30)

(a) In the opening Session Bro. Shoji Morishima, President of NWJ, Japan / UNI Vice President, Representative from NTT and  Bro. Christer Forsiand, SIF Sweden / Vice President of UNI P&MS World Committee welcome the representatives from overseas & Local NTT / NWJ.

(c) In First Session : Researchers and Unions

Introduction: "Past-Present-Future of the NWJ Holding Company HQ"  Bro. Tamotsu Watanabe, President of NWJ Holding Company HQ, Japan

Reports from Overseas : Bro. Charles Bofferding, SPEEA, USA and Bro. Christer Forsland, SIF Sweden / Vice President of UNI P&MS World Committee placed  reports & discussions thereon.

(d) In Second Session : Job Migration and P&MS

Introduction: Expansion of Offshore Outsourcing, and UNI Passport Bro. Gerhard Rohde, Head of UNI P&MS.

•  India : Bro Prahlad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA CHQ New Delhi

• Phillippines : Bor.  Umali, Jose Jr. Pedralvez, UNI PLC, GS, Phlippines placed  reports & discussions thereon.

Thursday, 12 April, 2007 (10.00 —17.00)

• Bro. Gerhard Rohde & Bro. Christer Forsiand placed  reports & discussions thereon.

(f) In 4th Session:  Decent work for IT Professionals

• Reports from Overseas : Bro. Charles Bofferding, SPEEA, USA placed  reports & discussions thereon.

 (g) In 5th Session : Organizing P&MS

•  Reports from Overseas

•  Sri Lanka  : Mr. Rajandran Velaiuthapillai, Bank Officers Federations

•  Nepal : Mr. Bimal Acharya, Telecommunications Employee Association, Nepal (TEAM)

• Indonesia : Mr. Muhamad Hakim, VP of  ASPEK & President of Hero Union, Indonesia.

• Malaysia : Mr. Ng Choo Seong, GS, Association of Bank  Officers Peninsular, Malaysia

• KOREYA : Mr. Cho Hyung-iL, KITU, Cheif of Planning Bureau, KOREYA

• Hongkong : Mr. Michael Siu, UNI - DOC Hong King, Director

• VIETNAM : Ms. Hoang Thi Tuyen, VNUPTW, Vice President

Separate LICE (Open for internal candidates) for promotion to PA (Field units) from amongst regular Group C and Group D employees in field units of BSNL Click Here for Letter

LICE for promotion of Stenos to the grade of PA in field units Click Here for Letter

Pay fixation under FR 22(I) (a) (i) to JTOs and SDEs on their vertical promotion after Lateral Advancement withdrawal of benefit - Stepping of pay cases - regarding Click Here for Letter

Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to grade of Sub Divisional Engineer (Telecom) under 25% quota to be held on 10th June 2007 (Sunday) - Extension of the last date of receiving of application from 10th April 2007 to 25th April 2007 Click Here for Letter

JTO PROMOTION TO SDE (TELECOM) ORDER-MODIFIED- CLICK HERE FOR ORDER COPY

JTO PROMOTION TO SDE(TELECOM) ORDER-MODIFIED (unit of working only)- CLICK HERE FOR ORDER COPY

05/04/2007

GS & Finance Secretary met CMD, BSNL and discussed

(a)    Protested against shifting of the Officers having completed Station /Circle Tenure in mid academic session: - CMD assured to look into.

(b)   Delay in implementation of Promotion Policy & issue of clarifications: - CMD informed that HLC has already discussed the queries made by the Circle /Associations & are being clarified shortly.

(c)    STD & National Roaming on GSM, Enhancement of free call limit on RSTC allowing certification and rent free Broadband facility under Plan - 500 : We impressed upon providing of STD & National Roaming facility on GSM service telephone connection to all Executives, STD facility on RSTC to all STS level officers compulsorily as it was available in DoT. Enhancement of free call limit on RSTC as available in MTNL to all Executives upto 2000 calls limit allowing certification & Broadband facility under Plan –500. Rent free to all executives:- CMD informed that already certain modifications has been made as suggested by the associations / circles. He also suggested that associations may further give views / suggestions for improvement and advice to have discussions with Director (Operations) also in the matter.

(d)   Delegation of powers to CGMs to decide tariff (Pulse Rate) parallel to private operators: - CMD assured to look into and suggested to provide more feed back in writing.

GS writes to

(1) Shri Niranjan Singh, Director (HRD), BSNL Board, New Delhi  regarding cancellation of transfer order – case of Shri Sivaramudu, DE, AP Circle and Circle Secretary, AP Circle of AIBSNLEA vide letter no. AIBSNLEA/CHQ/2006-07/223  dated 30^th March, 2007 Click Here for Letter

(2) Shri A. K. Sinha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, BSNL, New Delhi affairs of Punjab Telecom circle wherein the office bearers/ members of  AIBSNLEA  are being harassed and victimised – our protest against vide letter  no. AIBSNLEA/CHQ/2006-07/224 dated 30^th March, 2007  Click Here for Letter

(3) Shri A. K. Sinha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, BSNL, New Delhi regarding  Creation of HAG/SAG posts by abolishing EE/SW and SDE/AD posts in the Electrical Wing of BSNL vide letter no.  AIBSNLEA/CHQ/2006-07/225 dated 30^th March, 2007  Click Here for Letter

05.04.2007

GS writes to Shri A. K. Sinha,  Chairman-cum-Managing Director, BSNL, New Delhi regarding Improvement in the revised policy for Service GSM, RSTC and Broad Band to Executives vide letter no.  AIBSNLEA/CHQ/2007-08/1 dated 5^th March, 2007 Click Here for Letter

GS, and FS met Director(HRD) and discussed:

a) Protested against the delay in implementation of Promotion Policy of Executives :- Protested against the delay in implementation of Promotion Policy of Executives in all Telecom Circles and BSNL CO due to want certain clarifications from BSNL CO . Dir(HRD) directed DDG (Pers.) and Sr. DDG(SR) to hold High level Committee meeting today itself to discuss and clarify all the queries raised by the Circles and Association . Dir(HRD) also directed to implement in BSNL Corporate Office. DDG(Per) assures to discuss the matter today itself in HLC & issue a clarifications in a day or two.

b) Implementation of Transfer and Posting Policy: – Shifting of the officers having completed the Post / Station / Circle Tenure thereof :-Protested against this policy of implementation after 31/03/2007 due to start of academic year of Children. We impressed up on Dir (HRD) that transfer are to be on need based and consider tenure request transfers. Dir(HRD) informed that interest of Service transfers are necessarily required. However we have protested once again.

c) Cancellation of transfer Orders of CS,AP Circle,BS of Bhuvaneswar(Orissa), BS of Simla (HP) and BS of Batinda (Punjab) as per provision of immunity:- Dir (HRD) assures to look in to.

d) DPC from SDE(T) to ad-hoc DE(T):-   Dir(HRD) informed that Revised seniority list is awaited from DoT following the orders of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in the 1966 reversion case. Thereafter only, work of DPC will be taken up.

e) Cancellation /Modification of Transfer and Posting order issued on promotion from JTO to SDE :-Dir (HRD) informed that the vacancies of hard Circles  have been filled up.Even if some genuine cases of male candidates will be considered on Medical/Compassionate grounds.

f) Grant of Formal Meeting to AIBSNLEA to discuss the pending grievances of Executives in all disciplines ie. Engg, Accounts, Civil, Electrical, Stenographers, Architect, CSS and Rajbhasa etc. :- Dir(HRD) suggested that some specific points may be submitted for discussion in the formal meeting. So, that  formal meeting can be granted.

 

GS writes to Shri A. K. Sinha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director BSNL, New Delhi regarding Implementation of Transfer and Posting Policy – Shifting of the officers having completed the Post / Station / Circle Tenure thereof vide letter no.  AIBSNLEA/CHQ/2005-06/222  Dated 02^nd  April, 2007 Click Here for Letter