(i) Guidelines on Other Tenure Areas (in Circles other than J&K, NE states and A&N Islands)  Click Here for Proposed MC Note

(ii) Guidelines on Tenure posts of one year duration  Click Here for Proposed MC Note

(iii) Guidelines on request transfer at own cost and transfers at Company's cost  Click Here for Proposed MC Note  

All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/ Branch Secretaries are requested to provide their view / suggestions in this regard by tomorrow afternoon for further necessary action.

30.08.2011:BSNL NEWS & Views

(i) Rural broadband: BSNL pushes for common wireless network <<Click Here for detail news>>

(ii) DoT reject BSNL plan to offload 21000; wants 1 lakh out <<Click Here for detail news>>

(iii) A Raja may be booked in BSNL's WiMax deal <<Click Here for detail news>>

29.08.2011: Mandatory Training under Executive Promotion Policy As demanded by this association for withdrawal of facility in respect forthcoming on-line examination for Mandatory Training under EPP is considered and management agreed as a one time relaxation to provide such withdrawal option to all the officers, who have registered themselves for various examination s to be held during Sept’2011  Click Here for Letter

27.08.2011:Due to some unavoidable circumstances, the Central Working Committee meeting of AIBSNLEA notified earlier vide notice dated 17.08.2011 being held at Jabalpur(M.P.) w.e.f. 15^th & 16^th Oct'2011 is hereby postponed and re-scheduled to be held on 19^th & 20^th Octomber'2011 at the same venue. The meeting venue and agenda for discussion will remain the same <<Click here for Notice>> <<Click Here for Notice of Postponement>>

26.08.2011: GS, President, OS (E) met Director(HR), BSNL and discussed

(a) Removal of Pay anomaly wherein seniors are drawing less salary than their juniors: We requested Director (HR) removal of Pay anomaly wherein senior Executives are drawing less pay than their Juniors after implementation of EPP & 2nd PRC. Director(HR) assured to look into the matter.

(b) Recovery case of Sr. AO/Sr. SDE pay under EPP: We requested Director (HR) to intervene in the matter so that Committee meetings on recovery case of Sr. AO/Sr. SDE pay under EPP are completed earlier  as the case is pending with the Committee for last more than one year. Director(HR) assured to look into the matter.

(c) Non holding of DPCs to fill up vacant JAG/ STS / TES Group-'B' equivalent posts in BSNL: Director(HR) mentioned that he is in favour of giving promotion to fill up vacant posts and assured an early action, in case no stay order is pending.

(d) LDCE for JTO (T) to SDE (T): We requested to hold LDCE for JTO (T) to SDE(T) to fill up about 4000 SDE(T) LDCE quota posts since no court stay is available. Director (HR) mentioned that already GM(Rectt.) has been directed to notify LDCE at the earliest.

(e) Revised Online Upgradation examination- Deferment of Online training examination on 3^rd Sept'2011: We requested to defer online training examination on 3^rd Sept'2011 in view of non-availability of printed study material & question bank. Director (HR) assured to examine the matter.

26.08.2011:GS, President, OS (E) met Sr. GM(Pers.) and discussed

(a) Holding of Committee meetings on Pay anomaly case - Senior Executives are drawing less pay than their Juniors and Sr. AO/Sr. SDE & PA/PS recovery case: Sr. GM(Pers.) assured to hold early committee meetings.

(b) Consideration of request / tenure transfer cases of SDEs/DEs: Sr.GM(Pers.) assured to examine the pending cases and early necessary action.

(c) Inter Circle transfer of executives who have already served at tenure stations : We expressed our serious concern against issuance of inter-circle transfers of SDEs/DEs, who have already served in tenure stations declared by BSNL Corporate Office and relieved mainly from Orrisa and Rajasthan Telecom Circles. Sr. GM(Pers.) informed that the matter is under consideration and a Management Committee Note is being sent to issue revise guidelines in this regard shortly.

25.08.2011:The Record Note of discussion of the meeting held on 26.07.2011 taken by Secretary (T), DoT in his Chamber to discuss the matter of Assets retention order issued by DDG(FEB) dated 19.04.2011 and other issues of transfer/retention of Land and Building Assets of DoT/BSNLClick here for record note

25.08.2011:GS, OS(E) met  ED(CN), BSNL  and discussed

(a) Procurement of MLLN Modems : We requested for early procurement of  MLLN Modems to wipeout the waiting list of leased line connections which gives maximum revenue to BSNL. ED(CN) appreciated our concern and informed that recently 12000 MLLN Modems are taken from MTNL to meet the demand of leased lines which will be sufficient for the next three- four months. He mentioned that at present the leased lines waiting list is 20,000 connections. Simultaneously we have approached to C-DoT for supplying MLLN Modems and the field trail work is under progress at Bangalore since MLLN tender earlier floated got cancelled.    

25.08.2011:GS, OS(E) met  ED(NB), BSNL  and discussed

(a) Consideration of request/tenure  transfers of SDEs(Civil) : We requested for   consideration of request/tenure transfers of SDEs(Civil) and cancellation of transfer order of Com. N. Dandpat, SDE(C) and our ACS, Orrisa Circle as immunity case. ED(NB) assured to look into the matter.

(b) Posting on promotion from JTO(C) to SDE(C) of LDCE quota: We requested for posting on promotion from JTO(C) to SDE(C) of LDCE quota recently passed in the same circle wherever the vacancies are available. ED(NB) assured to look into the matter.

(c) Redeployment of Civil Staff of Rajasthan Circle for Civil works: We requested for redeployment of Civil Staff of Rajasthan Telecom Circle for Civil works from Sales and Marketing work.  ED(NB) mentioned that he has already issued letter to CGMT, Raj. Circle to redeploy Civil Staff for Civil works only. Whoever he assured to take necessary action in this regard.

(d) Retention of BSNL Assets by DoT: As protested by this association and JAC against retention of BSNL assets by DoT . ED(NB) informed that after lot of efforts and in view of Gazette Notification while formation of BSNL and transferring of assets and liability to BSNL from DoT, now DoT has kept in abeyance the order issued by DDG(FEB) dated 19.04.2011 in this regard Click here for record note.

25.08.2011: GS, President, OS(East) met PGM(FP)  BSNL and discussed

(a) DPC from AO to CAO (Adhoc) : PGM(FP) informed that MC Note to fill up about 480 CAOs posts on adhoc basis has been sent to MC for approval. Thereafter the DPC process will resume.

(b) DPC from CAO to DGM(F) [Left Out cases] : PGM(FP) informed that DPC from CAO to DGM(F) [Left Out cases] has been completed and proposal for posting on promotion has been to Competent Authority for approval. Shortly order will be issued.

(c) Consideration of request/tenure transfers of JAOs/AOs/CAOs: We requested for early consideration of request/tenure transfers of JAOs/AOs/CAOs. PGM(FP) informed that about 25 CAOs request / tenure transfer orders have been approved by Competent Authority and shortly transfer order will be issued. Similarly the request / tenure transfer cases proposal is being finalized and efforts are being made to issue transfer order by the next week.

25.08.2011: GS, President, OS(East) met PGM(FP)  BSNL & Chairman Committee in the presence of other Committee members i.e. Sr. GM(Pers.), GM(Estt.), GM(EF) etc   and discussed

(a) Removal of Pay anomaly wherein seniors are drawing less salary than their juniors and recovery case of Sr. AO/Sr. SDE pay under EPP: We submitted supporting documents / comparative statements of senior and junior executives for the removal of pay anomaly and Sr. AO/Sr. SDE RRs of DoT on implementation of EPP. PGM(FP) and other Committee Members after detailed discussions assured to examine the cases / documents submitted by this association and for early decision.

24.08.2011: GS, President, OS(East), AGS(HQ) and  CS Delhi Circle met GM(Estt.) BSNL and discussed

(a) Removal of Pay anomaly wherein seniors are drawing less salary than their juniors and recovery case of Sr. AO/Sr. SDE pay under EPP: We submitted supporting documents / comparative statements of senior and junior executives for the removal of pay anomaly and Sr. AO/Sr. SDE RRs of DoT on implementation of EPP. GM(Estt.) appreciated our concern and assured to discuss the matter in the tomorrows Committee Meeting.       

(b) Finalization of JTO and SDE equivalent executives IDA pay scales: We expressed our serious concern against non finalization of standard IDA pay scales for JTO and SDE equivalent executives. GM(Estt.) mentioned that DoT has twice returned BSNL's proposal of E1A and E2A pay scales. BSNL management is considering to compensate pay loss of JTO / JAO recruited after  01.01.2007 by giving five additional increments benefit wherein these executives will draw more salary than E1A scale and will get first time bound promotion in the next higher scale within four years of service. Regarding standard pay scales E2 and E3 implementation, he mentioned that the present company's financial health it is difficult to consider.  However we requested for an early decision in this matter.

24-08-2011:Third CEC Meeting of Tamilnadu Circle on 19.08.2011 & 20.08.2011: The Third CEC Meeting of Tamilnadu Circle was held at Vellore for two days from 19-08-2011 to 20-08-2011. In the month of February,2011, a special meeting was organized by Vellore in a very delightful manner. Com.Prahlad,Our GS and Com.Venu,Our President graced the occasion. This time Com. B.S.Reddy, OS(South), Com.P. Venu, President,CHQ and Com.VKParamasivam, Advisor, CHQ have participated.

On the first day, Com.Arumugam,CAO /VLR welcomed the gathering and the leaders of the CHQ. After the approval of the agenda and the placement of  the Circle Secretary's Report before the house for approval, under the presidentship of Com.Duraiarasan, Circle President, organisational review was started. Com. Alagu,JTO and Branch Secretary of Greams Road Branch reported his efforts in reviving the Branch and others help was also recognized. Com.V.K.Paramasivam, Advisor, Com.Venu,President and Com.B.S. Reddy, OS(South) addressed and detailed  the current issues being pursued by our CHQ and the present position of them.

On the second day, open session was conducted before lunch. A mass gathering from Vellore SSA and neighboring SSAs made the big hall jam packed. An effective Seminar on "Customer Delight Year 2011 and our role" was well organised. Sri.Ganesan, ITS, the General Manager of Vellore SSA was the chief guest. Other executives also accompanied the GM. The General Manager praised our efforts and commended our role in keeping the BSNL banner high. He explained the situation of competition around  BSNL  and compared our role with that of "Sepoy Mutony" which laid the foundation for our Independance during British Raj. He called us to raise to the occasion and save the BSNL. The target of achieving 25% increase in Total Revenue of last year set by the CMD will be the main task for us,he added. He spoke on the importance we have to give to the Customers and the ways and means to keep them with us in a very gentle manner. He was shawled by our CS and other invitees were also honoured.

Com.Venu spoke in length about the financial condition of BSNL. The role of AIBSNLEA in taking out to the front the proposal of observing " Customer Delight Month" finalised in the CHQ office bearers Meeting of our Association held on 10-03-2011 and how it was taking off  successfully and endorsed by the CMD himself. In the  Seminar, Com.Palaniappan, Br.Secretary, MaduraiSSA, Com.Periasamy, Br.Secretary of  Erode SSA, Com.Venkatesan,Br.Secretary, Cuddalore SSA, Com.M.K.Ganesan, ACS from Trichy SSA contributed many useful suggestions for the improvement of services. CS also put forth some proposals to earn profit and increase revenue. Effective scrapping of dumped materials, Encouraging the line staff through some incentive or something  in any other name to improve the outstanding collections,Free cooling of Exchanges need immediate attention.  The shortage of spares and our products which are in high demand among public are also pointed out by our participating comrades. Com.B.S.Reddy,OS (South) shared his views and briefed the action taken by our CHQ to reach the target and thanked the Tamilnadu Comrades for arranging this useful seminar. With the vote of thanks, the seminar came to end and house was adjourned for Lunch. After lunch, the long pending problems of all SSAs, Delay in promotions in engineering wing due to court cases, CAO/AO  promotions, Delay in CAO officiating in Circle, 1999 AAO batch pay fixation, DR JTOs pay anomaly, PA/PS pay reduction and ITS repatriation were discussed. The CS while summing up replied the questions raised and assured to settle the transfer  and seniority cases of individuals  which remained unsettled for a long time. The efforts taken by our GS in getting the pay fixation orders of JTOs promoted after 01-01-2007 released and for the positive sign in the case of PA/PS residency period ( Now orders issued as expected) and other cadre wise and individual issues  like transfer, Seniority etc; taken by our GS then and there was well appreciated and recorded by all. All of the participants expressed satisfaction over the functioning of the Circle Association. Still some cases took much time for settlement. 

Finally with the vote of thanks by the newly elected FS, the CEC Meeting came to end. In short, this CEC meeting was more purposeful and would remain in the memory of all for a long time. <<Click Here for Glimpses>>

24.08.20111: BSNL NEWS

(i) Govt imposes penalties to mitigate corruption in BSNL, MTNL << Click Here for News>>

(ii) BSNL to rope in staff family members to boost sales << Click Here for News>>

(a) Hon'ble CAT, Madras bench regarding contempt application 37 of 2011 in TA 74 of 2009 filed by BSNL SC/ST Executive Officers Welfare Association : The case came for hearing and now posted for final hearing on 23.08.2011.

(b) 147 SDEs of LDCE quota seniority case in Hon'ble Principal Bench CAT, New Delhi:- The case could not be heard and now posted for hearing on 30th Aug'2011.

(c) JTO(Off.) case in Hon'ble Chandigarh High Court: The case was adjourned for 23rd Nov'2011 since applicant advocate was not present.

(a) DPC from AO to CAO(Adhoc) : We requested for early holding of DPC to fill up vacant CAOs posts. PGM(FP) informed that MC Note has been sent today for approval to fill up about 480 vacancies / posts. He assured as soon as the approval is given DPC will start immediately.

(b) DPC for CAO to DGM(F) [ Left out cases] : PGM(FP) informed that DPC is in process and shortly promotion order from CAO to DGM(F) [about 18]  left out cases will be issued.

18.08.2011: GS, FS, AGS(HQ) and CS, Delhi Circle  met CMD, BSNL and discussed

(a) We extended our invitation to the CMD for attending our CWC Meet at Jabalpur on 15.10.2011 as Chief Guest. CMD assured to make it convenient for attending CWC Meet.

(b) Viability of BSNL : We appreciated his efforts in arresting BSNL's declining trend and increasing the revenue. CMD mentioned that we all are to make more collective efforts to earn more revenue to overcome the losses. He mentioned that in the 1^st quarter BSNLs growth has increased 10% whereas in Telecom sector the overall growth is 6.5% but it has been neutralized due to increase in staff wages . He apprised that this financial year, BSNL will be posting a loss of about Rs.6,000 crores and if he same trend goes in the next financial year the loss may be about Rs. 9000 crores; which will be a very bad situation and company will come under the preview of BIFR wherein BSNL will not be able to take any decisions regarding procurement as well as staff matters. He also mentioned that if the present situation continues, after two months it will be very difficult to disperse pay and allowances to staffs and for this purpose no banker will come forward for loan. To over come this situation, he impressed upon to take some hard decisions for reducing the expenditures by stopping some allowances and facilities. He further explained that already lot of financial cuts has already been imposed on operational expenditure and further any cut may hamper the services.  We apprised him that still lot of expenditure is being incurred in TA/DA and marketing area which may reduced by adopting Video Conferencing and spending money in marketing area only on beneficial businesses. CMD mentioned that there is a lot of scope to earn revenue by increasing landline / Broadband connections by organizing Melas and re-connection Melas as being done in AP Circle, wherein in the last month BSNL has added 30,000 new telephone connections.

In view of the above, we appeal all BSNL employees to devote more & more to earn revenue & BSNL's growth by providing quality services so that customer feels   delighted and continue with BSNL.

(c) In response to our letter dated 01.08.2011 regarding increasing tariff for BSNL Mobile Services- Need for a strategic approach in decision, CMD mentioned that at present we are not going to increase the tariff but our people should take the advantage of this situation by educating the customers.

(d) VRS : CMD mentioned that efforts are being made to finalize an attractive VR Scheme for BSNL employees for which we have requested Govt. to provide Rs. 18 to 20 Thousands crores financial help. He explained that the employees who will be opting VRS, they will be given opportunity to continue with BSNL as business associates, franchisee, contract work for maintenance of exchanges and outdoor plant etc. It is possible only when BSNL get funds from Government in terms of equality or any other mode etc.

(e) Implementation of Hon'ble CAT, Jodhpur Bench, Jodhpur judgment in OA No-273/2010: We apprised CMD regarding Hon'ble CAT, Jodhpur Bench, Jodhpur judgment in OA No-273/2010, wherein the inter- Circle transfer order issued on the basis of ODI list has been quashed and requested him for its implementation in all the cases. CMD assured to look into the matter.

18.08.2011: GS, FS, AGS(HQ)  met Sr. GM(Pers.) BSNL and discussed regarding 

(a) Holding of Committee meetings on Pay anomaly case - Senior Executives drawing less pay than their Juniors and Sr. AO/Sr. SDE & PA/PS recovery case:- We requested to hold Committee meetings on Pay anomaly case - Senior Executives drawing less pay than their Juniors and Sr. AO/Sr. SDE & PA/PS recovery case.  Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that the PA/PS recovery case is settled and necessary orders are being issued shortly. He also confirmed that yesterday Committee meeting was conducted regarding pay anomaly case wherein seniors drawing less pay than their juniors and he also advised us to give some more feed back in this regard, so that in the next committee Meeting on 25.08.2011 the same may be further discussed. 

(b) Holding of DPC to fill up vacant DGM(Engg.) posts : We requested to hold DPC to fill up vacant DGM(Engg.) posts from DE(Regular). Sr. GM(Pers.) informed that the DPC process to fill up vacant DGM(Engg) posts has been started and shortly the promotion order will be issued. He also mentioned that as per DOT clarification the 270 LDCE quota DEs are being considered for DGM(Engg) promotion.

b) Holding of DPCs from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc) and DE(Adhoc) to DE(Regular): Sr.GM(Pers) mentioned that Court case filed by the SC/ST Forum in Hon'ble Madras High Court is being heard tomorrow i.e. on 19.08.2011. After the judgment of Hon'ble Madras High Court only the necessary action will be taken.   

 (d)  Consideration of request/tenure transfers of SDEs(T)/DEs: We requested for consideration of request/tenure transfers of SDEs(T)/DEs. Sr.GM(Pers) assured to look into the matter. 

(e) Restructuring of AD(OL) : We expressed our serious concern about  non restructuring of AD(OL) cadre in BSNL after its formation. Whereas all other equivalent executive  cadres have been restructured in BSNL. Sr.GM(Pers) further assured to look into the matter.

(f) Consideration of promotion to the post of GM(TF), Mumbai-case of Shri M Narendar DGM(TF), Mumbai: We pleaded that Shri M Narendar, DGM(TF) is senior most DGM amongst all incumbents in Telecom factory organization. There are three vacancies of GM(TFs). Two vacancies are of TF Jabalpur circle falling vacant since 01.01.2011,01.07.2011 and from 01.08.2011 at TF Mumbai respectively and as per BSNL MSRR & DOP&T instructions ( "Guidelines on framing/amendment/relaxation of RRs"), he may be promoted as GM(TF). Sr. GM(pers) mentioned that the case has been examined and found that as per BSNLMSRRs Shri M Narendar, DGM(TF), Mumbai is not fulfilling the eligibility criteria of having 5 years regular service in JAG grade. Regarding relaxation he mentioned that there is no such provision is available in BSNL MSRRs. 

18.08.2011: BSNL News

(a)  Q&A: R K Upadhyay, Chairman & CMD, BSNL ['A massive drive for all round improvement has been launched' ] <<Click Here for News>> 

(b)  BSNL, MTNL turn red, seek financial assistance <<Click Here for News>> 

(c) State-owned BSNL, MTNL, ITI incurred losses worth Rs 4,893 cr <<Click Here for News>> 

17.08.2011:AIBSNLEA CWC Meeting at Jabalpur (Chargadi), Madhya Pradesh:  : AIBSNLEA notified its Central Working Committee meeting to be held at "BRBRAITT, Ridge Road, Jabalpur (Chargadi), Madhya Pradesh on 15^th & 16^th October'2011".  All the CHQ Office Bearers, Advisors, Circle Secretaries, Circle Presidents, CWC Members are requested to  immediately book their to and fro journey tickets and inform to host Circle regarding the number of members and their arrival / departure schedule <<Click here for Notice>>

17.08.2011: GS, FS and AGS(HQ) met PGM(FP) and discussed :

(a) Holding of Committee meetings on Pay anomaly case - Senior Executives drawing less pay than their Juniors and Sr. AO/Sr. SDE & PA/PS recovery case:- PGM(FP) mentioned that the Committee report regarding PA/PS recovery case has been send to the competent authority for approval. He informed that today a  meeting was conducted regarding pay anomaly case wherein seniors drawing less pay than their juniors and he advised us to give some more feed back in this regard, so that in the next committee Meeting on 25.08.2011 the same may be further discussed. Similarly the other committee meeting regarding Sr. AO/Sr.SDE recovery case will also be arranged on 25.08.2011 itself.

(b) DPC from AO to CAO: We expressed our serious concern against delay in holding DPC from AO to CAO to fill up vacant CAOs posts on regular / Adhoc basis. PGM(FP) mentioned that  he has already discussed the matter  with Sr. GM(Pers.) and accordingly MC note is being sent for approval.

(c)  DPC from JAO/AAO to AO: We expressed our serious concern against non holding of DPC from JAO/AAO to AO to fill up vacant AOs posts on regular basis. PGM(FP) mentioned that  after completion of CAO DPC, action will be taken in this regard .

(d) Seniority list of AOs: We requested to publish seniority list in the cadre of AO. PGM(FP) mentioned that the seniority list is under preparation while finalizing the SC/ST roaster.  

(f) Consideration of request / tenure transfer cases of AOs/CAOs: We requested to consider all pending request / tenure transfer cases of AOs/CAOs, who have  completed  two years on 31^st July'2011.  He assured to look into the matter.