31.12.2008 : GS, President and GS, AGS SNEA (I) met CMD BSNL and discussed –

(d) CMD expressed his serious concern against sliding down of BSNL’s market share and appealed for making efforts to increase market share in urban as well as rural areas. He also emphasized to have separate maintenance & operation networks for land line and GSM connections as well as to strengthen the marketing and sales wings by providing willing and expert staff. We assured him our fullest cooperation in this regard.

30.12.2008 : GS, President and GS, AGS SNEA (I) met Dir (HRD) in presence of GM (Pers), GM (SR) and discussed :

(d) DPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T) – We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the DPC process from JTO (T) to SDE (T). GM (Pers) mentioned that the ACRs of the eligible JTOs have been called from Circles but the same are not received. Dir (HRD) advised him to expedite the DPC at the earliest.

24.12.2008 :- On our persistent efforts BSNL Managements has constituted a Committee Headed by Shri Pradeep Nagpal, GM(SP), Chairman Committee to examine ACP withdrawal issue. The other members of the committee are Shri Shakeel Ahmed GM(SR), Shri P.K.Purwar GM (CA), Shri Saurabh Tyagi DGM (BW).  We will meeting the members of the Committee very shortly.

24.12.2008 :- DPC for promotion from SDE(Civil) to EE(Civil) for approx. 40  vacancies  is over and very shortly the posting orders will be issued.

23.12.2008 : Dir (HRD) called AIBSNLEA and SNEA representatives to take the views on recruitment of 210 DGMs and 400 Executives at JTO level in Marketing, HR, Legal, IT and Finance etc. as per BSNL Board decision. GS, President and GS, AGS SNEA(I) attended the meeting and vehemently protested the BSNL Board decision. Dir (HRD) informed that these DGMs and Executives at JTO level will be recruited against the additional sanctioned posts without using the existing JAG and JTO posts. Thereafter he arranged a meeting with CMD BSNL to discuss the matter. GM (Pers) was also present in the meeting. CMD strongly pleaded immediate need of recruitment of DGMs and Executives at JTO level in Marketing and HR in view of strengthening the marketing and HR wings of BSNL. We strongly protested such move in BSNL which can hamper the career growth of existing Executives in BSNL. We resented that more than 650 JAG posts in Telecom Operation & Maintenance, about 250 posts in Finance & Accounts and sizeable number of posts in Telecom Civil/Electrical/Architect/Telecom Factory Engineering wings are lying vacant which are not being filled up on the pretext of non-availability of regular STS officers and pending Gr. A RRs. We also pleaded that experts in Marketing and HR may be recruited at SAG level only to strengthen Marketing and HR wings. CMD mentioned that if you co-operate BSNL Management in recruiting DGMs and Executives at JTO level for strengthening the Marketing and HR wings he will immediately order for regularisation of all adhoc STS officers and filling up of vacant JAG posts therefrom. We requested him to give us some time to deliberate the issue amongst our members and after one week we can submit our opinion in the matter. 

Dir (HRD) advised that JTOs/SDEs equivalent Executives having qualification of MBA in HR/Mktg./Fin. may upload/update their bio-data on BSNL’s HR package immediately for their suitable posting in HR/Mktg. wings. 

22.12.2008 : GS, President met Shri S.R. Kapoor, Executive Dir. (Fin) BSNL, congratulated him for assuming the high office of ED (Fin) BSNL Corporate Office and discussed :

(b) Stoppage of recoveries of the officiating period from JAO/AAO to AO and JTO to SDE on implementation of Executive Promotion Policy – ED informed that Management Committee is ready for approval in the next MC meeting. He also assured that no recovery will be made in this case.

19.12.2008  : STRIKE POSTPONED :- United Forum of BSNL/MTNL Executives' Associations has decided to POSTPONE - proposed Rally  on 22.12.2008 and indefinite strike from  23.12.2008, in view of the written assurance given by the BSNL Management  in consultation with Secretary ,DOT Click Here for BSNL Management's letter. strike postponement Letter

19.12.2008 : AIBSNLEA ORISSA CIRCLE has launched web site : http://www.aibsnleaorissa.in

18.12.2008 : GM (SR) arranged a meeting with AIBSNLEA to submit its views/suggestions to the Committee headed by Sh. D.P.De, GM (Estt.) in connection with implementation of 2nd Pay Revision Committee report approved by the Govt.
The following points were discussed :
A. We protested the formation of Committee on this issue since Govt. has already approved the 2nd Pay Revision Committee recommendations for Executives/Non-Unionised Supervisors of CPSEs. We requested for immediate implementation of 2nd PRC recommendations without any dilution in fitment benefit of 30%.
B. The Allowances viz. Transport Allowance, Special Pay, Perks etc. need revision in view of the price hike & market inflation and the Performance Related Perk (PRP) should also be decided simultaneously.
C. Grant of Revised IDA Pay scales i.e. E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-6 & E-7 to the Executives i.e. JTO/SDE/Sr.SDE/DE/DGM/SG-JAG and equivalent respectively. Similarly to notify E-10 IDA pay scales.
The members of the committee appreciated the concern of the Association and assured that DPE order on 2nd Pay Revision Committee recommendations will not be diluted and the Committee Report will be placed in the next BSNL Management Committee meeting and after approval of BSNL Board the same will be sent to DoT for issuance of the presidential orders. They assured that PRC recommendations on Allowances and PRP will be further discussed with the Associations and decided simultaneously.
The Committee members also assured that BSNL will recommend standard revised IDA Pay Scales as approved by Govt. based on PRC recommendations to DPE for approval after implementation of the BSNL’s present Pay Scales structures so as to avoid delay in it’s implementation & losses to Executives, since allowances will be paid after issuance of the Presidential Directives only from Administrative Ministry.
The meeting was attended by Committee members viz. GM (Estt.), GM (SR), GM (CA) and the representatives of AIBSNLEA viz. GS, President, FS & AGS (HQ).

18.12.2008 : Director (HRD) arranged meeting of AIBSNLEA with CMD, BSNL today to discuss the following issues :- 

5.Withdrawl of order dated 15.06.2006 related payment of Pension to BSNL employees and 50% IDA merger with basic for pensioners:- CMD informed that DoT has been allowed by MoF to deal the matter in Ministry itself .Hence now DoT will issue the necessary order in this regard shortly. He immediately spoke to Member (Finance) and requested for early approval of 50% IDA merger with basic for pensioners as the case is already recommended by BSNL Board. Member(F) assured him an early decision.

17.12.2008  : GS, President, FS met Dir (HRD). GM Pers was also present in the meeting. The following issues were discussed :

(a) Delay in implementation of 2nd Pay Revision Committee recommendations - We expressed our serious resentment against delay in BSNL Board approval of the 2nd Pay Revision Committee recommendations and submission to Administrative Ministry for issuance of Presidential Directive. We pleaded that the 2nd PRC report should be implemented at the earliest without dilution i.e. 30% fitment benefit is to be approved since BSNL is meeting all the guidelines of DPE in this regard. Dir (HRD) informed that a committee headed by GM (Estt) has been constituted to examine the financial implications in this matter. He assured that the Committee will have interview with Executives’ Associations shortly and thereafter the report will be submitted to BSNL Board in the next meeting.

(b) Finalisation of Gr. A RRs and regularisation of adhoc STS Executives – We expressed our serious concern against delay in finalisation of Gr A RRs and regularisation of adhoc STS Executives. Dir (HRD) assured an early action in the matter and informed that two committees, headed by PGM (IR) and GM (Estt), have been formed to re-examine the MT RRs.

(c) Holding of DPC from SDE to DE adhoc – We requested to initiate the DPC to fill up vacant DEs’ posts. GM (Pers) informed that the 1966 SDEs seniority reversion case as per Hon’ble High Courts of Delhi and Kerala is being implemented by next week and thereafter the process of DPC will be started.

(d) Repatriation of BSNL Executives to DOT – In this matter Dir (HRD) appealed not to go on Indefinite Strike which will adversely affect the viability of BSNL. He also asked “Are we really interested in repatriation to DOT ?” where recoveries may take place. We pleaded that already thousands and thousands of BSNL Executives have exercised option for repatriation to DOT and directly sent to Secy. (Telecom). We also replied that recoveries from IDA to CDA pay scales in view of 50% CDA merger with basic and 6th Pay Commission recommendations is negligible. Even if some amount is recovered on repatriation we will be enjoying the Govt. status without any fear of Pension, Job Security and Viability of BSNL. We impressed upon to end duality with regard to Absorption in BSNL.

General Secretary in his elaborate speech covered all the areas and apprised  the members about the latest developments at HQ level and also answered the queries raised by the members. He touched important points like ITS absorption, 2^nd Pay Revision Committee Report, Group 'A' RR, Recruitment of MTs, DPCs in various cadres, change of designation of PA & PS, Viability of BSNL, Issues relating to Civil / Electrical / Architectural Wings & ADOL  etc.  He also appealed  the members to make the call of Indefinite Strike a complete success given by United Forum. 

Shri R.S. Parihar, Circle President & Advisor(West) CHQ, Shri Amalendu Guha, Circle Secretary, Shri Prakash Rao, District President, Shri Belani, District Secretary addressed the gathering and apprised the members regarding the issues pertaining to circle level.  In the interactive Session Com. GS clarified all the queries made by members to their satisfaction. 

The meeting  ended at 18.15 hrs with vote of  thanks by District Finance Secretary, Shri Ashok Patel." Click Here for Glimpses => Photo1 Photo2 Photo3 Photo4 Photo5  Photo6

15.12.2008  : GS attended and addressed the Open Session of All India Conference of SNEA (I) at Vadodara Gujarat. He requested CMD BSNL for early finalisation of Gr ‘A’ RRs, regularisation of STS Gr ‘A’ officers working on Adhoc basis and immediate implementation of PRC recommendations approved by the Govt. without any dilution. He also discussed the issues related to viability of BSNL and Impressed upon to complete the process of Gr. ‘A’ officers’ absorption in BSNL otherwise all the Executives absorbed in BSNL/MTNL should be repatriated to DOT immediately to avoid duality in absorption. He appealed all the Executives to implement the “Indefinite Strike” call given by United Forum successfully. He mentioned that he attended the AIC with a mission of unity of Executives in BSNL. He extended thanks to GS SNEA (I) for inviting him in the conference.   

14.12.2008 : Special General Body Meeting of AIBSNLEA, Gujarat Circle General Secretary attended a special general body meeting of AIBSNLEA, Gujarat Circle held at picturesque premises of Shree Narayana Cultural Mission, Satellite Road, Ahmedabad.   Members from  Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surendranagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Amreli, Mehsana etc. attended the special general meeting convened at a short notice.  The hall was jam packed with excited members from various disciplines even though it was a holiday and also the last day of marriage muharath, they spared whole day and participated in the meeting with utmost enthusiasm.

General Secretary in his elaborate speech covered all the areas and apprised  the members about the latest developments at HQ level and also answered the queries raised by the members. He touched important points like ITS absorption, 2^nd Pay Revision Committee Report, Group 'A' RR, Recruitment of MTs, DPCs in various cadres, change of designation of PA & PS, Viability of BSNL, Issues relating to Civil / Electrical / Architectural Wings & ADOL  etc.  He also appealed  the members to make the call of Indefinite Strike a complete success given by United Forum. 

Shri R.S. Parihar, Circle President & Advisor CHQ, Shri Amalendu Guha, Circle Secretary, Shri A.B. Patel, Ex-Circle Secretary, Shri Manoj Nair, CWC Member addressed the gathering and apprised the members regarding the issues pertaining to circle level and also touched various issues required to be taken-up with CHQ. In the interactive Session Com. GS clarified all the queries made by members to their satisfaction. 

The meeting started at 12.00 hrs and ended at 17.15 hrs with vote of thanks by CWC Member, Shri S.L. Sharma. 

Similar meeting will be held at Vadodara on 15th December, 2008 for the members of remaining districts of Gujarat. Click Here for Glimpses => Photo1 Photo2 Photo3 Photo4 Photo5  Photo6  Photo7 Photo8

(a)   Finalisation of Group ’A’ Recruitment Rules and regularization of STS Group ’A’ officers working on adhoc basis. We expressed our serious concern against abnormal delay in finalizing the Group ’A’ RRs and regularization of STS Officers in BSNL. CMD assured to look into the matter.

(b)    Implementation of 2^nd Pay Revision Committee  Recommendations: We requested for implementation of recommendations of 2^nd PRC in BSNL at the earliest. The CMD felt that there is need to discuss the financial implications in implementing the PRC report with unions / associations prior to placing the same before BSNL Board for its approval. He assured that meeting with the representatives of the unions / associations will be held shortly to discuss the issues involved. We strongly pleaded for giving 30% weightage as approved by Government as BSNL is in a position to do so based on the Profit Before Taxes (PBT) for the year 2007-08.

(c)    Absorption of Group ‘A’ officers in BSNL: CMD appealed not to resort indefinite strike call given by the associations since the Govt. is already seized of the problem. He advised not to precipitate the situation at this juncture and informed that the Govt. is making efforts to absorb the Group ‘A’ officers under Rule 37 from prospective date. We pleaded that Govt. can not decide different terms and conditions of absorption for different cadres in the same PSU. Similar benefits can not be denied to the other category of officers who have already exercised option and taken absorption in BSNL/ MTNL. 

(d)   Regular Promotion of  officiating JTOs : We requested to promote the officiating JTOs on regular basis by doing restructuring of the TTA cadre as a one time measure. CMD assured to look into the matter.

(e)   Relieving of SDEs/DEs from hard tenure circles: We requested to intervene in the matter so that the executives who have completed their tenure in hard tenure circles are relieved at the earliest. CMD assured to look into the matter.

12.12.2008 : Special General Body Meeting of ALTTC, GZB Circle GS, FS Org. Secy. (N) & President of J&K Circle, Sh. F.A. Kaul attended and addressed the Special General Body Meeting of ALTTC, GZB Circle in Student Centre ALTTC, GZB Conference Hall. Com. GS apprised in detail the All India Level issues & discussed the Viability of BSNL. He appealed the Members to make the Indefinite Strike Call given by United Forum of BSNL & MTNL Executives Association w.e.f. 23^rd Dec’2008 to protest against Dual Policy of Govt. regarding Absorption & Demanding repatriation to DoT. He also expressed serious concern against BSNL Management’s move to reduce fitment benefit from 30% to 20% while implementing the Pay Revision Committee recommendations. Sh. G.P. Goyal, Circle Secretary, ALTTC, GZB in his welcome address discussed the All India & Circle activities. Sh. A.K. Sharma, Circle President extended vote of thanks. Sh. A.K. Jha, Circle Secretary, SNEA(I) ALTTC, GZB also addressed the meeting. All the trainees attending various courses in ALTTC, GZB also attended the meeting. The conference Hall was jam packed.  Click Here for Glimpses => Photo1 Photo2 Photo3 Photo4 Photo5

08.12.2008 : GS, FS met Dir (HRD) and discussed -

(a) Finalisation of Gr. A RRs - We expressed our serious concern against delay in finalising the Gr. A RRs and regularisation of adhoc STS Executives in BSNL. Dir (HRD) assured to bring the Gr. A RRs for approval in the next Board meeting on 18.12.2008.

(b) Revision of Scales of Pay w.e. from 01.01.2007 - We requested early implementation of the recommendations of 2nd Pay Revision Committee for revision of scales of pay w.e. from 01.01.2007. Dir (HRD) informed that exercise on implementation of 2nd PRC recommendations is going on but it will be difficult for BSNL to provide fitment benefit @30% on the basic pay plus DA @68.8% as on 01.01.2007 to all Executives in view of BSNL's financial health. We strongly opposed such move to reduce fitment benefit from 30%. We explained that as per 2nd PRC recommendations the BSNL profit before tax (PBT) for the year 2007-08 is satisfactory and BSNL can afford implementation of pay revision for Executives as well as non-unionised Supervisory staff. Hence reduction in fitment benefit @30% can not be tolerated in any case.

(c) Relieving of Executives from hard tenure Circles - We requested for arranging relieving of Executives who completed tenure in hard tenure Circles. Dir (HRD) assured to look into the matter.

The United Forum of BSNL & MTNL Executives’ Association have decided unanimously to re-exercise our option and opt for DOT to end duality. All executives of BSNL & MTNL are requested to re-exercise  their option for DOT only as the DOT has already extended the date of option up to 15.12.2008. All Executives of MTNL & BSNL are requested  to fill up the fresh option for DOT immediately  & submit the option form to their immediate controlling Officer and sent 2^nd  copy directly to the Secretary (T) through speed post, 3^rd  copy to respective   Association.  (CLICK HERE FOR OPTION LETTER)