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31.12.2010: Click Here for the Keynote Address delivered by Shri Prahlad Rai, General Secretary in the Open Session of 3rd All India Conference of AIBSNLEA held at Kolkata on 31.12.2010

30.12.2010: 3rd All India Conference at Kolkata: 3rd All India Conference of AIBSNLEA commenced today morning at 9.00 hrs. Com. K. Satayanarayana, President CHQ hoisted the association flag. After Opening remark by CHQ Presient, a glittering & colorful Cultural Programme was arranged. One minute silence was observed in the memory of departed Comrades. The host Circle Secretary, WB Com Bijay Bhattacharya welcomed the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle President, Circle Secretary, CWC Members & esteemed delegates.

 

Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convenor JAC & President BSNLEU, Com. Kishan Singh, General Secretary, All India Retired BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED Executives' Welfare Association & Com. R.S. Nair, Secy. General, TASA attended & addressed the delegate session. After approval of the agenda, minutes of 2nd All India Conference held at Jaipur from 28th to 30th Aug'2008 were confirmed. Com. GS placed his report for discussion & adoption which continued for discussion till night. On this occasion Open Session is being organised at 15.30 hrs. at the same venue on 31st Dec'2010. Shri Gopal Das, CMD, BSNL will be the Chief Guest. Sh. D.P. De, Sr. GM(Estt.) BSNL Corporate Office & the other Senior Officers of WB Circle, CA Telephone, ETR Circle, ETP Circle, Task Force Circle etc will grace the occasion as Guest of Honour. About 1000 delegates from the nook & corner of the country are attending the 3rd All India Conference at Kolkata.

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GS Message  Before AIC-10 to all Members of AIBSNLEA Click here for Message

29.12.2010: Pre-AIC CWC Meet of AIBSNLEA was held today at Heritage Academy Kolkata. All the agenda items were completed. 3rd All India Conference of AIBSNLEA will start from 9.00 Hrs of 30th Dec'2010 with flag hoisting of AIBSNLEA at Heritage Academy Kolkata. Maximum numbers of Delegates from various part of the Country attending the same have reached the Historic city of Kolkata.
29.12.2010: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding Transfer and Posting in the grade of AO/Sr.AO Click Here for letter
25.12.2010-3rd Circle Conference of Jharkhand  AIBSNLEA : 3rd  Circle Conference of Jharkhand Circle was held on 25.12.2010 at Jharkhand Police U.S. Guest House, Ranchi. The meeting was attended by large number of delegates from all over the Circle. The Open Session of the conference was inaugurated by Shri C.P.Singh, Speaker, Jharkhand Assembly. Shri  D.K.Sinha, CGMT was the Chief Guest and other important dignitaries  who graced the occasion were Shri S.N.Singh, DDG(TERM), Shri S.K.Agrawal, GM(Admn.) and Shri Vijay Bhushan Prasad, Principal  RTTC, Ranchi . Sri C.P. Singh expressed his opinion on stable existence of BSNL , the Govt. Sector Telecom Organization for the betterment of the Telecom Services in the Country . Sri D.K.Sinha , CGMT , Jharkhand Telecom Circle assured to take care of the demands of the Association as well as the service of BSNL in Jharkhand Circle.  Shri A.K.Basu, Organising Secretary (East) was the main speaker . He stressed on the need to have  joint movement of all the associations of Executives & non-Executives  for the survival of BSNL/MTNL  . Leaders of the sister organizations such as  BSNLEU, NFTE(BSNL), FNTO(BSNL) and AIGETOA also attended the meeting and addressed the house. The welcome address was given by Shri Mahipal Singh,Circle President and Vote of thanks was extended by Shri Rajesh Vishwakarma ,Chairman Reception Committee. Shri B.D.Jha, Circle Secretary apprised the house about organizational activities and various circle level issues. In delegate session he replied to the queries raised by the District Secretaries/members.
After dissolution of existing Circle body , the election of new office bearers was conducted by Shri A.K.Basu, OS (E) as Election Officer in which the delegates unanimously elected the Circle Executive body led by Shri Mahipal Singh,Shri B.D.Jha and Shri Sudarshan Singh as Circle President ,Circle Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively.  

ALL CIRCLE SECRETARIES are requested to check the UPDATED delegate list (as on 26-12-2010 corrected upto 5.00 PM)  (Final List). Circlewise_count also to be noted. Pl inform to 3rdaic@gmail.com Click Here for List  Instructions to Delegates

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM HOST CIRCLE Delegates arriving at Airport for attending AIC-10 may please contact Com. Somen Banerjee (Mobile No.-  9433400512) or Com. Susanta Das (Mobile No. - 9433400245)

IMPORTANT MESSAGE ALL CIRCLE SECRETARIES ARE REQUESTED TO ENSURE DEPOSITION OF AIC FEE (Rs. 100/- per member), DELEGATE FEE, ADVT. COLLECTED  TO HOST CIRCLE ON ARRIVAL AT KOLKATA

ASSISTANCE TO DELEGATES ON ARRIVAL AT KOLKATA: At Howrah Station : Help Desk will be operational between platforms no 8 & 9 (old complex) from 28th Dec 05.00 hrs to 29th Dec 22.00 hrs. At New Complex volunteers will be available with placards. Contact person Com B.N.Sarkar (Mob 9477651444), Com Poley (Mob 9433000268) At Sealdah Station & Airport: Volunteers will receive delegates with placards as per information received on arrival of the scheduled Trains/Flights. Contact person Com Subir Banerjee (Mob 9432001244), Com M.M.Mondal (Mob 9432001811). For General enquiries Pl. Contact Com B.N.Sarkar (Mob 9477651444). Staying accommodation for delegates is arranged at Baishnabghata Patuli Telecom Complex, Parcel B, Near Patuli Fire Station, E.M. Bypass Kolkata.

24.12.2010: 3rd Circle Conference of Delhi Circle, AIBSNLEA : 3rd Circle Conference of Delhi Circle, AIBSNLEA held on 24.12.2010 at CTO Sabhagar New Delhi. The meeting was attended by large number of delegates from the NTR, NCES, NTP, QA, Data Network Circles. The house was jam packed. In the Open session Shri S.M.Talwar, Executive Director (NB), was the Chief Guest. Other important dignitaries who graced the occasion as Guest of Honour were Shri K.C.G.K Pillai, PGM(PF & FP), Shri Deepak Sinha, Sr. GM(TS) NTR, Shri K.D. Lakhwani, Sr. GM(HQ-NTR), Shri R.B. Bansal, Sr. GM(NC) NTR, Shri T.V. Sabastin, Sr. GM(EB) NTR, Shri Vinod Shahi, DGM(Project) NTR,  Shri A.K.Kaushik, GS TEAM MTNL, Shri K. Satyanarayna, President  and Shri Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, AIBSNLEA CHQ, New Delhi. Many GMs /DGMs also graced the occasion .

The welcome/keynote address was given by Shri Satish Kumar, Circle Secretary Delhi Circle. In the address Com. Satish Kumar described the activities and achievements of the Delhi Circle performed during the last two years. Shri R.P.Singh, Ex CS Uttaranchal in his address stressed upon the need of the merger of BSNL/MTNL. Shri Devesh Sharma, AGS (HQ) in his address appreciated the contribution of AIBSNLEA Delhi Circle in the Organizational calls given by CHQ, Shri P Venugopal, AGS (Finance), informed the august house about the dedication of NTR Executives towards the strengthening the AIBSNLEA as a whole. Shri A.K.Kaushik. GS TEAM MTNL in his address stressed on the merger of BSNL/MTNL so that the Telecom services can be provided on PAN India basis,

Shri Prahlad Rai, GS, appraised the house regarding the viability of BSNL. He stressed out for providing the quality service to BSNL customers, which is the need of the hour. GS in his address informed the gathering about the manner by which the Govt./DoT is pilling their hands from BSNL and how the Govt. is moving in a calculated way to make BSNL Sick. GS also described about the status of various HR issues and the pending issues which the association has taken up with the administration, the reasons for calling the recent two days strike and its outcome, IDA pension revision for BSNL's pensioners, impressed upon early finalization of ITS Officers absorption issue in BSNL and various other important issues related to viability of BSNL.

Shri K Satyanarayana, CHQ in his address stressed for changing the work culture in BSNL. He stressed out to provide the quality service to BSNL. He informed the house that now-a-days in telecom service, customer wants the quality, he can compromise with rate but he can not compromise with quality. He hope that BSNL employees will rise the occasion.

Shri K.C.G.K. Pillai, PGM (PF &FP) informed the house about the financial health of BSNL and he also stressed on improvement in quality of service because after the introduction of Mobile number portability, there will be stiff competition and only the good quality service provider will survive.

The Chief Guest of the function Shri S.M.Talwar, Executive Director (NB) mentioned in his informative address that Govt should compensate the ADC charges to BSNL and he also stressed upon the strengthening of our broadband network so that we can provide the quality service to BSNL customers. He told the house that the satisfaction of customer is a must for survival of the BSNL. He also stressed on the strengthening the IPTV and value added services. He told that the equipment of 1000 Cr is lying vacant in field units and  we should use the equipment. Chief Guest told that we should make the optimum use of the Telecom Factories products. He stressed that in Rural areas we should not allow the private IPs for erecting the towers. He told that tower erection we have got the target of 250 Crs. On a single tower, BSNL can get 4 lacs 20 thousand rupees. He stressed on the use of our own infrastructures. He also gave the examples of G-Pon connectors who are cheap, as compared to private vendors. He stressed to save our electricity expenditure. He also told that the assets of BSNL are under the DoT's ownership so that BSNL is unable to properly utilize those assets. He told that 600-2000 Crs we can get by the proper utilization of our assets. He stressed that we should improve our quality of service.

At last Shri R.N.Tiwari, CS extended the vote of thanks to all. The election of the new circle body was conducted. Shri T.Bhatt, CAO NTR, Shri Satish Kumar, SDE QA and Shri U.C.Mishra, JTO NTR unanimously elected as Circle President, Circle Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively. 

24.12.2010:  Congratulations! AIBSNLEA's persistent efforts yielded result in getting released orders regarding

(i) Adhoc Promotion, posting on promotion, TandP in EE(C) grade Click Here for Letter

(ii) Diversion of Post and Transfer/posting in EE(C) grade Click Here for Letter

(iii) Posting on regular promotion in EE(C) grade Click Here for Letter

24.12.2010:  BSNL Corporate issued letter regarding Promotion of JTO(T) to SDE(T) grade against vacancy year 2008-09 and 2009-2010- forwarding ACRs/Screening Committee Report/VC Status-missing cases Click Here for letter
24.12.2010: GS writes to 

(i) The Sr. GM(FP), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of CAOs/AOs/JAOs  Click Here for Letter

(ii) The Sr. GM(Pers.), BSNL CO request for modification/correction in the seniority list in the cadre of DE  Click Here for Letter

(iii) The Sr. GM(Pers), BSNL CO request for transfer in the cadre of SDE(T)   Click Here for Letter

(iv) The Sr. GM(Estt), BSNL CO request for transfer in the cadre of JTO(T)  Click Here for Letter  

23.12.2010:Meeting with Shri Kapil Sibal , Hon'ble MoC&IT :GS, President, AGS (HQ), AGS (F), FS and Advisor-I met Hon'ble MoC&IT, Shri Kapil Sibal in a very cordial atmosphere and invited him to grace the 3rd All India Conference of AIBSNLEA in Kolkata. Hon'ble MoC&IT told that he is very much interested and love to attend the Conference in Kolkata but due to certain immediate exigencies, he is unable to attend the same. However he extended best wishes for the success of the Conference.  Click here for letter

We discussed the issues related to viability of BSNL as enumerated in our letter dated 22.12.2010 and requested him to extend his support to BSNL. Hon'ble MoC&IT mentioned that BSNL is passing in a very crucial stage and in future time, even payment of salary can become a big problem for BSNL. We requested him to take some immediate initiatives for the viability of BSNL. Hon'ble MoC&IT told that he is very much concern about the financial health of BSNL and he is thinking for some corrective measures for improving the financial health of BSNL e.g. renting the additional unused spectrum of BSNL.

Govt. support to BSNL as state run Company : As per NTP 1999 guidelines, BSNL should be exempted from license fee on landline as well as Mobile telephone services in urban areas. USO fund should be provided to BSNL in lieu of providing services in the rural part of the country on reduced rental. The OPEX charges should be paid to BSNL and the 3G, BWA spectrum charges Rs 18,500 Crores paid by BSNL should be refunded in lieu of withdrawal of ADC (Access Deficit Charges).  Hon'ble MoC&IT assured to look into the matter

Instructions to all Govt. Departments/Autonomous Bodies where the Govt. of India bears the cost of telephone expenditure for taking the telecom services from BSNL only  to support BSNL - Hon'ble MoC&IT appreciated our suggestion and told that he will make effort in this regard

We further requested Hon'ble MoC&IT about the necessity of settlement of ITS Officers absorption issue and payment of 78.2% fitment benefit to BSNL Employees as per the DPE order dated 02.04.2009. We requested that the IDA pension revision order for BSNL pensioners who retired before 01.01.2007 should immediately be issued and early settlement of Pay anomaly cases wherein senior Executives are drawing less pay than their juniors.

Hon'ble MoC&IT appreciated our concern and assured that shortly he will call a meeting with the Association for detail discussions on all the issues raised. He further assured his full support to BSNL.  Click here for letter dated 22.12.2010 & Annexure

23.12.2010: GS writes to Shri Gopal Das, CMD BSNL regarding departmental promotee JTOs of 2005 Batch pay anomaly Click Here for Letter

23.12.2010: GS, President, AGS(HQ), AGS(F) and FS met Member (S) DoT and we extended our invitation to him to attend our AIC at Kolkata, he accepted our invitation and assured to attend the Conference. The following issues were discussed -

(a) IDA Pension Revision of BSNL Pensioners- On our query to the status of IDA Pension Revision of BSNL Pensioners Member (S) informed that the Cabinet Note with certain modification as desired by Cabinet Secretariat has been finalized and send to Hon'ble MoC&IT for approval thereafter it will be sent to Cabinet immediately. He accepted early approval of Cabinet on this issue.

(b) ITS Officers Absorption issue- Member (S) informed that the comments of two Nodal Ministries have been received on the Cabinet Note and remaining two nodal Ministries comments are also awaited soon. It is understood that Nodal Ministries have certain reservations on some provisions of the Cabinet Note. Hence it may take some more time in sending to Cabinet.

(c) Deferred Option from CDA to IDA after absorption in BSNL- Member (S) informed that the matter was sent to DPE twice but they have not agreed to the provision but DoP&W has advised to take the comments of DoP&T on this issue. DoT after taking legal opinion from LA will sent DoP&T for comments. It is understood that it may take some more time in its final settlement.

(d) Viability of BSNL- We requested Member (S) for DoT support to BSNL as owner for its viability- Member (S) mentioned that DoT is always supporting BSNL under available guidelines but BSNL has to earn revenue by providing quality services to its customers.

23.12.2010: Click Here for the Record of discussions of the meeting held at 11.30 hrs. on 14th Dec'2010 with the representatives of AIBSNLEA
22.12.2010:  BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding encashment of HPL against shortfall in Earned Leave of 300 days on retirement in respect of Executives/Non-Executives absorbed/directly recruited in BSNL Click Here of letter

21.12.2010: Date of next hearing in OA no. 983 in Hon'ble CAT Chennai is fixed on 04/01/2011 : Hearing is took place today in Hon'ble CAT Chennai and further posted for next  hearing on 04/01/2011.  AIBSNLEA has impleaded in the case. 

20.12.2010: Date of hearing in OA no. 983 in Hon'ble CAT Chennai preponed : Hon'ble CAT Chennai directed not to make any promotions based on the relaxation contained in Foot Note no. 2 of Schedule 1A  of the BSNL Management Services Recruitment Rules, 2009  framed by the BSNL dated 14.07.2009 and vide no. 400-106/2007-Pers I, till the next date of hearing.   The next date of hearing was posted on 6th Jan'2011 but on our consistent efforts, the date of hearing is preponed on 21.12.2010 in Hon'ble CAT Chennai. AIBSNLEA has impleaded in the case. 

20.12.2010: DPC from JTO(T) to SDE(T) on Seniority-Cum-Fitness quota : GS met Sr. GM(Pers.) & discussed regarding DPC from JTO(T) to SDE(T) on Seniority-Cum-Fitness quota since the stay has been vacated in Hon'ble CAT Chennai. Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that DPC is in advance stage. Only few Circles ACRs/VCRs are awaited likes ALTTC, GZB; Bihar; BRBRATTC; Chatisgarh; ETR; Jharkhand; NE2; NTR; NECS; QA; T&D; WB; ITPC. The roster point implementation is also being ensured. All the concerned Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure early dispatch of required ACRs/VCRs to expedite the DPC.

19.12.2010: AIBSNLEA Organisational Action Programmes Postponed:- In response to the Sr. GM(SR) letter no. BSNL/7-18/SR/2010 date 08.12.2010 for holding a meeting with AIBSNLEA to discuss the issues of Notice served for organizational action programmes on 25.11.2010 and the detailed and fruitful discussions held on 14.12.2010 and further Sr. GM(SR) appeal vide  letter even no. dated 16.12.2010 (Click Here for letter) for withdrawal of the Organisational Action Programmes and the assurance for issuing  Record of Discussions of the meeting held on 14.12.2010 shortly, AIBSNLEA has decided to postpone its proposed Organisational Action Programmes commencing w.e.f. 20th Dec'2010 demonstration and two days Dharna programmes on 22nd & 23rd Dec'2010 till further notice. The outcome of the meeting on 14.12.2010 will be discussed in the 3rd AIC of AIBSNLEA at Kolkata on 30th , 31st Dec'2010 and 1st Jan'2010 and further course of action will decided accordingly. We express our sincere thanks to all the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries for responding the call and preparing for its complete success. We are also thankful to our sister Association SNEA(I) and BSNL's Non-Executives Unions for extending their solidarity & support to our Organisational Action Programmes Call. Click here for Letter

18.12.2010: 3rd Circle Conference of U.P. (East), AIBSNLEA : 3rd Circle Conference of U.P. (East), AIBSNLEA held on 16.12.2010 at Rai Uma Nath Bali Prekshagreh, Lucknow. The meeting was attended by large number of delegates from all over the Circle. The house was jam packed. Open session was presided over by Shri K Satyanaryana, CHQ President, Shri Om Veer Singh, CGMT UP (East), was the Chief Guest. Other important dignitaries who graced the occasion were Shri Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, AIBSNLEA CHQ, Shri A.K.Purwar, PGMTD, Shri Ashok Kumar, Chief Engineer (Civil), Shri Satish Kumar, GM (Admn), Dr. Vinay Shahi, GM (Finance), Shri P Venugopal, AGS (Finance), Shri Pradeep Goel, AGS (C/E/Arch./T/F).

The welcome/keynote address was given by Shri S.P.Mishra, Circle Secretary, Shri Pradeep Goel, AGS (C/E/Arch./T/F) intimated the house about the organization activities being undertaken by the organization, Shri P Venugopal, AGS (Finance), informed the august house about the state of health of BSNL with various facts and figures and the reasons for the present situation. Shri Ashok Kumar, CE (Civil) informed the house that there is great land bank available with BSNL which can be utilized for earning revenue for the company. He also proposed that each employee should adopt 200 customers and they should contact the customers and enquire about their problems. Shri Satish Kumar, GM (Admn.) requested that we should be pride of our company and build a brand image so that whenever communication comes to the mind of any customer immediately name of BSNL should flash in his mind, Shri A K Purwar spoke about the improvement of behavior towards the customers.  Dr. Vinay Shahi, GM (Finance) intimated that nearly 48% of the revenue is spent on salaries and balance on other important maintenance related works where scope for reduction in expenditure is very limited, the only way for improvement is to increase the revenue. Shri Prahlad Rai, GS, apprised the house about the status of various HR issues and the pending issues which the association has taken up with the administration, the reasons for calling the recent two days strike and its outcome, IDA pension revision for BSNL's pensioners, impressed upon early finalization of ITS Officers absorption issue in BSNL and various other important issues related to viability of BSNL. Shri K Satyanarayana, CHQ President reminded that the company even after 10 years of formation has not been able to frame its own set of rules and even HR functions have been separated. The expertise in various fields such as marketing, sales etc is missing. Shri Om Veer Singh, CGMT UP (East), intimated that we should with our full endeavor try and improve the services, go in for utilization of unutilized services and try to take the organization to new heights. The vote of thanks was given by Shri Ram Janam Pandey, Circle President.

After that in the delegate session, the General Secretary replied to the queries of the members to their satisfaction and thereafter dissolution of the existing Circle body was announced and election of the Circle body was undertaken with Shri P Venugopal, AGS (Finance) as the election officer in which Shri Ram Janam Pandey, Shri P.C.Rastogi and Shri D.K.Srivastava were unanimously elected as the Circle President, Circle Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively.

16.12.2010:  3rd circle conference of Uttarakhand   3rd circle conference of Uttarakhand Circle held on 15th  Dec 2010 at Haldwani (Nainital) in Forest Training Acadamy, Haldwani. The open session of the conference was inaugurated by Shri Harish Rawat , Chief Guest & Hon'ble  Central Minister of State Labour & Employment Minister, Shri Vinod Barthwal, President Samajwadi Party Uttarakhand was the  Guest of Honour and  Shri. A.C. Mittal, GM (HR) Uttarakhand Circle was the special guest. Com P.Venugopal, AGS (F) and  Com Satish Kumar, Org. Secy. (N) were the main speaker. Sh. R.P. Singh, Circle Secretary in his welcome and keynote address discussed the Circle and All India level issues. Shri. Bisht, Circle President extended vote of thanks.  In the delegate session Shri Vijendra Singh, Shri L.M.Joshi and Shri K.N.Sharma were elected unanimously as Circle President, Circle Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively.  Click Here for Glimpses==>> Photo1  Photo2  Photo3 Photo4 Photo5 Photo6 Photo7   Photo8

16.12.2010:  Congratulations! AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded result in getting  released the order  regarding regular promotion in the grade of EE(C) from SDE(C) stream Click Here for List
16.12.2010:  Congratulations! AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded result in getting  released the order  regarding Regular promotion in EE(C) grade from AEE(C) stream Click Here for List

15.12.2010:  JTO(T) to SDE(T) DPC It is understood that JTO(T) to SDE(T) DPC pending due to non receipt of 399 cases ACR/VCR from the following Circles:-ALTTC,GZB; Bihar; BRBRATTC; Chatisgarh; ETR; Jharkhand; NE2;NTR; NECS; QA; T&D;WB; ITPC.

All the concern Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested for immediate sending of required ACR/VCR to expedite the DPC.

15.12.2010:  GS, President met Member(S), Telecom Commission & invited him to attend the Open Session of 3rd All India Conference at Kolkata on 30th Dec'2010. Member(S) consented to attnd the conference & on our query on IDA Pension revision case, he informed that reply to Cabinet Secretariat has been prepared & sent to Hon'ble MOC&IT for approval. He assured to early sending of the reply to Cabinet after getting approval from Hon'ble MOC&IT. Regarding cancellation of Zonal transfer of BSNL Executives based on ODI list; Member(S) assured to look into the matter. Regarding ITS Officer Absorption issue; Member(S) informed that Cabinet Note has been sent to Nodal Ministries for clearance. On the other issues related to viability of BSNL, Member(S) assured his support to BSNL & advised that BSNL should concentrate for earning the revenue.

14.12.2010: Sr. GM(SR) conducted meeting with AIBSNLEA on its charter of demands- Sr. GM (SR) conducted meeting with AIBSNLEA on its charter of demands In response to its Notice for Organisational Action Programmes commenced w.e.f. 9th Dec 2010 i.e (a) DEMONSTRATION on 20th December 2010 at BSNL CO/Circle HQs/SSA HQs during lunch/closing hours (b) MASS DHARNA (Two days) on 22nd and 23rd December 2010 at BSNL CO/Circle HQs/SSA HQs (c) Further course of actions will be decided in the 3rd AIC at Kolkata. Sr.GM(Estt.), Sr.GM(Pers.), Sr.GM(CA), DGM(Pers), DGM(Estt), AGM(SR), AGM(Pers-II) were present in the meeting. In the marathon meeting (started 11:30 Hrs to 16:30 Hrs. without lunch break, all 23 demands of the charter were discussed in detail. SR cell informed that Record of Discussions will be issued within 2-3 days.

13.12.2010: GS writes to Shri Sh S. R. Kapoor, Chairman Committee & ED (F), BSNL CO regarding  Constitution of Committee for examing the issue relating loss of pay to direct recruit JTOs of 2007 & 2008 batches on grant of revised IDA pay scales compared to their pay in pre-revised scales- Our suggestions reg. Click Here for Letter
10.12.2010: CEC MEETING OF KERALA CIRCLE HELD ON 10/12/2010 AT TRICHUR : CEC meeting of AIBSNLEA, Kerala  Circle was held in Trichur at Hotel Elite International, on 10-12-2010. Com.K.S.Rajasekharan, Vice-President (CHQ) and       Com. R.B.Athani, Org Secretary(CHQ) South attended the meeting. Com.K.F.Antony, Circle President presided the meeting. Com.P.Suresh, District Secretary Trichur, (Host  Branch) welcomed the CHQ/ Circle  leaders and all the CEC members present.                                                                                                                 Com. T.K.Mangalanandan,  Circle Secretary, made his reporting on all important events took place after the last CEC on19-6-2010. During the last six month's period, four official meetings were held with CGMT and  various issues were taken up.                                                               Com.R.B.Athani, Org.Secretary(South) addressed the CEC and appreciated Kerala Circle Organization for conducting CEC meetings in regular intervals. He stressed the need for strengthening the association by increasing the membership base and financial strength and accelerating the organizational activities. The achievements made by  the untiring efforts of  association during the last two years  under the leadership of Com.Prahlad Rai, GS, were explained in detail by the Org. Secretary (South).                                                                                              Com. K.S.Rajasekharan Nair,CHQ Vice-President also emphasized the need for making the organizational actions a grand success.                                                                                                 CEC decided to refer the case of illegal action of CGMT Kerala awarding dies-non to AIBSNLEA members who availed leave on the day of 7-9-2010 strike, in which AIBSNLEA was not a party, and the matter of unjustified inter-SSA transfer of executives  from Ernakulam and Trivandrum without counting period of service in other SSAs for less than two years in DOT period,  to  the CHQ for taking up at appropriate higher level in Corporate office. Com.V. Sunil Kumar, Finance Secretary,  reported the finance position of Circle.                                                                                                 Com. Radhakrishnan Thampuran ( SDE, E-10B) Trichur,  retired on superannuation on 30th of November 2010, was honored by the Association. The valuable service rendered by him to the association on various capacities was remembered by the members .  The memento of AIBSNLEA Trichur to  Com. Radhakrishnan Thampuran  was presented to him by the Circle Secretary.             Com. J.Saseendran Treasurer, Trichur District Branch, delivered vote of thanks.
09.12.2010: GS writes to Sr.GM(Pers), BSNL CO regarding

(i) request for transfer in the cadre of DE Click Here for Letter

(ii) request for transfer in the cadre of SDE(T)  Click Here for Letter

Online followup system started in BSNL HRMS Package

Personnel cell of BSNL Corporate Office has started the online follow up option in HRMS package. It is an effort towards the paperless working. The Executives can send their problems/requests to the Personnel  cell by online mechanism by visiting the BSNL HRMS Website (www.myhr.bsnl.co.in).

By this mechanism the Executives are able to get the response of Personal cell to their requests and they can send the reminders to personnel cell.

08.12.2010:AIBSNLEA's Organisational Action Programme commencing w.e.f. 09.12.2010 is deferred to 20th Dec'2010:-  In response to Sr. GM(SR) proposal to hold a meeting at 11 Hrs on 14.12.2010 with this association; it has been decided to defer demonstration on 09.12.2010 to 20th Dec'2010 but the Two Days Dhana on 22nd & 23rd Dec'2010 will remain unchanged till the settlement of pending issues / outcome of the meetings

All the CHQ office Bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure  successful implementation of proposed Organisational Action Programmes. Click Here for Letter

07.12.2010:Third Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA Haryana Circle at Kurukshetra; GS, AGS(HQ), AGS(F), Org. Secy.(N) attended & addressed the Delegate / Open Session of Third Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA Haryana (HR) Circle at Kurukshetra. Sh. A.K. Gupta, CGM HR Circle was the Chief Guest in the Open Session. Sh. A.K. Mittal, GMTD, Kurukshetra was the Guest of Honor. Sh. A.K. Gupta in his address apprised in detail the developmental activities of HR Telecom Circle. He apprised the concern of AIBSNLEA for the viability of BSNL & its growth. He agreed that ITS Absorption issue needs settlement & BSNL Management, BSNL Executives & Non-Executives should concentrate for revenue earnings. The financial Control on day to day expenditure on Maintenance & Operation work should be imposed in a justified manner so as the services are not affected. The BSNL Executives and non-executives for making Three days strike call a grand success. The success of strike has diverted the attention of Govt. / BSNL Management towards the protest of BSNL Employees against wrong policies of the government. JAC will certainly neutralize the opportunity to discuss the issues with Secy. (T). He apprised in detail the status of HR issues & the efforts being made by AIBSNLEA for the settlement of pending issues. He called upon the members for making a success of Orgnisational Action Programme of AIBSNLEA commencing w.e.f. 09.12.2010 against non-settlement of the pending issues. Other CHQ Office Bearers also requested to implement all Organisational Action Programme successfully & strengthen the association by enrolling more & more members. Com. Dayanand, Circle President, Com. Jogi Ram, Circle Secretary in their welcome / keynote address discussed the Circle / All India level issues & expressed their satisfaction to the outcome of Three Days Strike. Sh. Dayanand, Sr. AO, Sh. Darbara Singh, SDE & Sh. Ganesh Saberwal, Sr. AO were elected unanimously as Circle President, Secretary and Finance Secretary respectively. Click Here for Glimpses

07.12.2010:BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding Notice given by AIBSNLEA for Organisational Action Programme commencing w.e.f. 09.12.2010 Click Here for Letter
07.12.2010:BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding Inter Circle transfer of SDEs  Click Here for Letter
07.12.2010:BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding Posting of SDEs (Telecom) in TERM Cell of DoT Click Here for Letter
07.12.2010: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding Payment of salary for the m/o March in March from 2010-11  Click Here for Letter
06.12.2010: The JAC meeting held on 06.12.2010 strongly condemns the provocative and vindictive action of GM(Admn), BSNL CO with malafide intention so as to make an otherwise peaceful and legitimate agitation of BSNL employees on 01st and 02nd December, 2010 to show as a violent one by locking the gate in the face of employees and circulating the demonstration scenes in close circuit TV of BSNL CO and exhibiting in the notice board.

JAC urges CMD, BSNL to immediately suspend GM (Admn.), BSNL CO and proceed against him for his provocative and vindictive action against the employees failing which the JAC will be forced to take further course of action. Click Here for resolutions passed by JAC

06.12.2010: Organisational Action Programmes of AIBSNLEA : As per the notice served vide letter no.  AIBSNLEA/CHQ/CMD/2010 Dated: 25.11.2010 of AIBSNLEA Organisational Action Programmes; the demonstration will be held on 09th December 2010 during lunch/closing hours  at BSNL CO/Circle HQs/SSA HQs  & MASS DHARNA will be organized for Two days on 22nd and 23rd December 2010 at BSNL CO/Circle HQs/SSA HQs against the non-settleemnt of the long pending issues of BSNL Executives raised by AIBSNLEA.

All the CHQ office Bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to implement successfully the Organisational Action Programmes with full participation.

Click Here for Notice Served  Annexure-I   Annexure-II

03.12.2010: JAC Meeting after deferment of three days Strike Call:- Joint Action Committee of BSNL Executives' & Non-Executives Associations & Unions held today and  extended sincere thanks to entire BSNL Executives' & Non-Executives' for their whole hearted participation in Three Days strike call  and  making it's a complete success.   JAC appreciated the efforts of all CHQ / Circle / Branch Level Office bearers of all Unions / Associations for their untiring efforts in mobilizing the members for their active participation, which made 80% participation through out the country. The three days strike call was mainly to protest against the wrong policies of the government which are adversely affecting the viability of BSNL. JAC impressed upon for the true implementation of decisions of the meeting held on 20th April 2010 with Hon'ble MOC&IT in the presence of DoT Administration & BSNL Management.

After the notice was served for three days strike; CMD, BSNL had three meetings with the leaders of JAC and apprised the status & efforts being taken for the settlement of JAC demands mainly the issues comes under the domain of BSNL i.e. finalization of 5.5 million GSM lines tender and the BSNL Board decision for deferring the implementation of DPE OM dated 02.04.2009 regarding increase in IDA fitment benefit from 68.8% to 78.2 % in view of the Dip in BSNL's Profit. Other issues viz refund of 18,500 crores GSM & BWA spectrum charges, 30% dis-investment of BSNL, VRS to one lakh employees, unbundling of last mile copper, immediate absorption of ITS officers in BSNL, revision of IDA pension of BSNL's pensioners, Effective and expeditious implementation of  programmes and projects (projects like CDR, ERP, NGN etc), implementation of government commitment on financial viability of BSNL & all telecom services to government department/ PSUs from BSNL/MTNL etc are related to government / DoT policies. CMD, BSNL arranged a meeting with Secy. (T) on 2nd Dec'2010.

JAC leaders met Secy. (T) in the presence of Member(S), CMD BSNL & some other Senior Officers of DoT & BSNL.  Secy. (T) mentioned that he is very much concern for the viability of BSNL and he is spending one hour daily to review the developments of BSNL. He feels that BSNL existence is not only needed for the survival of BSNL workers but it is required in the greater interest of the Nation. He categorically told that BSNL is owning the social responsibility and for which due support from government is always available. Even if on certain issues BSNL needs government support may be sent to DoT which will be duly examined & addressed as per government policies. He further mentioned that JAC may discuss the problems, if any, at any time with him; his doors are always open. During informal discussions, he appraised in brief the status of the issues raised by JAC.

(i)          Refund of Rs.18,500 crores to BSNL, paid to government towards 3G and BWA spectrum :- Secy.(T) mentioned that DoT took up the issue with MOF but it was not agreed on the plea violation of level playing field. If it is considered the same demand of refund will be raised by other Telecom Service Providers.

(ii)        ITS Absorption Issue: - Secy. (T) mentioned that he is equally concern on the issue and it's a priority issue for him. He apprised that a cabinet note on this issue has been sent to nodal ministries for inter-ministerial circulation and clearance is expected shortly, thereafter it will be sent to cabinet for approval.

(iii)       IDA Pension Revision of BSNL Pensioners: - Secy.(T) informed that the cabinet note was returned by the cabinet secretariat to provide some more feedback from DoT and it is being sent back shortly to cabinet for consideration. He expected early approval of the cabinet.

(iv)       Procurement of adequate mobile equipments:- Secy.(T) mentioned that BSNL Management should take immediate necessary steps for the procurement of GSM equipment. On the issue of interference from administrative ministry, he clarified that generally there is no interference in BSNL policy decision.

(v)         Implement government commitments on financial viability of BSNL:- Secy.(T) mentioned that BSNL should come with the proposals where the DoT help is needed for meeting social obligations of the  government in providing telecom services in the rural areas of the country. DoT in accordance with the govt. policies will certainly extend the required help. BSNL being the state owned company has certain privileges and customer faith that is to be best utilized.  

(vi)       78.2% IDA merger for wage revision w.e.f. 01.01.2007:- Secy.(T) mentioned that BSNL Board is competent to take decision on this issue and JAC should have trust in it.  On the request of JAC for his kind intervention for the implementation of DPE order for 78.2% IDA merger for wage revision w.e.f. 01.01.2007, he assured to look into the matter.

While apprising the status of the issues raised by JAC, Secy.(T) advised JAC to have further discussions with CMD, BSNL on other issues. Thereafter JAC leaders met CMD BSNL and impressed upon for the procurement of GSM equipments for next one year and implementing DPE OM 02.04.2009 regarding 78.2% IDA fitment benefit etc; CMD, BSNL during discussions further apprised the status of the issues raised by JAC and agreed to issue record of discussions accordingly an agreement reached for the terms of settlement on 2nd Dec 2010 at 10.00 PM. In view of the written / verbal assurances of BSNL / DoT administration; JAC unanimously decided to defer the ongoing three days strike call.

JAC struggle has successfully diverted the attention of the government towards the concern of BSNL's workers and BSNL's viability. It has pave the way for further discussions with DoT administration on the issues related to the viability of BSNL. We are confident that JAC will fully utilize the out come of the struggle for the survival of BSNL and its workers.

03.12.2010: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding Provisional Seniority List of Regular STS (Telecom) Executives of BSNL - inviting objections/discrepancies  Click Here for Letter & List

02.12.2010: Strike deferred:- We extend our sincere gratitude & thanks to all Members for their excellent & dedicated participation in Three Days Strike Call & Making it's a grand success. After marathon discussions in meetings with BSNL Management & DOT Administration and on the written assurances; JAC unanimously decided to defer the three days Strike Call with immediate effect. All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/ Branch Secretaries are requested to bring normalcy in the organization. Click Here for Terms of Settlement and record of discussions

1.12.2010 TREMENDOUS RESPONSE HAS MADE 1ST DAY STRIKE CALL A GREAT SUCCESS. ALL THE CIRCLE /DIVISION/DISTRICT/BRANCH SECRETARIES REQUESTED TO INTENSIFY THE STRIKE FURTHER.

30.11.2010:  THREE DAYS STRIKE CALL - MAKE IT A GRAND SUCCESS - CMD BSNL called JAC Leaders & discussed about Three  days strike & JAC demands. During discussion he mentioned that 78.2 % IDA fitment benefit issue has been discussed in the BSNL Board Meeting two months before but the BSNL Board advised to implement DPE Order only when BSNL starts earning profit and regarding procurement of GSM equipment he mentioned that 5.5 Million GSM lines tender is going to be finalised very soon because evaluation of Techno-commercial bids is completed and the evaluation of Financial Bids of this tender is in process. Regarding other issues i.e Refund of 18,500 Crores Spectrum Charges, 30% Disinvestment of BSNL, VRS to 1 Lakh Employees, Unbundeling of BSNL's last mile copper conductor, ITS Officers absorption, IDA Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners, Issuing instructions to all Govt. Departments /PSUs to take Telecom Services from BSNL, Reimbursement of license fee and USO charges etc. he mentioned that all these issues are under the consideration of DoT and he advised to meet DDG(SU) DoT to discuss further the status of all these issues.

After CMD's meeting, JAC analyzed the developments & found that BSNL Management is not ready to settle the issues which comes under their perview and Secretary(T)/Hon'ble MoC&IT are not holding any meeting with JAC to resolve the issues, it reflects the negligent attitude of the BSNL Management and DoT administration towards BSNL workers. Hence, against the casual treatment of BSNL Management / DoT Administration, JAC decided to implement three days strike a complete success. All the Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of  three days strike call.

Click Here for BSNL in NEWS

30.11.2010:GS writes regarding extending solidarity & support to AIBSNLEA Organisational Action Programmes commencing w.e.f. 09th Dec 2010 to

(i) GS, BSNLEU CHQ, New Delhi    

(ii) GS, FNTO BSNL CHQ, New Delhi

(iii) Convener JAC, New Delhi

(iv) GS, NFTE BSNL CHQ, New Delhi

(v) GS, SNEA(I) CHQ, New Delhi

(vi)  GS TEPU BSNL CHQ, New Delhi

29.11.2010: JAC Meeting with RLC:- The Regional Labor Commissioner (RLC), New Delhi called JAC leaders & BSNL Management for conciliation Meeting Today & discussed in detail the demands of JAC & the view points of BSNL Management on demands. After hearing both the parties RLC appealed, JAC to withdraw the agitation till the time BSNL Management / DoT Administration settle the demands. JAC requested RLC that , in case the demands of JAC are resolved, Three days strike call can be withdrawn otherwise agitation will continue. RLC issued notices to BSNL Management / DoT Administration for submitting their reply & attending a meeting with him tomorrow at 11.30 AM. RLC also invited JAC leaders for discussion tomorrow at 1400 hrs. Since there is no break through for the settlement of JAC demands, all the Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to mobilize and make three days strike call a Grand Success.
26.11.2010: CMD BSNL Called JAC Leaders: CMD BSNL invited JAC leaders to discuss about the Three days strike call & demands. CMD in the presence of ED(F), Sr. GM(SR), Sr. GM(Estt.), PGM (Regulation), Sr. GM(ERP), PGM(CDR Proj.)  & other Senior Officers. CMD BSNL discussed & apprised the Govt's /BSNL's stand on the JAC demands i.e. 30% disinvestment, VRS to One lakh employees, Unbundling of BSNL Copper Conductor are not being decided by Govt. immediately. Regarding ITS absorption issue, IDA Pension Revision; DoT is pursuing with the Cabinet. Regarding procurement of 5.5 million GSM lines equipment BSNL is evaluating the Financial Bids and shortly decision will be taken. Regarding 78.2% IDA fitment benefit; CMD further re-iterated that issue will be considered when BSNL makes profit. During discussion, JAC leaders expressed serious resentment against DoT/BSNL Management lack of concern for the settlement of the demands & JAC Three days strike call where the notice was served one month before. JAC leaders categorically told that Administrative Ministry should  come out with concrete solution of the demands & BSNL Management should immediately implement 78.2% IDA fitment benefit. However JAC leaders will meet on Monday to review the developments. All the Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to mobilize for an active participation to make Three days strike grand success.
25.11.2010: AIBSNLEA served notice for for Organisational Action Programmes commencing w.e.f. 9th Dec 2010
  • DEMONSTRATION on 09th December 2010 at BSNL CO/Circle HQs/SSA HQs during lunch/closing hours

  • MASS DHARNA (Two days) on 22nd and 23rd December 2010 at BSNL CO/Circle HQs/SSA HQs

  • Further course of actions will be decided in the 3rd AIC at Kolkata.

All the CHQ office Bearers, circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to implement the Organisational Action Programmes with full participation.

Click Here for Notice  Annexure-I   Annexure-II

22.11.2010:- JAC meeting:- GS, FS attended JAC meeting to discuss and decide the strategies for successful implementation of 3 days Strike call w.e.f.01 Dec 2010 to 03 Dec 2010. After detailed discussions the following decisions were taken unanimously:

1. The meeting reviewed about the Parliament March held on 15th November 2010 and congratulated all for making it a good success.

2.The meeting decided to make all preparations for making the 3 days strike from 1st December 2010 a grand success.

3.The 3 days strike will continue from 06:00 A.M. on 1st December and will end at 06:00 AM on 4th December 2010.

4. JAC at Circle/SSA levels should meet immediately and make preparations for joint campaign for the success of the strike. They are advised to contact sister trade unions etc for getting support and solidarity. MPs, MLAs, political party leaders etc. be contacted for support and taking up the issues at government level. Press Conference be conducted to give wide publicity to the strike and demands.

5. Organise demonstrations at all office/exchange premises on 29th November 2010 with massive participation.

All the Circle/ Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of JAC decisions.  Memorandum from JAC & Demands

26.11.2010: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding Transfer and posting of Executive s [AGM/DE] in the Telecom Operation Stream  Click Here for Letter