Let us resolve to perform the best to regain the No. 1 position of Telecom Sector of Country Click Here for Letter

26.02.2009 : GS writes to CMD BSNL regarding Upgradation of Thirty (30) JTS posts (Asstt. Manager) to STS (AGM) in Telecom Factories. Click here for letter

26.02.2009 : GS writes to Director (HRD) regarding Regularization of Services of the Stenographers Grade 'D' to Stenographer Grade 'C' (PA). Click here for letter

26.02.2009 : Group A RRs – It is understood that the Gr. A RRs approved by BSNL Management Committee were tabled to BSNL Board for approval but could not be approved due to shortage of time. The same will be placed in the next BSNL Board meeting for approval.

26.02.2009: GS, President, AGS (C/E/Arch/TF) met concerned officers regarding pension related and other issues i.e. 

a) 50% IDA merger with basic- case of pensioners- It was informed that the matter was referred to DPE for guidelines but till date no reply has been received. The DoT officers has spoken to DPE officers for early sending of the reply in this regard. DPE officers has assured for sending the reply in the next week. The reminder on this issue is being sent to DPE tomorrow.  

b)     Payment of pension to the BSNL Employees retired between 01/01/2006 to 30/12/2006- It was informed that matter is in to consideration to the DoT finance wing. But BSNL management should also send their recommendation in this regard.  

c)      Revision of pension in IDA Scales- The absorption Cell of DoT has already asked the clarification from Law Ministry in this regard and the reply is expected shortly.

d)      Deferred option from CDA to IDA scales after 01/10/2000- It is understood that the issue is under examination with Finance wing of DoT.

26.02.2009 : GS, President, AGS (C/E/Arch/TF) met Sr. DDG (Vigilance) DoT and discussed regarding allowing Vigilance clearance to retiring officers awarded minor/ major penalty just before their retirement. Sr. DDG (Vigilance) DoT appreciated our concern and informed that matter has already been taken up with DoP&T for modification the earlier instructions and the reply is expected shortly.

26.02.2009 : GS, AGS (C/E/Arch/TF) met DGM (EW-QC) BSNL and discussed regarding progress on ACP withdrawal committee. DGM (EW-QC) informed that the ACP withdrawal committee headed by GM (SP) could not meet due to GM (CA) is on leave. He mentioned that the committee will now meet in the next week to discuss the ACP withdrawal issue.

26.02.2009 : GS, AGS (C/E/Arch/TF) met PGM (BW) BSNL and discussed to fill up all vacant EE (Civil) posts in BSNL. He informed that efforts are being made to take the approval from competent authority to fill up all vacant EE (Civil) posts. We also expressed our serious concern where PGM (BW)/ Electrical did not use their good offices in providing suggestions/ views on framing of Group “A” RRs and MTRRs for Civil/ Electrical wings. He clarified that officially their views in this regard has not been taken.

25.02.2009 : GS writes to -

(A) CMD BSNL regarding problems being faced by executives/ employees of NCES Circle, New Delhi. Click here for letter

(B) ED (Fin) requesting for consideration of transfer in the cadres of CAO/AO. Click here for letter

(C) GM (Pers) requesting for correction/modification in the seniority list of TES Group ‘B’ officers. Click here for letter

(D) GM (Pers) requesting for modification of transfer orders in the cadre of SDE (T). Click here for letter

(E) CMD BSNL regarding discontinuation of Concessional Telephone Facility by MTNL and BSNL respectively for  BSNL and MTNL Employees  after superannuation  under retired DOT Employee in gross violation  of instructions issued by Ministry of Communication vide memo no. 2-79/94-PHA dated 25th September 1998. Click here for letter

(F) CMD BSNL regarding framing of Group ‘A’ RRs of Executive Engineer (Civil/Electrical). Click here for letter

(G) CMD BSNL regarding cancellation of tenure transfer of 119 SDEs. Click here for letter

(H) GM (Pers), BSNL requesting for modification of posting on promotion to DE Adhoc. Click Here for Letter

(I) Dir (HRD) regarding strengthening of DPC Cell of BSNL CO Pers. Branch. Click here for letter

(J) ED (Fin) regarding delay in the issuance of the Tenure Transfer Orders for the Executives who have completed Tenure-case of NE-II Circle. Click here for letter

JOINT FORUM CALLS FOR AGITATION FOR ITS OFFICERS ABSORPTION:- The Joint Forum of BSNL Non-Executives and Executives Unions & Associations calls for agitational programme to impress upon for immediate absorption of ITS officers in BSNL . Trade Union Action programmes as under:-

·   PROTEST DAY by wearing BLACK BADGES and holding Lunch / Closing Hours DEMONSTRATION on 24-02-2009 at BSNL CO/ CIRCLE/SSA level.

·   MASS DHARNA on 17-03-2009 at BSNL CO/ CIRCLE/SSA level.

·   ONE DAY STRIKE on 25-03-2009 at at BSNL CO/ CIRCLE/SSA level.

All the CHQ / Circle / Branch office bearers are requested to keep organisationally ready to implement the Joint Forum agitation programme complete success.

20.02.2009 : Special General Body Meeting of T&D Circle at Jabalpur-  GS, President , OS (West) and CS, BRBRAITT, Jabalpur  attended and addressed the Special General Body Meeting  of T&D Circle, Branch at Jabalpur. Shri. S.K. Dubey, CS T& D Circle, Jabalpur welcomed the CHQ Office bearers and discussed the Circle/ All India issues, mainly transfer of Executives on pick & choose method in T&D Circle etc. Comrade GS, President, Organizing Secretary (West) in their address apprised the status  of All India issues, mainly finalization of Group “A” RRs, DPCs to fill up the vacant STS posts and Group “B” grade posts, implementation of new IDA pay scales  approved by BSNL Board and cleared by the Secretary, Telecom. which sent to Hon’ble MOC & IT for approval. Comrade GS called upon for successful implementation of Joint Forum Agitation call, demanding immediate absorption of ITS officers in BSNL. Com. B.P. Gupta, Circle President, T&D Circle extended the vote of thanks.  

20.02.2009 : 2^nd Circle Conference of MP Circle at Jabalpur : GS, President , OS (West), CS, BRBRAITT, Jabalpur  CS T&D Circle Jabalpur  attended and addressed the Open Session of 2^nd Circle Conference of MP Circle at Jabalpur. The big Conference hall of Shri. Radha hotel , Civic Centre, Jabalpur was jam packed. The dais was graced by the esteemed presence of Shri. Jainendra Kumar, CGM T&D Circle, Jabalpur (Chief Guest), Shri. M.K. Jain,, General Manager (Development) MP Circle on behalf of CGMT MP Circle, Bhopal, Shri. G.P. Verma, GM (Finance), MP Circle, Shri. G.C. Manna, GM Telecom. District, Jabalpur, Shri. A.C. Mishra, GM (Area), Jabalpur were the guests of honour. The representatives of ITSA, SNEA, BSNLEU, NFTE, FNTO also attended  and addressed the Open Session. The Senior Officers of MP Circle, WTR, BRBRAITT, T&D  Circle & Telecom. Factory  were also present. Com. B.S. Rajput in his welcome /  keynote address discussed the Circle & All India level issues, mainly immediate absorption of ITS officers in BSN delay in which is affecting the viability of BSNL,  immediate implementation of  new IDA pay scales,149 plan and unlimited Broadband plan on RSTCS to Executives,  immediate implementation of Time Bound up gradation of PA/PS in MP Circle as most of the Circle have implemented and PA/PS had already undergone E-1 to E-2 training and the issues related to viability of BSNL etc. Shri. M.K. Jain, GM(D) in his address mentioned that 99% ITS officers are willing to take absorption in BSNL subject to settlement of their demands agreed in MOU. He mentioned that ITS officers do not have any other  place to serve with dignity except BSNL He also mentioned that the Executives and Non - Executives should support their cause. Shri. Jainendra Kumar, CGM T&D Circle in his address stated that the quality of BSNL services is good, customers have faith in BSNL  services but BSNL is not reaching to the Customers with new schemes/ plans. He added that  BSNL Marketing & Sales Wings should be strengthened. Shri. G.P. Verma, GM (Finance) in his address mentioned that unwanted  expenditures in BSNL should be avoided. Some SSAs  are making less expenditure & earning  more whereas some SSAs are spending more and earning less which needs review. Shri. P.K. Jain, DGM (WTR) and Secretary, ITSA, MP Chapter in his address highlighted that 80% ITS officers are ready to take absorption n in BSNL if their demands, i.e. IDA pension revision, up gradation of BSNL Board and ensuring  viability of BSNL. are resolved. He also mentioned  that it is most painful to hear that there are like Britishers in BSNL and unwantedly working in BSNL. He appealed the Executives & Non- Executives to support their demands. Com.GS, President, OS (West) apprised in detail the status of All India issues, i.e.finalisation of Group “A” RRs, MTRRs, DPCs in STS & Group “B” grades of various disciplines, recasting of seniority list of TES Gr. “B” officers on settlement of 1966 SDEs (Telecom.)  reversion case, settle of AAO pay scale, withdrawal of ACP of PA/PSs and JTOs (Civil), notional fixation of in implementing the revised upgraded pay scales, creation  of PPs posts upto SAG level in field units, as per new common RRS, all the pay scales in BSNL for PA/PS should be uniform including Corporate office whereas only in Corporate office the same scale of Pay equivalent to Sr. SDE/Sr. SDE had been implemented with effect. From 01.01.1996 , implementation of new IDA pay scales after issuance of  Presidential Directive from DOT by February end. They discussed in detail the issues related to viability of BSNL mainly Absorption of ITS officers in BSNL which is affecting the growth of BSNL because the ITS officers are working under uncertainty. Com. GS, President mentioned that ITS officers dominated Administration in DOT & BSNL, never allowed JTOs even to have two regular promotions in their entire career in DOT and the same situation they want to continue in BSNL too. It is the most frustrating situation. They mentioned  that they are not against any cadre but deputation to BSNL should end and Company should be lead by its  own Executives. They appealed all the Executives & Non – Executives for attitudinal change and mind set to make the customers delighted. They also called upon the Executives & Non-Executives for making the Joint Forum Agitational Programme a complete success like 11 th July, 2007. Com, H.M. Bajpayee,  Circle President extended  Vote of Thanks.Com. Parvez Khan, ACS compared the Programme. The Host Branch, Jabalpur Telecom. District Branch Secretary, Com. M.Y. Khan  and  Branch President Com. T.N. Pandey  and other Branch Executives’ untiring efforts made the Conference a Grand Success. The Open Session continued for five hours. i.e. from 17.00 hours and 22.00 hours.

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(b) Issue of transfer order of AOs & CAOs completed more than 2 years in Tenure Circles. We expressed our serious concern against abnormal delay in issuing the transfer orders of AOs/CAOs completed more that 2 years in the tenure Circles. We also requested to de-link tenure transfers from DPC. DGM(SEA) assured that tenure transfers will immediately be issued de-linking from DPC.

18.02.2009 : GS, President, AGS (PS/CSS/Others) along with the applicants of hon’ble Kerala High Court in ACP withdrawal case of Stenographers/PAs/PSs attended personal hearing with CMD BSNL as per the directives of hon’ble Kerala High Court. Dir (HRD), GM (Pers), GM (SR), DGM (Pers), AGM (Pers-II) were also present during hearing. Click here for letter

18.02.2009 : GS, President met ED (Fin) and expressed serious concern against delay in completing the DPC process from AO to CAO since the DPC process was initiated in July 2008 to fill up 388 CAOs posts. ED (Fin) informed that DPC is getting delayed due to missing ACRs and non-receipt of VCRs. WE requested him to use his good office to contact the concerned GMs (Fin) for immediate sending of missing ACRs and VCRs. ED (Fin) assured an early action in the matter.

16.02.2009: Recruitment of Junior Telecom Officers (Telecom), Junior Telecom Officers (Civil) and  Junior Telecom Officers (Electrical) : Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. [BSNL] will recruit about 3945  [subject to variation depending on the availability of vacancies] Junior Telecom Officers through an open  competitive examination to be held on  21.06.2009 on All India basis and Last date for receipt of application forms: 06.04.2009. Imp. Note :- In the Educational Qualifications for JTO(T), this time BE or B.Tech. with Information Technology has also been included.  Click Here for Details

16.02.2009 : GS, President, AGS (HQ) met Dir (HRD) and discussed –

(A) Upgradation of Asst. Manager (JTS) posts to AGM Telecom Factory – We pleaded for upgrading 30 JTS posts to AGM (STS) posts in Telecom Factories to avoid stagnation of SDE (TF). 17 AGM posts have been upgraded to DGM (TF) posts, which reduced the AGMs posts to 14, which is a very meager number to provide promotion to 96 SDEs (TF) to the post of AGM. Dir (HRD) advised GM (Pers) to restore the old sanctioned strength of AGM (TF) numbering 31.

(B) Recasting of seniority of JTO/SDE (TF) – We requested to recast the seniority of JTO/SDE (TF) as per Recruitment Rules to avoid anomalies. Dir (HRD) assured to look into.

(C) Finalisation of Gr. A RRs – We requested for early finalisation of Gr. A RRs in BSNL. Dir (HRD) assured that Gr. A RRs approved by Management Committee of BSNL will be placed in the next BSNL Board meeting for approval.

(D) DPC from SDE (T) to DE – We requested to fill up all vacant (about 2500) DEs posts in the DPC under process to avoid court cases. Dir (HRD) advised GM (Pers) to call the ACRs of all eligible TES Gr. B officers to fill up all vacant DEs posts immediately. He mentioned that Association should also make sincere efforts for completing the ACRs and dispatch of ACRs so that DPC process is completed at the earliest. We assured him our full cooperation in this regard.

(E) DPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T) – We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the process of DPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T). GM (Pers) explained that DPC process to fill up about 1600 SDEs (T) posts is in advance stage but still some Circles are to send ACRs / VCRs to BSNL CO. He assured an early action in this regard.

(G) Relieving of SDEs (T)/DEs from J&K Circle, transferred on completing tenure – We requested Dir (HRD) for his kind intervention in relieving SDEs / DEs already transferred by BSNL CO from J&K Circle to their choice Circle on completion of tenure. GM (Pers) informed that as earlier discussed 10 SDEs (T) have been posted to J&K Circle i.e. 8 from AP Circle and 2 from Punjab Circle on request basis and about 8 SDEs in the recent promotion order have already joined J&K Circle. Efforts are being made to get released the SDEs, DEs already ordered for transfer.

12-2-2009- Joint Forum Meeting :- The Joint Forum of BSNL Non-Executives and Executives Unions & Associations representatives meeting held and discussed the   issues adversly affecting the viability of BSNL mainly delay in absorption of ITS officers in BSNL and increase in FDI in Indian Telecom sector etc. Joint Forum unanimously resolved to impress upon for immediate absorption of ITS officers in BSNL and to serve notice of Active Trade Union Action programmes as under:-

·   PROTEST DAY by wearing BLACK BADGES and holding Lunch / Closing Hours DEMONSTRATION on 24-02-2009 at BSNL CO/ CIRCLE/SSA level.

·   MASS DHARNA on 17-03-2009 at BSNL CO/ CIRCLE/SSA level.

·   ONE DAY STRIKE on 25-03-2009 at at BSNL CO/ CIRCLE/SSA level.

All the CHQ / Circle / Branch office bearers are requested to keep organisationally ready to implement the Joint Forum agitation programme complete success.

11.02.2009 : It is understood that the memos of Management Committee of BSNL Board for (i) framing of Gr. A RRs in BSNL and (ii) creating about 1300 TES Gr. B posts on super numeric basis to avoid reversion of 1966 SDEs (T) were placed for consideration of Management Committee today.

All the Circle Secretaries are requested to pursue for early dispatch of required information to BSNL CO for early completion of the DPC.

09.02.2009 : GS, AGS (HQ), FS and Advisor-I met Dir (HRD) and discussed :

(a) DPC from SDE (T) to DE – We thanked Dir (HRD) for initiating the DPC process to fill up about 1350 posts of DEs. We requested to fill up all vacant posts of DEs i.e. about 2500. Dir (HRD) assured to look into the matter.

(b) Implementation of hon’ble Kerala and Delhi High Court judgments on 1966 SDEs (T) reversion case – We pleaded for immediate implementation of Kerala and Delhi High Court judgments so that 1966 SDEs seniority reversion is avoided and to sort out the issue, suggested to create required super numeric posts. Dir (HRD) assured to look into the matter.

(c) Discussions on TES Gr. B seniority list – We expressed our serious concern against several court cases being filed by SDEs (T) to get the benefit of rule-206 as already implemented for 54 SDEs (T). We pleaded to get further clarification from hon’ble Supreme Court regarding recasting of TES Gr. B officers’ seniority list based on rule-206 or rule-1966. We also requested to fill up all vacant DEs posts immediately so that number of court cases may be reduced.

(d) Finalisation of Gr. A RRs – We requested to bring Gr. A RRs in the next MC meeting for approval as assured. Dir (HRD) further assured for early finalisation of Gr. A RRs and regularisation of adhoc STS level Executives. He also mentioned that Pers. branch has already uploaded the DEs adhoc list on BSNL CO website for omissions / additions, if any before processing the names for regularisation.

 JTO (T) to SDE (T) DPC - Status of ACRs / VCRs :

JTO (T)  to  SDE (T) DPC Status of ACRs / VCRs

Note : The e-mail should be sent to bindu_roy@bsnl.co.in. All the Circle Secretaries of the Circles from which ACRs/VCRs are awaited are requested to ensure early dispatch.

Click Here for Letter & List of STS   List of JAG

All the Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to send any discrepancy, if any, to CHQ on or before 10.02.2009 positively.

04.02.2009 : Joint Forum of BSNL Non-Executives and Executives’ Unions / Associations representatives met and discussed the ongoing struggle of United Forum of BSNL Executives Associations. United Forum representatives extended thanks to the Joint Forum for extending the support and solidarity to their agitation. Joint Forum decided to hold next meeting on 12^th Feb 09 to discuss the issues adversely affecting the viability of BSNL.

03.02.2009 : UNITED FORUM ORGANISATIONAL PROGRAMMES CONTINUE : 2^nd day demonstration programme successfully and more enthusiastically implemented through out the country. At BSNL Corporate Office, the lunch hour demonstration was addressed by Shri V.A.N. Namboodiri, Convener, Joint Forum, Shri A.K.Kaushik, GS, TEAM (MTNL) and Shri V.K.Tomar, GS, MEA (MTNL). They assured their fullest support to the United Forum organisational action programmes.  

The demonstration on 4^th Feb 09 and DHARNA programmes on 5^th and 6^th Feb 09 have to be successfully implemented by the participation of full strength membership. The representatives of United Forum had meeting with Dir (HRD) wherein Dir (HRD) informed regarding his discussion with Member (Fin) for early issuance of Presidential Directive on 2^nd PRC. He mentioned that BSNL’s letter received yesterday has been marked to Internal Finance wing of DOT for examination. On receipt of the observation of Finance wing action will be taken on the matter. Dir (HRD) requested Member (Fin) for granting a meeting to the representatives of United Forum. He mentioned that since case is being examined the meeting will simply wastage of time. During discussions Dir (HRD) appealed United Forum to call off the organisational action programmes. We requested him to give in writing the assurance given by the Member (Fin) in this regard but he shown his inability to do so stating that he was not given any concrete assurance by Member (Fin). 

United Forum of BSNL Executives’ Associations after analysing the developments decided to continue and intensify the organisational action programmes as per the notice served. All the CHQ / Circle / Branch office bearers are requested to implement the organisational action programmes in full. Members are requested not to be carried away by misleading informations.

02.02.2009 : The representatives of United Forum of BSNL Executives’ Associations Rajasthan Circle submitted memorandum to Shri Gopal Das, Dir (HRD) BSNL, during his visit to Jaipur, regarding early implementation of 2nd PRC report, framing of Gr. A RRs, filling up of vacant STS Gr. A and TES Gr. B posts etc. The brief of discussions is as under :

(1) ITS Group "A"' Absorption : They requested Director (HRD) to finalise the ITS group "A" absorption immediately. In view of ITSA, GS statement in which he categorically told that the ITS officers have decided against getting absorbed. 

Director (HRD) apprised  that issue is already under discussion with CHQ level representatives and the process of absorption will be expedite. 

(2) 2nd  PRC Implementation : They requested Director (HRD) to issue the orders relating to implementation of 2nd PRC along with fixation and payment of allowances. Director (HRD) assured to resolve the issue and arranging a meeting with Member (F), DOT and CHQ office bearer in New Delhi very shortly. 

(3) Finalisation of Group "A" RRs : Director (HRD) apprised that discussion in this matter is in final stage with CHQ office bearers. He also shown concern about pending regularisation of adhoc STS officers in BSNL and assured to finalise the Group "A" RRs very soon. 

(4) DPC to fill up SDE's/DE's vacant posts : They requested Director (HRD)  for early implementation of legal opinion about 1966 reversion case. They emphasized  to revise the seniority list as per judgment of various High Court orders and expedite the process of holding DPC to fill up the vacant post  of STS level officers in BSNL. They also requested to complete the JTO to SDE DPC. 

Director (HRD) assured to complete the DPC process by March 2009 subject to the condition that pending ACR's from various Telecom Circles are submitted within a week’s time. 

02.02.2009 : UNITED FORUM ORGANISATIONAL PROGRAMMES : Organisational Action Call given by United Forum of BSNL Executives’ Associations i.e. Demonstration has been successfully implemented through out the country. Demonstrations on 3^rd, 4^th and DHARNA programmes on 5^th and 6^th February are to be implemented with the same zeal and spirit. 

Yesterday, CMD and Director (HRD) BSNL discussed the matter with us and CMD assured that DOT is being further requested to reconsider the BSNL Board’s decision on 2^nd PRC recommendations. He mentioned that in view of continuous decline in BSNL’s profit it is difficult to increase the allowances. We pleaded that allowances can be discussed separately. But the BSNL Board’s decision on 2^nd PRC must be implemented immediately. Any dilution in this regard can not be accepted. CMD assured that a letter to DOT will be sent tomorrow for considering the earlier BSNL Board’s decision on 2^nd PRC. We requested him that before he leaves for foreign trip to South Africa on Monday, he should use his good office to interact with DOT authorities for early issuance of Presidential Directive. CMD assured that before his departure to abroad he will talk to the concerned officers in DOT for an early action and appealed to United Forum to call off the agitation programmes. 

Today, GM (SR) informed to the representatives of United Forum of BSNL Executives’ Associations that a letter has been sent to DOT for consideration of earlier BSNL Board’s decision on 2^nd PRC, hence United Forum should withdraw the agitation. But as per the contents of the letter sent to DOT we resented that why BSNL Management has mentioned the financial implications related issue of non-Executives’ wage revision i.e. 4500 crores. Since 2^nd PRC recommendations are applicable to Executives, Board of Directors and Non-Unionised Supervisors only. The wage negotiation with non-Executives is a separate exercise to be completed by BSNL Management. Moreover, while implementing the 6^th CPC recommendations for deputationists in BSNL the financial implications of implementation of 2^nd PRC report for Executives and non-Executives were not considered at all. Hence it is an attempt to further complicate the issue and since confusion has been created it will not be very easy to get the approval of DOT. We pleaded that BSNL Management should make sincere efforts in DOT for early issuance of the Presidential Directive. GM (SR) after having talks with Dir (HRD) who is on tour to Jaipur and informed us that Dir (HRD) will try to arrange a meeting of United Forum representatives with Member (Fin) tomorrow and will see that the Presidential Directives are issued at the earliest. We assured GM (SR) that after the meeting with DOT authorities and observing their attitude United Forum may review its decision of Organisational Action Programmes.