31-07-2007=>
GS attended & addressed the General Body Meeting of Mandsaur
District Branch at Mandsaur (M.P.). Comrade R.G. Swarnkar, Branch
Secretary apprised the Organisational Activities of the Branch.
Comrade GS apprised in details the Status of All India issues &
discussed the viability of BSNL. He also clarified the queries made
by the members. Com. B.S. Meena, Branch President gave vote of
thanks. |
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31-07-2007=>
Hon'ble MOC & IT Shri A. Raja inaugurated the New Corporate Office
Building
"Bharat Sanchar Bhawan"
at
Janpath, New Delhi. Shri Dr. Shakeel Ahmad, Hon'ble MOSC & IT
and Shri D.S. Mathur, Chairman TC & Secretary DoT were the guests
of Honour. Shri A.K. Sinha, CMD BSNL in his welcome address
welcomed the distinguish guests. Hon'ble MOC & IT in his address
raised the growth of BSNL during last Six & Half years & assured
his full co-operation & support for the betterment of BSNL. |
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30-07-2007=>
DPE arranged interview of AIBSNLEA with Pay Revision Committee on
9th August 2007. We will give presentation to Chairman, Pay
Revision Committee & its members. |
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28-07-2007:-
BSNL Corporate Office New Building i.e.
"Bharat Sanchar Bhawan"
will be Inagurated on 31st July 2007 by Shri A. Raja, Hon'ble
MOC & IT. Shri Dr.Shakeel Ahmad, Hon'ble MOSC & IT of wil be
guest of Honour.
Click Here for Invitation
Letter |
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28-07-2007:-
Joint Forum leaders met Today & discussed regarding Indefinite
Strike issue. Joint Forum after detail discussions decided to
postpone Indefinite Strike for one month. During one month period
mobilization will continue. In the first week of Sept'2007
Joint Forum will discuss & decide issuing of Indefinite Strike
notice, in view of procurement of 45.5 GSM lines equipment & some
issues related to financial Viability of BSNL. |
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We proud to
announce that AIBSNLEA, Madhya Pradesh Circle has launched of its
new website at :- http://www.geocities.com/aibsnleamp/
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GLIMPSES OF OPEN
SESSION OF CWC OF AIBSNLEA,CHQ, HELD ON 26/07/2007 AT FARIDABAD
(HARYANA). CLICK
HERE. |
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27-07-2007:-
OPEN SESSION OF CWC
MEETING HELD AT FARIDABAD :-
Open session having a very big gathering of CWC Members was
inaugurated by Chief guest Shri A K Sinha CMD by lighting a lamp.
Com Jag Mahinder Singh CS,Haryana Circle welcomed the guests and
gathering. Com K Sathyanarayan Pres. delivered welcome address. Com
Prahlad Rai, GS delivered a Key note address. Com V A Namboodiri
GS,BSNLEEU and Convener of JF,Com M B Vichare Secretary General
NFTE-BSNL, ComK Vallinayakam GS,NUBSNLW(FNTO) graced the occasion
and addressed the gathering. Shri A K Sinha,CMD, BSNL, Shri
Niranjan Singh, Director (HRD), Shri S D Saxena Director (Finance),
Shri K C Jindal, CGM, Haryana Telecom Circle, addressed the
gathering .Shri A S Chandel, Sr.DDG(Electricals), Shri Shakeel
Ahmed SDDG(SR),Shri U S Pandey GM TD Faridabad graced the occasion.
The Open session lasted for 3 and 1/2 hours. Shri A K Sinha
CMD,BSNL who is retiring on superannuation on 31/07/2007 was
felicitated for his valuable contribution and service to BSNL.We
will remember his service to BSNL for ever. Director (Finance) has
told in his key address that demand of the AIBSNLEA i.e Residential
period w.e.f 1.10.2000 for Executives of Accounts/ Civil/
Electrical/ Personal Assistants/ Architecture whose pay scales
have been revised/upgraded after 1.10.2000 has been considered. Com
P C Agarwal Pres. AIBSNLEA, Haryana Circle has compered the open
session and delivered vote of thanks. Click here for the Photos of
CWC Meeting :-
Photo 1,Photo
2,Photo 3 |
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25-07-2007:- JF
meeting held today and decided to Postpone the proposed indefinite
strike till 1st week of September 2007. |
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23-07-2007:- Hon'ble
MoC invited Joint Forum leaders to discuss regarding indefinite
strike against delay in procurement of 45.5 Million GSM lines
equipment in BSNL. Joint Forum leaders expressed their serious
concern against reduction of GSM tender quantity from 45.5
million GSM lines to 23 million GSM lines. In the first phase the
purchase order of 14 million GSM lines (2G) will be issued on
receiving the acceptance of the vendors but the purchase order of
3.5 million GSM lines (3G) will be issued only after 3G spectrum
policy is announced by Government. In second phase the APO will be
issued in second year for 5.25 million GSM lines (2G+3G). Hon'ble
MoC informed that BSNL Board has proposed to procure 50% equipment
as per immediate requirement, remaining equipment may be procured
as per new technology requirement and customers demand. In response
to the discussions and assurances given by Hon'ble MoC , Joint
Forum leaders will meet on 25th July,2007 at 14.00 Hrs to decide
the future course of actions. During the meeting AST, JST, CMD
BSNL, Director (HRD), Director (Finance) and DDG (SR) BSNL were
present. GS and president attended the meeting. |
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23-07-2007:- Joint
Forum Leaders are invited by Hon'ble MOC & IT to discuss the
indefinite Strike issue at 1700 Hrs. Today. |
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23-07-2007
Order
issued for Payment of IDA at the revised rates 71.1% w.e.f.
01.07.2007 (Increase of 0.9%) Click
Here for letter |
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23-07-2007
Invitation Letter
- AIBSNLEA,
Central Head
Quarters, New Delhi
Cordially invites you to
attend the
OPEN SESSION
on
the occasion of
2nd
CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING
on Thursday, 26th July’2007 at
17:00 hrs At Rajasthan Bhawan, FARIDABAD (HARYANA).
Shri A. K. Sinha
[Chairman-Cum-Managing Director, BSNL,
New Delhi]
will be the Chief Guest,
Shri Niranjan Singh
[Director (HRD), BSNL, New Delhi],
Shri S.D. Saxena
[Director (Finance), BSNL, New Delhi],
Shri J.R.
Gupta
[Director (Operations), BSNL, New Delhi],
Shri Kuldeep
Goyal
[Director (C&M), BSNL New Delhi],
Shri K. C.
Jindal
[CGMT Haryana Circle]
will be the Guests of Honour.
The prominent leaders of Non -Executives’ /
Executives’ Unions / Associations of BSNL / MTNL will also address
the session as distinguished guests.
Click Here for Letter
For
any assistance at Delhi Com. Satish Kumar, Circle Secretary, Delhi
Circle may be contacted on Tel. Nos. 011-26187676 (R) &
09810617127(M) |
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20-07-2007:-
Secretary DoT invited Joint
Forum leaders =>
Shri D.S. Mathur
Secretary, DoT invited Joint Forum leaders to discuss regarding
Indefinite Strike. AST DoT, Director (HRD) BSNL, Director
(Operations) BSNL were also present in the meeting. Joint Forum
leaders expressed their dissatisfaction against reduction of 45.5
Million GSM lines tender to 23 Million GSM Lines for which APO is
placed. Thereafter BSNL will issue Purchase Orders of 14 million
GSM lines 2G equipment but the P.O. for the 3.5 million GSM lines
will be issued after 3G Spectrum allocation which is not
justified.
Secretary DoT
after having detailed discussions assured to convene a meeting of
Joint Forum Leaders with Hon'ble MOC in the next week. After
Secretary DoT meeting, Joint Forum leaders met & decided to
continue with the agitational Programme given till the Hon'ble MOC
meeting takes palace. |
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20-07-2007 :-
Meeting with DDG(SR) to
discuss Agenda =>
DDG(SR) arranged a
meeting with AIBSNLEA to discuss the agenda submitted on Telecom,
Civil, Electrical, Architectural Engineering wing Executives. The
agenda was discussed
[Since morning 1030 hrs to 1300 hrs]
point wise in
detail for which the minutes will be issued by DDG(SR) shortly. Sr.
DDG(Estt.) BSNL, Joint DDG (BW), Joint DDG (Electrical), Joint DDG
(Architectural) were also present in the meeting. GS, President &
AFS attended the meeting. Discussions on all items of agenda were
fruitful. |
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19-07-2007
=>
Mandatory
Training under Executive Promotion Policy
Click Here for Details |
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19-07-2007:-
The Indian Express News New
Delhi July 18- GSM Lines II PSU consults Addl Solicitor General
Subramanium- Scrapping BSNL tender will be unconstitutional.
Click
here for details |
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19-07-2007:- GS,
President met Director (Fin) BSNL & discussed:-
(a) DPC from
Sr.AO to CAO on adhoc basis:- We
expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the DPC
process to fill up about 400 vacant CAOs posts on adhoc basis. Dir
(Fin) informed that the DPC process is in advance stage but could
not be completed since SrDDG (SPF) was seriously sick for last one
week. He assured that efforts are being made to issue promotion
order by the end of July 2007.
(b) AAOs
pay fixation case:- We expressed our
thanks to Dir (Fin) for using his good office to interact with the
concern authorities of Ministry of Finance in favour of AAOs pay
fixation case as the case was pending for clearance to Ministry of
Finance, sent by DoT. It is learnt that now the clearance has come
to DoT from ministry of Finance. We requested Dir (Fin) to interact
with DoT authorities for an early clearance in the matter.
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19-07-2007:- GS met
SrDDG (Estt.) DoT & discussed:-
(a)
Clarification regarding TES Group 'B' seniority list:-
We expressed our serious concern against
non-holding of DPC to fill up about 2315 DEs posts on adhoc basis
by BSNL on the pretext of pending court cases regarding TES Group
'B' seniority list. BSNL authorities want clear-cut guide lines
from DoT to operate the TES Group 'B' seniority list for promotion
and other benefits. SrDDG (Estt) assured to look into.
(b)
Deducting the
benefit of deferred option in CDA Pay Scale at the time of
superannuation:-
AIBSNLEA vide letter no.
AIBSNLEA/CHQ/2007-08/252 dated 24-05-2007 took up the case with
Secy DoT that
on
absorption of Group “B” Officers in BSNL and during their pay
fixation to IDA pay scale ,option was granted to the executives
for continuation in CDA pay scale till next promotion. A large
number of officers have exercised such option and got their pay
fixed to IDA pay scale after getting promotion to CDA promotion
scale. Now DoT Cell is disallowing such fixation of BSNL
executives after their superannuation. Sr DDG (Estt) informed that
on representation of AIBSNLEA the matter was taken up with DPE and
it was clarified that the pay fixation to IDA pay scale, option
cannot be granted to the executives for continuation in CDA pay
scale till next promotion. It was not agreed by DoT authorities
and now the matter on 7th July has further been sent to DPE for
reconsideration. |
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18-07-2007
=>
GS spoke to the concern authorities of BSNL
regarding Hon'ble MoC decision on procurement of 45.5 Million GSM
lines equipment. It is understood that Hon'ble MoC has approved the
reply/proposal given by BSNL Board. As per BSNL Board proposal
Advance Purchase Order (APO) for 50% of the 45.5 Million GSM lines
equipment may be placed to the eligible vendors i.e. in first year
(First Phase) 17.5 Million GSM lines ( 14 Million 2G and 3.5
Million 3G) purchase order is to be placed, However 14 Million GSM
lines (2G) APO will be issued shortly and 3.5 Million GSM lines (
3G ) equipment purchase order will be issued after spectrum
allocation. In second year (Second Phase) the remaining equipment
5.25 Million GSM lines APO will be issued for 50% 2G and 50% 3G or
may vary as per requirement. In third year (Third Phase) earlier
quantity of 14 Million GSM lines is scrapped. BSNL will start the
process of new tender for further procurement of GSM lines
equipment as per future requirement for 2G or 3G. In present
situation with 23 Million GSM lines equipment BSNL will be able to
provide GSM telephone connections to customers at least for one
year.
Joint Forum
succeeded in getting approval of the Hon'ble MoC for procurement of
23 Million GSM lines equipment as proposed by BSNL Board.
Congratulations ! to all the struggling Comrades, for making the
strike a historical success. Joint Forum leaders at CHQ New Delhi
will meet on 19-07-2007 at 15-00 Hrs to discuss the situation. |
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18-07-2007
=> Transfer &
Posting in Cadre of SDE(C) issued by BSNL Corporate Office
Click Here for
Order |
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17-07-2007
=>
GS, President met CMD BSNL & discussed:
(a) Reply to
Hon'ble MoC&IT observations/ reservations regarding 45.5 million
GSM lines tender:-
CMD informed that
today morning about 10.30 he has signed the reply and thereafter
immediately sent to Secretary DOT for further n/a. He also briefed
that efforts are being made to get the approval of Hon'ble MoC for
issuing APO to procure first phase supply i.e. 23 million GSM lines
(75% 2G+25% 3G).
(b) Holding of DPC
to fill up about 2315 DEs posts on adhoc basis:-
We expressed our serious resentment against non-holding of the DPC
to fill-up about 2315 DEs posts on adhoc basis, as the clearance
was given by DOT for more than last one year, on the persistent
efforts of our Association. CMD assured to discuss the matter with
Director (HRD) in our presence shortly. |
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17-07-2007
=>
GS, CS Delhi Circle met Director (HRD) and discussed, DDG (Pers)
was also present:-
(a) Holding of DPC
to fill up about 2315 DEs posts on adhoc basis:-
We expressed our
serious concern against non-holding of the DPC to fill-up about
2315 DEs posts on adhoc basis on the pretext of pending court cases
regarding TES Group 'B' seniority list. We clarified the status of
various court cases and impressed upon to conduct the DPC. Director
(HRD) advised to DDG (Pers) to take a clear view of DOT regarding
final TES Group 'B' list to be considered for promotions as being
demanded by this Association.
(b Non-settlement
of the pending grievances of BSNL executives-
we expressed our serious concern against delay in settlement of the
grievances of BSNL executives raised in our notice for
Organisational Actions Program served on 07-05-07. Dir (HRD)
assured to discuss the issues further for which he has already
directed to DDG (SR) to hold a meeting with AIBSNLEA.
(c) Filling-up of
the vacant DEs posts in BSNL CO:-
We informed to Dir
(HRD) that about 26-DEs posts are lying vacant in BSNL CO and
requested him to fill-up the vacant posts at the earliest.
(d) Cancellation of
Shri S Thangraj SDE Chennai TD transfer & posting order to NE
Circle on promotion to adhoc DE, as he was the only SDE who has
been posted out circle on promotion to adhoc DE out of about 411
adhoc DEs. Director (HRD) assured to look into.
(e) Cancellation of
inter-circle transfer orders of the SDEs/ DEs of WB Circle who have
already served to Sikkam (Gangtok) tenure station. Director (HRD)
assured to look into. |
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17-07-2007
=>
GS, President met DDG (SR) BSNL and discussed:-
(a) We reminded
DDG (SR) to arrange a meeting with SrDDG (Estt), SrDDG (BW), SrDDG
(Elec) and DDG (Arch) to discuss the grievances of Telecom Civil/
Electrical/ Arch Engineering wings executives for which the agenda
has already been submitted. DDG (SR) immediately spoke to SrDDG (Estt)
and fixed up a meeting on friday. He also informed that the
feedback on our agenda has already been taken from Civil/
Electrical/ Arch wings.
(b)
Interview with the members of Pay Revision Committee:-
DDG (SR) informed that the request made by
AIBSNLEA has already been forwarded to the Chairman, Pay Revision
Committee for granting an interview but till now no date has been
decided.
(D) GS, CS Delhi Circle attended
the meeting of Joint Forum:-
Joint Forum after analyzing the developments regarding procurement
of 45.5 million GSM lines equipment tender, decided to convene the
meeting after knowing the decision of Hon'ble MoC in this regard.
Joint Forum reiterated its decision to continue with the call of
indefinite strike if the procurement of GSM lines equipment is
delayed. |
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16-07-2007
=>
GS writes to
Shri A K Sinha,
Chairman cum Managing Director, BSNL, New
Delhi-110001 regarding
Policy
regarding provision of handset for GSM Mobile service telephone
connection to BSNL Executives vide letter no.
AIBSNLEA/CHQ/2007-08/245 Dated: 16-07-2007
[
Ref.: - No 2-22/02-PHA dated 12-07-2007
( Circular number 14/2007-PHA)]
Click Here for Letter |
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16-07-2007
=>
GS
spoke to the BSNL authority after BSNL Board Meeting and enquired
about the outcome of the meeting. It is understood that BSNL Board
has discussed the issue of 45.5 million mobile phone equipment
procurement & observations/ reservations of Hon'ble MoC on tender,
will reply the observations/ reservations of Hon'ble MoC by
tomorrow itself. |
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14/07/2007
=>
1)
THE ECONOMIC TIMES NEWS :-
BSNL board to
review GSM tender on Monday-16/07/2007
2)
Raja ready to quit if charges are proved
3)
HINDU PAPER NEWS :-
BSNL tender: Maran writes to Manmohan for probe
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14-07-2007
=>
THE CEC MEETING OF KARNATAKA CIRCLE
:- The CEC meeting of Karnataka Circle
was held at Bangalore on 14/07/07 in very grand manner. All
district/Division/Branch except Bijapur Dist were attended the CEC.
More than 50 office bearers were attended CEC meting. CEC has
deliberated in length about the issues of Mobile Tender ,
viability of BSNL , field problems and Organisations etc. CEC
appealed DSs/BSs to form Joint Forum of BSNL Unions & Associations
of Non- Executives & Executives at Division/SSA level. Com R B
Athani OS (South) ,CHQ attended and addressed the CEC. Com G S
Nagaraj ,AS-V welcomed gathering and Com R B Puranik ACS delivered
Vote of Thanks. President Com Anand Krishnaiah CAO presided over
the function. CS Com H Y Andeli SDE,Bangalore addresed and replied
the queries raised by Members. All the Circle Office bearers/CWC
Members /DSs/BSs addressed the gathering. Click Here
Photo1,
Photo2,
Photo3,
Photo4,
Photo5. |
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14-07-2007 =>
CEC Meeting of Maharastra Circle & the OPEN Session:-
GS &
Org. Secretary (W) attended & addressed the CEC Meeting of
Maharahstra Circle & the OPEN Session organized in the occasion at
Udyan Karyaliya Conference Hall at PUNE. Shri Chandra Prakash, CGMT
MH Circle was the Chief Guest & Shri D.K. Maheshwari, PGMTD PUNE
was the Guest of Honor. Com. C.M. Saste, Circle Secretary
Maharashtra Circle in his welcome & keynote address welcomed all
the distinguished Guests & discussed about the grievances of BSNL
Executives & viability of BSNL. Com. GS in his address apprised the
status of all India issues in detail & discussed about the
viability of BSNL. He also apprised in detail the Call given by
Joint Forum& its postponement. He informed that as assured by BSNL
Management the committee recommendations on Hon’ble MOC
observations / reservations after taking legal opinion from
Solicitor General was discussed by BSNL Management Committee &
finally discussed today also. Now the same will be discussed in
BSNL Board Meeting on Monday i.e. 16th July 2007 &
thereafter the reply will be sent to Hon’ble MOC through Secretary
DoT on Wednesday. Joint Forum is continuously watching the
developments in the matter. He congratulated entire BSNL workers
for complete success of strike & also call upon to keep ready for
struggle if the commitment given by Hon’ble MOC is not fulfilled in
due time. CGMT, MH Circle & PGMTD PUNE appreciated the role of
AIBSNLEA for its concerned towards the settlement of HR issues as
well as viability of BSNL. Com. B.D. Nikam Circle President
extended vote of thanks. After OPEN Session in the interactive
session Com. GS replied all the queries made by the members to
their satisfaction. A large number of members attended the OPEN
Session / Interactive Session. |
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13-07-2007 =>
GS writes to
Shri A. K. Sinha,
Chairman-cum-Managing Director, BSNL, New Delhi regarding Whimsical transfer of Shri N.
Sundara Raman, DDG (CMTS) Corporate Office to Bihar Telecom Circle-
Our protest against
vide letter no.
AIBSNLEA/CHQ/2007-08/255 Dated 13-07-2007
Click Here for Letter |
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13-07-2007
=>
GS writes to
Shri A. K. Sinha,
Chairman-cum-Managing Director, BSNL, New Delhi regarding Deferment
of TES Grp ‘B’ LDCE - 2007
being held on 15th July
2007
vide letter no. AIBSNLEA/CHQ/LDCE/2007/1 Dated
13th July’ 2007
Click Here for Letter
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12-07-2007
=>
Special General Body
Meeting in Hotel Amer Palace at Bhopal
:-
GS attended & addressed the Special General
Body Meeting in Hotel Amer Palace at Bhopal. Shri R.K.P. Hinduja,
CGMT MP Circle was the Chief Guest. Shri Mahesh Shukla, GMTD
Bhopal, Shri B.L. Verma, GM (Finance) MP Telecom Circle, Shri T.K.
Pal, GM WTR were the Guests of Honor. All the leaders of Joint
Forum of MP Circle were also present. Com. B.S. Rajput, Circle
Secretary MP Circle welcomed the guests & raised the pending
grievances of the Executives.
Com. GS congratulated
all the members for making the strike call a complete success. He
apprised in detail the compulsion of strike & its success by Joint
Forum. He also replied the queries on HR issues made by the
members. Shri R.K.P. Hinduja, CGMT in his address appreciated the
role of AIBSNLEA in the present scenario. Shri H.M. Vajpai, Circle
President extended vote of thanks. The programme was well conducted
by Shri Parwaz Khan, ACS. A large number of members were attended
the meeting. |
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11-07-2007
=>
The meeting of Joint Forum of BSNL Unions & Associations of Non-
Executives & Executives held on 11thJuly 2007 has
decided to defer the
proposed indefinite strike for 15 days. GS, President, AGS (Engg.)
along with the leaders of Joint Forum met CMD BSNL and handed over
the letter of deferment. CMD informed that efforts are being made
to reply the observations/ reservations of Hon'ble MoC within 3 -
4 days. Director (HRD), Director (Planning) & Director (Finance)
were also present in the meeting.
Click here for
letter. |
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11-07-2007 =>
Strike is postponed after tonight 12 O’clock for 15 days :-
Congratulation to struggling comrades in
making strike total success. We salute all the Comrades of AIBSNLEA
in their full active involvement in the strike. Their active
participation in strike has created history in BSNL Trade Union
era. Joint Forum after having analyzed on going situations &
keeping the assurances given by Hon’ble MOC, Secretary DoT & BSNL
Management decided to postpone the indefinite strike after tonight
12 o’clock for 15 days. During the period looking into the
developments future course of action will be decided. |
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11-07-2007 at 00.30 Hrs
=> Today one day
strike will continue, further decision to convert into indefinite
strike will be taken today evening after reviewing the situation.
All the Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to make the strike
a grand success by active participation. Our members should not
enter to their respective work places and sit out side with other
striking comrades. Do not get misguided by any anti propaganda.
Click Here for Communication Received from
DDG(SR), BSNL
Click Here for Communication Received from
Secretary DoT
The
Communications received from Secretary DoT don't reflect regarding
procurement of 23 million GSM lines (2G+3G) as assured during
discussions. |
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10-07-2007 :-
Joint Forum leaders met BSNL Management at
10.30 AM & discussed the ongoing situations. BSNL Management
clarified that the observations / reservations made by Hon’ble MOC
will be replied within weeks time. They were hopeful for positive
decision of MOC. They also appealed to Joint Forum to withdraw the
Agitational Programme. Hon’ble MOC again invited Joint Forum
leaders for discussion on the issue at 1300hrs. Joint Forum leaders
expressed their serious concerned against delay in procurement of
45.5 million GSM lines equipment. Hon’ble MOC gave some assurances
to safeguard the interest of BSNL. Joint Forum demanded written
commitment on the assurances. Secretary DoT on behalf of MOC
assured to gave a letter by the evening. Secretary DoT, AST, PS to
MOC, CMD BSNL, Director (HRD), Director (Operations), Director
(Finance) were also present in the meeting.
In the evening
Secretary DoT as assured gave a letter to Convener Joint Forum with
a request to withdraw the strike on 11th July 2007. On
receipt of the letter Joint Forum discussed the written assurances
& observing some deficiencies in the letter & decided to take up
the matter further with MOC immediately.
Joint Forum leaders will meet again
today night at 11 PM to discuss the ongoing situations.
Agitation Programme Continues.
All the Circle/ Branch
Secretaries are requested to make the Agitational Programme a grand
Success. |
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10-07-2007:- Hon'ble MOC&IT
invited Joint Forum leaders for meeting at 13:00 Hrs.
in Electronic Niketan, CGO
Complex New Delhi. |
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10-07-2007 =>
Clarification issued by BSNL
Corporate Office regarding Departmental Competitive Examination
re-scheduled on 15.07.2007 for promotion from JTO [T] to SDE [T]
grade Click Here for Clarification
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09-07-2007:- CMD BSNL has fixed meeting with Joint Forum leaders
at 10.00 hrs on 10-07-2007 at Board room. |
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09-07-2007:- Joint Forum meeting with
Hon'ble MoC&IT failed, agitation programme continues
:-
Joint forum representatives had meeting with Hon'ble MoC&IT in
Electronic Niketan CGO Complex New Delhi. Shri A. Raja Hon'ble MoC
along with his PS discussed the ongoing situation and reacted that
Unions with myth/stigma should not act and they should not be
politically influenced. We immediately replied that Unions are not
at all politically motivated/influenced, but are seriously concern
for early procurement of GSM lines equipment as BSNL field units
are not able to provide GSM Mobile connection on demand in absence
of equipment. Hon'ble MoC reacted that in 45.5 million GSM lines
tender, he had some reservations/observations regarding high rates
. He also mentioned that if he clear the tender, BSNL will be
facing a loss of about 10000 crores. He categorically told that let
the BSNL reply the quarries, there after only he will take the
decision. He also told that now BSNL may purchase 50 % of 2G
equipment and should re-float the tender for 3G equipment. Joint
Forum representatives reacted that they are concern for procurement
of the 2G and 3G equipment to ensure competitive and advance
technology to customers. Hon'ble MoC replied that 3G spectrum
allocation is under active consideration of Group of Ministers and
PMO and this 3G policy will only be implemented since BSNL will be
fully equipped to provide 3G technology. During discussions he
never appealed to Joint Forum to defer/withdrawal of strike and no
senior officer of DoT/BSNL was present in the meeting. After above
clarifications he left the meeting. Joint Forum representatives
after having some internal discussions on MoC clarification decided
to meet CMD BSNL.
At 14.30
hrs Joint Forum representatives met CMD BSNL and discussed the
ongoing situation. All the Board of Directors BSNL were present in
the meeting. We briefed the discussions of MoC meeting regarding
tender of 45.5 million GSM lines equipment and the
observations/reservations made by MoC in the matter. BSNL
management clarified that the financial bid of 45.5 million GSM
lines was opened on 9th Oct, 2006 for the qualified bidders. On the
same day Motorola who got technically disqualified, challenged
the disqualification of tender in the Hon'ble Delhi High Court and
withdrew the case unconditionally on 16 April, 2007 i.e. after six
months. Immediately the process of analyzing of tender of L-1,
L-2 started and on 14th May, 2007 the tender was approved by BSNL
Board and APO was prepared, mean while the tender file was called
by Ministry and the file was sent to MoC on 18th May 2007.Now the
file is returned from MoC on 5th July 2007 with some
reservations/observations. CMD BSNL has formed a high level new
committee to examine the reservations/observations of MoC, which
will be submitting its report within a week time then it will be
discussed in the management committee and BSNL Board. The reply
through Secretary DoT will be sent to Hon'ble MoC immediately which
may take at least 15 days time. He also clarified the reasons of
higher rates in BSNL in comparison to MTNL because in first phase
three years AMC and Warranty period is included, second phase two
years AMC and Warranty period is included and in third phase one
year AMC and Warranty period is included in tender terms and
conditions. The BSNL price per GSM line is about Rs. 3558/-
actual and in MTNL it is about Rs. 2860 per GSM line , hence there
is a difference of Rs. 700/- only. In BSNL the GSM service
connectivity is required in the rural areas of the country where a
large number of ground base towers are to be installed whereas, in
MTNL being urban area roof top tower can be provide for the
connectivity which cost less. Even, if BSNL issue APO for 23
million GSM lines (50%) in that case the difference will be 1600
crores. Under these circumstances CMD BSNL appealed to Joint
Forum to withdraw the agitation programme since the reply is being
sent to Hon'ble MoC shortly.
After
having meetings with Hon'ble MoC and BSNL management Joint Forum
having analyzed the situation and discussions unanimously decided
to continue the on going agitation programme with full
participation, since Hon'ble MoC has not at all appealed to
withdraw the agitation and there is no indication for placement of
APO for procurement of 45.5 million GSM lines (2G+3G) equipment. |
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09-07-2007:-
AIBSNLEA strongly condemn the "Statement given by DoT that some of
the private players in the telecom equipment industry including
MNCs are in touch with the BSNL employees Unions to ensure that
orders were place to the to successful bidders. BSNL employees
union has given strike call on July 11 to implement tender." PTI
(Times Business News, DoT questions BSNL call to disqualify
Motorola). Motorola after disqualifying from participating in the
financial bid, challenged its disqualification in the Hon'ble Delhi
High court and after two months delaying the process of tender
withdrew the case unconditionally, has caused about 60 crores
Rupees loss to BSNL. Since the tendering process was started in
April,2005 and more than two years are over, no Advance Purchase
Order (APO) could be placed due to non finalisation of the tender,
BSNL is not having GSM equipment to provide new GSM connections has
caused heavy congestion and exodus of customers. If the 45.5
million GSM lines tender is cancelled/delayed will make BSNL a sick
industry. BSNL employees Unions has taken a right decision to
defeat the wrong decision of the Govt. which is adversely effecting
the survival of BSNL. |
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08-07-2007:- Shri Chandra
Shekhar Hon'ble Ex-Prime Minister of India passed away on
08-07-2007. AIBSNLEA extend its heartfelt condolence to the
bereaved family. |
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08-07-2007:- THE HINDU today published the Hon'ble MOC&IT 's
remarks on the GSM PO issue in BSNL.
Please Click here for the Press report
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07-07-2007:-
GS writes to (1) DDG (Pers) BSNL regarding consideration of various
requests for Inter-Circle transfers in the cadre of SDE (Telecom).
Click here for letter
(2) DDG (Pers) BSNL
regarding consideration of various requests for Inter-Circle
transfers in the cadre of DE Click here
for letter
(3) Shri
Niranjan Singh Director (HRD) BSNL regarding non release of
Promotion Order from SDEs (Telecom) to DEs on local officiating
basis in BSNL Corporate Office. Click here
for letter
(4) Shri A
K Sinha CMD BSNL regarding non holding of DPC for promotion from
SDE (Telecom) to DEs on Adhoc basis.
Click here for letter
(5)
The DDG (Pers) regarding correction in the All India Seniority List
of TES Group ‘B’ officers.
Click here for letter
(6) The Sr. DDG (FP) BSNL regarding consideration of
various requests for Inter-Circle transfers in the cadre of JAO/AAO/AO.
Click here for letter |
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07-07-2007:-
GS, President, Circle Secretary Delhi Circle attended & addressed
the meeting after demonstration organized by Joint Forum Delhi
Circle at Eastern Court. All the representatives of Joint Forum
also addressed the meeting. GS in his address apprised in detail
the compulsion to give a notice of Strike on 11th July 2007, which
will convert into indefinite strike if the purchase order against
45.5 million GSM lines is not issued. He apprised that in First
Phase purchase order of 17.5 million GSM lines [75% 2G + 25% 3G] to
Erricson & Nokia [60% +40%] & 6 million GSM lines purchase order to
ITI. In Second Phase 20 million GSM lines [50% 2G + 50% 3G] & in
the Third Phase 20 million GSM lines i.e. [25% 2G + 75% 3G]. GS
also apprised that the Joint Forum agitational Programme has
created tremendous pressure & now Hon’ble MOC has invited Joint
Forum representatives for meeting on 9th July 2007 a 12 Hrs
[afternoon]. He call upon all the Executives & non- Executives to
make the agitational Programme a grand success for the survival of
BSNL. |
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06-07-2007 =>
Joint Forum was invited
by BSNL Management & Secretary DoT :- The Strike Call
given by Joint Forum of BSNL / MTNL Non-Executives / Executives
Unions / Associations has mounted tremendous pressure. Joint Forum
was invited by CMD, BSNL today morning at 11 AM. Director (HRD) &
DDG (SR) were also present. Thereafter at 12.30 Hrs Secretary DoT
invited Joint Forum representatives for meeting to discuss the
ongoing situation. CMD, BSNL, Director (HRD) & DDG (SR) were also
present in the meeting. All the associated Unions / Associations of
Joint Forum General Secretaries attended & discussed the issue for
procurement of 45.5 Million GSM lines Equipment. During meeting
Secretary DoT & CMD, BSNL informed that the tender file from
Hon'ble MOC has been received in BSNL Corporate Office with certain
observations / reservations in the tendering process. Secretary
DoT informed that within Two days BSNL Board after having
discussions over the observations / reservations of the MOC will
reply and thereafter he himself will go to MOC to explain the
situation personally. CMD, BSNL also informed that a new committee
has been formed to analyze the tendering process & will submit its
recommendations with in two days period & thereafter matter will be
discussed in the BSNL Board Meeting to reply the observations /
reservations of Hon’ble MOC by Tuesday. All the representatives of
Joint Forum categorically told to Secretary DoT that the purchase
order for procurement of 45.5 Million GSM lines (2G+3G) equipment
should immediately be placed without any deformations in tender
quantity. As per tender condition BSNL has to placed the order in
three phases i.e. First Phase [25% 3G + 75 % 2G] , Second Phase
[50% 3G + 50 % 2G] , Third Phase [75% 3G + 25 % 2G]. In the First
Phase about 17.4 Million lines are to be procured for which
immediately purchase order is required to be issued.
In the meeting the
representatives of Joint Forum expressed their serious concern
against non-availability of GSM equipment in so many Telecom
Circles of BSNL. Secretary DoT assured to convey the feelings of
BSNL workers to Hon’ble MOC & arrange a meeting with MOC at the
earliest.
Now Hon’ble MOC has invited Joint
Forum on 9th July 2007 at 12 PM to discuss the ongoing
situations.
All the Circle / Branch Secretaries
are requested to make the agitation programme i.e.
Black Badge
Wearing; Demonstration in front of Offices/Exchanges w.e.f.
05th
July 2007 onwards and
Massive Dharna before Offices/ Exchanges at all levels on
9th and 10th July
2007 a grand success by
active participation on a common issue which is related to the
survival of BSNL. |
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05-07-2007
=>JOINT
FORUM DECLARES STRIKE
:-
Joint
Forum of BSNL
Unions and Associations of Non-Executives & Executives served
Notice to resort One Day Strike on
11th July 2007
starting
from 6 AM, which will be converted into indefinite strike in case
of non-settlement of the issue of Purchase Orders for 45.5 Millions
GSM Lines (2G+3G) for BSNL. In addition to this Black Badge
Wearing; Demonstration in front of Offices/Exchanges w.e.f.
5th July 2007
onwards and
Massive Dharna before Offices/ Exchanges at all levels on
9th and 10th July
2007 will also be implemented. All the
Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful
implementation of all Trade Union Actions Programmes.
Click Here for
Notice |
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04-07-2007
=>
Clarification issued
regarding
grant of benefits under various paras of Executive Promotion Policy
of SDE(Electrical) / JTO(Electrical)
Click Here for Letter |
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04-07-2007
=>
GS, President, FS attended JOINT FORUM of BSNL/ MTNL
Associations/
Unions and discussed:- Joint Forum reviewed the developments after
submitting the Memorandum, Telegram Campaign, Press Conference and
the Press/ Media highlights/news regarding Government decision for
procurement of 50% of the tendered GSM Lines Equipments from the
eligible bidders. Joint Forum decided to reiterate its demands for
procurement of 63 million GSM lines. Joint Forum also decided that
if the delay in placing the purchase order (PO) continues, notice
for Active Trade Union Actions Program will be served shortly. |
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04-07-2007 =>
GS writes
to Shri Shakeel
Ahmed, DDG (SR) BSNL regarding
Non-settlement of the grievances of the executives
of Civil/Electrical/Architectural engineering wings in BSNL.
Click
here for letter |
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04-07-2007
=>
GS writes
to DDG (Pers)
regarding
consideration of request for Inter-Circle transfer
in the cadre of DE.
Click here for
letter |
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04-07-2007
=>
GS writes
to DDG (Pers)
regarding
consideration of various requests for Inter-Circle
transfers in the cadre of SDE (Telecom).
Click here for
letter |
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03-07-2007
=>
JOINT FORUM of BSNL/MTNL
Associations/Unions timely and strong protest against delay in
procurement of 45.5 million GSM lines equipment i.e. issuing
thousands of Telegrams , Memorandum to Hon’ble prime Minister of
India and Minister of Communication and IT and holding of Press
Conference, mounted tremendous pressure over the Govt.. It is
understood that today in a high level meeting in the Ministry, a
decision is taken to place Purchase Order (P.O.) of 50 % of the
tendered GSM lines to the eligible bidders and for the remaining 50
% tendered GSM lines further negotiations will take place.
We Congratulate ! to all our
struggling Comrades for their full participation in making the
Telegram Campaign a grand success on a short notice. All the
Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to keep organizationally
prepared to implement the JOINT FORUM call of agitation programme
in terms of even Direct Action , in case any adverse decision is
taken by the Govt. in this matter. AIBSNLEA is equally concern for
viability of BSNL as it is having concern for settlement of the
grievances of executives in BSNL. AIBSNLEA is fully determined to
implement the Trade Union Actions programmes, if call given by the
JOINT FORUM , since the issue is common to all BSNL workers. |
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03-07-2007 => GS, President met CMD BSNL and
expressed serious resentment against delay in procurement of 45.5
million GSM lines equipment and informed him that if delay
continues, AIBSNLEA will be actively participating in the agitation
programme (Direct Action) if decided by JOINT FORUM. CMD
informed that today the issue was discussed in the high level
meeting in the ministry and the same will further be discussed
tomorrow. He assured that BSNL interest is being given due care.
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02-07-2007
=> GS, President, FS
join Press Conference at Press Club, New Delhi. Com. GS alongwith
other representatives of Joint Forum briefed the resentment of BSNL
Executives against Delay in Procurement of 45.5 Millions GSM Line
Equipment. The Memorandum submitted to Hon'ble Prime Minister of
India & Hon'ble MOC .
Click Here for Press Release
Click Here for Memorandum
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02-07-2007
=>AIBSNLEA
succeeded in getting released Grant of Upgradation under ACP
Scheme
Click Here for Letter |
