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ALL INDIA BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. EXECUTIVES' ASSOCIATION

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31-07-2008:- GS writes to Dir (HRD) regarding preparation of common seniority list of SDEs (TF) and Metallurgists. LETTER
31-07-2008:- Joint Forum of BSNL Associations / Unions of Executives and Non-Executives passed resolution unanimously to strongly protest against the proposals of the Govt. to merge ITI with BSNL and listing of BSNL through IPO route. Addressed to Dr. Manmohan Singh ji, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. Click for LETTER  RESOLUTION
31-07-2008:- Joint Forum of BSNL Associations / Unions of Executives and Non-Executives passed resolution unanimously to oppose the proposal / decision of the BSNL Management to "hire and purchase" of more than 70 vehicles for Vice-President and above officers which involves huge expenditure. Joint Forum demands the management to drop the said proposal. RESOLUTION 
31-07-2008:- Absorption of Group 'A' officers in BSNL/MTNL :- It is understood that the Cabinet approval on absorption of Group 'A' officers in BSNL/MTNL has been received in DoT. The option may be called for from Group 'A' officers for absorption in BSNL/MTNL, who have not earlier exercised their option for BSNL/MTNL/DoT shortly.
31-07-2008:- GS writes regarding request transfers in the cadres of DE, EE/SDE (C), SDE/JTO (E)
31-07-2008:- Invitation to hold AIC / CEC / CWC meetings of individual cadre Associations since merged with AIBSNLEA along with 2nd AIC of AIBSNLEA at Jaipur. INVITATION   RESOLUTION
30-07-2008:- GS write to DDG (Pers) regarding correction in the All India Seniority List of TES Gr B. Officers. LETTER
30-07-2008:- GS write to Sr. DDG (FP) regarding consideration of requests for Inter-Circle transfers in the cadres of   CAOs/AOs/AAOs/JAOs. LETTER
30-07-2008:- GS write to CMD, BSNL regarding change of designation of executives working in BSNL CO. LETTER 
29-07-2008:- State Secretary TESA (I) WB Circle, Kolkata and Circle Secretary AIBSNLEA T&D Circle, Jabalpur write to Shri S. Basu, GS TESA (I). 
29-07-2008:- Shri Sunil Kumar Satyarthi, GM (Off) of Telecom Factory, W/T, Jabalpur took the membership of AIBSNLEA w.e. from July 2008. We heartily welcome him to AIBSNLEA.
29-07-2008:- GS, President met Sr. DDG (FP) and discussed - (a) DPC from JAO/AAO to AO : We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the DPC to fill up about 1500 AOs vacant posts. Sr. DDG (FP) informed that the screening of ACRs of all eligible executives is completed. The VC reports from some Circles are awaited. He assured as soon as the VC reports are received the promotion order from JAO/AAO to AO will be issued. (b) DPC to fill up about 500 vacant CAOs posts : We requested to initiate the DPC to fill up all vacant CAOs posts. Sr. DDG (FP) assured to look into the matter. (c) 1999 JAO batch DPC : We requested to conduct the DPC of 1999 JAO's batch on retrospective date as one time measure. Sr. DDG (FP) assured to examine the matter. (d) Consideration of request transfers of JAOs / AOs / CAOs : Sr. DDG (FP) informed that most of the request transfer applications of AOs will be considered along with AO DPC and he assured to consider pending CAOs request transfer cases immediately. (e) DPC to JAG : Sr. DDG informed that the DPC work to fill up about 14 JAG level posts is completed. The promotion order are being issued shortly. (f) AAO pay fixation case : Sr. DDG (FP) assured that the required documents related to court judgment will be sent to DoT within a day or two. 
29.07.2008 :- GS writes to Dir (HRD) for consideration of left out cases of SDEs (T) for promotion to DE (adhoc). LETTER
29-07-2008:- GS write to Dir (HRD) regarding change of posting of SDEs (T) on promotion to DE. LETTER
29-07-2008:- GS write to Dir (HRD) regarding change of posting of SDEs (T) on promotion to DE - cases of Chennai TD and Kolkata TD.
29-07-2008:- GS write to CMD, BSNL regarding abnormal delay in relieving of executives on transfer from Srinagar (J&K -  Hard Tenure Circle) - Executives suffering from ill-healthy problems. LETTER
28-07-2008:- GS write to Sr. DDG (BW) regarding request for change of place of posting on promotion in the grade of SDE (C). Letter
28-07-2008:- GS write to CMD, BSNL regarding personal upgradation of 2320 TTA's (presently JTOs Offg) to JTO's cadre, as one time measure. Letter
Joint Forum decided to organize massive demonstration on 29th July 2008 during lunch hour to protest against the Govt.’s move of merger of ITI with BSNL. All the members are requested to participate actively to make the programme a success.
25-07-2008:- GS spoke to concern authority in DoT & discussed regarding Group 'A' officers absorption issue in BSNL/MTNL. It is understood that the DoT proposal regarding absorption of Group 'A' officers in BSNL/MTNL is approved by Cabinet. The minutes are expected within next week. On receipt of the minutes DoT may start the process of absorption of Group 'A' officers in BSNL/MTNL by giving a period of one month. The Group 'A' officers who have not exercised option earlier in favour of BSNL/MTNL may exercise the option for absorption. Those who have already exercised the option will not be entitled to re-exercise the option. Incentive / additional benefit is now increased from 25% to 36% of the BASIC+DA.  HRA is deleted from perks. Pro-Rata pension will be available with effect from 01.10.2000 under Pension Rule-37A. The officers whom incentive / additional benefit comes less than 36% will be given special allowance to compensate. The incentive / additional benefit (36%) will be available to all Group 'A' officers absorbed in BSNL.

The 2nd Meeting of the Committee headed by Sh. Brijesh Kumar, Former Secretary held yesterday in DoT to discuss the retention of ITS Cadre in Telecom Commission after post absorption of Group 'A' officers in BSNL/MTNL.

24-07-2008:- BSNL Corporate Office Pers-II Section called informations from All the CGMs regarding LDCE for promotion to the grade of SDE(T) under 25% quota held on 15.07.2007. All the Circle Secretaries are requested to expetite the required information from their Circle to BSNL Corporate for early issuance of Promotion Order. Click Here for Letter

24-07-2008:- GS, President met Secy. (Telecom) & discussed:-

(A) Serious anomalies in the TES Group B officers seniority lists:- We expressed our serious concern against the anomalies in the TES Group B officers seniority lists while implementing various court judgments. Now TES Group B officers promotions to DE is being issued on the basis of two seniority lists i.e. one on rule 1966 (P N Lal Case) & another on para 206 of P&T manual Volume-IV basis. It has caused serious anomalies and heart burn among the TES Group B officers in BSNL. We requested for taking up the matter in the double bench of Hon'ble Supreme Court for giving the clear cut direction in this regard. Secy (T) after going through our letter dated 24-07-2008 & discussions assured to look into the matter.

(B) Absorption of ITS officers in BSNL:-Secy. (T) informed that the issue is being discussed today in cabinet meeting. He mentioned that since the case is cleared by GoM, hopefully cabinet will approve the proposal.

(C) Promotion of Group A officers absorbed in BSNL:-We expressed our resentment against non-filling up of the vacant JAG/ SAG/ HAG level posts by  promoting the absorbed Group A officers in BSNL whereas, the non-optees are being promoted against BSNL posts. Secy. (T) assured to look into the matter.

(D) Approval of AAO pay scale case:-We requested Secy. (T) for early approval of AAO pay scale case in the IDA scale of Rs11875/- as recommended by the BSNL Board. Secy (T) assured to look into.

24-07-2008:- GS, President met Member (Services) & discussed regarding serious anomalies in the TES Group B officers seniority lists while implementing various court judgments. Now TES Group B officers promotions to DE is being issued on the basis of two seniority lists i.e. one on rule 1966 & another on para 206 of P&T manual Volume-IV basis. It has caused serious anomalies and heart burn among the TES Group B officers in BSNL. We requested for taking up the matter in the double bench of Hon'ble Supreme Court for giving the clear cut direction in this regard. Member (S) after going through our letter dated 24-07-2008 & discussions assured to take legal opinion in this regard at the earliest.

24-07-2008:- GS, President and AFS met Member (Finance) & discussed:-

(A) Deducting the benefit of deferred option in the CDA pay scale at the time of superannuation:-We expressed our resentment against deducting the benefit of deferred option in the CDA pay scale at the time of superannuation by CCAs. After detailed discussion Member (F) assured to examine the issue.

(B) AAO pay fixation case:-We requested Member (F) for early approval of AAO pay scale case in the IDA scale of Rs11875/- as recommended by the BSNL Board and also requested that the case should not be sent to DPE as DPE has already approved the replacement pay scale of Rs 7450/- to Rs 11875/- to some other executives. BSNL Board has also recommended the same. Member (F) assured to look into the matter.

(C) Withdrawal of license fee on wired lines and 5% charges to USO fund:-Member (F) informed that Telecom Commission has decided to withdraw license fee on wired lines of rural areas to those Telecom Operators who are having 90% coverage in rural areas & the 5% charges to USO fund has been reduced to 3%. In this manner BSNL will be saving 200 crores against license fee & 700-800 crores from USO fund charges. We requested that the total wired lines (Urban+Rural) should be made license free in lieu of the ADC withdrawal. He assured that in the next phase this issue will be considered.

(D) Free allocation of 3G spectrum to BSNL:- We requested that the BSNL should be allocated 3G spectrum on free of cost in lieu of the ADC withdrawal. Member(F) informed that during 3G spectrum auction BSNL will certainly get 3G spectrum allocation on the auction rate. He appreciated our concern regarding free allocation of 3G spectrum to BSNL & assured that he will  look into the matter at the appropriate time.

24-07-2008:- GS writes to Shri Siddhartha Behura, Secy. (Telecom) regarding serious anomalies in the TES Group B officers seniority lists. Click here for letter

23.07.2008 : GS and CS, President Rajasthan Circle met CMD BSNL and invited him to attend the open session of 2nd AIC Jaipur on 29th Aug 2008 and requested him to settle the appeal cases against break in service of 3 DEs of SGR Rajasthan Circle. CMD assured to look into.

23.07.2008 : Joint Forum decided to organize massive demonstration on 29th July 2008 during lunch hours to protest against the Govt.’s move of merger of ITI with BSNL. All the members are requested to participate actively to make the programme a success.

23.07.2008 : Brief report of the Central Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries Meet held at New Delhi on 12th and 13th July 2008.

22.07.2008 :- GS writes to Dir (HRD) for consideration of left out cases of SDEs (T) for promotion to DE (adhoc). Click here for letter
22.07.2008 :- GS, CS and President Rajasthan Circle met Dir (Fin) BSNL and extended invitation as guest of honour in the open session of 2nd AIC, Jaipur on 29th Aug 2008. Requested him to fill up vacant JAG posts and to get approved the AAO pay scale case. Dir (Fin) informed that the DPC to fill up about 15 JAG posts is in process and confirmed that the AAO pay scale case has been sent to DoT for approval. He assured to use his good office.
21.07.2008 :-  Circle Secretary, TESA (I), Rajasthan Circle writes to Sh. S. Basu, GS, TESA (I) CHQ, New Delhi-110001 regarding Convening AIC of TESA vide letter no. TESA (I)/Raj./AIC/2008 Dated 18.07.2008 Click Here for Letter, Letter by District Secy TESA -HTD-AP
19.07.2008 :- BSNL issued inter-Circle transfer orders of 26 SDEs (T) Click here for letter
18.07.2008 :- GS & President met Director (HRD) & discussed:-

(a) Consideration of Change of posting on promotion to  DE(adhoc) : We requested Director (HRD) for change of postings in 1099 DE(adhoc) promotions  wherein, officers have been transferred to Hard Tenure Circles & distant Circles even they have completed 56 years age & already served to Hard tenure Circles.  Similarly lady officers have also been transferred to distant Circles. On our association letters already given, Director (HRD) assured to look into.

(b) Issuance of left out promotion order from TES Group ‘B’ to DE(adhoc) : We requested for early issuance of promotion order of the left out cases of DE(adhoc) :- Director (HRD) spoke to DDG(Pers.) & directed him for an early action.

(c) Filling up of the vacant DEs posts : We requested Director (HRD) to fill up about 2000 vacant DEs posts. Director (HRD) directed DDG(Pers.) to initiate the process of DPC.

(d) AAOs Pay fixation case : We thanked Director (HRD) for getting cleared AAOs Pay Scale of Rs. 11875/- from BSNL Board & requested him to get it approved from DoT. Director (HRD) informed that the case has now been sent to DoT for approval wherein, the recommendations have been made to approve the case in DoT itself, since the pay scale of Rs. 7450/- of two cadres in BSNL i.e. Personnal Officers of Telecom Factory & Education Officers of ALTTC, GZB have been replaced by Rs. 11875/- by DPE.

18.07.2008 :- GS & President met Director(C&M) BSNL & discussed regarding :

(a)    GSM Mobile growth & improvement in the marketing strategies of BSNL :-  Director (C & M) informed that M/S Ericsson has now started supplying the GSM equipment [ about 5 lakhs lines GSM equipment have already been supplied ] & the maximum GSM equipment will be available within Two months period for all the Circles. He appealed that now Circles should plan to attract maximum GSM customers to utilized full GSM equipment capacity. He also mentioned that BSNL Corporate Office has already located sufficient funds for marketing to all the Circles. At National level the advertisements are given on TV / News Papers. Similarly Circles should decided their marketing strategies to attract more & more customers.

17.07.2008 : Payment of IDA at the revised rated w.e.f. 01.07.2008 to Board Level posts and below Board Level posts including non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises with revision of Scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.1997 Click Here for Letter
17.07.2008 : GS writes to Sr. DDG (Electrical) regarding repatriation of Shri A.M. Deotale, AE (E) from DOP to BSNL RTTC Nagpur. Click here for LETTER
16.07.2008 : Glimpses of TESA Office Bearers', presently the office bearers of AIBSNLEA, visit to TESA Bhawan at Noida on 12th July 2008 :  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12
16.07.2008 : Glimpses of Central Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries Meet held at New Delhi on 12th and 13th July 2008 :  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13
16.07.2008 : Revision of Seniority List of TES Group B in compliance of Hon'ble Supreme Court judgment dated 26.04.2000 in CA No.4339 of 1995 - correction in final Seniority List Click Here for List
16.07.2008 : Find attached herewith list of SDE (C) whose ACRs and VCs have been called for promotion from SDE (C) to EE (C) on adhoc basis.  Vigilance Clearance & ACR
16.07.2008 : GS write to DDG (Pers.) regarding retention / modification in posting on promotion of the Executives from TES Gr. 'B' to STS Gr. 'A' (adhoc). Click here for letter
16.07.2008 : GS write to Sr. DDG (FP) regarding inter-Circle transfer requests in the cadre of CAOs/AOs. Click here for letter
15.07.2008 : TESA Office Bearers and members visit TESA Bhawan at Noida on 12th July, 2008 : On the occasion of Central Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries Meeting held at New Delhi on 12th July 2008 at 11.30 hrs. in the special session wherein the special invitees i.e. General Secretaries / Presidents of the constituent Associations viz. Com. K. Balasubramanian, President TESA (I), Com. Shiel Kumar, President AFSOA, Com. Chandrashekharan, President TEAM Mumbai, Com. A.K. Kaushik, GS, TEAM Delhi and Com. M.K.Bagchi, Ex. GS JTOA and TEAM (MTNL) attended and addressed the meeting. The other General Secretaries / Presidents expressed their inability in attending the meeting but GS TESA (I) did not response to our invitation.  In the special session, on the request of the members of constituent Associations house was adjourned for their separate meetings at 13.00 hrs. All the members of constituent Associations presently the members of AIBSNLEA held their separate meetings. The TESA members, presently the Central Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries of AIBSNLEA and TEAM (MTNL Delhi/Mumbai), in their informal meeting in presence of Com. K. Balasubramanian, President TESA (I) CHQ decided to visit TESA Bhawan at Noida. Accordingly at 3.00 PM on 12th July 2008 they visited TESA Bhawan at Noida and found that the main gate of the building was locked with an iron chain. The washer man who is residing and running a laundry in TESA Bhawan was standing near by. On being asked by the TESA Office Bearers regarding key of the main entrance gate, the washer man told that he has been asked to vacate the TESA Bhawan for two days, he didn’t have the key and was not aware who is having the key. Thereafter TESA (I) Office Bearers gave 2-3 slogans i.e. TESA (I) Zindabad … TESA (I) Zindabad and returned to New Delhi. The TESA Office Bearers seeing the utilization and maintenance of TESA Bhawan expressed great dissatisfaction that how the subscription collected from TESA members for construction of building was being misused and the TESA members are being deprived from their rights to utilize their own building. TESA Office Bearers also expressed unhappiness on the act of former GS TESA who is not holding the TESA AIC even after his retirement long before and on completion of 5 ½ years from the last AIC held at Mysore in Dec 2002. He is disowning the decision of All India CEC Meet, Kolkata held in Mar 2004 for merging TESA with AIBSNLEA along with 9 DOT recognized Gr. ‘B’ Officers’ Associations which was communicated to the National Convention, Kolkata. 
14.07.2008 : Central Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries Meet : The meet continued on 13.07.2008 and discussed status of HR issues mainly implementation of Joint Committee recommendations on MTRRs / Gr. 'A' RRs in true spirit, regularization of STS adhoc officers, first upgradation on completion of 4 years of service, change of designations on time bound / post based promotions and other issues related to promotion policy, absorption of ITS officers in BSNL, payment of pension to BSNL Employees, DPCs to STS Gr. 'A' and Gr. 'B' posts, other individual cadre issues etc. The meet unanimously resolved that if the BSNL Management do not implement the Joint Committee recommendations in true spirit Association will start the organizational action programme. The other organizational activities mainly winding up of all constituent Associations and arrangements of 2nd All India Conference at Jaipur were discussed in detail. The meet express its satisfaction over the AIBSNLEA's participation in the activities of United Forum, Joint Forum and the Coordination Committee of BSNL / MTNL Executives' Associations. The viability of BSNL was also discussed in detail and strongly opposed the merger of ITI with BSNL etc. The Meet appreciated the untiring efforts and comradely care given by the Delhi Circle Comrades in making the meet a grand success. Meeting ended at 20.30 hrs. Com. President requesting all to mobilize maximum funds for making the 2nd All India Conference, a grand success, declared the meet closed.  Click here for AGENDA and GS Report
13.07.2008 : Central Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries Meet : Meeting of Central Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries of AIBSNLEA started at 10.00 AM in the conference hall at Kidwai Bhawan, New Delhi. Circle Secretary, Delhi Circle Com. Satish Kumar welcomed all. Com. President in his opening remarks, welcomed all the Central Office Bearers and the Circle secretaries and requested all to cooperate Dias in completing the agenda with fruitful discussions on the issues of importance e.g. implementation of Joint Committee recommendations on MTRRs, issues related to Executive promotion policy, winding up of constituent Associations, arrangements for 2nd AIC Jaipur etc. After observing one minute silence in the memory of departed souls and self introduction, Com. GS placed his report before the house for discussions. The report contained all the important organizational activities and the status of HR issues. Circle Secretaries actively participated in the deliberations.

 The special session of Central Office Bearers and CS Meet started at 11.30 AM and was attended and addressed by Com. Balasubramanian, President TESA (I), Com. Shiel Kumar, President AFSOA, Com. Chandrashekharan, President TEAM Mumbai, Com. A.K. Kaushik, GS, TEAM Delhi and Com. M.K.Bagchi, Ex. GS JTOA and TEAM (MTNL). On the issue of merger of constituent Associations with AIBSNLEA, Com. K. Balasubramanian, President, TESA (I) assured that being the head of the constitution of TESA (I), he is abide with the constitutional provisions of TESA (I) and assured that the decisions taken in the last CEC meet of TESA (I) held at Kolkata  in Mar 2004 and communicated in the National Convention of AIBSNLEA at Kolkata will be implemented in their true spirit. Com. Shiel Kumar, President AFSOA also assured to implement the decision of National Convention of Kolkata regarding merger of 10 Associations with AIBSNLEA in its true spirit. Thereafter on the request of the members of constituent Associations house was adjourned for their separate meetings. The TESA members had their informal meeting in presence of Com. K. Balasubramanian, President TESA (I) CHQ. After the meeting, the members visited TESA Bhawan at Noida. House re-assembled at 18.00 hrs. and continued upto late night. The meeting will also continue on 13.07.2008. The detailed report of the meeting will be placed on website after completion of the meeting.

11.07.2008 : Joint Forum writes to Thiru A. Raja, Hon'ble MoC&IT regarding ITS Gr. 'A' absorption issue and merger of ITI with BSNL.

10.07.2008 : GS, President, AGS (C/E/Arch/TF), AFS and B/S Jhansi (UP-E) met Dir (HRD) BSNL in the formal meeting. DDG (Pers), DDG (SR), DDG (Estt), Jt. DDG (SR) and Jt. DDG (Estt) were also present in the meeting. Beginning of the meeting we extended thanks for granting the meeting to discuss the issues submitted on 13.06.2008. The following points were discussed :

1) Implementation of Joint Committee recommendations on MTRRs and Group ‘A’ RRs :

a. We requested that the BSNL management should immediately implement the recommendations of the Joint Committee of BSNL Officers and the representatives of the United Forum on MTRRs, change of designations with change of grade on time bound promotion. While re-framing MTRRs/Group ‘A’ RRs, the Executives’ Associations must be involved in the process. The first up gradation to the next higher grade on completion of four years of service in all cases etc.

Reply : Dir (HRD) informed that the recommendations of the Joint Committee on MTRRs and other issues is being implemented in its true spirit. The exercise for outsider recruitment, deptt competitive quota and the seniority-cum-fitness quota has started and the designations for the Executives of BSNL CO has been decided i.e. JTO equivalent – Asst. Manager, SDE equivalent – Dy. Manager, Sr. SDE equivalent – Manager, DE equivalent – Sr. Manager, JAG equivalent – Vice President, SAG equivalent – President and HAG equivalent – Sr. President. We have opposed the designation Sr. Manager equivalent to DE and others. Dir (HRD) assured to take the views / suggestions of the Association into consideration while deciding the designations of field unit executives.

He also assured the issue of 1st Upgradation to the next higher grade on completion of 4 years of service in all cases will be considered at the time of implementing the Pay Revision Committee recommendations.

b. Date of effect of implementation of all revised /upgraded pay scales with effect from 01-10-2000 on actual/notional basis to the executives i.e. JTO/SDE (Civil/ Electrical/ Arch/ TF) engineering wings, CSSs, PAs/PSs, JAOs etc for whom the RRs were notified after 1.10.2000 and accordingly the pay scales were upgraded.

Reply : Dir (HRD) mentioned that BSNL Board has already taken the decision in this regard. Further case may be examined by DDG (Estt). DDG (Estt) assured to have separate discussions with our Association and the members of the Dr. Vinay Sahi’s Committee.  2)      One time placement of SDE to Sr. SDE Grade on 01-10-2000 : As per DoT agreement and commitment of BSNL at the time of absorption of Group B officers in BSNL on 01.10.2000, the SDEs who completed 5 years of regular service would be provided one time placement in the Sr. SDE grade. Now the majority of TES Group B officers have been absorbed in BSNL and the BSNL Executives' Promotion Policy is implemented with effect from 01.10.2000, the issue needs to be settled favorably.

Reply : We strongly pleaded for settling the long pending issue of SDEs (Telecom). Dir (HRD) mentioned that the issue has been discussed in the several meetings but since it was not the terms and reference of the absorption of Gr. ‘B’ officers could not be settled. He assured that Association may further discuss the issue with DDG (SR) with the feed back provided by the Association. DDG (SR) assured to examine the case.

3) Notification of IDA Pay Scale for AAOs absorbed in BSNL :

Reply : DDG (SR) confirmed that the AAOs pay scale Rs. 11875/- has been approved by BSNL Board. On receipt of some informations from SEA section the case will be sent to DoT on Monday positively for approval.  

4) Regularization of STS Group A officers promoted on ad-hoc basis and absorbed in BSNL :

Reply : Dir (HRD) informed that as soon as the Gr. ‘A’ RRs are finalised the regularization of STS Group A officers promoted on ad-hoc basis and absorbed in BSNL will be completed.

5) Promotion from TES Group ‘B’ to DEs on ad-hoc basis : We extended our sincere thanks for issuing the promotion order of 1099 DEs on adhoc basis and the special efforts and concern shown by Dir (HRD). We also requested that more than 2000 DEs vacancies are available against that the next DPC process should start. Dir (HRD) directed to DDG (Pers) to start the next DPC process immediately.

6) Regular Promotion to SDE Grades :  We requested to fill up about 2000 SDE (Telecom) vacant posts of seniority-cum-fitness quota. Dir (HRD) assured to start the DPC process to fill up the vacant SDEs posts at the earliest. Similarly, the posts of executives in the equivalent grades of SDE (T) viz. Section Officer of CSS should also be filled up by regularizing the Ad-hoc SOs manning these posts. Dir (HRD) assured to look into.

7) Sanction/Creation of new posts of PPS in the field offices/BSNL CO : We requested to sanction / creation new post of PPS / Sr. PPS in field units / BSNL CO with HAG level officers and Board of Directors. Dir (HRD) assured to examine the matter.

8) Modifications/withdrawal of already implemented ACP scheme of DoP&T for cadres whose pay scales were upgraded after 01.10.2000 : After detailed discussions Dir (HRD) directed DDG (Estt) to examine the case after having discussions with our Association separately. DDG (Estt) assured to hold a separate meeting shortly.

Due to pre-decided engagements, Dir (HRD) could not discuss the remaining points but advised to DDG (SR) to hold the separate meeting with our association to discuss the remaining issues and thereafter for discussion. We once again in the end of the meeting extended our sincere thanks for granting the meeting.

The remaining issues need further discussion are as under :

9) Consideration of request transfers

10) Non-integration of HR functions in BSNL

11)  Removal of FR35 for officiating JTOs and one time measure upgradation of qualified TTAs to JTOs

12)  Revision of pay scale for Official Language Officers, AD (OL)

13)  Lateral advancement of JTOs (TFs) after 12 years of service/ ACP scheme after completion of 12 years to JTOs in telecom factories

14)  Improvement in the revised policy for service GSM, RSTC & Broadband to Executives.

15)  Stoppage of Account Papers examination

16)  Removal of discrimination based on qualification in the case of JTO (Arch)

17)Recruitment of JTO/JAO

09.07.2008 : GS met concerned DoT authorities and discussed regarding ITS officers' absorption in BSNL. It is understood that the cabinet memo after the clearance of Group of Ministers have been sent to Cabinet for approval. In the revised cabinet memo the HRA will not be considered the part of perks, based on that Group of Ministers accepted the financial package being given to the Gr. 'A' officers in their absorption in BSNL / MTNL which will be maximum to 36% of the basic. The prospective date of absorption and separate pension rules not accepted. If everything goes smoothly, the absorption process of ITS officers may start within a month's period. 

09.07.2008 : Joint Forum of BSNL Executives’ / Non-Executives’ Associations / Unions representatives met and discussed the ongoing developments regarding Govt. policy to bring 10% IPO in BSNL and imposition of VRS. The Joint Forum protested and decided to meet Secretary DoT and Hon’ble MoC on the issues. ITI merger with BSNL was strongly protested. The merger of MTNL with BSNL issue was discussed but kept pending for some time. Immediate absorption of ITS officers, immediate withdrawal of License Fee and free allocation of 3G Spectrum to BSNL is demanded for which letters will be issued to the concerned authorities of Govt. of India shortly.

08.07.2008 : Invitation as Special Guest to All the General Secretaries & Presidents of the Constituent Associations of AIBSNLEA in the Circle Secretaries and CHQ Central office bearers meet of AIBSNLEA at New Delhi on 12th July 2008 at 11 AM Room No. 756, 7th Floor, Kidwai Bhawan, New Delhi Click Here for Letter
08.07.2008 : Our Gujarat Circle representatives Shri R.S. Parihar, President, Shri Amalendu Guha, Circle Secretary, Shri Raja, Fin. Secretary along with other CWC Members & Circle Office bearers (S/Shri A.B. Patel, S.L. Sharma, Manoj Nair, Raveendra Babu & M.K. Ramachandran) met Shri Kuldeep Goyal, CMD, BSNL during his visit to Ahmedabad on 03.07.2008 and discussed the following points in detail i.e. Reasons for revenue loss in Gujarat Circle, Developmental issues (CMTS, Broadband, TNF areas, non participation of cable contractors in cable laying tenders), unplanned Business Developmental activities causing loss in revenue, HR Issues, Poor decision making at senior level and declaration of Gujarat Circle as tenure circle.

They pointed out various reasons for revenue loss in Gujarat Circle to CMD. There were detailed discussions on the issues relating to GSM network of BSNL and also various constrains being faced by Gujarat Circle. CMD informed that instructions to set right the present GSM network situation have already been given to the officers with specific target. Our representatives have suggested to set-up a separate IN for Gujarat Circle so that tailor made products can be launched in Gujarat Circle looking to the market situation.
08.07.2008 : GS, AFS met DDG (Estt.) DoT and discussed :
(a) Issue of TES Gr. ' B' officers' seniority :
We expressed our serious concern against the recent revised TES Gr. 'B' seniority lists wherein, the seniority of TES Gr. 'B' officers have been revised based on Hon'ble Supreme Court clarification in which the Rule 206 is the criteria for deciding seniority of 45 TES Gr. 'B' officers applicants only. Now the seniority lists of TES Gr. 'B' officers are available on two rules i.e. (1) Rule - 1966 Recruitment year basis and (2) Rule - 206 year of qualifying examination basis. It has caused serious anomaly and heart burn. We requested to streamline the seniority lists. DDG (Estt.) informed that the legal advisor has given the opinion for implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court clarification in favour of applicants only.
(b) Deferred option Case :
DDG (Estt.) informed that DPE reply has been received wherein, DPE has not allowed deferred option. We requested to put up the matter to the DoT authorities for suitable decision. DDG assured to re-put up the matter.
(c) Payment of pension : DDG (Estt.) informed that the comments on cabinet memo has been received from DOE in which the favourable comments are not given. The comments from two nodal ministries are awaited.
08.07.2008 : AAOs Pay Fixation Case : The BSNL Board has approved the proposal for the IDA pay scale of Rs. 11875-17275 in place of CDA pay scale of Rs. 7450-11500 in respect of AAOs with effect from 01.10.2000 on notional basis and actual benefits with effect from 19.02.2003. SR Cell Corporate Office has asked some information from SEA section BSNL CO regarding back ground of the observations of Hon'ble High Court Kerala and MoF and the financial implications on total employees involved. On receipt of the above information SR Cell will send the matter for approval to the Administrative Ministry (DoT). We are closely monitoring the developments and will see that the matter is sent to DoT at the earliest.
08.07.2008 : Click Here for complete result of TES Group 'B' LDCE held in July'2007
08.07.2008 : Congratulation ! AIBSNLEA succeeded in getting declared the result of TES Group 'B' LDCE held in July'2007. About 1800 JTOs (T) could compete against the 4000 LDCE quota vacancies. The result sheets are being uploaded on the website shortly.

07.07.2008 : The Central Office Bearers & Circle Secretaries Meeting will be held in Conference Room No. 756, 7th Floor, Kidwai Bhawan, New Delhi on 12th & 13th July’2008. All the CHQ Office Bearers & Circle Secretaries are requested to reach the venue in time at 10 AM.

06.07.2008 : Circle Office Bearers & Branch Secretaries Meeting of Rajasthan Telecom Circle at Jaipur GS, President and Vice President - II attended & addressed the the Circle Office Bearers & Branch Secretaries Meeting of Rajasthan Telecom Circle at Jaipur to discuss the arrangements for successful holding of 2nd All India Conference at Jaipur from 28th to 30th August'2008. All the members of the Various Committees i.e. Reception Committee, Transport Committee, Medical Committee, Press & Media Committee, Souvenir Committee, Management / Office Committee, Food Committee, Accommodation Committee were also present. During the meeting Com. GS & President apprised in detail the status of All India issues. Com. O.P. Jat, Circle Secretary in his welcome address apprised in detail the duties of the each Organizing Committee & the arrangements being made for All India Conference. He requested all the Branch Secretaries to mobilize for maximum funds for successful conduction of the AIC. Com. M.L. Pareek extended vote of thanks & assured to make best efforts for holding of successful AIC at Jaipur. After adjournment of the meeting all the available CHQ Office bearers, Circle Office Bearers, Branch Secretaries and the Committee members visited the AIC venue i.e. Maheshwari Samaj Janopyogi Bhawan (UTSAV) , Jaipur

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03.07.2008 :GS write to CMD regarding Posting on promotion of Executives (TES Group ‘B’) to Executives (STS Group ‘A’) Click here for LETTER
02.07.2008 : Congratulations ! Untiring & consistent efforts of AIBSNLEA ultimately yielded the result in getting released the promotion order of 1099 SDEs(T) to DEs(Adhoc). AIBSNLEA was continuously pursuing the case in BSNL / DoT to fill up vacant DEs posts for last eight months. Despite of lot of hurdles we ultimately succeeded in getting released the promotion order Click Here for List Page 1 to 7 Page 8 to 12 PAGE 13 to 17 PAGE 18 to 22 PAGE 23 to 24
01.07.2008 :GS, President met Director (Fin.), BSNL & discussed :

(a) AAO pay scale : We thanked Dir (Fin.) for getting approved the AAO pay scale Rs. 11875 in the BSNL Board meeting held on 26.06.2008. We also requested for early sending of the case to DoT for approval. Dir (Fin) assured an early action in the matter.

(b) DPC from JAO / AAO to AO and Sr. AO to CAO : We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the JAO / AAO to AO DPC and initiating the DPC from Sr. AO to CAO. Dir (Fin) assured to look into the matter.

01-07-2008:- GS, President & FS met CMD, BSNL & Director (Operations), BSNL & discussed :-

(a) DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc) :- We impressed upon early issuance of the Promotion Order from SDE(T) to DE (Adhoc) as the officers are retiring every month without getting even adhoc promotion.  CMD informed that he has directed DDG (Pers.) to finalized the transfer & posting on promotion immediately & assured that within one or two days the promotion order will be issued.

(b) A review of policy for fixation of call limit  on RSTC, GSM Mobile Telephone connection & rent free Broadband connection to Executives :- We requested Director (Operations) & CMD, BSNL to review the policy. Director (Operations) mentioned that he has already gone through our letter dated 19.06.2008 in this regard. He mentioned  that as per the request of the association already lot of improvement in the policy has been made & the GSM handsets have been provided. He also mentioned that all these facilities can be provided subject to the profit of the company & told that on RSTC/ GSM Telephone connections O/G calls to other operators BSNL is paying ICU Changes. In view of that we may thick to increase the call limit to our BSNL Network calls. However, after discussions CMD, BSNL & Director (Operations) to look into the matter.

(c) Protest against ITI merger with BSNL :- We strongly protested ITI merger with BSNL & demanded MTNL- BSNL Merger. CMD appreciated our feelings.