24.06.2009 : IDA Pension Revision Case � GS spoke to concerned authorities in Law Ministry and discussed regarding IDA pension revision case. It was informed that comments from the Deptt. of Pension & Welfare have been received for further necessary action. It is understood that the DOT proposal from IDA to CDA pension revision case is not supported by the Deptt. of Pension and Welfare and the case was referred to Law Ministry for legal opinion. Law Ministry is yet to give its opinion. We have requested in Law Ministry for an early clearance.

24.06.2009 : Declaration of LDCE Results of JTO (C/E) to SDE (C/E) and from Draftsman to JTO (C/E) � GS spoke to PGM (IR) and requested for early declaration of the results. PGM (IR) informed that the results are ready and the same will be declared after the approval of competent authority shortly.

23.06.2009 : BSNL issued orders regarding No change of DNI on giving one increment on post based promotion. Click for letter

23.06.2009 : Department of Personnel and Training issued order regarding Maintenance and preparation of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) - Communication of all entries for fairness and transparency in public administration. ACR (Annual Confidential Report) to be replaced by APAR (Annual Performance Appraisal Report). Click for order

23.06.2009 : BSNL issued Clarification regarding Perks to Executives. Click for letter

19.06.2009 : GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (F) met GM (Training) & discussed :

(i) Instructions regarding Summer & Vocational Training to Engineer Students : GM (Training) mentioned that there is a difference between Summer & Vocational training. In summer training, BSNL resources are not being used but in vocational training BSNL resources are being utilized in the training centers and that may be charged by the training centers to earn revenue. We pleaded that for BSNL employee's children, vocational training should be on concessional basis. GM (Training) assured to look into the matter.

(ii) Long term professional Courses : GM (Training) mentioned that long term management courses, charges are being reimbursed by BSNL for Executives of Group 'A' level having Seven years regular service in Group 'A' similarly the Group 'A' officers on deputation having seven years regular service in Group 'A' are also entitled for this courses on Govt. cost. We pleaded for making similar provision for the Group 'B' level Executives of BSNL. 

18.06.2009 : Communication Received -

Letter-1 from DGM (WL & Sports) regarding Calling of agenda items for 1st meeting of BSNL CSR Board.

Letter-2 from GM (SR) regarding Sharing of BSNL site towers (BTS) with private operators - Protest against.

Letter-3 from GM (SR) regarding Payment of TA/DA to union/association office bearers in connection with their visits to the Corporate Office.

17.06.2009 : GS writes -

Letter-1 : To CMD BSNL regarding converting Nagaland SSA of NE-II Circle as 1 Year Tenure - Deteriorating Law & Order Situation.

Letter-2 : To Dir (HR) regarding repeat transfer in the cadre of STS Gr. A by BSNL CO- case of  NE-II Circle.

17.06.2009 : GS, AGS (F) and FS met GM (Pers) and discussed -

(a) Finalisation of Gr. A RRs and regularisation of adhoc Gr. A Executives � GM (Pers) informed that the Gr. A RRs have been approved in the BSNL Board meeting held on 11.06.2009. He mentioned that competent authority has allowed to start the process of regularisation of adhoc Gr. A level Executives. He also informed that the case of regularisation of Finance & Accounts and Civil/Electrical/Arch. Engg. wings is being discussed in today�s BSNL Management Committee meeting on the same pattern of Telecom Engg. wing. He assured that regularisation process will be completed shortly.

(b) Clarification for Pay Protection for the officiating period and DNI - We requested for early issuance of clarification regarding pay protection for officiating period. GM (Pers) assured to look into the matter. 

(c)  Local Officiating Promotions against vacant JAG posts from Adhoc STS - We requested to issue necessary instruction for all disciplines to fill up vacant JAG posts from Adhoc STS level Executives. GM (Pers) informed that the matter is under examination in the section and shortly after discussions with GM (FP) and GM (SR) the issue will be put up to competent authority for consideration. 

(d) Clarification regarding no change in DNI while implementing revised pay scales - We requested for issuing clarification regarding no change in DNI while implementing the revised IDA pay scales, who got Time Bound Promotion and Post Based Promotion in the pre-revised IDA scales. GM (Pers) assured that he will discuss the matter with the competent authority shortly.

(e) HR integration � GM (Pers) mentioned that BSNL Management has decided that the issues related to Non-Executives and upto JTO/JAO level Executives will be routed through GM (Estt) and the issues related to SDE equivalent and above level Executives of all disciplines will be routed through GM (Pers).

17.06.2009 : GS, AGS (F) and FS met GM (FP) and discussed -

(a) Consideration of request / tenure transfers of AOs/CAOs � GM (FP) informed that the request/tenure transfer orders of AOs who are completing 2 years service on 30.06.2009 have been approved and the transfer orders will be issued today. CAOs transfer orders will also be issued against available vacant posts. The case has been processed through GM (Pers) to the competent authority for allowing local officiating promotion against vacant DGMs� posts and thereafter request/tenure transfers of CAOs may further be considered.

(b) 1999 JAO batch DPC � The case is under consideration and have been sent to competent authority for allowing 1999 JAO batch DPC on retrospective date.

(c) JAO part-II Examination � GM (FP) informed that the case has been sent to DE Cell for issuing of notification for examination of JAO part-II to fill up about 2400 JAOs posts. Shortly the notification will be issued.

16.06.2009 : GS, AGS (F) and FS met GM (SR) and discussed -

(a)   Finalisation of Group �A� RRs and regularisation of Adhoc Group �A� Executives � GM (SR) mentioned that after the approval of BSNL Board on Group �A� RRS and its  notification, every body should concentrate over its implementation and regularisation of Adhoc Group �A� Executives.

(b)   Grant of formal meeting � GM (SR) informed that majority of the pressing issues submitted by AIBSNLEA have been discussed in the internal meeting and shortly the date for formal meeting will be informed to us.

(c)   ACP withdrawal � Review committee report � GM (SR) mentioned that as soon as the committee meeting is decided by the Chairman / Convener of the committee, he is available for the meeting.

16.06.2009 : GS writes to

(i) Shri Gopal Das, Director(HR/Fin) BSNL regarding Non-inclusion of additional increment granted to the executives under Executive Promotion Policy as emoluments for Pension by CCA Units Click Here for Letter

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

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

(iv) The GM (Pers.), BSNL CO regarding Request for cancellation /modification of transfer orders in the cadre of SDE (Telecom) Click Here for Letter

(v) The GM (Pers.), BSNL CO regarding Promotion of  JTO(T) to SDE(T) -left out cases Click Here for Letter

(vi) The GM (Pers.), BSNL CO regarding request for cancellation /modification of transfer orders in the promotion from JTO (Telecom) to  SDE (Telecom) [Ref: BSNL CO No.2-15/2009-Pers-II dated 15.05.2009]  Click Here for Letter

(vii) The Executive Director (Fin.), BSNL CO regarding request for consideration for adhoc promotion  to CAOs  Click Here for Letter

(viii) The Executive Director (Fin.), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of AO/CAOs Click Here for Letter

(ix) The PGM(BW), BSNL regarding promotion of SDE (C) to Executive Engineer (C) under promotees quota  Click Here for Letter

15.06.2009 : Joint Forum of BSNL Associations / Unions of Executives  & Non-Executives in its meeting held on 08.06.2009, discussed and decided as under -

(1) Passed resolution Click Here for resolution 

(2) Appealed to all regarding to prepare for struggle to defeat BSNL's IPO (Disinvestment) Click Here for Appeal

(3) Writes to Secretary General, NFTE BSNL  & Convener, BSNL Works Alliance, New Delhi regarding opposing disinvestment   Click Here for Letter

15.06.2009 : GS, AGS (F) and FS met GM (Estt.) and discussed -

(a)   Implementation of DPE OM dated 02/04/2009- We expressed our serious concern against non implementation of DPE OM dated 02/04/2009 regarding increase in fitment benefit from 68.8% to 78.2% in the revised Pay scales. GM (Estt.) informed that as per the BSNL Management Committee direction the case will be processed after finalisation annual Accounts for 2008-09.

(b)   Grant of perks and allowances in revised Pay scales- GM (Estt.), Chairman perks committee further mentioned that the case will be sent to BSNL Management Committee after finalisation annual Accounts for 2008-09. He also told that perks & allowances can be revised based on the profit of the Company. He appealed that people should work hard to earn profit for the company.

(c)   Transfer & Postings in Civil/ Arch. Wing-  we expressed our resentment against pick & choose transfers of JTO (Arch.) & SDEs (Civil). GM (Estt.) assured to look into the matter.

11.06.2009 : Finalization of Group 'A' RRs : It is understood that BSNL Board in its meeting held on 11.06.2009 has approved Group 'A' RRs of BSNL Executives . The detail will be informed in due course of time.

11.06.2009 : GS & GS SNEA (I) met CMD, BSNL and discussed :

(i) Finalization of Group 'A' RRs : We expressed our serious resentment against non finalization of Group 'A' RRs in last three BSNL Board Meetings.   We informed him due to non-finalization of Group 'A' RRs, BSNL Executives are seriously frustrated and agitated. CMD after brief discussions assured to look into the matter.

(ii) Implementation of 100 Days Programme : CMD informed that BSNL Management Committee Meeting held on 04.06.2009 has finalized implementation of 100 days programme from 20th June 2009 onwards till the end of Sept 2009.  For this PMO has already sent to each Ministry requirements which is available on the web site. It was also decided that three prizes for CGMs attaining maximum achievements along with their SSAs should be announced. Broad subjects on which 100 days programme are to be worked out are as under :

(a) Brand visibility for all franchisees, retailers and PCO outlets

(b) Implementation of Sanchar Soft

(c) Enterprise Business

(d) Increasing the growth of 3G Customers

(e) Blackberry - Strategy for bulk sale

(f) Long distance network & New Business

(g) HR - Restructuring at SSA level and recruitment of DGMs

(h) 40% of annual revenue target

(i) 40% of annual Development target

(j) Operation targets to be fixed

(k) Setting up of NOC for infra o be finalized 

CMD appealed all Executives / non-Executives of BSNL to achieve the targets set by BSNL Corporate Office to make the BSNL viable & vibrant Organization. We assured him our fullest co-operation in achieving the targets. CMD desired that 25 lakhs GSM Connections target should be achieved in June 2009. We make fervent appeal to all Executives for making their best efforts to achieve the targets & to make BSNL again No. 1 Telecom Company.

(iii) Harassment of Executives in NCES Circle : We expressed our serious resentment against harassing attitude of CGM NCES towards NCES's Executives. We requested his for immediate intervention. CMD assured to look into the matter.

(iv) Physical assault on BSNL Executives of Kolkatta Telephone Circle by some political party workers : We expressed our serious concern against the physical assault cases on Executives of Kolkata    Telephone Circle by local political workers in the office premises. We demanded immediate & stern action against the culprits. CMD assured to look into the matter.

Click here for salient points of discussions held in the MC meeting held on 04.06.2009

10.06.2009 : BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding grant of 2nd  ACP Scheme Click Here for Letter

09.06.2009 : GS, President, AGS (HQ), AGS (F) and FS met Director (HR/Fin.) to  discuss the resolutions passed in CWC meet Manali (HP) held in April-2009. Director (HR/ Fin.) informed that the internal discussion on the issues submitted by our Association is not yet completed. Hence the formal meeting date will be confirmed shortly. GM (Estt.), GM (Pers.) and GM (SR) were also present. However, Director (HR/ Fin.) discussed informally the following � 

(a)   Finalisation of Group �A� RRs - We expressed our serious concern against non finalisation of Group �A� RRs in the last three BSNL Board meetings. Director (HR/ Fin.) assured that in the BSNL Board meeting being held on 11/06/2009 the Group �A� RRS will be finalised.

(b)  Regularisation of adhoc STS level Executives - We requested for starting the process of regularisation  of adhoc STS level Executives immediately, as soon as the Group �A� RRs are finalised.  Director (HR/ Fin.) mentioned that BSNL Management Committee has allowed starting the process of regularisation in Telecom Engineering / Telecom Factory wings adhoc STS level Executives. On the similar pattern the regularisation of Adhoc STS level Executives of Finance & Accounts, Telecom Civil/Electrical/ Arch. will also be started immediately.

(c)  Implementation of DPE OM dated 02/04/2009  - We expressed our serious resentment against non implementation of DPE OM dated 02/04/2009 regarding increase in F\fitment benefit from 68.8% to 78.2% in the revised Pay scales. Director (HR/Fin.) mentioned that BSNL Management Committee is yet to approve for implementation.  

(d)  Pay Fixation case of JTO 2005Batch - We requested for early settlement of JTO 2005 batch Pay fixation in the revised Pay scales. We further suggested that the Notional Pay fixation can be made from the date of Joining of the first JTO of recruitment Year-2005 to avoid anomaly. Director (HR/Fin.) assured to look into the matter.  

09.06.2009 : GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (F) met GM (FP) and discussed �

(a)  Consideration of request/ tenure transfers of AOs/ CAOs - GM (FP) assured that the AOs request/ tenure transfers, who are completing two years on 30^th June, 2009 will be issued in this month. Regarding CAOs tenure/ request transfers he mentioned that the case for allowing local officiating promotion to JAG from Adhoc CAO has been sent to the competent authority for approval. If it is allowed local officiating promotions against vacant JAG posts from Adhoc CAO will be issued and against the vacancies of CAOs the request / tenure transfer cases will immediately be considered. The vacancies arises due to retirement will also be filled up considering the request/ tenure transfers of CAOs.

(b) Regularisation of Adhoc CAOs - GM (FP) informed that case has been sent to competent authority for approval to start the regularisation process.

(c)  JAOs recruitment - GM (FP) informed that BSNL Management Committee has approved to recruit about 1000 JAOs of direct recruitment Quota and about 2400 JAOs through Departmental JAO Part-II Examination. Shortly DE Cell will be requested for notification.

(d) 1999 JAO batch DPC to AAO - GM (FP) informed that Management Committee Memo has been sent to hold the DPC for 1999 JAO Batch to AAO on retrospective date basis. Similarly the vacancy position of AAO from Circles has also been called for.

08.06.2009 : GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (F) and FS met GM (Pers) and discussed the pressing issues before formal meeting being held with Director (HR/Fin) on 09.06.2009.

08.06.2009 : GS and President attended the meeting of Joint Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations and discussed in detail the Govt.�s move of disinvestment of BSNL through IPO route, BSNL�s slow growth and dip in profit etc. Joint Forum unanimously resolved to oppose the Govt.�s move of disinvestment of BSNL through IPO route as per its earlier stand and expressed its serious concern and dissatisfaction against the poor growth of Telecom Services of BSNL and dip in its profit. Joint Forum demanded to stop heavy expenditures on meetings being conducted in 5/7 star hotels, foreign trips, purchasing of staff cars against DPE guidelines and frequent visits of senior officers to BSNL H/Q by air in executive/first class etc. Joint Forum also decided that unions/associations should discuss BSNL�s IPO issue through Joint Forum platform only. Joint Forum decided to request all constituent Unions to attend the next meetings on common issues to defeat the wrong policies of the Govt. which are adversely affecting the viability of BSNL.

02.06.2009 : GS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (F) met GM (SR). GM (Training) was also present. The following were discussed :

(a) Finalization of Group �A� RRs and regularization of adhoc Group �A� level Executives : GM (SR) informed that BSNL Management Committee has allowed to start the process of regularization of adhoc Group �A� Executives. He also mentioned that Group �A� RRs approved by BSNL Management Committee are expected to be approved in the next BSNL Board meeting. We impressed upon early finalization of Group �A� RRs.

(b) Grant of formal meeting : We requested for arranging a formal meeting of the Association with CMD / Director (HR), BSNL to discuss the pressing issues. GM (SR) assured for arranging an early meeting.

(c) Verification of Majority Executive Association : GM (SR) / GM (Training) asked AIBSNLEA to submit specific suggestions for verification of majority Executive Association in BSNL. We mentioned that AIBSNLEA is in favour of Single Executives Association in BSNL and assured further to submit the specific suggestions in this regard.

01.06.2009 : GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (F), FS and Org. Secy (North) met Thiru A. Raja, Hon�ble MoC&IT and Shri Sachin Pilot, Hon�ble MoSC&IT and greeted them for re-assuming and assuming the charge of Hon�ble MoC&IT and Hon�ble MoSC&IT espectively. LETTER-1  LETTER-2

01.06.2009: GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (F), FS met GM (Pers.) and discussed :

(A) Finalisation of Grp �A� RRs : We expressed our serious concern against non finalisation of Grp �A� RRs. GM (Pers) mentioned  that he has already clarified the queries of Govt. Nominee Board of Directors and expecting that the Grp �A� RRs will be finalised in the next BSNL Board meeting. 

(B) DPC from SDE (T) to DE (Adhoc) : GM Pers) apprised regarding SWP No. 1673/08 in the Hon�ble High Court of J&K at Jammu held by SC/ST Welfare Association of BSNL J&K Circle through it�s circle secretary Shri Gharu Ram V/S BSNL through it�s CMD, CLO (SCT) &CGM J&K Circle wherein Court restrained the respondents not to make any Adhoc promotions till further orders. After the Court  stay order the promotions from SDE to DE will be stalled, which is not a good development. He explained that the 200 roster point is being implemented in full strictly following the reservation rules. If some people wants any clarification in this regard can meet him and discuss the matter instead of stalling the promotion process. He mentioned that the reservation benefit can be given only when the promotions are made. Com GS spoke to CS (J&K Circle) AIBSNLEA and advised him to discuss the matter with the applicants or he can visit along with them BSNL Corporate Office. GM (Pers) also clarified the matter to  CS (J&K Circle) AIBSNLEA over phone. GM (Pers) assured for an early reply submission to Hon�ble Court. Click for SWP

(C) Clarification for Pay Protection for the officiating period and DNI : We requested for early issuance of clarification regarding pay protection for officiating period and no change of DNI while fixing in the revised IDA Pay Scales who are promoted on post based promotions. GM (Pers) assured for early clarification in this regard. 

(D)  Local Officiating Promotions against vacant JAG posts from Adhoc STS : We requested to issue necessary instruction for all disciplines to fill up vacant JAG posts from Adhoc STS level Executives. GM (Pers) assured that tomorrow itself he will discuss the matter with the concern officers of SEA cell and will put up to competent authority for further necessary action. 

(E)  Consideration of pending request/tenure transfers of SDEs/DEs : GM (Pers) assure to look into the matter.