31.03.2012: General Body Meeting of AIBSNLEA NANDED, Maharashtra Circle: GS attended & addressed the General Body Meeting of AIBSNLEA NANDED, Maharashtra Circle along with Com. M.G. Warakar, CWC Member & Com. D.G. Saikh, Org. Secy., MH Circle at NANDED. Com. Chawada, BS & Com. Kandhare FS welcomed Com. GS & Circle Office bearers. Com. Buchade, while welcoming Com. GS discussed the branch/Circle/CHQ level issues. Com. GS in his address explained in detail the status of HR issues & Viability of BSNL. He apprised in detail that with he untiring efforts many HR issues have been resolved and still some issues are pending for settlement.  He appreciated the organisational activities of NANDED Branch as well as MH Circle which is the biggest Circle Orgranisation in our association. Com. Kandhare, FS extended vote of thanks.

31.03.2012:All India Conference, SNEA(I) at NANDED, Maharashtra Circle : Com. GS attended & addressed the Open Session of All India Conference, SNEA(I) at NANDED, Maharashtra Circle. Com. GS while discussing the HR issues & issues related to Viability of BSNL called upon to strengthen the Unity of Executives in BSNL to safe guard the interest of BSNL executives as well as BSNL.

31.03.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding retirement on superannuation on 31.03.2012 in respect of (i) SDEs (Telecom)/PS (ii) AFS Executives (iii) Executives of DGM/AGM/DE equivalent grade (iv) HAG/SAG Officers 

30.03.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding

(i) <<Click Here for Provisional seniority list in the grade of regular Architects>>

(ii) <<Click Here for Provisional seniority list in the grade of regular Sr. Architects>>

(iii) <<Click Here for Provisional seniority list in the grade of regular Chief Architects>>

30.03.2012: GS met Sr. GM (Pers) and discussed

(a) Consideration of tenure/request transfer of SDEs/DEs:- We requested to consider all pending tenure/request transfer cases of SDEs/DEs. Sr. GM(Pers) after discussion assured to examine and consider the transfer cases in the first week in April'2012 and advised that executives transfer applications can be considered on quarterly basis on genuine grounds.

(b) DPC to fill up vacant SDEs/AGMs/DGMs posts of Telecom Factory:- We requested to filling all vacant SDEs/AGMs/DGMs posts of Telecom Factory. Sr. GM (Pers) mentioned that the vacant posts of SDEs(TF) of seniority cum  fitness quota and LDCE quota will be filled-up within a period of two months. The finalization of  seniority list is under progress. The DPC from SDE(TF) to AGM(TF) is over and the promotion order to fill-up about 8-AGM(TF) posts will be released shortly. But DGM(TF) post can not be filling up immediately due to their eligibility condition. However, he assured to sort-out the problem at the earliest.

(c) Clearance to fill up CAO, Posts on Regular/Adhoc basis:- We requested to give clearance to SEA Section to fill up vacant CAO posts on Regular/Adhoc basis. Sr. GM(Pers) informed that yesterday only he discussed the case of CAO promotion on adhoc basis and got cleared from Director (HR) for sending to MC for approved to utilize MT quota posts. Similarly, regarding CAO regular promotion case he confirmed that case came to Pers. Cell for clearance from SEA Section but the proposal was to regularize only adhoc CAOs not considering Sr. AOs/AOs left out. He mentioned that for CAO regular promotion the substantive cadre is AO/Sr. AO, hence there cannot be separate seniority list of adhoc CAOs. Now SEA Section has been advised to include AOs/Sr. AOs with adhoc CAO as per AO seniority list for CAO regular promotion. We will again persue with PGM (FP) for early submission of the revised proposal.

(d) Restructuring of AD(O/L) Cadre:- We requested to speed up the Committee work looking on  Restructuring of AD(O/L) Cadre. Sr.GM (Pers) assured to talk with  Addl. GM(Estt), Chairman Committee on this issue.

30.03.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding posting on Promotion of the Executives SDE [Telecom] to the Executive AGM/DE of Telecom Operation Stream in the IDA scale of `29100-54500/-, on purely temporary and adhoc basis - <<Click Here for letter>>

29.03.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding transfer and posting in CGMs Grade of ITS Group A - <<Click here for letter>> <<Looking after arrangement>>

(i) Shri R.K. Upadhyay, CMD, BSNL regarding ambiguity in questions and options w.r.t. provisional answer key provided by BSNL (Paper-I, Advance Technical Paper-General) of LDCE promotion to SDE(T) held on 04.03.2012 [Ref:- Our letter no. AIBSNLEA/CHQ/Director(HR)/2011-12 dated 27.03.2012] <<Click Here for letter>>   <<Click Here for Annexure-'I'>> <<Click Here for Annexure-'II'>>

(ii) The Sr.GM(Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DE-<<Click Here for letter>> 

(iii)  The Director(HR), BSNL regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DE-<<Click Here for letter>> 

(iv) The Sr.GM(Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for cancellation of tenure transfer to AS Circle in the cadre of SDE-<<Click Here for letter>> 

29.03.2012: GS, President, AGS(HQ) met ED(NB) and discussed regarding

(a) Some tenure/request transfer cases of SDEs/EEs: ED(NB) after some discussions assured to look into the cases.

(b) Filling up of SE(E) vacant posts: We requested to fill up about 13 SE(E) vacant posts from seniority quota of departmental EEs by giving one time relaxation as per BSNL MSRRs-2009 in their eligibility condition. ED(NB) informed that matter has been discussed with Director(HR) but he want some clarification from Pers. Cell. However, he advised to take up the matter with the Competent Authority.

29.03.2012:GS, President met PGM(FP) and discussed

(a)    DPC from AO to CAO: PGM(FP) informed that he has explained to Director(HR), the proposal to fill up vacant CAO posts. Director(HR) has cleared the proposal and he expected that the proposal will be put-up to MC in the next week.

(b)   Time bound financial upgradation of Sr. AOs/CAOs of BSNL CO: PGM(FP) informed that after some discussions, Director(HR) has approved the proposal for DPC (about 20 cases).

We are thankful to Director (HR), PGM(FP) & Sr. GM(Pers.).

(a)    Pay anomaly case of Departmental JTOs/JAOs: We requested to clear the pay anomaly case of departmental JTOs/JAOs processed by PAT Cell. GM(EF) informed that the case is being examined in EF Cell & shortly will be written to PAT Cell with concurrence.

(b)   Case of Senior executives are drawing less salary than junior : We enquired about the status of Committee discussion on this issue. GM(EF) informed that Committee has already submitted its report. We further explained the judgment of Hon'ble Ernakulum CAT on this issue. But GM(EF) mentioned that the Committee was of the opinion not to modify EPP conditions. We strongly pleaded that stepping up of pay of seniors drawing less salary than juniors is against FR Rules & natural justice.

29.03.2012: BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA

(i) 400 ITS officers may be declared surplus after refusal to rejoin BSNL <<Click Here for detail news>>

(ii) To revive closed connections, BSNL sets March 31 deadline, offers 1% discount <<Click Here for detail news>>

28.03.2012:DoP&T has declared 14th April 2012 (Saturday) as closed Holiday on account of Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for all Central Government offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India <<Click Here for letter>>

28.03.2012: GS writes to Shri A.N. Rai, Director (HR), BSNL regarding implementation of Judgment dated 26/04/2011 of Hon'ble CAT Bangalore in OA No. 181/2009 filed by Shri K S Premkumar and 123 others- Extending the benefit of notional date of promotion and fixation of pay w.e.f. 23.01.2002 and actual benefits from 01.04.2008 to similarly placed other candidates [Ref: BSNL CO, New Delhi letter no.56-01/2011-Pers (DPC) (bundle.11) / 22 dated 23.01.2012]

<<Click Here for letter>> 

Click Here for <<Annexure-'A'>>      <<Annexure-'B'>>

28.03.2012: Pension Cell, DoT issued letter regarding calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of pension in respect of BSNL absorbed employees <<Click Here for letter>> AIBSNLEA  protests the same.

GS, President, FS met PGM(FP) and discussed

(i)  DPC from AO to CAO (Regular/Adhoc): PGM(FP) mentioned that CAO Regular/Adhoc DPC work is in progress. The approval to fill up all vacant CAO Posts on Regular/Adhoc basis being taken from the competent authority  and he assured to discuss the matter with Director (HR) today itself.

(ii)  DPC from CAO to DGM(F) : We requested to take approval for initiating DPC from CAO to DGM(F). PGM(FP) assured an early action in this regard.

(a)   Transferring back the staff of ERP project to parent Circles: Transferring of executives from ERP cell Ghaziabad to their parent Circles since there is no work available , executives are sitting ideal. Moreover they have completed more than two years in ERP. ED(CA) after some discussions assured to talk Sr. GM (Pers) for transferring of some executives after providing substitutes.   

GS, President, AGS(F) met Director(HR) and discussed

(a)   Clearance to the SEA Section cases of Accounts Personnel: we requested for giving clearance to fill up vacant CAOs posts on Regular/Adhoc basis and financial upgradation case of 20 CAOs of BSNL, Corporate Office etc. We explained about the provisions of BSNL MSRRs to fill up vacant CAO posts. After detail discussion, Director (HR) assured that he will call PGM(FP) to discuss the matter and will give decision shortly.

(b)   DPC  from DE to DGM: We requested to expedite the DPC from DE to DGM. Director (HR)  mentioned  that DPC work is in progress but the ACRs/VCRs are yet to be received from Circles. However, he assured an early action in this regard.

(c)   Transferring back the staff of ERP project to parent Circles: We requested Director(HR) for transferring of executives from ERP cell Ghaziabad to their parent Circles since they have  completed more than two years and requested at their own cost transfer. Moreover, there is no work  available in ERP cell since HCL (Vender) is not responding to sort out the deficiencies. Dir (HR) mentioned that the matter has already been discussed with CMD, BSNL and he want that first ERP problem should be sorted out, only required executives should be posted in ERP Cell and  excess executives may be transferred back to their Circles. He assured an early decision on this issue.

(i)     DPC from DE to DGM: We requested to expedite DPC from DE to DGM. Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that DPC work is in progress but ACRs/VCRs are yet to be received from Circles. In the case of 147 SDEs seniority the next hearing is expected in the first week of June'2012 in Hon'ble Ernakulum High Court. However, he told that the clarification is being asked from Hon'ble Court shortly.

(ii)  DPC from SDE to DE: Sr. GM(Pers.) informed that DPC work is in progress but it can be completed only when stay granted by Hon'ble Court are vacated. Sincere efforts are being made to get vacated the stay.

27.03.2012:GS writes to Shri A.N. Rai, Director(HR), BSNL regarding request for consideration of promotion to the post of SE(E) <<Click Here for letter>>

27.03.2012:  Fourth Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA Tamilnadu Circle held at Dharmapuri on 22^nd and 23^rd March, 2012 : The fourth Circle conference of AIBSNLEA,Tamilnadu Circle was held on 22^nd and 23^rd March,2012 at Dharmapuri in BBC Thirumana Manadapam in a very grand manner. The uniqueness of this conference is that this conference was hosted by Dharmapuri, a very small SSA of our Circle consisting of about 100 Executives out of which more than 50% are our members. Our Association faces a number of challenges and we develop our AIBSNLEA from scratch to a considerable strength which cannot be ignored. The youngsters inspired by the activities of Com.Ravi, Com.Dhandapani. Com.Kuppusamy, Com.Sethu, Com. Venkatesan, Com.Ramasundaram and seniors like Nahitha, Shakira and Kasturi stood in one piece to the success of this conference. The two days conference and the CEC meeting held before the Circle Conference enthused our comrades of Dharmapuri to carry forward the AIBSNLEA banner to the new heights.

As a first item of the programme on 22^nd March, 2012, our National flag was hoisted by Sri.J.P.Nagarajan, the Chairman, Reception Committee and our Association flag by our beloved General Secretary, Com. Prahladrai in the Presence of our President Com.Venu. After the welcome address by Com.Dhandapani, GS, Reception Committee, the Chairman felicitated the conference and the importance of BSNL and its role was pointed out. Com.Duraiarasan, our President while speaking on presidential address, explained the scope of the conference and the agenda was approved.

Com.N.Veerapandian, CS submitted the Annual Report on activities of the Association and the objectives on the issues to be taken by our CHQ and Circle for adoption and approval. Com.R.Ravi, Finance Secretary submitted Audited Accounts. Com.B.S.Reddy, Organising Secretary,South spoke on organizational issues and the action taken by the CHQ to settle them and felicitated the conference. He was also present in the CEC Meeting held on 21-03-2012 and observed the deliberations. Com.Venu, President, CHQ narrated in detail about the financial condition of BSNL and the reasons for abnormal delay in conducting the DPCs for various cadres particularly the DPC for AOs to CAOs and JAOs to AOs.  The interest of the management in protecting the ITS officers was totally exposed. Com.Prahlad Rai, GS in his special address spoke on HR issues and the recent development on all cadre and policy issues.

In the evening the felicitation session was held. Com.Gopi, CS, SNEA, Com.Narayanasamy, Circle Office bearer of BSNLEU, Com.Pattabiraman, CS, NFTE-BSNL, Com.Chellapandi, CS, TEPU and Com.P.M.Perumal, CS, SEWA addressed the session and their concern over the survival of BSNL reflected in their presentation. Our role both in JAC and United forum was appreciated by all.

In the morning of 23^rd March, 2012 the house was resumed and the organizational issues were discussed.  In the meantime flag hoisting programme in front of Telephone Exchange was organized by our Dharmapuri Comrades. A foundation stone was laid and it was unveiled by the CS and the flag was hoisted by our GS in the presence of our President Com.Venu. Our leaders attending the ceremony spoke amidst slogans and thundering noise of crackers. Com.Prahlad and Com.Venu appreciated the involvement of Dharmapuri Comrades and appealed to all to strengthen our Association still further in Dharmapuri. At 1130 AM, the open session started. Com.Guruprasad, Chennai welcomed the gathering. In the key note address the CS mentioned many important issues to be settled by our CGM, Tamilnadu. The PCE (Civil) sent a message greeting the conference and wishing for the success was read out and CS conveyed the wishes of our GM (F). Com.Prahlad Rai and Com.Venu also spoke in the open session on the policy matters and cadre issues. The Seminar on New Telecom Policy, 2011 was inaugurated by Com.VKP, our Advisor and our Association in this conference as a pioneer initiated discussion on NTP, 2011 as it opened the debate in Tamilnadu through the special seminar organized by us at Trichy on VRS in various platforms. 

Shri Mohamed Asraf Khan, ITS, our CGM was with us until evening and observed keenly the addresses of our GS and the President. The attitude of some Heads of SSAs was pointed out and we conveyed our programme of action we sorted out in our CEC meeting to be conducted after this circle conference if no solution was arrived at.  The issues raised were noted by our CGM and he replied while he spoke in the open session. The open session ended with vote of thanks by Com.M.C.Ravi.   

After the open session subjective committee meeting continued.   Then Election of office bearers for the coming period was conducted by Com.Sankarakumar, as Election Officer. Com.S.Sivakumar, Com.N.Veerapandian and Com.R.Ravi were elected as the President, Circle Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively.

With the vote of thanks by Com.Sivakumar, President and amidst thundering slogans raised by our GS, the conference came to end. Really this fourth circle conference held at Dharmapuri is a historic and will remain in the memory of our comrades and delegates for a long time.

27.03.2012: BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA

(i) BSNL cable theft goes unchecked <<Click Here for detail news>>

27.03.2012:  GS writes to

(i) The Sr.GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDE(T)-<<Click Here for letter>>

(ii) The Sr.GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DE-<<Click Here for letter>>

(iii) The Sr.GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDE(T)-<<Click Here for letter>>

(iv) The PGM (Fin), BSNL CO regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of Accounts personnel - <<Click Here for letter>>

(v) The Director (HR), BSNL regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of JTO(T)- <<Click Here for letter>>

27.03.2012:  GS writes to Shri A.N. Rai, Director (HR), BSNL regarding request for cancellation of Out-Circle (Hard Tenure) transfer order of SDEs and DEs, who have already served in tenure stations of Odisha Telecom Circle <<Click Here for letter>>

27.03.2012:  CMD writes to All Directors/Executive Directors regarding inordinate delay in submission of replies/reports sought by vigilance Cell of BSNL Corporate Office <<Click Here for letter>>

27.03.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office issued orders regarding Inter Circle/Tenure transfer of SDEs (Telecom)  - <<Order1>>     <<Order2>>      <<Order3>>

27.03.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding  calling of ACRs and Screening Committee report w.r.t. preparatory work for the promotion of Executives (TES Group B ) to STS Grade on Ad-hoc basis -  <<Click Here for letter>>   <<Old List>>  <<Fresh List>>

All the Circle/Branch  Secretaries are requested to send the ACRs and Screening Committee report  of executives as mentioned in above mentioned lists of their Circles to Pers. Cell, BSNL Corporate Office immediately.

26.03.2012: BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA

(i) Telecom links in all Indian villages by 2014: BSNL <<Click Here for detail news>>

(ii) BSNL - Shyam Networks launches 3G data card Winknet in UP <<Click Here for detail news>>

(iii)  BSNL's Rs 30,000-crore cash pile reduces to Rs 2,500 crore in FY11 <<Click Here for detail news>>

23.03.2012: Status of various court cases:  

(i)     147 Seniority case at Hon'ble High Court at Ernakulam : The case came up for final argument on 22nd March'2012 but no argument took place. The case will be heard on 20^th  May'2012 after vacation.

(ii)     RA filed by BSNL at Hon'ble  High Court at Bombay against quashing of list no. 6 & 7:  The case  came up for admission on 21st March'2012; case heard partly  and posted for  hearing on 22^nd  June'2012.

(iii)  SDE(T) TO DE PRMOTION: It is learned that CM filed by some applicants regarding seniority list 6 & 7 at Hon'ble High Court at Chandigargh on 20th March'2012 stayed SDE to DE promotion till 18th July'2012.

23.03.2012:  GS writes to The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDE(T)-<<Click Here for letter>>

23.03.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office issued list with details of missing ACRs of executives in the grade of AOs / Sr. AOs, who are eligible for promotion to STS grade of Telecom Finance <<Click here for letter>>  <<Click Here for list>>

AIBSNLEA

wishes a very happy &

prosperous

GUDI PADWA & UGADI

to you

&

your Family

22.03.2012: BSNL signed MOU with DoT:  BSNL and DoT have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  for the year 2012-2013 <<Letter>>  <<Annexure-A>>   <<Annexure-B>>

22.03.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding notification of Room Rent for indoor treatment under BSNLMRS  <<Click here for Order>>

22.03.2012:  GS writes to

(i) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DE- <<Click Here for letter>>

(ii) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDE(T)- <<Click Here for letter>>

(iii) The PGM (Fin), BSNL CO regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of AO/Sr. AO/CAO/DGM(F)-- <<Click Here for letter>>

22.03.2012:  GS writes to

(i) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DE- <<Click Here for letter>>

(ii) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDE(T)- <<Click Here for letter>>

(iii) The PGM (Fin), BSNL CO regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of Accounts personnel- <<Click Here for letter>>

(iv) The Director (HR), BSNL regarding requests for transfer in the cadre of JTO(T) - <<Click Here for letter>> 

22.03.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued orders regarding Inter Circle/Tenure transfer of SDEs (Telecom)  - <<Order1>>       <<Order2>> 

21.03.2012: GS writes to The Sr. GM(Pers.), BSNL regarding request for cancellation of transfer order of Sh. Karan Singh, DE JPTD, Rajasthan Telecom Circle from Raj. Circle to BSNL Corporate Office <<Click here for letter>>

21.03.2012: GS, President, Vice President-II, FS, OS(West) and CS, ACS Kerla Circle met Director (HR), BSNL and discussed regarding

(i) Regularization of Officiating JTOs: We conveyed our apprehension that the pending court case at Hon'ble Chandigarh High Court was not handled  properly by BSNL. Director (HR) assured to go through the case file and confirmed to do needful in this regard.

(ii) AO to CAO DPC: We requested for giving clearance to fill up all vacant CAOs posts. Director (HR) assured to look into the matter.

(iii) DPC from DE to DGM(Engg.): We requested to expedite DPC from DE to DGM(Engg.). Director (HR) mentioned that DPC has already been initiated and assured to look into the matter.

(iv) relieving of Executives from ERP, GZB: We requested to relieve the executives from ERP, GZB to their parent Circles since they have completed more than two years & sitting ideal. Director (HR) assured to look into the matter.

21.03.2012:GPF rate of interest increases from 8% to 8.6% w.e.f. 01.12.2011 <<Click here for Resolution of Deptt. of Economic Affairs>>

21.03.2012: BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding transfer and posting of Executive s [AGM/DE] in the Telecom Operation Stream - <<Click here for order1>>  <<Click Here for order2>>

20.03.2012:GS, President, Vice President-II, FS, OS(West) and CS  Kerla Circle met PGM(FP) and discussed:-

(i)  DPC from AO to CAO: We requested to take an early approval of the competent authority to fill up all vacant CAOs posts. PGM(FP) mentioned that proposal has been sent to the competent authority for approval and he will personally explain the proposal to Director(HR)  for its clearance from MC. However, he informed that DPC work is in progress but some ACRs/VCRs are yet to be received.

(ii)  DPC from CAO to DGM(F) : We requested to initiate DPC from CAO to DGM(F). PGM(FP) mentioned that the proposal to initiate DPC will be prepared and sent to take the approval of the competent authority to relax eligibility condition in view of BSNL MSRRs.

(iii) Committee report on AAO/Sr. SDE//Sr. AO pay issue: PGM(FP), Chairman Committee informed that committee has already submitted its report to the competent authority for approval. He expected for early approval.

20.03.2012:GS, President, Vice President-II, FS, OS(West) and CS, ACS Kerla Circle met GM(Estt.) and discussed about the regularization of Offg. JTOs and the status of court cases on this issue. GM(Estt.) in the presence of Addl. GM(Estt.) and other concerned officers apprised the status of the court case in Hon'ble High Court  Haryana at Chandigarh. He informed that next date of hearing  is 17^th April'2012 and further any action can be taken after Hon'ble court direction.    He assured to examine for giving  one time relaxation in eligibility criteria for LICE as per JTO 1996 RRs but we insisted for one time upgradation as agreed earlier.

20.03.2012:GS, President, Vice President-II, FS, OS(West) and CS, ACS Kerla Circle met Sr. GM(Pers.)  and discussed:-

(i) DPC from DE to DGM: Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that the approval to fill up about 400 vacant DGM Posts has been taken from the competent authority and the DPC process has been started but the whereabouts of some DEs are not known which are being collected from Circles and he advised us to help in this regard. He also mentioned that ACRs/VCRs are yet to be completed. He also mentioned that 147 SDEs seniority case judgment is also expected on 22^nd March'2012 in the Hon'ble Ernakulum High Court.

(ii)  DPC from SDE to DE : Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that DPC process is going on but the outcome depends on settlement of pending court cases on SDE seniority issues.

20.03.2012: 4th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA  Rajasthan Circle at Alwar on 17^th & 19^th March'2012: Com. GS, President, FS, AGS(HQ), AGS(F), OS(North) and Advisor-IV attended and addressed the  4th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA  Rajasthan Circle  held at Shri Mahawar Visha Darmarth Trust,  Alwar on 17^th & 19^th March'2012.  On this occasion Open session was arranged on 17.03.2012 at 4.00 PM. Shri Jitendra Singh, Hon'ble MOS for Home Affairs, Govt. of India was the Chief guest, Shri Mahendra Pati, GMTD, Alwar SSA presided over the function. Shri Satish Kumar, CS Delhi Circle and Shri Sushil Kumar, CS, HP Circle also attended and addressed the Open Session.

The welcome address was delivered by Shri B.L.Gupta, Branch Secretary Alwar. Sh. O.P. Jat, CS Rajasthan Circle in his keynote address welcomed all the dignitaries and congratulated Alwar Telecom District for excellent arrangements for boarding & lodging in the Circle Conference. He also discussed the Circle/CHQ level issues and appeal CHQ for resolution of them at the earliest.

Com. GS in his address discussed on the HR issues & issues  related to the viability of BSNL. He congratulated the comrades of Alwar Telecom District for arranging a colourful & glittering Open Session and thanked the comrades for excellent arrangements of  boarding & lodging. GS mentioned that BSNL earned profit in its early days but due to un-helping attitude of the Govt. [ i.e. unjustified payment of spectrum charges (3G & BWA) of Rs. 18,500, non-reimbursement of licenses fee, USO Charges, Non- Payment of OPEX Charges, withdrawal of ADC, Payment of AGR, Interest on payment of notional loan Rs. 7500 Crores] the viability of BSNL is adversely affected. He informed that BSNL is spending more then 9000 Crores rupees in Rural areas services per annum but no ADC  is being given by the Govt. In addition of this non-procurement of GSM equipment, cables, telephone instruments, MLLN Modem, Broadband Modem, Drop wires etc have also affected the quality & growth of services. He explained that how the AIBSNLEA is continuously pursuing these viability related issues with the BSNL Management and DoT. Com GS. Further explained the burning issues like delay  in ITS Repatriation process, VRS etc  and the stand of AIBSNLEA on these issue. He mentioned that the BSNL Executives' are fully competent to hold the higher responsibilities and BSNL Management should implement the contingency plan suggested by the United Forum for completing the ITS repatriation process.  GS in his address requested to Hon'ble MOS to use his good office for resolving  the issues which are affecting the viability of BSNL.

Shri Jitendra Singh, Hon'ble MOS for Home Affairs, Govt. of India appreciated the concern of AIBSNLEA that after each two years such conference are organized in which members discusses the viability of its organization i.e. BSNL. He mentioned that due to non-finalization of GSM tenders  BSNL's business has been affected and also informed that as far as National Security is concerned, the role of BSNL is appreciated. He mentioned that Ministry of Home Affaires is fully depending on BSNL to take Telecom Services in Naxal Effected Regions and also remembered that recently a JPC meeting on 2G Spectrum issue was attended by him as its member and he is aware of problems.  Lastly Hon'ble MOS for Home Affairs suggested that AIBSNLEA delegation can met him with their problems in his office at New Delhi.

The presiding Officer Shri Mahendra Pati, in his address focused on batter services with optimum utilization of available resources. He also advised that Broadband and Leased Circuits can help in financial growth of the BSNL.

Sh. P. Venugopal, President AIBSNLEA CHQ in his address  congratulated Alwar Telecom District for excellent arrangements for boarding & lodging in the Circle Conference. In his address Com. President also discussed the wrong policies of Govt. which are affecting the viably of BSNL. Com. P.R. Leel, Circle President gave vote of thanks. The entire conference hall was jam packed.

New Circle  body was formed. Shri H.L. Awathi, DGM(F) JPTD, Sh.M.K. Morodia, SDE , JPTD,  and Sh N.L. Sharma, AO Circle Office were elected as Circle President, Circle Secretary and Financial Secretary  respectively. <<Click here for Glimpses of 4th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle at Alwar on 17th & 19th March'2012>>

20.03.2012:  AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded result in getting released the order regarding calling of ACRs for regular promotion to the SDE(C) grade under seniority cum fitness quota (67%)  <<Click here for letter>>

20.03.2012:  GS writes to Shri R.K. Upadhyay, The Chairman and Managing Director, BSNL regarding regularisation of officiating JTOs (Qualified and trained TTAs)-  <<Click here for letter>>

19.03.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office issued clarification to fix the pay of directly recruited JTOs of 2007 and 2008 batch and directly recruited JAOs in respect of whom result was declared in April -10 at Rs 19020/- (E1+5 increment) on their date of joining   - <<Click here for letter>>

16.03.2012:  GS, President attended the meeting  of Committee on the introduction of PSU Cadre hierarchy, E2-E3 Pay scales for JTOs and SDEs equivalent executives and  remedial measures to safeguard the promotional prospects of BSNL executives due to shifting of 600 posts of DGMs to functional grade of Sr. DGM in E-6   grade, which was raised by United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations.

16.03.2012: GS writes to Shri R.K. Upadhyay, CMD BSNL regarding early settlement of the long pending disciplinary cases-<<Click Here for letter>>

14.03.2012: GS, President, AGS (HQ) met PGM(FP) and discussed :-

(a)  DPC from CAO to DGM (Fin): We requested that since the clarification on SC/ST roster implementation has been received from DOT, the DPC from CAO to DGM(F) should immediately be initiated to fill up the vacant DGM(F) posts and to release DGM(F) promotion order of left out cases. PGM(FP) assured to look into the matter.

(b)  DPC from AO to CAO:  We requested to expedite the DPC to fill up vacant CAOs posts. PGM (FP) mentioned that DPC is in the process from AO to CAO but missing ACRs and VCRs are yet to be received from many circles. He assured that he will take MC clearance to fill up all vacant CAO posts at the earliest.

(c)  DPC from JAO to AO:  PGM (FP) informed that DPC from JAO to AO is  in progress but the ACRs/VCRs are yet to be received from Circles. However, he assured an early action.

(d)  Submission of Committee report on Sr. SDE/Sr. AO treating post based promotion : PGM(FP) informed that today the last & final meeting is taking place to conclude the report. He assured to clear all pending financial upgradation cases of Accounts Personnel at the earliest. 

14.03.2012: GS writes to

(i) Shri S. M. Talwar, Executive Director (NB), BSNL  regarding restoration  of the Post of SE(Civil) at Ernakulam and EE(P&A) at Bangalore-<<Click Here for letter>>

(ii) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of DE- <<Click Here for letter>>

(iii) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDE(T) -<<Click Here for letter>>

(iv) The Sr.GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for correction/modification in the seniority list in the cadre of SDE(T)- <<Click Here for letter>>

(vi) The Executive Director (NB), BSNL regarding request applications for transfer in the cadre of EE(Civil)l-<<Click Here for letter>>

(vii) The PGM (BW), BSNL CO regarding grievances of Executives of Civil Personnel - <<Click Here for letter>> 

14.03.2012: GS writes to Shri Harsh Wardhan, Addl. GM(Estt.), BSNL and Chairman Committee for restructuring of AD(O/L), New Delhi regarding feed back to the Committee on Official Language staff <<Click here for letter>>

14.03.2012:OA No. 36 / 2011 (JTO to SDE Promotion DOPT Seniority case) at Hon'ble CAT, Chennai:  The case came up for final hearing and arguments of applicants side is over. The hearing  will be continue on tomorrow. 

14.03.2012SC-ST Roster case ( JTO to SDE promotion ) at Hon'ble High Court, Chennai:  The case came up for hearing on 12.03.2012, arguments started and posted on 15/03/2012.

13.03.2012:  First Meeting of Committee on the introduction of PSU Cadre hierarchy and two other issues raised by United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations in the meeting held on 13-14.02.2012 with Director (HR) is scheduled to be held on 16.03.2012 at 11.00 AM <<Click Here for letter>>

All the Circle/Branch  Secretaries are requested to give suggestions / views on gsaibsnlea@gmail.com for issues as mentioned in the letter no. 400-33/2012-Pers.I(Pt.) dated 28.02.2012 [<<Click Here for letter>>]  for effective discussion in the said Meeting.

13.03.2012: First Meeting of Committee appointed for restructuring of AD(O/L) cadre  is scheduled to be held on 14.03.2012 at 11.30 AM.

All the Circle/Branch  Secretaries are requested to give immediate feedback for effective discussion in AD(O/L) Meeting <<Click here for letter>>

12.03.2012:Click below for the Provisional Answer Keys of the recently held LDCE on dated 04.03.2012 for the promotion from JTO(T)  to SDE(T)

12.03.2012:  AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded result in getting released order regarding formation of Committee for restructuring of AD(O/L) cadre   <<Click here for Order>>

07.03.2012: Review Petition ( RP 315 /2011 ) of BSNL at Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka at Bangalore on notional date of promotion in case of LDCE-2004 passed 124 candidates of Karnataka (OA No.181/2009) was dismissed on 02-03-2012  <<Click Here for judgment>>

AIBSNLEA

wishes a very happy,

prosperous and

colorful Holi to all

<<Click here for glimpses of holi at CHQ>>

07.03.2012: GS, President, FS &, AGS(HQ), CS- Delhi Circle met CMD BSNL and greeted him on Holi festival and discussed

(i) DPCs to fill up vacant JAG/STS posts of Telecom Engg., Telecom Accounts & Finance, Telecom Civil/Electrical/Arch./TF Engineering wings by granting relaxation in eligibility conditions as well as MT quota posts on regular/adhoc basis: CMD after detailed discussions & knowing the status of court cases assured to look into the matter.

7.03.2012: GS, President, FS &, AGS(HQ), CS- Delhi Circle met Director(HR) BSNL and greeted him on Holi festival and discussed

(i) DPCs to fill up vacant JAG/STS posts of Telecom Engg., Telecom Accounts & Finance, Telecom Civil/Electrical/Arch./TF Engineering wings by granting relaxation in eligibility conditions as well as MT quota posts on regular/adhoc basis: We requested Director (HR) to give clearance to fill up vacant JAG/STS posts of Telecom Engg., Telecom Accounts & Finance, Telecom Civil/Electrical/Arch./TF Engineering wings by granting relaxation in eligibility conditions as well as MT quota posts on regular/adhoc basis. Director (HR) assured to examine the cases. However, he informed that today he has cleared 9 EEs(E) to SEs(E) promotion order.

(ii) Non settlement of staff grievances- affairs of Tamilnadu Telecom Circle: We requested Director (HR) for immediate intervention to control the situation & direct GM(F), TN Circle for settling the grievances of executives. Director (HR) assured that he will dicuss the matter with ED(F) & CGM TN Circle  to resolve the matter. 

07.03.2012: GS writes to Shri R. Chandrashakhar, Chairman TC & Secy(T), Govt. of India regarding non-implementation of DoT Order regarding repatriation of ITS Officers from BSNL- our concern thereof <<Click Here for letter>>

06.03.2012: GS, President, FS &, AGS(C/E/Arch./TF) met PGM(FP) and discussed

(a) Non settlement of staff grievances- affairs of Tamilnadu Telecom Circle:  Despite our representatives of Tamilnadu Circle repeated efforts to settle the genuine issues of our members are not being resolved by GM(F), TN Circle. GM(F) TN Circle with an indifferent & callous attitude is not settling the genuine grievances of executives. PGM(FP) mentioned that if any clarification required from the BSNL CO, SEA section will give reply to Tamilnadu circle. He further assured that personally he will speak to GM(F), Tamilnadu Circle on this issue.

(b) Finalization of Committee Report on withdrawal of clarification issued by Pers. Cell dated 19.02.2010(AAO/Sr. AO/Sr. SDE Cases) : We requested for finalization of committee report on withdrawal of clarification issued by Pers. Cell dated 19.02.2010 (AAO/Sr. AO/Sr. SDE Cases) wherein the financial upgradation cases of account personnel are held up. PGM(FP) confirmed that Committee has finalized the report yesterday and will be submitted for approval of the competent authority shortly.

(c) DPC from AO to CAO: We requested to get clearance from MC to fill up vacant CAOs posts on regular/adhoc basis. PGM(FP) informed that today also he tried to discuss the matter with Director (HR) but due to his continues busyness he could not discussed. However, he assured to get early clearance to fill up all vacant CAOs posts.

(a) DPC for promotion from JTO(C) to SDE(C): We requested to expedite DPC from JTO(C) to SDE(C). PGM(BW) informed  that 10 JTOs(C) VCRs are still awaited.  ED(NB)  assured  that DPC will be conducted soon.

(b)Reqeust transfer in SDE(C) & EE (C) cadre: We requested to consider the request transfer cases in the cadre of SDE(C) and EE(C). ED(NB) assured to look into the matter.

06.03.2012: Status of ACRs for the Promotion from JAO/AAO to AO:   ACRs for the promotion from JAO/AAO to AO  were received only from QA, Telecom Stores Kolkata, TF Kolkata, Chattisgarh, A & N,  WTR Mumbai, Rajasthan, NATFAM & ITI Bills.  All remaining Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to interact with Circle Administration and expedite the same.

06.03.2012:  GS writes to Shri R K Upadhayay, CMD BSNL regarding amendment in BSNL MS Recruitment Rules - 2009 for Civil & Electrical Streams- <<Click Here for letter>>

06.03.2012:  GS writes to Shri A. N. Rai, Director(HR), BSNL regarding non settlement of staff grievances- affairs of Tamilnadu Telecom Circle- <<Click Here for letter>>

06.03.2012:BSNL NEWS

(i)  TRAI recommends Rs 600 crore subsidy to BSNL for rural telephones <<Click Here for detail news>>

(ii) Diesel expenses of BSNL set to escalate <<Click Here for detail news>>

(i) DPC from DE to DGM(Engg.): We expressed our serious concern against delay in expediting DPC from DE to DGM(Engg.) and requested to update the seniority list of eligible DEs for promotion. The seniority list of DEs uploaded on BSNL Intranet is not corrected, even the officers retired or working in MTNL their names are visible in the seniority list. It reflects the casual handling of the of the DPC work.  Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that the approval of the competent authority to fill up vacant DGM(Engg.) posts (about 430) has been taken and now the case is sent to the competent authority to get approval of MC to relax the eligibility condition for promotion. He assured that corrected seniority list of eligible DEs will be prepared shortly and DPC will be expedited.

(ii) DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc) : We expressed our concern against not filing immediate reply to Hon'ble CAT Jabalpur by MP Circle to get vacated the stay order in conducting the DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc).  Sr. GM(Pers.) assured to discuss the matter with CGMT MP Circle for immediate filing BSNL's reply to Hon'ble CAT Jabalpur to get the stay order vacated on 26th March'2012. However, he mentioned that the DPC work from SDE(T) to DE is in progress.

(iii) DPCs to fill up vacant posts of SDEs/DEs/DGMs in Telecom Factory: We expressed our resentment against non settlement of long pending issues of TF executives i.e. DPCs to fill up vacant posts  of SDEs/DEs/DGMs,  ACP benefit, .... etc. Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that he has already directed to concern officer of Pers. Cell to prepare a brief note on all the issues raised by our association. He assured an early action in this regard.

(iv) Restructuring of AD(O/L) cadre: We requested to take early steps  for restructuring of AD(O/L) cadre. Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that as per our earlier discussions a committee is being formed shortly to resolve the issue. He assured an early action.

(v) Clearance to Financial upgradation proposal of AO to Sr. AO, Sr. AO to CAO submitted by SEA Section: We requested for giving early clearance to Financial upgradation proposal of AO to Sr. AO, Sr. AO to CAO submitted by SEA Section. Sr. GM(Pers.) assured for an early clearance.

(vi) Meeting of Committee constituted on the issues raised by United Forum: We requested Sr. GM(Pers.) for holding early Committee Meeting on the issues raised by  United Forum. Sr. GM(Pers.) immediately spoke to PGM(FP) to decide the date of meeting. He assured an early meeting.

(vii) Holding of Committee Meetings on withdrawal of clarification issued by Pers. Cell dated 19.02.2010(AAO/Sr. AO/Sr. SDE Cases) : We expressed our serious concern against non-finalization of committee report on withdrawal of clarification issued by Pers. Cell dated 19.02.2010(AAO/Sr. AO/Sr. SDE Cases) wherein the financial upgradation cases of account personnel are held up. Sr. GM(Pers.) immediately spoke to PGM(FP), Chairman Committee and fixed up the time today 2.30 PM to hold the committee meeting to finalize the report. Accordingly Committee meeting was held today to discuss the matter. 

05.03.2012: GS,  FS, AGS(HQ), AGS(C/E/Arch./TF) met PGM(FP) and discussed

(i) Finalization of Committee Report on withdrawal of clarification issued by Pers. Cell dated 19.02.2010(AAO/Sr. AO/Sr. SDE Cases) : We expressed our serious concern against non-finalization of committee report on withdrawal of clarification issued by Pers. Cell dated 19.02.2010 (AAO/Sr. AO/Sr. SDE Cases) wherein the financial upgradation cases of account personnel are held up. PGM(FP) confirmed that Committee  will hold the meeting today at 2.30 PM  and finalize the report.

(b) DPC from AO to CAO: We expressed our serious resentment against delay in completing  DPC from AO to CAO. PGM(FP) mentioned that DPC has already been initiated  and he will shortly explain Director(HR) about the need of filling up of vacant CAOs Posts including MT quota.

(i) DPC from AO to CAO: It is understood that Director (HR) asked comments from GM(Estt.) on the proposal of utilizing MT Quota posts for CAO(Adhoc) promotion. We explained him that on the basis of BSNL MSRRs the MT quota posts can be filled up with the approval of MC.  GM(Estt.) after studying the BSNL MSRRs provision assured to discuss the matter with Director (HR) at the earliest.   

(ii) Removal of pay anomaly case of Deptt. JTOs/JAOs: GM(Estt.) informed that  the case has been referred to the  same committee headed by PGM(FP), who recommended five advance increment benefit to DR JTOs. He assured an early action in this regard.

05.03.2012:BSNL NEWS

(i)  No competition with BSNL tab, says Aakash maker <<Click Here for detail news>>

(ii) BSNL to conduct reconnection drive in AP <<Click Here for detail news>>

02.03.2012:   BSNL Corporate Office issued Modification order regarding Promotion and posting of the Executives (DE/AGM of Telecom Operations Stream) to DGM (Telecom Operations Stream) on purely on temporary and adhoc basis - <<Click Here for letter>>

02.03.2012:BSNL NEWS

(i)   BSNL offers FTTH for high speed broadband users <<Click Here for detail news>>

01.03.2012:  BSNL Corporate Office issued  Clarification on basis of Column 12 Note 5 of SDE (T) RR regarding Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to grade of SDE (T) under 33 percent quota to be held on 04.03.2012 - <<Click Here for letter>>

01.03.2012: GS writes to

(i) The Executive Director (Fin), BSNL regarding grievances of Accounts personnel- <<Click Here for letter>>

(ii) The Executive Director (Fin), BSNL regarding issue of Confirmation orders on completion of probation period-<<Click Here for letter>>

(iii) The Sr. GM (Pers), BSNL CO regarding fixation of seniority & granting of regular promotion to the cadre of STS-<<Click Here for letter>>

(iv) The Executive Director (NB), BSNL regarding request applications for transfer in the cadre of SDE(Civil) -<<Click Here for letter>>

(v) The Executive Director (NB), BSNL regarding request applications for transfer in the cadre of EE(Civil) -<<Click Here for letter>>

(vi) The Executive Director (NB), BSNL regarding request applications for posting on promotion of JTO(Civil) to SDE(Civil)-<<Click Here for letter>>

(vii) The Executive Director (NB), BSNL regarding unjustified transfers in the cadre of SDE(Civil) of UP(East) Zone-<<Click Here for letter>>

(viii) The PGM (BW), BSNL CO regarding grievances of Executives of Civil Personnel -<<Click Here for letter>>

(ix) The PGM(FP), BSNL regarding request transfers of Accounts personnel-<<Click Here for letter>>

01.03.2012: GS writes to The Sr. GM(Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for correction/modification in the cadre of SDE(T)/DE(T)- <<Click Here for letter>>

01.03.2012: Operative portion of the interim order of 147 seniority case  heard on 23-2-2012 by Hon. High Court of Kerala: The learned counsel for the petitioners seek an adjournment. The contesting respondents opposed this request by stating that on the strength of the interim order of stay of operation of order  issued by the Tribunal, steps are being taken to effect promotion on the basis of the seniority list which has been quashed by the learned Tribunal.

We see that, there is a direction to recast the seniority list. Obviously the stay of operation of the Tribunal's order  would mean that there can be no recasting of the seniority list for the time being.  However, we think that the interests of both sides can be maintained if no promotions are effected until otherwise ordered by this Court.

We record the submission  on behalf of the department that there would be no administrative stalemate if promotions are not effected.  It will be open to any of the parties including the establishment, to bring this matter, if any further clarifying orders are necessary. Now the case is posted on 22-3-2012.  <<Click Here for details>>