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28.05.2009: 2^nd Circle Conference, Chattisgarh :

            The 2^nd Circle conference of AIBSNLEA Chhatisgarh Circle branch was held on 28.05.09 at Hotel Ishika Station Road Raipur at 11 Hrs. Glittering Open Session was organised by C.G.Circle which was attended and addressed by Shri Ram Yagya Chief General Manager Telecom C.G.circle, Circle Secretary Com.R.N.Namdeo, Organizing Secretary(W) Com. C.M.Saste, Advisor & Circle Secretary M.P.Circle Com.B.S.Rajput, Shri R.K.Tyagi GM (Mob), Shri Venugopal Chief Engineer (Civil), Shri Chittranjan Pradhan Jt.CCA, Shri S.K.Bansal Dy.CCA,  Shri S.C.Bhattacharjee Circle Secretary BSNLEU, Shri Ashok Singh Circle Secretary SC/ST BSNL Employees Welfare Association, Shri N.Khunte Circle secretary AIGETOA and delegates from all disciplines & corners of Chhatisgarh State. The welcome address was delivered by Com. L.N.Tiwari in open Session which was Presided over by Com. T.R.Patel Circle President AIBSNLEA C.G.Circle.

            CGMT in his address pressed for commitment & dedication towards the BSNL organization and asked to be prepared to face the forth coming challenges. Organizing Secretary Com. C.M.Saste in his address narrated the development at CHQ level like Grp AA RR, finalization of perks and DPC  from SDE(T) to Adhoc Des, JTO(E) to SDE(E) etc. M.P. Circle Secretary Com. B.S.Rajput narrated about viability  of BSNL & CHQ development .The vote of thanks was proposed by Shri S.K.Jain Organizing secretary C.G.Circle.

            The following executive body has been unanimously elected -

Circle President- Com J.R.ARMO CAO, Circle Secretary - Com. L.N.TIWARI DE, Finance Secretary - Com S.K.SWAMY, DE. 

27.05.2009 : GS writes to GM (Estt) -

Letter-1 : Regarding modification in the posting order on promotion from JTO (T) to SDE (T) cadre.

Letter-2 : Regarding correction/modification in seniority list in the cadre of SDE (Telecom).

Letter-3 : Regarding Consideration for promotion to DE.

26.05.2009 : GS writes -

Letter-1 : To CMD BSNL regarding non-implementation of DPE order for 78.2% fitment benefit w.e. from 01.01.2007 in BSNL.

Letter-2 : To CMD BSNL regarding grievances on wage revision – A & N and NE Circles.

Letter-3 : To GM (FP) regarding Request transfers in the cadres of AO/Sr.AO.

Letter-4 : To PGM (BW) regarding request transfers in SDE/JTO (C) cadre.

Letter-5 : To PGM (Arch) regarding cancellation of transfers in JTO (Arch) cadre.

Letter-6 : To GM (Estt) regarding request transfers in SDE(T) cadre.

26.05.2009 : GS, AGS (F) met PGM (IR) and discussed –

(a) Declaration of result of LDCE from JTO (C/E) to SDE (C/E) and Draftsmen to JTO (C/E) – We expressed our serious concern against delay in declaration of result of LDCE from JTO (C/E) to SDE (C/E) and Draftsmen to JTO (C/E). PGM (IR) assured that the results will be declared by 29^th May 2009.

(b) Declaration of result of Accounts examination of Civil/Electrical Engineers – PGM (IR) assured that efforts are being made to declare the result in the first week of June 2009. 

26.05.2009 : GS, AGS (F), FS and CS ALTTC, Ghaziabad met GM (Pers) and discussed –

(a) Consideration of request/tenure transfers of SDEs/DEs – We requested for early issuance of request/tenure transfers of SDEs/DEs. GM (Pers) mentioned that the request applications for BSNL CO and ALTTC Ghaziabad will be considered to those Executives who are ready to serve minimum for 4 years to these Circles. The Executives interested in teaching job will be preferred for ALTTC Ghaziabad. He assured to further examine the request/tenure transfer pending cases.

(b) Finalisation of Gr. A RRs and regularisation of adhoc STS/JAG/SAG level Executives in BSNL – We expressed our serious concern against delay in finalisation of Gr. A RRs and regularisation of adhoc STS/JAG/SAG level Executives in BSNL. GM (Pers) informed that efforts are being made to get approved the Gr. A RRs in the next BSNL Board meeting and mentioned that the Management Committee memo is being drafted for MC approval to start the regularisation process of adhoc Gr. A level Executives till finalisation of Gr. A RRs. We pleaded that since regularisation of adhoc Gr. A officers is a technical transition having the same DPC process, the regularisation should be completed on VCR basis.   

26.05.2009 : GS, AGS (F) and FS met GM (FP) and discussed –

(a) Consideration of request/tenure transfers of AOs/CAOs – We requested to issue request/tenure transfers of AOs/CAOs who are completing 2 years service on 30^th June 2009. GM (FP) assured that the request/tenure transfers of AOs who are completing 2 years service on 30.06.2009 is under consideration and shortly the transfer order will be issued. To consider CAOs request/tenure transfer cases the proposal for allowing local officiating in promotion from adhoc CAO to JAG has been sent to GM (Pers) for approval. As soon as the approval is given the local officiating promotion to JAG will be allowed in Circles and the vacancies of CAOs will be filled up from request/tenure transfers.

(b) Upgradation of ACAOs posts to CAOs – GM (FP) informed that Circles have been asked to furnish the number of ACAOs posts of their Circles. Thereafter the case will be processed for upgradation.

(c) 1999 JAO batch DPC – GM (FP) informed that the matter is under consideration and shortly will be sent to BSNL Management Committee for allowing to hold DPC on retrospective date.

(d) DPC from JAO to AO – GM (FP) informed that DPC is in progress to fill up about 500 AOs vacant posts. Efforts are being made to issue promotion order by the end of June 2009.

(e) JAO part-II examination – GM (FP) informed that the date of examination of JAO part-II is yet to be finalised. Shortly the date will be notified.

25.05.2009 : GS met GM (Estt) and discussed –

(a) Implementation of DPE order dated 02.04.2009 – We requested for early implementation of DPE order dated 02.04.2009 regarding increase in fitment benefit from 68.8% to 78.2% in revised IDA pay scale from 01.01.2007. GM (Estt) informed that BSNL Management Committee has returned the case with a remark to process the case after finalisation of balance sheet for the year 2008-09. We expressed our unhappiness against such decision.

(b) Revised Perks/Allowances – GM (Estt), the chairman of Perks and Allowances Committee informed that the committee report has already been submitted to BSNL Management but he expressed his serious concern against continuous dip in BSNL’s profit. BSNL Management is yet to take decision in this regard.

(c) Stoppage of recoveries of ASTTs pay scale – We requested that the Court order regarding ASTT pay scale revision should be made applicable to all ASTTs. But GM (Estt) reiterated that the Court order has been implemented for the applicants as per legal opinion. He also mentioned that recoveries/revision of pay scale of ASTTs can be implemented as per the Court directives or the Hon’ble Court should suggest/direct to generalise the Kerala High Court judgment.

25.05.2009 : GS discussed with DGM (EW-QC) –

(a) DPC from JTO(E) to SDE(E) and SDE (E) to EE (E) – DGM (EW-QC) informed that the DPC work is in progress to fill up about 25 EE (E) posts and to fill up about 15 vacant SDEs (E) posts. The LDCE quota of SDE (E) result is awaited to fill up about 48 vacant SDEs (E) posts.

(b) Committee report on ACP withdrawal :– DGM (EW-QC) informed that GM (SR), one member of Committee, is on leave and on his return in the first week of June 2009 the committee meeting will take place and the report will be submitted immediately.

25.05.2009 : GS writes -

Letter-1 : To CMD BSNL regarding Illegal promotion of non-optees to  the grade of Chief Engineers (Electrical), posts created by BSNL

Letter-2 : To Dir (HR) regarding fixing pay of officiating JTOs in revised JTO pay scale as per 2nd PRC and drawing arrears thereon.

Letter-3 : To GM (Pers) regarding request transfers in DE cadre.

Letter-4 : To GM (Estt) regarding request transfers in JTO (T) cadre.

Letter-5 : To GM (Estt) regarding modification in posting orders on promotion from JTO (T) to SDE (T).

21.05.2009 : Meeting with Boston Consultant Group (BCG) : GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (F) and FS attended Meeting with Boston Consultant Group (BCG) organised by GM (Restg) with AIBSNLEA. The recent restructuring of BSNL set up was explained by BCG wherein Enterprises Business, Fixed Access and Customer Mobility functions were discussed in detail. GM (Restg) explained that HR integration is being implemented in true sense. While discussing the BSNL HR policy we clearly mentioned that any dilution in Joint Committee recommendations will not be accepted by this association. We also mentioned that the Gr. A RRs approved by BSNL Management Committee should be finalised immediately. BCG representatives mentioned that they are only suggesting to strengthen HR, Marketing and Sales units and not suggesting anything which disturbs BSNL’s HR policy. On our query regarding BCG’s role for BSNL’s infrastructure sharing. They clarified that BCG will be mediator in this regard. Infrastructure will be shared with Private Operators’ on reciprocal basis in the interest of BSNL. We expressed our apprehension for misuse of the policy. At last, they requested for our cooperation. We assured that on useful recommendations, we will extend our cooperation and requested to interact with BSNL Executives in field units to get the real feed back. We can not accept tailored report. Click here for letter from AGM (Restg)

20.05.2009 : GS writes to Dir (HR) regarding Stopping of recoveries being made from the salaries of members affected by ACP withdrawal order for JTO(C) and Promotion of SDE (C) to Executive Engineer (C).

20.05.2009 : GS writes to GM (Estt) regarding consideration of request for Inter-Circle transfer on deputation basis in the cadre of JTO (Telecom).

20.05.2009 : GS writes to GM (Pers) regarding Addition of  missing particulars in All India seniority list for holding of DPC for adhoc promotion to the cadre of DE , Consideration for promotion from TES Gr. B to DE (adhoc) cadre – case of Shri B.M.L.Meena, SDE Rajasthan Telecom Circle , List of working STS officers as on 31.01.2009 - correction in date of promotion – case of Shri B.Ravindranath, DE, Aizawal, (NE TF) and Cancellation of Inter-Circle transfer in the cadre of DE (Telecom).

20.05.2009: GS, AGS (F) and FS met Director (HR/Fin.) and expressed our dissatisfaction against non-settlement of the important issues of Executives and non-grant of periodical meetings for their settlement to have further follow up action mainly the resolutions passed in the 2nd AIC, Jaipur and CWC Meet, Manali. Dir (HR/Fin.) immediately discussed some of the resolutions of CWC, Manali as under –

(a) Finalisation of Gr. A RRs – We expressed our serious concern against non-finalisation of Gr. RRs despite of the assurances given and thereafter three BSNL Board meetings are over. Dir (HR/Fin.) informed that in the last BSNL Board meeting the issue was discussed but Govt. nominee Directors wanted to study the draft proposal. He expected that in the next Board meeting the Gr. RRs will be approved. He also assured that the recommendations of Joint Committee in this regard will not be diluted.

(b) Regularisation of adhoc STS level Executives – We requested Dir (HR/Fin.) to decide the procedure for regularisation of adhoc STS level Executives in BSNL. We pleaded since the eligibility/attendant conditions of adhoc STS and regular STS are the same, the regularisation should be made on VC report only. No further DPC is required for this purpose. Dir (HR/Fin.) during discussions assured that the procedure of regularisation will be finalised shortly and the regularisation process in all disciplines of adhoc STS level Executives will be completed at the earliest.

(c) Implementation of the decision for Integration of HR functions in BSNL as per the recommendations of KPMG Consultant – Dir (HR/Fin.) mentioned that integration of HR functions in BSNL has been implemented in the recent restructuring of BSNL set up. We apprised him that DGM (BW) will now report to GM (Estt) in the new restructured set up but the DGM (SEA)/GM (FP) and DGM (EW-QC)’s reporting is not as per HR integration pattern. Dir (HR/Fin.) immediately directed concerned GMs for necessary action in this regard.

(d) Implementation of DPE OM dated 02.04.2009 regarding fitment benefit from 68.08% to 78.2% with effect from 01.01.2007 and early notification of new IDA pay scales for JTO / SDE equivalent Executives – We expressed our serious concern against non-implementation of above DPE order. Dir (HR/Fin.) informed that matter is pending for consideration to BSNL Management Committee. He mentioned that the issue is expected to be cleared along with non-Executives’ pay revision.

(e) To have the single Rule for recasting of TES Gr. B seniority list, BSNL should file SLP for clarification to Hon’ble Supreme Court immediately to avoid court cases – We expressed our serious concern against using two seniority lists of TES Gr. B, for promotion to DE cadre, one based on rule-1966 and another on rule-206. Dir (HR/Fin.) appreciated our concern and assured that the status will be discussed with GM (Pers) on his return from foreign tour for early filing of SLP in the Hon’ble Supreme Court for clarification.

(f) The resolutions passed unanimously in the 2nd All India Conference of AIBSNLEA held at Jaipur (Rajasthan) on 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th August, 2008, which have already been submitted on 23rd Sept 2008 – We requested to discuss the above resolutions in the formal meeting for settlement. Dir (HR/Fin.) assured that as soon as the GM (SR) will return from leave in the first week of June 2009, the meeting date will be finalised.

(g) Recruitment of JAOs – Dir (HR/Fin.) called GM (FP) to discuss the matter and informed that the decision has already been taken to recruit outside JAOs (about 1500). He mentioned that in the first phase about 800 JAOs will be recruited. Notification in this regard will be issued shortly.  

(h) Transfer and posting of CAOs/AOs – We requested to consider all pending requests of CAOs/AOs who are completing 2 years service on 30.06.2009. GM (FP) mentioned that he has processed the case to allow local officiating promotion against vacant JAG posts. If the same is approved the resultant vacancies of CAOs may be filled up on request. He assured to consider AOs request transfer at the earliest.

15.05.2009 : GS, AGS(HQ), AGS(F) and AFS met Sh. Siddhartha Behura, Chairman TC & Secy. (T), DoT and discussed

(i) We extended our sincere thanks for issuing the order regarding applicability of revised rules of pension calculation as per 6th CPC with regard to limit of DCRG, Commutation table emoluments, qualifying service etc to IDA pensioners to BSNL & requested him for issuance of the order regarding Revised/ Consolidation of Pension payable in IDA scale, based on combined service rendered in DOT and BSNL under CCS Pension Rules 1972, to erstwhile DOT employees absorbed in BSNL w.e.f 01/10/2000 and retired as BSNL Pensioners between 01/10/2000 to 31/12/2006, consequent upon revision of IDA pay scales in BSNL w.e.f. 01/01/2007: Secy. (T), DoT mentioned that the clarification regarding IDA Pension revision is still awaited from Law Ministry / DOP&T. He assured to look into the matter.

(2) Regularization of Adhoc STS/JAG/SAG level Executives in BSNL :- We requested for immediate regularization of Adhoc STS/JAG/SAG level Executives absorbed in BSNL as per the DoT letter issued on 05.11.2008. We appraised him that regularization of adhoc Group 'A' level Executives is being delayed on the pretext of pending Group 'A' RRs. BSNL Management has not finalized Group 'A' RRs for the last 8 years & in absence of that adhoc Group 'A' level executives are retiring without regular promotions. Secy.(T) assured to look into the matter.

(3) Poor growth of Telecom Services in BSNL :- Secy.(T) expressed his serious concerned against the poor growth & dip in   profit of BSNL in comparison to private operators. He also mentioned that the CEO of IDEA is traveling in Economic Class to give a message for saving the expenditure and recently I advised CMD, BSNL to hold the HOCC Meeting in BSNL Corporate Office to save BSNL's Money. Similar actions are  also required in BSNL. We clarified the reasons for the poor growth & dip in profit mainly delay in completing the process of ITS Officers absorption in BSNL & lagging in Marketing & Sales strategies. Secy.(T) assured that after formation of new government, action regarding absorption process will be taken. 

(4) Harassment of NCES Circle Executives by NCES Circle Management:- We expressed our serious resentment against the harassing attitude of NCES Circle Management against  executives. After brief discussions Secy. (T) assured to look into the matter.

13.05.2009 : GS writes to CMD BSNL regarding First Time bound Promotion after 4 years for those who got Sr. SDE  Promotion before Oct-2004. Click for letter

13.05.2009 : GS writes to ED (Fin) regarding modification/retention in the recent posting order on promotion to CAO Grade. Click for letter

13.05.2009 : GS, AGS (Fin) and FS met GM (FP) and discussed -

(a) Consideration of tenure/request transfers of CAOs/AOs – We expressed our serious concern against delay in consideration of tenure/request transfers of CAOs/AOs who completed 2 years of service. After detailed discussions for providing substitutes, GM (FP) assured to look into the matter.

(b) Upgradation of about 250 ACAO posts to CAO – We requested to take immediate action for upgradation of about 250 ACAO posts to CAO since no recruitment of ACAO is available. GM (FP) assured to look into the matter.

(c) Recruitment of JAOs – GM (FP) informed that recruitment of JAOs is being started. About 1500 JAOs will be recruited from outside and about 1000 from departmental promotion.

(d) DPC for 1999 year JAO batch – We pleaded for holding of DPC for 1999 year JAO batch to AAO. GM (FP) assured that the matter is being sent to Management Committee for consideration.

(e) Officiating promotion against vacant JAG posts from adhoc CAO – GM (FP) assured that on the basis of feed back provided by AIBSNLEA the matter is being processed for approval to the competent authority.

(f) Promotion to fill up PGMs (F) posts - We expressed our serious concern against delay in holding DPC for promotion to PGM - case of Shri G.Ravi, GM (F), Tamilnadu circle and others. GM (FP) confirmed that to fill up four PGMs (F) posts the case has been sent to competent authority for approval. Shri G.Ravi's name is also included.

13.05.2009 : GS, AGS (F) and OS (N) met PGM (IR) and discussed –

(a) Declaration of result of LDCE of SDE (C/E) from JTO (C/E) – We expressed our dissatisfaction against delay in declaration of LDCE result of SDE (C/E). PGM (IR) informed that concerned AGM is on medical leave. As soon as he joins duty immediate action in this regard will be taken.

(b) Declaration of result of JTO (C/E) departmental exam from Draftsmen – PGM (IR) assured an early action in this regard.

(c) Submission of committee report on MTRRs – PGM (IR) informed that the committee report on MTRRs is being finalised and shortly will be submitted.

(d) Notification of LDCE of TES Gr. B – PGM (IR) confirmed that Pers Cell has asked to issue notification for TES Gr. B LDCE to fill up about 3500 SDEs (T) vacant posts but the scheme of exam for objective test is yet to be finalised. As soon as the scheme of objective type test is finalised, the notification for LDCE will be issued.

13.05.2009 : GS contacted Member (F) to discuss the following issues related to BSNL pensioners -

(a) Implementation of 6th CPC recommendations for absorbed/retiring BSNL employees w.e.f 1.1.2006 – It was informed that the issue has been discussed internally in DOT and now DDG (Estt) may be contacted in the matter.  

(b) Immediate merger of 50% IDA with Basic of BSNL pensioners – The matter has been referred to Legal Advisor, DOT for legal opinion. We were advised to contact LA.

(c) Revised/Consolidation of Pension payable in IDA scale, based on combined service rendered in DOT and BSNL under CCS Pension Rules 1972, to erstwhile DOT employees absorbed in BSNL w.e.f 01/10/2000 and retired as BSNL pensioners between 01/10/2000 to 31/12/2006, consequent upon revision of IDA pay scales in BSNL w.e.f. 01/01/2007 – It was informed that the matter may be discussed with DDG (Estt).

Shortly we will be meeting to all concerned DOT officers for early settlement of the above issues.