All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure mobilization and active participation of our members in "Candle Light March" on 1st Dec'2011 for its successful implementation

30.11.2011: Meeting with Director (HR), BSNL: GS, AGS(HQ), AGS(F) AIBSNLEA, GS, AGSs SNEA(I) & AIGEJTO representatives met Director (HR) and strongly protested against the vindictive attitude of Sh. K.N. Rai, (ITS) DGM (Mobile), Bihar Circle & role of DGM(Vig.), Bihar Circle for lodging  FIR anainst its own executives, which has tense the situation. Director (HR) assured that he will talk to CGMT Bihar Circle on this to control the situation.

(b)  DPCs of CGM/GM/DGM (Engg.)/ DE/ SDE: We expressed our serious concern against non-filling up of HAG/SAG/JAG/STS equivalent posts in BSNL by absorbed executives. Director (HR) mentioned that promotion and posting order of six DGMs (Adhoc) have been released today and due to pendency of some legal court case in TES Group-'B' seniority, DPC from JTO to SDE could  not be started. DPC work of DE(Adhoc)/ (Regular) is under process. DPCs to fill up DGM posts will be started shortly. Similarly the DPCs in other disciplines will also be cleared. He mentioned that "I am in favour of promotions". 

(c) Framing RRs of DGMs/GMs/CGMs : We strongly protested against the framing of RRs of DGMs/GMs/CGMs and any recruitment from out side/lateral entry. We impressed upon to first promote BSNL executives against vacant posts. Director(HR) mentioned that BSNL Management will consider our views & keeping the requirement of BSNL in mind.

(i) VRS for BSNL, MTNL employees not this fiscal; govt yet to decide  <<Click Here for detail News>

30.11.2011:  Hon'ble High Court at Chandigarh dismissed BSNL's appeal against seniority in TES Group-'B' as per Rule 206 <<Click here for judgment >>

30.11.2011:  AIBSNLEA's consisting efforts yielded result in getting released the promotion and posting of the Executives (STS level of Telecom Operations) working in the grade of 29100-54500 to the Executives (JAG level of Telecom Operations) grade in the scale of pay of Rs. 32900-58000(IDA revised), on purely on adhoc basis <<Click Here for letter>>

29.11.2011: Memorandum to be submitted to His Excellency Governor of ........ /District Collector.... after "Candle Light March" on 1st Dec'2011 <<Click here for format>>

All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure mobilization and active participation of our members in "Candle Light March" on 1st Dec'2011 for its successful implementation

29.11.2011: GS, AGS(HQ) met Sr. GM(Pers.) and discussed about

(a)  DPC from SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc) /(Regular): Sr. GM(Pers.) mentioned that ACRs/VCRs of the eligible executives have been called for holding DPC. He further assured to expedite DPCs.

(b) DPC from DE to DGM(Engg.): We expressed our serious resentment against non-filling up of DGM's posts. Sr. GM(Pers.) informed that promotion order of  40 DEs to DGM(Engg.) has been approved by the Competent Authority. But during last one year about 34 executives have retired hence  only 6 DEs to DGM promotion order will be issued shortly and assured that DPC will be initiated for vacant posts of DGMs shortly.

29.11.2011: Branch Conference of Ajmer District Branch, Rajasthan Circle on 27.11.2011: GS, AGS(HQ) and ACS(F), Raj. Circle attended and addressed the Branch Conference of Ajmer  TD Branch, Rajasthan Circle on 27.11.2011 & an Open Session was organized on the occasion.  Shri Anupam Shrivastava , Sr. GMTD, Ajmer was the Chief Guest on the occasion and Shri Ravindra Kumar, DGM, Ajmer was the Guest of Honour. Shri Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, Shri Bhagwan Singh, AGS(HQ), AIBSNLEA, CHQ New Delhi, Sh. Babu Singh, ACS(F) were the Special Guests of the function. Welcome address was given by Com. G.S. Chhabra, Branch Secretary, Ajmer, covering the Circle & CHQ level pending issues. Com. M.C. Marwah, Circle President in his address appreciated the performance of Ajmer, SSA.

Com.Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, in his address explained that after the formation of BSNL on 01.10.200 to 2008-09, BSNL earned profit 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, OPEX Charges, withdrawal of ADC, Payment of AGR Interest, payment of notional loan Rs. 7500 crores to DoT has adversely affected the viability of BSNL. In addition of this non-procurement of GSM equipment, cables, telephone instruments, MLLN Modem, Broadband Modem, Drop wires etc has affected the quality & growth of services. He apprised the status of HR issues related to mainly DPCs from JTO to SDE, SDE to DE(Adhoc/Regular), DE to DGM, JAO to AO, AO to CAO & CAO to DGM(F) etc., modification in transfer policy & Benchmark of EPP, Tightening of staffing norms, VRS, Group 'A' officer absorption, Pay anomaly- Sr. are drawing less salary than their juniors, withdrawal of leave encashment, stopping of LTC etc. Com. Com. GS also mentioned that Ajmer Branch always actively participated in Circle/CHQ events. GS appreciated the work culture of Ajmer SSA and mentioned in detail about the financial status of BSNL. Com. General Secretary apprised in detail about the status of ITS repatriation, VRS, availability of store etc.  

Com. Bhagwan Singh, AGS (HQ) in his address appealed all the executives to be Unite in the critical time of BSNL. He also mentioned that CHQ is monitoring all the event related to VRS, ITS repatriation etc and will take necessary action in the interest of BSNL as well as in the interest of executives.

Shri Anupam Shrivastava , Sr. GMTD, Ajmer & Chief Guest, in his address expressed sincere gratitude and thanks to all executives of Ajmer SSA for positive (about 20% from the last year)  revenue growth of SSA and also appreciated the role of AIBSNLEA to take all the issues related to the growth & viability of BSNL at all front. He mentioned that there is no doubt that ITS Officers are talented one but they should own BSNL which will create their acceptability.

Shri Ravindra Kumar, DGM, Ajmer & Guest of Honour in his address appealed all the Executives to provide quality Telecom services to the customers.

 Shri M.C. Marwah, Branch President gave vote of thanks.

Sh. M.C. Marwah, Sh. G.S. Chhabra and Sh. S.K. Jain also elected unanimously the Branch President, Branch Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively. <<<Click Here for Glimpses>>>

28.11.2011: 3^rd All India Conference of AIBSNLEA at Kolkata- Click below for the Live coverage of the Chhow Dance presented by local Kalakar on the occasion of 3^rd All India Conference of AIBSNLEA at Kolkata on 30-12.2010 Click here for <<Video1>>    <<Video2>>     <<Video3>>

25.11.2011: DIrector(HR) writes to Jt. Secy(T), DoT regarding clarification on senority of Govt. servant on appointment in BSNL through technical resignation -<<Click Here for letter..<<Page-1>>  <<Page-2>>and the said letter of the BSNL Management suggests the following,

(i) ITS officers on technical resignation get full govt.  pension & all other retirement benefits.

(ii) Get full salary in the form of pay protection on their so called fabricated diabolical recruitment in BSNL including for the service rendered in DOT

(iii) Maintain their UPSC seniority even after resignation from DOT and fresh recruitment in BSNL.

ITS dominated BSNL Management game plan is exposed in the above communication made by BSNL Management to DoT to take back ITS Offciers under different absorption conditions. About 4.5 lakhs Group-'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D' employees were absorbed from DoT to BSNL w.e.f. 01.10.200 with Pension Rule 37(a). The fact remains that majority of the Group-'A' officers belonging to Telecom/Finance/Accounts, Telecom Civil/ Electrical/ Arch./TF Engineering Wings took absorption in BSNL/MTNL but the majority of ITS Offciers don't excersie option in favour of BSNL/MTNL on one pretext or the other. It is understood that as per the Govt. policy; a Govt. deptt. converted  to PSU can't have two type of absorption conditions with different pension rules.

ITS Officers in a calculated way defeated the process of absorption of Group-'A' officers in BSNL/MTNL & now along ITS entry in BSNL/MTNL through backdoor. It will pave the way to litigations, which will further adversely affect the viability of BSNL.

BSNL/MTNL excutives, non-excutives are devoted & fully committed for the growth of both the companies. The survival of the compnies, is the survival of its employees bread. BSNL/MTNL Managent should entrust the responsibility to its committed work force rather than the ITS officers, who dis-own absorption in BSNL/MTNL.

25.11.2011: Click Here for the CMD, BSNL appeal to BSNL Employees

24.11.2011: Unjustified Dies-non order of 22 Executives of  Bihar Circle are Cancelled: Prompt action of  United Forum of BSNL Executive Association [SNEA+AIBSNLEA+AIGETOA] BIHAR CIRCLE wherein  the dies-non order of 22 Executives of Mobile Unit was cancelled today (which was issued today morning by Sh. K.N.Rai, DGM (ITS) ) and explanation called by CGMT Bihar Circle from Sh. K.N.Rai DGM(MS-Admin) ITS regarding without permission of competent authority how he can lodge FIR against the leaders of UF of BSNLEA and asked to give the reply with a copy of FIR on 25.11.2011.

More than 300 Executives of SNEA+AIBSNLEA+AIGETOA gathered  in CGMT Office Campus from 16.00 Hrs and sit on DHARNA  for more than 5 hrs i.e. upto 21.30 Hrs and ultimately they got success. We appreciate their unity  & strength.

24.11.2011:AIBSNLEA, SNEA(I) and AIGETOA CHQ Office bearers met and discussed the ongoing situation in BSNL wherein DoT order of repatriation is not being implemented in its true spirit and the efforts are being made by BSNL Management to bring back ITS Officers through back door entry at DGM/GM/CGM level, ignoring the interest of absorbed Group -'A' & 'B' level executives. It will not only harm the career prospects of BSNL executives but also will adversely affect the viability of BSNL/MTNL since these officers after taking full retirement and pension benefit will join BSNL and will not have any fear of Vigilance cases and Pension etc. After detailed discussions, the GS & President, AIGETOA agreed to join United Forum of BSNL Executives Association for opposing the outside/lateral entry at MT/DGM/GM/CGM grades. It will certainly strengthen our struggle in the days to come to save BSNL and its executives.

24.11.2011:United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations writes to Sh.R.K. Upadhyay, CMD regarding framing of RRs for recruitment of DGMs/GMs/CGMs to block career growth of   human resources available in BSNL -Our strongest opposition <Click Here for letter>>

24.11.2011:Meeting with Addl. Secy(T) and Jt. Secy(T), DoT :GS. President AIBSNLEA, AGSs of SNEA(I) and  CS TEAM (MTNL) met Addl. Secy(T) & Jt. Secy(T) and expressed  our serious concern against  phased repatriation of  deputationists from BSNL/MTNL and discussed the contingency Plan submitted by United Forum wherein we explained  that BSNL/MTNL are having sufficient absorbed Group-'A' level executives i.e. DGMs/GMs/CGMs to man the services and their growth.

We opposed back door entry of ITS Officers in BSNL/MTNL and  requested that DoT should implement its repatriation order in true sense and should not allow back door entry to ITS in BSNL under different Pension Rule since many Group-'A' officers have already taken absorption in BSNL/MTNL with certain Pension Rule.  BSNL/MTNL Managements should entrust the responsibility to their own executives rather than depending on those who don't want to shoulder the responsibility by taking absorption. We pleaded that BSNL/MTNL Managements should immediately be directed first to fill up the vacant HAG/SAG/JAG equivalent posts by conducting immediate DPCs since eligible executives are available. AST/JST appreciated our concern and assured to apprise Secy(T). However, they mentioned that we should regularly meet CMD/Director(HR), BSNL for immediate holding of DPCs.

24.11.2011:Meeting with Sr. GM(Pers.), BSNL:GS, President, AGS(HQ) met Sr. GM(Pers.) and discussed about holding of DPCs from DE to DGM, DE(adhoc) to DE(Regular), SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc), JTO to SDE(T) etc. Sr. GM(Pers.) after detail discussions on the status of pending legal cases directed AGM(DPC) to issue reminder to CGMs for sending of  screening report/ACRs for SDE(T) to DE(Adhoc) promotion and to initiate DPC from DE(Adhoc) to DE(Regular) etc.

24.11.2011:Meeting With Director (HR), BSNL:President AIBSNLEA & GS, AGSs SNEA(I) met Director (HR) and expressed serious concern against non-filling up of HAG/SAG/JAG/STS/Group -'B' equivalent posts by its own eligible executives but the management is more concern to bring back the ITS Officers in BSNL by framing RRs of DGMs/GMs/CGMs. Director (HR) mentioned that some legal cases are pending in TES Group-'B' seniority.  We explained that BSNL Management based on legal opinion can conduct DPCs in this emergent situation. Director(HR) assured an early action in this regard and also mentioned  that repatriation issue will be resolved within three months time.

(b) Victimization of Executives of Bihar Circle: We strongly protested against the vindictive attitude of Sh. K.N. Rai, (ITS) DGM(Mobile), Bihar Circle for making dies-non order of 22-Executives of Mobile Unit. We requested Director(HR) for kind intervention so that further situation is controlled. Director(HR) assured to look into the matter.

24.11.2011: GS writes to

(i) The Sr. GM(Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for modification/retention in transfer order in the cadre of DEs(T) <<Click here for letter>>

(ii) The Sr. GM(Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for correction/modification In the seniority list in the cadre of SDEs(T) <<Click here for letter>>

(iii) The PGM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for modification/retention in transfer order in the cadre of CAOs/AOs/JAOs <<Click here for letter>> 

23.11.2011: United Forum of BSNL Absorbed Executive Associations writes to Sh. R.K. Upadhyay, CMD BSNL, New Delhi regarding Candle March on 1^st Dec'2011 <<Click Here for letter>>

22.11.2011: Joint Forum of BSNL Absorbed Executive Associations writes to Sh R. K. Upadhyay, CMD, BSNL regarding  repatriation of non opted ITS officers and implementation of Contingency Plan- <<Click Here for letter>>    <<Click Here for Annexures>>

In the next phase of organisational action programme, United Forum will organize "Candle Light March" at CHQ New Delhi, Circle/SSA Head Quarters at 4 PM on 1^st Dec'2011. All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful arranging of "Candle Rallies".

<<Click Here for Glimpses of Dharna organized by United Forum of BSNL / MTNL Executive Associations at BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi on 22.11.2011>>

22.11.2011: Press Release dated 22.11.2011 of United Forum of BSNL / MTNL Executive Associations for holding  full day Dharna on 22^nd Nov, 11 <<Click Here for Press release>>

21.11.2011: GS writes to

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

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

(iii)  The PGM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for modification/retention in transfer order in the cadre of CAOs/AOs/JAOs -  <<Click Here for letter>>

(iv) The PGM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer order in the cadre of CAOs/AOs/JAOs -<<Click Here for letter>>

(v) The Director (HR), BSNL regarding Up-gradation of benefit of ACP Scheme as per new RR in Telecom Factories-  <<Click Here for letter>>

THIS ASSOCIATION HAS ALREADY DEMANDED WITH THE CMD BSNL TO IMPLEMENT REGULARISATION OF ALL QUALIFIED/ OFFICIATING JTOs IMMEDIATELY AND PROCESS THE LICE TO JTO THEREAFTER WITHOUT MAKING THE ISSUE MORE COMPLICATED.

21.11.2011: DHARNA on 22^nd Nov.'2011: BSNL/MTNL Management has stopped repatriation of non-optee ITS Officers ignoring DoT repatriation order dated 03.11.2011. Also convinced DoT administration to retain them for next 4-5 months and during this period RRs of DGM/GM/CGM are being framed arbitrarily in such way that so these non-optee ITS Officers continue in BSNL/MTNL through back door entry.

BSNL/MTNL has sufficient absorbed Group 'A' HAG/SAG/JAG level executives  to maintain the telecom operations of BSNL/MTNL but BSNL/MTNL Managements are not at all interested  to entrust the responsibility to these absorbed executives, they are only interested to continue with  these ITS Officers who are not at all willing to get absorbed in BSNL.

To protest against such unethical & conspired approach of BSNL/MTNL Managements, United Forum of BSNL/MTNL Executives Associations Call for DHARNA on 22^nd Nov'2011 this has to be very successfully implemented. The future course of action programme plans will be communicated shortly.

All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to mobilize the members for active participation in DHARNA on 22^nd Nov'2011.

21.11.2011: It is reliably learned that Management Committee of BSNL has approved E1 + 5 increments for the JTOs. who have joined BSNL after 1.1.2007 paving the way for settlement of pay anomaly for JTOs of 2007, 2008 batch. This is as per the proposal given by this association at all front and now the said proposal is sent to BSNL Board for final approval.  

21.11.2011:BSNL NEWS

(i) BSNL Officers lae gaye Laptop & Mobile <<Click Here for news>> [Rajasthan Patrika News : dated 21.11.2011]

(ii) BSNL's H1 FY12 revenue for MP Circle grows 8.4% at Rs 402 cr  <<Click Here for news>>

(iii) 15000 'untraceable' connections: BSNL faces Rs 8-cr loss  <<Click Here for news>>

(iv) BSNL's landline customer base falls, takers for cell phone services increase  <<Click Here for news>>

18.11.2011: All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle /Branch Secretaries are requested to provide the list of regular DEs/EEs/CAOs/DGMs/GMs/PGMs/CGMs absorbed in BSNL including the number of DELs of SSA. Suggestions for clubbing minor SSAs should also be given to CHQ by Monday morning. It is urgently required to prepare the actual requirement of Sr. Executives in BSNL. <<Click Here for Data Sheet>>

18.11.2011:3^rd Conference of RTOWA, Delhi on 18.11.2011 : GS attended and addressed the OPEN SESSION of the 3^rd conference of Retired Telecom Officers Welfare Association - MTNL, Delhi (RTOWA) at New Delhi and appreciated their efforts for convincing DOT administration for Govt. pension to MTNL pensioners and its revision. He also discussed about phased repatriation of the deputationist officers from BSNL/MTNL which is adversely affecting the viability of BSNL/MTNL and appealed for their active support to United Forum agitation programme.

Shri Kuldeep Singh, CMD, MTNL and Shri S.P. Pachauri, Director (HR), MTNL in their address, said that they are trying to implement DOT orders dated 03.11.2011 of repatriation within a period of 3-4 months by recruiting executives at higher level, however CMD MTNL clarified that there will not be back door entry. Executives at higher level will be recruited from open market. Com. M.K. Bagchi, President, RTOWA, Com. S.S. Nanda, GS, RTOWA in their welcome address discussed the issues of MTNL Pensioners and assured their active support to BSNL/MTNL Executives Association struggle.

It seems that there is similar approach  of BSNL Management  too to take at least 4 months period to repatriate the deputationist officers from BSNL . But BSNL Management is trying to frame the RRs of DGM/GM/CGM level executives to provide back door entry to the ITS officers only after their technical or simple resignation from Govt. job, ignoring BSNL RRs. In this manner BSNL Management is allowing to continue the same ITS officers in BSNL through back door entry, which needs through discussions and the strategies, are to be finalised.

All the CHQ office bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to provide their feed back immediately for further action.    

18.11.2011: GS, President AIBSNLEA, GS, AGSs of SNEA(I)   met Director(HR) & discussed about filling up of vacant DGMs/DEs & SDEs posts immediately in view of the requirement of the organisation. Director (HR) asked the solution of pending court cases on TES Group-'B' Seniority list. We requested that based on legal opinion & keeping some post reserve for some executives whose seniority is disputed in Court of law, the executives should be immediately be promoted as DGM to whom seniority is disputed. Director(HR) assured to examine the issue for an early action.

Similarly we pleaded that about 1800 DE(Regular) & about 1600 DE(Adhoc) vacancies are there, which can immediately be filled up since no litigation is pending & LDCE to fill up about 5000 TES Group 'B' posts should immediately be notified to fill up. Beside these LDCE quota post about 4000 vacant TES Group 'B' Seniority Cum Fitness quota post should also be filled up by holding DPC immediately. Director(HR) assured to look into the matter at the earliest.

17.11.2011: GS writes to

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

(iii) The PGM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for modification/retention in transfer order in the cadre of CAOs/AOs/JAOs <<Click Here for letter>>

17.11.2011:JAC writes to Sh. R.K. Upadhyay, CMD, BSNL regarding repatriation of non-opted ITS officers from BSNL <<Click Here for letter>>

17.11.2011: Meeting with Shri Milind Deora, Hon'ble MOSC&IT: GS. President AIBSNLEA, GS, AGSs of SNEA(I), GS/TEAM & GS/MEA of MTNL met Hon'ble MOS for C&IT Sh. Milind Deora & expressed  their sincere gratitude & thanks for granting us meeting.  We discussed with MOSC&IT the status of absorption process of   Group -'A' officers in BSNL/MTNL and apprised MOSC&IT about sinister efforts and game plan of BSNL/ MTNL Managements to derail the process.

Hon'ble MOSC&IT appreciated our concern and sought our opinion about how the issue can be resolved. We explained the repatriation order of DoT issued on 03.11.2011 is not being implemented in true sense by BSNL/MTNL managements on the pretext that without the presence of ITS Officers it is difficult to run both the PSUs which is totally unfounded and misleading. We informed MOSC&IT that more than 54,000 absorbed Group-'A' and Group-'B' level executives are available in BSNL/MTNL to maintain flawless Telecom services & are committed to the growth of both these Companies. ITS dominated BSNL/MTNL managements have more trust on the deputationists instead of its own absorbed Group-'A' level executives due to their cadre affinity, we informed MOSC&IT. Even the charge on repatriation of some ITS officers have been given to the deputationist ITS officers instead of absorbed Gr A officers only who are ultimately going to be repatriated. This is deliberate conspiracy of both the managements to sabotage the process of repatriation, we further informed MOSC&IT.

Hon'ble MOSC&IT gave a very patient hearing fully understanding the implications of continuing duality on viability of BSNL/MTNL and mentioned that he is fully aware of the issue and assured he will try for early solution of the problem. MOSC&IT was fully convinced that BSNL/MTNL should have their own managements.

17.11.2011: GS, President AIBSNLEA, GS, AGSs SNEA(I) , GS TEAM (MTNL) & GS(MEA) MTNL met the concern officer of DoT and discussed the ongoing situation of ITS absorption issue in BSNL/MTNL. We expressed our serious resentment against the non implementation of DoT order dated 03.11.2011, which is adversely affecting the viability of BSNL/MTNL. On our query that whether DoT has revised the above order to stop further repatriation of deputationists. Concern Officers of DoT categorically mentioned that there is no change in DoT order and all deputationists are to be relieved compulsorily. It was informed that as per the BSNL/MTNL management feedback the existing executives are not interested to own the higher / additional responsibilities. On this we explained that it not true since the charge is not at all offered to them. They assured to look into the matter.

17.11.2011: United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations, Central Headquarters, New Delhi writes to Sh. R.K. Upadhyay, CMD BSNL, New Delhi regarding filling up immediately posts of DGMs/DEs strictly in conformity with the provisions of existing BSNLMS RRs - Chronic policy paralysis affecting growth of BSNL- Deliberate conspiracy <<Click Here for letter>>

17.11.2011: : GS, AGS(C/E/Arch/TF) met PGM (BW) & discussed

1. DPC from JTO(C) to SDE(C)  : We expressed our serious concern against delay in holding DPC from JTO(C) to SDE(C). PGM(BW) mentioned that gradation lists are  awaited from CGM's and  after receipt of gradation lists the process will be initiated. However, promotion order of  30 - 40  JTO(C) will be issued at the earliest on the basis of undisputed seniority list.

2. DPC from SDE(C)  to EE(C)  : We expressed our serious concern against delay in holding DPC from SDE(C) to EE(C). PGM (BW) mention that finalization of roster is pending and  case has already been sent to CLO. After getting clearance of details from CLO, the process will be expedited.

3. Regularization of EE(C): We requested to regularize EE(C) at the earliest. PGM(BW) told that due to Hon'ble Patna CAT judgment the case of regularization of SE(C) is under process, and will be completed within a month. After that the process of regularization of EE(C) will also be initiated.

4. Request Transfer of SDEs(C) in reference of our letter dated 01.11.2011:  We requested for issuing the request transfer of SDEs(C). PGM(BW) assured to look into the matter.

17.11.2011:BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding unassessed/not-assessed cases/VC awaited cases for the promotion of  JTO(T) to SDE(T) against 67% seniority-cum-fitness quota for vacancy years 2008-09 <<Click here for letter>>

17.11.2011:GS writes to Shri R.K. Upadhyay, CMD, BSNL regarding

(i) Non-availability of Top up cards and SIM- in BSNL Kerala Circle-   Affecting the business of GSM products/ services <<Click here for letter>>

(ii) 3G LOSS TO BSNL- DoT favoring Airtel, Idea, Vodafone <<Click here for letter>>

16.11.2011: Decisions taken in the JAC Meeting held on 16^th November 2011: The meeting of the Joint Action Committee held on 16^th November 2011 took very important decisions with regard to defending the BSNL and its workers. The meeting was presided over by Com. G.L.Jogi, GS SNEA. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, JAC reported about the developments after the last meeting held on 31^st October 2011. The house was of the strong opinion that the non-opted ITS officers should be repatriated immediately. GS and President attended the meeting.

After thorough discussion, the following decisions were taken unanimously:

1.  The deferred One Day Strike on the BSNL and Workers issues will now be organised on 15^th December 2011. Some additions were made in the Charter of Demands already approved by the earlier JAC.  The Strike Notice will be modified accordingly. Strike Notice will be served on 17^th November.

2.  In preparation for the strike and to give wide propaganda, massive rallies with maximum participation of workers will be organised on 8^th December 2011 at all SSAs/Circles and Corporate Office. A memorandum on the demands raised in the strike notice will be submitted to the State Governors for onward submission to the Central government.

3. The JAC meeting decided to support and participate in the Dharna on 22^nd November 2011 being organised by the United Forum of Executive Associations demanding immediate repatriation of non-opted ITS officers.

4.  The JAC will meet the CMD BSNL, Secretary DOT and Minister Communications in order to get the repatriation of non-opted ITS officers at the earliest.

5. The JAC unanimously decided to participate in the Parliament March being organised on 25^th November 2011 by the Central/State Government, Teachers, Railway, Defence, Postal employees as also Central / BSNL Pensioners against the anti-worker Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill presented in the Parliament.  The meeting came to an end at 1830 hours after vote of thanks.

15.11.2011:GS writes to

(i) The Sr.GM(Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDEs(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 PGM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for modification/retention in transfer order in the cadre of CAOs/AOs/JAOs  

(iv) The PGM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of CAOs/AOs/JAOs <<Click Here for letter>>

15.11.2011: Meeting with Hon'ble MOC&IT: GS, President AIBSNLEA, GS, AGS SNEA(I) , GS TEAM (MTNL) & GS(MEA) MTNL met Hon'ble MOC&IT Sh. Kapil Sibal & expressed  their sincere gratitude & thanks to him for vigorously re-initiating the process of absorption of ITS officers in BSNL/MTNL. Addl. Secy(T), DoT was also present in the meeting. We expressed our serious concern and anxiety against phased repatriation of deputationist officers from BSNL/MTNL, wherein the charge of deputationist officers is being further given to the deputationist officer only, who don't have any interest and commitment to work in BSNL/MTNL.

We apprised Hon'ble MOC&IT that more than 54,000 absorbed Group-'A' and Group-'B' level executives are available in BSNL/MTNL to maintain flawless Telecom services & are committed to the growth of both these Companies.

Hon'ble MOC&IT while appreciating and fully endorsing our concern mentioned that he is fully aware of the issue and its impact on viability of BSNL/MTNL. MOC&IT assured that Govt. decision will be implemented in its true spirit, and in no case the decision will be diluted.

We further apprised MOC&IT that BSNL/MTNL; ITS dominated Management is more committed to protect the interests of ITS Cadre rather than safe guarding the interests of growth and viability of  BSNL/MTNL.

Finally, we solicited MOC&IT's immediate kind intervention to complete the absorption process as quickly as possible and he responded in an affirmative and positive manner.

14.11.2011: Meeting with PS to Hon'ble MOC&IT: GS, President and GS, SNEA(I) met PS to Hon'ble MOC&IT and apprised him about the ongoing process of repatriation. Wherein BSNL/MTNL managements are trying to derail the absorption process. We requested him to arrange a meeting with Hon'ble MOC&IT on this issue at the earliest. He assured for arranging a meeting with Hon'ble MOC&IT at the earliest.

14.11.2011:Meeting with Secy(T), DoT : GS,  President and GS, SNEA(I) met Secy(T), DoT and thanked him for painstaking efforts of DoT in starting the process of absorption of Group -'A' officers in BSNL/MTNL in right earnest. However, we expressed our serious concern against phased repatriation of deputationist from BSNL/MTNL which will harm both the PSUs since the charge is being further given to deputationists only. BSNL/MTNL Managements are not taking immediate steps to fill up the vacant posts on account of repatriation and allowing unabsorbed officers to take additional charge. We also informed Secy/DOT that we do not trust the integrity of BSNL management because there is no dividing line between BSNL management and ITS.

Secy(T) categorically told that  govt. is firm to complete the absorption process of Group-'A' officers in BSNL/MTNL within a suitable time frame wherein BSNL/MTNL has been directed to take adequate steps to maintain the services. He reaffirmed his faith and confidence in the existing BSNL's executives / non-executives to face the challenges. 

On being informed about the reported efforts of deputationists to create legal complications to stall the absorption process, Secy/DOT categorically mentioned that already court judgment exists to repatriate all deputationists but govt. is taking a lenient view and has re-initiated the absorption process in the context of court judgment and long pending decision of government to end duality.

Secy/DOT clearly told that repatriation process will be completed in the shortest time frame and not even a single deputationist will be allowed to continue in BSNL/MTNL beyond transition time. Secy/DOT was categorical in mentioning that process which could not be completed in 2005 due to various reasons would be surely taken to its logical conclusion this time under all circumstances. He advised us to call upon all the BSNL/MTNL employees to fully concentrate on the growth of both these PSUs.

14.11.2011: Meeting with Addl. Secy(T), DoT: GS, President of AIBSNLEA and GS, SNEA(I) met Addl. Secy(T), DoT . Jt. Secy(T) was also present in the meeting. We expressed our serious concern against phased repatriation of deputationist from BSNL/MTNL and apprised him that BSNL/MTNL Management is not implementing DoT order of repatriation in true sense and spirit. Both the managements are safeguarding the interest of ITS officers rather than safe guarding the interest of BSNL/MTNL.  On repatriation of deputationists from BSNL/MTNL no crisis are going to take place since sufficient absorbed Group-'A' & Group -'B' level executives are available to maintain the services and ensure growth of the Company, we informed Addl. Secy(T).

Additional Secy(T)/DOT and JS(T) clearly mentioned that Govt. is very firm to complete the process of Group-'A' officers absorption in BSNL/MTNL and no deputationist will be allowed to continue in BSNL/MTNL. Shortly the repatriation work will be completed and BSNL/MTNL Managements have already been directed to fill up the vacant posts on account of repatriation at  their own through promotion/recruitment. Both the officers categorically stated that there is no basis to doubt the integrity of Govt. in this regard. DoT is closely monitoring the process to complete it as early as possible.

14.11.2011:CEC meet of Odisha Circle The 9th CEC meet of Odisha Circle was held in Sambalpur on 12.11.11. at 9:30 AM the flag was hoisted by Circle President Sri B. P. Mishra among all the CEC members and some members of host branch. It was followed by sky touching slogans: AIBSNLEA -Zindabad, 9th CEC- Zindabad, and BSNL- Zindabad. Com President gave a short welcome address to all. The meeting started at 10AM with welcome address by Com. Santap K Jena, Branch Secy- Sambalpur. He invited all the circle office bearers to start the CEC with thanks for the opportunity. Circle President welcomed all, agenda was approved, 2 minute silence was observed for departed souls, self introduction was made. The meeting was conducted as per agenda smoothly. All the Branch Secy. read out their reports. CS summed up all the points and then read out the CS report. It was passed with discussions on few points. Com. S. K. Dalai, CHQ-Adv gave the details of CWC Jabalpur and other current issues of CHQ. Besides the CS report, CS elaborated on VRS and ITS absorption issues. Finance Secy. read out the audited report for last 7 months. All the reports got passed with clapping of hands. The meeting was adjourned for launch break at 2.00 PM. GMTD SBP, DGM- SBP, B.Secy- SNEA were invited for the occasion, and they attended. The afternoon session started at 3:30PM, resolutions were adopted, vote of thanks was given by Com. N. Dandpat, ACS. The meeting ends at 4PM with National Anthem.  President. CS, CHQ-Adv and B. Secy, SBP had a brief discussion with GMTD- Sambalpur on some local issues. <<Click Here for Glimpses=>> Photo1  Photo2  Photo3  Photo4

14.11.2011:BSNL NEWS

(i) BSNL launches Bharat Berry push e-mail service <<Click Here for News>>

Repatriation Frozen!

BSNL Management is firm to sabotage the process of repatriation by freezing the process of repatriation. Comrades, get ready for do or die fight. We have to fight till each & every deputationist is repatriated.

Make Demonstration/Dharna at Corporate/ Circle/ SSA Hqs on 15^th Nov.,11 and 22^nd Nov., 11 respectively spectacular success and get ready for future struggle.

11.11.2011: Meeting with concerned officers of DoT dealing with absorption of ITS:  GS, President AIBSNLEA, GS SNEA(I),  President/TEAM and GS/MEA met concerned officers in DoT dealing with the absorption of ITS and requested their intervention to expedite the absorption process of ITS Officers in BSNL/MTNL. We expressed our serious concern against phased repatriation of unabsorbed ITS Officers from BSNL/MTNL and apprised them that BSNL/MTNL Management has a very calculated strategy in repatriating ITS Officers in a phased manner by giving sufficient time to invite litigations and thus sabotage the absorption process. Both the Managements are not at all interested to give responsibility to its absorbed executives because of very narrow considerations to safeguard the interest of the ITS Officers rather than safeguarding the interest of BSNL/MTNL. BSNL/MTNL employees need committed leaders and want immediate end of deemed deputation/foreign  service to ensure viability of BSNL, we impressed, and assured the concerned officers that we will put in our very best efforts and work in a truly dedicated manner to provide uninterrupted services to our users.

Concerned officers categorically mentioned that Government is very firm to complete the absorption process and the unabsorbed Gr -'A' Officers are to be repatriated immediately to enforce the decision of the government on absorption of ITS. They reaffirmed and reiterated their confidence in the existing absorbed executives/non executives of BSNL/MTNL in providing uninterrupted Telecom services and ensuring growth of services. The officers also counseled that absorbed employees should rise to the occasion and work extremely hard to maintain network and provide quality services to users.

11.11.2011:Meeting with Director (HR):  GS, President and GS SNEA(I) met Director (HR) and expressed our serious protest against framing of new RRs of DGM ignoring the existing BSNL MSRRs. We explained that the BSNL Management should immediately fill up all vacant DGM posts by holding DPC from 50% seniority cum fitness quota and  50% from MT quota. We clearly mentioned that any attempt to dilute BSNL MSRRs and to sabotage the carrier prospects of absorbed executives will not be accepted and against such discriminatory attitude Executive Associations will strongly protest. Director (HR) after discussions mentioned that he has heard our views and will look into. We are to keep organisationally ready to protest  against any dilution in BSNL MSRRs.

11.11.2011: GS, President and FS met Sr. GM(Pers) and discussed about the repatriation of unabsorbed Gr- 'A' Officers. Sr. GM(Pers) mentioned that about 280 unabsorbed ITS officers have been repatriated and process will continue in next few days also. We pleaded that on repatriation of unabsorbed Gr-'A' Officers the existing absorbed Gr-'A' Officers should be given the charge instead of giving charge to deputationist. Sr.GM(Pers) mentioned that already instructions have been given to Circle Heads in this regard.   

11.11.2011:United Forum of BSNL Absorbed  Executive Associations Central Headquarters, New Delhi writes to Sh. R.K.Upadhyay, CMD, BSNL regarding protest  actions against repatriation of ITS Officers in phased manner [Ref: - UFBSNL&MTNL/Secy-DOT/1/11-11  dated 9^th Nov., 11] <<Click Here for Notice>>

A)   Lunch /closing hours Demonstrations at Corporate/Circle/SSA Hqs on 15^th Nov.,11

B)   Full day Dharna on 22^nd Nov., 11 at  Corporate/Circle/SSA Hqs.

C)   Massive rallies at all National/State Capital Hqs, dates for which would be communicated in due course of time.

11.11.2011: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding Repatriation of Group 'A' officers of various services working in BSNL back to DoT as on 11-11-2011.

09.11.2011:United Forum of BSNL/MTNL Executive Associations, CHQ, New Delhi writes to  Shri R. Chandrashekhar, Secy(T), DoT regarding protest against sabotage to defeat repatriation in phased manner <<Click Here for letter>>

In order to register strongest protest against this sinister move BSNL/MTNL Management to derail absorption process, United Forum  have decided to hold countrywide lunch hour Demonstration on 15^th Nov.,11 and Country wide Dharna on 22^nd  Nov., 11 to be followed by massive countrywide rallies at Capital headquarters. All the Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to make elaborate preparations for these organisational actions programme for their grand success.

08.11.2011:Status on ITS Absorption:GS, President  and GS, SNEA(I) along met concerned officers in DOT dealing with the issue of absorption and requested them to be tough on the issue and not be carried away by false opinion of BSNL management that BSNL will collapse in the event of repatriation of ITS. Further, we apprised them that no CPSU has a borrowed management structure and continuance of such a mechanism in BSNL for eleven years has pulled down BSNL to present position. Cries of Crisis, crisis, crisis by BSNL management are nothing but a deliberate strategy of BSNL management to protect ITS and allow them to continue in BSNL illegitimately. Very tough and unwavering response is needed from DOT to conclude this issue which is extremely vital for viability of BSNL.

Officers dealing with absorption indicated that government is very firm and means business in real terms. Government is not going to yield to the pressure tactics of BSNL management and will ensure that in a phased manner each and everyone not opting for BSNL will be surely repatriated.

We understand that absorption process is being implemented in a phased manner and CMD has given commitments to DOT about definite time frame in which the process will be concluded.

In the meantime, to register our strongest protest against BSNL management for its insistence on completing absorption in a phased manner, we are planning to hold a massive rally at Delhi along with our MTNL Comrades on the day orders to complete absorption in a phased manner are issued. We are determined to fight it out this time till such time each and every ITS officer not opting for BSNL is repatriated to DOT. We appeal to our Comrades throughout the Country to be fully ready to fight this war like situation. We commit to our comrades that we will not sit back till our goal of repatriation of ITS who have been continuing illegitimately in BSNL for six years is accomplished. Be ready for a do or die fight to save our beloved company.      

Dilution of BSNLMS RRs: Some officers who were relieved from DOT unceremoniously for their complete negative role while our time bound promotion policy was being finalized and are now finding a place in the committee constituted to finalize RRs for recruitment of DGMs/GMS and CGMs are trying to dilute existing BSNLMS RRs by diluting the provisions contained in the RRs for promotion to DGMs through seniority cum fitness and through competitive means as MTs. We understand that this officer having an extremely established negative track record is framing RRs for outside recruitment of DGMs by deciding eligibility conditions in a manner to exclude every absorbed executive in BSNL from becoming DGM and in the process completely diluting the provisions of BSNLMS RRs as far as promotion to DGM is concerned.

We have to launch immediately massive country wide protests against constitution of committee comprising deputationists having no stake in the company. Foreigners cannot decide RRs for recruitment of DGMs/GMs/CGMs in BSNL. It is condemnable on the part of BSNL management to constitute committee to finalize RRs comprising of those who have decided not to opt for BSNL. When more than 300 absorbed Gr A officers in the rank of Executive director, CGMs and GMS are available, it is ridiculous on part of BSNL management not to include a single officer from the huge pool of absorbed officers available. Intentions of BSNL management by constituting committee comprising of those who have opted for DOT are very clear.

Comrades get ready to expose fully the sinister designs of BSNL management to inflict damage on our career growth as well as that of the Company. Make elaborate and extensive organizational preparations to expose ulterior motive of BSNL management on the streets.

08.11.2011:United Forum of BSNL Executives Association writes to Shri R.K. Upadhyay, Chairman and Managing Director, BSNL regarding absorption of Group - 'A' Officers in BSNL- regarding alternative arrangement thereof [Ref.:-No. 400-146/2011_pers.I (pt.) dated 14.10.2011] <<Click Here for letter>>

08.11.2011: ITS officers absorption process in BSNL:   33 - ITS officers further moved SLP in the Hon'ble AP High Court, Hyderabad  to avail stay order against ITS absorption process & their transfer to New Delhi. Hon'ble High Court heard the case today but stay is not granted against absorption process. Case is posted for hearing tomorrow.

07.11.2011: All the Circle /Branch Secretaries of Joint Forum of BSNL Absorbed Executive Associations are requested to send a Telegram to Shri Kapil Sibal, Hon'ble MOC&IT, 1^st floor Sanchar Bhawan, 20 Ashoka Road, ND 110001 with Copies to Shri Milind Deora, Hon'ble MOS for C&IT and Shri R.Chandrashekar, Secy(T), DOT on the same address immediately on the issue of Absorption of ITS Officers. <<Click Here for the Text of Telegram>>

07.11.2011:  PRESS REPORT : BSNL OFFICERS' UNIONS SUBMIT CONTINGENCY PLAN published in Deccan Herald today :- Shri Prahlad Rai GS said that BSNL's contingency plan,after the departure of ITS officers,should focus on fully exploiting  400 existing direct recruit absorbed group A officers in addition to more than 3000 executives in JAG and STS working in different streams..................- for more details click here <<DH report>>

04.11.2011: REPATRIATION OF GROUP'A' OFFICERS TO DOT:  DOT issued instructions regarding Repatriation of Group"A" officers of various services working on deemed deputation in BSNL/MTNL  back to their parent  department of Telecommunications (DOT) i -reg-Click here for <<DOT Office order>>

04.11.2011:Hon'ble AP CAT Hyderabad not granted stay order against ITS officers absorption process in BSNL: Two SLPs filed by 16 & 17 ITS officers in Hon'ble CAT Hyderabad was heard for two days i.e. 31.10.2011 & 02.11.2011 and judgment deliver today, wherein stay order has not been granted against ITS Officers absorption process in BSNL. The case is posted for hearing in the next month i.e. First week of Dec'2011.

04.11.2011: BSNL Corporate Office issued instructions regarding implementation of judgment dated 26.04.2010 of Hon'ble CAT Bangalore Bench in OA No. 181/2009 filed by Sh. K.S. Premkumar & 123 ors, in view of Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated 25.08.2011 in SLP(C) no. 22720/2011 titled Managing Director-Cum-Chairman BSNL & Anr Vs. Shri K.S. Premakumar & 123 Ors.   Click below for

(a) <<BSNL Corporate Office order>>

(b) CGMT Karnataka issued orders for implementation of the Hon'ble CAT order endorsed by office within 10 days to enable to comply to Hon'ble CAT BG.  <<click here for order>>

(c) <<Hon'ble Supplement Court Order dated 25.08.2011>>

04.11.2011:BSNL NEWS

(i) BSNL likely to lose 1,600 top managers to telecom deptt. <<Click Here for News>>

04.11.2011:BSNL NEWS

(i) BSNL gets Rs 5.5K cr more for defence network  <<Click Here for News>>

(ii) Plan to bring IT to rural world goes awry <<Click Here for News>>

(iii) 3G roaming: TRAI, ministry oppose operators' agreement <<Click Here for News>>

(iv) Public Accounts Committee Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi was against 2G auction <<Click Here for News>>

(v) BSNL launches Choose Your Mobile Number scheme in Andhra Pradesh <<Click Here for News>>

02.11.2011: GS writes to

(i) The Sr.GM(Pers), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of SDEs(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 PGM (FP), BSNL CO regarding request for transfer in the cadre of CAOs/AOs/JAOs <<Click Here for letter>>

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

02.11.2011: BSNL NEWS

(i) BSNL to Gain Over 3G Roaming Mess? <<Click Here for News>>

(ii) BSNL may get subsidy or allowed to exit from loss-making operations <<Click Here for News>>

(iii) BSNL-pvt telcos' dispute settled <<Click Here for News>>

(iv) DoT may replace BSNL's BWA spectrum <<Click Here for News>>

01.11.2011: GS, President met PGM(FP) and discussed

(a) DPC from AO to CAO: We expressed our serious concern against delay in filling up the vacant CAOs posts. PGM(FP) mentioned that the proposal to initiate DPC from AO to CAO was sent to competent authority for approval but competent authority desired to discuss the matter & shortly the proposal will be discussed.

(b) DPC from CAO to DGM(F) [ Left out cases] : We requested to expedite DPC from CAO to DGM(F)  [Left out Cases]. PGM(FP) mentioned that about 20 cases are clear but on the request of on CAO of UP(E); ST-SC Commission Lucknow has advised to examine the case of the said CAO & thereafter only the promotion order can be issued. Matter is under active consideration.

(c) Transfer of AOs: We requested for early issuance of AOs tenure / request transfers since the proposal has already been approved by the competent authority. PGM(FP) assured an early action in this matter.

(d) Consideration of request / tenure transfer of DGM(F): PGM(FP) informed that the proposal of request /tenure transfers of DGM(F) was processed for approval to the competent authority but the competent authority has advised to wait for some time.

01.11.2011: Resolution passed by Central Working Committee (CWC) Meeting of AIBSNLEA held at Jabalpur (MP) on 19^th & 20^th Oct'2011 <<Click here for resolution>>