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EDITOR: Com. PRAHLAD RAI, GS; Designed & Maintained by Com. H.Y. Andeli CS, Bangalore [hyandeli@hotmail.com],[andelihy@gmail.com]

LEGAL FUND: APPEAL TO ALL CSs/DSs/BSs :-As per the decision taken in the Chennai CWC on 02/12/2009, Please collect Rs.100/- per member towards legal fund and remit to CHQ.

Programmes of Organizational actions decided by the United forum of executives of BSNL/MTNL on the issue of immediate repatriation of executives from BSNL/MTNL to DOT: 

A)   Savingram campaign by Branches/SSAs/Circles on 1st Nov.,08, addressed to Hon�ble MOC&IT, DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATION, DoT(HQs), Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001. Text of the savingram;

�United Forum of BSNL/MTNL Executives� Associations express serious discontentment & resentment against non completion of Gr �A� officers� absorption in BSNL/MTNL. Strongly demands repatriation of BSNL/MTNL Executives to DoT. Delay in absorption process is adversely affecting the viability of BSNL/MTNL�. 

B)   Lunch/Closing hour demonstration at SSA/Circle/Hq level on 7th Nov.,08. 

C)  Rally at HQs on 18th Nov.,08. Rallies at Circle/SSA HQs should also be held.
BSNL declares Junior Telecom Officers Examination Result 2007 Click Here for Result    Result with Circle Allotment
25.10.2008 : CMD, BSNL invited AIBSNLEA & SNEA (I) :- CMD, BSNL invited AIBSNLEA & SNEA (I) to discuss regarding Telecom Service Growth in BSNL, Strategy to strengthen Marketing Cell, Finalization of MT / Group �A� RR�s and ITS Officers absorption in BSNL. CMD expressed serious concern & dissatisfaction towards slow growth in GSM Telecom Service & surrender of Landline telephones. He appealed that Executives & BSNL Employees should strengthen the Marketing Cell of BSNL to all level i.e. BSNL Corporate Office/ Circle / SSA. We assured our full co-operation in strengthening the BSNL Marketing Cell.

(b) Framing of Group �A� & MT RR�s :- CMD after discussions advised to Director (HRD) to finalize & notify the MT/ Group �A� RR�s in BSNL at the earliest. Director (HRD) assured an early action.

(c) ITS Officers absorption in BSNL :-We expressed our serious concern against non-settlement of the ITS officers absorption issue in BSNL. CMD, BSNL appreciated our concern & informed that he is making his efforts to convince the  concern authorities of DoT & other Ministry to resolve the issue, even if, the ITS Officers don�t take absorption in BSNL  & Government doesn�t extend their deemed deputation, in that case BSNL is finalizing its Contingency Programme to meet the immediate requirement  &  to start immediate recruitment of MT�s. We assured him our full support & co-operation.
24.10.2008 : BSNL declares Junior Telecom Officers Examination Result 2007 Click Here for Result    Result with Circle Allotment
24.10.2008 :  BSNL Corporate Office issued Modification of posting order of promotion and transfer/posting of AOs/Sr. AOs Click Here for Letter
24.10.2008 : GS forwards requests for inter-circle transfers and modification/retention in transfer orders in cadres of CAO/AO/AAO/JAO, DE, SDE/JTO, AAOs of KTD
23.10.2008 : GS, AGS (HQ) and FS met GM (Trg) and discussed about delay in completing the process of mandatory training after first financial upgradation as per BSNL Executive Promotion Policy. Due to non-completion of training, the executives are not being granted annual increment causing serious frustration e.g. executives of Kerala, AP and KTK Circles. GM (Trg) informed that to complete the mandatory training process in due time, one additional batch is being started at RTTC, Chennai and to start mandatory training batch at RTTC, Hyderabad is also under consideration. He further advised to provide details of the Circles where the above problem is being faced.
23.10.2008 : GS, President, OS (North) and CS KTK Circle along with GS and AGS SNEA met Dir (HRD) and discussed regarding framing of Gr. A RRs at the earliest.
23.10.2008 : United Forum of BSNL/MTNL Executives' Associations representatives met and expressed serious concern against delay in Gr. A officers' absorption in BSNL/MTNL. Click here for the RESOLUTION forwarded to Hon'ble MoC&IT with copy to CMDs BSNL/MTNL. Click here for the COVERING LETTER.

The Organisational actions are decided as follows :

(a) Savingram Campaign at Branch Level on 01.11.2008. Savingram text will be exhibited.

(b) Massive demonstration on 07.11.2008 at BSNL CO, Circle and SSA H/Qs.

(c) Mass Rally on 18.11.2008 at BSNL CO, Circle and SSA H/Qs. All the Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to mobilise the members for successful implementation of the organisational program.
22.10.2008 : BSNL issued order for Payment of IDA at the revised rates [Net increase is 6.2 %] w.e.f. 01.10.2008  Click Here for Order
rtiest Congratulations ! AIBSNLEA's consisting efforts yielded the result in getting release the AAO, BSNL IDA Pay Fixation order w.e.f. 01.10.2000 Click Here for Order
16-10-2008 -United forum of BSNL Executive�s Associations writes to Dir HRD BSNL regarding imposition of restrictions in terms of educational qualification & age unwarranted and untenable- LDCE to fill 25% MT posts. Click here for letter
16-10-2008 -United forum of BSNL Executive�s Associations writes to Dir HRD BSNL regarding repeated breach of assurance transfer of 119 SDEs. Click here for letter  
16-10-2008 � GS, President & GS SNEA(I) met Jt. Secy (Telecom) DOT and discussed regarding absorption process of Group A Officers in BSNL/MTNL. Jt.Secy informed that the process of absorption is being completed today. Allocation  Committee will recommend the posting of Officers as per their options exercised. The option date will not be further extended. The group A Officers deemed deputation in BSNL/MTNL will end on 22nd December-2008. In case the optees are less in BSNL/ MTNL Govt. will decide the contingency plan.

16-10-2008 - GS, President & GS SNEA(I) met Secy. DPE Shri  R. Bandopadhyay and discussed

a)  Implementation of Pay Revision Committee recommendations- Secy DPE informed that Committee of Secretaries (COS) is regularly meeting to discuss the issues / demands raised by various CPSUs on PRC report. He assured that Cabinet note on PRC recommendations will shortly be sent to Cabinet for approval. He estimated that the PRC report will be issued for implementation before 30th November-2008.

 b) Navaratna status to BSNL- We requested early grant of Navaratna status to BSNL- Secy DPE mentioned that you enquire from your CMD BSNL that how much support we are giving this issue and we have not taken the performance of BSNL for the year 2007-08 in to account. He expected some positive decision in this regard shortly.

c) Deferred option from CDA to IDA scales after 01-10-2000- We requested to consider the case for settlement. Secy DPE assured to look into the matter.

16/10/2008 :- 3rd KARNATAKA CIRCLE CONFERENCE :- A mammoth gathering of more than 500 Members, colourful, well decorated  open Session On the occasion of  3rd Karnataka Circle Conference was held On Monday, 13th October, 2008 at 11.00 AM at MARUTI STORES HALL,, KARWAR .Open Session started with lighting lamp by Chief Guest and Guests of honours.Com  C S Sajjan   Chairman, Reception Committee  welcomed guests by presenting  bouquet.Com H Y Andeli CS dilivered key note address. Shri T S Kuppuswamy,Chief General Manager, Telecom ,Karnataka Circle, Bangalore, was the Chief Guest, Guests of honours Shri  S B Khare, General Manager, Telecom ,Karwar TD,Com. K Satyanarayana,President, AIBSNLEA CHQ, New Delhi, Com. Prahlad Rai,GS, AIBSNLEA CHQ, New Delhi,Com. P Venugopal,AGS(Finance) AIBSNLEA CHQ, Salem, Cm C M Saste OS(West) ,Com. R B Athani,OS (South), AIBSNLEA CHQ, Hubli,Com., Com C K Gundanna CS,BSNLEU Karnataka Circle attended and addressed the open session.Com S Anandakrishnaiah gave presidential address. Com President apprised about early absorption of Group A Officers and cadre related issues.Com. GS in his address apprised in detail the status of HR issues & discussed the viability of BSNL. He strongly opposed the Govt.'s move to merge ITI with BSNL & listing BSNL through IPO route.CGMT has told about work culture of staff and readiness to work any where  in their own  interest as well as BSNL. AIBSNLEA has richly felicitated Shri T S Kuppuswamy,CGMT, Karnataka Circle who is retiring from service due to attaining age of superannuation  on 31/10/2008.President,GS, AGS(Fin), OS(W). OS(S),Com Ramamurthy Pres and Com V P Kulkarni CS of Maharashtra Circle  attended and addressed delegate session. Com S Anandakrishnaiah as President , Com H Y Andeli as Circle secretary and Com K R Idli as Finance secretary  were elected as Office bearers for the term 2008-10. .Cultural programme was also held after Open Session .

Click Here for Glimpses of the events==> Photo1 Photo2 Photo3 Photo4 Photo5 Photo6 Photo7 Photo8 Photo9 Photo10 Photo11 Photo12 Photo13 Photo14 Photo15. 

CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS 2008-10
15.10.2008 : Missing ACRs are required for Left out cases of DE (adhoc). All the concerned Circle Secretaries are requested to ensure early dispatch of ACRs. Click here for list

15.10.2008 : GS, President, AFS met Member (Fin), Telecom Commission and discussed -

(a) Absorption of Gr. A officers in BSNL - We requested to complete the process of Gr. A officers' absorption in BSNL in its scheduled time. Member (F) mentioned that the absorption of Gr. A officers in BSNL/MTNL has already started. DoT will issue PO for the absorbed Gr. A officers in BSNL/MTNL immediately and those who wants to continue in DoT will be accommodated against vacant DoT posts and remaining will be placed in the Surplus Cell. He also mentioned that 16th Oct 2008 is the last date of exercising the option. The date will not be extended further. 

(b) Implementation of Pay Revision Committee recommendations in BSNL - We requested early implementation of the PRC recommendations in BSNL. Member (F) informed that yesterday he has attended the Secretaries meeting  convened by Cabinet Secretary on behalf of Secy (T) on implementation of PRC recommendations in BSNL/MTNL. He mentioned that Secy (DPE) placed the PRC recommendations for discussions. The discussions will be completed in the next meeting. The PRC recommendations for BSNL are better than the 6th Pay Commission recommendations and these will shortly be sent by DPE to the Cabinet for approval. He estimated that PRC recommendations will be implemented after a month's time.

(c) Payment of pension to BSNL employees - We requested early withdrawal of DoT letter issued on 15.06.2006 regarding payment of pension to BSNL employees linked with the receipts from BSNL to DoT. Member (Fin) informed that the cabinet note to withdraw the above said letter was sent to inter-ministerial circulation and now the comments of all nodal ministries have been received. Shortly it will be sent to cabinet for approval.

(d) Deferred option from CDA to IDA after 01.10.2000 - We requested to allow deferred option from CDA to IDA after 01.10.2000 till the next promotion/superannuation. Member (F)  informed that the matter was referred to DPE but returned with negative remarks. Further the case has been sent to DPE with justification for reconsideration.

15.10.2008 : GS, President, FS and AGS (HQ) met Dir (HRD) and discussed :
 (a) Withdrawal of ACP benefit granted to JTO Civil and PAs/PSs in the upgraded pay scales - We apprised him regarding the discussions we had with GM (Estt), GM (SR) and PGM (BW) in this regard and requested him to cancel the withdrawal of ACP order in view of the DoP&T guide-lines.
(b) Counting of residency period w.e. from 01.10.2000 to all the executive cadres wherein the pay scales were upgraded/revised after 01.10.2000 on notional basis instead of counting residency period for the purpose of first financial upgradation.
In both the issues Dir (HRD) confirmed that GM (Estt) has already briefed him and after examining the cases necessary decisions will be taken.

(c) Framing of Gr. A RRs in BSNL - We requested for early framing of Gr. A RRs in BSNL and removing the age limit and qualification conditions from 25% departmental internal quota. Dir (HRD) assured to look into.

(d) DPC to fill up vacant DE's posts - We thanked Dir (HRD) for approving to initiate the DPC to fill up about 1360 STS posts of Gr. A in DE cadre by promoting eligible TES Gr. B officers and requested him to expedite the DPC. Dir (HRD) assured an early action in this matter. The BSNL Pers. section is calling ACRs of the eligible TES Gr. B officers coming in the seniority zone to fill up about 1360 DEs posts from Sr. list No. 3-5 of TES Gr. B updated upto 03.01.2008. The last seniority No. was considered 12204.1. All the Circle Secretaries are requested to ensure early dispatch of ACRs.

15.10.2008 : BSNL Pension Section issued clarification to CGMT Rajasthan Circle regarding condonation of break in service under Rule 17-A w.e.from 22.09.1980 to 28.09.1980 for the purpose of pension-case of S/Shri N.R.Kumar, A.L.Chandora and K.K.Arora. Click here for letter
15.10.2008 : GS writes to CMD BSNL regarding 1966 TES Grp. B officers� seniority restoration case. Click here for letter
14.10.2008 : GS, AGS (H/Q), FS met GM (Estt) in the presence of PGM (BW), GM (SR), DGM (BW) and discussed regarding :

(a) Withdrawal of ACP benefit granted to JTO Civil and PAs/PSs in the upgraded pay scales - We strongly pleaded to cancel the withdrawal of ACP order in view of the DoP&T guide-lines.

(b) Counting of residency period w.e. from 01.10.2000 to all the executive cadres wherein the pay scales were upgraded/revised after 01.10.2000 on notional basis instead of counting residency period for the purpose of first financial upgradation. After detailed discussions GM (Estt) assured that an early meeting will be convened with Dir (HRD) to put up the views of the association and BSNL officers in these matters. 

13.10.2008 :Special General Body Meeting at GOA ( Maharashtra Circle ): GS, President, AGS(Finance) & Org. Secretary (W) attended & addressed the Special General Body Meeting at GOA ( Maharashtra Circle ) during their visit to Karwar, where Karnataka Circle Conference is being held. Com. V.P. Kulkarni, Circle Secretary, MH Circle  & Com. Jadhav, Branch Secretary, GOA welcomed the CHQ Office Bearers & discussed the Circle / All India Issue. Com. GS, President, AGS (Finance) & Org. Secy. (W) appreciated the functioning of MH Circle, which is the biggest Circle Organisation of AIBSNLEA having membership about 2500. GOA is one of the most active & large branch of AIBSNLEA, MH Circle , which was being addressed by CHQ Office bearers. Com. GS & President discussed & apprised the status of All India issue like Group �A� RR, DPC in Group �A� & �B� level Executives & regularization of STS Group �A� & other working on adhoc basis, service weightage, Change of designation, First Financial Up-gradation afer four year to all Executives instead 4 to 6 years of service, AAO Pay Fixation case, AD(O/L) Pay Fixation, Withdrawal of ACP in IDA Pay Scale to JTO(Civil) & PA/PS in BSNL, implementation of Pay revision Committee recommendation, 50% IDA merger to the retired Executives after 01.01.2007 etc. They also discussed in detail the Viability of BSNL i.e. ITI Merger with BSNL, Listing of BSNL through IPO Route, Allowing Roaming on GSM Bile on BSNL Network, Navratana Status to BSNL, withdrawal of license fee, ADC Charges & USO Fund Charges etc.  Conference Hall was jam packed & Com. Hare Krishan extended the vote of thanks.
08.10.2008 : Congratulation ! AIBSNLEA succeeded in getting released the Promotion order from JAO/AAO to AO. Most of the AOs on promotion have been posted in the same Circles wherever the vacancies are available. Majority request applications of AOs have also been considered.  We extent our sincere thanks to BSNL Management especially SEA Section for their untiring efforts in issuing the biggest promotion order in Account Wing. Click Here for order

06.10.2008 : GS, President met PGM (FP) and discussed :

(a) DPC from JAO / AAO to AO � We requested for early issuance of promotion order from JAO/AAO to AO. PGM (FP) immediately called DGM (SEA) to discuss and finalise the postings on promotion and assured that promotion order from JAO / AAO to AO will be issued within a day or two. He also assured that majority officers will be posted on promotion to the same Circles wherever the vacancies are available. He also assured to consider maximum pending request transfer cases.

(b) Stopping recoveries from pay to those who worked on officiating on higher posts after implementation of Executive Promotion Policy � PGM (FP) informed that the matter is being sent to BSNL Management Committee for consideration at the earliest as already requested by this association.

(c) 1999 JAO batch DPC � We requested to hold the DPC of 1999 JAO batch on retrospective date since they were eligible for promotion to AAO but BSNL took decision and declared AAO as wasting cadre. PGM (FP) assured to look into.

(d) AAO IDA pay fixation order � We requested for early issuance of AAO IDA fixation order. PGM (FP) informed that PAT section sent the approval of BSNL Board / DoT to BSNL EF section for vetting. Now EF section has asked some clarifications from SEA section and the same are being replied within a day or two. Thereafter the AAO IDA pay fixation order will be issued.  
03.10.2008 : DPC from JAO/AAO to AO :- The DPC process from JAO/AAO to AO is completed. The transfer & posting on promotion are being finalized. About 300 request transfers of AOs are being considered. We have requested to accommodate AOs on promotion in the same Circles where the vacancies are available or nearby. Sr. DDG(FP) has assured to look into the matter . Promotion order is expected in the next week.