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31.10.2009: 3^rd CEC Meeting of AIBSNLEA, Tamilnadu Circle held on 31-10-2009 in "Hotel Kanchi"at Chennai : The Third Circle Executive Committee Meeting was held on 31-10-2009 at Chennai in "Kanchi Hotel" in a very grand manner.

Unlike the previous two meetings, this is a notable one as this time, Com. Prahlad Rai, GS and Com. K. Satyanarayana,  President/CHQ attended the meeting who visited Chennai in connection with the Circle Conference of Chennai Telephones.

Com. R.B.Athani,OS(South),Com.B.S.Reddy, AGS(E) and Com. P.Venugopal, AGS(F) also felicitated our meeting.  Com. Sivakumar presided the meeting. Com. Guru prasad welcomed the gathering and the leaders from the CHQ. He pleaded in relieving the Accounts Comrades who were issued transfer orders before three to four months but not yet relieved. Our CHQ has to look into this case, he requested. Com. Paulsamy ACS remembered the martyrs and one minute silence was observed.

Com. Athani,OS briefed our achievements and the contribution of our Comrades in saving the organization in Chennai telephones. Com. B.S.Reddy,AGS explained in short the approach of our leadership in convincing the Administration towards the settlement of the problems. He stressed the necessity of the change of our attitude. Com. P.Venugopal,AGS(F) appreciated our effort and the functioning of our Circle. He spoke on the mode of working of the Corporate Office which needs immediate change. Com. Satyanarayana, President/CHQ greeted our CEC meeting and explained the present trend of BSNL. The effort taken by the CHQ in settling the problems of various Executive Cadres was well focused in his speech.

GS finally spoke in length about all the issues we settled for the last four years and the promotions we ensure to our Executives through Time Bound and post based Promotions. Creation of posts in thousand in major cadres like JTO/SDE/DE/AO/Sr.AO and successive declaration of notification for LICE/LDCE examinations are the task we won in the recent past. The settlement in implementing the second PRC recommendations and payment of 100% Pay arrears became possible only through joint approach of both AIBSNLEA and SNEA. The United Forum and the Joint Forum recognize our leading role in all the activities and the programs. He exposed the reasons for the delay in the settlement of our genuine demands like 78.2% IDA benefit, MT RR etc. The non-committal of the ITS officers over their absorption should not be permitted. They will work with full commitment if they come to BSNL as absorbed otherwise they will become a hurdle across the survival of BSNL, he added with concern.

Finally with the vote of thanks given by Com. C. Duraiarasan, CWC Member, the CEC Meeting came to the end. Click Here for Glimpses

31-10-2009 : SYNOPSIS OF THE  AIBSNLEA'S  3^RD CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF CHENNAI TELEPHONES: 3RD CIRCLE CONFERENCE WAS CONDUCTED ON 31-10-2009 AT "HOTEL KANCHI" UNDER THE PRESIDENTSHIP OF COM.A.ARAVAZHI Sr.AO. BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CONFERENCE , OUR ASSOCIATION FLAG WAS HOISTED BY COM.A.ARAVAZHI Sr.AO, THE PRESIDENT, AMIDST THUNDERING SLOGANS RAISED BY OUR COMRADES.

IN THE MORNING SESSION AFTER THE PRESIDENTIAL AND WELCOME ADDRESS BY COM. A. ARAVAZHI,  ANNUAL REPORT WAS SUBMITTED BY COM. C.SATHYAMURTHY, CIRCLE SECRETARY, AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY AFTER DISCUSSION. THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT WAS PROPERLY SUBMITTED BY COM.R.RAJU, FINANCIAL SECRETARY. EVERY DELEGATE APPRECIATED THE METHOD OF CONDUCTING THE CONFERENCE IN A HIGHLY DEMOCRATIC MANNER. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT SUCH TYPE OF PRACTICE IS WITNESSED BY THE DELEGATES. THIS IS AN INDICATION FOR THE GROWTH AND FAST DEVELOPMENT OF OUR ASSOCIATION IN CHENNAI TELEPHONE DISTRICT. AFTER LUNCH , THE OFFICE BEARERS' ELECTION WAS CONDUCTED BY COM.BALUSAMY. CAO AND COM. SUNDARAM, CAO AND THE FOLLOWING OFFICE BEARERS WERE UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED:-

PRESIDENT                   :     COM. C.SATHYAMURTHY, Sr.AO( CIVIL DIVISION)

CIRCLE SECRETARY     :     COM. JONES SAMUEL RAJ , DGM (O & M, ADAYAR )

FINANCE SECRETARY   :     COM. R.RAJU, SR.AO ( AO P&A NW ZONE)

THEN OPEN SESSION STARTED AT 1700 HRS. COM.A.ARAVAZHI PRESIDED . SRI.A.SUBRAMANIAN, CGM, SMT.SUJATA VENKATESWARAN GM (F) , SRI.PRABAKARAN GM (MKTG) PARTICIPATED FROM ADMINISTRATION. FROM THE SISTER ORGANISATIONS THE FOLLOWING OFFICE BEARERS ATTENDED THE OPEN SESSION AND GREETED:-

COM. S. VENKATRAMAN, CS SNEA, COM.VEERAPANDIAN, CS AIBSNLEA , TN CIRCLE, COM.R.GUNASEKARAN ALL INDIA OFFICE BEARER BSNLEU, COM.THANGARAJ CS BSNLEU AND COM.MARAN TEPU FELICITATED THE FUNCTION.

FROM TAMILNADU COM.DURAIARASAN CWC MEMBER, COM.S.SIVAKUMAR PRESIDENT, COM.MOHAN FS, COM.GURUPRASAD ACS, COM.CHANDRASEKARAN ACS, COM.RAJAN ACS AND COM.P.SAMPATH OS ATTENDED THE CONFERENCE. OTHER THAN THE ABOVE OFFICE BEARERS,OUR MEMBERS FROM TAMILNADU IN LARGE NUMBER ATTENDED TO EXPRESS THEIR SOLIDARITY WITH US.

CGM SPOKE IN DETAIL ABOUT THE NECESSITY  FOR MAINTAINING EFFECIENT SERVICE AT THIS SITUATION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDING THE FAULT WITHIN A DAY AND SOUGHT OUR CO-OPERATION IN ACHIEVING NEW PLANS TO BE INTRODUCED IN DUE COURSE IN OUR CIRCLE. HE ALSO OPTIMISTICLY OPINED THAT NOTHING WAS IMPOSSIBLE WHEN THERE WAS STRONG WILL TO ACHIEVE ANYTHING.  HE  FIRMLY BELIEVED THAT BSNL WOULD EMERGE A STRONG BACK- BONE IN PROVIDING TELECOM FACILITIES AMONG ALL THE OPERATORS, WHEN WE WERE COMMITTED TO WORK TOGETHER AND WHOLEHEARTEDLY.

GM(F) SPOKE ABOUT THE REDUCTION OF EXPENDITURES IDENTIFYING THE  AREAS AND THE PRESENT CONDITION OF OUR BSNL. HER SPEECH REFLECTED THE HUMANITARIAN APPROACH TO BE OBSERVED WHILE HANDLING THE ISSUES RELATED WITH THE STAFF. SHE EMPHAZISED THAT EXPENDITURE REDUCED WAS EQUIVALENT TO INCOME EARNED AND URGED TO CURTAIL UNNECESSARY EXPENSES WHICH DID NOT HAVE ANY PRODUCTIVE RESULTANT AND HOPED TO OPTIMIZE THE RESOURCES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT.

GS COM.PRAHLAD RAI ELABORATELY SPOKE ON THE ISSUES WHICH WE HANDLE FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS AND THE ROLE OF AIBSNLEA IN ACHIEVING VERY IMPORTANT ISSUES LIKE 2ND PRC REVISION, NEW PROMOTION POLICY, PAYMENT OF 100% ARREARS ON PAY REVISION ETC. HE DETAILED ON THE ROLE OF OUR COMRADES IN KERALA IN GETTING CAT ORDERS IMPLEMENTED IN FAVOUR OF US WHICH ALLOWS ALL THE EXECUTIVES AT OR ABOVE THE LEVEL OF JAO/JTO TO SUBMIT THEIR APPALICATION FOR MT. HE EXPRESSED HIS CONCERN OVER THE SERVICE CONDITION OF THE BSNL AND THE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN FROM OUR SIDE AND THE ADMINISTRATION SIDE. HIS SPEECH EMPHASISED ON THE ABSORPTION  OF ITS OFFICERS BY THE STIPULATED TIME.

PRESIDENT COM.SATYANARAYANA IN HIS USUAL WAY PRESENTED THE PROBLEMS VERY SHARPLY AND SHORTLY . THE APPROACH BEING FOLLOWED BY THE ADMINISTRATION NEEDS THOROUGH CHANGE , HE ADDED.

WITH THE VOTE OF THANKS EXPRESSED BY COM.V.PALANI, AO, THE CONFERENCE CAME TO AN END AT ABOUT 2000HRS. A GRAND DINNER WAS ARRANGED. COMRADES WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE CONFERENCE ARE GREATELY INSPIRED AND PLEDGED TO STRENGTHEN AIBSNLEA IN CHENNAI TELEPHONE DISTRICT. Click Here for Glimpses

27.10.2009 : GS writes to Dir (HR) regarding fixing pay of officiating JTOs in revised JTO pay scale as per 2^nd PRC and drawing arrears thereon. Click here

26.10.2009 : GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (F) and Advisor-I attended meeting with BCG representatives. GM (Restr) explained the reason for which the meeting was convened mainly to apprise about the projects implementations and its outcome e.g. Project Shikhar, Project Udaan, Project Kuber and Enterprise Business. BCG representatives explained that implementation of all these projects has increased the number of retailers, broadband connections, recovery of outstandings and business earned through Enterprise Business etc. We mentioned that BCG's role should be clearly defined and its complete report regarding restructuring should be discussed with the Unions / Associations before its implementation. We also mentioned that the restructuring in rural areas bifurcating in the name of fixed assets, mobile service and Enterprise business cannot be separated from SDOT due to shortage of staff. We also pleaded that Executive Directors should be posted on zonal basis to have effective role in Circles. We also gave many suggestions to make VAS and other new services more popular to earn profit to BSNL. GM (Restr) assured to look into the suggestions.

23.10.2009 : GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (F) met Dir (HR) and discussed :

(a) Modification in BSNLMS RRs of C/E/Arch wing Executives : We requested to modify BSNLMS RRs of C/E/Arch Executives wherein diploma qualification Executives have been debarred from EE (C/E/Arch) promotion. We requested to avoid the discrimination with the executives of Telecom Engg and Finance. BSNL Management has already given parity with JTO/ SDE (T) to these executives with respect to the designation pay scale and qualification but now how they can be discriminated on promotional avenues. Hence all existing executives of C/E/Arch and other services should be allowed to be promoted to STS equivalent posts. Dir (HR) mentioned that the matter is under consideration as earlier explained by the Association that more than 200 adhoc EEs will be facing reversion with present BSNLMS RRs but meanwhile some court cases have sub judice the matter. However he assured to look into the matter. We appeal all executives (C/E/Arch) and other services to wail for the review decision of the BSNL Management and restrain from the court cases.

(b) Continuous deprivation of senior executives of Telecom Engineering wing : We apprised about the continuous deprivation of senior executives of Telecom Engineering wing who were promoted to SDE cadre in 1990 DPC and are drawing less salary than juniors who promoted in 1993 and 1994 DPCs, which still remains unresolved. BSNL CO is fully aware that out of the entire executive community a small group of about 800 executives have not and will not get any benefit from the time bound executive policy. We requested for granting the second time bound promotion after 4 years instead of 5 years for the executives who got one time bound promotion before 01.10.2004 to avoid the anomaly. Dir (HR) marked our letter to GM (SR) to examine and put up the case.

(c) DPC from JAO to AO : We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing DPC process from JAO to AO : Dir (HR) assured to look into the matter.

(d) Regularisation of adhoc CAOs : We resented against delay in regularisation of adhoc CAOs. Dir (HR) immediately spoke to GM (FP) and directed him to expedite the process.

(e) Review of ACP withdrawal - case of PA/PS of CSS, BSNL CO : We requested to consider the review of ACP withdrawal case of PAs / PSs of CSS, BSNL CO as per Shri Pradeep Nagpal, GM, BSNL CO Committee recommendation. Dir (HR) assured to look into the matter.

(f) Implementation of DPE OM dated 02.04.2009 : We expressed our serious concern against non-implementation DPE OM dated 02.04.2009 and not revising the transport allowance and special allowance of Executives. Dir (HR) further mentioned that these issues can be settled only when BSNL earns profit. We pleaded that curtailing the salary benefit and stopping revision of allowances of executives in BSNL is not going to profit BSNL in any way but BSNL Management should concentrate for improving the quality of service and its growth.

(a) ITS ABSORPTION : We expressed our serious concern against delay in ITS absorption. CMD informed that the Secretary DOT has called a meeting in this regard.

(b) BENCH MARK FOR THE PROMOTION TO DGM (REGULAR) : We requested for Relaxation of bench mark (4-very good and 1-good) while considering promotion to JAG. CMD informed that then we have to review all the bench marks from JTO and above cadres. In future , performed based incentives will be introduced.

(c) REVISION OF LAND LINE TARIFFS : We have informed that land lines are surrendering in large no. as subscriber are comparing the land line tariff with Mobile tariff which  is very very  low tariff. CMD hinted to review land line tariff also.

(d) APPROVAL OF E1A, E2A REVISED IDA PAY SCALES IN BSNL: We expressed our serious concern against delay in approving the E1A, E2A  revised IDA pay scales in BSNL. CMD informed that we have sent to DOT/DPE for approval.

(e) POSTING OF JTOs IN THE ONGOING OUTSIDE RECRUITMENT: We informed that Corporate Office has  allotted only 213 JTOs as against 1900 vacancies for Karnataka Circle. CMD informed that this time care will be taken to allot more no. of JTOs.

23.10.2009 : Scheme and Syllabus for limited Internal Competitive Examination (LICE) for filling up posts in the cadre of JTO (Telecom) under both 35% and 15% quota Click Here for Letter

23.10.2009 : Expenditure Management - Economy measures and rationalisation of expenditure : In view of Govt's issuance of general austerity measures to be followed in various Ministries / Departments, BSNL has issued guidelines with regard to Official tours and Air Travel. Click here for guidelines on Official Tour, guidelines on Air Travel

22.10.2009 : ND TV News :

Raja : No telecom scam or resignation

Press Trust of India, Thursday October 22, 2009, New Delhi

The CBI on Thursday searched offices of the Department of Telecom in connection with alleged irregularities in allocation of 2G spectrum to some of the new players. CBI sources said a team of its sleuths were conducting searches at the Sanchar Bhawan in New Delhi after registering a case in this connection last evening. But Union Telecom Minister A Raja, under scanner for the alleged irregularities, denied any rules were violated and said he won't resign. "All decisions on allocation of 2G spectrum has been taken as per TRAI recommendations and as per approval of the Prime Minister. There is no question of resignation," he said. But the CBI sources said that all records pertaining to the allocation of spectrum to new players in January 2008 will be taken to see if there were irregularities in the process. None of the DoT official was available for comments. In 2008, eight new players were given licenses along with bundled 4.4 MHz spectrum to start mobile services. The telecom ministry had come under attack for doling out spectrum very cheap compared to its actual market value. CVC had recommended a CBI probe into the procedures followed for selecting companies for giving 2G spectrum. Eyebrows were raised when two of the new players - Unitech Wireless Services and Swan Telecom -- sold part of their stake at huge premium within days of getting the licenses. The government had given telecom license along with start up spectrum at Rs 1,651 crore for pan-Indian services.

22.10.2009 : GS, AGS (F) met GM (Pers) and discussed :

(a) DPC from JAO to AO : We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the DPC process from JAO to AO. GM (Pers) informed that the case was sent to the CMD BSNL for approval but some queries have been raised which are being replied shortly. We requested him to re-submit the case to CMD BSNL for early approval of the DPC. GM (Pers) assured for early sending of the case.

(b) 1999 JAO batch DPC : We requested for allowing DPC from JAO to AAO of 1999 batch on retrospective date. GM (Pers) confirmed that the case has been received from SEA section for comments and shortly the comments will be given.

(c) Officiating promotion to fill up DGMs (F) vacant posts from adhoc CAOs : We requested to allow adhoc CAO to DGM (F) officiating promotion. GM (Pers) further assured to discuss the matter with GM (FP).

22.10.2009 : GS, AGS (F) met GM (Rectt) and discussed :

(a) Declaration of JTO (T) outside quota exam result : GM (Rectt) informed that the result is at final stage and he expected that it will be declared in the next week.

(b) Postponement of JAO part-II exam : GM (Rectt) informed that till date no Circle has demanded postponement of JAO part-II exam. He advised all participants to prepare for the examination. There is no scope to postpone the exam date.

22.10.2009 : GS, OS (North) and AFS met PGM (Elect) and congratulated him on assuming the high office of PGM (Elect), BSNL CO. PGM (Elect) assured his full cooperation. We discussed about regularisation of adhoc EEs (Elect). PGM (Elect) informed that as per new BSNLMS RRs adhoc EEs (Elect) having Diploma qualification are facing reversion. He mentioned that the matter is being sent to the BSNL Management for necessary guidance. We informed him about the efforts of the association being made to get modified the BSNLMS RRs for the executives of C/E/Arch. PGM (Elect) assured to take up the matter with competent authority for modification of RRs.

22.10.2009 : BSNL CO SEA Cell called missing ACRs of adhoc CAOs for regularisation. All the Circle Secretaries are requested to ensure early dispatch of required ACRs for completing the regularisation process of adhoc CAOs. Click here for Letter, Missing CR List

22.10.2009 : Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the grade of Sub Divisional Engineer (Telecom) for vacancy years 2006-07 and 2007-08 under 33% quota. Click here for Letter, Syllabus, Scheme & Application Form

22.10.2009 : Volunteers called for from among the officers in the grade of  DE / Adhoc DE to work as Divisional Engineers in Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Telecom Training Centre, Chennai. Click here for letter

22.10.2009 : DPE issued orders for increasing IDA rate by 6.8% (from 18.5% to 25.3%) w.e.f. 01.10.2009. Click here for order

20.10.2009 : GS, President, AGS (Fin) met GM (FP) and discussed :

(a) DPC from JAO to AO : We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the DPC process from JAO to AO. GM (FP) informed that the DPC work has been completed and sent to the competent authority for approval and postings on promotion.

(b) Regularisation of CAOs adhoc : GM (FP) informed that adhoc CAOs regularisation process is held up due to missing ACRs of 170 eligible CAOs. All Circles have been requested for early sending of missing ACRs.

(c) 1999 JAO batch DPC : We requested to implement DOT order by conducting 1999 JAO batch DPC. GM (FP) assured to send the case to the competent authority for allowing DPC on retrospective date.

(d) Request transfers of AOs/CAOs : We requested for issuance of request transfers of CAOs/AOs who have completed 2 years stay at one station. GM (FP) mentioned that competent authority has advised to issue transfer and posting orders in the month of March every year. Accordingly transfer cases will be considered in March 2010. We further stressed to consider all cases of Executives who have completed 2 years tenure at one station in the month of Sept-Oct 2009.

15.10.2009 : Expenditure Management - Austerity Measures and Rationalization of Expenditure : AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded result in getting released the order from DPE regarding appropriate economy measures to be put in place to rationalise the expenditure of CPSEs especially related to seminars and conferences, domestic and foreign travel, purchase of vehicles etc. Click here for order

15.10.2009 : Bearing of Income Tax liability on perquisite of accommodation provided to BSNL employees by BSNL for the FY 2009-10 (AY 2010-11) and onwards. Click here for order

 15.10.2009 : A Certified copy of the interim order issued by the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam on AIBSNLEA's petition on the matter of MTRR -2009 is appended below for the information and guidance of the members. The interim order is applicable to all executives at or above JTO/ JAO equivalent level desirous to apply for the post of Management Trainees, irrespective of age and qualification. This is a unique order obtained by AIBSNLEA only. No other Association or group of applicants could obtain such an order in this matter. The interim order granted to us is applicable to all executives throughout the country and all aspirants may please apply for the exam utilising this chance.  Click here for interim orders of CAT

15.10.2009 : CONGRATULATIONS ! AIBSNLEA's persistent efforts yielded result in getting released the Order for Regular Promotion of 280 adhoc STS Executives [Telecom] to the STS equivalent grade in the IDA scale of Rs. 29100-54500/=. We are making efforts for DGM's DPC at the earliest. In second phase to complete the regularisation of 2400 DEs efforts are being made to get the issue resolved at the earliest. This regularisation in STS Gr. A has paved the way for DGM's promotion.  issued by BSNL CO Pers Cell. Click here

15.10.2009 : GS, President, AGS (HQ), AGS (F), FS and OS (N) met GM (Pers) and discussed :

(a) Regularisation of adhoc DEs : We expressed our serious concern against reducing the number of DEs regularised. GM (Pers) explained that the undisputed TES Gr. B Seniority lists No. 1 and 2 have been operated. Lists No. 3,4,5 of DEs adhoc could not be operated in view of Hon'ble Supreme Court's stay order and DOT's directions. He mentioned that BSNL is impleading in Hon'ble Supreme Court to get clarification in this regard. Thereafter only 2400 adhoc DEs will be regularised. We pleaded that even without getting clarification from Hon'ble Supreme Court the regularisation of 2700 DEs could have been completed.

(b) Implementation of Hon'ble Ernakulam CAT interim order : GM (Pers) mentioned that the interim order issued by Hon'ble Ernakulam CAT in the case filed by AIBSNLEA has been implemented and the date of submitting application for MT exam is extended up to 23.10.2009. He advised that willing candidates may apply to their nodal officers immediately. He also mentioned that BSNL CO will try to get transferred the case in Principal Bench CAT, New Delhi.

(C) Posting on promotion to 61 JTO (C) to SDE (C) of LDCE quota : GM (Pers) informed that the ST Commission has intervene in the matter hence the whole case has been sent to the ST Commission to examine the implementation of roster.

14.10.2009 : Communication made by GS :

Letter-1 : To Dir (HR) regarding continuous deprivation of senior executives of Telecom Engineering wing.

Letter-2 : To GM (Pers) regarding transfer in the cadre of DE.

Letter-3 : To GM (Pers) regarding transfer in the cadre of SDE (T).

Letter-4 : To GM (FP) regarding transfer in the cadres of CAO/AO.

Letter-5 : To GM (FP) regarding transfer in the cadres of JAO.

14.10.2009 : GS, AGS (C/E/Arch/TF) met PGM (BW) and discussed :

(a) Regularisation of adhoc EEs (C) : PGM (BW) mentioned that as per BSNLMS RRs the existing 90 adhoc EEs (C) having diploma qualification will be facing reversion. The issue has been brought to the notice of competent authority and on final advice the action will be taken in this regard.

(b) Training to new JTOs : We expressed our concern against delay in starting the training to recently promoted departmental JTOs from Draftsmen. PGM (BW) informed that the syllabus / course for JTO training is to be finalised and the faculty in ALTTC/RTTCs is to be created. In this connection shortly the action is being taken. He also confirmed that the outsider JTO (C/E) to fill up about 200 JTO (C) and 200 JTO (E) posts examination result is being declared in the next week as assured by GM (Training).

(c) Posting of 61 SDEs of LDCE quota : We expressed our serious concern against delay in issuing posting and promotion order of 61 SDEs of LDCE quota. PGM (BW) mentioned that the case has been sent to GM (Pers) for necessary action and it is understood that SC/ST Commission has intervene in the matter to ensure proper filling up of SC/ST quota vacancies of LDCE. He expected that shortly some decision will be taken by the competent authority.

14.10.2009 : GS, AGS (C/E/Arch/TF) met GM (Estt) and requested for early implementation of ACP withdrawal review committee report. GM (Estt) informed that the comments of GM (Pers) on the report has been received and being sent shortly to competent authority for decision.  

13.10.2009 : GS, AGS (Fin) met GM (Restructuring) on 09.10.2009 and discussed :

(a) Staffing norms recommended by BCG if any : We wanted information regarding staffing norms recommended by BCG if any and the status of regularisation of adhoc STS level executives' case sent by SEA Cell for comments as directed by CMD BSNL. GM (Restr) informed that presently BCG has not recommended any staffing norms but as advised by Dir (HR) and CMD BSNL, BCG has been advised to submit their recommendations on staffing norms and she clarified that the SEA Section in this regard has been replied accordingly.

(b) BCG recommendations on restructuring at SSA level : We apprised GM (Restr) that vertical bifurcation of mobile, fixed assets and EB as implemented in BSNL CO and Circle level may cause operational difficulties at SSA level if implemented because in rural areas of SSAs that much of man power will not be available which may adversely affect the maintenance work and growth of BSNL. GM (Restr) explained that the vertical bifurcation will not be implemented in rural areas of SSAs and while deciding staffing norms the opinion of Unions and Associations will also be taken into consideration.

13.10.2009 : GS, AGS (Fin) met GM (FP) on 12.10.2009 and discussed :

(a) Regularisation of adhoc CAOs : GM (FP) confirmed that the comments of GM (Restr) on this issue have been received and shortly the case will be sent to competent authority for approval for regularisation.

(b) DPC from JAO/AAO to AO : We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the DPC process. GM (FP) informed that in the first phase of DPC to fill up about 250 AOs posts work is completed and has been sent to competent authority for approval. He expected to issue promotion order by the end of this week if the competent authority approval is received. He assured that second phase DPC is in progress and will be completed along with regularisation of adhoc CAOs.

(c) Consideration of request transfers of AOs/CAOs : GM (FP) informed that the request transfers of AOs/CAOs will be considered in the month of March 2010 only as directed by the competent authority.

13.10.2009 : GS, AGS (HQ), AGS (C/E/Arch/TF) met GM (Pers) and discussed :

(a) Regularisation process of adhoc DEs : We expressed our serious concern against delay in completing the regularisation process of adhoc DEs. GM (Pers) informed that still some DEs CRs are missing and Management is to decide action based on Hon'ble Supreme Court judgment, DOT directives and Association representation with respect to seniority of 270 adhoc DEs.

(b) DPC from SDE to DE adhoc : GM (Pers) informed that the reply to Hon'ble J&K High Court against stay order has been filed and hearing date is expected shortly. He mentioned that he will be calling applicants to BSNL CO to discuss their grievance and will try to settle amicably.

(c) Consideration of request transfers of SDEs / DEs : GM (Pers) assured to look into the matter.

(d) Decision on ACP withdrawal review committee report : GM (Pers) informed that he has studied the report and shortly being sent to GM (Estt) for further action.

(e) DPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T) : We requested to initiate the DPC to fill up vacant TES Gr. B posts of seniority-cum-fitness quota to remove the stagnation of JTOs promotion. GM (Pers) informed that the DPC process is being shortly initiated to fill up about 2000 TES Gr. B vacant posts of seniority-cum-fitness quota.

(f) Modification in BSNLMS RRs : We expressed our serious concern against debarring diploma qualification SDEs/JTOs (C) to the promotion of EE (C) in violation of DOT RRs and DOP&T instructions. GM (Pers) mentioned that the concern of the Association is well taken and the matter has been discussed with PGM (BW), PGM (E) and PGM (Arch) to wait for some time to reconsider the matter and not to revert any EE (C/E/Arch) of Diploma qualification. He assured to look into the matter.

13.10.2009 : GS, AGS (C/E/Arch/TF) met GM (Rectt) and discussed :

(a) Declaration of result of JTO (T) outsider examination : GM (Rectt) informed that JTO (T) Outsider result is being completed and shortly will be declared.

(b) LDCE to fill up about 4500 TES Gr. B vacant posts : GM (Rectt) informed that examination agencies are being appointed to conduct the exam. In case no examination agency comes forward to conduct the exam, BSNL will hold the exam on its own.

(c) Review of JTO (E) to SDE (E) LDCE to fill up required posts : GM (Rectt) informed that the matter was processed to the competent authority but to review the LDCE result was not agreed.  He mentioned that if the case is processed by PGM (E) for holding of nest LDCE to fill up vacant SDE (E) posts of LDCE quota we are in a position to conduct the fresh exam within a period of 6 months.

13.10.2009 : AIBSNLEA succeeded in getting Interim Order from Hon'ble Ernakulam CAT regarding Internal MT Recruitment of BSNL. Shri T.K. Mangalanandan, Branch Secretary, AIBSNLEA Ernakulam Branch (Kerala Circle) and some of the members have filed an OA (No. 690/09) before the CAT, Ernakulam Branch challenging the 'MTRR' on 12.10.2009, which came up for admission on 13.10.2009. The Hon'ble Tribunal has issued Interim Orders in favour of the applicant as follows :

"We direct that the respondents shall accept the applications of the applicants in terms of Annexure A2 notification if they are submitted within 10 days from today and they shall be treated as applications received within the due date. The applicants shall also be admitted provisionally in the aforesaid examination. Since the applicant in this OA is the Secretary representing certain class of employees, we also direct that if any applications are received from similarly situated person, they shall also be admitted in the examination provisionally".

In view of the Hon'ble CAT, Ernakulam's Interim Order, all members are advised to apply for aforesaid examination by 23^rd October 2009. It is the outcome of AIBSNLEA's determination. Click here for CAT Order

12.10.2009 : Communication received :

AGM (Admn-I) informs GS regarding settlement of medical claims of Shri L.Satyanarayan, Retd. SDE, BSNL Visakhapatnam, suffering from acute blood cancer. Click here

12.10.2009 : GS thanks Secretary, BSNL Pensioners Welfare Society, Rajasthan regarding passing resolution for appreciating the efforts made by this association in getting released the orders in respect of 2^nd PRC / 6^th CPC for pensioners. Click here

08.10.2009 : Communication made by JOINT  FORUM of Non-Executives and Executives Unions and Associations :

Letter-1 : To Thiru A. Raja, Hon'ble MoC&IT  regarding Appointment of SAG officers of Indian P&T Accounts & Finance service Gr. A in BSNL/MTNL on deemed deputation basis - our protest against.

Letter-2 : To Thiru A. Raja, Hon'ble MoC&IT regarding Immediate absorption of ITS officers in BSNL.

Letter-3 : To CMD, BSNL  regarding Immediate absorption of ITS officers in BSNL.

Letter-4 : To CMD, BSNL regarding Undue interference of BCG in day to day working of BSNL.

08.10.2009 : Communication made by GS to CMD, BSNL :

Letter-1 : Regarding Non-settlement of long pending issues of units of NCES Circle New Delhi.

Letter-2 : Regarding Grant of perks & allowances to BSNL Executives.

Letter-3 : Regarding Denial of promotion to JAG posts from DE/CAO.

08.10.2009 : GS, President, AGS (Fin) met Director (HR) and discussed :

(a) Implementation of DPE OM dated 02.04.2009 and revision of transport allowance : We expressed our serious concern against delay in implementing DPE OM dated 02.04.2009 regarding IDA fitment benefit from 68.8% to 78.2% and revision of transport allowance. Director (HR) mentioned that due to continuous dip in the BSNL's profit it is difficult to implement DPE order as well as revision / increase of transport allowance and other perks. He appealed that let the people work hard to make BSNL profit making, then only the above issues can be considered. We pleaded that DPE OM dated 02.04.2009 is the part of complete salary package of revised pay scales which is issued by DPE on the recommendations of Group of Ministers and Cabinet approval. This cannot be delayed in the name of BSNL's profit. We also mentioned that BSNL Management, in calculative manner, has not revised the transport allowances of executives because majority of JAG and above officers have been provided vehicles. He assured to discuss the matter in BSNL Management Committee further.

(b) Absorption of ITS Gr. A officers in BSNL : We mentioned that if the absorption process of ITS officers in BSNL is completed, BSNL can make the profit. ITS officers after absorption may work with full commitment and devotion in BSNL. We also pleaded that BSNL Management should mount pressure on DOT to finalise the absorption process. Dir (HR) mentioned that the issue is in active consideration to the Govt. and BSNL Management is also making efforts to complete the process. But the issue is not very simple because despite the efforts of DOT, ITS officers have not exercised option for BSNL and recently against DGM recruitment, stay order is availed in Allahabad CAT and now BSNL Management has postponed the DGMs examination till further order. We expressed our dissatisfaction against BSNL Management's partition attitude.

(c) Pay fixation under FR-22 (I) A (i) to JTO (Offg) : We requested for implementation of Kerala High Court judgment regarding pay fixation of JTO (Offg.) under FR-22 (I) A (i). GM (Estt), present in the meeting informed that the matter is under consideration.

(d) Modification in BSNLMS RRs of JTOs/SDEs (C/E/Arch) : We expressed our serious resentment against debarring Diploma qualification JTOs/SDEs (C/E/Arch) wings to the EE promotion, which is against the DO P&T and CPWD guidelines. Dir (HR) assured to look into the matter and advised to represent the case again through GM (Pers).

(e) Revision of pay scales of AD (OL) as per 6^th CPC recommendations : We requested for early revision of AD (OL) pay scale as per 6^th CPC recommendations and endorsed by DOT. Dir (HR) assured to look into the matter.

(f) Improper implementation of BCG recommendations : We expressed our serious resentment against the improper implementation of BCG recommendations regarding BSNL employees' service matters and BSNL's operational and maintenance work. We mentioned that vertical separation of BSNL Mobile, Fixed Assets and Enterprise Business etc. may be possible at HQ / Circle level but it will not be practically possible in the SSAs where all these works are being dealt by one SDE. Hence BCG recommendations need full deliberation. Dir (HR) assured to look into the matter.  

07.10.2009 : Recruitment of Management Trainees : AIBSNLEA strongly oppose the Management Trainees recruitment through internal quota i.e. 25% based on age and qualification. As per DoP&T instructions any internal departmental examination cannot debar existing officers / executives to appear in examination based on age and qualification. Age and qualification can be the eligibility criteria for outside recruitment of MTs i.e. 25%. BSNL Management has arbitrarily notified the MTRR for internal and outside quota, wherein DOT recruited Executives and absorbed in BSNL are debarred to appear in internal quota of MTs. To protest against arbitrary notification of MTRR, it is decided to take the course of legal actions. Our Branch Secretary, Ernakulam Branch Com. Mangalanandan (Mobile : 09446574151) will be filing the SLP in Ernakulam CAT shortly. Interested members of Kerala Circle may contact him to get impleaded in the case. For more details, Com. K.Antony, CS Kerala Circle may be contacted.

06.10.2009 : Communication made by GS :

Letter-1 : To CMD, BSNL regarding Non-settlement of LTC Bills of the Executives, who availed LTC, traveling by air to North-East region in lieu of home town LTC.

Letter-2 : To Dir (HR) regarding Holding of LDCE to fill up 25% posts of PAs.

Letter-3 : To Director (HR) regarding Reduction of Training allowance from 15% to 7.5% and recovery of the same w.e. from 27.02.2009.

06.10.2009 : Case regarding seniority of 147 SDEs was heard in Hon'ble CAT, New Delhi today and posted for 23.10.2009. 

06.10.2009 : GS, President met GM (Pers) and discussed :

(a) Regularisation of adhoc DEs : We expressed our serious resentment against delay in regularisation of adhoc DEs. GM (Pers) informed that the regularisation process is about to complete but ACRs of 40 DEs, of 24 Circles are yet to be received. 22 Circles' complete ACRs have been received. Majority ACRs are missing from BSNL CO, CTD and Bihar Circles. Efforts are being made to complete the ACRs and to complete the DPC.

(b) DPC from SDE (T) to DE : GM (Pers) informed that reply to Hon'ble J&K High Court has been filed. Next date of hearing is expected shortly to get vacated the stay order against the DPC.

(c) DPC from JTO to SDE (T) : GM (Pers) informed that shortly the notification for LDCE to fill up about 4000 SDEs (T) posts is being issued. Simultaneously the DPC process to fill up seniority-cum-fitness quota of SDEs (T) posts is also being initiated.

(d) Consideration of request transfers of SDEs/DEs from ALTTC, Ghaziabad : GM (Pers) informed that yesterday he has discussed the matter with CGM, ALTTC, Ghaziabad and now CGM, ALTTC has agreed to relieve the SDEs/DEs on request transfer provided substitutes are given. He assured for early issuance of the transfer orders.

(e) Posting of DEs / AGMs in BSNL CO : GM (Pers) advised us to suggest some volunteers to be posted in BSNL CO as AGMs.

06.10.2009 : GS, President, AFS met Shri P.J.Thomas, Secy (T), welcomed and felicitated him on assuming the high office of Chairman TC and Secy (T). We assured him our fullest cooperation and requested him to extend full support to BSNL in making it No. 1 Telecom Service Provider. We also registered our protest against appointment of SAG officers of Indian P&T Accounts & Finance service Gr. A in BSNL/MTNL on deemed deputation basis. Secy (T) assured his full support and to look into the above matter. Click here for Felicitation letter, Protest Letter.

05.10.2009 : GS, President, AGS (Fin), met GM (FP) and discussed -