31.01.2017:   Meeting with GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi:

GS, FS and AGS (Fin) met with GM (FP) and discussed regarding:

A CPC from JAO to AO, AO to CAO: We requested to expedite the CPCs from JAO to AO and AO to CAO. GM (FP) mentioned that the CPC process from AO to CAO is in progress but the promotion orders will be issued after the clearance from Pers. Cell of BSNL Corporate Office in the same line of SDE to DE CPC. The CPC from JAO to AO will be initiated thereafter.

B Diversions of 50% MT quota posts of CAOs to seniority quota: We requested to get de-linked the proposal of diversions of 50% MT quota posts of CAOs to seniority quota from the agenda of BSNL Board and to issue the orders as per the approval of MC. We further requested that pending decision on this issue we may go ahead with adhoc promotions to fill-up the vacant MT quota posts of the CAOs. GM (FP) assured to look into the matter.

C Allowing option to exercise to the JAO (10% quota) along with the JAOs (40% quota) after 07.05.2010: We requested for allowing option to exercise to the JAO (10% quota) along with the JAOs (40% quota) after 07.05.2010. GM (FP) mentioned that the matter is under consideration.  

D Consideration of request / tenure transfer cases in the cadre of Accounts personnel: We requested for consideration of request / tenure transfer cases in the cadre of Accounts personnel. GM (FP) assured to look into.

31.01.2017:   GS Writes to Smt. Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding our suggestions on Look After arrangement by executives availing higher pay scale.

<<<<Click here for letters>>>>>

31.01.2017:   Congratulations! Formation of Superannuation Trust by LIC - by approval by BSNL Board:

GS discussed with CS & CGM (Legal) about the outcome of BSNL regarding the issue of superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees. CS & CGM (Legal) confirmed that today BSNL Board in its meeting held on today has approved formation of Superannuation Trust by LIC. Congratulations to all BSNL recruited employees. This is the First step in right direction.  Many more steps are to be taken. It's just a beginning. We will fight continuously for full quantum and date of implementation. AIBSNLEA thanks one and all for the support extended. 

31.01.2017:   GS Writes to

1.The PGM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Representation from Shri   Biswajit Sarkar, HR No. 198400068, DE (P), North, Tripura SSA under transfer to WBTC for early reliving-

(b) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE <<<<Click here for letters>>>>>

2. The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Representation from Shri Bhaskar Chakraborty, AO, Staff No. 89128, West Bengal Circle, EZBC, Salt Lake, Kolkata -700001 regarding discrepancies in the eligibility list for CPC for the post of CAO.

(b) Representation received from Haryana Circle regarding training of JAO Haryana Circle

(c) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel <<<<Click here for letters>>>>>

3. The Director (HR) BSNL Board, regarding

(a) Representation received from Shri S. M. Kale, SDE BSNL Yavatmal, HR No. 199501515 for an early decision on his appeal case

(b) Representation from Shri Suraj Singh, Quarter No. 5, Type-I, Block -21, Postal Colony, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar -751001 regarding his appointment as JAO in Odisha Circle of BSNL on humanitarian grounds.<<<<Click here for letters>>>>>

AIBSNLEA WISHES

TO ONE & ALL

24.01.2017:   GS Writes to

1. The PGM (EW),  BSNL Corporate Office, regarding request for cancellation of transfer in the grade of SDE (E) of Odisha Circle case of Sri C. Pujari, HR No.199207231<<<<Click here for letters>>>>>

2. The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel

(b) Representation from Shri B.B. Bhagat Sr. AO % GMT Nashik HR No. 198115040 regarding appeal against the order of punishment of “Reduction of pay by one stage for a period of one year with effect of postponing future increment.

(c) Representation from Shri M. Kameshwar Rao, AO, Warangal SSA (Telangana) for acceptance of technical resignation<<<<Click here for letters>>>>>

3. The PGM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Representation from Shri Prabir Kumar Das, DE, IT Project Circle, Kolkata HR No. 198214231 regarding promotion to DGM (T) (Adhoc) –

(b) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

(c) Representation from Shri Kandrudas Bhagat, Staff No. 201334, PS to GM (NWO-II) /CFA Calcutta Telephones appealing for additional attempt for appearing in the online examination for E-2 to E-3 (CSSS PA/PS) <<<<Click here for letters>>>>>

4. The GM (Admn) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding representation from Shri H.K. Shukla, CAO % GMTD, Dehradun regarding reimbursement of Medical Indoor Claim of kidney transplant of his son- Vikas Shukla <<<<Click here for letters>>>>>

23.01.2017:  

GS met with Jt. GM (Pers.) and discussed regarding:

A. CPC from JTO to SDE (T):  We requested to ensure that on 15^th February 2017, the BSNL's Senior Advocate from Delhi attends the hearing in the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala to get the stay order vacated on JTO to SDE promotion of the SCF quota. Jt. GM (Pers.) informed that BSNL's Sr. Advocate Shri R.D. Aggarwala has assured to attend the Hon'ble court on 15^th February 2017.

B. Promotion from JTO to SDE (T) of LDCE quota: Jt. GM (Pers.) informed that HR committee nominated by DoT met on 19.01.2017 but discussed only the HR Plan of BSNL. The committee refused to discuss other HR issues except the HR Plan of BSNL.

C. SDE to DE (T), AO to CAO promotions: Jt. GM (Pers.) informed that the SLP has been prepared to fil in the Hon'ble Supreme Court against the judgment of the Hon'ble High Court of Chandigarh but it will be filed after receiving the certified copy of the judgment of the Hon'ble High Court Chandigarh.

D. DE to DGM CPC: We requested to expedite CPC from DE to DGM. Jt. GM (Pers.) informed that the CPC work to fill up about 400 DGM posts is in process. The ACRs/VCRs are being collected of the eligible candidates. The eligibility list considered for promotion is the same list which was submitted by BSNL to the Expert Committee headed by Hon'ble Justice (Retd.) Shri Rama Murthi.

E. SDE (C) to EE (C) promotions: WE requested issue promotion orders from SDE (C) to EE (C) since the CPC has been completed long before. Jt. GM (Pers.) informed that the proposal submitted by PGM (BW) for Adhoc EE promotion has net been considered by the competent authority and in view of the pending court case on SC/ST Roaster implementation the proposal has been returned to the PGM (BW) for some alternative arrangements.

F. Restructuring of AD (OL) Cadre: Jt. GM (Pers.) informed that the BSL's proposal for restructuring of AD (OL) Cadre has been returned by DoT to Pers. Cell asking the clarification on matching saving mechanism as proposed the same has now been sent to EF Cell of BSNL CO for compliance. Thereafter, it will be sent to DoT again for consideration.

23.01.2017:  

GS, and GS, AITEEA met with PGM (Estt.) and discussed regarding

A. finalization of 22820/- IDA Pay for the executives recruited post 01.01.2007: A detailed draft was submitted to her for consideration as a committee member and requested for positive settlement of the issue. After a detailed discussion PGM (Estt) assured to look into.

B. Removal of pay anomaly case of JTOs recruited as an outsider from TTA Cadre of BSNL: We requested to settle the pay anomaly case of JTOs recruited as an outsider from TTA Cadre of BSNL. PGM (Estt) mentioned that there is no Govt. order available to treat promotion in case where departmental candidates recruited through outsider quota after the technical resignation from the previous cadre.  She suggested to provide such Govt. order, if available, to settle the case.

C. Notional pay fixation w.e.f. 01.10.2000 to all up-graded pay scales case of JTO/SDE (CEAT) and PA cadre: We requested for the settlement of this long pending issue. PGM (Estt) informed that the matter was submitted to BSNL MC for consideration but the MC wanted status of the Pay scales of the JTO equivalent cadres in other Govt. departments which have been received but not supporting our stand. However, it is being submitted to MC for consideration. We pleaded that since the JE/AE (CEAT) have been given parity with respect to their pay scale, designation, qualification etc. with JTO/SDE (Telecom) hence, the pay fixation on notional / actual basis has to be given w.e.f. 01.10.2000 to this under privileged group as per the recommendations of Dr. Vinay Shahi committee. PGM (Estt) further mentioned that after Dr. Vinay Shahi committee recommendations, the BSNL Board has considered the pay fixation under EPP for the purpose of counting of residency period w.e.f. 01.10.2000. We again pleaded for its review only.

19.01.2017:   Meeting with Director (HR):

GS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (F) met with Director (HR) in the presence of GM (SR) and discussed regarding:

A CPCs to fill-up vacant Gr A and Gr B equivalent posts: We requested to fill–up all the vacant Gr A and Gr B equivalent posts since there is no stay order from any court i.e. JTO to SDE (T), SDE to DE (T), DE to DGM (Engg), JAO to AO, AO to CAO, CAO to DGM (F), JTO (TF) to SDE (TF), SDE (TF) to AGM (TF), JTO (C/E) to SDE (C/E) and SDE (C) to EE (C) etc. Director (HR) assured to look into the matter and to discuss with concerned PGMs/GMs and PGM (Pers) in this regard.

B Implementation of E2 and E3 standard pay scales to JTO and SDE equivalent executives: We requested to get the approval of DoT for implementation of E2 and E3 standard pay scales to JTO and SDE equivalent executives. Director (HR) mentioned that today itself she has discussed the matter with Addl. Secretary (T), DoT for E2 & E3 pay scale clearance but still he is of the opinion to send the proposal of replacement scales E1A and E2A pay scales to the Union Cabinet for approval. She further informed that CMD has already written a letter to DoT for an early approval of BSNL's proposal.  However, she assured to continue to pursue in DoT for early clearance.

C 30% Superannuation Benefits to BSNL recruited employees: Director (HR) informed that GM (CA), BSNL CO has already taken DoT approval for the creation of a Superannuation Trust of BSNL recruited employees. Hence, shortly trust will be created.

D CPSU Cadre Hierarchy: We requested for early implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy in BSNL. Director (HR) mentioned that PGM (Pers.) has already seized this work and is taking feedback from all the stack holders. She assured an early action in this regard.

At the last, Director (HR) mentioned that AIBSNLEA has full rights to meet the Management at all levels and give its valuable feedbacks in resolving various pending issues.  She further mentioned that BSNL Management cannot ignore AIBSNLEA and its alliance who escaped by a narrow thin margin in the recent MV. She also mentioned that negotiation can be fruit full only when the environment is cordial. We assured our fullest co-operation in the interest of entire executive community of BSNL and for the growth of BSNL.

Account details of AIBSNLEA CHQ:

Account No.: 1120000100123542

IFS Code: PUNB0112000

Name: All India BSNL Executives' Association, New Delhi

Bank: Punjab National Bank

Branch: ECE House, KG Marg, New Delhi - 110001

Vender Code: 0100085653

18.01.2017:  

GS, FS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (F) met with PGM (Pers.) and discussed regarding:

A CPSU Cadre Hierarchy: We requested PGM (Pers.) to brief the outlines on which the CPSU cadre hierarchy proposal is being prepared. Jt. GM (Pers.) explained that as per Pers. Cell proposal the time bound promotions on functional basis are being agreed up to SDE level only and thereafter for DE and equivalent cadres it will be restricted to availability of the STS posts after the approval of BSNL HR Plan by BSNL Board. We strongly opposed such proposal and categorically told that we will not deviate from the Khan Committee recommendations on CPSU cadre hierarchy hence, there should not any post based promotions up to STS level. PGM (Pers.) intervene in the matter and mentioned that shortly Pers. Cell will supply a draft proposal in this regard and accordingly further discussions will take place.

B CPC from SDE (C) to EE (C): We requested to give clearance on the CPC from SDE (C) to EE (C) to fill-up about 150 EE (C) posts wherein the CPC has already been completed four months ago. We also explained that there is no stay order from any court is pending hence, the promotion orders can be issued immediately. We also explained that in Civil Wing there is an acute stagnation in the promotion avenues of Group “B” level executives foe example one JTO recruited in the year 1993 is still awaiting for his first functional promotion in the cadre of SDE. Similarly, SDE (C) to EE (C) promotions are also stagnating. PGM (Pers.) after detailed discussions assured an early action in this regard.

C Consideration of tenure / request transfers of SDEs: We requested for consideration of tenure / request transfers of SDEs. PGM (Pers.) assured early orders in this regard. We also expressed our concern against non-forwarding of the request transfer applications of SDEs/DEs by the Circles to the BSNL Corporate Office. PGM (Pers.) assured to write a letter to all the CGMs not to withhold the transfer requests in the circles rather they should necessarily recommend / forward to BSNL CO for its disposal.

D Time Bound Promotions from E-5 to E-6 under EPP to Adhoc DGMs: We requested to issue amendment in BSNL MSRR to provide the Time Bound Promotions from E-5 to E-6 under EPP to Adhoc DGMs since it has been de-linked from BSNL Board's agenda and approved by BSNL MC. PGM (Pers.) assured for issuing orders immediately.

18.01.2017:   Meeting with PGM (BW):

GS, and AGS (F) met with PGM (BW) and discussed regarding:

A CPC from SDE (C) to EE (C): We expressed our resentment against delaying the promotion orders from SDE (C) to EE (C) since the CPC has been expedited four months before. PGM (BW) appreciated our concern and informed that the CPC minutes have been sent to PGM (Pers.) for clearance and approval from the competent authority to issue the promotion orders. He assured as soon as the approval is received the promotions orders will be issued immediately.

B Consideration of tenure / request transfers of SDEs (Civil) from A&N Circle: We requested for consideration of tenure / request transfers of SDEs (Civil) from A&N Circle. PGM (BW) assured early orders in this regard.

C Diversion of Erode Civil Division to Thanjavur SSA of Tamil Nadu Circle: We requested to stop diversion of Erode Civil Division to Thanjavur SSA of Tamil Nadu Circle.  This diversion will cause difficulties to the staff at Erode. PGM (BW) after some discussions assured that no staff will be disturbed from Erode and diversion EE post will be re-looked into. We suggested for a looking after arrangement for Diversion of Erode Civil Division to Thanjavur SSA of Tamil Nadu Circle.

<<<Click here for the glimpses of CWC Meet at Faridabad on 8th and 9th Jan., 2017>>>>>

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17.01.2017:   GS writes to Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD, BSNL on 11.01.2017 requesting to filling up of  the vacant posts of Group-'B' and 'A' equivalent cadres in BSNL <<<<Click here for the letter>>>

17.01.2017:   Meeting with GM (Rectt), BSNL CO, New Delhi

GS AGS (F) met with GM (Rectt) and discussed regarding issuing of regular posting orders in respect to JAO 2016 Batch since the committee has already submitted its report 10 days before regarding review of result. GM (Rectt) mentioned that mater is under active consideration and after receiving the report from the agency the review of result will take place. Efforts are being made to complete the process in this month itself.

Filling of the left out vacancies of SDEs through LDCE quota in SDE (C/E/TF) Engg. Wings: GM (Rectt) informed that the examination to fill-up vacant SDEs posts in C/E/TF Engg. Wings through LDCE has been notified on 15.03.2017. JTO (TF) to SDE (TF) LDCE is being held for the first time after formation of BSNL with the untiring efforts of AIBSNLEA. Whereas for C/E wings the LDCE is being held for left out vacancies on our pursuassion.

17.01.2017:   GS writes to:

1. The PGM (Estt) BSNL Corporate Office,

(a) Regarding requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of JTO

<<<<Click here for the letters>>>

2. The PGM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE

(b) Requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

<<<<Click here for the letters>>>

3. The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a)  Requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel

(b) Requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of DGM (F)

<<<<Click here for the letters>>>

4. The PGM (BW), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a)  Requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE (E)

<<<<Click here for the letters>>>

5. The PGM (EW), BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding

(a) Requested for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE (E)

<<<<Click here for the letters>>>

6. The Director (HR), BSNL Board, regarding

(a) Representation from Shri N.K. Sharma, CAO, % PGMTD Jaipur staff No. 88034 regarding Eligibility list for filling up the vacant posts in the grade of DGM on ad-hoc basis conduction of CPC regarding in Telecom Finance.

<<<<Click here for the letters>>>

(b) Regarding Amendment –BSNL transfer Policy-

<<<<Click here for the letters>>>

AIBSNLEA WISHES

TO ONE & ALL

13.01.2017:   Closure, transfer to States, Status etc in respect of the CPSEs:

It is reliably learnt that  the NITI Aayog has recommended for Closure, transfer to States, Status etc in respect of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and the PMO has asked the Department concerned to furnish the status of implementation of the recommendations by 01.01.2017. <<<<Click here for order>>> AIBSNLEA strongly opposes such move and will react strongly.

12.01.2017:   GS writes to:

(1) The GM (FP) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a)  Representation from Shri Tapan Bhattacharyya, Account Officer (Plg & Wages & Bills), Staff No. 180103 O/o the CGM, Calcutta Telephones regarding Submission of option for posting in West Bengal Telecom Circle (except Kolkata) with tenure facilities equivalent to NE regions.

(b)  Requested for transfer / posting/ cancellation/ retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel

(c)  Request for own cost transfer in the Cadre of Sr.AO. Case of Sri Ajay Kumar Sahoo

(d)  Representation from Shri S. Baji Shyda, JAO (Deptl) 2010 batch selected against 10% quota, Staff No. 183993 % GMTD BSNL, Guntur, AP Circle regarding allowing option for revision of pay from the date of promotion to the grade of JAO- <<<<Click here for the letters>>>

(2).    The Director (HR) BSNL Board, regarding

(a)  Representation received from Tamil Nadu Circle regarding Implementation of Hon?ble CAT, Lucknow Order TA. No. 14 of 2012 in W.P. No. 3579/2005 dated 5.5.2016 regarding absorption of senior Accountant in Executive Cadre (Group-?B?) w.e.f. 01.10.2000

(b) Pay fixation of JAO Deptt. (40 % & 10%) batch, 2010, Odisha Circle ?Arbitrary & Unjustified recovery order thereof.

(c) Representation received from Shri Srimanta Sahoo, AO (Stores), Odisha regarding harassment due to working in Hindi

(d)  Representation from MS. B. Rathna Sudha JAO, NATFM regarding Harassment with an ulterior motive by Shri A. John Thomas, CGM NATFM Hyderabad through his close AO & JAO.

(e)  Representation from Shri Raj Kishor Dhandhel, DGM (IA), % Sr. GM (IA), BSNL CO. Regarding Injustice due to non-considering the reversion period from 16.3.2010 to 5.9.2012 resulted huge financial loss & recovery of more than Rs. 1, 00,000/<<<<Click here for the letters>>>

(3)  The PGM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a)  Representation from Shri Ranjit Nandan, SDE (Civil), BSNL Civil Sub Division, Sanchar Sadan Patna HR No. 199208707 regarding Correction in Seniority List Issued by PGM (BW) office vide letter no. 5-3/2005/AD(BW-1) dated 16.6.2016

(b)  Request for transfer / posting/retention in the Cadre of SDE

(c)  Request for transfer / posting/ cancellation/ retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

(d)  Request for transfer / posting/ cancellation/ retention in the Cadre of DGM (TF)

(e)  Request for own cost transfer in the Cadre of AGM/DE. Case of Sri B. R. Kumbhar & Sri M. M. Pathak<<<<Click here for the letters>>>

(4) The PGM (BW),BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE(C). Case of Sri S.K. Jena, SDE?, HRMS NO. 199306631.<<<<Click here for the letters>>>

(b) Request for conducting CPC for promotion from the grade of JTO(C) to SDE(C) on SCF Quota to fill up all vacant posts.<<<<Click here for the letters>>>  

12.01.2017:   Meeting on CPSU Cadre hierarchy proposal:

PGM (Pers.) has fixed up a meeting with AIBSNLEA on 18.01.2017 at 15.00 Hrs to discuss the proposal on CPSU Cadre hierarchy. All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle Secretaries are requested to send their views and feedback in this regard up to 16.01.2017.

12.01.2017:   Meeting with PGM (Pers.):

GS, FS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (Fin)  met PGM (Pers) and discussed regarding:

(h) Not forwarding of request transfer applications of SDEs/DEs/DGMs by the circles: We requested PGM (Pers) to issue necessary instructions to all the circles for forwarding the request transfer application to BSNL CO on genuine ground.  PGM (Pers) assured for issuance of necessary instructions to the orders to circles immediately.

11.01.2017:   GS, President, FS, AGS (Fin), CS-KTD and CP-KTD met GM (FP) and discussed regarding:

(e) Consideration of request/tenure transfer of AOs/CAOs: We requested to consideration some pending request/tenure transfer cases of AOs/CAOs and some requests of modification, cancellation on genuine grounds.  GM (FP) assured to look in to the cases.

11.01.2017:   GS, President, Advisor (East), and CS Odisha Circle met PGM (EW) and discussed regarding:

(b) Consideration of request /tenure transfer of SDEs(E)/EE(E): We requested for consideration of some SDEs(E)/EEs (E) request/tenure transfer orders and some retention cases. PGM(EW) after some discussion assured to look in to the matter.

Account details of AIBSNLEA CHQ:

Account No.: 1120000100123542

IFS Code: PUNB0112000

Name: All India BSNL Executives' Association, New Delhi

Bank: Punjab National Bank

Branch: ECE House, KG Marg, New Delhi - 110001

11.01.2017:  

GS, President met Addl. Secretary (T), DoT and discussed regarding viability of BSNL wherein he appreciated and praised the mobile service of Kerala Telecom Circle wherein he mentioned that he recently was on tour to Kerala for seven days and during this period he was astonished to find that not even a single call drop took place. He further mentioned that in Kerala Circle network optimization is perfect and the staff is sincerely committed for quality service hence they deserves all appreciations. Same spirit should be shown by other circles also. He also found that BSNL staff relations with public are excellent at all tourist places wherever he visited. BSNL thus have an excellent human resource which should be properly utilized. The BSNL Inspection Quarters are located in important areas of the cities and if some due attention is given their facilities are not less than any three star hotel and some IQs even are competing with four star facilities. Like this BSNL has a great treasure. We further discussed regarding:

A. Clarification on EPP: We requested AST to issue clarification on EPP wherein earlier in some DoT meeting it was minuted that under EPP in the same scale double pay fixation i.e. one at the time of Time Bound Promotion and another on Post Based Promotion cannot be given and on this basis Pers Cell of BSNL CO has also issued the orders which has caused problems in settling the pension cases and amounts to recoveries. AST after some discussions advised us to submit the examples wherein the problem in pension settlement cases has arised. He assured an early settlement of the issue.

B. Approval of E2 and E3 standard IDA Pay Scales to JTO and SDE Equivalent Cadres in BSNL: We requested for the approval of E2 and E3 standard IDA Pay Scales to JTO and SDE Equivalent Cadres in BSNL. AST mentioned that CMD BSNL in this regard has discussed the matter with him and shortly he will come and further discuss the matter.

C.Payment of Gratuity Rs.20 lakhs to the BSNL Pensioners w.e.f1.1.2016 as per 7^th CPC recommendation:    We requested AST to allow payment of Gratuity to the BSNL pensioners w.e.f 1.1.2016 as per 7^th CPC recommendations.  We explained BSNL pensioners pension is being paid on IDA, hence necessary orders on payment of Gratuity to BSNL pensioners should be issued by DOT on IDA pensionersw.e.f 1.1.2016 as per the 7^th CPC recommendations.  AST assured to look in to the matter.

11.01.2017:   CWC meeting of AIBSNLEA at Faridabad:

AIBSNLEA successfully conducted its First Central Working Committee meeting after the 5th All India Conference at Faridabad (Haryana) from 8th to 9th January 2017. The details reports in this regard and its glimpses follows.

11.01.2017:   Record of discussions of the meeting of  United Forum with Director (HR), BSNL Board held on 06.01.2017:

A meeting of leaders of the United Forum, comprising of GS- AIBSNLEA, GS- AIGETOA & GS-AITEEA held with full HR Team of BSNL Corporate Office under  the Chairmanship of Director (HR), BSNL Board for two and half hours on the invitation of BSNL management in backdrop of our ongoing Protest Program against the agitation notice served on 15^th Dec?2016. The meeting was held in congenial environment and point wise deliberation held in accordance with the notice. The point wise discussion was held as below:

1.                 Recognition to AIBSNLEA in leading Circles/SSAs:

United Forum requested for extending the recognition to AIBSNLEA as majority association in circles where AIBSNLEA has won. The management side informed that legal opinion has been sought. GS AIBSNLEA requested that he has submitted some fresh inputs and decision may be taken after examining those inputs. Director (HR) assured to look into the same.

It was also highlighted to the Director (HR) that the facility for subscription deduction has yet not been given to AIGETOA. AIGETOA has submitted fresh request and the same may be extended to AIGETOA. Director (HR) told to GM (SR) to take necessary action in this regard. Further, she assured us that informal meetings shall be granted, as and when required.

2.                 Extension of Rs 22820/- as initial basic to JTOs/JAOs recruited after 01.01.2007:

The management and the leaders of united forum discussed the matter in details and it was finalized that Committee formed to extend Rs 22820/- as initial basic for post 01.01.2007 recruited executives as per the meeting of the leaders of the United Forum with CMD on 22^nd Dec?2016 will submit its report expeditiously and recommendations shall be processed in one month to submit it for the approval of the board.

3.                 Replacement of intermediate Pay Scale of E1A, E2A by standard pay scale of E2, E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent:

Director (HR) told that the management is of the opinion that standard pay scale of E2-E3 for JTO-SDE equivalent should be implemented in BSNL but she also agreed that the issue has got stuck up in DoT and not moving on expected lines.  We requested that since there is agitation among the Executives, it is the best time to put pressure on DoT to finalize the standard scale of E2-E3. It was assured that the CMD and Director (HR) will meet to the Secretary DoT in next week and press for approval of E2-E3 for JTO-SDE equivalent by DoT. The association will follow up with the Director (HR) on the issue and take decision according to the situation.

4.                 Extension of 30% Superannuation Benefits to BSNL recruited employees:

It was informed by the Director (HR) that all pre-requisite have been completed and the trust has been formed. Now the composition of trust and the company to manage the corpus have to be approved by BSNL Board in its upcoming meeting. The quantum and date of effect as 01.01.2007 will be taken care after inception of the policy on paper. She assured us that she is very considerate on the issue and will definitely look forward to increase the quantum and revision in date of implementation.

5.                 Implementation of CPSU Hierarchy in line with Khan Committee Report:

It was brought to the notice of Director (HR) that how Personnel cell can formulate CPSU policy without taking into account our inputs as United Forum represents a major group in BSNL and the BSNL recruited executives shall be the most effected persons with this policy. We categorically told that any compromise with the interests of the executives shall result into protest both through organizational actions as well as legally. Director (HR) appreciated the concern and instructed GM (SR) & PGM (Pers) that input of United Forum should also be taken into account and CPSU Policy shouldn?t be finalized without the concurrence of United Forum leaders. The related approval in this regard may be obtained from her in the file.

6.                 Issuance of posting order of LDCE-2015 qualified candidates & modification of SDE RR:

It was apprised to us that the necessary formalities have been completed to delink the modification of SDE RR from BSNL Board and it will be once again finalized by the MC in a changed order. Only the concurrence of the members of the HR committee is required. It was informed to us that due to non-availability of JS (Admin), DoT because of his busy schedule, the same is withheld. We requested Director (HR) for her intervention in convening the meeting urgently which will pave the way of issue of promotion order of the LDCE-2015 qualified candidates. She assured that she will intervene personally to convene the meeting at the earliest. The whole process will tried to be completed in January?2017.

7.                 Immediate conduction of CPCs in all disciplines:

We expressed our serious concern that on the pretext of pending court cases all the CPCs are stalled.  It has caused stagnation and frustration among the executives ie.  JTO to SDE (T), SDE to DE, DE to DGM, JAO to AO, AO to CAO, CAO to DGM(F) JTO (TF) to SDE(TF), JTO(E/C) to SDE (E/C), SDE( C)to EE ( C) etc.  Director (HR) directed PGM (Pers) to look in to the matter for early filling up of the vacant Gr.?B? and ?A? Posts.

8.                 Resolution of Rule-8 inter circle request cases of JTOs:

The Director (HR) told that all CGMs shall be asked to settle maximum numbers of Rule-8 cases from the recent promotion of LICE passed JE to JTOs in the Circles. Instruction in this regard shall be issued to all CGMs. The association will follow up and try to ensure to issue of the letter from Corporate Office and relieving of our colleagues from Circle under Rule-8 in the current financial year.

9.                 Scrapping of MT RR/ DGM RR:

As agreed earlier, the decision shall be taken on MT RRs after discussions with majority association. For DGM RRs, the decision to scrap has already been taken earlier and necessary action in this regard shall be taken soon.

10.            Notional Pay fixation of all upgraded pay scales w.e.f 1.10.2000 of JTO/SDE (C/E)/Arch/TF) and PA cadre: 

We requested to settle the issue by giving parity with JTO (T)/SDE (T) in this regard as while upgrading these cadres the parity w.r.t pay, qualification and designation have already been given.  It should not be relate with the JEs/AEs of Railway and CPWD departments as MC suggested.  Director (HR) assured to discuss the matter with PGM (Estt.) for an early solution.

11.            Extension of one increment to LDCE 2012 passed candidates:

Issue shall be reexamined in light of the inputs submitted by us. 

12.            Diversion of 50%MT quota CAO Posts to the seniority quota, extension of E1+5 increments to JTO SRD JAO-2013 and 2015 batches and E-5 to E-6 scale to DGMs (Adhoc):

On these issues Director(HR) mentioned that  all the pending HR issues approved by BSNL MC will be discussed by the  Committee formed by DOT comprising Jt.Secy. (Admn), DDG (TPF), Director (CM) and Director (HR) and shortly clearance from BSNL Board will be taken.

13.             Removal of pay anomaly of JTOs promoted from TTAs of outside quota:

Director (HR) assured to discuss the matter again with PGM (Estt.) with the feedback given by United Forum for an early solution etc. 

14.            Vindictive action against the leaders of AIGETOA:

Director (HR) assured that it will be withdrawn and looked forward for a positive approach from all of us. She wished us good luck in our endeavors.

At last Director (HR) appealed that united Forum should withdraw its agitation programme in view of the viability of BSNL.  This is the last quarter of FY-2016-17 wherein, the revenue of BSNL should not fall rather should increase.  United Forum leaders in view of the positive response given by Director (HR) and direction given to all the GMs of HR group that they should always meet us informally and should continue to take our feedback.  She also assured that we can always meet her informally as and when required.  United Forum assured that after having talk with the circle secretaries they will decide deferment of the agitation programs.  The meeting ended in a cordial environment.

07.01.2017:  Deferment of Organizational action programs:

United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA & AITEEA deferred the ongoing agitational programme in response to the positive attitude and concern shown by BSNL Management for the settlement of the demands in the meeting held on 06.01.2017 at 15.30 hrs.  <<<<Click here for deferment letter of UF to BSNL Management>>>>>  <<<Click here for SR Cell letter>>>>>

Implement Dilli Chalo / Work According to Rule and non Cooperation programme successfully: United Forum of AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and AITEEA call of agitation programme of Dilli Chalo / Work According to Rule and Non-Cooperation programme implement successfully in 100% participation to protest against non settlement of the important pending HR issues, non recognizing AIBSNLEA in 17 Telecom Circles where it won with majority votes and against the indifferent, biased & vindictive attitude of the BSNL Management.

All the Circle Secretaries are requested to immediately send the number of candidates reaching Delhi w.e.f 10^th Jan.2017 onwards to CHQ immediately for their proper arrangements.

Sh. T.C. Jain, Financial Secretary and Sh. Rajpal, AGS(Fin.) may be informed accordingly.

Dear Comrades,

At the Outset, AIBSNLEA Wishes all the members of the Executive Fraternity of BSNL, a very happy and prosperous New Year 2017. We wish you all the success in the year 2017 and sincerely hope that at least now BSNL management will rise up to the occasion and settle the long pending HR issues.

This is another matter that Director (HR) and Her Team has started the year with another series of vindictive actions against the leadership of the constituent partner of United Forum i.e. AIGETOA by issuing show cause notices under Section 5(27) and Rule 22 to Finance Secretary AIGETOA and Joint Secretary (North), AIGETOA for pursuing the matter of Ex-General Secretary AIGETOA - Shri R P Shahu with a charge that they have undesirably met Director (HR) on 25.11.2016 and sought the status report in respect of disposal of disciplinary cases against Shri R P Shahu.

It is pertinent to mention that as General Secretaries of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA were away on tour, Joint Secretary and Finance Secretary AIGETOA met Director (HR) on Friday, the 25^th November 2016, Evening  after taking due permission from her through her PS to discuss the status on the assurance issued by SR cell vide letter no. BSNL/7-9/SR/2016 dated 23^rd November 2016 wherein it was stated that the decision on the same shall be taken within a week. The Joint Secretary and Finance Secretary were asked to Meet Director (HR) by the General Secretaries as per directions of CMD BSNL in the meeting on 23^rd November 2016 to discuss the matter after 2-3 days.  Based on the assurance, the joint agitation program was withdrawn.

Now, the Management is showing its true colors and are trying to come up with vindictive and Coercive actions. They are trying to impose upon a virtual GAG order on United Forum with active support from the antagonists of United Forum.

So Comrades! Time has come to respond to such arm twisting techniques by Director (HR) and her Team. Unless we Strike hard... our issues are not going to see the light of the day?We Again repeat what we posted some days back:

"Its Now or Never? Its Today or No day? Its at this point of time or no time?.Its time to show our unity?Its time to show that we care.. Its time to show that We exist?Its time to show that We are there.. there for our rights?"

We know that Management is after us like anything... We know that Management will not resolve the things so easily?We know that We have been marked at Point blank....but we will not relent?. ?We are not worried because We know that it is our fight?It is our resolve... It is our destiny?.We will achieve it.. Let Management come and Finish us?.Let Management come and Hit us? Let Management come forward with their agenda? We will reply with our struggle?

Today, we are into warzone?From here we don't have to look backwards?We have to move forward...We have to conquer and conquer at all costs... even at the cost of ourselves?.

Dear Comrades,  Kindly book the tickets to New Delhi so that one and all can reach BSNL CO on 10^th January 2017 at 11:00 AM.

Further, also ensure the success of the work according to rule and non-cooperation program -

There is no room for being complacent?There is no room for being Hesitant?There is no room for being ignorant because if you don't come up now?it will be never for all of us??.

So ONE and ALL Participate ? EN- Masse ---

10^th January ? "Delhi Chalo" for Indefinite Dharna at BSNL CO

Let us, fight for the settlement of long pending HR issues against killing of democracy by not recognizing number - 1 majority executive association to AIBSNLEA, who won 17 Circles and majority of SSAs and to fight against the indifferent biased and vindictive attitude of the BSNL Management.

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

NEW YEAR-2017

TO ONE & ALL