30.01.2020:AIBSNLEA  extended  its  sincere thanks to CMD, BSNL, Director (HR) and all the Board of Directors for approving the Methodology to deal with the currency of Punishment cases of VRS optees beyond 31.1.2020 as per the request of AIBSNLEA.

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29.01.2020: GS Writes to

(1) Shri. P.K.Purwar, CMD, BSNL regarding   Non standardized installation at CLS, New Telephone Exchange Port Blair.       <<<Click here for letter>>>

(2) Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding  request for Withdrawal of option for Pay fixation on the date of Next Increment in  Executives Promotion Policy.    <<<Click here for letter>>>

28.01.2020: Meeting with Director (HR) BSNL Board.

GS, AGS and Adviser (HQ) met Director (HR) BSNL Board today on 28.1.2020 and discussed the following. Sr.GM (Estt.), DGM (Pers-Sr.Mgt), DGM (Estt)  and DGM (Vig) were also present in the meeting.

7.  Retention of Staff Quarters by the VRS optees upto the date of their normal retirement (60 years):-We requested that the retirees under VRS may be allowed to retain the staff quarters till they attain the age of Superannuation (60 years). Director (HR) mentioned that decision has already been taken in the M.C and it is not possible to retain the quarters for more than the prescribed time limit of 8 months.

8. Settlement of dues recovered from Salary of VRS optees before31.1.2020:   We brought to the   notice of the Director (HR) about the instructions issued by BSNL CO to the Circles vide Lr. No. 1-22/2019-PAT (BSNL) dt.17.01.2020 with the directions to the employees who are retiring VRS to settle the dues / loans and advances and to obtain NOC from Banks and Co-operative Societies before 7.2.2020. We explained to the Director (HR) that the dues recovered from the Salary of the Employees towards MoU Bank Loans have been remitted to the concerned Banks upto November 2019 and recoveries of Dec-2019 & Jan-2020 are yet to be remitted. The dues recovered from the Salary of the Employees towards Society/Welfare loans and advances have not been remitted from May 2019 onwards and during the past one year, the Bank EMI recovered from the salary have been remitted belatedly to the concerned Banks for which penal interest is being charged by the Banks and the employees are compelled to bear the same. As per MoU, no interest shall be levied to Employees for the belated payments. Even if interest is due the same shall have to be borne by the BSNL and not by the employees, as there was no fault on their part. We requested Director (HR) to make immediate arrangements to remit the amount recovered from the salary of employees to the concerned Banks/Societies so as to enable the employees to settle their loan account / obtain No Due Certificate on or before 07.02.2020. After detailed discussion with the Sr.GM (Estt) and Director (Finance), Director (HR) assured that the issue will be discussed with Director (Finance) tomorrow for early solution.

9.Withdrawal of option for fixation of Pay on the date of next increment: We requested Director(HR) to consider the withdrawal of option for fixation of Pay on the date of next increment as one time measure and allow them to give the fresh option to fix their Pay from the date of promotion under EPP ie. from 1.10/1.12.2019 vide AIBSNLEA Lr. dated 18.11.2019 and as per DOP&T order dated 25.2.2003 i.e. due to  unforeseen  developments. Arrange to get released the overdue payment

24.01.2020: GS attended the 6th CEC Meeting of the AIBSNLEA Tamil Nadu Circle held at Coimbatore on 11.01.2020

 Sixth Circle Executive Committee Meeting of AIBSNLEA TN Circle was held at Coimbatore on 11.01.2020 under the president-ship of Com. P. Tamil Selvam, CP & Com. P. Mohan, CVP. Com. Velusamy, Circle Org. Secretary welcomed the gathering. After remembering the martyrs, the CEC proceedings started by 1030 hours. Almost all the District Secretaries and most of the Circle OBs were present in the CEC.

Circle Secretary Com. C.Duraiarasan has placed the report of the CS and explained the back ground of the Cabinet approval of Revival Package /VRS-2019 Plan. The merits and demerits of the same are detailed by him. He recalled the extract the Circle Secretary report regarding VRS during the IV-CEC held at Thanjavur on 24.03.2019 “Any responsible Trade Union or Association cannot demand for VRS also. But if it is implemented with a good package, at that time we may not oppose vehemently but we can demand some additional benefits to the employees. That also we can accept if the Govt./ DoT assures implementation of 3rd  PRC and also revival of BSNL is linked. If VRS is offered as a bailout package by the Govt. for revival of BSNL and the payment of benefits are borne by the Govt. we may accept VRS as a win-win package both for BSNL and its Employees”. For the last two years BSNL Unions and Associations conducted series of struggles individually and jointly demanding implementation of 3^rd PRC and settlement of other issues. But in due course the main focus of the AUAB has turned in to Revival of BSNL, Approval of Land Monetization, Bank Loans/Financial Assistance to BSNL. Considering these facts, accepting VRS was a wise decision and hence opted by most of the Employees. Of course, the employees are leaving BSNL with heavy heart, but with fond hope/good intention that BSNL will be revived with the existing employees. He also explained about the responsibility of the Executives in the post VRS scenario and to work hard to make BSNL viable and profitable.

All the District Secretaries and Circle Office Bearers have actively participated in the discussions on the agenda points. The younger District Secretaries have expressed their concern about the future of BSNL and young BSNL recruited Executives.

Com. R.Guruprasad, CHQ Adviser has clearly explained that by accepting VRS, the employees are helping BSNL to revive and giving chance to the remaining employees a better future in BSNL.

Com. R.N.Chhabra Finance Secretary of CHQ addressed and graced the occasion. He has appreciated that our GS is working overtime in the interest of our Association and justifying the selection as General Secretary of our beloved Association unanimously in the 6^th AIC held at Vijayawada. He is taking up the issues of all cadres with the Management in the appropriate time at all levels.

Com. S.Sivakumar, General Secretary has appreciated the systematic functioning of the TN Circle Association and conducting CEC meetings at regular intervals. He explained in detail about the current issues and post VRS scenario in BSNL. He appreciated and remembered the yeomen service rendered by Com. C.Duraiarasan, O.S.(South-CHQ) & CS Tamil Nadu, Com. Arumugam, CWC Member, Com. Guruprasad, CHQ Advisor and Com. Kamaraj, ACS in various capacities in the NFTE, AFSOA & AIBSNLEA for more than 30 years to the erstwhile DoT and BSNL Employees.

He has cleared all the doubts prevailing in the minds of the executives about the revival of BSNL and the future of BSNL and AIBSNLEA. General Secretary in his address briefed about the activities of the CHQ, regarding VRS, Revival Plan of BSNL,  Various Agitational Programs conducted by the AUAB for the Revival of BSNL, other HR issues, various Court cases and its present status etc.,  He also briefed about the actions taken by the CHQ through the meetings with various officers of BSNL, DoT and various Ministries, Hon’ble MOC, Hon’ble MOS for Finance directly related to BSNL Revival, Financial support and issues related to VRS. He further mentioned that AIBSNLEA CHQ has also written letters to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, and Hon’ble Finance Minister requesting to extend Financial Support to State owned BSNL, immediate Revival of BSNL, Allotment of 4G Spectrum on free of cost, Refund of money which has been taken through various Taxes, excess payment of Pension Contribution, compensation of Rs.19,000 Crores for maintenance expenditure of loss making Rural Exchanges and payment of USOF/ ADC Charges in the form of Rural Deficit Charges for the services provided by BSNL in the LWE/NE/Rural/Far flung/Tribal/Hilly areas and implementation of 3rd PRC to BSNL Employees.

Finally the demand of AUAB for allotment of 4G spectrum on free of cost, Land Monetization for meeting the OPEX and CAPEX and Financial assistance for BSNL are approved by the Union Cabinet on 23.10.2019. VRS to BSNL employees is also one of the proposals of Revival Plan approved by the Union Cabinet. AUAB demand of payment of Ex-Gratia to the VRS optees by the Govt. from Budgetary support instead of raising Bonds by BSNL has also been accepted finally.

He explained about the suggestions given by the AIBSNLEA and details of discussion  had with the Management, Restructuring Committee and  Consultant M/s Deloitte regarding proposed Road Map for Man Power Planning, Restructuring of BSNL, and maintenance of vast BSNL Net work fault free in the Post VRS. Focus was given on short term measures, i.e., how we can maintain our vast Telecom Network from 01.02.2020 with the reduced staff strength and available resources in the post-VRS Scenario. We have categorically told that Restructuring Plan and Man power Plan should be implemented simultaneously so as to maintain our vast Telecom Network, OFC and Telephone Exchanges fault free. Post VRS deployment of Executives to the field units should be smooth with barest minimum disturbance and the deployment to the field units should be completed at the earliest i.e., before second week of Jan., 2020 so that the newly posted Executives will get some time to familiarize with the System and Network as well as to maintain the Telecom Network fault free. Administrative Offices should be manned with minimum Executives having sufficient field exposure. The Services of the experts, well experienced and skilled employees going on VRS can be availed on contract basis. The office as well as field work is going to be affected badly due to reduction in staff strength in lieu of VRS-2019 which need to be arranged with the remaining work force as well as outsourcing with minimum expenditure so that the curtailment in employee cost may not increase the O&M expenditure. We explained about the shortage in DGM (T), DGM (Fin), CAO/AGM, JTO and TT cadres that will have impact after the VRS.

We also presented our views regarding merger of SSAs and Circles, drawback of present BA structure, Maintenance of CSC and Ccustomer relations, Manpower requirement, Marketing, Sales & Distribution Policy, motivation of staff etc., and also suggested that  downsizing of SSAs should be based on the Assets, Revenue, DELs and Geographical Area with full powers to the TDMs and TDEs.

GS explained about the HR issues in detail- the current status of Promotions in the cadre of DGM(T), SDE, PA/PS, AO to CAO, Electrical/Civil/Telecom Factory & Architect wings and DGM(T) Review DPC due to Rule 206, FR 22(I)(a)(1) Pay Fixation Court cases/ Pay Recovery in respect of Ex. Officiating JTOs, Status of the Additional Increment under EPP  Case, 30% SAB, Scrapping of MTRR, Pay anomaly  in r/o Electrical/Civil/Architect wing JTOs  etc., and our stand on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and he further mentioned that due to consistent efforts of AIBNLEA only 13000 Promotion orders issued for various disciplines and assured that AIBSNLEA will always safe guard the interest of the Executives.

He further explained about the below mentioned issues discussed by the AIBSNLEA in the scheduled Agenda meeting held on 09.01.2020 with the Director(HR) BSNL Board in the presence of concerned GMs in Corporate Office.

1. To review the decision for reversion of about 30 SDEs of 2001 recruited JTO batch promoted through LDCE 2007 passed and not to oppose the Review Petition filed in the Hon’ble Madras High Court against the reversion of SDE(T). Director (HR) assured the case will be reviewed sympathetically and will be revisited w.r.t., the Stay order from the Hon’ble Court on reversion and as per SDE-RR Column 12, Clause 5.

 2. Withdrawal of ambiguous CDR IPMS Score Card for CFA Segment.

 3. Review the decision of CVO for withholding the VC for VRS optees against whom Personal Court Case (other than Departmental) is to be withdrawn since the order is violating the existing DOP&PW instructions otherwise VRS Option for such employees should not be accepted. Director (HR) discussed the matter with the Vigilance Team and Sr.GM (Estt.) and mentioned that it will be discussed and decided in MC meeting.

4.  We strongly protested against the withdrawal of the Cash award of Rs.3001/- under welfare scheme given to each employee on retirement. Director (HR) mentioned that a considerable amount is involved on this measure. We suggested some alternative arrangement like recharge coupons equal to that amount. CMD appreciated our suggestion and agreed to look into the alternative for Gift STV of Rs.1699 Annual Plan instead of Cash Award.

 5. We requested to consider relaxation in marks in respect of JTO LICE held on 26.05.2019 due to 22 out of Syllabus Questions resulting in poor Pass percentage and render justice to the affected Candidates. Director (HR) after gone through our letter written in this regard assured to look into.

6. Immediate Promotions to all the Grades and Streams considering the Post-VRS Scenario: Considering the huge vacuum created in almost all the Grades in many places vacant posts to be filled up immediately to maintain the BSNL Vast Network fault free. We pleaded that since the Executives are drawing higher Scales through TBU under EPP than their Substantive Post, so just by giving re-designation, promotions can be effected. We strongly opposed any local Look-after arrangements. Director (HR) mentioned to look into the matter as per requirement.

7. Casting of SDE (T) Seniority List no.9 as per the Hon’ble Chandigarh CAT order i.e., on the basis of Date of Joining.

He mentioned about the letter given to the Secretary (Telecom) regarding the allotment of USOF Projects to BSNL on Nomination Basis and the discussion regarding this matter with Secretary (T) on 03.01.2020.  

He told that AIBSNLEA brought to the notice of the CMD about the difficulties faced by the Executives and various Circles in Post-VRS Scenario in maintaining the Primary Cables since the orders for maintenance of Primary Cable for outsourcing has not been issued by the Corporate Office. CMD BSNL mentioned that due to the developmental works going on in various States, the Primary Cable has to be replaced/ maintained frequently by taking the permission from various Local State Govt. Bodies/ Highway Authorities for which the Tenderer may not come forward and our maintenance work will be suffered badly. He further mentioned that AIBSNLEA pleaded with the CMD BSNL that the control of MDF should be within BSNL Staff. CMD BSNL mentioned that our young staff should come forward, grab the important works and take responsibility. CMD further mentioned that due to shortage of staff in post VRS scenario it may not be possible to maintain MDF round the clock by the BSNL Staff. After detail discussion, CMD assured to review the situation after three months.      

      He mentioned that the daily cash collection of BSNL is around  Rs.40 Cr to 45 Cr and total monthly collection is around Rs.1400 Cr  but monthly expenditure is around Rs.2400 Cr. BSNL monthly Gross Salary Commitment is Rs.1350 Cr. (Net salary is Rs.850 Cr. and Deductions/recoveries is Rs.400 Cr.) Monthly Interest payable to Banks for the Loan availed is Rs.200 Cr. In addition to that Quarterly payment of Principle and interest payable to Banks towards the Loan obtained is Rs.350 Cr. Monthly TDS (Income Tax) Payable is Rs.150 Cr. Monthly GST Payable is Rs.250 Cr.

He told that the deficit of 1000 Cr. is prevailing in BSNL for each and every month. He further hope that as per the discussion has with the CMD the financial condition of BSNL will improve soon CMD BSNL mentioned that we have to utilize the available resources viz, Core Telecom Network and generate the maximum Revenue. Only 13000 Towers were leased with other TSPs out of 70,000 BSNL Towers. We can earn at least Annual revenue to the tune of Rs.2500 Cr from leasing out of remaining Towers. Out of 8 Lakh OFC Route, 20% can be utilized for sharing and we will get revenue of Rs.1500 Cr. annually from this front. Through Leasing out of Buildings/Assets also, we can earn Rs.1000 Cr. annually which now we are earning only Rs.160 Cr. BSNL Annual Salary Expenditure will be reduced from Rs.14,500 Cr to Rs.7000 Cr.Through  Moderate tariff increase also BSNL will get further revenue.CMD explained that by this way BSNL will get another Rs.12,500Cr. additional Annual revenue and manage the deficit between the Annual Revenue and Expenditure. He further hoped that BSNL will earn operating profit and regain its original glory within a year which was assured by our CMD

He explained about the problems faced by the BSNL Management for the immediate launching  of 4G spectrum and assurance given by the CMD for the launching of the same during March 2020.

He mentioned that AIBSNLEA requested the Hon’ble MOC during the meeting with the All Unions and Associations Leaders of BSNL on 4.11.2019 for consideration of full neutralization of IDA 119.5% with the existing Basic Pay w.e.f. from 1.1.2017 till 3rd PRC is implemented in BSNL.  AIBSNLEA also submitted a memorandum in this regard to the Hon’ble MOSC.

He also told that our association will insist for the 100% IDA merger as on 1.1.2007 till such time 3^rd PRC is implemented in BSNL to motivate the prevailing employees who are going to elevate BSNL to greater heights. He further mentioned that AIBSNLEA has sought various clarifications from the Secretary (T) and CMD BSNL regarding VRS-2019. AIBSNLEA has also written a letter to the Hon’ble Smt.NirmalaSitaraman Ji to increase the ceiling limit for the exemption of Income Tax from 5 Lakh to 50 Lakhs.

He also told provisional pension will be paid to the VRS optees on the basis of the LPC and Leave encashment will be settled. He also informed the House about the assurance given by the CMD to settle all the outstanding deductions including salary will be paid before 31.1.2020 to the VRS optees .

He has made it clear that AIBSNLEA will keep up its identity and to continue to work to safeguard the interest of all the Executives. GS specifically mentioned that we will leave no stone unturned for the betterment and further growth of our AIBSNLEA and BSNL and he appealed to the Executives to come forward and work together and strive hard to meet the Challenges.  The entire House enthusiastically applauded Genl. Secretary for his initiatives and sincere efforts for the Revival of BSNL.

 Circle Secretary summed up the deliberations and replied all the issues raised by the participants. Important resolutions are passed unanimously and made an appeal to the serving executives to uphold the banner of AIBSNLEA which is the only Association which is working in the interest of all the Executive Cadres.

Com.Kavetti Ranagan DS, CBE and his team has made a very good arrangement for the successful conduct of CEC and served a delicious breakfast and lunch to the participants.

The CEC meeting ended with the vote of thanks by Com.W.V.Ranaganathan, Finance Secretary.

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23.01.2020: BSNL Corporate office issued Orders:-

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

LOHRI, MAKAR SANKRANTI, MAGH BIHU & PONGAL

TO ONE & ALL

13.01.2020:GS Writes to

1. The Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding request for transfer to Home Circle in case of VRS Optee in the cadre of AGM/DE ....<<<<Click here for letter>>>

2. The PGM (Pers),  BSNL Corporate Office regarding rrequest for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Accounts officer <<<<Click here for letter>>>

10.01.2020: Meeting with CMD BSNL: General Secretaries and AGSs of AIBSNLEA and SNEA met CMD BSNL today and had the discussions on the following issues:

·        DGM (T) Promotions: Regarding promotions from DET to DGM (T), we explained about the meeting with Secretary (T) DoT on 01^st Jan., and 03^rd Jan., 2020 in which Secretary (T) agreed for the promotions for DGM (T) provided it is not creating any Additional Financial Implications. CMD BSNL informed that he had also discussed with Secretary (T) in this regard and trying to do the needful.

·        Clearing of pending dues of recoveries from the Salary of the employees: CMD informed that the payment of the GPF recoveries in respect of VRS optees, about Rs.710 Crore will be released on Monday. Other dues will also be cleared at the earliest.

·        Promotions to fill up vacant posts after VRS: Regarding Promotions, CMD is of the opinion that employees should forget promotions for at least one year and work hard for the Revival of BSNL. Also opined that more merit is to be introduced in promotions in future. We explained the ground realities. Almost all DGM posts in Telecom & Finance Wings as well as AGM & CAOs posts will become vacant after 31.01.2020 and it will become difficult to run BSNL thereafter without filling up these vacant posts on immediate basis. There is stagnation in the Cadres of JTO and SDE and their promotions cannot be delayed. At the time of recruitment of JTOs & JAOs as well as in promotions from JTO to SDE, the competitive examination is available and practically 50% Executives eligible at the time of promotion are from competitive quota only, we explained. CMD BSNL agreed about the shortage in AGM, CAO and DGM posts after post-VRS 2019. 

·        Farewell to the retiring employees: On recognition of the services of the retirees, we requested to restore the amount of Rs 3001/- as it is just a token of appreciation of their past services in BSNL and honour for them. CMD informed his inability due to the cash crunch in BSNL. In that case, we suggested some alternative arrangement like recharge coupons equal to that amount. CMD appreciated our suggestion and agreed to look into the alternative for Gift STV of Rs.1699 Annual Plan instead of Cash Award.

·        Allotment of USOF Projects to BSNL on Nomination Basis: We appraised CMD BSNL about the letter given to the Secretary (Telecom) regarding the allotment of USOF Projects to BSNL on Nomination Basis and the discussion regarding this matter with Secretary (T) on 03.01.2020. CMD BSNL mentioned that we have to do all the Govt. Projects/ USOF Projects and our performance during previous years was very good and we have completed the Govt. Projects within the time frame. However, we feel that if it is given on Nomination Basis, it will be good for BSNL otherwise if we compete through tender, it may not be beneficial for BSNL.  

·        Maintenance of Primary Cables: We further appraised CMD about the difficulties faced by the Executives and various Circles in Post-VRS Scenario in maintaining the Primary Cables since the orders for maintenance of Primary Cable for outsourcing has not been issued by the Corporate Office. CMD BSNL mentioned that due to the developmental works going on in various States, the Primary Cable has to be replaced/ maintained frequently by taking the permission from various Local State Govt. Bodies/ Highway Authorities for which the Tenderer may not come forward and our maintenance work will be suffered badly.

·         Maintenance of MDF: We pleaded with the CMD BSNL that the control of MDF should be within BSNL Staff. CMD BSNL mentioned that our young staff should come forward, grab the important works and take responsibility. CMD further mentioned that due to shortage of staff in post VRS scenario it may not be possible to maintain MDF round the clock by the BSNL Staff. After detail discussion, CMD assured to review the situation after three months.      

10.01.2020:AIBSNLEA Tamil Nadu Circle Comrades met CMD BSNL at Chennai:

Circle Secretary Tamil Nadu Circle and OS (South) CHQ Com. C. Duraiarasan along with the Circle Office Bearers met CMD BSNL Shri P.K. Purwarji during his official visit to Chennai for the Inaugural Ceremony of Submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) Connectivity between Chennai and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (CANI) and Welcomed him by presenting Shawl and Bouquets and submitted a Memorandum regarding some burning issues. CMD BSNL assured to look in to the issues.

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10.01.2020:GS Writes to Shri P.K. Purwar CMD BSNL regarding Casting of SDE (T) Seniority List No. 9 <<<<Click here for letter>>>

09.01.2020:Scheduled Agenda Meeting held today with Director (HR) BSNL Board. Sr.GM(Estt.), GM(SR), DGM(Pers-Sr.Mgt), DGM(Pers-Jr.Mgt), and DGM(Vig) were also present in the meeting. On behalf of AIBSNLEA, GS, AGS and FS/CHQ attended the meeting and discussed the following Agenda issues:

1.  Early issuance of DET to DGM (T) promotion orders:  We expressed our serious concern for non- issuance of DET to DGM(T) Promotions.  Director (HR), after taking the latest feedback from Pers. Officers, mentioned that after discussing with the CMD BSNL and Secretary (T)first priority will be given and 100% efforts will be taken in this regard.

2.  Immediate conduct of CPC in respect of DGM (Regular) to Jt.GM: Director(HR) mentioned that the CPC work is in advanced stage. VC and grading of APARs have been called for and it will be completed and orders will be issued shortly.

3.   Immediate Promotions to all the Grades and Streams considering the Post-VRS Scenario:Considering the huge vacuum created in almost all the Grades in many places vacant poststo be filled up immediately to maintain the BSNL Vast Network fault free. We pleaded that since the Executives are drawing higher Scales through TBU under EPP than their Substantive Post, so just by giving re-designation, promotions can be effected. We strongly opposed any local Look-after arrangements. Director (HR) mentioned to look into the matter as per requirement.

4.   AO to CAO promotion Status Quo Case: Director (HR) mentioned that MA has already been filed in the Hon’ble High Court of Haryana and Punjab at Chandigarh during December, 2019 itself for vacation of the stay in Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh but due to the Winter Vacation of the Court Hearing date not yet pronounced by the Hon’ble High Court. However, he hopes for early hearing since the vacation court already opened on 06th Jan., 2020. We pleaded that the 70 CAOs promoted during Nov., 2018 and posted to other Circles could not join due to the grant of Status Quo by the Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh may be allowed to assume charge as CAO in their respective Home Circles since most of them have been opted for VRS. After detailed discussion with the Pers. Team as well as Legal Team he opined that at a distant date it is not advisable to issue any direction for assuming the charge as CAO due to legal complications.

5.  SDE(T) to DET Promotions: We requested for the early issuance of list No 9 of SDE seniority list. In this regard, we suggested that the provisional Seniority should be prepared as per the judgment pronounced by Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh, dated 25.08.2009, upheld by the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana and also by the Apex Court (3 Judges Bench) on the basis of date of joining i.e., in respect of SDEs promoted up to 28.08.2015 and also with reference to SDE(T) RR-2002 amended on 08.05.2018. The matter was discussed in detail and it was directed by the Director (HR) to Pers. Team that the provisional seniority list may be prepared accordingly to avoid any further litigation in the matter.

6.   Immediate conduct of CPC in respect of JTO to SDE in Engg., Civil and Elect. Wings etc.,:We expressed our serious concern for the non-filling of vacant posts in various disciplines. Director (HR) mentioned that due to the judgement reserved by Hon’ble CAT Ernakulam and two Review Petitions pending in the Hon’ble Kerala High Court, the JTO to SDE(T)Promotion are kept pending. Director (HR) further mentioned that necessary efforts will be taken for early issuance of promotion orders in respect of remaining disciplines.

7.  Immediate conduct of CPCs in respect of JTO (TF) to SDE (TF), SDE (TF) to AGM (TF) and AGM (TF) to DGM (TF):- We requested Director (HR) for the early conduct of CPCs in respect of filling up of 16 SDE (TF), 5 AGM (TF) and DGMs vacant posts from the eligible Executives. We further mentioned that the CPC work in respect of SDE (TF) promotion is pending with the Pers. Branch for more than 3 months even though Screening Committee report and VCs were received. And in the case of AGM (TF) promotion the CPC work has not yet been started since last one month. Director (HR) immediately directed Pers. Team for the early conduct of pending CPCs for vacant posts and also assured for the early conduct of DGM (TF) CPC.

8.  Immediate release of promotion orders for EE(Civil) to SE(Civil):-We intimated that 51 SE (Civil) have been promoted as CE(Civil)/GM one year back and these51 SE (Civil) posts were vacant in Civil wing for more than One Year to be filled up by conducting CPC at the earliest.We further mentioned that the CPC work is pending in Personnel Branch for more than 3 months for the reasons best known to them. We requested for early issuance of the promotion orders.After detailed discussion, Director (HR) mentioned that it will be looked into on priority and CPC will be conducted against vacant posts soon.

9.   To review the decision for the reversion of SDEs to JTOs:-We requested Director (HR) to review the decision for reversion of about 30 SDEs of 2001 recruited JTO batch promoted through LDCE 2007 passed and not to oppose the Review Petition filed in the Hon’ble Madras High Court against the reversion of SDE(T). After taking feedback and detailed discussion with Pers. Team, Director (HR) mentioned that it is really pathetic situation where executives are getting reversion even after working for more than 10 years on promoted post. The case will be reviewed sympathetically andwill be revisitedw.r.t. the stay order from the Hon’ble Court on reversion and as per SDE-RR Column 12, Clause 5.

10. Withdrawal of ambiguous CDR IPMS Score Card for CFA Segment:-We informed Director (HR) that we observed lot of ambiguities in the CDR IPMS Score Cardintroduced recently in ESS Portalfor CFA Segment viz. 1 It is reflecting in ESS Portal for the executives working in the CFA segment only and not for others. 2For any delay in respect of Indoor faults and Exchange faults/media faults/DSLAM faults/ NOC Bangalore faults/delay in contract Labour’s availability/delay in payments of Electricity bills and non-availability of diesel/ delay in Repair of Power Plant Modules/Delay in Repair of DG /Switch faults/ Non availability of round the Clock staff etc., only CFA Executives are made responsible. 3 Some Banks /Firms /Customers are using our Landline and Broadband as a standby and mainly use Leased Line for their work but NIL CDR/IPDPR will affect the CDR IPMS Sore Card for these CFA Executives. 4 Targets in the CDR IPMS Score Card in ESS Portal are not evenly distributed. 5 Fault rates/Repeat faults/MTRR will enhance in highly developing areas which badly affect the CDR IPMS Score Card etc.We requested such ambiguous CDR IPMS Score Card may be withdrawn immediately to avoid the demoralization, heartburning, demotivation and frustration among the one group of Executives working in CFA Segment.

Director (HR) after patient hearing mentioned that it will be discussed with Director (CFA) and will be sorted out.

11. Review the decision of CVO for withholding the VC:-We informed Director (HR) that CVO office recently (after closing the window for VRS-2019 i.e., 03.12.2019) issued contrary instructions vide letter dated 13.12.2019 deviating from their own earlier instructions vide letter dated 05.07.2018 issued as per DOP&PW OM. We requested that the orders issued by the CVO vide letter dated 13.12.2019 regarding withholding the VCs for VRS optees against whom Personal Court Case (other than Departmental) is to be withdrawn since the order is violating the existing DOP&PW instructions otherwise VRS Option for such employees should not be accepted. Director (HR) discussed the matter with the Vigilance Team and Sr.GM (Estt.) and mentioned that it will be discussed and decided in MC meeting, if necessary.

12. Retention of Staff Quarters by the VRS optees upto the date of their normal   retirement (60 years):-We requested that the retirees under VRS may be allowed to retain the staff quarters till they attain the age of Superannuation (60 years). Director (HR) mentioned that decision has already been taken and it is not possible to retain the quarters for more than the prescribed time limit of 8 months.

13.  Extension of the facility for Service Mobile Connection to VRS Retirees: We requested for the extension ofService Mobile Connection tothe Executives retiring on VRS in addition to the RSTC as they may be frequently contacted for some guidance/official work during the initial teething period of Post-VRS. Director (HR) responded positively and mentioned that it will be discussed and considered.

14.Immunity transfer cases for CHQ Office Bearers: We reiterated to consider the request transfer cases already given to Director (HR) BSNL Board in respect of AIBSNLEA CHQ Office Bearers. Director (HR) directed Pers. Team that all the cases may be considered immediately as per the immunity clause andfacility to AIBSNLEA as the Rules are very clear.

15. Implementation of E-5 to E-6 IDA Pay Scale to DGM (Regular):We appraised Director (HR) that few Senior Executives (DGMs- regular) have not get TBU from E5 Pay Scale to E6IDA Pay Scale under EPP and they have stagnated in E5 Scale since more than 9 years and their juniors are getting E6 Scale. Director (HR) after patient hearing mentioned that we will look into the matter.

16. CAO request transfers in respect of VRS optees: Director (HR) immediately directed DGM (Pers.-SM) to put up all such requests on priority basis. He assured that within a week time orders will be issued.

17.  Withdrawal of Cash Award under welfare scheme in respect of Employees retiring on VRS:We strongly protested against the withdrawal of the Cash award of Rs.3001/- under welfare scheme given to each employee on retirement. Director (HR) mentioned that a considerable amount is involved on this measure. It will be relooked into.

18. Grant of relaxation in Marks to the Candidates appeared in JTO LICE held on 26.05.2019 for Vacancy Year 2017-18: We requested to consider relaxation in marks in respect of JTO LICE held on 26.05.2019 due to 22 out of Syllabus Questions resulting in poor Pass percentage and  render justice to the affected Candidates. Director (HR) after gone through our letter written in this regard, assured to look in to the matter.  

Director (HR) appreciated our concern and assured that HR Team will put best efforts to resolve these issues in positive direction. We thanked Director (HR) and other officers for giving patient hearing and positive response on all the burning issues related to the Executives of BSNL.The meeting lasted for more than 2 hoursand 30 minutes.

09.01.2020:GS Writes to The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the cadre of Account officer <<<<Click here for letter>>>

07.01.2020:GS Writes to Shri P.K. Purwar CMD BSNL regarding  request for grant of relaxation in marks to the candidates appeared in the JTO LICE held on 26.05.2019 for the Vacancy Year 2017-18 due to very poor results<<<<Click here for letter>>>

06.01.2020:GS Writes to The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding  Request for not to take immediate action for implementing the reversion order of SDEs promoted through LDCE 2007 for the vacancy Year 2005-06 till the Hon’ble Madras High Court and Hon’ble Madras CAT Bench takes a final decision in the reversion of the JTOs of 2001 Recruitment year and may decide after the finality of the Review Petitions and examining their eligibility as per the provisions of Schedule 12, Note 5 of the SDE RR-2002 <<<<Click here for letter>>>

03.01.2020:GS Writes to Shri Anshu Prakash,Secretary (Telecom) and Chairman DCC  DoT, Sanchar Bhawan regarding  Request for allotment of USO Fund Projects to BSNL on Nomination Basis and to give a chance to BSNL to fulfill the dream of Hon’ble Prime Minister for the New India. <<<<Click here for letter>>>

(The letter has been duly acknowledged by the print media also. Kindly open the link for clips in Economic Times <<<<Click here for letter>>>)

03.01.2020:Sharing of our views and interaction with the Consultant M/s Deloitte regarding Post-VRS Scenario and Road Map:

M/s Deloitte has been appointed by BSNL Management for giving recommendations in Short Term Measures on continuity of the Services of BSNL keeping in view the downsizing of the Staff in Post-VRS scenario as well as in Long Term Measures. BSNL Management arranged a meeting with the Consultant M/s Deloitte on 03.01.2020 at 16.00 hrs. GS, AGS, FS/CHQ and Advisor HQ had a detailed interaction for more than two hours with the Consultant.

Focus was given on short term measures, i.e., how we can maintain our vast Telecom Network from 01.02.2020 with the reduced staff strength and available resources in the post-VRS Scenario. We have categorically told that Restructuring Plan and Man power Plan should be implemented simultaneously so as to maintain our vast Telecom Network, OFC and Telephone Exchanges without fault free. Post VRS deployment of Executives to the field units should be smooth with barest minimum disturbance and the deployment to the field units should be completed at the earliest i.e., before Jan., 2020 Second week so that the newly posted Executives will get some time to familiarize with the System and Network as well as to maintain the Telecom Network fault free. Administrative Offices should be manned with minimum Executives having sufficient field exposure. The Services of the experts, well experienced and skilled employees going on VRS can be availed on contract basis. The office as well as field work is going to be affected badly due to reduction in staff strength in lieu of VRS-2019 which need to be arranged with the remaining work force as well as outsourcing with minimum expenditure so that the curtailment in employee cost may not increase the O&M expenditure. We explained about the shortage in DGM (T), DGM (Fin), CAO/AGM, JTO and TT cadres that will have impact after the VRS.

We also presented our views regarding merger of SSAs and Circles, drawback of present BA Structure, Maintenance of CSC and Customer relation, Manpower requirement, motivation of staff etc., and also suggested that  downsizing of SSAs should be based on the Assets, Revenue, Connections and Geographical Area with full powers to the TDMs and TDEs

03.01.2020:BSNL Management invited AIBSNLEA to present our views and interaction with the consultant M/S Deloitte regarding post VRS scenario and road map on 03.01.2020.

03.01.2020:AIBSNLEA CHQ Office Bearers met Secretary (T) and Chairman (DCC) DoT, Member (Finance), Member (T) and other Senior Officers in DoT and greeted them for New Year 2020:

GS, AGS and Auditor/CHQ met today Secretary (T) and Chairman (DCC) DoT, Member (Finance), Member (T) and other Senior Officers in DoT and greeted them for the New Year 2020.

(A) DE to DGM (T) Promotions:- We requested Secretary (T) to allow the DE to DGM (T) promotions in BSNL which was stopped due to the reply given by the Secretary (T) in the meeting held with the Parliamentary Committee. We explained that there is no reservation involved in the JAG promotions as per the existing Rules and all the eligible candidates including about 287 SC/ST candidates are covered in the promotion list. We further mentioned that there is no financial implications in this promotion since most of the officers are stagnated in E-5 Scale/drawing E-6 Scale and more than 70% DEs have opted for VRS and retiring on 31^st Jan., 2020 on VRS. After patient hearing Secretary (T) positively responded and mentioned that he will discuss the matter with the CMD and assured for early promotions.

(B) 100% IDA neutralization/ IDA Merger as on 01.01.2017:- We requested Secretary (T) to consider the IDA merger as on 01.01.2017 till such time the 3^rd PRC is implemented in BSNL as discussed in the meeting with Hon’ble MOC&IT on 04.11.2019 by the GS AIBSNLEA. Secretary (T) mentioned that at this juncture, it is very difficult to consider the same, however he assured to look into the matter as and when the financial condition of BSNL improves. 

(C) Allotment of USO Fund Projects to BSNL on nomination basis:- We requested Secretary (T) to allot the current Task of provisioning of 2G and 4G based Mobile Services at MHA identified Tower Locations in the LWE areas to BSNL on nomination basis so as to help the BSNL to revive. In this regard, we have written a letter to Secretary (T) on the basis of the notification issued by the USO Fund for calling open tender for the provision of 2G+4G based Mobile Services at MHA identified Tower Locations in the LWE areas and handed over the letter.

<<<Click here for letter>>> 

02.01.2020:GS Writes to The Director (HR) BSNL Board regarding Request for consideration of Time Bound Up-gradation in IDA scale E-5 to E-6 w.e.f. the date of completion of Five years in E-5 scale- Case of the DGM (Fin) Regular who did not get his due Up-gradation in E-6 scale<<<<Click here for letter>>>

01.01.2020:AIBSNLEA CHQ Office Bearers met Senior Officer of BSNL Corporate Office and greeted them for New Year:

GS, AGS and FS/CHQ met CMD BSNL, all Board of Directors, PGM (Pers), GM (SR) and other Senior Officers in BSNL Corporate Office and greeted them for the New Year 2020 on 01.01.2020.

We discussed about the Restructuring and HR Plan with CMD BSNL. CMD  mentioned that HR Plan has not yet been finalized. Soon it will be finalised and after discussion it will be approved by the BSNL Board.

We requested Director (HR) to allot a time for discussion regarding several important Agenda Items. Director (HR) agreed to discuss.

We further requested for the consideration of the long pending Promotions from DE to DGM (T) at least before the date of VRS (31.01.2020) to Senior Executives of BSNL. Director (HR) mentioned that the Management is favourably considering the promotions and try to sort out the issue with the Secy (T) shortly and hope that Secy (T) will agree on the issue and the orders will be issued early. Director (HR) further mentioned that the proposal for promotion from DGM (Regular) to Jt.GM has been approved by the Competent Authority and CPC process has been initiated. We extend our sincere thanks to the Director (HR) for considering the request of AIBSNLEA for the promotion of DGM(Reg) to Jt.GM. 

Director (Finance) informed that HR Plan will be approved after detailed discussion by considering the availability of Executives Cadre wise and Stream wise in each Circle as well as SSA and BA .

We requested for consideration of long pending request transfer cases of Accounts Officers working in Corporate Office and waiting for transfer to their Home Circles. Director (Finance) mentioned that in the present scenario, substitute is not possible everywhere but for the important positions it can be filled up and their requests will be considered soon.

AIBSNLEA WISHES

TO ONE & ALL