30.06.2021 BSNL CO issued instructions regarding

(i) Inter Circle/ Tenure transfer and posting of Accounts officer <<<Click here for Order >>

(ii)Inter Cirle/ Tenure transfer and posting in the grade of SDE (T)

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(iii) Transfer and posting of SDE(T) cadre working at ERP Centre, Ghaziabad

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(iv) Transfer & Posting of DEs(T)/ AGMs(T) working at ERP Centre, Ghaziabad

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30.06.2021 Congratulations to all the Retiring Comrades!

CHQ AIBSNLEA extends Best Wishes to all the comrades, who are going to retire on 30.06.2021 on Superannuation, We wish for a Happy, Healthy, Wealthy, Contended and Peaceful life after retirement. 

Comrades! You are going to start a New Journey of your Life, may your days be filled with Elation and Triumph.  We extend our sincere thanks to you for your dedication towards AIBSNLEA and BSNL as well.

CHQ congratulates you all on your Superannuation.

The AUAB Leaders severely criticised the Management for not disbursing salary on the due date of every month. After prolonged discussion, the CMD BSNL agreed to release the funds for May salary today itself. The leaders insisted for disbursement of June Salary immediately and also disbursement of salary on the due date of every month hereafter.

A meeting between the AUAB and the CMD BSNL is also fixed to be held at 12:00 hrs on 02-07-2021, to discuss the issues related to the revival of BSNL.

Physical meeting of AUAB is scheduled to be held at Delhi at 11.00 Hrs on 01.07.2021 to discuss the issues related to the revival of BSNL.

As per the call of AUAB, Memorandum to be submitted to CMD/CGMs/BA & SSA Heads  on 30.6.2021 for non disbursement of Salary on due date. Copy of the Memorandum already forwarded to the Circle Secretaries.

Only Circle Secretaries shall meet the concerned CGMs and submit the Memorandum. Likewise, District Secretaries shall meet the concerned BA/SSA Heads and submit the Memorandum.

All the Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries are requested to co-ordinate with the Constituents of AUAB and make the Programme a Grand Success.

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(i) BSNL tender: HFCL, ITI, Tech M, L&T, TCS and Galore submit bid to trial 4G core, radio tech.....<<<<Click here for detail news>>>>

24.06.2021 BSNL CO issued instructions regarding

(i) BSNL Covid Fund (BCF) Policy- Instructions regarding deceased employees of BSNL CO<<<Click here for Order >>

(ii)Timelines for processing of e-APAR (through ESS portal ) for year 2020-21<<<Click here for Order>>

23.06.2021GS Writes to Shri P.K. Purwar ji,CMD, BSNL regarding Feedback for improving of BSNL Services as well as Revenue  <<<Click here for Letter>>

23.06.2021 ALL UNIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS OF BSNL(AUAB) served Notice for holding LUNCH HOUR Demonstration on 25.6.2021 and submission of Memorandum on 30.6.2021.

As per the decision taken in the AUAB meeting held on 21.6.2021, AUAB Served Notice for

1.For holding LUNCH HOUR Demonstration on 25.6.2021 and

2.Submisssion of Memorandum to CMD/CGMs/BA & SSA Heads

Demanding immediate Disbursement of May’2021 Salary and also Disbursement of Salary on the Due date of every month.

The General Secretaries will present Memorandum to the CMD BSNL at New Delhi. The Circle Secretaries and district Secretaries will submit Memorandum at the Circle and BA/SSA level respectively.

All the Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries are requested to co-ordinate with the Constituents of AUAB and make the Programme a Grand Success.

<<AUAB NOTIFICATION>>>

AIBSNLEA has already taken up this issue with the BSNL Management and as per the request of AIBSNLEA, the All India Seniority List preparation work (in respect of JAOs) has been commenced in the Personnel Branch CO BSNL and it is expected to be completed very shortly.

AIBSNLEA extend its sincere thanks to the Director (HR) BSNL Board and PGM (Pers.) BSNL CO.   <<<Click here for Reminder from GS>>    <<<Click here for letter dated 30.03.2021>>>

To the Kind attention of all Post 2010 Batch DR/LDCE JTOs & JAOs Batches:

Dear Friends! AIBSNLEA is the only Association continuously taking up the issue of E1+ 5 increments to the post 2010 JTO/JAO DR & LDCE  at different level for quite long time due to non approval  of E2 Scale by the DoT. GS, AIBSNLEA has written to the BSNL Management about this anomaly and explained about huge difference in Pay to the tune of Rs 10000/- between the two sets of Executives recruited after 01.01.2007 onwards which created widespread resentment among the young Executives. The young DR and LDCE JTOs/JAOs  were demoted to a lower Pay scale and placed in E1 scale provisionally.

Due to consist and continuous  efforts of AIBSNLEA , BSNL Board approved the grant of 5(Five) advance increments on the minimum of the revised E1 pay scale of Rs. 16400-40500 to the directly recruited JTOs of 2007 and 2008 batch and directly recruited JAOs in respect of whom result declared in 2010 have been ordered to be fixed at Rs.19020/- and subsequently  BSNL Board approved the same for JAO 2010 LICE batch (both 10% Quota & 40% Quota) i.e., the pay of such JAOS has been fixed in the revised E1 pay scale of Rs. 16400-40500/- by granting one notional increment @ 3% of their existing pay in the feeder grade or at Rs. 19020/- by way of granting five advance increments on the minimum of the revised E1 scale, whichever is higher.

Like that due to continuous persuasion of AIBSNLEA with the BSNL Management, the grant of 5(Five) advance increments on the minimum of the revised E1 pay scale of Rs. 16400-40500 to SRD JTOs 2010 batch and LDCE JAOs 2013 batch has been considered and approved by the MC of the BSNL Board. But the approval of BSNL Board is kept pending for the past so many years due to BSNL Restructuring Plan.

AIBSNLEA brought to the notice of the CMD, BSNL that the initial Pay of DR JTO Specially abled 2010 Batch, DR JAOs of 2015, 2018 Batch, DR JTOs of 2017 Batch, LDCE JAOs of 2016 batch and LDCE JTOs of 2016 & 2017 batch recruited/appointed as per the same Recruitment Rules as of DR JAO 2010 Batch was fixed at Rs.16400/- only and they are deprived from getting of 5 Advance increments; which is clear disparity and serious anomaly among the similarly placed JTOs/JAOs. The difference in basic pay of DR JTO Specially abled 2010 Batch, DR JAOs of 2015, 2018, DR JTOs of 2017, LDCE JAOs 2016 and LDCE JTOs 2016 & 2017 batches become Rs 2620/- (Rs,19020– Rs.16400) comparing to the DR JTOs of 2007 batch, 2008 batch and JAOs of 2010 LDCE batch. If other allowances are added, the real difference in salary today will be around Rs 10,000/-. On implementation of 3rd PRC, the difference will further increase and continue with time due to increase in IDA and annual increment. Further all are facing major losses in the form of career progression (time bound promotion), retirement benefits like E.P.F., Gratuity etc., due to discrimination of the initial basic pay compared to other similarly placed JTO/JAOs. 

AIBSNLEA in it’s letter also mentioned that they will get E-2 Scale as per the time bound EPP after 6 years only since they are placed in Rs.16400- 40500 Scale and they have not touched the next Scale within 4 years (as per the BSNL EPP) due to non grant 5(five) Advance increments. Whereas the earlier 2007&2008 DR JTO batch, 2010 DR JAO and 2010 LDCE batches  have got E2 Scale in 4 years which is the great injustice  and discrimination.

Due to implementation of VRS-2019 in BSNL and sudden outbreak of the present pandemic situation, the immediate propulsion faced by the Executives, especially the younger ones are hard to believe. They have already labeled themselves as silent fighters, who fought not only for their livelihood but also to run the Dreams of Indian Telecommunication amidst the most turbulent condition. Surprisingly, these energetic, educated and committed brigades have continuously been deprived in many spheres relating to their career in BSNL service. The financial difference between their of their senior counterparts due to Pay loss of Rs 10,000/- per month is unimaginable and unfair too.

In view of the foregoing,  AIBSNLEA fervently appeal to the CMD BSNL to kindly intervene in the matter and cause to issue necessary instructions to the Officers concerned to extend E1+5 increments to SRD JTOs 2010 batch, DR JTO Specially abled 2010 Batch, LDCE JAOs 2013 batch, DR JAOs of 2015, 2018 batch, DR JTOs of 2017 Batch, LDCE JAOs 2016 and LDCE JTOs 2016 & 2017 batches so as to increase the morale of the Young Executives.

18.06.2021 Department  of Pension, & Pensioners' Welfare issued instructions  regarding Expeditious settlement of family pension cases by banks. <<<Click here for letter>>>

18.06.2021 BSNL CO issued instructions regarding

(i) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Invoice management in the e-Office and ERP systems.<<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) Forwarding of applications for Selection/ Deputation purpose <<<Click here for letter>>>

(i) Merger of Business Areas of erstwhile NCNGN circle in respective BAs of BBNW Circle in ERP system w.e.f. 01.07.2021<<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) Updating of pending/ running case in ERP Portal/LIMBS Portal- review and Management thereof<<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii) Extention of Discount Scheme &  Incentive scheme for collection closer partners, Channel Partners and BSNL retired employees for defaulters under Basic (including PCOs & VPTs) /WLL and CMTS (Postpaid) services for realization of outstanding dues against closed connections (excluding Government/ Government Departments, others Government enterprises and Leases Lines) from 01.04.201 to 31.03.2022<<<Click here for letter>>>

(i) India's BSNL future uncertain as it struggles to launch 4G....<<<Click here for detail news>>>

(i) Provisional seniority list No.9 of SDEs(T) <<<Click here for letter>>

(ii) Consolidation of Business Areas and rationalization of work & delegated Power- Clarification in guidelines  <<<Click here for letter>>

15.06.2021 GS writes to The Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding preparation of JAO Gradation List for JAO 2015 & 2016 Batch-<<<Click here for Reminder letter>>    <<<Click here for letter dated 30.03.2021>>>

15.06.2021 GS, AIBSNLEA once again written (Reminder) to Shri P.K.Purwar, CMD BSNL and requested for immediate creation of Trust/Fund  for Post Retirement Medical Benefit for BSNL Recruits and releasing the  full pending arrears to the  Trust with effect from 01.01.2007 so as to mitigate the suffering being faced/would be faced  by the BSNL Direct Recruits and their families after VRS, Retirement,  Death etc., and to avoid any resentment and frustration among the BSNL Direct Recruits.

In this regard, GS AIBSNLEA has already written to CMD BSNL on 4.7.2020 and requested CMD, BSNL , Director(HR) and Director(Finance) for the past one year in so many meetings for immediate creation of Trust/Fund  for Post Retirement Medical Benefit for BSNL Recruits and releasing the  full pending arrears to the  Trust with effect from 01.01.2007.But till date no action has been taken in this regard. Hence Reminder has been written by the GS AIBSNLEA to CMD BSNL for immediate action in this regard.

                                             Suggestions of AIBSNLEA

1.   PRMB should be a well defined contribution just like Superannuation Pension fund, EPFO Contribution ,Gratuity Fund etc.,

2.     This 3.3% of PRMB should be made as Defined contribution & Separate BSNL PRMB Trust should be formed otherwise this 3.3% contribution has no meaning & it should not be counted for Superannuation Benefits contribution.

3.     The effective date of creation of the Trust/Fund for Post Retirement Medical Benefit for the Direct Recruits Employees of BSNL must be 01.01.2007 i.e., the date of effect of 2nd PRC recommendations otherwise it will be a gross injustice to the BSNL Direct Recruits. 

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15.06.2021  GS, AIBSNLEA once again written (Reminder) to  Shri. Anshu Prakash Ji,Chairman (DCC) & Secretary (T), DoT, Govt. of India regarding request for immediate release of long pending outstanding dues amounting to Rs.29,540/- crore to BSNL 

He insisted the Secretary(T) DOT for the immediate release the Claims Payable to BSNL to the tune of Rs.29,540 Cr  viz., Compensation to BSNL for un-remunerative but Socially desirable Projects ( i.e., for serving in Rural / Tribal/ Naxalite prone/LWE Areas) Compensation for carrying out Govt. Projects, Excess payment of Pension Contribution, Reimbursement of Leave encashment paid to the absorbed employees for the DoT period , Interest on Wi-Max Spectrum etc., which will definitely useful to BSNL for the timely disbursement Salary to the Employees of BSNL for improving its Services during the Pandemic and  Financial Crunch period.

Several measures of the Government of India, aimed at compensating BSNL for un-remunerative but Socially desirable Projects have provided the support required for Financial Viability of such operations to a great extent, in a scenario where the opportunities of cross subsidizing its Services have almost disappeared in a hyper competitive urban market. A Major Package of such support was in the form of subsidy for its Rural Operations through various schemes of USO fund. Several Government Projects have also been awarded to BSNL on nomination basis, where BSNL earns a centage for Execution. However, Technical evolutions in Telecom Network Landscape, intensity of competition in Telecom Sector, and inadequacy of Capital resources with BSNL has presented it with twin challenges of supporting a high maintenance Legacy Network on one hand and decreasing demand for its Services, which lag rest of the Industry by a Generation, on the other. BSNL is obliged to continue to provide the Services in Rural Areas which were provided with Capital as well as operational Subsidy under USO Fund  Schemes, even after the period of Subsidy expires, and the Services continue to be Financially non-viable. It is important to note that challenge of Financial viability is not restricted to Wire line Services only. BSNL provides mobile telephone Services also  in Rural and remote locations in Border States and North East Region by incurring huge cost of more than 150 Crore towards IDR Bandwidth and VSAT charges.

Whereas a long term solution in terms of assured access to adequate Capital resources needs to be evolved, continuing the arrangements for funding of viability gap in rural operations needs to be ensured for financial viability of BSNL’s operations and its continued relevance in Indian Telecom Services Segment. BSNL received last support for its rural Wire line operations installed before the introduction of USO funded Schemes, for a period upto July 2013. The Rural Wire line Network Infrastructure and Exchanges continue to be maintained by BSNL regularly, and the existence of this infrastructure has enabled Government in realizing the objectives of providing affordable access to Broadband Services to Rural India, through Bharat Net Work. Whereas the deficit on account of Maintenance of this Infrastructure being borne by BSNL is not only draining its Financial resources, the quantum of loss in its Books of Accounts is also impairing its capacity to raise fresh Capital from Banks and Financial Institutions. As on date BSNL borrowed around Rs.24,000 Cr from Banks.

The matter of subsidy for Rural Wire line operation of BSNL has been under constant pursuance with Member(Finance) and Officers of DoT by the GS, AIBSNLEA for the last one year. BSNL Management has also pursuing the issue with the Joint Secretary(Admin), USOF Administrator,  Member Finance and other Officers of DoT time and again through various meetings  but the deficit in Rural Wire line operation for FY 2014-15 to 2019-20 to the tune of Rs.13789 Cr. ( As per the Audited statement of Accounts of BSNL) has not been   reimbursed till date.

BSNL is facing severe Financial Crisis and not able to pay even Salary in time, for the past 20 months, Electricity Bills, Towers Rent, Vehicle Running Expenses, SAB benefits, Fuel Expenses, Contractual Labour Bills, Payment to Vendors, Telecom Infra Service Providers and Local Cable TV Operators etc. It has caused serious demoralization and frustration among all the concerned. The OPEX, CAPEX, Statutory and other accumulated Liabilities are also pending for more than Rs.12,800 Crore and it is likely to increase in the months to come.

BSNL is not able to meet even its fund requirement for monthly salary due to heavy dip in Cash inflow for the past 20 months. Cash flow for the month of Apr’2021 was Rs.1400 Cr. whereas it is reduced to Rs.1000 Cr during May’2021 (i.e 29% decrease) and likely to continue in June’2021 also due to Pandemic situation. But our monthly Operating Expenditure is around Rs.9000Cr.

Further, the gap between monthly revenue and bare expenses to continue operations as a growing concern has reached a level where continuing with BSNL operations could be nearly impossible without immediate infusion of adequate liquidity

Matter has been further aggravated by the Second wave of Covid-19 pandemic due to which BSNL has to extend the Pay by date of the bills receivable from its Customers leading to delay in collections. Many of our employees have got infected by the Virus leading to exponential increase in Medical Expenses. Sufficient funds are not available with BSNL to meet its liabilities. Adequate funds for even the salary of June’ 2021 are not expected to be available due to the impact of lockdown and delay in collections. Help from DoT by releasing the above amount would provide the much needed support to BSNL at this stage, especially in view of the present pandemic.

So in the present Scenario, DoT has to release the long pending outstanding dues amounting to Rs.29,540/- Cr to BSNL  so that BSNL can tide over the current acute financial crises and meet its obligations.

Hence the need of the Hour is all the Unions and Associations of BSNL should join together and unitedly fight and demand  DoT for the immediate release of long pending outstanding dues amounting to Rs.29,540/- Cr to BSNL so as to disburse the Salary of BSNL Employees in time and payment of other pending bills by BSNL due to the present pandemic situation . <<<Click here for letter>>>

(i) Transfer of Executive in the grade of Account officer of Finance Stream <<<Click here for letter>>>