31.10.2014:BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding retirement on superannuation on 31.10.2014 in respect of (i) SDEs (Telecom)/PS (ii) AFS Executives (iii) Executives of AGM/DE equivalent grade  (iv) DGM equivalent grade

AIBSNLEA wishes Happy Retired life to all who retired today on their superannuation.

30.10.2014: GS writes to

(i)  The GM (Estt.)BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of JTO - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii)The GM (Pers.),BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE(T)- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii) The PGM (BW), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding request for Choice Transfer on promotion in the grade of SE (C). Case of Sri S.Prasad, EE(C), Sambalpur, Odisha. <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iv) Shri A.N. Rai, CMD, BSNL regarding Cancellation/Modification of Posting orders on promotion in DEs Cadre of Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Chennai TD, STR, UP (West) Circles against vacant DEs posts. <<<Click here for letter>>>

30.10.2014: GS, Advisor (HQ) met GM (Pers) and discussed regarding-

(i) Consideration of Cancellation/modification of DEs Posting orders on promotion: We requested for the cancellation/modification of the said transfer orders by filling-up the vacant more than 30% posts of the DEs. We explained that in the past the SDEs/DEs on promotion were being posted in the same circle where the vacancies are available and the excess officers to the nearby circles. But in the recent promotion orders DEs have been posted to the distant circles keeping more than 30% vacancies in the circles which is not justified. Moreover, in the forthcoming CPC from DE to DGM, many DEs are going to be promoted from these circles which will further cause large number of vacancies. It will adversely affect the growth of these revenue earning circles. Hence, senior DEs posting orders should be cancelled and be posted in these circles to reduce the shortage in the interest of BSNL as well as in the interest of individuals. GM (Pers) mentioned that he has to fill-up the vacancies on pro-rata basis in all the circles in the interest of BSNL but however, the feedback given by the Association will be looked into. He further mentioned that some genuine medical ground cases recommended by the CGMs are being considered and some requests for modification to BSNL Corporate Office are also being considered.

(ii) CPC from JTO to SDE:  We requested to file MA for an early hearing in the court case at Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam Bench to get vacated the stay order on the JTO to SDE promotions. GM (Pers) mentioned that the case has already been listed on 17.11.2014 for hearing and the effort are being made to get vacated the stay order.

(iii) CPC from DE to DGM (Adhoc) :  GM(Pers) mentioned that the CPC work is under process and the promotion orders will be issued at the earliest.

(iv) Creation of PPS Posts in field units: GM(Pers) mentioned that shortly the committee meeting headed by ED (CN) BSNL CO will be held to discuss the issue for further necessary action.

(v)  Restructuring of AD (O/L) cadre: GM(Pers) assured an early action to process the committee report to the competent authority for consideration.

(vi) Clearance of HR issues already approved by BSNL MC and approval from BSNL Board: GM (Pers) assured an early action in this regard.

30.10.2014: Status of TES Gr."B" Rule 206 Seniority case in Hon’ble Supreme Court.: The concerned CAs/SLPs, listed as Item No. 102 in the court No. 07 came up for hearing today as per the schedule but could not be heard completely because of paucity of time. The next date of hearing is now 05.11.2014.

30.10.2014: CAO Regular promotion orders issued:  Congratulations! AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded result in getting released the posing on promotion order of 285 CAO Regular.

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30.10.2014: GS writes to Shri A.N. Rai, CMD, BSNL regarding implementation of 78.2% IDA merger for BSNL pensioners - <<<Click here for letter>>>

GS writes to

(i)The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of DE/AGM- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii)The GM (Estt.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of JTO-<<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii) The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for transfer/retention in the Cadre of DGM- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iv)The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests  for transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE(T) - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(v) The PGM (Elec.), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE(E) - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(vi) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for transfer/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel - <<<Click here for letter>>>

29.10.2014: GS, AGS(C/E/Arch/TF) and AFS met the ED(NB) on 28.10.2014 and discussed the following:

(i) Conducting LDCE for promotion from JTO(TF) to SDE(TF): We highlighted the fact that since inception of SDE(TF) RR in the year 2002, not a single LDCE has been taken place. It is detrimental to the fast track promotion available to the JTO(TF)s and it should not linger further. He assured to look into the matter.

(ii) Conducting DPC for promotion from AGM(TF) to DGM(TF): We highlighted the fact that out of 14nos sanctioned DGM(TF) posts no regular DGM(TF) posts are filled up on the plea that no AGMs have completed minimum 4 years regular service. We requested that 11nos AGMs have already completed more than 3 years regular service and they can be considered for DGM(TF) promotion by relaxing the service condition to 3 years as is done in engineering side. This will not only increase the work efficiency but also open a chain for promotion from SDE(TF) to AGM(TF). He assured to look into the matter.

(iii) Implementation of upgraded pay scales from 01/10/2000: We pleaded that the TF executives shall get the upgraded pay scales from 01/10/2000 only in line with JAO's case. We expressed our concern for delay in processing the case and requested to do the needful at the earliest.  He assured to look into the matter early.

29.10.2014: GS, AGS(C/E/Arch/TF) and AFS met the PGM(BW) and discussed the following in the presence of DGM(BW):

(i) Merger of Civil Wing with SSAs: We highlighted the practical difficulties  being faced by the C/E wing executives after merger of Civil wing with the SSAs. We also highlighted the fact that the present ERP order is meant for accounts merger, but some of the CGMs are misinterpreting the order and wants complete merger of civil wing with SSAs. However some of the CGMs are also written to Corporate Office against this merger. So we pleaded that PGM(BW) being the cadre control authority for civil wing executives shall pursue  the case against merger which has been cleared by ED(NB) and awaits the approval of Dir(HR). He assured us to pursue the matter further.

(ii) Entrusting the work of construction of new DOT building over BSNL land at CTS compound, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi to CPWD: We expressed our serious concern over the attitude of DOT towards BSNL Civil wing who happens to be the PWO of DOT. In stead of awarding the work to Civil wing the award to CPWD is a black spot on Civil wing. This will act as a dampener to fetch external projects from other departments and CPWD will cash it for snatching the external projects from BSNL on  the pretext that their own parent ministry have denied the job. So we pleaded him to lodge formal protest with the DOT. We assured to do our bit by writing the issue before the hon'ble MOC. He assured us to pursue the matter further

(iii) Implementation of upgraded IDA pay scales w.e.f. 01/10/2000: We pleaded that PGM(BW) being the cadre control authority for civil wing executives shall initiate the case for implementation of IDA upgraded payscales w.e.f. 01/10/2000 for approval by the competent authority in line with JAO's case. We expressed our concern for dealy in processing the case and requested to do the needful at the earliest.  He requested the DGM(BW) present in the meeting to put up the case early.

(iv) Enhancement of Delegation of financial powers to Civil Wing Officers: We pleaded that delegation of financial powers of BSNL Civil wing officers has not been modified since 1999. Though BSNL Civil wing is adopting CPWD Manual, the delegation of financial powers of Civil wing officers vis-à-vis CPWD officers are very meager, which creates lot of inconveniences in carrying out the work at the level of SDE/EE/SE.  He appreciated our concern that enhancement of financial powers will definitely result into speedy execution of work and assured to put up the case to the competent authority early.

(v) Drawl of 2^nd increment from the due date who have not completed the mandatory training within 2 years time due to sole administrative reasons: We wanted to know the status of the case which was long pending in BW unit. Many executives like JM Nayee, EE(C), Gujarat are retiring with financial loss. He informed us that they have received the information grom the GM(BS-C), ALTTC, Ghaziabad but the desired information from the CE(C) are still awaited even after two reminders. Then we requested to settle the cases for those  SDE/EEs at least whose informations are available. He agreed to this and we are hopeful that this will be cleared.

(vi) Conducting LICE for promotion from D/Man grade to JTO(C) grade : We wanted to know the status of the case which was long pending in BW unit. He informed us that file has been put up to Pers/Estt. cell for allowing certain relaxation in age. As soon as it is received the case will be expedited.

(vii) Conducting CPC for promotion from JTO(C) grade to SDE(C) grade : We wanted to know the status of the case for which ACRs have been called for 56 JTO(C). He informed that some ACRs are still awaited and as soon as these are received the cases for approximately 45 SDE(C) promotion order will be issued.

(viii) Conducting CPC for promotion from EE(C) grade to SE(C) grade : We wanted to know the status of the case for which ACRs have been called for 20 EE(C). He informed that ACRs are still awaited and as soon as these are received the case will be expedited.

(ix) Request transfers : We put forth some cases of request transfer for his consideration. They are i) Choice transfer on promotion to the grade of SE(C)- Case of Sri S. Prasad, EE(C), Sambalpur to Lucknow/ Ahmedabad/ Chandigarh. Ii) Transfer of Sri T.K Karak, SDE(C), Asansol, WB to Kolakata after completion of 58 years iii) Acceptance of joining letter of Sri Tapan Saha, SDE(C), Kolkata by the CE(C), CTD.

29.10.2014: Details of the decision taken in the Forum of BSNL Unions/ Associations meeting held on 28th October 2014: A meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations was held on 28th October 2014 and the following decisions were taken after detailed discussion. GS, AGS(HQ) and AGS(C/E/A/TF) attended the meeting.

1. The Forum decided to Call for Indefinite Strike w.e.f. 3rd February 2015 against the Anti- BSNL policies of the government and on the demands raised in the Memorandum adopted in the National Convention on 3rd August 2013 and also against the M/s Deloittee Committee recommendations, Formation of Tower Company, Merger of BSNL and MTNL etc.

28.10.2014: GS, AGS(C/E/A/TF) and AFS met the PGM(EW) & discussed the following:

(i)  We apprised  him the resentment of the C/E Executives for lingering the issue of Diploma/Degree  qualification, Distance B-Tech degree issue for years together. Many executives are retiring every month in the grade of SDEs only. He was very much appreciative of our concern and expressed his willingness to get the issue resolved in favor of the staff but due to opposition from BW side, the matter is getting delayed. However he was hopeful that he will try his level best to settle the issue.

(ii) We impressed upon him to expedite the process of DPC for JTO(E) to SDE(E) which was pending since June-2014. He informed that due to non receiving of one JTO(E)'s VC from the Delhi NTR, the process was delayed. We also requested him to allot the JTO(E) in their same circle on promotion to SDE(E). particularly Sri V.M Mahare in Karnataka Circle due to his compelling family problems.

(iii) We informed him that Sri B.S. Tudu, SDE(E), Dharmashala, HP could not be relieved who was on transfer to Port Blair on own cost and requested his intervention in the matter. He immediately directed the concerned officer to write to the CE(E), HP to relieve him within a time period otherwise CO will relieve Sri Tudu. 

(iv) We impressed upon him to expedite the process of DPC for EE(E) to SE(E), from SE(E) to CE(E). He informed that the CPCs are progressing well.

28.10.2014: GS, AGS(Fin) , AGS(C/E/A/TF) and FS  met the GM(Admn) & discussed the following:

(i)      We expressed our concern for delay in awarding the canteen work for which all staffs are suffering. He informed that he has already talked to the concerned officer and  order will be issued shortly.

28.10.2014: GS, AGS(Fin) , AGS(C/E/A/TF) and FS  met the GM(FP) & discussed the following:

(i) CPC from JAO to AO: We also expressed our concern in dilly dallying tactics adopted by certain portion of the management in delaying the process of JAO to AO promotion. He told that he has already submitted the file with certain notes to the  CLO and expects a consensus.

(ii) CPC from AO to CAO : We impressed upon him to call for ACR/VCR for promotion from AO to CAO for 230 posts which has been approved by competent authority since long. He informed that it will be done very shortly.

(iii) CPC from CAO(Adhoc) to CAO(Regular): We impressed upon him to issue regular promotion order from  CAO(Ad hoc ) to CAO(Regular). He informed that the process has been completed and approval is to be taken from the CMD and orders will be issued soon. 

(iv) We requested to consider cancellation of transfer in the grade of AOs Viz Shri H.K Mahanta, AO, Keonjhar (Branch Secretary, Keonjhar) Odisha, Shri Lachhaman Nayak, AO, Balasore both from Odisha circle, Shri A D Kulkarni  CAO , FS in circle  office Bangalore KTK , shri Vikram Pillai AO KTK circle to QA/STR/STP/DNW cicles at Bangalore and Shri Armugam (CAO) Branch Secy Vellore from WTP to TN/AP circle etc.GM (FP) assured to look in to.

(v) Allowing option to JAOs appointed after 07.05.2010: GM (FP) assured to fix up the committee meeting at the earliest to discuss the matter and early submission of the committee report.

28.10.2014: GS, AGS(Fin) , AGS(C/E/A/TF) and FS  met the CMD & discussed the following:

(i) We expressed our serious concern over the inordinate delay by the management in complying  to the minutes of the formal meeting of AIBSNLEA with the Dir(HR) issued under the signature of  the GM(SR) dtd 21/04/2014.CMD assured to discuss the matter with new GM(SR) for further necessary action.

(ii) We also expressed our concern in dilly dallying tactics adopted by certain portion of the management in delaying the process of JAO to AO promotion. We requested him to prevail upon the members of the CPC so as to get the desired result without further delay. He told that he has already discussed the matter with GM(FP), GM(Pers) & CLO and a consensus has been arrived at and shortly  the deadlock will end. But again we apprised him some fact that one officer has taken a u turn and not favoring the decision. He assured to talk to all of them within a day or two so that entire CPC exercise do not go waste.

(iii) We impressed upon him to clear the long pending HR issues passed by the MC like modification of BSNL MSRR for EE ( Civil/ Electrical )executives, JTO RR 2014, diversion of 25% MT quota in the grade of CAO posts, Five advance increments to JAO-2013,JTO (SRD) and PAs etc by the next BSNL  Board meeting. He assured to look into.

(iv)  We requested to consider cancellation/modification of posting orders on promotion in the grade of AGMs who have crossed the age of 57 yrs and some other genuine issues: We also requested to ensure that in the forthcoming DGM promotions, the AGMs in the zone of consideration for promotion from the already shortfall Circles shall not be disturbed from their circle, otherwise the shortfall of man power in those circles will again widen. He told us to give the matrix so that he can direct the authorities to look into this aspect. We will shortly give the matrix.

(v)  Para-8 transfers of JTO who have completed five years of service: we explained that about 500 JTOs are waiting for para -8 transfers after completing more than five years of service. We pleaded that recently about 4000 JTOs on promotion through LICE have joined in various circles, against this all pending para-8 JTO transfers may be considered. Also TTAs may be recruited in circles to meet the shortage. CMD assured to discuss the matter with concern CGMs and GM (Estt.) for early solution.

(vi) Drawl of salary to JTOs MP Circle during Agitation period: We requested CMD for his kind intervention for drawl of salary of JTOs MP Crcle of agitation period with sympathetic consideration. CMD assured to look in to the matter for e4arly solution.

27.10.2014: GS met Addl. GM(Pers) and discussed regarding-

(a) CPC from JTO to SDE:  We requested to file MA for an early hearing in the court case at Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam Bench to get vacated the stay order on the JTO to SDE promotions. Addl. GM (Pers) mentioned that the case has already been listed on 17.11.2014 for hearing and the effort are being made to get vacated the stay order.

(b) CPC from DE to DGM (Adhoc) :  Addl. GM(Pers) mentioned that some ACRs/VCRs of eligible DEs for promotion are yet to be received. However, he informed that within this week the CPC will be conducted. The chairman CPC Shri Seth PGM BSNL CO has fixed the CPC in this week itself. He assured that as soon as the CPC work is completed the promotion order of DGMs will be issued to fill up 480 DGM Posts.

(c) Creation of PPS Posts in field units: Addl. GM(Pers) mentioned that shortly the committee meeting headed by ED (CN) BSNL CO will be held to discuss the issue for further necessary action.

(d) Restructuring of AD (O/L) cadre: Addl. GM(Pers) directed AGM (Pers) to process Shri Harsh Vardhan committee report to the competent authority for consideration. He assured an early action in this regard.

(e) LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDE(TF): we expressed serious concern against non holding of the LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDE (TF). Addl. GM (Pers) mentioned that due to non finalization of syllabus of LDCE to SDE (TF) the LDCE could not be held. However, he assured to process the matter to the competent authority.

(f) Date of effect of implementation of upgraded pay scales w.e.f. 01.10.2000 on notional basis:  We requested to give notional pay fixation w.e.f. 01.10.2000 to all upgraded pay scales of JTO/SDE (C/E/Arch/TF) Engg. Wings and PA/PS cadre at par with JAOs. Addl. GM(Pers) advised that the case can be processed either from PGM(C/E/Arch/TF) or ED (NB) to the competent authority for consideration.

(g) Holding of committee meeting on distance education: Addl. GM (Pers) assured to hold the committee meeting in the next week itself to discuss the matter.

(h) Clearance of HR issues already approved by BSNL MC and approval from BSNL Board: Addl. GM (Pers) discussed the matter with GM (Legal) for getting approval of the BSNL Board on the pending HR issues. GM(Legal) advised to discuss the matter with GM(Restructuring) on the basis of new HR plan as desired by Board of Director and immediately he discussed the matter with GM (Restructuring) and she advised to send the copy of the Board directions for compliance. Addl. GM (Pers) assured an early action in this regard.

(i) Consideration of Cancellation/modification of DEs Posting orders on promotion:  Addl. GM (Pers) mentioned that some genuine medical ground cases recommended by CGMs have been considered and orders are issued. Regarding some lady executives and some pending medical ground cases he assured for an early consideration.

27.10.2014: GS, AGS (C/E/Arch/TF) and AFS met ED (NB) Shri M.A. Khan and discussed regarding:

(a) Modification in BSNL MSRR of EE (C/E/Arch): We requested for an early modification of BSNL MSRR-2009 of EE (C/E/Arch) as already cleared by BSNL MC. ED (NB) assured to look into the matter.

(b) Holding of Committee meeting on Distance Education: We requested for early holding of the Committee meeting on Distance Education availed during service with due permission. ED (NB) discussed the matter with PGM (EW) and PGM (BW) and directed to hold the meeting early to resolve the issue.

(c) Merger of Civil/Electrical Wings in Circles: We protested against merger of C/E Wings at SSA level where one EE (C/E) will be reporting to 4-5 SSA Heads and will have no control of CE (C/E). It will create many problems in field units. ED (NB) appreciated our concern and informed that he has put up the matter to the competent authority to withdraw this merger order and advised to merge for accounting purpose only under the ERP.

(d) Notional Pay fixation of upgraded Pay Scales of JTO/SDE (C/E/Arch/TF) w.e.f. 01.10.2000: We requested to process the case for notional Pay fixation of all upgraded Pay Scales from 01.10.2000 as already done for JAO cadre. Ed (NB) assured to look into the matter.

27.10.2014: GS, AGS (C/E/Arch/TF) met GM (SR) Shri Shamim Akhtar and discussed :

(a) Membership Verification of Executive Association: GM (SR) informed that the membership verification is postponed to May-2015 from 10.12.2014 in view of the stay order granted by Hon'ble High Court of Bangalore.

(b) Settlement of Pending HR issues: GM (SR) informed that the status of HR issues already discussed with the Executive Associations in the formal/informal meetings will be up-loaded on BNSL CO website shortly. We pleaded that merely stating the status of HR issues is not going to satisfy us, we need settlement of the issues otherwise we will be compelled to launch an Organizational Programs.

27.10.2014:GS, AGS (C/E/Arch/TF) and CS, AIGETOA BSNL CO met GM (Estt) and discussed regarding:

i.        Consideration of Para-8 Transfer of JTOs: We requested for directing all the circles for consideration of Para-8 transfer cases of JTOs who have completed more than 5 years of service in the circle. GM (Estt) mentioned that about 500 JTOs Para-8 transfer cases are pending for consideration and shortly it will be planned that how many cases can be considered as one to one basis and on newly promoted JTOs joining through LICE. He further mentioned that circles will be directed shortly to go for TTA recruitment till the time JTO RR-2014 are approved by BSNL Board, it will provide additional staff in circles. He assured early action in this regard.

ii.       JTO RR-2014: GM (Estt) mentioned that he has already requested with CMD in the presence of GM (Legal) to get the approval of BSNL Board to break the stalemate in regularization of Offg. JTOs and to further hold LICE against 1000 vacant JTOs posts.

iii.      5 Increment benefit to JAOs-2013 Batch, JTO (SRD) and PA cadres: GM (Estt) mentioned that the issue has been cleared by the BSNL MC but pending for BSNL Board approval. He assured to get clear in the next Board meeting.

iv.     Allowing option to JAO-2010 Batch: We requested to hold the committee meeting in this regard early and settle the long pending issue. GM (Estt) assured to discuss the matter with GM (FP) to fix-up the meeting.

v.      E-2, E-3 standard IDA Pay scales to JTO/SDE equivalent Executives: GM (Estt) mentioned that the committee meeting in this regard will be hold shortly. However, he further mentioned about financial implications on Pension contribution. We pleaded that just because of Pension contribution on highest of the Pay scale the JTOs/SDEs cannot be denied their legitimate Pay scale. We further mentioned that in case the issue is further dragged, it will invite agitation.

vi.     30% Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees: GM (Estt) mentioned that the matter is pending for discussion between CMD and ED (Finance) on the basis of the committee report. We pleaded for 12% contribution from BSNL side.

vii.    Pay anomaly cases of JTOs 2007-2008 Batches: GM (Estt) mentioned that this matter is also under consideration to the committee. We impressed upon for an early settlement.

27.10.2014:  BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding

(i)  Furnishing ACRs and assessment report- w.r.t. Preparatory exercise for All India Eligibility list of JTOs(T) seniority quota for vacancies 2009-2010 onwards- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii)  Furnishing gradation particulars w.r.t. Promotion from JTO)T) to SDE(T) under seniority quota for vacancy year 2009 -10 onwards <<<Click here for letter>>> -List of 9 JTOs (AP-02, CHTD-05, RAJ-02) whose ACRs reached BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi  but their names are not available in the All India eligibility list.

22.10.2014:

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22.10.2014:  BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding

(i)  Furnishing ACRs and assessment report w.r.t. preparatory exercise for promotion to SDE(T) cadre under seniority quota for vacancies 2009-2010 to 2013-2014 onwards- <<<Click here for letter>>>>

(ii)  Inter Circle transfer of SDEs(Telecom)-   <<Click here for list1>>>  <<Click here for list2>>>  <<Click here for list3>>>

21.10.2014: GS, FS, AGS(HQ) met GM(SR), BSNL Corporate Office and discussed regarding

(a)  Membership verification of Executives' Associations: GM(SR) informed that the court case filed by BASE Welfare Association in Hon'ble High Court, Bangalore was listed for hearing today but could not be heard & posted for hearing on Monday, 27^th Oct., 2014. He mentioned that now the matter is processed to the Competent Authority for postponement of the voting date from 10^th Dec., 2014 to April, 2015in view of the stay order continuing. Shortly postponement order of referendum will be issued.  

(b)  Pay deduction of officiating period after implementation of EPP: We pleaded to stop pay deduction of officiating period after implementation of EPP as per FR/SR provisions. GM(SR) appreciated our concern and informed that Committee constituted to examine the matter will shortly submit its recommendation and the Association view in this regard will be taken into consideration.

(c)  Non settlement of the long pending HR issues: GM(SR) mentioned that he has collected the comments of all concern units of BSNL Corporate Office on the pending HR issues already discussed in the formal / informal meetings with the Association & he will supply to us by Monday. We categorically told that appraisal of the status of the issues is not the solution but issues need settlement.

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

DEEPAWALI

to One & all.

20.10.2014: GS, FS discussed with GM (FP) regarding:

Some Circles have reported that some ill motivated propaganda has been mooted out against AIBSNLEA by some forces to destabilize the unity of the Association. Their main target is JAOs of 2010 and 2013 batch. This force who has earlier branded the accounts cadre as parasites of BSNL and AIBSNLEA  as "Ali Baba and Chalis Chor" have not written even 5 letters on HR issues of Accounts Cadre in last 5 years to GM(FP) or ED (finance) has suddenly become lover of Accounts cadre and spreading all false and mala-fide news against AIBSNLEA. We are sure that our members will not believe in such mal-propaganda, still to refresh our memory we are reiterating below the action taken so far only by AIBSNLEA and the latest position of the issues related to JAOs 2010 and 2013 batches.

(a)  CPC from JAO to AO: We expressed our serious concern against delay in issuing promotion order from JAO to AO. GM (FP) appreciated our concern and mentioned that the CPC is yet to be cleared by CLO; he categorically told that the AO vacancies up to 1.7.2013 were taken into consideration while initiating the CPC   to fill-up about 1600 AOs Posts by the competent authority and accordingly SC/ST quota vacancies are to be filled-up. The SEA cell initiated CPC one year before with the eligible JAOs for promotion on 1.7.2013.  wherein about 1450 JAOs are found eligible for promotion and their CPC was completed one month before but Pers. cell BSNL CO advice to split CPC in two parts i.e. 1135 AOs vacancies may be filled up by JAO-2004 batch without implementation of SC/ST roaster points as per the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh judgment and remaining 315 AOs Posts by implementing SC/ST roaster of JAO-2006 and 2007 batches may be considered for promotion to avoid contempt of court. But this proposal is not accepted by CLO and he is emphasizing that against all the vacancies up-to 1.7.2013 (about 1600), the SC/ST quota roaster has to be implemented SEA cell (about 240 SC+ 180 ST) posts of AOs. But SEA cell has considered JAOs up-to 2007 batch only for CPC who were eligible for promotion on 1.7.2013 and assuring CLO that the entire SC/ST back log vacancies will be carried forward in the next AO CPC immediately and this is not being agreed by CLO. GM (FP) explained that in case all the 400 SC/ST quota vacancies are considered for promotion now in that case SC/ST JAOs of 2010 batch are to be considered for which JAOs seniority list has to be finalized and ACRs/VCRs are to be collected to conduct further CPC which may take another 4-5 months time. However, he further mentioned that all the queries made by CLO will be clarified today itself and after his final comments the competent authority will take the decision in this regard.

The fact remains that with the consistent efforts of AIBSNLEA, the CPC from JAO to AO was initiated in the year 2009-2010 to fill–up about 500 AO Posts but some JAOs approach the Hon'ble Court and obtained a stay order against this CPC and issue is dragged for the last three years. Finally Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh delivered the judgment in the year 2013 and SEA cell, BSNL CO after taking the legal opinion of BSNL's Senior Advocate initiated the CPC from JAO to AO to fill-up the AO vacancies up-to 1.7.2013 and accordingly the CPC   was initiated. With the efforts of AIBSNLEA the ACRs/VCRs scrutiny work was given to the respective circles to expedite CPC at the earliest and finally succeeded in completing the CPC work but one CPC member “CLO BSNL” did not agree the CPC minutes in view of Hon'ble CAT Judgment for SC/ST roaster implementation and the stalemate is continuing. AIBSNLEA has already discussed the matter with CMD, Director (Finance), ED (Finance), GM(Pers.) GM(FP), and CLO for expediting the CPC but the unanimity has not reached . However, AIBSNLEA is seriously perusing the matter for early promotion orders. Our member should appreciate the constraints as mentioned above. AIBSNLEA is also committed that all the JAOs vacancies should be filled-up by considering JAO 2010 batch also. It is humbly requested to defeat the wasted interests who are trying to create the confusion and false propaganda against AIBSNLEA.

The 5-increments benefit to JAO-2013, JTO (SRD) and PA Cadres were taken up by AIBSNLEA only and on the consistent efforts of AIBSNLEA, Management Committee of BSNL Board has approved 5-Increments however, which is pending for the BSNL Board approval. AIBSNLEA is sincerely trying to get the Board approval on the issues in the next Board meeting. 

(b) CPC from AO to CAO: We requested for early calling of ACRs/VCRs to initiate CPC from AO to CAO to fill-up 230 CAO Posts. GM (FP) assured an early action to initiate the CPC.

(c) CPC from CAO (Adhoc) to CAO (Regular): GM(FP) mentioned CPC work has been completed but some cases are to be explained to GM( SR), the Chairman CPC today itself . He assured promotion order in the next week.

(d) CPC from DFM (Adhoc) to DGM (Regular): GM (FP) mentioned that CPC from DGM (Adhoc) to DGM(Regular-Finance) has been completed. The promotion orders will be issued shortly after the approval of CMD BSNL.

(e) Allowing option to JAOs of 2010 batch who were appointed after 7.5.2010: We requested for early submission of the committee report on this issue. GM (FP) assured to look into the matter for an early decision.       

20.10.2014: GS, FS discussed with GM (Pers) regarding:

(a)    Cancellation / Modification / Retention of DEs Posting orders:- We requested for Cancellation / Modification / Retention of DEs Posting orders on promotion. GM (Pers.) mentioned that some genuine medical ground and in the interest of service cases will be considered on the recommendation of respective CGMs. However, he told that some circles having 80%, 79%, and 70% shortage of DEs are also required to be filled up on promotions but some genuine cases will be considered. However, he mentioned that all the cases are being examined by Addl. GM (Pers.) for consideration.

(b)   Committee on validity of Distance Education of Technical degree acquired before year 2009:- GM(Pers.) directed the concern DM BSNL CO to fix-up the date for the next committee meeting. We also requested to get approval of the BSNL Board on modification of EE (C/E) BSNLMS RRs. He assured an early action in this regard.

.10.2014: GS writes to

(i)The ED (NB) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding external Civil works for Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation by BSNL Civil Wing Gujarat - <<<Click here for letter>>>

20.10.2014: Reply of Dept. of Expenditure to Deptt. of Telecom on 78.2% IDA merger issue for both pre 2007 and post 2007 pensioners. <<<Click for the reply>>>

:Main points of the reply:

(i) DoT's proposal for 78,2% IDA merger for pre and post 2007 pensioners from 10-6-2013 is supported. However DoT is advised to seek cabinet approval for the same

(ii) For post 2007 pensioners, leave encashment and DCRG on notional pay is denied

.10.2014: GS writes to

(i)The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested  for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of DE -<<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE -<<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested  for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of DE -<<<Click here for letter>>>

(iv) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested  for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of DE - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(v)The GM (Pers), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding missing names in DET Regular promotion order issued on 20/08/2014 and subsequent orders - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(vi)The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested  for transfer/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(vii) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested  for transfer/modification in transfer orders in the Cadre of DE-  <<<Click here for letter>>>

(viii)The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of DE - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ix) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of DE - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(x) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested  for transfer/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(xi) The ED (Finance), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requested for transfer/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel - <<<Click here for letter>>>

20.10.2014: BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA:

(i) BSNL may seek Rs 2,000 crore grant to give up a part of spectrum <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(ii) BSNL cuts call rates to Nepal by 35% as PMO raises issue   <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(iii) BSNL, the best Telecom Operator you can trust, when you really at Crisis <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(iv) BSNL Regularized Voice Only Facility for Fiber to Home Service Customers  <<<Click here for detail news>>>

(v) Well again hope for All India Mobile Number Portability (MNP) before March 31, 2015 <<<Click here for detail news>>>

17.10.2014: Status of “Seniors drawing less pay w.r.t. his Juniors” in Hon'ble Supreme Court.:

The SLP (C) No. 7716/2013 [M. Sethumadhavan & Ors including AIBSNLEA] along with SLP (C) No. 25069/2013 [Sasidharan K & Ors] and SLP (C) No. 25070/2013 [K.G. Balakrishna Pillai & Ors] came up for hearing today in the Court No. 7 of the Hon'ble Supreme Court at Item No. 47. The case is now listed for 18^th November 2014 for the final hearing.

16.10.2014: GS, President and FS discussed with GM (FP) regarding:

(a) CPC from JAO to AO: We requested for issuance of an early promotion order for all the eligible candidates. GM (FP) informed that a meeting of GM (Pers), GM (FP) and CLO has been held today wherein the queries raised by the CLO on the SC/ST roaster implementation was discussed and it was decided to consider all eligible SC/ST candidates. Accordingly, the case is being further processed for consideration. He assured an early action in this regard.

GS further discussed with CLO for early clearance of JAO to AO CPC. CLO informed that today there was a meeting with GM (FP) and GM (Pers) and he has advised to ensure proper implementation of the SC/ST roaster in the JAO to AO CPC. Thereafter only, he will give clearance to the CPC.

(b) CPC from AO to CAO (Adhoc): GM (FP) mentioned that he has got the approval to conduct CPC for 230 CAOs post on Adhoc basis. We requested to call for the APARs of the eligible candidates immediately. GM (FP) assured an early action in this regard.

(c) CPC from CAO (Adhoc) to CAO (Regular): GM (FP) mentioned that the CPC for regularization of CAO (Adhoc) to CAO (regular) has been completed and the promotion orders will be issued after getting the approval from the competent authority shortly.

(d) CPC from DGM(Finance/Adhoc)  to DGM(Finance/Regular): We requested for issuing early promotion orders of DGM(Finance/Adhoc)  to DGM(Finance/Regular). GM (FP) mentioned that the CPC is completed and the file is submitted to the competent authority for according the approval. After getting the approval from the competent authority the promotion orders will be issued.

16.10.2014: GS, President (CHQ) and FS met GM (Pers) and discussed regarding:

(a) Posting on Promotion from SDE (Telecom) to DE (Regular) and Modification/Cancellation of DEs posting orders on promotion:   We requested for consideration of requests for modifications / cancellations of the posting orders on genuine grounds and of lady executives. GM (Pers) mentioned that CMD has instructed the CGMs of Tamilnadu, Chennai TD, STR and others to recommend genuine cases like Cancer patients, Heart patients and the officers whose services are very much essential in the circles in the interest of services. Based on the merit, these cases will be considered. Detailed instructions in this regard will be issued to all the CGMs.

(b) Status of various CPCs

(i)  CPC from JTO (Telecom) to SDE (Telecom) seniority Quota: GM (Pers) mentioned that the CPC in this regard has been completed but orders can not be released till such time the stay order on promotion from Hon'ble CAT Ernakulum is vacated. The case is posted for hearing on 17^th November, 2014. He advised us to pursue with CGMT Kerala for arranging an early hearing.

(ii)  CPC from SDE (Telecom) to DE (Telecom) left out cases: We requested for early consideration of left out cases from SDE (Telecom) to DE(Regular). GM (Pers) assured for an early action.

(iii) CPC from DE to DGM (Adhoc): GM (Pers) mentioned that the CPC work is in progress and efforts will be made to release the promotion orders shortly. 

(iv) CPC from DGM (Adhoc) to DGM (Regular): GM (Pers) mentioned that the CPC work for the 28 officers has been completed and the promotion orders will be issued shortly.

16.10.2014: GS, President (CHQ) and AGS (HQ) met GM (SR) and discussed regarding:

(a) Referendum of majority Executive Association in BSNL: GM (SR) mentioned that a case filed by the BASE welfare Association is admitted and is pending in the Hon'ble Karnataka High Court in Bangaluru. It is expected to be heard shortly. After getting the stay order vacated by the Hon'ble Karnataka High Court further process of the Referendum will be restored. He further mentioned that the present date of voting i.e. 10.12.2014 may be postponed in case hearing of the case is delayed further.

(b) Review Meeting on the pending issues of AIBSNLEA/AIGETOA: GM (SR) mentioned that he has taken feedback on the points raised by AIBSNLEA/AIGETOA in the formal meetings from all the concerned sections of BSNL Corporate Office and will discuss it with the competent authority. Thereafter, a review meeting will be arranged with AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA after Diwali.

(c) CPC from CAO (Adhoc) to CAO (Regular): GM (SR) the Chairman of the CPC informed us that the CPC work is over and the promotion orders will be issued by the concerned section.

15.10.2014: GS writes to

(i)   The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of DE-<<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE-<<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of DGM-<<<Click here for letter>>>

(iv) The GM, BSNL Corporate Office regarding request for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(v)The Director (Finance) BSNL Board, regarding appeal against penalty imposed by Hon'ble Disciplinary Authority- <<<Click here for letter>>>

15.10.2014: 5th CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF AIBSNLEA Rajasthan CIRCLE: The 5th circle conference of AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle was held at Laxmi Narayan Mandir Trust Palace Bhilwara Rajasthan  on 13th and 14th October 2014 in an excellent and grand manner. In the conference a grand Open Session was also organised in which Shri Anupam Srivastava, Director (CM) was the Chief Guest. Smt. Alpna Agarwal, Sr. GM(HR & Admn), Shri Dharmendra Sharma GMTD Bhilwara, Shri Arun Agarwal, Sr. GM (CM)  PGMTD Jaipur were the Guests of Honor. Shri Trilok Chand Chabra , eminent business personality at Bhilwara was the Special Guests CHQ. From CHQ side the function was attended and addressed  by Shri. P.Venugopal, President,Shri Parahlad Rai, General Secretary, Shri N.L.Sharma, AGS(HQ), Shri Devesh Sharma, OS (N),Shri Karan Singh, Advisor, Sh. Bhagwan Singh, Auditor CHQ.

From AIGETOA side Sh. P.N. Sharma Circle Secretary Rajasthan Circle, Sh. Abhishek Jain, Vice President CHQ and Sh. Preveen Sharma, OS (Raj.) attended the OPEN SESSION.

All the guests on dias were welcomed by garlanding and offering Rajasthani Turbans and mementos. Sh. B.C. Logar, Ex-Branch Secy. AIBSNLEA Bhilwara Branch delivered the welcome address.

Sh. H.L. Awasthi, Circle President AIBSNLEA Raj. Circle in his welcome address thanked the guests for accepting the invitation of the Open Session. He also pointed out the   CPCs related to finance wings which are being delayed badly. He also mentioned the delay in time bound financial upgradation in the grade E5-E6.

Sh. M.K. Morodia, Circle Secretary Rajasthan Circle in his keynote address thanked the host branch for their elaborate arrangements and raised issues related to CHQ/Circle level. He also appealed to enhance the Quality of Services in CM Segment in Rajasthan.

Sh. P.N. Sharma Circle Secretary Raj. Circle in his address mentioned that the Unity of Executives is at most important for the resolvement of the issues like First Time Bound Upgradation in Four years, Arrears of 78.2% IDA fitment and the DPE benefits provide to executives. He impressed GS AIBSNLEA to come forwarded and lead a single executives association in BSNL.

Sh. Triok Chand Chabbara Special Guest welcomed all the delegates in the Bhilwara City and thanked the Organizers for inviting him in the OPEN SESSION.

Sh. Arun Agarwal, Sr. GM(CM) in his address thanked the organizers to invite him and hoped for good deliberations on the OPEN SESSION which will benefit the organization. He also stressed the need of loyal customers for the BSNL.

Sh. Dharmendra Sharma, Sr. GMTD, Bhilwara welcomed all the delegates who comes from all the nook & corners of Raj. Circle.  He informed that Bhilwara is the first SSA which started the implementation of NOFN Project and Bhilwara has got 3^rd rank in Circle for revenue enhancement and expected that in the next year it will definitely touch 10% revenue enhancement.  He also mentioned that his small team is like an army which can do miracles. He invited Director(CM) to inaugurate 5 newly commissioned BTSs.

Smt. Alphana Agarwal, Sr. GM(HR & Admn.) in her address mentioned the need for creation of positive atmosphere. She thanked AIBSNLEA for its support to the  management for the same. She also read the CGMT Raj. Circle message who could not attended the OPEN SESSION due to North Zone CM Meeting at Jaipur. Wherein CGMT Raj. Circle mentioned that for target achievement there is no scarcity of resources/manpower in the Circle at present. He also mentioned that these types of OPEN SESSIONs are very important in present scenario.  In his address CGMT Raj. Circle mentioned that the new staffs in the cadre of TTA/Promoted JTOs will be available in near future to fulfill the target achievement. He also mentioned the need of Team Working and good customer care for the viability of BSNL.

Sh. P. Venugopal, President CHQ in his address admired the social and work cultural of Rajasthan and he mentioned that these were only the BSNL Executives who have shown their working sprit for restoration of services in J&K, Orrisa, Uttrakhand and recently 'Hudhud' natural calamity in Orrisa and Andhra Circle. He also mentioned that in case  the management will resolve the problems of executives then they will be able to devote their maximum output to BSNL. Lastly he thanked the Raj. Circle AIBSNLEA for inviting him in the OPEN SESSION.

GS AIBSNLEA, Com. Prahlad Rai , congratulated the comrades of AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle and Bhilwara Comrades for the successful holding of Circle conference and thanked the comrades for their great affection . He also mentioned that AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle is a very potential Circle , in which Shri Anupam Srivastava Ji had served for last more than 11 years and at that time Rajasthan Circle was profit making Circle .He informed that after the joining of Shri Anupam Srivastava as the DIR (CM), now the revenue of CM segment is enhancing.  He thanked Director (CM) for attending the OPEN SESSION. He mentioned that BSNL will be benefited by his excellent services in next 5 years and he hoped that he is prospective CMD BSNL. He mentioned that Rajasthan Circle is now losing its customer base even though customer and staff are very disciplined and loyal. He informed that AIBSNLEA is playing a leading role in the settlement of the issues of BSNL Executives'. Com. GS explained the role of AIBSNLEA in the view of viability of BSNL, which is the most important issue on this crucial juncture. Com. GS explained the discriminatory attitude of the Government towards BSNL in the terms of payment of Rural deficits, ADC Charges, Heavy BWA Spectrum Fee and notional loan of Rs 7500 Crores etc. He explained BSNL Executives' are not at all responsible for today's situation because they are not policy makers but involve only in the policy implementation. Com GS. further explained that how the AIBSNLEA is continuously pursuing these viability related issue with the BSNL Management and DoT. He provided the example of delay in GSM equipment purchase tender, which created the capacity crunch in BSNL. He mentioned the role of AIBSNLEA for the resolving the same.

Com. GS further explained that the Management of BSNL should keep enough courage to protest against the wrong and non-viable policies of Government. He apprised that the AIBSNLEA is always committed for the viability of BSNL. He explained that the scarcity of cables, Telephone instruments, MLLN and BB modems, drop wires is a big problem in field units and due to the continuous persuasion from AIBSNLEA , now the Telecom Factories of BSNL are playing its significant role to meet out this scarcity. Com. GS told that the Government PSU can only survive when the Government wants the same. GS AIBSNLEA provided the example of Kerla and Orissa where the BSNL is continuously making profit and informed that these Circles will make the the profit of about 800 Crore in next F.Y. and assured that upto 2015-2016 they will achieve profit upto 1000 Crores. GS also mentioned that this is only due to the employee's behavior towards customers and giving more working time i.e one hour morning and one hour evening extra.

GS in his address also briefed the status of various CPCs which are pending due to the Court cases, DPC in Civil/Electrical wing, Restructuring of AD(OL) case, DPCs of Telecom Factory and the issues of PA/PS, JTO (Officiating) regularisation, PPS posts creation in field units etc.

Com.GS also explained the strong concern of AIBSNLEA towards the problem of Direct recrits JTOs/JAOs . He explaind the issues of Direct recruits JTO/JAO like 30% superannuation benefit, EPF issues and the centralisation of EPF accounts of Direct recruits, Standard pay scales E2-E3, Pay anamoly of JTOs 2007-2008 batches, , Rule 8 transfers and DR JTO 2005 batch pay anomaly resolution, 5 additional increments to JAO 2013 batch and  JTOs (SRD) etc.

At last GS AIBSNLEA appealed that this is the high time to make AIBSNLEA , the number one Executive Association in BSNL in ensuing Membership Verification process. GS explained that we can only resolve our issues, when we are unite He appealed the comrades of Rajasthan circle to come in front line and accept the responsibilities with full courage with enthusiasm. At last Com. GS thanked to all and appealed all the Executives for making every effort with a team spirit for making BSNL a vibrant organization.

Shri Anupam Srivastava Dir(CM) in his address mentioned that it is my honour I have been invited in this glorious Open Session of AIBSNLEA Rajasthan Circle. He mentioned that he had seen the devotion of Rajasthan Circle Excutives' during his more then 10 years stay at Rajasthan Circle. He mentioned that in recent flood situations in J&K Circle , BSNL has loosed 400-500 Crores and also confirmed that with the help of the Executives' services were restored in the affected areas. He apprised that BSNL Executives' are working with a great devotion in Present 'HudHud' calamity in Orrisa, AP and Chattisgarh Circles . He expressed his satisfaction' that now BSNL Executives' are serving at Managerial level. He also appealed all the Executives' to develop the decision making skills and appealed to work with team spirit. He informed that recently BSNL has been able to get Rs 6700 Crores as refund of BWA Spectrum Fees and refund of Rs 7000 Crores as excess income tax paid.

Com B.C.Logar, Ex-Branch Secretary AIBSNLEA Bhilwara branch was honoured by presenting shawl and memento for his excellent services he rendered for the Organisation.

Dr. Kamla Kant was honoured for the excellent Stage anchoring. Shri Govind Ram, Branch President Bhilwara extended the vote of thanks.

The meeting concluded around 5 PM with the  start of the election proceedings. Following Office bearers were unanimously  elected as Circle President, Circle Secy. and Financial Secy. are Sh. H.L.Awasthi, DGM(TR), Jaipur TD,  Sh. M.K.Morodia AGM, Jaipur TD and Shri S.P. Gupta AO(TR), JPTD, Jaipur respectively.  <<<Click here for glimpses>>>>

.10.2014:

The flag hoisting of this 5th Circle Conference was done by Com. M.Shyam Kumar, Circle President in the presence of Com.Shri. Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, Com .Shri. P.Venugopal, All India President, Com K.N. Baby Rani, All India Vice President 1, Com .S.R Patil , Organizing Secretary South and all circle office-bearers and hundreds of members and delegates across the state. The thunderous slogan shouting by the spirited executives made the moments very inspiring and electrific. The Inaugural function of the delegate session was started in the presence of Com . Shri. P.Venugopal, President CHQ, Com . Shri. Prahlad Rai, General Secretary along with other CHQ leaders viz Com.K.N.Baby Rani and Com.S.R.Patil which was presided by Com. M. Shyam kumar , Circle president. In the inauguration speech Com . Prahlad Rai discussed in detail of all the issues of executives settled and remaining for settlement at CHQ level. explained All the future strategies and action to be taken to settle the unsettled issues especially that regularization of officiating JTOs issue were well narrated. Delegates representing all the 11 SSA branches and the Circle Office branch were present. The report of circle secretary and audited accounts prepared by the Finance Secretary are presented before the majestic gathering. The reports were approved with full applause by the representative council . Com . Shri. P.Venugopal, Com K.N. Baby Rani, Com .SR patil, and Com. M. Shyam kumar, Circle President spoke on the occasion. This was followed by reporting of Branch secretaries, CEC/CWC Members. The house was adjourned for Open session as per schedule at 4-00 PM. The open session was presided by Com. Shri. Com. M. Shyam kumar Circle President,Kerala. Shri. KNM Nair, Branch Secretary, Ernakulam SSA welcomed all the dignitaries on the dias. The session was attended and addressed by Com.Prahlad Rai, General Secretary AIBSNLEA CHQ, Com.P.Venugopal, All India President,AIBSNLEA, Com.K.N. Baby Rani, All India Vice President 1, AIBSNLEA , Prof.M. K Sanu , Shri. M. Somasundara Rao ITS, CGMT Kerala Circle, Shri . G.Muraleedharan, ITS , PGMT , Ernakulam., Com .SR Patil , Org.Secy. South , AIBSNLEA, Com. K. Mohan, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, Com. V.K Ramachandran , Circle Secretary , AIGETOA , Sri.C.Rajesh Circle President , AIGETOA and Com. Kumaran , SEWA BSNL .

The Open Session was inaugurated by lighting of traditional lamp of KERALA 'Nilavilakku' by Prof.M.K Sanu, Shri. M. Somasundara Rao ITS, Shri . G.Muraleedharan, ITS. Com.Prahlad Rai , Com.P.Venugopal and others in the dais. In the key note address Com.TK Mangalanandan , Circle Secretary highlighted the viability issues of BSNL , discrimination to BSNL by certain wrong telecom policies adopted by Govt. including harassment of government agencies to BSNL, Profit making performance of Kerala Circle and its working culture to make it as a model circle, HR policies etc.

Com.Prahlad Rai in his inspiring speech covered all the activities being undertaken at CHQ level for the betterment and growth of both the executives and BSNL. GS whole heartedly appreciated the performance of Kerala Circle for continuously retaining its status as a profit earning circle in the country.

Shri. M. Somasundara Rao, ITS, CGMT, Kerala delivered a thought-provoking speech by emphasising various sections and highlighted his dream of increasing our profit to more 1000 crore in the days to come through our collective efforts as the people of Kerala are always with BSNL.

All other dignitaries in the dais delivered very valuable suggestions and opinions through their inspiring speeches which were received by the jam packed audience with full of enthusiasm and spirit. The open session concluded by around 8 pm . The cultural programme was immediately commenced which was wonderful banquet of Nadan pattu blended with folk lore presentations staged by JANA NAYANA a very famous and popular team in Kerala thrilled the audience and stolen the hearts of all who witnessed the cultural feast. The colorful open session function was concluded around 10 PM followed by dinner.

The delegate session continued on 10-10-2014 at 10.00 am . One resolution committee was formed under the chairman ship of Com. Shaji , CAO ,Thrissur . The meeting concluded around 3pm and started the election proceedings. The election of new Office bearers was the last item on the third day of the conference. Com.M.Shyamkumar, DGM(TR),Trivandrum was unanimously elected to continue as the Circle President for the second term . Com V.Shaji , SDE , RTTC ,TVM was unanimously elected as the new Circle Secretary. Com.Vijayakumar D, JAO, Ernakulam SSA was unanimously elected as the new Circle Finance Secretary. Com. TK Mangalanandan ( Ex-circle Secretary) was co-opted as Honorary Advisor for AIBSNLEA Kerala Circle . <<<Click here for glimpses>>>>

.10.2014:  Com. GS, President, Vice President, OS(South) attended and addressed the delegate  & Open Session of 5th Circle Conference of AIBSNLEA Kerala Circle at Ernakulam on 9th and 10th Oct., 2014. Com. GS replied the queries of the members on HR and Viability related issues in the delegate session. All Office Bearers available appealed to Kerale Circle Office Bearers , Branch Secretaries for mobilization & to become No.1  Executive Association in the ensuing referendum of membership verification of majority executives Association.   

Com. GS, President, Vice President, OS(South) addressed the Open Session & discussed the status of HR issues and efforts are being made for early settlement of the issues. Also discussed regarding viability of BSNL Prof. R. Sonu Ex. MP and eminent personality of Ernakulam was the Chief Guest. Sh. M.S.S.Rao CGMT Kerala Circle and Sh. Murlidharan, PGMTD Ernakulam were the guests of honour.  The representatives of sister Unions/ Associations i.e. BSNLEU/AIGETOA SEVA BSNL were the special gusts.

Com. Shyam Kumar, Circle President Kerala Circle & Com. T. K. Mangalanandan Circle Secretary welcomed the gusts. Com. Pillai Branch Secretary Ernakulam Branch extended vote of thanks. The details / Glimpses will follows shortly.  <<<<Click here for Glimpses>>>

10.10.2014:  BSNL Corporate office endorsed DPE letter for increase of IDA w.e.f. 01.10.2014 (Revised @ 98.1% w.e.f. 01.10.2014)  <<<Click here for BSNL endorsement>>>    <<<Click here for DPE letter>>>

10.10.2014: CALCULATION OF PENSION CONTRIBUTION: BSNL CO  issued letter wherein it is mentioned  that in supersession of its earlier instructions, pension contribution in respect of absorbed BSNL employees will be calculated on the maximum of the pay scale. This order will be effective from 1st October 2014. <<<Click here for letter>>>

10.10.2014: GS discussed with GM (FP) for issuance of promotion order from JAO to AO CPC. GM (FP) mentioned that some queries made by CLO are being clarified but CLO is telling that he will look into the matter after 14^th October 2014 only after his return from the tour. However, he assured to discuss the matter with the competent authority further regarding this issue. We further requested to consider the promotion orders of all JAOs for whom the CPC was initiated including the SC/ST candidates. GM (FP) assured to discuss the matter today itself with the competent authority in this regard.

10.10.2014: GS discussed and requested GM (Pers) regarding consideration of cancellation / retention/ modification of DEs posting orders on promotion recently issued. GM (Pers) mentioned that the received representations in this regard are being examined and in the next week only some decision may be taken for consideration of the genuine cases.

10.10.2014: GS discussed with GM (SR) regarding-

09.10.2014: GS discussed  with GM(FP) for issuance of promotion order from JAO to AO CPC. GM(FP) mentioned that today morning he has joined after leave and will see comments/queries given by CLO. In case the intervention of the Competent Authority is required, he will discuss tomorrow. We requested to expedite CPC from JAO to AO as it was initially initiated considering all OC/SC/ST candidates in one promotion order by convincing the Competent Authority. Also, requested to initiate immediate another CPC to fill up all vacant AOs posts covering 2010 batch. GM(FP) assured an early action in this regard.

AIBSBNLEA is making sincere efforts to fill up all vacant AOs posts by implementing ST-SC roster as per the procedure adopted in BSNL in all CPCs.

09.10.2014: GS discussed with CLO BSNL Corporate Office regarding clearance of CPC from JAO to AO. CLO informed that he has asked some queries from the SEA Cell in the file. He assured as soon as the queries are cleared, the clearance will be given.

09.10.2014: GS writes to

(i) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requests for transfer/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii)   The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of DE- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iii)   The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(iv)The PGM(Elect.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding requests for posting/transfer/retention in the Cadre of SDE- <<<Click here for letter>>>

(v) The PGM(BW) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding request for forwarding the applications of SDE (Civil) for deputation to Department of Medical &Health, Govt. of Rajasthan- <<<Click here for letter>>>

07.10.2014: GS along with Circle President Kerala Circle Com. Shyam Kumar, Branch Secretary Trivendrum Distt. Branch Com, V. Shaji & Com. V.K. Shobhana, Branch Secretary Circle Office Branch, Trivendrum attended and addressed Special Executive Meeting at Trivendrum. Com, Shyam Kumar, Circle President welcomed GS and appraised in brief the organisational activities of Kerala Circle Organisation. Com. GS in his address discussed the status of HR issues and issues related to Viability of BSNL. Com. GS congratulated the members for making Kerala Circle a profit making Circle and appealed to make AIBSNLEA No. 1 Executive Association in the forthcoming referendum of Executives' Association. Com. Manoj, Branch President Circle Office Branch extended vote of thanks. In the interactive session Com.  GS replied the queries of the members.

07.10.2014: GS along with Circle President Kerala Circle Com. Shyam Kumar, Branch Secretary Trivendrum Distt. Branch Com, V. Shaji & Com. V.K. Shobhana, Branch Secretary Circle Office Branch, Trivendrum met CGMT Kerala Circle on curtsey call & discussed regarding the growth of Telecom Services in Kerala Circle and relieving of the executives, who have transferred on request. GS congratulated CGMT Kerala Circle for making Kerala Circle continuously a profit making Circle & assured full co-operation & support of our members for the all round growth of Kerala Circle.

07.10.2014: GS, Advisor (South) Com. V.K. ParamAsivam and CS TN Circle Com. Shiv Kumar met Executive Body Members & some active comrades of Madurai, Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari on 4.10.2014, 5.10.2014 and 6.10.2014 respectively, wherein Com. GS appraised in detail the status of HR issues mainly CPCs from JAO to AO, AO to CAO, CAO(Adhoc) to CAO(R), DGM(Adhoc) to DGM(R) Finance, JTO to SDE, SDE to DE & DE to DGM(A) & DGM(A) to DGM(R), JTO(E) to SDE(E), SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E), finalization of JTO RR-2014, Restructuring of AD(OL) cadre, Committee on PPS post creation, E2-E3 IDA pay scales, 30% superannuation benefit, Para-8 transfer from  JTOs/JAOs etc.

Com. GS appealed to mobilize / ensure to become no. 1 executive Association in the ensuing membership verification of Executives' Association. He also discussed the issues related to viability of BSNL.

.10.2014: BRIEF NOTE ON GS VISIT TO TIRUPATHI- SSA , AP CIRCLE:-

AIBSNLEA District Branch convened a meeting on 03-10-2014 at 11.00 hrs wherein AIBSNLEA, General Secretary Com Prahlad Rai attended and graced the meeting.

Com. B.Rajasekhar, Circle President AP Circle, presided over the function. Com.K.Chandrasekharan President Tirupathi District Branch welcomed the GS. Com.V.Damodaram District Secretary welcomed GS with flower bouquet. Com. Kalyan, President AIGETOA and Com. Srinivasarao AIGETOA Secretary also attended the meeting and welcomed Com Prahladrai with a flower bouquet. Members of TTA JTO batch, Com.Manohar, Com.Subramanyam, Com. Vemanacharyulu welcomed GS with a flower bocquet.

General Secretary AIBSNLEA Com. Prahlad Rai thanked all the participants & organisers for arranging Joint Spl. General Body Meeting of both AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA Associations in Tirupathi. 

He apprised all the members about the recent happenings at Corporate Office level. He briefed about the viability of BSNL and the hurdles to be faced in the coming days. He urged each and every member to work together in the progress of BSNL to sustain self-support, as there will be less support from the Government in the coming days.

He briefed all the issues & their progress in corporate office. Regarding CPC from JAO to AO, he informed that CPC has completed. Order will be issued shortly after clearance of CLO. Efforts are being made for issue of CAO (Regular), DE(Regular) and  DGM (Engg.) Adhoc Promotions.

GS informed the house about his efforts for getting released 131 DGM (Finance) Adhoc to DGM (Finance) regular promotion. With regard to CPC from AO to CAO he informed that we are making all efforts for getting approval of BSNL Board regarding diversion of 336 CAOs MT quota posts to the Seniority Quota so that CPC from AO to CAO can be initiated. 

Regarding 30% Superannuation benefit to the BSNL recruited employees as per DPE guidelines he informed that the matter is pending with ED(Finance).

Regarding  E2 and E3 standard IDA pay scales to the JTOs and SDE equivalent executives he said that the clarification from DPE on E1A and E2A pay scales has been received and shortly it will be put up to the competent authority for further necessary action.  

02.10.2014: SPL. JOINT GB MEETINGS OF AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA @ NOC, BANGALORE(EAST) : The joint session of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA at NOC Bangalore was attended by more than100 Executives. Meeting started with the melodious anthem "Vande Mataram" sung by Smt. Padmini  and Kum. Deepa. The Dignitaries were called on to the dias and were felicitated with memento as a token of remembrance by AIGETOA Bangalore/BG East Branch body. Thereafter we had the customary Lighting of Lamp by All the dignitaries on the dias. The dignitaries present on the dias were Shri Prahlad Rai (GS AIBSNLEA),Shri R.P.Shahu (GS AIGETOA Shri S R Patil (OS South, AIBSNLEA , Shri H Y Andeli (CS AIBSNLEA),,Shri Sundar Raju (CS AIGETOA), and Shri Manjunath BG (CHQ Spokesperson, AIGETOA)  

This historic joint session of ?experience with exuberance? and "jubilance with calmness" at NOC Bangalore, was another pearl added into the necklace of mutual understanding between AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA. 

CS AIGETOA Shri Sundar Raju opened the meeting with his update on the circle proceedings and assured full support of AIGETOA at all levels to strengthen the bonding with AIBSNLEA. 

CS AIBSNLEA Shri H Y Andeli addressed the gathering and updated on the historic struggle made in past i.e 1986. Also gave firm assurance to assist AIGETOA at all levels. 

CHQ Spokesperson AIGETOA Shri Manjunath addressed the gathering and explained the need to unite at this point of time. 

OS (South) AIBSNLEA Shri S R Patil requested to reach each and every Executive of BSNL so that the coming referendum will create history in BSNL.

ACS-I and DS,BGTD  Com S K Hiremath appealed to Direct recruit JTOs to bring your friends who are non member to AIGETOA and also assured all assistance in settling Di. JTOs issues.

GS AIBSNLEA Shri. Prahlad Rai addressed the gathering and detailed on the three main issues of DRs i.e. Pay, Pension and Promotion in depth. GS assured his full commitment towards the settlement of long pending issue of DRs. His speech has ignited hope in the hearts of all. GS briefed DRs on the forthcoming referendum and need to have a single executive association. GS explained the power of negotiation that will follow post becoming number one executive association. Regarding  E2 and E3 standard IDA pay scales to the JTOs and SDE equivalent executives he said that the clarification from DPE on E1A and E2A pay scales has been received and shortly it will be put up to the competent authority for further necessary action. Regarding 30% Superannuation benefit to the BSNL recruited employees as per DPE guidelines he informed that the matter is pending with ED(Finance). We will be discussing with the competent authority shortly  for further necessary action. Regarding merger of Civil/Electrical/Arch. wings with SSAs he said that we are strongly protesting against the merger of Civil/Electrical/Arch. wings executives at SSA level beacuse one Executive Engineer will be reporting to one SSA Head and will work for 4-5 SSAs, which will adversely affect day to day work of all the SSAs and CE/SE will not have any control on these executives directly. On this issue, we had met ED(NB) who told that he has already submitted a proposal to CMD, BSNL to stop this merger in view of practical difficulties.

Regarding  consideration of Para 8 transfers of JTOs from hard tenure circles he informed that about 60-70 JTOs, circles have already considered para-8 transfers but the hard tenure circles are yet to consider in view  of shortage. AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded result in getting released order  regarding Modification in the guidelines in transfer to Soft Tenure areas in BSNL 

GS AIGETOA Shri R P Shahu addressed the gathering and explained the need of uniting. He briefed as to why AIGETOA was formed? And what individual has achieved because of joining AIGETOA? Achievements are that as on date each and every person in BSNL knows that what are the basic rights of DRs? Be it management, any other association or DRs themselves. This, in itself is a very big achievement. Further GS explained why to go in this referendum with AIBSNLEA. GS explained that after observing the background of other associations, we came to a conclusion that AIBSNLEA is the one, because they are  comprised of 10 different association and issues of all the employee under their umbrella has been addressed. Further GS explained understanding is always a mutual process in which two parties has to agree. Hand that came ahead for betterment of DRs was picked i.e. AIBSNLEA. GS tried to clear the myth created in minds of all, that this company is going to close and cleared how management is putting fear into the minds of employee. GS explained in details what is meant by affordability of company, what is meant by profit and loss of the company? He gave an overview of 5Ps (i.e. Pay, Pension, Promotion, Perks and Performance). At the last but not the least GS recapitulated the historic August agitation and part played by NOC during management negotiation meeting. GS thanked each and every DRs of NOC, because of whom the entire course of the negotiation meeting with the management changed. 

A beautiful song "Sangathan Gaadhe Chalo " was sung by Shri Rajesh and Shri Anup and music was given by Shri Ananth C. R. Com S B Kiran VP KTK,Com Marappa Pres. BGTD, Com Ulhas Gurav ACS.Com Mahantesh Banagar,CWC Member, Com Mohan Krishna DS Kolar TD,Com Kodlekere DS STR BG,Com Balachandra Damle DS,CO Branch,com Ashok Shigli CP,AIGETOA KTK, Com Tiwari CWC member,AIGETOA were attended the meeting.

Meeting ended with an interactive session of members with both the GS. All the queries were answered in detail and to the fullest satisfaction of the member, but satisfactions are always individual perceptions. Vote of Thanks was proposed by Shri Chandran Thomas. Compered by Shri Prashant Gaurav ACS AIGETOA KTK.  <<<Click here for glimpses>>>>

02.10.2014: SPECIAL JOINT GB MEETINGS OF AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA at @ MYSORE on 30.09.2014: A mammoth gathered and well arranged Spl. Joint GB Meeting of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA was held at RTTC Mysore on 30.09.2014.Com B C Gundar President ,Mysore TD presided over the Spl GB and conducted proceedings. Com Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA CHQ,Com R P Shahu GS,AIGETOA CHQ, Com  S R Patil OS(S),CHQ,Com H Y Andeli,CS,Com Ashok Shigli President, AIGETOA KTK, Com S K Hiremath ACS- I were on dais. Com Krishnegowda ACS-II, welcomed the gathering by presenting flower bouquets.Com B V Ramachandra DS submitted Mysore District report. Com H Y Andeli,CS  congratulated and thanked both GSs for MOU on 3/08/3014  He explained the efforts of CHQ in continuously resolving the issues of BSNL Executives especially the Direct recruits of BSNL. He mentioned that the collaboration of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA is a historical step towards the unity of Executives in BSNL and everyone should work hard for achieving the victory of AIBSNLA-AIGETOA collaboration in the forthcoming membership verification process.Com S R Patil OS(S) CHQ in his address He appreciated Com Hiremath and Com Krishne gowda in BGTD and MYTD.He appealed to all members  for increasing membership, every body should work hard to get No.1 position in the referendum.

Com. R.P. Shahu GS AIGETOA CHQ in his energetic speech, outlined the activities of CHQ & stressed upon the unity of both the associations. He appreciated the working of Com. Prahlad Rai & thanked him in the way the historical MOU is signed. He appealed all the members of both the association to work hard & not only get the mandate for number one position but to create no scope for second association. He appreciated the organisers for arranging the Joint Spl. General Body Meeting of both the association in Mysore. 

In his address General Secretary AIBSNLEA Com. Prahlad Rai thanked all the participants & organisers for arranging Joint Spl. General Body Meeting of both the association in Mysore. He outlined all the issues & their progress in corporate office. Regarding CPC from JAO to AO, he informed that CPC has completed. Order will be issued shortly after clearance of CLO. Regarding VCRs to CAO (Regular), DE(Regular) and  DGM (Engg.) Adhoc Promotions, our association is making all efforts & requested CVO for sending the VCRs for the CPCs of 400 CAO (Regular), 200 DE(Regular) left out cases, and 480 DGM (Engg) Adhoc Promotions. All efforts are being made to collect the VCRs from circles. 

GS informed the house for his efforts for getting released 131 DGM (Finance) Adhoc to DGM (Finance) regular promotion. He is making all efforts for getting issued early promotion orders of DGM(Finance/Adhoc)  to DGM(Finance/Regular) since all the VCRs from CVO office has been received in SEA cell . Regarding CPC from AO to CAO he informed that we are making all efforts for getting approval of BSNL Board regarding diversion of 336 CAOs MT quota posts to the Seniority Quota so that CPC from AO to CAO can be initiated. 

Regarding 30% Superannuation benefit to the BSNL recruited employees as per DPE guidelines he informed that the matter is pending with ED(Finance). We will be discussing with the competent authority shortly  for further necessary action. Regarding  E2 and E3 standard IDA pay scales to the JTOs and SDE equivalent executives he said that the clarification from DPE on E1A and E2A pay scales has been received and shortly it will be put up to the competent authority for further necessary action.  Regarding merger of Civil/Electrical/Arch. wings with SSAs he said that we are strongly protesting against the merger of Civil/Electrical/Arch. wings executives at SSA level because one Executive Engineer will be reporting to one SSA Head and will work for 4-5 SSAs, which will adversely affect day to day work of all the SSAs and CE/SE will not have any control on these executives directly. On this issue, we had met ED(NB) who told that he has already submitted a proposal to CMD, BSNL to stop this merger in view of practical difficulties.

Regarding  consideration of Para 8 transfers of JTOs from hard tenure circles he informed that about 60-70 JTOs, circles have already considered para-8 transfers but the hard tenure circles are yet to consider in view  of shortage. AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded result in getting released order  regarding Modification in the guidelines in transfer to Soft Tenure areas in BSNL Com S B Nanannavar Veteran leader, Com Sreekantan,President,RTTC branch,Com Sateesh DS,RTTC branch, Com  Vijayakumar, DP Mobile services, Com Ramegowda DS Mandy TD,Com Gnanananda, DS Hassan TD and Com Prasant  Gaurav,ACS,AIGETOA KTK were attended the GB.Com R A Manjunath AS-III ,is arranged SPl GB in very grand manner. Com B C Gundar president gave vote of thanks.  <<<Click here for glimpses>>>>

01.10.2014: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding change of procedure of   compassionate Ground Appointments - <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

01.10.2014: GS writes to

(i) The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requests for transfer/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel - <<<Click here for letter>>>

(ii) The GM (Estt), BSNL Corporate Office regarding Anomaly in pay fixation of a group of departmental JTOs of LICE-2013- Request for Protection of last pay drawn in the case of officiating JTOs who passed LICE-2013 and posted as regular JTOs - <<<Click here for letter>>>

AIBSNLEA WISHES A HAPPY

'BSNL DAY - 2014'

TO ONE AND ALL

GS Message on the occasion of BSNL DAY-2014: It is a perfect time for our members to access the challenges put forth and works out strategies to meet the Quality of Services, Customer Care and Expansion of BSNL's Business so the revenue of the company increases many folds.

Now the time comes, we have to analyze our strength and weakness and will follow the motivated team work strategy in BSNL and everyone should try to justify his Job on daily basis and ensure the best utilization of the existing infrastructure - GS AIBSNLEA