5th CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF AIBSNLEA, ODISHA CIRCLE HELD ON 26.09.2015 at RTTC, Bhubaneswar and Open Session on 27.09.2015 at  Hotel Keshari, Bhubaneswar:

26.09.2015

The conference started with flag hoisting at 1000hrs & then meeting started at 1030hr of 26.09.2015 in the Seminar Hall of the RTTC-Bhubaneswar. The hall was jam-packed by the office bearers & other comrades of our association. The Dist. Secy. of the host branch gave the welcome address and the Circle President presided over the meeting. Com. Amit Gupta, AGS of AIBSNLRWA & Com. B.D.Nath, Ex-CS were also present on the dais. After self-introduction, the Branch Secretaries read out their reports. After reading out of the report by each branch secretary, the Circle Secretary answered for the queries & resolutions satisfactorily. Then the Circle Secy Com. R.K.Panda read out his report vividly describing his achievements during the period. The report was passed unanimously by the house. Then the FS also read out his report and the same was passed unanimously. Finally resolutions were taken for steps to be taken for making Odisha circle more profitable and also for the cadre related issues raised by the comrades.

After lunch, the joint coordination meeting was held between the office bearers of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA under the chairmanship of Com R.K.Panda. Effective discussions were held regarding viability of BSNL and also for strengthening the associations by   increasing the memberships.

Then the members of the retired employees association assembled in the Seminar Hall and Com. B.D.Nath and Com. K.N.Sahu were elected as their Circle President and Circle Secretary respectively.

                  
27.09.2015:

 BRIEF OF JOINT OPEN SESSION OF AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA :

The function started by lighting the lamp by the Chief Guest & other dignitaries followed by an opening song by Shri Benudhar Mishra, DET, Puri.  Comrades coming from different branches of SSAs from all over Odisha welcomed all the dignitaries to the dias by presenting bouquets. Comrade K.N.Sahu, Circle President presided over the meeting. The big hall of Hotel Keshari was jam-packed by all the comrades of both the associations.

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CHIEF GUEST  :         Shri Bijoyananda Mishra, Chief General Manager, Odissa Circle, Bhubaneswar

Guests of Honour :   Shri U.S.Panda, Sr GM,Telecom District, Bhubaneswar 

                                        Shri A.K.Pahi,G.M.( HR/Admn),Circle office, Bhubaneswar. 

AIBSNLEA National leaders Shri Prahlad Rai, GS, Shri Ravi Verma, President, AIGETOA, Shri R P Shahu, GS, AIGETOA , Shri Amit Gupta, AGS of AIBSNLRWA, Com. Amit Ray, AGS, AIGETOA & Shri S.K. Jena, AGS, AIBSNLEA attended the Conference.

The circle president, circle Secretary Com. R.K.Panda addressed the house giving emphasis on viability of BSNL . Com. Panda appreciated CGMT, Odisha Circle, GM ( HR/Admn) and the entire team for the settlement of majority genuine HR issues of  the Executives taken by this association. Com, Panda also highlighted the steps taken by the GMTD, Bhubaneswar for developing competitiveness amongst the executives and suggested to adopt the same at other SSAs to motivate the executives to give their best for the organisation. Com. Panda congratulated the CGMT, Odisha Circle and the whole team of Odisha Circle for making the circle profitable in spite of several hurdles. Then the National Leaders highlighted the viability of BSNL as the top priority so that it would pave the way for solving HR issues.

Shri Ravi Verma, President, AIGETOA & Shri R P Shahu, GS, AIGETOA :  

They mentioned that even after having the required qualification, having years of service experience, Direct Recruited JTOs are not entitled to become DGM/MT, whereas the person having the same qualifications working in other companies can become the DGM/MT.

Further they highlighted that the issues on E2 & E3 pay scales for JTO & SDE equivalent executives & CPSU Cadre Hierarchy are in good shape and the committee appointed for the same is likely to submit its report shortly. 

Guest of Honour,Shri A.K.Pahi; in his speech, he expressed his happiness over  the issue on viability of BSNL as all the leaders of the association expressed their concern for the same. He promised to extend his support to deal with the HR issues.

Guest of Honour,Shri U.S.Panda; addressed the gathering and motivated all to work for the organization with full devotion. 

Com. Prahlad Rai GS  mentioned that Odisha circle members and representatives are playing a vital role in the AIBSNLEA by taking up all the points required for the growth of the BSNL. He mentioned that due to dynamic leaderships and sincere work by the executives of Odisha Circle, it has been making profit every year and created a special image in the corporate office.  He has briefed the history of the conversion of BSNL from the DoT/DTS/DTO and the various reasons for the loss making of BSNL by various anti BSNL policies and decisions like denying the commencement of GSM services for many years, compelling rural services, stoppage of ADC charges from 2008 onwards and Rs.2000 crores payment from USO in lieu of ADC withdrawal was also stopped from July 2011. There are a total of  29000 telephone exchanges in the country out of which 28000 are in rural areas which a compulsion for the BSNL to maintain it without any profit / with loss. 

BSNL was not given a fair deal for spectrum allocation and arbitrarily enforced the 3G/BWA spectrum charges of Rs.18500 crores  on BSNL.  The reserve fund of more than 18500 crores taken away by the Govt. by way of spectrum charges, and other charges, notional loan of Rs.7500 crores recovery, interest for the paper loan @ 14.5% rate of interest for the period of 13 continuous years which is amount around 12000 crores.

Pension contribution is being taken by the DoT on the highest of the pay scale instead of the actual pay scale.  License fee of 1200 crores and USO charges Rs.1800 crores are being charged by DoT from BSNL against the NTP 1999 provisions.  Though BSNL is 100% company of the Govt. of India, there is no support from the Govt. to the BSNL instead all the amounts are taken away from the BSNL by the Govt. Rs. 1250  crores as rule deficit is yet to be paid by the DoT to the BSNL.  About Rs.5000 crores of BWA spectrum is also yet to be refunded to BSNL.

He mentioned that we have been continuously pursuing and taken up the matters with the BSNL management and Govt to procure the materials and the BSNL board which is to be responsible is working under the pressure of the Govt.  which are totally against the interest of the BSNL.  There are trade union actions proposed, conducted and implemented at many times to attract the attention of the Govt. which has certain action from the BSNL management.

He requested all the comrades to ensure the quality service to the customers, increase the customer base, change the attitude towards the customers and the HR issues related to the executives and viability issues will be taken up and pursued with the management by the CHQ.  Implementation of E2-E3 pay scale, CPSU cadre hierarchy, notional promotion from 1.10.2000, CPCs of various cadres, filling up the vacant posts, seniority cases, pay anomaly cases, AD (OL), pay scale up gradation, option cases of JAOs 2010 batch in field units, PPS post creation, filling up the posts of Group B, STS, JAG, SAG, HAG, Board of Director, various issues related to the pensions etc.  He mentioned that within 2 - 3 months period he expects to settle the issues of 78.2% fitment benefit to BSNL pensioners, which is under active consideration of the DoT.

He mentioned that whatever efforts are required to be made at the level of BSNL management and DoT will be taken care by the Association

CHIEF GUEST Honorable Shri Bijoyananda Mishra :   In his speech, he appreciated the efforts taken by our association to make the circle profit making. He narrated a beautiful story to motivate the members present in the house.

Com. Dalabehera, Circle President, AIGETOA expressed vote of thanks and followed by National Anthem. 

In the afternoon session, the old circle body was dissolved and the session concluded with the unanimous formation of NEW Circle Body as following :

Shri S.K.Pradhan,    :  Circle President, AIBSNLEA, Odisha Circle

Shri B.D.Mishra, DET, Puri :  Circle Secretary, AIBSNLEA, Odisha Circle

Shri N.P.Dash, AO:  Finance Secretary.

30.09.2015:  Expert Committee hearings on TES Gr.'B' seniority is completed today

 GS attended the meeting of the Expert committee headed by Shri Ram Murthy and Shri D.C. Sharma, Hon'ble Retd. Judges wherein the hearings, reply/counter reply by the respective advocates and BSNL's Senior Advocate have been completed today. About 18 hearings took place during the last 7- 8 months. The expert committee will be submitting its report to the Hon'ble Supreme Court by 31^st October 2015 positively and the case may be listed for hearing in the Hon'ble Supreme Court thereafter during November - December 2015. Hence, the final judgment on TES Gr. B seniority may come in the month of January - February 2016.

.09.2015: 

GS and GS, President AIRBSNLEWA met Shri N. Siva Sailam, Addl. Secretary (T), DoT and greeted him assuming the high office of AST, DoT and requested to extend his cooperation and support to BSNL for its growth. AST appreciated our concern and mentioned that BSNL is a big organization having all India presence which has huge network and expertise. People throughout the country want to take service from BSNL but BSNL should be customer oriented and responsive. BSNL customers knows lineman, his behavior and attitude who is at the interface. He does not know who is the AGM or GM or CGM hence BSNL lineman should be more responsive and customer friendly. He further advised that all BSNL Unions and Associations should educate/advocate their members to be more customer oriented. We appreciated his concern and assured our fullest co-operation for the betterment of BSNL. We further pleaded that due to the financial constraints BSNL is facing problem in procurement of material/equipment and for CAPEX bank loans are being taken at commercial rates since the BSNL reserves are exhausted. The dues from DoT w.r.t. BWA spectrum refund, rural deficit charges are not being paid by DoT to BSNL. License fee / USO charges are being regularly taken from BSNL. The pension contribution on maximum of IDA pay scale is being charged from BSNL instead of actual basis of BSNL employees, ADC withdrawn from 2011 etc. has adversely affected the viability of BSNL. The 78.2% IDA fitment benefit to BSNL Pensioners has not yet not been granted for last two and half years. AST appreciated our concern on all these issues and assured to keep in mind as and when these items are discussed in DoT.

29.09.2015: BSNL NEWS IN MEDIA:

(i) Column: BSNL, MTNL key to resolving call drops   <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

(ii) 'UPA responsible for BSNL loss'   <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

(iii) Call Drop Situation Improving, Says Ravi Shankar Prasad   <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

(iv) TRAI received the least number of call drop complaints against BSNL and maximum against Airtel & vodafone   <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

(v) BSNL revises prepaid Data tariffs, to launch new 3 GB Data STV for Rs 444 <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

(vi) BSNL starts new VAS for Indian Kisaan Digital Mandi <<<Click here for detailed news>>>>

29.09.2015:   Sh. M.A. Khan, ED(NB) and Chairman Committee on E2 & E3 pay scales for JTO & SDE equivalent executives & CPSU Cadre Hierarchy has submitted its recommendations to the Competent Authority. The respective sections of BSNL Corporate Office i.e. Estt. Cell and Restructuring Cell respectively will process the cases to the Competent Authority for approval. After the approval of Competent Authority on committee report, the report will be sent to BSNL Management Committee for approval & thereafter to BSNL Board for approval. After the approval of the BSNL Board, the Committee recommendations will be send to DoT for consideration and approval and thereafter the committee recommendations will be implemented.

This process may takes minimum 4 to 5 months if every things goes smooth. On both the issues, the official side members i.e. GM(Estt.) and GM(EF) has given the dissent note. AIBSNLEA efforts will continues to get implemented the committee report.

Click below for the Joint Committee recommendations on the agenda of a) CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and b) First TBP uniformly after 4 years to remove the anomaly

<<<Joint Committee recommendation>>>  <<<<<Dissent Note given by GM(Estt)>>> <<<Dissent Note given by GM(EF)>>>

.09.2015: 

a. Membership verification of the executive Association: We expressed our concern against delay in getting the stay order vacated from the Hon'ble High Court Karnataka from the process of membership verification of Executive Associations. Sr. GM (SR) appreciated our concern and mentioned that CGMT Karnataka Circle has been asked to monitor the case personally to ensure early vacation of the stay orders. He expected that the case may be heard shortly and just thereafter the process of referendum will resume.

b. CPC from SDE (T) to DE (T) left out cases: Sr. GM (Pers) informed that about 11ACRs/VCRs of left out SDEs have been received and their CPC minutes have also been approved and shortly the promotion orders will be issued.

c. Notional Pay fixation w.e.f. 01.10.2000 of upgraded pay scales of JTO (C/E/Arch/TF) / PA Cadres: Sr. GM (Pers.) mentioned that still the case is pending in Estt Cell for comments and advised Jt. GM (Pers.) to pursue the matter for early comments from Estt Cell.

d. Restructuring of AD (O/L) cadre: Sr. GM (Pers.) mentioned that the case has been again sent to Estt Cell for clarification on the repercussions in some other similar cadres, if any. He assured an early action in this regard.

.09.2015: 

 a. CPC from DGM (Adhoc) to DGM (Regular) in Finance Wing: We requested to expedite the CPC from DGM (Adhoc) to DGM (Regular) in Finance Wing. GM (FP) informed that the CPC is scheduled to be held today on this issue wherein about 8-9 DGM Adhoc to DGM Regular cases will be considered.

 b. CPC from AO to CAO: We requested to expedite CPC from AO to CAO left out cases immediately. GM (FP) informed that the CPC from AO the CAO left out cases could not be conducted because DGM (IA), BSNL CO, one of the member CPC is not giving time to attend the CPC meetings. We requested to change the CPC member and expedite the CPC. GM (FP) assured to look into the matter.

 c. CPC from JAO to AO: GM (FP) informed that CPC from JAO to AO has been initiated but the same can be expedited after the settlement of SC/ST roaster case in Hon'ble CAT bench Chandigarh as the case of AO to CAO CPC.  However, the matter is under consideration in the Pers. Cell to seek the legal opinion from ASG, Govt. of India.

 d. Consideration of request / tenure / modification transfer orders of AOs/CAOs: GM (FP) assured to examine and consider the pending transfer cases at the earliest.

28.09.2015:  GS met Shri S.K. Sinha, GM (Admn), BSNL Corporate Office and discussed regarding Data (GPRS) facility on 3G mobile with 2 GB facility to all the executives and issuing orders for increasing free calls limit to BSNL pensioners from 500+25 to 500+220 Calls and Broad band facility etc. GM (Admn) assured an early action in these regards.

28.09.2015:  GS met Shri K. Ramachander, GM (CIT), BSNL Corporate Office and discussed regarding linking of BSNL Pensioners benefit reimbursements through ERP to facilitate them and to avoid un-necessary movements. GM (CIT) appreciated our concern and assured that in the first week of October 2015, the case will be processed for ERP implementation.

28.09.2015:  GS met Addl GM (Pers) and discussed regarding:

a. Consideration of request/tenure transfer cases of SDEs/DEs: We requested for early consideration of request / tenure transfer cases of SDEs/DEs. Addl GM (Pers) mentioned that all the pending cases forwarded by Circles are being examined and after joining of GM (Pers) from leave on 5^th October 2015 these cases will be processed for approval. He assured that efforts are being made to issue transfer orders before 10^th October 2015.

b. CPC from JTO to SDE (T): We requested to expedite CPC from JTO to SDE (T). Addl GM (Pers) mentioned that the rejoinder from BSNL Corporate Office was given to Kerala Circle to further submit it to Hon'ble High Court to get stay order vacated but Kerala Circle has further asked some clarification on JTO seniority issue of the JTOs regularized by creation of super-numeric posts which is being replied after taking clarification from Estt Cell of BSNL Corporate Office. On the issue of SC/ST roaster implementation court stay order from Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh, the opinion of All Solicitor General (ASG) from Govt. of India is being taken and an application has been moved to get all the cases transferred to Principal Bench CAT New Delhi. He assured an early action in this regard.

c. Creation of PPS posts in field units: Addl GM (Pers) informed that today at 16.00 Hrs, a meeting of the committee headed by ED (CN) is being held and shortly some decision will be taken.

d. Restructuring of AD (O/L) cadre: Addl GM (Pers) mentioned that the comments of the GM (Estt) on the committee report have now been received and on that basis the case will be submitted to the competent authority for consideration. He assured an early action in this regard.

e. Status of Court case on allowing diploma holder SDE (C/E) to the promotion of EE (C/E): Addl GM (Pers) informed that today the case was heard in the Hon'ble Principal Bench CAT New Delhi which has now been posted on 6^th October 2015. Regarding Court case in Hon'ble CAT Ahmadabad, the outcome is yet to be known.

f. CPCs from SDE to DE and DE to DGM: Addl GM (Pers) mentioned that the CPC work is in process. The ACRs/VCRs are being collected. He assured that promotion orders will be issued before 31^st October 2015.

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

BAKRID

TO ONE  & ALL

24.09.2015: Status of 78.2% IDA Pay Fixation to BSNL Pensioners:GS, met Dir  (Estt) DOT, and discussed regarding   78.2% IDA Pay fixation to BSNL Pensioners, Dir (Estt) informed  that the matter is pending in the Internal Finance of DOT for sending reply to DOE. Thereafter GS met Member( Finance) DOTand requested  for giving early clearance to the reply to be given to DOE on 78.2% IDA Pay Fixation case of BSNL Pensioners. Member (Finance) mentioned that the matter is under active consideration and shortly the cabinet note will directly send to cabinet for approval.  She assured an early action in this regard.

CGHS facility to BSNL/MTNL Employees :GS also discussed  with Dir(Estt) DOT on the issue of  CGHS facility to be provided to the BSNL Employees/Pensioners. Dir (Estt) confirmed that the reply on IDA Pay scales mapping with CDA Pay scales from BSNL and MTNL have been issued and being examined before sending to CGHS authorities for implementation.  He  further mentioned that  recommendation on BSNL pensioners eligibility condition is being finalized for the pensioners retired prior to 10^th June 2013 and thereafter. He assured an early action in this regard.

Payments from DOT to BSNL:GS met  Dir(PSU) DOT and discussed regarding releasing due  payments to  BSNL  of BWA Spectrum refund  and Rural Deficit Charges etc. Dir(PSU) mentioned that  continuous efforts are being made with Ministry of Fin. To get  funds against BWA spectrum refund.  In the next RE the provision of BWA spectrum funds has been made and being send shortly to DOE for consideration. The Rs.1250 crores against  Rural Deficit Charges for the FY 2012-13 has to be refunded by USO and this is under active consideration .

24.09.2015: GS writes to Smt. Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board,  regarding-

1) Updated Roster in the grade of SDE(C) and vacancy calculations under SCF/LDCE quota and

2) Updated Roster in the grade of EE(C) and vacancy calculations for SDE(C)/JTS cadre (Non-existent in BSNL at present) quota. <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

23.09.2015: GS writes to Smt Sujata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding extension of ERP Package for the benefit of BSNL Pensioners-<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

23.09.2015: Meeting with Director (HR) on the agenda items submitted by AIBSNLEA:The meeting was chaired by Director (HR) and was attended by GS Shri Prahlad Rai, Finance Secretary Shri T.C. Jain from association side and GM (Admin), GM (Estt), Addl. GM (SR) and other officers from Personnel cell. Shri Ravi Shil Verma, President AIGETOA and Shri Amit Roy, AGS AIGETOA also attended the meeting to discuss the issues pertaining to stopping of ongoing recruitment of DGMs.

On the issue of recruitment of DGMs, Director (HR) categorically stated that some vital steps have been lapsed by recruitment wing in handling the recruitment process of DGMs and the issue of RRs not coming favorably for internal candidates needs to be thoroughly examined. She informed that CMD BSNL has felt the need for getting into the details of the recruitment. She also informed that on the instructions of CMD BSNL, she has instructed Recruitment Cell to put on hold the complete recruitment process of DGMs till further orders which included not declaring the results of Interviews also. CMD BSNL has desired to get into the details of the complete recruitment process of DGMs on the concern raised by the association and accordingly a self-explanatory note shall be presented to CMD giving details of the circumstances under which DGM RR was framed, the amendments which are required for addressing the concern of the internal candidates and other details. She further told since GM (Pers) is on leave and she herself shall be out of country for one week, so a meeting will be held with forum on the second week of October to discuss the way forward on the issue.

She further advised restraint on the part of associations in the meetings to discuss the matter in cordial environment and assured that issues shall be given due hearing and justice will prevail. Association side assured full cooperation in this regard.

Improvement in the revised policy for service GSM, RSTC & Broadband to Executives :

(a)  Enhancement of 200 free calls limit per month on RSTC, & enhancement of free call limit on GSM Telephone connection to STS level officer from 500 calls to 800 calls.

(b) Rent free Broadband service connection to all Executives with BSNL 750 plan. Sr. GM (Admn.) has processed the case to the competent authority for rent free Broadband connection.

(c) All the BSNL executives should be provided GSM Handsets of the cost of Rs.3000/- Rs. 4000/- &Rs 5000/- to the JTO/SDE/DE level executives instead of Rs, 1500/- , Rs 2500/- Rs 3500/- respectively.

(d)  All Executives' should be allowed CUG facility on RSTC at circle level.

(e)  3G Mobile service with Data facility to all Executives.

All above issues were discussed in detail with justification and it was assured by Director (HR) that decision in regard to first two issues shall be taken in 15 days and the decision on other issues shall be taken in next 15 days thereafter.

2. Withdrawal of the system/practice of Local Officiating Arrangement or Local Officiating Promotion in BSNL and Introduction of Look After arrangement by Executives: BSNL Corporate Office issued letter regarding withdrawal of the system/practice of Local Officiating Arrangement or Local Officiating Promotion in BSNL and Introduction of Look After arrangement by Executives having higher scales of pay w.r.t. temporary shortages in the grades/posts of SDE / DE/ DGM in Circles on 22.03.2013. We demand to restore earlier practice of local officiating arrangement as in the new system one executive has to perform duties of two posts one his original post and another his promotional post on looking after basis. Our executive thus remains over loaded moreover he does not get the designation of newly promoted post. Always he is mentioned as L/A.  BSNL is yet to review the order.

After detailed discussions, Director (HR) was not convinced with the reply given by Personnel cell and directed the Pers cell officers to submit the old records/actions taken in this regard for examining the whole issue and directed that reply to the association should be submitted after her approval only.

3.    One time placement of SDE to Sr. SDE: As per DOT agreement and commitment of BSNL at the time of absorption of Group 'B' officers in BSNL on 01.10.2000, the SDEs who completed 5 years of regular service would be provided one time placement in the Sr. SDE grade. A proposal to give relief to the stagnating SDEs for their placement in the Sr. SDEs grade through Cadre Review Concept, on the back drop of the demand of the Association to reduce the eligibility criteria from 12 years to 5 years (As approved by Telecom Commission in 1994) for placement in the existing scheme, was approved by DoT and discussed in the GoM. This was subsequently remitted to BSNL. It was assured by Hon'ble MOC & IT, in the meeting held on 22-10-2001 with the Association that BSNL has agreed to the proposal in principle and a board memo was under preparation. We further understand that the memo was also finalized, but was not placed in the BSNL Board meeting. The majority of TES Group 'B' officers has been absorbed in BSNL and the BSNL Executive Promotional Policy is implemented w.e.f. 01-10-2000, the issue needs to be settled favorably.

After detailed discussions, Director (HR) was not convinced with the reply given by Personnel cell and directed the Pers cell officers to submit the old records/actions taken in this regard for examining the whole issue and directed that reply to the association should be submitted after her approval only.

4. Introduction of Promotion Policy for Stenos (Dying cadre): There are about 168 Stenographers working throughout the country in the field units of BSNL.  Out of these 168, majority of the stenographers have completed more than 12 years and is placed in the pre-revised executive pay scale of 9850 & 11875 as the case may be at par with PA/PS.  The Stenographers who have been granted ACP in the executive pay scale ceased to be non-executives as per BSNL HQ order No. 1-22/2009-PAT (BSNL) dated 30.04.2009, yet the status attached to the pay scale has not been accorded to them.    Promotion policy for non-executives has also been notified now.  The only cadre which has been kept outside the purview of both the promotion policies is the Stenographers (dying cadre). Neither Executive Promotion Policy nor Non-Executive Promotion policy has been made applicable to this small group of Stenos drawing executive pay scale.  If no promotion policy is implemented, there is no scope of any  promotion for these stenographers other than getting an increment as per modified ACP as recommended by the 6^th Pay Commission for the Central Govt. Employees which has been implemented in BSNL also.

Director (HR) directed pers cell to submit the complete case and asked the association to  submit a fresh letter detailing the exact nature of the demand so that an informed decision can be taken on the issue of relaxation as one time measure in view of the LICE from Non-Executive to Executive Cadre.

5.  BSNL CO Vide No.15-07/2011-Pers.II Dated 18^th August 2015 issued clarification in respect of implementation of policy guidelines issued by BSNL Corporate Office in respect of PA/PS of BSNL field units wherein wrong implementation of EPP guidelines /restructuring order /ACP orders issued by BSNL CO are required to take corrective measures which will cause heavy recoveries AIBSNLEA has strongly oppose such arbitrary and unjust recovery orders.

Director (HR) directed pers cell to process the case for keeping the recovery held in abeyance and to seek the financial implications from the circles.

6.  TTA to JTO (Direct) quota pay fixation case: Forum pleaded with Director (HR) to allow option to exercise on promotion to the JTOs recruited under direct quota after technical resignation from TTA cader as per DoPT guidelines and other PSUs HR policies on the matter. Director (HR) Directed GM (Estt) to examine the case in detail as per the documents submitted by the association side.

7.  The indifferent attitude of GM (HR), MH circle towards the members of forum under the silent support of CGMT MH circle. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and assured to intervene in the matter to provide justice to the members of the forum.

23.09.2015: GS, Auditor (CHQ), CS Rajasthan circle met GM (Estt) and extended thanks for getting approved the JTO RRs 2015 from BSNL Board and requested for initiating the process of regularization of officiating JTOs, holding of LICE to fill up about 12000 JTO vacant posts and to initiate direct recruitment of JTOs in the seven deficit telecom circles to provide relief to the circles as well as consideration of pending Rule-8 transfer cases of JTOs. GM (Estt) mentioned that as soon as board approval on the issue is received all above actions shall be taken immediately. 

On the issue of Antedating of Pay of seniors' w.r.t to their Juniors, GM (Estt) informed that case was sent to (EF) cell for concurrence but they have not accepted to prepone the DNI further of seniors before twelve months. However, the case is being sent to the competent authority for consideration shortly.  

On the issue of 3% pay fixation in the old scale and 3% pay fixation in the promoted scale, GM (Estt) informed that she has discussed the matter with DPE authorities for clarification but they are not inclined to give any clarification as already given to NTPC, NHPC. Hence, the case is being processed to the EF cell for financial concurrence and thereafter to the competent authority for consideration shortly.

23.09.2015:  Congratulations! CMD BSNL inaugurated the launch of E-TELEWAVE - A Monthly House Journal (Magazine) of AIBSNLEA :CMD BSNL inaugurated the launch of e-TELEWAVE - A Monthly House Journal (Magazine) of AIBSNLEA by clicking on TELEWAVE TAB on CHQ Website.

In CWC Kolkata the task to prepare E-TELEWAVE- A Monthly House Journal (Magazine) of AIBSNLEA was given to Sh. M.K. Morodia, CS Raj. Circle and Sh. Bhagwan Singh, Auditor CHQ and under the guidance of GS AIBSNLEA, the said task completed today by launching of the same on CHQ Website.

GS, Auditor CHQ, and CS Raj. Circle were present on the occasion. CMD BSNL after launching the same thoroughly checked the e-journal and   appreciated the efforts of AIBSNLEA and also suggested to publish latest BSNL tariffs in the same. GS informed that this edition is mainly related to CWC Meet Kolkata but in future editions the same will be incorporated. <<<Click here for the e-TELEWAVE>>>

22.09.2015:  GS writes to Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD, BSNL regarding affairs of Maharashtra Telecom Circle    <<<Click here for the letter >>> 

22.09.2015:  GS writes  to:

4. The GM (Estt), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

(a) Representation received from Shri Rakesh S., JTO (O) Nellyady (Gr) HR No.   198213235 regarding FR.22 1(a) (i) pay fixation as per CAT order No. 3883/2014 dated 4.9.2015

(b) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of JTO

 <<<Click here for the letters>>

19.09.2015:   WITHDRAWAL OF 60:40 PENSION SHARING DECISION ------  MUST FOR PENSION SECURITY OF BSNL PENSIONERS AND ALSO FOR THOSE RETIRED BEFORE 1-10-2000.:On revelation of the existence of the Cabinet Memo on 60:40 decision in 2005 itself, Com. AGS, AIRBSNLEWA,  Sh Amit Kumar Gupta submitted three RTI applications. Two application were addressed to Sh S L Meena, Director (Budget ) and one application was addressed to Sh Prachis Khanna, Director (Estt.) DOT asking documents related to such approval reply of which is awaited. <<Read the applications>>  

Documents as asked for has since been supplied by the Director (Budget), which reveals the unknown facts about the 60:40 pension sharing decision by the Cabinet in January 2005 itself. It may be recalled that through the earlier documents received through earlier RTI, it was understood that Cabinet approval on 60:40 was taken only in January 2011. (see old upload on 09-02-2015). 95 pages of documents received now, most of which are marked secret, are being placed below chronologically for information of all concerned. (Employees, Pensioners, Leaders of Union/Associations, BSNL management etc).

On 29-10-2004, DoT prepared a draft cabinet note for approval of the cabinet in which it was mentioned that the pension liability will be with Government and BSNL will pay the pension contribution as per FR 116. This cabinet note was strongly objected by Department of Expenditure (DOE). The note was placed before the cabinet on 24-11-2004, where it was not approved but decided to place the memo to the committee of secretaries (COS) and further examine the issue along with recommendation of COS. Read <<  Draft Cabinet Memo 24-10-2004>>  << Annexure 1 to this memo>>comprising the cabinet memo Dt 25-09-2000 regarding formation of BSNL. << Annexure 2 >>  Approval of Cabinet dt 27-09-2000 to the memo dt 25-09-2000. << Annexure 3 >> Gazette notification of Rule 37A. <<annexure 4 &5>> Pension contribution rates and views of various departments.

Subsequently COS comprising secretaries of Telecom and Expenditure along with the Cabinet Secretary met on 14-12-2004 and decided to recommend 60:40 pension sharing system.  Read <<the minutes of the meeting>>   

Accordingly  the Cabinet note dated 14-1-2005 was prepared proposing the 60:40 pension sharing and the Cabinet  gave its approval on 27-1-2005. Read <<the Cabinet Memo dated 14-1-2005>> 

Further the Deputy Secretary (Cabinet) wrote to DoT to supply them the orders in pursuance of the decision of the Cabinet. DoT complied and replied to them. Before that a meeting was held on 21-02-2005 between CMDs of BSNL & MTNL with Secy DoT and after that CMD BSNL wrote a DO to Secretary DoT on 24-02-2005 which was replied on 15-03-2005. Read <<the related documents>>carefully.

On 15-06-2006, DoT for the first time made public the decision of 60:40 pension sharing but not mentioned that this was a decision of the cabinet. On which all Associations and Unions protested. The decision of DoT related to situation developed after 16-06-2006 is reflected in a 4 page document (note sheets). Report of the committee on issues raised by BSNL Union also may be read. << referred documents>> 

Careful study of at least the main documents (excluding the annexure)  uploaded will certainly reveal the seriousness of the situation. Viewers may read the documents and decide for themselves, whether the situation is such that the BSNL pensioners can sleep comfortably and there is no problem whatsoever on their pension ''''

.09.2015: 

We are extremely thankful to CMD, BSNL, Director(HR), GM(Estt.), Sr. GM(Legal) for getting approved the issue from BSNL Board.

15.09.2015: GS writes  to:

(f) Representation received from Shri K. L. Prajapat, CAO, Jaipur'TD Staff No. 87148 regarding request for promotion and posting to the grade of DGM (F) after currency of the punishment which has been expired on 26.8.2015

<<<Click here for the letters>>>

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

 (a ) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of JTO (E)

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 4. The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

( c) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE

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15.09.2015:  BSNL Corporate Office issues regarding:

1. Re-classification/up-gradation of Cities/Town on the basis of Census - 2011 for the purpose of grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Central Government Employees and said that these instructions are applicable to all BSNL employees (both absorbed and Un-absorbed) <<<Click here for the letter >>>

2. Delay in relieving the executives under transfer to other units of BSNL-Direct Relieving by Corporate Office, New Delhi <<<Click here for the letter >>>

15.09.2015:  GS writes to Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD, BSNL regarding fatal harassment of womanhood to our lady comrade of Kerala Telecom Circle   <<<Click here for the letter >>> 

14.09.2015:  GS writes  to:

1. The GM (Estt.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding -

(a)  Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of JTO

(b) Representation received from Shri Tapas Kumar Sahu, HR No. 198406898, JTO, ETR, BSNL WB Telecom Circle regarding wrong entry of name & HR No. in the list of TTA/JTO (OFTG) for implementation of Hon'ble CAT Principal Bench Judgement in OA no. .3883/20014 MA No. 3364/3364/2014, MA No. 2265/2014.

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2. The ED (NB), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding  request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE (TF)

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

(a) Representation received from Shri  Vinay Kumar Arya, HR No. 197807827, SDE (P&M) % CE (C), BSNL, UP (East) Civil zone, Lucknow  regarding correction/updating the All India Seniority List of SDE (Civil) issued by BSNL Corporate Office.

(b) Representation received from Shri Virendra Pal, HR No. 19805193, SDE (C), BSNL, Civil Sub Division Muzzaffarnagar, UP regarding correction/updating the All India Seniority List of SDE (Civil) issued by BSNL Corporate Office.

(c) Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE (Civil).

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 4.  The GM (Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office regarding

(a) Representation received from Shri Yogendra Kumar Gupta, staff No. 33641 Retired D.E.T. Jodhpur, regarding inclusion his name in the Seniority list of SDEs (T) in the I to XVII.

(b) Representation received from Shri Kishore Dadhich, HR No. 198409939, regarding his service claims consequent upon orders of Hon'ble High Court of Jodhpur.

(c) Representation received from Shri Ravi. B, SDE % D.E.T OFCP, STP, Mysore regarding objections in revised Seniority lists No. 6 & 7 published by BSNL Co New Delhi

(d) Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE

(e) Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

(f) Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE

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

(a) Representation received from Chander Kiran (JAO) % GMBSNL Solan (HP) regarding fixation of pay as per letter No. 7-4/2010-SEA-BSNL (Pt-1) dated 24.7.2015.

(b) Request for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel -Reg

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 6. The Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding

(a) Representation received from Shri Rameshwar Singh, JTO   (MS Admin) % the GM (NWO-CM), Patna regarding disposal of punishment/vigilance case.

(b) Representation regarding extension of benefits of past Service and extension of option benefits to internal officials (TTAs) selected against Dr. JTO Quota who have applied through proper channel - Case of 2007 & 2008 batch

(c) Representation received from Shri Biswaijit Ray Choudhury, Sr. AO (HR No. 198318301) Assam Telecom Circle, Guwahati regarding appeal against the penalty imposed by the disciplinary authority in the disciplinary.

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

 Representation received from Shri Govind Ram Raigar, CAO, Staff No. 88602, Rajasthan Telecom Circle regarding promotion to the grade of DGM (Finance)-Adhoc.

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16.09.2015:   Holding of nation wide mass dharana on 16.09.2015 on the call of Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations, protesting the decision for formation of a Subsidiary Tower Company - AIBSNLEA's Stand.

As per decision taken in the CWC meeting held at Kolkata, AIBSNLEA will participate in the nation wide mass dharana on 16.09.2015 on the call of Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations, protesting the decision for formation of a Subsidiary Tower Company. <<<Click here for the letter from the President, Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations >>> All the Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to act accordingly.

11.09.2015:  GS, AGS(F) met Director(HR), BSNL Board and discussed regarding filling up of the DGM(Engg.) posts. Also extended thanks for giving first time look after arrangements in DGM(Engg.) cadre in BSNL Corporate Office and requested to consider the same for Accounts / Finance wing also.

Director(HR) appreciated our concern and mentioned that CPC work on DE to DGM(Engg.) is in progress. She also mentioned that ACRs/VCRs are being collected and assured that as soon as ACRs/VCRs are received, CPC will be expedited and promotion orders from DE to DGM(Engg.) will be issued.

11.09.2015:  GS, AGS(F) met GM(FP) and discussed

(a) CPC from AO to CAO: GM(FP) informed that the matter has been taken up with ASG, Govt. of India for legal opinion on the judgment of Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh i.e. SC/ST roster implementation on promotions. He assured that before 21st Sept., 2015; the legal opinion from ASG will be taken and action will be taken accordingly.

(b) Consideration of request / tenure transfer of AOs/CAOs: We requested for consideration of request / tenure transfer of AOs/CAOs. GM(FP) assured to look into the matter for an early action.

(c) Diversion of 25% MT quota 336 CAOs posts to seniority quota: We requested to put up the proposal in the next Board Meeting scheduled to be  held on 18th Sept., 2015 by de-linking from HR plan. GM(FP) assured an early action in this regard.

11.09.2015:  GS, FS & GS AIGETOA met ED(NB) and discussed regarding submission of joint committee report on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy to the Competent Authority. After detailed discussions and some modifications/additions/deletions, the Committee report was finalized & signed by both the General Secretaries wherein first time bound promotion on functional basis with change of designation from JTO to SDE & above hierarchy will be available  after every 5 years upto DE level thereafter after 5 years Joint DGM (non-functional) / Regular DGM on availability of DGM posts & subsequently time bound promotion upto NFSG. The benchmark are prescribed as per BSNL MSRR benchmark available. The executives already promoted on functional basis will be en-block senior in the grade. The GM(Estt.) - Official side member- has given the descent note & the comments of GM(EF) - other Committee member- are still awaited. ED(NB) Chairman Committee assured early submission of the report. The Committee report on E2-E3 standard IDA pay scale for JTO & SDE equivalent executives has already been submitted to the Competent Authority for approval. GS SNEA(I) also signed the said joint committee report.

(b) CPC from SDE(TF) to DE/AGM(TF): We requested for issuance of promotion order from SDE(TF) to DE/AGM(TF) & posting orders on their choice of stations. ED(NB) after some discussions assured to issue promotion order from SDE(TF) to 6 nos. DE/ AGM(TF) at their choice of stations & finally orders are issued.

(c) Filling up of the vacant EE(C/E) posts: We requested to file an early reply to Hon'ble Pr. CAT Bench New Delhi in the stay order granted upto 20th Sept., 2015 on promotion of SDE(C/E) diploma holder to the post of EE(C/E) and to withhold the promotion till the time clarity comes from Hon'ble court. ED(NB) assured to look into the matter.

11.09.2015:  GS, FS met GM(Pers.) and discussed regarding

(a) CPC from JTO to SDE(T): GM(Pers.) mentioned that as soon as the stay order from Hon'ble High Court Kerala & Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh are vacated , promotion order will be issued. Com. GS spoke to CGMT Kerala Circle and requested to get vacated stay order through BSNL's advocate at the earliest in the presence of GM(Pers.). CGMT Kerala Circle assured to look into the matter. GM(Pers.) further mentioned that court case in Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh has been clubbed with AO to CAO promotion court case, which is coming for hearing on 21st Sept. 2015.

(b) CPC from SDE(T) to DE and DE to DGM(Engg.): We requested to expedite CPCs from SDE(T) to DE and DE to DGM(Engg.). GM(Pers.) assured that CPCs from SDE(T) to DE and DE to DGM(Engg.) will be expedited & promotion orders will be issued before 31st Oct., 2015 positively.

11.09.2015:  GS, FS met Sr. GM(SR) & discussed regarding court case on membership verification of executives associations. Sr.GM(SR) mentioned that the court case in Hon'ble High Court Karnataka has been listed on 34 occasions during last one year but could not be heard  due to shortage of time. However, efforts are being made through BSNL's advocate for early hearing.

11.09.2015: United Forum of Executives' Associations Comprising (AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA), CHQ, New Delhi  writes to The Director (HR), BSNL regarding request to make special recruitment and provision to extend extra remuneration and facilities to avoid hardship of the JTO/JAO posted in tenure stations for 5 to 10 years-  <<<Click here for letter>>>

11.09.2015: United Forum of Executives' Associations Comprising (AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA), CHQ, New Delhi writes to The Director (HR), BSNL regarding ambiguous and suspicious recruitment of Direct DGM in Telecom Operation and Finance from among external candidates ignoring more qualified, experienced and deserving internal candidates- <<<Click here for letter>>>

10.09.2015:  GS writes  to:

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

(a) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of SDE

(b) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

(c) Requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of DGM 

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2.The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of Accountant Personnel <<<<Click here for letter>>>

3.The GM (Estt), BSNL Corporate Office regarding requested for transfer/Posting/Cancellation/retention in the Cadre of JTO <<<<Click here for letter>>>

09.09.2015:  AS per the decision taken in the CWC meeting of AIBSNLEA held at Kolkata on 25th and 26th August 2015 an Adhoc Circle body has been formed with Shri S.K. Dubey DE(LA), Shri P.K. Chatterjee DE (LA) and Shri R.K. Saraogi, SDE (LA) as President, Circle Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively for AIBSNLEA BRBRAITT Circle Jabalpur <<<Click here for letter to CGMT BRBRAITT >>> The Adhoc Circle will conduct regular elections of the Circle Body within a period of 3 months.

.09.2015:  Meeting with GM (Pers).

GS along with FS and AGS (HQ) met GM (Pers) and discussed:

a). Filling of the vacant DGM Posts: We extended our thanks for initiating DGM (L/A) arrangements in BSNL Corporate Office to fill up the vacant Telecom Operation and Telecom Finance posts. And also requested to fill up all vacant DGM Posts through Adhoc/Regular CPCs at the earliest. GM (Pers) mentioned that the ACRs/VCRs of the eligible DEs are being collected and assured an early CPC meeting in this regard.

b). Filling of the DE/AGM Posts: GM (Pers.) mentioned that the CPC work is under progress to fill up around 700 vacant DEs posts up to the vacancy year 2014-15. The remaining about 1000 DEs posts against the FY 2015-16 will be filled up simultaneously. The VCRs / ACRs are being collected. The court case on SC/ST roaster is also listed for hearing on 21^st September 2015 in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh. He directed AGM (DPC) to process the case of promotions of the left out DEs cases for whom the VCRs are available. AGM (DPC) processed the cases immediately and thereafter GM (Pers.) took the approval of Director (HR) today itself to promote 58 SDEs to DEs on Regular basis. We extend our since thanks to Director (HR), GM (Pers) and their team for prompt action.

c). CPC from JTO(T) to SDE (T): We requested GM (Pers.) to expedite the CPC from JTO(T) to SDE (T) under seniority quota. GM (Pers.) assured to discuss the matter with CGMT Kerala Circle for early hearing in the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala through BSNL's advocate.

d). Notional pay fixation w.e.f. 01.10.2000 to all upgraded posts at par with JAO and restructuring of AD (OL) cadre: GM (Pers.) spoke with GM (Estt) and requested him to give early clearance to both the cases.

.09.2015:  Meeting with Director (HR).

GS FS met Director (HR) BSNL Board and discussed regarding:

a). Filling of the vacant DGM Posts: We extended our thanks for initiating DGM (L/A) arrangements in BSNL Corporate Office to fill up the vacant Telecom Operation and Telecom Finance posts. And also requested to fill up all vacant DGM Posts through Adhoc/Regular CPCs at the earliest. Director (HR) assured an early action in this regard.

b). Misbehavior with our lady member in Kerala: We expressed our serious resentment over the misbehavior to our lady members in Kerala circle by the some group of employees and demanded stern action against them. Director (HR) assured an early action in this regard.

.09.2015:  Meeting with CMD BSNL.

GS FS met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding:

a). Filling of the vacant DGM Posts: We extended our thanks for initiating DGM (L/A) arrangements in BSNL Corporate Office to fill up the vacant Telecom Operation and Telecom Finance posts. And also requested to fill up all vacant DGM Posts through Adhoc/Regular CPCs at the earliest. CMD appreciated our concern and assured an early action in this regard.

b). Misbehavior with our lady member in Kerala: We expressed our serious resentment over the misbehavior to our lady members in Kerala circle by the some group of employees and demanded stern action against them. CMD assured to look into the matter.

During discussion, CMD emphasized for the growth of BSNL's revenue and mentioned that after the launching of night free calling and roaming free on mobile BSNL's revenue in mobile segment has increased and increase in land line segment is also expected soon. In broadband segment, the revenue is already being earned but surrender is to be arrested. Now after launching of high speed of 2 Mb/s broadband (Four times more speed) at the cost of 512 Kb/s, he expected to get more revenue from the broadband segment also. He emphasized to give more popularity/marketing of the BSNL's tariff plans of various services.   

.09.2015:  Meeting with Member (Finance), DoT.

GS, FS met Member (Finance), DOT and discussed regarding:

a). 78.2% IDA pay fixation to BSNL Pensioners :

We expressed our serious concern against two years delay in granting 78.2 % IDA Pay Fixation benefit to BSNL Pensioners.  Member (Finance) mentioned that it is the procedural delay in taking the approval of Cabinet on this issue along with withdrawal of   60: 40 issue of receipts from BSNL. We pleaded that 78.2% IDA Pay Fixation case and 60: 40 withdrawal issue should have been delinked by two Cabinet Memos to avoid the delay.  Member (Finance) mentioned that it was not possible as per the DOE direction given earlier.  However, the reply of DOE Queries have been prepared and shortly Cabinet Note will be sent to DOE.  We pleaded that now the Cabinet Note with DOT reply may be sent to Cabinet for approval. Since the comments of DOE including other nodal ministries are available.  Member (Finance) assured to look into the matter and finally told that within this week decision in this regard will be taken to process the Cabinet Note.

b). IDA Pension Revision of BSNL Pensioners:

We requested to take up the issue of IDA Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners with the 7^th CPC and in case 7^th CPC do not consider in that case to take up with DPE to put up the 3^rd PRC for consideration.  Member (Finance) informed that Admin Cell of DOT has already written a letter to the Chairman 7^th CPC for consideration of IDA Pension revision for BSNL/MTNL pensioners.  However, in case 7^th CPC do not consider the case, then it will be taken up with DPE to take up 3^rd PRC as a terms of reference. 

c). Refund of Rural deficit charges Rs. 1250 crores and Rs. 5400 against BWA spectrum surrender by BSNL:

Member (Finance) mentioned that refund of rural deficit charges of Rs. 1250 crores issue may be taken up with the Secretary,  USOF (Additional Secretary) and regarding Rs. 5400 BWA Spectrum refund,  the matter has been taken up with Ministry of Finance for allotment of funds.  In this regard already Rs. 836 crores fund has already been refunded to BSNL as BWA Refund Charges. 

GS, FS met Director (PSU) and Director (Estt), DOT and after knowing the status of above all three issues met Member (Finance) for early clearance to the DOE reply on Cabinet Note etc.

07.09.2015:  GS writes  to:

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04.09.2015:  Meeting with Director (HR): GS, FS, AGS (HQ), AGS (Fin.) held a meeting with Director (HR). GM (Pers), GM (Estt), Addl GM (SR) and Addl. GM (Pers) were also present in the meeting. We requested Director (HR) to review the progress on the agenda items of the earlier meetings held on 16.07.2015 and 04.08.2015. Records of discussion on the issues taken up in the meeting are as under:

a. CPC from JTO to SDE (T) CPC against seniority cum fitness quota: Conduction of DPC for Seniority and fitness quota as per DoPT guidelines for the years 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 ,2012-13 and 2013-14 to fill up about 6600: 

GM (Pers) apprised that as soon as the stay order is vacated from the Hon'ble HC Kerala, the CPC will be expedited and promotion order of 6612 SDEs will be issued immediately.  We requested to discuss the matter with CGMT Kerala Circle for early hearing through BSNL`s Advocate. Dir(HR) directed GM(Pers) to talk CGMT Kerala Circle on this issue or if required she will talk to CGMT Kerala Circle.

d. CPC from JAO to AO and AO to CAO to fill up the vacant posts:

Director (HR) assured to direct GM (FP) to expedite CPCs from JAO to AO and AO to CAO. She also directed GM(Pers) to sit with GM (FP) and ensure common reply to the Hon`ble CAT Chandigarh on SC/ST Roaster implementation.  She assured an early action in this regard.

h. Promotion from Assistants to Section officers and Personal Assistant to Private Secretaries, SO to AGM and AGM to DGM in the erstwhile CSS and CSSS:

GM (Pers) apprised that the promotions are up to date.

16. Implementation of DPE order for payment of 78.2% IDA fitment benefit   w.e.f.  01.01.2007 for BSNL Pensioners:

Director (HR) further directed GM (Estt) to write letter to DOT showing concern of BSNL for early settlement of the issue.

AIBSNLEA further mentioned that the qualified and experienced Executives in BSNL having 10 to 20 years of service should also get an opportunity to compete with others for the DGM posts by making appropriate, justified and rational changes in the eligibility conditions. This would mark the beginning of allowing BSNL to have a management structure of its own at DGM level which by virtue of age profile will be groomed into senior management in due course of time. This strategic move will not only meet the career growth of aspiring talented executives in BSNL but will immensely contribute towards growth and viability of BSNL. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and directed GM (Pers) to review the RR.

03.09.2015:  AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded results in getting released the DGM Look after arrangements orders in BSNL Corporate Office. <<<Click here for order>>>

It is first time that after a lot of persuasions BSNL Management agreed to fill up DGM Telecom Operation & DGM Finance vacant posts through Look after arrangements since DGM Engg. promotions are held up due to delay in CPC. AIBSNLEA efforts will continue to fill up all vacant DGM posts about 800 on adhoc/regular basis.

03.09.2015:  Meeting with Director (HR):

GS, FS, AGS (HQ) and CS MH Circle met Director (HR) and discussed regarding non-settlement of the pending HR issues already discussed in the informal meetings in the presence of concerned GMs even after a lapse of more than two months. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and fixed up a meeting on 04.09.2015 at 11.30 Hrs. to discuss these issues exclusively.

03.09.2015:  Meeting with GM (Pers):

       e. Date of effect of implementation of upgraded pay scales w.e.f 01.10.2000 notionally at par with JAO: GM (Pers) mentioned that the matter is pending with GM (Estt) for comments. He assured to discuss the issue with GM (Estt) for early solution.

01.09.2015:  As per the decision taken in the Central Working Committee meeting held on 25^th and 26^th August 2015 in Kolkata following committees have been constituted:

9. Shri M. M. Kanani, Gujarat, Mob. No. 9427217002  -  Member

All the members of AIBSNLEA are requested to kindly give their valuable feedback through the above mentioned committees at the earliest.

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