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30.09.2016:   DOT, Gov. of India order regarding implementation of Superannuation pension scheme in respect of Directly recruited employees in BSNL <<<<Click here for order copy>>>>>

30.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues clarification regarding applicability of consolidated instructions on Technical Resignation and Lien of DoPT to BSNL employees.

BSNL CO clarifies that the DoPT instructions are meant for Central Government employees and posts and not applicable in BSNL unless it is adopted in BSNL.

<<<<Click here for the clarification>>>>

30.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues orders for retirement of executives on Superannuation:

<<<<Click here for the orders pertain to Sr. SDEs/SDEs (Telecom)/PS/PA>>>>

<<<<Click here for the orders pertain to AGM/DE (Telecom)>>>>

<<<<Click here for the orders pertain to DGM (Telecom) >>>>

AIBSNLEA CHQ extends its best wishes to all these executives for a happy and peaceful retired life. We will always remember their valued services rendered for the betterment of BSNL.

30.09.2016:   Meeting with GM (SR):

GS and AGS (Finance) met with GM (SR) and discussed regarding:

A Promotion from SDE (E) to EE (E): We requested to discuss the matter with GM (Pers) as directed by the Director (HR) in yesterday's meeting for issuing the promotion orders for SDE (E) to EE (E) since the CPC has been completed to fill up 114 EE (E) posts. GM (SR) assured to discuss the matter with the concerned officers in Pers Cell for issuance of the orders.

B Notional Pay fixation from 1.10.2000 to all the up-graded pay scales in BSNL-Case of JTO/SDE (C/E/Arch/TF) and PA cadre: We requested to get the clearance from BSNL MC on this issue since the matter is pending since long as the frustration among the executives is increasing day by day. GM (SR) assured to discuss the matter with GM (Estt) and Director (HR) for an early solution.

C Allowing option in Pay fixation on promotion- Case of TTAs promoted as JTO as external candidate: GM (SR) assured to discuss the matter with GM (Estt) / DGM (Estt) for an early solution.

 

GM (SR) during the meeting informed that the executives on tour / leave to distant stations / foreign would be allowed to cast their votes through postal ballot / email with prior intimation.

29.09.2016:   Meeting with GM (Pers) and GM (SR):

GS, President further met GM (Pers) and Jt. GM (Pers) and discussed regarding:

(a) SDE (Elect) to EE (Elect) promotion orders:  We requested GM (Pers) to issue promotion order of 114 EE (Ele) since the CPC has been expedited.  GM (Pers) assured for an early action in this regard.

(b) CPC from DE to DGM: We requested to hold CPC from DE to DGM (about 140 DEs) who have completed more than 3 years  DE  service and are  eligible for DGM promotion.  GM (Pers) mentioned that majority of DEs eligible to DGM promotion are from South India but on DGM promotion they have to go to deficit circles as per the requirement of BSNL.  We requested to issue promotion orders. 

(c) Restructuring of AD (OL) cadre:  GM (Pers) informed that DOT has asked some queries on this issue which  are being replied soon.

(d) CPC from SDE to DE and AO to CAO:  GM (Pers) informed that on receipt of legal opinion,  further action will be taken.

29.09.2016:   United Forum meeting with GM (Pers) and GM (SR):

GS, President along with the representatives of SNEA (I) and AIGETOA met GM (Pers) and GM (SR) to discuss the draft  on CPSU cadre hierarchy.  After some discussions it was decided that GM (pers) will provide a revised draft on CPSU cadre hierarchy on the basis of United Forum feed back given in August 2016 on Monday 3.10.2016 which will be further discussed in the meeting on 5.10.2016.

29.09.2016:   Meeting with Director (HR), BSNL Board:

GS, President met  Director (HR) and discussed- regarding getting cleared BSNL?s proposal on replacement of pay E-1A by E-2, E-2A by E-3 and up-gradation of subsequent IDA pay scales. Director (HR) informed that as per the direction of the CMD, BSNL today itself we are sending a DO letter to AST, DOT requesting for early clearance from DOT in this issue.  She also assured to talk to the concern officers in DOT for an early clearance and assured that in case DOT sends this proposal to DPE for concurrence she would be talking to DPE officers also for early concurrence on the issue.

 

On the issue of CPSU cadre hierarchy, Director (HR) told that she is waiting for a unanimous proposal  of United Forum and Pers. Cell for further necessary  action.  She advised to  finalize the proposal early.

 

Consideration of cancellation/modifications of transfer orders on promotion to DGM (Finance) on genuine grounds:  Director (HR) / Director (Fin) assured to look in to the matter in the next week after discussion with GM (FP)

Promotion from SDE (Elect) to EE (Elet):  We requested  for issuing early promotion orders from SDE (E) to EE (E) since the 114 SDEs (E) are found fit for promotion against the 119 EE (E) posts while completing the CPC.  Director (HR)  assured to look in to the matter for an early action.

29.09.2016:   Meeting with CMD BSNL:

GS and President met CMD BSNL and requested for his  kind intervention in DOT to get cleared the BSNL?s proposal for replacement of IDA Pay scales E-1A by E-2, E-2A by E-3 and up-gradation of subsequent IDA pay scales E-3 by E-4, E-4 by E-5, E-5 by E-6 and E-6 by E-7.  We appraised him that the attitude of DOT Officers is not positive to approve the BSNL?s proposal and  they are trying to delay it by sending  to DPE for concurrence. CMD appreciated our concern and directed Dir (HR) to send  DO letter today itself to Addl. Secy (T) for an early clearance to BSNL?s proposal to avoid unrest in BSNL.  He also assured to discuss the matter in DOT with the concern officers for an early approval.

 

We extended  our sincere thanks for getting issued the order on 3% contribution from BSNL towards 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees  from DOT .

 

We further requested to implement CPSU cadre hierarchy in BSNL as per Khan Committee report. CMD assured to look in to the matter.

 

We also expressed our  serious concern against the DOT officers' indifferent  attitude towards BSNL as they says BSNL will be closed within five years.  It is demotivating statement.

29.09.2016:   GS Writes to:

(1)The Director (HR), BSNL Board  regarding:  

(a) Representation from Shri R.R. Ganapathi M.Com M.B.A, HR No.198215911, Sr. Section Supervisor, STR, Chennai-600001 appealing consideration of his promotion to JTO (T) under 15% quota for the year 1999-2000 & 2000-2001 & 2001-2002 vacancies of Tamil Nadu Circle

(b) Representation from Shri N.V. Chandrasekar, CAO (Regular), Tamil Nadu Circle appealing consideration of his name for promotion to the grade of DGM (Finance) ? Adhoc w.e.f. 09.09.2016 along with his juniors <<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(2) The GM (Estt) BSNL Corporate Office regarding:

Implementation of Hon?ble CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi?s judgment in OA No. 3883/2014, MA No. 3364/2014 and MA No. 2265/2014 ? Fixation of pay under FR-22(1) (a)(i) to the members of AIBSNLEA (Applicant  No.1)<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

29.09.2016:   Creation of separate subsidiary company fully owned by BSNL by hiving off mobile towers assts of BSNL:

It is learnt that Hon'ble MOS (IC) has approved the draft Cabinet Note containing the proposal for hiving off mobile towers assts of BSNL into a separate subsidiary company fully owned by BSNL. The draft cabinet note has been sent to DPE, DoPPW, DoE and DEA for offering comments. Thereafter, the Cabinet Note will be finalized for placing it before the cabinet secretariat.

29.09.2016:   Flash on Superannuation Benefit to Direct Recruit employees of BSNL:

Congratulations! DoT has issued the Presidential Directives on the issue of approval on the BSNL?s proposal of 3% contribution from Employer's side towards 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees. It is a historical achievement to provide social security to the BSNL recruited employees.

29.09.2016:   3rd Day of the "Hunger Fast" call given by the United Forum:

3rd Day Hunger Fast call given by the United Forum of AIBSNLEA, SNEA (I) and AIGETOA successfully implemented through out the country including BSNL Corporate Office.

 

We extend our sincere thanks to all the executives through out the country for making the agitation program of three day Hunger Fast a grand success.

 

This struggle has achieved issuance of the orders with respect to superannuation benefit to Direct Recruit employees of BSNL in terms of 3% contribution from employer's side also got cleared the BSNL's proposal  for replacement of E1A by E2, E2A by E3 and up-gradation of subsequent IDA pay scales E3 by E4, E4 by E5, E5 by E6 and E6 by E7 from the Internal Finance of DoT and now it will be sent to DPE for concurrence and thereafter to accord the approval of DoT.

 

BSNL Management has also assured to start serious discussion on implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy on the basis of Khan Committee recommendations by the next week. We could succeed to convenience the BSNL Management the necessity of CPSU Cadre hierarchy implementation in BSNL.

 

We have to closely monitor  the progress for the resolution of the pending HR issues and in case, if we find any delay or negative approach of DoT Administration / BSNL Management, immediately, we have to start the active organizational action programs for which every body should keep organizationally ready.

29.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues orders for retirement of executives on Superannuation:

<<<<Click here for the orders pertain to Telecom Finance & Accounts Service>>>>

 

AIBSNLEA CHQ extends its best wishes to all these executives for a happy and peaceful retired life. We will always remember their valued services rendered for the betterment of BSNL.

29.09.2016:   GS Writes to:

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

(2) The Director (HR), BSNL Board  regarding  representation from Shri Jaipal Singh Malik, HR No. 199003765, DM-RM Ent. (Finance) appealing regarding declaration of AAO and Sr.AO promotion as post based promotions <<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

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

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

(a) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of DE

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

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

28.09.2016:   Circulation of the Final Seniority Lists No. 6 & 7 in respect of SDE (T):

BSNL Corporate Office circulates the Final Seniority Lists No. 6 & 7 in respect of SDE (T) for information of all concerned. <<<<Click here for the forwarding letter >>>> <<<< List No.6  >>>> <<<< List No.7  >>>>

28.09.2016:   2nd Day Hunger Fast call given by the United Forum:

2nd Day Hunger Fast call given by the United Forum of AIBSNLEA, SNEA (I) and AIGETOA successfully implemented through out the country including BSNL Corporate Office.

 

The BSNL's proposal for replacement of E1A by E2, E2A by E3 and up-gradation of subsequent IDA pay scales E3 by E4, E4 by E5, E5 by E6 and E6 by E7 has been cleared by Internal Finance of DoT with a comment to take the concurrence of DPE to accord the approval of DoT. It is understood that the BSNL's proposal as per the above advice will be sent to DPE after the approval of Secretary (T) through nodal unit of DoT shortly.

 

The presidential directives on 3% contribution from BSNL towards 30% superannuation benefits to the BSNL recruited employees is expected shortly from DoT since it is already been approved by Hon'ble MoS (IC).

 

GM (SR) in the presence of GM (Pers) will hold a meeting tomorrow 11.30 Hrs with the representatives of the United Forum to discuss regarding implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy.

 

To get resolved the above issues, the ongoing agitation program has to be intensified further. All the Central Office Bearers, Circle/District Secretaries are requested to ensure 100% participation of our members in 3rd day's "Hunger Fast Program".

28.09.2016:   Status of Court Case in Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T):

Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh heard the case on today i.e. 28.09.2016 in the matter regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T). After some arguments the case is now posted for further hearing on 04.10.2016.

28.09.2016:   Status of the court case on the issue of ITS Absorption in the Hon?ble Principal Bench of CAT New Delhi:

The Case filed under OA 1283/2013_SNEA & Ors vs. UOI & Ors on the issue of ITS Absorption in the Hon?ble Principal Bench of CAT New Delhi was listed for hearing on 27.09.2016 as Item No. 25 in Court No. 2 before a bench comprising the Ld. Members Mr. Sudhir Kumar and Mr. B. Avtar. Mr. Rajshekhar Rao assisted by Mr. Varun Mishra, appeared on behalf of the Applicants. Counsels for DOT and BSNL were also present.

Mr. Rao apprised the bench of the facts of the case and the various High Court Orders issued from time to time whereby extension was sought by DOT, and was expressly rejected by the High Court. The Counsel for DOT again sought time to argue the matter in view of the pendency of the Contempt Petition. Mr. Rao informed the Bench that DOT had already taken 3 opportunities to argue the matter, and adjournments were repeatedly sought on account of the unavailability of the Ld. ASG.  However, the matter has been adjourned to 03.02.2017
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27.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office tenders requests to provide current VC status of the officers to CVO, BSNL CO under the process of preparatory work for promotions from SDE (E) to EE (E) in Electrical stream. <<<<Click here for the letter >>>>

All the CHQ Office Bearers / Circle / District Secretaries are requested to kindly look into the matter and arrange to send the desired information at the earliest so that the CPC for much awaited promotions to EE (Electrical) could be held.

27.09.2016:   Status in Hon'ble Supreme Court of India regarding the court cases on the seniority of TES Gr.?B? Officers in DoT/BSNL/MTNL:

The Court case on the above matter could not be listed on 27.09.2016 for hearing in the Hon'ble Supreme Court. As of now, there are no further orders of listing.

26.09.2016:   GS Writes to:

(1) The CMD, BSNL,  regarding  representation from Shri Kishore Dadich, HR No. 198409989, SDE (MM) % GMTD, Jodhpur appealing against the decision of Director (HR), BSNL for denial of pay & allowances under Rules - 45 (4) (a) of BSNL CDA Rules-2006

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(2) The Director (HR) BSNL Board,  regarding representation from Shri Naval Kishor Gupta, HR No. 198008259, AGM (RM-1) CFA requesting declaration of AAO and Sr. AO promotion as post based promotion under the EPP and its effect on Time Bound Promotions

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(3) The GM (Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding-

(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of DE/DGM

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

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

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

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

(a) Request for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of CAO/DGM

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

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

26.09.2016:   Flash on Superannuation Benefit to Direct Recruit employees of BSNL:

GS discussed with Director (PSU) on the issue of approval on the BSNL?s proposal of 3% contribution from Employer's side towards 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees. Director (PSU) confirmed that the file having the approval of Hon'ble MOS (C) on this issue has been received in PSU Cell and shortly the presidential directives will be issued in this regard.

FLASH NEWS: NATIONAL TELECOM ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION MERGED WITH AIBSNLEA

Dear Comrades! Hearty Congratulations! 30 Comrades belonging to NATIONAL TELECOM ENGINERRING ASSOCIATION under the Leadership of Com. Chokkalingam, CHQ President, NTEA and Com. Jayakumar, Circle Secretary, NTEA, Chennai Telephones MERGED WITH AIBSNLEA in the presence of Com. S. Sivakumar, CHQ President, Com. Udayasooriyan, Organizing  Secretary (South) & Circle Secretary, Chennai TD & Com. Guruprasad, CHQ Advisor(Legal) in a merger function arranged by the Chennai Telephones on 27.08.2016

26.09.2016:  United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations, CHQ, New Delhi comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA(I) served  notice for organizational actions programme protesting against the inordinate delay in implementation of 
a) Standard Pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO, SDE and equivalent cadres, 
b) 30% Superannuation benefit for BSNL Recruited Employees and 
c) Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first TBP.  
<<<Click here for notice>>>>

Demands:

1. Immediate replacement of intermediary pay scales of E1-A and E2-A by standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent cadres w.e.f 01.01.2007 as per the recommendation of the Joint Committee.
2. Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Employees as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC.
3. Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first Time Bound Promotion as per the recommendation of Joint committee.

Organisational Actions and schedule: "Day Long Hunger Fast" at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Head quarters on 27th, 28th & 29th September 2016.

All CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/District Secretaries are requested to participate in the "Day Long Hunger Fast" at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Headquarters on 27th, 28th & 29th September 2016 by making participation of 100% members in these three days for making the "Three Days Hunger Fast" a grand success.

23.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office enjoins upon all Circle Heads that the BSNL's Employee Transfer Policy is implemented their circle in true spirit and uniformly in all SSAs. <<<<Click here for the letter >>>> All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle / District Secretaries are requested to kindly ensure implementation of the BSNL's Employee Transfer Policy in their respective spheres and violation in this regard, if any, may please be brought to notice of CHQ.

23.09.2016:   GS Writes to:

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

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

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

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

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

(a) Representation from Shri Jagdish Chandra Heda, CAO % GMTD,    Udaipur regarding promotion to DGM (Finance)

 <<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(3) The Director (Finance) BSNL Board, regarding-

(a) Representation from Shri Raj Kishor Dhandhel, DGM (IA), BSNL C.O. regarding injustice by non-considering of his reversion from 16.3.2010  to 5.9.2012 subsequently huge recovery more than Rs.1,00,000/- in connection with drawl of Salary. <<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

23.09.2016:   Meeting with Director (HR):

GS, Vice President -II, OS (West) and CS MH Circle met with Director (HR) and extended sincere thanks for her very good presentation before the 3rd PRC Chairman and members at Mumbai. She explained details of the presentation and mentioned that the PRC members were responsive in their approach. We further discussed regarding:

A 30% Superannuation benefit to DR employees of BSNL: We requested to get issued the presidential directives from DoT on 30% Superannuation benefit to DR employees of BSNL wherein BSNL as an employer will contribute 3%. Director (HR) assured to contact MOS (C)/DoT office for an early order.

B Replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and up-gradation of subsequent IDA pay scales: WE requested to use her good office in getting cleared the BSNL?s proposal from the Internal Finance of DoT and thereafter from the competent authority. Director (HR) assured to discuss the matter with Member (Finance) and DDG (EF) in DoT for an early clearance.

C CPSU Cadre Hierarchy implementation in BSNL: We requested for early implementation of the CPSU Cadre hierarchy in BSNL as per the khan committee report. Director (HR) assured to intervene in the matter and to discuss with GM (Pers). She also advised for submitting a common proposal under the banner United Forum at the earliest for its finalization.

D Modifications in the DGM (Finance) posting orders on promotion on genuine grounds: We requested to consider some cases for modifications in the DGM (Finance) posting orders on promotion on genuine grounds. Director (HR) assured to look into the matter and directed GM (FP) who was also present in the meeting to discuss all the cases with her.

E Considering Screening Test passed candidates in BSNL for JAO (40%) LICE: We requested for considering Screening Test passed candidates in BSNL for JAO (40%) LICE who are undergraduates and has qualified the LICE. In the result declared on 18.08.2016 a good number of such candidates have qualified the LICE. Director (HR) directed GM (FP) to examine the case and for necessary action.

F Performance of Telecom Circles: We appreciated the efforts being taken by CGMs Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana Circles for the betterment of the Circles. Director (HR) endorsed our comments.

22.09.2016:   GS Writes to:

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

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

22.09.2016:   Meeting with Member (T) and Advisor (O), Telecom Commission, DoT:

GS, OS (West), CS MH Circle along with OS (HQ) and CS BSNL CO of AIGETOA met with Member (T), Telecom Commission, DoT Shri G.K. Upadhyay and congratulated him on assuming the charge of the high office of Member (T) Telecom Commission and requested him to support BSNL. He assured his fullest support to BSNL. Also met Shri R.K. Mishra, Advisor (O) and requested to get sanctioned the requisite number of posts for TERM Cell of DoT and to reimbursement the salary bill of BSNL for the BSNL employees working in TERM Cell on deputation. Member (T) and Advisor (O) assured an early action in this regard.

22.09.2016:   Meeting with DoT Officers:

GS, OS (West), CS MH Circle along with OS (HQ) and CS BSNL CO of AIGETOA met with the concern officers of DoT and MOS (C) office and discussed regarding:

 A. Replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and upgradation of subsequent IDA pay scales: We explained the need of approval on BSNL?s proposal of replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and upgradation of subsequent IDA pay scales to the concerned officers of the Internal Finance Wing of DoT. Our concern was appreciated and it is assured that by the next week the clearance of Finance Wing of DoT may be given.

 B. 30% Superannuation benefit to DR employees of BSNL: We requested the concerned officer of MOS (C) office to send the approval of Hon?ble MOS (C) to the concerned section of DoT for issuance of presidential directives on 3% employer contribution towards 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL recruited employees. It is assured that by tomorrow the approval may be communicated to the concerned section of DoT.

 C. Restructuring of AD (OL) cadre: The BSNL?s proposal for restructuring of AD (OL) cadre is being processed to the Finance Wing of DoT by PSU Cell.

 D. Clarification on EPP: The clarification on EPP is expected shortly from DoT as all the pending pension cases has been cleared by DoT.

21.09.2016:   GS Writes to:

(a) Shri J.S. Deepak,Chairman TC & Secretary (Telecom),  DOT regarding request for sanction of posts in the TERM Cell of DoT <<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

(b) Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD BSNL regarding serious demoralization of the JTOs of 2007 and 2008 batch (recruited after 01.01.2007) at the very initial stage of their career span due to inordinate delay in finalization of pay scales of JTO equivalent (E2) and SDE equivalent (E3) <<<<Click here for the letter>>>

21.09.2016:   Meeting with CMD BSNL:

GS, OS (West) and CS MH Circle met CMD BSNL and congratulated him for getting Rs. 1250 Crores as Rural Deficit Charges from DoT. CMD appreciated our concern and mentioned that Govt. is also realizing to strengthen BSNL and now even BBNL network connectivity to village panchayat and its operation and maintenance work is being offered to BSNL. It will be easy for BSNL to operate and maintain the BBNL network in case all the staff of BBNL is transferred to BSNL.  

 

We also appreciated the efforts being taken by CGMT Maharashtra and Rajasthan Circles for rejuvenating these circles further.  CMD mentioned that CGMs should conduct regular meetings with SSA heads and required to perform in better manner to increase the revenue.

 

We requested to get the BSNL?s proposal for replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and up-gradation of subsequent IDA pay scales from DoT at the earliest. Further, we explained that senior executives in Group A / B Cadres are being stagnating hence replacement and up-gradation of existing pay scales is required at the earliest. CMD assured to discuss the matter in DoT.  

21.09.2016:   Status of Court Case in Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T):

Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh could not hold the hearings on 21.09.2016 in the matter regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T) due to being the Single Bench. The case is now posted for hearing by the Double Bench on 28.09.2016  in Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh.

21.09.2016:   Flash on Superannuation Benefit to Direct Recruit employees of BSNL:

* Hon?ble MOS (C) approves the BSNL?s proposal of 3% contribution from Employer's side towards 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees. The presidential directives from DoT is expected shortly.

* The BSNL?s proposal on replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and subsequent IDA pay scales up-gradation is still pending in internal finance of DoT for clearance. We are pursuing for early clearance.

21.09.2016:   GS, FS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (Fin) met with GM (FP) on 20.09.2016 and discussed regarding:

(A) CPC from AO to CAO: We requested to initiate CPC from AO to CAO as there is no stay on promotions from any court. GM (FP) mentioned that as per our earlier discussions he will initiate the CPC process  from AO to CAO and will send to the competent authority for approval in the same line as will be done in Pers Cell for Telecom personnel.

(B) Consideration of request for modification of posting on promotion to DGM (F): We requested to consider some modifications in the posting orders on promotion to DGM (F) on genuine grounds. GM (FP) advised to discuss the matter with Director (Finance/HR). However, he assured to examine the pending request transfer cases of AOs/CAOs.

21.09.2016:   GS Writes to:

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

(a) Requests for Transfer / Posting / Cancellation / Retention in the Cadre of AGM.

(b) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of DGM.

(c) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE.

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

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

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

(b) Representation from Shri Suresh Chandra Gupta, Account Officer, Staff No. 182792 % PGMT Ahmedabad regarding provisional Seniority in the list of the grade of AAOs/JAO in BSNL as on 2.12.2014.

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

3. The Director (Finance), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Representation from Shri S.R. Chaliha, DGM (F), Bikaner-TD, HR No. 198006446 requesting higher IDA pay scale promotion to Jt. GM (F) w.e.f. 3.4.2016

<<<<Click here for the letter>>>>

20.09.2016:   GS, AGS (Finance), OS (West) and CS  MH Circle met  GM (Pers) and discussed regarding:-

a) CPC from JTO (T) to SDE (T): We requested to expedite CPC from JTO (T) to SDE(T) after getting clearance from Hon'ble High Court Kerala.  GM (Pers) mentioned that  Sr. Advocate  Sh. R.D Aggrawala is suffering from high fever, hence Hon'ble high court has been requested to defer the hearing date from 22nd & 23rd Sept 2016 for 15 days.  He assured that as soon as the stay order is vacated the SDE Promotion orders will be issued immediately.

b) CPCs from SDE (T) to DE and AO to CAO :- We requested  to initiate CPCs from SDE(T) to DE and AO to CAO since no stay order is pending. GM (Pers) informed that the legal opinion is being taken from Sr.GM (legal) on this issue and thereafter the necessary action will be taken.

c) CPCs from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E): We requested to initiate CPCs to fill up 120 EE(E) and 175 EE(C) vacant posts. GM (Pers) mentioned that the CPCs have been initiated and the efforts will be made to get clearance from Hon'ble PB CAT  New Delhi to issue  EE(C/E) promotion orders. We requested to consider PGM(BW) proposal to consider all SDEs(Civil/Ele) for EE(C/E) promotion who have been recruited prior to notification of EE(RR) by DOT in 1994. GM (Pers) assured to look in to the matter for  an early solution.

d) DGM Adhoc promotion: We requested to consider pending about 140 DEs promotion case who have completed 3 years regular service in July 2016 GM (Pers) assured to look in to the matter.

e) Promotion as DGM Adhoc after retirement to eligible DEs as per DOP&T guidelines: We requested to consider for promotion from DE to DGM who retired during the CPC process.  This is as per DOP&T guidelines.  GM (Pers) assured to look in to  the matter.

f) Consideration of Request/Tenure transfer cases of SDEs/DEs/DGMs: We requested for  consideration of transfer cases of SDEs/DEs/DGMs who are completing two years service in Oct-16 GM(Pers) assured to look in to.

g) Regular promotion from DGM (Adhoc) to DGM Regular : We requested to issue Regular DGM promotion orders of those DGMs Adhoc who have completed  4 years regular service as STS officer. GM (Pers) assured to look in to the matter.

h) Review of tenure period of hard tenure circles/stations: We requested to review tenure  period of J&K Circle, NE-I, NE-II Circles from two years to 1 ? years and 1 ? year to one year tenure in view of the difficulties are being faced by the executives.

20.09.2016:   Preparatory work for promotion to EE (Electrical):

BSNL Corporate Office issues clarifications in respect of its letter dated 19.09.2016 stating that:

(a) The qualification of all executives mentioned in the list circulated vide letter 2-65/2013-Electrical dated 08.02.2013 are/will be taken as Degree and

(b) The qualification of rest of the executives mentioned in the list circulated in the seniority list circulated vide letter dated 23.01.2013 excluding (a) above will be taken as diploma.

(c) The name of all executives mentioned in the seniority list circulated vide letter number 8-4/2012-Electrical dated 23.01.2013 are / will be considered for promotion from SDE (E) to EE (E)

 <<<<Click here for the letter >>>> All the CHQ Office Bearers / Circle / District Secretaries are requested to kindly look into the matter and arrange to send the desired information at the earliest so that the CPC for much awaited promotions to EE (Electrical) could be held.

19.09.2016: Meeting with Director (HR), BSNL Board: GS, AGS(HQ), AGS(Fin.) met Director(HR), BSNL Board on 16.09.2016 [in the presence of GM(Pers.) and GM(SR), BSNL Corporate Office] and discussed regarding:-

(i) CPC from SDE to DE and AO to CAO: We requested to initiate CPCs from SDE to DE and AO to CAO since there is no stay order pending on promotions. GM (Pers) informed that BSNL is thinking to file SLP in the Hon'ble Supreme Court, New Delhi for considering SC-ST roster implementation as per DOP&T instructions. However, Director (HR) directed GM (Pers) to take immediate legal opinion in this regard to initiate the CPCs.

(ii) CPC from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E): We requested to expedite CPCs from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E) and to get clearance from Hon'ble PB CAT, New Delhi for promotions. Director(HR) assured an early action in this regard.

(iii) CPSU Cader Hierarchy: Director(HR) directed GM(Pers.) to finalized the proposal at the earliest after discussions with the Executives Associations.

19.09.2016:   GS Writes to

(a) The GM (FP)  BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Accounts Personnel  <<<<Click here for order>>>>

(b) The PGM (BW), BSNL Corporate Office, request regarding to  consider the Zone from Himachal Pradesh to Gujarat in respect of the recently promoted SDE (Civil) - <<<<Click here for order>>>>

19.09.2016:   Preparatory work for promotion to EE (Electrical):

As mentioned on the website earlier, BSNL Corporate Office requests all circles to forward required information up-to S. No. 270 excluding the retired mentioned in the Seniority list dated 23.01.2013. <<<<Click here for the letter >>>> All the CHQ Office Bearers / Circle / District Secretaries are requested to kindly look into the matter and arrange to send the desired information at the earliest so that the CPC for much awaited promotions to EE (Electrical) could be held.

19.09.2016:   Status in Hon'ble Supreme Court of India regarding the court cases on the seniority of TES Gr.?B? Officers in DoT/BSNL/MTNL:

The Court case on the above matter could not be accommodated on 20.09.2016 for hearing in the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Now it is likely to be listed on 27.09.2016.

19.09.2016:   Status of Court Case in Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T):

Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh hold the hearings on 19.09.2016 in the matter regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T) Hon'ble CAT after some arguments asked BSNL's Advocate to submit a letter in continuation of the affidavit clarifying whether  BSNL Management is ready to issue the promotion orders with the condition that LDCE candidates will not claim the seniority prior to 2010-2011. BSNL's Advocate argued that the promotions from JTO to SDE (T) are held up and requested for an early hearing. Hon'ble CAT posted the case for further hearing on on 21.09.2016.

19.09.2016:   Flash on the DPC for promotion to EE posts:

It is learnt that the DPC has been initiated  for the promotion to the posts of EE (Civil) and EE (Electrical). Details follows.

16.09.2016:   Status of Court Case in Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T):

It is learnt that the hearing has been held on 14.09.2016 in the Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh  regarding LDCE Quota promotions from JTO to SDE (T).  The Hon'ble CAT has asked  BSNL's advocate to file an affidavit on the next date of hearing, i.e. on 19th September 2016 stating that the seniority of the promote officers of different groups (i.e. LDCE and DPC) will be determined by the respective vacancy year itself.

 

We met with the concerned officers in the BSNL Corporate Office and requested to arrange to file the affidavit in the Hon'ble CAT Bench Chandigarh on the next date of hearing i.e. 19.09.2016 who assured to file a suitable affidavit in the Hon'ble CAT in this regard.

15.09.2016:   Creation of NFS Circle:

BSNL Corporate Office issue orders regarding creation of NFS Circle and re-defined the role and responsibilities between NFS Circle and NTP Circle. The headquarter of the newly created NFS Circle will be in Netaji Nagar, BSNL Campus, New Delhi and it shall start functioning from 01.10.2016. <<<<Click here for order>>>>

15.09.2016:   Meeting with various officers in DoT:

GS, AGS (HQ) along with OS (CHQ) & CS, Delhi AIGETOA, met with the concerned officers in DoT and discussed regarding:

A. Replacement of intermediary pay scales of E1-A and E2-A by standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent cadres and up-gradation of subsequent IDA Pay scales w.e.f 01.01.2007: We requested to clear the proposal mooted by BSNL in this regard. It was informed that the proposal re-submitted by BSNL is now under active consideration in DoT and shortly decision will be taken.
B. Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Employees as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC: We requested fort early clearance on the proposal of BSNL for extending 3% contribution from BSNL, the employer towards the superannuation benefit of the BSNL recruited employees. It was informed that the BSNL's proposal after the clearance from Secretary (Telecom) has reached to the office of Hon'ble MOS (C) and now returned to PSU Cell for some clarifications. It is expected that the clarifications will be submitted by the PSU Cell shortly and necessary presidential directives in this regard will be issued immediately after the approval of  Hon'ble MOS (C).

C. Restructuring of AD (OL) cadre: We requested for early clearance on BSNL's proposal of restructuring of AD (OL) cadre. It was informed that the matter is being processed to the internal finance of DoT for clearance.

E. Clarification on Pay fixation on EPP from DoT: We requested for issuance of an early clarification from DoT on pay fixation in the same scale twice under EPP. It was informed that a positive reply in this regard will be communicated to the BSNL shortly. However, all the pension cases have already been settled.

15.09.2016:   Meeting with Advisor (Operations), DoT:

GS, AGS (HQ) along with OS (CHQ) & CS, Delhi AIGETOA, met with Shri R. K. Mishra, Ex. CGMT Rajasthan and congratulated him on assuming the high office of the Advisor (Operations) in DoT. We requested him to support BSNL.

14.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issue orders regarding

(i) Modifying the liability of BSNL towards the payment of pensionary benefits to the retired employees   <<<<Click here for order>>>>

(ii) Regulation of pay on post based promotions during the period of deferred option for fixation of pay under Time Bound Promotion <<<<Click here for order>>>>

14.09.2016:   Meeting with GM (Pers):

GS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (Fin.) met with GM (Pers) and discussed regarding:

A. JTO to SDE (T) promotions on seniority quota: We requested GM (Pers) to expedite the CPC from JTO to SDE (T) by getting clearance from Hon'ble High Court Kerala. GM (Pers) mentioned that Sr. Advocate Sh. R.D. Aggarwala will be pleading the case in the Hon'ble High Court Kerala on the next hearing dates of 22nd and 23rd September 2016. He assured that as soon as  the stay on promotion order is vacated the CPC will be expedited.

B. CPC from SDE (T) to DE (T): We requested to initiate the CPC for promotion from SDE (T) to DE (T) to fill up about 2000 vacant DE posts as now there is no stay order on the promotions. GM (Pers) mentioned that the legal opinion on Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh judgment is being taken from Sr. GM (Legal) and thereafter necessary action will be taken in this regard.

C. DE to DGM (T) promotions orders: We requested to issue promotion orders in respect of all left out DEs whose orders could not issued due to ineligibility of length of service in DE cadre. Now since, they have completed more than  three years services in DE Cadre their promotion orders can be issued. GM (Pers) assured to look into.

D. Restructuring of AD (OL) cadre: GM (Pers) informed that during this week a positive reply is expected from DOT on AD (OL) restructuring proposal of BSNL thereafter necessary orders will be issued by BSNL.

E. Clarification on Pay fixation on EPP from DoT: we requested to get early clarification from DoT on pay fixation in the same scale twice under EPP. GM (Pers) informed that the positive reply from DoT is expected shortly. However, DoT has started to clear pension proposals of BSNL employees which were held up from the last six months.

12.09.2016:  GS writes to:

(1) The Director (Finance), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding

(a) Representations from (1) Shri Om Prakash Chauhan, DGM (F), Jodhpur- TD, HR No. 198311655 (2) Shri Jagdish Chandra Chauhan, DGM (F), Jaipur CO, HR No. 1983115219 & (3) Shri  Ram Phool Bairwa Staff No. 88057 DGM (F) / IFA % GMTD, Gulbai Tekra  Ahmedabad (Gujarat) regarding higher IDA promotion to Jt. GM (F) w.e.f. 3.4.2016.

(b) Representations from (1) Shri Tapash Baruah, JAO % the GM, ETR Shillong-793001, (2) Shri Jitendra Kalita, JAO % the CGM, Assam Circle, Pan bazar, Guwahati-781001, (3) Shri Apurba Sarma, JAO % the CGM, Assam, Panbazar, Guwahati-781001 and (4) Shri Md Nazrul Islam, JAO NE-II Circle Dimapur regarding extending the benefit of 5 (five) advance increments on the minimum of revised scale of Rs. 16400-40500 to the JAOs of 2013 (Deptl Batch) also at par with JAO batch of 2010 (Deptl Batch). - <<<Click here for the letter>>>

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

(3) The GM (Rectt. & Trg.)  BSNL Corporate Office,  regarding representations from Shri Amarjeet Kumar LDC (TA), HR No. 199800891 % CGMT, Bihar Circle, Patna regarding for publishing the result of JAO under 40% which was held on 17.7.2016.  <<<Click here for the letter>>>

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

12.09.2016:    Status in Hon'ble Supreme Court of India regarding the court cases on the seniority of TES Gr.?B? Officers in DoT/BSNL/MTNL:

The Court case on the above matter was last heard in Hon'ble Supreme Court on 18.04.2016 in the Court No. 6 wherein an order was passed to list on a non-miscellaneous day in the first week of September, 2016.  The case was last listed on 06.09.2016 but could not be heard. Now it is likely to be listed on 20.09.2016. Following cases are being heard simultaneously in this matter:

SLP(C) No. 24303/2013 K.S HEGDE Vs. U.O.I & ORS with

C.A. No. 5008/2012 ROMOTEE TELECOM ENGINEERS FORUM Vs. B.S.N.L. & ORS.,

C.A. No. 8929-8945/2012 B.S.N.L.& ANR Vs. NAND LAL JASWAL & ORS.,

C.A. No. 6769/2013 B.S.N.L & ORS. Vs. MANOHAR LAL & ORS.,

C.A. No. 9348/2013 BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. & ORS. Vs. NARESH BHARTI & ORS.,

C.A. No. 1453/2015 UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Vs. MARIAMMA JOHN & ORS.,

C.A. No. 1454/2015 B.S.N.L. Vs. MOHAR SINGH & ORS,

C.A. No. 1456/2015 CHAIRMAN-MNG.DIRECTOR, BSNL AND ORS Vs. VED PRAKASH AND ORS,

C.A. No. 1457-1459/2015 BSNL & ORS. Vs. DALWARA SINGH & ANR. ETC.,

C.A. No. 1460-1462/2015 BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. AND ORS. Vs. DHANI RAM AND ORS.,

C.A. No. 1657/2015 UOI & ANR. Vs. OM PRAKASH & ORS.,

SLP(C) No. 32284/2013 MANOJ KUMAR TRIPATHY & ORS. Vs.UNION OF INDIA & ORS.,

SLP(C) No. 33468/2013 NISHIT K. UPADHYAY & ORS Vs.U.O.I & ORS,

SLP(C) No. 18004/2014 BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD & ANR. Vs.V. GOVINDAN & ORS.,

SLP(C) No. 27072/2013, RUPENDRA PATHAK & ORS. Vs.UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

SLP(C) No. 29495/2014 S. SADASIVAN AND ORS Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS,

C.A. No. 4389/2010 UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Vs. SOHAN LAL SAYAL & ORS.,

T.C.(C) No. 78/2015 MAHANAGAR TELEPHONE NIGAM LTD. Vs. SURAJ SINGH & ORS.

12.09.2016:    BSNL Corporate office issues letters regarding:

A. Guidelines regarding recovery of excess/wrongful payments made to employees of BSNL. In this regard it has been requested that wherever, waiver of recovery is considered necessary in the light of the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of State of Punjab & Others vs Rafiq Masih (White Washer) etc. in CA No. 11527 04 2014 (arising out of SLP (C) No. 11684 of 2012), the proposal may be sent to DoT through the concerned cadre controlling branch in BSNL Corporate Office giving full justification and expenditure involved along with recommendations of HOC and IFA. <<<Click here for the letter>>>

B. Requests regarding retention of Quarters beyond the permissible limits. In this regard field units are requested to ensure to submission of request/applications for retention of the staff quarters beyond the permissible limits of Circle Heads to Corporate Office along with the necessary information/supporting documents well in time preferable one month before the expiry of the last extension granted to the applicant. <<<Click here for the letter>>>

12.09.2016:    Central Office Bearers (CHQ), Advisors, Consultants and Circle Secretaries Meeting:

AIBSNLEA notifies a meeting of its Central Office Bearers (CHQ), Advisors, Consultants and Circle Secretaries at RTTC Auditorium, RTTC, BSNL, VKIA Road No. 14, Jaipur on 10th & 11th November 2016 to transact the following agenda:

1.         Discussion and decision on organizational matters.

2.         Discussion and decision on Membership verification of Executives Associations.

3.         Discussion and decision on pending HR issues and viability of BSNL.

4.         Status of accounts.

5.         Any other items with the permission of the Chair.

All CHQ Office Bearers, Advisors, Consultants and Circle Secretaries of AIBSNLEA are requested to attend the meeting. Detailed program/agenda shall be circulated at the venue well before the start of the meeting.

In addition to above, the CHQ Office Bearers meeting will be held at the same venue from 17.00 Hrs to 20.00 Hrs on 09.11.2016.

The boarding and lodging arrangements to the participants will be made in the RTTC, Jaipur campus with effect from 09.11.2016 morning to 12.11.2016 morning. All the participants are requested to book their journey tickets to reach in time to attend the meeting and to depart after 12.11.2016 morning onwards. For more details Shri M.K. Morodia, Circle Secretary, Rajasthan Circle, Mobile no. 9413395858 OR Shri N.L. Sharma, AGS (HQ), AIBSNLEA CHQ Mobile no. 9868115301/9413395301 may please be contacted.

 <<<Click here for notification of the Meeting>>>

<<<<Click here for Telewave-July2016 Edition>>>>

09.09.2016:   Congratulations! AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded result in getting released promotion and posting of Executives of STS level in Telecom Finance to JAG level of Telecom Finance on purely temporary and ad-hoc basis <<<Click here for order>>>>> AIBSNLEA extends its sincere thanks and gratitude to CMD Sir, Director (HR) Madam, GM (FP) and entire team of SEA Cell whose untiring efforts made the dream possible.  Now, it is our turn to reciprocate in positive way by devoting more in our duty to earn more and more revenue for BSNL. Also newly promoted DGMs should exercise their authority in decision making manner for the growth of BSNL.

09.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issued order regarding recruitment for 2510 nos. "GRADUATE ENGINEER" to the post of JTO (JUNIOR TELECOM OFFICER) in BSNL from Open Market through valid Gate Score-2017  <<<Click here for letter>>>>  <<<Click here for Indicative advt.>>>

09.09.2016:   Congratulations! CMD BSNL clears the DGM (F) promotion file - Orders are expected today. GS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (Fin) met with CMD BSNL and requested to clear the file for the promotions of CAO to DGM (F). CMD immediately cleared the  file.  We extended our sincere thanks and gratitude to him for this favour. We then met with Director (HR) and extended sincere thanks and gratitude to her also.  We also met with GM (FP) who assured to issue the promotion orders at the earliest most probably today itself.

08.09.2016:  Forum Meeting with CMD BSNL: CMD BSNL conducted meeting with the representatives of Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations and discussed regarding viability of BSNL.  CMD BSNL mentioned that today he is holding this very important meeting to share his views with the leaders of BSNL  Unions/Associations  for the growth of BSNL.  He mentioned that at present these issues are important ie.(1) Launching of Reliance Jio (2) Financial performance of BSNL (3) Strategies for  BSNL growth.  He further mentioned that he has concern towards the implementation of 3rd PRC report in BSNL which is the most important issue before him.  Earlier PRCs Air India and ITI etc., employees Pay scales were not revised due to  the  financial conditions of these PSUs.  Hence, BSNL should grow its revenue and become profit making.  Reliance Jio  has invested 1.5 lac crores rupees,  a big investment has been made  and BSNL has to compete with this and to provide  service on cheaper rates in comparison to Reliance Jio.  BSNL is providing landline on Rs.49 and Broad Band service with 249 unlimited plan with 1 GB.   Last year the  BSNL's operational profit was Rs.600 crores but this  Financial Year the BSNL's operative profit is Rs.3855 crores. The BSNL's loss in the last year was Rs.8300 crores and this FY loss is about 3500 crs.  He further mentioned that after launching of  ? SWAS? the quality  of service has improved and that is why about 2 lac GSM telephones are being added every  month.  He also mentioned that to compete with Reliance Jio  BSNL's  3G- Wi-Fi service should be made more popular.  He  mentioned that BSNL has Rs.1000 crs. reserve and about Rs.2500 crs.  loan against BSNL, topline of Rs.30000 crores.  About 40000 3G + Wi-Fi systems will be installed in the next two years.  He explained  that BSNL's B/B on copper cable  and OF cable is more reliable than Wireless technology.  We assured him our fullest cooperation.

08.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues notifications for holding of Limited Internal Competitive Examination (LICE) fro promotion of Group 'C' employees to the grade of Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) for the vacancy year 2015 in BSNL.

<<<<Click here for the forwarding letter >>> <<<<Click here for the Model Notification >>>  <<<<Click here for Exam Center >>>

08.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues orders regarding change of date of holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) during 2016 in BSNL offices located at Delhi / New Delhi. Now the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on 13th September 2016 in place of 12th September 2016. For BSNL offices outside Delhi / New Delhi Heads of Territorial Circles may decide the date of holiday in terms of para 5.2 of the office letter of even number dated 06.07.2015. <<<<Click here for copy of the letter >>>

08.09.2016:   Meeting with GM (Admn.), BSNL Corporate Office:

GS, AGS (HQ) and AGS (C/E/TF/Arch) along with the GS AIRBSNLEWA met with GM (Admn.), BSNL Corporate Office.

A Outdoor medical bills reimbursement: We expressed our anxiety regarding the preparation of the so called web based application to monitor the progress of the payment of the medical bills. GM (A) informed that he has spoken to CGM ITPC today itself who has informed that the said application is ready and asked to depute some officer from BSNL CO. GM (A) mentioned that he is deputing one DGM level officer to ITPC in the next week. CGM ITPC has assured to commission the said web based application for the use of our pensioners within this month.

B Free calls as per BSNL order in concessional telephones: We mentioned that the free calls allowed in the concessional telephones are 500+50 calls which should be 500+220 calls to BSNL as per order of BSNL dated 20-07-2007.  We again reiterated that we are not asking to enhance the ceiling limit on concessional telephones to BSNL pensioners. We are demanding just to allow the free calls allowed to the General Subscribers over and above the calls allowed for the pensioners and again submitted a letter in this regard. <<<<Click here for copy of the letter >>>  GM (A) appreciated our concern and assured to look into.

C Allowing night calling facility in concessional telephones: We mentioned that the free Night Calling Facility as introduced in land line phones has not been extended so far to the concessional land line phones for pensioners. GM (A) informed that a proposal in this regard is in pipe line wherein competent authority has asked him to discuss the issue with Finance Wing. GM (A) assured for an early action in this regard.

GM (A) further mentioned that recently BSNL entered into an MoU with Apollo Pharmacy wherein Apollo Pharmacy unit of Apollo Hospital Enterprises Limited has offered (a) 12% discount on Pharma Products, (b) 5% discount on FMCG products (daily used items e.g. soaps, shampoos etc.) and (c) 15% on PL (Aplollo Pharmacy products). However, this offer would not be valid for (i) Apollo Pharmacies based in a Hospital premises and (ii) DPCO medicines.  <<<<Click here for copy of the letter >>>. Any BSNL employee/pensioner can avail this discount just by showing his/her Identity Card on the counter of Apollo Pharmacy. We welcome the move of BSNL Management for the benefit of BSNL employees/pensioners

08.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office asks CGMs of ETP, ETR, NTP and NTR Telecom Regions to furnish current vigilance status of left out JTOs w.r.t. AIEL circulated on 20.02.2015 <<<<Click here for copy of the letter >>> Similarly, BSNL Corporate Office asks CGM Punjab Circle  to verify the eligibility condition of those JTOs whose names are not available in AIEL circulated on 20.02.2015 but vigilance status has been furnished. <<<<Click here for copy of the letter >>>

CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/District Secretaries of the concerned circles are requested to kindly look into it and arrange to furnish the pending vigilance status / remove the discrepancy at the earliest in respect of these JTO (T) for consideration of promotion to the grade of SDE (T) under 67% seniority quota.

07.09.2016:  GS writes to:

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

(a) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of AGM/DE

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

(c) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE <<<<Click here for letter>>>

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

07.09.2016:   United Forum meeting with GM (Pers.), GM (SR) and Jt. GM (Pers.) on CPSU cadre hierarchy:

GM (Pers.) today conducted a meeting with the leaders of United Forum in the presence of GM (SR) and Jt. GM (Pers.) on the issue CPSU cadre hierarchy wherein the  United Forum insisted for the implementation of Khan Committee report in toto upto DGM level. We pleaded that non-post based time bound functional promotions should be there upto the level of DE/AGM and time bound promotions upto SG JAG level as per the existing EPP provisions. The number of DGM posts should be increased upto 4000 posts from the existing 2200 DGM posts as per Khan Committee report to smoothen the career progression. We also impressed upon no lateral induction above the level of JTO/JAO. DGMRR should be scrapped.

 

GM (Pers.) noted all the suggestions and assured to discuss these with the competent authority before making final proposal.

 

2nd Day Dharana Program was very successfully implemented through out the country i.e. BSNL Corporate Office, Circle/SSA level offices during two days our 100% members participated in the Dharana Program. The next agitation program will be launched w.e.f. 27th September to 29th September by observing three days HUNGER FAST. All the Circle/ District Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of the future course of action programs.

07.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office asks regarding furnishing of pending or partial received ACRs/APARs of 91 JTO (T) for consideration of promotion to the grade of SDE (T) under 67% seniority quota   <<<<Click here for copy of the letter >>> All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/District Secretaries are requested to kindly look into it and arrange to complete the pending or partial received ACRs/APARs at the earliest of these JTO (T) for consideration of promotion to the grade of SDE (T) under 67% seniority quota.

06.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office SR Cell gives the present status of progress made on the demand of the United Forum.   <<<<Click here for the letterr>>>

06.09.2016:  DHARNA Programme successfully implemented: On first day (6-9-2016) the two days DHARNA Programme is successfully implemented throughout the country.  In BSNL C.O also the Dharna was conducted successfully though the permission to erect Tent was given later. All the Circle/District Secretaries are requested to ensure 100% participation of executives in tomorrow's Dharna Programme at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA levels.

GM (Estt), GM (Pers) and GM(SR) hold  meeting with the representatives of United Forum today morning and discussed the  demands wherein they mentioned that the proposal on E-1A to E-2, E-2Ato E3 and upgradation of subsequent pay scales has been again sent to DOT by clarifying all the points.  BSNL has requested to settle the issue before 3rd PRC since after the 2nd PRC the E-1A and E-2A replacement scales have not been finalized by BSNL/DOT.  On the issue of 30% superannuation benefits they informed that BSNL's Board proposal on this issue in DOT has been cleared by Secy. (T) and now Hon'ble MoS approval is waited.

On CPSU cadre hierarchy GM (Pers) informed that he will hold meeting with United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations tomorrow at 16.00 hrs. to discuss the proposal. United Forum expressed its resentment against the indifferent attitude of DOT and failure of BSNL Management in getting cleared the revision of IDA Pay scales proposal from DOT.  United Forum also opposed the CPSU cadre hierarchy proposal circulated by GM (pers) and strongly demanded the implementation of Khan Committee report.  UF categorically told that agitation Programme will continue till the time all the demands are not resolved. <<<<Click here for glimpses of Dharna progamme at BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi>>>>

06.09.2016:   GS, FS met GM (FP) and discussed regarding

a) CPC from CAO to DGM (Finance) : We requested to expedite CPC from CAO to DGM(F).  GM (FP) informed that the CPC work has been completed and the minutes are being prepared.  He assured that after the approval of the competent authority the promotion orders will be issued in this week to fill up about 240 DGM (F) Posts.

b) CPC from AO to CAO: GM (FP) informed that the court case in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh is expected to be heard in mid Oct-2016 on 3 petitioner's applications.

c) Consideration of request transfers: We requested for consideration of request transfers of AOs/CAOs/DGM (F).  GM (FP) assured to look in to.

06.09.2016:  GS discussed with Jt.GM (Pers) regarding the outcome of court cases today in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh.  Jt. GM (Pers) informed that the JTO to SDE (T) LDCE case was heard today wherein BSNL has already submitted the clarification.  The case is posted for hearing on SC/ST roaster implementation on14th Sept-2016.

The Court case on SDE (T) to DE/AGM promotion was also heard today and the arguments are over.  The judgement in this regard is reserved.

06.09.2016:   United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations comprising of AIBSNLEA, SNEA(I) and AIGETOA submits second response to the draft proposal on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy.

"In the inputs, the United Forum has reiterated that the proposal should be limited to the Joint Committee recommendations and promotions up to AGM / Jt. DGM. This is to reiterate that United Forum is against any dilution in the eligibility criteria as that stipulated by the Khan Committee and Management should stick to the recommendations in the Khan Committee. All benefits extended by Khan Committee should be ensured in the CPSU proposal" <<<<Click here for the letter>>>

05.09.2016:  United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations, CHQ, New Delhi comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA(I) served  notice for organizational actions programme protesting against the inordinate delay in implementation of 
a) Standard Pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO, SDE and equivalent cadres, 
b) 30% Superannuation benefit for BSNL Recruited Employees and 
c) Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first TBP.  
<<<Click here for notice>>>>

Demands:

1. Immediate replacement of intermediary pay scales of E1-A and E2-A by standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent cadres w.e.f 01.01.2007 as per the recommendation of the Joint Committee.
2. Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Employees as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC.
3. Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first Time Bound Promotion as per the recommendation of Joint committee.

Organisational Actions and schedule: "Full day Dharna" at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Head quarters on 06th  & 7th September 2016.

All CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/District Secretaries are requested to hold Full Day Dharna Programe at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Headquarters on 06th & 7th September 2016 by making participation of 100% members in two days for making the dharna a grand success.

02.09.2016:  REPORT OF JOINT GENERAL BODY MEETING OF AIBSNLEA AND AIGETOA HELD ON 3RD SEPTEMBER,2016:Joint General Body Meeting of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA , CTD and WBTC was organized in two phases on 3rd September,2016 with the slogan- SAVE BSNL-  SUPPORT AIBSNLEA.

The first Meeting was held at the Conference Hall O/o D.G.M.(NWO), Alipore, 2/5A, Judges Court Road, Kolkata-700027 . Despite bad weather large numbers of  members from both the organization were present. On the dais besides Shri Amit Kumar Gupta, Shri Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA, Shri RaviShil Verma, GS AIGETOA, Shri Prasun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, CS  CTD and OS(E) AIBSNLEA , Shri Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharjee, CS AIBSNLEA WBTC, Shri Saikat Das, CS AIGETOA CTD, Shri Deepak Sahoo and Shri Wasir Ahmed both AGS AIGETOA were present among other Branch level leaders.

The Meeting was presided over by the Branch Presidents of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA. At first the dignitaries were felicitated by flower bouquet. Our veteran leader Shri Amit Kumar Gupta in his welcome note requested both the organization to forge unity and face the forthcoming referendum jointly to achieve the 1st position.

Shri Prasun Kumar Mukhopadhyay , CS, CTD and OS (E) CHQ , AIBSNLEA in his deliberation ensured that we will keep no stone unturned for the betterment of BSNL Executives under the leadership of GS, AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA jointly and explained about the achievements of AIBSNLEA and give the call to all  members to make AIBSNLEA number one.

Shri Amar Hazra from AIGETOA highlighted the joint efforts of both the Associations in different issues without disturbing the day to day work. He thanked the AIBSNLEA leadership for their support for achieving the demands of the BSNL recruited Executives.

Shri Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharjee, CS  AIBSNLEA WBTC elaborated the struggle by the erstwhile  Executive Organizations to upgrade JE to JTO is the achievement of the present leaders of AIBSNLEA. SNEA is misleading with false tall claims hence they should be given a befitting reply in the forthcoming referendum.

Shri Prahlad Rai , GS, AIBSNLEA in his detailed deliberation explained all the achievements of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA united struggle. He also appraised the latest position of different cadre demands including AD(OL), PA/PS , Officiating JTO, SDE , AO, CAO and others. At present we are thriving hard to get 3 Ps - PAY, PROMOTION AND PENSION  for our younger brothers. He also assured that our joint effort will be successful in achieving 1st position in the forthcoming Membership verification of the Executives.

Shri Ravi Shil Verma , GS  AIGETOA greeted the members present in the Auditorium and thanked for the opportunity given to him. He expressed his faith in the able leadership of Shri Prahlad Rai and depicted AIBSNLEA as the umbrella organization of all Executives of BSNL. He reiterated that BSNL DR Executives are safe in the hands of AIBSNLEA. He stated that AIGETOA had signed the MOU and will honour it. All the members of AIGETOA will certainly vote for AIBSNLEA in ensuing Membership Verification of the Executives to achieve the top position.

The Meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair and slogans.

The Second Meeting was organized at CTO Hall opp. Telephone Bhavan at 4 P.M.  The Meeting was presided over by Shri Tridip Chakraborty , President AIBSNLEA CTD and Shri Swapan Bose , President , AIBSNLEA WBTC.

The hall was jam packed and many members had to stand around.   On the dais   Shri Amit Kumar Gupta , Shri Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA , Shri Ravi Shil Verma, GS AIGETOA , Shri Prasun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, CS  CTD and OS(E) AIBSNLEA , Shri Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharjee, CS AIBSNLEA WBTC, Shri Saikat Das, CS AIGETOA CTD, Shri Deepak Sahoo and Shri Wasir Ahmed both AGS  AIGETOA , Shri Amit Das, President AIGETOA CTD were present.

Lady members of both the organization welcomed the leaders with flower bouquets in the beginning. Shri Amit Kumar Gupta  our beloved veteran leader greeted all the members gathered in his short speech.

Shri Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharjee , CS AIBSNLEA WBTC addressed the gathering. He clearly told that one vote in the fold of other assn. will ruin all our efforts and achievements of the joint struggle of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA. He also requested our every member should inspire one non-member and member of other Associations to vote in our favour to strengthen our force.

Shri Prasant Jain, CS AIGETOA WBTC stated that all the HR issues are sure to be settled by the united movement of these two organizations AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA.

Shri Saikat Das, CS AIGETOA CTD explained why the 3 Ps are important for the BSNL recruited Executives. He described AIBSNLEA as a bonding factor propagating the belongingness of the Executives. He assured all the members of AIGETOA CTD will vote for AIBSNLEA not only for achieving the 1st position but also to save BSNL.

Shri Prasun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, CS CTD and OS(E)   AIBSNLEA expressed that AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA should merge together for the benefit of Executives of BSNL. He also thanked Shri Amit Kumar Gupta for his tireless effort to remove the anti labour cabinet note of the 60:40 proportion of pension payment by the DOT . Now , for the BSNL absorbed Executives 100% pension is secured from  DOT. He explained about the achievements of three Ps( pay, promotion and pension) by the unity and joint struggle by these two Associations. He expressed his faith in our unity and gave a clarion call to vote AIBSNLEA.

Shri Ravi Shil Verma, GS AIGETOA thanked AIBSNLEA leadership for their unconditional support to the cause of BSNL recruited Executives and especially Shri Prahlad Rai , GS  AIBSNLEA for his elder brotherly attitude. He said that they are aware of the propaganda and false claims by other friendly Executive Associations. He reiterated his faith in our joint movement and said that we will work together ,fight together and achieve together.

The last speaker was Shri Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA. Members were very much eager to listen to him. As usual Shri Rai appraised all the cadre problems and their present position in detail. He expressed our gratitude to AIGETOA for their clarion call to vote for AIBSNLEA. He assured to achieve 3 Ps for them if they put forward one step AIBSNLEA will go five steps. He stated that with our effort BSNL is now on the path of recovering its health and in future it will certainly make profit if we work hard. Lastly he told to achieve the 1st position in ensuing referendum is not only important for BSNL employees but it is the requirement for BSNL's prosperity.

The Meeting ended in shouting slogans and expressing faith in Executives' unity.<<<Click here for glimpses>>>>

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A Very HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

GANESH CHATURTHI & GANESH MAHOTSAV-2016

TO ONE & ALL

02.09.2016:  Joint CEC Meeting at Dimapur NE-I and NE-II Circle on 31st August., 2016: Joint CEC meeting at Dimapur for NE-I and NE-II Circles: A Joint CEC meeting of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA held at Dimapur for NE-I and NE-II Circles  on 31st Auguist, 2016. The meeting was attended and addressed by Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA, Com. Prusun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, OS(East) AIBSNLEA and Com. RaviShil Verma, GS AIGETOA.  Com. Sukhai Shima, President AIBSNLEA NE-II Circle, Dimapur presided over the meeting. Com. Rakesh Kumar, CS AIGETOA NE-II Circle convened the meeting. Many members of both the associations attended meeting in the Dimapur Exchange Hall and expressed their grievances regarding transfer posting, tenure time minimization, Rule -8 transfer cases, local problem, non cooperation of the local administration etc.

Com. Prusun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, OS(East) AIBSNLEA analyzed about the cancellation/retention of transfer orders, role in the coming referendum and appealed to make AIBSNLEA number one and assured all sorts of Cooperation from CHQ.

Com. RaviShil Verma, GS AIGETOA concluded all the points raised from the BSNL recruited executives e.g. Rule-8 cases, non cooperation of local administration etc.

Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA expressed his happiness about the organization of this meeting. In his speech, he discussed all the HR related issues like DPCs of Engineering, A/C, Civil/Electrical, PA/PSS  etc. executives, transfer policy, and assured that he will take up the case of making NE-II Circle as one year tenure as before. He told that NE-II Circle is neglected and he will convince NE-II Circle as well as BSNL Corporate Office for Rule-8 cases and issue of tenure transfer order in time also press them for special drive recruitment of JTOs/JAOs for hard tenure Circle. All three leaders were felicitated with a Naga jacket.

Large number of executives attended the meeting. The hall was jam packed.

After that all the leaders along with Com. Rakesh, Com. Sukhai Shima met CGMT NE-II Circle and discussed about the pending Rule-8 cases, support from the local administration etc. Meeting was held in a very nice manner and CGMT assured to look these matters.

<<<Click here for glimpses of Joint CEC>>>>

02.09.2016:  Special General Body Meeting of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA members at Shillong, NE-I Circle on 01st Sept., 2016: A Special General Body Meeting of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA members was arranged at Shillong, NE-I Circle on 01st Sept., 2016 in the Okland IQ Auditorium Shillong. The meeting was attended and addressed by Com. Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA, Com. Prusun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, OS(East) AIBSNLEA and Com. RaviShil Verma, GS AIGETOA.  The meeting was also attended and addressed by Com. Swarup Chakraborty, CS AIBSNLEA AS Circle and Com. Satya Joytinath, CS AIGETOA AS Circle. The meeting was presided over by Sh. N. Arjun, President AIBSNLEA, NE-I Circle and convened by Com. Santanu Ghosh, CS AIBSNLEA, NE-I Circle. Com. CS NE-I Circle appraised the difficulties being faced by the executives due to delay in tenure transfers and Para-8 transfers. He requested CHQ to take immediate steps to resolve the situation.

Com. OS(East) Shri Prusun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, in his address mentioned that maximum executives in these Hard Tenure Circle i.e. AS, NE-I and NE-II are mostly coming from Kolkata, West Bangle Circles and sincere efforts are being made for timely issue of their tenure transfer orders and their implementation. Only some genuine cases are being pleaded for retention for same time. He explained that AIBSNLEA is the true Executive Association representing all disciplines of executives i.e. Telecom, Accounts and Finance, Civil/ Electrical/Arch.,  PA/PSS, AD(O/L) etc. He appealed that in the ensuing membership verification, AIBSNLEA should become number one executive association to safeguard the interest of BSNL Executives and BSNL as a whole.

Com. RaviShil Verma, GS AIGETOA explained that AIBSNLEA leadership is honest in their approach and always helping the members of AIGETOA in settling their issues. He discussed about the agitation launched by AIBSNLEA an d AIGETOA jointly in the month of May, 2016 and streamlining the issues. He assured that MOU signed between AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA in July, 2013 will be honored in full and AIBSNLEA will become No. 1 executive Association in this membership verification. He called upon all the executives to make the ongoing agitation programme a complete success by 100% participation for the settlement of E2-E3 IDA pay scales to JTO/SDE equivalent executives, 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees and KHAN Committee implementation on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy.

Com. GS Prahlad Rai AIBSNLEA in his address extended sincere thanks to Com. Santanu Ghosh, CS AIBSNLEA, NE-I Circle, Com. N. Arjun, President AIBSNLEA, NE-I for conducting the Special GB meeting in befitting manner. He appraised in detail the achievement of AIBSNLEA during the last 10 to 11 years i.e. implementation of EPP, Grant of perks to executives from 01.01.2005, transparent transfer policy, notification of BSNL MSRR-2009, implementation of 2nd PRC report with 30% fitment benefit, filling up of the Group 'B'/ Group' A'/ STS/JAG/SAG/HAG level executives posts in BSNL, AAO pay scale, Allowed option JAO 2010 batch, Sr. AO declared post based promotion, PPS posts are created in Circle, All Offg. JTOs were regularized, 3% pay fixation on promotion settled, 78.2 % IDA fitment benefit to serving employees and also BSNL pensioners settled, 60:40 provision in BSNL pension is withdrawn., CGHS medical facility to BSNL pensioners is being extended etc. Likewise several issues have been settled. Com. GS impressed upon for the settlement of E2-E3 IDA pay scales to JTO/ SDE equivalent executives and subsequent pay scales i.e. E3 by E4, E4 by E5 , E5 by E6 and E6 by E7, 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL employees and KHAN Committee report implementation on CPSU Cadre hierarchy. He appealed all the executives to make the ongoing agitation programme a grand success by active participation. He mentioned that AIBSNLEA is committed for the settlement of their issues. Com. GS further mentioned that the manner AIBSNLEA is concerned on HR issues, equally concerned on BSNL Viability issues i.e. AIBSNLEA is always at far-front in all the agitation calls given by Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations.

Com. N. Arjun extended vote of thanks. The meeting was organized in a nice manner. Lunch followed. 

02.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office issues orders for appointment of JAO on probation under DR quota consequent on completion of 11 weeks of pre-appointment training w.e.f. 20.06.2016  <<<<Click here for copy of the order>>> AIBSNLEA CHQ congratulates all the newly appointed JAOs and welcomes in the Executive fraternity.

02.09.2016:   Reservation Roster in the grade of SDE/AE (Arch):

BSNL Corporate Office prepared and circulated  the post based reservation roster in the grade of SDE/AE (Arch) duly inspected by the CLO (SCT), BSNL CO. <<<Click here for the Roster >>>>

02.09.2016:   AIBSNLEA CHQ nominates its elected Circle Secretaries as the Circle Representative of AIBSNLEA for getting a copy of the electoral rolls for conducting the 1st membership verification process through secret ballot for electing majority representative Association of executive employees in BSNL in view of the BSNL Corporate Office SR Cell letter number BSNL/5-1/SR/2016 dated 12.08.2016 <<<<Click here for the letter of nominations>>>

01.09.2016:  Solidarity and moral support to the General Strike on Sept. 2nd, 2016 by the Central Trade Unions: AIBSNLEA decided to extend solidarity and moral support to the General Strike on Sept. 2nd,2016 by the Central Trade Unions with various demands including No disinvestment of CPSEs, minimum wages, strict enforcement of labour laws and no amendment to labour laws, no merger of banks etc.

All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle/District Secretaries are requested to extend solidarity and moral support to the General Strike on Sept. 2nd, 2016 by the Central Trade Unions.

01.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office extends the time line for finalizing the electoral rolls for conducting the 1st membership verification process through secret ballot for electing majority representative Association of executive employees in BSNL. The last for finalizing the electoral rolls is now 05.09.2016. <<<<Click here for copy of the letter>>>

01.09.2016:   BSNL Corporate Office declares the result of LICE for promotion from Gr. "C" to the grade of JTO (E) under 20% quota held on 27.03.2016 and circulates the list of candidates who have secured minimum qualifying marks <<<<Click here for copy of the result>>> AIBSNLEA CHQ congratulates all the selected candidates and welcomes in the Executive fraternity.

01.09.2016:  GS writes to:

(1) Smt. Sujata Ray,Director (HR), BSNL Board,   regarding

(a) Injustice caused to Shri Sumit Saha, SE (L/A) on account of not being promoted as SE (E) for wants of APARs..<<<<Click here for letter>>>

(b) Injustice caused to BSNL Executives by depriving them from allotment of Staff Quarters at SSA Headquarters.<<<<Click here for letter>>>

(2) The GM (Estt.) BSNL Corporate Office, regarding request for releasing of the officers after issuance of transfer orders in the Cadre of JTO <<<<Click here for letter>>>