29.09.2018Report on Special General Body meeting of AIBSNLEA Alwar  District on 29.09.2018 at Alwar: The Special General Body meeting of AIBSNLEA Alwar  District was organised on 29.09.2017 at IQ Hall of GMTD Office in  a grand manner. The meeting  was attended by  Com. GS  Shri Prahlad Rai and Shri Devesh Sharma, Organizing Secretary (North) from AIBSNLEA CHQ side. The session of the meeting was attended by majority of the members of AIBSNLEA. The meeting was presided by Com. R.K. Meena, IFA Alwar SSA.

Alwar Branch Office Bearers and Organizing Secretary (North) Shri Devesh Sharma welcomed  Com. GS  Shri Prahlad Rai.  All the dignitaries were welcomed by garlanding. He also thanked to AIBSNLEA CHQ for extending every support to AIBSNLEA Rajasthan. 

Com. Devesh Sharma, Organizing Secretary (North) CHQ in his address welcomed the GS AIBSNLEA in Alwar  and thanked him for continuously resolving the issues of BSNL Executives. He welcomed the GS, to attend the meeting in spite of his busy schedule. He explained that how the GS AIBSNLEA is continuously pursuing these viability related issue with the BSNL Management and DoT.

GS AIBSNLEA, Shri Prahlad Rai, congratulated the comrades of Alwar for the successful meeting and thanked the comrades for their great affection. In his detailed address Com. GS mentioned the earlier time when the Alwar was the most progressive SSA in Rajasthan Circle.  He explained that how the AIBSNLEA is continuously pursuing these viability related issue with the BSNL Management and DoT. Com.

Com GS further explained the burning issues of the Headquarters level. He informed that BSNL employee will definitely get 3rd PRC with 15 % fitment benefits.  Com. GS explained in detail the efforts of AIBSNLEA in getting resolved the important HR issues after the formation of BSNL and in DoT setup He appraised the status of HR issues about various DPCs in various cadres.  He also appraised the house about DPCs from JTO to SDE, SDE to DE, DE to DGM, JAO to AO, AO to CAO & DPC in Civil/Electrical wing, Restructuring of AD(OL) case, Creation of PPS posts in field Units, filling up of EE(C/E) vacant posts, Regularization of offg. JTOs, CPSU Cadre hierarchy etc., modification in transfer policy & Benchmark of EPP, etc. He explained the efforts of AIBSNLEA CHQ in continuously resolving the issues of BSNL Direct Recruit Executives like EPF, Superannuation benefits and Child Care Leave. Com GS further explained the role of AIBSNLEA in the viability of BSNL. 

At last he appealed the all Executives' for make every effort with a team spirit for making BSNL a vibrant organization. He also made hope that very soon Alwar Telecom District will gain its shining  past glory and will become the number one SSA in Rajasthan Circle in all the parameters.

AIBSNLEA Alwar Branch Secretary Com B.L. Meena extended the vote of thanks. The entire Conference Hall was Jam Packed.  Com. GS answered all the queries raised by the members.

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28.09.2018GS, President, AGS(DR) met Sh. Prabhat Singh, Member(Tech.), DoT and greeted him on his retirement on superannuation on 30.09.2018. We prayed for him prosperous retirement and happy retired life.

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28.09.2018 Status of AO to CAO Promotions: GS, President, AGS(Fin.) met concerned officers of SEA Cell & Legal Cell of BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi to know about the legal opinion to be received from Sr. Advocate Sh. R.D. Agrawala.

It is informed that Sh. R.D. Agrawala Sr. Advocate will return to Delhi from Chennai on 2nd Oct., 2018, thereafter only he will give the legal opinion. We further requested Director(HR) to consider in house legal opinion of CGM(Legal), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi & issue the promotion order. Director(HR) assured to look into the matter. We are expecting promotion orders in the next week only.

28.09.2018 Meeting with DDG(PM), DoT: GS, President, AGS(DR) met DDG(PM), DoT and discussed regarding

(i)      4G Spectrum allotment to BSNL: DDG(PM) informed that Cabinet Note has been prepared & it will be send to all Nodal ministries for comments and thereafter to Cabinet for approval. He expected that these exercise will be completed within two months time. Raj. Circle will getting 800 MHz band and all other Circles will get 2100 MHz band.

(ii)     Consultant Report on Revival of BSNL:  DDG(PM) informed that IIM Ahmedabad have been appointed to submit its report on 'Revival of BSNL' which may takes two months time. We may expect through this revival plan to get financial help from Govt.

(iii)    Implementation of 3^rd PRC: DDG(PM) mentioned that this decision may be taken by Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) only who can get relaxation in affordability clause of 3^rd PRC from Cabinet. Thus we should take-up matter with MOSC(I/C).

27.09.2018 Group Term Insurance Committee Meeting: AIBSNLEA was invited for the Group Term Insurance Committee Meeting held at Corporate Office, BSNL, New Delhi at 12.30 hrs today. GS, President & AGS (DR) attended the meeting. GTI Committee meeting was conducted under the Chairmanship of SR.GM (Estt). Officer In charge from LIC attended the meeting and quoted the rates as detailed below.

Scheme (A) Executives below Age Group: 50 years

 - Rs.1.80/Rs.1000 + GST 18% for Rs.50 Lakh without Medical claim.

Scheme (B) Executives Age Group: Above 50 years - Rs.7.40/Rs.1000 + GST 18% with Medical Claim.

After detail discussions and negotiation the Officer In charge of LIC  agreed for the negotiated rates for Scheme (A) for Rs.1.60 and Scheme(B) Rs.6.75 subject to approval of the Competent Authority of LIC. But the Committee Members bargain for Rs.1.50 for Scheme (A) and Rs.6.50 for Scheme (B)

Salient Features of Scheme (A):

1) Maximum Limit of Coverage: Rs.50 Lakh

2) No Undertaking is mandatory for the Executives

3) This GTI Scheme will be optional only.

4) Reviewed after 1 Year.

5) Sovereign guarantee under Section 37 of LIC act for Bulk claim.

6)  Annual Payment no additional charge. For Quarterly Payment additional 2% will be charged. For Monthly Payment additional 4% will be charged.

7) Claim will be payable to Nominee by On Line after 1 Week from the completion of the formalities.

8) Claim form will be simple (1 page)

9) No Medical Claim Facility.

Committee will try to finalize it by tomorrow so that the Scheme may be announced by 1^st October 2019.

27.09.2018 Meeting with GM( Pers): GS, President, AGS (Fin & AGS(DR) met GM (Pers) and discussed regarding

A) JTO to SDE Promotion: GM (Pers) informed that yesterday he met BSNL Counsellor at Ernakulam and explained him to get dismissed  the Contempt case in the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam in JTO to SDE Promotion. The Contempt case has been listed for hearing on 9.10.2018 and after the clearance from the Court only the process for CPC from JTO to SDE will be expedited.

B) SDE to DE Promotion: GM (Pers) informed that today DGM(Legal) has attended the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh during hearing and now the case has been posted for  hearing on 5.11.2018 & 6.11.2018.After the clearance from the Hon'ble Court CPCs, if required may be initiated.

27.09.2018 AIBSNLEA meeting with  Committee on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy to examine the SC &ST roster implementation in CPSU : AIBSNLEA was invited by the GM(Pers) to place the views/opinion on SC & ST roster implementation in CPSU Cadre Hierarchy. GS, President, AGS(Fin) & AGS(DR)  attended the meeting. Sr.GM(Estt), SR.GM(FP), GM (Pers) & CLO were present in the meeting as Committee members. AIBSNLEA reiterated its stand which was communicated vide Letter dated 15.11.2017 in Para 7.2: “ AIBSNLEA is of the opinion for implementation of roster on Promotion as per the existing DOP&T directions and  as per the  Judgement of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India delivered on 26.9.2018. It should be mentioned in the CPSU Cadre Hierarchy”

27.09.2018  GS writes to

1. Smt. Sujata Ray, Director (HR) BSNL Board, regarding
(a) Undue pressure built by SNEA and AIBSNLOA UP (W) Circle for transfer /posting of executives in violation of the provisions of the BSNL -  transfer policy.
(b) Non- relieving of officer and Autocratic behavior towards AIBSNLEA by GMTD Mandi.
(c) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of DGM.....<<<<Click here for letter>>>
2. The GM (Rectt.),BSNL Corporate office, regarding
(a) Representation received from Shri T. Vijayan, JAO HR No.200009718 regarding implementation High Court of Madras Judgment regarding JAO Part II examination marks paper V...<<<<Click here for letter>>>
3. 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 DM <<<<Click here for letter>>>

26.09.2018Meeting with Director (HR), BSNL Board: GS, President & AGS(Fin)  met Director(HR), BSNL Board and discussed regarding:

A) AO to CAO Promotion:  We requested Dir (HR) to issue Promotion orders from AO to CAO in the light of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement delivered today. Dir(HR) after some discussions directed OSD to speak with Sr.GM(FP) and advised her to take the legal opinion if required from the CGM Legal BSNL Corporate Office on the recent Judgement of Hon'ble Supreme Court  instead of waiting for the Legal Opinion from the Sr. Advocate since there is a  clarity on this issue now. Dir (HR) assured an early action for issuing the Promotion orders from AO to CAO.

B) CPCs from JTO to SDE, SDE to DE & DE to DGM (T): We requested to direct GM (Pers) for expediting CPCs from JTO to SDE, SDE to DE & DE to DGM (T). director mentioned that GM (Pers) has gone to Ernakulum, Kerala to attend the Court in the Contempt case filed by some DR.JTOs against JTO to SDE Promotion. Similarly DGM (Legal) Pers, cell has also gone to Chandigarh to attend the Court in the Contempt case filed by  Shri Ramesh Kumar, SDE, Rothak in the SDE to DE Promotion. After the clearance from these contempt cases further promotions can be initiated. DE to DGM (T) court case in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh was heard today and now the Judgement is reserved to be pronounced on 15.10.2018. Thus the interim stay orders continue on DE to DGM Promotion.

The CPCs in other disciplines will be considered after the clearance in the above Court cases.

C) Implementation of Rule.206 of TES .Gr ‘B' Seniority on the basis of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement dated 14.12.2017:  We appraised Dir(HR) that today morning Member(Services), DOT  allowed AIBSNLEA to present its views before the DOT Officers during the personal appearance of some SDEs/DEs as per the direction of the Hon'ble PB CAT Delhi wherein we appraised the DOT Officers that BSNL has reverted Executives in violation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement. Also expressed our concern against the Pers.Cell handling of the case wherein without seeking the Legal Opinion form the Sr. Advocate / ASG the Executives have been reverted and the information has been sent to DOT.   Dir (HR) appreciated our concern and assured that the matter will be further discussed with GM (Pers).

D) Consideration of 147 SDEs of SC& ST and OC category candidates who have qualified TES Gr 'B' qualifying Examination and LDCE together and reverted as per the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam and Hon'ble High Court Kerala Judgements at par with the SC & ST candidates who have qualified only TES Gr'B' qualifying Examination and now promoted as DE: Dir(HR) mentioned that the Promotions in the DE cadre  given to the other SC &ST candidates on the basis of their qualifying Examination will be re-examined  and suitable decision will be taken avoiding the Contempt of Court from Hon'ble High Court, Kerala and Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam.

E) Implementation of 3^rd PRC with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL: We requested Dir(HR) to use her good office in the Internal Finance of DOT for getting an early clearance on BSNL Board's  proposal for  3^rd PRC implementation in BSNL.  Since the BSNL proposal is pending for clearance in IFD Dir (HR) assured to look in to the matter.

.09.2018

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26.09.2018 AIBSNLEA meeting with DDG( Pers.) &Director (Pers.)   DOT  on implementation of Rule 206 of seniority of TES Group B officers  as per Hon'ble APEX court Judgement : In response to AIBSNLEA letter dated 26.09.2018 <<<Click here for letter>>> addressed to Member(Services) DOT  regarding  personal appearance to AIBSNLEA with DOT officers as per PB CAT New Delhi  in the case of implementation of Rule 206 of seniority of TES Group B officers  as per Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement  dated 14.12.2017 was considered  by DDG Pers.  DOT and allowed AIBSNLEA to present the views in the case. Accordingly GS and President attended the meeting at 11 Hrs today  and explained that BSNL in violation of Hon'ble supreme Court Judgement dated 14.12.2017 has reverted the executives those who have been promoted after 2001 to 2015 whereas Hon'ble supreme court its judgement para 4  it has been order that

" 4. accordingly the issue which arose again was settled by the  in the impugned Judgement , which has given rise to these appeals , while sealing with the appeal on 21.01.2015, the court upheld the view taken in the impugned judgement with further observation that those who have been given further promotions may not be disturbed ."

We further explained the following paras ....

"7.  we don't consider  it necessary any further order on the above recommendations except that 14 persons who are said to have been given promotions -3 persons in BSNL and 11 persons in MTNL  contrary to the law laid  by law laid down by this court in (1997)  10 SCC 226 (Supra) may not be disturbed .their promotions and seniority may be consider personal  to them without their being treated as class or precedent for future . the Judgement of this court in (2015)12 SCC 360 Supra will be treated as final between the parties on principle of seniority .

8.  We however make it clear that no arrears will be payable in terms of the impugned judgment . Consequential benefits of pay fixation including the pensioner benefits if any will be payable in terms of the impugned judgement only w.e.f. from 01.01.2018 and not for past.

9. No further orders are necessary on the application for impleadment and intervention and same stands dispose of.

10. The appeals are disposed off in above terms."

AIBSNL explained that they demanded BSNL management should take the legal opinion from ASG or senior advocate for independent legal opinion before reverting the executives in violation of the hon'ble APEX court judgement but BSNL management ignored and reverted the executives .

AIBSNLEA strongly demanded that DOT should now take independent legal opinion from ASG or Sr. advocate for correct implementation of Rule 206 of seniority of TES Group B officers  in BSNL / MTNL. It is understood that DOT may go for review petition in the  Hon'ble  Supreme Court. Accordingly affected executives may get ready to implead in the case.   

25.09.2018 AUAB Call On 'BSNL at Customer's Door Step' was inaugurated on 24.09.2018 by BSNL Brand Ambassador Ms. Mary Kom - an Indian Olympic boxer in BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi in the presence of CMD BSNL, Director(HR), All Head of Circles & the representatives of AUAB.

From AIBSNLEA side GS, President, AGS(F) & AGS(DR) attended the function. As per the call given by AUAB & endorsed by BSNL Management has to be implemented sincerely by all the BSNL employees for the growth of BSNL & increase of revenue.

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25.09.2018 Meeting with DOT Nodal officers: GS, President met the Nodal officers of DOT and discussed regarding

(a)  Implementation of 3^rd PRC in BSNL with 15% fitment benefit:  We confirmed that the reply to the queries raised on the issues of financial condition of BSNL by the internal finance of DOT has again sent to Internal finance of DOT for consideration. It is understood that further action for moving a Cabinet Note by DOT can take place only after the clearance of internal finance of DoT.

(b) Allotment of 4G Spectrum to BSNL: It was informed that some action by DOT is being taken for allocation of 4G Spectrum to BSNL in accordance with the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court wherein it has been directed to DOT to allocate Spectrum after bidding process only. It is understood that Legal Opinion in this regard is likely to be obtained by DOT which may take time.

25.09.2018 Meeting with DDG (Budget) & Director (TPF), DoT: GS, President met DDG (Budget) & Director(TPF) DOT and requested to give clearance on the proposal of BSNL Board for the implementation of 3^rd PRC in BSNL with 15% fitment benefit. They mentioned that the reply from Director (PSU) on BSNL's reply on the issues of financial condition of BSNL has been received in their section on 21.9.2018. They assured that the file will be cleared within this week.

25.09.2018 Meeting with DDG (Establishment) & Director (Estt) DoT: GS & President met DDG (Estt) & Director (Estt) DOT and discussed regarding

A) Pension revision of the BSNL Pensioners: We requested DDG (Estt)  & Director (Estt) DOT to delink the Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners from 3^rd PRC revision. DDG (Estt) informed that some queries have been raised by   DOP&W in this regard, but their queries are yet to be replied. We requested them to reply DOP&W at the earliest to resolve the issue. Director (Estt) further mentioned that they have submitted a proposal to DOP&W explaining that the Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners may take place after the revision of Pay of BSNL Employees. In this regard only DOP&W has asked some queries which will be replied shortly by DOT.  But they were firm to their views that revision of Pension of BSNL Pensioners can take place after the revision of Pay Scales of BSNL Employees only.

B) Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic pay instead of Maximum Pay:

We requested DDG (Estt) to consider the request of BSNL for the Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic pay instead of Maximum Pay. DDG (Estt) informed that the file has been sent to Internal Finance wing with positive note as per DOP&T orders for comments and there after only it will be sent to DOE for clearance.

25.09.2018 Status of the Independent Subsidiary Tower Company case: Writ Petition No.5758/2018 filed by AIBSNLEA and other Associations of BSNL against the formation of Independent Subsidiary Tower Company of BSNL and appointment of Shri Amit Yadav, JS (A) as CMD of the Independent Subsidiary Tower Company of BSNL is came up for hearing today in the Court No.5 of Hon'ble High Court Delhi and posted for next hearing on 31.1.2019.

25.09.2018 Status of DE to DGM(T) Stay order case : The MA filed by BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi in Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh for the vacation of stay in DE to DGM(T) promotion came up for hearing today in Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh and posted for hearing vide Sl.No.51  on tomorrow (26.9.2018)

20.09.2018CMD BSNL meets General Secretaries of the major Unions and Associations:

The CMD BSNL held a meeting today, with the major unions and associations. Com. Prahlad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA , Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU and Com. K. Sebastin, GS, SNEA attended the meeting. Com. C. Singh, GS, NFTE is on tour. The following issues were discussed in detail wherein CMD BSNL appraised that a very important HOCC is being held in BSNL CO on 24th & 25th Sept. 2018. in this meeting mainly the developments activities and strategies to earn more revenue will be discussed. 

"BSNL At Your Door steps" will be launched on 24.09.2018: The AUAB has already taken decision to conduct "BSNL At Your Doorsteps" movement, to boost BSNL's revenue collection, by stepping up sales and marketing of the Company. The AUAB has also desired that, this movement should be jointly launched by the AUAB and the Management. This issue was discussed in today's meeting.

Finally, the following decisions are taken.

a.      "BSNL At Your Doorsteps" will be jointly launched by the AUAB.

b.     The inauguration of this movement will take place at BSNL Corporate Office on 24th September, 2018 evening. All the CGMs will also participate in this launching. (HOCC is taking place in Corporate Office on 24th & 25th September, 2018).

CMD BSNL also told that he will try to bring BSNL's Brand Ambassador on this occasion.

CMD BSNL will handover flood relief amount to the CM, Kerala.

The AUAB has already requested the CMD BSNL to deduct one day's basic pay from willing officials. In today's meeting the representatives requested that the deducted amount should be handed over by the CMD BSNL, to the Chief Minister of Kerala.

Allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL: The representatives expressed their concern over the undue delay in the allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL and also over the network congestion prevailing in many parts of the country. They drew the attention of the CMD to media reports, which have quoted the Hon'ble MoS(C) as saying that, 4G spectrum would be allotted to BSNL only in December, 2018. The CMD BSNL told that, he is taking all out efforts for the early allotment of 4G spectrum and recently he has again written an emotional letter to Secy(T), DoT for immediate allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL which has 40 watt Tx capacity whereas BSNL's 2G/3G spectrum is having 20Watt Tx capacity  and this is the urgent need of hour.

Subsidiary Tower Company: The AUAB is opposing the Subsidiary Tower Company tooth and nail. Decision has been taken to stall the Board meeting, and also for total walk out by the Executives and Non- Executives, in case Board meeting is scheduled, for giving approval for the appointment of CMD of Subsidiary Tower Company. This issue came up for discussion today.

Consolidation is taking place in a big way in the telecom sector. All the small operators have closed down their business. After the recent merger of Vodafone and Idea, there are only 4 operators in each circle. BSNL, Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone - Idea. Under these circumstances, there will be very less business for the Subsidiary Tower Company and now it has no relevance to operate tower subsidiary company.  Now there is no sustainability of tower subsidiary company. The BSNL Management has informed this to the government, through it's letter, written a last week only. This was explained by the CMD BSNL in today's meeting.

Outsourcing of passive maintenance of BSNL's towers:The representatives expressed their concern at the outsourcing. The CMD BSNL replied that at present the "uptime" of BSNL towers is only 80% - 85%. The uptime will increase to 97%, due to this outsourcing. Further, BSNL will save Rs.100 crore by way of maintenance expenditures through outsourcing. While the active maintenance of towers would be continued to be done by BSNL, only the passive maintenance, including provisioning  of batteries, engine alternators, diesel, payment of EB bill, etc., would be done by the outsourced party. The total payment for this will be Rs.6633 crores. The CMD BSNL further told that, the cases filed in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court, against this outsourcing, by vested interests, are already dismissed.

BSNL's 3500 of BSNL CSCs to be used by UIDAI:The CMD BSNL informed that UIDAI has decided to utilise 3500 of BSNL's CSCs for Aadhaar authentication. For this, the UIDAI will give money for Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX) to BSNL. The CMD BSNL told that this would help BSNL.

CMD BSNL desired that govt. should allot new projects to BSNL.

20.09.2018Meeting with CMD BSNL:  GS, President & AGS (Fin) met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding

AO to CAO Promotion: We requested the CMD BSNL to give clearance of AO to CAO Promotions against Vacant CAO Posts and through upgradation to CAO Posts. We explained that AO promoted in the year 2003 is still waiting for CAO promotion.

Also requested to upgrade the posts to DE(T), EE(C), EE(E), Arch, TF Engineering wing and PA, PS/CSS cadres to bring equilibrium. CMD assured to look in to the matter.

20.09.2018 GS writes to

1. The Director (HR) BSNL Board, regarding

(a)  Representation received from Shri Mohan Doulat Ram CAO, Staff No. 88759 regarding promotion from CAO to DGM (Adhoc).

(b) Memorandum submitted by AIBSNLEA CTD on HR issues of Executive.

(c) Regarding conduction of DPC from PA to PS and PS to PPS .....<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

2. The CGM (BW), BSNL Corporate office, regarding

 (a) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of JTO (C)  .....<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

3. 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

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

(d) Representation received from Shri G.Ravi, SDE HR No. 200303309 regarding posting on promotion from JTO (T) to SDE (T) through LDCE 2015 .....<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

4. The Sr.GM (FP),BSNL Corporate office, regarding

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

(b) Representation received from Smt. Mumta Raina, AO, HR No. 198218679 regarding correction in provisional seniority list in the grade of Senior Account officers / Account officer.

(c) Representation received from Smt. P. Vallibai , AO Staff No. 183629 Andhra Pradesh Circle and Shri B. Ravi Kumar, AO Staff No. 183626 Andhra Pradesh Circle regarding consideration of his name in the proposed CPC for promotion from Sr. AOs/AOs to the grade of STS CAO (Adhoc) promotion.

(d) Representation received from Shri Kondapaturu Pedda Rao, CAO (L/A) Andhra Pradesh Circle regarding missing of his name in Seniority list of AOs/Sr. AOs.

(e) Representation received from Shri Nand Kumar Singh, JAO (Officiating) HR No. 198405720 regarding Regularization of JAO (offs.) on one time relaxation basis in BSNL. .....<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

5.  The GM (SR), BSNL Corporate office, regarding

(a)  Representation received from Circle Secretary, AIBSNLEA of Jharkhand Circle regarding violation of the constitutional provisions of SNEA and BSNL (REA 2014) by CS SNEA Jharkhand  .....<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

6. The GM (Estt.)),BSNL Corporate office, regarding

 (a)     Requests for deputation/  Temparary  transfer / Extension under Rules (9) in Cadre of JTO .....<<<<Click here for letter>>>>

19.09.2018Meeting with Director(HR), BSNL Board: GS, President  met Director(HR) BSNL Board and discussed regarding:

a) AO to CAO Promotion:  We expressed our serious concern against the delay in issuing Promotion orders from AO to CAO even after the stay order has been vacated by the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh. Director (HR) mentioned that Sr. GM(FP) is expediting the CPC but on the verdict of the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh and on SC/ST roster implementation the legal opinion has been sought from a Senior Advocate which will be received within 2-3 days and there after the Promotion order to fill-up the vacant CAO Posts will be issued immediately. We are expecting AO to CAO Promotion order in the next week only.

b) Holding of CPCs in all the disciplines through upgradation: We requested Director (HR) for issuing Promotion orders in all the disciplines through upgradation. Director (HR) mentioned that promotions through CPCs were being issued by upgradation also but meanwhile some Associations opposed CPCs and some individuals filed Contempt cases, which has stalled the process and on issues i.e.  promotions through upgradations and SC/ST roster in CPSU Cadre Hierarchy being examined and after  the clearance of  DoT it will be notified. Director (HR) assured that efforts will be made to fill up the vacant posts through CPCs also.

19.09.2018Congratulations ! AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded result in getting released order regarding fixation of Pay under FR-22(1)(a)(i), of the officials who were Screening Test qualified and were officiating in the grade of JTO....<<<Click here for order>>>>

We are thankful to CMD BSNL, Director(HR) - BSNL Board, GM(Estt.), DGM(Estt.), AGM(Estt.) and all other officers of Estt. Cell of BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi for issuance of this order.

18.09.2018Meeting with Sr. GM (Estt.) : AIBSNLEA CHQ office bearers met Sr. GM (Estt) and DGM(Estt) and discussed regarding implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement regarding extension of pay benefits under   FR 22 (I)(a)(i) for officiating JTOs and to generalize for all the officiating JTOs. Sr GM (Estt) informed that approval of Director (HR) in this regard have been received yesterday and the necessary order will be issued by tomorrow . we are thankful to Director (HR) and Sr. GM (Estt.) for considering AIBSNLEA request to generalize the order for all the officiating JTOs.

18.09.2018   GS writes to

(i) Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications (l/C), Govt. of lndia, Sanchar Bhawan New Delhi regarding non-implementation of the recommendations of the 7th CPC to the erstwhile DOT Employees who were absorbed in BSNL /MTNL and since retired and are drawing Pension under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 as amended from time to time- <<<Click here for letter>>>>

(ii) Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL regarding utilization of 50% MT Internal Quota Posts in Accounts Wing to the Seniority Quota Posts of CAOs for giving promotions on ad-hoc basis in view of acute stagnation in the Grade of Accounts Officers - our submissions reg.  <<<<Click here for letter>>>>

17.09.2018Meeting with OSD to Hon'ble MOSC (I/C):

AIBSNLEA representatives and GS AIRBSNLEWA  met OSD to Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) and discussed regarding Implementation of 3^rd PRC in BSNL with 15% fitment benefit, Revision of Pension of BSNL‘s Pensioners ,Payment of pension contribution on actual Basic Pay instead of maximum basic pay and Allotment of 4 G spectrum to BSNL. We submitted our letters dated 10.09.2018 on 3^rd PRC enclosing the  DPE letter dated 18.04.2018 on affordability clause for BSNL and our letter dated 05.09.2018 on pension revision of BSNL IDA pensioners .

After detail discussions OSD assured to arrange the meeting with Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) for discussion on the above issues shortly.

17.09.2018Meeting with DDG (Budget), DoT:

AIBSNLEA representative and GS AIRBSNLEWA met DDG (Budget), DOT and requested to give clearance on the proposal of BSNL Board for the implementation of 3^rd PRC in BSNL.

DDG (Budget) mentioned that the reply of BSNL was put up by JS (Admin) to internal finance but some more clarification has been asked from the nodal section of DOT. He assured that after receiving the case he will look into.

17.09.2018Meeting with officers of nodal section of DOT: AIBSNLEA representatives and GS AIRBSNLEWA met the nodal officers of DOT and discussed regarding

(a)  Implementation of 3^rd PRC in BSNL with 15% fitment benefit: we confirmed that the file has been received from internal finance of DOT wherein they sought some clarifications in BSNL's reply on the issues of financial condition of BSNL. Which will be further clarified within 2-3 days to the internal finance of DoT for consideration .it is understood that further action for moving a Cabinet Note by DOT can take place only after the clearance of internal finance of DoT only.

(b) Allotment of 4 G Spectrum to BSNL: it was informed that some action by DOT being taken for allocation of 4G Spectrum to BSNL in accordance with the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court.

17.09.2018Status of Court cases on AO to CAO , SDE to DE and DE to DGM: Today Hon'ble CAT has issued the written   judgment on AO to CAO promotion wherein stay on promotion has been vacated with an interim order that promotions of  AO to CAO can be made subject to outcome of OA. SEA cell BSNL CO today immediately filed CAVEAT in the Hon'ble High court Chandigarh. SEA Cell BSNL CO will issue AO to CAO promotion shortly.

SDE to DE contempt case : The contempt case has been listed for hearing 27.09.2018 for which rejoinder is being filed by BSNL CO shortly .

DE to DGM(Engg) stay on promotion:  the case has been listed in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh on 29.10.2018. With the efforts of AIBSNLEA , Director( HR)  has directed Pers Cell BSNL CO to file an MA for preponement  of the hearing date  Accordingly Pers. Cell BSNL CO will file MA based on AO to CAO stay vacation order in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh by tomorrow for preponment of hearing date and vacation of the stay order on promotions.

17.09.2018AIBSNLEA UP(E) Circle organized condolence meeting of Com. Late Shri A.K. Singh, CS UP(E) Circle who expired on 03^rd Sept., 2018: Our beloved Comrade,  GS Sir, Shri Prahlad Rai attended and addressed  Condolence Meeting of our beloved CS of UP(East) Circle, Late Shri A K Singh Ji on 16/9/2018 at  Lucknow at 13.00 Hrs. GS Sir, along with Comrade Pradeep Kevlani, met with wife of Late Shri A K Singh and assured her of all the help in future.

GS Sir given his Condolences to the family of Shri A K Singh Ji in Condolence meeting which was organised at Mahila Kalyan Kendra(Committee Hall) Telecom Officers Colony Chandralok,  Lucknow on 16.09.2018 at 1:00 PM. All Circle Office Bearers and DSs and members of different Units  attended the meeting.

After Condolence meeting, GS Sir answered the queries of all the members of Telecom, Civil, Electrical, Accounts and other streams regarding promotions, court cases, Pay commission, and other miscellaneous issues. GS Sir asked the Circle Body to organise CEC meeting in a month to co-opt the vacant seats of UP East Circle which are vacant.

Meeting was addressed by President Shri OP Dubey, Shri Pradeep Kevlani, CWC member and Acting CS, Shri A K Verma, ACS(Head Quarter), and DS Lucknow Shri K K Ojha and other members along with GS Sir Shri Prahlad Rai.

Vote of thanks was given by Shri O P Dubey, President UP East Circle to all the Comrades of UP(East) Circle  and GS Sir Shri Prahlad Rai who came to attend the meeting. Meeting concluded at 17.00 Hrs.

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12.09.2018 Meeting with Sr .GM (FP), BSNL CO regarding to AO to CAO promotion:  

A) GS, President and AGS (Fin.) met Sr. GM FP and discussed regarding AO to CAO promotions and requested to issue promotion order to CAO Grade.

Sr. GM(FP) informed  that the proposal to fill up the vacant  CAO posts about  600 has been approved by the Competent Authority for expediting CPC. SEA Cell has already called the VCRs of the eligible candidates from CVO. Sr.GM(FP) today met personally with CVO CO, BSNL for issuing VCRs at the earliest. Sr. GM(FP) mentioned that VCRs are expected to be received by day after tomorrow and after conduction of CPCs and approval of minutes by the Competent Authority, the promotion orders may be issued in the next week only.  

GM(Pers) in our last meeting held yesterday informed that the  upgradation of the posts in   all the disciplines, decision will be taken by the Competent Authority only.

It is understood that the Competent Authority is not happy due to filing of the Contempt cases against CMD BSNL, Director(HR) and other Officers for issuing the promotion orders on JTO to SDE and SDE to DE. The contempt cases have been filed in the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam and Hon'ble CAT, Chandigarh by some DR. JTOs and Shri Ramesh Kumar, SDE & District Secretary, SNEA Rothak, Harayana respectively. So it seems that till the time contempt cases are not withdrawn or disposed off no upgradation of posts will be taken by the Competent Authority.

B) Utilization of MT quota CAO Posts to Seniority quota promotions: We requested the Sr.GM(FP) to take the approval of the  Management Committee of BSNL Board for the utilization of 336 MT quota CAO Posts to Seniority quota promotions till the time diversion of theses posts is approved by the BSNL Board and decision on upgradation to CAO Posts are taken. Sr.GM(FP) assured to look in to the matter.

11.09.2018Meeting with Sr .GM (FP), BSNL CO regarding to AO to CAO promotion: GS, President and AGS (Fin.) met Sr. GM FP and discussed regarding AO to CAO promotions and requested to issue promotion order with upgradation and existing clear vacant posts of CAO. We explained that our AOs are waiting for promotion for the last 15 years. Sr. GM (FP) appreciated our concern and explained that the proposal to fulfill the existing vacant CAO posts about 600 has been sent to GM (Pers.) for clearance to issue promotion orders. She also mentioned that the earlier proposal to upgrade the post in CAO grade is pending in Pers. cell for clearance. After the clearance and approval of the competent authority the upgradation to CAO posts will be considered. She assured for early issuance of the promotion order to fill up the vacant CAO posts the VCRs of the eligible AOs have been called from vigilance cell. We requested to issue promotion order subject to availability of VC at circle level.

We persuaded in the Pers. Cell to the concern officers for giving early clearance to the AO to CAO promotions against vacant CAO posts and upgradation to CAO posts. It is understood that shortly clearance will be given by Pers. cell for AO to CAO promotion against vacant posts but regarding upgradation of the posts in   all the discipline, decision will be by the competent authority. 

(ii) Promotion from AO to CAO through upgradation...... <<<Click here for letter>>>>

10.09.2018SEA Cell of BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi issued letter regarding  missing APARs of 64 AOs / Sr AOs up to period ending 31-03-2017   ..<<<Click here for letter>>>....

Circle Secretaries are requested to take up issue with their respective HR Section to complete the same on priority.

10.09.2018GS writes to Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications (I/C), Govt. Of India,  Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi regarding

(i) Implementation of 3rd PRC recommendations in BSNL and other related issue including allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL -Request to grant a  Meeting   <<<Click here for letter>>>>

(ii) Request for considering 3rd PRC recommendation implementation with 15% fitment benefit to BSNL executives <<<Click here for letter>>>

10.09.2018Meeting with GM (Estt.) BSNL C.O.:

GS, President met GM (Estt.) BSNL C.O. New Delhi and discussed regarding implementation of FR22(1)(a)(i) for the officiating JTOs as per the Judgement delivered by Hon'ble CAT Ernakulum bench and uphelded  by the Hon'ble High Court Kerala and Hon'ble Supreme Court. GM (Estt.) mentioned that the recent Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgment in this regard was sent to CGM (Legal) for legal opinion and they opinioned to file review petition in the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Now Estt. Cell has proposed to the competent authority for its implementation .The decision is yet to be received by Estt. Cell from the competent authority. He assured that as soon as this judgement for Kerala is implemented it will be generalized for all the officiating JTOs in BSNL.

10.09.2018Meeting with CMD BSNL : GS, President & AGS (Fin) met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding

A) Holding of CPCs from AO to CAO, JTO to SDE, SDE to DE and DE to DGM(T)) and other equivalent cadres: We requested CMD BSNL to promote all the eligible executives of all disciplines to their next grade through CPCs by filling up the vacant posts and by upgradation of requisite number of posts in the next grade. CMD BSNL after some discussions on the status of the pending court cases assured to get examine the matter.

Regarding AO to CAO Promotion, we appraised CMD that the screening of about 1405 has been completed by the SEA cell thus the promotion orders should be issued at the earliest.  CMD assured to look in to the matter.

B) Implementation of 3^rd PRC with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL: we appraised the CMD BSNL regarding AIBSNLEA meeting with Hon'ble MOS (Water Resources) Shri. Arjun Ramji Meghwal and his assurance for arranging an early meeting with Hon'ble MOSC(I/C). CMD appreciated our efforts and assured his full support.

10.09.2018Meeting with Sr.GM(FP): GS, President & AGS(Fin) met Sr.GM(FP) and discussed regarding AO to CAO promotion. We requested Sr.GM (FP) to process the proposal for upgradation of 1200 Posts to CAO grade to reduce the stagnation. Sr.GM (FP) mentioned that at present the proposal to fill up all the vacant CAO posts is being sent to the Competent Authority for approval. There after the proposal of the upgradation of posts to CAO will be processed. We requested Sr.GM (FP) that both the proposals can be moved simultaneously to avoid the delay. She assured that after discussion with the Competent Authority she will process the upgradation proposal. We requested an early action in this regard.

10.09.2018 Meeting with DDG (Estt), DOT: GS & President met DDG (Estt), DOT and discussed regarding the revision of Pension of the BSNL Pensioners. DDG (Estt) informed that the reply to DOP&W of their queries are yet to be replied. We appraised him about the reply received from DOP&W regarding the ruling position of CDA Pension revision and IDA pension revision. He assured to look in to the matter.

10.09.2018 AIBSNLEA Meeting with Sri Arjun Ram Meghwal  Hon'ble Minister of State for Water resources: GS, President, AGS (Fin) met with Sri Arjun Ram Meghwal  Hon'ble Minister of State for Water resources and requested him to use his good office for arranging a meeting  with Hon'ble MOSC (IC) Sri Manoj Sinha Ji for reconsideration of 3^rd PRC with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL, Revision of pension of BSNL Pensioners, Payment of pension contribution on actual basic Pay and allocation of 4G spectrum to BSNL. After detailed discussions Hon'ble Minister of State for Water resources assured to arrange a meeting with Hon'ble MOSC (IC) Sri Manoj Sinha Ji within 2-3 days to discuss the above issues. We provided the letters addressed to  Hon'ble MOSC (IC) in this regard. Meeting is expected shortly. Click here for glimpses>>>>>   <<<Photo1>>>    <<<Photo2>>>     <<<Photo3>>>    <<<Photo4>>>   <<<Photo5>>>

07.09.2018 Meeting with Director(HR) BSNL Board: GS, President & AGS (Finance) met Director(HR) BSNL Board and extended sincere thanks for the efforts taken in getting stay order vacated on Promotion from AO to CAO in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh by deputing Sr. GM(FP) and DGM(SEA) to brief the BSNL's Advocate and attending Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh. We also requested to issue promotion orders immediately since the CPC work has been completed. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and assured for the early issuance of AO to CAO Promotion orders.
We expressed our serious concern against the casual handling of the DE to DGM (T) stay order vacation case and contempt case against SDE to DE Promotion in the same court at Chandigarh . We explained that yesterday DE to DGM case was not even heard by Hon'ble CAT on the pretext of judgment awaited from the Hon'ble Supreme Court on SC/ST reservation and posted for hearing in October 2018 on DE to DGM case and 27th September 2018 on SDE to DE contempt case. Our members are seriously frustrated and agitated on this issue. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and directed GM (Pers.) and AGM( Legal) Pers. Cell to take immediate steps to get vacated the stay order from DE to DGM and settlement of contempt case on SDE to DE case. Director (HR) assured an early action in these cases. GM (Pers.), GM(SR), OSD and AGM (Legal) Pers. Cell were available in the meeting.

07.09.2018 Congratulations! AO to CAO Promotion stay is vacated by Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh today. AIBSNLEA persistent efforts yielded result. On request of AIBSNLEA, Director(HR), BSNL Board directed GM(FP) & DGM(SEA) BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi to attend the court in person. Accordingly, GM(FP) & DGM(SEA) met BSNL's Advocate yesterday and briefed the MA filed by BSNL for getting stay order vacated.

AIBSNLEA will continue its efforts for getting CPC expedited from AO to CAO.

06.09.2018 Status of AD(O/L) restructuring case: GS, President met Jt. GM(Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi & discussed regarding notification of restructuring of AD(O/L) Cadre. Jt. GM(Pers.) mentioned that on the basis of DoT clearance a Board Memo has been prepared and sent for approval in the next BSNL Board Meeting scheduled to be held on 18th & 19th Sept., 2018 He assured that after the approval of BSNL Board immediately restructuring of AD(O/L) cadre order will be issued.

06.09.2018Meeting with Member (Services), DoT: GS, President, AGS(DR) met Sh. Ravi Kant, Member (Services), DoT & felicitated him on assuming the high office of Member (Services), DoT. We also requested for the IDA Pension revision of BSNL pensioners. We submitted him our letter dated 05.09.2018 in this regard.
We also submitted him replies received from DoP&W & DOE etc. for ready reference.
Member (Services) after detailed discussions assured to discuss the matter with DDG(Estt.) DoT for an early decision. Click here for Glimpses>>>>  <<<Photo1>>>      <<<Photo2>>>   

06.09.2018Status of 3rd PRC implementation with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL: GS, President, AGS(DR) met the concerned authorities in DoT and discussed regarding implementation of 3rd PRD in BSNL. It is learnt that the BSNL's Board proposal is still pending in the Internal Finance of DoT for clearance. It is expected that proposal may be cleared by Member(Finance) DoT in the next week after her joining from leave. However, the nodal section of DoT has already prepared the Cabinet Note in this regard. After the clearance of Internal Finance wing & approval of the Hon'ble MOSC(I/C), it will be sent to Nodal Ministries for comments i.e. DoP&W, DPE, DOE, Law Ministry & DoP&T. It is also learnt that the comments of all these ministries are ready available in DoT on the earlier references made by DoT. Now, the whole matter depends on the approval of Internal Finance of DoT.

06.09.2018 BSNL Corporate Office issued instructions regarding

(i) Reservation for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in Direct Recruitment for JTO (T) and JE Cadre...<<<Click here for order>>>

(ii) Revision of Policy Guidelines for Provision of Broadband/FTTH Service Connections to the JAG and above level officers in BSNL - <<<Click here for order>>>

05.09.2018 GS writes to

1. The CMD, BSNL, regarding
(a) Representation received from Circle Secretary of Jharkhand regarding up-gradation posting of PGM......<<<Click here for letter>>>
2. The Director (HR), BSNL Board, regarding
(a) Representation received from Shri A.Ashok Kumar ,HR No. 198503310 Andhra Pradesh Circle regarding re-evaluation of Marks in JAO LICE Exam 40% quota held on 17th, 18th and 19th December 2012 and declaration of result....<<<Click here for letter>>>
3. Shri A.M. Gupta,GM (SR), BSNL Corporate Office, regarding
(a) Request Regarding Immunity and other facilities of Support Association to the office bearers of BA Head (Zonal GM) Branches .....<<<Click here for letter>>>
4.  The GM (Pers.),BSNL Corporate office, regarding
(a) Representation received from Shri Pophale S.R, SDE HR no. 199102780 regarding revision in seniority in SDE (T) from 2008-09 to 2006 -07.
(b) Requests regarding transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of SDE (T)
( c) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of DGM
.......<<<Click here for letter>>>
5. The GM (FP), BSNL Corporate office, regarding
(a) Requests for transfer / posting / cancellation / retention in the Cadre of Account officers.......<<<Click here for letter>>>

05.09.2018 Status of court case   on withdrawal of additional increment in the same pay scale on functional promotion under EPP: DoT writ petition filed against the judgement of PB CAT new Delhi on the issue of  withdrawal of additional increment in the same pay scale on functional promotion under EPP was came for hearing yesterday 04.09.2018 in Hon'ble High court Delhi wherein Hon'ble High Court directed DoT  to implement the PB CAT Judgement  by making all the payments and to withdraw the writ petition otherwise court will dismiss the writ petition filed  by DoT . AIBSNLEA Already filed the caveat in the Hon'ble High court   thus the stay on PB CAT could not be granted .AIBSNLEA Advocate was present during the hearing in the court. the case has been posted for hearing on 10^th October ,2018.

The order of Hon'ble High Court Delhi will be uploaded on receipt of the same  shortly.

05.09.2018 Status of DE to DGM & AO to CAO court cases : the court case for  DE to DGM promotion could not be heard today in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh now case is listed for hearing tomorrow i.e.06.09.2018 .AO to CAO promotion court case is listed for hearing on 07.09.2018 in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh.

05.09.2018

In the reply received through email from Shri N. Sivasailam, Special Secretary (Telecom), DoT, it is mentioned that the status regarding the four issues raised by GS AIBSNLEA are as under:-
a) After receipt of information from BSNL as sought by Finance Division, the details are under submission to Finance Division of DoT. Will be done in the coming week........This is regarding 3rd PRC....
b) The case of pensioners is submitted to DoP&PW for consideration.
c) The case of pension contribution is under consideration with Finance Division of DoT.
d) The proposal is presently under examination by Technical Division and WPC wing under it as regards administrative spectrum allocation. <<<<Click here for the reply received through email from Shri N Sivasailam, Special Secretary, DoT>>>>

04.09.2018

(i) Transfer and Postings/Cancellation in the grade of Junior Accounts Officer-<<<<Click here for order>>>>

(ii) Transfers and postings in the grade of AO/Sr.AO-<<<<Click here for order>>>>

03.09.2018:   Shri A.K. Singh, Circle Secretary, AIBSNLEA,  UP(East)  Circle passes away:   Shri A.K. Singh, Circle Secretary, AIBSNLEA,  UP(East)  Circle has expired today. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the grieved family and pray the almighty God to rest soul in peace. May God give strength to his family members to bear the loss.

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