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02-06-2020 GS writes to
Shri P. K. Purwar, CMD
BSNL regarding centralization of TR activities in Post-VRS Scenario - Views
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26-05-2020 Congrats to Shri. C.V Vinod , CGMT Kerala.. CGMT Kerala averted
the threat of outsourcing all the categories of CSCs (Type-I , Type-II and Type-III) thereby stopping all the possibilities : of taking full database of all BSNL heavy
callers would have been used against the benefits of BSNL , of reducing
working strength of Executives (SDE/AO/JTO/JAO) and non-executives already working in CSCs
, of blocking BSNL Employees to have direct communication with beloved
Customers as CSCs are the only formal window remaining for the same etc.... AUAB Kerala has taken
up the matter with CGMT and CGMT issued clarification letter to the corporate
office directions to see that every effort should be explored to run Type-I
and Type-II CSCs with BSNL Employees. |
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26-05-2020: CHQ News Terms
Of Reference (TOR) of the committee announced: During
the discussion with the Committee members by both GSs regarding the issue of
reversion of 2001 Rect JTOs passed the LDCE 2007, Committee
members informed that they are waiting for the Terms Of Reference of the
Committee. We brought this to the notice of DIR(HR)
and PGM(Pers), next day itself. We
requested to include: examining the eligibility of 2001 rect JTOs
passed the LDCE 2007 with reference to SDE RR 2002 and the clarifications
issued with reference to LDCE 2007. Now BSNL CO issued the TOR as we suggested. The focus is on resolving 2001 rect issue,
segregating them from 2002 rect JTOs. It
is a great breakthrough in the case. So far the eligibility was examined by
BSNL and the court cases defended based on the 30.07.2010 clarification
issued during LDCE 2010 and the clarifications issued on 16.04.2007 and
10.07.2007 during LDCE 2007was not at all considered or produced in the court.<<<Click here
for the term of reference>>> |
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25-05-2020: CHQ News Drastic cut in number of posts on the
anvil in the name of Restructuring: It is learned that through Restructuring
and Review of Assets, BSNL Management is considering drastic reduction
in the combined strength of AGM and DGM equivalent Grades in all the Streams
(Telecom, Finance, Civil, Electrical, Arch, TF, PPS and CSS) and AGM+DGM
number in all the Streams combined together will be about 3300 – 3500. The
present combined sanctioned strength of AGM+DGM is 8953. In other words,
drastic reduction of posts proposed, by about 65%. The final figure will be
divided in some ratio between AGM and DGM. If it happens, then it will stop
almost all the promotions to AGM and DGM Grade in all Streams as we are
apprehending. This is in the name of Restg. and M/s Deloittee recommendation. The same Consultant M/s Deloittee, in 2014, recommended an increase in the number
of AGM (T) posts from 5303 to 6172 and DGM(T) posts
from 1331 to 1607. After 6 years, the same Consultant makes recommendation
for drastic reduction of posts. This establish that the Consultant is acting
on behalf of the Management and what Management requires, that report
is given by the Consultant, without making any Work Study. Similar cut in the number of posts can be
anticipated in other Grades also (SDE/AO and JTO/JAO equivalents). The
provisional norms issued in December, 2019 by Restg.
cell indicates that the Circles can work out the
revised sanctioned strength of the Circle based on that provisional norms and
find out the revised strength. We may have to go for strong
organizational actions in the near future if Management is not coming forward
and discussing and settling the matter. Management is dragging the Promotions to
complete the Restg. process,
making assurances one after another. Restrg. should not take away the Promotional avenues of the Executives
working in BSNL. On review of the Assets, large number of posts will be
surrendered in addition to the posts surrendered due to VRS. Knowing the
adverse effect of Restg. on
Post based promotions, we are insisting for Non-post based Time Bound functional
promotion in all the Streams. |
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22-05-2020 CSC Type-I and Type-II also getting outsourced <<Letter
for EOI >> <<Annexure-1>> <<
Annexure-2>>> |
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18-05-2020 Shri. C.V Vinod
, CGMT Kerala invited recognised
association and unions today at Circle Office today to express our views on
the Re-organisation of duties and responsibilities among
Executives/Non Executives in Post-VRS scenario. CS Com.Shaji ,
CVP Com.Rajan and DS TVM Com.Binu
represented AIBSNLEA . Initially CGMT wrote the CSs to represent our views
and later on the request Associations/Unions , CGMT was kind enough to hold a meeting to
elaborate his views and our subsequent suggestions . Very healthy and
fruitful discussion has been carried out followed by the open remarks of
CGMT. CGMT suggested to share our views in black and
white preferably on or before 22-05-2020. GM(A/HR)
welcomed all leaders to the meeting and extended sincere thanks to the
participants. Letter
by CGMT on 12-05-2020 Letter
by CGMT on 14-05-2020 |
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18-05-2020:CHQ
News GS writes to Shri P. K. Purwar, CMD BSNL
regarding request for Promotion in all Streams/Grades in BSNL on ‘Regular
Basis’ instead of ‘Look After arrangement’ from among the Executives already working
in Higher Scales without any financial implications-reg. reminder...<<<Click here for
letter>>> |
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18-05-2020:CHQ
News Meeting with Shri
Arvind Vadnerkar, DIR(HR)
on 18.05.2020: General Secretaries of AIBSNLEA and SNEA met DIR(HR) and held discussions
about the progress in Promotions to various Grades as per the assurances
given in the detailed Agenda meeting with DIR(HR) on 05.05.2020. It was
a follow up meeting. DIR(HR) informed that he directed the PGM(Pers) to work out on the New Promotion Policy as it has
come to the conclusion in the last meeting that Post based promotion is not
at all feasible atleast for few years due to the
Reservation issue. PGM(Pers)
could come to office today after long break due to Nationwide Lockdown. We
explained that irrespective of category, ST/SC/OC category Executives are
waiting for promotion for years together. For example, 2001 recruited JTOs of
SC and OC category and 2002 Rect JTOs of ST category
are waiting for promotion to SDE Grade even after completion of 18 to 19
years of service. But as per the New policy, all the JTOs completed 5 years
of service, irrespective of ST/SC/OC category will get promotion. We further explained the urgency for
issuing promotion as in almost all the cadres, except AO cadre, more than 60%
positions are vacant and in many important grades, it is more than 90%. In
this situation how BSNL Revival is possible, we asked. Director (HR)
reassured early action in this regard. On the Reversion of SDEs of 2007 LDCE,
on our continuous pleadings to find out an early solution, Director(HR)
arranged a meeting with the Committee on 19.05.2020, tomorrow itself at 4 PM. |
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11-05-2020 Immediate filling up of Vacant CAO posts in all BAs to
achieve our financial goals / targets effortlessly and this association’s
view on filling of CAO posts in various BAs and Circle office: CGMT
Kerala has written to Dir(HR) on the above matter . CGMT shared the letter to
AIBSNLEA and the matter is taken up with GS Com.Shivakumarji. |
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08-05-2020 CS Com.Shaji and CVP Com.Rajan
had an agenda meeting with Shri. C.V.VINOD
CGM BSNL Kerala at 9.20AM today. CGMT welcome AIBSNLEA for the meeting and appreciated the
employees of Kerala circle for continuing to demonstrate the commitment
during these hard times of Covid-19 pandemic crisis in maintaining our
network,
accounts/finance activities. Almost
all the pending Service/HR issues are discussed. Some of the main issues
discussed follows .. Immediate
filling up of Vacant CAO posts in all BAs to achieve our financial goals /
targets effortlessly and this association’s view on filling of CAO posts in
various BAs and Circle office: We extended regards to CGMT in writing back to us on our letter
requesting him to post IFA/CAO . However , we expressed our unhappiness to CGMT that our members belongs to accounts wing are very demoted even
after a long waiting too that our request for the eligible LA arrangements in
IFA and CAO cadres for the balanced working of Kerala Circle has not been
fully addressed so far. CGMT explained that as per corporate office
guidelines, the TRA activities are centralized and CAO TR post cannot be
there with BAs. We suggested CGMT that
Kerala Circle having a good number of LL/BB in all BAs compared to many other
circles. Most of our BAs are having more number of LL/BB connections than the
total count with many other circles. Moreover, all the TR activities cannot
be centralized. We requested to consider the CAO posts in all BAs of Kerala
for the effective and highest performance of BAs. After some more discussion, CGMT opinioned that the option
calling notification for CAO TR had been withdrawn subsequent to the letter
from corporate office on the centralization of TRA activities . Hence, to
consider our request, CGMT assured us to write corporate office in this
regard. Later CS and CVP met PGM(F) Kerala Circle
Smt.Yojana Das and discussed the matter of posting
IFA/CAO . We expressed our strong unhappiness to IFA also. PGM(F)
assured to discuss the issue with CGMT for an best possible solution . <<CGMT Letter to CS AIBSNLEA>> Heavy recovery from erstwhile
O_JTOs on erroneous pay fixation : When the matter is
discussed CGMT, he replied that the file is forwarded to PGM(F) Kerala Circle with the best humanly possible
conclusions and suggestions /recommendations . CGMT suggested to have further proceedings with IFA. |
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07-05-2020 : BSNL
News in Media Attempts
are being made to stall launch of 4G services by BSNL, say unions; seek PM’s
intervention......<<<Click here for detail news>> <<<News
in Financial Express>>> BSNL approves 2G, 3G network upgrade contract to ZTE, Nokia
for fastest 4G rollout <<<Click
here for detail news>>
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06-05-2020 : CHQ News AUAB
writes to Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Hon'ble
Prime Minister, Government of India, South Block, Raisina
Hills, New Delhi regarding attempts to scuttle BSNL’s 4G equipment
procurement, which is the lifeline for BSNL - First and foremost requirement for BSNL’s revival
is 4G roll out and BSNL cannot afford any more delay –requesting
your kind intervention - <<<<Click here for letter>>> . |
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05-05-2020 : CHQ News Agenda Meeting with Shri Arvind
Vadnekar, Director(HR) on 05.05.2020: General Secretaries of AIBSNLEA
and SNEA had detailed Agenda meeting with the DIR(HR) on
various important HR issues: Sr GM(Estt),
GM(SR), GM (Restg) and DGM (Pers)
were present in the meeting. PGM(Pers) joined the meeting over phone. The deadlock
situation in promotion to different cadres was the main issue. The discussion
took place for more than two hours on the following Agenda points submitted
to the management in advance. a) Undue delay in regular promotions to
all the eligible Executives: Even though there is no financial implication, Management is not
taking any initiative for regular promotions. At the same time, continuing
with Look after arrangement: From Assn side, both GSs demanded promotion
on Time Bound basis as there is no visibility for promotion through any other
channel due to the various Supreme Court judgments on reservation. Since
Executives are already working in higher scales, we demanded promotion which
is just a designation change and no financial implications involved.
Management is giving LA for the Executives working in the higher scales but
not giving regular promotion. The Executives are not getting the benefit of
promotion. We demanded regular promotion along with the Pay scales instead of
LA promotion. At the beginning, the possibility of DPC
in different cadres explored by the management and discussed various options.
On JTO to SDE promotion, initially management was of the impression that once
the Ernakulam case is cleared, promotion is
possible. Further management assessed the status of promotion in different
cadres: i) JTO(Civil/Elect/Arch) to SDE(C/E/Arch)
LDCE is held up due to court case on Reservation, ii) SDE(T) to DE(T) and JAO
to AO promotion made in June 2018 challenged in the Hon’ble
Chandigarh CAT on Reservation issue and the CAT ordered to review the
promotions, declaring the promotion as PROVISIONAL, iii) AO to CAO Promotion
held up due to court case on Reservation, iv) SDE(C) to EE(C) Promotion held
up due to seniority issue among Diploma and Engg
Degree holders. On DE (T) and AO promotions in 2018, Management is waiting
for the judgement copy and the course of action is to be decided. Different
options also discussed. In any case, DPC for DE and CAO is not possible
before the review, Management informed that all the
promotions are leading to fresh litigations. DoPT
is not giving any direction regarding method of implementation of reservation
or endorsing the Hon’ble Supreme Court order on
reservation. DoPT asked BSNL to wait for the
outcome of remaining SLPs pending in the Hon’ble
Supreme Court, BSNL management informed us. In such situation, after taking
various Supreme Court orders and the court cases going on into consideration,
DIR(HR) come to the conclusion that in the near future, it may not be
possible to give any promotion due to the reservation issue. Finally
management informed us that for JTO to SDE promotion also, BSNL will not be
able to decide due to the reservation issue and go for DPC even if Ernakulam judgment is coming. When all other options closed, now
Management started seriously thinking about the implementation of Time Bound
functional promotion upto AGM Grade. Management informed
us that they will work on it in the coming days and discussions will be held
with us if required. Both GSs once again clearly told the Management that if
the Management desires to give promotion, Time bound promotion is the only
viable option and work for that. b) Relaxation in Qualifying service for
DGM(T) and DGM(F) promotion as the Executives are already working as DGM on
LA basis: Both GSs demanded relaxation of
qualifying service of AGM and CAO for promotion to DGM(T/F).
They were working on Officiating/LA basis, long time, before regular
promotion in 2018 and having sufficient experience as AGM/CAO. Director also
found merit in the case and want to address the huge shortage in DGM cadre.
Finally it was assured that the Management
will explore the possibility for relaxation of the qualifying service for
DGM(T/F) promotion by taking it to the Board. c) Implementation of merger of
Project/Maintenance Regions and TFs: Both GSs expressed our serious concern
for non implementation of the merger orders. The vehicle, staff and infra
available with Project wing is underutilised. Limited staff and vehicle with
the Regions are overburdened. Management informed that some Man power
planning for Project/Mtce Region is going on and
merger will be implemented. On Telecom Factory, the orders are not
implemented properly. So they are facing funding and other issues and the
infrastructure is not getting utilised. It is assured to examine the matter
by discussing with the concerned Officers. d) Reversion of 2001 Rect
JTOs passed the LDCE in 2008: Both GSs explained the issue to the
Director (HR). Management has to accept its own clarification issued at the
time of LDCE 2007, then there is no issue remains, we informed the Management. Management is of the opinion that
it require some relaxations but we told them that no relaxation is required
other than the one year relaxation extended to the seniors as per the RR. The
Committee formed to examine the matter is asked to expedite and come out with
the solution within this month. e) Modification in DGM(T) promotions
as majority of them are worked outside the Circle and come back 3 years
back: Management agreed to consider it once the
lock down is over. Finally, Director (HR) concluded that
Management is keen to give regular promotions and assured to go for the
promotions in all the cadres at the earliest. |
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29-04-2020 CS writes to CGMT Kerala ; immediate Filling up of Vacant CAO posts in all BAs to effortlessly
achieve our financial goals and targets . No
consideration has been extended to our genuine request for the better
performance of BSNL Kerala Circle. |
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27-04-2020 Request to CGMT ;
postponement of relieving for one year period , case of Smt. Rajam R , JTO Kollam ( HR No: 199209867) on genuine family constrains |
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17-04-2020 AIBSNLEA Kerala responded
positively to the call of HDS , Hospital Development Society , Medical College
, Thiruvananthapuram to the CGMT , BSNL , Kerala for arranging Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) and N95
Masks urgently to empower them to
fight agaist Covid-19 pandemic . AIBSNLEA Kerala quickly transferred Rs.32500
(Thirty Two Thousand and Five Hundred) from its account to the HDS ,
Thiruvananthapuram for the procurement of 50 PPE&N95 Masks. |
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16-04-2020 CS writes again to CGMT Kerala for the Immediate
filling up of Vacant CAO posts in all BAs to achieve our financial goals /
targets effortlessly and this association’s view on filling of CAO posts in
various BAs and Circle office . |
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15-04-2020 Esstt. Cell of BSNL CO, New Delhi issued instructions regarding
voluntary contribution by the Employees of BSNL in PM CARES FUND in view of
the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in India.....<<<<Click here for
letter>>>> |
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09-04-2020 GS
writes to Shri P.K. Purwar,
CMD BSNL regarding maintenance of Cleanliness of Office/Exchange
Premises <<<Click
here for letter>>> |
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08-04-2020 GS writes to Shri P.K. Purwar, CMD BSNL
regarding request for Promotion in all Streams/Grades in BSNL on ‘Regular Basis’ instead
of ‘Look After Arrangement’ from among the Executives already working in Higher Scales
without any financial implications-<<<Click
here for letter>>> |
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08-04-2020 GS writes to Shri
P.K. Purwar, CMD BSNL regarding constraints in ERP-
Bills Processing Works due to Country wide Lock down-<<Click here
for letter>>>> |
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03-04-2020 DGM(Pers.-SM),
BSNL CO issued instructions regarding postponement of relieving of the
executives / officers under transfer.....<<<Click here for letter>>>> |
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03-04-2020 GS writes
to Shri
P.K. Purwar, CMD BSNL regarding Contribution to Prime
Minister Cares Fund (PM-CARES) -<<<Click
here for letter>>> <<<Click here for reference letter no.
1>>> |
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29-03-2020 …..Message from CGMT Kerala Circle …..
Sir I want you to kindly convey my thanks to members of your association
for continuing to demonstrate extraordinary grit and commitment during these
times of crisis in maintaining our network. Also our accounts personnel have
left no stones unturned in trying to ensure the VRS RETIREES BENEFITS REACH
THEM. THANKS AND GOODWISHES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH. TELL YOUR MEMBERS TO PRACTICE SAFTEY PROTOCOL AS PER GOVT DIRECTIVES. REGARDS C.V.VINOD CGM BSNL Kerala |
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24-03-2020 Emergency
instructions in view of Covid-19 :
BSNL Corporate office |
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23-03-2020 Emergency
instructions in View of Covid-19 :
BSNL Corporate office Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Global Outbreak.. Dear Comrades… During this very toughest time, AIBSNLEA request all
beloved members and employees of BSNL to take all preventive and control measures as directed by WHO, Central/State
Govt. and other Govt. agencies. The preventive and control measures to be adopted in
BSNL Kerala Circle for the safety of our workforce are being well discussed
with CGMT Kerala by AIBSNLEA time to time. We are glad to
record and express gratitude that CGMT Kerala Shri. C V Vinod is very proactive on all our submissions to take
care of the safety of employees first. Some authenticated
details of the COVID-19 and Its prevention
: WHO Website CDC Website GOI |
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23-03-2020 GS Writes to Shri.
P.K.Purwar, CMD, BSNL regarding Preventive measures
required to be taken to contain the spreads of COVID-19 ......<<<Click here for
letter>>> |
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18-03-2020 Details of discussions held between
CMD BSNL and recognized Unions & Associations BSNL: Recognized Unions & Associations of BSNL
were invited for discussions by the BSNL Management today to discuss
regarding restructuring plan and Revival of BSNL. CMD BSNL Sh. P.K. Purwar chaired the meeting. Com. S. Sivakumar,
GS AIBSNLEA, Com. Bhagwan Singh, AGS(HQ),
GS & President of BSNLEU, NFTE, SNEA participated in the meeting. Sh. Arvind Vadnerkar, Director(HR), BSNL Board and Sh. Manish Kumar,
GM(Restructuring) were also participated in the meeting. CMD BSNL welcomed all the Leaders of
BSNL recognized Unions & Associations and explained about the steps taken
by BSNL Management for maximization of revenue. Business Development SIM Sales: CMD mentioned that there
is 5% increase in SIM Sales in the month of Jan., Feb and March-2020. SIM
Sales in Feb.2020 is 18.80 lakhs and in March-2020
is 20 lakhs. Market Share of BSNL is increasing
marginally. In the BB Sector number of
disconnection is very significant and CMD further mentioned that we have to
arrest the disconnections of BB. In the EB Sector revenue is increasing
8 to 10%. Mobile & Broadband overall
initially positive. Landline: Phase of
disconnections are very less. New Business: FTTH – 6000 OLTs integrated, due to this
customer base and constant partner momentum started. In the rural area, exchanges having 10 lines, 15 lines and 20 lines is
economically unviable. However, Hon’ble MOC assured
for subsidy. In the 20,000 Rural telephone exchanges human interface is
planned to be changed with the alternate technology. He further mentioned that upto 10 Kms in the rural area
localized mobile system on revenue share basis will be done with Bharat Air
Fiber at a speed of more than 60 Mbps speed. BSNL Revival Plan: CMD mentioned out of 78569 VRS Optees ,
78334 VRS applications were accepted and 198 VRS optees
has been expired. As on date 76929 VRS Optees have
been sanctioned with Provisional Pension. As on date about 75000 cases
processed for PPOs and forwarded to CCAs concerned. Out of that, 26370 PPOs
were issued till date. He appreciated the outstanding efforts
taken by the BSNL management with the support of the all the Unions &
Associations of BSNL for successful implementation of BSNL VRS-2019. He also
conveyed the message of Hon’ble MOC that today Hon’ble MOC will appreciate the efforts and support extended
by all the Unions & Associations of BSNL for the successful
implementation of the BSNL VRS Plan -2019 in the Floor of the House. Release of Leave encashment and
Ex-gratia payments: CMD
BSNL assured that Leave encashment payment and Ex-gratia payment will be paid
on 31st March, 2020. Already 77585 VRS cases were processed
for the above cited payments. Rs. 4850 crore
towards Leave encashment after TDS is being processed in LIC. Finance
Ministry agreed to appropriate Rs. 5000 Crore
towards the first installment of Ex-gratia
payment, however, we are the short of 1300 crore
towards the payment of Ex-gratia. Hence balance amount of Ex-gratia will be
paid in the first week of April, 2020. Launching of 4G : Central Govt. made provision in the Budget
FY:2020-21 towards the cost of 4G license including GST but BSNL is not in a
position to take the 4G spectrum immediately due to following reasons: 1. We are having outstanding bills
to be payable to the vendors M/s ZTE, M/s Nokia and M/s Erricson to the tune
of Rs. 2000 Crores. 2. M/s Nokia installed 13000
equipment’s in the Phase 8.4 has quoted 3.5 lakh
for the software/hardware upgradation from 3G to 4G
and 7 lakh for green field which is L-1 subject to
the conditions that Rs.300 Cr has to be paid before 31.3.2020 and
compensation for Foreign Exchange fluctuation whereas M/s ZTE installed
around 24,000 equipment’s has quoted 7 lakh
for the software/hardware upgradation from 3G to 4G
and 10 lakh for green field which is L-2 but
the conditions put forth by M/s ZTE is unrealistic. In addition to this the
rates quoted by L-1 and L-2 alongwith conditions
has not been approved by the BSNL Board since consensuses has not been
reached. 3. If BSNL is taken 4G License
immediately without procurement/upgradation of
equipment’s we have to pay license fee @Rs. 5.5 crore
per day i.e. to the booked in the books of Accounts. 4. However, BSNL Management has
proposed to float new Tender for the procurements of 4G equipment’s in the
next week. It will take another 8 months for roll out of 4G. Union and Association’s Leaders
expressed their serious concern for the immediate launching of 4G in BSNL to
attract more customers and increase the revenue. Monetization of Assets: CMD mentioned that during the FY our Bank loan
including O/s bills comes around 40,000 crore. We
further required 10000 to 12000 Crore for 4G
launching and Rs. 5000 Crore for OFC maintenance.
BSNL is paying Rs. 4000 crore towards bank interest
and we can saved Rs. 6500 towards employee cost.
Roughly we required 50,000 crore for our annual
expenditure but our annual revenue is around Rs. 20000 crore.
Hence for the deficit BSNL is depending on Sovereign guarantee bond to the
tune of Rs. 8500 crore and monetization of vacant
assets. He further mentioned that in the first week of April,2020, BSNL will get a Rs. 8500 crore
Sovereign guarantee from Finance Ministry. 14 assets were identified by BSNL
for monetization but DIPAM accepts only 11 assets to the commercial value of
Rs. 18,200 Crore for which BSNL is expecting transactional
advise within a week. Three MNCs come forward for
purchase. Discussions has not been taken place due
to COVID-19. Merger of BSNL – MTNL: CMD mentioned that there is a pressure
for the merger of BSNL & MTNL to be completed within six months. Union
& Associations Leaders requested CMD BSNL to discuss with the recognized
Unions & Associations before the implementation of
merger. CMD replied that merger of BSNL & MTNL comes under the purview of equity structure of
DIPAM, Finance Ministry & DoT. However he assured that suggestions of
recognized Unions & Associations will be taken care of and forwarded to
DoT. We expressed our serious concern
regarding the non maintenance of vast Telecom Network due to non availability
of man power and non-implementation of outsourcing tender. CMD explained that
out of 1600 clusters EOI have been opened for 1100 cluster and tender have
been awarded for 280 clusters and he personally monitoring the same. We
brought to the notice of CMD, the problems faced by field unit executives for
attending the faults in the Primary cables due to non-availability of
man power in the post VRS scenario. We further requested Primary cables
maintenance has to be outsourced along with the secondary cable mtce. and also requested to relax the tender conditions
and powers has to be delegated to CGMs to utilize the existing staff of BSNL
who are having rich experience in attending the faults to participate in the
tender. CMD replied that he was aware of the
situation and it will be reviewed shortly. He further mentioned that
due to the non-implementation of the tender in all the clusters more funds
has been allotted to all the Circles to meet out the monthly mtce. expenditure and so as to
maintain the Telecom Network fault free. We expressed our serious concern
against the non implementation of outsourcing tender in CSCs. CMD appreciated
our concern and assured to look into. We requested CMD to issue
necessary instructions to the CGMs to provide hand sanitizer in all the CSCs
due to COVID-19. CMD agreed to issue instructions. We requested CMD to fix the time
line for the monthly salary disbursement since the net salary from Feb., 2020
onwards comes around Rs. 360 crore only. CMD
assured that salary disbursement will be streamlined within two months and
Feb., 2020 salary will be paid in last week of March-2020. Due to paucity of time Man, Power/
Restructuring Plan and other important items could not be discussed. CMD BSNL
assured that the meeting will be continued either 19.03.2020 or 20.03.2020.
Finally CMD told that we are on the right track and we have to expect the
outcome and assured that concerns of Unions & Associations will be taken
care of. Finally all the Union/Association Leaders thanked CMD BSNL and Director(HR), BSNL Board for the detailed discussions. The
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16-03-2020 CS writes to CGMT Kerala that recovery shall not be
permitted from the leave encashment of erstwhile –OJTOs : It is disheartened to learn that many BAs are sharpening knife to
carve out the proposed huge reduction from the leave encashment of the
concerned JTOs. Since leave encashment of DOT time is Tax Free , any recovery from leave encashment is effectively 30%
additional loss to the O-JTOs compared to recovery from any other sources of
retirement benefits like exgratia payment
/gratuity benefits as these are taxable up to @30% scale. …. ….. CGMT informed CS that he will give directions to PGM-F to
withhold recoveries till finalization of the matter. AIBSNLEA reciprocate
sincere thanks and regards to CGMT
Kerala |
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13-03-2020 CS Com.Shaji , CVP Com.Rajan and AFS CHQ Com.Pushparajan had a meeting with CGMT Shri. C V Vinod at 9.45 AM
yesterday on 12 -03-2020 as invited by CGMT . All
the pending service and HR issues were discussed. The honest and Inspiring attitude of CGMT Kerala towards the
service/HR issues discussed is
sincerely appreciated by this association .The meeting concluded around 11.15
AM New FTTH customer addition :
We expressed the pressure at field in achieving FTTH targets
assigned. To achieve targets through BSNL staff, as of now BSNL hasn’t have
sufficient man and materials and tempting to attain some count through LCO
. Apparently the chance of swapping
BSNL BB customers to LCO FTTH , if at all happening
so , is not economical to BSNL and it
cannot be entertained . We requested CGMT to adopt some regulatory means to
avoid swapping of higher plan BB customer
to basic FTTH BB499 plan through LCOs . CGMT
shared our concern and assured to issue instructions. Strengthen FTTH sector on BSNL own feet : During AUAB meeting AIBSNLEA suggested to take measures to
strengthen the FTTH sector by giving maximum connection by BSNL itself , especially in the new era of external plant
outsourcing wherein our filed staff those engaged with maintenance of LL are
free . The staff, not engaged otherwise, may be engaged with the FTTH BB
provisioning sector. Relocate more number of the Wi-Fi hotspots both USO/MDO: We requested to relocate more number of the Wi-Fi hotspots in
potential areas to provide more coverage around telephone exchange
/Offices/BTS premises and thereby generating revenue at least to meet OPEX of
the services so that we can arrest BSNL bleeding from the Wi-Fi
services. <<<Letter submitted to CGMT >>> CGMT
appreciate our proposal and assured to examine it as per guidelines given in
the letter. He added that
Dir(CFA) , Corporate Office
has requested promotion of @Rs.2 per day unlimited browsing through Paytm in all the wifi hotspot
areas and the same needs to be done . He added that
he wants to see the service improved. Immediate
arrangements to address the technical issues with CACU/LAGU , arrangements to address the frequent
failures of CDOT NGN LAGU control
cards having no support from CDOT , Completing ATs of POI/PRI to shut down
Legacy switches ,need for proper
mobile tuning of mobile network to
address coverage issues , issues with
CSCs being managed by DAS in taking part payments/Other Circle’s Bills/SIM
Swapping etc have also been discussed . Heavy
recovery from erstwhile O_JTOs on erroneous pay fixation : The matter is discussed at length and CGMT assured to give all
possible supports. As per discussion AIBSNLEA submitted a new letter with all
points in brief. We
extend our sincere gratitude towards your magnanimity in listening and
empathetically considering the grave case of the matter in subject during
this association meeting with you
today on 12-03-2020. As per suggestion, the following points are put
up briefly to your kind notice to understand the case in detail and take the
righteous decision to stop the erroneous recovery from the O-JTOs . 1.
As per the order
No- AP-II/Exe.pay.Rvn/09/5 dated 16-03-2009 2nd IDA
pay-revision of executive cadre implemented .
According to this order Officiating JTOS pay fixed similar to Regular JTOS w.e.f 01/01/2007 (Annexure 1) . 2.
After
implementation of non executive pay revision order dated 07/05/2010 ,Kerala circle issued an order regarding
erroneous pay fixation of officiating
JTOS on 11/10/2012 (Annexure2). Corporate office directed all circle heads on
22-12-2015 regarding pay fixation of OJTOs w. r .t substantive cadre
superseding all previous orders ( Annexure 2A) 3.
Due to the issue
of this order pay reduction is effected, so affected parties have challenged
this order in Honble CAT Eranakulam
vide OA NO 1022/2012. CAT directed in favourable to officiating JTOS . After that
BSNL Kerala filed review petition vide RA 30/2015 ,
There after filed clarification MA vide
MA NO 1370/2016. This MA Finalised on 05/01/2017. Court directed as
pay fixation to be regularised as per
Annexure 2 , but recovery is not insisted (Annexure 3) 4.
This matter is
communicated to All BA heads through letter No HR-III/2-5/JTO(O)
pay fixation/2012/part-1/59 dated 12/02/2018. Intimation regarding recovery
of overpayment will be given after receiving direction from corporate
office.(Annexure 4) 5.
Fr 22 (1) a 1 finalisation order issued by
corporate office on 18/09/2018
(Annexure 5) 6.
On 01/05/2019
order No- 1-06/2016-PAT(BSNL) issued by Corporate Office New DElhi on the basis of Hon’ble
Supreme court Judgment regarding Excess /Wrong full payments recovery matter
(Annexure 6) 7.
Kerala circle DGM (HR)clarification
letter to corporate office regarding recovery matter on 19/08/2019 is
attached . In this letter it is
mentioned that as per court direction recovery can be done (Annexure
7) 8.
On the very next day 0n 20/08/2019 DGM legal
Kerala sought another clarification for recovery on 20/08/2019 9.
On the basis of
above point No:8 , corporate
office clarified on 30/08/2019 to
implement court direction on recovery issue
.(Annexure 8) 10. Affected JTOS have requested to CGM Kerala to examine whether recovery to be done
either on the basis of Annexure 6 or
recovery to be exempted on the basis of
Annexure 8 (Annexure 9) 11. Accordingly CGM
once again sought clarification from Corporate Office on 28/09/2019 ( Annexure 10 ). 12. Corporate office clarified on 14/10/2019 that
PAT order dated 01-05-2019 is
applicable according to the merit of the case (Annexure 11) 13. Unfortunately Circle office has not accepted this
letter because of their standing argument that OJTOs belong to Group-B. 14. Another clarification
has been sought from Kerala circle office
to corporate office on 21/12/2019 whether officiating JTOS are in group B or group C Category(Annexure 12) 15. On 09/01/2020 again corporate office reiterated that O-JTOs are in group C Category . (Annexure 13). As such no
recovery can be made from OJTOs as per BSNL PAT order dated 01-05-2019(Annexure 6). So far
no action has been taken by circle office on this favourable point, despite recovery process has been initiated by many
BAs. It is a matter of clear injustice as neither any Hon. Court nor BSNL Corporate Office directed BSNL Kerala Circle to start recovery process . Immediate
Filling up of Vacant CAO posts in all Bas: We requested CGMT to Immediate Filling up of Vacant CAO posts in
all BAs to effortlessly achieve our financial goals and targets .This has not
been happened so far even after our multiples of requests to the CGMT and
PGMF in every meeting . CGMT stated very
categorically that he hasn’t have any restriction in extending any kind of
benefits, if rules permit. As per discussion we submitted our
proposal on the number of IFA/CAO needed per BA for smooth financial service
in Kerala Heavy
recovery from supernumerary JTOs
without extension of proper option facility : The matter is also discussed at length and we feel we could
convince the heavy damage to the group of JTOs . 1.
Officiating
started in year 2004 or 2005 . At the time pay
fixation was done in JTO scale as per FR 22 1 a 1 fitment .
so pay reached in 9850-250- scale . minimum stage 9850 sanctioned 2.
After one year in
2006 one increment of Rs 250 given and reached in 10,100 stage. 3.
2nd IDA pay
revision for executive on 5/03/2009 and non executive for 7/05/2010 4.
Normally the pay revision
given to this category of JTOs on the
basis of 2009 order of executive wef 01/01/2007 5.
Their BP was 23400 in 2007 and one increment is given in 2008,2009 etc
up to their pension period in 2018 0r
2019 etc 6.
In 2011 corporate
office issued for option those who are promoted from non executive from
executive before
issuing the non executive pay revision order on 07/05/2010.
This option is not circulated and they all of them are enjoying the benefit
from 2007 to onwards similar to a regular JTO. etc We requested CGMT to spot
the matter empathetically for the benefits of the supernumerary JTOs . CGMT assured to look
into the matter positively Inter
BA long stay transfer of executives : We discussed about the matter in detail with CGMT and requested to
certainly extend the privilege of immunity against transfer, if any officer
deserve as per rules well before issuing transfer orders. However, after
releasing transfer orders while almost all officers are getting relieved as
they have obeyed BSNL transfer rules,
issuing repeated extension orders / repeated relieving orders /Struck
off from ERP / once again extension order for some other officers is nothing
but a mockery to all other officers obeyed the orders and got relieved .
AIBSNLEA is not against extending any kind of benefits to any officer and on
the other hand we cannot support this unhealthy hide and seek game. CGMT
shared our views and assured to release inter BA transfer orders without any glitch
from next time onwards. All other pending HR issues were also been discussed for a
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