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22-11-2018 : CHQ News

Meeting with CMD, BSNL & Director(HR) BSNL Board:

GS, President, AGS(F), AGS(DR) & Consultant Sh. Amit Gupta metCMD, BSNL & Director(HR), BSNL Board and extended sincere thanks and gratitude for issuing 486 AO to CAO promotion orders and further requested to consider diversion of 50% MT quota CAO posts & up gradation in CAO cadre.

CMD BSNL & Director (HR) BSNL Board appreciated our concern & assured to look into the matter.
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ALL UNIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS OF BSNL (AUAB) writes to Secy(T), DoT & CMD, BSNL regarding submitting explanatory note on the charter of demands for the indefinite strike from 03.12.2018 <<<Click here for letter>>>

21-11-2018 : CHQ News

Congratulations! AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded result in getting released orders for Promotion of AOs/Sr.AOs to the grade of STS (CAO/AGM) on regular and adhoc basis-<<<<Click here for Promotion order>>>>

AIBSNLEA is very much thankful to CMD BSNL, Director(HR), CGM(Legal), Sr. GM(FP), OSD to Director(HR), GM(Pers.), CLO and all the staff of Pers./SEA Cell, who are involved in release of this order.

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20-11-2018 : CHQ News

GS writes to Smt. Sujata Ray, Director(HR), BSNL Board regarding generalization of the fixation of pay under FR-22 (1) (a) (i) to the officials, who were screening test passed & were officiating in the grade of JTO, to all Cirlces instead of limiting to some circles alone <<<<Click here for letter>>> .

Director(PSU-I), DoT Writes to CMD BSNL regarding proposal for revision of pay of Board level & Below Board level executives of BSNL under 3rd PRC w.e.f 01.01.2017 <<<Click here for letter>>>

19-11-2018 : CHQ News

Meeting with CMD BSNL and Director(HR) BSNL Board: GS, President, AGS(Fin) and CS Kerala met CMD BSNL and DIR(HR), while discussing the AO to CAO Promotion orders we requested to generalize the BSNL CO order dated 15.11.2018 to all Ex Officiating JTOs. In this regard AIBSNLEA submitted a letter to the DIR (HR) which was immediately marked to Sr.GM (Estt) for discussion.

CS Kerala requested for allotment of sufficient funds for Kerala Circle for its growth since it is a profit making Circle. On this issue CMD BSNL and DIR (HR) mentioned that funds are being allotted to all the Circles on pro rata basis.

19-11-2018 : CHQ News

Status of Court Cases:

(a) DE to DGM (Engg.) Promotion case: DE to DGM (Engg.) Promotion case is heard today in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh. Hon'ble CAT is ready to amend the order already issued by the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh and accepting for DE to DGM promotion on Adhoc basis. But the Applicant's Advocate argued that Seniority List as per Catch up rule to be prepared by BSNL and to be submitted to the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh since no Seniority List is available for AGM Grade. BSNL Counsel argued that as per the latest Judgement of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India Catch up rule need not to be applied for promoting 800 DEs to DGM on Adhoc basis, however he assured that Eligibility List will be prepared and submitted by BSNL. Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh has given one week time for the submission of DE Eligibility List by the BSNL and the case is listed for next Hearing on 26.11.2018

(b) FR 22 (I) a (1) Pay fixation case of erstwhile Officiating JTOs: OA No.100/892/2016 filed by AIBSNLEA in respect of FR 22 I (a) (1) Pay fixation case of erstwhile Officiating JTOs is listed for hearing in the Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi today 19.11.2018 for final argument. Due to paucity of time the case could not be heard and listed for next hearing on 21.02.2019.

The contempt case filed by AIBSNLEA for the payment of Arrears vide FR 22 (I) a ( 1) in respect of Ex Officiating JTOs is listed for hearing in the Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi on 30.11.2018.

Today Executives assembled in BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi:

AIBSNLEA BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi executives assembled in the office of Sr. GM(FP), Director(HR), BSNL Board, CMD BSNL Offices to express their serious concern against not issuing AO to CAO promotions, JTO(T) to SDE(T) promotions & consideration of all the proposals of upgradation in all disciplines. Sr. GM(FP) was reluctant to meet & discuss the matter. Then GS, President along with other office bearers met Director(HR) and expressed the concern on the above issues. Director(HR) mentioned that she has already directed Sr.GM(FP) to process the case of AO to CAO promotions in the line of 2^nd legal opinion issued from Sr. Advocate for promotions and advised to meet Sr.GM(FP) & CMD BSNL for further necessary action.

Thereafter when Sr. GM(FP) did not met and discussed the matter, AIBSNLEA representatives met CMD BSNL & apprised the developments wherein some officers of BSNL Corporate Office are stopping the promotions. CMD BSNL after detailed discussions assured to discuss the matter with Director(HR) for issuing AO to CAO promotions against vacant posts. CMD further informed that 3 days before he has already cleared 17 nos. CAO to DGM(Fin.) promotion orders. We extended thanks to clearing CAO to DGM(Fin.) promotions. We requested to fill up 5000 vacant SDE(T) posts. CMD mentioned that let the contempt case in Hon'ble CAT Kerala be decided ,promotion orders from JTO(T) to SDE(T) will be issued.

We further requested to consider upgradation of the posts in the next higher grade to the eligible executives for promotions in all the disciplines. CMD BSNL assured that let the existing vacancies in CAO cadre & SDE(T) cadre be first fill up thereafter immediately upgradation proposals will be considered.

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15-11-2018 : CHQ News

Status of AO to CAO Promotions: As per the assurance given by Director(HR), BSNL Board in yesterday's meeting held with AIBSNLEA, the promotion order from AO to CAO will be issued by tomorrow.

14-11-2018:CHQ News

<<<<Click here for the circular of AUAB, which contains details of the proceedings and decisions
of the AUAB meeting held today>>>>

Successfully implemented the Rally on 14.11.2018 throughout India:

As per the call given by AUAB, rallies were successfully conducted throughout India for the implementation of Five point Charter of demands. In New Delhi more than 2000 Executives & Non Executives of BSNL Corporate Office New Delhi, NTR, NTP, Haryana, Rajasthan, and UP (W) Circles were actively participated in the rally from BSNL Corporate Office to Sanchar Bhawan. At the end of the rally, GS AIBSNLEA and other General Secretaries of the AUAB addressed the gathering.

After the rally the AUAB Leaders met PS to Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) Shri.Saket Kumar, IAS, and submitted memorandum addressed to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) and discussed in detail. PS to Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) assured to appraise to Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) regarding our discussion. We are thankful to our members of BSNL Corporate Office New Delhi, NTR, NTP, Haryana, Rajasthan, and UP (W) Circles for their active participation.

<<<Click here for the memorandum given by AUAB General Secretaries to Shri Manoj Sinha ji, Hon'ble MOSC(I/C), Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi on today>>>

In Kerala the call is implemented with vehement participation of Employees

13-11-2018

Letter to GS AIBSNLEA for a pragmatic approach from AIBSNLEA CHQ for the materialization of AO-CAO promotion orders without testing the rock bottom tolerance of our senior accounts comrades any further.

<<<Letter to GS >>>

13-11-2018 : CHQ News

DoT has asked queries from BSNL on implementation of 3rd PRC <<<Page1>>> <Page2>>>

12-11-2018:CHQ News

Meeting with Director (HR) BSNL Board: Meeting with Director (HR) BSNL Board: GS, AGS (Finance), AGS(DR) and CS(Delhi) met Director (HR), BSNL Board and discussed regarding

A) Meeting with Secretary (T) regarding Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNLand other demands of AUAB :We discussed regarding implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL , Director(HR) mentioned that DOT has asked many queries on 3rd PRC implementation in BSNL which reflects that DOT is not keen to settle the issue. We explained that in case the assurances given by the Hon'ble MOSC and Secy (T) are not implemented AUAB will go for harder trade union actions Programmes.

B) AO to CAO Promotion: We requested to issue promotion order from AO to CAO and CAO to DGM(Finance). Director(HR) after some discussions immediately called Sr GM(FP), GM(Pers) &DGM(Pers) in the presence of GM(SR) and OSD and discussed regarding AO to CAO Promotion wherein she directed GM(Pers) to send a letter to Sr Advocate by itself for taking second legal opinion on SC/ST roaster implementation on Promotions. She informed that CMD has agreed to issue AO to CAO promotion also by ensuring that contempt of court case should be avoided while issuing promotion order. She also directed Sr.GM(FP) that immediate action should be taken once formal communication receive from Advocate.

C) CAO to DGM(F) Promotion: We resented against the delay in the process of promotion from CAO to DGM(F) as every month executives are retiring. Director HR along with Sr.GM(FP) and GM (Pers )discussed the matter with CMD BSNL immediately. wherein CMD BSNL has asked some queries on CAO to DGM(Fin) Promotion which will be replied shortly by Sr GM(FP) and CAO to DGM(Fin) Promotion orders will be issued.

D) JTO to SDE (T), SDE to DE and DE to DGM (Engg.) Promotion orders: We expressed our serious concern against the casual handling of the court cases i.e. SDE(T) to DE contempt case and DE TO DGM(Engg.) court cases in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh wherein the cases have been posted for hearing in the month of Januarary-2019 which is delaying the promotions in the cadre of DE and DGM.Director(HR) directed GM(Pers) to take matter seriously.
Director (HR) appreciated our concern and mentioned that a legal opinion on JTO (T) to SDE (T) promotion on the basis of Hon'ble High Court Kerla Judgement /contempt case is being taken from Sr Advocate and on that basis the promotion orders will be issued.

E) Consideration of request /tenure transfer cases of AOs/CAOs /DGM (F): We requested for the consideration of request /tenure transfer cases of AOs/CAOs/ DGM (F) . Director (HR) and Sr.GM (FP) assured to assured for consideration.

Sr.GM(FP),GM(Pers),GM (SR) ,DGM(Pers.)& OSD were also present in the meeting.
F) MT recruitment in BSNL :
We strongly protest against the SEA cell letter to GM (Rectt.) regarding MT recruitment in Accounts wing . Sr .GM(FP) told that SEA cell has sent letter in line with Pers. cell letter to Rectt. Cell regarding MT in Telecom wing . Director (HR) told that these letter are as per decision taken by Management committee of BSNL Board. Director (HR) also asserted that BSNL is reviewing/ Held up the new recruitment in view of present financial condition of BSNL. However AIBSNLEA protested against any MT recruitment above JTO/JAO level.

09-11-2018

Implementation of AUAB agitational call: AUAB has given a call of organizing Rallies at Delhi CHQ/Circle HQ/ SSA HQ levels on 14th Nov., 2018 demanding immediate resolution of following issues
1. Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL with 15% fitment benefit
2. Payment of Pension contribution on actual basic pay
3. Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners
4. 4G spectrum allocation to BSNL etc.
5. Left out items of 2nd PRC.

AIBSNLEA requests all the Circle / District Secretaries to organize rallies effectively by maximum participation at all the levels on 14th Nov., 2018.
All the nearby Circle Secretaries to Delhi i.e. Haryana, UP()West), Rajasthan, Punjab are requested to bring their maximum members at Delhi on 14th Nov., 2018 (Morning) for making rally successful at Delhi.

06-11-2018

03-11-2018

AIBSNLEA Kerala was called for submitting our views on Revival of BSNL by the team IIM Ahmadabad engaged by DOT for submitting revival plan for BSNL , yesterday on 02-11-2018. The IIM Team Comprise of Madam Prof: Rekha Jain , Prof: Ajay Pandey , Prof:Vishal Guptha and Shri.Miheer Agnihothri .

AIBSNLEA got the first opportunity to submit our views . We submitted all the relevant points to the IIM team for the revival of BSNL in a very delightful way. Total interaction was there from all team members to all our suggestions and all points were noted after amiable discussions. Our presentation and discussions were lasted for one hour.

CS Com V. Shaji , CEC Member TVM Com.Rajan and ADS CO Branch Com.Sherafudeen were in AIBSNLEA Side . Shri.Robin Poddar GM(A/HR) and Shri.Satheesh Jt GM were there as BSNL Management representatives.

AIBSNLEA clearly emphasizes that allotment of 4G spectrum and award of 3^rd PRC to BSNL employees with 15% benefits will be the two pillars to fix the first stepping stone for the revival of BSNL .While submitting our view no recommendation for VRS/CRS , committee sought clarification . As of now BSNL suffering to meet funds for disbursing salary, now how can we expect a good VRS package from BSNL employees ? , we replied. We further replied to the comment , if DOT give money for VRS package ?, DOT must pump capital for constructive activities of BSNL like 3^rd PRC and 4G spectrum not destructive activities like CRS/VRS. While asking why are we against non-absorbers in BSNL , we submitted that BSNL has very talented officers including absorbed ITS/IES and absorbed officers in Finance department burning for getting timely salary at least , the non absorbers simply enjoying facilities of BSNL those are barred for others, along with 7nth CPC benefits . In addition, they are blocking promotion avenues of absorbed officers by occupying higher posts.

We discontent another association’s suggestion that training only motivate employees than 3^rd PRC . Though training will definitely motivate employees , the need of the time is 3^rd PRC and 4G spectrum.

We thank our hard core member and TVM branch office bearer Com.Noushad Lal ( DR JTO ) , a very dynamic faculty member at RTTC Trivandrum for contributing very creative suggestions to the revival of BSNL.

We submitted our suggestions in mail to the Team IIM.

<<<AIBSNLEA suggestions for BSNL Revival>>

02-11-2018 : CHQ News

Meeting between the Secretary, Telecom and the AUAB:
A meeting between Ms.Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary, Telecom and the All Unions and Associations of BSNL(AUAB) was held today.

Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS/BSNLEU, Com.Chandeswar Singh, GS/NFTE, Com.K.Sebastin, GS/SNEA, Com. Prahlad Rai,GS/AIBSNLEA, Com. Ravi Shil Verma, GS/, AIGETOA, Com. Suresh Kumar,GS/BSNL MS, Com. Revti Prasad, AGS/BSNL ATM, Com. Rashid Khan, AGS/TEPU and Com.H.P.Singh, Dy.GS/BSNL OA participated in the talks on behalf of the AUAB.

From the DoT, Ms. Anuradha Mitra/Member(Finance), Shri Ravi Kant/ Member(Services), Shri.N.Sivasailam/Special Secretary and Shri R. K. Khandelwal/ Joint Secretary(Admn) Shri Pawan Gupta,Director (PSU),Shri Sanjay Agarwal,Director(Esst) of participated.

From the BSNL Management side, Shri Anupam Shrivastava/CMD BSNL, Ms. Sujata Ray/ Director(HR), Shri Saurab Tyagi/Sr.GM(Estt) , Shri. A.M.Gupta/ GM(SR) and Shri Sheo Shankar Prasad/DGM(Estt.) participated.

At the outset, the representatives of the AUAB pointed out that DoT failed to take appropriate action to implement the assurances given by the Hon’ble MoS(C) in the meeting held on 24-02-2018, in view of which the AUAB has been compelled to go on agitational programme. On the 3rd Pay Revision issue, the Secretary, Telecom assured that the Cabinet Note, for getting the approval of the Cabinet, would be sent at the earliest. The AUAB pointed out that within three months the Pay Revision issue has to be settled fully, otherwise, Parliament elections would be announced; settlement of Pay Revision would become difficult. Secretary informed that some queries are there from IFD, it will be raised by DoT to BSNL in a week and BSNL assured to reply all the queries within one week time ,As and when BSNL replies and after the discussion with CMD BSNL it will be processed. AUAB demanded the formalities of Cabinet memo to be completed before this month. Secretary, Telecom assured to act fast.

On the issues of allotment of 4G spectrum, Payment of Pension Contribution on the actual basic pay and Pension Revision issues, very useful discussion took place. On the 4G issue, the Cabinet Note has been sent for inter-ministerial consultation, and at the earliest it will be sent for the approval of the Cabinet. On the issue of Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic pay instead of maximum of the pay scale , the matter is being recommended for the approval of the Department of Expenditure, with a positive note of the DoT, by next week. On the Pension Revision of BSNL retirees, the Secretary Telecom appeared to be convinced with the arguments of the AUAB, that it should not be linked with the Pay Revision of the serving employees. She directed the Member (Services) to immediately discuss the issue with her. On the 30% Superannuation benefits for the Directly Recruited employees, the Secretary Telecom said that it should be settled by the BSNL. Thereafter CMD assured to examine another 2%.
After the meeting with the Secretary, Telecom, the meeting of the AUAB was held. The meeting expressed it’s satisfaction about the discussions on the issues of Allotment of 4G spectrum, Payment of Pension Contribution and Pension Revision. However, the meeting viewed that there is no improvement in the matter of 3rd Pay Revision. Hence, the meeting decided to go ahead with the agitational programme of Rally on 14.11.2018. The meeting called upon the employees to effectively organise the rallies on 14-11-2018. It is decided that the AUAB will again meet on 14-11-2018, to review the situation.
In addition to the above issues Com GS discussed the issue of replacement of E-1 by E-2,E2A by E-3 and upgradation of subsequent pay scales E-3byE-4,E-4 byE-5,E-5 by E-6 and E-6 by E-7 as per the proposal of BSNL sent on 6-6-2016 .He pleaded that downgrading of the pay scales from E-1A to E-1 and E-2Ato E-2 has degraded the caders Secy(T) directed SST to re look in to the matter. Com GS also apprised Secy(T) that despite the assistance given by Hon' ble MOSC a writ petition has been filed by DoT in tn the Hon'ble High court Delhi against the PBCAT ND judgement in withdrawal of the additional increments in the same pay scale under EPP.Secy(T) assoured to look into the matter.During discussions Com GS AIBSNLEA actively participated along with other General Secretaries.
Organisational decisions of the AUAB:
Prior to the meeting with the Secretary, Telecom, a meeting of the AUAB was held at NFTE’s office, under the chairmanship of Com. Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE BSNL. After finalising the strategy to be adopted in the meeting with the Secretary, Telecom, the meeting discussed about the ways and means to strengthen the unity of the AUAB and its functioning. After detailed discussion, the following decisions are taken unanimously:-
(1) Com.Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE BSNL, is elected as the Chairman of the AUAB.
(2) Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU, is elected as the Convenor of the AUAB.
(3) Notices for struggles will go with the signatures of all the General Secretaries of the constituents.
(4) All other letters / communications to the BSNL Management/ DoT / Government, will be signed by the Chairman and the Convenor.
(5) AUAB should immediately be formed at all circles and districts, wherever it is not formed so far. As regards the posts of Chairman and Convenor, the pattern adopted at the All India level should be adopted at the circle and district levels also.

01-11-2018 : CHQ News

GS writes to Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL regarding allotment of funds for OPEX & Staff claims <<<Click here for letter>>>

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

GS, President, AGS (Finance) and AGS (DR) met Sr.GM (Estt.) and discussed regarding implementation of FR22(I)a(i) for pay fixation of officiating . JTO's per the judgments of Hon'ble CAT Ernakulum bench upheld by Hon'ble High Court Kerala and Hon'ble Supreme Court .Also requested to withdraw the reference of BSNL CO. letter dated 22.12.2015 immediately for the true implementation of the court Judgment's GM(Estt.) assured to look into the matter.

01-11-2018

30-10-2018 : CHQ News

GM(SR), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi writes to DDG(SR), DoT with a copy to Representatives of AUAB regarding meeting with representatives of AUAB on dated 02.11.2018 at 05.00 PM <<<Click here for letter>>>

29-10-2018

All Circle/Branch Secretaries of AIBSNLEA are requested to ensure successful implementation of AUAB agitation Progromme as per the detailed mentioned below:-

(i) Press release/Press Conference at CHQ/Circle/SSA levels on 29.10.2018 high lighting the demands.

ii) One full day Dharna at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA levels on 30.10.2018.

iii) Rallies at Circle and SSA levels and submission of Memorandum to the respective CGMs/GMs on 14.11.2018.

iv) To intensify the Agitational Programme in terms of Indefinite Strike will be decided after 30.11.2018 in case the AUAB demands are not settled.

v) AUAB decided to issue protest letters to CMD regarding

a) Outsourcing of Passive Infra Maintenance of Non BSNL Sites amounting Rs.1800 Crores per Annum and

b) Repatriation of excess ITS Officers against the Sanctioned Strength to DOT as per the Hon'ble High Court Delhi Judgement of in diminishing order.

The demands are as under

1) 3rd PRC implementation with 15% fitment

2) Pension Revision

3) Pension Contribution on Actual Basic Pay instead of Maximum Pay.

4) Immediate Allocation of 4G Spectrum to BSNL.

28-10-2018

Press release of the AUAB, to be issued to the media, in the "Press Meets" to be conducted on 29.10.2018:
Press release of the AUAB, to be issued to the media, in the "Press Meets" to be conducted on 29.10.2018. All Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to issue this press release to the media in the regional language....<<<Click here for Press Release>>>>

27-10-2018

CS , DS TVM , DS EKM , CEC Member Com.Rajan along with Com. Sheeja , TVM branch office bearer , had a meeting with DGM(HR) Shri.Mahesh in continuation with last meeting with him on the omission of JTOs (RY 2012) from JTO (T) to SDE (T) promotion under 67% SFC Quota due to Discrepancy in Recruitment Year Allotment .( This association Letter to CGMT No. AIBSNLEA/Kerala /2017-20/CHQ/130 dated 05-08-2018 and Letter No. AIBSNLEA/Kerala /2017-20/CHQ/136 dated 03-10-2018). DGM HR informed that as per the latest corporate office order the RY is reconfirmed as 2012. We submitted the said order is to close our legitimate demand of fixing RY as done in Chennai Telecom Circle. We requested to take necessary actions on fresh individual requests of the affected comrades to GM(Pers) Corporate office lighting the realities . Already GS AIBSNLEA has written to Director (HR),BSNL Board, regarding this matter . DGM assured to do the needful after discussing with GM (A/HR).

Regarding the Non consideration of 34 JAOs posted against the notified vacancy of 2012 internal competitive exam (40% category) to the recent AO promotions while all their fellow 2012-VY JAOs were considered .( This association Letter to CGMT No: AIBSNLEA/Kerala /2017-20/CHQ/143 dated 10-09-2018) , DGM (HR) replied that a meeting of DGMs of HR/Fin/Legal had a view that the matter can only be settled according to the finalization of SLP . We discontented the decision and submitted that ways are there to regularize these 34 JAOs if circle office desires. Already GS AIBSNLEA has written to Director (HR),BSNL Board, regarding this matter . We decided to continue the discussion with GM(A/HR) and with all concerned DGMs at circle office.

CS, DS TVM , CEC Member Com.Rajan and DFS CO Com.Muhammed Salih met DGM(F) Shri.Kumar and discussed the status of pending issues of Accounts department . We requested to send a befitting reply to corporate office on the long pending transfer cancellation of Com. Sheril Ajith , (Staff No.89853, HR No. 198311301) CAO(LA), O/o General Manager, BSNL, Alappuzha on medical compassionate ground . He assured to speed up the matter and send reply to corporate office as and when feedback gets from Alappy BA.

25-10-2018: CHQ News

GS writes to The Director (HR),BSNL Board, regarding

Representation received from Circle Secretary Kerala Circle of AIBSNLEA regarding Non consideration of 34 JAOs posted against the notified vacancy of 2012 internal competitive exam (40% category) to the recent AO promotion while all their fellow 2012-VY JAOs were considered

Representation received from Circle Secretary Kerala Circle of AIBSNLEA regarding Exclusion from 67% SCF quota promotion to SDE (T): Anomaly in the Recruitment year allotted to a section of candidates of LICE- JTO-2013.

<<<<Click here for letter>>>

24-10-2018: CHQ News

GS & President met GM (Pers) and discussed regarding

A) JTO to SDE (T) Promotion: We requested GM (Pers) for the immediate issuance of Promotion order from JTO to SDE for the 5000 vacant posts in the cadre of SDE (T). GM (Pers) informed that the exemption application of CMD BSNL personal appearance in the JTO to SDE Promotion Contempt case in the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam has been filed and the case is listed for hearing on 29.10.2018 after the clearance from the Court for CPC from JTO to SDE (T) will be expedited.

BSNL has also filed review Petition against the Hon'ble High Court Kerala Judgement.

B) AO to CAO Promotion: We resented against the delay in the process of promotion from AO to CAO on the pretext of legal opinion. The stay order was vacated by the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh one and half month before but the promotion orders are not being issued. GM(Pers) informed that a meeting is being hold by Director (HR) today to discuss the matter and some break through will be made in this direction to issue AO to CAO Promotion orders immediately.

C) CAO to DGM (F) Promotion: We requested GM (Pers) to get approved CAO to DGM(F) CPC minutes from CMD BSNL which is kept pending for more than one month. We explained the GM (Pers) that no Contempt case or Stay is pending in any Court for the CAO to DGM(F) Promotion and the CAO to DGM(F) CPC was conducted after the approval MC of the BSNL Board. After detailed discussion GM (Pers) assured to discuss the issue with the CMD for getting early clearance.

AIBSNLEA efforts in getting released about 13000 executives promotion orders through CPCs before implementation of proposed CPSU Cadre hierarchy :

After the Membership verification AIBSNLEA was granted the 2nd Majority Association status and later support Association. Even after winning in the 17 Circles and losing in 14 Circles, AIBSNLEA was granted support Association status on the basis of total votes secured. Against this AIBSNLEA filed a case in the Hon'ble High Court Allahabad which is still pending for decision. After the referendum the so called Majority Association impressed upon the Management that they should only be discussed all the issues no other Association should be heard or allow to function. This created great disunity among the executives and Management very successfully divided the executives to their convenience. So called majority Association instead of killing of other Associations should have taken efforts with all Associations to bring them together on the common issues for the betterment of executive cadres but they avoided this.

Present Status of promotions through CPCs & CPSU CH: In view of the Court cases on TES Group “B' seniority the promotions were held up. To overcome with this situation AIBSNLEA proposed to implement CPSU cadre hierarchy in the year 2012 and to achieve this AIBSNLEA, SNEA and AIGETOA launched agitation programs in February 2013 under the banner of United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations and thereafter a Committee headed by the then PGM (FP) Shri S.R. Kapoor was constituted to discuss the matter. AIBSNLEA, SNEA and AIGETOA were the members of the committee. But due to serious difference of opinion between the staff side and management side members of the committee could not submit the report.

Again second time the then PGM (SR) Shri N.K. Narang was made the Chairman of the committee but this Committee also failed to submit the report. In the year -2015 after the Joining of New CMD Shri Anupam Shrivastava the matter was further raised and he was kind enough to further reconstitute the Committee headed by the Shri. M.A .Khan the then ED (NB), GM (Estt.) and GM (EF) were official side members and AIBSNLEA, SNEA and AIGETOA were the staff side members. After marathon meetings Mr. Khan Committee submitted its recommendations. AIBSNLEA constantly persuaded for the implementation of Khan Committee recommendations but meanwhile BSNL Management started the MV process of Executive Association which derail the process. Pers. Cell BSNL C.O. was not at all interested to implement Khan Committee report on CPSU Cadre hierarchy and ignored the views of other Executive Associations and in collusion with so called majority Association diluted the Khan Committee report and tried to limit functional promotions up to Sr. SDE level only etc. Against this dilution AIBSNLEA strongly protested with CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and they appreciated the concern of AIBSNLEA and directed PGM (Pers.) to discuss the matter with AIBSNLEA wherein AIBSNLEA demanded Khan committee implementation in the true sense i.e.

Functional promotions up to AGM level,
E-5 Grade AGMs to be designated Jt. DGM
Selection on the basis of numerical benchmarks,
Reduction of residency period from SDE/ AO to DE/CAO from 12 years to 5 years,
Date of effect from the last DPC conducted and ;
SC/ST roaster implementation as per DoP & T guidelines
No functional Post of Sr SDE/Sr AO
No MT recruitment beyond JTO /JAO cadre etc.

PGM (Pers.) after detailed discussions incorporated some suggestions of AIBSNLEA i.e. functional promotion up to AGM level, Jt. DGM designation E-5 grade AGMs and bench marks on numerical basis etc. This got approved by the MC and thereafter BSNL Board.

AIBSNLEA persuaded up to level of JS (Admin), DoT cum Govt. Nominee Director in BSNL Board for improvement in Draft CPSU instead of the implementation of half cooked policy with severe Bottlenecks . which yielded result as Board while giving approval to CPSU cadre hierarchy directed to complete the ongoing CPCs before implementation of CPSU CH.

BSNL Board approved the CPSU Cadre hierarchy with date effect from its date of notification i.e. prospective date. It created path hole in CPSU Cadre hierarchy concept and most of the existing executives are not benefited with this policy. However, knowing this fact AIBSNLEA convince the BSNL Management to held CPCs to promote all the eligible executives to the next grade on functional basis before implementation of the CPSU Cadre hierarchy. BSNL Management appreciated AIBSNLEA concern and conducted CPCs in all the cadres and promoted about 13000 executives to the next higher grade on functional basis. This could not be tolerated by the so called majority Association and they protested against holding of CPCs and demanded to implement CPSU cadre hierarchy only. But they failed and to create a road block and they demanded parity among all the cadres which was not immediately possible as in all the Cadre there was difference from DoT legacy. To stall the process of CPCs filed contempt cases against CMD and Director (HR) for issuing promotions. It frustrated the Management and finally all the promotions through CPCs are stalled. AIBSNLEA is still trying that as soon as the contempt cases are settled promotions should be made available through CPCs immediately to benefit the executives' monitory and status. Now so called majority Association is claiming that due to their pressure on CPSU Cadre hierarchy, CPCs has taken place which is beyond truth.

18-10-2018

17-10-2018

The biennial GB and Open Session of TVM branch of Kerala have been completed enthusiastically at Hotel Chirag Inn , Trivandrum with the auspicious presents of AIBSNLEA stalwart Leader Com.Prahlad Rai and CHQ President Com.Sivakumar along with the guest of honor Shri.SS Thampi ITS , PGMT Trivandrum BA.

Open Session started by lighting the traditional lamp was welcomed by Com.Rajan DS TVM . He elaborated the associational activities has been carried out for the benefits of branch members and Thanked PGMT for the relentless support extended to AIBSNLEA for all the genuine grievances submitted on his table. Also he extended profound gratitude and thanks to circle body for the total support in all activities of TVM branch. In the presidential address Com.Ajayakumar DP endorsed the support of both Circle body and PGMT TVM and CE Civil , Kerala Circle.

CS Com.shaji narrated the wholehearted support extended by GS and CHQ President to circle body in each and every matters of Circle body taken up with CHQ including the latest matter of FR 22 1 a1 anomaly . He viewed that all BSNL employees are pushed to stress by authorities in many ways lastly by discontinuing the basic medical benefits. He narrated the healthy relations AIBSNLEA having with circle management for solving the grievances of our beloved members and expressed special thanks to PGMT TVM for the very favorable epithetical consideration for employees grievances while holding the post of CGMT Kerala

CHQ president in his half an hour long speech explained all the activities being taken out by CHQ by our beloved and dynamic leader Com.Prahlad rai along with him including 3^rd PRC implementation , stoppage of the formation of Tower company through court , 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL DRs , Contemptuous order on FR221a1 , anomalies of 2^nd PRC and all . He informed that CHQ is hopeful in releasing the very pending AO-CAO promotions within a couple of week time .

GS in his hour long speech opened the treasure of knowledge of the events in BSNL and the fighting of AIBSNLEA to accomplish benefits for BSNL executives. He beautifully portrayed the reasons for the present bleeding stage of BSNL and the role of AIBSNLEA has been doing marvelously for protecting the viability of BSNL . He explained the time line of activates he has done so far for the much awaited 3^rd PRC ending with the very fruitful meeting with Hon’ble minister of Communication (I/C) Shri.Manoj Sinhaji . He assured to continue his fight till the materialization of 3^rd PRC . Entire house reciprocated his efforts with applause full of energy. He touched all the pending HR/Service matters . Regarding pending CPCs he opined that AIBSNLEA could release more than 12000 long pending promotions and we are on the move to complete all CPCs before the implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy . He is very hopeful for the implementation of FR221a1 as directed by Hon’ble SCI . He is hopeful of releasing the long pending AO-CAO Promotions within a fortnight. AIBSNLEA is perusing for the release of DE to DGM , JTO to SDE and all other pending CPCs . He whole heartedly thanked all employees of Kerala Circle and Circle Management on holding up the top position revenue making circle in BSNL .

PGMT Thiruvananthapuram thanked all speakers for their good words. He recommended every employee to take all out efforts to improve revenue by marketing FTTH and other services. He reminded the importance of earning more revenue for the stability of BSNL and thereby enjoying more benefits to employees . PGMT stressed the need for enhancing our working style to uphold the latest slogan “ BSNL AT YOUR DOOR STEPS” though a good number of employees in TVM BA are striving hard already for customer satisfaction . He assured to extend rather continue all his possible help for employees through associations/unions .

House honored GS , President and PGMT by adorning shawl and presenting traditional Lamp. The meeting is thanked by ACS Com.Pushparajan . The hall was jam-packed by around 150 members . Meeting completed with National Anthem .

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After Lunch Biennial GM started and new 11 member branch body has been elected for next term of 3 years , Presided over by ACS Com. Manoj Viswanath : Com.Jayasree Suresh CAO as DP , Com.Binu R SDE as DS and Com Suresh AO as FS . Ex.DS and Ex.DP were elected as CEC Members . CS administered oath of office to the new body.

11-10-2018

Biennial GB of Trivandrum Branch has been decided for next Wednesday on 17-10-2018 at Hotel Chirag Inn , MG Road ,Statue , TVM .

Beloved GS Com.Prahlad Rai and beloved CHQ President Com.S Sivakumar are attending the GB.

Open Session is also planned from 11.00 AM to 13.00 Hrs followed by Lunch

All beloved AIBSNLEA Members of TVM and Circle Office branches are individually requested to participate

10-11-2018

CS , CP , ACS Com.Manoj Viswanath , DS TVM and Com.Subramanyam CEC Member from EKM BA Met CGMT and discussed pending HR/Service matters . GM(A/HR) was also present the meeting . Meeting was very cordial and fruitful. CGMT remarked about the alarming fall of BSNL revenue and suggested to brainstorm for ideas to bring more revenue for a safe survival. Some of the issues discussed are …

Imperfections in the Corporate office Letter No. 3-8/200-Esst-IV(pt.) dated 18/9/2018 for Fixation of Pay under FR- 22(1)(a) (i) :

We submitted the mistakes and deficiencies associated with the corporate office letter. The letter is neither in line with Supreme Court direction nor favorable to the erstwhile O-JTOs. We informed that our association has written to Smt. Suiata Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board pointing out the flaws in the letter for Fixation of Pay under FR- 22(1)(a) (i) to the officials and we expect release of final corrected letter . CGMT directed GM (A/HR) to take care of the matter.

Omission of JTOs (RY 2012) from JTO (T) to SDE (T) promotion under 67% SFC Quota due to Discrepancy in Recruitment Year Allotment .( This association Letter to CGMT No. AIBSNLEA/Kerala /2017-20/CHQ/130 dated 05-08-2018 and Letter No. AIBSNLEA/Kerala /2017-20/CHQ/136 dated 03-10-2018):

The matter is submitted to CGMT in detail with all letters in reference. We requested to look into the anomalies regarding the allotment of RY as RY 2012 even for candidates belongs to VY 2003 . CGMT assured to look into the details. The matter was also discussed with GM(A/HR) before CGMT Meeting . Later we met DGM(HR) and submitted the grievance . DGM assured to extend all possible helps . He agreed for a detailed discussion in next week.

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Pending PA-PS Promotion against available 5 vacancies :

We requested to fill up the vacancies as only the DPC pending. CGMT mentioned that some clarification expected from corporate office regarding the number of vacancies . CGMT directed GM(A/HR) to speed up the matter . GM assured to do the same. We further submitted that after March 2016 , no DPC was conducted and eligible officers are retiring hurt .

Request to cancel the request transfer of DS Alappuzha . ( This association Letter to GM A&HR No: AIBSNLEA/Kerala /2017-20/CHQ/143 dated 05-09-2018):

We requested CGMT to consider the request to cancel the request transfer of DS Alappy . After discussing the case in detail , CGMT was kind enough to consider our request and directed GM(A/HR) to reconsider the case favorably.

Non consideration of 34 JAOs posted against the notified vacancy of 2012 internal competitive exam (40% category) to the recent AO promotions while all their fellow 2012-VY JAOs were considered .( This association Letter to CGMT No: AIBSNLEA/Kerala /2017-20/CHQ/143 dated 10-09-2018) : CGMT listened the matter in detail and assured to look into the issue .

09-10-2018 : CHQ News

AIBSNLEA Meeting with Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications (I/C), Govt. Of India: GS, President, AGS (Fin) and AGS(DR) met with Hon'ble MOSC (IC) Shri Manoj Sinha Ji for early settlement of various issues viz. (i) Implementation of 3rd PRC with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL(ii) Revision of pension of BSNL Pensioners (iii) Payment of pension contribution on actual basic Pay (iv) Allocation of 4G spectrum to BSNL (v) Payment of pension through existing Banking CPCs instead of CCA

Hon'ble Minister mentioned that BSNL should have serious approach towards Its Revival. BSNL has to grab the opportunity through "BSNL Wings" and FTTH connections and increase its revenue as finally burden will come only on BSNL. BSNL should increase its CFA customer base from 1 crore to 1.5 crore during next 8 months to increase its revenue. In mobile segment there is stiff competition. We insisted that about 20 lakhs people dependent on BSNL and are watching with hope towards Hon'ble Minister. We requested that Hon'ble Minister can only decide the fate of these 20 lakh people as approach of Bureaucracy is always as per line of rule book.

After detailed discussions, Hon'ble Minister assured that after arrival of Secretary (T) from US tour on 14.10.2018, he will hold a meeting with Secretary (T) and CMD, BSNL. Unions and Associations may also be invited for aforesaid meeting and try to resolve issues at earliest. On our pleading Hon'ble Minister assured to give good news within this month itself.

We provided all the letters addressed to Hon'ble MOSC (IC) on above issues which he marked to Shri Saket Kumar , PS, (IAS) to conduct above meeting .

08-10-2018 : CHQ News

Meeting of AUAB : Today All Unions and Associations of BSNL hold its meeting at NFTE CHQ Office at New Delhi. On behalf of AIBSNLEA GS & President attended the meeting. Com. C.Singh, GS, NFTE presided the meeting. AUAB expressed its serious concern against the non-implementation of the assurances/directions given by the Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) in the meeting with AUAB held on 24.2.2018. Also expressed dissatisfaction against the poor response of the BSNL Management in this regard. After detail discussions AUAB unanimously decided to serve the Notice of Trade Union Action Programmes as under:

i) Press release/Press Conference at CHQ/Circle/SSA levels on 29.10.2018 high lighting the demands.