24-02-2018

Meeting between Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications and the All Unions and Associations of BSNL - 
A historical meeting:

A meeting is held at the Sanchar Bhawan today the 24.02.2018, between Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications and the All Unions and Associations of BSNL (AUAB). Together with the Minister, Secretary, DoT, Special Secretary, DoT, Joint Secretary (Admn.), DoT, DDG (Esst), DoT, Shri Anand Kumar, OSD to the Hon’ble Minister, CMD BSNL and Director (HR) BSNL were present. From the All Unions and Associations of BSNL, Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, Com. Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE, Com. K. Sebastin, GS, SNEA, Com. Prahlad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA, Com. K. Jayaprakash, GS, FNTO, Com. N.D. Ram, GS, SEWA BSNL, Com. Ravi Shil Verma, GS, AIGETOA, Com. Mallikarjuna, President, BSNL MS and Com. S.D. Sharma, GS, BSNL ATM, participated in the discussions. The representatives of the AUAB heartily thanked the Hon’ble Minister for taking out time to meet them. Detailed discussions took place on the memorandum submitted to the Hon’ble Minister, the details of which are as follows:-

 

(1)               3rd Pay Revision.

So far, the DoT has been maintaining that BSNL employees are not eligible for 3rd Pay Revision. In today’s meeting the Hon’ble Minister agreed that the issue of 3rd Pay Revision of BSNL employees would be processed and would be taken for the approval of the DPE and the Cabinet. This is a great achievement. We have broken the stalemate that prevailed in the Pay Revision issue. At the same time we have to be vigilant, till the final approval is given by the Cabinet.

 

(2)               Formation of Subsidiary Tower Company.

The AUAB representatives expressed their apprehension that in the name of formation of the Tower Company, the 66,000 mobile towers of BSNL are being snatched away from BSNL. They also pointed out that the decision of the Cabinet that, the Subsidiary Tower Company would remain under the control of BSNL Management, has been violated, through the appointment of an IAS officer as the CMD of Subsidiary Tower Company. They further pointed out that even BSNL Management was not taken in to confidence in the appointment of an IAS officer as the CMD of the Subsidiary Tower Company, which clearly shows that the Subsidiary Tower Company would not be under the control of BSNL Management. The reply given by the Hon’ble Minister in this regard is not satisfactory. The AUAB has to find ways and means to ensure the rolling back of the Subsidiary Tower Company.

 

During the discussions on the issue, GS AIBSNLEA raised the issue of additional increment on post based promotions under the provisions of executive promotion policy provisions which has been denounced by DoT vide letter dated 05.07.2017 and lakhs of rupees recoveries are taking place of BSNL executives and BSNL pensioners. He instantly submitted Hon’ble PB CAT judgment copy to Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) wherein the DoT order dated 05.07.2017 has been quashed. Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) immediately directed DoT administration to look into the matter.  Now, we can expect that DoT may not go for appeal against the PBCAT order in this regard after this meeting.

 

(3)               Pension Revision.

The representatives of AUAB strongly argued that pension revision should be done to the BSNL pensioners. It was pointed out that the BSNL pensioners and the Central Government pensioners are covered by the same rules. They argued that when pension revision is settled for the Central Government pensioners, the same should not be denied to the BSNL pensioners. The Hon’ble Minister assured that needful action would be taken to settle this issue. 

 

(4)               Calculation of Pension Contribution.

It was strongly argued that pension contribution in respect of BSNL employees cannot be calculated on the basis of maximum of the pay scale, when the same is calculated on the basis of actual basic pay, in the case of Central Government employees. It was pointed out that as per the DoP&T order issued in 2006, pension contribution of the Central Government employees is being deducted on the basis of actual pay only. The Hon’ble Minister directed the Secretary, DoT, that this issue should be settled as per Government orders.

 

(5)               Allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL.

The AUAB representatives pointed out that it will be extremely difficult for BSNL to compete with the private operators, without providing 4G service. They strongly argued that the proposal of the BSNL Management, for the allotment of 4G spectrum by the Government, should be accepted. The Hon’ble Minister replied in the positive and assured that needful action would be taken.

 

(6)               Reduction of retirement age from 60 to 58.

The AUAB representatives strongly argued that the retirement age of the BSNL employees should not be reduced from 60 to 58, as a measure for the revival of BSNL. The Hon’ble Minister told that the government is not having any proposal to reduce the retirement age from 60 to 58.

 

(7)               Left out issues of the 2nd PRC.

The AUAB representatives pointed out that this issue is lingering on very long time and needs to be settled. The Hon’ble Minister stated that this issue would be looked into by the Secretary, DoT.

 

At the end of the meeting, the Hon’ble Minister stated that the representatives of AUAB could meet him again, as well as the Secretary, DoT, in continuation of today’s meeting. The representatives of AUAB heartily thanked the Minister for his positive response to most of the issues.

 

After the meeting with the Hon’ble Minister, a meeting of the AUAB was held in the FNTO’s office. All the General Secretaries expressed their satisfaction with regards to the progress in the issues. They also expressed the view that all these have happened only because of the united struggles and massive mobilization by the entire Non-Executives and Executives, for which they deserve appreciation. 

23-02-2018:CHQ News

Marvellous March to Sanchar Bhawan on 23.02.2018:

We salute and express our sincere gratitude to all the participating comrades in “March to Sanchar Bhawan” program on the call of All Unions and Associations of BSNL and making it a grand success. Today morning at 11.30 hrs in Eastern Court building of BSNL Corporate Office compound More than 5000 comrades gathered from nook and corner of the country to participate in the “March to Sanchar Bhawan”. The March to Sanchar Bhawan was flagged off from the Eastern Court Building, Janpath  to Sanchar Bhawan. Before commencement of the march all India leaders of different trade unions of CITU, INTUC, AITUC etc i.e. Comrade Shri Tapan Sen, Hon'ble Member of Parliament and Secretary General CITU, Shri Vidhya Sagar Giri, Secrteray, AITUC, Shri Jile Singh, INTUC leaders addressed the gathering and extended their full support to the struggle of BSNL employees.

 

The March was forcefully ended by Delhi Police at Sansad Marg Police Station near Sanchar Bhawan. On the assurance of police to arrange a meeting Seretary Telecom March culinated in a big meeting which was adddressed by all the General Secretaries of participating Unions and Associations including Comrade Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, AIBSNLEA.

 

A huge gathering of more than 5000 emoloyees gave patient hearing to all the speakers encouraging through slogans. More than 400 Comrades from AIBSNLEA BSNL Corporate Office Circle, Delhi Circle, Haryana Circle, Punjab Circle, Rajasthan Circle, Tamil Nadu Circle and UP (West) Circle participated in the March.   

 

After adjournment of the meeting all the General Secretaries of the Unions and Associations of BSNBL were escorted by Police to Sanchar Bhawan to arrange a meeting with Secretary (Telecom). Initially Secretary Telecom directed Police to take all the leaders to meet Special secretary (T), DoT but all the leaders categorically told that we will meet only and only with Secretary (Telecom) otherwise all the employees will be called in DoT to demonstrate immediately. After some time Secretary (Telecom) agreed to meet the leaders in committee room.

 

Secretary (T) along with SS (T), JS (A) and Director (PSU) attended the meeting in the presence of Police and started discussions. All the leaders expressed their serious anguish against the negligent attitude of DoT administration towards the issues of BSNL employees even the Secretary (Telecom) is not granting meetings. They apprise in detail the justification of the demands i.e. implementation of 3rd PRC with 15% fitment benefits, settlement of let out issues related to 2nd PRC, pension revision of BSNL pensioners, Rollback of Tower Subsidiary, No reduction in retirement age from 60 to 58 years and no VRS etc. Secretary (Telecom) mentioned that she have been meeting with BSNL leaders on different occasions and she is not denying meetings. However, she explained that the issues are already in her knowledge but she is not the final authority to decide. Matter is being discussed tomorrow with Hon’ble MOSC (I/C), head of the organization for consideration. Regarding 3rd PRC Secretary (T) mentioned that matter has already been referred to DPE for comments. She further mentioned that she is supporting BSNL being a state owned company.

 

After the meeting with Secretary (Telecom) all the General Secretaries met CMD BSNL and Director (HR) BSNL Board and apprised about the discussions took place with Secretary (Telecom). CMD informed that in tomorrow’s meeting he will also remain present along Secretary (Telecom) in the meeting with MOSC (I/C)

 

All the General Secretaries of all Unions and Associations will meet tomorrow morning at 1100 hrs to discuss the strategies for the meeting with Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) and thereafter will meet with MOSC (I/C) at 12.30 hrs.

 

The future course of actions will be decided all the outcome of the meeting with MOSC (I/C) and request the BSNL employees to implement ongoing agitation program of Work According to Rules successfully.    

<<<Click here for the glimpses of the March>>>>>>

23-02-2018: CHQ News

DoT today withdrawn its earlier letter No. 24-1/2018-SR dated 21.02.2018 vide which latest status on the charter of demands of Unions and Associations was intimated denying all the demands.

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

22-02-2018: CHQ News

Meeting with Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) with the representatives of All Unions  / Associations of BSNL: Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) has fixed up a meeting with the representatives of All Unions  / Associations of BSNL  on 24.02.2018 [Saturday] at 12.30 Hrs. to discuss the demands.

21-02-2018

Today evening , CS , CVP, ACS , DFS TVM  addressed DR JTO Phase-I trainees and other JTO trainees who are undergoing training at RTTC Trivandrum by elaborating all the prevailing conditions of BSNL . AIBSNLEA exhorted the need of unity among all employees of BSNL for the survival of both BSNL and BSNL Employees . DR of BSNL are short of getting 5 more percent of superannuation benefits to 30%   while almost all other PSUs have already extended this benefits to their DRs . AIBSNLEA has been fighting for 30% benefits despite the fact that   another association had pointed out   on an occasion that this benefit cannot be extended to the DRs due to the financial crisis of BSNL .  AIBSNLEA is totally against the lateral entry of DGM/MT  , which will kill the career prospects of DR executives.  Moreover , only AIBSNLEA along with AIGETOA did fight against the  recruitment . AIBSNLEA is for E2-E3 Scale implementation  in true spirit .etc ....

 

While addressing the two batches erstwhile O-JTO batches of Phase-II undergoing JTOs,  CS and ACS detailed the progress status of FR 22 1 (a) 1 pay protection case .  The very lawful pay fixation and its protection is upheld by CAT , HC and SC without any room of apprehension after prolonged years of legal fighting .   Despite the fact, the apparent move of BSNL Corporate Office to review the case at SC will only result in loss to BSNL exchequer and delay in implementing the legitimate right. AIBSNLEA is trying at all the levels to implement the SC order at the earliest.

 

The meeting was welcomed by Com.Balakrishnan JTO , CEC Member from Kannur and Vote of thanks was proposed by Com.Madhu Pavithran JAO CMTS at RTTC Campus 

21-02-2018: CHQ News

Meeting with GM (Estt.):- GS, President and CS Tamil Nadu Circle met GM (Estt.) BSNLCO and discussed regarding the pay fixation under FR22 (I)(a)(i)- case of officiating JTOs. We requested for implementation of Hon'ble High Court Kerala Judgement. GM (Estt.) mentioned that Estt. Cell was of the opinion for its implementation but legal cell of BSNL CO has suggested to file SLP in the Hon'ble Supreme Court according action is being taken. However, any review may be considered by the competent authority only i.e. Dir (HR) / CMD BSNL. He advised to take up the matter with Dir (HR).

Meeting with GM (FP): GS, President, FS and CS Tamil Nadu Circle met GM (FP) and discussed regarding consideration of some request / tenure transfer cases of AOs / CAOs / DGM (F). GM(FP) mentioned that all the representation in this regard are being examined shortly decision will be taken.

Sanchar Bhavav March

21-02-2018

DoT vide letter number 24-1/2018/SR communicated CMD, BSNL with respect to the agitation notice by All Unions and Associations of BSNL - Massive March to Sanchar Bhawan on 23.02.2018. Through this letter DoT has apprised the status of demands wherein all the demands have been denied which is the most frustrating situation. DoT instead of settling the issues in the interest of BSNL's viability and its employees denying the settlement of the legitimate demands.

<<<Click here for the letter >>>>>> 

20-02-2018

Meeting with Secretary (Telecom), DoT:

GS/AIBSNLEA along with GS / BSNLEU and GS / SNEA met Secretary (Telecom), DoT and requested for considering the BSNL’s proposal for implementation of 3rd PRC recommendation with 15% fitment benefits in BSNL. We expressed our concern that the BSNL Board recommendations in this regard are pending in DoT for the last three months but no steps have been taken so far for its implementation. We further requested that DoT should relax the “Affordability Clause” of 3rd PRC or should take relaxation from Union Cabinet in the interest of BSNL and its employees. We pleaded that BSNL employees are working with their full commitment for the growth of BSNL and also timely completing the various Govt. projects like BHARAT NET, NFS & LWE etc.

 

Pay revision in BSNL is must to keep motivated the BSNL employees and in the interest of the viability of BSNL. Delay in consideration of pay revision has caused serious frustrations, resentment and demotivation amongst the BSNL employees. We explained that most of the BSNL employees were DoT employees only before their absorption in BSNL and as per Govt. of India Policy, after formation of the BSNL they exercised their option for taking absorption in BSNL under the assurances of better pay, promotion and pension but now the same is being deprived off on one pretext or another.

 

Regarding pension revision of BSNL pensioners, we apprised her that DoT Pension Cell is linking the pension revision with the pay revision of BSNL serving employees which is not justified since the BSNL pensioners are not related with the affordability of BSNL. During their service, their pension contribution has already been paid to DoT. The DDG (Estt) every time is explaining that in case the pension revision is done for BSNL pensioners without the pay revision of BSNL serving employees there will be anomalies in the pension. He is explaining that in case the pension is revised without considering the pay revision of BSNL serving employees, in that case BSNL pensioners retired prior to 01.01.2017 will draw more pension than the BSNL pensioners who retired or retiring after 01.01.2017. In this regard, we requested Secretary (Telecom) for her kind intervention for resolving the issue.

 

Secretary (Telecom), after giving patient hearing assured an early action in this regard and mentioned that Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) is also telling in all the meetings that we will consider the case. We extended thanks for granting the meeting.

 

19-02-2018

Meeting with CMD BSNL : GS, President and FS met CMD BSNL  and discussed regarding

a) Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL: We requested CMD to use his good office in DoT for the approval of BSNL Board decision on 3rd PRC implementation and we also requested CMD BSNL to arrange a meeting with Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) and Secretary, DOT with all Unions and Associations of BSNL to discuss their demands. CMD BSNL assured to arrange a meeting within a couple of days.

b) Filling up of the vacant of Group-A & Group-B posts: We requested to hold CPCs to fill-up the vacant Group-A and Group-B posts on Adhoc basis subject to outcome of the pending Court Cases. CMD mentioned that after our earlier meeting on this issue he has issued necessary instructions to GM (Pers) and advised us to discuss the matter with GM (Pers) for an early action.

c) Implementation of CPSU cadre Hierarchy: CMD mentioned that the matter was discussed in the last BSNL Board meeting held on 08.02.2018 wherein Govt. nominee Director has asked to reply some of his queries. Thus after the approval from BSNL Board the matter will be sent to DOT for clearance. We further requested that the CPCs should be conducted simultaneously till the time CPSU Cadre Hierarchy is implemented.

19-02-2018

GS writes to Smt. Sujata T Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding discontinuance of LAA in the grade of Executive Engineer (Civil).

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

16-02-2018

Congratulations .... DR JTO(T) -2016, selected through GATE-2017.

The 25 JTOs Successfully completed Phase-I training from RTTC Trivandrum are posted for 4 weeks field training. AIBSNLEA Kerala Welcomes all the JTOs and sincerely wishes a successful career ahead.

<<<Posting Order>>>

15-02-2018

Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi issues orders in OA No. 2649 quashing DOT Order dated 5/7/2017:

Congratulations! AIBSNLEA's consistent efforts yielded results in getting delivered a favourable judgment by the Hon'ble PBCAT New Delhi for quashing the DoT letter dated 05.07.2017 which rescinded grant of an extra increment on post based promotion under EPP. Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi has issued orders in OA No. 2649 quashing DOT Order dated 5/7/2017. While writing the judgment Hon'ble PBCAT has mentioned that "The applicants have basically prayed for retention of para I.II (v) of the EPP (Annexure A-2, which has been duly approved by the Government according to its policy. There has been no policy change as such in the Government in regard to the service conditions of the BSNL employees. The controversy has arisen only on account of P&T audit unnecessarily trying to compare financial upgradation under the EPP with that under the MACP, not realizing that these two schemes are applicable to two separate set of employees.

11. In the conspectus of the discussions in the foregoing paras as well as considering the background of introduction of EPP, I am of the view that the impugned Annexure A-1 order dated 05.07.2017 is not at all legally as well as ethically justifiable. Its retention would create trust deficit between the BSNL employees and the Central Government, which is also unwarranted. Hence, I quash and set aside the impugned Annexure A-1 order dated 05.07.2017. Accordingly, the OA stands allowed.

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This judgment is a glaring example about the of working of AIBSNLEA which fights sincerely and legally for the interests of all employees without any discrimination.

15-02-2018

CS writes to CGMT Kerala regarding acute shortage of Accounts Officers at Thrissur TRA due to the deputation of AOs to manage CSCs.

<<<Letter to CGMT>>>

13-02-2018

Siva rathri

12-02-2018

Meeting with OSD to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C): GS, President , AGS (HQ) met Shri Anand Kumar OSD to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) and requested him for arranging a meeting of BSNL Unions and Associations with Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) regarding implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL and creation of BSNLs Tower Subsidiary etc. We apprised him in brief about these demands. OSD appreciated our concern and assured to discuss the matter with Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) for granting us a meeting at the earliest.

10-02-2018

Congratulations Thrissur ......

 

Type-I CSC at BSNL Centre at Thrissur is distinguished as the best CSC in our Nation by BSNL Corporate Office for the Year 2017 . This BSNL Centre CSC is maintaining the best Type-I CSC award in Kerala Circle. We sincerely congratulate the employees maintaining this CSC and wish to maintain both National and State awards henceforth for years and years to come.

 

This CSC is being steered  by Com.Shyamsundar AO ( DFS AIBSNLEA, Thrissur ) and Com.Padmam JAO (AIBSNLEA Active Member)

Sathyagraham 5-9-Feb-2018

10-02-2018

 

Dear Comrades...

 

The five days Sathyagraha Conducted all along Kerala from 05-02-2018 to 09-02-2018 was a splendid and Massive Victory.

 

We Extend sincere Thanks to one and all who turn the Sathyagraha a successful one.

 

As per CHQ call of all Associations and Unions ,  Lunch hour Protest demonstrations to be conducted on every Wednesday at Circle/BA Head Quarters.

 

All are requested to participate in the Lunch Hours protest, with more and more warmth till all our demands are materialised for a better future  of BSNL and we employees.

 

 

 

 

08-02-2018
BSNL Soft Launches 4G Services in Kerala, Broader Rollout to Follow

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8-02-2018

Meeting of steering Committee of All Unions and Associations of BSNL:

Steering committee of All Unions and Associations meet on 07.02.2018 and unanimously decided:

1. Non-cooperation to NOFN and other government projects.

 

As per the call of the All Unions and Associations of BSNL, the employees of BSNL are observing ‘Work According to Rule’ from 30.01.2018. This struggle was reviewed in the meeting of All Unions and Associations of BSNL, held yesterday the 06.02.2018, as well as in the Steering Committee meeting held today. After detailed discussion, it has been decided to observe Non-cooperation to NOFN and other government projects. This decision is taken in view of the fact that the DoT and the government have denied justice to BSNL employees in the matter of 3rd Pay Revision, pension revision to BSNL retirees, forming the Subsidiary Tower Company, etc. Entire Non-Executives and Executives are requested to strictly observe this Non-cooperation, in addition to implementing the ‘Work According to Rule’ call. The All Unions and Associations of BSNL is writing to the Secretary, DoT and to the CMD BSNL, about the struggle of Non-cooperation to NOFN and other government projects.

 

2. Employees, other than those who are posted in marketing section, are requested not to participate in mela, road-show, or in any other marketing activity.

 

As a part of the ongoing ‘Work According to Rule’ programme, Non-Executives and Executives are requested to perform their duties strictly according to rules. Non-Executives and Executives are directed not to participate in any marketing activity like, mela or road-show, other than those employees who are posted in the marketing sectio

 

3. Protest demonstrations to be conducted on every Wednesday.

 

As a part of  intensifying the ‘Work According to Rule’ programme, it has been decided to conduct protest demonstrations on every Wednesday. Circle and district secretaries are requested to effectively conduct these demonstrations, by coordinating with other constituents of the All Unions and Associations of BSNL. Efforts should be taken to mobilise maximum number of employees in these demonstrations.

 

All the Circle / District Secretaries are requested to ensure strict compliance of the above decisions.

Dear Comrades   Kindly do adhere on the  Indefinite Work According to Rule came into effect from 30.01.2018 ,
called by All Associations and Unions of BSNL.
Do or Die situation for both BSNL Employees and BSNL

08-02-2018

Delay in  reaching Q-file/Personal files of DR JTOs to some BAs :

The matter is discussed with AGM(Recruitment ) ,Circle Office . He informed that almost all the Personal files are send to the respective BAs and nothing is pending with circle office to his knowledge. We requested  if at all any file is pending with circle office may be send without any more delay so that salary disbursement of  any DR-JTO will not be delayed in want of Q-file. He assured to ensure the same. All DSs are requested to ensure the reaching of the Q files timely to AO(Estt) in every BA without any delay within BAs.

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07-02-2018

Meeting with Director (HR) BSNL Board:

GS & CS Kerala Circle met Director (HR), BSNL Board and discussed regarding.

a) Pay protection case of officiating JTOs under rule FR22(I)(a)(i). We requested Director (HR) for the implementation of Hon’ble High Court Kerala Judgement for protection of pay of officiating JTOs under rule FR22(I)(a)(i). Director (HR) advised us to discuss the matter with CGM (Legal) BSNL, CO and GM (Estt.) BSNL CO and assured to look into the matter after their advice.

 

Meeting with CGM (Legal) and the GM (Estt.), BSNL Corporate Office:

GS, CS Kerala Circle met CGM (Legal) BSNLCO and GM (Estt.) BSNLCO and requested regarding implementation of Hon’ble High Court Kerala Judgement for the pay fixation of officiation JTOs under rule FR22 (I)(a)(i). After detailed discussions they assured to look into the matter.

07-02-2018

All Unions and Associations writes to Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Hon'ble Prime Minister, Govt. of India regarding the proposed merger of BSNL and MTNL

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

07-02-2018

Meeting with Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications:

The Meeting with Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications (I/C) could not be held yesterday due to his busy schedule due to the ongoing Parliament session. The meeting was arranged through Hon’ble Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram. However, all the representatives of All Unions and Associations of BSNL met Hon’ble Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram and handed over a brief note on the demands and requested him to arrange a meeting with Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) Shri Manoj Sinha Ji at the earliest to appraise him about our demands. Hon’ble Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram assured to discuss the matter with Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) for granting an early meeting.

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05-02-2018

The five days Sathyagraha in Kerala Started from today in a massive way all along Kerala. All beloved comrades are requested to participate with full vigour and enthusiasm for the remaining days too.

Charter of Demands

(1) Settle:-

     (a) 3rd Pay Revision with 15% fitment from 01.01.2017.

     (b) Settle pension revision.

     (c) Settle leftout issues of the 2nd PRC.

(2) Roll back the creation of Subsidiary Tower Company.

(3) No reduction in the retirement age to 58 and no VRS.

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03-02-2018

CS and CVP met GM(A/HR)  Shri.Robin Poddar and discussed all the pending HR issues in Kerala circle . He was very much empathetic to each and every issue we have raised and assured to extend maximum possible help.

 

We requested comfortable posting for all the DR-JTOs by considering their request so that non Keralites can access Airport/Railway station without much difficulty for their going/coming to/from  home land . GM appreciated our concern and replied the posting are given in a more convenient way at the maximum possible extend  as AIBSNLEA had requested earlier before the posting of the first batch itself . The practice will be extended to the coming up three batches of DR-JTO trainees , at RTTC Trivandrum ,  also.

 

Regarding the pending stipend of DR-JTO trainees during their  training period , on our request  , GM assured to contact his counterpart at concerned circles for the speedy disposal of the matter. We reciprocated sincere thanks.

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02-02-2018

The Pending stipend distribution to DR JTOs during training period at various training centres are being taken up with respective circles.  Pending stipend for trainees  at RTTC Jaipur had been taken up and settled  only by AIBSNLEA Kerala as every trainee of the training centre is Known ,  The stipend for the remaining period from 1st Jan 2018 for trainee comrades completed training from ALTTC , RTTC Ranchi , RTTC Hyderabad etc are under perusal through concerned CS of AIBSNLEA  and expected settlement within a  week time.

However, Circle office has issued orders for Stipend during field training from the respective Business Areas. 

<<<Orders>>>

02-02-2018

State-run telecom firm BSNL has sought Rs 6,652 crore as equity infusion from the government to fund its spectrum purchase worth about Rs 13,885 crore, telecom minister Manoj Sinha informed Parliament today.  <<<Read More>>>

01-02-2018

GS writes to:Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon'ble MOS (C) (l/C), Govt of India requesting policy support and suitable compensation to BSNL in lieu of NOFN (BharatNet) and other Govt. project works being executed by BSNL.

<<<Click here for letter>>>

30-01-2018

Meeting with Dir (HR) BSNL Board: GS, President AGS (HQ) and AGS (Finance) met Dir(HR) BSNL Board and discussed regarding

a) Implementation of 3rd PRC with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL: We requested Dir (HR) to use her good office in getting cleared BSNLs proposal for 3rd PRC implementation from DOT. Dir (HR) mentioned that BSNL Board approval on 3rd PRC implementation was sent to DOT one month before but till date it is pending and no body from DOT is discussing the matter with BSNL management. Thus the matter has to be discussed with Secretary Telecom and Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) for their kind intervention and its implementation. We expressed our concern that BSNL only is executing the dream project of Hon'ble Prime Minister regarding NOFN work (Bharat Net Project), NFS Work and LWE project etc. and now Govt. is neglecting BSNL workers for their wage revision by implementing 3rd PRC is not justified.

b) Withdrawal of Tower Subsidiary:  Dir (HR) mentioned that the decision on creation of Tower Subsidiary and appointment of CMD Tower Subsidiary has been taken by Govt. and now any review may be done by Govt. only. The matter has to be taken up with Hon'ble MOSC (I/C).

c) Implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy: We requested for implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy by including our views / suggestion in the draft proposal of Pers. Cell BSNL CO. Dir (HR) mentioned that some views/ suggestion given by our Association are taken into consideration and the same will be placed before next board Meeting scheduled to be held on 8th Feb-2018. She assured that some more modifications as suggested by our Association may be considered after the approval of BSNL Board.

d) Holding of CPCs to fill up vacant Group-B and Group-A equivalent posts:  We expressed our serious concern against non-filling up of the vacant Group-B & Group-A equivalent posts of all the disciplines on the pretext of pending Court Cases. We pleaded that on the vacant Group-A & Group-B level equivalent post can be filled-up on Adhoc basis subject to outcome of the Court Cases. We further requested that CPCs should continue to be held to fill up the vacant Group-B and Group-A level post till the time CPSU cadre hierarchy proposal is approved by BSNL Board and Dot. Dir (HR) assured to discuss the matter with GM (Pers) for an early solution.

e) Reduction of retirement age from 60 years to 58 years in BSNL: On our query regarding DOT revival plan to BSNL wherein it is suggested to reduce retirement age from 60 years to 58 years. Dir (HR) mentioned that DOT has given the revival plan wherein it is advised to explore the possibilities to reduce retirement age from 60years to 58 years and VRS but so far BSNL management has not taken any decision in this regard.

 

29-01-2018

 

CS writes to CGMT Kerala  to forward all  transfer requests of DGM(T) presently working in Kerala circle ,  posted from other circles, without any more delay including the  request to an allowanced post through DPC.

<<<Letter to CGMT>>>

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27-01-2018

Due to technical reason , in Kerala the full day Sathyagraha agitation for 5 days will be carried out from 05-02-2018 to 09-02-2018 instead of 30-01-2018 to 03-02-2018                                                            <<Notice>>

27-01-2018

General Body  of AIBSNLEA Thrissur branch has been conducted at Recreation club hall , Thrissur on 25-01-2018 under the presidentialship of Com. Krishnan DP TCR . The members are welcomed by DS Com.Ashiq . CS and CVP attended the grand meeting .

 

While welcoming the gathering, DS narrated the very unhealthy/unethical political practice being adopted by one association in adding membership, which is no way suitable for an executive association . DP emphasised the need of unity among employees for a better BSNL.

 

CS elaborated all the prevailing situations of BSNL in service /HR and other matters. He also mentioned the legal action being planned against SNEA, Kerala averse to publishing a derogatory write-up on their site which is tarnishing the image and questioning the integrity of a very dynamic Lady comrade of AIBSNLEA who already proved her excel in both office/associational arena. It is a matter of abusing a Lady in public and shows their “ below-the-belt “ means of trade unionism.

 

We suggest SNEA to eschew this inherent obnoxious line up of their trade unionism and think of forming an en-masse exuberant platform of both recognised executive associations at CHQ /Circle levels , to curb the divide and rule policy of administration,  for the total benefit of executives at least henceforth while future of   BSNL  clearly on Knife Edge.

 

A befitting send off was given to Com.Suresh DGM(Rtd) and Com.Balachandran PS(Rtd) .The hall was jam-packed with members including the newly joined DR /LICE JTOs . Com.Shyam Sunder , DFS extended vote of thanks.

TCR 25-01-2018

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