24.05.2013:Meeting with Addl.GM (Est):GS met Addl.GM (Est) who is also the Chairman of the committee on restructuring of hindi cadres and requested him to take into account the letter dated 2.5.2013 issued by Secretary, Dept. of OL. Addl.GM (Est) has agreed to take note of it. He informed that since the composition of the committee has changed with relieving of one member and joining of a new member, he will have to hold another meeting of the committee before submitting the recommendations. The file is with the new member for consideration. We have requested him to take early decisions on creation of more Rajbasha Adhikari posts in all circles and on revision of pay scales of Rajbasha Adhikari.

24.05.2013:CHQ writes to Chairman of the committee on restructuring of hindi cadres:'We, therefore, request that the latest advice by Department of Official Language as referred above, may please be taken into account while formulating the recommendations for restructuring Hindi cadres.' Read More...

22.05.2013:Meeting with Director (HR):GS met Director (HR) and raised the issue of promotion to DE Adhoc. He reiterated our often repeated request that a part list involving 1994 promotees may be considered for promotion since their seniority is not in dispute in any court. Director (HR) has agreed to discuss the matter with Sr.GM (Pers). We also requested him to consider divertion of some more posts from MT quota. GS then discussed about violation of transfer policy in Madhya Pradesh circle, while handing over the letter. Director (HR) agreed to enquire into the issue. The case of stoppage of salary to an executive without any notice was also discussed with him. He has agreed to talk to CGMT, Bihar. GS sought the intervention of Director (HR) so that the committee on restructuring of hindi cadres speeds up its work and submits the report at the earliest. The recent letter from Secretary Dept. of Official Language regarding revision of pay scales of Rajbasha Adhikari was brought to his notice. Director (HR) has agreed to do the needful.

22.05.2013:CHQ writes to Director (HR) on violation of transfer policy in Madhya Pradesh Circle:'We shall be thankful if you kindly intervene and advise CGMT Bhopal to follow the guidelines given in BSNL Transfer Policy and to avoid discrimination.' Read More...

22.05.2013:Soft tenure areas in Andhra Pradesh Circle:BSNL has circulated soft tenure areas View letter...

22.05.2013:Semi hard tenure areas in Himachal Pradesh:BSNL has decided to denote certain areas in Himachal Pradesh circle as 'Semi hard tenure' areas. View letter...

21.05.2013:CHQ writes to CMD on Non- grant of First Tlme Bound Financlal Up-gradation due on O1.1O.2OO4 under TBP Pollcy 2OO7 to the BSNL Executives against whom no Vlgilance Case was pending as on the due date.:'Since no clarification has been issued on this so far, the issue of time bound upgradation in respect of mqjor penalty cases emanating after the due date remain unresolved in some circles. We shall be thankful if an early clarification removing the stipulation mentioned in Para (c) of the BSNL's Office letter dated 2O.9.2OI2 is issued.' Read More...

21.05.2013:Telecom cartel killed spectrum auctions; govt failed to act against them - CAG:'It also pointed out that incumbent companies were catering to several times their earlier subscribers despite not getting any additional airwaves for several years. This has also led to the auditor questioning the credibility of the customer numbers reported by mobile phone companies and also the authenticity of the quality of services audits undertaken by Trai.' Read More...

17.05.2013:Meeting with GM (SR):GS met GM (SR) today and had discussions with him regarding conduct of Membership Verification among BSNL Executives. He requested GM (SR) to grant equal facilities to all associations till membership verification is conducted. GM (SR) agreed with our view points and has assured to take a decision in this regard early. GS also brought to his notice about the derogatory remarks made by CGMT Madhya Pradesh against union/association representatives in the World Telcom Day function held at Bhopal and the demand of the unions/associations for action against CGMT, Madhya Pradesh. GM (SR) said that he was not aware of the matter and assured that he will call for a report.

15.05.2013:Filling up the vacant posts of Rajbasha Adhikari on the basis of LICE as per RR of 2005:BSNL has conveyed the approval of the competent authority for holding LICE-2013 for filling up vacant posts of Rajbasha Adhikari. View letter...

14.05.2013:CHQ writes to Chairman BRPSE on 78.2%:'As per the operational modalities for BRPSE, on reference by the administrative Ministry, other loss making CPSEs can be considered by BRPSE if it is of the opinion that revival/restructuring is necessary for checking the incipient sickness (incurring loss for two consecutive years) and making the CPSE profitable, keeping the industry specific business environment in view. Thus it would be seen that BRPSE can advise the CPSE on revival/restructuring strategies and not on implementing earlier directions of DPE on pay related matter.' Read More...

14.05.2013:CHQ writes to the Chairman of the committee on restructuring of hindi cadres:CHQ writes to the Chairman of the committeeon restructuring of hindi cadres, requesting early decisions on creation/restoration of hindi posts and revision of pay scales of Rajbasha Adhikari. Read More...

14.05.2013:Refund BSNL, MTNL for surrendered spectrum, says DoT:'The telecom department has told the panel of ministers tasked with finding solutions to revitalise state-owned telcos BSNL and MTNL, that the spectrum auction rules of 2010, which state that companies will not get a refund if they surrender their airwaves, should not apply to the two public sector mobile phone companies.' Read more...

13.05.2013:Promotion and postings to DGM Telecom Finance grade on adhoc basis:Seven more CAOs/AGMs have been promoted as DGM Telecom Finance and posted in their parent circles. View orders...

13.05.2013:Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:BSNL has issued transfer orders for those SDEs(T) who have completed their tenure and transfer orders for their substitutes. View orders...

10.05.2013:Meeting with the Chairman of Committee on restructuring Hindi cadres:GS met Addl.GM (Est), who is the Chairman of the Committee on restructuring Hindi cadres and discussed the issue of creation of more hindi posts and revision of pay scale of Rajbasha Adhikari. Addl.GM (Est) has agreed to consider our points. We have requested him for early decisions on the terms and references. CHQ will submit its views in writing shortly.

10.05.2013:Indian Telecom Services Performance indicator report by TRAI:'With a decline of 41.90 million subscribers during the quarter, total wireless (GSM+CDMA) subscriber base registered a negative growth of 4.62% over the previous quarter and subscriber base declined from 906.62 million at the end of Sep-12 to 864.72 million at the end of Dec-12. The year-on-year (Y-O-Y) negative growth rate of Wireless subscribers for Dec-12 is 3.26%. Wireless Teledensity decreased from 74.49 at the end of Sep-12 to 70.82 at the end of Dec-12.' Read More...

10.05.2013:All India LTC to retiring employees:BSNL has issued orders allowing one All India LTC to employees who have crossed the age of 59 years during the last year of service. View orders...

09.05.2013:Own request transfers in SDE (T) grade to BSNL CO:BSNL has issued own request inter-circle transfers to BSNL Corporate Office in SDE (T) grade. View orders...

09.05.2013:Own request Inter-circle transfers in SDE (T) grade:BSNL has issued own request inter-circle transfers in SDE (T) grade. View orders...

09.05.2013:Posting of SDEs (T) in ERP, Ghaziabad:BSNL has clarified that transfer of SDEs (T) to ERP, Ghaziabad will be on 'Company's cost'. View office order...

09.05.2013:JAO LICE under 10% quota:BSNL has circulated number of vacancies in each circle for the JAO LICE under 10% quota to be held on 26th and 27th August 2013. View letter...

08.05.2013:BSNL, MTNL defy industry trend, add subscribers in Oct-Dec qtr:'Defying the trend wherein telecom industry lost subscribers in the October-December quarter, state-owned operators BSNL and MTNL added about three lakh users during the three months. BSNL added 2.9 lakh new users, highest during the quarter, while MTNL added 10,000 subscribers, sectoral regulator Trai said in its performance indicator report.’ Read More...

08.05.2013:Aircel, Vodafone, Idea non-compliant with billing standards:'When it comes to the number of disputes of phone billing, Aircel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular fared the worst in several service areas during the quarter ended December 2012, according to a report by regulator Trai.’ Read More...

06.05.2013:CHQ writes to CMD regarding All India LTC:'We would, therefore, request that suitable modification may be issued immediately permitting retiring employees to avail All India LTC ‘during the last two years before their retirement on superannuation.’ Read More...

06.05.2013:CHQ writes to CMD on Pay fixation under FR 22 (I) (a) (1) instead of FR 35 for TTAsofficiating as JTOs:'We earnestly request you to kindly intervene and to cause issue of orders granting the benefit of pay fixation under FR 22 (1)(a)(i) to all the TTAs officiating as JTOs, subject to the condition that the benefit will be reversed in case the writ petitions by BSNL before Kerala High Court is allowed. As far as the retiring TTAs are concerned, an undertaking, similar to the one taken from retiring officers who got their pay in IDA scale fixed from the date of their promotion after 1.10.2000, can be obtained from them.' Read More...

06.05.2013:CHQ writes to Director (F) on CAO long stay transfer:Thus to accommodate only two officers in Tamilnadu, five oflicers are being sent out, which is neither justified nor reasonable' Read More...

03.05.2013:Promotion to DGM (F) grade on adhoc basis:BSNL has issued promotion and posting orders as DGM for 71 regular CAOs. View orders...

03.05.2013:Transfer and Postings in AO/Sr.AO grade:BSNL has issued own request as well as long stay transfer orders in AO/Sr.AO grade. View orders...

02.05.2013:Poke Me: Why BSNL & MTNL should be revived:This week's " Poke Me" of Economic Times invites your comments on "Why BSNL & MTNL should be revived." The feature will be reproduced on the edit page of the Saturday edition of the newspaper with a pick of readers' best comments. In one of the early comments, Shri Harsh Chitale of HCL Infosystems says, "Government-owned enterprises such as MTNL and BSNL have played a crucial role in the development of this infrastructure, prior to the emergence of many strong private-sector players." Read More... Click here to put in your comments [courtesy: Economic Times]...

02.05.2013:Implementation of Principal CAT New Delhi orders on fixation of pay under FR 22 (1)(a)(i) for TTAs officiating as JTOs:Consequent to the Supreme Court of India upholding the orders of Principal CAT New Delhi regarding pay fixation under FR 22 (1)(a)(i) without restricting to FR 35 for TTAs officiating as JTOs, BSNL has issued instructions to implement Principal CAT order in respect of members of the applicant association (BSNLOA) only, subject to the outcome of 11 writ petitions in Kerala High Court. View BSNL letter...

01.05.2013:Collection of ACRs for promotion to DE/AGM on regular basis for probable vacancy year 2011-12 - Preparatory work:In continuation of its letter dated 30.4.2013, Personnel section of BSNL CO has circulated a list of additional names for verification of details and communication of correction or omission, if any. View BSNL letter... View Annexure-A...

30.04.2013:Collection of ACRs for promotion to DE/AGM on regular basis for probable vacancy year 2010-11 - Preparatory work:BSNL has called for ACRs for the period from 2004-05 to 2008-09 and for a few cases from 2005-06 to 2009-10 in respect of officers mentioned in Annexure-A. The letter also asks circles to intimate the present status of officers 79 officers coming under 'non-traceable' category shown in Annexure-B. View BSNL letter... View Annexure-A... View Annexure-B...

29.04.2013:SOME HARD FACTS:In view of the abrupt claim by two Executive Associations that they are impleaded in CAT Chennai case related to SDE seniority, we are reproducing the write-up from AIBSNLOA Tamilnadu Circle website to make the records straight: "25.04.2013: SOME HARD FACTS: Holding of DPC for Promotion to STS (Telecom) has been in trouble for a long time now, due to one or other court case relating to SDE seniority. After dismissal of an application in OA No.1164/2011 in CAT, Jabalpur, it appeared that chances of holding of DPC for promotion to STS (T) on adhoc basis became bright. But again a hurdle came in the form of stay in OA No.1171/2012 filed in Chennai CAT. BSNL filed a writ petition in Madras High Court praying vacating of the said stay but the court ordered only maintaining of 'status quo'. Therefore Com.K.Rajasekaran, Com.P.R.Nagarajan, Com.P.Venkatesh and Com.R.Upendiran jointly filed a Miscellaneous Application in M.A.176/2013 impleading as private respondents and seeking vacation of stay in Chennai CAT. They had also decided to fight the case in their individual capacity and not to use the name of the associations they belong to, obviously on the grounds that the issue affects all SDEs in general irrespective of association affiliation and there is no need for one-upmanship in this issue. That is why AIBSNLOA Tamilnadu Circle, while updating the progress of the case in its site has never once mentioned Com.K.Rajasekaran as its Circle Secretary. The matter is being finally heard by CAT Chennai during the past few days and hopefully the hearing will be completed on 26th April 2013. The senior counsel representing these private respondents has been arguing the case wonderfully, strengthening hopes for an early and positive decision. Last week, the Tamilnadu unit of one Executive Association has suddenly claimed that it was impleaded in the case, which is far from the truth. Although the other three of the private respondents are its members, the association had nothing to do with the application. Not to be left behind, Tamilnadu unit of another Executive Association reported that it got impleaded in the case through an individual and that its CHQ gave the amount required. Since none of the four comrades who have filed the M.A. in 176/2013 is a member of that association, we do not know to whom its CHQ gave the amount. All these claims only remind us of the famous quotation of George Fernandez that 'Victory has a hundred Fathers; but defeat has none.'"

29.04.2013:Calling for option from amongst ITS Group A officers working in DoT to work in BSNL/MTNL on deputation:DoT has called for option from amongst ITS Group A officers working in DoT for their deputation in BSNL/MTNL on the terms and conditions laid down in DoT letter dated 11.3.2003. View DoT letter...

29.04.2013:Look After arrangement by Executives availing higher pay scale - Clarifications:BSNL has clarified that the look after arrangement may not exceed 180 days at at time and that statutory guidelines relating to reservation in promotion may also be adhered to. View orders...

27.04.2013:Status of various Promotion processes:1. JTO to SDE (T) seniority cum fitness: Only 14 circles namely Chennai TD, Gujrat, HP, Karnataka, MP, Maharashtra, NE-II, Punjab, Uttranchal , UP-E, West Bengal, WTP, J&K and Kerla have sent assesment sheet till date. The same is awaited from other circles. Number of vacancies is yet to be decided.
2. Promotion to DE on regular basis: Receipt of VC and ACR/APAR still pending. DPC date yet to be decided.
3. Promotion from SDE (T) to DE on adhoc basis: Stay by Chennai CAT continues.
4. Promotion from JAO to AO: Verdict of the court is said to be not clear. No programme for holding of DPC decided as yet. Earlier VC has also lapsed.
5. Promotion from CAO to DGM (F): Around 10% VC yet to be received.

26.04.2013:Promotion of JTOs to SDE (T) under 67% quota - modifications:BSNL has conceded our request and has issued orders modifying circle of posting based on the request of those JTOs, in addition to those posted to hard tenure circle earlier. View orders...

26.04.2013:Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular were in collusion for 3G auction - BSNL tells SC:'BSNL said that Bharti Airtel entered into illegal arrangements for roaming in contravention of the terms of the license held by them.' Read More...

25.04.2013:Advance Reservation Period for Booking Reserved Train Tickets Reduced to 60 Days from Existing 120 Days from 1st May 2013 :The Ministry of Railways has decided that the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for booking reserved train tickets will be reduced from existing 120 days to 60 days (excluding the date of journey) w.e.f. 1st May 2013. The details are as below:- I. With effect from 01.05.2013, the ARP will be of 60 days (excluding the day of journey) and booking will be done accordingly. However, all the bookings done upto 30.4.2013 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact. II. Cancellation of the booking made beyond the ARP of 60 days will, however, be permitted. III. There will be no change in the case of certain day time express trains like Taj Express, Gomti Express etc. where lower time limits for advance reservations are at present in force. IV. There will also be no change in the case of limit of 360 days for foreign tourists.(PIB)

22.04.2013:Transfer and Postings in the grade of STS (Telecom Finance):BSNL has issued request transfers as well as long stay transfers in CAO grade. View orders...

22.04.2013:Modification in scheme and syllabus for LICE for promotion to PA grade in BSNL CO:As per the recommendations of a committee, BSNL has issued modified scheme and syllabus for LICE for promotion to PA grade in BSNL Corporate Office. View orders...

21.04.2013:New District Branches of AIBSNLOA formed in UP West Circle:Four new District branches of AIBSNLOA have been formed in Badaun, Pilibhit, Bareilly and Bijnor SSAs under Uttar Pradesh (West) Circle. We congratulate UP West Circle Secretary Com.Vibhuti Jhingran and the organisers of the new District Branches.

18.04.2013:Inter-circle request transfers in DE/AGM grade:BSNL has issued inter-circle transfer orders in DE/AGM grade. View orders...

18.04.2013:Relieving of left out JTOs who were promoted as SDE (T) in 2011 but could not join:Following dismissal of a writ petition in Madras High Court, the left out JTOs who could not join on promotion as SDE in March 2011 will be relieved now on promotion. View orders...

18.04.2013:CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) on Consideration of re-allotment requests of JTOs who were promoted by BSNL order dated 30.3.2011 but could not join due to status quo ordered by Hon’ble High Court of Madras:'It is quite expected that during the past two years there would have been changes in the vacancy position in the cadre of SDEs in all the Circles/SSAs. It would be, therefore, just and natural that the requests of these JTOs for change of Circle/SSA/Station could be favourably considered now.' Read More...

17.04.2013:HR Manual - Compilation of important circulars/guidelines on HR issues:In a welcome move WS&I division of BSNL Corporate Office has brought out a compilation of important circulars/guidelines on all HR issues and has made it available in the Home Page of BSNL intranet page. Browse through the manual...

15.04.2013:CHQ writes to CMD requesting grant of exemption from appearing in the LDCE for promotion to JTO -case of TTAs who have passed the screening test held in 2OOO:'We are worried over the inhuman attitude with which the issue is being handled after exploiting the services of these TTAs for years together by ordering them to officiate in JTO vacancies. Now, asking them to appear in the examination after they have completed JTO Phase I training and have worked for so many years as JTOs, is neither fair nor justified. BSNL cannot shirk its responsibility to regalarize them as JTOs in the name of court decisions, ignoring its own decision dated 30.3.2001.' Read More...

15.04.2013:Extension of medical facilities under BSNLMRS to retiring employees facing disciplinary proceedings at the time or retirement and non-release of PPO due to pendency of disciplinary proceedings:BSNL has clarified that such employees can be extended medical facilities co-terminus with the period for which provisional pension is granted, till finalisation of disciplinary proceedings. View clarification...

15.04.2013:Government reduces GPF interest rate:Government has reduced GPF interest rate from 8.8% to 8.7% for the financial year beginning on 1.4.2013. View notification...

12.04.2013:Revision of IDA w.e.f.1.4.2013:BSNL has endorsed DPE orders revising IDA rates to 74.9% w.e.f. 1.4.2013. View orders...

11.04.2013:Disclosure of information under provisions of RTI act relating to disciplinary matters:‘The ratio of the dicta aforesaid of the Supreme Court is that the disciplinary orders and the documents in the course of disciplinary proceedings are personal information within the meaning of Section 8(1)(j) and the disclosure of which normally has no relationship to any public activities or public interest and disclosure of which would cause unwarranted invasion of privacy of an individual.’ Read more...

11.04.2013:Timely payment of gratutity on retirement/superannuation of directly recruited employees of BSNL:BSNL CA section has requested the Circles to make payment of gratuity to the directly recruited employees of BSNL on retirement/superannuation within a period of thirty days as specified in “The payment of Gratuity Act, 1972” to avoid interest payment and audit qualification in future. Read more...

10.04.2013:Meeting with Sr.GM (EST):GS met SR.GM (Est) today and once again requested him to reconsider the issue of granting exemption from appearing in the LDCE for promotion to JTO to be held on 3.6.2013, for those TTAs who have qualified in the examination held in the year 2000 as per the RR of 1996, completed the Phase I training and are officiating as JTOs. He also reiterated our earlier suggestion to explore the possibility of filing SLP in Hon'ble Supreme Court on this issue. Sr.GM (Est) said that this possibility has already been considered but due to contempt petition pending at Hon'ble High Court of Haryana and Punjab, BSNL Management has not been able to puruse that possibility. GS has finally requested Sr.GM (Est) that holding of the examination can be deferred or atleast the last date for submission of application can be further extended till the outcome of the contempt petition is known.

09.04.2013:Diversion of STS posts from MT quota to Seniority cum fitness quota:It is reliably learnt that the Management Committee of BSNL has approved the proposal of diversion of 1100 STS (T) posts, thereby enabling promotion of 756 + 1100 eligible SDEs as STS on adhoc basis. It may be recalled that AIBSNLOA has been pursuing this issue relentlessly and that CMD had agreed to our proposal in the meeting we had with him on 26.3.2013.

09.04.2013:Amendment in the schedule of Disciplinary, Appellate and Revising authorities in BSNL CDA Rules 2006:DoPT has forwarded our letter dated 11.3.2013 to CVO, DoT for necessary action in the matter under intimation to DoPT. Read more...

09.04.2013:Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.4.2013:DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 71.5% to 74.9% w.e.f. 1.4.2013. View orders...

07.04.2013:Memorandum of Understanding between BSNL and DoT for the year 2013-14:In the MOU signed between BSNL and DoT for the year 2013-14, the commitment given in the previous year to assist BSNL by the Government of India on important policy matters has been virtually withdrawn. The MOU for the current year merely states that, "BSNL shall require support from the Government on those matters." Read more...

07.04.2013:SECOND CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF AIBSNLOA TAMILNADU CIRCLE:The Second Circle conference of AIBSNLOA Tamil Nadu circle was held on 3rd and 4th April, 2013 at Coimbatore. Com.P.Manoharan, Circle President presided over the conference. The conference started with the hoisting of National flag by Com. K. Balasubramanian, CHQ President and the Association flag by Com. Rakesh Sethi, GS AIBSNLOA. The large gathering of delegates raised thunderous slogans with enthusiasm and zeal. The morning session started with address by Com. K. Balasubramanian CHQ President and Com. Rakesh Sethi, GS. Report of the District secretaries then followed. The open session was a splendid show with a huge gathering of delegates, dignitaries and BSNL officers. The function started with an invocation song followed by lighting of “Kuthu Vilakku” in a traditional way. Com. Ponnusamy, President, Reception committee delivered welcome address. Com. P. Manoharan, Circle President delivered the Presidential address and Com. K. Rajasekaran, Circle Secretary, delivered the key note address. Shri. M. Ashraf Khan , CGM, Tamilnadu Circle, Sri. Shajahan, PGM, Coimbatore, Lion Sri. P. Arumugamani, MJF , K. Balasubramanaian, CHQ President, Sri.D. Sivaraj , Sr.GM (NOW-CM), Com. Rakesh Sethi, GS, Com.P.N.Perumal, CS, SEWA BSNL, Sri. M. Natarajan, MD, Praedium Developers, Com. P. Udayasuriyan, AGS, CHQ from Chennai Telephones , Com. Duraisamy, Vice President, CHQ Com. V.P Arya, former GS AIBSNLOA, Com. B. Ganesan, President AIBSNLOA, Chennai Telephones addressed the Open session. Shri. P.Santosham, Sr.GM (NWP-CM), Shri.C.Periasamy, GMT Erode, Shri. S.P. Singh Nimrana, CE Electrical, Com. V.Gurumoorthy, Finance Secretary CHQ, Com. T.Gunasekaran Organising Secretary( South) CHQ, Com. Selvakumar, Editor, CHQ, Com. Badrinaryanan, ACS AIBSNLOA, Chennai Telephones, Com. And L. Sundararaman former president, Chennai Telephnes were also present and graced the occasion. The open session ended with Vote of thanks by Com. Dhanushkodi, Convener of the Reception Committee. A seminar on “DATA and VAS –Keys to growth” was conducted on the second day. Shri. S.S. Shanmugam MJF, Shri. D.Sivaraj ,Sr.GM (NWO-CM), Com Jeyachandran CWC member and Com.M.S. Radhakrishnan , ACS spoke in the Seminar. The new office-bearers were elected unanimously, with Com. R. Dhamodharan, SDE CBE as President, Com.K.Rajasekaran, SDE Circle Office as Circle Secretary and Com.G.Suresh, AO Circle Office as Finance Secretary. The two days conference concluded with Vote of thanks by Com.Dhanushkodi, Dist. Secy and the convenor of the Reception Committee.

05.04.2013:RCom plays spoilsport in Airtel’s 3G strategies:The High Court vacated the stay order on the execution of DoT’s order to stop 3G roaming services on RCom’s plea which cited the adverse impact on its business due to Airtel’s 3G roaming services. Read more...

04.04.2013:Review of adhoc appointment/promotion:DoPT has reiterated its instructions that promotions/appointments on adhoc basis are to be resorted to only in exceptional circumstances. Read more...

03.04.2013:Deputation of SDEs to National Highways Authority of India:NHAI wants officers of background of Information Technology at Manager level on deputation basis from BSNL. Eligible officers can send their application through proper channel on or before 5.4.2013. View details...

03.04.2013:Tenure transfers in SDE (Telecom):BSNL has issued transfer orders to SDEs(T) who have completed their tenure and to substitutes thereof. View orders...

02.04.2013:Corrected All India Eligibility List Part II in respect of JTO (Civil):BSNL has circulated the corrected AIEL Part-II (as on 14.1.2013) in respect of JTO (Civil). View list...

01.04.2013:Introduction of Looking After arrangement - clarifications:BSNL has issued clarifications to its orders introducing looking after arrangement by Executives availing higher pay scale. This follows our letter dated 26.3.2013 addressed to CMD BSNL and subsequent discussions with CMD on the same day, wherein CMD had agreed to consider the points raised by us. Read More...

01.04.2013:Shri M.F. Farooqui takes over as Secretary, Department of Telecom :Shri M.F. Farooqui, of the 1978 batch of the Indian Administrative Service from the Tamil Nadu Cadre, took charge as Secretary, Department of Telecom today. Prior to this assignment, he was serving as Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry, before which he was special Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forests. He is a post-graduate in Physics as well as a post-graduate in Business Administration. During his career, his postings include that as Principal Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu in the Industries Department. He has worked as Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Union Ministry of Finance. In the mid-nineties he worked as Consul General of India in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has also worked as Chief Executive and Member Secretary of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.(PIB)

01.04.2013:Consolidated instructions regarding action warranted against Government Servants remaining absent without authorisation/grant of leave:DoPT has circulated consolidated instructions regarding action warranted against Government Servants remaining away from duty without authorisation/grant of leave. Read More...

28.03.2013:Increase in IDA rate w.e.f. 1.4.2013:According to calculations based on AICPI for Industrial Workers for December 2012, January 2013 and February 2013, IDA has increased by 3.4% from 71.5% to 74.9% w.e.f. 1.4.2013.

27.03.2013:FAQ on Leave:DoPT has circulated a list of Frequently Asked Questions on Leave matters along with answers. Read More...

26.03.2013:Meeting with CMD BSNL:GS and AGS (HQ) met CMD BSNL today and discussed about Regular/Adhoc promotion in the grade of STS(T). We requested CMD that 2000 posts may be diverted from MT quota to seniority cum fitness quota so that all the eligible SDEs may get their long due promotion. We explained that since there is stay on STS promotion till 8.4.2013, the next date of hearing in Hon'ble CAT Chennai, BSNL will not be able to issue promotion orders for STS till then. In case stay is vacated then all the eligible SDEs can be promoted because ACR of all the eligible SDEs are with BSNL CO. By doing so chances of further court cases may also reduce. CMD BSNL agreed with our proposal but felt that executives should avoid rushing to court as due to legal problems, the Management is not able to give promotion in time. He also assured us that if the stay is vacated the Management will certainly consider promoting all the eligible executives subject to availability of posts. We also requested CMD to withdraw both the orders of BSNL CO dated 22.3.13 regarding withdrawal of officiating arrangement and introduction of looking after arrangement, explaining the points elaborated in our letter. CMD has agreed to consider these points.

26.03.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL regarding withdrawal of the practice of local officiating promotions:'It appears that before taking these decisions proper home-work has not been done. We firmly believe that the only solution to the issue is pursuing the legal cases seriously at all levels and resolving the discrepancies in the seniority lists so that all the vacancies in the SDE/STS/JAG grades in all streams can be filled on regular basis, leaving very minimal short-term vacancies for local officiating' Read More...

26.03.2013:CHQ writes to Secretary DoT regarding deputation of unabsorbed ITS officers in BSNL for a further period of 10 years:'Apart from the above, the decision to allow deputation to the unabsorbed ITS Group A Officers for a further period of 1O years will cause serious demoralization, frustration and de-motivation to the BSNL's own Officers, since the deputationists will occupy the posts sanctioned against BSNL's assets which otherwise are the promotional posts of BSNL Officers. In case of JAG level posts alone, 181 number of posts of DGM are being held by the deputationists - thus blocking the promotion avenues of the eligible BSNL Executives. If fact, the career advancement of the absorbed/BSNL recruited Executives will be seriously affected by the above decision.' Read More...

26.03.2013:Modification in policy of provision of concessional broadband connection to retired BSNL employees:BSNL has issued orders extending the benefit of 60% concession to JAG and above level retired employees. View orders...

25.03.2013:CEC Meeting of Madhya Pradesh Circle:CEC of AIBSNLOA MP Circle was held on 23.3.2013 at Hotel Pleasure Inn Bhopal. The meeting was presided by Com.J.N.Mishra, Circle President. GS, AIBSNLOA was given a warm welcome by presenting of bouquet by Com.G.P.Patel, CS. All the circle office-bearers, DSs and CEC members attended the meeting. Com. P.K.Jha CWC member of SNEA MP Circle and Com.R.K.Narang ADS of SNEA along with a large number of SNEA members joined AIBSNLOA formally. During the open session, the meeting hall overflew with members of AIBSNLOA as well as members of other associations. Com Rakesh Sethi, GS AIBSNLOA in his speech explained the status on 78.2 IDA fittment, ITS absorption, seniority of TES group B, Non holding of DPC for a long time for promotion from JTO to SDE/ JAO to AO / SDE to DE and DE to JAG, failure of managememt and court cases. GS also provided the status of various court cases pending in different courts throughout India and requested the Executives not to approach the court directly without exhausting the grievance channels with BSNL management. He also requested the Executives not to seek stay on DPC and to limit their prayer to rectifying the discrepancy in seniority, because it does not help the petitioners and also goes against the senior members. There were elaborate discussions on BSNL viability. GS also explained about the goals of AIBSNLOA and how AIBSNLOA has got the recognition from the executives of BSNL irrespective of association membership. Number of members spoke on different issues , giving their valuable suggestions regarding BSNL viability. All the questions raised by the members were replied by the GS to their satisfaction. Com. P.K.Jha and Com. RK Narang have been co-opted as office-bearers of AIBSNLOA MP Circle body. Before start of the CEC meeting, GMTD, Bhopal district body was formed in the presence of Circle President Sh.J.N. Mishra and Circle Secretary Sh. G. P. Patel. In the GMTD branch 20 new members have joined our Association and many more will be joining in the near future. Com.L.S.Rajput,Com.N.K.Garg and Com.D.K.Somkunwar were unanimously elected as District President,District Secretary and District Finance Secretary respectively.

22.03.2013:Withdrawal of the practice of local officiating promotions:BSNL has withdrawn the practice of local officiating promotions for filling up short term vacancies 'owing to administrative and legal problems attached with the system.' View orders...

22.03.2013:Introduction of Look-after arrangement in place of Officiating promotion:After withdrawing the practice of officiating promotions BSNL has introduced look-after arrangement by executives in lower substantive grade but availing higher scale under Time bound upgradation, 'in order to meet the essential operational needs of the organisation.' View orders...

22.03.2013:CAO Adhoc promotion - Missing ACRs:BSNL SEA section has circulated the list of AOs under consideation for promotion to CAO on adhoc basis for whom ACRs for the specified periods are missing. View list...

20.03.2013:Seeking second stage advice from CVO/CVC:BSNL has reiterated that the disciplinary authorities should seek second stage advice if they differ with the first stage advice given by CVO, BSNL or the CVC. View letter...

19.03.2013:Preparatory work for future STS (T) regular promotions:BSNL has called for ACRs for the period from 2005-06 to 2009-10 in respect of officers having seniority No. 14290 to 16747 (OC), 14040.6.1 to 17198.277 (SC) and 139 officers belonging to ST category listed under Annexure-B of the letter, as a part of preparatory work for future STS (T) regular promotions. View letter...

18.03.2013:Executive Promotion Policy - clarifications on advance processing of time bound upgradation twice a year:BSNL has issued clarifications regarding the performance year upto which the ACRs/APARs are to be considered for processing time bound upgradation twice a year. View orders...

18.03.2013:Tenure transfer in SDE (T) grade:BSNL has issued transfer orders to those SDEs (T) who have completed their tenure and to substitutes thereof. View orders...

18.03.2013:Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972:DoP&PW has issued orders providing revision of provisional pension to pre-2006 and post-2006 retirees who had been under suspension or against whom disciplinary proceedings were pending, on the same lines as provided for pensioners vide its order dated 1.9.2008. View orders...

15.03.2013:LDCE for promotion as JTO under 35% and 15% quota - clarification regarding Educational qualification:BSNL has clarified that Engineering degree in Instrumentation/Instrumentation Technology will be equivalent to BE/B.Tech degree in any of the disciplines mentioned in JTO RR 2002. View orders...

15.03.2013:Declaration of final results of LDCE for promotion to SDE (T):Promotion activity on the basis of results declared by the DE section of Corporate Office could not be undertaken due to stay by CAT, Gauhati. Since VC earlier obtained is about to expire, BSNL CO has called for fresh VC status.

13.03.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on amendment in the schedule of Disciplinary, Appellate and Reviewing authorities as contained in BSNL CDA Rules 2006:'Therefore the amendments, as circulated vide BSNL's above cited office letter, will not stand legal scrutiny and are bound to fail if contested in a court of law. We therefore request that the amendments be withdrawn forthwith.' Read More...

12.03.2013:Inter-circle transfer orders in SDE (T) grade:BSNL has issued transfer orders to BSNL Corporate Office from various circles in SDE (T) grade. View orders....

12.03.2013:Deployment of repatriated ITS Group A officers in BSNL for 10 years:DoT has issued orders 'deploying' the ITS Group A officers who stand repatriated to DoT, in BSNL for a period of 10 years on diminishing basis, based on the cabinet approval on the issue. View DoT letter....

08.03.2013:LDCE for promotion to JTO under 35% and 15% quota - clarifications:BSNL has issued clarifications on various issues raised regarding the LDCE for promotion to JTO under 35% and 15% quota vacancies, to be held on 2-6-2013. View clarifications....

08.03.2013:Grant of child care leave for women employees of BSNL:BSNL has conveyed the approval of the competent authority for grant of child care leave for women employees of BSNL as per DOPT O.M. dated 11.9.2008. View orders....

07.03.2013:Regular promotion to EE (Civil):Initiating the process of regular promotion to EE (Civil) grade, BSNL has called for ACR/APAR of eligible officers. View letter....

05.03.2013:Top Ten Central Public Sector Enterprises in Terms of Gross Block :Gross block in top ten Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) amounted to Rs. 9,45,619 crore as on 31.3.2012. This was equal to 68.85 percent of the total gross block in all CPSEs. As per the Public Enterprises Survey 2011-12, tabled in Parliament recently, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. and NTPC Ltd. are the top three CPSEs amongst the top ten (CPSEs) in terms of gross block during the year 2011-12. The share of these three CPSEs alone was 54.76% of the total gross block of all the CPSEs as on 31.3.2012. Other seven of the top ten CPSEs are: IOC, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., SAIL, NHPC, NPCI, HPCL and Gail India Ltd. (PIB)

05.03.2013:Regular promotion to STS (Telecom):BSNL has promoted two officers as STS (T) on regular basis. View orders....

05.03.2013:Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:BSNL has issued transfer orders for SDEs (T) who have completed their tenure and substitutes thereof. View orders....

04.03.2013:Public Enterprises Survey 2011-12:According to the Public Enterprises Survey 2011-12 conducted on behalf of DPE, BSNL ranks last among 225 CPSEs in terms of Profit/Loss Before Exceptional, Extraordinary items & Tax (PBEET) View rank list....But ranks 14 in terms of Net Turnover/Revenue during 2011-12. View rank list....

01.03.2013:Withdrawal of scheme of allowing 1% discount on payment of Landline telephone bills through certain specific modes of payment like ECS/Online portal/ATMs etc.:BSNL has decided to withdraw the scheme of allowing discount @ 1% (One percent) to BSNL customers on payment of telephone bills through the aforesaid modes of payment with effect from 1st April, 2013. View orders....

01.03.2013:Complaints received by TRAI relating to billing and tariff:Out of the 2419 complaints received by TRAI relating to billing and tariff during the period from April 2012 to January 2013, BSNL and MTNL related complaints were the least. Read More....

28.02.2013:Light at the end of the tunnel for the Accounts Comrades who were JAOs/AAOs in 1996?:After a sustained struggle, in 2003, the audit and accounts employees under the banner of JAC of Audit & Accounts Employees Organisations could achieve parity in pay with Assistants in Central Secretariat maintaining vertical relativity. The parity was granted notionally with effect from 1.1.1996 and actually from 19.2.2003. Some members of All India Railway Accounts Staff Association (AIRASA) in Trivandrum (Shri Jose Sebastian and 4 others) challenged the decision of the Railway Board (ie Govt) to grant the higher pay scale from 19.2.12003 and demanded that higher pay (and subsequent arrears of pay) be paid from 1.1.1996, in the CAT, Ernakulam. CAT, Ernakulam, on 30.6.2006, quashed the order of Railway Board granting notional fixation from 1.1.1996 to 18.2.2003 and directed that the higher pay scale be paid in real terms with effect from 1.1.1996. The Railway board moved HC of Kerala against this directive of the CAT, Ernakulam. Finding no merit in the writ petition moved by the Railway Board, the HC of Kerala rejected the appeal (27.3.2012). Railway Board planned to move the SC. The petitioners (only three are still in service, other two have since retired), ie AIRASA filed caveat in the SC so that the SLP by the Railway Board is not admitted without hearing the original petitioners. The case finally came up for admission on 25th February 2013 and the SC rejected the SLP, rather the SLP moved by the Railway Board was not admitted – ie the CAT directive to pay arrears of pay from 1.1.1996 is upheld. [courtesy - AIAAA]

28.02.2013:SECOND CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF AIBSNLOA CHENNAI TELEPHONES - A BRIEF REPORT:The Second Circle conference of All India BSNL Officers’ Association (AIBSNLOA) Chennai Telephones was held on 22nd & 23rd February 2013. On 22nd February 2013, a grand Open session was held. The Function started with an invocation song by Com.S.Peraisamy DS-Kod Branch followed by traditional lighting of lamp by Sri.E.Babu Guest of Honour and Secretary GOJAN group of Institutions and Technologies, CGM Chennai Telephones Sri.A.Balasubramanian, CHQ President Com.K.Balasubramanian, Chief Patron of AIBSNLOA, Com.S.BASU and the Circle Secretary Com.P.UdayaSuriyan. Com.L.Sundara Raman Circle President delivered the Presidential address and Com.P.Udaya Suriyan Circle Secretary Chennai Telephones delivered key note address. General Secretary Com.Rakesh Sethi who could not attend the function due to personal bereavement had sent a message greeting the conference and emphasising the strength the CHQ got from AIBSNLOA-ChTD. Sri.E.Babu Secretary Gojan Group of Educational Institutions, Redhills,Chennai, Sr.GM (Finanace) Sri.K.K.VEL, CGM Chennai Telephones Sri.A.Balasubramanian, GM (HR&ADMN), and Chief Engineer Civil Sri.S.Pattabiraman addressed the Open Session. Com.S.Basu in his special address stressed the need for cautious approach to be adopted both by the management and Staff in dealing with the present condition of BSNL that was once recommended for MAHARATNA Status. Com.C.K.Mathivanan AGS NFTE, Com.R.Gunasekaran, CS, BSNLDEU, Com.K.Rajasekar CS TN Circle AIBSNLOA felicitated the Conference. Com.S.Jaikumar CS NTEA, Chennai Telephones was present. The open session ended with vote of thanks from Com.V.Gurumurthy Circle Finance Secretary. The entire event was nicely compered by Com.B.Ganesan DGM (HR&Admn) and Ex-President of AIBSNLOA-ChTD.

The Delegate Session began on the second day (23/02/13) of the conference with President Com.L.Sundararaman welcoming the Delegates. The delegate session witnessed useful deliberation on many issues. Two senior Comrades.L.Sundararaman & R.Vaidayanathan,ACS who are retiring on superannuation this month were felicitated and honoured. After lunch a seminar was held in which Sri.V.Senthil Vasan GM (Sales&Marketing) CFA &CM spoke on “BSNL- the Strengh, Weakness and Challenges Ahead”. New office-bearers were elected unanimously, with Com.B.Ganesean as President, Com.P.Udayasuriyan as Circle Secretary and Com.V.Gurumoorthy as Finance Secretary. The two day conference concluded with vote of thanks from Com.J.Badrinarayanan.

28.02.2013:Budget 2013 - No review of tax slabs:No review of income tax slabs this year; Budget proposed tax credit of Rs.2000 for income upto 5 lakhs. Read More....

27.02.2013:Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:BSNL has issued transfer orders for SDEs (T) who have completed their tenure and for substitutes thereof. View orders....

27.02.2013:Reservation of persons with disabilities:BSNL has circulated DoPT letter dated 14.12.2012 reiterating its earlier instructions on carrying forward unfilled reserved vacancies, inter-change among the three categories of disability and lapsing of unfilled reserved vacancies. View orders....

25.02.2013:Clarifications regarding revision of FMC and charges of unlimited broadband plans:BSNL has issued clarification that the proposed revisions do not apply to the existing customers under one year/two years/three years plan till expiry of the said plan period. View orders....

25.02.2013:Date of joining of STS (Telecom) on regular basis:BSNL has circulated the list of STS (Telecom) whose date of joining on regular basis has not yet been received by the Corporate Office. View list....

22.02.2013:Revision of PPO of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners - Model advertisement to be used by Ministries/Departments:DPE has further streamlined the process allowing revision of PPOs even in those cases where the date of birth/age of the spouse is not given in the PPO. View O.M....

21.02.2013:Utilisation of mileage points/other incentives earned by employees of CPSEs on tickets purchased for official travel:DPE issues an O.M. directing that mileage points or other incentives earned by CPSE employees on tickets purchased for official travel should be used only for other official travel and not for personal trips. View O.M....

21.02.2013:Payment of statutory dues, salary and wages in sick/loss making CPSEs under the Department of Heavy Industry:'Payment of outstanding dues of salary and wages would mitigate the hardships of the employees thereby motivating them for better output and would prepare them to achieve the goal of revival/restructuring of the company. In addition clearance of outstanding statutory dues (Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, Employees State Insurance) would result in fulfilment of statutory obligations.' Read More...

19.02.2013:BSNL Management Trainees Recruitment Rules 2013:As scheduled, GS and AGS had a meeting with the committee yesterday evening and submitted our views and proposals on the matter in writing. Sr.GM (Pers) appreciated our points and said that the other associations have not given their views in writing and one more meeting will be called after they submit their views in writing. View CHQ letter...

19.02.2013:THANKS COMRADES:When AIBSNLOA called for the views/comments from all Executives on the proposed BSNL MT RR 2013, the mailbox of General Secretary was flooded with emails from a large number of Executives from the nook and corner of the country, irrespective of association affiliations and particularly from the young direct recruits. Based on the inputs we have been able to take a sensible and balanced stand on the various aspects of the proposed MTRR. AIBSNLOA CHQ conveys its sincere thanks to all the executives who have shown faith on AIBSNLOA and have conveyed their views and comments. THANK YOU COMRADES.

19.02.2013:Mandatory training under Executive Promotion Policy:Officers of age of 55 years and above have now the option of undergoing one week refresher training as a part of the the mandatory EPP training under EPP followed by an online examination at the training centre. View orders...

18.02.2013:BSNL revises FMC of post-paid broadband plans:BSNL has revised the Fixed Monthly Charges of all Unlimited Post-paid Broadband plans w.e.f. 1.3.2013. View circular...

18.02.2013:Policy for allotment of staff quarters to retired employees:BSNl extended the policy for three month. This policy was issued on 30.12.2011 and initially applicable for one year. View orders...

18.02.2013:Preparatory work for promotion to SDE (E) on regular basis for the vacany year 2012-13:BSNL has called for ACR/APAR of eligible Electrical wing officers as part of preparatory work for promotion to SDE (E) on regular basis for the vacancy year 2012-13. View letter... View list...

16.02.2013:Delhi High Court dismisses BSNL application on ITS issue:Dismissing the BSNL application for allowing of non-optee ITS Group A officers on continued deputation in BSNL, the Hon'ble Delhi High Court is reported to have directed BSNL to relieve those who have opted to revert to Government service within six weeks.

14.02.2013:CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) regarding amendments proposed to SDE (T) RR 2002:'It may be added under column 11 in proposed provision that, "Normally the DPC for promotion on the basis of seniority cum fitness as well as the LDCE shall be held atleast once in the calendar year."' Read More...

14.02.2013:Meeting with CMD:GS and AGS (HQ) met CMD today and discussed the following issues:
1. Release of DGM (T) Adhoc promotion list: We requested CMD to use his good offices for immediate release of the DGM (T) promotion list, which has been approved but has been not released. CMD said that the list could not be released due to court case. We informed him that there is no stay for issue of promotion orders by the court and that senior STS officers are retiring without getting their due promotion. CMD noted down the point in his diary and assured that he will have it examined.
2. Holding of DPC for promotion to DE (Adhoc) for all the vacancies available: CMD said that this issue has been again embroiled in a court case and said that the Management was helpless in such a situation of repeated court cases against promotions. We conveyed our hope that the stay in Chennai CAT would be vacated soon and in that occasion DPC process should be initiated for filling all the existing DE vacancies.
3. Diversion of STS posts from MT Quota: We requested him to approve diversion of vacancies from MT quota since there is no possibility of filling up the MT quota vacancies in the near future. CMD asked us to meet him a few days later to discuss the issue in detail.

14.02.2013:Meeting with GM (Trg):GS met GM (Trg) yesterday and again requested him to review the condition of mandatory examination on financial upgradation and postbased promotion. GM (Trg) said that the mandatory training was proposed to keep the officers abreast of changes in technology and to motivate them. GS informed that if the objective of the Management was that, definitely the examination has not achieved the goal. And just appearing in the examination is not equivalent to training. Therefore the Management should have a rethinking over the issue. GM (Trg) agreed that he will consider the issue further.

13.02.2013:Proposed revision of Management Trainee Recruitment Rules:BSNL has circulated the proposed revision of MT RR and has asked the Executive Associations to submit their views/comments before the Committee on 18.2.2013 during the scheduled time. AIBSNLOA has been asked to submit its views at 1630 Hrs. All Executives are requested to send their views by email to gsaibsnloa@gmail.com before 15th February 2013. View circular... View proposal...

11.02.2013:Amendment to the schedule of Disciplinary, Appellate and Reviewing authorities contained in BSNL CDA Rules 2006:BSNL has circulated amendments to the schedule of Disciplinary, Appellate and Reviewing Authoriies contained in BSNL CDA Rules, 2006, including officers holding of charge of CGM or GM as Disciplinary, Appellate and Reviewing Authorities. View amendments...

08.02.2013:Meeting with GM (Estt):1. Granting exemption for TTAs who have already qualified the screening test: GS met GM (Estt) yesterday and requested him to grant exemption to the TTAs who have already qualified the screening test from appearing in the JTO Competitive examination proposed to be held shortly. GM (Estt) informed us that due to contempt petitions filed in various courts like Ernakulam and Chandigarh, the Management is in a bind and could not consider our request. He rather advised all TTAs to appear in the JTO Competitive examination proposed to be held. We argued that most of the qualified TTAs have undergone the prescribed training and are officiating as JTOs for a very long period and asking them to appear in another examination after exploiting their services would be unfair. GM (Estt) expressed helplessness in this issue.
2. Submission of appropriate reply to DoT on the issue of approval for 78.2% fitment benefit: GM (Estt) informed us that the draft reply has been cleared by SR and CPNM sections and is being sent to CA section. Later it would be put up for consideration by the Management Committee before formally replying to DoT. He expressed the hope that after this reply, DoT will approve the earlier proposal of BSNL Board for granting 78.2% fitment benefit.
3. Creation of additional ADOL posts for Madhya Pradesh: We requested him to ensure that the committee's decision is finalised early. GM (Estt) said that we have to approach Sr.GM (Pers) on the issue. We pointed out that Addl.GM (Estt) is the Chairman of the Committee and that the proposal for creation of additional posts is pending with the committee only and requested GM (Estt) to pursue with the Chairman of the committee for early decision.

07.02.2013:CHQ writes to CMD regarding Non-grant of benefit of merger of 50% IDA with basic pay for fitment purpose in BSNL - DoT’s unfair observations :'Had the 78.2% fitment benefit been granted immediately after the DPE orders dated 2.4.2009 was issued while BSNL’s financial position was still comfortable, today’s predicament could have been avoided' Read More...

07.02.2013:New complaint number to get unwanted mobile VAS deactivated:'Telecom consumers can now register complaint about wrongful activation of value added services (VAS) like mobile Internet and caller tunes on a new common number, 155223, for all operators. Telecom operators will have to refund the amount charged for such activation of services if consumers inform about it within 24 hours on this common number.' Read More...

07.02.2013:Amendments proposed to SDE (T) RR:Members are requested to submit their views/comments to the GS email ID: gsaibsnloa@gmail.com BEFORE FRIDAY THE 8TH FEBRUARY 2013.

05.02.2013:CHQ writes to CMD requesting review of tower sharing concept and introduction of safeguards:'Another area of concern is leasing out those towers where BSNL is the sole operator due to the cost and labour required in erecting towers in difficult terrains and hilly areas. Leasing out such towers can never be a wise decision.' Read More...

04.02.2013:Revision of ceiling rates and guidelines for various coronary/vascular stents under CGHS:BSNL has endorsed the orders of Dept. of Health & Family Welfare OM revising the ceiling rates and guidelines for various coronary/vascular stents under CGHS, for settlding medical claims under BSNLMRS. View endorsement... View OM...

01.02.2013:Holding of CPC for promotion to DGM (F):BSNL SEA section has circulated the eligibility list of CAOs being considered for promotion to DGM (F) on adhoc basis and has called for their ACRs. View letter... View list...

31.01.2013:Amendments proposed to SDE (T) RR:BSNL has solicited our views/comments on the proposed amendments to the SDE (T) Recruitment Rules. Members are requested to submit their views/comments to the GS email ID: gsaibsnloa@gmail.com View letter...

31.01.2013:Special discount scheme for serving/retired Govt./PSU employees and visuall impaired employees under EVDO and NIC postpaid data plan: BSNL has reintroduced effective from 1.2.2013 the promotional scheme of discount of 20% in usage and FMC of EVDO and NIC prepaid data plan for serving and retired State/Central Government, PSU and visually impaired employees for a period of one year from the date of implementation. View letter...

30.01.2013:Promotion to DE on adhoc basis - APARs not received: As on 29.1.2013, APARs for the year 2011-12 have not been received from the following circles: Rajasthan, Karnataka, Punjab, Chennai Telephones, Tamilnadu, STR, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, UP West, Assam, Inspection, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, STP and Jarkhand. Circle Secretaries are requested to pursue with respective circle administration for early sending of the APARs.

30.01.2013:Volunteers for postings at Wireless Services Nodal Centres at Trichy, Pune, Kolkata and Chandigarh: BSNL has called for volunteers from SDE (T) for posting at Wireless Services Nodal Centres at Trichy, Pune, Kolkata and Chandigarh. View letter...

30.01.2013:Amendments to CCS (Pension) Rules 1972: Dept. of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare has notified amendments to CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, introducing 37 B after amendment 37 A, separating the provisions in the amendments so that 37 A is applicable for conversion of Government Department into a Public Sector Undertaking and 37 B is applicable for conversion of Government Department into a Central Autonomous Body. View Notification...

29.01.2013:Meeting with Sr.GM (Pers):1. Promotion to DGM (T) on adhoc basis: GS met Sr.GM (Pers) and requested to release the promotion orders immediately so that the Executives retiring this month will be benefitted. Sr.GM said that although the list has been approved by the CMD they are waiting for the verdict of High Court, Kerala.
2. Promotion to DE on adhoc basis: Sr.GM (Pers) informed us that Chennai CAT has now stayed even the preparatory work for promotion to DE (Adhoc) and that efforts were on to vacate the stay on the next date of hearing, 7th February 2013. He said that he was upset over the number of court cases being filed on every issue from every corner of the country. We requested him that a concrete grievance redressal mechanism on seniority issues should be put in place so that there is no necessity for individuals to file cases. However we appeal to all Executives to desist from approaching the courts and in case they feel it absolutely necessary, to restrict the prayer to remedy and not to seek stay of promotion proceedings.
3. Creation of additional ADOL posts for Madhya Pradesh: We were informed that the committee is yet to take a decision. We requested him to speed up the decision.
4. PA/PS issue pertaining to Orissa Circle: Sr.GM (Pers) said that the matter is pending with CMD for his approval. Action will be taken as soon as the approval is received.

29.01.2013:Record retention schedule in respect of records common to all Ministries/Departments: Dept. of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances has circulated the revised Record retention schedule in respect of records common to all Ministries/Departments. View Circular...

28.01.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting immediate release of promotion orders of DGM (T) on adhoc basis: 'We therefore earnestly request you to kindly cause release of the promotion list reported to have been approved by you, immediately, so that persons retiring this month are atleast not deprived of their due promotion.' Read More...

24.01.2013:SDE (E) Seniority List: After disposing of representations for correction BSNL has circulated the final seniority list in SDE (E) grade. View list... View letter...

23.01.2013:Bharti, Idea hike call rates, others may follow: 'Bharti Airtel has doubled its call rates from Re 1 per minute to Rs 2 minute per minute, whereas Idea has hiked from 1.2 paise per second to 2 paise per second, said reports. Media reports also suggested that Bharti Airtel is also reducing free minutes from 10-25%.' Read More...

23.01.2013:ZTE may post loss of $466.58 million for 2012: ZTE may post a full-year net loss attributable to shareholders of the listed company of between RMB2.5 billion and RMB2.9 billion 2.9 billion yuan ($466.58 million) in 2012, a reversal of 221.35% and 240.77% compared to a year earlier.(TT)

23.01.2013:Promotion to DGM (F) on adhoc basis: BSNL SEA section has circulated the list of officers under consideration for promotion to DGM on adhoc basis, whose ACRs are missing. View list...

23.01.2013:Requirement of mandatory training for related benefits in cases of voluntary retirement: BSNL has clarified that the exemption from undergoing two weeks mandatory training during the last two years before retirement on superannuation is not applicable for retirement on voluntary basis. View orders...

22.01.2013:Promotion to CAO on regular basis: BSNL SEA section has circulated the list of officers working as CAO on adhoc basis, whose ACRs are missing, being considered for promotion to CAO on regular basis, as on 21.1.2013. View list...

22.01.2013:Promotion to CAO on adhoc basis: BSNL SEA section has circulated the list of ST officers being considered for promotiont to CAO on adhoc basis, requesting circles to send ACR/APAR for the whole or part period as the case may be. View list...

21.01.2013:Revision in Passenger Fares from Tomorrow I.E. 22.01.2013: 'The Ministry of Railways has issued circular giving details of its decision to revise Passenger Fares from tomorrow i.e. 22.01.2013.' Read More...

21.01.2013:Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade: BSNL has issued transfer orders for SDEs (T) who have completed their tenure and for their substitutes. View orders...

18.01.2013:Clarification in Executive Promotion Policy: BSNL has issued clarification in implementation of Executive Promotion Policy. View clarification...

17.01.2013:Suggestions of CMD BSNL: CMD has suggested opening of small CSCs with available infrastructure and manpower to give better services near the storsteps of the customers. Read More...

17.01.2013:Revision of IDA rate w.e.f. 1.1.2013: BSNL has endorsed DPE orders for IDA increase by 4.2% from 67.3% to 71.5% w.e.f.1.1.2013. View endorsement...

17.01.2013:LICE for promotion to DM grade in BSNL CO: BSNL has decided to hold the LICE for promotion to Dy.Manager (Section Officers of erstwhile CSS cadre) in BSNL Corporate Office on 5th May 2013. View letter...

16.01.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL against restriction on the usage of service/residential connection to reduce interconnect usage charges: "Thus IUC paid by BSNL will be neutralized by the IUC paid to BSNL by the private operators for their calls terminating at these service numbers. Therefore we fail to understand as to how the decision of BSNL to place further restriction on number of service connections and barring STD calls outside the circle is going to save expenditure towards IUC. Read More...

16.01.2013:Circulation of CHQ office-bearers list of AIBSNLOA: BSNL has circulated the list of CHQ office-bearers of AIBSNLOA elected in the AIC held at Tiruchirapalli on 20th and 21st April 2012. View letter...

16.01.2013:Information on the data with respect to service connection: BSNL proposes to further restrict service connection facility by asking circles to explore the possibility of allowing only ON NET calls in the service connections. Read More...

16.01.2013:Holding of LICE/separate LICE for promotion to Personal Assistant grade in the field units: BSNL has asked Circles to initiate action for holding OMR based LICE/separate LICE for promotion to the grade of Personal Assistant preferably in June/July 2013. View letter...

15.01.2013:DoT wants government to bear the cost of the one-time spectrum fee for BSNL and MTNL: "Making a case for government support to these two mobile phone firms, the DoT in its Cabinet note said BSNL and MTNL are of strategic importance to the country, are providing services in far-flung areas and jointly account for 80% of landline and 71% of broadband connections in India. BSNL is also instrumental for implementing most of the schemes of Universal Service Obligation Fund for providing telecom services in rural and remote areas," the Cabinet note said." Read More...

15.01.2013:MoU with Canara Bank to extend various loan schemes: BSNL and Canara Bank have signed MoU extending various loan schemes to BSNL employees, valid upto 30.11.2013. Read More...

14.01.2013:BSNL, MTNL ready to surrender part of 2G spectrum : "BSNL has proposed to surrender part of GSM spectrum in certain cities of few circles and 1.25 Mhz of CDMA spectrum in Kerala circle," a government source told PTI. Read More...

11.01.2013:Promotion to DGM (T) on adhoc basis: Promotion orders are expected to be released by next week.

11.01.2013:Promotion to the grade of DE on adhoc basis: The Management Committee is reported to have approved filling up of 756 posts available under selection cum seniority quota. APARs of eligible officers for the year 2011-12 are yet to be received. Circle Secretaries are requested to ensure early sending of APARs from their circles.

11.01.2013:Promotion and postings in SDE (E) grade: BSNL has issued promotion and posting orders in the grade of SDE (E). View orders...

10.01.2013:Examination for Direct Recruitment of DGMs: The examination for direct recruitment of DGMs scheduled to be held on 20th January 2013 has been postponed until further notice.[In this regard please read the message posted on 3.1.2013 in this site on meeting with DGM (Pers)]. View orders...

10.01.2013:Promotion to DE grade on regular basis: BSNL has issued promotion orders for eight Executives in Telecom Operation to DE on regular basis. View orders...

09.01.2013:Revision of IDA rate w.e.f. 1.1.2013: DPE has issued orders for IDA increase by 4.2% from 67.3% to 71.5% w.e.f.1.1.2013. View orders...

09.01.2013:Data regarding DE (Adhoc) and DE (Regular):BSNL has circulated the list of DEs (adhoc) and DEs (Regular) as on 1.1.2013, calling for additions/deletions/errors if any. view letter... view list...

09.01.2013:Former BSNL Directors debarred for post-retirement part-time and full-time engagements:CVC has advised debarring of five ex-Directors of BSNL for three years for part-time as well as full-time post-retirement engagements. view orders...

08.01.2013:Entry level training in JTO(Civil) grade:BSNL has granted one time relaxation for delay in completing entry level training to JTOs (Civil) from seniority No.329 to 593 of Part II of AIEL-2005. view orders...

06.01.2013:COM.O.P.GUPTA PASSES AWAY:With profound grief, we learn that the Greatest ever leader of the P&T Trade Union Movement and former Secretary General of NFTE has passed away today. He was the inspiration and guidiling light to most of the erstwhile P&T and now the Telecom employees. He had a clear foresight on various issues which confronted the employees, organised glorious struggles on those issues and invariably achieved success. His demise is an irreparable loss to the BSNL trade union movement. AIBSNLOA CHQ joins the entire BSNL fraternity as it mourns the demise of Com.O.P.Gupta.

04.01.2013:Restriction on the usage of service/residential telephone connection to reduce interconnection charges:In order to reduce the interconnection usage charges, BSNL, as a first step, has taken a decision to a) audit and restrict the requirement of service connections in the office and residence and b) permit calls from service connections only within the LSA and barring STD calls outside the circle in selected office and residential service connections. view orders...

04.01.2013:Transfer DE/AGM grade:BSNL has issued request transfer orders in AGM/DE grade. view orders...

04.01.2013:Transfer in DE/AGM grade:BSNL has issued transfer orders to three AGM/DE grade officers who have completed their soft tenure. view orders...

03.01.2013:Meeting with Sr.GM (Pers):1. DGM DR: GS and AGS (HQ) met Sr.GM and wanted discussion on our letter dated 31.12.2012 regarding DGM Direct Recruitment. Sr.GM requested us to discuss the issue with DGM (Pers) due to his pre-occupation with some other issue. Accordingly we had a meeting with DGM (Pers). AGM (Pers) also was present. We explained our contention that when BSNL Executives were provisionally allowed to appear in the DGM DR examination, the conditions of age and qualification should have been relaxed as is the case with all other examinations. DGM (Pers) said that the provisional admission was based on court order but the RR remained unchanged. He agreed with our contention that gross salary of Rs.7 lakhs will mean discrimination among executives due to different HRA rates in different localities. DGM (Pers) readily agreed that this was really discriminatory and agreed to bring this matter to the notice of GM (Pers). Regarding our contention on pay protection on selection as DGM under Direct Recruitment, he mentioned that DoT had much earlier clarified that those recruited as DGM under DR would be treated as BSNL recruitees and will not be eligible for pension under Rule 37A. We therefore reiterated our point that instead of going in for a recruitment with such tricky stipulations, the vacancies could be filled by promoting eligible STS officers. We also requested him that atleast the process for holding the examination may be stopped till the final verdict of the court. DGM (Pers) agreed to convey our views to Sr.GM (Pers) who will call us for further discussions.
2. Promotion to DE Regular: DGM (Pers) informed us that file has been sent for approval of competent authority for filling up 756 posts available under selection cum seniority quota.The DPC process will commence immediately after getting approval.
3. Promotion to DGM (Adhoc): We were informed that the result of the case in Ernakulam CAT is being awaited and if the case is delayed a decision on the matter will be taken by the Management.
4. Promotion to DE (Adhoc): DGM (Pers) said that the required information has been furnished but CMD was not still convinced in diversion of posts. [AIBSNLOA will meet CMD shortly and discuss the issue with him]. DGM (Pers) also informed that ACRs/APARs for 2011-12 in respect eligible officers as part of preparatory work for promotion to DE on adhoc basis are yet to be received other than from 9 circles viz.Kerala, BBNW, CTS, J&K, ETR, NCES AND QA.[Circle secretaries are requested to pursue the matter with respective circle administrations].

03.01.2013:Telcos to fork out more than Rs 20,000 cr as one-time fee:'However, almost half of the total one-time fee is supposed to come from the state-run operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), which the government might have to adjust against other payments.' Read More...

03.01.2013:Transfer and Postings in EE (Civil) grade:BSNL has issued transfer orders in EE (civil) grade. view orders...

01.01.2013:Promotion and posting as DE on regular basis:BSNL has issued promotion and posting orders for 39 officers as DE on regular basis. view orders...