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  • 19.10.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on Discrepancy in BSNL MS RR in respect of SDE grade of Civil/Electrical/Architecture wing in BSNL - denial of promotion to EE grade in respect of non-graduates: 'As per the DoP&T guidelines referred to above, the departmental promotees having the basic qualification of diploma are eligible for promotion to STS grade and discrimination by date of promotion to SDE is against the essence of the said guidelines.' Read More...

  • 11.10.2011:CHQ Circular on 'VRS - some facts': '"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” - Charles Darwin' Read More...

  • 07.10.2011:CHQ writes to DDG (Estt), DoT regarding the case of Fixation of Pension by DoT Cell Orissa at Bhubaneswar by reducing one increment in contravention of BSNL corporate office guidelines consequent on implementation of BSNL Executive Promotion Policy: 'We would like to draw your kind attention to the fact that DoT Cell Orissa at Bhubaneswar has, in a number of cases, fixed the pension of retired officers by reducing one increment on the plea that once pay is fixed on promotion, the DNI should be granted one year after such date of pay fixation, which we feel is not correct and is a great injustice meted out to the retired officers.' Read More...

  • 23.09.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on VRS in BSNL: 'In order that those who volunteer to take the VRS offer get proper and justified compensation for leaving the service prematurely, we request serious consideration of all the following points, before taking a final call on the VRS.' Read More...

  • 16.09.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on extension of second ACP to the left out SDEs (Civil/Electrical) upto 1.10.2004: 'Now that only a very few candidates have been left out, we request you to settle the issue once for all by granting one time relaxation to extend the benefit of second ACP upto 1.10.2004 by adopting the same principle envisaged in DOT orders cited above. ' Read More...

  • 08.09.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on BSNL's decision to withdraw leave encashment while availing LTC and 'without voucher' facility under BSNLMRS: 'The officers and employees of BSNL have already been denied their righteous entitlement of 78.2% instead of 68.8% for fixation of pay in the revised scales. BSNL Executives are being continuously denied their legitimate E2 and E3 scales for JTOs & equivalents and SDEs & equivalents respectively. They are drawing pay in lower scales viz. E1 and E2 after pay revision, lower than the E1A and E2A scales, which they were having before pay revision. And now, again, the officers and employees are being denied their legitimate and hard earned rights, in the name of bad financial health of BSNL, for which the Management, the DoT and the Government are alone to blame.' Read More...

  • 12.08.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on Mandatory Training under BSNL Executive Promotion Policy – Migration from class room mode to e-mode – Genuine problems faced by the Executives: 'We shall be thankful, if our suggestions, which speak out the minds of majority of the Executives, are given positive consideration and suitable orders are issued in the earliest, so as to rally support of the Executives for achieving the paradigm shift in the way we learn and update ourselves.' Read More...

  • 05.05.2011: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on 'Factsheet of Fees':'We strongly feel that the points raised by Shri N.Muralidharan need to be examined with intent and necessary corrective measures, if required, are to be taken in the larger interest of BSNL – especially when the financial health of BSNL is fast deteriorating.' Read More...

  • 19.04.2011: CHQ writes to Secretary, DOT requesting to extend Natural justice for grant of 2nd ACP in the higher promotional Scale applying same consideration as granted by DOT to the incumbents in civil / electrical wing:'We also invite your kind attention on the above referred Executive office order of DOT where in relaxation has been granted to the incumbents SDEs irrespective of qualification who completed 24 years of service and are absorbed in BSNL/ MTNL as an one time relaxation and allowed benefit of 2nd ACP since 2002-2004. In the para-3 of the same order, it stipulates that for the optees, the benefit of 2nd ACP is as on 01.10.2004. ' Read More...

  • 08.04.2011: CHQ writes to ED (F) on early holding of DPC for promotion to CAO on adhoc basis: 'We request that the DPC for promotion from AO/Sr.AO to CAO on adhoc basis may kindly be caused to be conducted at the earliest with available ACRs, so that promotion orders can be issued at the earliest in order to remove the disquiet among the Telecom Finance wing'. Read More...

  • 30.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on flouting of BSNL orders on mass scale transfers by Kerala and MP circles: 'Now, it has been brought to our notice that mass scale transfers in SDE/JTO grades have been ordered in Kerala Telecom Circle. Also, large scale transfers in DE, SDE and JTO grades have also been ordered in Madhya Pradesh Telecom Circle.' Read More...

  • 25.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on flouting of BSNL orders on mass scale transfers by units/circles: 'We do not understand as to how the Accounts and Finance wing could issue such an order unmindful of the huge financial implications involved , when BSNL’s guidelines dated 7th March 2011 speaks about transfers “only where the financial implications are Nil.”. We also learn that mass scale transfers are under issue in Gujarat Circle, flouting BSNL’s said guidelines.' Read More...

  • 22.03.2011: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on revised E2, E3 scales: 'DoT in its letter is said to have observed that, “ (i) Case of E1A and E2A scales is not justified. (ii) No merit has been found in the case of E9A scale.”' Read More...

  • 18.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD on reduction of expenditure and increasing revenue in BSNL: 'A procedure to record the place of visit and kilometer travelled on daily basis into a system centrally controlled (like HRMS package) may be introduced in the place of vehicle log books. This will avoid manipulation of vehicle log books at a later stage'. Read More...

  • 18.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD requesting more number of Sr.PPS posts: 'It is therefore just and fair that all the six PPS in BSNL Corporate Office are promoted to Sr PPS by creating or upgrading the PPS posts for posting them under the Directors of the BSNL Board. '. Read More...

  • 13.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD on avoiding transfers for transfer sake: 'We would request that it may be ensured that the BSNL Transfer Policy intended to have a uniform and transparent method for transfers is implemented by the Circles/Units in the proper spirit and all the streams including Telecom Finance and Civil/Electrical/Architect follow the policy without any deviation and adopting their own methods.' Read More...

  • 04.03.2011: CHQ writes to MoC on irregularities reported in installation and acceptance testing of GSM equipment by the vendor M/S Huwaei:'The most shocking aspect is that payment has already been reportedly made to M/S Huawai without completion of installation and passing of A/T in many cases.' Read More...

  • 04.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD on huge revenue loss inflicted on BSNL through addenda for interconnect agreement:'Through an addendum to interconnect agreement BSNL CO has now reduced the termination charges to be paid to BSNL by the private operators for handing over their calls to Level ‘1’ emergency services like Police, Fire services, etc., to 20Ps per minute along with a fixed payment of Rs.10 lakhs per annum. Previously it was Re.1.20 per minute without any fixed payment.' ' Read More...

  • 23.02.2011: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on removal of disparity in pay scales of BSNL Executives and removal of anomaly in pay fixation of JTO Batches 2007, 2008:We understand that after revelations of the DPE stand by us that “DPE had earlier received the proposal for introduction of intermediary scales particularly in respect of Oil Sector CPSEs. The proposal was not agreed to”, the matter regarding getting approval for revised E2 and E3 scales for JTOs and SDEs and equivalent cadres has gathered momentum. Read More...

  • 14.01.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on reduction in expenditure: 'According to the financial results of BSNL for the year 2009-2010, expenditure on ‘Power and fuel’ is the highest, amounting to Rupees 203,057 lakhs, next only to expenditure on salary. We believe that maximum effort should be focused in this area only. Unfortunately, the field units seek to curtail expenditure on fuel for engine alternators in BTS and other exchanges, which is only critically affecting operational efficiency. No effort appears to have been taken in curtailing fuel expenditure on departmental vehicles. Pooling of vehicle by senior officers remains only in paper. While vehicle use is restricted for important maintenance works, misuse of vehicle is reported to be continuing without any restrain. A system of checking and correcting bogus entries in vehicle log books is to be put in place urgently.' Read More...

  • 14.01.2011:CHQ writes to MoC on E2 and E3 scales: 'We therefore request you to kindly intervene and direct DoT and BSNL to resolve the peculiar situation where a large section of the BSNL Executives are drawing pay only in temporary and provisional scales for nearly two years after implementation of pay revision Orders of DPE following 2nd Pay Revision Committee recommendations for rest of the Executives of BSNL, on the lines suggested by us.' Read More...

  • 30.11.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Denial of revised IDA Pay Scales to the JTOs/JAOs equivalents and SDE/AO Equivalents – A serious and unprecedented lapse: 'We could never imagine that BSNL Management would behave and act in a manner which one would term as betrayal of the faith on the Management by the concerned unsuspecting Executives. The credibility of the Management is now totally lost.' Read More...

  • 30.11.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on  Request for creation of more number of Sr.PPS posts: 'It is therefore just and fair that all the six PPS in BSNL Corporate Office are promoted to Sr PPS by creating or upgrading the PPS posts for posting them under the Directors of the BSNL Board'.  Read More...

  • 16.11.2010:CHQ writes to Prime Minister on draining of BSNL resources at a time when BSNL's falling revenues is a cause for concern: 'Since you are really concerned with the survival and growth of BSNL as a Government owned PSU, we thought it appropriate to bring all these to your notice, with a hope that your intervention will put an end to this type of extravaganza enjoyed by a section of the officers who are on virtual indefinite deputation at the cost of BSNL'.  Read More...

  • 12.11.2010:CHQ writes to CMD requesting extension of cut off date for joining the assignment on promotion to DE Adhoc: 'Hence, we request that the cut-off date may kindly be extended upto 31st March 2011, to enable these officers to join in their new assignment.' Read More...

  • 18.10.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on Predicament of SDE grade of Civil/Electrical/Architecture wing in BSNL on denial of promotion to EE grade in respect of non-graduates: 'Recently, BSNL on 12.10.2010 has extended the relaxation in qualifications specified for all other streams in BSNL by inserting clauses as Note 4, 5 and 6 below Note 3 of Schedule ID of the said BSNL MS RR. Thus Executives in all the streams in BSNL viz. Telecom Operations, Telecom Finance, Telecom Factory, the CSS/CSSS cadres and others will be eligible for promotion to STS grade irrespective of qualification on the date of notification BSNL MS RR, i.e. 14.7.2009, whereas the Executives of Civil/Electrical/Architect stream will continue to be denied their due promotion to STS grade.' Read More...

  • 12.10.2010:CHQ writes to the Secretary DPE on Non-grant of benefit of merger of 50% IDA with basic pay for fitment purpose in BSNL: 'The DPE, which is the authority in deciding issues related to pay revision of all CPSE employees cannot absolve itself of its responsibility and remain a silent spectator.' Read More...

  • 04.10.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on Wrong interpretation of clarification in Executive Promotion Policy: 'The condition of “completion of 6 years (maximum period) in the same IDA scale” has been misinterpreted by some Circles like West Bengal/Kolkatta Telephones District and time bound upgradation is being implemented only after completion of 6 years irrespective of the fact that the pay in the current IDA scale has crossed / touched the lowest of the higher IDA scale in four / five years.' Read More...

  • 24.09.2010:AIBSNLOA submits Note to DoT on utilisation of BSNL's last mile copper: While making a presentation before the DoT on 9.9.2010, AIBSNLOA was requested by Member (S), DoT to substantiate its stand against unbundling of BSNL's last mile copper by submitting concrete suggestions to better utilise the spare last mile copper with BSNL.  AIBSNLOA has submitted the Note as required by Member (S) pointing out that DoT itself has already opined that 'the Review of international cases has shown that full open access with LLUB has not succeeded and may not be suitable in the medium and long term.'  View Note by AIBSNLOA...

  • 05.08.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on short supply of 3G Data cards:'At a time when the private operators are waiting on the wings to roll out their 3G services in a few months to come, delay in supply will adversely affect our prospects and could be a move to wean away our subscribers. We believe that after Broad band, our 3G data cards have evoked much interest and reception from the subscribers. Unfortunately, we are failing to respond to the need.' Read More...

  • 28.07.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Settlement of anomaly in pay fixation for JTO Batch 2005 – extension of benefit of the BSNL orders No.1-14/2009-PAT9BSNL) dated 16.4.2010 to the subsequent JTO batches: 'Yet another anomaly has been brought to our notice, in respect of Departmental candidates who had completed their Phase I of JTO training during the years, 2004, 2005, 2006 and were officiating as JTOs after completion of Phase I training during these years for want of departmental quota of vacancies to order their regular promotion. These officers got their regular promotion after 1.1.2007 as JTO and their pay has been fixed at Rs.16400/- i.e. at the minimum of E1 scale. But the Outsider JTO Batch 2005 candidates who completed Phase I training after 1.1.2007 and got posted as JTO afterwards have got their pay fixed at Rs.21600/- as per the relaxation given by BSNL for JTO Batch 2005 alone.' Read More...

  • 23.07.2010: CHQ writes to Prime Minister on Search Committee for selecting Chairman, BSNL: 'Efforts to derail or at least delay the process have already started by way of representations from some Associations in BSNL. One Association has even demanded selection of CMD from ITS grade, forgetting and hiding the facts and the bitter experience of the past, wherein the unprofessional handling of affairs of BSNL by this group is mainly responsible for the present gradual and steady downfall of BSNL in all respects. Another Association, we find, has raised some issues about the constitution of the committee, which we feel is just a ploy to help the ITS officers in getting this all important issue of selection of capable and best professional Chairman to head BSNL delayed.' Read More...

  • 12.07.2010: CHQ writes to Prime Minister for refund of 3G and BWA spectrum charges paid by BSNL: 'It is needless to emphasize that BSNL does a lot of work in the rural and remote corners of the country that no other private telecom operator does and also BSNL is always implementing the Government’s Social obligations without looking into commercial gains. Thus, BSNL need not be equated with other Private Operators which are always after profits and having no concern for social commitments.' Read More...

  • 12.07.2010:CHQ writes to Director (HR) BSNL on revision of Family Planning Allowance: 'Already, orders have been issued vide MoF No. F.No.7(20)/2008-E.III(A) dated 24.9.2008 for revision of quantum of allowance in lieu of Family Planning for Central Government Employees in their revised pay (copy enclosed). We therefore request that similar orders may kindly be issued revising the quantum of allowance in lieu of Family Planning for BSNL employees also at the earliest.' Read More...

  • 05.07.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL to withdraw the orders calling for ACRs of 7 years in connection with DPC for regularisation of STS (Adhoc): 'But DoP&T has already clarified vide its O.M. No.2201/7/98 - Estt(D) dated 6.10.2000, that, “The DPC should assess the suitability of the employees on the basis of their service records with particular reference to ACRs of 5 preceding years irrespective of the qualifying service prescribed in the Service/Recruitment Rules.”  Read More...

  • 05.07.2010: CHQ writes to Minister of Communications on Efforts to secure contract for providing National Data Network backbone to UIDAI: 'But BSNL is in a better and advanced position than the RailTel and could provide a stable and efficient network for UIDAI. Awarding such a major project to BSNL will also help BSNL to come out of the difficult financial position.' Read More...

  • 28.06.2010:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Holding of DPC for promotion from JTO (C/E) to SDE (C/E) as per old Recruitment Rules: 'We are appreciative of your commitment to complete the DPCs for promotion to STS Regular as well as STS Adhoc in Telecom Wing in a time bound manner. We request you to bequeath your kind attention in a similar manner to this issue also, so that the Executives in Civil / Electrical wings also get their due promotion to STS grade without further delay as per old RR in the same way as allowed to other categories of Executives.' Read More...

  • 17.06.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL forwarding an article on 'BSNL as Primary Reference Clock outsourcing vendor': 'We are enclosing herewith an article from a young and innovative BSNL Executive on the above subject suggesting a lucrative business model for implementation by BSNL which may help BSNL to improve its financial position.' Read More...

  • 16.06.2010: CHQ writes to CMD on Reduction in pension in cases of Pay fixation  of Group B officers who have opted for IDA pay scale from the date of promotion which happened to fall after 1.10.2000: 'We therefore request that CCAs of all Circles be directed to decide the case of payment of pension based on existing instructions of BSNL as already advised by DOT vide No 1-1(04)/2005-PAT(Pt) dated 24.09.2008 and not to resort to the practice of reducing the quantum of pension.' Read More...

  • 14.06.2010:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Relaxation in aggregate marks required in JAO Part II LDCE held in January 2010: 'Even worse is a case where Shri R.Dhanakodi of Karur, Tamilnadu has scored 247 out of 550 aggregating to 44.9% (just 0.1% short) having qualified in all the five papers and still has been declared unsuccessful.' Read More...

  • 26.05.2010:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Relaxation in minimum qualifying marks in CPWD Paper of JAO Part-II LDCE held in January 2010: 'It may also kindly be considered that this was the last opportunity for these candidates and their future is being sealed for ever unless a sympathetic view is taken on the matter.' Read More...

  • 24.05.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Anomaly in pay fixation in revised IDA scales for JTOs/JAOs/Assistants etc. with particular reference to JTO Batches 2006 & 2007: 'This will result in a huge gap between the pay drawn by the officers in JTO Batch 2005 on one side and the JTO Batches 2006 & 2007 on the other side. The disparity or difference in pay will have a cumulative effect due to the fact that the increments as well as Dearness Allowance are calculated as a percentage of the basic pay, resulting in widening of the gap with time.' Read More...

  • 14.05.2010:CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Non-settlement of the Pay Scales for JTOs/equivalent and SDEs/ equivalent cadres in BSNL– simmering unrest among Executives: 'Now with the settlement of the revised IDA pay scales of the non-Executive cadres of BSNL, these are the two groups of Executives who alone have been made to wait for their just pay scales. Thus, frustration and demoralization in these key cadres of BSNL can be well appreciated.' Read More...

  • 13.05.2010:CHQ writes to MoC on Physical transfer of lands and buildings from DoT to BSNL and completion of the process of Registration: 'The fact that even after 10 years of formation of BSNL, the assets are still required to be transferred and registered in the name of BSNL, reveals the sorry state of affairs in managing the assets of the company.' Read More...

  • 10.05.2010:CHQ writes to Director (HR) on Correct implementation of provisions of BSNL Transfer Policy - Review of tenure transfers issued in SDE (C): 'The BSNL Transfer Policy does not provide for any discrimination between various streams in BSNL viz. Telecom Operations, Telecom Finance, Civil, Electrical and Architecture, with regard to the consideration of age.' Read More...

  • 03.05.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on Consideration of requests for modifications and permitting requests for declining promotion from CAO to DGM Telecom Finance on adhoc basis: 'We shall be very much thankful if the above facts are considered in their true perspective and request for modifications in postings are considered in deserving cases on the basis of merits. The officers who ever tend to decline the promotion may be permitted to do so as is available in the Government rules, wherein they lose opportunity of further promotion for one year.' Read More...

  • 29.04.2010: CHQ writes back to Chief Liaison Officer, BSNL CO on the issue of Non-filling of SC quota as per post based roster system in promotion from JTO(T) to SDE (T): Chief Liaison Officer, BSNL Corporate Office had written to GS AIBSNLOA furnishing the report from Personnel Branch on the above subject. [Read letter from CLO...]. CHQ has written back that, "we are constrained to say that certain information furnished in the said report is far from the facts and the report appears to be an attempt to cover up the failure to follow the roster system in the promotion from JTO(T) to SDE(T) for the vacancies of the year 2006-07 and 2007-08 under 2/3rd quota." Read More...

  • 16.04.2010:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on relaxing eligibility criteria for appearing in LDCE for promotion to SDE (Telecom) under 33% quota of vacancies: 'It is therefore requested that suitable relaxation in Recruitment Rules be made so as to allow all those JTOs who have a combined service of three years and more in TTA and JTO grades to appear in the LDCE for promotion to SDE (Telecom) grade under 33% quota of vacancies.' Read More...

  • 01.04.2010:CHQ writes to the Chairperson, National commission for Scheduled Castes, on Non-filling of SC/ST quota as per post-based roster system in respect of promotion from JTO (Telecom) to SDE (Telecom) in BSNL: 'We, therefore, request you to kindly intervene and to direct the BSNL Management to follow the reservation rules strictly and to promote the eligible SC/ST candidates in the vacancies of recruitment years 2006-07 & 2007-2008.' Read More...

  • 16.03.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on Our anxiety over reported recommendations of Committee headed by Shri Sam Pitroda: 'We genuinely feel that there cannot be any instant solution for improving the revenue position of BSNL. No proposal or decision in this regard can be implemented without involving all the employees and officers in the process. We therefore request that the proposals of the committee be made public in the first instance and a dialogue be initiated with all the unions and associations, so that a workable plan is devised for betterment of BSNL.' Read More...

  • 05.02.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Payment of Electricity charges under Industrial tariff instead of commercial tariff as at present to save thousands of crores of rupees: 'We would like to draw your kind attention towards a very important issue which if resolved would result in saving of thousands of crores of rupees for BSNL every year.' Read More...

  • 01.02.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Non-filling up SC/ST quota as per post based roaster system in JTO to SDE promotion: 'As per the above information furnished under RTI Act, the total number of left out JTOs yet to be considered for promotion for the vacancies of the years 2006-07 and 2007-08 works out to 501 (2542-2041) and for the SC category officers the number of unfilled vacancies is 111 (381-270) plus the vacancies shown to have been filled up by 42 officers who had already been promoted through LDCE.' Read More...

  • 21.01.2010: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Early finalisation of the issue of absorption of ITS Group A officers in BSNL: Having exhausted the normal period of deputation of five years a statutory limit w.e.f. 1.10.2000 as granted by the Cabinet, the left out ITS Group A officers were allowed further extensions by DOT of its own, finally upto the year 2008. Afterwards, they have been allowed to continue on deputation even without any formal order extending their deputation. Read More...

  • 20.01.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Severe injustice being meted out to the Officers of Official Language Cadres : 'We therefore request that the Govt. of India policy to ensure compliance of the constitutional and legal provisions regarding official language and promote the use of Hindi for the official purposes of the Union, be put into practice with true spirit, by ordering withdrawal of the SLP, revival of all abolished posts and filling up of all available posts in AD (OL) without further delay.' Read More...

  • 20.01.2010: CHQ writes to Director (HR) on Avoiding expenditure on TA while ordering officiating promotion in SDE/ DE/DGM: 'But, in some Circles, there exists a practice of posting all officers outside their head quarters on officiating promotion, involving huge expenditure in payment of TA and also Transfer grant'. Read More...

  • 12.01.2010: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Removal of disparity in pay scales of the BSNL Executives: 'In the absence of any decision on this issue, the JTO/equivalents and SDE/equivalent cadres in BSNL have got their pay fixed in scales lower than (E1 in place of E1A and E2 in place of E2A) what they were actually having prior to second pay revision. This is a very unfortunate and anomalous situation prevailing only in BSNL. ' Read More...

  • 11.01.2010:CHQ writes to Prime Minister on BSNL’s falling revenues and absence of any sincere effort to change course of the way BSNL is being managed: 'We rightly believe that disinvestment cannot be the solution for the illness afflicting BSNL. Had disinvestment been a solution for improving the financial status of any company, MTNL which already stands divested of its shares would not have been in the bad situation it finds itself in, today.' Read More...

  • 11.01.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on Pay fixation under FR 22 (I) (a) (1) instead of FR 35 for TTAs officiating as JTOs: 'We feel it would be cruel on the part of the management to spend huge money for paying the advocates, just to deny justified payment to its own employees.' Read More...

  • 10.12.2009: CHQ writes to CMD on withdrawal of clarifications regarding old HRMS number of TTAs selected as JTOs in Direct Recruit quota: 'Deletion of HRMS numbers given in the lower posts and creating a new number will result in complete loss of data of service in lower post, which will be virtually a break in service. All data relating to Salary, Loan/advance deductions, PF subscriptions, LIC/PLI deductions, Leave particulars, Income tax records etc. would be lost causing unwanted problems, since drawl of salary and related payments and sanction of leave etc are based on HRMS modules.' Read More... 

  • 25.11.2009:CHQ writes to Secretary DPE on non-adherence of DPE guidelines on austerity by BSNL: 'The PGM or GM will be the user of the vehicle and will be entitled for a reimbursement (per month) of an amount of Rs.5000 and Rs.4000 respectively for driving charges and cost of 120 litres and 100 litres of fuel respectively. The officers will carry the vehicle with them on transfer and shall become owners of the vehicle on retirement by paying the pre-closure charges.' Read More...

  • 17.11.2009: CHQ has written to Prime Minister of India yesterday on BSNL’s falling revenues and absence of any sincere effort to change course of the way BSNL is being managed – Concern thereof: "The decline in revenue is being wrongly attributed to increase in wages of the employees and large scale surrender of landline telephones. It is unfortunate that the powers-that-be do not focus the real reasons behind the present position of BSNL. We would like to bring to your kind notice the following few issues, though there are many, which are to be addressed with all seriousness to have a turn-around for the company". Read More...

  • 06.11.2009: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT requesting his intervention in settling anomaly in pay fixation in revised IDA scales for JTOs/JAOs/Assistants and equivalent cadres consequent to Revision of IDA pay scales of BSNL Executives:'We therefore request you to kindly intervene and advise CMD BSNL to bring relief to the affected Executives by getting orders issued similar to the G.O.258 of Govt. of Tamilnadu, in respect of the BSNL Executives.' Read More...

  • 05.11.2009: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Removal of disparity in pay scales of the BSNL Executives: 'We had submitted a proposal to BSNL which completely fits in the guidelines issued by Department of Public Enterprises vide its No. 2(70)/08-DPE(WC)-GLVII/09 dated 02.04.2009 that there should not be any aberrations in the approved standard IDA pay scales by proposing intermediary pay scales and existing aberrations are to be eliminated. BSNL is yet to consider the proposal.' Read More...

  • 05.11.2009: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Merger of 50% Dearness Relief with Basic Pension and Revision of Pension consequent to Revision of IDA pay scales w.e.f. 1.1.2007 for the absorbed BSNL Executives retired between 1.10.2000 and 31.12.2006: 'After your taking over as Secretary, DoT, we appeal to you with renewed hopes to bestow your kind attention to the above two issues, considering the predicament faced by BSNL absorbed pensioners and to cause issue of orders at the earliest.' Read More...

  • 09.10.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting intervention to remove severe injustice being meted out to the Officers of Official Language Cadres 'Let the SLP be withdrawn and the vacancies in the cadre of AD (OL) available prior to issue of Recruitment Rules 2005 be filled up by promoting the Officials eligible as per Recruitment Rules 2002 and also the abolished posts of ADs (OL) be revived.' Read More...06.10.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Non-utilisation of available man-power - Case of Drivers: 'We would like to draw your kind attention to a particular area where BSNL is incurring huge expenditure in the form of salary, allowances etc, but is unable to utilise the available man-power. Due to various reasons, BSNL has gone for mass-scale hiring of vehicles instead of having its own fleet of vehicles for operation and maintenance activities.' Read More...

  • 05.10.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on holding of DPC for promotion from SDE (C) to EE (C): 'We would like to draw your kind attention to the fact that the last DPC for promotion from SDE (Civil) to EE (Civil) was held long back in December 2008 and no DPC has been held thereafter, though there had been at least two DPCs held every year previously.' Read More...

  • 05.10.2009: CHQ writes to Shri.P.J.Thomas, new Secretary, DoT, welcoming him in his new assignment: 'BSNL is crossing a tumultuous period and we believe that faster decisions and greater autonomy, apart from resolving the above cited issues, are predisposed to providing better service to BSNL customers.' Read More...

  • 09.09.2009: CHQ writes to CMD on BSNL Management Trainees' Recruitment Rules (MT RRs), 2009: 'Unfortunately, BSNL is violating the settled terms and conditions of service for absorption for Group B level Executives by imposing a promotion policy which is totally different from the one that was offered before absorption.' Read More...

  • 09.09.2009: CHQ writes to CMD on Removal of disparity in pay scales of the BSNL Executives: 'Therefore BSNL may take this opportunity to remove the aberrations in the existing non-standard IDA scales of E1A and E2A scales for JTO equivalents and SDE equivalents by accepting our above proposal.' Read More...

  • 08.09.2009: Meeting with GM (Rectt): We met GM (Rectt) on 7.9.2009 and handed over a letter regarding wrong answer provided in the answer key for LDCE for promotion to SDE under 1/3rd quota held in 2007 along with specific cases and requested him to declare the affected candidates successful in the said examination. GM (Rectt) has agreed to examine the cases and has asked us to meet him after a week. View CHQ letter...

  • 04.09.2009: CHQ writes to CMD on allowing the benefit of merger of 50% IDA for fitment in revised IDA scales: 'When the unabsorbed ITS officers on deemed deputation to BSNL have already availed the fruit of DA merger in revised pay fixation as per the recommendations of the VI CPC, denying the benefit of effective merger of 78.2% IDA for the absorbed Executives in the revised IDA pay scales, would amount to blatant discrimination and denial of justice by BSNL to its own Executives.' Read More...

  • 17.08.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Grievances of BSNL Executives and agitation by AIGETOA: ' Right at this moment, the AIGETOA is leading an agitation. Some of their grievances are really genuine and our Association also took up the same issues long before. Though our Association differs with some of their thoughts, ideas and approach, we share equal concern with them on some of the common issues like Recruitment of Management Trainees, Recruitment Rules on BSNL MS, Recruitment at DGM level by lateral entry, Grant of E-2 Pay Scale to JTOs, cluster based promotion policy, absorption of Group A (ITS) Officers etc. We, therefore, extend our moral support to their organizational action.' 'We would, therefore, appeal to you to kindly order high level discussions to resolve these issues by involving all the concerned sections of the Executives including our Association. Meanwhile, the Orders issued on the above matters may be put on hold even temporarily.' Read More...

  • 17.08.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Implementation of Project Vijay and other projects – Role of our Association: 'We assure you of our full support in implementing the projects and expect that our Association would also be kept informed of the progress and of any new plans of the administration, since development cannot be achieved in isolation and without involving all.' Read More...   View Survey Form...

  • 17.07.2009: CHQ writes to MoC on Decision of the Government to support Government controlled Airlines (Air India) by ordering Govt. employees to travel by Air India alone – Request for extending similar support to BSNL/MTNL by ordering use of telecom services by the Government Departments, only from these state run PSUs: 'It is a matter of fact that the private telecom operators provide their staff only with their own products. While it is so, all Government departments and Government undertakings asking its officials to use only Govt. owned BSNL/MTNL services will be a prudent and sensible decision.' Read More...

  • 10.07.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on correction in Answer Key published for the LDCE for promotion to SDE Telecom held on 15.7.2007: We have received inputs from some CDOT experts that the answer for Q.No. 11 (v) in Sub Part B-3 (CDOT SYSTEM) in Paper II has been wrongly published as “TST-SRV-CARD”, whereas the correct answer should be “TST-SRV”. Read More...

  • 06.07.2009: CHQ writes to MoC on Anomaly in pay fixation in revised IDA scales for JTOs/JAOs/Assistants and equivalent cadres: 'While every one was in a fix not knowing how to resolve this issue, the State Government of Tamilnadu has come out with a solution in a similar situation faced by the Tamilnadu State Government employees on implementation of VI CPC recommendations, bringing relief to those who had been recruited or promoted after 1.1.2006.' Read More...  Relevant pages from G.O.234 of TN Govt...             G.O.258 of TN Govt...

  • 06.07.2009: CHQ writes to MoC on Non implementation of the Department of Public Enterprises OM No. 2-70/08-DPE(WC) Gt-VII/09 dated 02.04.2009 regarding effective of 78.2% of IDA as fitment benefit in revised IDA pay scales:'We shall therefore request you to kindly advise CMD, BSNL to immediately implement the above quoted OM issued by the DPE, so that the BSNL Executives are no longer deprived of this benefit.' Read More...

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  • 26.06.2009: CHQ writes to CMD, BSNL requesting for rechecking/re-totaling of marks of the candidates who have secured a few marks less than the qualifying marks in the Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to SDE Telecom held on 15.7.2007: 'Some of them have obtained the Xerox copies of the answer sheets through RTI Act and have found wrong totaling, non-assignment of marks to answers marked right by the evaluator, awarding no marks for right answer etc.' Read More... 

  • 12.06.2009: CHQ writes to Finance Minister on retrospective fixation in higher pay scales at par with MTNL scales in view of the proposal for payment of pension by Government for MTNL employees as is being paid for absorbed BSNL employees: 'BSNL Executives were granted IDA pay scales w.e.f. 1.10.2000, at one stage below the IDA scales given to equivalent cadres in MTNL. BSNL and DoT officers justified these lower scales on the plea that BSNL will have to pay pension contribution to DoT and will not be able to pay higher scales at par with MTNL.' Read More...

  • 27.05.2009: CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on cancellation of SDE tenure transfers:'We shall be thankful, if orders on the same line as that of F.No.1-12/2008-Pers II dated 15.5.2009 are issued, treating the tenure transfer orders No.1-1/2007-Pers II dated 10.9.08 as cancelled in respect of such SDEs who have not yet been relieved or who have been relieved but not joined in the transferred Circle till date.' Read More...

  • 25.05.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Non-filling up of SC/ST quota as per post based roaster system in promotion order from JTOs (Telecom) to SDEs (Telecom):'Also, it is a fact that roughly around 42 officers whose names find a place in this list have already been promoted through LDCE on their own merit.' Read More...

  • 25.05.2009:CHQ writes to GM (Pers), BSNL CO on cancellation of transfer of one Executive of Orissa Circle to hard tenure Circle even after serving one term earlier.  View letter...

  • 13.05.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL protesting against DoT's proposal to revise pension of BSNL pensioners in CDA Pay Scale: 'We are very much troubled to learn that DoT has moved a proposal wrongly relying on DoP&PW’s OM No 4/14/2001-P&PW(D) dated 19.09.2003 to revise the pension of the BSNL pensioners in CDA pay scale in spite of the fact that the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has categorically advised DoT, while examining this proposal, that this Order is NOT applicable for BSNL pensioners.' Read More...

  • 12.05.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL again on Removal of disparity in pay scales of BSNL Executives Removal of disparity in pay scales of BSNL Executives:'We therefore request you to utilize this opportunity to remove the disparity in pay scales of BSNL Executives vis-à-vis the Executives of other comparable PSUs by granting E2 to E6 grades as mentioned above, without incurring any additional expenditure.' Read More...

  • 12.05.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Benefit of merger of 50% IDA with basic pay for fitment purpose: 'The DPE OM does not provide for any option to the individual PSU to decide whether to allow or not allow this benefit to its employees and hence has to be implemented as such.  We shall therefore request you to kindly expedite a decision in the Management Committee and subsequently in the BSNL Board so that approval of DoT could be obtained without further delay.' Read More...

  • 23.04.2009: CHQ writes to Executive Director (F) on reallotment/cancellation of posting/transfer orders in CAO cadre.'JAG posts numbering around 350 throughout the country are vacant for a long time and the CAO (Adhoc) are looking after the functions of these JAG posts and the resultant vacancy in CAO posts are not be filled up leading to a situation where the same persons are to perform the functions of CAO as well as JAG. ' Read More...

  • 23.04.2009: CHQ writes to CVO BSNL thanking him for getting withdrawn, the DOP&T orders on Vigilance Clearance dated 04.09.2008. Read more...

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  • 16.04.2009: CHQ writes to Shri.Santosh Mohan Deb, Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises requesting acceptance of key recommendations of Pay Revision Committee:'The 2nd Pay Revision Committee’s scientific and realistic approach to evolve and recommend revised IDA pay scales for the Executives in the CPSEs based on their categorization was appreciated by one and all even though there was further scope to improve upon. But by non- acceptance of these key recommendations, the very purpose of constitution of Pay Revision Committee seems to have been defeated.' Read More...

  • 16.04.2009: CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on Benefit of option to avail revision of pay scales from date of promotion to executives promoted from non-executive grade between 1.1.2007 and date of presidential directive:'The common issue that arises here is exercise of option for choosing to get the date of revised pay scales. If a set of employees are to be allowed to exercise the  above  said  option  and  if  the  same is  denied to the other set of            employees, it will tantamount to hostile discrimination and violative of the principles of equality enshrined under Article 14 of the Constitution of India.' Read More...

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  • 06.04.2009: CHQ writes to Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises on removal of aberrations due to the proposal for introduction of non-standard scales in BSNL: 'In its latest O.M. dated 02.04.2009 (vide Para 2.vi), DPE has clearly instructed against introduction of any intermediary scales and has further stressed that “If there has been any aberrations, they need to be corrected.”  In this connection we are to submit that in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, there are at present aberrations in respect of two Executive grades at the level of Junior Telecom Officers/Junior Accounts Officers/equivalent cadres and Sub Divisional Engineers/Accounts Officers/Equivalent cadres. They are placed in the intermediary pre-revised IDA pay scales of Rs 9850-250-14600  and Rs 11875-300-17275 respectively. Though there is an opportunity for BSNL and the Department of Telecommunications i.e. the Administrative Department to correct these aberrations by placing them in revised E-2 and E-3 grades respectively, it has been proposed to grant them intermediary replacement IDA pay scales and thereby to continue with the present aberrations.' Read More...

  • 30.03.2009:CHQ writes to Executive Director (Finance) on inconsistencies in orders of Promotion, Posting and Transfer in CAO Adhoc. 'It may not be out of place here to mention that many Direct Recruit Group A officers have been allowed to continue in the same station for more than 8/9 years, but the hapless Accounts & Finance officers are being harassed by transfers every now and then, without any rhyme or reason'. Read More...  [All affected officers are requested to represent through proper channel and send a copy to CHQ for pursuing the issue]

  • 23.03.2009:CHQ writes to CMD, BSNL on anomaly in pay fixation in revised IDA scales for JTOs/JAOs/Assistants etc: 'We therefore suggest that the pay of these officers may be provisionally fixed in the BSNL Board approved proposed revised E1A and E2A grades which are now awaiting approval by DPE, so that this unwarranted situation which invites reduction in emoluments and consequent recovery can be avoided.' Read More...

  • 16.03.2009:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Removal of disparity in pay scales of the BSNL Executives: 'The financial benefit will, however, be available only for the new entrants at JTO level after 1.1.2007. But this minimum expenditure on the part of BSNL for the highly qualified new entrants will give it back a big gain. BSNL need to retain the services of these Executives and ensure that they are not forced to migrate to other Organization in search of higher emoluments. BSNL is also proposing to recruit Management Trainees. With the low pay scale offered, no qualified personnel would tend to join or stay with BSNL for a longer period. They will always be on the look out for a better opportunity elsewhere. But our above request, if conceded to, will resolve this problem of BSNL also. In view of the above, we would like to request you to kindly consider our above proposal which is having no financial implication on the part of BSNL and which will certainly benefit BSNL to retain its highly qualified Executives and attract more new entrants to join and serve BSNL with more commitment and dedication.' Read More...

  • 13.03.2009:CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on non-implementation of Department of Pensioners’ Welfare O M No. 38-37/08-P&PW(A) dated 02.09.2008 introducing amendments in various provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 in respect of retired/retiring Employees of BSNL:'The amendments introduced through this O.M. of DoP&PW have so far not been implemented by the concerned Controllers of Communication Account of Department of Telecommunications in respect of the retired/retiring BSNL Employees whose pension are to be refixed in terms of the new amendments and arrears paid. The difference in payment of gratuity is also to be paid, where ever due, to the BSNL pensioners retired/retiring on or after 1.1.2006.' Read More...


  • 12.03.2009: CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on anomaly in pay fixation:'The order is silent on the method of fixation of pay and drawal of next increment in respect of officers whose increment date falls on 1.1.2007. If the pay of these officers are fixed after allowing the increment due to them on 1.1.2007 in the pre-revised scale, it will result in anomaly where officers having increment in February and later months, will be getting higher pay on drawal of increment in new scale.' View More...

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  • 12.03.2009: CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on TA/DA revision: 'The present rates of Dearness Allowance and limit for reimbursement of Hotel charges in respect of the BSNL Employees under TA/DA Rules were introduced as back as in September 2002. These rates were not revised during the last seven years.' Read More...

  • 12.03.2009: CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on Out-Circle Allowance:' The Circle Service cadres like Junior Telecom Officers, when posted outside the territorial jurisdiction of their recruiting circles, at present are being paid only Rs 45/- per month as Out Circle Allowance. This rate was fixed long years back and when the other allowances underwent revision during last exercise, this rate somehow remained unchanged. This amount, in the present day background, is very insignificant and needs to be revised as Rs 500/- per month.' Read More...

  • 18.01.2009:CHQ writes to GM (Pers), BSNL CO requesting cancellation of transfer orders of DEs who have already served in hard tenure circles: 'Our issue is that two Executives in the level of DEs of Orissa Circle namely S/Shri P.Ramarao and P.P.Tripathy who have now been ordered for transfer to hard tenure Circles have already served the same hard tenure regions earlier.' Read More...

  • 05.01.2009: CHQ writes to Prime Minister on Grievances of the PSU Executives vis-à-vis call for agitation by Oil Sector Executives: 'We are really disturbed to find that when the Government was found so generous while implementing the recommendations of sixth Central Pay Commission for the Central Government Employees, it became too harsh towards the PSU Executives while considering the recommendations of the 2nd Pay Revision Committee for them. The grievances of Oil Sector and similarly placed PSU Executives need, therefore, to be redressed urgently.' Read More...

  • 22.12.2008:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Recruitment of Management Trainees:'The decision for recruitment of Management Trainees needs serious review. When JTOs/JAOs with professional qualifications are being recruited at the initial entry level posts of Executives, there is hardly any need to go for another outside recruitment at relatively higher level in the name of Management Trainees.' Read More...

  • 22.12.2008:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Recruitment Rules for Group A level Executives above Management Trainees in BSNL: 'We are of strong view that the performance of an Executive, his capability and length of service should also get due consideration for promotion. Otherwise, absence of opportunity for career progression will create frustration and demoralization which will affect one’s performance resulting in adverse impact on productivity and finally BSNL only will be the loser.'  Read More...

  • 18.12.2008:CHQ writes to Director(HRD) on Implementation of the decision of the Government regarding revised IDA Pay Scales  -  Cases of BSNL Executives reiterating the request in its earlier letter dated 4.12.2008. Read More...

  • 08.12.2008 (1300 Hrs):CHQ writes to Shri.Santosh Mohandev, Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises requesting review of certain decisions on important issues pertaining to Govt. decision on recommendations of the 2nd Pay Revision Committee:' The orders issued by Department of Public Enterprises vide its No 2(70)/08-DPE(WC) dated 26th November 2008 on the above matter has created serious discontentment among the Executives of all CPSEs in general and our members in particular. It is observed that many significant recommendations of the 2nd Pay Revision Committee have not been accepted thereby denying the long awaited justice to the Executives. We also find that even in regard to fitment benefit, the Government has treated the Executives of CPSEs and Government Employees differentially. We would, therefore, like to earnestly appeal to you and through you other authorities to reconsider at least the following few decisions. Otherwise, the very purpose of setting up of Pay Revision Committees will get defeated.' Read More...

  • 05.12.2008:CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on Implementation of the decision of the Government regarding revised IDA Pay Scales: 'Further, the pay fitment method ordered in case of CPSE Executives is in discrimination to the one that was ordered for the Central Government Employees where the merged D.P. has been duly considered for fitment benefit which is not the case with CPSEs.' Read More...

  • 29.11.2008:CHQ writes to Director (HRD) regarding Transfers of the Executives to the hard tenure circles even after serving one term: 'In the present case, transfer order of Shri P Rama Rao, DE may be cancelled and Orissa Telecom Circle may kindly be advised to send the latest stay particulars of the DEs.' Read More...

  • 12.11.2008:CHQ writes to Prime Minister on Inordinate delay to withdraw the ITS Group `A’ Officers of Department of Telecommunications working on deemed deputation basis in BSNL and MTNL and filling up the positions by the Officers recruited/employed by these CPSUs – Appeal for kind intervention: 'we earnestly appeal to you to kindly intervene in this matter, so that one particular section of the Officers are not allowed undue benefits by bending the rules and  in discrimination to the other employees and officers who followed the policy of the Government. Let those ITS Group `A’ Officers who have not exercised option for absorption in BSNL and MTNL be withdrawn from these CPSUs immediately.' Read More...

  • 12.11.2008: CHQ writes to Minister of Public Enterprises & Heavy Industries on Abnormal delay in releasing the decision of the Government on the Report of Second Pay Revision Committee for the Executives of CPSUs -   Request for kind intervention. Read More...

  • 06.11.2008:CHQ writes to Hon'ble MoC on Formulation  and execution of plan to manage the affairs of BSNL by  defeating  the arm twisting tactics of some ITS Officers: 'Under the above background, it is high time that Department of Telecom devise and execute a plan to manage the affairs of BSNL by withdrawing the unabsorbed ITS Officers from BSNL. We would like to suggest following few measures which will not allow any vacuum  to be created if these Officers are taken back in Department of Telecom'. Read More...

  • 11.09.2008:CHQ writes to CMD on early release of payment of PLI for 2007-2008 Read letter...

  • 06.09.2008:CHQ has written to Director (HRD) on relaxation of qualifying standards for the LDCE for promotion to SDE Telecom for which results were declared last month: 'In view of the above, we would earnestly request you to kindly extend the benefit of similar relaxed standards, as detailed in BSNL’s Order No. 12-15/2002-DE dated 10th March 2003, also to the remaining candidates who appeared in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for recruitment of SDEs Telecom held on 15.07.2007'. Read More...

  • 01.09.2008:AIBSNLOA CHQ OFFICE BEARERS MEET CMD BSNL AND DIRECTOR (FINANCE): CHQ President Com.J.K.Mishra, GS Com.V.P.Arya and Corporate Office Circle Secretary Com.V.S.Raghavan met CMD BSNL and handed over a letter on behalf of AIBSNLOA CHQ offering to contribute to the cause of Bihar flood victims and requesting to deduct one day's pay from the salary of all BSNL employees for the month of September 2008.  In addition we had suggested that BSNL also should contribute for the cause from its funds.  CMD appreciated our concern for the fellow country men in Bihar and directed to call for others' views on the proposals. Later the office bearers met Director (Finance) also on the issue who has assured to support the proposals when it comes to him for consideration.   Read the letter... 08.08.2008:CHQ writes to Hon'ble MOC on release of 3G spectrum to BSNL: On behalf of the members of this Association and on my personal behalf, I express my gratitude and sincere thanks to you for according approval for release of one block of 3G spectrum each to BSNL and MTNL....We hope that we will not be let down by the typical bureaucratic functioning of BSNL/MTNL. Read More...

  • 06.08.2008:CHQ writes to Director (HRD) requesting early consideration of all the representations from   the   SDEs  Telecom posted outside their present circle of postings on their promotions as DEs Telecom on adhoc basis. 'Even the `transfer policy’ circulated by BSNL provides that ‘upto STS level, transfer of officers involving change of station would normally be avoided after 56 years for inter circle transfers’. Therefore, such candidates are to be unaffected and retained in the same circle while posting on promotion.  We further understand that in some cases the CGMs have recommended such cases by giving fresh vacancy position. In this regard, we further understand that CGM, Chennai Telephones has given a complete list of the SDEs, mentioning clearly therein the period of service left for them to retire from service, and has recommended for reposting.' Read More...

  • 05.08.2008:CHQ writes to CMD on BSNL Executives' Promotion Policy vis-a-vis Recruitment of Management Trainees:
    "Best solution lies if the BSNL Board takes out bare minimum number of posts at STS level per year as per requirement subject to the ceiling that number of Management Trainees will be restricted to 30% of the total posts. Whatever number of MTs are  recruited in a year, 50% of them shall be from internal candidates and rest 50% from external candidates."
    "Best policy is to allow carry over of unfilled quota of posts of any stream to the subsequent recruitment year’s quota of posts of same stream. However, if some of these posts still remain unfilled at the end of second recruitment year, the same should be transferred for the promotion of the Departmental  (seniority quota) candidates."
    "Recruitment of MTs for HRM Stream: There has to be recruitment against 50% posts of MTs from eligible internal candidates."
    "Age limit for internal candidates need to be raised at least upto 45 years for a period of next 8 years since the optees have so far lost these many years in absence of BSNL’s inability to put the promotion policy in place from the date of their absorption (1.10.2000)."
    "Pay scale not to be a bar for internal candidates."
    "According to the prescribed qualifications as at present, the Executives from Electrical, Civil, Telecom Factory and Architectural Wing are having no opportunity to enter the cadre of Management Trainees. This violates the assurance given at the time of calling of option that the promotion policy will be “uniformly evaluated in the various stream of disciplines.”     Read More...

  • 21.07.2008:CHQ writes to Minister of Communications on ITI merger:'At present, BSNL itself is fighting a grim battle for its survival. Its profit margin has dipped considerably. The employees are having sleepless nights about their future. In these circumstances, BSNL cannot afford to tag with a sinking boat. Therefore, the proposal for merger of M/S ITI Limited with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has to be discarded right now.'  'However, any proposal for treating M/S ITI Limited as a subsidiary to BSNL or for having a joint venture between M/s ITI Ltd and BSNL could be considered with no direct or indirect liability on BSNL.'  Read More...

  • 23.06.2008:CHQ writes to Cabinet Secretary on implementation of recommendations of VI CPC on Dept. of Telecom. 'BSNL also suffers on account of such a huge population of Officers on deputation basis having nothing at stake for them in the important policy making and execution positions. BSNL needs a group of committed Managers who will be responsible and accountable for BSNL’s growth and viability. Under the above background, these Officers whose deemed deputation period has expired on 1.10.2005 need to be repatriated back to DoT if they do not opt for absorption in BSNL.' Read More...

  • 23.06.2008:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on migration of Corporate and Government subscribers to private operators.'In regard to the Southern Railways decision to migrate, we would like to urge upon you to kindly take up the matter at the highest level and have discussions with the concerned authority so that the migration could be stopped. Otherwise, we may lose other zonal railways as well.' Read More...

  • 03.06.2008:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on deficiences in Kenen FX software.'A lot of difficulties are now being experienced in the field due to implementation of this new software package which are required to be immediately removed.' Read More...

  • 13.05.2008:CHQ writes to Hon'ble Prime Minister on ITS Group A absorption issue. 'The move to allow a section of  the  Group  A Officers, absorption from a prospective date, to get added benefits on their absorption in BSNL is discriminatory  towards the other Employees who have already got absorbed w.e.f 1.10.2000, and  in violation of the provisions in Article 14 and  16 of the Constitution of India. Read More...

  • 11.05.2008: CHQ writes to Hon'ble MOC on delay in issue of orders of IDA merger: 'we are further to submit that BSNL is  not going  to incur much expenditure in real term as being made  out, since the amount which most of the Employees will receive now due to  merger  of 50% of IDA will get adjusted against  the  arrears that  would be due to them when the recommendation of Second  Pay Revision  Committee of CPSUs Employees is implemented w.e.f.  the same  day  i.e. 1.1.2007.' Read More...

  • 01.05.2008: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT requesting corrective action on disputes in the seniority lists of TES Group B officers. Read More...

  • 01.05.2008: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting preventing action for avoiding  disputes in the seniority lists of TES Group B officers. Read More...

  • 16.04.2008: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting appropriate steps to fill up vacant JAO posts. 'The shortage in the cadre of Junior Accounts Officer in BSNL is quite alarming.   As on date more than 2000 posts of JAOs are lying vacant mainly due to lack of concern and urgency on the part of the management.' Read More...

  • 08.04.2008: CHQ felicitates Shri.Jyodiraditya Scindiya, State Minister for Communications & IT, Govt. of India.

  • 08.04.2008: CHQ writes to Secretary DOT on AAO pay scale.

  • 02.04.2008: CHQ writes to Hon'ble Minister on ADC

  • 02.04.2008: CHQ writes Com.M.B.Vichare, SG, NFTE.

  • 31.03.2008: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL for one time diversion of posts from outsider quota to 35% Departmental quota to promote all the remaining qualified TTAs.

  • 14.03.2008: CHQ writes to Secretary, DOT on AAO Pay scale

  • CHQ suggests modifications in Transfer Policy - 07.03.2008

  • CHQ writes to CMD on promotion to STS-still left out cases - 05.03.08

  • CHQ writes to CMD to cover pensioners while issuing orders for IDA merger - 05.03.2008

  • CHQ writes to CMD on filling up all posts of STS - 04.03.2008

  • CHQ writes to CMD requesting to dispense with mandatory training - 25-02-2008

  • CHQ writes to CMD on notification of IDA scale for AAO - 21.02.2008

  • CHQ writes to Hon'ble Minister on IPO issue - 18.02.2008

  • CHQ Circular No.1 dated 12.2.2008

  

      
Com.V.P.Arya
General Secretary