NEWS - JUNE 2018
29.06.2018:
Increase in IDA w.e.f. 1.7.2018:
According to calculations based on All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers for March 2018 (287), April 2018 (288) and May 2018 (289), IDA will increase w.e.f. 1.7.2018 by 0.8% from 127.2% to 128%.29.06.2018:
Promotion and postings in DE/AGM (TF) grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders or promotion and postings in DE/AGM (TF) grade. Congratulations to all promoted SDEs (TF). View orders29.06.2018:
Promotion and postings in SDE (TF) grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of promotion and postings in SDE (TF) grade. Congratulations to all promoted JTOs (TF). View orders29.06.2018:
Promotion and postings in DE/AGM grade:
BSNL CO has issued order promoting 3450 SDEs as DEs/AGMs. Congratulations to all the promoted SDEs. View orders29.06.2018:
Regular promotion to DGM (F) grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders regularising 49 adhoc DGMs. Congratulations to all the regularised DGMs (F). View orders29.06.2018:
Promotion and postings in AO grade:
BSNL CO has issued promotion and posting orders in AO grade. Congratulations to all the promoted JAOs. View orders28.06.2018:
Upgradation of pay scale of ADOL/Rajbasha Adhikari:
This is one of the issues being pursued by AIBSNLOA for a long time. Finally DoT has approved the BSNL proposal for upgrading the pay scale of ADOL/Rajbasha Adhikari from E1 to E2 w.e.f. 1.10.2000 notionally. View DoT letter27.06.2018:
Status update on promotions:
In the background of some executives approaching different CATs for staying DPC and promotion and some associations stating in their website that promotion orders are likely to be issued today, GS met Jt. GM (Pers) in the evening and enquired about the present status. Jt. GM (Pers) said that there is no possibility of issuing orders today but if everything goes right, promotion orders may be issued tomorrow.As per the information received from DGM (FP), JAO to AO DPC has been stayed by Earnakulam CAT till next hearing on 29.6.2018.
27.06.2018:
Message from Director (HR):
'I wish to reiterate the total focus and commitmment of the Management to opening up the avenues of promotion wherever they are blocked, in a fair and transparent manner, therefore nobody should feel disheartened.It is my desire to create a culture in BSNL where all the employees whether individually of collectively are encouraged to express their views and I assure that views wherever they come from will be taken seriously.
Read More26.06.2018:
Meeting with JT. GM (Pers) and DGM (FP):
GS met Jt. GM (Pers) and enquired about the status regarding SDE to DE promotion. Jt. GM (Pers) told us that all efforts are being made to issue the promotions orders by Friday. He also said DPC for promotion to SDE (TF) grade is also in progress and promotion orders may be issued by Friday. Later we met DGM (FP) and enquired about any progress in holding of DPC for promotion to AO and CAO grades. He informed us that work for promotion from JAO to AO is in progress and promotion orders may be expected by Friday. In respect of AO to CAO promotion he told us that due to court case this has been held up, however efforts are being made for an early decision from the court.25.06.2018:
Updates from General Secretary:
(1) SDE (T) to DE Promotion:
CMD BSNL has reportedly approved the proposal for upgradation of about 2300 SDE posts to DE posts and diverting 1000 Management Trainee posts for DE promotion, so that about 4800 SDEs of list no 5,6 & 7 can be promoted as DE.(2) DE to DGM promotion:
Before initiating the process for DPC, PERS section is said to be preparing to file a Miscellaneous Application in CAT Chandigarh for allowing BSNL for conducting DPC without following the catch-up rule in view of recent decision of Hon'ble SC of India and order issued by DOP&T on reservation in promotions. After getting orders from Hon'ble CAT necessary action will be taken for conducting DPC from DE to DGM. A favourable decision in the MA will also pave the way for promotion from AO to CAO and other promotions too where DPC have been held up due to direction given by courts to conduct DPC by considering catch-up rule.(3) JTO (TF) to SDE (TF) and SDE(TF) to AGM (TF) promotions:
As per our information various hurdles have been removed and now DPC work will commence soon. Final seniority list of JTO (TF) has been uploaded in our website and DPC for 34 clearly available vacancies of SDE (TF) will be held soon. We will make efforts to ensure that DPC is held for all the available vacancies. DPC for SDE to AGM will be held for 14 vacancies.25.06.2018:
Final all india seniority list of JTO (TF):
BSNL CO has circulated the final All India Seniority List of JTO (TF). View letter25.06.2018:
Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued tenure transfer orders in SDE (T) grade. View orders25.06.2018:
Maintenance of service book, issuance of mrs crd at the time of provisional appointment in respect of direct recruit jto/je/compassionate ground appointees:
BSNL CO has issued guidelines on the subject. View guidelines25.06.2018:
Provisional seniority list of senior architect as on 1.6.2018:
BSNL CO has circulated the provisional seniority list of senior architect as on 1.6.2018. View letter22.06.2018:
Preparatory work for Promotion to the grade of Accounts Officer:
BSNL CO has directed circles to provide screening committee report in respect of all executives as per Annexure-B along with proforma as per Annexure-A. View letter22.06.2018:
Promotion to the grade of DE/AGM - providing date of joining and screening committee report:
BSNL CO has asked circles to provide date of joining where it is not found in the screening committee report already received and SCR for all executives working as on 31.5.2018. View letter21.06.2018:
Promotion and postings in the grade of EE (CIVIL):
BSNL CO has issued orders of promotion and postings in the grade of EE (Civil). View orders20.06.2018:
Disbursement of salary & staff remuneraion to BSNL employees:
BSNL CO has issued orders refixing the date of disbursement of salary as 1st of the following month in respect of Group B, C, D employees and as 5th in respect of Group A officers. View letter20.06.2018:
Discontinuation of family planning allowance for adoption of small family norms:
BSNL CO has conveyed its decision that the Family Planning Allowance, as admissible hitherto, shall cease to exist in all cases of absorbed and directly recruited employees of BSNL. View letter20.06.2018:
Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued two orders of tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade. View orders19.06.2018:
Vigilance clearance for considering executives for promotion to the grade of DE/AGM(T) on regular basis:
BSNL CO has circulated the names of executives for whom VC has been called for and another list of names of executives in respect of whom VC has not been called for due to some missing data. View letter19.06.2018:
Preparatory work for promotion to EE (Electrical) grade:
BSNL CO has circulated the names of 214 executives with missing periods of APAR and asked circles to forward the sae by 20.6.2018 View letter19.06.2018:
Furnishing of APAR of finance executives:
BSNL CO has requested circles to furnish the APARs of 638 Telecom Finance Executives upto 2016-17, which are yet to be received despite many reminders. View letter19.06.2018:
Preparatory work for promotion to EE (Civil) grade:
BSNL CO has requested APAR folders in respect of 9 left out executives. View letter19.06.2018:
Promotion and posting in SDE (T) grade - on "as is where is" basis:
In continuation of its letter dated 15.6.2018, BSNL CO has stated that the promotion and postings are on "as is where is" basis. View letter18.06.2018:
Meeting with DGM (FP):
GS met DGM (FP) on 15.06.2018 and discussed about Promotion to AO and CAO consequent to the interim orders of Hon'ble Supreme Court on reservation in promotion. We also refered to our earlier discussions with GM (FP) on this issue. DGM (FP) informed us that SEA section is not in position to issue the promotion orders due to various court cases pendng. He said that JAO to AO promotion is held up due to stay by Hon'ble Karnataka High court by the departmental JAO of 2010 opposing the combined eligibility list of outsider and departmental JAO. However, efforts are being taken by SEA section to vacate the stay. SEA section also proposed to upgrade some of JAO post to AO post so that maximum number of JAOs can get the promotion. File in this regard is with PERS section. Later in the day we discussed this matter with Jt GM (PERS) requesting early clearing the concerned file. If the proposal of SEA section is agreed to, more than 1000 JAOs may be promoted as AOs. AO to CAO Promotion is also held up due to various court cases pending in Haryana and MP. In this regard a common case is being filed by PERS section and efforts are being taken by PERS section to file MA in all the courts through ASG or senior advocate. We hope that soon a decision may come so that about 500 AOs may get the promotion.15.06.2018:
Promotion of JTOs (T) to the grade of SDE (T) in B.S.N.L. against 67% seniority-cum-fitness quota:
BSNL CO has issued orders promoting 2855 JTOs (T) against 67% seniority cum fitness quota and another 284 JTOs subject to ascertaining their Vigilance status. This has ended the agony of the JTOs who were waiting for their promotion for more than a decade. It is really sad that many have retired during this period without getting their due promotion. When others were making merry over acceptance in principle by BSNL Board, the Executive Promotion Policy Amendment & Recruitment Rules to be implemented from 1.7.2018, AIBSNLOA was first among a few associations which demanded filling up of all existing vacancies in all grades before implementation of the EPP A&RR and sincerely worked for it. Supreme court orders on promotion with reservation and judgment of Ernakulam High Court came as timely boon. However, our gratitude goes out to the Personnel Section, right from DM, AGM, Jt.GM and GM who acted with swiftness to ensure issue of the orders and Director (HR) & CMD who were behind the decision.AIBSNLOA CONGRATULATES ALL THE PROMOTED EXECUTIVES.
View orders15.06.2018:
Implementation of interim orders of Supreme Court on promotion in accordance with law:
DoP&T has issued instructions to the cadre controlling authorities to carry out promotions in accordance with law, subject to further orders by the Supreme Court, based on existing seniority/select lists. View orders15.06.2018:
Implementation of judgment of Hon'ble High court of Kerala:
BSNL CO has issued orders implementing the judgment of judgment of Hon'ble High court of Kerala dated 5.6.2018. View letter15.06.2018:
Calling of volunteers from DGM, CAO and AO for posting in Bihar, MP and Jharkhand circles:
BSNL CO has called for volunteers from DGMs, CAOs and AOs for posting in Bihar, MP and Jharkhand circles. View letter15.06.2018:
Preparation for e-DPC - requirement of list of AGM (Regular) as on date:
BSNL CO has circulated the list compiled with data received from all circles, calling for intimation regarding errors/omissions/additions/deltions/corrections in the data. View letter15.06.2018:
Inordinote deloy in relieving of Executives belongings to Telecom Accounts Finonce Services under tronsfer to other circles/units - Relieving of such officers from BSNL co itself through ERP:
BSNL CO has asked Circles to relieve these executives by 30.6.2018 failing which BSNL CO will relieve them through ERP. View orders15.06.2018:
Inter-circle transfers in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued two orders of inter-circle transfers in SDE (T) grade. View orders15.06.2018:
Inter-circle transfers in AO/Sr.AO grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and reallotment in AO/Sr.AO grade. View orders15.06.2018:
Ante-dating the date of effect of regular promotion in DE/AGM grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders Ante-dating the date of effect of regular promotion of one executive DE/AGM grade. View orders15.06.2018:
Inter-circle transfers in DE/AGM grade - re-allotment:
BSNL CO has issued orders of reallotment in DE/AGM grade. View orders15.06.2018:
Preparatory work for promotion to SDE (TF) grade:
BSNL CO has asked circles to furnish the screening committee report and VC. View letter15.06.2018:
Preparatory work for promotion to SDE (C) grade:
BSNL CO has asked circles to keep ready APARs of 130 executives as advance action for promotion to SDE (C) grade. View letter13.06.2018:
Preparatory work for promotion to different grades/streams - immediate updation of data in ERP - queries from individual executives answered:
BSNL CO has issued clarifications on the queries raised by individual executives. View clarifications12.06.2018:
MEETING WITH GENERAL MANAGER (FP):
GS along with Com. Sanjay Vishnoi met GM (FP) on 08.06.18 and requested filling up the posts OF AO/CAO lying vacant for a long time since SEA section could not fill them up due to court cases. In view of the recent Supreme Court orders on promotion with reservation and Management's decision to implement revised Executive Promotion Policy w.e.f. 1.7.2018, we requested that DPC for promotion to these grades be conducted at the earliest so as to give relief to the executives awaiting promotion for the past few years. GM (FP) told us that after getting full details of the decision given by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and discussing with the personnel section necessary action will be initiated for conducting DPC for filling up the vacant posts of AO and CAO. However, GM (FP) assured us that she will issue necessary direction for commencing of preparatory work for conducting DPCs so that the process can be completed in the shortest possible period of time after getting clearance from Hon’ble Courts where cases are pending.”12.06.2018:
Link for online form for retired employees' grievances:
BSNL CO has provided a link in the front page of BSNL intranet site for filling online form for grievances of retired employees. View letter12.06.2018:
Preparation of all india eligibility list of JTO - data and current vc not received:
BSNL CO has asked circles which have not yet furnished the data and current VC status, to furnish the same immediately. View letters12.06.2018:
Screening committee report for considering executives for promotion to agm/de grade:
BSNL CO has asked circles to provide screening committee report for all the working executives of lists 5, 6 and 7 for FY 2015-16 and FY 2016-17. It has also asked circles to provide screening committee report of SC & ST executives of seniority list 8 for the periods 2010-11 to 2016-17. View letter12.06.2018:
Inter-circle transfers in AO/Sr.AO grade - cancellation/re-allotment:
BSNL CO has issued orders of cancellation of transfer/reallotment in AO/Sr.AO grade. View orders12.06.2018:
Inter-circle transfers in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued three orders of transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade. View orders11.06.2018:
Meeting with Director (PSU), DoT:
GS along with Shri S.P. Sharma GS BSNLWRU met Director (PSU) DoT and discussed the following issues:1. Pay revision for BSNL employees with 15% fitment:
Director (PSU), DoT informed us that the proposal forwarded by BSNL Board was sent to DPE for their comments and advice because the proposal of BSNL Board was not in accordance with the guidelines issued by DPE as per the recommendations of 3rd PRC. DPE had returned the proposal to DoT with the comments that the proposal of BSNL is not as per the already issued DPE guidelines based on the recommendation of 3rd PRC and the approval of Cabinet. It had suggested that DoT should therefore take the approval of the Cabinet. Therefore, cabinet note is being prepared by DoT in consultation with the DoT Finance. The cabinet note will be submitted to Hon’ble MOC & IT for his approval. Once this is approved by the Hon’ ble MOC & IT the note will be circulated to all the concerned Ministries governing the departments DoE, DOP&W, DPE, Niti Aayog etc. Afterwards, the Cabinet memo along with the comments of different Ministries will be submitted to Cabinet for its approval. On our enquiry, Director (PSU) informed us that cabinet note is being prepared on the same line as proposed by BSNL. But this whole process will take about two to three months. We requested him to expedite the work as the delay is causing anxiety among BSNL employees. On this, he assured us that BSNL employees will definitely get the pay revision and he will try to complete the work at his end at the earliest.2. Replacement of E1A and E2A scale by E2 & E3 pay scales to the JTO and SDE equivalent executives of BSNL:
In this regard Director(PSU) informed us that proposal was sent to DPE and DoE for their comments but comments received from both are not positive and both the departments have said that this issue can be decided by the concern administrative ministry. As pay scale for JTO and SDE cadre has already been decided by the DoT and conveyed to BSNL, no further action is required from DoT side. We requested Director (PSU), DoT that DoT, being an administrative ministry, should take an appropriate action in this regard to keep the morale of BSNL executives high, especially newly recruited JTOs. Director (PSU) assured us that he will look into it.3. Revision of pension of BSNL retirees:
In this regard Director(PSU) informed us that this does not come under his preview but said that revision of pension is possible only after revision of pay of BSNL employees because fitment benefit for pension revision will depend upon the fitment benefit for pay revision of serving BSNL employees.11.06.2018:
Meeting with General Manager (SR):
After the meeting with Director (PSU), DoT, GS and Shri S.P. Sharma GS BSNLWRU met GM(SR), BSNL and discussed about the developments taking place in DoT in respect of implementation of 3rd PRC recommendation in BSNL. In this regard GM (SR) updated us that Director (HR), BSNL is in constant touch with Member (F), DoT and Member (F) has also given assurance to Director (HR) BSNL that all efforts are being taken by DoT so that 3rd PRC recommendation can be implemented in BSNL with 15% fitment.11.06.2018:
Applicability of E6 IDA pay scale upgradation under EPP to Group B absorbeed working as DGM on adhoc basis:
AIBSNLOA has been pursuing this issue for a very long time without let up and GM (Pers) on 31.5.2018 had agreed to issue necessary clarifications at the earliest. Finally BSNL CO has issued necessary clarifications as requested by us. View our last letter on this issue View orders11.06.2018:
Provisional seniority of SDE (T) - List 8 - updated as on date:
BSNL CO has circulated the provisional seniority list-8 of SDEs (T) asking individuals to intimate errors and omissions through proper channel. View letter View list11.06.2018:
Extending soft tenure facilities to JTO and below level grades (non-executives) opting/trasnferred to Circle Office, AP Circle at Vijayawada:
BSNL CO has conveyed its decision that soft tenure facilities to JTO and below level grades (non-executives) may continue till further orders. The period of soft tenure will be three years. View orders11.06.2018:
Preparatory work for promotion to different grades/streams - immediate updation of data in ERP:
BSNL CO has asked all executives to use POP UP window available to update their data immediately. View orders11.06.2018:
Implementation and compliance of office order - case of 147 plus LDCE executives:
BSNL CO has issued four orders of cancellation of promotion/reversion on implementing the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India upholding the judgment of Hon'ble High Court Kerala. View orders06.06.2018:
Revision of seniority of 147 plus LDCE executives circulated vide BSNL letter No.15-8/2006-Pers-II dated 11th August 2008 - revised status of executives:
BSNL CO has issued four orders of cancellation of promotion/reversion on implementing the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India upholding the judgment of Hon'ble High Court Kerala. View orders06.06.2018:
Revision of seniority of 147 plus LDCE executives circulated vide BSNL letter No.15-8/2006-Pers-II dated 11th August 2008.:
BSNL CO has issued orders implementing the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India upholding the judgment of Hon'ble High Court Kerala. View orders06.06.2018:
Preparatory work for promotion to AGM (T) - data of executives from seniority list 8:
BSNL CO has called for data/tabulation sheet of all executives from Seniority List No.8. View letter06.06.2018:
Non receipt of APAR of Finance wing executives:
BSNL CO has circulated the names of 129 finance wing executives in respect of whom APAR upto 2015-16 have not yet been received. View list06.06.2018:
Promotion to DGM (F) grade - Non-receipt of APAR:
BSNL CO has circulated the names of 9 Executives whose APARs are yet to be received in BSNL CO and 16 Executives without disclosure certificate. View lists05.06.2018:
Govt not debarred from reservation in promotion to SC/ST employees: SC:
In a major relief to the Centre, the Supreme Court today allowed it to go ahead with reservation in promotion for employees belonging to the SC and ST category in "accordance with law". "It is made clear that the Union of India is not debarred from making promotions in accordance with law, subject to further orders, pending further consideration of the matter," the bench said. Read More05.06.2018:
Meeting with Jt. General Manager (Pers):
GS met Jt. GM (Pers) today and discussed about Seniority cum Finess promotion in different cadres and requested him to expedite the work so that promotion orders can be issued timely. Jt.GM (Pers) said that work is in progress and if everything goes in the right direction, promotion orders under SCF quota for JTO to SDE and SDE to DE may be issued in this month. However, for DE to DGM promotion it will take some more time since Supreme Court order on seniority as per Para 206 has to be implemented.05.06.2018:
Updation of status in ERP - absorbed DGM:
BSNL CO has requested all circles to go through the attached list of DGMs (T) Adhoc/Regular and update the fields correctly before 11.6.2018. View letter02.06.2018:
Meeting with General Manager (SR):
GS along with leaders Organisation of BSNL Unions and Associations met GM (SR) yesterday and enquired about the status of 3rd PRC in DoT and submission of cabinet note for implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL. We also informed GM (SR) that already a letter has been given by OBUA to Hon'ble Prime Minister of India wherein it has been mentioned that for implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL approval of cabinet is not required. Because earlier also, at the time of implementation of 2nd PRC recommendation in MTNL, Hon'ble MOC has given approval of implementation of 2nd PRC in MTNL inspite of MTNL making losses. GM (SR) appreciated our point and we requested GM (SR) for taking up the case with this point so that 3rd PRC can be implemented in BSNL at the earliest.We also drew his attention to our letter to Hon'ble Prime Minister in respect of the formation of BSNL tower company and appointment of CMD for it by DoT, which is against the Articles of Association of the tower company. (According to Article 130 “CHAIRMAN: (a) So long as the Company remains a subsidiary of BSNL, Chairman BSNL will also act as its Chairman or the BSNL may nominate a Director as Chairman of the Director's meetings and determine the period for which he is to hold office.”).
We enquired about the status of our letters requesting GM (SR) for allotment of office accommodation to AIBSNLOA in BSNL Corporate Office, special C/L to the office bearers of AIBSNLOA and grant of immunity to our office bearer also. GM (SR) assured us that he will take necessary action on our requests.
We also requested GM (SR) to intervene in the matter of transfer of our Circle President of UP (W), Who has been transferred from UP(W) to NE-II circle, on the plea of longest stay while two other DGMs (F) working in UP (W) Circle are having longer stay than him. GM (SR) assured us that he will talk to the GM (FP) and ask her to take necessary action on our request.
GM (SR) also informed us that a new Grievance Redressal Cell has been opened for resolving the problems of the pensioners and a link has been created which can be accessed online either through the mobile or web. (Form available at https://goo.gl/forms/PI5OasDWWYsulgus2 )
02.06.2018:
Updation of status in ERP:
BSNL CO has requested all circles to go through the attached list and update the fields correctly before 6.6.2018 since the process for promotion to different grades of all streams is in advance stage. View letter02.06.2018:
Structure / size of Executives' bodies in Non-territorial circles:
BSNL CO has requested Non-territorial circles to furnish details in a specific format. View letter
