31.10.2012:Relieving of ITS Group A officers - issue pending before Delhi High Court:As the Additional Solicitor General representing DoT (Union of India) could not be present, the hearing has been adjourned to 7th November 2012.

30.10.2012:Sick ITI seeks Rs 6000 cr - Report: Cash- strapped telecom equipment maker ITI Ltd has sent a proposal to the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) seeking financial assistance to the tune of Rs 6000 crore to manufacture and supply technology equipment for defence services and also to pay salaries to the staff, reports PTI. The report said that ITI which was a telecom equipment provider to the state owned telcos MTNL and BSNL wants to diversify as the orders from these telcos have gown down significantly. The government had tried to streamline the company but all its efforts have failed despite investing a whopping Rs. 4,000 crore into the company.

29.10.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on Non- grant of 1st time Bound Financial up-gradation due on 01.10.2004 under TBP Policy 2007 to the BSNL Executives against whom no Vigilance Case was pending as on the due date: 'Therefore, the stipulation in Para (c) of the BSNL letter dated 20.9.2012 that, "Disciplinary cases of minor penalty, emanating beyond the due date of time bound upgradation, may not affect the grant of time bound upgradation" implying that disciplinary case of major penalty emanating beyond the due date may affect the grant of time bound upgradation, is not only contradictory to Para (b) but also to existing guidelines on sealed cover procedure. No judgment of any Court has advised such discrimination/differentiation between minor and major penalty cases emanating after the due date.' Read More...

29.10.2012:Promotion and Posting as DE Regular: BSNL has issued orders promoting 287 DEs/AGMs/Sr.SDE as DE/AGM on regular basis. View orders...

29.10.2012:Transfer and Postings in SDE (E) grade: BSNL has issued orders of transfer and postings in SDE (E) grade. View orders...

26.10.2012:Amendment to policy on allotment of staff quarters to retired employees: The amendment provides for leasing out of vacant quarters to retired employees for a period of 11 months subject to the condition that the lease deed is registered at the cost of the lessee and the lessee pays four months' rent advance as security deposit. View circular...

26.10.2012:BSNL plans to lease out CDMA network, hive off towers into separate company: State-owned BSNL plans to lease out its CDMA mobile network if the government approves this radical plan, its chairman and managing director Rakesh Kumar Upadhyay told ET. The company also plans to hive off its towers and other related infrastructure into a separate company and is eyeing additional revenues to the tune of Rs 1600 crore over the next five years by sharing these facilities, he added. (ET)

26.10.2012:BSNL, MTNL invite bids to review real estate assets: State-run telecom companies BSNL and MTNLBSE -0.18 % have invited bids from consultants to help them monetise their real estate holdings, a move aimed at recouping falling profits and revenues from their core business. The selected consultants will advise these companies in valuation of their properties, assessment of rental potential of various built-up spaces, development of vacant land parcels and disposing of assets, executives familiar with the matter told ET. While BSNL is set to finalise the consultant by November 15, the Indian arm of the London-based property consultantKnight Frank is the front runner to bag the MTNL contract, the executives said.(ET)

25.10.2012:Missing ACRs for regular promotion to CAO grade: BSNL SEA section has circulated the list of officers with missing ACRs for regualr promotion to CAO grade, as on 23.10.2012. View list...

25.10.2012:BSNLMRS - Guidelines for regulation of expenditure for indoor treatment where no CGHS rates are prescribed: BSNL has circulated consolidated guidelines for regulation of expenditure for indoor treatement where no CGHS rates are prescribed for any treatment/procedure. View circular...

25.10.2012:GOVT TO BEAR ONE-TIME SPECTRUM COSTS FOR PSUs: The Empowered Group of Ministers has also agreed to rescue telecom public sector companies BSNL and MTNL and has decided that the Centre will bear the cost for the one-time spectrum charge, estimated to be between 12,000 crore and 13,000 crore, which these companies will have to pay. Following EGo-M's earlier decision to levy a one-time fee prospectively on all airwaves held by telcos beyond the 4.4 MHz mark,both PSUs had approached the telecom department stating their inability to pay this amount.The DoT in turn had forwarded their case to the panel of ministers on spectrum and the latter has now asked the department to submit a separate proposal on this issue to the Cabinet. This move will enable them to continue to service their customers in their respective areas of operation, without necessitating fresh infrastructure investment. EGoM has directed that a separate proposal on the issue may be directly placed before the Cabinet for consideration, the minutes of the meeting added.

23.10.2012:Consolidated instructions on seniority contained in DoP&T OM dated 3.7.86: BSNL reiterates that the DoP&T OM dated 3.3.2008 shall be applicable w.e.f. 3.3.20008and cases of seniority already decided with reference to any other interpretation of the term 'available' as contained in DoP&T OM dated 3.7.86 need not be reopned. Read More...

23.10.2012:CONDOLENCE: We learn with great shock that Com.Sukendra Pal Singh, District Secretary, BSNLEU, Ghaziabad has succumbed to the fatal attack on him yesterday in the office of GMT, Ghaziabad. AIBSNLOA condemns the brutal act in very strong terms and urges CMD, BSNL to take immediate action to ensure that the culprits are brought to book without lapse of time. AIBSNLOA CHQ conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

21.10.2012:AIBSNLOA Punjab Circle body has been formed by a conglomeration of like-minded officers electing Circle Office-bearers with Com.Avtar Chand [09417803878], AO, as President, Com.Ashok Khanna [09417202123], DE , as Secretary and Com.Palwant Raj, AO as Finance Secretary. CHQ extends its warm Greetings to the office-bearers and members of Punjab Circle.

21.10.2012:DoT proposal to keep non-optee Group A officers on permanent deputation/foreign service/encadrement in BSNL: The COS (Committee of Secretaries) meeting held on 27.9.2012 is reported to have not taken any decision on the proposal submitted by DoT in respect of non-optee ITS Group A officers. It is learnt that, based on the views expressed in the meeting, fresh proposal will be circulated by DoT among concerned Ministries and thereafter final draft will be prepared and putup before COS.

19.10.2012:CHQ writes to CMD regarding BSNL letter calling volunteers in DE/AGM grade to work in BSNL Corporate Office: 'If at all it is urgently required to fill the DE/AGM vacancies in Corporate Office, the same can be done by granting officiating promotion to TES Group B officers in Corporate Office or by allowing looking after arrangements.' Read More...

19.10.2012:Spectrum auction: Vodafone, Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular, Telenor submit applications: 'State-owned telecos MTNL and BSNL on Thursday said that they will not bid for the spectrum, the process of which will start in November.' Read More...

19.10.2012:Amendment/Modification to BSNL JAO Recruitment Rules: BSNL has amended JAO Recruitment Rules allowing all eligible Junior Accountants and Senior Accountants to appear in JAO Examination under 10% quota, by deleting the condition of 'Graduation from any of the recognised University/Institution.' View Amendment...

19.10.2012:Creation of PS posts in BSNL Corporate Office: Management Committee of BSNL has approved creation of 13 posts of Private Secretary by upgrading existing 13 posts of Personal Assistants of erstwhile CSSS cadre in BSNL Corporate Office. View orders...

18.10.2012:Meeting with Director (HR): GS along with AGS (HQ) met Director (HR) and discussed about promotion to STS (Telecom) on adhoc basis. Director (HR) informed us that Management Committee is considering a proposal to hold DPC to promote 1300 officers as STS (Telecom) on adhoc basis. Soon a presentation will be made on this matter by Personnel I Section. Director (HR) assured us that after approval by Management Committee, the DPC work will commence immediately.

18.10.2012:Bharti Airtel, Reliance Communications, Idea Cellular, BSNL in global top 20: 'Four Indian mobile phone operators Bharti Airtel, Reliance CommunicationsBSE 0.98 %, Idea CellularBSE -0.06 %, BSNL have found a place in the global rankings of top 20 mobile phone operators.' Read More...

18.10.2012:Transfer/Posting, Deletion/Retention/Reallotment in AO/Sr.AO grade: BSNl has issued transfer, retention and reallotment orders in AO / Sr.AO grade. View orders...

17.10.2012:Final seniority list in the grade of regular JTO (Arch): BSNl has circulated the final seniority list in the grade of regular JTO (Arch) as on 1.10.2012. View circular...

15.10.2012:BSNL, MTNL looking to government for financial support to pay one-time fee: 'Both the PSU’s have written to the department of telecommunications (DoT), for the financial assistance amounting to Rs 11,000 crore citing financial crunch and looses as reason.' Read More...

15.10.2012:Draft post based roster in SDE (Civil) grade as on 1.10.2012: BSNL has circulated the draft post based roster in SDE (Civil) grade as on 1.10.2012 for bringing to its notice any omission or wrong inclusion, in the Seniority cum Fitness as well as LDCE streams. View circular...    View SCF roster...    View LDCE roster...

12.10.2012:Revision of IDA rate w.e.f. 1.10.2012: BSNL has endorsed DPE orders for IDA increase by 5.8% from 61.5% to 67.3% w.e.f.1.10.2012. View orders...

12.10.2012:Transfer and Posting in the grade of EE (E): BSNL has issued orders of transfer and posting in the grade of Executive Engineer (Electrical). View orders...

11.10.2012:Transfer and Posting in DE/AGM grade: BSNL has issued orders of transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade. View orders...

10.10.2012:Posting of SDE (T) in ERP: BSNL has issued orders transferring eight SDEs (T) to ERP at ALTTC Ghaziabad. View orders...

09.10.2012:Revision of IDA rate w.e.f. 1.10.2012: DPE has issued orders for IDA increase by 5.8% from 61.5% to 67.3% w.e.f.1.10.2012. View orders...

09.10.2012:Discrepancies in seniority of SDE (T) - BSNL substitutes Annexure-I to its letter dated 28.9.2012 with revised list: BSNL has circulated a revised list substituting Annexure-I to its earlier letter dated 28.9.2012. View circular...

09.10.2012:Volunteers for posting in ITPC circle in DE/AGM grade: BSNL has called for volunteers for posting on transfer basis to various Centres of ITPC circle. View letter...

09.10.2012:2G spectrum fee: Telcos will have to pay at least Rs 27,000 crore if EGoM's recommendation is accepted: 'According to industry executives, state-owned telcos BSNL and MTNL will be the worst impacted as they will have to pay about Rs 6,250 crore and Rs 4,640 crore, respectively.' Read More...

08.10.2012:Gear makers in race to sell Rs 500 crore equipment to BSNL: Global network vendors Ericsson , Alcatel-Lucent , Huawei, ZTE and two Indian suppliers — Hyderabad-based Prithvi Information Solutions (PISL) and Sterlite Group — are in the race to sell Rs 500-crore of telecoms equipment to state-run BSNL for upgrading its country-wide landline network , two executives aware of the development told ET. The telecom PSU, which controls 70% of India's wireline turf, will shortly select two vendors for replacing its 38,000-odd fixed-line exchanges with next generation network equipment to transform BSNL's landline experience and future-proof the network. Bulk of its existing exchanges run on C-DoT technology while the rest are imported units, classified as "old tech".

08.10.2012:Court case related to promotion from TES Group B to STS on adhoc basis: Written statements by all the parties have been submitted as per the direction of Hon'ble CAT Jabalpur Bench during last hearing. Judgment has been reserved without specifying date.

08.10.2012:Educational qualification of Executives of Civil Engineering Stream - case of SDE (C) from seniority No.459-560: BSNL has circulated the list of SDEs(C) with educational qualifications and the AICTE clarification that degree obtained through distance education will not be considered as valid degree. View circular...

05.10.2012:Transfer and Postings in AO/Sr.AO grade: BSNL has issued request transfers and inter-circle long stay transfers in AO/Sr.AO grades. View orders...

05.10.2012:Transfer and Posting in the grade of JAO: BSNL has issued mutual transfers, request transfers and transfers within the pool Circle in JAO grade View orders...

05.10.2012:Eligibility criteria for giving JAG promotion to STS: BSNL has clarified that the relaxation approved by the Management Committee of BSNL Board in respect of Telecom Operation is to be followed in Telecom Finance also. View clarification...

05.10.2012:Rule 8 transfer requests in the grade of JAOs: BSNL has directed all Circles to deal with Rule 8 transfers at the circle level and not to send them to BSNL CO. View letter...

05.10.2012:JAO Part-II LICE to be held in December 2012 - Clarifications: BSNL has issued some important clarifications on age limit, eligibility for exemption etc. for appearing in JAO Part-II LICE to be held on 17th, 18th, 19th December 2012. View clarifications...

04.10.2012:CHQ writes to CMD requesting withdrawal of notification issued for direct recruitment of DGMs: 'In view of the above, we request you to kindly fill up the vacalcies in DGM grade through promotion from the STS grade officers of BSNL and withdraw the notification issued for direct recruitment of DGMs.' Read More...

04.10.2012:Airtel gets relief as HC stays government’s order banning 3G pacts: 'Granting the stay on the government’s order to stop 3G the court said, "Department of Telecommunication (DoT) will not take any coercive action against the petitioner which will respond to the show-cause notice within 60 days.' Read More...

04.10.2012:Complaint Handling System for Mobile Tower Radiations Inaugurated in Mumbai: 'The helpline facility for complaint booking will be available from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days. The online facility will also be available on DOT website www.dot.gov.in through a link “Public Grievance – EMF Radiation.' Read More...

02.10.2012:Relieving if ITS Group A officers before 30th September 2012 as per Delhi High Court orders:BSNL's Application seeking further extension till the process of recruitment of DGMs is completed came up for hearing on 1.10.2012. The Hon'ble High Court is reported to have asked the DoT to file its reply within 3 weeks regarding its plan for redeployment of the ITS Group A officers and posted the case for 31st October 2012.

02.10.2012:DoT to seek finmin nod to refund Rs 6,724.51 crore to BSNL for surrendered BWA airwaves:"DoT in-principle supports BSNL's request for a refund as it has paid more, but it will consult the finance ministry on whether this can be done before the surrendered broadband wireless airwaves are resold in a future auction," said Chandrasekhar. The telecom secretary conceded that the refund could stand deferred till the next fiscal if the finance ministry insists on "prior sale of surrendered airwaves in the 2.5 GHz band," since such an auction would only happen after April 2013.(ET)

01.10.2012:AIBSNLOA CHQ's email to Cabinet Secretary on DoT proposal to keep non-optee Group A officers on permanent deputation/foreign service/encadrement in BSNL: Immediately after learning on 26.9.2012 that the Committee of Secretaries (COS) was to meet on 28th September 2012 to consider DoT's proposal for keeping the non-optee Group A officers on permanent deputation/foreign service/encadrement in BSNL, General Secretary has sent email to Cabinet Secretary with copies marked to other Secretaries, enclosing the earlier letter addressed to PM, with a view to draw their immediate attention to our views, before the COS meeting took place. The COS meeting is reported to have been held a day in advance on 27th September 2012. The outcome of the meeting is not known. Read More...