NEWS - OCTOBER 2018

30.10.2018:

Organisation of BSNL Unions and Associations (OBUA) writes to Secretary, DoT and CMD BSNL on Extension of solidarity and support to the agitation protesting against delay in implementation Of 3rd Pay revision for BSNL employees & other issues:

The meeting of the OBUA held on 29.10.2018, therefore has decided to extend solidarity and support to the call for agitational programme already announced by another forum of BSNL Unions and Associations, protesting against the delay in settlement of the above issues.   Read More

30.10.2018:

Transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

30.10.2018:

Clarification regarding preparation of circle gradation list/all india eligibility list in the cadre of JTO (T):

BSNL CO has clarified that as per JTO (T) RR 2014, vacancy year shall be the criteria for preparation of Gradation list/All India Eligibility list amond departmental promotees through LICE and direct recruitee JTOs throurh open market.   View letter

29.10.2018:

Organisation of BSNL Unions and Associations decides to extend solidarity and support to the agitational programmes protesting against delay in 3rd pay revision for BSNL employees & other issues:

Leaders of Organisation of BSNL Unions and Associations (OBUA) met today and discussed the developments taking place on 3rd pay revision, pension contribution on actual pay, simultaneous pension revision, allotment of 4G spectrum for BSNL and other issues. OBUA has been pursuing all these issues with concerned officers in DoT and DPE and has been seeking intervention by MOSC and PM. The meeting expressed concern over the undue delay by DoT in submitting the Cabinet Note for relaxing the affordability clause as advised by DPE and the lackadaisical approach by DoT on the other issues. The meeting decided to extend solidarity and support to the agitational programme announced by the other forum of BSNL Unions and Associations. A letter to DOT & BSNL conveying our solidarity and support is being issued. We call upon our members to join the protests, starting with Dharna on 30.10.2018. Circle Secretaries are requested to co-ordinate with other constituents of OBUA while joining the protests.

29.10.2018:

Amendment/modifications in Rajbasha Adhikari Recruitment Rules 2005:

Consequent to upgradation of pay scale of Rajbasha Adhikari, BSNL CO has issued orders amending the Rajbasha Adhikari Recruitment Rulles 2005.   View letter

29.10.2018:

Upgradation of pay scale of Rajbasha Adhikari (ADOL) from E1 to E2:

Finally BSNL CO has issued orders upgrading the pay scale of Rajbasha Adhikari from E1 to E2 based on the approval given by DoT on 26.6.2018.   View orders

29.10.2018:

Transfer and postings in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued two orders of transfer and postings in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

28.10.2018:

CHQ again writes to Director (HR) on extension of benefits to departmental officials selected against direct recruit quota who had applied through proper channel - option for fixation of pay in revised scale on date of promotion:

'We, therefore, request that the issue may be re-examined and necessary direction for withdrawal of the clarification issued vide BSNL letter dated 28.3.2012 may be issued. Further clarification may be issued to field units to fix the pay of departmental outsider JTO in accorrdance to FR 22 (I)(a)(1).   Read More

28.10.2018:

Stepping up of pay-Consolidated guidelines:

Consequent upon implementation of CCS(RP)Rules, 2016, DoP&T has issued consolidated guidelines on Stepping up of pay.   View DoP&T OM

26.10.2018:

Appointment of JAO on probation under DR quota:

BSNL CO has issued orders appointing 190 JAOs under DR quota on completion of pre-appointment training.   View orders

26.10.2018:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

26.10.2018:

Transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade - modification:

BSNL CO has issued orders modifying the posting in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

25.10.2018:

Representations/court cases for grant of status of DoT employee absorbed in BSNL and to get the benefits under Rule 37A of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972:

BSNL CO has asked the circles to issue common reply on the basis of the inputs in this letter for disposal of representations and defending court cases filed by officials appointed as TTA against advertisement dated 22.7.2000 but examination held on 18th and 19th November 2000.   View letter

25.10.2018:

Tenure transers in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued two orders of tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

25.10.2018:

Provisonal seniority list of regular SDE/AE (arch):

BSNL CO has circulated the provisional seniority lists of regular SDE/AE (Arch) as on 1.10.2018.   View lists

25.10.2018:

Non-receipt of APAR for consideration for promotion to DGM (T) grade:

Circle and District Secretaries are requested to ensure that the APAR of the executives in the list enclosed are sent without further delay.   View list

24.10.2018:

Admissibility of SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports) tour package to Lakshadweep Islands on ships operated by Lakshadweep Administration on LTC:

DoP&T has issued orders allowing the tour pacakages conducted by SPORTS to Lakshadweep Islands on the ships owned and operated by Lakshadweep Administration for the purpose of LTC journey subject to three conditions.   View DoP&T orders

24.10.2018:

Discrepancies observed in the data submitted for preparation of ALL India Eligibility List of JTOs:

BSNL CO has asked circles to correct data discrepancies and to send pending data of screening committee report by 5.11.2018.   View letter

23.10.2018:

Non-receipt of APAR of Finance Executives:

BSNL CO has circulated the names of 42 finance executives in respect of whom APAR is yet to be received.   View list

23.10.2018:

Additional result against vacancies for DR JAO 2017:

SEA section of BSNL CO has addressed GM (Rect) BSNL CO regarding release of additional result against vacancies for DR JAO 2017.   View letter

22.10.2018:

Meeting with Director (PSU), DoT:

Today GS along with Shri S.P. Sharma GS BSNL WRU met Shri Pawan Gupta Director (PSU) DoT and enquired about the status of cabinet note for relaxation of affordability clause for implementation of 3rd PRC recommendation in BSNL. Director (PSU) DoT informed us that DoT Finance had earlier raised some points and DoT had written to BSNL for clarifying the points raised by DoT Finance. The clarification submitted by BSNL is being examined by DoT Finance. After clearance by DoT Finance, the cabinet note will be sent to all the concerned Ministries for their comments. Director (PSU), DoT assured us that all efforts are being taken for implementing 3rd pay revision in the coming months, but the main concern is the 22% fall in revenue in 2017-18 when compared to the revenue of 2016-17. In the present financial year also BSNL revenue has been coming down and this may be a stumbling block in getting cabinet approval.

21.10.2018:

CHQ writes to CMD requesting disclosure of the EPP Amendment & Recruitment Rules 2017 which has been approved in-principle by BSNL Board:

'Since all associations were given an opportunity to convey their views and comments over the proposals before finalisation, we feel that the associations are to be kept informed about the details of the in-principle approved rules, before its formal notification.'   Read More

19.10.2018:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

19.10.2018:

Transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

17.10.2018:

Meeting with General Manager (Restg):

GS met GM (Restg) today and discussed about improper reporting procedure for APAR in Finance wing Tamilnadu Circle and requested him to issue directions on the issue. He assured us that he will take necessary on our letter. We also discussed about BSNL's HR plan. He told us that a committee comprising GM(Restg), GM(Pers), GM(Establishment) and GM(FP) has been formed for finalisation of HR plan. Shri S.S.Agarwal, PGM (EB-II) is the Chairman of the committee.

17.10.2018:

Promotion to DGM (T) grade:

Next date of hearing is 29.10.2018. As per the information available, APAR of about 170 DEs is still not complete. List has already been forwarded to the circles. All are requested to complete their APAR, if not done already.

17.10.2018:

Provisional seniority list in Architecht grade:

BSNL CO has circulated the provisional seniority list in Architect grade.   View list

17.10.2018:

BSNL Recognition of Executive Association Rules - Clarifications:

BSNL CO has issued clarifications to BSNL Recognition of Executive Association Rules.   View clarifications

17.10.2018:

Transfer and postings in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

16.10.2018:

CHQ writes to General Manager (Pers) and General Manager (Restg) on improper reporting procedure for APAR in Finance wing of Tamilnadu Circle:

'We are constrained to bring to your kind notice, the improper reporting procedure being followed for APAR in Finance wing of Tamilnadu Circle, wherein a DGM (F) & IFA of SSA acts as Reporting Officer for a Regular DGM holding the portfolio of Telecom Revenue, for immediate intervention and corrective action.'   Read More

16.10.2018:

Interest rate for GPF:

Department of Expenditure has announced that accumulations to GPF shall carry interest rate of 8% w.e.f 1st October 2018 to 31st December 2018.   View DOE resolution

16.10.2018:

Notification of LICE for promotion to PA grade:

BSNL CO has issued notification for holding of LICE for promotion to PA grade.   View notification

16.10.2018:

Transfer and postings in SDE (C) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in SDE (C) grade.   View orders

16.10.2018:

Transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

15.10.2018:

BSNLMRS - clarification on dependency of parents of BSNL employees:

BSNL CO has reiterated that parents with monthly income beyond specified amount are not considered as dependants.   View letter

15.10.2018:

BSNLMRS clarification on reimbursement of expenditure incurred on daycare procedures:

BSNL CO has clarified that status quo may be maintained for now on daycare procedures.   View letter

14.10.2018:

Transfer and postings in DGM (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued two orders of transfer and postings in DGM (T) grade.   View orders

11.10.2018:

Guidelines for handling complaints in Ministries/Departments:

DoP&T has issued instructions reiterating its earlier guidelines for handling anonymous/pseudonymous complaints.   View DoP&T OM

11.10.2018:

Transfer and postings in JAO grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings/reallotment/extension of temporary transfer in JAO grade.   View orders

09.10.2018:

Exemption from the routine exercise of transfer/rotational transfer:

Dop&T has issued instructions in supersession of its earlier OMs with regard to the eligibility for seeking exemption from routine exercise of transfer/rotational transfer for care-givers.   View DoP&T OM

09.10.2018:

Revised IDA rate w.e.f. 1.10.2018:

BSNL CO has endorsed DPE orders revising IDA w.e.f. 1.10.2018 from 128% to 135.6%.   View orders

08.10.2018:

Tenure transfer in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of tenure transfer in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

05.10.2018:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued two orders of tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

05.10.2018:

Regular promotion to SDE (T) grade - forgoing of promotion:

BSNL CO has issued two orders accepting requests for forgoing of promotion to SDE (T) grade.   View orders

05.10.2018:

Appointment of JAO on probation under DR quota:

BSNL CO has issued orders appointing 69 candidates as JAO under DR quota after successfull completion of 11 weeks pre-appointment training.   View orders

05.10.2018:

Soft tenure clarification in transfer policy:

BSNL CO has clarified that soft tenure intra circle transfers also be avoided after 57 years of age in respect of officers upto STS level.   View orders

05.10.2018:

Acceptance of resignation of BSNL recruited employees:

BSNL CO has clarified that in case where BSNL recruited employees wants to leave BSNL either without assigning any reason or applies for a post in another organisation through proper channel and on selection is required to leave should be asked to submit his resignation and in such cases technical resignation should not be accepted.   View letter

05.10.2018:

Inter-circle transfer in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of inter-circle transfer in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

04.10.2018:

Revision of IDA w.e.f.1.10.2018:

DPE has issued orders revising IDA w.e.f. 1.10.2018 from 128% to 135.6%.   View orders

03.10.2018:

Outsourcing of operation and maintenance activities of passive infra along with sales and marketing of BSNL non-co-lacated BTS sites:

BSNL CO has decided to outsource the O&M activities of passive infra along with S&M of BSNL non-co-located BTS sites [a total of 30287 sites throughout the country] and has issued Advance Work Orders to various private companies and ITI Ltd.   View letter

03.10.2018:

Transfer and postings in AO/SR.AO grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings/reallotment/cancellation in AO/Sr.AO grade.   View orders

03.10.2018:

Additional information w.r.t all departmental Junior Telecom Officers who were recruited/promoted during 1995 to 2000:

BSNL CO has issued called for additional information in prescribed format so as to defend Contempt Petition in CAT Ernakulam.   View letter

03.10.2018:

Transfer and postings in DE/AGM grade - Modifications:

BSNL CO has issued orders modifying the circle of posting in respect of three executives.   View orders

01.10.2018:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued four orders of tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade.   View orders