CHQ Letters / Circulars
27.07.2021:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting filling up the vacant posts of SDE(Telecom) on urgent basis :
'Even after issuing above mentioned promotion orders for 3697 JTOs of AIEL no. 1 and 2, more than 1200 JTOs of AIEL number 2 (of recruitment year 2008) are still waiting to get their first promotion orders. These JTOs of Recruitment Year 2008 are very much frustrated because even after availability of sufficient number of vacancies these executives have not got promotion while some of their colleagues have already been promoted. We therefore request you to kindly look into the matter and issue necessary instruction for conducting a DPC for remaining JTOs of AIEL number 2, so that these JTOs of recruitment year 2008 can also get their first promotion and join their colleagues in SDE cadre.' Read More23.02.2021:
CHQ writes to CGM Kolkata Telephones on the harassment of executives, both retired and serving by CTD, wrongly interpreting BSNL order dated 22.12.2015 and ordering recovery of huge amount:
Now, BSNL Corporate Office once again clarified vide letter No.5-21/2021/ESTT-IV/CPGRAMS/240/9 dated 16.2.2021 to CTD in reply of CPGRAMS docket no DOPPW/E/2020/24019 wherein it is mentioned "the method of pay fixation made by CTD is not correct in para 3 of the letter". Read More13.11.2020:
CHQ writes to Director (F) on Irrational act by CTD administration in refusing to implement BSNL clarification on Pay fixation of officiating JTOs who were promoted in the year 2008 and opted for Pay fixation in revised scale from the date of their promotion as regular JTO:
'But CTD administration reportedly insists that refixation was done as per BSNL order dated 22.12.2015 as clarified under a) and therefore there is no need to change it and that now recovery will be ordered. Our Circle Association met PGM (F) on 9.11.2020 and explained to her that clarification under a) is applicable only for those who were promoted after 07.05.2010 and clarifications under b) and c) are applicable for those who were promoted during the period 01.01.2007 to 07.05.2010. But PGM (F) has remained unyielding.' Read More20.08.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD again on Harassment of the Executives, both retired and serving, by Calcutta Telephones, wrongly Interpreting BSNL letter No.5-32/2013/Estt.IV dated 22.12.2015 and ordering for recovery of huge amount:
'In our letter we had raised two important arguments, questioning the wrong action of Calcutta Telephones. Factually, the BSNL letter No. 5-32/2013/Estt.IV dated 22.12.2015, pertains to the issue of fixation of Pay of officiating JTOs under FR 22 1(a) (i) and reversion before sending them for Phase I training. This Order clearly mentioned at serial No. 1 regarding reversion of officiating JTOs under new scheme and syllabus.' Read More11.08.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD pointing out that Improper and unsafe practices are making the election a farce:
'We, therefore, request that the election may be deferred till the country is free from COVID-19 risk, public transport is restored in the entire country and the other poll processes can be followed in accordance with the Election Commission guidelines or at least in accordance with the procedures which were followed in the first membership verification of Executive Associations in BSNL. Else, we are sorry to say that the election will turn out to be tragic farce.' Read More11.08.2020:
CHQ writes to Secretary DoT on Delay in disbursing pension commutation amount to VRS-2019 optees because of non-opening/ showing of commutation portion in SAMPAAN portal:
'Contrary to the decision of the Cabinet, employees who has already been attained the age of 60 years in the month of February 2020 onward are still waiting for the payment of their pension commutation amount.' Read More29.07.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD on Harassment of the Executives, both retired and serving, by Calcutta Telephones, wrongly Interpreting BSNL letter No.5-32/2013/Estt.IV dated 22.12.2015 and ordering for recovery of huge amount:
'The said order BSNL No.1-16/2010-PAT(BSNL) dated 7.5.2010, based on which the pay of these TTAs and other non-executives were fixed in the revised scale on the date of their regular promotion as JTO, has neither been withdrawn nor has been superseded till date. ' Read More21.07.2020:
Second membership verification of executives association - list of eligible association:
'We would therefore request you to kindly intervene and cause advice to BSNL Management not to violate the MHA guidelines on COVID-19 containment and also not to put the lives of its employees at risk. BSNL Management may be advised to defer the proposal to hold verification elections till the country is completely free of the COVID-19 pandemic.' Read More10.07.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD on promotion from JTO (T) to SDE (T) grade - case of left out JTO of DoT era and early BSNL recruitees:
'This is very much required in the post-VRS period, where the executives are shouldering additional work load and responsibilities and need motivation.' Read More07.07.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD on promotion from AO to CAO grade:
'With large number of executives opting for VRS, there is shortage in CAO grade everywhere.' Read More24.06.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting withdrawal of instructions issued vide BSNL CO vide letter BSNL letter No.BSNL/Admn.1/15-12/18 dated 8.5.2020 :
'Therefore, the present BSNL order No. BSNL/Admn.1/15-12/18 dated 8.5.2020 fixing the ceiling with Basic Pay + DA on date of retirement, contravenes the BSNL order dated 8.9.2010 issued with the approval of the BSNL Board.' Read More24.06.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL regarding Harassment of Executives and retired executives by CTD administration, wrongly interpreting BSNL letter No.5-32/2013/Estt.IV dated 22.12.2015:
'Vide BSNL letter No.5-32/2013/Estt.IV dated 22.12.2015, instructions were issued regarding fixation of pay of officiating JTOs under FR 22 1 (a) (i) and reversion before sending them for Phase I training. This order pertains to screening test qualified TTAs officiating as JTO and covered by JTO Recruitment Rules 2014. Earlier, vide BSNL letter No.5-20/2015/Estt.IV/RR2014 dated 20.11.2015, instructions had been issued for sending these officiating JTOs to Phase I training directly (without reversion). The letter dated 22.12.2015 clearly mentions that it supersedes the letter dated 20.11.2015 pertaining to those covered by JTO RR 2014.' Read More18.06.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting him to drop the idea of Second Membership verification of Executive Associations:
'We are grievously shocked over the BSNL letter cited under reference, notifying 2nd membership verification, at a time when BSNL is burning and not able to pay(i) Salary of its employees regularly,
(ii) Medical bills to working as well as retired employees,
(iii) Electricity bills,
(iv) Vendor bills,
(v) Contract labour wages.
In addition to this, an amount deducted from the salary of employees, against their society loan, bank loan, insurance premia, GPF contribution, etc. has not been paid to respective co-operative societies, to banks, to LIC and even to DoT. And when the entire country is burning due to unforeseen COVID-19 crisis and in lockdown, fixing the date of election date as 18.8.2020, can only be called as a horrendous and atrocious decision.' Read More
18.06.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL regarding Non-drawal of salary for May 2020:
'We are sorry to say but by now it has become the practice of BSNL Management not to pay the salary of its employees in time. Once again, we, as a result of this, convey the deep disappointment and resentment in the minds of BSNL employees over non-payment of their salary for May 2020 till today. While, BSNL employees have been rendering unfailing telecom services during the lockdown, risking their lives, this attitude of the Management is quite appalling.' Read More11.06.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting intervention in an unwarranted mess created by BSNL administration and Telecom employees’ co-operative societies :
'The whole mess started with BSNL circles/SSAs not crediting the monthly subscription and other dues recovered from the salaries of the employees month after month, to the concerned Societies.' Read More11.06.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting intervention in an unwarranted mess created by BSNL administration and Telecom employees’ co-operative societies :
'The whole mess started with BSNL circles/SSAs not crediting the monthly subscription and other dues recovered from the salaries of the employees month after month, to the concerned Societies.' Read More09.06.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting early payment of balance ex-gratia to BSNL VRS 2019 retirees:
'It needs to be understood that every employee who opted for VRS had taken a hard decision to severe ties with the organization he had been associated with for many decades, after conscious and laborious calculations of the ex-gratia he would receive and plans to cope up with the future, drawing less than half of the salary he had been drawing earlier, in the absence of payment of gratuity and commuted amount of pension. These VRS retirees are really anxious about receipt of the remaining 68.7% ex-gratia payment.' Read More09.06.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting resolving of conflicts in the field due to non-payment of wages of contract labourers:
'We believe that you would be aware of the situation in the field arising out of non-payment of wages to contract labourers for months together. There is unforeseen frustration and unrest among the contract labourers which has resulted in unwanted conflicts in the field units, where the field level executives are required to execute maintenance and other works.' Read More09.06.2020:
CHQ writes to DoT again on Extending the benefit of payment of compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to all employees of BSNL to cover death due to Covid -19 while discharging official duties:
'Extending the benefit of payment of compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to all employees of BSNL to cover death due to Covid -19 while discharging official duties ' Read More01.06.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting immediate payment of GSLI amount to those who retired under BSNL VRS 2019:
'But due to bulk retirement under BSNL VRS 2019, still a large number of retired employees are to get their ePPO issued by the concerned CCAs. Even those who have got their ePPO could not submit it for conversion into RE-BSNL category due to continuous lockdown since 24th March 2020.' Read More01.06.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting immediate clearing of all pending payments towards reimbursement of medical claims with voucher, without voucher and for indoor treatment:
'Health care benefits are of critical importance to most of the employees, both serving as well as retired. Ensuring wellness of the employees is one of the primary responsibilities of any Management. Non-payment of claims for reimbursement with voucher/without voucher and also for indoor treatment, for more than a year, has put the employees under severe financial and mental stress. The sufferings of the retired employees need not be over emphasized.' Read More28.05.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting immediate payment of GSLI amount to those who retired under BSNL VRS 2019:
'Unfortunately, it has been reported that most of the VRS retirees have not received payment from the Scheme, even after lapse of four months. It is learnt that in many Circles, BSNL has not raised claim with the LIC of India for payment of the amount at credit of the members.' Read More28.05.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on allowing retention of quarters beyond 8 months in respect of recently retired BSNL employees:
'Due to the extra-ordinary situation of continuous lockdown due to COVID-19, no retired employee, retaining the quarters, could move out. Even if the lockdown is lifted, it may not be feasible for vacating the quarters and moving out in the near future due to safety concerns related to COVID-19, which is alarmingly increasing every day.' Read More18.05.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL conveying disappointment and resentment of employees over non-payment of April salary:
The apathy of BSNL management in keeping its employees unpaid, even when BSNL employees have been rendering unfailing telecom services during the lockdown, risking their lives, is quite appalling. Read More18.05.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Modifications in the procedure for the outdoor medical claim for BSNL employees (serving / Retired) and requesting withdrawal of instructions:
Reducing the ceiling to 15 days will adversely affect the serving employees as well as the retired employees, as the cost of outdoor treatment including cost of medicines growing alarmingly very high every year. Apart from this, the order itself appears to have been issued in a hurry, without considering the objective of rolling out the BSNL MRS and previous orders issued under the scheme and without any dialogue with the stakeholders. Read More18.05.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting allowing outdoor claim with the latest prescription available, in view of lockdown due to COVID-19:
We therefore request you to cause issue of instructions to all circles/units that claims with the latest available prescription may be allowed for such chronic illnesses, till the country exits from the COVID-19 lockdown. Read More04.05.2020:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding : Non-compliance of the Ministry of Home Affairs Orders on Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 - Consolidated revised guidelines for protection and safety of employees/officers required to come to office:
'In this regard, we want to draw your kind attention to the fact that in some places above mentioned guidelines are not being followed strictly in field units. This may lead to unnecessarily putting the employees and officers to the danger of infection.' Read More25.04.2020:
CHQ writes to Secretary DoT requesting extending the benefit of payment of compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to all employees of BSNL to cover death due to Covid -19 while discharging official duties:
'We draw your kind attention to the Department of Posts letter cited under reference, wherein provision has been made for payment of compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to all Departmental employees of Department of Posts and all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) succumbing to the disease while brought on duty.' Read More21.11.2019:
CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT regarding some questions on VRS, nagging the minds of BSNL Employees and answerable only by the DoT :
'We request that clarifications on these issues may kindly be caused to be issued at the earliest, since there is confusion and apprehension on these issues, which could affect the decision of those who are yet to opt for VRS and even those who have already opted, in view of the existence of option for withdrawal.' Read More15.11.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting issue of clarification regarding mandatory examination for VRS optees who have got financial upgradation:
'The reason attributed to the decision that exemption shall not be applicable to those taking voluntary retirement is that “Superannuation is a pre-defined point of time in the career of the employee, whereas the timing of voluntary retirement depends upon the choice of the employee who knows the pros and cons of his option before exercising it. While this argument may be correct in respect of those taking voluntary retirement under Rule 37 A (11A) of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972, it will not be correct in respect of those opting VRS under BSNL VRS 2019. In the latter case too, the employees do not have the choice of choosing the date of retirement which has been fixed as 31.1.2020.' Read More08.11.2019:
Request for providing revised option on time bound financial upgradation availed from October 2019, in view of BSNL VRS 2019:
'Since there is a change in the circumstances, which was not anticipated at the time of their exercising option, all these executives may be permitted to exercise revised option, so as to enable them opt for the VRS.' Read More08.11.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting for allowing retention of BSNL Staff Quarters for VRS optees till they attain the age of 60 years:
'We therefore request you to kindly cause orders for allowing those VRS optees who are willing to retain the quarters after their retirement under BSNL VRS 2019 till they attain the age of 60 years.' Read More04.11.2019:
OBUA submits Memorandum to MOC requesting corrections/amendments in the VR Scheme:
'The clause 6.1 (c) further restricting the ex-gratia amount in respect of those entitled to pension / family pension under Rule 37-A of CCS Pension Rules, 1972, be removed and restriction as per Gujarat Pattern that “the ex-gratia should not exceed the salary payable during the remaining period of service” alone should remain.' Read More22.10.2019:
CHQ writes to the Convenor, AUAB:
"We continue to believe that agitations can complement and strengthen any dialogue but cannot replace it. The need of the hour is efforts to re-establish the link with the DoT/Government through whatever possible means." Read More16.10.2019:
OBUA writes to CMD conveying is intention to organise one day hunger strike on 18.10.2019 on the issue of non-disbursement of salary and other dues to BSNL employees in time:
Both the BSNL Management and the DoT have been keeping a studied silence during the entire period, smacking of complete insensitivity towards the employees' concern. Therefore, we want an urgent meeting with you to have a knowledge of the measures being taken to come out of the crisis and for disbursement of September salary immediately so that we can apprise our members about the steps taken by the management for coming out from the current situation." Read More16.08.2019:
CHQ writes to the Finance Minister regarding allowing BSNL to pay pension contribution on the basis of actual pay of its absorbed employees as per DoP&T OM dated 19.11.2009:
'We are constrained to seek your kind personal attention and intervention in a long pending issue, adversely affecting the finance of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, particularly at a time when this 100% Government owned PSU is facing liquidity crunch and consequent operational crisis. The matter has been lying with the Department of Expenditure for its decision and hence we thought that it would be appropriate to apprise you of the facts of the case.' Read More02.08.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD on Complaints regarding non-obtaining written option to the GTI scheme:
'In such a scenario, representations from executives who claim that they have not given their considered consent need to be favourably considered and the recovered premium is to be refunded.' Read More02.08.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting review and modification in consolidation of SSAs into Business Areas with particular reference to Tirunelveli & Nagercoil SSAs in Tamilnadu:
'Subsequently the matter has been raised by Smt.Vijila Sathyananth, Hon’ble MP in the Rajya Sabha and it is learnt that assurance for review has been given to the MP.' Read More23.07.2019:
CHQ again writes to General Manager (Pers) regarding Improper reporting procedure for APAR in Finance wing of Tamilnadu Circle:
'Although it was agreed during out discussions that the action by Tamilnadu Circle is not correct, no instructions have yet been issued to Tamilnadu Circle to take corrective measures.' Read More11.07.2019:
CHQ writes to Prime Minister regarding Efforts by DoT to take over Advanced Level Telecom Training Centre, Ghaziabad, New Delhi from BSNL :
'While according to PMO, the DoT has to pursue and lead the phased monetisation of BSNL and MTNL assets, it appears that the DoT’s illegitimate move to take over BSNL’s asset is aimed at thwarting the Government’s efforts to revive/restructure BSNL and MTNL. We feel that the DoT’s move to take over the asset of BSNL, which it is not empowered to do, is ill-conceived, unlawful and smacks of authoritarianism. Read More21.06.2019:
CHQ writes to Director HR on early issue of promotion orders to DGM (T) grade:
'We therefore request you to kindly advise the Personnel Section to hold DPC and issue promotion orders from DE/AGM to DGM (T) grade at the earliest, since the undertaking given to Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh has already been complied with by circulating the seniority list after considering the objections received.' Read More29.05.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting modification in consolidation of SSAs into Business Areas with particular reference to Tirunelveli & Nagercoil SSAs in Tamilnadu:
'For the following reasons, it will be logical and rational that Tirunelveli is treated as Business Area with Nagercoil consolidated with Tirunelveli BA.' Read More29.05.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD on Group Term Insurance – Complaints regarding non-obtaining written option to the scheme:
'There is genuine apprehension amongst the affected executives about early refund of the huge amount recovered, given the fact that committees normally take long time before taking a decision.' Read More29.05.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting early issue of promotion orders from DE to DGM (T) grade:
'Issue of promotion orders from DE/AGM grade to DGM (T) grade has been on the cards ever since December 2018. Around 70 executives have retired during the past six months, eagerly awaiting their promotion, but with disappointment. The delay this time cannot be attributed to any legal hurdle, as there was no court stay except for a brief period of a week between 30th April 2019 and 7th May 2019.' Read More29.05.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting modification in consolidation of SSAs into Business Areas with particular reference to Tirunelveli & Nagercoil SSAs in Tamilnadu:
'For the following reasons, it will be logical and rational that Tirunelveli is treated as Business Area with Nagercoil consolidated with Tirunelveli BA.' Read More29.05.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD on Group Term Insurance – Complaints regarding non-obtaining written option to the scheme:
'There is genuine apprehension amongst the affected executives about early refund of the huge amount recovered, given the fact that committees normally take long time before taking a decision.' Read More29.05.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting early issue of promotion orders from DE to DGM (T) grade:
'Issue of promotion orders from DE/AGM grade to DGM (T) grade has been on the cards ever since December 2018. Around 70 executives have retired during the past six months, eagerly awaiting their promotion, but with disappointment. The delay this time cannot be attributed to any legal hurdle, as there was no court stay except for a brief period of a week between 30th April 2019 and 7th May 2019.' Read More24.04.2019:
CHQ writes to PGM (Pers) regarding Improper reporting procedure for APAR in Finance wing of Tamilnadu Circle:
'We once again request you to kindly do the needful early for correcting the improper reporting procedure for APAR in Finance wing of Tamilnadu Circle. Appropriate modifications in the ERP module may also be kindly ordered.' Read More02.04.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding non-obtaining written option to the scheme:
'We fail to understand the urgency to make advance payment of premium to LIC even before formal recovery from the salary was made.' Read More08.03.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting deferment/cancellation of MT recruitment examination:
'As recruitment of Management Trainee (External) has already been put on hold for indefinite period because of Letter No.74-1(1)/2018-Rectt dated 10.01.2019 issued by BSNL which stated that: - “Recruitment Process for MT (External) of Telecom Operation in BSNL has been put on hold till further intimation”, if examination is held only for internal candidates, then this may create a problem at the time of fixing of inter-se-seniority.' Read More07.03.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD on Delayed and piecemeal salary payment for the month of February 2019:
'We believe that BSNL Management is taking all efforts to release the salary to all left out circles on top priority and we earnestly request not to release the salary in piecemeal, in future.' Read More01.03.2019:
CHQ writes to Director HR on futility in calling for objections in seniority llist of TES Group B circulated vide BSNL letters dated 7.8.2018 & 8.8.2018:
We would like to draw attention to the fact that the said BSNL letter dated 8.8.2018, under Para 2 has clearly mentioned that “The Hon’ble Supreme Court has upheld the Seniority List as per Rule-2016 in its Judgment dated 14.12.2017. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its Judgment states “The Judgment of this Court in (2015) 12 SCC 360 (Supra) will be treated as final between the parties on the principle of seniority.” Hence, in compliance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgment dated 21.02.2015 and 14.12.2017 in Civil Appeal No(s) 4389 of 2010 Union of India & Ors Vs. Sohan Lal Sayal & Ors and connected Cas, Seniority List of TES Group B executives has been recast on the basis of qualifying examination (Rule 206).” Read More27.02.2019:
CHQ submits its suggestions in respect of review of medical policy:
'BSNL may negotiate with Public Sector Insurance companies and Banks for providing the best insurance cover to BSNL employees for indoor and outdoor treatments. In this regard BSNL may call bids from all Public Sector Insurance companies and Banks and negotiation may be held with the L1 bidder. The best Group Medical Insurance Policy, which assures maximum possible insurance cover for both, indoor as well as outdoor treatments, with a special provision for increased cover in respect of critical illnesses, should be finalized. The policy should be available to BSNL retirees too.' Read More22.02.2019:
CHQ writes to Secretary DoE on Pension contribution by BSNL to the Government of India in respect of its employees permanently absorbed in BSNL:
We understand that the DoPT order dated 19.11.2009 limiting pension contribution to actual basic pay drawn, is a considered decision, based on the above principle and the fact that the VII CPC introduced Pay Matrix instead of the then existing Running Pay Band and Grade Pay system. For example, Grade Pay 1 to 5 comes under Pay Band 1 with Rs.5200-20200. As there is no possibility of any Government Servant on transfer to Foreign service to reach the maximum of the pay band, DoPT restricted the pension contribution to the actual pay drawn w.e.f. 1.1.2006, the date of implementation of Government decision on the recommendations of VII CPC.In BSNL too, due to availability of time bound financial upgradations every 4 to 5 years, no one will reach the maximum of his present pay scale. Therefore, following the DoPT OM dated 19.11.2009 in respect of BSNL absorbed employees drawing IDA pay scales, is justified legally as well as rationally. Read More
17.12.2018:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding the situation arising out of disconnection of electricity services due to non-payment:
'For example, in Tamilnadu Circle, in the absence of any such understanding between BSNL and the Tamilnadu Electricity Board (TNEB), electricity has been disconnected for many exchanges and tower sites, affecting our mobile services and consequent loss of revenue. This may become a vicious cycle.' Read More17.12.2018:
CHQ writes to CMD conveying concern regarding amendment issued to RR 2005 of Rajbasha Adhikari:
'As per the DO letters of Secretary, Department of Official Language and letters issued by Department of Telecom, similarity is required to be maintained in the pay scale and designation of AD (OL) across all offices. But BSNL has changed the designation of AD(OL)/ Rajbhasha Adhikari to Sub Divisional Engineer (OL), and also the mode of promotion to higher post i.e. Rajbhasha Adhikari. Copies of the letters cited under reference are enclosed herewith for ready reference.' Read More17.12.2018:
CHQ again writes to CMD for creation of additional DGM (T) posts:
'We therefore request you to kindly cause upgrading sufficient number of posts to DGM (T) grade. In addition, Man Month posts in DGM (T) grade can be created for NFS and NOFN projects, so that all the executives promoted as DEs in the years 2013 and 2014 can get their promotion as DGM.' Read More30.10.2018:
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 More28.10.2018:
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 More21.10.2018:
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 More16.10.2018:
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 More21.08.2018:
Organisation of BSNL Unions and Associations writes to CMD on Kerala flood relief:
'On beahlf of Organisation of BSNL Unions and Associations we suggest that one day's pay may be deducted from teh August salary of BSNL employees towards Kerala flood relief.' Read More21.08.2018:
CHQ writes to GM (Pers) regarding regular promotion to DGM (T) grade:
'For the past one year the reason attributed for inability to grant regular promotion was dispute in the seniority lists of SDE grade and pendency of revision of seniority lists as per Supreme court judgment.' Read More13.07.2018:
CHQ writes to CMD on promotion from SDE to DE/AGM grade:
'We would also like to point out that the executives who were promoted as SDEs under SCF quota from year 2004 onwards are placed in seniority list number 8. They have completed more than 14 years of service in SDE grade and are awaiting their promotion to DE/AGM. Even according to the proposed BSNL EPP Amendment & RR, they have completed the required period of service as SDE and are thus eligible to be promoted as DE/AGM.' Read More13.07.2018:
CHQ writes to CMD on promotion from JTO (T) to SDE (T) grade:
'While a large number of DoT recruited JTOs, who were awaiting their first post-based promotion for more than 18 years have now been promoted, still there are some left out. Similarly, the JTOs recruited after formation of BSNL are also waiting for more than 16 years to get their first regular promotion.' Read More12.07.2018:
CHQ writes to CMD on promotion from DE/AGM to DGM (T) grade:
'We learn that a case pending in CAT, Chandigarh on the issue of catch-up rule is standing in the way of promotion to DGM (T) grade. We request that the stated proposal of BSNL to file a Miscellaneous Application may kindly be expedited so that the eligible DEs/AGMs are not deprived of their promotion when executives in all other grades have been given their long due promotion. Read More27.04.2018:
CHQ writes to MOSC stressing that approval of MOSC is enough for pay revision of BSNL executives:
'Thus it may be seen that there is no necessity for DoT seeking Cabinet approval for pay revision of BSNL Executives on similar circumstances and when BSNL Board has already communicated in its proposal for pay revision that the additional financial outgo will be met from its own resources.' Read More10.04.2018:
CHQ writes to Secretary DPE regarding Pay revision of BSNL Executives despite the affordability clause:
'From the amendment dated 10.5.2010 it may be seen that the fitment benefit of 30% had the approval of Hon’ble MOC&IT with the concurrence of Finance Wing of DoT. In both the occasions, MTNL making losses for several years consecutively and the Government Orders on 2nd PRC stipulating ‘affordability’ clause almost similar to the one recommended by the 3rd PRC were not a bar for MOC/DOT deciding to grant the maximum allowed fitment to MTNL executives....In view of the above, we request you to kindly advise DoT that Hon’ble MOSC is competent to approve pay revision of BSNL Executives w.e.f. 1.1.2017 as proposed by BSNL Board.' Read More10.04.2018:
CHQ writes to Secretary DoT regarding its proposal for disbursement of pension by CCAs directly in the accounts of Pensioners:
'In order that the pensioners/family pensioners are not put into unwarranted difficulties, we request that the proposal to entrust the PCCA/CCA offices with the job of disbursement of pension directly in the accounts of pensioners/family pensioners may be re-examined and withdrawn.' Read More07.03.2018:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) requesting dropping of proposal to reduce annual outdoor ceiling limit of medical reimbursement:
'We are surprised by the proposal as only two months back orders were issued to include 78.2% fitment for calculating the annual ceiling for outdoor treatment with voucher upto 23 days w.e.f. 1.4.2018. Therefore, the proposal to reduce the ceiling to 12 days w.e.f. the same date does not appear to be a well thought out one. The proposal to bring down the ceiling by 50% will put the employees to great difficulties, striking at the root of the Medical reimbursement scheme.' Read More21.02.2018:
CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT requesting early decision in respect of pension contribution by BSNL on the basis of actual pay:
'We feel that making BSNL pay pension contribution on the maximum of the pay scales w.e.f 1.10.2000 under completely irrelevant FR 116 itself is wrong and erraneous. Continuing with the same wrong methodology even after DOP&T OM dated 19.11.2009 is totally unjustified.' Read More13.02.2018:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) on Granting upgradation to E6 pay scale for executives working as DGM on adhoc basis under BSNL Executive Promotion Policy 2007
'As there is no provision for DGM (Adhoc) in BSNL MS RR, therefore the term ‘DGM’ in the above clarification is to be taken as Regular DGM. The substantive grade of Adhoc DGM is to be treated as Regular STS and these executives should be given the benefit of upgradation upto E6 scale as provided in the BSNL EPP 2007.' Read More13.02.2018:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) requesting re-opening of eAPAR window for 2016-17:
'It has been brought to our notice that a number of Executives could not complete their eAPAR for the year 2016-17 due to various reasons including non-availability of internet access, being on long leave etc.' Read More02.02.2018:
CHQ again writes to Director (HR) regarding Extension of benefits to departmental officials selected against Direct Recruit JTO Quota who had applied through proper channel – option for fixation of pay in revised scale on date of promotion:
'We are herewith providing the copy of the said Department of Expenditure clarification referred to in CSIR circular mentioned in the previous para.' Read More25.01.2018:
CHQ writes to Prime Minister regarding violation of Government decision and rules by DoT in registering BSNL Tower Corporation Limited:
But suddenly on 4.1.2018, DoT has registered a company viz. BSNL Tower corporation Limited' appointing shri Amit Yadav, Joint secretary (Admin), DoT as CMD of the new company. The irony of it is that CMD BSNL Shri Anupam Shrivastava is shown as one of the directors of the newly formed BSNL Tower corporation Limited along with Ms. Sujata Ray, Shri N.K.Mehta and Shri R.K.Mittal, who are already Directors of BSNL Board. Read More09.01.2018:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) on Medical reimbursement with voucher for outdoor treatment – revised annual ceiling to be calculated on revised basic pay @78.2% fixation for upto 23 days w.e.f.01.04.2018 in respect of Executives and Non-executives of BSNL:
'The reduction is therefore Rs.5 approximately for every Rs.100 of pre-revised basic pay. The difference will further increase with increase in IDA as on April every year. Also, those who were recruited after 1.1.2007 and did not have the benefit of pay fixation in revised scales, will be put at loss due to reduction in limit by two days without any benefit of increase in fixation.' Read More15.11.2017:
CHQ writes to MOSC requesting Implementation of revised pay scales with 15% fitment benefit for BSNL executives:
'All the senior officers of Department of Telecommunication who are on ‘deployment’ in BSNL, holding major managerial positions in BSNL & its field unis and responsible for the Ups & Downs of BSNL, have already got their pay fixed in revised scales as per the recommendations of VII Central Pay Commission with 14.2% fitment benefit w.e.f. 1.1.2016. All of them draw their higher pay and perks from BSNL and BSNL’s affordability to pay was not at all an issue for them. If BSNL employees are denied the revised pay with 15% fitment benefit, it will result in an unprecedented discrimination against its own employees vis-à-vis those who are under ‘deployment’. The fall out of such a situation will be unparalleled in the history of Indian Public Sector.' Read More13.11.2017:
Meeting with PGM (Pers) on proposed BSNL Executive Promotion Policy Amendment & Recruitment Rules 2017:
As scheduled, GS along with Com.V.K.Sharma, AGS and Com.Sanjay Vishnoi met PGM (Pers) today, submitted our views/suggestions on the proposed BSNL Executive Promotion Policy Amendment & Recruitment Rules 2017 in writing and held discussions for nearly two and a half hours. PGM (Pers) appreciated our presentation and many of the suggestions given by us as good and implementable. He assured that all the points will be duly considered and decisions taken after consultation with other associations. We requested him for early implementation after necessary modifications so that thousands of executives will get some relief immediately. View our letter, suggestions and the chart11.10.2017:
CHQ writes to PGM (Pers) regarding Long stay list of Executives working in BSNL CO:
'While the situation is so, it is really surprising that the letter cited under reference proposes to reduce the staff strength of executives working in BSNL CO by 25%. We are afraid that the proposal is not based on a detailed study on the nature and working of BSNL Corporate Office and the consequences of shortage above 25%. This will result in far reaching consequences at a time when BSNL CO has been playing a major role in coordinating with the Circles regarding development activities in all verticals ensuring revival of financial health of BSNL.' Read More06.09.2017:
CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT regarding Payment of pension contribution in respect of BSNL employees on the basis of actual pay:
'Now it is learnt that DoE has conveyed its no objection for pension contribution on actual pay and has left the matter to be decided by DoT.' Read More16.08.2017:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) regarding Extension of benefits to departmental officials selected against Direct Recruit JTO Quota who had applied through proper channel – option for fixation of pay in revised scale on date of promotion:
'The whole issue is pivoted on BSNL’s defective interpretation that “the appointment given under direct recruitment outside quota after tendering technical resignation by the employee cannot be treated as promotion.” This clarification is not based on any rules but merely based on an assumption that ‘appointment’ under DR quota is not ‘promotion’.' Read More10.08.2017:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding Implementation of Revised Pay scales recommended by 3rd PRC and approved by Government of India with 15% fitment benefit in respect of BSNL Executives:
'Our confidence is based on the fact that the affordability clause was very much there in the Government decisions on the recommendations of the 2nd PRC circulated vide DPE OM No.2(70)/08-DPE (WC) dated 26.11.2008, with the only difference that the 2nd PRC stipulated ‘not more than 20% dip in PBT for the year 2007-08’, and the 3rd PRC has stipulated ‘not more than 20% dip in PBT for the last three financial years preceding the year of implementation.’ The DPE OM dated 26.11.2008 for implementation of 2nd PRC recommendations had also provided for ‘a uniform lower fitment benefit of 10% or 20%, depending upon their affordability’. Even then Executives of MTNL were granted pay revision w.e.f. 1.1.2007 with the highest admissible fitment benefit of 30% despite MTNL incurring consecutive losses for several years before.' Read More25.07.2017:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding Grant of increment on regular promotion in the same scale – Unjustified rescinding of Para I.II (v) of BSNL Executive Promotion Policy by Dept. of Telecom:
'P&T Audit/DoT will also have to be reminded of such double fixation still available in all Central Government departments including DoT for promotion from Sr.Accounts Officer to JTS of Accounts and Finance Service Group A. Similar fixation was also extended in the 90’s to the Engineering wing of DoT for promotion from Lateral JTO to SDE. A copy of the letter from Controller of Defence Accounts dated 13.1.2010, conveying the clarification from Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure that “since both the feeder and promotional post have the identical pay structure of Grade Pay Rs 5400/- in the pay band 3, pay fixation on promotion of Sr. Accounts Officers of DAD to JTS of IDAS Group 'A' will be done by granting them one increment equal to 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and the existing grade pay and rounding it off to the next multiple of 10” is enclosed.' Read More21.06.2017:
CHQ again writes to Director (HR) requesting reallotment to parent circle on promotion to DGM (T) on adhoc basis to the extent of available vacancies:
'To cite an example, in Tamilnadu Circle, seven DGM vacancies have arisen as on 1.6.2017, which included five retirements on 31.5.2017 and two Voluntary Retirements, one on 1.5.2017 and another on 1.6.2017. Some of the seniors who have been promoted from Tamilnadu Circle but posted to other circles and have represented for re-allotment to Tamilnadu Circle can be considered for modified posting to Tamilnadu Circle, since the vacancies have arisen before expiry of 40 days from the date of orders of promotion.' Read More16.06.2017:
BSNL responds to CHQ letter addressed to Prime Minister:
'It is informed that comments of BSNL along with justification for wage revision have already been forwarded to administrative ministry i.e. DOT.' Read More16.06.2017:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) regarding Releiving on Promotion to DGM (T) grade on adhoc basis – request for deferring date of relief by two weeks:
'A large number of executives had represented for re-allotment and were waiting with hope for modified orders. Now, they find no time either to prepare for the long journey or to make up their mind about joining. We therefore request you to kindly consider deferring the date of release by two more weeks.' Read More11.06.2017:
CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Replacement of E1A and E2A pay scales with E2 and E3 pay scales and upgradation of E3 - E6 pay scales to E4-E7 pay scales in BSNL:
'The associations which were party to the recommendation also said that upgradation of E3 to E6 scales can be taken separately before implementation of 3rd Pay Revision. Now that the implementation of 3rd Pay Revision Committee’s recommendations is expected within a month, allowing upgradation of E3 - E6 scales to hang fire, will create unnecessary chaos and disharmony. In that case, SDEs and Sr.SDEs will continue to be placed in the E3 scale in the revised pay scales too, carrying over the disparity and anomaly into the future.' Read More31.05.2017:
PMO forwards to DoT the letter from AIBSNLOA on affordability for action as appropriate:
CHQ had written to Prime Minister on Exempting BSNL from the ‘affordability’ clause recommended by 3rd Pay Revision Committee for CPSE employees. PMO has forwarded this letter to DoT for taking action as appropriate. View PMO letter25.05.2017:
CHQ writes to Prime Minister on Exempting BSNL from the ‘affordability’ clause recommended by 3rd Pay Revision Committee for CPSE employees:
'In India, PSEs, considered as ‘temples of modern India’ were conceived as instruments to bring socio-economic transformation of the country. Those were the mainstay for self-reliant growth. Some important objectives were to create infrastructure, absorb technology, encourage innovation, generate employment and achieve certain social objectives.' Read More25.05.2017:
CHQ writes a reminder to GM (Estt) regarding discrepancy in method of calculation for refixation of pay with 78.2% fitment benefit:
'We had requested you to kindly cause issue of necessary correction to the table in Reference 1 above and also issue of instructions to follow the corrected table when calculating revised pay fixation for pensioners with 78.2% fitment benefit. But no action has been taken for correcting the discrepancy till date.' Read More11.05.2017:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) regarding Promotion and postings in DGM (T) grade on adhoc basis – request for re-allotment to Parent circle to the extent of available vacancies:
'This promotion has been made available to most of the executives at the fag end of their service, when dislocation is the least desirable consequence of promotion. Most of those who have been posted outside their circles have already crossed 56 years and some even 58 years. Attributing equalization of shortage in DGM grade among various circles as a reason for posting outside the circles when sufficient number of vacancies are available in the parent circles, will not be fair since the number of DGM posts in each circle is comparatively less and any shortage is easily managed by the circles by ordering looking on. Unlike other grades, DGM grade carries mainly managerial functions and executives from other circles may not be able to effectively carry out these functions in a completely unfamiliar environment.' Read More02.05.2017:
CHQ writes to MOSC regarding Violation of DPE guidelines against introduction of intermediary pay scales, by Department of Telecommunications:
'We therefore request you to kindly advise DoT and BSNL to sit together and resolve this issue once for all, in order to remove aberrations as per DPE’s guidelines and also in order to remove the disparity in pay scales of BSNL and MTNL Executives.' Read More21.04.2017:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding Filling up vacancies of Rajbasha Adhikari consequent to dismissal of SLP in Hon’ble Supreme Court of India :
'Now that the SLP has been dismissed, there should not be any more delay on the part of the Management in implementing the judgment of Hon’ble High Court of Kerala, reviving the abolished ADOL/RA posts in the intervening period.' Read More19.04.2017:
Struggle call by some Executive Associations in E2, E3 issue - AIBSNLOA makes it stand clear:
There have been queries from various quarters as to what is the stand of AIBSNLOA regarding participaton of its members in the struggle. Through this write-up, we make it clear that "It is time now that all stop playing politics in order to gain from the sentiments of this or that section and strengthen BSNL Management’s hand on its proposal – not ignoring it as AIBSNLOA proposal – act unitedly including by meeting the BSNL Management together, discussing together and taking decisions together BEFORE launching a struggle. AIBSNLOA still believes that BSNL proposal is achievable." Read the write-up29.03.2017:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) regarding Deputlng to JTO Phase II training of those TTAs who were not sent along with others due to want of vigilance clearance:
'But it is pathetic that some circles reportedly refuse to depute these TTAs for Phase II training even after completion of disciplinary proceedings/punishment, clubbing them along lvith other TTAs who had earlier refused to take phase II training earlier for personal reasons.' Read More17.03.2017:
CHQ writes to DPE regarding non-applicability of affordability clause recommended by 3rd PRC to BSNL:
'Recurrent loss to BSNL in the past few years is due to "inadequate investment ln infrastructure expansion in recent years leading to delay in expansion of mobile network" and the company was also made to pay "market rate (of Rs 18,5OO.38 crore) for both 3G and broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum", according to Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, former Minlster of Connunications.' Read More23.01.2017:
CHQ submits its views to the Committee constituted to examine the demand for parity in pay of post-2007 recruited executives with pre-2007 executives:
BSNL had asked the willing associations to give their views on the matter to the Committee. AIBSNLOA has submitted its views and has requested the Committee to recommend grant of Rs.22820/- as minimum pay for all the Executives recruited and appointed after 1.1.2007. View AIBSNLOA letter17.01.2017:
CHQ writes to Sr. General Manager (Pers) requesting promotion to DE/AGM grade - left out executives from seniority lists 3, 4 and 5:
'We therefore request that a CPC may be held to promote these left out executives whose names are in Seniority List 5 and therefore is not the subject of any pending court case. Since these CPCs were held fulfilling the requirement for reservation at that time, there will not be any need for fresh reservation. While this move will help BSNL in augmenting operational efficiency by filling up vacant posts, the concerned Executives also will feel contented at the fag end of their service.' Read More17.01.2017:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) regarding Transfer of SDEs/ DE from RTTC Chennai to Chengelpattu SSA under local tenure transfer before completion of tenure in RTTC In Chennai Telephones District:
'We would like to reiterate our position that routine transfers within Circle, whether tenure or otherwise should not include faculty in RTTC since they are selected by a DSC, for a period of five years. The officers selected and posted as training centre faculty are not permitted to give request transfers without completing their tenure and are not given a chance to officiate in a higher post outside the training centre. This being the case, it is not fair to consider them for transfer outside the training centre based on their longstanding service in the circle in which the RTTC falls. Of course, they cannot claim immunity from All India transfer since they are also not denied any promotion on All India basis because they are under tenure in a training centre.' Read More17.01.2017:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) requesting speedy action to get early decision from Ernakulam High Court:
'While everyone was attributing the delay in finalisation of court case to lethargy and lack of seriousness of legal cell, recently it has been established that our legal machinery is quite capable of speedy action in court cases, by submission of counters and rejoinders in time, by engaging senior counsels and even by deputing the Addl. Solicitor General.' Read More20.12.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL Replacement of E1A and E2A pay scales as assured in the Pay Revision order issued on 5.3.2009 – Rationale behind BSNL Proposal submitted to DoT and unfounded apprehensions of DoT regarding financial implications :
'We are very much concerned about the observations of AST DoT during a meeting with Unions and Associations in BSNL on 13.12.2016, that DoT proposes to move a cabinet note for having replacement scales equivalent to E1A and E2A pay scales which existed prior to pay revision w.e.f. 1.1.2007 and that when the incumbents move out, recruitment will be made to fill the vacancies in E1 scale only. We understand that this was based on his discussion with one of the BSNL Executive Associations wherein the association had mentioned that E1A and E2A pay scales were given as part of a settlement and that the present situation has arisen because DoT did not approve it.' Read More20.10.2016:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) requesting Consideration of transfer requests of DEs who have completed two years in the circles :
'We shall be thankful if all the requests pending with Personnel Section are considered at the earliest and transfer orders issued at the earliest, so as to give relief to the executives who have remained away from their families for the two years, obeying the orders of Corporate Office.' Read More17.10.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting early action to hold DPC for promotion to various grades:
'Therefore, action needs to be initiated for holding of DPCs for promotion to various grades, where there is no stay on promotion in currency in any court. If at all any court direction is at variance with the existing DoP&T instructions, action to get the court direction stayed/modified by higher courts has to be taken immediately without any delay.' Read More05.10.2016:
CHQ writes to GM (Estt) regarding Discrepancy in method of calculation for refixation of pay with 78.2% fitment benefit:
'It has been brought to our notice that in the Revised Pay fixation table with 78.2% IDA under Annexure of the letter cited under Reference 1 above, under Grade E3, the revised pay for Rs.14750 (with 78.2% IDA) has been shown as Rs.34170, which should have been Rs.34180 in accordance with the fixation method mentioned in letter cited under Reference 2 above.' Read More20.09.2016:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) in response to Personnel Section proposal on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy:
'We therefore request you to kindly cause modification of the proposal by removing the complexities, the added stringent attendant conditions, capping the number of posts of AGM and by allowing Seniority Cum Fitness method of promotion upto SAG level. The concept of giving designation, status and financial powers for Executives in higher scales but not occupying the posts may be introduced without giving room for ambiguity.' Read More10.09.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting Payment of ex-gratia amount in lieu of bonus:
'It is a known fact now that under your Chairmanship, promising signs of revival of BSNL are already there with improvement in the revenue and picking up of sales with the SWAS programme. A small positive gesture at this time by the Management will greatly improve the morale of the employees and result in further growth.' Read More10.09.2016:
CHQ writes to General Manager (SR) regarding delay in finalisation of electoral rolls:
'According to reports received by us, even the display of electoral rolls has not been done in some circles till 5.9.2016. The Associations should be given time to submit their objections, if any, afterwards and the electoral rolls will have to be revised accordingly. Then only final lists can be displayed.' Read More22.08.2016:
CHQ writes to MOC on DoT’s irrational action in rejecting BSNL proposal to remove aberrations in non-standard pay scales as directed by DPE:
'Moreover, DoT's concern about 'huge financial burden on Government Exchequer is far from any truth as there will be no additional financial implication either for BSNL or for the Government in upgrading the E3 to E6 scales as all would have crossed the minimum of the next higher scales and there will be no impact on pension too. The financial implication in replacing the E1A and E2A pay scales with E2 and E3 pay scales for JTOs & their equivalent cadres and SDEs & their equivalent cadres respectively is minimal and major portion of the additional cost estimated by BSNL will be Pension Contribution to be paid to the Government only. But this small gesture will benefit BSNL by providing an atmosphere to retain the services of young new entrants and ensure that they are not forced to migrate to other organisations in search of higher emoluments. In fact, because of the delay by BSNL in taking a decision on the issue, during the past seven years, many JTOs have already left BSNL opting for even other PSUs having one level higher pay scales.' Read More15.08.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting review of the Guidelines for considering requests of BSNL employees for deputation to outside organizations:
'We would therefore, request you to kindly look into the matter personally and to cause review of the deputation policy issued vide Personnel Branch letter dated 21.07.2016.' Read More31.07.2016:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) in response to the appeal and advisory BSNL officers and executives:
'But it may not be out of context to say here that no officer or executive will intentionally take a decision to seek legal remedy, given the cost, time and mental agony connected with it. No one will file a case just for the fun of it. If the cases are properly analysed, in most of the cases the concerned Executives would have been really aggrieved either by his genuine plea not being accepted or by arbitrary, and deliberate violations of BSNL Transfer Policy by the Circle and SSA administrations.' Read More28.07.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding Promotion to DE/AGM grade – left out executives in Seniority List 5:
'Now there could be change in the status of each category, with receipt of VC, APAR, change in APAR grading on appeal, completion of disciplinary proceedings and lapse of more than a year after those executives who had declined promotion. ' Read More28.07.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding Promotion to DE/AGM grade – left out executives in Seniority List 5:
'Now there could be change in the status of each category, with receipt of VC, APAR, change in APAR grading on appeal, completion of disciplinary proceedings and lapse of more than a year after those executives who had declined promotion. ' Read More14.07.2016:
CHQ writes to Sr.General Manager (Pers) requesting promotion to DGM (T) on regular basis:
'Although it was agreed that the matter will be considered positively, no promotion to DGM (T) grade on regular basis has been ordered even after lapse of four months. A few of the adhoc DGMs (T) have retired during the period and more will be retiring every month. This is causing frustration and unrest among the executives of the grade.' Read More12.07.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting to consider those were seniors prior to the pronouncements of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in C.A.4389/2010 for promotion to DGM (T) on adhoc basis:
'After pronouncements of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in C.A.4389/2010, the seniority lists have been revised (Provisionally) and as a consequence they have become junior and may not be under consideration for promotion to DGM (T) on adhoc basis for the remaining number of vacancies which are yet to be filled up. Once these vacancies are filled up they will also loose the opportunity to ‘look-after’ the duties of DGM (T). This will lead to an embarrassing situation where they will have to work as STS under those who were previously their juniors and worked under them. This will adversely affect the morale of these executives.' Read More12.07.2016:
CHQ writes to requesting all facilities to Executives Looking After higher posts:
'While these executives are shouldering the responsibilities of the higher post with administrative and financial powers, they are being denied the facilities attached to the higher post like higher rate for mobile handsets, briefcase, eligibility for department vehicle etc. This results in discrimination between regularly promoted executives and those doing the same work on ‘Look After arrangement’ and is a cause for resentment.' Read More11.07.2016:
CHQ writes to MoS (Independent Charge) of Telecom welcoming him in his new assignment:
'Your experience as Minster of State in the Ministry of Railways and knowledge gathered during three terms as Member of Parliament have raised expectations that you will leave no stone unturned for reviving the financially ailing BSNL.' Read More02.06.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting grant of status and powers of SDE to all the executives who are already in E2 scale and above but not yet promoted as SDE:
'The company, as it seems, is not serious in bringing the court cases to an end, since it has been able to put the responsibility on the JTOs and extract the work of SDE from them without hindrance of work in the name of Looking After promotion. Even transfers are being forced on them in the name of Looking After promotion, justifying the transfer on the ground that they are already drawing the SDE scale and hence cannot deny LA promotion.' Read More29.05.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding Formation of Joint committees with officers representing Management as well as representatives from Executives Associations – resolving of issues of E2, E3 scales, CPSU Cadre Hierarchy etc:
'Now, the associations which were part of the joint committee have launched agitation programmes separately, two of them questioning their own recommendations made through the committee. After a meeting with these associations on 11.5.2016, Director (HR) has issued an appeal, wherein it has been stated that another Joint Committee will be formed to look into the issues out of implementation of the modified structure of CPSU cadre hierarchy based on discussion with top Management.' Read More23.05.2016:
BSNL replies to AIBSNLOA CHQ request to remove discrimination in grant of JAG selection grade scale to absorbed BSNL Executives:
In reply to CHQ request to remove discrimination in grant of JAG selection grade scale to absorbed BSNL Executives, BSNL CO has stated that JAG NFSG is applicable only to those officers who have achieved DGM grade substantively. This scale cannot be prescribed for officers who do not attain DGM grade and get the benefit of higher scale only through Time Bound Financial Upgradation. View BSNL letter05.05.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL regarding Promotion to DGM (T) on adhoc basis – purely based on seniority as per the pronouncements of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in C.A.4389/2010 :
'In this regard, we would like to draw your kind attention to a DoP&T order No.14017/12/88- Estt.(RR) dated 25.3.1996 which stipulates that, “Where juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors also be considered provided they are not short of the required qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service.”' Read More29.04.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL regarding Plight of candidates who appeared for JAO LICE in 2012 against 40% quota – case of candidates from Kerala Circle:
'We request that the whole issue be considered on the grounds that these candidates will be subjected to irreparable loss in case the Hon'ble Supreme Court decision favours appointment of these candidates, at a later date. On the other hand, the CAT order has provided a safeguard, by directing the applicants to submit an undertaking that if the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the pending SLPs decides against the interest of the applicants and as a consequent of the same if any amount becomes refundable, the applicants will refund the same to BSNL.' Read More20.04.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting revision of Transport Allowance:
'Transport Allowance payable to BSNL Executives was last revised on 23.8.2006. During the past ten years petrol price have been revised a hundred times with the present price almost 50% more than the price in the year 2006.' Read More13.04.2016:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) regarding Review of tenure period and related facilities i.r.o. Udhampur and Rajouri SSAs of J&K Circle – applicability for those completing the revised tenure:
'We feel that it is unjust to deny the benefit of revised tenure to those executives already serving in these SSAs, when the order dated 19.2.2016 itself does not say that the order takes effect from the date of issue. Even if it is to be implemented from 19.2.2016, the benefit of revised tenure cannot be denied to those executives who are already working in these SSAs and completing the revised tenure on or after 19.2.2016.' Read More05.04.2016:
CHQ WRITES TO DIRECTOR (HR) REQUESTING REMOVAL OF DISCRIMINATION IN GRANT OF JAG SELECTION GRADE SCALE TO ABSORBED GROUP 'B' EXECUTIVES TO ENSURE JUSTICE REGARDING BLATANT VIOLATION OF INSTRUCTIONS OF DOT LETTER DATEI) 26.08.2008 AND DPE OM DATED 24.12.2O12 BY OPERATING IDA SCALE OF RS.17500-400-22300 w.E.F. 01.10.2000 IN PLACE OF RS.18500-23900:
'On 8.9.2015 during our scheduled meeting with you, we had elaborate discussions over the issue and you had directed the Establishment Section to re-examine the issue. But it appears that there has been no serious consideration of the issue by the Establishment section.' Read More05.04.2016:
CHQ writes to GM (Estt) regarding LICE for promotion to JTO grade - Condoning shortfall in qualifying senrice period :
'In the year 2OO8, around 320 TTAs were recruited in Tamilnadu and were sent for training in different batches starting from 02.06.2008 to 01.09.2008. 180 TTAs had their training commenced in June 2OO8 and the remaining 14O TTAs were given training after June 2008. As a result, the latter 140 TTAs do not have the prescribed qualifying Jervice for appearing in the said LICE.' Read More29.03.2016:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) on CPSU CADRE HIERARCHY:
'It is learnt that these proposals, if implemented, will double the wait period in getting the first promotion and it will take minimum 17 years to reach DE scale. Although the latest committee had recommended time bound functional promotion every five years upto DE level, the Personnel section is said to have proposed to cap the number of DE/AGM posts. The Personnel section reportedly has recommended further tightening of benchmark in APAR. As suggested by the Deloitte Consultant and later modified based on the Heads Of Circles opinion, JTO, SDE and Sr.SDE cadres are proposed to be clubbed and asked to report to DE/AGM. Even before a decision is taken on the proposals, orders have been issued asking JTOs and SDEs to report to DE/AGM, which is going to have disastrous impact on hierarchy management.' Read More29.03.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD on Promotion to DGM (T) on adhoc basis – purely based on seniority as per the pronouncements of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in C.A.4389/2010 :
'The DEs/AGMs who are under consideration for promotion to DGM (T) grade now were promoted to the STS grade based on the then applicable seniority list, which has been modified now as per the directions of Supreme Court. Some of them may not have the required qualifying service of 4 years in STS grade while their juniors (according to revised seniority) promoted earlier to them as STS will have the qualifying service. Promoting these juniors, leaving out the seniors according to the restored seniority lists 1 to 17 will result in a serious discrepancy.' Read More29.03.2016:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) on REVISION OF PAY SCALE OF RAJBASHA ADHIKARI AND AUGUMENTATION OF RA POSTS :
'While the committee had accepted one of our demands viz. revision of pay scale of Rajbasha Adhikari to SDE scale, it did not agree for augmentation of Rajbasha Adhikari posts. Since then, the Establishment Section was said to be processing the issue of revision of pay scale of Rajbash Adhikari. But even after lapse of two years, no decision seems to have been taken.' Read More09.03.2016:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) on CAREER PROGRESSION OF PA/PS/PPS WHO BELONGED TO ERSTWHILE CSSS CADRES OF DOT:
'We have taken up this issue many times with the administration but without success. We request your kind personal intenrention in this issue for creation of additional posts of Sr. PPS and PPS, so that the plight of the personal staff absorbed in BSNL comes to an end and the assurances given at the time of absorption are implemented in letter and spirit.' Read More03.03.2016:
CHQ writes to Prime Minister requesting complete rollback of proposal to tax 60% of EPF corpus at the time of withdrawal:
'The proposal to tax 60% of EPF corpus at the time of withdrawal has therefore come as a bolt from the blue for these employees. A rough estimate shows that these employees will lose nearly 20% of their retirement savings.' Read More26.02.2016:
CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) on DGM regular promotion:
'All the remaining, around 90 DGMs, have completed more than three years of service in the grade. Sufficient number of vacancies are also available to promote these remaining DGMs (T) on regular basis.' Read More25.02.2016:
PMO forwards our letter to DPE for appropriate action:
PMO has forwarded CHQ letter dated 8.2.2016 on "CONSTITUTION OF THIRD PAY REVISION COMMITTEE FOR EXECUTIVES OF CENTRAL PUBLIC SECTOR ENTERPRISES - ELUSIVE RESPONSE BY DPE" [View CHQ letter] to DPE for appropriate action. PMO has directed DPE to send a reply to us and upload it on its portal. View PMO letter25.02.2016:
PMO forwards our letter to DoT for appropriate action:
PMO has forwarded CHQ letter dated 8.2.2016 on REVISION OF BASIC PENSION WITH FITMENT BENEFIT OF MERGER OF 50% DA EFFECTIVELY AMOUNTING TO 78.2% DA [View CHQ letter] to DoT for appropriate action. PMO has directed DoT to send a reply to us and upload it on its portal. View PMO letter24.02.2016:
CHQ writes to Sr. GM (Pers) on Inter-circle transfers in DE/AGM grade:
'The previous practice of issuing transfer orders as and when requests are received was therefore helpful since the Executives were able to get relieved atleast a few months after their completing two years/tenure. According the new guidelines, transfer orders are to be issued every quarter in the first week of July/October/January/April. But non-adhering to its own guidelines by the Personnel Section, has put the [around hundred] Executives eagerly awaiting their transfer in utmost mental stress.' Read More08.02.2016:
CHQ writes to Prime Minister regarding Elusive response by DPE to PMO reference of our letter on Constitution of Third Pay Revision Committee for Executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises:
'We are very much concerned about the reply of the DPE in respect of an issue referred to by PMO, since it is very elusive and does not precisely state when the committee will be constituted although it had said more than a year back that “the process of constituting 3rd Pay Revision Committee has been initiated.”' Read More08.02.2016:
CHQ writes to Prime Minister regarding REVISION OF BASIC PENSION WITH FITMENT BENEFIT OF MERGER OF 50% DA EFFECTIVELY AMOUNTING TO 78.2% DA – ABNORMAL DELAY IN SUBMISSION OF CABINET NOTE BY DOT:
'Since then, during the past 15 months, DoT has been dilly dallying with the issue and as a result the final Cabinet Note on the issue is yet to be submitted for the approval of the Union Cabinet. A bulk of BSNL pensioners who retired between 1.1.2007 and 9.6.2013 feel being ditched by the DoT which they had served for so many years.' Read More04.02.2016:
CHQ writes to Sr. GM (Peres) on Educational qualification for promotion to the grade of gE {civil/Electrical) - Degree in Engineering and equivalence:
'We therefore request you to kindly advice the BW Section to dispose of the representations requesting second ACP also on the same analogr for promotion to EE grade as per BSNL MS RR 2009 so that the diploma holders with 10 years of experience get their second ACP without any further delay.' Read More04.02.2016:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) on EXEMPTION FROM APPEARING IN MANDATORY EXAMINATION ON FINANCIAL UPGRADATION IN RESPECT OF ALL PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED EXECUTVES :
'During our scheduled meeting on 15.12.2015, we had raised the above issue and had requested that orders may be issued empowering the Director (HR) to grant exemption to physically challenged executives from appearing in the mandatory examination. You had observed that exemption may be considered in case of those who are having disability of 4O%o and above and directed Sr. General Manager (Pers) to talk to the Circle Head in respect of a specific case referred to by us for recommending the case for exemption.' Read More14.01.2016:
Agenda of items to be discussed with Director (HR) in the scheduled meeting for January 2016:
CHQ had submitted the agenda of items to be discussed with Director (HR) in the meeting scheduled for 11.01.2016. But the same day BSNL CO had issued orders suspending scheduled meetings with all unions and associations with immediate effect. The suspension of scheduled meetings is reported to be in view of the impending membership verification election for non-executive unions in April 2016. However, the issues will be discussed with Director (HR) in an informal meeting shortly. View CHQ letter01.12.2015:
CHQ writes to Prime Minister of India requesting Constitution of Third Pay Revision Committee for Executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises:
'PMO had responded (to our letter) by sending an I.D.Note on 14.10.2014 to the Department of Public Enterprises. Referring to our letter to Prime Minister, the DPE in its communication W-09/0007/2014 DPE dated 5.12.2014, had informed us that the process of appointing 3rd Pay Revision Committee had commenced. But nearly after a year, constitution of the committee is yet to take place. Meanwhile the VII CPC has also submitted its report well before the date of implementation recommended by it – 1.1.2016.' Read More22.11.2015:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting cancellation of notification for Special Recruitment Drive of Management Trainees (Telecom Operations/TelecomFinance) from Persons With Disability from external candidates:
'Thus it may be seen that since there is no backlog reserved MT vacancy for Persons with Disability, there is no ground to resort to Special Recruitment Drive for filling up stated backlog vacancies reserved for PWD.' Read More13.10.2015:
CHQ writes to Sr. General Manager (Pers) regarding Discrepancy in the list of executives being considered for promotion to DGM (T):
'It has been brought to our notice that the list is at variance with the seniority list that has been submitted to the Expert Committee appointed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.' Read More07.10.2015:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) regarding Extending the benefit of court decision to all – pay fixation under FR 22 (1) (a) (i) for TTAs officiating/officiated as JTOs:
'To end the anxiety of the affected officials/executives, we request that a common order can be issued extending the benefit of pay fixation under FR 22 (1)(a)(i) to all the officials/executives officiating/officiated as JTOs, after getting a declaration from them that this will be subject to the outcome of the appeal filed by BSNL and they agree for recall of the benefit and recovery of the amount in case the decision of PCAT is reversed in the appeal.' Read More19.08.2015:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting Reduction of hard tenure period from 2 year to 1.5 year for Udhampur and Rajouri SSAs in J&K circle:
'Stations in Udhampur and Rajouri SSAs are far flung and their topology is typical and totally mountainous and sliding area. Executives coming on transfer from other circles find it difficult to cope up with the adverse climatic conditions which include heavy rains, storms, road blockage, no-air connectivity for emergency and high level militancy.Two years is practically a very long period to cope-up with in these SSAs.' Read More22.07.2015:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding Promotion to Executive Engineer grade in civil/ Electrical/ Architect streams:
'Our observation still holds good. We therefore request you to kindly examine our request for diversion of MT quota posts to seniority quota in Civil, Electrical and Architect streams. Meanwhile CPC for promotion to STS grade in Civil, Electrical and Architect wings may be caused to be held immediately for the existing vacancies. Once a decision is taken for diversion of MT quota vacancies to seniority quota, another CPC may be held without further delay.' Read More09.07.2015:
CHQ writes to Chairman Committee on CPSU cadre hierarchy and two other issues:
'When the revised pay scales were implemented for BSNL Executives on the basis of Government decisions on Second PRC, E6 scale was not offered to any cadre/grade in BSNL. AIBSNLOA had therefore suggested “review of the issue dispassionately and grant of following IDA pay scales to the Executives from JTOs level to Dy GMs : (a) JTOs level : E-2 scale, (b) SDEs level : E-3 scale, (c) Sr SDEs/Sr AOs : E-4 scale, (d) DEs level : E-5 scale and (e) DGMs level : E-6 scale.'...'Had E6 scale been given to JAG grade, SG JAG grade would have got E7 scale. Today, a discrepancy exists wherein Group B absorbees are fitted in E6 scale for SG JAG, while those absorbed as Group A have been given E7 scale for SG JAG.'...'Finally, it is learnt that, there is an indication by the Management side that resolving of these issues may not be retrospective in nature. We are in complete disagreement with such a notion since, at the time of pay revision w.e.f. 1.1.2007, BSNL orders dated 5.3.2009, while tabulating revised pay scales effective from 01.01.2007 for other cadres, did not mention any pay scale for the pre-revised scales of 9850-250-14600 (E1 A) and 11875-300-17275 (E2A) for JTOs and SDEs and equivalent cadres, but left a foot note that revised IDA scales for E1 A and E2 A will be notified later. Therefore, any revised scale that will be decided now should be effective from 1.1.2007 only. Denial of arrears will be against all norms and legal prudence since it is BSNL who delayed the notification unduly for more than six years and the executives cannot be allowed to suffer on this count.' Read More19.06.2015:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) requesting necessary amendments in MT RR of 2O13 before conducting examination for Management Trainee:
'You wil appreciate the fact that needless litigations between employees or employees & management badly affects the growth of company and morale of its employees. We therefore request you to kindly cause the above mentioned issues clarified before actual recruitment of Management Trainees.' Read More19.06.2015:
CHQ writes to General Manager (Pers) regarding Discrepancy in the tentative seniority lists I to XII proposed to be submitted to Expert committee constituted by Hon'ble Supreme Court of India:
'In Para 1, it has been stated that 'the said lists have been generally accepted and held to be correct.' We seek to differ with the said statement atleast on one issue.' Read More12.06.2015:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) requesting deferment of MT Recruitment :
'Now that the issue of CPSU cadre hierarchy is under active consideration by the said reconstituted committee, going ahead with the MT recruitment at this stage will be against the very purpose of the reconstitution of the committee at the instance of the CMD and will hamper the efforts for arriving at a solution agreeable to all stake holders.' Read More10.05.2015:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting abandoning the move for recrutiment of Management Trainees from outside:
'We therefore request you to kindly consider the genuine concern raised by us in the background of the advantages listed out above and to cause cancellation of notification for recruitment from outside and to hold only the internal examination for filling up the entire 200 + 200 vacancies in Telecom Operations and Telecom Finance.' Read More10.05.2015:
CHQ writes to Sr.General Manager (Pers) on Declining of promotion – period of bar for subsequent promotion:
'While issuing orders accepting foregoing of promotion to DE/AGM grade, BSNL CO has stipulated that these executives who had declined the promotion will not be promoted again for a period of one year w.e.f. the date of issuance of the order accepting the foregoing of promotion or next DPC whichever is later.' Read More06.05.2015:
CHQ writes to Sr.General Manager (Pers) requesting issue of promotion orders in STS (T) grade:
'In accordance with Hon’ble Supreme Court of India judgment, Seniority lists 6 & 7 of SDEs (T) have been provisionally revised vide BSNL Lr.No.56-03/2015-Pers (DPC) dated 1.4.2015. Last date for communicating errors and omissions in the provisional lists has passed on 18.4.2015 and therefore final revised seniority lists are expected to be circulated shortly. Thus an obstacle for holding DPC for promotion to STS (T) will be removed.' Read More06.05.2015:
CHQ writes to Sr.General Manager (Pers) requesting issue of promotion orders in DGM (T) grade:
While we request you to kindly cause early issue of promotion orders to those DEs/AGMs who had qualified in 1985, we would also request you to kindly ensure that the process of holding DPC for promoting the executives who had qualified in the year 1987 is initiated immediately so that promotion orders can be issued in the near future. Read More15.04.2015:
Reconstitution of Advisory Committee of AIBSNLOA:
The All India Conference of AIBSNLOA held at Kolkata on 10th and 11th April 2015 has reconstituted the Advisory Committee. View reconsituted advisory committee13.04.2015:
SECOND AIC OF AIBSNLOA AT KOLKATA - A VIBRANT AND EXUBERANT SHOW OF CONFIDENCE:
After successful completion of the proceedings of the second All India Conference of AIBSNLOA on 11th April 2015, the delegates are returning back to their home stations with renewed energy, enthusiasm, vigour and excitement. The delegates session witnessed the delegates sitting through the entire proceedings without any sign of fatique and participating in the lively deliberations on all the issues brought out in the General Secretary's Report. Reception Committee of West Bengal, under the able leadership of Com.A.K.Pal, guided by Com.Sukumar Ghosh and steered by Com.Soumya Basak had made exceptionally wonderful arrangements for the accommodation and the meeting in a recently renovated building. The members of various committees had worked for the past two months and during the period of the conference tirelessly to ensure least inconvenience to the delegates. The Cultural Team of AIBSNLOA West Bengal exhibited its skills through welcome song and a play 'Who am I?', which received high level applause from the audience. The delegates will cherish the fond memories of the conference for years to come. Com.K.Rajasekaran, CPRO, Tamilnadu, Com.Rakesh Sethi, AGM, BSNL CO and Com.Sapan Bhattacharya, CAO, West Bengal have been unanimously elected as President, General Secretary and Finance Secretary respectively. View List of office bearers View General Secretary's Report11.04.2015:
SUCCESSFUL OPEN SESSION OF AIC KOLKATA:
The colorful open session of our AIC at Kolkata was held at 1400 Hrs on 10.4.2015, in a astounding setting with jubiliation in the air and the ambience reflecting the mood of the participants. After a cultural presentation and lighting of lamps, CHQ President delivered his address which was followed by Keynote Address by Com.Rakesh Sethi, General Secretary. The Keynote address covered all the issues lingering in the minds of BSNL executives. Ms.Dola Sen, Member of Parliament & President AI INTTUC delivered Special Address. Shri Pradip Banerjee, Working President, INTTUC, Shri N.K.Singh of TMC, Com.S.Basu, Chief Patron AIBSNLOA, Com.K.Sebastin, GS SNEA, Com.Deepak Shahu, AGS, AIGETOA, Com.Vishwanath Dutta, TUBSNL, Com.Saibal Singh, CS, BSNLEU and Com.Anup Mukherjee, GS SNATTA addressed the gathering. Com.Praveen Agarwal, JTO did the anchoring and delivered vote of thanks. CMD BSNL had sent a message that "Although I very much wanted to be personally present with you during the conference but due to some important meetings scheduled, I am not in a position to come for exchange of views with you' and had conveyed his wishes to the members of AIBSNLOA. After conclusion of the session, a play 'Who am I?' was staged by the Cultural Team of AIBSNLOA West Bengal. More details and photos will be published later. View Keynote Address22.03.2015:
CHQ Circular on All India Conference:
'All Circle Secretaries are requested to ensure that Quota is paid by all branches to all levels upto March 2015. CHQ quota may be paid to CHQ through Indian Overseas Bank, Nungambakkam Branch, Chennai - A/c No. 018301000034379, IFSC Code: IOBA0000183, in the name AIBSNLOA and the details of quota sent may be intimated to CHQ Finance Secretary Com.V.Gurumurthy (Mobile: 09868141819) through his email: gurumurthybsnl@gmail.com. Branches/Circles can send resolutions for adoption in the AIC. These may be sent as soft copy to General Secretary in his email: gsaibsnloa @gmail.com before 5th April 2015. Similarly proposal for amendments to the Constitution may be sent to the above email ID before 5th April 2015.' Read More09.03.2015:
CHQ issues notification for the second All India Conference:
CHQ has issued formal notification for the second AIC to be held at Kolkata on 10th and 11th April 2015. View notification09.03.2015:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting extension of the benefit of various court decisions to similarly placed Executives in BSNL :
'We feel that extending the benefit only to the members of applicant associations, leaving out bulk of other affected Executives will only lead to large number of further litigations resulting in avoidable legal expenditure both to the individual as well as BSNL. The outcome of such litigations will ultimately be only in extending the benefit of the earlier decision by the concerned courts. We believe that extending the benefits of the judgments to others who have not approached the Court, but similarly placed, will do complete and substantial justice.' Read More24.02.2015:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding our response to Management Committee Note on BSNL HR Plan :
'We therefore request you to review the whole proposal keeping in view the specific requirement in each level taking into account the significant changes in the technology, business model and business processes and not to view the matter as a tool for bringing down the expenditure on staff. Deloitte Consultant or any other consultant does not have the knowledge and expertise in dealing with such a huge PSU like BSNL which has to carry out social obligations of the Government of India and cannot be compared with any private organization run with the sole aim of amassing huge profits.' Read More24.02.2015:
CHQ writes to Sr. General Manager (Pers) regarding Promotion to DGM (T) on regular basis :
'Hence, we request you to kindly cause initiation of the process for promoting these DGMs (T) working on adhoc basis as DGMs (T) on regular basis.' Read More20.02.2015:
CHQ writes to CMD on Holding of DPC for promotion to SDE (Telecom) grade:
'This development has created anxiety and dismay among the eligible JTOs who have been waiting for their promotion as SDE for an unusually long 18 years even while nearly 6000 vacancies are reportedly available under seniority cum fitness quota. Large number of such eligible JTOs are retiring every month without getting their due promotion.' Read More04.02.2015:
CHQ again writes to DPE requesting removal of anomaly in pay fixation on promotion for Executives:
'It may be seen that most of the recommendations of the 2nd Pay Revision Committee, including 3% of the basic pay as increment, were based on the principles laid down in the VI Central Pay Commission recommendations.' Read More03.02.2015:
CHQ writes to CMD Regarding blatant violation of instructions of DOT letter dated 26.08.2008 and DPE OM dated 24.12.2012 by operating IDA scale of Rs.17500-400-22300 w.e.f. 01.10.2000 in place of Rs. 18500-23900:
'However, in violation of the above instructions, BSNL has two scales for JAG Selection Grade like E-6 and E-7 without the approval of the administrative department i.e DOT though IDA Scale of Rs. 17500-400-22300 (E-6) stands superseded by IDA Scale of Rs. 18500-450-23900 (E-7) with effect from 01.10.2000 as per DOT letter dated 26.08.2008.' Read More25.01.2015:
CHQ writes to Sr. General Manager (Pers) requesting creation of additional ADOL post for Madhya Pradesh Circle:
'MP TC had intimated that instead of five, even according to revised justification, the strength of Rajbasha Adhikari in MP TC should be Six. Hence one additional post is required to be sanctioned for MP TC. But till date no action has been taken by the BSNL CO.' Read More21.01.2015:
CHQ responds to Restructuring branch's proposal on BSNL HR plan:
'The figures provided by the Restructuring branch itself shows that there has been a wide gap between the sanctioned strength and working strength in respect of DEs/SDEs/JTOs. Work load on these executives in the field units has been phenomenally increasing, since there has been huge number of retirements during the recent past and the sections handled by them are given to those in service as additional charge with no limit prescribed for such additional charges. This is already posing challenges for effective and efficient network management and service delivery. Further reduction in the strength of these executives will badly affect the operational efficiency leading to customer dissatisfaction.' Read More08.12.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting diversion of MT quota posts to seniority quota in Accounts & Finance stream:
'We therefore request you to kindly convince the other Board members, including the DoT representative, about the urgent need for diversion of the MT quota posts to seniority quota in Accounts & Finance stream as has been done in Telecom Operations stream, so that the Board approval is accorded, when the Board is scheduled to meet tomorrow to deliberate on this issue.' Read More03.12.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding BSNL'S reported plan of recruiting Management Trainees:
'If the aim of going for outside recruitment is the need for sales and marketing skills, we unequivocally proclaim that the necessary expertise and skills are readily available within our strength of working executives. The Management does not have any data at present on the number of executives who have the specialization in marketing and sales skills and those who have natural talent in effective marketing and sales management irrespective of qualification, but it is not difficult to collect this data in a short span of time.' Read More13.11.2014:
CHQ again writes to CMD regarding approving E2 and E3 scales for JTOs/equivalent cadres and SDEs/equivalent cadres respectively without further delay:
'There are reports about the Third Pay Revision Committee being constituted by the Government as the next pay revision will become due in just two more years w.e.f. 1.1.2017 from now. If the standard pay scales of E2 and E3 are not granted to the JTOs and SDEs respectively before III PRC starts its work, these cadres will be denied the justified scales in the next pay revision too.' Read More13.11.2014:
CHQ writes to GM (FP) regarding Promotion to CAO on regular basis - Filling up the vacancies available on date:
'Since the APARs and VCs of more number of executives are already available, we request you to kindly cause initiation of CPC proceedings so that these executives can be promoted against the vacancies that have arisen upto October 2014.' Read More31.10.2014:
AIBSNLOA publishes BSNL Executive Diary - 2015:
AIBSNLOA is publishing BSNL Executives' Diary 2015. Circle / District Secretaries are requested to download the quotation and submit to the respective administration and get purchase orders at the earliest so that the diaries could be supplied in time. Download the quotation22.10.2014:
CHQ writes to Prime Minister on Implementation of commitment by Government of India in ensuring the financial viability of BSNL:
'It may kindly be recalled that the NDA Government had assured at the time of formation of BSNL in October 2000 that BSNL will be compensated for any loss making services in remote and rural areas and the financial viability of BSNL will be ensured through ADC, reimbursement of licence fee and support through USO fund. After a few years, the UPA government had stopped all these financial assistances, except support through USO Fund. Meanwhile in 2010, BSNL had to cough up Rs 8313 crores to the government as BWA spectrum charges and was allotted non-standardised band of BWA spectrum for 21 circles.' Read More16.09.2014:
CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) regarding Permanent retention in Tamilnadu Circle – cases of Executives temporarily retained on their promotion as SDE under 33% competitive quota :
'We therefore request you to consider favourably the handful of pending representations for permanent retention in Tamilnadu circle, in view of the vacancies available now on promotion of SDEs to DE/AGM grade on regular basis.' Read More15.09.2014:
CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) regarding Filling up the remaining vacancies in STS (T) grade - vacancies reserved for untraceable officers:
'Since no information has been received from field units regarding the whereabouts of the large number of remaining Executives, it can only be taken that these executives are presently not working in BSNL. Therefore, keeping posts vacant for them for a further period of time will not be a prudent decision.' Read More12.09.2014:
AIBSNLOA presentation in the meeting of the sub group to study the issues of inter-se-seniority of the officers of both the CPSEs:
GS presented his views before the sub group, raising various questions to be answered before further discussing the issue and handed over a copy of the powerpoint presentation. View the Powerpoint presentation10.09.2014:
CHQ writes to Prime Minister requesting Constitution of Third Pay Revision Committee for Executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises:
'We would now like to lay emphasis on the fact that the Government of India, learning from the experiences of VI Central Pay Commission for revision of Pay Scales of Central Government Employees, where the report was submitted on 24.3.2008 and Government notification was done on 29.8.2008 but implementation of revised scales was done w.e.f. 1.1.2006, has this time set up the VII Central Pay Commission in advance on 4.2.2014 itself, while the next wage revision is due on 1.1.2016.' Read More10.09.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting introduction of additional insurance cover to the BSNL employees posted to and working in insurgency and terror prone areas :
'BSNL’s Group Saving Linked Life Insurance Scheme provides only cover against natural death and a double accident benefit in case of accidental death in which the claimant is to get twice the sum insured. But there is no cover provided for loss of life because of violent incidents/riots etc due to insurgency or counter-insurgency operations.' Read More27.08.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting review of posting orders of Executives on promotion to DE/AGM grade on regular basis – cases of Executives of Tamilnadu Circle who have been posted outside the circle:
'We therefore request you to kindly cause review of the issue by the Personnel Section taking into account the availability of 94 vacancies on date and 58 vacancies likely to be added due to promotion to DGM (Adhoc) and cause modification of the orders cited under reference by posting all these executives in Tamilnadu Circle.' Read More27.08.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting posting of executives in chennai:
'It is suggested that these 43 clear vacancy as on date, in the growth oriented metro of Chennai where performance of Chennai Executives has been showing a positive trend for the past two years, to be filled up strictly on seniority basis, which will also avoid any possible legal complications. The retention of about 43 Executives in Chennai on their promotion as DE-Regular will not only increase the morale of the Executives but also save a huge amount to the tune of about 70-80 Lakhs to our cash strapped company by way of avoiding expenses on Transfer Grant.' Read More20.08.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting Posting of Executives in parent Circles on promotion to DE/AGM grade on regular basis:
'We therefore request that all the senior Executives from Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Chennai Telephones circles earlier promoted on adhoc basis as per the July 2013 CPC and either have been retained temporarily or have declined their adhoc promotion, may be posted to their parent Circles on promotion to DE/AGM on regular basis purely on the basis of seniority.' Read More13.08.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL in respect of release of promotion orders for DE Regular:
'We once again request you to kindly intervene and direct the officers concerned that no discrepancy is noticed in the proposed order and strict seniority is maintained with regard to allotment of parent circle on promotion. We also request you to sympathetically consider the Executives who were struck off from the rolls of Chennai on 31st July 2014 but are quite senior in the list under the zone of consideration for regular DPC and direct our personnel section to issue orders re-allotting them to Chennai Telephones District thereby ensuring justice and fair treatment to the seniors is extended.' Read More13.08.2014:
CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) regarding promotion to SDE (T) under seniority cum fitness quota:
'We therefore request you to cause filing of a similar affidavit in the High Court of Kerala, seeking a decision allowing promotion to SDE grade under 67% seniority cum fitness quota, subject to final outcome of the case in Kerala High Court, so that orders on JTO to SDE promotion can be issued at the earliest.' Read More22.07.2014:
CHQ writes to Secretary, DPE requesting removal of anomaly in pay fixation on promotion for Executives:
'Regarding pay fixation on promotion, the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 provides that, "One increment equal to 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and the existing grade pay will be computed and rounded off to the next multiple of 10". But the DPE letter says "One notional increment equal to the increment being drawn by the executive in the pay scale, before such promotion would be granted and pay fixed in the promoted pay scale and rounded off to the next multiple of Rs.10."' Read More19.07.2014:
AIBSNLOA CWC Meeting at Bhopal notified:
Formal notification for conduct of CWC Meeting of AIBSNLOA at Bhopal on 16th August 2014 has been issued. View notification18.07.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD regarding retention of Executives promoted as DE – case of Chennai Telephones and Tamilnadu Circles:
'We recollect the discussions with you on 2.5.2014, when you were Director (HR), wherein you were kind enough to empathise with these executives, saying that you did not want them to be disturbed.' Read More15.07.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL reiterating its earlier arguments regarding grant of E2 and E3 scales for JTO and SDE and equivalent cadres:
'We had also time and again pointed out that Department of Public Enterprises, in its O M No. 2(70)/08-DPE(WC)-GLVA/09 dated O2.04.2009 (vide Para 2.vi), had clearly instructed against introduction of any intermediary scales and further asserted that "If there has been any aberrations, they need to be corrected."' Read More06.06.2014:
CHQ writes to Prime Minister of India regarding Non-extension of the benefit of merger of 78.2% IDA to BSNL pensioners who retired on or before 9.6.2013 and creation of an anomaly:
'Thus all the employees who were in service on 10.6.2013 have been allowed higher basic pay during the seven years, compared to those who retired during the period from 1.1.2007 to 9.6.2013. This has created another serious anomaly.' Read More03.06.2014:
CHQ writes to Prime Minister on revival of BSNL:
'AIBSNLOA believes that the survival and growth of BSNL is important not only to its employees but also is vital for the entire country. BSNL as a Government owned PSU acts as a safeguard against exploltation of the customers by the private operators.' Read More27.05.2014:
CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) regarding Proper implementation of provisions of BSNL Transfer Policy :
'While this is a case with many circles, another mis-interpretation of the said stipulation is being done in respect of Calcutta Telephones District and Chennai Telecom District. These are separate circles and are not part of either West Bengal Telecom Circle in the former case and Tamilnadu Telecom Circle in the latter.' Read More13.05.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting holding of CPC for promotion to STS Telecom:
'The problem relates to few executives among the I47 executives whose seniority has been disputed in the courts. These remaining executives are yet to be promoted to STS grade and hence the 'status quo' order is said to affect the CPC for promotion to STS grade. We feel that a decision can be taken by BSNL either to promote these executives subject to the outcome of the court decision or to reserve posts for them and to hold CPC for STS(T) for the remaining posts.' Read More13.05.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL regarding fake letters received by Personnel Section in the name of AIBSNLOA:
'We are shocked to learn that a letter on fake letter-Head of AIBSNLOA CHQ, forging the signature of the General Secretary has been received by Personnel Section of BSNL Corporate Office on a matter related to transfer policy.' Read More05.05.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting permanent retention of DEs/AGMs of Chennai Telephones:
'We are also proud to state that Chennai Telephones (A Nerve Centre with respect to IT Field ) has become positive last Financial year 2013-14 despite odds like heavy competitions from Private Players, massive infra structural activities like Chennai Metro rail works, etc., that are affecting our optic and cable network day in and day out. ' Read More02.05.2014:
CHQ records its Protest against the proposed ‘Subsidiary Tower Company’:
'If at all, BSNL wants to earn revenue from its tower assets, let it create a separate business vertical – as in the case of CM, CFA and NB – with an Executive Director at the helm of it, with separate units in circles and SSAs and taking care to ensure that BSNL does not loose revenue by sharing its towers where it has monopoly, like hill stations and difficult terrains and putting in place a system to ensure 100% collection from the leased out towers.' Read More24.04.2014:
CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) requesting filling up DE vacancies and retention of those who were promoted in July 2013:
'But to our disappointment, Management has not initiated the process of holding CPC, citing court cases. It is pertinent to mention here that there is no stay from any court for conduct of CPC. Instead of waiting to know the outcome of the court cases, Management should take a decision either way and kick-start the process of conducting CPC.' Read More17.04.2014:
CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) on violation of transfer policy:
'We therefore request you to kindly issue instructions to all Territorial Circles to maintain a single combined long stay list in each grade for the Territorial Circles and the other non-territorial circles falling within its jurisdiction for the purpose of inter-circle & tenure transfers.' Read More04.04.2014:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting diversion of MT quota posts to seniority quota in Civil/Electrical streams:
'The possibility of recruiting arrd appointing Executive Engineers in these streams under MT quota is also very less in the near future. The sma-ll number of vacancies under seniority quota has resulted in a situation where the chances of SDEs in these streams becoming Executive Engineers are very remote. This is one of the reasons for the conflict of interest between graduate and non-graduate SDEs in these streams.' Read More28.03.2014:
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:
'While we were expecting a positive decision in view of the above supportive documents, we have been shocked by the letters from PGM (BW) calling for VC and ACR/APAR in order to conduct CPC for regular promotion to EE (Civil) grade, leaving out senior SDEs (Civil) who are non-graduates. This move would be detrimental to the interests of the non-graduate SDEs and also would be violation of DoP&T orders and the CAT judgment mentioned above.' Read More28.03.2014:
Removal of discrimination in grant of JAG Selection Grade Scale to absorbed Group ‘B’ Executives to ensure justice:
'Further as per .para 3 of DPE OM dated 24.12.20129 (copy enclosed), a CPSU cannot have more than one pay scale in a grade (DGM & GM in E 8 pay scale ) to promote its executives within the same grade.' Read More28.03.2014:
Request for permanent retention/extension of retention in Chennai TD to the Adhoc DEs who were given retention up to 31.3.2014 :
'In this regard it is submitted that Vide D.O. letter No. AST/DE-5L/2012-13/29 DATED 22.02.2013 CGM Chennai TD has strongly recommended their cases for extending their retention period on the following grounds:' Read More24.02.2014:
Payment of penslon contribution in respect of BSNL employees on actual pay drawn in IDA pay scales:
AIBSNLOA CHQ had addressed Secretary DoT on the above subject, submitting a copy to Shri P.Chidambaram, Minister of Finance. We had specifically mentioned that "Since, the Hon'ble Minister of Finance happens to be the Chairman of the Group of Ministers and has been also a party to the cabinet decision, there should not be any difficulty in getting the concurrence of Ministry of Finance in DoT's long pending proposal for allowing BSNL to pay pension contribution in respect of its employees on the basis of actual pay drawn w.e.f. 1.1.2006." View CHQ letter Ministry of Finance - Dept. of Expenditure has forwarded our letter to DoT for appropriate action with a request to inform us suitably. View letter from DoE14.02.2014:
CHQ writes to GM (SR) on MTNL merger:
'What is the necessity and objective for merger and how it is proposed to be done? Whether MTNL will remain a subsidiary company of BSNL or will it be merged in consonance with the M&A Rules of Govt. of India?' Read More07.02.2014:
CHQ WRITES TO GM (SR) REGARDING THE PROPOSED MERGER OF BSNL AND MTNL:
'Most importantly, BSNL Management and its employees should ‘Stand as One’ to resist any plan by the DoT/the Government, which is detrimental to the growth and development of BSNL.' Read More07.02.2014:
CHQ WRITES TO GM (SR) ON CONDUCT OF MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION OF BSNL EXECUTIVES' ASSOCIATIONS:
'In our letter we had requested that, “All participating associations should be extended equal facilities with the two associations already enjoying the facilities at least for one year prior to the date of verification through secret ballot. This is for the sake of equality and justice and also to allow level playing field to all. Otherwise, it will be an uneven competition.”' Read More04.02.2014:
CHQ submits its views for modifications in proposed Revision of JTO RR:
CHQ has submitted its views on modifications required in the proposed Revision of JTO Recruitment Rules. Read More31.01.2014:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) on Relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for the recently held competitive examination for promotion from TTA to JTO:
'We learn that in Kolkata Telephones, 5O candidates appeared in the LICE held on 2.6.2013. Results were declared in respect of 23 candidates with no one scoring the minimum qualifying marks. Results of 27 candidates who were allowed to sit for the examination were withheld. Therefore the 216 vacancies under department quota remain unfilled, when there is acute shortage of JTos in the field.' Read More29.01.2014:
CHQ writes to GM (SR) on electronic device for conduct of membership verification among BSNL Executives:
'The primary condition for use of any electronic device for recording the vote of the Executive should be that, such voting should be conducted in a controlled environment of specified date, time and place, under supervision by senior level officers or an outslde agency, so as to address the concerns about secrecy of the vote, group voting, intimidation, compulslon and diktat from controlllng officers. Voting in uncontrolled environment like voting from office or home through personal computer, voting through mobile or any common device and recording the votes on different dates and times cannot be accepted on any account. In short, the procedure should be such that the electronic device replaces only the paper ballot, keeping intact all the procedures and precautions involved in the paper-ballot voting.' Read More29.01.2014:
CHQ writes to ED (F) on proposed amendment to AO RR - 2002:
'We once again request that, any amendment to AO RR - 2OO2, providing LDCE for promotion to Accounts Officer grade should be applicable only in respect of future vacancies and after completing the process of promotion to AO grade which has been initiated long back.' Read More22.01.2014:
CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Proposal for shifting the telephone expenses paid by the Central Government - mobile, landline, broadband and enterprise bills - to BSNL and MTNL and to give exclusive rights to them:
'The COAI crying foul on this issue is nothing but a ploy for putting pressure on the Government to abandon its rightful decision on the plea of level playing field. If at all anyone is to complain about absence of level playing field, it should be BSNL and not the private operators.' Read More22.01.2014:
CHQ writes to PGM Electrical on Improper implementation of BSNL Transfer Pollcy in Tamilnadu Electrical Zone, which includes Chennai Telephones Electrical Circle:
'The matter was discussed in details with you when we met you on 1.10.2013 and you were kind enough to cause issue of another letter cited under reference 4 above designating the CE (E) Tamilnadu Circle as co-ordination unit for Tamilnadu / Chennai Telephones for HR related matters. But no action has been taken in this matter till now.' Read More17.01.2014:
CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on payment of pension contribution on the basis of actual pay drawn:
'Since, the Hon'ble Minister of Finance happens to be the Chairman of the Group of Ministers and has been also a party to the cabinet decision, there should not be any difficulty in getting the concurrence of Ministry of Finance in DoT's long pending proposal for allowing BSNL to pay pension contribution in respect of its employees on the basis of actual pay drawn w.e.f. 1.1.2006.' Read More27.12.2013:
CHQ writes to GM (Trg) requesting commencing of JAO Phase II training at ALTTC Ghaziabad:
'We therefore request you to kindly cause approval for conducting various phases of JAO training at ALTTC Ghaziabad and to depute candidates from BSNL Corporate Office, NTR, UP (West) circle and Uttaranchal circle for Phase II JAO training at ALTTC Ghaziabad.' Read More27.12.2013:
CHQ writes to CMD on AIBSNLOA observing 'TRANSLATE STRATEGY DAY':
'As intimated in our letter cited under reference, we have called upon all our branches to observe 8.1.2014 as 'Translate Strategy Day' by holding meeting on that date, discussing the contents of the power-point presentation on Awareness Session on Growth and Development of BSNL' and recording the views and suggestions of the members.' Read More26.12.2013:
OBSERVE 'TRANSLATE STRATEGY DAY' ON 8.1.2014:
'Now that BSNL Management has spelt out its strategy, it is important to translate it throughout the organization. At the same time, the Management should be made aware of ‘real’ field conditions so as to make adjustments in its strategy. Therefore the CHQ calls upon the branches toobserve January 8, 2014 as 'TRANSLATE STRATEGY DAY'
by holding General Body meeting of all the Branches on that day, discussing the contents of the power-point presentation and recording the views and suggestions of the members.' Read More View specific pages of document View complete document17.12.2013:
CHQ writes to Sr.General Manager (Pers) on Promotion from JTO (T) to SDE (T) under seniority cum fitness quota:
'While we do not intend to comment on their claim, our concern lies with the fact that JTOs who have been appointed during the years 1994 to 1998 are still awaiting their promotion as SDEs. It is unfortunate that their right to be promoted has been put into question due to one or other court case.' Read More17.12.2013:
CHQ writes to General Manager (Rect) on Relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for the recently held competitive examination for promotion from TTA to JTO:
'Instead of going in for another examination, which is likely to take atleast another year, we would request you to kindly follow some procedure like relaxing the minimum qualifying marks and declaring more candidates successful, as there is acute shortage in JTO grade and the work in the field units is suffering.' Read More17.12.2013:
CHQ writes to CMD on disposal of anonymous complaints:
'All such complaints may be caused to be closed even where investigation has already been initiated, by strictly adhering to the time schedule stipulated by the CVC for investigating into allegations in such complaints.' Read More29.11.2013:
CHQ WRITES TO SECRETARY, DOT ON REFUND OF BWA SPECTRUM CHARGES PAID BY BSNL:
'The DoT on its part had committed, in the MoU between DoT and BSNL for 2012-13 signed on 14.3.2012, for refund of upfront BWA spectrum License fee. It has taken more than a year and a half for DoT to get a recommendation by a GoM for refund of Rs 6,724.51 crore. But even after lapse of two months no cabinet approval appears to have been given.' Read More19.11.2013:
CHQ WRITES TO CMD BSNL ON Career progression of PA/PS/PPS who erstwhile belonged to CSSS cadre of DoT:
'In view of the above, we request your kind personal intervention in this issue for creation of 3 additional posts of Sr. PPS, 10 posts of PPS and 15 posts of PS, so that the plight of the personal staff absorbed in BSNL comes to an end and the assurances given at the time of absorption are implemented in letter and spirit.' Read More19.11.2013:
CHQ WRITES TO DIRECTOR (HR) REQUESTING MODIFIED POSTING ORDERS ON PROMOTION AS DE (ADHOC):
'As pointed out by us earlier, 15% of vacancies were left unfilled in these circles when promotion and posting orders were issued. Many Executives in DE grade have retired during the past few months adding to the number of existing vacancies. More vacancies will arise when promotion orders to DGM grade are issued, for which preparatory work is already in progress. As and when the BSNL Board approves diversion of MT quota vacancies to seniority cum fitness quota, more number of vacancies will be available in these circles.' Read More12.11.2013:
CHQ WRITES TO SR.GM (PERS) REGARDING THE GUIDELINES ISSUED BY BSNL TO DEAL WITH REFUSAL OF PROMOTION:
'These guidelines are clear violation of the DoP&AR O.M. No. No.1/3/69-Estt(D) dated 22nd November, 1975 stipulating the Policy to be followed in case where persons refuse promotion to a higher grade. According to this O.M., no fresh offer of appointment on promotion should be made in such cases for a period of six months from the date of refusal of first promotion and this policy will not apply where adhoc promotions against short-term vacancies are refused.' Read More08.11.2013:
CHQ writes to PGM (BW) 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:
'We request you to kindly ensure that a decision is taken early so that amendment to BSNL MS RR is issued providing relaxation in Educational Qualifications to the SDEs of Civil/Electrical/Architect wings for promotion to Executive Engineer grade.' Read More08.11.2013:
CHQ writes to CMD BSNL regarding inclusion of 119 candidates dropped in the revised results of SDE (T) LDCE held on 4.3.2012:
'We are not able to understand as to why BSNL does not show empathy with the situation faced by these candidates who were earlier declared successful and why it is hesitant to include their names in the revised results, when there is sufficient number of vacancies to accommodate them. If the hesitation of the Management is regarding the seniority to be assigned to these candidates in case their names are included, it can very well approach Hon’ble PCAT, Delhi for clarification.' Read More07.11.2013:
CHQ writes to Director (F) on Diversion of MT quota vacancies to seniority cum fitness quota and filling up the STS vacancies in Accounts & Finance wing:
'We therefore request you to take up the issue with the Management Committee to divert 50% MT quota vacancies of Accounts & Finance wing to seniority cum fitness quota so that eligible AOs/Sr.AOs are promoted as CAO in the near future, paving way for filling the CAO vacancies as well as satisfying the aspiring and deserving AOs by promoting them.' Read More07.11.2013:
CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) on Promotion to DE on adhoc basis – filling up of remaining vacancies:
'As the process of approval by BSNL Board, calling of APARs, VC and then the actual holding of the DPC will take a lot of time, we request that all the Executives whose names were in the zone of consideration by the last DPC held in July 2013 may be promoted as DEs on adhoc basis through a DPC on fast track with the available APARs, so that shortages in the grade may be met without delay.' Read More07.11.2013:
CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Estt) on Regular appointment as JTO - case of TTAs officiating as JTO:
'During our discussion with you on 27.1O.2O13, we were informed that legal opinion of BSNL counsel for Punjab and Haryana HC has been received and the file has been submitted for the approval of CS and Sr. GM (Legal). It was also told that as soon as approval is received from the Sr GM (Legal), necessary action will be taken for regularization of officiating JTOs.' Read More07.11.2013:
CHQ writes to the Chairman of the Committee on restructuring of hindi cadres:
'We had also drawn further attention to Dept. of Official Language letter dated 2.5.2013 advising grant of the revised scales to ADOL and equivalent posts existing in their subordinate offices.' Read More
