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  • 20.09.2013:Submission of Form 14 by the spouse to the pension disbursing bank after the death of the pensioner:DoP&PW has issued a O.M. doing away with the condition of submitting Form 14 by the spouse of the deceased pensioner and presenting themselves before two Gazetted Officers/persons of repute for attestation in Form 14. Read More...

  • 12.09.2013:Benefit of merger of 50% IDA effectively amounting to 78.2% to those who retired after 1.1.2007 but before 10.6.2013:In the Action Taken Report submitted to SCOVA, DoT says that 'The proposal for revision of pension/ family pension of pre-2007 and post-2007 BSNL IDA pensioners/family pensioners by allowing the benefit of merger of 50% of DA/DR effectively amounting to 78.2% as on 01.01.2007 w.e.f 10.06.2013 based on the pay revision of BSNL serving employees w.e.f. 10.06.2013 is under consideration.' View DoP&PW letter...

  • 11.09.2013:Eligibility of widowed/divorced daughters for grant of family pension - clarification:DoP&PW has clarified that only those children who are dependent and meet other conditions of eligibility for family pension at the time of death of the Government servant or his/her spouse, whichever is later, are eligible for family pension. View clarification...

  • 27.08.2013:Disclosure of personal information under RTI Act 2005:"The performance of an employee/Officer in an organisation is primarily a matter between the employee and the employer and normally those aspects are governed by the service rules which fall under the expression 'personal information', the disclosure of which has no relationship to any public activity or public interest. On the other hand, the disclosure of which could cause unwarranted invasion of the privacy of that individual." Read More...

  • 20.08.2013:Pension and/or gratuity cannot be withheld during pendency of departmental/criminal proceedings - Supreme Court:In an important judgment delivered recently, Hon'ble Supreme Court has ruled that "pension is not a bounty payable on the sweet will and pleasure of the Government and that, on the other hand, the right to pension is a valuable right vesting in a government servant"; the right of the petitioner to receive pension is property under Article 31(1) of the Constitution"; "A person cannot be deprived of this pension without the authority of law, which is the Constitutional mandate enshrined in Article 300 A of the Constitution. It follows that attempt of the appellant to take away a part of pension or gratuity or even leave encashment without any statutory provision and under the umbrage of administrative instruction cannot be countenanced." Read the Judgment...

  • 13.08.2013:Payment of statutory dues, salary and wages in sick / loss making CPSEs:'The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved the proposal for providing non-plan budgetary support of Rs.128.26 crore for liquidation of statutory dues (Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, Employees State Insurance and Bonus) and salary and wages from 01-10-2012 to 31-03-2013 in respect of ten Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under the Department of Heavy Industry, namely Hindustan Cables Ltd., HMT Ltd., HMT (Watches) Ltd., HMT (Chinar Watches) Ltd., Nagaland Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd., Triveni Structurals Ltd., Tungbhadra Steel Products Ltd., Nepa Ltd., HMT Bearings Ltd. and Hindustan Photo Films Limited.' Read More...

  • 15.07.2013:Guidelines on Air Travel on official tour/LTC:Dept. of Expenditure has decided to include IRCTC as an authorised agent for the purpose of booking air tickets for official tours as well as to a limited extent for LTC. View orders...

  • 11.07.2013:Payment of arrears of pension in cases where valid nomination has not been made under the Payment of Arrears of Pension (Nomination) Rules, 1983:'The Government has further looked into the matter and decided to increase the limits of Rupees 5000 and 25000 as indicated in Department of Expenditure OM, dated 4.6.85 to Rupees 50,000 and 2,50,000 respectively, when the dependent of pensioner is unable to produce the legal heir-ship certificate.' Read More...

  • 05.07.2013:Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.7.2013:DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 74.9% to 78.9% w.e.f. 1.7.2013. View orders...

  • 28.05.2013:Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons/sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs):DoP&T has decided to raise the income limit from Rs. 4.5 lakh to Rs.6 lakh per annum for determining the creamy layer amongst the Other Backward Classes. Read More...

  • 15.04.2013:Government reduces GPF interest rate:Government has reduced GPF interest rate from 8.8% to 8.7% for the financial year beginning on 1.4.2013. View notification...

  • 11.04.2013:Disclosure of information under provisions of RTI act relating to disciplinary matters:‘The ratio of the dicta aforesaid of the Supreme Court is that the disciplinary orders and the documents in the course of disciplinary proceedings are personal information within the meaning of Section 8(1)(j) and the disclosure of which normally has no relationship to any public activities or public interest and disclosure of which would cause unwarranted invasion of privacy of an individual.’ Read more...

  • 09.04.2013:Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.4.2013:DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 71.5% to 74.9% w.e.f. 1.4.2013. View orders...

  • 07.04.2013:Memorandum of Understanding between BSNL and DoT for the year 2013-14:In the MOU signed between BSNL and DoT for the year 2013-14, the commitment given in the previous year to assist BSNL by the Government of India on important policy matters has been virtually withdrawn. The MOU for the current year merely states that, "BSNL shall require support from the Government on those matters." Read more...

  • 04.04.2013:Review of adhoc appointment/promotion:DoPT has reiterated its instructions that promotions/appointments on adhoc basis are to be resorted to only in exceptional circumstances. Read more...

  • 01.04.2013:Consolidated instructions regarding action warranted against Government Servants remaining absent without authorisation/grant of leave:DoPT has circulated consolidated instructions regarding action warranted against Government Servants remaining away from duty without authorisation/grant of leave. Read More...

  • 27.03.2013:FAQ on Leave:DoPT has circulated a list of Frequently Asked Questions on Leave matters along with answers. Read More...

  • 18.03.2013:Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972:DoP&PW has issued orders providing revision of provisional pension to pre-2006 and post-2006 retirees who had been under suspension or against whom disciplinary proceedings were pending, on the same lines as provided for pensioners vide its order dated 1.9.2008. View orders...

  • 12.03.2013:Deployment of repatriated ITS Group A officers in BSNL for 10 years:DoT has issued orders 'deploying' the ITS Group A officers who stand repatriated to DoT, in BSNL for a period of 10 years on diminishing basis, based on the cabinet approval on the issue. View DoT letter....

  • 12.03.2013:Deployment of repatriated ITS Group A officers in BSNL for 10 years:DoT has issued orders 'deploying' the ITS Group A officers who stand repatriated to DoT, in BSNL for a period of 10 years on diminishing basis, based on the cabinet approval on the issue. View DoT letter....

  • 22.02.2013:Revision of PPO of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners - Model advertisement to be used by Ministries/Departments:DPE has further streamlined the process allowing revision of PPOs even in those cases where the date of birth/age of the spouse is not given in the PPO. View O.M....

  • 21.02.2013:Utilisation of mileage points/other incentives earned by employees of CPSEs on tickets purchased for official travel:DPE issues an O.M. directing that mileage points or other incentives earned by CPSE employees on tickets purchased for official travel should be used only for other official travel and not for personal trips. View O.M....

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  • 21.02.2013:Payment of statutory dues, salary and wages in sick/loss making CPSEs under the Department of Heavy Industry:'Payment of outstanding dues of salary and wages would mitigate the hardships of the employees thereby motivating them for better output and would prepare them to achieve the goal of revival/restructuring of the company. In addition clearance of outstanding statutory dues (Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, Employees State Insurance) would result in fulfilment of statutory obligations.' Read More...

  • 30.01.2013:Amendments to CCS (Pension) Rules 1972: Dept. of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare has notified amendments to CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, introducing 37 B after amendment 37 A, separating the provisions in the amendments so that 37 A is applicable for conversion of Government Department into a Public Sector Undertaking and 37 B is applicable for conversion of Government Department into a Central Autonomous Body. View Notification...

  • 29.01.2013:Record retention schedule in respect of records common to all Ministries/Departments: Dept. of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances has circulated the revised Record retention schedule in respect of records common to all Ministries/Departments. View Circular...

  • 09.01.2013:Revision of IDA rate w.e.f. 1.1.2013: DPE has issued orders for IDA increase by 4.2% from 67.3% to 71.5% w.e.f.1.1.2013. View orders...

  • 03.12.2012:Eligibility of children from a void or voidable marriage for family pension: DoP&PW has clarified that, in supersession of earlier orders, the share of the children from illegally wedded wife in the family pension shall be payable to them along with the legally wedded wife. View orders...

  • 02.11.2012:Comprehensive review of instructions pertaining to vigilance clearance for promotion: DoP&T has issued consolidated guidelines while dealing with cases of vigilance clearance for promotion. View guidelines...

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

  • 14.09.2012:Change in Date of Birth/Age of family pensioners : Dept. of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare has taken a decision to allow change in date of birth of family pensioner (Parents & Spouse) in PPOs on the basis of supportive documents and also makes it compulsory to provide a supportive document for proof of age of spouse or parents along with details of family in Form 3. Read More...

  • 12.07.2012:Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1,7,2012: DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 56.7% to 61.5% w.e.f.1.7.2012. View orders...

  • 02.07.2012:Keeping certain allowances outside the 50% ceiling for perks and allowances: In response to representation from some CPSEs and Administrtive Ministries, DPE has clarified that no allowance/benefit/perks other than those mentioned in DPE OM dated 26.11.2008 is admissible outside the 50% ceiling. View clarification...

  • 15.06.2012:Relaxation of journey by air to Jammu & Kashmir: Relaxation of LTC travel by air to Jammu & Kashmir has been extended for a period of two years w.e.f.18th June 2012 subject to conditions. View DoP&T orders...

  • 13.06.2012:Expenditure Management: DPE has requested all CPSEs to comply with the instructions contained in Dept. of Expenditure OM dated 31.5.2012 regarding economy measures and rationalisation of expenditure. View OM...

  • 06.06.2012:Holiday list 2013: DoP&T has circulated the list of Holidays to be observed by Central Government offices for the year 2013. Read More...

  • 03.06.2012:Deputationists cannot enjoy benefits of both Government and the CPSU: "Executives getting CDA pay scale will continue to get benefits, perks and allowances applicable to CDA sclaes"- ordered DPE on 8.6.2009. DoT communicated its decision on the subject to BSNL on 17.2.2012. BSNL has circulated the decision on 25.5.2012. This is now the centre of controversy generating enormous heat. All Executives should go through the three letters without any passion. [MORE FACTS TO FOLLOW] Read all letters...

  • 23.05.2012:GPF interest rate raised: Government has raised interest rate of GPF and similar funds to 8.8% per annum for accumulations at the credit of the subscribers during the financial year beginning April 2012.View MoF resolution...

  • 15.05.2012:Implementation of recommendations contained in Para 61 of 44th Report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs: DoP&PW has reiterated the guidelines for settlement of all pensioners'dues based on the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs. View guidelines...

  • 30.04.2012:CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation for travel by air: Government has extended the relaxation for travel by air on LTC to North Eastern Region by two more years beyond 1st May 2012. View orders...

  • 11.04.2012:Payment of IDA at revised rates:DPE has issued OM stating that there will be no change in existing DA rates for the next 3 months effective from 1.4.2012. View OM...

  • 11.04.2012:Grant of family pension to the next eligible member in the family in the case of missing family pensioners:Dept. of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare has clarified that family pension can be granted to eligible child/children of a family pensioner who had been declared missing. View orders...

  • 03.04.2012:DoP&PW replies to the letter of DoT communicating the queries of ITS officers regarding recruitment in BSNL/MTNL: DoP&PW has virtually rejected BSNL and DoT’s stand on issues related to repatriation of ITS officers along with posts and allowing them higher pay scales on recruitment on direct absorption basis in BSNL. The letter states that, “Therefore, to consider such officers who are en-masse transferred to such PSUs are still holding ITS etc., cadre posts is not correct. These posts belong to cadre of BSNL/MTNL and the ITS etc cadre has been restricted to the post which remained with Deptt. of Telecommunications”, that, “The mobility of ITS officers undertaken by the Department of Telecommunications including withdrawal of en-masse transferred posts from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to Department of Telecommunications was not in conformity with the extant policy and decision of the cabinet”, that the period of their deputation to the PSUs will be treated as foreign service and that, “These officials cannot continue to draw pay that they drew during foreign service in BSNL/MTNL”. It also suggests to DoT for moving suitable proposal in consultation with various Ministries for seeking suitable approval of the Cabinet and re-issue separately ‘the option’ to en-masse transferred ITS etc cadre officials of BSNL and MTNL with the option document containing extant provisions regarding status and pay etc of employees on return from foreign service. View letter...

  • 29.03.2012:Amendment to CCS (Leave) Rules: DoP&T has notified amendments to CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. View CCS (Leave) (Amendment) Rules, 2012...    View CCS (Leave) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2012...

  • 27.03.2012:Declaration of Holiday on 14th April 2012: DoP&T has declared Saturday, the 14th April 2012 as closed Holiday on account of Birthday of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar for all Central Government offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India. View Circular...

  • 22.03.2012:BSNL proposal to pay pension contribution on the basis of actual pay drawn rejected by MoF: MOF (Dept. of Expenditure) has not concurred with BSNL proposal to calculate pension contribution on the basis of present basic pay instead of maximum of pay in the pay scale as per the existing methodology. View orders...

  • 16.03.2012:EPF INTEREST RATE REDUCED TO 8.25 % FROM 9.5 %: EPF interest rate for Fy 2011-12 has been reduced to 8.25 % from 9.5 %. This has been done when Interest rate on loans and other savings are increasing .PPF rate has been increased wef 01.12.2011 from 8.00% to 8.6 %. EPF Interest Rate for Fy 2010-11 was increased by 1 %. View orders...

  • 20.02.2012:DoT clarifies on further doubts raised by ITS Group A officers on Special Lateral Direct Recruitment: BSNL has circulated the clarifications issued by DoT to the queries raised by ITS Group A officers on the Special Lateral Direct Recruitment - 2011. View DoT clarifications...

  • 17.02.2012:Payment of allowances as per 6th CPC recommendations to Group A officers on deemed deputation to BSNL: In consultation with Dept. of Expenditure, DoT has clarified that Group A officers on deemed deputation to BSNL will be allowed allowances as recommended by 6th CPC, however they may not be allowed allowances paid by BSNL which are not admissible to Central Government Employees as they cannot be allowed to claim both the benefits. View orders...

  • 03.02.2012:DoT clarifications in respect of questions raised related to BSNL Special Lateral Direct Recruitment Rules 2011 of BSNLMS: DoT has issued clarifications on questions regarding Special Allowance and Dearness Relief on DoT pension. View clarifications...

  • 27.01.2012:DoT clarifications on recruitment of ITS Group A officers in BSNL: BSNL has circulated DoT clarifications on recruitment of ITS Group A officers in BSNL on immediate absorption basis. View clarifications...

  • 19.01.2012:Criteria for Categorization of CPSEs: 'The Department of Public Enterprises(DPE) has laid down criteria for initial as well as re-categorization of Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs) into appropriate schedules. All CPSEs are required to be categorised into four schedules, namely, Schedule ‘A’, Schedule ’B’, Schedule ‘C’ and Schedule ‘D’. Read More...

  • 16.01.2012:IDA increase from 1.1.2012: DPE has issued orders increasing IDA from 52% to 56.7% w.e.f. 1.1.2012 View orders...

  • 03.01.2012:Constitution of surplus staff establishment & redeployment of surplus staff: DoT has constituted Surplus Staff Establishment (SSE) for redeploying the ITS officers who have opted for DoT in excess of the total number of 463 sanctioned ITS Group A posts in DoT. View order...

  • 02.01.2012:Sub-quota for minority community in reservation for OBC: DPE has issued OM providing a sub-quota of 4.5% for religious miniorities within the 27% reservation for OBCs in recruitment and appointment in CPSEs. View O.M....

  • 02.12.2011:Clarification on pay fixation on promotion w.r.t. 2nd PRC: DoT has advised BSNL to follow the existing DPE guidelines that one notional increment equal to the increment being drawn by the executive in the pay scale before such promotion be granted and pay fixed in the promotional pay scale and rounded off to the next multiple of Rs.10. View orders...

  • 17.11.2011:Revised edition of Brochure on Reservation: DoP&T has brought out revised edition (2011) on Reservation for SC, ST & Backward classes in Services. Go to the Brochure...

  • 08.11.2011:DoT issues clarifications to its 4.3.2011 orders: DoT clarifies that officers who are to revert to DoT cannot abdicate their posts or refuse to perform their assigned functions until they are formally relieved by BSNL. View clarification...

  • 04.11.2011:Repatriation of ITS Group A officers back to DoT: DoT has issued orders directing all ITS officers who have opted for government service and those who have not given any option and those who have given conditional option to report to DoT immediately after being relieved formally by BSNL, by reporting to Sr.DDG (TEC), Telecom Engineering Centre, New Delhi with a copy to the Cadre Controlling Authority and Director (HR), BSNL. After such reporting, they have been directed not to leave Head Quarters, ie. New Delhi without appropriate approval. Read More...

  • 25.12.2009: Absorption of ITS Group A in BSNL: In a meeting of DoT officials with ITSA on 5.11.2009, DoT was reported to have asked the Association to identify only two/three specific issues which could be again taken up with cabinet and the Association thereafter asked three weeks time to respond to this.  DOT is reported to have waited for the response from them till November end and even issued a reminder thereafter. But finally, finding no change in the stance of the ITS Officers regarding the pre-conditions for their absorption, DoT is said to have put up a case for the decision of the competent authority on the matter of absorption and revision of pension.

  • 24.12.2009: Introduction of Maharatna category for CPSEs: Cabinet has today approved introduction of Maharatna Category for Central PSEs. View cabinet decision...

  • 15.12.2009: Eligibility for full pension - date of effect of revised rules preponed: DoP&PW has decided that linkage of 33 years of qualifying service with full pension shall be dispensed with from 1.1.2006 instead of from 2.9.2008. View orders...

  • 03.12.2009: LTC travel by tour packages operated by IRCTC: DoP&T has issued orders allowing reimbursement of air fare along with rail and road fare in case of LTC journey in tours offered by IRCTC. View orders...

  • 23.11.2009: DOT’S PROPOSAL FOR REVISION OF PENSION OF THE ABSORBED BSNL PENSIONERS ON CDA PATTERN: DOT is yet to seek the official views of the concerned Ministries for their incorporation in the proposed Cabinet Memo to seek its approval for revision of pension of the absorbed DOT employees retired from BSNL/MTNL on CDA pattern. We had earlier reported that DOT may move further on the proposal only after some discussions are held at the highest level. As we have learned that there was a discussion between CMD of BSNL and MTNL with Member (F) in the first week of this month. This was followed by a meeting taken by Secretary (T) with ITS Association on 5th November 2009. As all know that revision of pension on CDA pattern is an ITS demand and some Executives’ Associations, two from BSNL and one from MTNL, including some non-Executives’ Unions had lent their support to this demand of ITS Officers terming it as their “genuine concern” [View letter]. It is gathered that during this meeting Secretary (T) wanted to be sure whether the ITS Officers would take absorption or not in case the Government agrees for revision of pension on CDA pattern. It is said that during the meeting ITSA placed many demands like continuation of CDA pay scales, revision of pension on CDA pattern, absorption from prospective date, removal of DPE norm on ceiling for perks/allowances, special pays and many other demands which were earlier rejected even at the cabinet level. The Official side is understood to have expressed difficulties to move to the cabinet again on all the proposals which were rejected earlier and asked the Association to identify only two/three specific issues which could be again taken up with cabinet. The Association thereafter asked three weeks time to respond to this. Accordingly, they are supposed to clear their position by this month end. In case the ITS Association creates the condition to continue the present stalemate to remain on deputation, DOT might not move further to seek cabinet approval for revision of pension on CDA pattern and may even move to DPE/DOP&PW regarding revision of pension on IDA pattern. Thus, we hopefully expect that the position in the matter of revision of pension will be clear by December 2009. [Courtesy: AIBSNLREA CHQ]

  • 11.11.2009: Principal CAT New Delhi directs BSNL to fix the pay under FR 22 (I) (a)(1) instead of under FR 35 for TTAs officiating as JTOs: We had taken up the issue with CMD BSNL vide out letter No.AIBSNLOA/CHQ/2009/38 dt. 30.7.2009 (view letter...) requesting him to  cause issue of necessary orders allowing pay fixation under FR 22 (I) (a)(1) for the TTAs officiating as JTOs, in accordance with the directions of Hon’ble CAT, Ernakulam Bench, Kerala.  Mean while some TTA comrades had approached Principal CAT, New Delhi for direction on this issue.  Principal CAT New Delhi has today reportedly directed BSNL to fix their pay under FR 22 (I)(a)(1) from the year 2005.

  • 26.10.2009: DPE forwards our letters to DoT for necessary action: Dept. of Public Enterprises has forwarded two letters from AIBSNLOA CHQ, one on Removal of disparity in BSNL pay scales and another on Management Trainees Recruitment Rules, to DoT for necessary action.  We shall pursue the issues further with DoT. View DPE letter...  

  • 22.10.2009: DPE issues orders for revision of IDA rate: DPE has issued orders revising IDA rate from 18.5% to 25.3% w.e.f. 1.10.2009. The increase in rate is 6.8% as has been reported by us on 30.9.2009.  View orders...

  • 21.10.2009: Our stand vindicated: We have been all along pointing out the very huge expenditure being incurred by BSNL higher level officers in holding meetings/seminars in five star hotels,  staying in luxurious hotels, frequent foreign visits and flying by air for even short distance travels, unmindful of the strain placed on BSNL finance.  Now, DPE has issued elaborate guidelines for economy measures and rationalisation of expenditure in CPSEs wherein restrictions have been imposed on similar expenditures.  These guidelines are of much relevance to BSNL and our views on the matter stand vindicated.  View guidelines...

  • 06.10.2009: Allahabad CAT order on DGM Direct Recruitment: We had posted a message on 01.10.2009 that Allahabad CAT is reported to have stayed holding of Examination for DGM Direct Recruitment, notified to be held on 11.10.2009. The operative portion of the order says,"We are of the view, prima facie, that 'direct recruitment' is not warranted under Recruitment Rules and Respondent should not be allowed to create uncertainty for the Applicants and/or third party (i.e. person who may be selected in future for Direct Recruitment). In the totality of the circumstances we are satisfied that the applicants are entitled to interim relief prayed for." "In the result we restrain the respondents and concerned authorities not to proceed with direct selection/recruitment in pursuance to the impugned advertisement No.14-1/09-Recruitment I Section BSNL dated 14.7.2009; this order however does not preclude the respondents from considering the claim and exercising their option to make promotion (regular/adhoc), as the case may be. List on next date with office report regarding status of pleading to enable the Bench to fix date for final hearing. Apart from the applicant, the learned counsel, representing the Respondent shall ensure that this order is communicated to the concerned authorities within 48 hours. List on 06.01.2010".

  • 23.09.2009: DoT negates BSNL view on depositing 60% arrears in GPF: BSNL had expressed the view that DoT endorsement dated 28.8.2009 of Dept. of Expenditure OM dated 25.8.09 is applicable for BSNL absorbed Executives also in regard to depositing of 60% arrears voluntarily in GPF.  DoT has clarified that its circular dated 28.8.2009 is regarding Central Govt. employees only whose pay was revised as per recommendations of VI CPC and not for absorbed employees of BSNL. View clarification...

  • 02.09.2009: Release of balance 60% of the pay arrears payable to the BSNL Executives due to implementation of DPE Order on revision of IDA pay scales: Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Expenditure O.M. dated 25.8.2009 releasing 60% of arrears of pay on wage revision of Central Government Employees and endorsed by DoT is in no way connected to BSNL absorbed Executives.  Implementation of the said DoT endorsement will only benefit the unabsorbed ITS officers.  AIBSNLOA CHQ has therefore written to CMD to issue a separate order for payment of balance 60% arrears of IDA pay revision, as envisaged in its order dated 5.3.2009.  View letter...     GS has discussed the issue with GM (Estt), who has assured that the matter is under process.

  • 29.08.2009: MOC intervenes in response to our letter on BSNL MS RR: It is learnt from our sources that Hon'ble Minister of Communications & IT has called for a detailed report from CMD BSNL on all the 11 points raised by us on BSNL MS RR vide our letter No.AIBSNLOA/CHQ/2009/39 dated 6.8.2009.

  • 17.08.2009: UPSC HOLDS DPC FOR FILLING UP 80 DGMs (ITS) POSTS: DOT is getting UPSC to hold DPC for promotion from STS of ITS Group A to JAG of ITS Group A against 80 vacancies. This DPC is under progress at Patna in Bihar and quite obviously those STS of ITS Group A Officers who have not taken absorption in BSNL/MTNL are being considered for promotion. This is yet another example to open the eyes of those who were made to believe that after release of Recruitment Rules of BSNL MS, the vacant posts of DGMs in BSNL are for grabs for the adhoc DEs immediately after their regularization. First lateral recruitment and now promotion of the unabsorbed STS of ITS Group `A’ to fill up the vacant posts of DGMs, however, tell a different story.

  • 13.08.2009: Applicability of revised rules of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 consequent on recommendations of VI CPC, for the government employees absorbed in BSNL: DoT has  issued the revised orders on Applicability of revised rules of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 consequent on recommendations of VI CPC, for the government employees absorbed in BSNL .  View orders...

  • 06.08.2009:DELHI HIGH COURT TO HAVE REGULAR HEARING ON GROUP A ABSORPTION MATTER: It may be recalled that some applications against absorption of Group A Officers of DOT in BSNL/MTNL were pending before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court for over last two years. The defendents – specially the DOT was found going slow on the matter and allowed extension of the date of hearings on the ground that some proposals concerning improvement in the terms and conditions for absorption are under consideration of the Government. Now it is reported that the Hon’ble High Court has been informed that all these proposals have been rejected by the Government. The Court has now fixed 31st August 2009 for regular hearing of these cases.

  • 30.07.2009: Retirement benefits in respect of Govt. Service for persons dismissed/removed from service after their absorption in BSNL: DoT reaffirms the provision under sub-rule 24 (c) of Rule 37-A of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 by which absorbed employees are entitled for retirement benefits in respect of their service in DoT even if removed/dismissed service from BSNL. Read More...

  • 29.07.2009: Revision of Pension for Pre-2007 BSNL Pensioners: DoTs proposal for payment and revision of pension in CDA pattern instead of IDA pattern for DoT employees absorbed in BSNL, which was lying with the Dept. of Legal Affairs has moved to Dept. of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare due to the intervention of Hon'ble Minister of Law & Justice.  Revision of Pension for Pre-2007 BSNL pensioners will be decided only after the proposal of DoT to revise pension in CDA pattern is disposed of.

  • 28.07.2009: Regulation of Journey by Air while availing LTC: DoP&T clarifies that Journey by Air while availing LTC shall also be performed by Air India only, as has been ordered for official journeys by Air. View clarifications...15.07.2009: Implementation of VI CPC Recommendations on Pension: We had reported on 9.7.2009 that DoT's action of withdrawing its order dated 4/15.5.2009 is a result of a reference from a Principal CCA pointing out some shortcomings and seeking clarifications and that DoT will be issuing a detailed revised order shortly clarifying all the points raised. Now, it is reported that a Committee of DoT officers had a meeting today to discuss the points/doubts raised.  Revised orders are expected to be issued after the committee submits its recommendations.

  • 09.07.2009: DoT has issued an order yesterday keeping in abeyance its earlier order dated 4/15th May 2009 which intimated that the revised rules for pension calculation etc., as per 6th CPC recommendations are applicable for BSNL IDA Pensioners also. Keeping in abeyance of this order has resulted in apprehensions being raised from various corners. We reliabily learn that DoT's present action is a result of a reference from a Principal CCA pointing out some shortcomings and seeking clarifications. However, it is reported that DoT will be issuing a detailed revised order shortly clarifying all the points raised. View DoT order...

  • 05.07.2009: SAVINGRAM CAMPAIGN FOR SETTLEMENT OF 50% IDA MERGER AND REVISION OF PENSION FOR PRE-1.1.2007 PENSIONERS: A Savingram campaign is being launched on 9.7.2009 for settlement of merger of 50% IDA and Revision of Pension for Pre-1.1.2007 pensioners.  Although the campaign has been initiated by AIBSNLREA, an Association for BSNL Retired Executives, all BSNL Pensioners are requested to join the campaign to break the stalemate created due to the indifferent attitude of Dept. of Telecom.  Our Office-bearers and members are requested to approach all the BSNL Pensioners known to them and ensure their participation in the campaign.  For text of the Savingram, visit AIBSNLREA Website: http://www.aibsnlrea.org

  • 02.07.2009: BSNL advertises recruitment of 150 DGMs in Telecom Management Services and 60 DGMs in Telecom Accounts & Finance Services: BSNL has issued an advertisement for recruitment of 150 DGMs in Telecom Management Services and 60 DGMs in Telecom Accounts & Finance Services, for which the written test will be held in September 2009. View Advertisement... for Educational Qualifications, Eligibility Criteria and Work Experience.

  • 27.06.2009: Disclosure of file noting under RTI Act 2005: DoP&T clarifies that file noting can be disclosed, except those file noting containing information exempt from disclosure under Section 8 of the Act. View OM...

  • 01.06.2009: DOP&T issues orders based on Supreme Court Judgment: We had reported on 13.05.2008, that 'In a remarkable and historic judgment, Supreme Court has held that 'all entries 'good' or 'bad' made by a superior in the Annual Confidential Report (ACR) of a government employee should be communicated to him or her.' Based on the judgment, DOP&T has now reviewed the matter regarding communication of in the ACRs and has conveyed it decision to change the nomenclature of ACR as APAR and that the full APAR including overall grade and assessment of integrity should be communicated. View SC Judgment...     View DOP&T OM ...

  • 15.05.2009 1215 Hrs: Following our report yesterday on DoT issuing orders making DOP&PW OM dated 02.09.2008 notifying amended provisions to CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 , applicable to BSNL Pensioners, we are reproducing the copy of DoT orders here. It is obvious that the orders have been ready on 4.5.09, but has been released after clearance by Secretary DoT after his return from abroad. View orders...

  • 14.05.2009: DoT issues orders making DOP&PW OM dated 02.09.2008 notifying amended provisions to CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, applicable to BSNL pensioners:  We had reported on 01.04.2009 that 'our General Secretary has been called today over phone by a senior officer of DoP&PW and has been informed that, in response to our letter No.AIBSNLOA/CHQ/2009/09 dated 13.03.2009, (view our letter dated 13.3.09 addressed to DoT, with a copy to Dept. of P & PW) clarification has since been issued to DoT to implement all the amended provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 including enhanced limit of gratuity effective from 1.1.2006 for the BSNL Pensioners.'  The long awaited DoT order has been issued today, after Secretary DoT came back yesterday after his foreign tour for about a week.

  • 24.04.2009: DPE EXAMINES OUR REPRESENTATION ADDRESSED TO SHRI SANTOSH MOHAN DEV, MINISTER OF HI&PE REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF KEY RECOMMENDATIONS OF 2nd PRC: DPE is now examining our request to accept the key recommendations of 2nd PRC like categorisation of CPSEs in five categories instead of four as at present which placed BSNL in A+ category, recommended pay scales and pay fixation method for the Executives of different CPSEs based on their categorization etc. Our President, CHQ was contacted on phone by an Officer from DPE on 23.04.2009 and was requested to fax the copy of our another representation sent earlier. For details about our representation, please see the postings dated 16.04.2009 appearing in this website.

  • 19.04.2009: Status of case in Delhi High Court relating to Group A absorption: The case had been listed for hearing on 13.04.2009.  Since the Bench did not sit for hearing, the case has now been listed for 07.07.2009.  But it is doubtful whether hearing would take place on that date, as it is likely that the Bench will be reconstituted after vacation.

  • 16.04.2009: Draconian guidelines for Vigilance Clearance withdrawn: DoP&T, vide its OM dated 04.09.2008 had introduced very harsh guidelines for issue of vigilance clearance for officiating, time bound& regular promotions, issue of NoC for passport, going abroad etc. According to these guidelines VC was to be denied for three years in case of minor penalty and five years in case of major penalty.  BSNL CVO himself felt that these guidelines were too harsh and had represented to DoP&T through DoT for withdrawal of these guidelines. BSNL had even delayed implemention of these guidelines, expecting positive response from DoP&T.  Finally, DoP&T issued orders on 27.02.2009, withdrawing its earlier OM dated 04.09.2008. DoT and subsequently BSNL have issued orders endorsing DoP&T OM dated 27.02.2009. The whole credit of this  should go to CVO, BSNL, who continuously pursued the issue with DoT.  But we may expect that some association may claim credit for this development also, as usual, without doing anything.

  • 06.04.2009: DoT busy with DPC for promotion to JAG and SAG: It is learnt that DoT is seriously engaged in the process of holding DPC for promotion to JAG and SAG posts to benefit the un-absorbed Group A officers.  DoT appears to be relieved of any pressure for completing the process of absorption of Group A officers, since the associations and unions in BSNL who had called for a struggle on this issue, have succeeded in getting extension upto December 2009 for completion of the absorption process. 

  • 02.04.2009 1545 Hrs: DPE ISSUES FRESH GUIDELINES FOR PAY FIXATION ON REVISIED IDA SCALES: DPE has issued guidelines on the basis of cabinet decision of 30.03.2009. View guidelines...

  • 01.04.2009 1200 Hrs:BSNL PENSIONERS TO BENEFIT FROM DOP P&W ORDER VIDE F.NO.28/37/08-P & PW(D) dated 02.09.2008 AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CCS (PENSION) RULES, 1972, INCLUDING ENHANCED GRATUITY: Finally a good news for the BSNL pensioners. Our General Secretary has been called today over phone by a senior officer of DoP&PW and has been informed that, in response to our letter No.AIBSNLOA/CHQ/2009/09 dated 13.03.2009, (view our letter dated 13.3.09 addressed to DoT, with a copy to Dept. of P & PW) clarification has since been issued to DoT to implement all the amended provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 including enhanced limit of gratuity effective from 1.1.2006 for the BSNL Pensioners. A GREAT BREAKTHROUGH AT LAST

  • 05.03.2009: REVERSION AND REFIXATION OF SENIORITY OF 1966 SDEs TELECOM: Consequent on abolition of 1966 TES Group B Posts as per direction of the Court, DOT had issued orders for reversion of 1966 SDEs Telecom promoted in 1998 DPC. These 1966 posts in TES Group B were once created as additional posts by up gradation of posts of JTOs to avoid reversion of 550 TES Group B Officers who faced reversion following implementation of Rule 206 of P&T Manual Volume IV for promotion.  The action of DOT to revert these 1966 SDEs Telecom was challenged in various courts. During the process, DOT reviewed its Order and restored promotion of 553 TES Group B Officers. But rest of the SDEs did not get relief. Finally, BSNL Board has taken a decision to avoid reversion of the rest of the SDEs Telecom by creation of required number supernumery posts. Even after this decision in principle to create supernumery posts, BSNL was undecided whether these posts could be created at Circle level or centrally in Corporate Office. Finally, decision has been taken to create these posts in Corporate Office. Now Orders are expected to be released very shortly to avoid their reversion and protecting their seniority.

  • 02.01.2009: Deputation of Group A Officers in BSNL/MTNL:  It is reliably  learnt that DoT is actively considering a proposal to end the deputation of the Group A Officers in BSNL/MTNL. It may be recalled that our Association alone had been making strong plea to withdraw the Group A Officers who are working on deemed deputation basis in BSNL/MTNL and have not exercised option for absorption in BSNL/MTNL.  

  • 15.12.2008:As per a decision taken in the All India Conference of Central Administrative Tribunal held in August 2008, Government of India,  through a notification has brought 18 Govt. controlled organisations which include BSNL and MTNL under the jurisdiction of CAT from 10th November 2008. View notification and BSNL endorsement.05.12.2008:DoT has extended time upto 15th December for submission of option to Group A officers for absorption in BSNL/MTNL on the plea that they can now have a considered opinion after Govt. approval of Pay revision for CPSE Executives. 

  • 29.11.2008:Department of Public Enterprises circulates Govt. decisions on recommendations of Justice Rao committee on Pay revision for CPSE Executives. It is disappointing to note that, the Govt. has not only decided not to have A + category as recommended by Justice Rao Committee for profit making PSUs like BSNL, but also has  diluted the pay scales proposed by Justice Rao for 'A' category PSUs. We strongly protest against this. View DPE's circular...

  • 20.11.2008:According to our sources, all the recommendations of Justice Rao committee have not found acceptance by the Union Cabinet. In particular, the categorisation of A+ is reported to have been not accepted and top category will be 'A' only, implying that BSNL Executives will have the pay scales specified for Category A only. There are unconfirmed reports of some more important changes.20.11.2008(1430 Hrs): Cabinet accepts recommendations of Justice Rao committee report on Pay Revision for Executives of CPSEs: Cabinet has given its approval for accepting the recommendations of 2nd Pay Revision Committee (PRC) as a package with regard to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Leased Accommodation, City Compensatory Allowance, other allowances / perks, Variable Pay / Performance Related Pay, Memorandum of Understanding, Performance Management System, Remuneration Committee, Long Term Incentives, Cost to the Company, retirement age, Non Unionized Supervisory staff, pay of executives moving from holding companies to subsidiary companies or vice-versa on deputation / transfer, pay of Government officers on deputation to CPSEs and Superannuation Benefits.  Read More...

  • 13.11.2008:Absorption of Group A Officers - Case in Delhi High Court:  As reported earlier in this website, the case came up before the bench on 10.11.2008. After a brief discussion, the court fixed the date for hearing on 12.11.2008.  Accordingly, the case came up again for hearing yesterday. Next  date for hearing has now been fixed for 21.01.2009. 

  • 06.11.2008:The Petitions from some ITS Group A Officers in regard to absorption pending since long in Delhi High court came up for hearing before the newly constituted Bench on 05.11.2008. The new Bench opined that the previous Bench should hear the case.  The case will be posted before the previous Bench on 10.11.2008 for hearing.

  • 29.10.2008:In compliance with a Delhi High court order dated 17.10.2008, DoT has extended the last date for receipt of options from eligible Group A officers for absorption in BSNL/MTNL, upto 31-10-2008.

  • 25.10.2008:Option of Group A Officers for absorption in BSNL:  It is learnt that only a handful of the Officers from ITS have given clear option for absorption in BSNL.  Most of the ITS Officers are said to have submitted option forms with certain remarks expressing their inability to exercise option, as per a pre-planned collective move. The authorities must have to withdraw all the Officers unwilling to take absorption and draw a contingency plan to fill up the vacant positions in the interest of BSNL and those having stake in BSNL.

  • 21.10.2008:DoT rules out absorption from prospective date for Group A officers: While there are reports that there is a renewed effort by the unabsorbed Group A officers to seek absorption from a prospective date, which seem to be true because of a DO letter written by CMD BSNL to the Secretary, DoT on 7.10.08, DoT has put at rest any such probability  by clarifying that, 'A proposal to allow pro-rata pension to the officers upto the date of  exercising option for absorption in BSNL/MTNL, has been deliberated by the Government at the highest level.  The same, has however, been rejected in view of the fact that it would create a non-level playing field vis-a-vis other categories of Govt. servants who have since opted for BSNL.'(It may be recalled that we had written to Prime Minister on 13.5.2008 that, ' the above move to allow a section of the Group A Officers absorption from a prospective date to get added benefits on their absorption in BSNL is not only discriminatory towards the other Employees who have already got absorbed w.e.f 1.10.2000, and in violation of the provisions in Article 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India but also will give rise to many complications and legal problems. This is certainly an injustice to those who cooperated with the Government' and following it the Cabinet had rejected the proposal). View DoT's clarifications...

  • 05.10.2008:Two positive developments have been reported today. 1. BSNL opposes merging ailing ITI with itself: 'According to highly placed sources, BSNL has informed the Communication and IT Minister A Raja that merger of ITI would severely dent the financial position of the telecom service provider'. Read More...

  • 05.10.2008:2. Inter-ministerial group to recommend navratna status for BSNL:'Almost after seven years, government-owned telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)’s dream of becoming a navratna company may true. The Inter Ministerial Group (IMG) has agreed to recommend the BSNL’s case for navratna status to the apex committee for navratna PSUs.' Read More...

  • 19.09.2008:No association of BSNL executives granted applicant status – says BSNL:   In response to the questions raised under Right to Information Act 2005, BSNL has now stated that “No association of BSNL Executives has so far been granted applicant status to participate in the membership verification” and “the status of applicant association will be granted only at the time of membership verification process”. This statement of BSNL thus exposes the false claim of one association of BSNL Executives that they have been `recognized’ and granted `applicant status’. BSNL has further stated that “As and when required, BSNL Management at different level can meet with any association(s)/union(s) so as to maintain industrial peace and harmony in the organization’. The above statement of BSNL do have immense significance in view of the disinformation campaign launched by some vested interests to create confusion and gain advantage out of it.

  • 18.09.2008:Joint Forum of BSNL Associations/Unions of Executives & Non-Executives met today to discuss some important common issues. Com.V.P.Arya, General Secretary, participated in the meeting. In the background of reports that majority of the Group A officers may not opt for absorption in BSNL and that BSNL management is contemplating to continue their deputation, a resolution has been passed unanimously seeking immediate repatriation of BSNL employees and executives to DoT in view of the dual policy of the Govt. and BSNL on the issue of absorption. Read the resolution...  In a letter addressed to CMD BSNL, the Joint Forum has suggested an opinion poll among the entire BSNL employees/executives on IPO, instead of the present Opinion Poll called by the Management through Intranet which is accessible to only a few senior level officers and hence will not reflect the reality. Read letter...

  • 16.09.2008:As reported by us on 24.08.2008, DOT has conveyed its approval for BSNL's proposal for granting IDA pay scale of 11875-300-17275  to AAOs as replacement  for the CDA scale of 7450-225-11500. View the approval letter...

  • 08.09.2008: We had earlier reported that the Punjab/Haryana High Court  has directed BSNL to restore Outside quota JTO vacancies diverted to departmental quota for promoting the qualified TTAs (500 vacancies every year). This was based on an  averment in the affidavit filed by BSNL. This averment is now reported to have been incorrect.  Legal opinion is said to have been sought for to straighten the record by approaching the Punjab High Court in this matter.  The order diverting 500 posts for 2008 has been kept in abeyance for this reason only. CHQ is pursuing the issue for an early solution.

  • 06.09.2008:Delhi High Court cases on absorption of Group `A‘ Officers:  The cases on absorption of Group A Officers in BSNL/MTNL came up for hearing in Delhi High Court yesterday. The counsel on behalf of DoT urged for early hearing in view of the option already called for with modified terms and conditions of service as approved by the Cabinet. However, the advocates on behalf of the petitioners requested for some more time to respond to the affidavit submitted by DoT. The court finally directed the cases to be listed for final hearing on 5th and 6th November 2008. Meanwhile the case earlier filed by MEWA, an MTNL Executives’ Association, against DoT’s decision to allow further time for option for absorption in MTNL is already listed for hearing on 30th September 2008.  

  • 28.08.2008: The board of state-run BSNL on 27.08.2008 skipped discussion on its proposed public offer as the company is still trying to make the employees union agree to dilution of equity. - PTI 

  • 27.08.2008: DOT issues orders calling for option from remaining Group A officers for absorption in BSNL/MTNL. View order...

  • 26.08.2008: It is reliably learnt that DOT shall issue orders tomorrow calling for option for absorption of the remaining Group A Officers in BSNL/MTNL, with some modified terms and conditions. A time limit of 5 weeks will be reportedly allowed for submitting options.

  • 24.08.2008:Absorption of Group A Officers:-  DoT is yet to  issue necessary orders with a few modified terms and conditions of service to call for option for absorption of the remaining Group A Officers in BSNL/MTNL. The delay is due to non receipt of certain clarifications being obtained from the Ministry of Finance. Indications are there that the officers concerned are not at all enthusiastic on this matter and majority of them may not opt for absorption in BSNL.  However, It is premature to comment on the possible outcome of the fresh efforts being initiated to give another opportunity to the remaining Group A Officers for submitting their option. We have earlier reported that the Petitions from some ITS Group A Officers in regard to absorption pending since long in Delhi High court are to come up for hearing on 30.09.2008.

  • 19.08.2008:Central Trade Unions have called for a Nation-wide strike on 20.08.2008 in protest against the price rise & economic and labour policies of Central Government. In BSNL, some non-executives' unions have decided to participate in the Strike.  We extend moral support to the Strike and express our solidarity with the striking employees.

  • 14.08.2008:The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission.  The revised pay scales will come into effect from 1/1/2006 and revised rates of allowances from 1/9/2008.  The Cabinet has also decided that arrears will be paid in cash in two installments – first installment of 40% during the current year (2008-09) and the remaining 60% in the next financial year (2009-10). Read More...

  • 09.08.2008: Following the approval, by the Cabinet, of certain proposals contained in the DoT memo on absorption of Group A officers in BSNL/MTNL, DoT is preparing to call for options, from the left out Group A officers, for absorption in BSNL/MTNL.  Orders calling for options may be released any time next week.

  • 08.08.2008:MoC pulls up BSNL on slow growth of value added service biz: Concerned over the slow growth of BSNL, Telecom Minister A Raja has asked Department of Telecom to work out a mechanism where important decisions could be expedited fast to drive more revenue for the PSU. Read More...

  • 08.08.2008:BSNL unions reject share offer of Rs 2 lakh/employee:According to Mr Raja, BSNL would list at Rs 300-400, pegging the BSNL’s valuation at $37-45 billion, which is not even half of the $100 billion valuation that the company’s management has been claiming since January 2008. Read More...

  • 04.08.2008:Court case on Absorption of ITS Group A officers: The case came up for hearing in Delhi High Court on 31.07.2008. Counsel appearing on behalf of DoT informed the Court that some proposals relating to absorption of ITS Group A officers have been approved by the Cabinet and that DoT needed more time for  taking further action on the matter. The date of next hearing has been fixed for 30th September 2008. In regard to absorption of ITS Group A officers in MTNL, the case, in which MTNL Executives' Welfare Association is a petitioner, will be heard on 4th December 2008.

  • 14.07.2008: We learn with distress that there has been an attempt to forcibly enter and occupy TESA Bhawan at Noida on 12.07.2008 by some people who had been at Delhi to attend a Circle Secretaries' meeting of another Association.  Never before, such an atrocious event has been heard of, in the history of trade unions in Telecom and it is really shocking to know that those who lead Executives' association have stooped so much low. Such acts are to be condemned by all.  Intolerance and violence are symptoms of weak minds and have always been rejected by masses.  We only hope that this madness ends here. For more details visit http://chqtesa.tripod.com

  • 07.07.2008:Telecom dept employee gets medical reimbursement after 8 yrs: The Delhi High Court has come to the rescue of a central government employee who suffered a heart attack eight years ago and has been struggling for full reimbursement of the expenses incurred towards his treatment. Read More...

  • 06.07.2008:Revival of the proposal for merger of BSNL and MTNL -  A wrong move at wrong moment:  Two Associations of BSNL Executives and another two in MTNL have suddenly revived an old issue …………It is really a matter of serious concern when the sword of disinvestment of BSNL’s stake is still in the neck why then this move for merger of BSNL and MTNL is revived ?  Is it the result of any internal understanding with the Management ?  Read More...

  • 01.07.2008: As per statistics available, IDA is reported to have increased by 5% w.e.f. 01.07.2008, from 29.4% to 34.4%

  • 31.05.2008: Salient features of recommendations of 2nd Pay Revision Committee of PSU Executives. Read...

  • 23.05.2008: It had been reported by us on 13.05.2008 about the proceedings of Delhi High Court on seniority of 1966 SDEs. In its interim Order the Court has clarified that the respondent BSNL is entitled to publish and circulate a tentative seniority list in terms of the Order passed by the Kerala High Court on 1-2-2008. Read the Order...

  • 13.05.2008: In a remarkable and historic judgment, Supreme Court has held that 'all entries 'good' or 'bad' made by a superior in the Annual Confidential Report (ACR) of a government employee should be communicated to him or her.' Read More...

  • 06.05.2008:Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd has joined the elite club of Navratna public sector undertakings that enjoy financial and administrative autonomy. The coveted status will provide independence to take decisions for investment of up to Rs 1,000 crore or equivalent to 15 per cent of its net worth. “REC is working throughout the country with a big network. It is a pioneer in the area of rural electrification,” DPE secretary Mr R Bandopadhyay said. REC, a listed PSU, is the 16th state-run entity to have received Navratna status. It is a million dollar question as to when BSNL will attain this status.

  • 02.05.2008: PowerGrid gets ‘Navratna’ status: The government on Thursday granted the coveted ‘Navratna’ status to the PowerGrid Corporation of India Ltd, giving the transmission major financial autonomy to take independent decision on investments up to Rs. 1,000 crore. — PTI

  • 26.03.2008: Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations on Telecom Commission and ITS Group A: 'No need therefore exists for retaining separate Telecom Commission in this Department.' and 'Continuous necessity of retaining Indian Telecom Service (Group A) does not therefore exist. All the existing officers in this service should be either absorbed in BSNL/MTNL or else sent to the surplus pool.' Read More...

  • 24.03.2008:VI Central Pay Commission submits its report to Government. Read Highlights...

  • 13.03.2008: The latest Comptroller and Auditor General Report on BSNL says that an amount of 3665.51 crores was outstanding against various categories of telephone subscribers at the end of June 2007. The outstanding amount is increasing year by year and almost approaching the revenue surplus in a year. We had pointed out in our Circular-1 that 'the BSNL management  has no answer as to why no serious effort is being made to recover several thousand crores of unpaid bills which goes on increasing from year to year.' The CAG report confirms our concern. Read More...

  • 01.03.2008: Union Budget 2008-09 has provided some relief in income tax: The slabs for personal income tax have been  revised,  giving  relief to every assessee .  The exemption  limit has been raised to Rs. 1.50  lakhs  from Rs.1.10 lakhs ensuring  a minimum relief of  Rs.4000 for every assessee.  The new slabs and rates will be as under :

          Upto Rs. 150,000                                                Nil

          Rs.150,001 to Rs.300,000                                  10 per cent

          Rs. 300,001 to Rs. 500,000                                20 per cent

          Rs.500.001 and above                                       30 per cent

           In the case of a woman assessee, the exemption will be upto  
    Rs.180,000 from Rs. 145,000 whereas  Senior Citizen  will now have the exemption limit of   Rs. 225,000 from  Rs.195,000.   An additional deduction of Rs.15,000 under Section 80D  has been allowed to an individual who pays medical insurance premium for his/her parent(s).  Senior Citizens Saving Scheme 2004 and the Post Office Term Deposit Account have been added to the basket of saving  instruments under Section 80(C) of the Income Tax Act.

  • 23.02.2008: Supreme Court of India has delivered a judgment having far reaching consequences, that an employer has the absolute discretion in compulsorily retiring its staff. Read More...

  • 12.02.2008:The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has held that an officer on deputation has no right to continue in his position indefinitely and can be repatriated either at the instance of his parent department or the department where he is on deputation.....Read More...

  

      
Com.Rakesh Sethi
General Secretary