30th April 2007Meeting with Director(HRD) - CHQ Vice President, Com Inderjit Singh, GS, AGS, Com Khan, CS/Punjab, Com Amarjit Singh and Com Arvind Dahiya met Director (HRD) to convey to him the strongest opposition of this Association towards implementation of proposed rotational transfers and pleaded with and urged upon him to completely abandon the proposed move of rotational transfers. Association explained at length the background of orders of 1981 of DOP & Trg, relating to rotational transfers, and the futility of their implementation in an Organization as big as BSNL. Also it was brought to the kind notice of Director (HRD) that these instructions of DOP & Trg were never implemented in DOT for obvious reasons. After considerable discussion on the issue, it was agreed that the issue would require further discussion with CMD. We could not meet CMD because he was out of station. We shall try to meet him on 1^st May,07 to have further discussion on this issue.

The issue of pending request transfers was also discussed. We pleaded that all pending request transfers be issued. Director (HRD) informed us that he has already directed DDG (Per) to consider all pending cases and assured that he would once again instruct concerned officers to expedite the same. On the issue of granting immunity from transfer to office bearers promoted recently to TES Gr B, Director (HRD) assured that all eligible cases would be considered and decided shortly.

Meeting with DDG (Per) - Met DDG (P) and  requested him to expedite TES Gr B to Adhoc STS DPC. Also, requested him to issue immediately all pending request transfers and immunity transfers. DDG (P) assured that action on these issues is already being taken. We also requested him to immediately issue promotion orders in respect of all those who were left out recently due to one reason or the other from being promoted to TES Gr B. Jt DDG (P) who was also present in the meeting informed that action on this is being already taken and very shortly orders promoting left out JTOs would be issued.

Meeting with Sr DDG (E) - The file relating to recasting of seniority of 1966 SDEs in the context of the recent Judgment of Delhi High Court has reached Sr DDG (E) after advice given by the Company Secretary. DOT has suggested implementation of Delhi High Court Judgment. High Court has directed DOT to maintain status quo ante in the matter of maintaining the TES Gr B seniority of 1966 SDEs who were pushed down to seniority list no 6 in Nov,2004. However, it is learnt that the advice given by legal cell of BSNL does not help to resolve the stalemate existing in TES Gr B to Adhoc STS. We are in constant interaction with Sr DDG(E)/BSNL to straighten the issue so that TES Gr B to STS promotion order is issued as quickly as possible.

28th April 2007Secretary general NCOA informed that the programme on 4^th May,2007  may be amended to Lunch/Closing hour demonstration. The NCOA programme on 10^th & 11^th   May,2007 remains unchanged. All SNEA units take appropriate actions accordingly.

26th April 2007Major Breakthrough on behalf of the Comrades of Civil/Electrical/Architecture/TF etc. Association gets the proposal for counting of residency period w.e.f 1-10-2000 for first Time Bound Promotion. Now it will be sent to the Estt. section for preparation of the draft order to be approved by BSNL Board. It has been a long brawn-out struggle. We have been pursuing this case consistently and relentlessly. The proposal which was initially rejected by the Estt Section was once again resurrected by the intervention of the Association. A Committee was thereupon formed under the Chairmanship of Jt.DDG (SEA). Our constant interaction with the Committee brought forth favorable recommendations on the lines of our demand. Attempts to keep these recommendations in the cold storage was again stalled by the active intervention of the Association. It was difficult enough to get the nod from the finance. The Association had to put in its best effort with the finance so that the recommendations are cleared. We are extremely happy it has been finally cleared by the Finance and is now ready for orders. This will be a major breakthrough to all the Executives of Civil/Electrical/Architecture/TF etc.

25th April 2007Meeting with Secy / DOT. -  Association met Secy/DOT and discussed the following issues:

 A) Issue of Pension:  Secy/DOT assured that very shortly the issue of liability of pension by the govt.  i.e recent discriminatory order of govt. envisaging that only 60% of the earnings of the govt. from the licence fees, cess taxes, dividends etc. shall be utilized for Pensionary provisions in BSNL shall be referred to the Cabinet for reconsideration. Secy/DOT assured that a favourable proposal shall shortly be sent to the Cabinet to make appropriate amends to the said order.      

B) Diversion of posts of BSNL for VTM: Association pleaded that the posts of BSNL should not be diverted and utilized for VTM. Instead, DOT posts should be utilized for VTM. Secy assured that this issue shall be examined.

 C) Option to continue in CDA scale till the date of promotion/ retirement: We thanked Secy/DOT for pursuing this issue with DPE by writing to Secy/DPE to sort out this issue. However, we informed him that DPE is yet to communicate its decision on this issue and the result is that a large number of retired officials are suffering due to non settlement of the issue. We further informed Secy/DOT that we met Jt. Secy/DPE who assured us that the issue would be resolved quickly. Follow up action continues to be taken by this Association on this issue, we informed Secy/DOT. Finally Secy/DOT assured us that a reminder on the issue would be sent to Secy/DPE, asking him to settle the issue.      

 D) Abolition of posts of JTOs/SDEs/EEs of Civil/Electrical etc: We appraised Secy/DOT that a move to abolish posts of JTOs/SDEs/EEs of Civil/Electrical to create posts of SEs/CES/PCEs is under consideration of BSNL Management and conveyed our strongest opposition ti the said move. Secy/DOT assured us that he would not favour such a move of BSNL and asked us to get in touch with Member (Technology)/DOT.

 E) Unresolved issues of ASTTs and Sr. Accountants: We informed Secy/DOT that these two issues even till date remain unresolved even though concrete assurances were given to us in the meeting on 10^th Jan,07 that positive action would be taken on both these. Secy/DOT asked us to send a brief note on both these issues once again.

 F) Issue of residency period/notional fixation of Civil/Electrical/Architecture/TFS etc: We informed Secy/DOT that even though we have been time and again assured by BSNL Management that this issue would be resolved, but, unfortunately, till date nothing has been done. Secy/DOT assured that he would speak to BSNL Management and ask them to resolve these issues quickly.

 Meeting with Member (T)/DOT: We thanked Member (T) for taking a positive action on the issue of 2^nd ACP scheme and thus avoiding an unpleasant situation. We also informed him about reported move of BSNL to abolish posts of JTOs/SDEs etc to create posts of SEs/CEs/PCEs etc and requested him not to approve such a decision. Member (T) informed us that all this is to be done by BSNL Management and DOT has no role. However, he assured us that he would remain vigilant on the said issue. 

 Meeting with DDG (E)/DOT: We met DDG (E)/DOT and requested him to put up the file regarding option to continue in CDA scale till date of promotion/retirement consequent upon absorption in BSNL to Secy/DOT so as to sent reminder to Secy/DPE, as assured by Secy/DOT. DDG (E) assured that he would put up draft DO for consideration and approval of Secy/DOT as quickly as possible.

 Meeting with DDG (SU)/DOT: We had a detailed discussion on various issues with new DDG (SU), who is nodal officer with DPE and is expected to interact with DPE and 2^nd pay Panel, particularly the issues relating to 2^nd pay panel. He asked us to give him appropriate inputs to help him understand the issues in proper perspective. We discussed the issue of Nav Ratna status of BSNL and effective strategy to be adopted to get approval of the govt. at the earliest. 

GS writes to Director (HRD) - Request to resume and expedite dead locked SDE to Adhoc STS DPC. >>>>>>>>

 19th April 2007Association met DDG(SR) on the issue of opposing strongly any move of introducing rotational transfers. DDG(SR) was informed of the fact that the instruction of 1981, issued by DoP & T were redundant to such an extent that they were never implemented in DoT. Even in BSNL,so far it has been felt that these instructions have no relevance. While association has agreed in principle to correct imbalances in vacancies in TES, Gr.B /STS, it is determined to oppose any move to transfer JTO/SDE/DE simply for the sake of transfer, DDG(SR) was informed &  DDG(SR) assured that he would discuss the matter with Dir(HRD) and that he also doesn't support the concept of transferring simply for the sake of transfer.

Meeting with DDG(CA) and DDG(Admin):  The association met both these officers and requested them to immediately bring in place a mechanism to deal with medical cases relating to unlisted diseases, diseases not covered in CGHS etc. The association pleaded with both these officers to urgently address the issue in view of the fact that the large no. of genuine cases remain unsettled for the long time. Both these DDGs assured that steps would be taken to bring in a generalized policy to deal with such cases.

18th April 2007 1. Congratulations! to our Civil Comrades. Our stand vindicated. DoT Issues clarification with regard to 2nd ACP to Civil wing officers. It has been decided not to withdraw the 2nd ACP scheme granted to the officers upto 20.2.2004. This issue was discussed by us in Secy.(DoT) on 10th January and was strongly pleaded that those who have got 2nd ACP should not be retrospectively deprived of it.

Subsequently a detailed note was submitted to Member(T) , DoT Shri Sridhara and the issue was further discussed with Member(T) as well as DDG(BW), DoT Shri Panigrahi.  >>>>>>>>>>>>.

                2.  It is reliably learnt that Sr. DDG(BW) has moved a file to examination Cell of BSNL for conducting 25 % Competitive Examination from JTO(Civil) to SDE(Civil) for 60 to 65 vacancies approximately.

18th April 2007Circle Secretaries your attention please - Any sinister designs by the Management to effect unscrupulous rotational transfers may be resisted forth with by issuing notice and launching agitational programmes. The CHQ have already cautioned the CMD to refrain from implementing rotational transfers before framing a transfer policy in consultation with the Association. >>>>>>>>>>>>>

18th April 2007IDA increased from 68.8% to 70.2 % w.e.f 01-04-07 - Orders issued >>>>>>>

17th April 2007Manpower for 2005-06 - Cleared by BSNL for 3500 posts of JTO/SDE/STS/JAG created for 2005-06 on consistent and compulsory pursuance by SNEA. The final approval by the BSNL board is expected immediately.

 GS highlighted the acute shortage of Broad Band equipment to meet the rising demand in most part of the country. CMD stated that the validation of the equipment has already started. In the interim Purchase order has been placed to meet the urgent demand.

16th April 2007 It is reliably learnt that Man Power Plan for the year 2005-06 has been approved by the Management Committee of BSNL. The same will be put up to Full Board, BSNL for further approval.

16th April 2007Congratulations ! Motorola withdraws from the 3G Tender case. Field Officers gear up for the activity ahead and ensure that the opportunity is utilized to the fullest extent. SNEA has been vigorously and actively pursuing the tender case both with the BSNL Management and at the legal level.

SNEA takes expert legal opinion for filing intervening application in 3G tender case . The legal text prepared by our counsel advocating expeditious action on the part of the Government . Enclosed in a letter addressed to Secretary DOT . The applicant M/s Motorola has not questioned the decision taken by BSNL. Lack of enthusiastic defense of the case jeopardises the interest of BSNL , its executives , employees and even National interest. SNEA demands immediate action from the Government and forwards the arguments prepared by our expert counsel to expedite the disposal of the case. GS addresses Secretary DOT -  Continuing deadly stalemate in Civil Writ Petition number 15694-95/2006, Motorola India (P) Ltd. vs BSNL & Anr. Additional Solicitor General representing U.O.I needs to take proactive action to break the deadlock. Legal opinion enclosed for active consideration of counsels representing U.O.I.  and BSNL. >>>>>>>>>>>

10th April 2007Members of NCOA and Co-ordination Committee of Executives in PSUs turned in large numbers to hold a demonstration at the CGO Complex New Delhi. More than 700 members from SNEA, Officers Associations in ONGC, NTPC, NHPC, SAIL, FCI etc. raised their demands on provisions in pay revision drawing the attention of Secretary DPE so that the DPE places our proposals in the pay panel meeting to be held on 16^th  & 17^th April 2007. The members of SNEA of Rajasthan and Harayana Circles were also present. The Rally was addressed by Com.G.L.Jogi, Com R.L.Pandey and others.

Clarification issued by BSNL w.r.t pay anomaly cases after withdrawl of  FR(22)(1)(a)(1)>>>>>>>>>

Last date for filling up the application forms of TES GR.B competitive examination extended from 10.4.07 to 25.4.07>>>>>>>>>

8th April 2007The Circle Executive Committee of TN Circle held on 6-4-2007 at Vellore.  The meeting was addressed by General Secretary G L Jogi, Com W Seshagiri Rao, NCOA President, Com.R.Asokan, AGS, Com. H. Muthu, CHQ Treasurer, Com.  Sukumarn, Com. U Sundar, apart from the Office bearers of TN Circle.  The meeting discussed small issues of current significance and held fruitful deliberations.  The meeting of executives of Neyveli Lignite Corporation and SNEA Office bearers held in the Neyveli Lignite Complex on 7-4-2007.  The meeting was addressed by Com. W Seshagiri Rao, NCOA President, K Ashoka Rao, Secretary General NCOA, GS SNEA G L Jogi and Com. KNS Raju among others.  In a winfall decision 5000 executives of Neyveli Lignite Corporation decided to join NCOA to further the prospectus of the executives and employees of Public Sector Undertakings.  The Core committee of NCOA met in Chennai on 8-4-2007 in the presence of Com W  Seshagiri Rao, K Ashoka Rao, G L Jogi and KNS Raju.  The Core Committee after serious deliberations decided to hold Lunch hour demonstration on 13-4-2007 at CGO Complex New Delhi outside the Office of Secretary DPE to create sufficient pressure on the DPE to present and pursue all issues concerned with the Pay revision in PSUs.  The Pay revision panel will be holding discussions with the DPE on 16 and 17-4-2007 to workout the strategy on Pay revision.  The Central Co-ordination Committee of Executives in PSUs and Oil Sector Officers Association have also decided to join the demonstration as promised by Com Rakesh Pande, President Co-ordination Committee and Com Ashok Singh. Secretary, Oil Sector Association.   The Circle Secretaries of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, UP West, Rajasthan to mobilize the members in massive numbers to participate and make the Dharna on 13-4-2007 a Grand Success. 

The NCOA and Co-ordination committee decided to join the massive Dharana organized by CITU and other trade unions on 26-4-2007 at Jandar Mandir, New Delhi to press the following major issues.

1)      Merger of 50% of DA

2)      No Income Tax on House Allowance

3)      Scrapping guidelines issued by DPE to different PSUs on  pay finalisation of Non executives.

4)      Reduction of term of pay revision in PSUs from 10 years to 5 years.

 The NCOA decides to hold one day Dharna on 4^th May 2007 and relay hunger strike on 10-5-2007 to aggressively pursue the pending issues on merger of 50% DA, IT on House allowance and all other issues connected with the Pay Panel.  The programmes on 4-5-2007 and 10-5-20077 will be organized by SSA Hq/Circle HQ level.  All concerned Office bearers and activists may mobilize members for massive participation in these programmes.  NCOA units may also be contacted for further co-ordination and participation.

5th April 2007GS addresses CMD BSNL on ill conceived, counter productive and infirm tariff structure for local PCOs issued on 1-03-04 and 23-03-07 - Likely Country wide protest actions to force the Management to amend highly ill conceived, counter productive and infirm tariff structure for local PCOs issued on 1-03-04 and 23-03-07 – mass scale exodus of PCO franchisees on the cards. >>>>>>>>>>>>>

4th April 2007ASSOCIATION addresses CMD BSNL - Frequent and unpardonable disruption of IN network at “Coimbatore’ and “Hyderabad” – Need to chop off heads.  >>>>>>>>>

GS writes to Director (HRD) - Request to finalize transfer policy– frequent and uncalled for endorsement of transfer policy of DOT causing confusion & demoralization in field units. >>>>>>>>>>

GS addresses DDG (SR) - Abnormal and unjustified delay in issuing of Presidential Orders for the officers of AP circle. >>>>>>>>>>>>

Provisional Seniority list of SDEs for the vacancy years 2002-03,2003-04 and 2004-05 (Part) for circulation .Errors /omissions may be brought to the notice immediately.

Order No.26-1/2007-Pers-II dated 3-04-2007. >>>>>>>

Seniority list in Excel format. >>>>>>>>

3rd April 2007Association meets CMD BSNL to take up the following issues (1) Finalisation of Transfer Policy after discussion with the Association. (2) Expediting promotion process of SDEs to Adhoc STSs (3) Regularization of Adhoc STSs (4) Posting of Officers to outside circle in T&D Circle. (5) 3 G Tender - DDG (Regulations) were also present. He informed that case is being pursued with the Govt. Of India and Addition Solicitor General for getting the case posted to an earlier date. (Now posted for next hearing on April 25 , 2007.) CMD promised urgent steps on all issues at Sl. No.1 to 4.

2nd April 2007GS addresses Director (HRD) on (1) counting of residency period/ notional fixation from 1.10.2000 in case of  officers working in Civil/Electrical/Architecture/TFs etc.  (2) Complete scrapping of obsolete accounts examination for Civil/Electrical.(3) Holding of DPC from JTO to SDE (both seniority cum fitness as well as competitive quota), SDE to EE & EE to SE on regular basis in all the disciples Civil/Electrical/Architecture/TFs >>>>>>>>>>>

(1) to create pressure against amendment of the Income Tax Act in Parliament to unnecessarily tax those occupying residential quarters.

(2) Merger of 50% DA

It was tentatively decided to hold a mass Dharna before the Parliament when it restarts on 26^th April 2007. The Committee will meet again tomorrow to finalise the programme of action.

GS addresses CMD BSNL on

(1) (A) Withdrawal of highly arbitrary order no 16-1/2003/PAT-Pers IV (BSNL)   dated the 31.08.2006 regarding pay scale of ASTTs merged with the cadre of JTOs as 1.1.1994 (B) Non implementation of the orders of the DOT regarding parity of Sr Accountants with the Assistants of CSS. --->>>>>>>>>>>

(2)Urgent personal intervention solicited – serious infirmities- new tariff for local PCOs to be introduced from 1-04-07 – DDG (costing) No 3-5/2007, T&C, dated 1-03-07 – exodus likely to aggravate further.   --->>>>>>>>>>>

(3)Suggestions to control the churning of B Phones, leased lines and post paid mobile customers. --->>>>>>>>>>>

GS addresses DDG (P) on (A) Issuing of all pending tenure/request transfers (B) Issuing clarification to Haryana Circle in respect of local officiating promotion from SDE to STS (C) Calling of stay particulars of SDEs from field units when transfer policy is under finalization. --->>>>>>>>>>>

21th March 2007Inter Circle transfer of SDEs - Order No.1-3/2007-Pers-II dated 21-03-07 >>>>>>>>>>>

21th March 2007 Association shows concern over the long pending request transfers in the cadre of SDE. Requests Sr. DDG (Pers) to carry out all the pending request transfers.

21th March 2007The issue relating to unlisted diseases which is not in the list of CGHS rates and AIIMS, New Delhi, was discussed in detail by the Association with DDG (Admin). We showed our concern that many of our comrades are suffering because of lack of clear cut guidelines on this subject. DDG (Admin) was equally concerned about the pathetic situation in the present circumstances. He seems to be optimistic on the issue and assured us that management is trying its level best to come with suitable policy on the issue.

19th March 2007Welfare decisions regarding revised welfare assistants - 5^th Staff Welfare Board decisions. >>>>>>>>

19th March 2007JTO to SDE promotion - Left out and un-assessed cases. Circle Secretaries may go through the list and immediate action is required from their side to settle the cases. >>>>>>>>>>

14th March 2007The attached draft finalized by NCOA at Hyderabad on the decision of the government to impose a tax of 20% at the source itself in respect of those living in accommodation provided by the respective PSUs. The government has already introduced finance bill to amend section 17 of Income Tax act so as to nullify the judgment of Supreme Court. The finance bill is likely to be put to vote in Parliament after a brief recess in April,07 so as to make it an Act.

 Text of Draft letter >>>>>>>>>>

In order to defeat this arbitrary and biased move of the government, our activists and office bearers at all the levels are requested to approach their local MPs and explain to them the gross discrimination being met to the officers of CPSUs through arbitrary and irrational tax provisions of the government and request them to write to Hon’ble PM on following lines. Their active intervention has to be sought and they may be requested to write to the Prime Minister on the lines indicated below. This has to be treated as a matter of extreme priority and urgency since if the finance bill is finally converted into an act, it would mean end of the matter. Thus massive mobilization of opinion has to done and this mala fide move of the govt. has to be defeated.

14th March 2007The Association's effort to stall the unwarranted recovery of Income Tax on the rent/license fee towards the departmental quarters find success. BSNL Board issues clarification that the staff Quarters occupied by employees is not a concession and therefore not liable for Income Tax recovery. The members of the Association had filed cases in many courts particularly in Chennai on this issue. >>>>>>>>>>

14th March 2007Decentralization of powers to field units regarding vigilance clearance for local officiating promotions. Memo.No.22-15/2007-VM-1/59 dated 12-03-2007 addressed to GS from CVO BSNL >>>>>>>>>

14th March 2007BSNL to furnish informations to the Pay Revision Committee for executives and non-unionised Supervisors of CPSEs. Admn addresses Association to furnish the details >>>>>>>>

14th March 2007National General Council of NCOA attended by 120 members from the various Central PSUS met at Hyderabad fianlised the response to the questionnaire as sought by the Pay Revision Committee for executives and non-unionised Supervisors of CPSEs. >>>>>>>>>>

Report of the National General Council of NCOA

NCOA President/NCOA, Com W. Seshagiri Rao, Secretary General/NCOA, Com Ashok Rao, GS/SNEA(I) and President/NCOA, AP Zone, Com K.S.N.Raju met at Hyderabad on 9^th and 10^th March,07 to finalize the response of NCOA to the questionnaire of the Pay panel committee set up by the Govt. for officers of CPSUs. After having detailed discussions on almost all the issues contained in the questionnaire, it was decided that the response of NCOA on the issues shall be largely in terms of broadly defining the contours of principles involved, not on the basis of quantifying the issues, since it was felt that the time was not opportune yet to define our stand in terms of exactly quantifying those issues which required to be defined in that manner. This decision is based on the fact that the terms of reference of the pay panel committee clearly states that the pay committee shall also take into account the recommendations of 6^th Pay Commission for Central government employees and officers. In view of this, it was decided that it would be appropriate to exactly know the opinion and view point of officers of Central Govt. like Railways etc. before offering our submissions to the pay panel in terms of precise quantification. The consensus opinion that finally emerged after discussions on 9^th and 10^th march,07 was finally placed before National General Council of NCOA which was attended by over 120 representatives and office bearers of a large number of CPSUs for its consideration and ratification. After expressing divergent views on some of the contentious issues like whether NCOA should suggest uniform pay scales for all CPSUs or flexibility should be given to the managements of CPSUs to decide within a specified bandwidth to be decided by the Pay Panel, whether recommendations of the pay committee should come in the form of a Presidential directive or broad guidelines, giving greater flexibility to the Managements to decide vital issues, in consultation and agreement with the Associations, taking into account widely diverse and Organization specific and complex parameters etc.

8th March 2007Association meets CMD and discuss the following issues.

(1) Promotion of JTOs to SDEs - CMD informed that he has issued instructions to Director (HRD) to release the orders by 15 March 2007. The Association requested that the number of transfers to outside circles should be kept to the minimum. CMD promised further discussion with Director (HRD) on this matter.

(2) Residency period of Civil/Electrical Executives. - The CMD assured expeditious settlement of the issue.

(3) Service weightage - CMD promised that he would hold immediate further discussions with Director (HRD) to sort out the issue.

(4) Reign of terror  by unleashed by DGM of Sreekakulam , AP - CMD asked the Association to submit its notes. The notes have already been submitted. Appropriate action will be initiated by CMD. Letter addressed by GS to CMD on Sreekakulam Issue >>>>>>>>

(5) ADC and GSM tender  - The Association urged the BSNL management to take prompt and proper action. CMD informed that the BSNL Management has already taken expeditious act5ion which will be followed up further.

 1. DPC for SDE(E) to EE(E): 11 Vigilance clearance is yet to be received and DPC will be conducted immediately on receipt for about 40 vacancies.

2. DPC for JTO(E) to SDE(E): This will be taken up after final directive from ST commission.

3. Corrections in JTO(E) seniority list:Jt.DDG informed that some cases has been received directly. They have informed PCE(E)/CE(E) for sending the cases after due verification in SR.

4. Cases of inter zonal request transfers: Cases are being pursued and orders will be issued shortly.

5. Withdrawal of SDE (E) pay for officiating SDE (E): Jt.DDG informed that this was necessitated due to problems in fixing seniority and redrawing of Roster. However he informed that this problem will be sorted out through  impending DPC.

2nd March 2007Association then met DDG (SR) to discuss the Wage Revision  issue. He assured that further detailed discussion would be held and the case presented positively before the Wage Revision Board.

(1) Finalisation of  tenure station Transfer Policy -  Director (HRD) responded to the demands of the Association and informed that detailed discussion would be held on the issue very shortly and tenure station transfer policy to be finalised. Till then no further transfer orders to these stations will be issued.

(2)The Association highlighted the mid-scales now available ( For example - Now the JTO scale is placed between E1 and E2. On revision the plea of the Association is to place them in the equivalent scale) to the JTOs, SDEs etc while the BSNL highlights the points in its part to the Wage Revision Board. The scale should be taken to the next scale and not to the bottom of the of the present scale. Director (HRD) said that this case  should be discussed further with the DDG (SR) who is the Nodal officer of the BSNL of the BSNL interacting with the Wage Revision Board.

(3) Director (HRD) informed that the promotion orders of JTOs to SDEs will be issued by 15^th March 2007.

2nd March 2007The case taken up by the Association on the date of next increment on the fixation of pay in IDA scale on absorption in BSNL in respect of the employees  working in higher grade on officiating basis on 1-10-2000 has been approved by DOT and necessary clarifications issued by DOT. >>>>>>>>>>>>>

2nd March 2007GS addresses Hon. Prime Minister of India - Association extends its unwavering and committed support to the highly just struggle that is being presently spearheaded by the joint forum of ONGC - protested in the scrapping of the panel finalized by Selection committee of Public Enterprises for the post of Chairman cum Managing Director of ONGC and the apparent thinking on the part of the govt. to induct an outsider for the coveted post. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

30th March 2007 We Met DDG (P) to press for taking immediate follow up action regarding pending request transfers. He informed that Director(HRD) has already directed him to initiate action to clear pending request transfer cases and that follow up action has already started. We are monitoring all the pending cases which have been reported to us.

We also wanted to know from DDG(P) as to how transfer policy of DOT has yet again been endorsed to field units when fresh policy is under active consideration of BSNL Management and is in final stages. We also informed DDG(P) that very recently we have been assured by Director(HRD) that discussion with us on transfer policy shall be held shortly before its finalization. However, we were informed that re-endorsement of DOT policy became necessary because of a query on the issue of transfer policy under RTI.

Meeting with DDG(SR): We met DDG(SR)/BSNL to request him to officially endorse us a copy of the record of the discussions that we had with Secy/DOT on 10^th Jan.,07 on various issues. The record of discussions has been received by BSNL. However, DDG(SR)/BSNL was informed by DDG(SR)/DOT that the record of discussions has not been endorsed to the participating Associations officially. We are surprised at this decision of DOT and are going to apprise Secretary/DOT about it. We also informed DDG(SR)/BSNL that, in Kerala Circle, some SSA heads have imposed dies-non, in addition to deduction of wages, for participation in the strike on 22^nd/23^rd Dec.,07. Immediately, DDG(SR) spoke to GM(A)/Kerala and clearly told him that no other action, except deduction of wages, as has already been conveyed by BSNL Hqs has to be taken and also asked him to accordingly inform those SSA heads which have imposed dies-non.

BSNL tender case: We met our counsel on the issue of breaking the stalemate in BSNL tender case. As already reported, a precarious situation is prevailing in the matter because of oral commitment made by Additional Solicitor General UOI in Oct.,07 that BSNL shall no go ahead with the placement of orders from eligible tenderers. There is basically no restraining order which as such could be challenged by way of an SLP in Supreme Court. We also understand that High Court is also not allowing ASG to retract the oral commitment that he has made. Our lawyer is now seeking opinion from a senior legal expert as to what strategy should be adopted in such a situation. We are fully involved in the matter and have impressed upon Joint forum to get involved in such a crucial matter.

GS had a detailed discussion with CGM/T&D: We conveyed our strong protest to CGM/T&D over the arbitrary manner in which SDEs have been posted. CGM/T&D, while acknowledging that Director(HRD) has directed him to review the posting orders, expressed his limitations in the context of the fact that while he has vacancies throughout the Country, he got SDEs only from a few circles only. We strongly refuted this argument of CGM/T&D. Finally, after a lot of discussion, we were advised by CGM/T&D to send our proposal in this regard which, he has assured, would be given due consideration. We are sending our view point shortly.  

29th March 2007General Secretary met Director(HRD)/BSNL and discussed following issues:

A) Issuing of all pending request transfers: Director(HRD) directed DDG(P) to immediately review all pending request transfer cases and issue their orders as quickly as possible.

 B) Arbitrary way of posting in T&D Circle by CGM/T&D: General Secretary apprised Director(HRD) about the arbitrary manner in which JTOs on their promotion to SDE are posted by CGM/T&D. thereafter, Director(HRD) spoke to CGM/T&D Circle and directed him to review the postings on promotion made by him and try to reduce dislocation.

C) Stalemate in DPC from SDE to Adhoc STS: We brought to the notice of Director (HRD) that continuing delay in completing this DPC is causing lot of frustration and demoralization. The latest hold up is on account of stay granted by Delhi High Court in respect of reversion of 1966 officers. Director(HRD) informed us that he is aware of the issue and is very keen to see that this DPC is completed as expeditiously as possible. Director(HRD) assured that he would get in touch with officers of DOT regarding TES Gr B seniority list finalization.

Meeting with Steel Executives Federation of India (SEFI): GS and AGS, Com Khan, attended a meeting of National executive of SEFI on an invitation from them.. Com Sanjay Goel, President ONGC and representing Oil Sector Officers Association and Com Rakesh Pandey, Convener Central Coordination Committee of CPSUs also attended the meeting. The issues relating to imposition of tax on accommodation provided by CPSUs and merger of 50% IDA with basic were discussed and future course of action to be followed was discussed but not finalized.

Press conference at Press Club of India: Later in the evening GS and AGS, Com Khan, attended press conference organized by SEFI on the issues of tax on accommodation and merger of 50% IDA. Com Rakesh pandey, convener, CCOA of CPSUs attended and addressed the press conference, in addition to Chairman and GS of SEFI and GS/SNEA, highlighting the issues and urging upon the media to focus the grave repercussion in case these issues are not addressed. Com M.K.Pandey, GS/CITU and MP and Com Tapan Sen, Secretary/CITU and MP also addressed the press conference, pledging their total support and solidarity to the struggle of officers and employees on these twin issues. The press conference continued late in the evening and it has been tentatively decided that a convention shall be held at Delhi in the middle of April 07 where a resolution regarding future course of action would be adopted. Massive dharna outside parliament when it meets on 26^th April 07 is one of the broadly acceptable programme likely to be observed.