30th  AUGUST       2006Drastic reduction in market share of PCOs of BSNL over the last two years – an issue of utmost priority and concern, requiring immediate replacement of the existing tariff plans and pulse duration and introduction of highly competitive and strategic tariff plan. GS writes to CMD with concrete suggestions. >>>>>>>>>>>>>

29th  AUGUST       2006Continuing delay in absorption of ITS taking heavy toll of BSNL – 7 lakh mobile customers of BSNL in Eastern Region likely to migrate  due to sheer lack of responsibility, commitment and accountability on the part of concerned ITS officers involved in operation and maintenance of CMTS /Salt Lake, Kolkatta. GS addresses CMD BSNL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

28th  AUGUST       2006No circle has so far sent the CR scrutiny report for holding the DPC for promotion of SDEs to Adhoc STS even though the last date is 31^st August 2006. The future of the members is at stake. Any delay in this matter is unpardonable. All Circle Secretaries may therefore spare no efforts to see that the required particulars are sent without any further delay. The paramount importance of the case need not be reminded to the Circle Secretaries.

28th  AUGUST       2006Vacancy Position of SDEs - On the pressure from the Association , Management has issued  a corrigendum in the proforma for assessment of vacancies in the SDE cadre to include the vacancies of SDEs promoted to STS. Circle Secretaries may ensure that the proforma correctly filled up in all respects without any loss of vacancies  reaches the Corporate Office immediately. The promotion process is held up only for the delay in assessment of vacancies. Hence all required seriousness and expediency to send the  particulars from the Circle Offices immediately. Order No.2-21/2005 -Pers- II dated 28-08-2006.>>>>>>>>>

Revision of Seniority of SDEs. Revised Seniority list of TES Grp"B" officers . DOT Letter No.16-1/2001-STG-Part File II dated 18-07-2006 >>>>>>>>>

25th  AUGUST       2006GS meets CMD . The CMD assures that he will take expeditious action for approval of the Promotion Policy report .However due to paucity of time the report will not be placed before the Director Board Meeting scheduled for 30^th August 2006. It will be taken up for discussion in the BSNL Management Committee meeting on 31^st August 2006and after that brought before the Ensuing Director Board Meeting.

24th  AUGUST       2006SNEA holds discussion with Director (HRD) at the following issues. (1) Promotion of JTOs to SDEs on seniority quota - Director (HRD) assured that the problem regarding the number of vacancies will be sorted out immediately and the process completed within 15 days . He also conceded that the demand of the Association to consider the resultant vacancies ( around 2300) on promotion of SDEs to Adhoc STS in the present vacancy list. He further assured that the promotion orders will be issued before 20^th September 2006. (2) Competitive Exam for promotion of JTOs to SDEs. - Required corrections in the Recruitment rules have already been done. Scheme of exam will be circulated immediately. Vacancies up to 2005 in this quota will be firmed up and notified. (3) Transfer Policy. - Our views on transfer policy will be seriously considered and the new transfer policy evolved. (4) Transfer of SDEs - Piecemeal transfer orders were opposed by the Association - Sr.DDG was directed to review the case and issue all pending request transfer of SDEs. (5) Time frame for DPCs - The Director (HRD) agreed with the demand of the Association to set up a calendar for holding DPCs. The so decided time frame will be followed strictly.

23rd  AUGUST       2006Congratulations Comrades. The orders for perks have been issued. vide No.15-8/2006-PAT (BSNL) dated 23^rd August 2006 >>>>>>>. Months of hard struggle finally succeed. The Association is particularly happy that majority of our membership is benefited by the increase in Transport Allowance of JTOs from Rs.200/- to Rs.500/-. More than that the Associations' effort in getting the date of implementation as 1-1-2005 is nothing but the result of the persistent battles on this front. Never mind slight delays, Results matter. Keep fighting.

21st  AUGUST       2006Perks - BSNL Board has authorised the Director (HRD) to sort out and settle the minor queries raised by the Establishment Section regarding modalities for the payment of Professional Up gradation Allowance.

21st  AUGUST       2006GS addresses Secretary DOT on tardy and pathetic performance of ITI adversely affecting the growth of GSM network of BSNL in highly potential business states of Maharashtra, M.P and Gujarat – review of the decision to allot 30% GSM contract to ITI.>>>>>>>>>>>>

It may be remembered that the CMD BSNL also assured the GS during his meeting on 17^th Aug 2006 that expeditious action would be initiated on the speedy approval of the Promotion Policy report once it is submitted by the Committee.

Posting of SDE (Civ) from Postal side to BSNL on absorption. -  Trans-Pro /SDE(C)/ AD (BW I) Pt. dated 17-08-06 >>>>>>>

Extension of Ad hoc Promotion of SDE( CIV) to EE (CIV)- Orders issued. Trans-Pro /EE(C)/ AD (BW III) Pt. dated 17-08-06 >>>>>>>

We have reliable information that the cabinet note has been moved by the DPE recommending the formation of a wage board for pay revision in PSUs. However it appears that the note recommends the merger of 50% DA in the basic to be considered by the proposed wage board. We will be discussing this matter with the authorities in DPE  to press for 50% merger immediately without waiting for the recommendations from the proposed wage board.

8th  AUGUST       2006Strong and uncontrollable resentment against order no 103-1/2006-Comml, dated 30^th May,06 – Association determined and readying to completely defeat the said order. Association questions the decision of the BSNL Management to virtually sell the infrastructure of BSNL in the name of so called “Infrastructure Charges for Active Links of Licensed Telecom Providers” .GS writes to CMD BSNL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>Circle Secretaries/SSA Secretaries may submit copies of this letter to their respective CGMs/PGMs/GMs. They may also ensure that any move to share any piece of infrastructure owned by BSNL is resisted.

Arbitrary, malafide and highly irregular order 1-45/2003-B of Govt. of India, M.O.C & IT, dated 15th June,06 – complete contravention of the statutory provisions contained in Rule 37A, a statutory by product of amendment of C.C.S Pension Rules 1972 by the Govt., consequent upon conversion of DOT into BSNL.   Association will fight out and defeat such arbitrary measures of the Govt. in general and DOT in particular. GS addresses Secretary DOT >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

7th  AUGUST       2006GS issues Notice to CMD BSNL on 7-08-2006 on Trade union Action of NCOA. >>>>>>>>>>    Circle Secretaries and SSA Secretaries may serve copy of the Notice to their respective Circle /SSA heads.

3rd  AUGUST       2006A mammoth Parliament March organized by the Joint Forum was one of the biggest rallies ever conducted by employees of any organization . A huge contingent of SNEA members drawn from all parts of the country particularly from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP (E), UP (W) and West Bengal actively participated in the march. The march comprises of a swelling crowd of around 20000. The rally was addressed by Shri.Sitaram Yetchuri MP, Shri. Basudev Achayraya MP, Shri.Tapan Sen MP and Secretary CITU, Rupchand Pal MP.