28th  Feb 2005The appeal filed by the BSNL Management for restraining our members from holding demonstrations etc. has been dismissed by the Divisional Bench of Delhi High Court. The Divisional Bench has also imposed a fine of Rs.5000/- on the BSNL Management to be paid to the Tsunami fund. If the Management has any grievance in the matter they have been directed to refer back to the Single Bench.

26th  Feb 2005Association's stand on misuse of Limited Mobility license by M/s Reliance vindicated. Government orders CBI inquiry in to incidence of collusion by those in power at that time.

26th  Feb 2005All India Eligibility list of JTO (Civil) published . The list will be made available in this site.

26th  Feb 2005 Clarification regarding First ACP for JTOs of  Civil wing being cleared. The file is moving with positive note.

26th  Feb 2005Implementation of upgraded IDA pay scales with effect from 1-10-2000 in respect of Civil/Electrical/ Architectural/Telecom Factory/CSS/Finance & Accounts is again put up to Finance section with answers to objections.

Clarification issued by BSNL on CDA pay scales to the Account Cadres. Order No.4-44/2004-SEA-BSNL/1 dated 24-02-2005.>>>>>>>>

25th  Feb 2005Association warns BSNL Management against the misadventure in out sourcing AMC of switches and CDR based billing at heavy financial loss to BSNL. The Circle Secretaries/ Branch Secretaries may take appropriate action at the concerned location to prevent implementation of such outsourcing.>>>>>>>>>

24th  Feb 2005United Forum for Executives and Non Executives in BSNL and MTNL  (SNEA(I), AIBSNLEA, MTNLEA, BSNLEU, NFTE, BSNLMS (BMS), NUBSNLW (FNTO), BSNLWRU and TEPU) submit memorandum to Hon'ble Prime Minister on all issues of current importance like Raise in FDI Cap to 74%, Access Deficit Charges (ADC), Universal Service Obligation Fund (USO), Unbundling, Outsourcing of Activities etc. The forum has decided to continue with further actions of protest.  >>>>>>>>>>

24th  Feb 2005SNEA protests against the corrupt activities of GMT Solapur (MH) tantamount to sacrificing  interest and finance of BSNL >>>>>>>>>>

22nd  Feb 2005Agitational programmes start on a highly impressive note. Massive turnout at lunch/closing hour demonstrations at all centers. Report from different centers - Chennai 1200, Lucknow 900, Hyderabad 650, New Delhi 700, Jaipur 600, Ernakulam 600, Chandigarh 400, Bhopal 500, Ludhiana 300, Indore 300, Meerut 300, Ambala 250, etc. Congratulations to Comrades all across the country who participated in large numbers. Keep up the tempo and gear up for further programmes of action.

22nd Feb 2005Co-ordination Committee set up at CHQ level with GS Com.G.L.Jogi, VP Com.A.A.Khan , AGS Com. Sukhvir Singh  of SNEA and GS Com.S.Basu, President Com.Satyanarayana, AGS Com.Diwan of AIBSNLEA.

22nd Feb 2005Association will be filing OA in Ernakulam HC against reversion of 1966 SDEs during this week itself.

22nd Feb 2005BSNL Management files appeal in Delhi HC Division Bench against the Single Bench decision rejecting the prayer for restraining the Association from Agitational programmes.

18th Feb 2005The extraordinary vision of SNEA pays rich dividends. The injection prayed for, by the BSNL Management  in  the Delhi High Court dismissed. The coveat filed by SNEA works in our favour. SNEA Advocates has been able to establish convincing arguments to dismiss the petition for injection. The Management is now likely to approach the Division Bench of Delhi High Court. The Association is preparing for appropriate action to ward off any threat.

17th Feb 2005UNITED FORUM FOR BSNL EXECUTIVES  invited for talks with Director (HRD) and Director (Fin). The Management had nothing particular to offer. Leaders, activists prepare for great onslaught on the slack Management. Minutes of the meeting>>>>>>

16th Feb 2005STS posts sanctioned - 5 additional STS posts for CMTS in Chattisgarh Telecom Circle. Order No.6-40/2003 TE-I dated 16-02-2005>>>>>

15th Feb 2005Due to our strong persuasion a high level meeting was convened for sorting out the vital issue of Group Insurance for all those absorbed in BSNL and recruited by BSNL. The meeting took the following conscientious decisions (1) Non-executives will be insured for Rs. One Lakhs with monthly subscription of Rs.105/- (2) Executives with pay scale up to Rs.13000/- will be insured for Rs. Three Lakhs with monthly subscription of Rs.315/- (3) Executives above pay scale of Rs.14500/- will be insured for Rs. Five Lakhs with monthly subscription of Rs.525/- (4) The risk and saving factor will be at the rate of 30% and 70% respectively (5) In case of accidental death the insurance amount will be double the sum assured. Final memo is being prepared by the approval of the BSNL Board. Insurance side was represented by a team of officers of LIC headed by Shri.Nilesh Sathe  Country Head of Group Insurance of LIC, Management side by DDG (Restructuring), DDG (CA) and Staff side  by  GS Com.G.L.Jogi, AGS Com.Sukhvir Singh, AIBSNLEA by GS Com.S.Basu, BSNLEU GS Com.VAN Namboothiri.

Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Shimla, Jharghand, Patna, Dehradun, Haryana,, Mumbai, and Bhopal have already  furnished the details For the remaining Circles/Districts Circle Secretaries are requested to persue.

14th Feb 2005The Association has been invited along with BSNLEU and AIBSNLEA by the Management for discussion on Group Insurance scheme for the employees on 15^th Feb 2005. The representatives of the LIC will present the scheme on this meeting.

14th Feb 2005Rate of EPF contribution of JTOs recruited after 1-10-2000 has been placed before the BSNL Board for its approval. The Association has presented very strongly and submitted the pattern being followed in PSUs like NTPC, ONGC etc. Accordingly it has been decided in principle that the ceiling limit of Rs.6500/- will be removed. The rate of contribution will be finalised by the Board shortly. The Association is pursuing the issue further.

10th Feb 2005Most immediate attention of Circle Secretaries. The man power posts got approved by the BSNL Management Board after prolonged and persistent pressure by the Association is held up due to non submission of proposals by the respective Circles. The sanction which doesn't require any further approval on the proposals submitted by the Circles will expire by 28-02-2005 as already announced on this site. Don't let the opportunities go waste. Circles Secretaries may take most immediate action. Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, NE-II, CTD, TN and Gujarat (incomplete) has submitted the proposals. Sanction has already been accorded for AP, Rajasthan, Punjab, UP (E), Orissa and Uttaranchal Circles. Circle Secretaries of the remaining Circles to act immediately to send the proposals within three days. Any clarifications may be directly obtained from Shri.Shiv Singh Rana, SO (TE-I) Ph.No.011-23037479 or 23037480

9th Feb 2005SNEA Delhi Circle organises a grand seminar on "ROLE OF TRADE UNIONS IN STRENGTHENING BSNL". The session chaired by CGM NTR was graced and addressed by CMD BSNL Shri.A.K.Sinha, Director (Planning) Shri.R.L.Dubey, GS Com.G.L.Jogi, MTNLEA GS Com.V.K.Tomar, BSNLEU GS Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri,  Secretary General NCOA Dr.K.Ashok Rao.

8th Feb 2005Association brings relevant facts and figures in FDI to the attention of Hon.MOC. GS addresses MOC. >>>>>>>>>>>

8th Feb 2005Very successful CEC of UP (W) Circle at Bareilly addressed by GS, AGS Com. Sukhvir Singh. Seminar on "Steps to uphold the Supremacy of BSNL in the rapid Telecom out burst" addressed by GS Com. G.L.Jogi, AGS Com. Sukhvir Singh, CGM UP (W), GM Bareilly, GM Rampur, and several DGMs. Responsive crowd of over 300 added shine to the occasion

3rd  Feb 2005INCREASE IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) CAP IN TELECOM TO 74% WILL BE STRONGLY PROTESTED BY OUR ASSOCIATION. AWAIT FURTHER PROGRAMME ON THIS.

2nd  Feb 200585 PROMOTION ORDERS OF JTO (Electrical) to OFFICIATING SDE(Electrical) ISSUED.

1st   Feb 2005Assn. leaders meet Sr. DDG (Electrical) regarding DPC for promotion of JTO Elec. to SDE. Electrical Patna, Dehradun and Guwahati to submit information for finalising the All India Eligibility List. Circle Secretaries  may pursue and expedite the cases.

 1st   Feb 2005JTOs  Civil/ Electrical on ACP prior to 1.10. 2000 to be placed in 9850 scale. The case is being steadily pursued by the Assn. files moving fast.