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JULY 2010 EVENTS 

 31st July 2010 We are extremely thankful to Director(HRD), GM(Pers), CVO, DGM(Pers), AGM(DPC) and the entire Executives and staff in DPC, CVO's office and Pers-I Section for issuing the promotion order by maintaining the SC/ST quota, based on roster position and giving due justice to all the stakeholders. They have worked tirelessly and consistently to achieve this gigantic task. Promotions from SDE to STS in these large numbers has created history and has set a bench mark for others to achieve. 

 

Total

OC

SC

ST

Regular DEs working

0024

0018

005

001

Adhoc DEs working including the order dated 30.06.2010

3673

2862

540

271

Promotion order dated 30.07.2010

1031

0781

166

084

Total DEs (Regular + Adhoc)

4728

3661

711

356

As per quota

4728

3664

709

355

Remark

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3 less

2 excess

1 excess

30th July 2010 Reallottment orders issued for 77 Adhoc STS officers

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30th July 2010Congratulations !!!

Adhoc STS promotion orders for 1031 SDEs issued 

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LIST IN EXCEL SHEET >>>>>>

OC -- 781 (upto Seniority No. 16746), SC -- 166 (upto Seniority No. 17198.277) and ST -- 84 (upto Seniority No. 27686). Re-allotment orders also approved, soon it will be uploaded.

30th July 2010DPC for promotion of SDE to Adhoc STS completed. Orders are expected for 1031 SDEs. OC -- 781 (upto seniority no. 16746), SC -- 166 (upto seniority no. 17198.277) and ST -- 84 (upto seniority no. 27686).

28th July 2010 GS along with both the AGSs met Member (Services)/DOT;

Inputs required by M(S) relating to the issue of exercising of option to continue in CDA scale were submitted to him and very elaborate discussions covering all the aspects of the issue took place. Inputs given to M(S) were comprehensive and enabled us to justify orders issued by BSNL Co convincingly. However, it appears M(S) has an open mind on the issue and is exploring all the possibilities to resolve the issue.

Meeting with Director (HRD):

GS along with both the AGSs had discussions with Director (HRD) in the presence of GM(P) on the following issues.

1) Re allotment of STR people to respective recruiting Circles: Director(HRD) directed GM(P) to expedite issuing of orders to re allot STR people to TN, KTK and AP. GMP) assured that very shortly necessary orders would be issued.

2) Excess transfers to the extent of 40% from Orissa Circle: Director (HRD) directed GM(P) to examine the issue and take necessary action.

3) Bharatpur Issue; We apprised Director(HRD) that working atmosphere has  vitiated to such an extent that no body is interested to work under present GM. Growth of Bharatpur is adversely affected because of an unhealthy working environment. Director(HRD) assured that very shortly he will take appropriate necessary action to restore normalcy at Bharatpur. 

4) One year tenure at Leh and Srinagar: Director(HRD) directed GM(P) to treat Leh as one year tenure for everyone whereas in respect of Srinagar he asked GM(P) to discuss the issue further and find an amicable settlement as quickly as possible. We assure Srinagar Comrades posted from other Circles that the issue will be resolved satisfactorily within a couple of days.

5) Change of designation consequent upon getting time bound scales: Director(HRD) directed GM(P) to conclusively resolve the issue in consultation with the concerned Associations as early as possible. GM(P) assured that the issue would be resolved very soon.           

28th July 2010Great and sustained efforts of SNEA(I) in seeking timely intervention of CVC to expose a big scandal of procurement of obsolete Cordect technology by TN Circle of BSNL at huge cost of 35 crores from M/s Midas Communications is fully vindicated –

Contract for procurement of redundant Cordect technology by TN Circle from MS Midas Communications is terminated by validation committee since it failed to meet technical requirements. Bank guarantee of Midas communications worth Rs 2 crores ceased by BSNL. The appeal of Midas Communications against termination of contract by BSNL in Hon’ble Madurai Bench of High Court of Chennai will be heard on 02.08.2010. Interestingly, Dr Ashok Jhunjunwala was on board of directors of both BSNL and Midas Communications when BSNL decided to procure obsolete technology, raising serious issues about the role of Dr Jhunjunwala in forcing BSNL to procure redundant technology from Midas Communications.

This Association relentlessly and courageously pursued the matter with CVC to expose the big fraud that procurement of Cordect technology was. We are extremely thankful to CVC for their timely, serious and effective intervention in directing DOT to get to the root of the issue that forced DOT to initiate serious investigation into the whole issue.

However, this Association stands committed to severely take to task concerned highly corrupt officers of BSNL Co who were having a close and unholy nexus with Midas Communications and were consistently coercing TN Circle to place the orders for purchase of obsolete equipment from Midas communications. These corrupt senior officers who stand fully exposed need to be sent to gallows for playing with resources of BSNL. We shall not spare them, even though they have started escaping here and there from the sensitive positions they held in BSNL Co which they grossly abused to develop unholy nexus and commit virtual frauds. 

This Association has however greatest satisfaction of saving precious Rs 35 crores of BSNL which would have been surely squandered away but for timely and relentless intervention of this Association.    

26th July 2010SDE to Adhoc STS promotion: ACR from all the Circles reached BSNLCO.

26th July 2010GS writes to DIR(HR) on Anomaly due to accrual of increment of junior earlier than the senior after fixation of pay in revised pay scale on implementation of 2nd PRC- revised order dated 14.06.2010 --- Violation of Fundamental Rules reg: Requested to withdraw the revised order dated 14.06.2010 and implement the earlier order dated 23.09.2009. <<Letter>>

23rd July 2010INAUGURATION OF SNEA BHAVAN AT LUCKNOW: The renovated SNEA Bhawan at Indira Nagar, LUCKNOW was inaugurated by  Com G.L. Jogi, GS in the presence of hundreds of comrades of SNEA(I). In the meeting, GS appreciated the efforts of comrades of UP(East) circle. Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary narrated the monumental contributions made by comrades of SNEA UP(East) Circle. After inaugural function of SNEA Bhawan, GS  addressed the General Body meeting of RTTC Lucknow Branch. Com R.C. Tripathi, Circle President, Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary, and other Circle Leaders addressed.

The RTTC meeting was attended by a good number of JTOs recruited by BSNL who raised some relevant issues for faster career growth based on performance. There was a  very lively discussion for more than 2 hours on the issues of introducing mechanism that relates promotions, functional as well as non functional directly to performance. GS informed the gathering that very shortly Assn shall take major policy decision that shall relates promotions to performance and denying promotions as a matter of routine to under/non performers. Also in the discussion important issues of growth and viability of BSNL were discussed. GS conveyed in strong terms that unless there is a radical improvement in work culture, our attitudinal changes and customer interface, growth of BSNL cannot by any means improve. These issues are key to the growth of BSNL, GS reiterated. PHOTOS <<1>>  <<2>>  <<3>>  <<4>>  <<5>>  <<6>> 

23rd July 2010BSNL union opposes Chennai professor on selection panel for CMD, BSNL---- Sees “conflict of interests” as he is on the boards of other firms <<The Hindu>>   <<The Pioneer>>  <<The Economic Times>>

GS writes to DIR(HR) on modification of posting on promotion in CHTD on compassionate ground >>>>>

GS writes to GM(Pers) on modification of posting on promotion in CHTD   <<To CHTD>>   <<TN/AP>>

GS writes to GM(Pers) on modification of posting on promotion in STR     <<1>>    <<2>>

23rd July 2010 BSNL joins hand with Union Bank Of India (UBI) for bill payments and mobile top-ups <<News>>

BSNL introduces “Universal ITC” Card with per second pulse  >>>>

'Telecom ministry not bound to follow regulator’s advice on policy issues' <<Economic Times>>

Alcatel, Ericsson, Nokia submit bids for BSNL line tender <<Economic Times>>

BSNL, MTNL may delay number portability: TRAI <<Economic Times>>

22nd July 2010GS writes to Hon MOC regarding expanding mandate of the search committee to decide Board of directors of BSNL in addition to CMD and serious reconsideration to exclude Sh Ashok Junjhunuwala from the said committee  >>>>>>

21st July 2010GS and AGS, Com Sebastin met member Services/DOT:  Extensive discussions covering almost all the important aspects of the following three crucial issues were held with M(S)/DOT: 

a)    Option to continue in CDA scale up to the date of promotion/retirement after absorption in BSNL: After extensive discussions exploring various possibilities to best protect the interests of those having exercised this option, we assured M(S) that we will give him additional inputs to help him come to a decision that safeguards the interests of the beneficiaries of this option. Of course, M(S), while assuring to examine various possibilities to resolve the issue after we submit fresh inputs clearly mentioned that the decision would have to be taken by and large within the parameters of the decision of DOT/finance and DPE.

b)   Cabinet note on pension revision: We were informed that the note has already been sent to MOC&IT and immediately after his approval will be sent to the concerned ministries like DOP&PW, DOE, law ministry etc simultaneously for eliciting their views on the contents contained in the note. After obtaining their views which shall approximately take about two months, the note shall be sent to the Union Cabinet for its consideration and approval. All the legitimate and genuine concerns of the absorbed BSNL employees to ensure their uninterrupted and smooth increase in pension from time to time in future have been adequately addressed in the note, we were informed.

c)    ITS absorption: Cabinet note on this issue is presently under examination of DOT finance and after getting their clearance and final approval of MOC&IT, the note would be sent to nodal ministries like DOP&T, DOE etc. to obtain their views. It may take about another month for the note to be finally sent to other ministries for their getting their opinion, we were apprised. 

21st July 2010 Update on DPC from SDE to STS(adhoc) : The ACRS from AP, Bihar, HR, Chattisgarh, KRL, KTK, MH ,MP, QA and Uttarakhand are yet be received in BSNL CO, New Delhi. General Secretary personally spoke to all the CSs and was assured that the same will reach BSNL CO by this week end.At the same time CSs should also ensure that the VCs are also sent to CVOs office by this weekend. DPC to STS adhoc is getting delayed for want of ACRs from these circles and VCs from many other circles.

21st July 2010BSNL staff to go on three-day strike in Oct - Business Line report on JAC National Convention at New Delhi. >>>>>>>>>
20th July 2010JAC National Convention at New Delhi on 19.07.2010.

More than 1500 executives /non-executives of BSNL throughout the whole country participated in the National convention organized by National JAC at Mavalankar Hall, New Delhi on 19.07.2010 from 10.30AM to 02.15 PM. A galaxy of eminent trade union leaders from CITU, AITUC and INTUC addressed the convention and pledged their total support and solidarity to the movement of telecom workers to save BSNL from collapsing due to hostile policies of the Government, the Bureaucracy and the Regulator. While affirming their total support to the unanimous declaration adopted by the convention , these trade union leaders appealed to BSNL workers to join the nation wide strike called by all central trade unions on 7th September 2010 to register their protest among other issues on the issue of disinvestment of Public Sector CPSUs, particularly BSNL, and retrenchment of employees.

Com. Basudeb Acharya, MP inaugurated the convention, Com. G.L.Dhar Secretary AITUC and Com. M.K.Pandhe, Vice President CITU and Com. Sanjeeva Reddy from INTUC addressed the convention. Com. Prabir Purkayastha from Delhi science forum also addressed the convention giving a detailed account of how the policies of government and the Management of BSNL have contributed towards erosion of market share and revenues of BSNL. He suggested that the convention should come out with an alternate comprehensive strategy to be placed before the people of the country for the revival of this National Telecom Asset (BSNL). Com. Namboodiri, Convener JAC presented the resolution finally adopted in the National Convention while Com. N.T.Sajwani presided over the Convention.  Veteran Com. OP Gupta also attended the convention.   

We are extremely thankful to the comrades of UP (W), Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Uttarakhand, HP and MP who attended the convention in large numbers and contributed in a big way to make this convention highly successful.

Resolution adopted in the National Convention

20th July 2010 Clarification regarding SC/ST roster 

Dear Comrade Bhim Singh,                                                                                       

Thanks for your valuable inputs regarding filling up of SC/ST vacancies in recently adhoc promotion to STS in accordance to the existing provisions. Your concern that required   number of ST Comrades have not been promoted in accordance to the envisaged roster provisions in the adhoc STS promotion was thoroughly discussed by us with GM(P) who has assured us that within a couple of days he will give us comprehensive details to apprise us that ST quota has been filled up in accordance to the provisions and that no injustice has been met out to our ST Comrades.

We shall upload the details on our site to enable our SC/ST Comrades to determine whether provisions of rules on roster have been met or there are serious deficiencies.

In case required number of ST Comrades have not been promoted, we shall take up the issue with Director(HR). Rest assured that we will not allow any kind of injustice to be met to our SC/ST Comrades and will continue to monitor the issue closely.

We shall look forward to your continued inputs on the issue of SC/ST roster from time to time to help us to monitor the issue at BSNL Hqs. We strongly believe that instead of wasting time and money on filing Court cases, it would be appropriate to fight injustice of any kind directly with BSNL Management. We will remain extremely vigilant to fully ensure that SC/ST Comrades get their legitimate share in promotions to TES Gr B as well as STS. JTO to TES Gr B promotion order will be issued only after finalization and wide circulation of roster presently under preparation in BSNL Co. We shall not allow any promotion order to be issued from JTO to TES Gr B without circulating roster.

Fraternal greetings,

Comradely yours,

( G.L.Jogi )

19th July 2010 Meeting with DIR(HR), BSNL: GS, AGS Com. Sebastin and GS, AIBSNLEA met DIR(HR) on 16.07.10 and discussed a) Pay scale of JTOs of 2007 and 2008 batch: GS explained that JTOs were recruited by notifying 9850-14600 scale but on appointment they are placed provisionally in E1 scale. As a result, all of them are facing a pay loss of 4000 to 5000 rupees per month. This is very much demoralising the young executives. To overcome this anomalous situation, GS demanded to place them in the pre-revised scale or protect their pay as in the pre-revised scale till the revision of pay scales. DIR(HR) was very much convinced on the arguments and assured suitable action. Assn already taken up the issue and written to DIR(HR) on 09.06.10 itself and held discussions with GM(Estt).

Later GS and AGS met GM(Estt) and appraised him about the discussions with DIR(HR) on the issue and requested him to process the case.

b) Modification of Executives posted outside from STR and CHITD on their promotion to STS: We requested him to issue the modification orders at the earliest to the extent of vacancies in th southern Circles as agreed in the earlier meeting. The SDEs posted in STR is have every right to get posting in the respective recruiting circles according to their seniority. DIR(HR) assured that the modification will be issued prior to the next promotion order by posting new DEs to other Circles.

c) Expediting regular promotion to STS and remaining Adhoc promotion to STS: We requested DIR(HR) to complete the process and issue the promotion orders by this moth end as promised earlier. DIR(HR) assured that he will personally monitor the progress of both DPCs.

19th July 2010Old HRMS numbers of TTAs selected as JTOs in Dir JTOs will be retained - Orders issued >>>>>>

19th July 2010Unholy nexus between top BSNL Executives, telecom firms alleged - The Hindu >>>>>>>

BSNL unions urge government to refund Rs.18,500 crore -      The Hindu  >>>>>>>>

 18th July 2010 JAC Convention at Chennai  <<Photo>>

"Paul shows Indian Politicians the way to go": M J Akbar ---- an advice to the office-bearers and activists of SNEA (India) >>>>

16th July 2010Union fears nexus between BSNL officers, telcos; seeks probe- Report from Business Line  >>>>>>>

Panel set up for selecting BSNL, MTNL chief - >>>>>>>>

15th July 2010 Putting in place a sound and foolproof detection mechanism and highly stringent and ruthless punitive provisions to deal with and arrest deadly and fast spreading menace of nexus of top management of BSNL with service providers/vendors. GS writes  to Sh. K. M. Chandrasekhar, Cabinet Secretary <<Letter>>

15th July 2010News: HC dismisses petition by BSNL franchisees <<PTI>>

TDSAT sought response of telcos on anomaly in pre-paid tariff <<PTI>>

15th July 2010News: PMO sets up panel to find CMDs of BSNL, MTNL --- Cabinet Secretary will head the committee <<Times of India>>  <News>>

Private telcos to pay BSNL Rs 39000  <<THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS>>

BSNL accuses RCom of cheating in Rs 90 cr case  <<THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS>>

14th July 2010Promotion from STS(adhoc) to STS(regular): ACRs from the following nine circles ALTTC,  Assam, T & D, KRL, NE-II, TN, QA ,Gujarat and HP have been received.

Regular promotion from AEE(C) to EE(C) -- calling of ACRs >>>>

Regular promotion from AEE(C) to EE(C) -- calling of VC >>>>

Regular promotion from SDE(C) to EE(C) -- calling of ACRs >>>>

Regular promotion from SDE(C) to EE(C) -- calling of VC >>>>

14th July 2010Promotion of 32 SDEs to adhoc STS posts - orders issued >>>>>>>>
Modification in allotment of Lady Officers in the recent Adhoc promotion to STS cadre-revised orders issued >>>>>>>>

13th July 2010Urgent: Regular promotion to STS: ACRs should reach BSNLCO latest by 20.07.2010: Ultimatum , to Circles <<Letter>>  CSs should ensure that ACR and VC of Adhoc DEs for regular promotion and ACR of SDEs of "SC" category for Adhoc promotion are reaching the BSNLCO by this week end. The list of SDEs of "SC" category may be mailed to AGM (DPC) immediately so that BSNLCO can take advance action to get the VC from CVO. Association as well as Management trying to complete the regular and Adhoc promotions by this month end. If ACR and VC reaches the BSNLCO by the stipulated time, then we can expect the orders by 31st July. Everything is depending upon the CSs and CHQ office bearers.

13th July 2010Urgent:JTO(T) to SDE(T) promotion under seniority quota: The DPC process is getting delayed as BSNLCO is not able to finalise the SC/ST roster. The roster particulars are reached from all the Circles but the data submitted by Circles like MH, Kol TD, ETP, J&K, WB, UP(E),Uttarakhand  and QA are insufficient. The vacancies can be assessed only after finalisation of roster. BSNLCO already intimated the deficiencies to the respective Circles on 09.07.10. If the CSs are able to send the data at least by 15.07.10, BSNLCO will call for the ACRs and VC immediately and DPC can be held by September.

12th July 2010 Conventions to Save BSNL held at Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai.

Convener Central JAC, Com V.A.N.Namboodiri, GS/AIBSNL EA, GS/BSNL EU and GS addressed state level conventions organized by state level JAC of AP, Karnataka and TN at Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai on 7th , 8th and 9th July, 10. Conventions adopted resolutions calling upon BSNL workers to get fully ready for a prolonged and sustained struggle to defeat the policies of the government to destabilize BSNL and safeguard its legitimate interests to ensure its financial viability. Com Chandeshwar Singh, GS/NFTE addressed the convention at Bangalore.

Convention at Chennai truly historical and sets the stage for what surely is going to be a sustained Country wide struggle and movement of BSNL workers:   

More than 2000 workers of BSNL belonging to all shades and irrespective of their affiliations participated in what could be called as historical convention of BSNL workers at Chennai on 9th July,10. While more than 1000 workers heard speakers in rapt attention inside the hall for more than four hours, an equal number of highly enthusiastic and committed workers just waited outside till the end to express and extend their total solidarity to the resolution that was unanimously adopted when the convention concluded. The urge and resolution of BSNL workers of TN/Chennai to get involved in a protracted struggle to defeat diabolical policies of the government to privatize BSNL and fully safeguard it was clearly manifest in the mood that was upbeat and vibrant from the beginning of the convention to the end.

Chennai convention undoubtedly heralded the beginning of historical movement of workers of BSNL to take on and comprehensively defeat the vested interests within and outside the government, bureaucracy and a thoroughly inefficient and unprofessional BSNL management bent upon destabilizing and jeopardizing the growth of BSNL.

JAC of all other Circles should get fully motivated at remarkably splendid efforts of the Organizers of Chennai convention and emulate them in all respects to make conventions in their respective Circles an astounding success like Chennai.

We wholeheartedly congratulate JAC of TN/Chennai for organizing such a historical convention that is bound to pave the way for holding of similar conventions at other places throughout the Country. Chennai convention, in addition to Central JAC members, was addressed by Com Suburaman, GS/TEPU, Com Madhivanan, NFTE, Com Vallinayagam, GS/FNTO and a number of Central trade union leaders of TN State. The valedictory address was given by Respected Com Kuppuswamy, President/TEPU and ex-MP.

All India convention at Delhi on 19th July, 10:

Specific and urgent attention of CSs of Punjab, Haryana, UP(W) and Rajasthan of SNEA(I).

Circle Secretaries of Haryana/Punjab/UP(W) and Rajasthan Circles of SNEA(I) must start making extensive arrangements to ensure that at least 100 members from the adjoining SSAs of their respective Circles attend the All India Convention of Central JAC at Delhi on 19th July, 10 at Mavalankar Hall, Rafi Marg, (Back side of Sanchar Bhawan, Metro Station, patel chowk). Convention will start at 1000 hrs of 19th July, 10 and will be addressed by eminent MPs, telecom luminaries, Central trade union leaders etc. It is exclusively the personal responsibility of the CSs of Punjab/Haryana/Rajasthan and UP(W) to make elaborate arrangements for ensuring participation of at least 100 members from their Circles. No excuses please.       

08th July 2010 JAC convention held at Banglore on 08.07.10 and at Chennai on 09.07.10. GS and other national leaders of JAC addressed the convention.

08th July 2010 CDA - IDA option: Hon. CAT, EKM in a land mark judgment directed CCA, Kerala Circle and DoT to pay the pension on "the actual last 10 months average pay drawn by them"  and "make payment of consequent arrears along with 9% interest". The CCA fixed their pension without allowing the benefit of option exercised by the officials. Judgment -- <<Page1>> <<3>>  <<4>>  <<5>>  <<6>>  <<7>>  <<8>> <<9>> <<10>>  <<11>>  <<12>>

In another development, it is reliably learned that as per the advice of DPE, DOT is taking a stand in the Hon. CAT, Kolkatta that "in the event of promotion, the pay has to be converted from CDA to IDA on point point basis in the pre-revised scale and then fix the pay on promotion in the IDA scale under FR22(1)(a)(1)". Association decided to implead in the case.

08th July 2010JAC National Convention at Hyderabad-Report by Business Line >>>>>>>>>>>

08th July 2010 1966 seniority restoration: The case filed at Ernakulam CAT against the restoration of seniority of 1966 SDEs dismissed. Association impleaded in the case and strongly pleaded for the restoration of seniority. Congratulations to SNEA(I), Kerala Circle and Com. George Varghese. A similar case is pending at Hon. CAT, Banglore and Assn impleaed in that case also.

08th July 2010 Telecom committees formed: Telecom Commission on Wednesday decided to constitute an internal committee under the chairmanship of Member (Services), DoT, to give its recommendations on implementation of the Sam Pitroda Committee Report for improving performance of BSNL. The committee will take inputs from BSNL including its employees association and submit its report to the Telecom Commission within a month. <<THE HINDU>>

Telecom panel hesitates on Pitroda dose for BSNL <<BUSINESS STANDARD>>

07th July 2010 GS writes to Sh. Pranab Mukherjee, Chairman-e-GOM on spectrum allocation/management, New Delhi, and seeks his personal intervention on highly biased, prejudiced and arbitrary spectrum related recommendations of sector regulator TRAI towards BSNL which is highly motivated and carefully calibrated move to jeopardize the growth of BSNL and deprive exchequer of huge revenues. .>>>>>>>>

07th July 2010JAO's of 1999 batch regarding :-

Hearing of the court case of JAO's of 1999 batch for the promotion to the grade of AAO from the due date filed in the Hon. CAT chennai by the Finance stream comrades is completed on 06-07-2010 and judgment has been kept reserved for 16-07-2010.

Suitable steps will be taken by the association to ensure that the JAO's of 1999 batch are given due justice after receipt of judgement.

SHAME, SHAME, SHAME.....................Shabir Ahmed Ex-Director (HR) BSNL and Satyapal kalsi, Ex-CGM UP-(E)

 TIP OF AN  ICEBERG

Shocking but surely not surprising: Two senior officers of BSNL Management belonging to the ITS services – Sh Shabir Ahmed, ex- Director(HR)/BSNL, officer of the rank of Additional Secretary to Govt of India, and Sh Satya pal kalsi, ex- CGM/UP(E), also officer of Additional Secretary rank,  has been found to have undertaken commercial employment with MS Reliance Info comm. Ltd. without obtaining the permission of the government in violation of the provisions of rule 10(1) of CCS pension Rules, 1972.

 MS Reliance Infocomm. Ltd. has confirmed that both Shabir Ahmed and Kalsi joined consultants in Reliance within 15 days and 5 months of their retirement from BSNL respectively.

 The Central Government has imposed penalty of reduction of their pension by 25% for a period of one year commencing from July, 2010. While we are not at all surprised at involvement of Sh Satya Pal Kalsi because of his established dubious integrity, what has shocked us is the involvement of Sh. Shabir Ahmed because we always held him in high esteem. This Association wrote a number of letters to then CMD/BSNL, Sh. Prithpal Singh, demanding severe action against Sh, Satya pal Kalsi because of his rampant corrupt practices in 2002-03 as CGM/UP(E) and his very close nexus with Reliance Infocomm. Ltd., but because of fraternal ITS considerations no action whatsoever was taken against him, even he was not shifted out of UP(E).

 What is very significant is how much of vital business secrets and strategy both these officers would have passed on to Reliance Info Comm is evident from the fact that they were taken as consultants by Reliance just days after their retirement. How much incalculable damage would they have inflicted on business and commercial interests of BSNL because of their close nexus with Reliance when they were closely involved in taking critical policy decisions relating to business and commercial strategies of BSNL? A full fledged probe and initiation of criminal proceedings against both these officers would be appropriate and reveal huge losses BSNL would have suffered. This criminal action and betrayal of trust needs to be thoroughly probed and exposed.

 However, this revelation is only tip of an iceberg since hundreds and hundreds of   ITS officers were on the pay rolls of various service providers and joined them immediately after their retirements. Even huge number of retired ITS officers are working for private service providers as on date are securing huge favours from very senior officers in DOT dealing with matters of telecom policy and licensing.

 SHAME, SHAME, SHAME.....................Shabir Ahmed Ex-Director (HR) BSNL and Satyapal kalsi, Ex-CGM UP-(E)

06th July 2010'Refund spectrum fee to BSNL, MTNL'

Pitching for telecom PSUs BSNL and MTNL, telecom minister A Raja has approached finance minister Pranab Mukherjee seeking reimbursement of the Rs 29,598.33 crore paid by them for spectrum. "BSNL is the only service provider giving connectivity to the far-flung rural areas. The service rendered by BSNL in the rural areas of the country cannot be replicated," Raja said in a letter to the finance minister...........The finance ministry had raised over Rs 1,06,262 crore from sale of spectrum for both 3G and BWA services. This would help the government to cut it fiscal deficit by almost one percentage point in the current financial year.

PTI report >>>>>>>>>>

05th July 2010Payment of Transfer grant on revised pay - orders issued >>>>>>>

Encashment of Half pay leave against shortfall in Earned Leave of 300 days on retirement in BSNL - orders issued >>>>>>>>

Grant of Training allowance to faculty members - 11% on revised pay - orders issued >>>>>>>>>>>

Grant of transport allowance for employees provided with official accommodation with in 1 km of office - revised orders issued >>>>>>>

02st July 2010URGENT ATTENTION OF CSs AND CHQ OFFICE BEARERS:

1. Adhoc promotion to the remaining STS posts -- ACRs of 'SC' category urgently required latest by 12.07.2010 <<Letter>>

2. Regular promotion to STS: The ACRs from GUJ, AS and QA Circles only reached even though ACRs are called in May 2010. The ACRs of the remaining Circles also should reach BSNLCO by 12.07.2010.

CSs and CHQ office bears should camp in the Circle offices next week to ensure that the VC and ACRs are sent to BSNLCO and reaches here by 12.07.2010.

3. JTO to SDE Promotion: The corrections/omission in the All India eligibility list is not received from ALTTC, BR, BRBRAIT, CHG, ETP, ETR, HP, J&K, KOL TD, NE-I, NETF, QA, T&D, TN, WB, WTR Circles <<Reminder>>  The ACRs will be called shortly. CSs should make it sure that ACRs are kept ready in the Circle office to despatch it to BSNLCO shortly.

Change of designations on Time Bound Promotions: Association held discussion with the committee constituted for the same. This is in continuation of our earlier agreement to give separate designations on TBP. Assn demanded separate designations for each Time Bound Promotions. Committee appreciated our suggestions. Further discussions will be held next week. Committee will be interacting with other Associations also next week.  GM (SR), GM (Estt), GM(Pers) and GM(Rest) wre present in the meeting.,  and have a positive  specific designations.

Anomalies in the posting on promotion to Adhoc STS: Association already taken up the issue with the management to rectify the serious anomalies in the posting in CHI TD and STR on promotion. Association demanded to post all the promoted executives from CHITD and STR within the Southern Circles to the extend vacancies are available. Details may be mailed to CHQ. The omissions and corrections in the promotion list also may be mailed to CHQ by the CSs.

BSNL MS R/R amended in the case of promotion to EE/Arch in Civil/Elec/Arch etc wings: <<Amendment>>

02st July 2010We have really no words to express deepest sense of gratitude to Dir(HRD), GM(P),CVO, DGM(P) ,AGM(DPC) and AGM(Pers.-I) and the entire team of officials connected with the issuing of promotion for their extraordinary commitment  and hard work in issuing the promotion order of 1679 SDEs despite severe and unprecedented constrains in terms of diverse and conflicting numerous judgments from various Tribunals/ High courts on the issue of promotion from TES Gr.B to STS. These officers burnt midnight oil and worked round the clock to issue the said orders. We have seen this kind of situation for the first time when the whole team of personnel section functioned in total cohesion to ensure that promotion orders are issued. It was a Herculean task given the fact that various groups tried their level best and even continued today to stall the adhoc promotion to STS on flimsy grounds. GM(P) applied himself in exemplary manner to bring out the promotion order in the midst of contradictory court judgments. Finally we congratulate our comrades for their promotion to STS and appeal to others to repose their trust and confidence in the just mechanism of our organization. Association assures all of them that future promotions to adhoc JAG, regular STS, adhoc STS(remaining)  & TES Gr. B would be done at the earliest, provided no further efforts are made to stall these processes through legal means

01st July 2010 CSs should ensure that the VC of Adhoc DEs for their regular promotions to STS  are send to BSNLCO by 03rd July.


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