One Day Dharna on 26.03.10 and one day token strike on 20.04.10:

Joint Forum of Non Executive and Executive Unions / Associations met at New Delhi on 15.03.2010 and discussed the Sam Pitroda Committee report and its recommendations. Joint Forum come to the conclusion that the total failure and mismanagement of the affairs in BSNL by its top Managers at different level lead to the the intervention of Hon. Prime Minister and formation of the committee.

While opposing the negative recommendations listed below, it has to be ensured that Jt. Forum is not opposing all other positive recommendations and sweeping reforms  in the report like bringing professionals into the Board and top management, complete ITS absorption, Managed capacity, change in procurement policy etc. We are fully endorsing those recommendations and demanding its speedy implementation. Some vested interests within BSNL and DoT are propagating that the BSNL employees are opposing the entire Sam Pitroda recommendations and they want to stop the entire reforms by this.

Almost all the Unions / Associations of Joint Forum participated in the meeting. Joint Forum unanimously resolved for one day Dharna on 26.03.2010 and one day strike on 20.04.10 demanding:

a) immediate repatriation of all ITS officers who are not opted for BSNL

b) No disinvestment

c) No retrenchment through VRS

d) No unbundling of last mile copper

e) immediate procurement of GSM equipments

f)  No outsourcing through Managed Service Model and

g) IDA pension revision.

Vacancy years: 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10.

Approx no of vacancies: Above 5000 including carried over vacancies.

(Since  limited vacancies only are available in the seniority quota of 67%, all the JTOs interested in functional promotions are requested to appear in the LDCE. CSs / SSA Secs / Branch Secs and office bearers are requested to give wide publicity to this among the JTOs and ensure that all the JTOs are appearing in the LDCE. Association ensured that a) LDCE held in OMR basis, b) scheme changed, no descriptive type questions and only objective type questions, c) all the vacancies upto 31.03.2010 got notified and d) syllabus again got revised in January)

Eligibility: 3 years service as on 01st July of the vacancy year.

Online registration of application:05th April to 28th April, 2010.

Date of examination: 04th July, 2010 (Sunday). (Advance technical Paper (General): 10 AM to 01 PM, Advance technical Paper (Special): 02 PM to 05 PM).

Both papers are objective type, negative marking 1/4th of mark.

AGB of Kottayam SSA held on 17th March 20010 at Hotel Orchid. CS and Circle President attended the meeting and addressed the meeting.The meeting was well attended by members of Kottayam SSA. As part of the GB sent off also arranged for the retired and retiring members. Welfare assistance of Rs.40000/- disbursed to the late comrade Appukuttan of Kottayam SSA.Com PRG Panicker, Com.C.J.Joseph, Com.P.C.Somaraj and Com.Raju Joseph were elected as President, Secretary, Treasurer, and CEC member for the next term.

10th  Mar 2010The loading of Some the rural DSLAMS is far from expectations. About 130 DSLAMs has been loaded less than 10 number of broadband connections. BSNL will get subsidy for atleast 25 connections under USO modem-installation security deposit etc. is free. Still we are struggling hard to utilize the spare capacity. OUR association should take it as challenge to market broadband aggressively. >>>>>>>

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***ATTENTION OF  EXECUTIVES –MEET THE TARGETS ***

NO CAPACITY CRUNCH- SUFFICIENT PORTS IN ALL DSLAMS- NO SHORTAGE OF MODEMS- STILL OUR BROADBAND PENETRARTION IS LESS THAN 11% FAR BEHIND OTHER BACKWARD STATES. JUST 3.5 LAKH ONLY 

OUR MARKETTING CELL,BD CELL,. SALES TEAM, FIELD OFFICERS AND  STAFF  SHOULD AGRESSIVELY DO  BUSINESS,

SNEA MEMBERS SHOULD TAKE LEADING ROLL IN THIS VENTURE

TARGETS  FOR THE REMAINING PERIOD ENDING 31/03/2010 >>>>>>>>>

CORPORATE OFFICE HAS INTRODUCED INCENTIVE FOR EMPLOYEES FOR POST PAID BROADBAND CONNECTIONS IN USOFUND AIDED DSLAMS >>>>>>>

Order >>>>>>>   List 1>>>>>>>        List 2 >>>>>>>>>>

29rd  Jan 2010CS along with Circle President Com K.D.Sebastian met CGM and discussed the delay in issuing time Bound Promotion orders and officiating orders. GM (Admn) was also present in the meeting from official side. CGM positively responded and assured that the TBP orders will be issued in this week itself.

27th  Jan 2010SSA Annual General Body meeting of Kollam SSA held on 27th Jan 2010. Circle President and Circle Secretary attended and addressed the meeting. Warm sent off given to District President Com M.S.Kunju ( DE BSS Kollam) and Com V.Babu (SDE BSS Kollam) on their supernnuation. Com.K.Sukumaran Nair, Com.R.Suresh and Com V.J.Prasad were elected as President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively for the next term.

23rd  Jan 2010Details of CEC meeting held on 23rd Jan 2010 at Alappuzha. CHQ leaders Com K.Sebastin AGS and Com Rajan Jt SEcretary (South) attended and addressed the meeting. Brief Report >>>>>>>>

20th  Jan 2010Com.K.Sebastin AGS attended and addressed the Executive Committee meeting and General Body meeting of Kannur SSA. Com. K.D.Sebastian our Circle President also attended and addressed the meeting.

16th  Jan 2010Notice for the CEC meeting on 23rd January 2010 at Alappuzha.( Venue - Pagoda Resorts near Kallupalam, Alapuzha) All Circle Office bearers, CWC Members, SSA Secretaries, CEC Members and Branch Secretaries are requested to attend the Circle Executive Committee. All Branch /SSA Secretaries are requested to clear the CHQ/Circle Quota at Alappuzha. They are also requested to come prepared for discussion on items in the agenda and should submit the membership list with all relevant details. Our AGS Com. K.Sebastin and Com.Rajan Jt Secretary (South) agreed to attend and address the CEC meeting.

 Notice for the meeting >>>>>>>>

Proposed Agenda for the meeting >>>>>>>>>

 Fixing responsibility -delay in clearance of faults- Association protest on letter No. OP III/49-3/Service complaints/2009-10/1 dt 3rdDec 09 addressed to all GMs regarding Fixing responsibility-delay in clearance of faults. >>>>>>>>

5th Jan 2010MASS PROTESTS ALL OVER KERALA AGAINST STOPPAGE OF TENDER OF  93 MILLION GSM LINES

 1. Trivandrum SSA - Mass Lunch hour demonstration took place in front of CGMT Office at 1300hrs. Com Muralidharan Nair District Secretary BSNLEU welcomed the gathering, Com.K.Mohan Circle secretary, BSNLEU, Com N.A Abraham Circle Secretary SNEA (I), Com.Sreekumariamma C/President  AIBSNLEA addressed the protest demonstration.

2. Kannur SSA - Protest march took place at GMT’S Office, Telephone Bhavan, Tellecherry, Mattannur, Taliparamba, Kanhangad  and Kazaragode Centres

  At telephone Bhavan Com P.Ramachandran District President SNEA(I) ,Com K.Rajan  Secretary BSNLEU addressed the meeting, At Kanhangad Com.K.V Chandran Distrct Secretary SNEA(I) Com.C.M Suresh (BSNLEU) addressed the meeting .In front of GMT’s office Com Manoharan District secretary BSNLEU, and Com E.P.Sasidharan  Branch Secretary SNEA addressed the gathering.

3. Calicut SSA –Demonstration held in front of GMT’s Office. Com Madhu,District Secretary SNEA, Com Vijayakumar Asst.Circle secretary BSNLEU , and Com Narayan Moosad (AIBSNLEA) addressed the meeting. Protest march also held at Kalpetta and Vatakara .

 4.Palkkad SSA- Protest march held at Palakkad, CTU, SN. ALT and Mannarkatu etc.

 5. Trichur  .Massive protest held in front of PGMT’s Office

 6. In KTM  protests march held at H.Q and also at Vaikkam.Com C.J Joseph Dist.Secretary,SNEA, Com Mohandas AIBSNLEA and Com Karthikeyan BSNLEU addressed the march.

 7.  Pathanamthitta SSA - Demonstration held at Thiruvalla and Pathanmthitta.

 At Thiruvalla Com Vinod District Secretary SNEA, Com Thomas Mathew BSNLEU and Com Dharmistan AIBSNLEA addressed the gatherings. At Pathanamthitta  Com Sivaraman Nair, Com. Rajasekaran Pillai, AIBSNLEA, Com. Mohanan Nair, BSNLEU addressed the gatherings.

 8. Malappuram SSA - Demonstration held at Manjeri, Malappuram and also at Thirur. Com.George Varghese  SNEA, Com Rahakrishnan AIBSNLEA Com Madhavan BSNLEU addressed the demonstration. At Manjeri Com Rezzel Distrct Secretary SNEA and leaders of BSNLEU and AIBSNLEA addressed the gatherings.

 9.Aleppey SSA - Mass protests march held at four places at Cherthali, Kayakulam, Mavelikkara and Aleppey. Com Guruprasad District Secretary SNEA, Com Balachandran Nair BSNLEU, and Com Constant George Joseph Vaz addressed the gatherings.at Aleppey

The old year has gone. Let the dead past bury its own dead. The new year has taken possession of the clock of time. All hail the duties and possibilities of the coming twelve months !!!

Wishing a happy and prosperous New Year 2010 !!

9th Dec 2009CS addresses CGMT on information/ details  required from the circle pertaining to the eligibility of 2001 recruit   JTOs  who are admitted  to LDCE  by virtue of their juniors being   admitted on competition of requisite three years service - As such the decision taken by the Kerala Circle Administration in considering them eligible is absolutely correct and unquestionable. We therefore request the Circle Administration to address the BSNL CO with the correct facts and figures to arrest any move to declare these candidates from Kerala Circle ineligible. We further request the Circle Administration to correct the mistakes that have crept into the HR details of some of these Executives, which might have prompted the BSNL CO to put them in the disputed list. >>>>>>>>>

28th Nov 2009Association addresses GM( NP-CM) Mobile Services Kerala Circle regarding disconnection of Service Mobile connections and recovery of bill amount from salary- >>>>>>>>

23rd Nov 2009Circle President along with ACS Com. Sudheer and DS Kannur Com. Chandran  met Director (HRD) at Kannur and discussed the following issues. CGMT Kerala was also present during the discussion.

1. Allotment of JTOs to Kerala Circle from the ongoing recruitment – Association representatives pointed out that in the recent allotment of JTOs also only 90 candidates are allotted to Kerala doing great injustice to our Circle.

2. Issues related to TTAs selected as JTOs as departmental outsiders for the recruitment year 2007. - Dir (HRD) agreed that he will study the case and will take necessary corrective action.

3. Reduction of Training allowance to RTTC Faculty members and recovery of pay.

4. Pay revision anomaly for 2005 recruited JTOs. - He told he is aware of the case.
5. Annual Performance Appraisal Report for the ongoing DPCs

6. Promotion of Regular STS Officers to JAG and completing the DPC for regularization of STS Officers.- Already actions for JAG regularization is in progress  and after exploring the legal implications DPC for regularization of STS will be completed.

7. Settling the EPF problems of BSNL recruited JTOs. - He directed the Circle to take necessary action in this regard.
8. Case of Officiating JTOs from the qualified TTAs
9. E1A and E2A scale finalization and consequent denial of TBP to JTOs. - Positive steps already taken and discussed with Secretary DOT. The issue is expected to be settled at the earliest.
10. JAO Rectt notification - Instead of E1A scale in the advt. it is given as scale starting from 16400 - Agreed to look in the matter.
11. Referendum for Executives - Once Associations submit their view points the formalities will be finalized.

In addition to these developmental issues like shortage of modems, action plan to minimize the churning of land lines etc were also discussed.

Letter submitted to Director (HRD) at Kannur >>>>>>>>>

1.Time bound promotion of JTO to SDE

2. Time bound promotions to all grades due w.e.f  01.10.2009 are under process, we request expeditious action on this count. 

3.Issues related to TTAs selected as JTOs as departmental outsiders for the recruitment year 2007 has been brought to your notice on earlier occasions and again through the letter dated 2 4-11-2009, but still remains unsettled .The letter is self explanatory and may be settled at the earliest. 

4.    4.CDA-IDA Option Cases: The requisite data as required by the BSNL Corporate Office by 31.03.09 remains unattended even after several months and several reminders from our side. Immediate action is called for and expected. We request the CGMT’s personal intervention on the subject. 

      5.PC for selection of STS to RTTC: Though the options were called for months back and the DPC for selection of JTOs, AOs etc are completed it appears that there is a long lingering over the selection of STS. Kindly do the needful at the earliest so that the RTTC is sufficiently manned.    

       6.Transfers of Officiating SDEs / executives completing tenure particularly in MRX SSA.

As many as 10 SDEs (offg) will be completing 2 years of tenure service at MRX SSA by Nov-09. Also two other SDEs, who have completed more than 2years 8 months’ service at MRX are still awaiting their transfer cursing this Association as well as the Administration. This, while the BSNL CO issues retransfer of officials immediately on completion of requisite tenure period. This results in creating a negative tendency in the minds of executives to accept the promotion to tenure stations with a cyclic effect. We are perhaps forgetting that most of those who are pushed out incur heavy financial losses in the process as all of them are in the grade by virtue of time bound promotions. It may be ensured that no executive overstays after his tenure period. This may be given the right focus at least during the posting of 2002 JTOS on offtg promotions, expected shortly.

 7. Rule-8 Transfer Cases of JTOS

Our circle was following certain norms while considering the posting of JTOS on Rule-8 transfer from other circles. The well accepted norms was based on recruitment year ,That is to say If any  official is waiting for transfer to particular SSA and are junior based on recruitment year  then the case of Rule 08 transferee is admitted and posted to their requisite SSA..Unfortunately no mercy is seemed to be shown to the Rule-8 transferees currently by posting them to distant places, in contravention of the norms followed in the past. Another point is that there is not much justification  for posting Rule -8 transferees in STR/STP when the field units in the Circle are famishing for sufficient hands for sales team./project Vijay / BB provision etc etc. 

8. Marketing: Much desires to be done in the field of marketing strategies. The benefits offered to the customers are never projected properly. To add to this they are again to meet with our obligations on hazardous procedures. The STV introduced with the per second pulse compels the customer to run to many doors to enjoy the facility which certainly few can be expected to do when our competitors are offering all these just by an SMS. Can’t we do the same? No information goes to our customers as well as other customers about our product, its quality or its advantages. Already we are running after the hares. What results can we expect to gain from announcing extravaganzas or offers, when others are doing the same without any hassles. Similar is the case about EVDO or pre-paid WLL connections. We hope that these issues will receive due attention so that our dwindling market share does not further slide down a hugely inclining slope.

      9. The insufficiency of modems to meet our best brand the Broad band  and good quality instruments   particularly WLL all do not require reiteration.

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11th Nov 2009ORGANIZATIONAL  NEWS 

1. New branch formed in Trivandrum SSA - Circle Office Branch comprising the  members of SNEA (I) of CGMT office and Mobile sections in Trivandrum has been formed on 23/10/2009. The meeting elected  Com.Sabu SDE MS AT Trivandrum as Branch President, Com. Santhosh Kumar, SDE Project Vijay  as Branch Secretary, Com. Mohankumar, SDE Staff III as  Branch Treasurer. 

2.Annual G B Of Palarivattom Branch of Ernakulam SSA held on 05/11/09 elected  Com P.K.Abraham DE Xmission Mtce  as Branch President, Com.Varghese Chacko SDE TKKA as Branch Secretary, Com. A.B Jayaprakash as Branch Treasuer 

 3. Annual GB OF ENK CITY Branch elected Com. N.A.Mithrabhanu as Branch President, Com.Sreekumar K.S as Branch Secretary, Com. Dineshan.S. as Branch Treasurer.

 4. Relief fund for Kurnool SSA comrades -

(a) In response to the call from our GS Palakkad SSA collected  Rs 10000/- and remitted to the Relief Account. Congratulations to Palakkad Comrades!!

(b) Malappuram SSA donated Rs.4000/- towards the Kurnool relief fund

(c) Kannur SSA collected Rs.15000/- towards the Kurnool relief fund.

All other  SSAs/Branches are requested to expedite the relief collection and remitted to relief Account at the earliest.

 5. Moovatupuzha branch has cleared  Circle and CHQ quota upto  OCT-09. All Branches/SSAs are requested to clear the Circle and CHQ quota at the earliest.

26th Oct 2009Issues related to JTOs of 2007 selected  from TTA post –In spite of several  discussions regarding the issues affecting the officials selected as JTOs who applied through proper channel, after completing the required period of bond, officials are made to needlessly suffer for the technical lapses that occurred while relieving the officials on technical resignation on being selected as JTOs. Their existing HR details have been totally deleted as if they have completely left the BSNL, while the matter of the fact is that they are de facto deptl DRs - Association addresses CGMT Kerala Circle for prompt corrective action >>>>>>>>>>>>

23rd Sep 2009 Hearty congratulations to ALL -15222 BSNL MOBILE CONNECTIONS PROVIDED TO KERALA POLICE STARTING FROM CONSTABLE TO DGP AS A SPECIAL PACKAGE WITH CUG FACILTY, GROUP SMS FACILTY etc. on 23/09/2009 . ALL POLICE STAIONS HAS BEEN ALREADY PROVIDED WITH BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY. THE FORMAL INAUGURATION OF THE SCHEME WAS HELD ON 23/09/2009 at V.J.T .Hall TRIVANDRUM. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala Sri.V.S Achuthanandan inaugurated this new venture which is first of its kind in India. The meeting was presided over by Hon’ble home minister of Kerala Sri.Kodiyeri Balakrishnan. The CGMT Kerala offered felicitations who is the main architect in this venture. Earlier there was stiff competition and bargaining from private service providers especially from Vodafone to grab these connections. But the associations played a key role to accept our proposals by Government of Kerala. Sri..K.Mohan, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, Sri.N.A Abraham, Circle secretary, Kerala, SNEA (India), along with senior officers of BSNL Sri.Anilkumar, DGM (Marketing) Kerala Circle met Hon’ble Home minister for positively considering our offer and proposals. To safe guard the interest of a public sector undertakings and also due to security concerns they finally agreed our proposals and hence this scheme implemented successfully. LET US HOPE OTHER CIRCLES MAY ADOPT SUCH MEASURES FOR MARKETING OUR PRODUCTS.

1. OFFICIATING PROMOTION OF DEs  WILL BE ISSUED BY THIS  MONTH END.

2. DPC FOR  TIME BOUND PROMOTIONS OF LEFT OUT CASES OVER AND ORDERS WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY.

3. AS REQUESTED BY OUR CIRCLE UNION SOME ACTION HAS BEEN INITIATED TO SUPPLY (BY DIVERSION ) 15000 MODEMS FROM OTHER CIRCLES.
 

18th Sep 2009Association addresses CGMT Kerala Circle  on Development issues - (1)Scarcity of Modem  for BB (2) Supply of  IFWT sets (3) Denial of higher option for staff to various broadband Plans  >>>>>>>>>>

20th August 2009Transfer of SDEs completed 2 years of service outside home SSA – Unilateral deviation from existing Policy Association addresses CGM >>>>>>>>>>

19th August 2009Method of pay fixation in IDA pay scales in respect of absorbed officials of BSNL who were promoted after 1/10/2000 and opted IDA pay scale    from the date of promotion/retirements. CS addresses CGM  to furnish the requisite data to Corporate office at the earliest without any more delay >>>>>>>>>>

19th August 2009Time bound promotion –left out cases Association addresses CGM to convene the DPC and all eligible officials may be promoted to next higher grade at the earliest. >>>>>>>>>>>

5th August 2009Officiating promotion orders issued for JTOs as SDEs - 109 JTOs promoted as SDEs on local officiating arrangements. >>>>>>>>>

4th August 2009  Visit of Com G.L.Jogi our General Secretary - GS Com. G.L.Jogi along with AGS Com K.Sebastin and Com. Rajan Joint Secretary (South) are visiting Kerala Circle from 5^th August to 8^th August 2009. GS  will be addressing the members at Alappuzha on 6^th Aug 2009 (Venue- Hotel Royale Park at 14.30 Hrs) and at Trivandrum on 7^th  August 2009.(Venue- YMCA Hall at 16.00 Hrs). All members including that of near by SSAs are requested to attend the meeting and they can interact with GS. GS and othe CHQ office bearers are attending the CEC of Kerala Circle on 7^th  August 2009 at SNEA Bhavan. All Circle Office bearers/ SSA Secretaries /Branch Secretaries/CEC Members are requested to attend the CEC meeting and also the General meeting at Trivandrum.

4th August 2009Annual General Body Meeting of Malappuram SSA held on 4-08-2009 at Chemist Bhavan unanimously elected    Com Chandramohan K. as President- ,  Com. P.Prakash as Vice President,  Com Abdul Rezzal M.N. as Secretary,  Com Saber Ali as Asst. Secretary and  Com.Sabu A.N. as Tresurer.  Circle President Com. K.D. Sebastian , ACS Com Sudheer  K., Area Secretary (Central) Com George Varghese, Area Secretary (North)  Com. T. V. Velayudhan attended and addressed the meeting.

4th August 2009We deeply mourn the untimely demise of Com.C.P.Vasudevan, JTO(PG), Palakkad SSA. Our heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.

1st August 2009We deeply mourn the untimely demise of Com.Raveendra Babu ,SDOT Wayanad, Kozhikkode SSA. He was previously working in Trivandrum SSA. Our heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.

1st August 2009 Annual General Body Meeting of Malappuram SSA will be held at Chemist Bhavan at 15.00 Hrs on 4^th August 2009. All members are requested to attend the meeting without fail.

28th July 2009General Body Meeting of Trivandrum SSA held on 28^th July 2009 unanimously elected Com.B.Radhakrishanan Nair as President, Com. G.Premkumar as SSA Secretary, Com A.Kumerasan as SSA Treasurer for the next term. Com.R.Rajan Joint Secretary (South ) CHQ, Com N.A.Abraham CS, Com.M.Najumudeen Area Secretary (South), Com.P.Janardhanan Circle Treasurer, Com.S.S.Aslesh Organising Secretary and Com.A.Shiyas Organising Secretary attended and addressed the GB. Healthy interactive session held after the unanimous election of the new body.

15th July 2009General Body meeting of Trivandrum SSA on 28^th July 2009 at YMCA Hall - Notice issued as per the decision of CEC and directive from CWC >>>>>>>>>.

15th July 2009Orders issued for reduction in minimum guarantee of Urban and Rural PCOs.(>>>>>>>>>) For the Urban PCOs the revised amount of minimum guarantee is Rs. 200/- per month and that of Rural it is Rs.80/- per month. Thanks to CGMT and Circle admn. for accepting suggestion of our Kottayam Circle Executive Committee in this regard submitted on 24-06-2009 (>>>>>>>) and discussed on 3^rd  July 2009 with CGMT. We expect Circle Admn will further consider other suggestions of CEC submitted in the letter dated 24-06-09 (>>>>>>>) and discussed on 3^rd  July 2009. All our Executives working in external plant are requested to give maximum awareness  and to get maximum revenue from the PCOs , to stop closure of PCOs with this reduction in minimum guarantee.

 11th July 2009Annual General Body Meeting of SNEA (India), Calicut SSA -The Annual General Body meeting of SNEA(IN) Calicut SSA  conducted on 11-07-09  at Nalanda Auditorium. Com.K.D.Sebastian SNEA Circle President, Circle Treasurer Com.Janardhana.P, Asst. Circle secretary Com.K.Sudheer,Area Secretary North Com.T.V Velayudhan attended the meeting. In the meeting the retiring SSA President Com.P.Mohanan was given  a warm farewell on his superannuation from service.

 The new office bearers elected unanimously are

President:                    K.Rajasekharan,SDE WLL Instl

Vice President:            (1) K.V Saseedharan, DET  KPT

                                    (2) Baburajan.P, SDE(OCB) Vellayil

 Secretary:                   Madhusoodanan.P, SDE WLL Vellayil

 Asstt Scretary            M.A.Gafoor, SDE VAS, O/o GMT                          

Jt. Screary                   Krishnakumar.V.S,JTO WLL Vellayil

Treasurer                    Kanakadasan.M,SDE OFC Instl Vellayil                    

CEC Member              Jasim.A.K,SDE WLL

Org Secretary             1)Pradeep Kumar.E SDE SRRC

                                    2)George P.U,SDE PKV

                                    3)Rosamma.K.M,SDE AXE Palayam

9th July 2009Meeting with BSNLEU/ SNEA/AIBSNLEA  in the matter of maintenance of External Plant in Kerala Circle held on 9th July 2009 in the conference hall of CGMT's office. CGMT presided over the meeting. From SNEA side CS along with Circle Treasurer and Area Secretary (C)  Com George Varghese participated. The fruitful and  healthy deliberations took place and the following decision were taken in the meeting.

(1) Maintenance of Cable network and attending the cable fault is the duty of TMs working in the sections.

(2) Uniform procedure to  be adopted in throughout the circle.

(3) In some SSAs still method of payment through ACE-3 practice is adopted and is to be discontinued since this practice is not allowed in BSNL.

(4) How to extend assistance to the TMs for earth work etc will be decided in the next meeting to be held in the first week of August 2009.

7th July 2009Minutes of the meeting held on 2^nd July 2009 with the Unions/SNEA/AIBSNLEA on sharing of BSNL towers with other Telecom Operators. >>>>>>>>

3rd July 2009CS along with Circle President Com. K.D.Sebastian and Circle Treasurer Com P.Janardhanan met the CGMT in his chamber on 3^rd Jul 09. GM (Admn) and DGM (Admn) were also present. Association in this scheduled meeting, lasting about two hours discussed a number of issues focusing on the improvement in quality of service, customer relations and growth in the Circle  based on the letter submitted on 24-06-2009 apart from other issues pertaining to service matters of the executives.

 I.  Items  pertaining for the improvement of quality of service, customer relations and growth of BSNL

(1) Association expressed its serious concern on the large scale disconnection of wired lines to the tune of 1.2 lakhs and the non-achievement of expected growth in WLL in 2008-09. The present trend is also far from encouraging with more than 23,000 disconnections in the first quarter itself. We pointed out that the neglect in protecting and revitalizing the existing cable network was the main reason for the negative impact, which had telling effects on the precious Broad band sector also, where our monopoly might end very soon. We stated that a valid contract system is the only solution in the absence of trained and willing TMs to protect this costly asset.  The Administration appreciated our views and promised very early resolution of the issue.

(2) The lack of good quality EPBTs and CLI telephone instruments played a very prominent role in customer dissatisfaction. A number of suggestions on the subject submitted by us earlier is yet to be heeded to. We suggested a scheme promoting the subscriber using his own instrument and marketing it in such a way that every subscriber taking a BSNL wired connection gets a reward of say Rs. 300 to 400 with conditions apply. The condition shall be a connection with his own instrument. This will tempt new customers into the BSNL fold apart from saving a huge amount of discontent and money on repair that is being spent at present and better parameters to satisfy the TRAI, with man power saving. The CGMT responded positively and agreed to explore the possibilities.

 (3) The multiplicity of FWT instruments especially the SMPS type with no system in place for their repair was another issue projected. The CGMT informed that purchase of internal batteries was in progress and further supply of IFWT s are expected by the end of July. Our suggestions on minimising the number of vendors, not only in FWTs but also all other BSNL requirements were also appreciated by the CGMT who promised to convey the sentiments to the BSNL CO. He also stated that the BSNL CO was taking this suggestion very seriously with expected possible remedies.

(4) The large number of PCO disconnections had a serious impact on our revenue. While our competitors were growing very fast in the sector we had gone down by huge proportions during the last couple of years. To check the closure of Urban PCOs we suggested the reduction of the minimum guarantee from Rs 300/ per month to Rs. 200/-per month. CGMT agreed to do the needful in this matter.

(5)We requested that our dynamic young executives may be well deployed especially in the Broad band sector for the effective mtce and provision of new broad band connections. Their utility in the external plant also should not be discounted as this will not only help the system but also expose them to the vital fields for their own learning and improvement

(6) Diploma/ Degree apprentices may be taken on large scale to cover up the acute shortage of JTOs to the tune of 1200 in the Circle. They can be well utilized at very low cost in different fields of Telecom including Broadband deployment, marketing and sales of land lines, OMCR, BTS mtce etc. The Administration expressed its prompt willingness to engage them on request from SSA heads. SSA secretaries may take up the case further with the SSA heads.

(7) Our Marketing strategy in the Mobile sector needs a complete revamp. Even though we were able to achieve our target for the month of June by adding 127000 connections our performance in first two months of the first quarter was very poor. Also we hear that Tata Do Co Mo with their new per second strategy is selling at around 20,000 to 25,000 per day, which means that our efforts are far from satisfactory. Even on the wire line front we require better marketing strategies to prevent that large scale erosion of connections.

(8) Approval for laying OF cable through the cable ducts in Technopark by paying a small amount per annum as usage charge for using their ducts is pending since long. CGMT asked GM (Admn) to get the report from the SSA on the subject so that sanction if any required from Circle Office can be issued

(9) Our suggestion that disconnection should not be enforced on the customer at least till the next bill was received well by the CGMT. He promised suitable action in consultation with GM TR.

(10) Huge sums that are now being paid to ex-servicemen also requires a relook, we stressed. The CGMT was convinced and assured further action on the subject.

 II. Issues on service matters:

 (1) The lack of sufficient allotment of JTOs to the Circle in all the last recruitments in spite of the growth and profit of the Circle is really disturbing. With a vast number of retirements taking place from month to month without respite, large intake in the basic JTO cadre needs no emphasis, especially when large allotments are being given to hugely weakening and loss-making Circles. This is more an issue concerning growth of the Company than a service issue. When we focus on growth and profit that partisan attitude of the BSNL CO which allots less than 100 JTOs in each recruitment is not at all conducive to our earnest efforts. Even in the latest 2009 recruitment we hear that our allotment is hardly 80. We requested the CGM to take up the matter with Director HRD, with all the sternness and importance it deserves. We need not forget that about 1200 JTO vacancies exist in the Circle. CGMT immediately directed DGM (Admn) to prepare the DO letter to the CMD/ Dir HRD.  On our part we promised to pursue the case with our CHQ as well.

(2) TTAs with about five years of service and recruited as JTOs in DR quota are denied their legitimate service rendered in the TTA cadre with consequent non-drawal of salary for months together. Some SSAs have gone to the extent of deleting their HR data and allotting new HR numbers. This action is totally unwarranted. CGMT agreed to look into the details and do the needful.

(3) Releasing of JTOs from Lakshadweep by Ernakulam admn and STR even though substitutes have joined some two months back is not understandable. We expressed our concern on this issue. CGMT and GM (Admn) agreed to do the needful in this issue.

(4) Time Bound Promotion to JTOs of 2001, 2002 and 2003 batch – We strongly pointed out that as per orders on TBP, JTOs reaching the minimum of the SDE scale are eligible for TBP on completion of 4 years service.. 2001 JTOs are satisfying this condition on 01-01-2007 itself and the later recruits follow suit. CGMT directed DGM (Admn) to do the needful at the earliest.

(5) Officiating promotion to JTOs of 2001 recruits – We requested CGMT to issue officiating orders for 2001 recruited JTOs immediately since there are some 200 unfilled SDE vacancies in Kerala circle. CGMT agreed and directed DGM (Admn) to process the case immediately.

(6) Officiating promotion in DE cadre and DGM cadre – CGMT agreed that this will be done after assessing the vacancy position in DE and DGM cadre.

(7) Plan change in Broad band service to Employees in their service telephone at  their own cost: We brought to the notice to CGMT that such changes on request and payment by employees are not entertained in some SSAs compelling our own employees to go to Private operators for satisfying their requirements. CGMT totally disagreed with the attitude of the SSAs and directed GM (Admn) to cause action to resolve the issue.

 The entire deliberations were carried out in the most cordial atmosphere and most of the issues that we projected received very serious attention from the Administration. We, on our part, promised the Administration all co-operation in its genuine attempts to make the Circle, the most-growing and most profitable Circle in the Country.

2nd July 2009GM (Admn) invited representatives of SNEA(I), AIBSNLEA and BSNLEU for discussing BSNL Mobile infrastructure sharing with Private operators. From SNEA side Circle Secretary  Com.N.A.Abraham along with Circle Treasurer Com P.Janardhanan attended the meeting. Com Kuriakose and Com Mohandas attended from AIBSNLEA side and Com Muraleedharan attended from BSNLEU side. From Official side GM (Admn), GM (MS), GM (F), GM (OP), DGM (NP) of MS and DGM (Admn) attended the meeting. No final decision arrived for sharing the tower  with Private Operators and it is decided to form a committee consisting of representatives of SNEA , AIBSNLEA and BSNLEU and officers of Mobile wing to go into the viability of sharing 60 sites as requested by the Private operators. Staff side objected for sharing of any strategic sites with private operators and the committee constituted will go through all the details including the  capital investment for infra upgradation for sharing, revenue earning from sharing, security arrangements required,  technical arrangements for keeping down time more than 2% for the BTS sites, penalty for uptime less than 98% etc.

20th June 2009Consequent to the transfer of Com. R.M.Raveendranathan SSA Secretary Kottayam to Pathanamthitta SSA on his promotion as DE, the GB held on 20-06-2009 elected Com C.J.Joseph JTO Kurisummood as SSA Secretary, Com K.Vipin as SSA Asst.Secretary, Com E,C.Somaraj JTO Extl Kottayam as Treasurer. Com K.D.Sebastian Circle President attended and addressed the meeting.

18th June 2009Association addresses CGMT Kerala Circle regarding various staff related problems for settlement - (1) Filling up of JTO posts (2) Filling up of SDE (T) post by officiating  of JTOs recruited from 2001 on wards (3) Implementing Circle office orders posted in intranet site  by SSAs. (4) Shifting the date of effect of Time Bound Promotion of JTOS of 2001 and 2001 recruited JTOs to 01-01-2007  and review of TBP to JTOs/JAOs recruited in 2002 and 2003 (5) DE Officiating promotion- missing cases.>>>>>>>>

15th  June 2009Executives of Mobile wing are requested to apply for test/service SIM for their Engineering handset in the format. >>>>>>>>

13th  June 2009The District conference of TRC SSA was held on 13/06/2009 at Elite International. The conference was addressed by Com.K.D Sebastian .Circle president, He stressed the need of the hour is -chalking out an action Plan for  survival of our company that is -to increase our market share, increase our revenue, reduce the operating expenditure  The Circle Treasurer Com P.Janardanan also addressed the gatherings. The meeting was presided over by Com M.I.Thomas.DET.TRC and Com Sivakumar Dist.Sec. welcomed the gatherings. The meeting unanimously elected the following as new Office bearers.

1.President. Com.T.G.Goplakrishnan.DET.OLLUR 

 2.Vice President: Com.M.I.Thomas.DET.TRC 

 3.Secretary:  Com: Manoj.SDE OF Installation TRC 

 4.Treasurer: Com. C.T. Gracy  JTO/MS,TRC

12th  June 2009CS along with Com. P.Janardhanan and Org Secretary Com.S.S.Aslesh met GM  Mobile Services regarding delay in  reconnection of mobile phones of Executives of Mobile wing. They pleaded any delay will drastically affect the services. Even though GM asked for placing our request for reconnection through respective DEs we pleaded that since the purpose of  these mobiles are purely for service and no request is required for reconnection, he finally agreed for reconnection of the mobiles by today itself. Further he agreed for  Executives provided with Engineering Handsets may place their request for separate SIM cards purely for testing and for other service purposes.Executives in Mobile wing may place their request for test/service SIM cards through their respective units at the earliest to GM ( MS).

11th  June 2009Disconnection of Mobiles of BSNL Executives - BSNL disconnected the Mobile connections used for the Mtce of Mobile Network in Kerala . Immediately Circle President Com K.D. Sebastian contacted CGMT who is away from the HQtrs over phone and requested to reconnect the mobiles immediately which are mainly used for maintaining the network otherwise the mobile network in Kerala will be largely affected. It is expected that the mobiles will be reconnected today itself.

29th  May 2009Congratulations Com. Sudeep! University of Kerala has awarded Ph.D in Fiber optic Communication to Sri. V.P.Sudeep Kumar, Sub Divisional Engineer, RTTC, Trivandrum (Ex. Area Secretary (South), SNEA(I), Kerala) for his pioneering works in the field of Fiber gratings and Optical amplifiers. He already has five publications in International fiber optics journals. He has presented his works in many National and International Conferences, like National conference on Optics and Lasers, Photonics 2008-IIT Delhi, and Indo-UK seminar on fiber optic communication.

29th  May 2009Notice for the CEC meeting on 6th June 2009 at Kottayam.( Venue - Hotel Orchid near Telephone Exchange, Kottayam) All Circle Office bearers, CWC Members, SSA Secretaries, CEC Members and Branch Secretaries are requested to attend this pre-CWC Circle Executive committee. All Branch /SSA Secretaries are requested to clear the CHQ/Circle Quota at Kottayam. >>>>>>>>

 28th  May 2009The Alappuzha SSA conference was held on 28/05/2009 at Royal Park Alleppy. The meeting was addressed by P.Janrdanan., Circle Treasurer, Com Najumudheen M.,Area Secretary. A grand felicitation to Com A.Aniyankunju,SSA president (founder SNEA SSA President) on his retirement.  GM ALP Sri Natarajan, DGM(Admn),Sri Chandran and DGM(Finance) addressed the gatherings. 'The conference unanimously elected the new set of office beraers President - Com.Nebu Mathew Jacob DE(BB) ,Secretary, Com N.Guruprsad SDE(A/T), Treasurer Com Thomas Sebastin PRO

27th  May 2009The Palakkad SSA conference was held on 27/05/2009.The meeting was addressed by CHQ Joint Secretary (South) Com Rajan, Circle Treasurer Janardanan. P  ,Area secretary (North) T.V.Velayudhan. A grand felicitation was also arranged on the occassion Com Sivakumar (Ex SSA Secretary) on his transfer to Chennai and also to Com. Swaminathan SDE on his retirement from service. The conference elected unanimously  Com.K.V.Abrahan.SDE (E-10B) Palakkad as President, Com.Bindu.K.S SDE (OFS) as Vice President .Com Krishnan Namboodiri,SDE Chittur as SSA Secretary, and Com .Sarswathi.JTO(WLL), as Treasurer.

22th  May 2009Posting order of JTOs of 2007 batch. Posting orders for 13 JTOs are not issued for want of Police verification reports. SSA secretaries are requested to settle this issue at their level. >>>>>>>>>

15th  May 2009Congratulations !!! JTO to SDE promotion orders for 2041 JTOs issued.

[OC- 1993 year (Full), SC- 1994(some left out), ST-2001(some left out)]. List will be uploaded in the website.

Posting and Promotion order >>>>>>

Posting and Promotion All India list >>>>>>

150 JTOs promoted as SDEs. Posting and Promotion Kerala India list >>>>>>

Posting to tenure Circles >>>>>

30th    April 2009Pathanamthitta SSA conference was held on 29th April 2009 at Hotel Elite Thiruvalla. A well attended open session was held in the afternoon session. GM PTA Shri.C.Sasidharan, Circle President Com. K.D.Sebastian,Circle Secretary Com. N.A.Abraham DGMs of Pathanamthitta SSA addressed the open session. Com P.Janardhanan Circle Treasurer, Com. Vimalkumar CWC member, Com. Najumudeen M. Area Secretary (South) were also attended and addressed the meeting. Com.K.John, Com.N.Vinod, Com. Sivraman Nair G. were elected as SSA President, SSA Secretary and SSA Treasurer respectively.

28th    April 2009Transfer orders of JTOs. Transfer will be effective on completion of field training of 2007 rectt JTOs. >>>>>>

Longest stay particulars of  50 SDEs of Kerala Circle less than 55 yrs of age as on 31-03-2010 as per BSNL CO No.1-3/2009-Pers.II dated 10/02/2009 >>>>>>>

 Officers are also requested to contact SSA/Branch SEcretaries for any discrepancies. SSA/Branch Secretaries are requested to contact CS for any discrepancies in the list.

24th    April 2009Allotment of JTO candidates for Field Training to various units on completion of their training in RTTC Trivandrum.  >>>>>>>>>>

23nd    April 2009Orders issued for drawing HRA at the rate of 20% for the Executives working in Calicut and its urban agglomeration till the matter is finally got clarified by the Corporate Office. >>>>>>>>

Volunteers called for faculty members for different training centers >>>>>>>

11th    April 2009Security deposit of 79 JTOs of 2002 Kerala Circle recruitment are ready for disbursement. All these JTOs are requested to contact the AO (Cash), O/o CGM, Kerala Circle ( Ph. No.0471 2304008 (O)) for verifying the SSAs where they are working at present. Order and List >>>>>

9th    April 2009Annual General Body meeting of Kannur SSA was held on 07-04-09 at Hotel Sky Palace. AGS Com. K.Sebastin, CS, Circle Treasurer Com P.Janardhanan, Area Secretary Com T.V.Velayudhan attended and addressed the meeting. GM Kannur SSA Shri.S.S.Thampi, attended the GB and addressed the members. Following were unanimously elected as Office bearers for the next term.

President      Com.P.RAMACHANDRAN,

Secretary       Com.K.V.CHANDRAN,

Treasurer        ComA.BALAKRISHNAN,

CEC Member  Com.K.K.SURENDRAN, >>>>>>>>

SSA arranged farewell to Com. K.R.R.Varma who retired from Service on 28th Feb 2008 and to Com.K.Sebastin who moves to Corporate Office New Delhi consequent to his new assignment as AGS of SNEA (I).

Text of the Telegram >>>>>>>>>

 1st    April 2009BSNL CO issued clarification on the Pay Fixation for Executives joined after 1.1.07, Executives whose increment is due in the month of January etc.>>>>>>>>>>

31st    March 2009Case of new JTOs of 2007 posted to T&D Circle and posted to outside of the Circle of recruitment settled with the active intervention of our CHQ. All the 8 JTOs allotted to T&D Circle reallotted to Kerala region of T&D circle. Thanks to SNEA chq for the timely intervention. Revised posting orders issued in respect of  these JTOs  Order >>>>>> List >>>>>>>

25th    March 2009Joint Forum of BSNL Executives and Non Executives Associations & Unions of Kerala Circle met on 25^th March 2009 decided to protest towards the move of the Kerala Circle Management to share BSNL Mobile  infrastructure with Private Operators. On 2^nd April 2009 Protest demonstrations will be held at SSA level and Joint Forum will submit memorandum to CGM on the same day. The SSA /Branch Secretaries are requested to send protest telegrams to CGM on 2^nd April 2009 and arrange Lunch hour  protest demonstrations at SSA HQrs to show our protest in sharing our infrastructure with Private Operators.

18th    March 2009We are thankful to CGMT Kerala Circle for acceding  our request to revise the guidelines for pay fixation of Non Executives Officiating as Executives (ie. Officiating JTOs/JAOs) as per our letter dated 16-03-09 (Letter addressed to CGM by CS  >>>>>>>>>. ) 

 (1)Revised order dated 16-03-09 >>>>>>

 (2) Order dated11-03-09 >>>>>>>

16th    March 2009CS along with Circle Treasurer met CGMT and discussed the following items. GM (Admn) was also present in the discussions.

(1) Pay fixation to Officiating JTOs/JAOs - We strongly protested against the the decision of the Circle Office to keep the pay fixation (Order No.AP II/Exe Pay Rvn/09/02 dated 11/03/2009 from CAO(CA II0, O/o CGM BSNLTrivandrum) of Officiating JTOs/JAOs pending. (Letter addressed to CGM>>>>>>>>>. )CGM assured that he will ask the DGM (F) to contact the Corporate Office and do the needful. ( We will be pursuing the case with our CHQ in the Corporate Office)

(2) Officiating Promotion of 2001 JTOs - We requested to issue the orders for the Officiating Promotion of JTOs of 2001 recruitment. CGM asked GM (Admn) to do the needful at the earliest.

(3) Shifting the date of effect of Time Bound Promotion of JTOS of 2001 Recruited JTOs to 01-01-2007  and review of TBP to JTOs/JAOs recruited in 2002 and 2003 - We presented the case for the changing the date of effect of TBP of JTOs recruited in 2001 to 01-01-2007 since their Basic Pay on revised pay fixation will cross the lowest of the revised SDE basic pay and completed four years of service( the criterion for TBP of Executives). CGM asked us to give the details in writing so that he will get a clarification from HQrs. ( We will be pursuing the case with our CHQ in the Corporate Office)

(4) ACR and assessment report to Corporate office of SDEs for STS Adhoc promotion- GM ( Admn) agreed that the will arrange the report at the earliest.

(5) Time Bound Promotion of Executives - GM (Admn) agreed that the orders of the left out SSAs will be issued in a day or two.

11th    March 2009Circle President and Circle Secretary attended the GB of Kollam SSA in the a/n of 11-03-09. Along with the GB SSA arranged  farewell to the retired and retiring comrades.

6th    March 2009As agreed by CGM on  16-02-09 with the Association Time Bound Promotion orders issued for Executives. >>>>>>>>>>>

1st   March 2009Free mobiles, connections for 40,000 police constables in Kerala

The Kerala police, as part of its ongoing modernisation drive, will arm close to 40,000 police constables with a mobile telephone and a SIM card each

According to state Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, currently only officers of the rank of sub inspector and above enjoy this facility.

The police department has finalised the new arrangement with the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), which has taken it as a 'prestige' project and even allowed certain additional facilities regarding free calls and discounted rates. 

For further details click here >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 SNEA (India) Circle Secretary Com N.A.Abraham and BSNLEU Circle Secretary Com Mohanan took special drive for materialising this prestigious project of BSNL and Kerala Police.

28th   feb 2009As agreed by CGM on  16-02-09 with the Association officiating orders issued for SDE to DE for 22 officers. >>>>>>>>> We are thankful to CGMT , GM (TS) and the Circle Administration.

16th   feb 2009

Circle Secretary and Circle Treasurer Com. P.Janardhanan met CGM and discussed the following issues 

(1) EPF related issues of BSNL recruited JTOs/JAOs and others - CS handed over the letter addressed to CGM on this matter and discussed in detail the issues regarding (i) noncompliance of BSNL Corporate office letter dated 12-08-2005 (ii)  the full pension option and its implication (3) Social Security number to all the BSNL recruited employees. CGM appreciated our concern on this matter and marked the letter to PGM (Finance) for immediate follow up action. ( Letter addressed to CGM by CS >>>>>>>)

(2) Time Bound Promotion to Executives - Assn. representatives expressed their serious concern on the undue delay in issuing the orders for the pay scale up gradation of JTOs to SDEs, SDEs to Sr.SDEs, Sr.SDEs to DEs and DEs to JAGs. CGM agreed that necessary orders will be issued after the Circle Management meeting scheduled for 17^th and 18^th of this month.

(3) SDE to DE officiating orders - Assn requested CGM to release the Officiating orders for SDEs to DEs so that officers who are retiring in the month of March 2009 will be benefited. CGM agreed and directed us to meet GM (Admn.) on this matter after the scheduled Circle Management meeting.

(4) Strengthening of Circle AT wing - As the Circle AT is entrusted with the AT for the GSM BTSs and some of the OF related activities strengthening of Circle AT is necessary for the early commissioning of BTSs and closing of GSM Ph IV.5 project and early implementation of Huawaei GSM project. CGM directed us to discuss this with GM (OP).

10th   feb 2009TES Grp B Officers for Adhoc STS promotion- Calling of ACRs and Screening Committee Report - Officers from Kerala Circle- Corrections if any may be intimated to Circle Secretary at the earliest. >>>>>>>

4 th   feb 2009 United Forum has decided to defer the ensuing programmes of organisational action in view of assurance given in writing by BSNL Management on the issues of IDA Pay Scales, fixation of pay and promulgation of Group A RRs.<<<click for letter>>>

 2nd   Feb 2009Demonstration by United Forum of BSNL Executives’ Associations has been successfully implemented in all SSAs. The lunch hour demonstration at CGMT Office Trivandrum inaugurated by SNEA (I) Circle Secretary Com N.A.Abraham and addressed by AIBSNLEA Circle President Com Sreekumari Amma, Com Bobanlal DS SNEA (I) and Com. Ajayan G.R. DS AIBSNLEA. Com Chandra Babu DS SNEA(I) and Com.Rajan Potty ACS AIBSNLEA addressed the Lunch Hour Demonstration in front of  Kollam GM Office. Com Jacob Mathew DS SNEA (I) and Com Rajasekharan Nair  All India VP AIBSNLEA addressed the closing hour Demonstration and the combined GB of Pathanamthitta SSA. In Kottayam SSA Com. Vimalkumar CWC Member SNEA (I) and Jose Sebastian DP AIBSNLEA addressed the lunch Hour Demonstration. In Alleppy SSA Com MPP Panicker DS SNEA (I) and Com Constant DS AIBSNLEA addressed the Demonstration. Com.George Varghese Organising Secretary (Central) SNEA (I) and Com Damodaran CEC member AIBSNLEA addressed the Lunch Hour demonstration in BSNL Bhavan. In Trichur SSA Com Sivakumar SSA Secretary SNEA (I) and Com K.G.Vijayan CEC Member AIBSNLEA addressed the demonstration. In Palaghat SSA Com Sivakumar District Treasurer SNEA(I) and Com A L Viswanathan District Secretary AIBSNLEA addressed the protest demonstration. In Kozhikkode SSA Com Gafoor DS SNEA (I) and Com V. Venugopal DP AIBSNLEA addressed the Lunch Hour Demonstration. In Kannur SSA Com K. Sebastin Asst General Secretary CHQ SNEA (I) and com T.Raveendran CWC Member AIBSNLEA addressed the massive Lunch Hour Demonstration.

 Demonstrations on 3^rd, 4^th and DHARNA programmes on 5^th and 6^th February are to be implemented with full participation. All Circle Office bearers/District secretaries/ activists of the Association are requested to take active involvement to make  the programmes a grand success.

Officiating promotion orders issued for JTOs to SDEs Order No. ST.III/3-25(O)/2008/Pt dated 31-01-09. >>>>>>>>>>          

31st   jan 2009Notice issued by Circle Secretaries of SNEA (India) and AIBSNLEA to CGM Kerala Circle for trade union action programmes  . >>>>>>>>

30th   jan 2009UF of BSNL Executives' Association serves notice to BSNL management from 2nd Februray 2009>>>>>>>>>>>>. Make Serious preparations to make this trade union action programme a great success. Organise at BSNL Corporate office /CGM/SSA levels to defeat the evil designs of BSNL management.

(A) Lunch/closing hour demonstrations at Corporate Office /CGM/SSA level on 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th Feb.,09

(B)    Full day Dharna at Corporate Office/CGM/SSA level on 5^th and 6^th Feb.,09.

In case necessary orders are not issued by 6th Feb.,09, the protest actions would be further intensified by resorting to other programmes of organizational actions. All the CHQ Office Bearers, Circle / Branch Secretaries are rquested to mobilize for making the Organisational Action Programme a complete Success.

8th Jan 2008Calicut SSA Admn settled the issues raised by SNEA(I) Calicut Branch. Agitation programmes called off by Calicut SSA Branch. >>>>>>>>>>

3rd Jan 2008Agitation programmes by Kozhikode SSA branch of SNEA(India) protesting against the biased transfer policy of SSA Administration. All SSA /Branch Secretaries to sent Savingrams to PGM Calicut SSA and CGMT Kerala Circle on 06-01-2009. >>>>>>>>>>

Text of the Savingram >>>>>>>>

1.  To

                  PGMT, BSNL, Balan K Nair Road, Kozhikode-673001

 2.  To

CGMT, BSNL, PMG Junction, Trivandrum-33.

 Savingram 

            We  protest against the violation of understanding with the Association in respect of intra SSA transfer of Executives.   Express our deep anguish and concern on the inaction of the Administration in settling the grievances of its members.  We request to implement all assurances given to the association including transfer cases immediately. 

  Secretary,

…………………SSA/ Branch, SNEA (India), Kerala Circle.

  Copy to: 

          (1) The Circle Secretary, SNEA (India), Kerala Circle.

22nd Dec 2008We deeply mourn the untimely demise of Com.N.K.Ramanujan , SDE (Plg) , Alleppey SSA. Our heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.

17th Dec 2008We deeply mourn the untimely demise of Com.Venugopan ,SDE Arthunkal, Aleppey SSA. Our heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.

08th Dec 2008 Dharnas were carried out successfully across the country. A MASSIVE DHARNA at BSNL Corporate Office was also a grand success. The leaders of United Forum gave a clarion call to intensify the course of trade union actions in the days to come. Further a rally will be held at Hon'ble MOC & IT's office on 22nd of December and indefinite strike will be held from 23rd December onwards.

The United Forum of BSNL & MTNL Executives’ Association have decided unanimously to re-exercise our option in line with the ongoing Gr.A absorption. All executives of BSNL & MTNL are requested to re-exercise  their option for DOT only as the DOT has already extended the dated of option up to 15.12.2008. All Executives of MTNL & BSNL are requested  to fill up the fresh option form  & submit the option to Secretary DOT New Delhi (Total 4 copies).

First Copy = addressed directly  to Secy. DoT by post.

Second Copy = addressed to Secy. DoT through Proper channel.

Third Copy = for the association.

Fourth Copy= for self. <<<<absorption form>>>

<<<Press note>>>

3th Dec 2008Notice served by United Forum of Executives of BSNL and MTNL  for day long dharna on 8th December 2008 ( Since 8th Dec 2008 is a closed Holiday in Kerala, conduct dharna on 9th Dec 2008 in Kerala )and indefinite strike from 23rd Dec 2008 from the platform of United Forum of Executives' of BSNL/MTNL. >>>>>>>>>>

All Circle Office bearers/ SSA Secretaries/ Branch Secretaries are requested to gear up yourself for the decisive battle and throw yourself for organisational preparedness of highest professionalism. 

Notice issued by Circle Secretaries of SNEA (India) and AIBSNLEA to CGM Kerala Circle. >>>>>>>>

3th Dec 2008Copy of the letter addressed to CGMT Kerala for Spl CL for attending the AIC at Vadodara  >>>>>>>>

SSA Secretaries are requested to expedite this within the stipulated time frame.

7th Nov 2008

During the official visit of the Dir(HRD) BSNL to Kerala Circle, the Association met him at Ernakulam on 7th Nov 08 and made very cordial positive interactions with him on important issues that require his attention and action. CGMT Kerala Circle, GM (TS ) and PGM Ernakulam were also present. Circle President, Circle Secretary,CHQ Jt.Secretary (South) Com. T. Issac,  Area Secretary (Central). Com.George Varghese, Ernakulam SSA Secretary Com.Francis were present from the Association side. All the issues in the letter addressed to him for the specific occasion were discussed in detail: ( Letter submitted to Dir (HRD) on 07-11-2008 >>>>>>)

 1.Allotment of more JTOs to Kerala Circle from the recent outside recruitment:

 We highlighted the very poor quota of a mere 96 JTOs  to our Circle not at all commensurate with the requirement or growth pattern of the Circle. In this connection the vacancy projected by the Circle and the letter of the CGMT Kerala Circle was 1150 against which only 96 had been posted. The Dir( HRD) understood the gravity of the problem and promised that he would examine the issue in depth. However he felt that this was based on the notification issued for the recruitment of JTOs which specified the quota for each Circle. We were able to convince him that to meet the growth strategies of the Circle much more Executive force was required. He promised to work out some methods to increase the Executive strength by Rule- 38 transfers and diversion of SDE/ JTO posts from other Circles. 

2. Reallotment of Executives recently promoted as SDEs in the 25% quota and transferred to other Circles:

 The Dir(HRD) was of the opinion that the transfer to outside Circles from Kerala Circle was only a handful and that could not be totally avoided even though he had given special consideration to Kerala Circle on intervention by our GS. We were able to convince him that Kerala Circle needed more reallotment especially to meet the requirements of the new Technology areas. He directed CGMT Kerala Circle to put up the case to him with details regarding such Executives working in important areas. He also promised appropriate action on getting the report from the CGMT. We will pursue the case further with the CGMT who was also very positive on the issue.

 3. Reallotment of Executives promoted earlier on 75% quota:

On our submission the Dir(HRD) promised to take a fresh look and reallot as many as possible but again on a justification and report from the CGMT which he directed then and there. The matter will be pursued further with the CGMT and the CHQ levels.

 4. Non- drawal of increments to  executives untrained due to lack of allotment:

 Dir (HRD) told that every action is in progress to complete the training programme at the earliest. We however requested him to issue orders for drawal of increments to such executives till the arrangements and trainings are completed. He agreed to do the needful.

5.Pay scale of erstwhile ASTTs :

 We were able to give him a brief and in-depth insight into the problem. He promised that he would study the case in detail and take positive action to the extent possible.

6.Expediting Gr. A RRs 

 The Dir (HRD) said that action is in progress and he would expedite it further.

 We thanked the Dir (HRD) for his interaction and positive pronouncements on all issues taken up by us.

7th Nov 2008Orders relating to payment of arrears on switch over to IDA pattern issued >>>>>>>>. Congratulations to all the JTOs who are beneficiaries of the order. Special thanks to our CWC member Com.Jain G.Joshua for bringing this matter to the attention of CHQ in the CWC at Chandigargh and further follow up from his side.

6th Nov 2008Hold massive Lunch hour demonstration at SSA /Circle HQrs. on 07-11-2008 under the banner of United Forum of BSNL&MTNL Executives.

4th Nov 2008Emergency CEC at Ernakulam on 11-111-2008. All Branch/SSA/Circle office bearers are requested to attend the meeting. Venue - YMCA Hall. time : 11-11-08 at 10.30 Hrs. >>>>>>

1st Nov 2008The Annual District General Body of SNEA (I) Kottayam SSA was held on 1^st November 2008 in the auditorium of Hotel Orchid Residency.  In the afternoon a grand Open session was held and GM  Kottayam SSA Shri.K.Balasubramanian addressed the Open session. Com. Jobi George presented the key note address. Circle President Com.K.D.Sebastian, Circle Secretary Com. N.A.Abraham and representatives of other Unions/Associations attended and addressed the meeting. In the morning session felicitation meeting was arranged for the retired/retiring comrades of the SSA. Area Secretary Com. George Varghese , Circle President and Circle Secretary addressed the meeting.

Com. P.R.G.Panicker, Com.R.M.Raveendranathan & Com. Vipin K. were elected as SSA President, SSA Secretary & SSA Treasurer respectively for the next term. Com. Raju Joseph is the new CEC member from the SSA.

28th Oct 2008Absorb ITS officers in BSNL/MTNL or repatriate us to DOT:

Executive Associations of BSNL and MTNL at Central Head Quarters demanding immediate repatriation of all BSNL/MTNL absorbed executives back into DOT at par with Group-A officers who even after completion of number of years together are still on Deputation in BSNL/MTNL. As a natural law and in the interest of BSNL/MTNL all executives should be given same facility.

All the SSA/Branch Secretaries are requested to make the programme a complete success. 

Programmes of Organizational actions decided by the United Forum of executives of BSNL/MTNL on the issue of immediate repatriation of executives from BSNL/MTNL to DOT: 

A)   Saving gram campaign by Branches/SSAs/Circles on 1st Nov., 08, addressed to Hon’ble MOC&IT.( Address - Shri A.Raja, Hon’ble Minister of Communications & IT.,Electronic Niketan, New Delhi.)

 Text of the saving gram;

“United Forum of BSNL/MTNL Executives’ Associations express serious discontentment & resentment against non completion of Gr ‘A’ officers’ absorption in BSNL/MTNL. Strongly demands repatriation of BSNL/MTNL Executives to DoT. Delay in absorption process is adversely affecting the viability of BSNL/MTNL”. 

B)   Lunch/Closing hour at SSA/Circle/Hq level on 7th Nov., 08. 

C)  Rally at Hqs on 18th Nov., 08. Rallies at Circle/SSA Hqs should also be held.

28th Oct 2008E2 to E3 training - Seats allotted for Kerala Circle in Chennai RTTC - 160 seats allotted for the period from Jan 09 to March 09. Order >>>>>>

25th Oct 2008   RTTC Trivandrum Branch felicitated veteran Comrade A.R.Gopinathan  (SDE CTTC , our Society Secretary, Ex. Circle Treasurer etc.etc.) who is retiring from BSNLservice on 31-10-2008 in  the Annual General Body meeting of RTTC Branch held on  25-10-2008. Circle Secretary Com.N.A.Abraham, Circle Organising Secretary Com G.Premkumar, TVM District President Com.Joseph Mathew, TVM District Secretary Com Narendrakumar attended the meeting and felicitated Com. ARG on the occasion. In the felicitation meeting members narrated the various services of Com.ARG. Com.A.R.Gopinathan contributed Rs.10,001/- to SNEA (I), RTTC Branch.

Com.K.V.Pradeepkumar, Com.Santhoshkumar and Com.Mobi Mathew were unanimously elected as President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively for the next term.

16th Oct 2008Officiating orders issued for SDEs and Transfer/Officiating orders for Officiating DEs issued  >>>>>>>>>

14th Oct 2008Correction in the All India Eligibility list of JTOs for promotion in 75% Seniority quota. Letter addressed to ADG (Per-II), CO , New Delhi. Letter No.ST-III/2-63/AIEL/2008 dated 29-09-2008 >>>>>>>>

14th Oct 2008

Circle Secretary along with Circle Treasurer met CGMT and discussed the following issues.

(1)   Officiating orders from SDEs to DEs – Orders will be issued today as per DGM (Admn).

(2)   Mandatory training with Time Bound Promotions – In Kerala Circle nearly 300 officers are yet to undergo E2–E3 training and all most all the officers in E5 grade not undergone the mandatory training of E4–E5. We requested CGMT to interfere in stopping the increment quoting the example of Ernakulam SSA. CGMT immediately contacted DDG (Trg) and placed our request for allotting more training centers to complete the mandatory training and extension for one more year to complete the process. We requested CGMT to allow increment till such time clarification orders are  issued from BSNL HQtrs. From Association side we informed CGMT that our CHQ is already on this issue and will be settled soon.

14th Oct 2008Officiating orders for JTOs declined their regular promotion in 2007 DPC will be issued in one or two days. GM (TS) informed this to Circle Secretary and Circle treasurer when they met him in his chamber. Finally administration accepted our arguments on this issue.

Mother of our Circle President Com.K.D.Sebastian expired at 11pm on 05-10-2008. All the members of the SNEA (I) pay their respectful homage to the departed soul. Our fervent prayers for the departed soul. Our heartfelt and profound condolences to the bereaved family.

14th Sep 2008BSNL ‘mela’ becomes a national model - Onam has brought some sweet tiding for the officers and employees of the Kerala Circle of the public sector Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The innovative marketing ‘melas’ conducted by the BSNL Circle has become a national model. Read more >>>>>> http://www.hindu.com/2008/09/14/stories/2008091453420400.htm

(For All India list visit CHQ site)

23th Aug 2008Orders issued for the field training of 91 TTAs presently officiating as JTOs. - Orders for posting them as JTOs will be issued on successful completion of field training. >>>>>>>>

The call given by the Central Trade Unions ( CITU, AITUC, INTUC etc. ) to observe one day's strike on 20th Aug.,08 on various important issues has to receive our unqualified and total support. To extend our complete solidarity to the struggle of Central Trade Unions, we  must join our Comrades of Central Trade Unions during lunch/closing hours on 20th Aug.,08 at Corporate office, CGM office and SSA levels in huge numbers. Adequate organizational preparation and mobilization to ensure our complete presence on 20th Aug.,08 during lunch/closing hours has to be made by our office bearers and activists at all the levels.  

All Branch / SSA Secretaries are requested to join with our Comrades of Central Trade Unions during lunch/closing hours on 20th Aug.,08 at CGM /SSA/Branch levels in huge numbers.

12th Aug 2008Orders issued for the diversion of 500 vacancies from outside quota to departmental quota for accommodating the qualified TTAs now officiating in JTO cadre. >>>>>>>>>>>>     From this 91 vacancies for Kerala Circle.  The CHQ has taken special care for Kerala Circle especially considering and highlighting the fact that Kerala is a front runner in development and growth activities in the Country. Congratulations and thanks to CHQ

06th August 2008Local Officiating promotion of SDEs to STS - Assessment report along with special report to reach Circle office by 18-08-2008. >>>>>>>>>>>>

06th August 2008Circle President and Circle Secretary met CGMT and discussed

(1)   CGMT in his letter addressed to the CS SNEA Kerala conveyed his appreciation to all the employees for the good performance of Kerala Circle in 2007-08. At the same time he did not hide his apprehensions in many areas especially in customer care activities because as a customer oriented organization we cannot tolerate any ill treatment to customers. ( Click for the letter addressed by CGMT to CS SNEA (India) Kerala >>>>>>>).We informed him that we are always educating our members through open session/GB meetings/CEC meetings for attitudinal change and providing better quality of service in all the fields and  assured him that we will continue our efforts particularly on the customer care and growth front.

(2)    CS thanked CGMT for addressing Director (HRD)  for posting all the 289 JTOs cleared in Limited Departmental Competitive examination for promotion to SDEs in Kerala Circle considering the growth in the circle in last year and the huge target given to Kerala Circle for the current year, since the same was done at our request. (Click for the letter addressed to Director HRD by CGMT Kerala >>>>>). We informed him that we will also take up the matter very strongly with the BSNL Management through our GS for posting all the JTOs on promotion to Kerala itself.

(3)   We requested the CGMT to address Director ( HRD) for allotting a good number of JTOs being recruited from outside quota to Kerala on the same line emphasizing the fact that our share was very meager compared to other circles  in  all the three previous allotment of JTOs for Kerala Circle. CGMT readily agreed for this and directed DGM (Admn) to put up the draft for the same.

(4)   We requested the CGMT to consider the officiating promotion of  JTOs who had declined regular promotion in seniority quota in the last order of BSNL Corporate Office since the mandatory period of one year ineligibility is already over. CGMT directed DGM (Admn) to study the issue and put up for consideration.

(5)   Residential Service Telephone connection to Com. Levakumar SDE of Kollam SSA. CGMT agreed that he will instruct GM (O) and GM Kollam to settle the case.

06th August 2008 Reallotment orders issued by Corporate Office for two lady Adhoc STS officers to Kerala Circle. Thanks to GS SNEA for his  interaction with Director (HRD) for arranging the orders of these lady officers to their Home Circle itself. Kerala Circle Admn posted them to their Home SSA.

21st July 2008CS issued letter addressing TVM SSA Secretary regarding conduct of the AGB and Branch formation.>>>>>>>>

08thJuly 2008289 JTOs of Kerala Circle cleared SDE (T) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held on 15-07-2007. Congratulations to all those JTOs . List of 289 JTOs >>>>>>>>>>>

Year wise split up for Kerala Circle

 

		General
		OC	SC/ST	Total	SC/ST	Grant Total
Eligible for	2001-02	120	8	128	3	131
Eligible for	2002-03	157	9	166	3	169
Eligible for	2003-04	159	9	168	3	171
Eligible for	2004-05	160	9	169	5	174
Eligible for	2005-06	258	20	278	11	289

02ndJuly 2008106 SDEs of Kerala Circle promoted to Adhoc STS. (List >>>>>>>>). Extra interest taken by GS SNEA (India) by his interaction with Director (HRD) and CMD BSNL was the main reason for the release for the release of the promotion orders.  The CHQ has taken special care to ensure  that maximum promoted officers are posted in our Circle itself (103 allotted to Kerala out of 106 ), especially considering and highlighting the fact that Kerala is a front runner in development and growth activities in the Country. Congratulations and thanks to CHQ. Congratulations to the promoted officers. SNEA comrades of Kerala Circle are requested to continue their contributions in a greater manner for the growth of BSNL in Kerala. Please remember the Circle Conference decision to achieve 50% market share in Kerala Circle against our present market share of 39.5%. (List >>>>>>>>)

28thJune 2008Circle Secretary along with Com G.Premkumar,  Organising  Secretary met CGM Kerala Circle and held discussions  on (1) Allotment of  maximum number of JTOs from the coming out side recruitment of JTOs since in the previous JTO recruitments allotment for Kerala  was very meager and   maximum number of SDEs from the Competitive quota to Kerala Circle. CGM agreed to take necessary steps in this regard. (2) Posting of JTOs and SDEs to IMPCS wing - CGM agreed to issue orders today itself and directed DGM (Admn) for issuance orders.( Orders since issued ) (3) Officiating promotions of JTOs to SDEs - CGM directed DGM (Admn ) to issue the officiating orders for JTOS on Monday itself. DGM (Admn) informed that the orders are almost ready for issuing. (4) Request transfer of  SDEs and Officiating SDEs - Orders are expected on 30^th  June itself. (5) Officiating promotion of SDEs to DEs - Process for conducting DPC for 1982 batch started  (6) Officiating promotion to vacant DGM posts - Orders will be issued soon. (7) Posting of regular PGM to Ernakulam SSA - CS informed about the discussions by our GS with CMD in this regard. CGM informed he requires regular PGM in Trivandrum SSA also. We assured him that we will also took up the case with CMD through our CHQ.

Circle Secretary along with all the five CWC members attended the CWC meeting held at Chandigarh on 5^th & 6^th June 2008. Com.T.Issac Joint Secretary (South) also attended the CWC. Circle Secretary in his report stressed on  the need for posting more number of Executives in Kerala with the support of the relevant statistics of JTOs, SDEs and DEs in Kerala so as to maintain and to improve the impressive growth rate achieved by the Circle. 1125 JTOs are working (479 JTOs out of this are officiating as SDEs) against the sanctioned strength of 2032(only 55% ). 1196 SDEs are working (165 SDEs out of this are officiating as DEs) against the sanctioned strength of 1802 (66%) 187 adhoc DEs are working (39 Adhoc DEs out of this are officiating as JAGs) against 381 sanctioned strength (49% ). ie total 2618 Executives in JTOs, SDEs and DEs cadre out of 4214 sanctioned strength ( 62%) .He requested the GS to arrange allotment of  maximum number of JTOs from the coming out side recruitment of JTOs since in the previous JTO recruitments allotment for Kerala was very meager as well as maximum SDEs from the next Competitive and Seniority quota to Kerala Circle. Further he requested for allotting all the adhoc DEs promoted from Kerala to Kerala Circle itself from the coming SDE to STS DPC. This will help the growth strategy of the Circle, the tone for which was set in motion by the GS himself during the recently concluded Circle Conference at Kannur.

 All the CWC members from Kerala and CS Kerala Circle actively participated in the deliberations on the Joint committee report on promotion policy, new transfer policy and viability of BSNL. They contributed well with very useful suggestions and valuable inputs particularly on the viability of BSNL..

12thJune 2008Annual General Body meeting of Palakkad SSA held on 12-06-2008  Com.T.V.Abraham, Com.Krishnakumar and Com.R.P.Sivakumar were elected as President , Secretary and Treasurer. Com. T. V. Velayudhan Area Secretary ( North ) attended and addressed the meeting.

23rd May 200850% IDA merger

Hold massive day long dharnas on 28.05.2008

The Joint Forum of Kerala Circle met on 23^rd May, 2008 and discussed about the undue delay in the issuing of payment order by BSNL for 50% IDA merger and other matters related to the financial viability of BSNL. It is unanimously decided to hold full day massive dharnas on 28.05.2008 at Circle and all SSA HQtrs as per the call from Joint forum CHQ. All SSA/ Branch secretaries are requested to organise the dharnas massively

Make full day dharna on 28th May,08 at SSA/CGM/Corporate office from the platform of Joint forum to register our strongest protest over the delay in issuing orders for merger of 50% IDA with basic from 1.1.2007 a complete and astounding success. Defeat the sinister game plan of BSNL Management to deprive us of fully justified merger of 50% IDA on the so called poor health of the Company for which BSNL Management is largely responsible. Unite, mobilize, struggle and defeat the conspiracy of BSNL Management. Come out on the streets in massive numbers to expose the designs of the BSNL Management. 

17th May 2008 As per the invitation of CGMT Kerala, Association representatives held discussions with CGMT, GM Alappuzha, in presence of GM (Admn) and DGM (Admn) regarding the arbitrary transfers and victimiasation in ALP SSA. After detailed and prolonged discussions it is decided that                      (1) transfer will be implemented in ALP SSA after working out the shortages in stations (2) the standards and norms of the transfer policy decided in the Kerala Circle will be strictly followed for meeting the need based transfer. (3) there will be no rotational transfers. (4) Assn. representatives will be called for discussion by the GMT ALP before the issuing the transfer orders. CGMT requested the Association leaders to suggest suitable officers for implementing the need based transfers.

Discussions were also held on disciplinary/ CR adverse cases. The grievances of the officers concerned will be settled by GM ALP. CGMT expressed the desire for a competitive and consultative approach in  ALP SSA. The Association wholeheartedly welcomed the proposal of CGMT.

14th May 2008 Heartiest congratulations Comrades - Neck of the bottle (JTS bottleneck) finally smashed after more than three decades - greatest and radical  breakthrough in functional path of executives - new and radically improved functional promotion policy for executives.  For details visit CHQ site

The XX   Kerala Circle Conference started off to a colourful start with the Circle President Com. K.D.Sebastian hoisting the Association flag  at 9.45 A.M on 8^th May 2008 at Hotel Kamala International, Kannur.

Earlier during the Pre- Circle Conference CEC on 7^th May, the GS Com G. L. Jogi informed that the transfer policy was finalised with most of the proposals of the Associations getting acceptance. He also informed that the promotion orders to Adhoc- DEs was expected within a week and that the Cabinet note for ITS absorption had already been placed for approval of the Cabinet.

The Circle Conference was inaugurated at 10 A.M. on 8^th May by our GS Com. G.L.Jogi. Com W.Seshagiri Rao our senior leader and president NCOA , Com S.L.Reddy our CHQ President addressed. The GS responded to the several queries on various subjects raised by the delegates. Sri. A.P.Abdullakutty Hon. M.P. and Sri. K.Sudhakaran Hon M.LA.adressed the session on the inaugural day since they had other preoccupations on the second day on which the Open session was scheduled. Both of them assured total support to the BSNL in its growth-oriented activities. They also reminded that no one could stand in the way of the BSNL in its march forward. Others who addressed the conference included Com.T.Issac Jt. Secretary (S), Com. R.Asokan AGS, Com. Balakrishnan CS Tamil Nadu, Com. Gombi CS Karnataka.

The major discussions were focussed on Promotion Policy, Transfer Policies at the National and Circle levels, local officiating, request transfers etc. The conference identified the requirement for a major thrust on the growth in market share and finances of the BSNL with the leaders and delegates expressing their views on the several factors that should contribute to the process. It was decided that the SNEA should strive 1) for increasing the present market share of the Circle from 41% to 50% by the end of the current financial year. This was quite possible with the roll-out of the 1 million GSM Ph.IV.5 project, 2.5 lakh capacity increase in WLL, 3.5 lakh roll out in broadband etc. 2) to work towards total professionalism in customer care with a 180 degree phase shift in the attitude 3) to reduce the operating expenditure and 4) to fight corruption at all levels tooth and nail.

A special session was held honouring and remembering the services rendered by Com T. Issac Jt. Sec(S) and Com O.Ramachandran Nair CWC Member, who had superannuated from BSNL service.

 The Open Session held on 9^th May with a large attendance of almost 400 , was inaugurated by the hon. Municipal Chairman, Kannur Municipality, Sri. B.P.Farrooq. The meeting was addressed by Sri. K.S.Srinivasan CGMT Kerala, Sri. K.Upendran, Chairman Organising Committee and former Chairman, Kannur Muncipality. Sri. S.S. Thampi GMT Kannur, GS Com. G.L.Jogi, Com W. SeshagiriRao, Com. S.L.Reddy, Sri. K.Mohanan. CS BSNLEU, Sri.K.K.Gopakumar CS NUBSNLW, Sri. U.Preman CS TEPU. Com. K.D. Sebastian  CP presided, Com.K.Sebastian CS presented the key-note address, Com.T. Issac Jt. Sec (S) welcomed and Com K.R.R.Varma Sec Kannur SSA proposed vote of thanks.    

Report of Circle Secretary >>>>>>>>>>>>

Key note address >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

2nd May 2008HARASSMENT OF EXECUTIVES' OF ALP SSA BY GMT ALP --- KERALA CIRCLE EXTENDS FULL SUPPORT TO THE COMRADES OF ALP SSA. --- NOTICE TO CGMT--->>>>>>

AGITATION NOTICE TO GMT, ALP.--->>>>>
SAVINGRAM CAMPAIGN BY ALL SSA/BRANCH SEC ON 05/5/2008.
TEXT --->>>>>>>>>.
DEMONSTRATION  AT ALL SSAs ON 19/5/2008

19th March 2008SDE TO STS (ADHOC) PROMOTION --- LIST OF SDEs WHOSE WHEREABOUTS NOT KNOWN ARE LISTED BELOW. KINDLY VERIFY THE LIST AND INFORM IF ANYBODY KNOWS THE WHEREABOUTS TO THE C/S (9447372727) IMMEDIATELY. >>>>>>>>>>>>

28th February 2008Security Deposit of JTOs -  Orders issued by Circle Office to refund it by SSAs. SSA Secretaries ensure speedy refund. Order  with list of JTOs. >>>>>>>

3rd February 2008Refund of security deposit - SSAs / Units of the following 20 JTOs of 2001 year not received so far. If anybody is having the information it may be given to the C/S urgently. >>>>>>>

 Confirmation of JTOs - Orders for 85 JTOs will be released on getting vigilance clearance.

 SDE to DE officiating promotion - Circle Office is expected to process the same next week including SC/ST and orders are expected in the second week.

1st February 2008On successful completion of 4 weeks field training w.e.f  07-01-08 as JTOs, posting orders issued for 120 JTOs on 01-02-2008 for the rect. year 2006 and 2007. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THEM. Posting of 120 JTOs on completion of practical training. >>>>>>>>>

1st Feb 2008Order for the reversion of 1966 SDEs quashed by Kerala High Court - In the case filed by SNEA comrades, Ernakulam High Court quashed the order for the reversion of 1966 SDEs and the consequent revised seniority list published in 2004.

31st January2008REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT TO JTOs ---- IT IS DECIDED TO REFUND THE AMOUNT FROM THE RESPECTIVE ssaS / UNITS. ALL ARE REQUESTED TO FURNISH THE DETAILS TO THE SSA SEC. SSA SECREATRIES MAY SUBMIT THE LIST URGENTLY TO THE C/S.

1. Issues of Multiplay Broad band system requiring immediate attention.

2. GSM Network /capacity expansion.

3. Promotion of SDEs to STS.

4.  JTO to SDE promotion.              >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 26^TH FEBRUARY -------- 

 Circle Secretaries meeting of the Joint Forum, Kerala Circle comprising of all Executive and Non Executive unions held on 25-01-2008 discussed the preparations for the Indefinite strike against Disinvestment and other issues related to the Financial viability of BSNL. In the meeting the following decisions taken.

 a)     Conduct conventions/joint meetings at SSA level and other major centers from 29^th Jan. to 04^th February.

b)    Conduct Evening Dharna at public places on 07^th February, 2008. MPs, MLAs and other trade union leaders participation has to be ensured.

Conduct meetings at small stations and door to door campaign

KOZHIKODE SSA CONFERNCE HELD ON 12/01/2008 IN A GRAND MANNER. C/PRESIDENT COM. K. D. SEBASTIAN, C/TREASURER COM. P. JANARDANAN, AREA SEC (N) COM. VELAYUDHAN, CWC MEMBER COM. O. RAMACHANDRAN NAIR, ORG SEC. COM. KUNHANANDAN AND C/S ATTENDED THE MEETING. IN THE CONFERENCE COM. P. MOHANAN, DE (OCB), COM. M. A. GAFOOR, SDE (SRRC), COM. K. LATHEESHAN, JTO (ELE), AND COM. K. RAMCHANDRAN, SDE PALERI ELECTED UNANIMOUSLY AS PRESIDENT, SECREATRY, TREASURER AND CEC MEMBER RESPECTIVELY. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE NEW OFFICE BEARERS---

 MALAPURAM SSA CONFERNCE HELD ON 16/01/2008 IN A GRAND MANNER. C/S COM. K. SEBASTIN ATTENDED THE MEETING. IN THE CONFERENCE COM. P. D. RAGHURAM, SDE (INST), COM. K. N. MADHU, SDE PULAMANTHOLE AND COM. K. SHABEER ALI, JTO (TRANS) ELECTED UNANIMOUSLY AS PRESIDENT, SECREATRY AND TREASURER RESPECTIVELY. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE NEW OFFICE BEARERS---

 ERNAKULAM SSA CONFERNCE HELD ON 17/01/2008 IN A GRAND MANNER. JT. SECRETARY (SOUTH) COM. T. ISSAC, C/PRESIDENT COM. K. D. SEBASTIAN, CWC MEMBER COM. C. M. PURUSHOTHAMAN, ORG SECS. COM. SIBIRAJ, COM. K. R. RAVI AND C/S ATTENDED THE MEETING. IN THE CONFERENCE COM. JOHN VARGHESE, DE (WLL INST), COM. P. L. FRANCIS, SDE (TRANS), COM. T. R. RAJAN, SDE (VIG), COM. MANU BABU.G, JTO (IMPCS), COM. P. K. JOSE, SDE (INSTN) AND COM. RAJAN. A. T, SDE (KALADY) ELECTED UNANIMOUSLY AS PRESIDENT, SECREATRY, TREASURER AND CEC MEMBERS RESPECTIVELY. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE NEW OFFICE BEARERS---.

(1) Order No.ST.III/TBP/2007 dated 25-10-2007 , Date of review 1-10-2004  >>>>>>>>

(2) Order No.ST.III/TBP/2007 dated 25-10-2007   Date of review 1-10-2005  >>>>>>>>

(3) Order No.ST.III/TBP/2007 dated 25-10-2007    Date of review 1-10-2006  >>>>>>>>

(1) Transfer and officiating for 49 officers - No.ST-III/4-25/STS(Offtg)2007 dated 29-09-2007 >>>>>>>>

(2) Transfer and re-officiating for 12 officers - No.ST-III/4-25/STS(Offtg)2007 dated 29-09-2007>>>>>>>>

(1) Order No.ST.III/TBP/2007 dated 28-09-2007   >>>>>>>>

14th Sept 2007SNEA BHAVAN AT TRIVANDRUM WILL BE OPENED DURING THE CWC MEETING IN THE PRESENCE OF CHQ LEADERS AND CWC MEMBERS.

 APPEAL TO THE COMRADES OF TRIVANDUM SSA ……. BUILDING FUND CONTRIBUTION FROM ALMOST 50% OF THE COMRADES NOT YET RECEIVED.  ALL ARE REQUESTED TO MAKE THE CONTRIBUTION IMMEDIATELY. 95% TO 100% CONTRIBUTION RECEIVED FROM ALL OTHER SSAs.

 RECONSTRUCTION OF OUR ASSOCIATION BUILDING (SNEA BHAVAN) AT TRIVANDUM NEARING COMPLETION. FURNITURES HAS TO BE PURCHASED FOR CONFERNECE HALL AND OTHER ROOMS. BUILDING FUND @ RS. 500 HAS TO BE REMITTED IMMEDIATELY BY ALL THE COMRADES WHO ARE NOT YET CONTRIBUTED.

 TRICHUR SSA COFERECE HELD ON 08-09-2007. C/VP COM. P. D. THOMAS AND C/S ADDRESSED THE GENERAL BODY MEETING. COM. M. I. THOMAS, DE, COM. U. SIVAKUMAR, SDE AND COM. C. T. GRACY, JTO UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED AS PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER RESPECTIVELY.

TO

 THE CGMT

KERALA CIRCLE

THIRUVANATHAPURAM

 WE CONDEMN AND PROTEST POSTING OF JUNIOR  DECLINED OFFICER AS D.E. IN LAKSHADWEEP FLOUTING ALL ACCEPTED NORMS AND PRACTICES. WE DEMAND IMMEDIATE POSTING OF ALL OFFICERS SENIOR TO HIM BY SENIORITY OR OUTSIDE STAY IN THE PROMOTED POST TO THEIR STATIONS OF CHOICE . WILL CONTINUE WITH OTHER AGITATIONAL PROGRAMMES UNTIL THE BLATANT VIOLATION IS RECTIFIED.

COPY TO

 (1)       Sh. A. Raja,

             Hon’ble MOC &IT,

6 CGO Complex, Electronic Niketan,

Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.

(2)       Shri.Shakeel Ahmed

            Minister of State for Communications

            I^st Floor, Sanchar Bhavan

            20. Ashoka Road,

            New Delhi – 110001

(3)       CMD BSNL

Bharat Sanchar Bhavan

      Janpath

New Delhi -110001

(4)               Com.G.L.Jogi

General Secretary

SNEA (I)

7/55, Ramesh Nagar

New Delhi - 110 015

4th Aug 2007Circle Executive Committee meeting  postponed to 17^th August 2007.

Venue: National Club, Near Central Telephone Exchange, Trivandrum

(1) Order No.ST.III/TBP/2007 dated 28-07-2007 , Date of review 1-10-2004  >>>>>>>>

(2) Order No.ST.III/TBP/2007 dated 28-07-2007  Date of review 1-10-2005  >>>>>>>>

(3) Order No.ST.III/TBP/2007 dated 28-07-2007   Date of review 1-10-2006  >>>>>>>>

Missing CR lists.

(1) From SDEs to Sr.SDEs  >>>>>>>  

(2) From JTOs to SDEs  >>>>>>>  

SSA Secretaries to expedite the issue of missing ACRs immediately.

(1) Order No.ST.III/TBP/2007 dated 23-06-2007 , Date of review 1-10-2004  >>>>>>>>

(2) Order No.ST.III/TBP/2007 dated 23-06-2007  Date of review 1-10-2005  >>>>>>>>

(3) Order No.ST.III/TBP/2007 dated 23-06-2007   Date of review 1-10-2006  >>>>>>>>

21st June 2007GSM TENDER

ALL SSA/BRANCH SECRETARIES ARE REQUESTED TO MAKE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DEMONSTRATION ON 25^TH JUNE AND DHARNA ON 29^TH JUNE, 2007.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION:

IN THE LAST CEC, CHQ/CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS, SSA/BRANCH SECRETARIES & CEC MEMBERS VOLUNTARILY COME FORWARD TO CONTRIBUTE Rs. 1000/- EACH IN ADDITION TO Rs. 500/- ALREADY PAID TOWARDS BUILDING FUND.

 ALL SSA / BRANCH SECRETARIES ARE REQUESTED TO REMIT THE CONTRIBUTIONS AS ON 15/6/07 AS DECIDED IN THE LAST CEC TO THE BANK A/C URGENTLY. ( TVM- Rs. 50000/-, KLM –Rs. 6000/-, ALP – Rs. 5000/-, EKM - Rs. 20000/-, TCR – Rs. 5000/-, MLP - Rs. 5000/-, CLT - Rs. 10000/-, CNN - Rs. 20000/-).

TIME BOUND PROMOTIONS:

 JTO TO SDE SCALE:  CIRCLE OFFICE ISSUED CLARIFICATIONS TO ITS ORDESS DATED 07/06/2007 REGARDING “ DUE DATE OF PROMOTION” VIDE ORDER -No.ST.III/ TBP/ 2007 dated 08-06-2007 >>>>>>>>>

DPC FOR SDE TO Sr. SDE SCALE OVER. DPC FOR JTO TO SDE SCALE FOR THE REMAINING SSAs OVER.( TVM/ EKM/ CO/ IMPCS). ORDERS ARE EXPECTED BY WEEK END.