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30 th March 2010Secretary, DoT invites JAC leaders for talks on 01.04.2010 at 1500 hrs, to discuss the issues contained in the notice for indefinite strike.

30 th March 2010Calling volunteers for the posting at tenure stations / Circle. <<Letter>>

28 th March 2010Association condemns parochial functioning of CGM/Rajasthan by giving local officiating to unabsorbed STS from ITS and denying it to absorbed regular STS --- seeks intervention of Secretary/DoT, demanding stern action against CGM, Rajasthan. <<Letter>>

GS along with AGSs and GS and President/ AIBSNLEA had a very detailed discussion with Director(HR) and GM (Pers) on the important issues of not issuing Adhoc JAG promotion and regularization of existing STS. We informed Director(HR) that the entire painstaking and sincere efforts of finalizing GR A RRs by him are being deliberately derailed by GM(Pers) because of his complete lack of interest and bias towards promotee officers. There is absolutely nothing that stops GM(P) from issuing Adhoc promotion of regular STS to Adhoc JAG and regularization of existing Adhoc STS officers. In a chronological manner, we apprised Director(HRD) how the two important issues are being dealt with by GM(P) in a highly indifferent manner and how the continuing delay is depriving regular STS of their Adhoc JAG promotion since good number of them are getting retired every month. 

We also apprised Director(HRD) how biased attitude of CGM/Rajasthan is vitiating the working atmosphere in Rajasthan. By giving local officiating promotion to non eligible ITS officers to JAG and denying the same to eligible regular STS(promotee), CGM/Rajasthan is  virtually becoming a party to Court case filed by non absorbed ITS in Jaipur CAT to stall promotion of regular STS to Adhoc JAG in accordance to BSNLMS RRs. This is the outlook of the leader of BSNL in Rajasthan and how does he expect to improve performance of Circle by deliberately demoralizing those who are part and parcel of the Company.  

We expressed serious and overwhelming resentment throughout the Country on account of non resolution of these two issues and impressed upon Director(HRD) that it is impossible for us to contain the hurt feelings of our members. 

Director(HRD), while appreciating our concern, asked us to wait for a couple of days before he finally decides on these issues. 

27 th March 2010Meeting of JAC with Sh. Guru Das Kamath, Hon MOSC&IT on 26.03.10  

Hon’ble MOS called a meeting of the JAC on 26.03.2010 at 11 AM to discuss about various issues mentioned in our charter of demands. Representatives of all the constituents of JAC were present whereas Hon’ble MOS was not assisted by anyone from either the Management or the DOT since he preferred to have one to one interaction to get first hand information of the issues. At the very outset of the meeting, Com V.A.N.Namboodiri, convenor JAC informed MOS how inordinate and continuing delay on the part of the govt. in sorting out crucial issue of ITS absorption has adversely affected the growth and performance of BSNL. MOS was also informed that present crisis in the Company is primarily because of non availability of equipment and failure of Management in addressing and deciding crucial issues of growth and viability. VRS, disinvestment, outsourcing etc are in no way going to improve performance of BSNL. The real issues are quick procurement policy, involving and engaging the whole workforce in the process of transformation by adopting innovative processes and systems, sweeping reforms to streamline existing procedures and processes. Today if the market share of BSNL has dropped to such low levels, it is primarily because of non availability of equipment and total absence of implementation of progressive and forward looking policies, JAC impressed upon MOS. The entire workforce is ready to deliver on all fronts of growth provided they are led by an efficient management essentially belonging to the Company, JAC informed MOS.

On this part, Hon’ble MOS mentioned that he is a strong protagonist of strengthening of PSUs and assured JAC that Govt. would give a very serious thought to the issues raised by JAC and take all possible steps to bring BSNL out of the present crisis. However, MOS appealed to JAC to impress upon the entire workforce to work hard to improve quality of service and customer interface. Failure of Management to put in place appropriate business strategies and lack of focus on potential business areas of telecom has led to BSNL not emerging as a strong business model, we impressed upon MOS. To achieve this, management must come out with comprehensive road map and perfect market strategies and involve the entire work force in achieving the said road map to make BSNL an ideal business model, JAC informed MOS. 

The discussion lasting about an hour took place in an extremely cordial, free and frank manner. We are extremely thankful to Hon’ble MOS for his quick personal initiative in calling JAC to get first hand information of the issues involved and perception of JAC on these issues.

Dharna on 26.03.2010 by JAC

Massive day long Dharna held throughout the country at CHQ/Circle/SSA HQs. Hundreds of comrades attended the Dharna in all the Circles as well as SSAs demanding immediate ITS absorption, no disinvestment, no VRS etc. At BSNLCO, comrades from neighbouring Cirles like UP(W), HR also attended.

Circle Executive Committee meeting of AP Circle: GS addressed the CEC meeting of AP Circle held at Hyderabad on 19.03.10 and 20.03.10. The CEC was addressed by Veteran Com W.Seshagiri Rao, CHQ President Com S.L.Reddy, Joint Secretary(S) Com Rajan and AGSs Com Gombi, Com A.Chandrasekhar. GS enlightened on all the latest developments, Sam Pitroda committee recommendations, VRS, procurement of GSM equipment, Pay anomaly of 2005 JTOs,  Continuation of HRMSNO for TTAs selected as JTOs and finalisation of E1A and E2A Pay scales, Promotions JTO to SDE(33% & 67%), SDE to STS, STS to adhoc STS, Regularization of STS, STS to JAG, Tenure Transfers, ITS absorption, growth of BSNL, agitation under Joint Forum against VRS, disinvestment, unbundling of last mile, managed capacity and service models etc. GS cleared all the doubts raised by the CEC Members.

The Open Session was attended by CGMT AP Circle Sri T.N.Sudhindra Kumar, GM HRD Sri K.V.Subba Rao. Com W.Seshagiri Rao made an excellent speech covering all the points and the current state of BSNL. Com S.L.Reddy apprised about the developments that are taking place in AP and the contribution of executives. CGMT Sri T.N.Sudhindra Kumar emphasized the current developments that are being initiated in AP. GS in his address highlighted the inept role of BSNL Board on various crucial role, Sam Pitroda Committee recommendations - its merits and demerits, proposed DHARNA under Joint Forum on 26.3.2010 and indefinite Strike w.e.f 20.4.2010. He asked all the executives to fully expose corrupt Officers, colleagues and subordinates, work shirkers and appealed to everyone present to contribute whole heartedly so as to be seen as agents and leaders of reforms and change that is badly needed for the development of our Company BSNL. The jam packed house attended by the executives of Hyderabad heard the speech with pin drop silence.

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26 th March 2010Congratulations to All! It is learned that the pay anomaly of JTO 2005 batch and other JTOs who joined after 01.01.2007 approved by the BSNL Board in its meeting held on 25.03.2010. Congratulations to all the JTOs who stood with us to settle this genuine demand. Association once again extends its gratitude to CMD, BSNL, DIR(HR), GM(Estt), GM(EF) and the entire officers in Estt wing for their earnest help in resolving this important issue.

Joint Action Committee of Non Executive and Executive Unions / Associations holding one day Dharna on 26.03.10

Demanding: 1. Settlement of ITS absorption issue, 2. No Disinvestment / Privatisation of BSNL, 3. No Retrenchment / No VRS, 4. No unbundling of last mile copper, 5. No outsourcing, 6. immediate procurement of GSM equipments, 7. IDA pension revision.

While opposing the negative recommendations of Sam Pitroda Committee, it may be noted that there is no decision to oppose 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. SNEA(I) fully endorsing those recommendations and demanding its speedy implementation. Some vested interests within BSNL and DoT want to stop the entire reforms by propagating that BSNL employees are totally opposing the Sam Pitroda Committee recommendations.

MOU signed between BSNL and DoT on 15.03.2010 for 2010-11.  >>>>

• Financial Assistance from Govt / DoT: NIL
• MOU target for 2009-10 for total income: Rs. 42,095 Cr.( Sales: Rs. 29,233 Cr, Other Income: Rs. 3306 Cr)
• Anticipated income for 2009-10: Rs. 32,539 Cr. (9,556 Cr less from target)
• Total expenditure (anticipated): Rs. 35, 320 Cr. ( Operational expenses etc: Rs. 8,768 Cr, Power, Fuel & Water: Rs. 1,700 Cr, Salary & wages: Rs. 13,201 Cr, Others: Rs. 2,650 Cr, Depreciation: Rs. 8,500 Cr. etc).
• Loss from operations (for 2009-10): Rs. 2280 Cr
• Net Profit (for 2009-10): Rs. -3,641 Cr (Loss: Rs.2,280 + Interest: Rs. 500 Cr + Provision for Tax: Rs. 860 Cr)

GS initiates a new discussion on the topic "Innovative procurement reforms – Managed capacity & Managed services" on Blog of Mera BSNL Give your comments.

25 th March 2010 After the DoT issued order no. 15-15 /2001-STG-II dated 14.9.10 directing BSNL to consider 270 Adhoc DEs (competitive quota) for regularisation of STS, this Association filed an Interim application in the name of C.B.Singh & others on behalf of SNEA(I) challenging the said order of DoT. The prayer in the Interim application is as follows.

a) Direct the Govt. of India, DoT which is Part Respondent in this petition to revoke/withdraw the order dated 14.9.2009 bearing no. 15-15/2001-STG-II.

b) Direct the Govt. of India ,DoT and its two public undertakings not to consider the above said 270 officers for further promotion, who were earlier illegally promoted by order dated 01.02.2001 which is impugned herein this petition, till the final disposal of the petition.

c) Pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble court may deem fit and proper in this facts and circumstances.

The said IA came up for hearing on  12/3/10  and was argued by Shri Ranga Ramanujam, Sr. Counsel. However Interim application was dismissed by the Hon'ble Supreme court.

Copy of IA and judgement by Hon'ble supreme Court<<<<<<Copy>>>>>>

<<<<<<DoT letters.pdf>>>>>>

24 th March 2010 JOINT ACTION COMMITTEE OF BSNL ASSOCIATIONS / UNIONS serves notice for Indefinite strike w.e.f 20.04.2010 and One day Dharna on 26.03.10   <<Notice>>

24 th March 2010Srinagar and Leh SSAs of J&K Circle, Nagaland and Manipur States in NE-II Circle declared as one year tenure ----- >>>>

24 th March 2010 G.S Writes to CMD BSNL regarding Serious unresolved issues relating to CDR <<<<Click>>>>

Joint Forum of Non Executive and Executive Unions / Associations met at New Delhi on 22.03.2010 and reviewed the trade union programmes. The meeting come to the conclusion that the serious issues like ITS absorption, disinvestment, unbundling, VRS etc may not be able to settle with a one day strike. The joint meeting unanimously resolved for indefinite strike w.e.f 20.04.2010. Joint Action Committee formed with Com. N. T. Sajvani (NFTE-BSNL) as Chairman and Com. V A N Namboodiri (BSNLEU) as convener.

Demands:

1. Settlement of ITS absorption issue.

2. No Disinvestment / Privatisation of BSNL.

3. No Retrenchment / No VRS.

4. No unbundling of last mile copper.

5. No outsourcing.

6. immediate procurement of GSM equipments.

7. IDA pension revision.

Notice for C.W.C    <<<<<Notice>>>>> We understand from CS of HP (Host circle) that some Circles want to bring extra comrades than are eligible to attend the CWC meeting. All the CSs are requested to ensure that the participation is strictly restricted to eligible CWC members according to paid up quota. Host Circle has made boarding / lodging arrangements accordingly only. CS may kindly note that CWC at Manali is expected to be a serious mind boggling session on very crucial issues, not a picnic.

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.

20th March 2010Updates on Case at Hon. J&K High Court on Promotion to Adhoc STS: The case listed for 15.03.10 but couldn't taken up as the lawyers were on strike.  The case adjourned and again taken up on 17.03.10. On that day also the lawyer for the applicant was not present. Our lawyer (Association impleaded in the case) and counsel for BSNL pleaded for immediate vacation of the stay and stated that the lawyer for the applicant is deliberately not attending the court in order to delay the same. Same strategy is adopting by the lawyer for the last few months. Hon. Court considered our argument and posted the case for the next day. The case came up on 18.03.10, 19.03.10 and 20.03.10. But today also the senior lawyer for the applicant not present in the court. Our lawyer as well as the counsel for BSNL strongly pleaded for the vacation of the stay as BSNL already given an undertaking in the Hon. Court to abide by the quota on promotion. Hon Judge also convinced on our argument and asked the lawyer present in the court whether they have anything to add on this. The Junior lawyers pleaded for some more time as the senior lawyer is pleading before some other bench. Till the adjournment of the Court, the senior lawyer could not appear before the bench.

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.

Association met Sam Pitroda on 17th March: 

Association had a very free and forthright exchange of views with Sam Pitroda for about 45 minutes on wide ranging issues covering very complex and virtually irretrievable situation that BSNL is in today, the recommendations of the committee, the implementation part of the acceptable recommendations of the committee, the broad disagreements that Association has vis-a vis certain recommendations, so on and so forth.

 Association, while expressing its total unanimity on the issue of complete transformation of the present process of leadership induction through redundant mechanism of PESB, structure and composition of the Company, suggested by the committee and other positive recommendations, also candidly conveyed its disagreement on disinvestment, VRS, outsourcing etc.

Association conveyed that inordinate and deliberate delay by the Govt. in not resolving the critical issue of absorption of ITS in BSNL has adversely and irreversibly affected the growth of BSNL and the total mismanagement and anarchy that the Company finds itself in today is largely because of non resolution of this key issue. Mr Pitroda was in agreement with our opinion on this crucial issue. 

Sam Pitroda strongly felt that the recommendations of the committee have not to be seen and analyzed in an isolated and limited but in a holistic manner. All the recommendations read together only convey tangible meaning in terms of achieving the broad objectives for which the committee was constituted by Hon’ble PM. Massive and sweeping reforms on all the fronts like inducting quality high grade talent from the open market to lead the Company at the top, procurement policy, strategies for optimum and effective exploitation and utilization of the huge workforce, introducing innovative processes in the Company, HR policies, prudent investment policies, keeping political and bureaucratic interference at bay, giving the Company a new direction etc etc. were the need of the hour to keep the Company alive, Pitroda felt. He was of the opinion that labour in BSNL is a great asset but how much of it is needed is an issue. He does not want to see the labour on the streets but a very discreet and attractive package to reduce the numbers can always be considered. 

Pitroda said that he has completed the job of defining future blueprint for BSNL in the stipulated time frame after intense consultations with top BSNL Management, bankers, investors, industry analysts keeping a close and consistent watch over rapid sector developments, leading consultants, some imminent officers having retired from DOT and BSNL. Now it is left to the PM to take a final call on the recommendations of the Committee and recommendations need to be meticulously analyzed by talented professionals. Present BSNL board, Pitroda is of the firm view, by any standard is not really equipped to evaluate and decide on the recommendations.  

To begin with, the Govt. should go ahead with appointing about 50 quality telecom professionals from outside, pay them salaries comparable to the top class executives of the leading telecom companies, utilize some of them as heads of Circles and others in the Corporate office handling key policy matters. An imminent and outstanding person capable of withstanding political and bureaucratic interference should take over as Chairman etc etc. On all these issues, Govt. has to finally decide. On being asked whether he has in mind any specific person to lead the Company, Pitroda said that enough high quality talent is available in telecom sector at the moment and it is only a question of spotting and deciding. 

Pitroda underlined the great need of trade unions playing a key and leading role in getting involved to enforce the whole set of reforms in the Company which alone will save the Company from completely collapsing. At the moment, the Company is plagued by total mismanagement and operating inefficiency, does not have a direction and a vision, lacks professionalism and is virtually in a mess. Trade unions must aggressively step in to play a pragmatic role in drastically transforming the Company and defining its new direction.

Association clearly and firmly spelt out the grounds on which it feels that VRS, disinvestment, outsourcing etc will not improve the performance of the Company and thus need to be opposed.

Sam Pitroda was extremely cordial and frank in expressing his opinion on wide ranging issues and wished BSNL all the success and good luck. He also while concluding impressed upon us (associations and trade unions) to continue our efforts relentlessly to bring BSNL out of the imbroglio in which it is caught at the moment.    

We thank Com Jayati Ghosh, member knowledge commission, and Comrades of our Gujarat circle for helping us to meet Sh Pitroda.    

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 18th March 2010 UNITED FORUM WRITES TO SECRETARY, DOT FOR THE IMMEDIATE REPATRIATION OF UNABSORBED ITS OFFICES AS RESOLVED IN THE JOINT CHQ OFFICE BEARERS MEETING >>>>>>>

UNITED FORUM writes to GM(SR) regarding views on membership verification of Executives’ Association in BSNL as resolved in the joint CHQ office bearers meeting >>>>>

LDCE for JTO(T) to SDE(T) notified. Examination consisting of two papers will be held on 04th July, 2010. Online registration of application from 05th April to 28th April, 2010. <<Notification>>

18th March 2010Shri. S. C. Mishra takes over as Member (Services), Telecom Commission. <<Photo1>>  <<Photo2>>

BRIEF OF THE DISCUSSIONS IN THE JOINT CHQ OFFICE BEARERS MEETING OF AIBSNLEA AND SNEA(I) HELD AT NEW DELHI ON 9.3.2010.>>>>>>

The following four important resolutions were   unanimously adopted.

A) Resolution on Membership verification: >>>>>

B) Resolution on immediate repatriation of unabsorbed ITS officers: >>>>

C) Resolution on the recommendations of Pitroda Committee: >>>>>

D) Resolution on settlement of pending HR issues: >>>>

18th March 2010Congratulations! It is learned that the pay anomaly of 2005 batch JTO is cleared by Management Committee yesterday. Now it will be sent to BSNL Board for the final approval. Our sincere thanks to CMD BSNL, Dir (HRD), GM (Estt) and GM (EF) for their earnest help. Our earlier communication on the subject. >>>>>>>     >>>>>>>>>        >>>>>>>>

17th March 2010 Meeting with GM(Estt), BSNL CO: GS along with AGS met GM(E) to have the latest status on a) pay anomaly of JTOs of 2005 batch, b) approval of pay scales of JTOs and SDEs (E1A and E2A) and c) Training allowance. GM(E) informed that as promised to the Association earlier all the cases are processed by the Estt section.

a) Pay anomaly of JTOs of 2005 batch and those got promotion and joined after 01.01.07. Management Committee Note prepared and the same will be discussed in today's MC meeting.

b) Approval of pay scales of JTOs and SDEs (E1A and E2A): As assured to the Association, BSNL requested DoT to delink the approval of E1A and E2A pay scales from E9A as the pre revised E1A and E2A  pay scales are already approved by DPE. Association further pursue the matter with DoT/ DPE.

c) Training allowance: On revision of perks, the training allowance was reduced from 15% to 7.5% which resulted in recovery of huge amount. Association strongly taken up this issue with DIR (HRD), GM (SR) and GM (E) and requested to ensure that there is no recovery on account of revision of Training allowance. Accordingly Management Committee Note prepared and the same will be discussed in today's MC meeting. It is proposed to revise the training allowance from 7.5% to 11% sothat there will be no reduction in the allowance.

GS addressed largely attended General Body meeting of Kolkatta TD in the A/N of 12.03.2010 explaining all the developments relating to the growth of the organisation and cadre issues at the central level. GS highly appreciated the reformist measures like ensuring timely attendance of Executives by CGM, KolTD and assured him and other CGMs present in the meeting that SNEA(I) will play the role of change leaders to enforce badly needed reforms in Kolkatta to transform work culture and drastically improve quality of services and customer interface. Association would never be found wanting in this regard. GS assured all the CGMs and urged upon them to introduce more reforms.   CGM / Kol TD, CGM WB Circle, CGM / ETR and CGM / ETP  also addressed the General Body meeting. Com. Tapas Ghosh, C/S gave an introductory speech.

State Executive Committee meeting of West Bengal State Branch:

The State Executive Committee meeting of WB State Branch was held on 13th and 14th March at DIGA, WB about 200 KM from Kolkatta. GS addressed the State Executive Committee members in detail, elaborately apprising them of all the developments concerning the viability of BSNL and the career growth of the cadres. GS appealed to all the participants of the State Executive Committee to play a frontal role in improving very bad quality of GSM services in Kolkatta and improving the customer interface and work culture. GS heavily came down on rampant corruption in WB Circle and urged SNEA(I) of WB to play a role model in arresting the growing menace of corruption mainly in the form of temporary advance, diesel purchase etc. No body can accept WB Circle incurring a huge loss of about 400 Crores in this competitive era when the very existence of BSNL and our bread and butter is threatened. WB has a fundamental responsibility to drastically bridge the huge losses it has been making due to extremely poor quality of service, rampant corruption and poor work culture. GS urged upon the com of SNEA(I) working in WB Circle to take on the serious challenge of reducing the huge losses that WB Tel Circle has been and is expected to incur.

BSNL community throughout the country cannot afford WB Circle incurring such a huge loss.

15th March 2010Lunch Hour demonstrations held throughout the country under the banner of Joint Forum. Large number of Non Executives and Executives participated in the demonstrations at all the places. Congratulations to all.

Sam Pitroda Committee appointed by Hon. Prime Minister had submitted its report to the Hon. PM. The Govt sought the views of BSNL Board on various recommendations of the committee. CMD, BSNL called a meeting of SNEA(I), AIBSNLEA and BSNLEU (BSNLEU couldnot attend the meeting as their CHQ office bearers are out of Delhi) on 12^th March and briefed on the various recommendations of the Committee and BSNLs views on the recommendations as various conflicting paper reports are appearing in the press regarding BSNL Boards decision on disinvestment, VRS etc. Some of the recommendations such as unbundling of last mile copper, disinvestment, VRS etc has to be opposed as it will not solve the problem faced by BSNL. There are some positive recommendations also such as induction of professionals, completion of ITS absorption in a time bound manner, change of procurement policy, introduction of managed capacity, induction of young talents etc. BSNL Board submitted the following views on various recommendations.    

13th March 2010Promotion from DE to Adhoc JAG: The DPC over and we are expecting the promotion orders shortly.

SLP at Hon. Supreme Court on seniority of 270 officers: The IA filed on the clarification issued by DoT on the promotion of 270 officers also along with others came up for arguments yesterday. In the IA, it was pleaded that DoT overstepped the "status quo" order by giving a direction to BSNL to promote 270 officers along with others. DoT further stated in the order that "however the promotion will be subject to the final outcome of the Supreme Court verdict on the SLP". Hon. supreme Court declined to intervene at this stage and dismissed the IA as DoT already stated that the promotion will be subject to the final outcome of the Supreme Court verdict. On our side senior lawyer A. T. M Ramanujam argued the case. Next date is 09th April, 2010. Most probably hearing on the SLP will be started on 09.04.10.

JTO(T) to SDE(T) DPC: Eligibility list particulars from UP(W), JKD, NE -II Circles and ALTTC, TTC Jabalpur, DNW, ETR, ETP, NCES, WTP, WTR  and T&D units not received. All India Eligibility list preparation is under progress. CSs are requested to ensure that the gradation list particulars of the above Circles / units are reaching at BSNLCO urgently so that the list can be published by this month end.

JTO(T) to SDE(T) LDCE quota: The examination will be notified within a couple of days. The examination will be held in July.

ACP for Civil/Elect/Arch etc: The file returned by DIR (HRD) seeking some additional information on financial implications will be submitted back on monday by PGM (BW).

JTO(TF) to SDE(TF) LDCE quota: The examination will be notified within a couple of days. The examination will be held in July.

12th March 2010GS takes up the issue of inordinate and incomprehensible delay in finalization of tenders for procurement of Transmission NMS and MLLN equipment <<Letter to DIR(E)>>

• Tender floated in August & Sept 2009.

• In Trans NMS, CET finalised the report by first week of January but not submitted the report till now.

• Management not taking any action against the delay.

• Suspected Vendor-Management nexus.

• Causing a revenue loss of Rs.100 Cr per month.

11th March 2010Joint Forum Meeting:

Lunch Hour demonstration on 15.03.2010 at CHQ/Cirle/ SSA Level:

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

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

b) immediate procurement of GSM equipments and

c) IDA pension revision.

and protest against a) 30% disinvestment,

b) retrenchment through VRS,

c) unbundling of last mile copper and

d) outsourcing through service model

10th March 2010BSNL Board approved the wage revision of Non Executives w.e.f 01.01.2007. Congratulations....

08th March 2010 CEC of UP(E) Telecom Circle was held at Lucknow on 5th and 6th March '10. A well organised open session was held on 5th March 2010 on the topic "Strategic Action Plan & Future Road Map for the Survival of BSNL”. GS along with Com. Khan attended the CEC and around 400 comrades were present in the open session which started on a very colourful note. A marvelous Kathak dance was presented by the troupe from of Rashtriya Kathak Sansthan, Lucknow. Com. D.P.Tripathi  welcomed all the participants in the open session. The CEC meeting was coordinated by S.C.Yadav, District Secretary of the host branch of Circle office ,Lucknow. Com. Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary gave the key note address.  It was also attended by Shri Om Vir Singh CGMT UP(E) circle, Shri A.K.Purwar, PGMTD Lucknow, Shri H.R.Shukla GM(CFA), Shri G.C.Srivasatav GM(MS-P&D), Shri A.K.Srivastav GM(Admin) circle office, Shri D.K.Vaish GM(TS & TX), Shri V.P.Singh DDG(TERM) DoT, Shri Vinay Shahi GM(F) UP(E) and Ashok Kumar, CE(Civil) of UP(E) circle. The meeting was presided by Com. R.C.Tripathi & gave vote of thanks. Photo1  Photo2  Photo3   Photo4    Photo5   Photo6   Photo7  Photo8  Photo9

06th March 2010BSNL to scrap Rs 35000 Crore GSM tender: After dilly dallying for over 20 months, state-owned telecom firm BSNL on Friday decided to scrap its controversial Rs 35,000-crore tender to procure equipment for expansion of its mobile services. The BSNL board decided to accept the recommendations of the Sam Pitroda committee  << PTI reports>>

• BSE and NSE have received serious complaints from the company’s vendors. For the record, PISL is considered a preferred vendor by BSNL.

• All payments from it were to be credited directly into an escrow account. But PISL — without informing Sojitz  — altered the payment terms and directed BSNL to credit the payments into an individual account. And BSNL agreed on the same day,” a top Department of Telecom (DoT) official told TEHELKA on condition of anonymity. “We are still ascertaining as to what prompted PISL to open another account and BSNL to agree to the change without obtaining the written consent of the other three,” the official added

• When Sojitz took up the matter with PISL,  it claimed that BSNL had mistakenly sent the amount to another bank account. BSNL deposited a token amount in the escrow account to deflect suspicion from the PISL.

• PISL furtively diverted payments in excess of Rs 186 crore to its own account. Now, the company is in a mess.

• Months after the PISL-Sojitz fracas, BSNL has shortlisted VMCL, a sister concern of PISL, for the Rs 1,000-crore WiMAX Rural Tender Project II

• In fact, DRI also rapped BSNL, saying some of its officials helped in hatching the conspiracy. But strangely BSNL — even after the DRI issued the first showcause notice to VMCL and PISL — decided to grant purchase orders worth Rs 480 crore to these firms. <<News>>

• Retire or transfer around 100,000 employees.

• Divest 30 per cent stake in BSNL to an Indian strategic investor or through an IPO.

• Adopt an outsourcing model.

• Eminent person from the private sector should be appointed Chairman, supported by best professionals selected from the market at market rates.

• Separate the post of the Managing Director/CEO from that of the Chairman.

• Change the board composition to seven directors and allow the Ministry to interact only through the board.

• Four independent business units for fixed-line, mobility, enterprise and new business.

• Tower infrastructure should be spun off into a new subsidiary to unlock the value through a strategic sale or separate IPO.

• Separate subsidiary to hold undeveloped land bank.

• Address the delays in buying network equipment -- BSNL should start using tools such as e-procurement, vendor rating and running contracts.  <<<<<Press Report>>>>>

FEBRUARY  2010 EVENTS>>>>>>> 

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