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31st Oct 2008 Most Important/Very Urgent In Order to make necessary arrangements to all the delegates in our AIC at Vadodara, all the Circle secretaries are requested  to send the consolidated information in below mentioned prescribed proforma in excel sheet regarding (1) Arrival (2) Departure for all the Delegates / CWC Members /C.Ss /CHQ office bearers of their Circle who are attending the AIC at Vadodara-Gujarat before 10th November-2008 on the below mentioned e-mail addresses,

a)arvind_bhavsar51@yahoo.co.in

(b)bgpatel@bsnl.co.in

(c)yashpal_1195@yahoo.co.in

(d)bharat_2262@yahoo.co.in <<<<<<Proforma>>>>>

26th Oct 2008J.T.O Examination  Result 2007   have  been declared<<Click for Result>>

23 rd Oct 2008 Resolution adopted by United Forum of Executives of BSNL/MTNL on repatriation of executives from BSNL/MTNL to DOT  <<<<<Click Here>>>>>>

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 1^st Nov.,08, addressed to Hon’ble MOC&IT. 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 demonstration at SSA/Circle/Hq level on 7^th Nov.,08. 

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

23 rd Oct 2008 Letter of United Forum addressed to Hon'ble MOC&IT enclosing the resolution adopted by United Forum.<<<<<<Click Here>>>>>>>

23 rd Oct 2008 View of Govt. regarding Pensionary benefits of absorbed employees    <<<<Click for letter>>>

GS, AGS, Com Khan, and President/AIBSNL EA had a very extensive discussion with Director (HRD) on the issues of restrictions proposed to be imposed in terms of educational qualifications and age in so far as eligibility for appearing in the internal competitive examination for recruitment of 25% MTs is concerned. We conveyed in clear terms our opinion and cited the orders of DOP&T and various judgments of Courts rejecting imposition of any condition on the basis of age, educational qualification etc. for appearing in internal competitive examination. However, the discussion remained inconclusive and is expected to be held again in a couple of days. Streamlining the issues related to TES Gr B seniority and creating an exclusive cell in personnel section of BSNL to deal with very complex legal issues relating to TES Gr B seniority were also discussed, since DOT, on our consistent persuasion, has finally transferred the issue of TES Gr B seniority to BSNL in totality. Director (HRD) assured that appropriate action in consultation with DDG(P)/BSNL will very soon be initiated in this direction and the whole issue of TES Gr B seniority will be dealt with on utmost priority.

Meeting with Director (Operations/BSNL) 

GS and AGS, Com Khan, met Director(O) to request him to allow reimbursement of cost of purchase of mobile sets prior to the issuing of the orders by BSNL Hqs since most of the executives had already purchased mobile sets much earlier to issuing of the orders. Director(O) assured that he would consider our request. The issues arising on account of billing problems between BSNL and MTNL in respect of Service connections for those officials of BSNL living in service area of MTNL and vice versa was also discussed. Director(O) informed that he is in close touch with the concerned officers of MTNL Management and is confident of resolving this issue very shortly.    

Meeting of the United forum of executives of BSNL and MTNL: 

All the Associations of executives of BSNL and MTNL met to chalk out future organizational strategy on the issue of ITS absorption. Very shortly, a comprehensive organizational plan of action will be communicated to the field units to ensure that the issue of absorption attains finality. Field units of SNEA(I) must start gearing up to respond to the decisions of the united forum of executives of BSNL and MTNL to effectively and successfully implement the hard decisions that are expected to be taken just within a couple of days.   

22nd Oct 2008DA on IDA pay scale increased by 6.2% . DPE order endorsed by BSNL for payment .>>>>>>>>>

21st Oct 2008 Congratulations! The order relating to AAO's Pay scale has  been issued by BSNL Corporate office. Our constant persuasion and regular monitoring of the issue yielded the desired results. We are very much thankful to our Comrades of Account and Finance Wing, Director(Finance), PGM(FP), GM (SR) and GM(EF) for their support.<<Click Order>>

 17^th Oct.08:  Meeting with Secy/DOT

GS, AGS, COM Khan, President/AIBSNL EA and GS/AIBSNL EA met Secy/DOT to impress upon him to ensure that the existing process of absorption of ITS Gr A reaches conclusive stage by the stipulated date so that the prolonged   uncertainty created in BSNL on account of non resolution of absorption issue which is adversely affecting its growth is put to an end. We also conveyed the serious concern and anxiety of the grass root membership throughout the Country because of continuing delay in ending the prevailing uncertainty, and very strongly pleaded with Secy/DOT to take all possible steps towards completion of the process by due date. Secy/DOT said that the Govt. is fully seized of the matter and shall try to resolve the issue within decided time frame. 

Discussion with DDG(E)/DOT regarding deferred option to continue in CDA pay scale till date of promotion/retirement: We were informed by DDG(E) that for the first time he got some positive indications from Jt Secy/DPE regarding resolution of the issue. Secy/DPE informed DDG(E) to come for a discussion in the coming week to resolve the issue finally. DDG(E) sounded quite optimistic about resolution of the issue shortly and assured us that this week he along with other concerned officers of DOT shall hold discussions with the Jt Secy/DPE ti find out some way to resolve the issue.

Discussion with Jt DDDG(P)/BSNL regarding posting of JTOs on promotion to SDEs against competitive quota:  GS and AGS, Com Khan, held extensive discussion regarding the criterion to be adopted for posting of JTOs on promotion to SDEs against competitive quota and requested him to consider the requests of transfer of JTOs on promotion to SDEs. Besides, other important inputs were given by us. Jt DDG(P) assured that our suggestions would be given due consideration while finalizing posting of JTOs on promotion.         

17th Oct 2008 United Forum of BSNL Executives Association writes to Director (HRD) on  Imposition of restictions in terms of educational qualification and age unwarranted and untenable-LDCE to fill 25% MT posts.<<<< Click Here>>>>>>

17th Oct 2008United Forum of BSNL Executives Association writes to Director (HRD) on Repeated breach of assurance transfer of 119 SDEs<<<Click Here>>>

 16th Oct 2008MEETING WITH JT/SECY( DOT) : GS, President/AIBSNL EA and GS/AIBSNL EA met Joint Secy/ DOT to know the latest staus on ITS absorption and the future strategy of DOT to overcome any difficult situation that may arise in the event of mass exodus of ITS officers to DOT. Jt Secy informed us that DOT is maintaining a very close monitoring of the whole issue, taking into account all the connected aspects of the absorption issue. On the issue of merger of BSNL and MTNL, Jt Secy informed that some preliminary positive developments are taking place on this issue.

MEETING WITH SECY/DPE:  GS, President/AIBSNL EA and GS/AIBSNL EA met Secy/DPE to know from him the actual and latest position relating to the 2^nd pay panel. Secy/DPE informed us that Committee of Secretaries (COSs) constituted by the Govt. to sort out divergent views expressed by many ministries of various CPSUs are treating the whole issue on utmost priority and already have had extensive discussions quite recently. Further discussions of the COSs to come to a consensus view are expected to be held very shortly. Secy/DPE clearly and categorically stated that the Union Cabinet is going to take final decision very shortly, not exceeding 30^th Nov.,08. On the issue of grant of Navratna status to BSNL, Secy/DPE said that a favourable decision is expected very soon and that he is quite supportive on this specific issue.    

15th Oct 2008MEETING WITH MEMBER (F)/DOT: GS, President/AIBSNL EA and GS/AIBSNL EA met Member (F)/DOT to get first hand information about the status of 2^nd pay panel report of CPSUs since he represented DOT in the meeting of Committee of Secretaries ( COSs) convened by the Cabinet Secretary recently to obtain the views of the administrative ministries of CPSUs on the recommendations of the 2^nd pay panel. Member(F) informed us that things are shaping and progressing in a positive direction and that he is confident that the Govt. will take final decision on the report within a month’s time, after COSs takes a final view on some of the contentious issues raised by various administrative ministries of CPSUs.  Many CPSUs through their administrative ministries are understood to have expressed diverse views on some of the important recommendations of the 2^nd pay panel.

15th Oct 2008 It is reliably learnt from Circle office Rajasthan that the writ petition No. 4796/2007 filed by some  JTOs  stands disposed off today. The sincere persuasion of SNEA(I) CHQ and Rajasthan circle yield the fruitful result in paving away the hurdles in the issuance of TES.Grp-B promotion order under 25%LDCE quota.

14th Oct 2008 Most Important/Very Urgent All the Circle secretaries are requested  to send the consolidated information in below mentioned prescribed proforma in excel sheet regarding (1) Arrival (2) Departure for all the Delegates / CWC Members /C.Ss /CHQ office bearers of their Circle who are attending the AIC at Vadodara-Gujarat before 10th November-2008 on the below mentioned e-mail addresses,

a)arvind_bhavsar51@yahoo.co.in

(b)bgpatel@bsnl.co.in

(c)yaspal_1195@yahoo.co.in

(d)bharat_2262@yahoo.co.in <<<<<<Proforma>>>>>

 Discussion with Jt DDG(P):

 GS and AGS, Com A. Khan, met Jt DDG(P) and asked him to take expeditious action to restore back the seniority of 1966 TES Gr B officers in accordance to the judgments of Ernakulam and Delhi High Courts. He informed that action has already started in this regard and assured that the issue would be treated on utmost priority. Expediting JTO to TES Gr B DPC against seniority cum fitness quota was also discussed.

 Status of issuing promotion orders against competitive quota: With regard to stay granted by Hon’ble High Court of Rajasthan in respect of competitive examination, Association is exploring the possibility of getting impleaded in the Court case to get the stay vacated in Rajasthan High Court.

 Discussion with DDG (Trg):   

 The issue of inadequacy of seats in ALTTC for imparting E2 to E3 training was discussed and the instances of UP(E) and kerala circle were cited. We informed DDG(TRG) that unless some urgent steps are taken by allowing RTTCs also to impart E2 to E3 training, a very serious situation is definitely going to occur in March ,09 when a very huge number of executives would be waiting to get trained because of inadequacy of seats. We appeal to CSs to find out the exact position in their respective Circles in this regard. However, DDG(Trg) assured that he is already seized of the matter and is in constant touch with the concerned authorities in ALTTC Ghaziabad.   

 Discussion with DDG (E)/BSNL:

 Constitution of committee to sort out the ACP issue of Civil/Electrical etc. on the lines suggested by us was discussed. We informed DDG(E) that the executives working in Civil/Electrical etc are suffering very badly because of the arbitrary order of Feb.,08, withdrawing the benefit of ACP scheme. DDG(E) assured that action on the lines suggested by us recently i.e constitution of committee is being considered to resolve the issue. 

Discussion with DDG(EF),BSNL: We pointed out that there was considerable delay in issuing orders in connection with AAO’s payscale. We were informed that file has just come from SEA section and very soon we will send the file back  and ensure that the orders are issued at the earliest. 

The issue of tax on perquisites for 2008-09 was also discussed and it was informed that the net financial implication is being worked out and efforts are on to ensure that BSNL may pay additional liability as done before.

The file relating to revision of pension for the employees who have retired before 1.1.2007 and drawing IDA pension has been sent back from DoT to BSNL with a list of objections. We will once again take this issue with DoT very soon. 

13th Oct 2008GS Writes to Director (HRD) on Total revamping of LDCE (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) - for promotion from JTO to TES Gr B against 1/3^rd TES Gr B vacancies .<<Click Here>>

13th Oct 2008GS Writes to Director (HRD) on Request for change of place of posting in promotion from SDE to STS. << Click Here>>

13th Oct 2008GS Writes to GM (Trg) on  Total inadequacy of availability of seats at ALTTC to complete E2 to E3 training within stipulated time frame.<< Click Here>>

10th Oct 2008GS Writes to Director (HRD) on ACP Scheme – Adverse impact of clarification issued vide No. 25- 4/2006-Pers.II dated 20.08.2007. – Need to immediately re-examine and resolve the issue in totality, at the earliest. <<<Click here>>>>>

10th Oct 2008GS Writes to Director (HRD) on Immediate restoration of seniority of 1966 TES Gr B officers– regarding.<<<<Click Here>>>>

10th Oct 2008GS Writes to Director (HRD) on Irregular and incredible marking pattern observed in paper II of TES Gr B competitive examination .<<<Click Here>>

08th Oct 2008Our association which has exclusively taken up the issue relating to simple accounts examination in the cadre of Civil and Electrical has met success as the same has been approved by the competent authority. The approval says that instead a two week training will be conducted at RTTCs and ALTTC followed by an examination i.e examination will be an integral part of training. We had received an overwhelming response on this issue specifically from all the southern Circles, WB, GJ,PB, UP(E),UP(W) ,MP etc.  CHQ is extremely thankful for their support and exemplary patience. We are hopeful for more pragmatic decisions in Civil/Electrical Wing. Necessary orders will be issued very soon.

On ACP issue we have received various representations across the country. This issue is causing serious heartburning to our comrades. Our GS is fully apprised on the issue and very shortly GS will address the issue with a new thrust & dimension.>>>>>>>>>>

Issue of 25 % competitive Examination.: The petitioners in Hon'ble Jaipur high court were called by DGM(Pers.) & GM(Pers.) at Corporate office. In the meeting they said that their concern was  seniority in the cadre not the staying of promotion (Competitive quota). Management has requested them to submit a declaration on the account. We are hopeful that things will be settled very soon. 

 07th Oct 20087^th Oct.,08: Meeting with Director (HRD) /BSNL:

 GS along with Com Ballab Bose, CS/UP(E), met Director(HRD) and discussed following issues elaborately. DDG(P) and Jt DDG(P) were also present in the meeting.

 A)     Finalization of Gr A RRs based on the agreement with the united forum of executives of BSNL: We impressed upon Director(HRD) to take immediate action to promulgate Gr A RRs in line with the understanding reached with the united forum of executives. Besides, we informed Director(HRD) that some of the aspects of RRs like qualification, age etc. for internal competitive examination for MTs which were left uncovered in the understanding and on which we were specifically assured of discussion at the time of framing and promulgation of Gr A RRs need to be discussed. Director(HRD) assured of further discussion on these issues very shortly.

B)    Holding of DPC from TES Gr B to adhoc STS: Director(HRD) directed DDG(P) to initiate immediate action to fill up about 1500 STS posts on adhoc basis. DDG(P) assured that action to initiate DPC would be taken very shortly.

C)    Expediting holding of seniority cum fitness DPC from JTO to TES Gr B: DDG(P) informed Director(HRD) that practically no Circle has sent so far the information that BSNL hqs has sought for in regard to correction of EL circulated by Hqs. However, DDG(P) informed Director(HRD) that within ten days heads of Circles would be asked to send the CRs for processing and going ahead with the seniority cum fitness DPC. Director(HRD) directed DDG(P) to treat this issue on utmost priority.

D)    Restoration of seniority of 1966 SDEs: We very strongly protested over the delay in restoring the seniority of 1966 SDEs despite clear cut Court directions from Ernakulam and Delhi High Courts, quashing reversion of these 1966 SDEs. DDG(P) categorically assured that within fifteen days action to restore the seniority of 1966 SDEs would be taken.

E)     Issuing of promotion orders from JTO to TES Gr B against competitive quota: DDG(P) informed that he is making best efforts to issue the orders as early as possible and is in constant touch with the legal cell of BSNL Hqs to break the impasse created by direction issued by Rajasthan High Court. We urged upon Director(HRD) to expedite issuing of orders by taking appropriate action. We also informed Director (HRD) that if things are delayed too much, then Association will get impleaded in Rajasthan High Court.   

 4^th/5^th Oct.,08:  21^st Circle Conference of TN Circle at Thanjavur:

 21^st Circle Conference of TN Circle was held at Thanjavur on 4^th/5^th Oct.,08 in a colorful manner, with more than 600 members attending the open session on the evening of 4^th Oct.,08. The open session was addressed by the CSs of BSNL EU, NFTE, TEPU, FNTO, DGM(A)/TN Circle and GM/Thanjavur. Veteran Comrade, W. Seshagiri Rao, president/NCOA, CHQ President, Com S.L.Reddy, and GS also addressed the open session. All the speakers emphasized upon the need of continuous and sustained struggle from the platform of Jt forum on issues of viability of BSNL. Key note address was read out by Com N. Balakrishnan, CS/TN Circle.          

 GS addressed the delegate session on the morning of 5^th Oct.,08 and apprised the representative council about latest developments on various cadre and other issues. GS’s address was followed by an interactive session. Role of CHQ on the issue of 147 SDEs getting retrospective seniority came in for criticism. However, GS, after explaining all the facts relating to the issue, assured the representative council of seeking to explore various options, including the legal one, to protect the interest of seniors. Com Sunder krishnan, Com Ashokan and Com Jayraman were unanimously elected President, CS and treasurer respectively.

 3^rd October, 08;   GS addressed GB meeting of Chennai/TD.   

GB meeting of Chennai/TD was addressed by the GS on the evening of 3^rd Oct.,08 in which GS elaborately mentioned the latest position on various issues and the stand of the Association. CHQ President, Com S.L.Reddy, and treasurer, Com Muthu, also addressed the GB meeting. The meeting was presided over by Com Munuswamy, President of the Chennai/TD Organization.      

 The stand of the CHQ on the issue of giving retrospective seniority to 147 SDEs and promoting about 50 of them to STS came in for severe criticism. Despite explaining of facts by GS, particularly in the context of judgments from various High Courts and Supreme Court, the members wanted Association to explore possibility of legal action, since it was felt that a flood gate would be opened by such retrospective promotions which would adversely affect the seniority of seniors in future. GS also explained in detail the helplessness of the Association on the issue of fixation of TES Gr B seniority in view of innumerable court cases being filed on the issue. However, GS assured the members that Association would further try to explore taking legal action on the issue to protect the interest of the seniors who are adversely affected by such retrospective seniority fixation.                                    

04th Oct 2008The file relating to AAOs Pay scale was with SEA branch till 3rd of October 2008. It was referred by EF branch for their comments on the issue with the reason that SEA branch is the nodal branch dealing with the issue. We are surprised as why the file was sent to SEA branch as the nodal branch was SR branch which has dealt the issue. Unnecessary delay has already taken by tossing the file from one branch to the other, as the approval for the same has come long back from DoT. We strongly feel and protest the delay in approval of AAOs payscales.

The orders relating to AO DPC are expected next week. All the request transfers will be carried out and there will be minimum disturbance in the orders. We are hopeful that all the request transfers will in accordance with some decided policy.

04th Oct 2008 Status of promotion of 25 % competitive examination: The necessary details of the all the qualified candidates & VC have been compiled by the personnel-II branch. The Promotions to the qualified candidates is a bit delayed due to the so called stay in the Hon'ble Jaipur bench of Rajasthan high court by a writ petition no.  4796/2007 filed by one of the executive association. There is an element of ambiguity in terms of applicability of stay. Concerned GM(Pers.) & DGM(Pers.) are totally seized of the issue as a total of 1867 candidates have passed the exam. and out of which more than 800 BSNL recruitee JTOs have been declared successful in the same examination. We have also demanded that the promotion orders may be issued at the earliest as the stay was granted by the Hon'ble Court till the next hearing i.e 17.9.07. The matter has been referred to GM(legal) by the GM(Pers.) for finding a solution in this regard.