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News pertaining to August 2010

  • 31.08.2010:Direct Tax Code Bill - Changes in personal taxation: Here is an analysis of the DTC Bill tabled in Parliament: 'Following on from its original proposal last year, the Government had issued a revised discussion paper in June 2010. In its original form the DTC was expected to bring about far reaching changes in the personal taxation slabs and available exemptions. Fast forward to today, and what has been tabled in Parliament appears to be a watered down version of the DTC.' Read More...

  • 30.08.2010:STS Regular Promotion: BSNL issues STS Regular promotion orders to five more DEs. View orders...

  • 30.08.2010: STS Adhoc Promotion: BSNL issues STS Adhoc promotion orders to seven more SDEs. View orders...

  • 28.08.2010:Applicability of full pension on completion of 20 years service - effect from 1.1.2006: DoT has endorsed Dept. of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 10.12.2009 on admissibility of full pension on completion of 20 years of service, w.e.f. 1.1.2006 which was earlier applicable w.e.f.2.9.2008. View DoT letter...

  • 27.08.2010: Willingness for postings in DE/AGM grade in AP and Kerala Circle: BSNL has called for application from willing officers including those those who were recently promoted, to work in DE/AGM grade in AP and Kerala Circles.  View Circular...

  • 26.08.2010: Minister of State for Communications and IT reply in Rajya Sabha on Pitroda Committee recommendations: Minister of State for Communications and IT Shri Sachin Pilot, in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today has made public officially the salient features of Sam Pitroda Committee Report on BSNL.  View reply...

  • 25.08.2010: All India GSM Subscriber Figures for July 2010: View figures...

  • 24.08.2010: STS (Telecom) Regularisation: BSNL has issued orders regularising 26 more STS (Telecom). View letter...   View list...

  • 24.08.2010: Inter-Circle Transfers in SDE (Telecom): BSNL has issued inter-circle transfer orders for SDE (Telecom). View orders...

  • 23.08.2010:TRAI recommends integrated numbering scheme for fixed and mobile services: 'In the recommendations, TRAI has proposed that the existing 10-digit numbering scheme should be continued to avoid inconvenience to the customers that would accompany any move to shift to an 11 digit numbering scheme'. Read More...

  • 23.08.2010: BSNL proposes to hold LDCE for promotion to SDE (E): BSNL has proposed holding of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to SDE (Electricals) under 33% quota for the vacancy years 2008-09 & 2009-10. View Circular...        View syllabus...

  • 20.08.2010:Private operators did not offer adequate support in Leh: The government has expressed its unhappiness with private telecom operators for not coming forward to join hands in restoring communication links in cloudburst-hit Leh but lauded state-owned BSNL for its quick response. Read More...

  • 19.08.2010:Reservation in promotion - Treatment of SC/ST candidates promoted on their own merit: DoP&T has clarified that SC/ST candidates got promotion on their own merit and seniority and not owing to reservations or relaxation of qualifications will be adjusted against unreserved points of reservation roster, irrespective of the fact whether the promotion is made by selection method or non-selection method. View DoP&T OM...

  • 18.08.2010:RCom posts depressing Q1 2010-11 results: Reliance Communications (RCom) is losing out on the race to match steps with its counterparts particularly Bharti Airtel. The company’s net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 dropped to Rs.251 crore at a fall of 85% as compared to net profit of Rs.1,637 crore recorded last year. (TT)

  • 17.08.2010: Successful First Central Working Comittee at Bhubaneswar: The First CWC of AIBSNLOA held at Bhubaneswar on 14th and 15th August 2010 was a grand success.  Com.K.Balasubramanian and Com.R.Duraisamy, CHQ Vice-Presidents conducted the proceedings. The CWC reflected the growing impact of AIBSNLOA amongst the BSNL Executives.  Lively, meaningful and elaborate deliberations were the highlight of the CWC.  Many important resolutions were passed which will be published shortly. The CWC has accepted the offer from Chennai Telephones Circle to hold the All India Conference at Chennai.  A colourful Open Session was held on 14th August.  Shri A.N.Rai, CGM was the Chief Guest and he delivered an inspiring address.  Shri J.Ganta, GM (EB), Dr.P.K.Hota, GMTD, Bhubaneswar and Shri U.S.Panda, GMTD, Cuttack addressed the gathering.  GS Com.V.P.Arya presented the key note address covering all the issues of concern to BSNL and its Executives. [View Key Note Address]. Wonderful arrangements had been made by Orissa comrades for the CWC and  for comfortable stay of the participants. Sumptuous and healthy food was served with affection and care.  The hospitality shown by Orissa comrades led by the Circle Secretary Com.P.K.Mohanty was lauded by all the participants.  CHQ conveys its deep gratitude and appreciation to Com. M.R.P.Patnaik, the Circle President, Com.P.P.Tripathy,  Com.Mishra, Com.Jogi Senapat, Com.Mallick, Com.Khuntia and other comrades of host circle for their hard work, hospitality and camaraderie.

  • 17.08.2010:Transfer and Postings and reallotment in AO/Sr AO cadre: BSNL has issued transfer orders and reallotment orders in AO/Sr AO cadre. View orders...

  • 17.08.2010: Transfer and Postings of Executives of Telecom Finance for CDR Data Centre under ITPC, Pune: BSNL has issued orders of transfer and postings of AOs/JAOs for CDR Data Centre under ITPC, Pune. View orders...

  • 16.08.2010: Regular promotion of STS Telecom: BSNL issues orders regularising 1571 STS Adhoc officers. View orders: File 1...    File 2...    File 3...

  • 16.08.2010:Modified orders in circle of posting on DE Adhoc Promotion: BSNL issues order modifying circle of posting for  Executives of Tamilnadu who were promoted as DE Adhoc  View orders...

  • 11.08.2010:Modified orders in circle of posting on DE Adhoc Promotion: BSNL issues order modifying circle of posting for  Executives of UP (E) who were promoted as DE Adhoc  View orders...

  • 11.08.2010:Modified orders in circle of posting on DE Adhoc Promotion: BSNL issues order modifying circle of posting for  Executives of STR who were promoted as DE Adhoc View orders...

  • 09.08.2010:Revised IDA rates w.e.f. 1.7.2010: BSNL endorses DPE orders revising IDA rates w.e.f. 1.7.2010. View orders...

  • 07.08.2010: Response from DoT to our letter on Pay fixation in case of Group B officers who have opted IDA pay scale from the date of next promotion which happened to fall after 1.10.2000 - reduction in pension: We had addressed Secretary, DoT on 16.6.2010 (view our letter) on the above issue requesting him to direct CCAs of all Circles to decide the case of payment of pension in respect of the above cases, based on existing instructions of BSNL as already advised by DOT vide No 1-1(04)/2005-PAT(Pt) dated 24.09.2008 and not to resort to the practice of reducing the quantum of pension.  TA I Section of DoT has requested DDG (Estt) of DoT to issue necessary clarification/guidelines to CCA officers for the methodology of fixation of pay in these cases.  View letter...

  • 07.08.2010: Fees and Time limit for communication of marks, retotalling/verification of marks in Departmental Examinations: BSNL has revised the fees and time limits for communication of marks and retotalling/verification of marks in Departmental Examinations. View orders i.r.o. Communication of Marks...     Retotalling...

  • 06.08.2010: All India Eligibility list of JTO (Telecom) for promotion against vacancy years 2008-09 and 2009-10: BSNL has called for details of JTO (T) of Recruitment Year 1996-2001 in respect of OC, 1997-2001 in respect of SC category and 2004 & 2005 in respect of ST category, for promotion to SDE (Telecom) grade for the vacancy years 2008-09 and 2009-10.

  • 06.08.2010: Appointment of JAOs after completion of 4 weeks training: BSNL has issued posting orders to JAOs under 40% quota on completion of 4 weeks training. View letter...   View list...

  • 05.08.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on short supply of 3G Data cards:'At a time when the private operators are waiting on the wings to roll out their 3G services in a few months to come, delay in supply will adversely affect our prospects and could be a move to wean away our subscribers. We believe that after Broad band, our 3G data cards have evoked much interest and reception from the subscribers. Unfortunately, we are failing to respond to the need.' Read More...

  • 03.08.2010:Revision of IDA rate w.e.f. 1.7.2010: We had reported on 30.6.2010 that according to our calculation IDA shall increase by 0.3% from 34.8% to 35.1% w.e.f 1.7.2010.  Doubts were being raised in some quarters about  the accuracy of our calculation.  DPE has today issued orders enhancing the IDA rate from 34.8% to 35.1.% w.e.f. 1.7.2010 in respect of the PSUs where last pay revision was implemented w.e.f. 1.1.2007.  View DPE orders...

  • 03.08.2010: Revision of pension for Pre-2007 BSNL pensioners: It is learnt that the draft cabinet memo has finally been sent to the concerned Ministries/Departments (DOP&PW, DPE, Dept of Expenditure, DLA) for their comments. On receipt of the response from these Ministries/Departments, the Memo will be finalised and sent to the Cabinet for consideration.

  • 02.08.2010: BSNL belies forecast by sooth-sayers: Belying all the forecast of astronomical figures of loss,  BSNL has posted a net loss of Rs.1822 crores, during the last financial year ending 31.3.2010, according to the final audit figures.  But for the payment of Rs 2900 crores arrears of pay revision paid during the year, it would have been a net profit of around Rs.700 crores.  The net profit during the previous year 2008-09 was Rs.575 crores.  Although there is lot to improve, the figures confirm that the performance was not as bad as was being painted by some sooth-sayers trying to create panic.

  • 02.08.2010: GS meets new CMD: GS today met new CMD Shri Gopal Das and welcomed him in his new assignment. 

  • 02.08.2010: Benefit of merger of 50% IDA with basic pay w.e.f.1.1.2007 amounting to 78.2% for fitment in revised pay scales: Although this issue was reportedly in the agenda of the Board meeting held on 30.7.2010, it is learnt that the issue could not be taken up for discussion on that day.  Now the decision will have to wait till the next Board meeting.

  • 02.08.2010: Modified orders in DE Adhoc Promotion: BSNL issues order modifying circle of posting for 77 Executives who were promoted as DE Adhoc vide its orders issued in June and July 2010. View orders...

  • 02.08.2010: Modified DE Adhoc promotion orders for Lady Officers: BSNL issues another order modifying circle of posting for lady officers recently promoted as DE Adhoc. View orders...

 

 

      
Com.V.P.Arya
General Secretary

 

CONSTITUTION
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MEMBERSHIP FORM

LOGO FOR LETTERHEAD

CDA & IDA RATES

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VI CPC ON PENSION

2nd PAY REVISION COMMITTEE -SALIENT FEATURES

VI CPC IMPLEMENTATION

DPE orders on Pay Revision

Presidential Directive on Pay Revision

BSNL orders on Pay Revision

2nd PRC ARREARS

IDA CALCULATION

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