CHQ CIRCULARS/LETTERS

• 18.09.2013:CHQ writes to the Secretary, DoPP&W on merger of 78.2% IDA with basic pension benefit to the absorbed BSNL Pensioners:'The DoT proposal to allow the benefit only w.e.f. 10.06.2013 seeks to create categories among the post-2007 retirees, allowing the benefit to those who retired on or after 10.06.2013 and denying the benefit to those who retired between 1.1.2007 and 9.6.2013. This amounts to patent discrimination and is unlawful.' Read More...

• 02.09.2013:CHQ writes to Director (HR) requesting extension of time for assuming charge as DE (Adhoc):'We are of the considered opinion that consequent to our appeal some more modification orders will be issued by our BSNL CO. Meanwhile since the stipulated 40 days time from the date of issue of the promotion order expires on 27th August 2O13.' Read More...

• 23.08.2013:CHQ writes to Director (HR) regarding reallotment to Chennai Telephones on promotion as DE on adhoc basis:'These seniors have already lost precious 3 years of service in STS and this order of l9-7-2O13 has not put an end to their agonizing wait but instead has further added to their woes.' Read More...

• 21.08.2013:CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Benefit of merger of 50% DA with Basic Pay w.e.f. 01.01.2007, effectively amounting to 78.2%, for the purpose of fitment and pay fixation in the revised pay scales:'No one appeared to have realized that the fitment benefit of 78.2% was not related to profit/loss of the company, but related to the compensation paid to the employees, pensioners and family pensioners for rising prices of essential commodities.' Read More...

• 21.08.2013:CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Estt) on Issues related to provisions of superannuation benefits to directly Recruited BSNL employees:'We believe that the proposal is in a very nascent stage and commenting on it now would be inappropriate, without knowing what return exactly could be obtained from insurance companies and whether such return would facilitate payment of superannuation benefits to the extent of 30% of Basic Pay + DA (as amended by DPE OM No. No.2 (70)/08-DPE (WC)/GL-VII/09 dated 2nd April, 2009).' Read More...

• 16.08.2013:CHQ writes to Director (HR) regarding discrimination by MP Telecom Circle in cancellation/change/retention orders issued by it:'We therefore request you to kindly intervene and advise Madhya Pradesh Circle administration to remove the discrimination against our members and thus render justice by posting them to the places where their spouses are working.' Read More...

• 08.08.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting reallotment to Chennai TD on promotion as DE (Adhoc):'We are of the firm opinion, sir, that if the 43 vacant posts {19 vacant as on date plus the 24 (I5% of the sanctioned strength i.e. 161)} are filled up strictly on merit and seniority basis, this will prevent mass scale exodus of experienced and senior Executives from Chennai thereby fulfilling needs of the Chennai Telephones Administration also and pave way for a smooth and uninterrupted working. The balance left over Executives numbering about 44 can be accommodated in the neighboring circles after getting due requests, if any, from the individual oflicers.' Read More...

• 08.08.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Non-resolution of long pending issues of BSNL Executives - Finalization of standard E2 and E3 pay scales for JTOs and SDEs respectively and their equivalent cadres:'We are of the view that openness, positive approach and willingness to listen to and understand the problems are the need of the hour. Management needs to settle genuine issues without seeing as to who raised the issue and without waiting for it to precipitate. No one, howsoever vocal they may be, should be allowed to put spokes in settlement of genuine issues.' Read More...

• 08.08.2013:CHQ writes to Director (HR) requesting to review posting on promotion to SDE (T) grade under 33% competitive quota:'One category is those who have already served in tenure circles and the other one is those who have only recently come on transfer to the present circle under Rule 8 after serving in other circles on their initial posting as JTOs. The requests of these JTOs for posting in the circle of their choice may also be favourably considered and modified orders may be issued. ' Read More...

• 08.08.2013:CHQ writes to Director (HR) requesting to review posting on promotion to DE grade on adhoc basis:'But some female Executives, due to their personal and family constraints are unable to move out even to nearby circles. They need retention in their present circles.' Read More...

• 07.08.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Revised fixation benefit amounting to 78.2% of pre-revised basic pay as on 1.1.2007 for those who retired after 1.1.2007 but before 10.6.2013:'All the retired Executives and Non-executives belonging to this category are fervently waiting for their pay being re-fixed with fitment benefit of 78.2% as on 1.1.2007, since their last pay drawn will automatically get changed. They will, therefore, be entitled to get additional benefit as are admissible based on their revised last pay drawn.' Read More...

• 01.08.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting initiation of process of promotion of DGM and DE on adhoc basis to fill remaining vacancies:'However we would like to draw your kind attention to the fact that still around 300 posts in DGM grade and 1000 posts in DE grade remain unfilled. At an average, fifty to sixty DGMs/DEs retire every month, increasing the resultant vacancies in these grades.' Read More...

• 26.07.2013:CHQ writes to GM (Pers) for modification in posting orders on promotion to DE on adhoc basis:'The problem of shortage of SDEs in Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Chennai Telephones Circles is particularly of immediate concern, as also 100% of the DE vacancies in these circles have not been utilized for posting promoted officers. The circles where these officers have been posted to, will also not be benefitted unless they join their new assignment. The expenditure to BSNL on transfer benefits to these 450 officers, roughly amounting to Rs.450,00,000/- may not be a purposeful one, in the present financial state of BSNL.' Read More...

• 26.07.2013:CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Est) on Regular appointment as JTOs – case of TTAs officiating as JTOs:'We would like to point out that, BSNL vide its letter No. 3-34/2013/Pers-IV dated 26.6.2013, in a brief sent to the Circles for defending court cases filed by officiating JTOs to quash the notification for LDCE of JTO/Stay of the Result/Regularisation, has submitted in Para (i) that, “Since Contempt Petition is pending in Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana, it is not possible to regularize officiating JTO's till final outcome of the Contempt Petition.”' Read More...

• 26.07.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Discrepancy in BSNL MS RR in respect of SDE grade of Civil/Electrical/Architecture wing in BSNL - Denial of promotion to EE grade in respect of non-graduates:'Now, the Hon’ble PCAT, Delhi, in OA-2651/2012 has delivered a judgment on 26.4.2013 that the applicants in the OA may be considered for grant of the benefit in terms of Government of India Instructions dated 26.05.1977 by which diploma in Engineering with ten years technical experience has been recognized as equivalent to degree in Engineering.' Read More...

• 26.07.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL extending moral support to agitation by AIGETOA:'We believe that it is necessary to open a dialogue to understand the gravity of these issues and reach a consensus so that there is no ground for agitation. We would, therefore, appeal to you to kindly order high level discussions to resolve these issues by involving all the concerned sections of the Executives including our Association.' Read More...

• 16.07.2013:CHQ writes to Director (HR) on posting on promotion to DE grade on adhoc basis :'Further, sending out a large number of officers out of circle on promotion due to want of vacancies will also create shortage in the SDE/Sr.SDE grade in the circle - thus creating imbalance and operational problems.' Read More...

• 09.07.2013:CHQ writes to CMD regarding the Revised results of LDCE for promotion to SDE (T) held on 4.3.2012 :'We would therefore request you to kindly bestow your immediate attention to this issue and cause inclusion of the names of 119 JTOs who had been declared successful vide BSNL letter dated 4.7.2012 and are not finding a place in the revised list of successful candidates circulated vide BSNL letter dated 28.6.2013 and to thus render justice to them.' Read More...

• 07.06.2013:CHQ writes to MoC on approval of 78.2% fitment benefit w.e.f. 1.1.2007:' We therefore request you to kindly intervene and to direct DoT and BSNL to ensure that the DPE decision dated 2.4.2009 is implemented by BSNL without further delay, with effect from 1.1.2007 and without diluting the benefit in any manner. ' Read More...

• 07.06.2013:CHQ writes to Group Of Ministers looking into revival strategy for BSNL & MTNL:'BSNL is now paying service tax on the amount for which bills have been raised. It is a krrown fact that all the bills raised do not end in realization of the amount billed. Thus BSNL has to pay more than the service tax it collects from its customers. Hence it should be ensured that BSNL pays service tax only on the amount realised througb bills.' Read More...

• 07.06.2013:CHQ writes to Director (HR) on early convenlng of DPC for promotion to DE Adhoc and diversion of more STS posts from MT quota to Seniority cum fitness quota:'We would also like to draw your kind attention to the fact that out of the total 5400 STS posts (27OO ppsts are meant for seniority cum fitness quota and the other 27OO posts are meant for MT quota),only 2000 STS vacancies have been filled till date by seniority cum fitness basis, including the 600 regular posts. Therefore 34OO posts still remain unfilled. Also on an average around 80 DEs are retiring every month adding to the number of vacant posts and the acute shortage of DEs in the field units have a telling effect on the services. Even after diversion of 1100 posts from MT quota, 1600 posts under MT quota still remain vacant.' Read More...

• 29.05.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL regarding discrepancy ln BSNL MSRR in respect of DE grade of Civil/Electrical/Architecture wing in BSNL - Denial of Promotiotn to SDE (Civil/Electrical/Architecture) in the Grade of STS in respect of non-graduates:'In the revised guidelines too it has been stipulated under Para 3.9 that “only basic qualification in the discipline may be insisted upon. For example, if a degree in Civil Engineering is the qualification prescribed for direct recruits, the promotees may be required to possess at least a Diploma in Civil Engineering.”' Read More...

• 29.05.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting reconsideration of its orders on restrictlon on the usage of service/residential telephone connection to reduce lnterconnect usage charges:'The Executives are paying towards the calls made in excess of the free call limit prescribed. This is a definite source of revenue to BSNL. The decision to place restrictions on the calls made by the Executives will result in loss of revenue to BSNL.' Read More...

• 24.05.2013:CHQ writes to Chairman of the committee on restructuring of hindi cadres:'We, therefore, request that the latest advice by Department of Official Language as referred above, may please be taken into account while formulating the recommendations for restructuring Hindi cadres.' Read More...

• 22.05.2013:CHQ writes to Director (HR) on violation of transfer policy in Madhya Pradesh Circle:'We shall be thankful if you kindly intervene and advise CGMT Bhopal to follow the guidelines given in BSNL Transfer Policy and to avoid discrimination.' Read More...

• 21.05.2013:CHQ writes to CMD on Non- grant of First Tlme Bound Financlal Up-gradation due on O1.1O.2OO4 under TBP Pollcy 2OO7 to the BSNL Executives against whom no Vlgilance Case was pending as on the due date.:'Since no clarification has been issued on this so far, the issue of time bound upgradation in respect of mqjor penalty cases emanating after the due date remain unresolved in some circles. We shall be thankful if an early clarification removing the stipulation mentioned in Para (c) of the BSNL's Office letter dated 2O.9.2OI2 is issued.' Read More...

• 14.05.2013:CHQ writes to Chairman BRPSE on 78.2%:'As per the operational modalities for BRPSE, on reference by the administrative Ministry, other loss making CPSEs can be considered by BRPSE if it is of the opinion that revival/restructuring is necessary for checking the incipient sickness (incurring loss for two consecutive years) and making the CPSE profitable, keeping the industry specific business environment in view. Thus it would be seen that BRPSE can advise the CPSE on revival/restructuring strategies and not on implementing earlier directions of DPE on pay related matter.' Read More...

• 14.05.2013:CHQ writes to the Chairman of the committee on restructuring of hindi cadres:CHQ writes to the Chairman of the committeeon restructuring of hindi cadres, requesting early decisions on creation/restoration of hindi posts and revision of pay scales of Rajbasha Adhikari. Read More...

• 06.05.2013:CHQ writes to CMD regarding All India LTC:'We would, therefore, request that suitable modification may be issued immediately permitting retiring employees to avail All India LTC ‘during the last two years before their retirement on superannuation.’ Read More...

• 06.05.2013:CHQ writes to CMD on Pay fixation under FR 22 (I) (a) (1) instead of FR 35 for TTAsofficiating as JTOs:'We earnestly request you to kindly intervene and to cause issue of orders granting the benefit of pay fixation under FR 22 (1)(a)(i) to all the TTAs officiating as JTOs, subject to the condition that the benefit will be reversed in case the writ petitions by BSNL before Kerala High Court is allowed. As far as the retiring TTAs are concerned, an undertaking, similar to the one taken from retiring officers who got their pay in IDA scale fixed from the date of their promotion after 1.10.2000, can be obtained from them.' Read More...

• 06.05.2013:CHQ writes to Director (F) on CAO long stay transfer:Thus to accommodate only two officers in Tamilnadu, five oflicers are being sent out, which is neither justified nor reasonable' Read More...

• 18.04.2013:CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) on Consideration of re-allotment requests of JTOs who were promoted by BSNL order dated 30.3.2011 but could not join due to status quo ordered by Hon’ble High Court of Madras:'It is quite expected that during the past two years there would have been changes in the vacancy position in the cadre of SDEs in all the Circles/SSAs. It would be, therefore, just and natural that the requests of these JTOs for change of Circle/SSA/Station could be favourably considered now.' Read More...

• 15.04.2013:CHQ writes to CMD requesting grant of exemption from appearing in the LDCE for promotion to JTO -case of TTAs who have passed the screening test held in 2OOO:'We are worried over the inhuman attitude with which the issue is being handled after exploiting the services of these TTAs for years together by ordering them to officiate in JTO vacancies. Now, asking them to appear in the examination after they have completed JTO Phase I training and have worked for so many years as JTOs, is neither fair nor justified. BSNL cannot shirk its responsibility to regalarize them as JTOs in the name of court decisions, ignoring its own decision dated 30.3.2001.' Read More...

• 26.03.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL regarding withdrawal of the practice of local officiating promotions:'It appears that before taking these decisions proper home-work has not been done. We firmly believe that the only solution to the issue is pursuing the legal cases seriously at all levels and resolving the discrepancies in the seniority lists so that all the vacancies in the SDE/STS/JAG grades in all streams can be filled on regular basis, leaving very minimal short-term vacancies for local officiating' Read More...

• 26.03.2013:CHQ writes to Secretary DoT regarding deputation of unabsorbed ITS officers in BSNL for a further period of 10 years:'Apart from the above, the decision to allow deputation to the unabsorbed ITS Group A Officers for a further period of 1O years will cause serious demoralization, frustration and de-motivation to the BSNL's own Officers, since the deputationists will occupy the posts sanctioned against BSNL's assets which otherwise are the promotional posts of BSNL Officers. In case of JAG level posts alone, 181 number of posts of DGM are being held by the deputationists - thus blocking the promotion avenues of the eligible BSNL Executives. If fact, the career advancement of the absorbed/BSNL recruited Executives will be seriously affected by the above decision.' Read More...

• 13.03.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on amendment in the schedule of Disciplinary, Appellate and Reviewing authorities as contained in BSNL CDA Rules 2006:'Therefore the amendments, as circulated vide BSNL's above cited office letter, will not stand legal scrutiny and are bound to fail if contested in a court of law. We therefore request that the amendments be withdrawn forthwith.' Read More...

• 19.02.2013:BSNL Management Trainees Recruitment Rules 2013:As scheduled, GS and AGS had a meeting with the committee yesterday evening and submitted our views and proposals on the matter in writing. Sr.GM (Pers) appreciated our points and said that the other associations have not given their views in writing and one more meeting will be called after they submit their views in writing. View CHQ letter...

• 14.02.2013:CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) regarding amendments proposed to SDE (T) RR 2002:'It may be added under column 11 in proposed provision that, "Normally the DPC for promotion on the basis of seniority cum fitness as well as the LDCE shall be held atleast once in the calendar year."' Read More...

• 07.02.2013:CHQ writes to CMD regarding Non-grant of benefit of merger of 50% IDA with basic pay for fitment purpose in BSNL - DoT’s unfair observations :'Had the 78.2% fitment benefit been granted immediately after the DPE orders dated 2.4.2009 was issued while BSNL’s financial position was still comfortable, today’s predicament could have been avoided' Read More...

• 05.02.2013:CHQ writes to CMD requesting review of tower sharing concept and introduction of safeguards:'Another area of concern is leasing out those towers where BSNL is the sole operator due to the cost and labour required in erecting towers in difficult terrains and hilly areas. Leasing out such towers can never be a wise decision.' Read More...

• 28.01.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting immediate release of promotion orders of DGM (T) on adhoc basis: 'We therefore earnestly request you to kindly cause release of the promotion list reported to have been approved by you, immediately, so that persons retiring this month are atleast not deprived of their due promotion.' Read More...

• 16.01.2013:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL against restriction on the usage of service/residential connection to reduce interconnect usage charges: "Thus IUC paid by BSNL will be neutralized by the IUC paid to BSNL by the private operators for their calls terminating at these service numbers. Therefore we fail to understand as to how the decision of BSNL to place further restriction on number of service connections and barring STD calls outside the circle is going to save expenditure towards IUC. Read More...

• 31.12.2012:CHQ writes to CMD regarding Recruitment of DR-DGMs in BSNL in the background of interim relief granted to the applicants by Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh and subsequently by Hon'ble Principal cAT New Delhi:In view of the above, we again request you to kindly reconsider your decision of direct recruitment of DGMs and fill up vacancies in DGM grade through promotion from the STS grade officers. Read More...

• 28.12.2012:CHQ writes to CMD regarding discrepancy in Question No.1 of CPWD paper of recently held JAO Part II examination:In question No.1, against the date 02.06.2OO4 a transaction of payment towards contractor bill has been given but without mentioning about Income Tax (2%) recovery. IT recovery is a statutory obligation. Read More...

• 26.12.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on Payment of electricity charges on industrial tariff instead of commercial tariff:'We therefore request you to kindly take up the issue of providing renewable energy systems under subsidized price with DoT and to impress upon the circles to seriously pursue the issue of modification of the electricity tariff with the concerned State Electricity Regulatory Commissions' Read More...

• 19.12.2012:CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) regarding Resolution of the issue of treating promotion to the grade of AAO and Sr.AO as first time bound up-gradation in IDA pay scale: 'Moreover, the decision of the committee as approved by BSNL, takes away the post based promotion granted to the AAOs by the DoT retrospectively, which is highly arbitrary.' Read More...

• 17.12.2012:CHQ writes to GM (Trg) requesting to review usefulness of e-mode mandatory training: 'We once again request you that, the entire policy of mandatory training/examination may be reviewed and a decision may be taken to withdraw the stipulation in the BSNL Executives Promotion Policy.' Read More...

• 12.12.2012:CHQ writes to Cabinet Secretary regarding DoT prposals on retaining ITS Group A officers: 'Let a wrong precedent may not be set, by allowing the entire managerial cadre of the second largest organization of the Nation to remain outside without a sense of belongingness and to enjoy only the fruits of the huge assets built by lakhs of unsung heroes of erstwhile P&T Department, then the Telecom Department and now the BSNL, through the past 100 years.' Read More...

• 21.11.2012:CHQ writes to CMD regarding grant of five advance increments to departmental JAOs who passed the JAO Part II examination held in January 2010: 'During our meeting with GM (Estt) on 31.7.2012 we were informed that the Committee constituted for considering the issue has recommended grant of advance increments to remove the anomaly and that the Management Committee will consider the recommendation. We have been waiting patiently for more than three months for the Management Committee to take a view on the issue. But no decision appears to have been taken in this regard till date. The delay is causing a lot of resentment among the affected JAOs.' Read More...

• 02.11.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on holding of DPC for promotion to DE on adhoc basis: 'We would, therefore, request you to kindly bestow your personal attention in the matter, ensure that the said proposal is approved at the earliest by the Management Committee and also the DPC is held at the earliest so as to put an end to the anxiety and agony of the affected Executives.' Read More...

• 01.11.2012:CHQ writes to PGM (Electrical) regarding improper implementation of BSNL Transfer Policy in Tamilnadu Electrical Zone which includes Chennai Telephones Electrical Circle: 'It is quite unfortunate that this lack of coordination between the two administrative units has resulted in discrimination among the executives and has developed loss of faith in their minds towards the Transfer Policy of BSNL. We therefore request your kind intervention in this matter and to ensure that the instructions contained in your office circular dated 26.10.2010 referred to above are implemented in letter and spirit so as to end discrimination.' Read More...

• 29.10.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on Non- grant of 1st time Bound Financial up-gradation due on 01.10.2004 under TBP Policy 2007 to the BSNL Executives against whom no Vigilance Case was pending as on the due date: 'Therefore, the stipulation in Para (c) of the BSNL letter dated 20.9.2012 that, "Disciplinary cases of minor penalty, emanating beyond the due date of time bound upgradation, may not affect the grant of time bound upgradation" implying that disciplinary case of major penalty emanating beyond the due date may affect the grant of time bound upgradation, is not only contradictory to Para (b) but also to existing guidelines on sealed cover procedure. No judgment of any Court has advised such discrimination/differentiation between minor and major penalty cases emanating after the due date.' Read More...

• 19.10.2012:CHQ writes to CMD regarding BSNL letter calling volunteers in DE/AGM grade to work in BSNL Corporate Office: 'If at all it is urgently required to fill the DE/AGM vacancies in Corporate Office, the same can be done by granting officiating promotion to TES Group B officers in Corporate Office or by allowing looking after arrangements.' Read More... 04.10.2012:CHQ writes to CMD requesting withdrawal of notification issued for direct recruitment of DGMs: 'In view of the above, we request you to kindly fill up the vacalcies in DGM grade through promotion from the STS grade officers of BSNL and withdraw the notification issued for direct recruitment of DGMs.' Read More...

• 01.10.2012:AIBSNLOA CHQ's email to Cabinet Secretary on DoT proposal to keep non-optee Group A officers on permanent deputation/foreign service/encadrement in BSNL: Immediately after learning on 26.9.2012 that the Committee of Secretaries (COS) was to meet on 28th September 2012 to consider DoT's proposal for keeping the non-optee Group A officers on permanent deputation/foreign service/encadrement in BSNL, General Secretary has sent email to Cabinet Secretary with copies marked to other Secretaries, enclosing the earlier letter addressed to PM, with a view to draw their immediate attention to our views, before the COS meeting took place. The COS meeting is reported to have been held a day in advance on 27th September 2012. The outcome of the meeting is not known. Read More...

• 24.09.2012:CHQ writes to General Manager (Admin), BSNL Corporate Office on disconnection of RSTC by MTNL Delhi due to non-payment of bills by BSNL: 'Therefore, you are requested to kindly look into the matter urgently and do the needful at the earliest. MTNL authority may also be requested to restore the disconnected RSTCs and stop further disconnections for the time being till BSNL Corporate Office settles the issue with MTNL' Read More...

• 21.09.2012:CHQ writes to Prime Minister on Implementation of orders of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi directing BSNL to relieve all those Group A officers who have not opted for Absorption in BSNL: 'Apart from the ethical issues involved, such proposal will not stand legal scrutiny since DPE vide its letter No.18(6)/2001-GM-GL-77 dated the 28th December 2005, has reiterated that “deputation of Government officers including those belonging to Defence Services, to posts (whether Board level or below Board level) in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) is not permitted”, except “for the posts of Chief Executives and Regional/Zonal Chiefs of CPSEs.” In respect of encadrement, DoPT vide its Letter No. 11031/6/87-AIS(II), dated 20.4.1987 has emphasized that, “The question whether the posts in Public Sector Undertakings could be encadred in the AIS has been examined further and the Government of India have been advised that such posts cannot be encadred in the cadre schedules of the All India Services as cadre posts.”' Read More...

• 18.09.2012:CHQ writes to Director (HR) on amendment to RR of Section Officers (now Deputy Managers) in CSS cadre and Private Secretary in CSSS cadre: 'We would, therefore, request you to kindly issue necessary directions to the concerned Branch to amend the said provisions of the Recruitment Rules for the posts of Deputy Manager (then Section Officer)/ Private Secretary and also to notify conducting Limited Internal Competitive Examination (LICE) for the posts of Deputy Manager and Private Secretary, at the earliest.' Read More...

• 11.09.2012:CHQ gives call for observing 17th September 2012 as PROTEST DAY: CHQ has given a call for observing 17th September 2012 as 'PROTEST DAY' to register our protest against BSNL’s efforts to retain by hook or crook, the Group A officers who stand repatriated to Government and to demand their relieving from BSNL immediately, by wearing badges and displaying graffities in front of all offices. View notice to CMD BSNL...

• 09.09.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on Non- grant of Ist Time Bound Financial Upgradation due on 01.10.2004 under TBP Policy 2007 to the BSNL Executives against whom no Vigilance Case was pending as on the due date: We would like to bring to your kind notice that the first Time Bound up gradation under BSNL Executive Promotion Policy has not been granted to some of the executives from the due date for their upgradation i.e. 01.10.2004 on the plea that either disciplinary case was pending against them or punishment was in currency at the time of consideration by the Screening Committee at a much later date,

• 31.08.2012:CHQ writes to Minister of State for Communications on Implementation of commitments given by DoT in the MoU signed between Between DoT and BSNL for the year 2012-2013: 'BSNL is not seeking any favour from the Government for improving its finance. It is the responsibility of the Government to ensure that BSNL is duly compensated and protected as BSNL alone implements the social obligations of the Government of India and only because of BSNL’s presence in the arena, the private operators are providing the customers with the telecom services at affordable rates.' Read More...

• 31.08.2012:CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) regarding Cases wherein senior Executives are getting lower pay than their juniors due to getting of adhoc promotion in the next IDA pay scales before the date of their IDA pay scale upgradation under Executive Promotion Policy: 'Now that Hon’ble High Court of Kerala has confirmed the orders of Hon’ble CAT, Ernakulam Bench, we request that a general order may be issued allowing stepping up the pay of the senior to an amount equal to the pay of his junior in all cases of such anomalies arising out of the provisions of BSNL Executive Promotion Policy.' Read More...

• 31.08.2012:CHQ writes to Director (HR) on Modification in the Recruitment Rules of Section Officer (now re-designated as Deputy Manager) of CSS Cadre and Private Secretary of CSCS Cadre: In accordance with the instructions contained in the letter dated 18/01/2007 immediate action should have been taken to increase the provision of 25% quota earmarked for promotion of Assistants (now Assistant Managers) and Personal Assistants to the grade of Section Officer (now Deputy Manager) and Private Secretary through LICE, to 33% by suitably modifying the aforesaid provisions in the Recruitment Rules of Section Officer and Private Secretary. Read More...

• 23.08.2012:CHQ writes to PGM (BW) regarding Infringement of rules framed by BSNL Corporate Office by the office of PCE (C), West Bengal Civil Zone: 'Therefore, we request you to intervene and advise the PCE (C) to withdraw the above two letters so as to set the things right and also to ensure that no extra-constitutional power centre exists in the Civil Zone, West Bengal.' Read More...

• 17.08.2012:CHQ writes to Director (F) regarding the proposed amendment to AO RR 2002: 'Hence, we feel that the on-going preparations and processes for holding DPC for promotion from JAO to AO should be completed and all the vacancies in this grade existing on date should be filled first and thereafter the consultation process on the proposed amendment should commence' Read More...

• 14.08.2012:CHQ writes to CMD requesting review of usefulness of e-mode training: 'We would like to point out that the basic principle envisaged in para I (d) (8) (f) and para II (xi) of BSNL Executives Promotion Policy is successful completion of mandatory training for two weeks after each upgradation or promotion and NOT an examination without training. The emphasis of EPP in fact is on training and not an examination.' Read More...

• 14.08.2012:CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) regarding violations in Transfer Policy: 'although BSNL Transfer Policy has specified about computation of tenure in territorial and non-territorial circle within the territorial jurisdiction of the circle, in practice this stipulation is not being followed, since the territorial and non-territorial circles follow separate long-stay lists.' Read More...

• 29.07.2012:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on early holding of DPC for promotion to DE (Adhoc) without waiting for disposal of court cases on the issue of seniority as two groups of officers were not covered in any seniority dispute pending in the court: 'Now it is found that as apprehended by us, no final decision by the courts appears to be in sight in the near future. While the eligible officers are retiring every month without getting their due promotion creating a sense of frustration and demotivation in them, the company is also affected due to 2700 DE posts lying vacant.' Read More...

• 29.07.2012:CHQ writes to Director (HR) on SDE to DE officiating promotion in Kerala Circle: 'Therefore, I request you to kindly intervene in the matter and issue necessary instructions to the CGM Kerala Telecom circle for taking necessary action to fill all vacant DE posts in Kerala by providing local officiating promotion to the eligible SDEs at the earliest. ' Read More...

• 20.07.2012:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Surrender of BSNL MRS Card at the time of transfer – Problems of those joining new Circles on transfer: 'In order to avoid such a situation, we suggest that the officers on transfer may be allowed to carry the MRS Card issued by the Circle from which they are transferred till the issue of fresh card by the Circle where they join.' Read More...

• 20.07.2012:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Representation in BSNL Staff Welfare Board and BSNL Sports & Cultural Board to AIBSNLOA: 'We would therefore request you to kindly take the representatives of all the Executives’ Associations (which have been extended the facility of meeting with the management at all levels) in the BSNL Staff Welfare Board and BSNL Sports & Cultural Board pending verification of membership and granting recognition to the associations on the basis of such verification.' Read More...

• 29.06.2012:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Membership Verification of Executives'/Officers' Associations and extension of equal facilities to all associations pending verification: 'Verification must be on secret ballot basis as in the case of non-executive employees. This only will allow exercise of free and fair mandate. Otherwise the Executives will always be subject to coercion and intimidation.' Read More...

• 28.06.2012:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on removing anomaly in grant of second ACP to Civil/Electrical wing officers: 'Now that only a very few candidates, who have completed 24 years of service between 21-02-2004 and 01-10-2004 have been left out, we request you to settle the issue once for all by granting one time relaxation to extend the benefit of second ACP upto 1.10.2004 by adopting the same principle envisaged in DOT orders cited above.' Read More...

• 18.06.2012:CHQ writes to CMD requesting review of the usefulness of Mandatory Training under BSNL Executive Promotion Policy: 'There appears to be no proven data to establish the usefulness of the mandatory training in upgrading the skills of the Executives. The fact is that the Executives learn and work in any new technology area without any difficulty, when they are actually posted to that area. The learning of new technology without actual exposure remains a futile exercise.' Read More...

• 11.06.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on creation of additional posts of ADOL in MP Circle: 'This decision of BSNL CO has not only affected the progress of Hindi work in MP Telecom Circle but also badly affected the career progression of young Hindi translators in MP Telecom Circle.' Read More...

• 01.06.2012:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Counting of experience for the purpose of promotion, annual increments etc. – Case of SDEs promoted in the LDCE held on 1.12.2002: 'Although it is being assured that the matter is receiving attention at the highest level, but no fruitful decision is forthcoming even after expiry of seven months after the deadline provided by the Supreme Court.' Read More...

• 01.06.2012:CHQ writes to Minister of Communications & IT on Relieving of ITS Group A officers who stand repatriated to DoT: 'We would therefore earnestly appeal to you to kindly review the situation and order relieving of the repatriated officers immediately rather than waiting till the deadline of 30th September 2012 fixed by the Hon’ble Court, since half-hearted and unwilling discharge of work by these officers will only result in further deterioration of the conditions in BSNL.' Read More...

• 01.06.2012:CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Payment of allowances as per the recommendations of 6th CPC to Group A officers on deemed deputation in BSNL: 'When Medical facilities under CGHS are available for Central Government employees, continuing the facility under BSNLMRS for these Group A officers is contrary to the DPE guidelines and BSNL’s own statement in the previous Para of the Order dated 25.05.2012.' Read More...

• 15.05.2012:CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Giving priority to BSNL by Centre/State governments and PSUs for their telecom service requirement: 'But to our dismay, Department of Expenditure under Ministry of Finance has issued a OM vide No.24(5)/E.Coord/2012 dated 11th May 2012 (View DoE OM) allowing use of data card for internet purposes by all Ministries/Departments subject to some conditions, wherein the users have been given the liberty to choose any operator/plan beneficial to them and the usage will be reimbursed by the concerned Ministry/Department.' Read More...

• 10.05.2012:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL suggesting amendment to BSNL Transfer Policy based on resolution passed in AIC: 'This Conference urges BSNL Management to amend the BSNL Transfer Policy providing for maintaining a single combined long stay list in each grade for the Territorial Circles and the other non-territorial circles falling within its jurisdiction for the purpose of inter-circle & tenure transfers.' Read More...

• 10.05.2012:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on grant of five advance increments to similarly placed JAOs and JTOs: 'The number of such JAOs and JTOs is very less and that should not be a reason to neglect them. We once again request that the grant of five advance increments on the minimum of revised E1 scale may be extended to such departmental JAOs and JTOs without further delay.' Read More...

• 07.05.2012:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on promotion to DE Adhoc - case of officers who were promoted by the earlier DPC but could not join the assignment: 'Their hope of being considered for promotion in the next DPC on completion of a year after cancellation of their earlier posting orders has been diminishing in the background of various court cases which have come as an impediment for the next DPC.' Read More...

• 07.05.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on DE Adhoc promotion: 'It is worthwhile to mention that TES Group B officers (Executives), who got their SDE promotion in the year 1994, are still waiting for their next promotion to DE/AGM (Telecom) even after 18 years of regular service as SDEs/Sr. SDEs, even though no court case is pending against this category of SDEs/Sr. SDEs. Read More...

• 02.04.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on holding of DPC for promotion to DE on adhoc basis: 'We therefore request that the issue may kindly be examined to ensure that atleast a small number of eligible SDEs/Sr.SDEs, top in the seniority list and whose names are not covered in any of the disputes pending in the courts, are considered by a DPC and promoted at the earliest.' Read More...

• 27.03.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on Discrepancies in provisional Answer Key for the LDCE for promotion to SDE (T) On 4th March 2012: 'We hereby list the following discrepancies, which have been brought to our notice, in the provisional Answer Key published in respect of the LDCE for promotion to SDE (T) held on 4th March 2012. ' Read More...

• 27.03.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on Reduction of emoluments of Directly Recruited JTOs of 2007 and 2008 Batch & Directly Recruited JAOs in respect of whom result was declared in April 2010: 'We once again request that the grant of five advance increments on the minimum of revised E1 scale may be extended to such departmental JAOs and JTOs also.' Read More...

• 06.03.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on Withdrawal of Annual/Biennial fixed charges plan for landline and WLL Services: 'We are surprised with this sudden move of BSNL and are unable to understand the rationale behind such a move. These subscribers will now be tempted to switch over to other Operators instead of subscribing to other alternate plans of BSNL' Read More...

• 06.03.2012:CHQ writes to PGM (FP) on Committee on Introduction of PSU cadre hierarchy & two other issues: 'We therefore request that, the views of our Association on these terms and references should also be taken and seriously considered before arriving at any decision on these vital issues' Read More...

• 06.03.2012:CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) on Promotion and Posting of Shri P.Udayasuriyan, as DE (Adhoc) in Chennai Telephones: 'Hon,ble CAT, Chennai, in OA 22/2011 has issued directions to consider him for promotion to the post of DE and accommodate him in Chennai as and when vacancy arises.CGM Chennai Telephones has written to Director (HR) mentioning about his earlier letter to Sr. GM (Pers) and again strongly recommended his case for promotion and posting in Chennai .' Read More...

• 29.02.2012:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Holding of early DPC for promotion to CAO (Adhoc) and AO: 'But even without any seniority related issues, the CAO (Adhoc) promotion has been pending for a very long period, although the process of calling of ACRs/APARs and VC has been initiated long back.' Read More...

• 29.02.2012:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Extension of concessional broadband facility to retired employees: 'We would be thankful, if the 60% concession is extended to the retired employees as well, so as to encourage more retired employees to use the broadband facility. The facility may also be extended to the BSNL retired employees residing in MTNL area.' Read More...

• 09.02.2012:CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Seniority of ITS officers to be directly absorbed in BSNL vis-à-vis officers already absorbed after deemed deputation: 'We therefore request you to intervene urgently and direct BSNL to immediately withdraw its letter dated 3.2.2012, which has been issued without concurrence from both the DoT and the DPE.' Read More...

• 15.01.2012:CHQ writes to CMD on Reduction of emoluments of Directly Recruited JTOs of 2007 and 2008 Batch & Directly Recruited AOs in respect of whom result was declared in April 2010: 'Now, anomaly has been created as the DR JAOs will draw more pay than the promotee JAOs appointed earlier to them due to grant of five advance increments to the DR JAOs' Read More...

• 13.01.2012:CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Special Lateral Direct Recruitment Rules 2011 of BSNL for recruitment of Sr.DGMs and GM/PGM/CGM: 'At the very first sight, it appears to be a rehabilitation package proposed by BSNL for those who only a few weeks ago refused to opt for absorption in BSNL and are under repatriation to DoT, rather than a contingency plan in the interests of BSNL.' Read More...

• 20.12.2011:CHQ writes to Secretary, DoP&T on Seniority of ITS officers to be recruited in BSNL vis-à-vis officers already absorbed in BSNL: 'We learn that DoT has in turn written to DoP&T asking for clarification on seniority of officers directly absorbed (after technical resignation from Government) in a PSU.' Read More...

• 12.12.2011:CHQ writes to Sr.GM (Pers) on Cases wherein senior Executives are getting lower pay than their juniors due to getting of adhoc promotion in the next IDA pay scales before the date of their IDA pay scale upgradation under Executive Promotion Policy: 'We would therefore request that, without restricting the benefit of such stepping up of pay to the applicants only, the Committee set up for the purpose may decide to step up the pay of the seniors and consequently a common order to benefit all such seniors may be issued.' Read More...

• 07.12.2011:CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Seniority of ITS officers to be directly absorbed in BSNL vis-à-vis officers already absorbed after deemed deputation: 'Thus, the contents of the Director (HR) BSNL letter are unsustainable and against the interests of the ITS officers already absorbed in BSNL and seek to favour those who have refused to opt for absorption in BSNL but want to come back as directly absorbed officers still keeping their seniority intact. One cannot have the cake and eat it too.' Read More...

• 22.11.2011:CHQ writes to MoC on Early completion of the process of repatriation of non-optee ITS Group A officers back to DoT: 'Due to the peculiar situation, where the responsibility of putting a contingency plan in place is lying with the very same officers who are to be repatriated, the process of repatriation of the remaining officers almost has come to a halt, in the name of absence of contingency plan.' Read More...

• 19.10.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on Discrepancy in BSNL MS RR in respect of SDE grade of Civil/Electrical/Architecture wing in BSNL - denial of promotion to EE grade in respect of non-graduates: 'As per the DoP&T guidelines referred to above, the departmental promotees having the basic qualification of diploma are eligible for promotion to STS grade and discrimination by date of promotion to SDE is against the essence of the said guidelines.' Read More...

• 11.10.2011:CHQ Circular on 'VRS - some facts': '"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” - Charles Darwin' Read More...

• 07.10.2011:CHQ writes to DDG (Estt), DoT regarding the case of Fixation of Pension by DoT Cell Orissa at Bhubaneswar by reducing one increment in contravention of BSNL corporate office guidelines consequent on implementation of BSNL Executive Promotion Policy: 'We would like to draw your kind attention to the fact that DoT Cell Orissa at Bhubaneswar has, in a number of cases, fixed the pension of retired officers by reducing one increment on the plea that once pay is fixed on promotion, the DNI should be granted one year after such date of pay fixation, which we feel is not correct and is a great injustice meted out to the retired officers.' Read More...

• 23.09.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on VRS in BSNL: 'In order that those who volunteer to take the VRS offer get proper and justified compensation for leaving the service prematurely, we request serious consideration of all the following points, before taking a final call on the VRS.' Read More...

• 16.09.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on extension of second ACP to the left out SDEs (Civil/Electrical) upto 1.10.2004: 'Now that only a very few candidates have been left out, we request you to settle the issue once for all by granting one time relaxation to extend the benefit of second ACP upto 1.10.2004 by adopting the same principle envisaged in DOT orders cited above. ' Read More...

• 08.09.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on BSNL's decision to withdraw leave encashment while availing LTC and 'without voucher' facility under BSNLMRS: 'The officers and employees of BSNL have already been denied their righteous entitlement of 78.2% instead of 68.8% for fixation of pay in the revised scales. BSNL Executives are being continuously denied their legitimate E2 and E3 scales for JTOs & equivalents and SDEs & equivalents respectively. They are drawing pay in lower scales viz. E1 and E2 after pay revision, lower than the E1A and E2A scales, which they were having before pay revision. And now, again, the officers and employees are being denied their legitimate and hard earned rights, in the name of bad financial health of BSNL, for which the Management, the DoT and the Government are alone to blame.' Read More...

• 12.08.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on Mandatory Training under BSNL Executive Promotion Policy – Migration from class room mode to e-mode – Genuine problems faced by the Executives: 'We shall be thankful, if our suggestions, which speak out the minds of majority of the Executives, are given positive consideration and suitable orders are issued in the earliest, so as to rally support of the Executives for achieving the paradigm shift in the way we learn and update ourselves.' Read More...

• 05.05.2011: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on 'Factsheet of Fees':'We strongly feel that the points raised by Shri N.Muralidharan need to be examined with intent and necessary corrective measures, if required, are to be taken in the larger interest of BSNL – especially when the financial health of BSNL is fast deteriorating.' Read More...

• 19.04.2011: CHQ writes to Secretary, DOT requesting to extend Natural justice for grant of 2nd ACP in the higher promotional Scale applying same consideration as granted by DOT to the incumbents in civil / electrical wing:'We also invite your kind attention on the above referred Executive office order of DOT where in relaxation has been granted to the incumbents SDEs irrespective of qualification who completed 24 years of service and are absorbed in BSNL/ MTNL as an one time relaxation and allowed benefit of 2nd ACP since 2002-2004. In the para-3 of the same order, it stipulates that for the optees, the benefit of 2nd ACP is as on 01.10.2004. ' Read More...

• 08.04.2011: CHQ writes to ED (F) on early holding of DPC for promotion to CAO on adhoc basis: 'We request that the DPC for promotion from AO/Sr.AO to CAO on adhoc basis may kindly be caused to be conducted at the earliest with available ACRs, so that promotion orders can be issued at the earliest in order to remove the disquiet among the Telecom Finance wing'. Read More...

• 30.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on flouting of BSNL orders on mass scale transfers by Kerala and MP circles: 'Now, it has been brought to our notice that mass scale transfers in SDE/JTO grades have been ordered in Kerala Telecom Circle. Also, large scale transfers in DE, SDE and JTO grades have also been ordered in Madhya Pradesh Telecom Circle.' Read More...

• 25.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on flouting of BSNL orders on mass scale transfers by units/circles: 'We do not understand as to how the Accounts and Finance wing could issue such an order unmindful of the huge financial implications involved , when BSNL’s guidelines dated 7th March 2011 speaks about transfers “only where the financial implications are Nil.”. We also learn that mass scale transfers are under issue in Gujarat Circle, flouting BSNL’s said guidelines.' Read More...

• 22.03.2011: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on revised E2, E3 scales: 'DoT in its letter is said to have observed that, “ (i) Case of E1A and E2A scales is not justified. (ii) No merit has been found in the case of E9A scale.”' Read More...

• 18.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD on reduction of expenditure and increasing revenue in BSNL: 'A procedure to record the place of visit and kilometer travelled on daily basis into a system centrally controlled (like HRMS package) may be introduced in the place of vehicle log books. This will avoid manipulation of vehicle log books at a later stage'. Read More...

• 18.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD requesting more number of Sr.PPS posts: 'It is therefore just and fair that all the six PPS in BSNL Corporate Office are promoted to Sr PPS by creating or upgrading the PPS posts for posting them under the Directors of the BSNL Board. '. Read More...

• 13.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD on avoiding transfers for transfer sake: 'We would request that it may be ensured that the BSNL Transfer Policy intended to have a uniform and transparent method for transfers is implemented by the Circles/Units in the proper spirit and all the streams including Telecom Finance and Civil/Electrical/Architect follow the policy without any deviation and adopting their own methods.' Read More...

• 04.03.2011: CHQ writes to MoC on irregularities reported in installation and acceptance testing of GSM equipment by the vendor M/S Huwaei:'The most shocking aspect is that payment has already been reportedly made to M/S Huawai without completion of installation and passing of A/T in many cases.' Read More...

• 04.03.2011: CHQ writes to CMD on huge revenue loss inflicted on BSNL through addenda for interconnect agreement:'Through an addendum to interconnect agreement BSNL CO has now reduced the termination charges to be paid to BSNL by the private operators for handing over their calls to Level ‘1’ emergency services like Police, Fire services, etc., to 20Ps per minute along with a fixed payment of Rs.10 lakhs per annum. Previously it was Re.1.20 per minute without any fixed payment.' ' Read More...

• 23.02.2011: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on removal of disparity in pay scales of BSNL Executives and removal of anomaly in pay fixation of JTO Batches 2007, 2008:We understand that after revelations of the DPE stand by us that “DPE had earlier received the proposal for introduction of intermediary scales particularly in respect of Oil Sector CPSEs. The proposal was not agreed to”, the matter regarding getting approval for revised E2 and E3 scales for JTOs and SDEs and equivalent cadres has gathered momentum. Read More...

• 14.01.2011:CHQ writes to CMD on reduction in expenditure: 'According to the financial results of BSNL for the year 2009-2010, expenditure on ‘Power and fuel’ is the highest, amounting to Rupees 203,057 lakhs, next only to expenditure on salary. We believe that maximum effort should be focused in this area only. Unfortunately, the field units seek to curtail expenditure on fuel for engine alternators in BTS and other exchanges, which is only critically affecting operational efficiency. No effort appears to have been taken in curtailing fuel expenditure on departmental vehicles. Pooling of vehicle by senior officers remains only in paper. While vehicle use is restricted for important maintenance works, misuse of vehicle is reported to be continuing without any restrain. A system of checking and correcting bogus entries in vehicle log books is to be put in place urgently.' Read More...

• 14.01.2011:CHQ writes to MoC on E2 and E3 scales: 'We therefore request you to kindly intervene and direct DoT and BSNL to resolve the peculiar situation where a large section of the BSNL Executives are drawing pay only in temporary and provisional scales for nearly two years after implementation of pay revision Orders of DPE following 2nd Pay Revision Committee recommendations for rest of the Executives of BSNL, on the lines suggested by us.' Read More...

• 30.11.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Denial of revised IDA Pay Scales to the JTOs/JAOs equivalents and SDE/AO Equivalents – A serious and unprecedented lapse: 'We could never imagine that BSNL Management would behave and act in a manner which one would term as betrayal of the faith on the Management by the concerned unsuspecting Executives. The credibility of the Management is now totally lost.' Read More...

• 30.11.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on  Request for creation of more number of Sr.PPS posts: 'It is therefore just and fair that all the six PPS in BSNL Corporate Office are promoted to Sr PPS by creating or upgrading the PPS posts for posting them under the Directors of the BSNL Board'.  Read More...

• 16.11.2010:CHQ writes to Prime Minister on draining of BSNL resources at a time when BSNL's falling revenues is a cause for concern: 'Since you are really concerned with the survival and growth of BSNL as a Government owned PSU, we thought it appropriate to bring all these to your notice, with a hope that your intervention will put an end to this type of extravaganza enjoyed by a section of the officers who are on virtual indefinite deputation at the cost of BSNL'.  Read More...

• 12.11.2010:CHQ writes to CMD requesting extension of cut off date for joining the assignment on promotion to DE Adhoc: 'Hence, we request that the cut-off date may kindly be extended upto 31st March 2011, to enable these officers to join in their new assignment.' Read More...

• 18.10.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on Predicament of SDE grade of Civil/Electrical/Architecture wing in BSNL on denial of promotion to EE grade in respect of non-graduates: 'Recently, BSNL on 12.10.2010 has extended the relaxation in qualifications specified for all other streams in BSNL by inserting clauses as Note 4, 5 and 6 below Note 3 of Schedule ID of the said BSNL MS RR. Thus Executives in all the streams in BSNL viz. Telecom Operations, Telecom Finance, Telecom Factory, the CSS/CSSS cadres and others will be eligible for promotion to STS grade irrespective of qualification on the date of notification BSNL MS RR, i.e. 14.7.2009, whereas the Executives of Civil/Electrical/Architect stream will continue to be denied their due promotion to STS grade.' Read More...

• 12.10.2010:CHQ writes to the Secretary DPE on Non-grant of benefit of merger of 50% IDA with basic pay for fitment purpose in BSNL: 'The DPE, which is the authority in deciding issues related to pay revision of all CPSE employees cannot absolve itself of its responsibility and remain a silent spectator.' Read More...

• 04.10.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on Wrong interpretation of clarification in Executive Promotion Policy: 'The condition of “completion of 6 years (maximum period) in the same IDA scale” has been misinterpreted by some Circles like West Bengal/Kolkatta Telephones District and time bound upgradation is being implemented only after completion of 6 years irrespective of the fact that the pay in the current IDA scale has crossed / touched the lowest of the higher IDA scale in four / five years.' Read More...

• 24.09.2010:AIBSNLOA submits Note to DoT on utilisation of BSNL's last mile copper: While making a presentation before the DoT on 9.9.2010, AIBSNLOA was requested by Member (S), DoT to substantiate its stand against unbundling of BSNL's last mile copper by submitting concrete suggestions to better utilise the spare last mile copper with BSNL.  AIBSNLOA has submitted the Note as required by Member (S) pointing out that DoT itself has already opined that 'the Review of international cases has shown that full open access with LLUB has not succeeded and may not be suitable in the medium and long term.'  View Note by AIBSNLOA...

• 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...

• 28.07.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Settlement of anomaly in pay fixation for JTO Batch 2005 – extension of benefit of the BSNL orders No.1-14/2009-PAT9BSNL) dated 16.4.2010 to the subsequent JTO batches: 'Yet another anomaly has been brought to our notice, in respect of Departmental candidates who had completed their Phase I of JTO training during the years, 2004, 2005, 2006 and were officiating as JTOs after completion of Phase I training during these years for want of departmental quota of vacancies to order their regular promotion. These officers got their regular promotion after 1.1.2007 as JTO and their pay has been fixed at Rs.16400/- i.e. at the minimum of E1 scale. But the Outsider JTO Batch 2005 candidates who completed Phase I training after 1.1.2007 and got posted as JTO afterwards have got their pay fixed at Rs.21600/- as per the relaxation given by BSNL for JTO Batch 2005 alone.' Read More...

• 23.07.2010: CHQ writes to Prime Minister on Search Committee for selecting Chairman, BSNL: 'Efforts to derail or at least delay the process have already started by way of representations from some Associations in BSNL. One Association has even demanded selection of CMD from ITS grade, forgetting and hiding the facts and the bitter experience of the past, wherein the unprofessional handling of affairs of BSNL by this group is mainly responsible for the present gradual and steady downfall of BSNL in all respects. Another Association, we find, has raised some issues about the constitution of the committee, which we feel is just a ploy to help the ITS officers in getting this all important issue of selection of capable and best professional Chairman to head BSNL delayed.' Read More...

• 12.07.2010: CHQ writes to Prime Minister for refund of 3G and BWA spectrum charges paid by BSNL: 'It is needless to emphasize that BSNL does a lot of work in the rural and remote corners of the country that no other private telecom operator does and also BSNL is always implementing the Government’s Social obligations without looking into commercial gains. Thus, BSNL need not be equated with other Private Operators which are always after profits and having no concern for social commitments.' Read More...

• 12.07.2010:CHQ writes to Director (HR) BSNL on revision of Family Planning Allowance: 'Already, orders have been issued vide MoF No. F.No.7(20)/2008-E.III(A) dated 24.9.2008 for revision of quantum of allowance in lieu of Family Planning for Central Government Employees in their revised pay (copy enclosed). We therefore request that similar orders may kindly be issued revising the quantum of allowance in lieu of Family Planning for BSNL employees also at the earliest.' Read More...

• 05.07.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL to withdraw the orders calling for ACRs of 7 years in connection with DPC for regularisation of STS (Adhoc): 'But DoP&T has already clarified vide its O.M. No.2201/7/98 - Estt(D) dated 6.10.2000, that, “The DPC should assess the suitability of the employees on the basis of their service records with particular reference to ACRs of 5 preceding years irrespective of the qualifying service prescribed in the Service/Recruitment Rules.”  Read More...

• 05.07.2010: CHQ writes to Minister of Communications on Efforts to secure contract for providing National Data Network backbone to UIDAI: 'But BSNL is in a better and advanced position than the RailTel and could provide a stable and efficient network for UIDAI. Awarding such a major project to BSNL will also help BSNL to come out of the difficult financial position.' Read More...

• 28.06.2010:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Holding of DPC for promotion from JTO (C/E) to SDE (C/E) as per old Recruitment Rules: 'We are appreciative of your commitment to complete the DPCs for promotion to STS Regular as well as STS Adhoc in Telecom Wing in a time bound manner. We request you to bequeath your kind attention in a similar manner to this issue also, so that the Executives in Civil / Electrical wings also get their due promotion to STS grade without further delay as per old RR in the same way as allowed to other categories of Executives.' Read More...

• 17.06.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL forwarding an article on 'BSNL as Primary Reference Clock outsourcing vendor': 'We are enclosing herewith an article from a young and innovative BSNL Executive on the above subject suggesting a lucrative business model for implementation by BSNL which may help BSNL to improve its financial position.' Read More...

• 16.06.2010: CHQ writes to CMD on Reduction in pension in cases of Pay fixation  of Group B officers who have opted for IDA pay scale from the date of promotion which happened to fall after 1.10.2000: 'We therefore request that CCAs of all Circles be directed to decide the case of payment of pension 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.' Read More...

• 14.06.2010:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Relaxation in aggregate marks required in JAO Part II LDCE held in January 2010: 'Even worse is a case where Shri R.Dhanakodi of Karur, Tamilnadu has scored 247 out of 550 aggregating to 44.9% (just 0.1% short) having qualified in all the five papers and still has been declared unsuccessful.' Read More...

• 26.05.2010:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Relaxation in minimum qualifying marks in CPWD Paper of JAO Part-II LDCE held in January 2010: 'It may also kindly be considered that this was the last opportunity for these candidates and their future is being sealed for ever unless a sympathetic view is taken on the matter.' Read More...

• 24.05.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Anomaly in pay fixation in revised IDA scales for JTOs/JAOs/Assistants etc. with particular reference to JTO Batches 2006 & 2007: 'This will result in a huge gap between the pay drawn by the officers in JTO Batch 2005 on one side and the JTO Batches 2006 & 2007 on the other side. The disparity or difference in pay will have a cumulative effect due to the fact that the increments as well as Dearness Allowance are calculated as a percentage of the basic pay, resulting in widening of the gap with time.' Read More...

• 14.05.2010:CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Non-settlement of the Pay Scales for JTOs/equivalent and SDEs/ equivalent cadres in BSNL– simmering unrest among Executives: 'Now with the settlement of the revised IDA pay scales of the non-Executive cadres of BSNL, these are the two groups of Executives who alone have been made to wait for their just pay scales. Thus, frustration and demoralization in these key cadres of BSNL can be well appreciated.' Read More...

• 13.05.2010:CHQ writes to MoC on Physical transfer of lands and buildings from DoT to BSNL and completion of the process of Registration: 'The fact that even after 10 years of formation of BSNL, the assets are still required to be transferred and registered in the name of BSNL, reveals the sorry state of affairs in managing the assets of the company.' Read More...

• 10.05.2010:CHQ writes to Director (HR) on Correct implementation of provisions of BSNL Transfer Policy - Review of tenure transfers issued in SDE (C): 'The BSNL Transfer Policy does not provide for any discrimination between various streams in BSNL viz. Telecom Operations, Telecom Finance, Civil, Electrical and Architecture, with regard to the consideration of age.' Read More...

• 03.05.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on Consideration of requests for modifications and permitting requests for declining promotion from CAO to DGM Telecom Finance on adhoc basis: 'We shall be very much thankful if the above facts are considered in their true perspective and request for modifications in postings are considered in deserving cases on the basis of merits. The officers who ever tend to decline the promotion may be permitted to do so as is available in the Government rules, wherein they lose opportunity of further promotion for one year.' Read More...

• 29.04.2010: CHQ writes back to Chief Liaison Officer, BSNL CO on the issue of Non-filling of SC quota as per post based roster system in promotion from JTO(T) to SDE (T): Chief Liaison Officer, BSNL Corporate Office had written to GS AIBSNLOA furnishing the report from Personnel Branch on the above subject. [Read letter from CLO...]. CHQ has written back that, "we are constrained to say that certain information furnished in the said report is far from the facts and the report appears to be an attempt to cover up the failure to follow the roster system in the promotion from JTO(T) to SDE(T) for the vacancies of the year 2006-07 and 2007-08 under 2/3rd quota." Read More...

• 16.04.2010:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on relaxing eligibility criteria for appearing in LDCE for promotion to SDE (Telecom) under 33% quota of vacancies: 'It is therefore requested that suitable relaxation in Recruitment Rules be made so as to allow all those JTOs who have a combined service of three years and more in TTA and JTO grades to appear in the LDCE for promotion to SDE (Telecom) grade under 33% quota of vacancies.' Read More...

• 01.04.2010:CHQ writes to the Chairperson, National commission for Scheduled Castes, on Non-filling of SC/ST quota as per post-based roster system in respect of promotion from JTO (Telecom) to SDE (Telecom) in BSNL: 'We, therefore, request you to kindly intervene and to direct the BSNL Management to follow the reservation rules strictly and to promote the eligible SC/ST candidates in the vacancies of recruitment years 2006-07 & 2007-2008.' Read More...

• 16.03.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on Our anxiety over reported recommendations of Committee headed by Shri Sam Pitroda: 'We genuinely feel that there cannot be any instant solution for improving the revenue position of BSNL. No proposal or decision in this regard can be implemented without involving all the employees and officers in the process. We therefore request that the proposals of the committee be made public in the first instance and a dialogue be initiated with all the unions and associations, so that a workable plan is devised for betterment of BSNL.' Read More...

• 05.02.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Payment of Electricity charges under Industrial tariff instead of commercial tariff as at present to save thousands of crores of rupees: 'We would like to draw your kind attention towards a very important issue which if resolved would result in saving of thousands of crores of rupees for BSNL every year.' Read More...

• 01.02.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Non-filling up SC/ST quota as per post based roaster system in JTO to SDE promotion: 'As per the above information furnished under RTI Act, the total number of left out JTOs yet to be considered for promotion for the vacancies of the years 2006-07 and 2007-08 works out to 501 (2542-2041) and for the SC category officers the number of unfilled vacancies is 111 (381-270) plus the vacancies shown to have been filled up by 42 officers who had already been promoted through LDCE.' Read More...

• 21.01.2010: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Early finalisation of the issue of absorption of ITS Group A officers in BSNL: Having exhausted the normal period of deputation of five years a statutory limit w.e.f. 1.10.2000 as granted by the Cabinet, the left out ITS Group A officers were allowed further extensions by DOT of its own, finally upto the year 2008. Afterwards, they have been allowed to continue on deputation even without any formal order extending their deputation. Read More...

• 20.01.2010: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Severe injustice being meted out to the Officers of Official Language Cadres : 'We therefore request that the Govt. of India policy to ensure compliance of the constitutional and legal provisions regarding official language and promote the use of Hindi for the official purposes of the Union, be put into practice with true spirit, by ordering withdrawal of the SLP, revival of all abolished posts and filling up of all available posts in AD (OL) without further delay.' Read More...

• 20.01.2010: CHQ writes to Director (HR) on Avoiding expenditure on TA while ordering officiating promotion in SDE/ DE/DGM: 'But, in some Circles, there exists a practice of posting all officers outside their head quarters on officiating promotion, involving huge expenditure in payment of TA and also Transfer grant'. Read More...

• 12.01.2010: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Removal of disparity in pay scales of the BSNL Executives: 'In the absence of any decision on this issue, the JTO/equivalents and SDE/equivalent cadres in BSNL have got their pay fixed in scales lower than (E1 in place of E1A and E2 in place of E2A) what they were actually having prior to second pay revision. This is a very unfortunate and anomalous situation prevailing only in BSNL. ' Read More...

• 11.01.2010:CHQ writes to Prime Minister on BSNL’s falling revenues and absence of any sincere effort to change course of the way BSNL is being managed: 'We rightly believe that disinvestment cannot be the solution for the illness afflicting BSNL. Had disinvestment been a solution for improving the financial status of any company, MTNL which already stands divested of its shares would not have been in the bad situation it finds itself in, today.' Read More...

• 11.01.2010:CHQ writes to CMD on Pay fixation under FR 22 (I) (a) (1) instead of FR 35 for TTAs officiating as JTOs: 'We feel it would be cruel on the part of the management to spend huge money for paying the advocates, just to deny justified payment to its own employees.' Read More...

• 10.12.2009: CHQ writes to CMD on withdrawal of clarifications regarding old HRMS number of TTAs selected as JTOs in Direct Recruit quota: 'Deletion of HRMS numbers given in the lower posts and creating a new number will result in complete loss of data of service in lower post, which will be virtually a break in service. All data relating to Salary, Loan/advance deductions, PF subscriptions, LIC/PLI deductions, Leave particulars, Income tax records etc. would be lost causing unwanted problems, since drawl of salary and related payments and sanction of leave etc are based on HRMS modules.' Read More... 

• 25.11.2009:CHQ writes to Secretary DPE on non-adherence of DPE guidelines on austerity by BSNL: 'The PGM or GM will be the user of the vehicle and will be entitled for a reimbursement (per month) of an amount of Rs.5000 and Rs.4000 respectively for driving charges and cost of 120 litres and 100 litres of fuel respectively. The officers will carry the vehicle with them on transfer and shall become owners of the vehicle on retirement by paying the pre-closure charges.' Read More...

• 17.11.2009: CHQ has written to Prime Minister of India yesterday on BSNL’s falling revenues and absence of any sincere effort to change course of the way BSNL is being managed – Concern thereof: "The decline in revenue is being wrongly attributed to increase in wages of the employees and large scale surrender of landline telephones. It is unfortunate that the powers-that-be do not focus the real reasons behind the present position of BSNL. We would like to bring to your kind notice the following few issues, though there are many, which are to be addressed with all seriousness to have a turn-around for the company". Read More...

• 06.11.2009: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT requesting his intervention in settling anomaly in pay fixation in revised IDA scales for JTOs/JAOs/Assistants and equivalent cadres consequent to Revision of IDA pay scales of BSNL Executives:'We therefore request you to kindly intervene and advise CMD BSNL to bring relief to the affected Executives by getting orders issued similar to the G.O.258 of Govt. of Tamilnadu, in respect of the BSNL Executives.' Read More...

• 05.11.2009: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Removal of disparity in pay scales of the BSNL Executives: 'We had submitted a proposal to BSNL which completely fits in the guidelines issued by Department of Public Enterprises vide its No. 2(70)/08-DPE(WC)-GLVII/09 dated 02.04.2009 that there should not be any aberrations in the approved standard IDA pay scales by proposing intermediary pay scales and existing aberrations are to be eliminated. BSNL is yet to consider the proposal.' Read More...

• 05.11.2009: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on Merger of 50% Dearness Relief with Basic Pension and Revision of Pension consequent to Revision of IDA pay scales w.e.f. 1.1.2007 for the absorbed BSNL Executives retired between 1.10.2000 and 31.12.2006: 'After your taking over as Secretary, DoT, we appeal to you with renewed hopes to bestow your kind attention to the above two issues, considering the predicament faced by BSNL absorbed pensioners and to cause issue of orders at the earliest.' Read More...

• 09.10.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting intervention to remove severe injustice being meted out to the Officers of Official Language Cadres 'Let the SLP be withdrawn and the vacancies in the cadre of AD (OL) available prior to issue of Recruitment Rules 2005 be filled up by promoting the Officials eligible as per Recruitment Rules 2002 and also the abolished posts of ADs (OL) be revived.' Read More...06.10.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Non-utilisation of available man-power - Case of Drivers: 'We would like to draw your kind attention to a particular area where BSNL is incurring huge expenditure in the form of salary, allowances etc, but is unable to utilise the available man-power. Due to various reasons, BSNL has gone for mass-scale hiring of vehicles instead of having its own fleet of vehicles for operation and maintenance activities.' Read More...

• 05.10.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on holding of DPC for promotion from SDE (C) to EE (C): 'We would like to draw your kind attention to the fact that the last DPC for promotion from SDE (Civil) to EE (Civil) was held long back in December 2008 and no DPC has been held thereafter, though there had been at least two DPCs held every year previously.' Read More...

• 05.10.2009: CHQ writes to Shri.P.J.Thomas, new Secretary, DoT, welcoming him in his new assignment: 'BSNL is crossing a tumultuous period and we believe that faster decisions and greater autonomy, apart from resolving the above cited issues, are predisposed to providing better service to BSNL customers.' Read More...

• 09.09.2009: CHQ writes to CMD on BSNL Management Trainees' Recruitment Rules (MT RRs), 2009: 'Unfortunately, BSNL is violating the settled terms and conditions of service for absorption for Group B level Executives by imposing a promotion policy which is totally different from the one that was offered before absorption.' Read More...

• 09.09.2009: CHQ writes to CMD on Removal of disparity in pay scales of the BSNL Executives: 'Therefore BSNL may take this opportunity to remove the aberrations in the existing non-standard IDA scales of E1A and E2A scales for JTO equivalents and SDE equivalents by accepting our above proposal.' Read More...

• 08.09.2009: Meeting with GM (Rectt): We met GM (Rectt) on 7.9.2009 and handed over a letter regarding wrong answer provided in the answer key for LDCE for promotion to SDE under 1/3rd quota held in 2007 along with specific cases and requested him to declare the affected candidates successful in the said examination. GM (Rectt) has agreed to examine the cases and has asked us to meet him after a week. View CHQ letter...

• 04.09.2009: CHQ writes to CMD on allowing the benefit of merger of 50% IDA for fitment in revised IDA scales: 'When the unabsorbed ITS officers on deemed deputation to BSNL have already availed the fruit of DA merger in revised pay fixation as per the recommendations of the VI CPC, denying the benefit of effective merger of 78.2% IDA for the absorbed Executives in the revised IDA pay scales, would amount to blatant discrimination and denial of justice by BSNL to its own Executives.' Read More...

• 17.08.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Grievances of BSNL Executives and agitation by AIGETOA: ' Right at this moment, the AIGETOA is leading an agitation. Some of their grievances are really genuine and our Association also took up the same issues long before. Though our Association differs with some of their thoughts, ideas and approach, we share equal concern with them on some of the common issues like Recruitment of Management Trainees, Recruitment Rules on BSNL MS, Recruitment at DGM level by lateral entry, Grant of E-2 Pay Scale to JTOs, cluster based promotion policy, absorption of Group A (ITS) Officers etc. We, therefore, extend our moral support to their organizational action.' 'We would, therefore, appeal to you to kindly order high level discussions to resolve these issues by involving all the concerned sections of the Executives including our Association. Meanwhile, the Orders issued on the above matters may be put on hold even temporarily.' Read More...

• 17.08.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Implementation of Project Vijay and other projects – Role of our Association: 'We assure you of our full support in implementing the projects and expect that our Association would also be kept informed of the progress and of any new plans of the administration, since development cannot be achieved in isolation and without involving all.' Read More...   View Survey Form...

• 17.07.2009: CHQ writes to MoC on Decision of the Government to support Government controlled Airlines (Air India) by ordering Govt. employees to travel by Air India alone – Request for extending similar support to BSNL/MTNL by ordering use of telecom services by the Government Departments, only from these state run PSUs: 'It is a matter of fact that the private telecom operators provide their staff only with their own products. While it is so, all Government departments and Government undertakings asking its officials to use only Govt. owned BSNL/MTNL services will be a prudent and sensible decision.' Read More...

• 10.07.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on correction in Answer Key published for the LDCE for promotion to SDE Telecom held on 15.7.2007: We have received inputs from some CDOT experts that the answer for Q.No. 11 (v) in Sub Part B-3 (CDOT SYSTEM) in Paper II has been wrongly published as “TST-SRV-CARD”, whereas the correct answer should be “TST-SRV”. Read More...

• 06.07.2009: CHQ writes to MoC on Anomaly in pay fixation in revised IDA scales for JTOs/JAOs/Assistants and equivalent cadres: 'While every one was in a fix not knowing how to resolve this issue, the State Government of Tamilnadu has come out with a solution in a similar situation faced by the Tamilnadu State Government employees on implementation of VI CPC recommendations, bringing relief to those who had been recruited or promoted after 1.1.2006.' Read More...  Relevant pages from G.O.234 of TN Govt...             G.O.258 of TN Govt...

• 06.07.2009: CHQ writes to MoC on Non implementation of the Department of Public Enterprises OM No. 2-70/08-DPE(WC) Gt-VII/09 dated 02.04.2009 regarding effective of 78.2% of IDA as fitment benefit in revised IDA pay scales:'We shall therefore request you to kindly advise CMD, BSNL to immediately implement the above quoted OM issued by the DPE, so that the BSNL Executives are no longer deprived of this benefit.' Read More...

• 26.06.2009: CHQ writes to CMD, BSNL requesting for rechecking/re-totaling of marks of the candidates who have secured a few marks less than the qualifying marks in the Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to SDE Telecom held on 15.7.2007: 'Some of them have obtained the Xerox copies of the answer sheets through RTI Act and have found wrong totaling, non-assignment of marks to answers marked right by the evaluator, awarding no marks for right answer etc.' Read More... 

• 12.06.2009: CHQ writes to Finance Minister on retrospective fixation in higher pay scales at par with MTNL scales in view of the proposal for payment of pension by Government for MTNL employees as is being paid for absorbed BSNL employees: 'BSNL Executives were granted IDA pay scales w.e.f. 1.10.2000, at one stage below the IDA scales given to equivalent cadres in MTNL. BSNL and DoT officers justified these lower scales on the plea that BSNL will have to pay pension contribution to DoT and will not be able to pay higher scales at par with MTNL.' Read More...

• 27.05.2009: CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on cancellation of SDE tenure transfers:'We shall be thankful, if orders on the same line as that of F.No.1-12/2008-Pers II dated 15.5.2009 are issued, treating the tenure transfer orders No.1-1/2007-Pers II dated 10.9.08 as cancelled in respect of such SDEs who have not yet been relieved or who have been relieved but not joined in the transferred Circle till date.' Read More...

• 25.05.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Non-filling up of SC/ST quota as per post based roaster system in promotion order from JTOs (Telecom) to SDEs (Telecom):'Also, it is a fact that roughly around 42 officers whose names find a place in this list have already been promoted through LDCE on their own merit.' Read More...

• 25.05.2009:CHQ writes to GM (Pers), BSNL CO on cancellation of transfer of one Executive of Orissa Circle to hard tenure Circle even after serving one term earlier.  View letter...

• 13.05.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL protesting against DoT's proposal to revise pension of BSNL pensioners in CDA Pay Scale: 'We are very much troubled to learn that DoT has moved a proposal wrongly relying on DoP&PW’s OM No 4/14/2001-P&PW(D) dated 19.09.2003 to revise the pension of the BSNL pensioners in CDA pay scale in spite of the fact that the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has categorically advised DoT, while examining this proposal, that this Order is NOT applicable for BSNL pensioners.' Read More...

• 12.05.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL again on Removal of disparity in pay scales of BSNL Executives Removal of disparity in pay scales of BSNL Executives:'We therefore request you to utilize this opportunity to remove the disparity in pay scales of BSNL Executives vis-à-vis the Executives of other comparable PSUs by granting E2 to E6 grades as mentioned above, without incurring any additional expenditure.' Read More...

• 12.05.2009: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Benefit of merger of 50% IDA with basic pay for fitment purpose: 'The DPE OM does not provide for any option to the individual PSU to decide whether to allow or not allow this benefit to its employees and hence has to be implemented as such.  We shall therefore request you to kindly expedite a decision in the Management Committee and subsequently in the BSNL Board so that approval of DoT could be obtained without further delay.' Read More...

• 23.04.2009: CHQ writes to Executive Director (F) on reallotment/cancellation of posting/transfer orders in CAO cadre.'JAG posts numbering around 350 throughout the country are vacant for a long time and the CAO (Adhoc) are looking after the functions of these JAG posts and the resultant vacancy in CAO posts are not be filled up leading to a situation where the same persons are to perform the functions of CAO as well as JAG. ' Read More...

• 23.04.2009: CHQ writes to CVO BSNL thanking him for getting withdrawn, the DOP&T orders on Vigilance Clearance dated 04.09.2008. Read more...

• 16.04.2009: CHQ writes to Shri.Santosh Mohan Deb, Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises requesting acceptance of key recommendations of Pay Revision Committee:'The 2nd Pay Revision Committee’s scientific and realistic approach to evolve and recommend revised IDA pay scales for the Executives in the CPSEs based on their categorization was appreciated by one and all even though there was further scope to improve upon. But by non- acceptance of these key recommendations, the very purpose of constitution of Pay Revision Committee seems to have been defeated.' Read More...

• 16.04.2009: CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on Benefit of option to avail revision of pay scales from date of promotion to executives promoted from non-executive grade between 1.1.2007 and date of presidential directive:'The common issue that arises here is exercise of option for choosing to get the date of revised pay scales. If a set of employees are to be allowed to exercise the  above  said  option  and  if  the  same is  denied to the other set of            employees, it will tantamount to hostile discrimination and violative of the principles of equality enshrined under Article 14 of the Constitution of India.' Read More...

• 06.04.2009: CHQ writes to Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises on removal of aberrations due to the proposal for introduction of non-standard scales in BSNL: 'In its latest O.M. dated 02.04.2009 (vide Para 2.vi), DPE has clearly instructed against introduction of any intermediary scales and has further stressed that “If there has been any aberrations, they need to be corrected.”  In this connection we are to submit that in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, there are at present aberrations in respect of two Executive grades at the level of Junior Telecom Officers/Junior Accounts Officers/equivalent cadres and Sub Divisional Engineers/Accounts Officers/Equivalent cadres. They are placed in the intermediary pre-revised IDA pay scales of Rs 9850-250-14600  and Rs 11875-300-17275 respectively. Though there is an opportunity for BSNL and the Department of Telecommunications i.e. the Administrative Department to correct these aberrations by placing them in revised E-2 and E-3 grades respectively, it has been proposed to grant them intermediary replacement IDA pay scales and thereby to continue with the present aberrations.' Read More...

• 30.03.2009:CHQ writes to Executive Director (Finance) on inconsistencies in orders of Promotion, Posting and Transfer in CAO Adhoc. 'It may not be out of place here to mention that many Direct Recruit Group A officers have been allowed to continue in the same station for more than 8/9 years, but the hapless Accounts & Finance officers are being harassed by transfers every now and then, without any rhyme or reason'. Read More...  [All affected officers are requested to represent through proper channel and send a copy to CHQ for pursuing the issue]

• 23.03.2009:CHQ writes to CMD, BSNL on anomaly in pay fixation in revised IDA scales for JTOs/JAOs/Assistants etc: 'We therefore suggest that the pay of these officers may be provisionally fixed in the BSNL Board approved proposed revised E1A and E2A grades which are now awaiting approval by DPE, so that this unwarranted situation which invites reduction in emoluments and consequent recovery can be avoided.' Read More...

• 16.03.2009:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Removal of disparity in pay scales of the BSNL Executives: 'The financial benefit will, however, be available only for the new entrants at JTO level after 1.1.2007. But this minimum expenditure on the part of BSNL for the highly qualified new entrants will give it back a big gain. BSNL need to retain the services of these Executives and ensure that they are not forced to migrate to other Organization in search of higher emoluments. BSNL is also proposing to recruit Management Trainees. With the low pay scale offered, no qualified personnel would tend to join or stay with BSNL for a longer period. They will always be on the look out for a better opportunity elsewhere. But our above request, if conceded to, will resolve this problem of BSNL also. In view of the above, we would like to request you to kindly consider our above proposal which is having no financial implication on the part of BSNL and which will certainly benefit BSNL to retain its highly qualified Executives and attract more new entrants to join and serve BSNL with more commitment and dedication.' Read More...

• 13.03.2009:CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT on non-implementation of Department of Pensioners’ Welfare O M No. 38-37/08-P&PW(A) dated 02.09.2008 introducing amendments in various provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 in respect of retired/retiring Employees of BSNL:'The amendments introduced through this O.M. of DoP&PW have so far not been implemented by the concerned Controllers of Communication Account of Department of Telecommunications in respect of the retired/retiring BSNL Employees whose pension are to be refixed in terms of the new amendments and arrears paid. The difference in payment of gratuity is also to be paid, where ever due, to the BSNL pensioners retired/retiring on or after 1.1.2006.' Read More...

  
  

• 12.03.2009: CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on anomaly in pay fixation:'The order is silent on the method of fixation of pay and drawal of next increment in respect of officers whose increment date falls on 1.1.2007. If the pay of these officers are fixed after allowing the increment due to them on 1.1.2007 in the pre-revised scale, it will result in anomaly where officers having increment in February and later months, will be getting higher pay on drawal of increment in new scale.' View More...

• 12.03.2009: CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on TA/DA revision: 'The present rates of Dearness Allowance and limit for reimbursement of Hotel charges in respect of the BSNL Employees under TA/DA Rules were introduced as back as in September 2002. These rates were not revised during the last seven years.' Read More...
  

• 12.03.2009: CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on Out-Circle Allowance:' The Circle Service cadres like Junior Telecom Officers, when posted outside the territorial jurisdiction of their recruiting circles, at present are being paid only Rs 45/- per month as Out Circle Allowance. This rate was fixed long years back and when the other allowances underwent revision during last exercise, this rate somehow remained unchanged. This amount, in the present day background, is very insignificant and needs to be revised as Rs 500/- per month.' Read More...

• 18.01.2009:CHQ writes to GM (Pers), BSNL CO requesting cancellation of transfer orders of DEs who have already served in hard tenure circles: 'Our issue is that two Executives in the level of DEs of Orissa Circle namely S/Shri P.Ramarao and P.P.Tripathy who have now been ordered for transfer to hard tenure Circles have already served the same hard tenure regions earlier.' Read More...

• 05.01.2009: CHQ writes to Prime Minister on Grievances of the PSU Executives vis-à-vis call for agitation by Oil Sector Executives: 'We are really disturbed to find that when the Government was found so generous while implementing the recommendations of sixth Central Pay Commission for the Central Government Employees, it became too harsh towards the PSU Executives while considering the recommendations of the 2^nd Pay Revision Committee for them. The grievances of Oil Sector and similarly placed PSU Executives need, therefore, to be redressed urgently.' Read More...

• 22.12.2008:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Recruitment of Management Trainees:'The decision for recruitment of Management Trainees needs serious review. When JTOs/JAOs with professional qualifications are being recruited at the initial entry level posts of Executives, there is hardly any need to go for another outside recruitment at relatively higher level in the name of Management Trainees.' Read More...

• 22.12.2008:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on Recruitment Rules for Group A level Executives above Management Trainees in BSNL: 'We are of strong view that the performance of an Executive, his capability and length of service should also get due consideration for promotion. Otherwise, absence of opportunity for career progression will create frustration and demoralization which will affect one’s performance resulting in adverse impact on productivity and finally BSNL only will be the loser.'  Read More...

• 18.12.2008:CHQ writes to Director(HRD) on Implementation of the decision of the Government regarding revised IDA Pay Scales  -  Cases of BSNL Executives reiterating the request in its earlier letter dated 4.12.2008. Read More...

• 08.12.2008 (1300 Hrs):CHQ writes to Shri.Santosh Mohandev, Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises requesting review of certain decisions on important issues pertaining to Govt. decision on recommendations of the 2nd Pay Revision Committee:' The orders issued by Department of Public Enterprises vide its No 2(70)/08-DPE(WC) dated 26th November 2008 on the above matter has created serious discontentment among the Executives of all CPSEs in general and our members in particular. It is observed that many significant recommendations of the 2nd Pay Revision Committee have not been accepted thereby denying the long awaited justice to the Executives. We also find that even in regard to fitment benefit, the Government has treated the Executives of CPSEs and Government Employees differentially. We would, therefore, like to earnestly appeal to you and through you other authorities to reconsider at least the following few decisions. Otherwise, the very purpose of setting up of Pay Revision Committees will get defeated.' Read More...

• 05.12.2008:CHQ writes to Director (HRD) on Implementation of the decision of the Government regarding revised IDA Pay Scales: 'Further, the pay fitment method ordered in case of CPSE Executives is in discrimination to the one that was ordered for the Central Government Employees where the merged D.P. has been duly considered for fitment benefit which is not the case with CPSEs.' Read More...

• 29.11.2008:CHQ writes to Director (HRD) regarding Transfers of the Executives to the hard tenure circles even after serving one term: 'In the present case, transfer order of Shri P Rama Rao, DE may be cancelled and Orissa Telecom Circle may kindly be advised to send the latest stay particulars of the DEs.' Read More...

• 12.11.2008:CHQ writes to Prime Minister on Inordinate delay to withdraw the ITS Group `A’ Officers of Department of Telecommunications working on deemed deputation basis in BSNL and MTNL and filling up the positions by the Officers recruited/employed by these CPSUs – Appeal for kind intervention: 'we earnestly appeal to you to kindly intervene in this matter, so that one particular section of the Officers are not allowed undue benefits by bending the rules and  in discrimination to the other employees and officers who followed the policy of the Government. Let those ITS Group `A’ Officers who have not exercised option for absorption in BSNL and MTNL be withdrawn from these CPSUs immediately.' Read More...

• 12.11.2008: CHQ writes to Minister of Public Enterprises & Heavy Industries on Abnormal delay in releasing the decision of the Government on the Report of Second Pay Revision Committee for the Executives of CPSUs -   Request for kind intervention. Read More...

• 06.11.2008:CHQ writes to Hon'ble MoC on Formulation  and execution of plan to manage the affairs of BSNL by  defeating  the arm twisting tactics of some ITS Officers: 'Under the above background, it is high time that Department of Telecom devise and execute a plan to manage the affairs of BSNL by withdrawing the unabsorbed ITS Officers from BSNL. We would like to suggest following few measures which will not allow any vacuum  to be created if these Officers are taken back in Department of Telecom'. Read More...

• 11.09.2008:CHQ writes to CMD on early release of payment of PLI for 2007-2008 Read letter...

• 06.09.2008:CHQ has written to Director (HRD) on relaxation of qualifying standards for the LDCE for promotion to SDE Telecom for which results were declared last month: 'In view of the above, we would earnestly request you to kindly extend the benefit of similar relaxed standards, as detailed in BSNL’s Order No. 12-15/2002-DE dated 10^th March 2003, also to the remaining candidates who appeared in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for recruitment of SDEs Telecom held on 15.07.2007'. Read More...

• 01.09.2008:AIBSNLOA CHQ OFFICE BEARERS MEET CMD BSNL AND DIRECTOR (FINANCE): CHQ President Com.J.K.Mishra, GS Com.V.P.Arya and Corporate Office Circle Secretary Com.V.S.Raghavan met CMD BSNL and handed over a letter on behalf of AIBSNLOA CHQ offering to contribute to the cause of Bihar flood victims and requesting to deduct one day's pay from the salary of all BSNL employees for the month of September 2008.  In addition we had suggested that BSNL also should contribute for the cause from its funds.  CMD appreciated our concern for the fellow country men in Bihar and directed to call for others' views on the proposals. Later the office bearers met Director (Finance) also on the issue who has assured to support the proposals when it comes to him for consideration.   Read the letter... 08.08.2008:CHQ writes to Hon'ble MOC on release of 3G spectrum to BSNL: On behalf of the members of this Association and on my personal behalf, I express my gratitude and sincere thanks to you for according approval for release of one block of 3G spectrum each to BSNL and MTNL....We hope that we will not be let down by the typical bureaucratic functioning of BSNL/MTNL. Read More...

• 06.08.2008:CHQ writes to Director (HRD) requesting early consideration of all the representations from   the   SDEs  Telecom posted outside their present circle of postings on their promotions as DEs Telecom on adhoc basis. 'Even the `transfer policy’ circulated by BSNL provides that ‘upto STS level, transfer of officers involving change of station would normally be avoided after 56 years for inter circle transfers’. Therefore, such candidates are to be unaffected and retained in the same circle while posting on promotion.  We further understand that in some cases the CGMs have recommended such cases by giving fresh vacancy position. In this regard, we further understand that CGM, Chennai Telephones has given a complete list of the SDEs, mentioning clearly therein the period of service left for them to retire from service, and has recommended for reposting.' Read More...

• 05.08.2008:CHQ writes to CMD on BSNL Executives' Promotion Policy vis-a-vis Recruitment of Management Trainees:
  "Best solution lies if the BSNL Board takes out bare minimum number of posts at STS level per year as per requirement subject to the ceiling that number of Management Trainees will be restricted to 30% of the total posts. Whatever number of MTs are  recruited in a year, 50% of them shall be from internal candidates and rest 50% from external candidates."
  "Best policy is to allow carry over of unfilled quota of posts of any stream to the subsequent recruitment year’s quota of posts of same stream. However, if some of these posts still remain unfilled at the end of second recruitment year, the same should be transferred for the promotion of the Departmental  (seniority quota) candidates."
  "Recruitment of MTs for HRM Stream: There has to be recruitment against 50% posts of MTs from eligible internal candidates."
  "Age limit for internal candidates need to be raised at least upto 45 years for a period of next 8 years since the optees have so far lost these many years in absence of BSNL’s inability to put the promotion policy in place from the date of their absorption (1.10.2000)."
  "Pay scale not to be a bar for internal candidates."
  "According to the prescribed qualifications as at present, the Executives from Electrical, Civil, Telecom Factory and Architectural Wing are having no opportunity to enter the cadre of Management Trainees. This violates the assurance given at the time of calling of option that the promotion policy will be “uniformly evaluated in the various stream of disciplines.” Read More...

• 21.07.2008:CHQ writes to Minister of Communications on ITI merger:'At present, BSNL itself is fighting a grim battle for its survival. Its profit margin has dipped considerably. The employees are having sleepless nights about their future. In these circumstances, BSNL cannot afford to tag with a sinking boat. Therefore, the proposal for merger of M/S ITI Limited with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has to be discarded right now.'  'However, any proposal for treating M/S ITI Limited as a subsidiary to BSNL or for having a joint venture between M/s ITI Ltd and BSNL could be considered with no direct or indirect liability on BSNL.'  Read More...

• 23.06.2008:CHQ writes to Cabinet Secretary on implementation of recommendations of VI CPC on Dept. of Telecom. 'BSNL also suffers on account of such a huge population of Officers on deputation basis having nothing at stake for them in the important policy making and execution positions. BSNL needs a group of committed Managers who will be responsible and accountable for BSNL’s growth and viability. Under the above background, these Officers whose deemed deputation period has expired on 1.10.2005 need to be repatriated back to DoT if they do not opt for absorption in BSNL.' Read More...

• 23.06.2008:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on migration of Corporate and Government subscribers to private operators.'In regard to the Southern Railways decision to migrate, we would like to urge upon you to kindly take up the matter at the highest level and have discussions with the concerned authority so that the migration could be stopped. Otherwise, we may lose other zonal railways as well.' Read More...

• 03.06.2008:CHQ writes to CMD BSNL on deficiences in Kenen FX software.'A lot of difficulties are now being experienced in the field due to implementation of this new software package which are required to be immediately removed.' Read More...

• 13.05.2008:CHQ writes to Hon'ble Prime Minister on ITS Group A absorption issue. 'The move to allow a section of  the  Group  A Officers, absorption from a prospective date, to get added benefits on their absorption in BSNL is discriminatory  towards the other Employees who have already got absorbed w.e.f 1.10.2000, and  in violation of the provisions in Article 14 and  16 of the Constitution of India. Read More...

• 11.05.2008: CHQ writes to Hon'ble MOC on delay in issue of orders of IDA merger: 'we are further to submit that BSNL is  not going  to incur much expenditure in real term as being made  out, since the amount which most of the Employees will receive now due to  merger  of 50% of IDA will get adjusted against  the  arrears that  would be due to them when the recommendation of Second  Pay Revision  Committee of CPSUs Employees is implemented w.e.f.  the same  day  i.e. 1.1.2007.' Read More...

• 01.05.2008: CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT requesting corrective action on disputes in the seniority lists of TES Group B officers. Read More...

• 01.05.2008: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting preventing action for avoiding  disputes in the seniority lists of TES Group B officers. Read More...

• 16.04.2008: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL requesting appropriate steps to fill up vacant JAO posts. 'The shortage in the cadre of Junior Accounts Officer in BSNL is quite alarming.   As on date more than 2000 posts of JAOs are lying vacant mainly due to lack of concern and urgency on the part of the management.' Read More...

• 08.04.2008: CHQ felicitates Shri.Jyodiraditya Scindiya, State Minister for Communications & IT, Govt. of India.

• 08.04.2008: CHQ writes to Secretary DOT on AAO pay scale.

• 02.04.2008: CHQ writes to Hon'ble Minister on ADC

• 02.04.2008: CHQ writes Com.M.B.Vichare, SG, NFTE.

• 31.03.2008: CHQ writes to CMD BSNL for one time diversion of posts from outsider quota to 35% Departmental quota to promote all the remaining qualified TTAs.

• 14.03.2008: CHQ writes to Secretary, DOT on AAO Pay scale

• CHQ suggests modifications in Transfer Policy - 07.03.2008

• CHQ writes to CMD on promotion to STS-still left out cases - 05.03.08

• CHQ writes to CMD to cover pensioners while issuing orders for IDA merger - 05.03.2008

• CHQ writes to CMD on filling up all posts of STS - 04.03.2008

• CHQ writes to CMD requesting to dispense with mandatory training - 25-02-2008

• CHQ writes to CMD on notification of IDA scale for AAO - 21.02.2008

• CHQ writes to Hon'ble Minister on IPO issue - 18.02.2008

• CHQ Circular No.1 dated 12.2.2008