NEWS - JANUARY 2017

31.01.2017:

Tenure transfer in SDE (T) grade - Cancellation:

BSNL has issued orders cancelling one tenure transfer in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

31.01.2017:

Tenure transfer in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL has issued orders of tenure transfer in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

31.01.2017:

Transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL has issued orders of transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

30.01.2017:

Transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL has issued orders of transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

29.01.2017:

Upward revision of the financial powers of the Heads of Circles in the matter of technical write-off of irrecoverable telephone and mobile revenue:

BSNL has issue two letters granting full powers without any upper limit to Heads of Circles in the matter of technical write-off of irrecoverable telephone and mobile revenue outstanding for more than 10 years of only private category customers.   View letters

29.01.2017:

Final seniority list in Executive Engineer (E) grade:

BSNL has circulated the final seniority list of EE (E) grade after considering the representations received.   View list

29.01.2017:

Transfer and posting in DGM (T) grade:

BSNL has issued orders of transfer and posting in DGM (T) grade.   View orders

25.01.2017:

Promotion and posting to SE (Civil) on regular basis - calling of VC:

BSNL has called for VC for promotion and posting to SE (Civil) grade on regular basis, on opening of sealed covers.   View letter

25.01.2017:

Inter-circle transfers in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL has issued orders retaining three executives in their present circle upto 31.12.2017.   View orders

24.01.2017:

Deduction of subscription and payment to AIBSNLOA CHQ:

BSNL has issued orders modifying its earlier instructions, providing to pay the entire subscription of Rs.50 per member to CHQ AIBSNLOA which will further distribute the quota to Circle and Branches.   View letter

24.01.2017:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL has issued orders of tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

23.01.2017:

CHQ submits its views to the Committee constituted to examine the demand for parity in pay of post-2007 recruited executives with pre-2007 executives:

BSNL had asked the willing associations to give their views on the matter to the Committee. AIBSNLOA has submitted its views and has requested the Committee to recommend grant of Rs.22820/- as minimum pay for all the Executives recruited and appointed after 1.1.2007.   View AIBSNLOA letter

23.01.2017:

Meeting with General Manager (Estt):

GS along with AGS (HQ) and CS BSNL CO met GM (Estt) today and discussed the following:

1.Superannuation benefits to BSNL Recruited employees:

We requested early decision on the issue. GM (Estt) informed us that after approval by BSNL Board, the issue is with CA Section with respect to formation of Trust.

2. Grant of E2 & E3 scales for JTOs & SDEs and equivalent grades:

We reiterated our consistent stand that replacement of E1 to E6 scales with E2 to E7 scales will only be the solution to the long pending issue. GM (Estt) informed us that CMD had discussions with Secretay, DoT on the matter but DoT is reported to have not changed its thinking of getting cabinet approval for pursuing equivalent scales for E1A and E2A.

3.Sending left out TTAs for Phase II training for appointment as JTO:

We cited the case of those who could not be sent to Phase II training due to currency of some penalty and requested that they be sent for training as the penalty is over. We have requested that clarification may be issued to the circles that they can now be sent for training. There are also cases of others who could not go gor training at that time due to personal reasons. GM (Estt) said that details have been called for from circles but reply from circles are not forthcoming.

23.01.2017:

Meeting with General Manager (FP):

GS along with AGS (HQ) and CS BSNL CO met GM (FP) today and requested him for initiating action for holding of another CPC for promotion to dGM (F) grade on adhoc basis, since it is reported that there are around 50 vacancies available now. GM (FP) informed us that there are no executives available with the qualifying service for promotion. We requested him to initiate action to get relaxation in qualifying service and promote eligible executives at the earliest.

23.01.2017:

Promoton to DGM (F) grade on adhoc basis:

BSNL has issued order promoting one Executive to DGM (F) grade on adhoc basis.   View orders

21.01.2017:

Preparatory work for promoton to DGM (T) grade on adhoc basis:

BSNL has asked the circles to furnish the required details by 30.01.2017.   View letter

21.01.2017:

Court order against Government of India instruction on service matters - consultation with Ministry of Law and Department of personnel and Training on question of filing appeals:

BSNL has endorsed the DOPT letter dated 9.12.2016 on the subject and has asked circles to scrupulously follow the instructions.   View letter

21.01.2017:

Inter-circle transfer in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL has issued orders of inter-circle transfer in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

21.01.2017:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL has issued three orders - of transfer and posting, cancellation of transfer and modification of posting in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

20.01.2017:

Instructions on sealed cover procedure - where Government servant has been acquitted but appeal is contemplated/pending - clarification:

DoP&T has issued clarification with regard to the course of action in cases where the Government servant is acquitted by trial court but an appeal against the judgment is either contemplated or has been filed.   View clarification

19.01.2017:

BSNL endorses DPE letter revising IDA w.e.f. 1.1.2017:

BSNL has endorsed the DPE letter dated 5.1.2017 revising IDA from 120.3% to 119.5% w.e.f. 1.1.2017.   View letter

18.01.2017:

Grant of Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to deaf and dumb employees of Central Government:

'The matter has been re-examined and it has been decided with the approval of Competent Authority that Transport Allowance at double the normal rates is admissible to Hearing Impaired employees also in addition to employees who are both deaf and dumb.'   Read More from DoE O.M.

18.01.2017:

Advisory from SR section:

'Recently it has come to the notice of BSNL Management that Unions/Associations have published the result of Junior Engineer (Direct Recruitment) in their website even before the same was made in public domain on our official website i.e. www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in leading to complaints of leakage of results and confusion among candidates and public at large.'   Read More

18.01.2017:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

18.01.2017:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

17.01.2017:

CHQ writes to Sr. General Manager (Pers) requesting promotion to DE/AGM grade - left out executives from seniority lists 3, 4 and 5:

'We therefore request that a CPC may be held to promote these left out executives whose names are in Seniority List 5 and therefore is not the subject of any pending court case. Since these CPCs were held fulfilling the requirement for reservation at that time, there will not be any need for fresh reservation. While this move will help BSNL in augmenting operational efficiency by filling up vacant posts, the concerned Executives also will feel contented at the fag end of their service.'   Read More

17.01.2017:

CHQ writes to Director (HR) regarding Transfer of SDEs/ DE from RTTC Chennai to Chengelpattu SSA under local tenure transfer before completion of tenure in RTTC In Chennai Telephones District:

'We would like to reiterate our position that routine transfers within Circle, whether tenure or otherwise should not include faculty in RTTC since they are selected by a DSC, for a period of five years. The officers selected and posted as training centre faculty are not permitted to give request transfers without completing their tenure and are not given a chance to officiate in a higher post outside the training centre. This being the case, it is not fair to consider them for transfer outside the training centre based on their longstanding service in the circle in which the RTTC falls. Of course, they cannot claim immunity from All India transfer since they are also not denied any promotion on All India basis because they are under tenure in a training centre.'   Read More

17.01.2017:

CHQ writes to Director (HR) requesting speedy action to get early decision from Ernakulam High Court:

'While everyone was attributing the delay in finalisation of court case to lethargy and lack of seriousness of legal cell, recently it has been established that our legal machinery is quite capable of speedy action in court cases, by submission of counters and rejoinders in time, by engaging senior counsels and even by deputing the Addl. Solicitor General.'   Read More

17.01.2017:

Delay in revision of PPO and consequent payment of arrears to BSNL absorbed Pensioners/Family pensioners:

BSNL CO has asked the circles to expedite the revision of PPO and consequent payment of arrears to BSNL absorbed Pensioners/Family pensioners, with 78.2% fitment benefit.   View letter

17.01.2017:

Tenure transfer in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of tenure transfer in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

17.01.2017:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade - cancellation and retention:

BSNL CO has issued orders of retention and cancellation in transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

16.01.2017:

Inter-circle transfer orders in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of Inter-circle transfers in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

16.01.2017:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

13.01.2017:

Preparatory work for promotion to DGM (T) grade - requirement of VC and screening committee report:

BSNL CO has circulated the updated list of 739 executives for whom VC, SCR and other details are required as part of preparatory work for promotion to DGM (T) grade on adhoc basis.   View letter

13.01.2017:

Transfer and postings/cancellation of transfer in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings/cancellation of transfer in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

13.01.2017:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

13.01.2017:

Special compensatory (remote locality) allowance:

BSNL CO has now prescribed pay slabs showing IDA pay range and Remote Locality Allowance applicable to non-executives.   View letter

13.01.2017:

Promotion to the grade of AGM in CSS cadre:

BSNL CO has issued orders of promotion to the grade of AGM in CSS cadre.   View orders

13.01.2017:

Improving the condition of Inspection Quarters:

BSNL CO has issued instructions for constitution of high level committee by CGMs and SSA Heads for suggesting necessary steps to be taken to improve the condition of Inspection Quarters.   View letter

12.01.2017:

Pay parity of post-2007 BSNL recruited executives with BSNL recruited executives appointed prior to 2007:

BSNL CO has asked associations willing to give their views on the matter to submit their representations to the committee constituted for the purpose through PGN (Estt) by 23.1.2007.   View letter

12.01.2017:

Promotion to SDE (T) grade under competitive quota based on LDCE held on 15.7.2007:

BSNL CO has issued orders promoting three executives who had qualified in the LDCE for promotion to SDE (T) grade held on 15.7.2007.   View orders

11.01.2017:

Grant of facility of 'Deduction of subscription' to AIBSNLOA, the applicant association:

BSNL CO has extended the facility of 'Deduction of subscription [from salary]' to AIBSNLOA, the applicant association. All Circle/District Secretaries are requested to ensure that the proforma is filled in duplicate by all our members, signed by them and countersigned by the Secretary affixing the rubber stamp and one copy handed over to the administration, keeping the other copy with us. This task may please be completed in a day or two.   View letter

10.01.2017:

Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.1.2017:

DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 120.3% to 119.5% w.e.f. 1.1.2017.   View orders

06.01.2017:

Preparatory work for promotion to DE/AGM grade on regular basis - screening committee report:

BSNL CO has compiled and circulated the names of Executives whose names appear in seniority list 5 and in respect of whom information have been received under Annexure-I and those whose information are yet to be forwarded by circles under Annexure-II.   View letter

06.01.2017:

Seniority list of SDE (E) grade - disposal of representations:

BSNL CO has issued orders disposing of representations in respect of provisional seniority list of SDE (E) grade.   View orders

06.01.2017:

Transfer and posting in DGM (F) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in DGM (F) grade.   View orders

06.01.2017:

Inter-circle transfer orders in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of Inter-circle transfer orders/cancellation of orders in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

06.01.2017:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

05.01.2017:

Implementation of recommendations of 7th CPC pay revision in respect of employees working in BSNL on CDA scales due to non-issuance of Presidential orders for their absorption in BSNL:

BSNL CO has decided that pay revision as per 7th CPC may be implemented in respect of all the employees whose Presidential Order for absorption in BSNL has not been issued due to pending disciplinary cases, subject to an undertaking.   View letter

05.01.2017:

E-verification of eligibility etc. for online registration candidate data for LICE JTO 50% 2015-16 held on 11.12.2016:

BSNL CO has again requested the circles/units to complete e-verification on top priority.   View letter

05.01.2017:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

04.01.2017:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

04.01.2017:

Inter-circle transfer in SDE (T) grade - retention:

BSNL CO has issued orders retaining one SDE (T) grade in his parent circle upto 31.7.2017.   View orders

04.01.2017:

Final Seniority List in the grade of regular JTO (Arch) as on 30.9.2016:

BSNL CO has circulated the final Seniority List in the grade of regular JTO (Arch) as on 30.9.2016   View list

03.01.2017:

CMD message on New Year:

'We need to go to the customers to offer our services, apprise them of the new offers and renew our pledge to stay focussed in our efforts to take BSNL to new heights in its glorious journey in the new year 2017, a year which is more critical in the light of 3rd PRC also falling due this year.'   Read More

03.01.2017:

Amendment to BSNL Transfer Policy:

BSNL CO has notified amendments to provisions under Para 8 and 9 of BSNL Transfer Policy.   View letter

03.01.2017:

Preventive Health care for all employees below the rank of General Manager:

BSNL CO has conveyed the approval of the competent authority that all the employees below the rank of GM are permitted to undertake annual health check-ups as per individual requirement as a preventive care measure from the various health checkup packages offered by the hospitals not exceeding Rs.3500/- per individual within the annual ceiling of the employee.   View letter

03.01.2017:

Deteriorating conditions and lack of facilities in Inspection Quarters:

Following complaints from DoT officers, BSNL CO has asked all CGMs to bestow their personal attention to the issue so that the condition of IQs is improved.   View letter

03.01.2017:

Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972:

BSNL CO has endorsed DoT letter circulating DoP&PW OM revising provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972, consequent to revision of pay on implementation of VII CPC recommendations.   View letter

02.01.2017:

LICE for promotion to SDE(C), SDE (E), SDE (TF):

BSNL CO has notified conduct of LICE for promotion to SDE(C), SDE (E) and SDE (TF) under 33% quota, on 5.3.3017.   View letter