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NEWS - APRIL 2010

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News pertaining to April 2010

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...

28.04.2010: Promotion of CAO to DGM (TF) Adhoc: BSNL has issued orders promoting 269 CAOs to DGM Adhoc. View orders...

28.04.2010: Provisional All India JTO Eligibility list: BSNL has circulated JTO Eligibility list for corrections if any. View letter... View list...

28.04.2010: CAO Provisional seniority list: BSNL SEA section has circulated provisional seniority list of STS of Telecom Finance. View letter...   View list...

27.04.2010: BSNL to function like a quasi private company?: The DoT has proposed that BSNL should be taken out of the purview of the Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) in respect of selection and salaries of the board and higher level of management. DoT wants to restructure the BSNL board with chairman from private sector. This is not possible as BSNL CMD gets a salary less than Rs 20 lakh per annum. CEOs in the private telcos get salaries ranging between Rs 4 crore to Rs 6 crore per annum. Sources said that the DoT will seek full telecom commission’s approval in a meeting to be held in the first week of May. Full telecom commission is the final decision making body in telecom and comprises secretaries of ministry of finance, industry and Planning Commission. “This has never happened in India. It will require prime minister’s approval,” said a senior official in DoT. (TT)

26.04.2010: Moratorium on transfers under BSNL Transfer Policy in view of the organisation restructuring exercise: BSNL has responded to our letter dated  18.02.2010 [read our letter], stating that it has been decided not to resort to a moratorium on transfers. It further states that the Transfer Policy has a provision which enables the management to retain the employees beyond the specified tenure depending on the administrative requirement and in the interest of service. View BSNL letter...

26.04.2010: Inter-Circle Transfers in SDE (Telecom): BSNL has issued more inter-circle transfers in SDE (Telecom). View orders...

26.04.2010: Promotion from UDC to Asst.Manager in BSNL CO: BSNL has issued orders of promotion from UDC to Asst.Manager in BSNL Corporate Office on the basis of LICE held on 10.1.2010. View orders...

23.04.2010:Change in APAR format for numerical grading: BSNL informs that the new format and instructions are applicable to absorbed officers of BSNL also . View orders...   Format for Gr.B       Format for STS/JAG...

23.04.2010:Revised IDA rates w.e.f. 1.4.2010: BSNL endorses DPE orders revising IDA rates w.e.f. 1.4.2010. View orders...

23.04.2010:Inter-Circle Transfers in SDE (Telecom): BSNL has issued more inter-circle transfers in SDE (Telecom). View orders...

22.04.2010:Revised IDA rates w.e.f. 1.4.2010: DPE has issued orders revising the IDA rates from 30.9% to 34.8% w.e.f. 1.4.2010. View orders...

21.04.2010: Travel by Air to NER on LTC: Government of India extends for further 2 years beyond 1st May 2010, the relaxation for travel by air to North East Region under CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988. View DoP&T O.M...

21.04.2010: All India GSM subscriber figures for March 2010: BSNL achieves higher growth rate in March 2010 than Airtel, Vodafone and Idea. View figures...

21.04.2010: BSNL, MTNL worried as 3G bid price zooms: 'BSNL and MTNL were awarded spectrum a year back on the condition that they would match the price at which the winners of the auction are allotted the spectrum.' Read More...

21.04.2010: Inter-Circle Transfers in SDE (Telecom): BSNL has issued inter-circle transfers in SDE (Telecom). View orders...

20.04.2010:Himalayan let down: Hours after the indefinite strike started, a drama has been enacted culminating in the JAC calling off the strike based on mere assurances from the Minister, which are nothing but empty assurances and are only repetition of what the Minister had said on Friday the 16th April 2010 to the JAC. The record of the discussions with the Minister shows that the JAC has made an abject surrender without a single demand being resolved and also putting a large question mark over the future of the BSNL employees and executives. On the main issue of opposing disinvestment, on which we had lent our support to the the strike, the record says that all stake holders will be taken into confidence before arriving at a final policy decision by the Government. But moments after the meeting with JAC the Minister has spoken to the press that this issue will be referred to Group of Ministers. This is a sample of the fate these assurances are going to face. On the issue of ITS absorption and Pension revision for pre 1.1.2007 pensioners, the JAC has agreed to preparation of cabinet note which is absolutely not necessary, since extant orders are enough to settle these issues. The ploy of cabinet note is the same old trick to indefinitely delay things. Thus the JAC has given further unending lease of life for ITS officers and put the pensioners into more trouble. Overall the strike settlement is nothing but a farce, which makes mockery of the unsuspecting and innocent employees, and has done irrepairable damage to the interests of the Executives and Employees of BSNL for a long time to come. Once again these leaders have let down the interests of BSNL and the interests of their own members, by willingly landing into the trap laid by vested interests in the Government and BSNL Management.

20.04.2010: Disinvestment to be referred to GoM: Within hours of going on indefinite strike, the employee unions of BSNL on Tuesday called off the protest after the government assured that the issue of disinvestment in the telecom PSU will be referred to a Group of Ministers. "We have assured them (unions) that the issue of disinvestment will be referred to a GoM and they would be consulted before taking other decisions with regard to BSNL," Telecom Minister A Raja said. (PTI)

20.04.2010 1600 Hrs: Record of discussions of meeting with MoC: The record of discussions the JAC had with Minister of Communications today, on the basis of which the JAC called off the strike is available now. View the Record...

20.04.2010 1445 Hrs: Strike called off: The indefinite strike commenced at 6 AM today. The strike has now been called off after a meeting of JAC with Minister of Communications. Details of the meeting will be posted later.

18.04.2010:Call for Strike from April 20th: We had earlier very clearly made known our stand on the reported recommendations of Sam Pitroda committee (which have not been made available to the associations/unions till date) in our letter dated 16.03.2010 addressed to the CMD BSNL [Read our letter]. The committee was said to have recommended a few issues contained in our letter dated 11.01.2010 addressed to the Prime Minister with a copy to the committee [Read our letter], such as immediate finalisation of absorption of ITS Group A officers, induction of professional Managers to manage the affairs of BSNL, more autonomy and power to BSNL etc. On proposed 30% disinvestment of BSNL, we had reiterated our consistent stand that disinvestment cannot be the solution for the illness afflicting BSNL. We had also registered our strong protest against any such move. Meanwhile a call for Indefinite Strike from 20th April 2010 was given by the Joint Action Committee of BSNL Unions and Associations. The demands include ITS absorption, No disinvestment, No scrapping of tender for 93 million lines equipment, No unbundling of last mile copper, No VRS, Pension Revision on IDA pattern and Wage Revision for Non-Executive employees. The track records of some of the associations and unions - which are part of the JAC - in the matter of revision of pension of past pensioners of BSNL, absorption of the ITS Officers in BSNL and on other issues have never been good. It was these unions/associations which became the stumbling block in early settlement of Pension Revision by supporting the demand of ITS officers for Pension Revision on CDA pattern. Again, these were the unions/association which are solely responsible for giving fresh lease of life to the ITS officers to continue in
BSNL without absorption when in October 2005 they vehemently opposed the Order for repatriation of the ITS Group A Officers unwilling to get absorbed in BSNL/MTNL which was issued at the instance of the then Secretary (Telecom).
It was these unions/associations which agreed for extension of their deputation till December 2009. On ther other hand, it is AIBSNLOA which has been all along studiously and painstakingly pursuing both these issues with the right perspective and without making empty noises for public consumption. Further, AIBSNLOA is second to none in opposing disinvestment, unbundling of last mile copper etc. Also, the JAC did not make any effort to rally the support of all associations and unions on such an important issue like 'disinvestment', which cannot be fought in isolation. This exposes the non-serious approach of the JAC. Nevertheless, AIBSNLOA will not remain a silent spectator during a protest against 'disinvestment' and calls upon its members to join the Indefinite Strike from April 20, 2010, if it takes place. All Circle and District Secretaries are requested to communicate this to all the members immediately and to ensure full participation of our members.

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...

16.04.2010: Removal of disparity in pay of JTO 2005 Batch: We had earlier reported on 30.03.2010 that BSNL Board had cleared a proposal for removal of the anomaly. BSNL has now issued orders as we had reported - allowing fixation equally to all JTOs of the Batch by merger of 68.8% IDA and fitment benefit of 30% to the minimum of pre-revised IDA scale which works out to Rs.21620/-. View orders...

16.04.2010: Seniority List of STS (Telecom) Regular: BSNL circulates final seniority list of STS (Telecom) Regular after incorporating corrections received. View circular...

16.04.2010: Review of BSNL Medical Reimbursment Scheme: BSNL issues modifications in BSNLMRS. View letter...

16.04.2010:Promotion and postings in the grade of AO on regular basis: BSNL issues orders of promotion and postings for 18 JAOs to AO grade. View orders...

15.04.2010:Below Benchmark gradings in ACRs prior to the reporting period 2008-09: DoP&T has circulated its decision that if an employee is to be considered for promotion in a future DPC and his ACRs prior to 2008-09 which would be reckonable for his next promotion, before such ACRs are placed before the DPC, the concerned employee will be given a copy of the relevant ACR for his representation, if any, within 15 days of such communication. View circular...

15.04.2010:Transfers & Postings in EE (Elec): BSNL issues orders of transfers and postings in EE (E) grade. View orders...

13.04.2010: Deletion of old HRMS number of TTAs promoted as JTOs on outside quota: The issue was again discussed today with GM (Estt) consequent to reports from Karnataka and Tamilnadu that the administration has again initiated the process of deleting the old HRMS numbers. It is learnt that the issue is still pending with EF unit of BSNL. GM (Estt) reiterated that the old HRMS numbers will be retained and can be restored when a decision is taken even in cases where new HRMS numbers are given. However we have requested him to instruct the Circles to maintain status-quo till a decision is taken.

13.04.2010: Modification suggested in BSNL MS RR: It was AIBSNLOA which first took up the issue of discriminatory provisions in respect of Civil/Electrical wing in BSNL MS RR and sought relaxation in Educational Qualifications for promotion to EE (C/E) as has been given for Telecom wing and Finance wing. Although BSNL Management committee was reported to have taken a favourable decision long back , it is said that the matter is yet to be cleared by the Board since the applications in various CATs are pending on the subject making it sub-judice. The management appears to have taken a stand that the issue cannot be cleared unless the cases are withdrawn.

13.04.2010: Clarification on Mandatory training: BSNL clarifies that under Executive Promotion Policy two weeks training is mandatory only on one occasion, either on post-based promotion or time bound upgradation in a particular grade. View clarification...

13.04.2010: First Phase DPC for promotion to STS (Adhoc): BSNL has circulated the names of officers whose ACRs are not available or not reviewed and whose Circles are not know. View Circular...      View list...

12.04.2010: Inter-Circle Transfer in SDE cadre: BSNL has issued transfer orders in SDE cadre from STR to Chennai Telephones and the concerned territorial circles. View orders...

11.04.2010: JOINT CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF CHENNAI TELEPHONES & TAMILNADU CIRCLE: The Joint Circle Conference of AIBSNLOA Chennai Telephones and Tamilnadu Circle was held with pomp and show on 8th and 9th April 2010 at Chennai. GS Com.V.P.Arya and Com.S.Basu, GS AIBSNLREA were Chief Guests. Com.J.N.Mishra, Circle President, MP Circle and Com.P.Arunkumar, Circle Secretary, Karnataka were Special Guests. Senior Officers from both the Circles - Shri.A.Subramanian, CGM, Chennai Telephones, Shri.P.K.Gupta, PCE (Civil), Shri.S.Shanmugasundaram, PGM, Tamilnadu Circle and Smt.Sujatha Venkateswaran, GM (F), Chennai Telephones addressed the Open Session of the Joint Conference. Shri.C.V.Vinodh, Secretary, ITSA also addressed the Open Session. Members of both Chennai Telephones and Tamilnadu Circle had turned up in very huge numbers establishing the strength of the Association and revealing the enthusiasm and dedication of the members. The Conference was felicitated by Circle Office-bearers of AIGETOA, NFTE, BSNLEU, FNTO and TEPU. GS and Com.Basu addressed the delegates sessions of both the Circles. Com.B.Ganesan, DGM, Com.P.Udayasuriyan, SDE and Com.V.Gurumoorthy, SDE have been re-elected as President, Secretary and Finance Secretary of Chennai Telephones respectively. Com.P.Manoharan, SDE, Com.K.Rajasekaran, SDE and Com.N.Baskar, JAO have been elected as President, Secretary and Finance Secretary of Tamilnadu Circle, respectively. The Joint Conference will be remembered for long for the mammoth gathering, purposeful deliberations and disciplined conduct of the delegates throughout the proceedings. THE SUCCESS OF THE CONFERENCE STANDS TESTIMONY TO THE GROWING RECOGNITION AND ESTEEM AIBSNLOA IS RECEIVING FROM BSNL EXECUTIVES. [Visit Chennai Telephones and Tamilnadu Circle websites for full list of new office-bearers]

09.04.2010: LICE for JTO 35% and 15% postponed: BSNL has postponed the Limited Internal Competitive Examination for promotion to JTO 35% and 15% vacancies in compliance to Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam order, until further orders. View circular...

09.04.2010: Timely completion and proper maintenance of APAR for 2009-2010: BSNL has circulated guidelines for timely completion of APAR. View order...

07.04.2010: Meeting with GM (Rectt): We met GM (Rectt) along with GS of AIGETOA yesterday. We handed over copies of answer sheets of the candidates we had mentioned in our letter dated 7th September 2009, which were obtained under RTI Act. Discrepancy in valuation in each answer paper was elaborately discussed. GM (Rectt) was convinced and has assured to consider these cases and to do the needful early. Meanwhile a few candidates have already received communication through their CGMs of scoring minimum qualifying marks on re-evaluation.

05.04.2010:Dr.Ambedkar Birth Day: BSNL has endorsed DoP&T circular declaring holiday on 14th April 2010 - Birth Day of Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar.

02.04.2010:Promotion to DGM Adhoc (Telecom Operation): BSNL issues orders promoting 219 DEs to DGM Adhoc. View orders...

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...

01.04.2010: Promotion to DGM Adhoc (Telecom Finance): BSNL issues orders promoting 9 DGM Adhoc Telecom Finance officers to DGM Regular. View orders...

01.04.2010: Promotion to CAO Regular: BSNL has issued orders promoting STS Adhoc in Telecom Finance to CAO Regular. View orders...