31.05.2019:

AIBSNLOA greets Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises:

GS and FS met Shri Arwind Ganpat Sawant, the new Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises and extended greetings on his assuming charge as a Cabinet Minister. They also conveyed the expectations among MTNL and BSNL employees due to his background as a former employee of MTNL and a TU leader in MTNL.

31.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in EE(E) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in EE (E) grade.   View orders

29.05.2019:

CHQ writes to CMD requesting modification in consolidation of SSAs into Business Areas with particular reference to Tirunelveli & Nagercoil SSAs in Tamilnadu:

'For the following reasons, it will be logical and rational that Tirunelveli is treated as Business Area with Nagercoil consolidated with Tirunelveli BA.'   Read More

29.05.2019:

CHQ writes to CMD on Group Term Insurance – Complaints regarding non-obtaining written option to the scheme:

'There is genuine apprehension amongst the affected executives about early refund of the huge amount recovered, given the fact that committees normally take long time before taking a decision.'   Read More

29.05.2019:

CHQ writes to CMD requesting early issue of promotion orders from DE to DGM (T) grade:

'Issue of promotion orders from DE/AGM grade to DGM (T) grade has been on the cards ever since December 2018. Around 70 executives have retired during the past six months, eagerly awaiting their promotion, but with disappointment. The delay this time cannot be attributed to any legal hurdle, as there was no court stay except for a brief period of a week between 30th April 2019 and 7th May 2019.'   Read More

28.05.2019:

Promotion from Stenographer grade to Personal Assistant grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders promoting one Stenographer to Personal Assistant grade based on LICE held on 19.1.2019.   View orders

24.05.2019:

New District Branch of AIBSNLOA at Bijnore in UP (West) Circle:

A new District Branch of AIBSNLOA has been formed at Bijnore in UP (W) Circle on 23.5.2019. Com.Smt.Anjali Sangal AO has been elected as District President, Com.J.P.Singh SDE as District Secretary, Com.Rakesh Visnoi AO as Finance Secretary and Com.Alok Kumar JTO as Asst. Secretary. CHQ congratulates the office bearers and members of the new District Branch.

24.05.2019:

Meeting with General Manager (Estt):

GS met General Manager (Estt) yesterday and requested early decision regarding refund of wrongly deducted premium towards Group Term Insurance. GM (Estt) said that the three-member committee will meet on 28.5.2019 and that LIC representative will also be present in the meeting.

23.05.2019:

Extension of last date for submitting e-APAR to the reporting officer:

BSNL CO has extended the last date for submitting e-APAR to the reporting officer upto 10th June 2019,   View orders

23.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in AO/SR.AO grade:

BSNL CO has issued two orders of transfer and postings in AO/Sr.AO grade.   View orders

23.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in DE/AGM grade:

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

22.05.2019:

Tenure transfer orders in DE/AGM grade:

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

21.05.2019:

Promotion from Steno Gr-III to Steno Gr-II and merget into PA grade - clarification:

BSNL CO has clarified that the officials while working as JAO/JTO cannot be allowed to take the benefit of the promotion in the restructured cadre of Steno Gr.II/PA and subsequent pay protection without actually assuming the charge of the post of Steno Gr.II/PA while working/continuing to work as JAO/JTO.   View clarification

21.05.2019:

Tenure transfer orders of executives:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer to two executives who have completed their tenure.   View orders

21.05.2019:

Direct relieving of executives on tenure transfers:

BSNL CO has issued orders directly relieving executives on transfer from/to tenure circles through ERP.   View orders

20.05.2019:

CHQ again writes to Department of Expenditure regarding Pension contribution by BSNL to the Government of India in respect of its employees permanently absorbed in BSNL:

'In the said proposal by DoE vide MoF (DoE) ID No.228 (SO)(E-III(A)/08 dated 19th December 2008, it has been clearly stated that “With the introduction of Modified ACP Scheme under which an employee will now get financial upgradation to the next higher grade pay on completion of 10 years of service, under normal circumstances, no government servant is likely to remain in a particular grade for more than 10 years. In the light of this position, it is proposed that instead of the present practice of basing the calculation of pension contribution during the active period of foreign service on he basis of the maximum of the pay scale plus dearness pay appropriate to such maximum plus interim relief appropriate to such maximum, such calculations may now be based on the existing basic pay of the Government Servant.”   Read the letter mentioned in our posting on 16.05.2019

20.05.2019:

Modalities of forwarding recommendations for retention of transferred executives:

BSNL CO has laid down modalities for forwarding recommendations for retention of transferred executives.   View orders

20.05.2019:

Direct relieving of executives on tenure transfers:

BSNL CO has issued orders directly relieving executives on transfer from/to tenure circles through ERP.   View orders

20.05.2019:

Direct relieving of executives on inter-circle transfers:

BSNL CO has issued orders directly relieving executives on inter-circle transfers through ERP.   View orders

17.05.2019:

Direct relieving in DGM (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders directly relieving 4 executives on transfer through ERP.   View orders

17.05.2019:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

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

17.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued two orders of transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade.   View orders

16.05.2019:

AIBSNLOA writes to Department of Expenditure again justifying applicability of DoP&T OM dated 19.11.2009 on revised method of pension contribution in respect of absorbed BSNL employees:

Following failure by the recognised unions and associations of BSNL in securing implementation of 3rd Pay Revision for BSNL employees, there has been complete silence/inactivity by these unions and associations in pursuing the important issue of pension contribution on actual pay as per DoP&T OM dated 19.11.2009. It is not new, as these unions and associations have always been in the habit of raking up any issue now and then, making some noise and later completely forgetting it.

Earlier DoE had sought clarification from DoT raising a query that “Since the concerned employees are on IDA pattern of pay scales, which are different from CDA pattern pay scale including date of effect, how far it is justified to draw a parallel from the principle of pension contribution rate based on DoPT orders which are applicable to CDA pay scales."

AIBSNLOA wrote to DoE on 22nd February 2019, putting up various arguments in favour of pension contribution on actual pay.
Based on our assumption, under Paras 11 & 12 of our said letter, we had observed that

“11. We understand that the DoPT order dated 19.11.2009 limiting pension contribution to actual basic pay drawn, is a considered decision, based on the above principle and the fact that the VII CPC introduced Pay Matrix instead of the then existing Running Pay Band and Grade Pay system. For example, Grade Pay 1 to 5 comes under Pay Band 1 with Rs.5200-20200. As there is no possibility of any Government Servant on transfer to Foreign service to reach the maximum of the pay band, DoPT restricted the pension contribution to the actual pay drawn w.e.f. 1.1.2006, the date of implementation of Government decision on the recommendations of VII CPC.

12. In BSNL too, due to availability of time bound financial upgradations every 4 to 5 years, no one will reach the maximum of his present pay scale. Therefore, following the DoPT OM dated 19.11.2009 in respect of BSNL absorbed employees drawing IDA pay scales, is justified legally as well as rationally.”  View AIBSNLOA CHQ letter dated 22nd February 2019

AIBSNLOA felt it important to get this issue resolved before the 3rd pay revision receives consideration by the new government and was doing all possible background work.

Now based on a new input, AIBSNLOA has again written to DoE forcibly arguing about the applicability of DoP&T OM dated 19.11.2009, pointing out to DoE's own reasoning for modifying method of calculation of pension contribution from maximum of pay scale to actual pay that
“With the introduction of Modified ACP Scheme under which an employee will now get financial upgradation to the next higher grade pay on completion of 10 years of service, under normal circumstances, no government servant is likely to remain in a particular grade for more than 10 years. In the light of this position, it is proposed that instead of the present practice of basing the calculation of pension contribution during the active period of foreign service on he basis of the maximum of the pay scale plus dearness pay appropriate to such maximum plus interim relief appropriate to such maximum, such calculations may now be based on the existing basic pay of the Government Servant.”

We have now reiterated in our letter that "As pointed out in our earlier letter, due to availability of time bound upgradations after every 4 years to 5 years in respect of BSNL executives and every 7 years to 8 years in respect of BSNL non-executives, no one will remain in the same scale for more than 5 years/8 years. Therefore, the ground for extending the method of pension contribution on the basis of actual pay in respect of Government Servants absolutely holds good for extending the same to absorbed BSNL employees, whose pension contribution is covered by the same FR 116. Provisions of FR 116 cannot be implemented differently for different employees covered by the same FR 116, whether they are in CDA or IDA scales."

We are determined to pursue the issue till it is settled. Our letter to DoE dated 16th May 2019 will be published shortly.

16.05.2019:

Liquidity position of BSNL - Message from Director (F):

'It is expected that normalcy in liquidity position will be restored by the next quarter of the financial year.'   Read More

16.05.2019:

Model guidelines/operating procedure for dealing with cases of unauthorised absence, absconding and long absentee officers/officials:

BSNL CO has circulated Model guidelines/operating procedure for dealing with cases of unauthorised absence, absconding and long absentee officers/officials.   View guidelines

16.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in SDE (E) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in SDE (E) grade.   View orders

15.05.2019:

Transfer of Microwave Building & Land at Rameswaram to Indian Air Force:

BSNL CO has asked CGMs Tamilnadu Circle & STR to explore the possibility with Indian Air Force authorities, if they can allow to put BSNL telecom towers in their premises in lieu of the land proposed to be acquired.   View letter

15.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in EE (C) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in EE (C) grade.   View orders

15.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in SDE (C) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in SDE (C) grade.   View orders

13.05.2019:

Meeting with GM (Trg):

GS and AGS HQ met GM (Trg) on 10.5.2019 and discussed regarding refund of premium recovered from executives who have not given their informed consent for GTI scheme. GM (Trg) informed us that a three member committee has been constituted to examine the representations received from individuals. Later a decision will be taken after discussions with LIC representatives.

13.05.2019:

Calling of volunteers from DE/AGM of NTR circle for posting in Rajasthan circle:

BSNL CO has called for option from 32 AGMs/DEs working under GMM NTR, Jaipur for posting in Rajasthan Circle.   View letter

13.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in DGM (T) grade - RETENTION:

BSNL CO has issued orders retaining one executive for a further period upto 5.8.2019.   View orders

09.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade:

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

08.05.2019:

Tenure transfers in DE/AGM grade:

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

08.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in DE/AGM grade:

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

07.05.2019:

DE to DGM (T) promotion - court stay goes:

CAT Chandigarh is reported to have dismissed the OA in which stay was granted, as infructuous, removing the hurdle for promotion to DGM (T) grade.

07.05.2019:

Calling of options from SDE (E) for own cost transfer to circles having vacancies in the grade of EE (E):

BSNL CO has called for option from senior executives in SDE (E) grade for own cost transfer to circles having vacancies in EE (E) grade.   View orders

06.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in DGM (T) grade:

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

03.05.2019:

BSNL gains market share on the back of network expansion:

'During the year 2018-19 more than 50 lacs subscribers have porter their number to BSNL from other operators.   View Press Release

03.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in DE/AGM grade:

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

03.05.2019:

Tenure transfers in DGM (T) grade:

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

03.05.2019:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

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

02.05.2019:

Submission of self-appraisal to the reporting officer:

BSNL CO has noticed that only 50% of the executives have submitted their e-APAR for the year 2018-19 and has requested the executives to submit the same before the last date viz. 15th May 2019. Further extension beyond the dates mentioned shall not be allowed.   View letter

01.05.2019:

Transfer and postings in AO/Sr.AO grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in AO/Sr.AO grade.   View orders

01.05.2019:

Need to ensure error free pay fixation and post-audit of pay fixation:

BSNL CO has requested all cadre controlling authorities to review all cases of doubts and ensure that there are no cases of excess payment made.   View orders

01.05.2019:

Guidelines for forwarding of application of BSNL employees for outside direct employment - clarifications:

BSNL CO has issued clarifications in respect of NOC for interviews through GATE.   View letter

01.05.2019:

Message from Director (HR) on the day of her retirement:

'We wanted to create a culture in which employees are encourage to express their ideas freely, they are heard and their valuable views are taken seriously.'   Read More