NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2015
30.09.2015:
Increase in IDA w.e.f. 1.10.2015:
According to calculations based on All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers for June 2015 (261), July 2015 (263) and August 2015 (264), IDA is to increase by 5.3% w.e.f. 1.10.2015 from 102.6% to 107.9%.30.09.2015:
Implementation of Hon'ble PCAT New Delhi judgment relating to pay fixation of official officiating as JTO:
BSNL CO has issued orders extending the benefit to the members of BTEU who are applicants in OA/2684/2015. View letter30.09.2015:
Cancellation of regular promotion to DE/AGM grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders accepting declining of promotion to DE Regular in respect of three executives. View letter30.09.2015:
Incorporation of corrections in Name/DoB/Staff No./RY/Seniority Number in the tentative seniority lists VI and VII:
BSNL CO has issued corrections in respect of two executives and has called for certificates from circles in respect of 10 executives. View letter30.09.2015:
Para 11 d of BSNL Transfer policy:
Citing Para 11 d of BSNL Transfer Policy in response to query from CTD, Personnel Section of BSNL CO has clarified that 1) The long stay list preparcd by CTD Circle must contain the names of only those officers who are presently working in CTD. No officer who is not under the administrative control of CTD should figure in this list. 2) CTD being a territorial circle, while computing Station/SsAJcircle tenure, any stay in non-tenitorial Circle within the territorial jurisdiction of the Circle shall also be counted. View letter30.09.2015:
Tenure transfer in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders retaining one executive on tenure transfer, upto 31.3.2016. View orders30.09.2015:
Furnishing of APAR/ACR of JTO (T) for consideration for promotion to SDE (T) under 67% seniority quota:
BSNL CO has circulated a consolidated list of 205 JTOs in respect of whom APAR/ACR have not yet been received. View letter28.09.2015:
Pay anomaly due to implementation of EPP - interplay between time bound pay upgradation and post based promotion - furnishing details thereof:
‘There have been representations from individuals and associations in this regard. In certain cases, there have been litigations too. The management has constituted a Committee to look into the issue. Therefore, certain information in this context is required to study the case in its proper perspective.’ View letter28.09.2015:
Empanelment of Dr.Lal Pathlabs for pathological tests as per CGHS rates:
Dr.Pathlabs have offered their services to all BSNL employees from all their centres across the country as per CGHS rates on production of ID card on cash payment. The offer has been accepted by BSNL. View letter28.09.2015:
Tenure transfer in DE/AGM grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of tenure transfer in DE/AGM grade. View orders24.09.2015:
Guidelines for providing certain facilities in respect of persons with disabilities who are already employed in Government for efficient performance of their duties:
BSNL CO has endorsed the guidelines issued by DoP&T on 31.3.2014 [published in this site on 1.4.2014] for providing certain facilities in respect of persons with disabilities who are already employed in Government for efficient performance of their duties. View letter24.09.2015:
Revised Guidelines for reimbursement of cost of CPAP/BIPAP/OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR:
BSNL CO has issued revised guidelines for reimbursement of cost of CPAP/BIPAP/OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR. View letter24.09.2015:
Preparatory work for promotion to SDE Civil grade - calling of ACR:
BSNL CO has called for ACR/APAR in respect of 164 executives under consideration for promotion to SDE Civil grade. View letter24.09.2015:
Regular promotion to DE/AGM grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of regular promotion in DE/AGM grade. View orders24.09.2015:
Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade. View orders23.09.2015:
Guidelines regarding reversion from JTO to parent TTA cadre of:
BSNL CO has issued guidelines regarding reversion from JTO to parent TTA cadre. View letter22.09.2015:
JTO Recutiment Rules, 2014 approved by BSNL Board:
After shelving the revised JTO RR 2014 for a very long period, in the name of finalising BSNL HR Plan, BSNL Board has finally approved the revised JTO RR 2014 in its recent Board meeting. The exact details of the approved RR are yet to be known. CHQ will take up the issue of regular appointment of TTAs officiating as JTOs once the revised RR is notified officially.22.09.2015:
Suggestions for budget from public:
Ministry of Finance has decided to invite suggestions for Budget from general public through http://mygov.nic.in(External Website that opens in a new window) Portal in order to infuse more transparency into budget making exercise and to have people as partners to the process of budget making. You can submit your suggestion on http://mygov.nic.in(External Website that opens in a new window) after registration.21.09.2015:
BSNL - Big Losses, But Can India Live Without It?:
'India really does need BSNL, its employees argue. BSNL forces private operators to reduce their prices, said Rakesh Sethi, General Secretary of All India BSNL officers’ association. “From free incoming calls, one-rupee one-India plan to the recently launched free-roaming scheme, BSNL has been leading the market,” said Sethi.' Read More18.09.2015:
Verification of qualifying service after 18 years service and 5 years before retirement:
These rules have been amended subsequently and as per the existing provisions, a certificate regarding qualifying service is required to be issued by the HOO after completion of 18 years of service and again 5 years before the date of retirement of an employee. Rule further provide that verification done under that rule shall be treated as fmal and shall not be reopened except when necessitated by a subsequent -change in the rules and orders governing the conditions under which the service qualifies for pension. Read More18.09.2015:
Requirement of APAR and VC for consideration for promotion to DE/AGM on regular basis:
APARs have been received only from ITPC, BR and A&N circles. BSNL CO has again requested all circles to send the APAR and VC of all executives mentioned in the list enclosed in letter dated 24.8.2015 immediately. View letter18.09.2015:
Regular promotion to DE/AGM grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of regular promotion to DE/AGM grade for 7 executives notionally w.e.f. 9.9.2015. View letter
16.09.2015:
Strengthening of administration-Periodical review under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972:
DoP&T issues instructions for periodical review of the cases of Government servants as required under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. View instructions15.09.2015:
Emergency call:
'In 2010, when Sam Pitroda tried to hire a chief executive officer for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, he had no clue it would turn out to be a wild-goose chase. Nobody who met his criteria was interested in the post. He even sent feelers to some friends, but in vain. Later, he was told, it was not the salary or the health of the company, but the lack of freedom to take decisions that stopped people.' Read More15.09.2015:
Effect of EOL and CCL on pay scale upgradation under EPP:
BSNL CO has issued clarifications on the effect of EOL and CCL on pay scale upgradation under EPP. View clarifications15.09.2015:
Website of aibsnloa bsnl corporate office circle relaunched:
AIBSNLOA BSNL Corporate Office Circle has relaunched its website. Click on the BSNL CO link above or go to URL http://www.aibsnloaco.in14.09.2015:
Forum writes to the Management regarding Mass Dharna on 16th September 2015:
All Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries are requested to mobilise the members and make the programme of MASS DHARNA on 16.9.2015 a grand success. View Forum letter11.09.2015:
EE (Civil) seniority list:
BSNL CO has issued revised seniority list of EE (Civil) including two more names. View orders11.09.2015:
Guidelines for providing certain facilities in respect of persons with disabilities who are already employed in Government for performance of their duties:
BSNL CO has circulated OM No. l7-1l2015-SCT.(D dated 28.05.2015 issued by Under Secy(SR), DOT New Delhi enclosed therewith DOP&T O.M. No. 36035/3/2013- Estt.(Res) Dated 31/03/2014 for information and compliance. View orders11.09.2015:
Re-classification/upgradation of cities/towns on the basis of census-2011 for the purpose of grant of HRA to Central Government employees:
BSNL CO has forwarded the letter from DoT endorsing the orders of Department of Expenditure (published in this site on 22.7.2015) reclassifying cities/towns on the basis of census-2011 for the purpose of grant of HRA to Central Government employees. View orders11.09.2015:
Promotion and posting to STS (TF) grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of promotion and posting in STS (Telecom Factory) grade. View orders10.09.2015:
Promotion to DE/AGM grade:
As reported by us yesterday, BSNL CO has issued orders promoting 58 left out executives as DE/AGM on regular basis. View orders10.09.2015:
BSNL plans to launch 4G services by March:
'"We will launch competitive tariff plans to match Reliance Jio and other private telecom service providers' pricing, be it 4G or 3G, by the end of this year," BSNL chairman-cum-managing director Anupam Shrivastava told ET.' Read More09.09.2015:
Re-classification/upgradation of cities/towns on the basis of census-2011 for the purpose of grant of HRA to Central Government employees:
BSNL CO has endorsed the orders of Department of Expenditure (published in this site on 22.7.2015) reclassifying cities/towns on the basis of census-2011 for the purpose of grant of HRA to Central Government employees and has made the guidelines applicable to the employees of CPSEs who are on 2007 IDA pay scales and also employees on 6th CPC recommendation based CDA scales. View DPE orders09.09.2015:
Spectrum Trading: Another game-changing reform in Telecom Sector:
'Close on heals of the decision on spectrum sharing, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications on guidelines for spectrum trading arising from the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Together with the earlier decision, this is expected to transform the spectrum usage in the telecom sector.' Read More08.09.2015:
Monthly meeting with Director (HR):
GS, AGS (HQ) and OS (North) met Director (HR) on 7.9.2015 evening as per the schedule of monthly meeting. Sr.GM (Pers), GM (SR), Addl.GM (SR) and DGM (Estt) were present. The meeting lasted for 90 minutes. Discussions were cordial and purposeful. Director (HR) said that although there will not be any official minutes for the meeting, efforts will be taken to resolve the issues before next meeting. The following issues were discussed:1. REMOVAL OF DISCREPANCIES IN MANAGEMENT TRAINEE RECRUITMENT RULES, 2013:
After issue of notification for recruiting Management Trainees, we had requested withdrawal of notification for recruitment of Management Trainees (External) and to fill up the vacancies with the internal candidates. We had also pointed out some grey areas in the notifications which are required to be clarified, which otherwise may lead to endless litigations. We requested that MT (Internal) examination alone should be held and meanwhile efforts should be made to remove the discrepancies in the MT RR 2013, like a) The year of vacancies pertaining to which notifications for both internal and external recruitment has been issued are not mentioned b) It is not known whether this recruitment pertains to a single vacancy year or multiple vacancy years. Hon’ble CAT Guwahati had recently ruled against holding of LDCE for promotion to SDE (T) grade for multiple years together on the ground that the candidates will lose the chance of appearing in the examination each year separately. This ground will be applicable in the case of MT Internal recruitment also. c) After the ratio has been modified as 75:12.5:12.5, the method of fixing inter-se-seniority has not been specified. d) As the maximum age limit for appearing in the internal examination is 50 (for the first batch), many candidates will be in higher pay scale than that of MT. The RR as well as the notification has not thrown light about how their pay will be fixed on being selected to MT grade. e) whether vacancy year will be the same as recruitment year? Or this will be one year before the recruitment year? Or, this will be after two year of the recruitment as MT? f) It has not been clearly mentioned in the RR of MT that all the existing regular STS will be senior to the newly recruited. There was meaningful discussions on these points and finally Sr.GM (Pers) assured us that all these issues will be clarified within 15 days. Director (HR) appreciated our arguments regarding filling up the vacancies purely by internal candidates and agreed to examine them.2.II. PROMOTION TO SDE, DE AND DGM GRADES IN TELECOM WING AND AO & CAO GRADES IN FINANCE WING:
Promotions to SDE, DE and DGM grades in Telecom wing and to AO and CAO grades in Finance wing have been got wrangled in numerous court cases mainly due to seniority related issues and thousands of JTOs, SDEs, and DEs, have retired and are retiring every month without getting their due promotion. The Chandigarh court order on reservation in promotion is also holding up the promotion to AO and CAO grades and now to SDE (T) grade. The experience is that BSNL Management has not been able to effectively defend the court cases, resulting in prolonging of the cases for years together. We requested that BSNL management should sort out the issue at the earliest exploring all legal alternatives. We also stressed that promotion of left out executives to DE/AGM grade is getting delayed and needs to be issued immediately. Sr.GM (Pers) said that this was being delayed due to non-availability of VC. We informed him that VC is yet to be received only in respect of 15 cases and wanted issue of orders without further delay. Sr. GM (Pers) said that he will ensure that orders are issued at the earliest.[We are thankful to Sr.GM (Pers) as we learn today that orders are under issue for 58 left out executives]
In respect of SDE to DE promotion, Sr. GM (Pers) informed us that vacancies upto March 2015 are being considered for filling up and APAR and VC has been called for to fill around 1300 posts. He also said that, as requested by us in a meeting with him last week, circles will be asked to submit APAR/VC within a time frame. We reiterated our demand that the remaining 25% posts from MT quota should also be diverted temporarily to seniority cum fitness quota as even if the MT recruitment is successful, it will take atleast 3 years for the process to be completed and the STS posts under MT quota are filled. Director (HR) agreed with our view and said that this will be also examined. In respect of DE to DGM promotion, Sr. GM (Pers) informed us that work to fill up 650 DGM posts has already been commenced. In respect of court cases, we were informed that BSNL CO had sent the submissions to the Kerala High Court in time but the Kerala Circle failed to submit in time in the court. Now BSNL has moved an application for early hearing of the case. Director (HR) was convinced by our arguments and directed that instead of leaving the matter to Kerala Circle, some one from Corporate Office should be deputed to handle the case in Kerala High Court. As far as the hurdle created by CAT, Chandigarh, both the cases regarding SDE and AO promotions have been clubbed and will be coming up for hearing on 21.9.2015.3.REMOVAL OF DISCRIMINATION IN GRANT OF JAG SELECTION GRADE SCALE TO ABSORBED GROUP ‘B’ EXECUTIVES TO ENSURE JUSTICE----REGARDING BLATANT VIOLATION OF INSTRUCTIONS OF DOT LETTER DATED 26.08.2008 AND DPE OM DATED 24.12.2012 BY OPERATING IDA SCALE OF RS.17500-400-22300 W.E.F. 01.10.2000 IN PLACE OF RS. 18500-23900:
After our arguments, Director (HR) has directed the Establishment section to re-examine the issue and put the file to her.4. REDUCTION OF TENURE PERIOD OF UDHAMPUR AND RAJOURI SSAs IN JAMMU & KASHMIR FROM 2 YEARS TO 1.5 YEARS:
We explained the rationale behind our demand in detail. Director (HR) has directed consideration of the issue by Personnel Section.08.09.2015:
MTNL, BSNL to merge in Dec, get new avatar from FY 2016:
'"In response to the Government's request, IIM-B, however, has submitted its final report to the PMO on July 16 this year, stating therein how the new organisation would function in the telecom competitiveness at par with the private telcos in the country. Both the DoT and the Government in supervision with the PMO are studying the report to take it forward as to smoothly operate these two PSU units into single telecom firm. The final blueprint in this matter will come to the public domain shortly," the source said. ' Read More07.09.2015:
BSNL Upgrades the speed of all Landline Broadband customers from 512 kbps to minimum 2 Mbps:
'Committed to the Government’s Digital initiatives announced by Hon.ble PM, BSNL has decided to upgrade Broadband speed to minimum 2 Mbps at no additional cost for all the Broadband customers on PAN-India Basis from 1st October 2015. This is another major service offering from BSNL for the benefits of customers in continuation to offering free night calling from BSNL landline to all operator network from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM and free incoming roaming services for its mobile customers. BSNL is also offering 1Gb free E-Mail box to their customers from 50 Mb mail box.' Read More04.09.2015:
Transfer and posting in DGM Finance grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in DGM Finance grade. View orders04.09.2015:
Prohibition on bringing political/outside influence in respect of matters pertaining to service.:
BSNL CO has reiterated that bringing political/outside invluence in transfer and other service matters will attract the provisions of BSNL CDA Rules, 2006. View letter04.09.2015:
Looking After as DGM in BSNL corporate office:
BSNL CO has issued looking after orders in DGM grade, in BSNL Corporate Office.. View orders04.09.2015:
Transfer and Posting in DGM/Addl.GM grade:
BSNL CO has issued transfer and posting orders in DGM/Addl.GM grade. View orders04.09.2015:
Tenure transfer in DE/AGM grade:
BSNL CO has issued tenure transfer orders in DE/AGM grade. View orders02.09.2015:
Meeting with Sr.General Manager (Pers):
GS and OS (North) met Sr. GM (Pers) today and discussed following:(1) Promotion from JTO to SDE, SDE to DE and DE to DGM:
Sr. GM (Pers) said that JTO to SDE promotion could not be given because of stay granted by the Kerla High Court and direction given by CAT Chandigarh. However Personnel section of BSNL CO is doing their best to resolve the issue but without much progress. He assured us that he is purusuing the matter personally to get some direction from the court so that promotion orders of SDE could be issued. We requested Sr.GM (Pers) for utilizing the MT quota vacancy for giving maximum number of promotions so that list no.6 may be fully covered. We also requested to expedite the work of APAR tabulation and VC. Due to non availability of APAR and VC, work could not be started and till date only few APAR are available. We requested Sr. GM (Pers) to issue necessary directions to field units for sending APAR of all the executives who are in list no. 6 before a target date. Sr. GM (Pers) agreed to our proposal and said that direction will be issued soon. We also requested to issue the promotion orders for the 85 left out executives of Seniority list No.5. Sr GM (Pers) told us that he will discuss this matter with Jt. GM(Pers) and take necessary action for issuing the orders at the earliest. In respect of DE to DGM promotion it was assured by Sr GM (Pers) that necessary work has already been started and soon orders will be issued for filling up of vacant posts of DGM. He once again assured us that DGM looking after orders will also be issued soon for BSNL CO.2. Discrepancies in MTRR:
We drew Sr GM (Pers) attention towards our letter in respect of MT RR where we had raised some issues and requested Sr GM (Pers) to take necessary action and issue clarification before conducting the examination for MT. Sr GM (Pers) assured us that he will take action for issue of necessary clarification. We reiterated that non-issue of clarification will definitely result in court cases related to inter-se-seniority of MT and promotee DE/AGM.3. Transfer and Postings:
We also discussed about non-release of transfer orders for some of our members and discrepancies in earlier issued transfer orders. He assured us that necessary action will be taken on our request and in respect of discrepancies he asked us to discuss with Jt GM (Pers) and if any discrepancies are found, he will take necessary action for removing them.02.09.2015:
Clarifications regarding pay scale upgradation under Executive Promotion Policy:
BSNL CO has issued certain clarifications regarding pay scale upgradation under Executive Promotion Policy. View clarifications02.09.2015:
Transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued an order of transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade. View order02.09.2015:
Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:
BSNL CO has issued an order of transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade. View order01.09.2015:
Processing of requests/ cases of tenure completion for inter-circle transfers and cases of modifications, cancellations and retentions of transfer orders i.r.o. SDEs/ DEs/ DGMs for JUL-SEP quarter, 2015:
BSNL CO has asked Circles/Units to compile the request cases/ tenure completion cases (OCT-DEC quarter, 2015) by 1Oth September 2015 and send the consolidated lists and applications as per guidelines latest by 25.09.2015 for processing and issuing orders in the first week of October, 2015. ln case of tenure completion cases, the circles may send the left-out cases of APR-JUNE or JULY-SEP quarters 2015 on individual basis so that orders may be issued at the earliest. View letter01.09.2015:
Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:
BSNL CO has issued an order of transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade. View order
