NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2016
30.09.2016:
CWC MEETING AT JAIPUR - A MILESTONE IN THE HISTORY OF AIBSNLOA:
Rajasthan is famous for its precious stones like Ruby, Emarald, Garnets, Agate, Amethyst, Topaz, Lapis lazuli, Carnelian etc. AIBSNLOA Rajasthan Circle has added a GEM in the Pagdi of AIBSNLOA, when it hosted the Central Working Committee Meeting of AIBSNLOA at Jaipur on 26th and 27th September 2016, marking another milestone in the history of AIBSNLOA. Comrades of Rajasthan Circle led by Circle President Com Mahesh Pareek & Circle Secretary Com.R.L.Agarwal, assisted by Com.S.P.Jain, OS (North) & Com.G.H.Ganshyam, DM BSNL CO and guided by Com.O.P.Jat, had made extraordinary arrangements for the meeting, accommodation as well as dining. Deliberations in the meeting, presided over by Com.K.Rajasekaran, CHQ President, reflected the enthusiasm and confidence the members have reposed on AIBSNLOA. Speaker after speaker exposed the failure of three Executive Associations which were part of the Joint Committee constituted by the Management to recommend on major HR issues. The two associations which enjoyed facilities and patronage of Management all these years were in for criticism for their inability to settle these issues viz. E2 E3 scales, CPSU Cadre Hierarchy & Superannuation benefits for BSNL recruited employees and for their role in making the simple issues more complex by taking different stand at different points of time. The meeting reiterated and approved the stand taken by AIBSNLOA on these issues and urged the CHQ to pursue these issues relentlessly. The meeting also discussed the Membership Verification of Executive Associations in all details. The meeting raised doubts about the intention of the Management and the timing of verification. Management's continued leaning towards the three associations, witnessed in its exclusive discussion with them on the three HR issues when the verification process is on, was disapproved by the meeting and the meeting has authorised the General Secretary to take appropriate steps to accomplish level playing field, in letter and spirit, as assured by the Management and to ensure fair and free election. The CWC meeting also has decided the strategy, in minute details, for campaigning and polling related responsibilities of Circles and Districts. The functioning of the CHQ, particularly the General Secretay Com.Rakesh Sethi was applauded by all the speakers.A colourful Open Session was held at 1130 Hrs on 26th September 2016. The Chief Guest Shri H.S.Sharma, PGM Jaipur TD and other Guests of Honour, Special Guest Com.S.Basu, CHQ President and GS inaugurated the Session by lighting of Lamp. The Guests, CHQ office bearers and CP & CS Rajasthan Circle, who were in the dais were garlanded and decorated with 'Pagdi' the traditional Rajasthani turban. Com.R.L.Agarwal, CS, Rajasthan Circle welcomed the gathering. Com.S.P.Jain, OS (North) welcomed the gathering on behalf of CHQ. After Presidential address by Com.K.Rajasekaran, GS Com.Rakesh Sethi presented the Keynote Address. Guests of Honour Shri S.C.Sharma, GM (CM & Admn), Jaipur TD, Shri M.A.Khan, GM (HR & A) Rajasthan Circle and Shri G.P.Verma, Sr. GM (Finance) & IFA Rajasthan Circle addressed the gathering, all enlisting the achievements of Jaipur TD in various business verticals. Com.S.Basu, the Special Guest delivered an enthralling speech, which was listened to by the audience with rapt attention. Chief Guest Shri H.S.Sharma then delivered an inspiring speech suggesting simple moves which would ensure early turnaround of BSNL. Mementos were presented to leaders of other unions and associations present in the meeting on invitation. Com.M.K.Pareek, Circle President Rajasthan delivered Vote of Thanks. Com.O.P.Jat did the anchoring of the entire session. The session ended with National Anthem sung by the participants. Read GS Report Read Keynote Address by GS in the Open Session View Photos View Message from CMD View Message from Director (HR)
30.09.2016:
Increase in IDA w.e.f. 1.10.2016:
According to calculations based on All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers for June 2016 (277), July 2016 (280) and August 2016 (278), IDA will increase w.e.f. 1.10.2016 by 5.5% from 114.8% to 120.3%.30.09.2016:
Message from CMD on the eve of BSNL Formation Day:
'Although our company faced decline for couple of years, but it rose like a phoenix owing to your enthusiastic response to my earlier calls with utmost dedication. Our efforts have sustained the growth and, during 15-16 your organization continued its journey of revival. These efforts did not go unnoticed when it was aptly recalled by our Hon'ble Prime Minister from the ramparts of the Red Fort during his Independence Day address to the nation. The most proud moment for all of us.' Read More30.09.2016:
DoT approves BSNL proposal regarding Superannuation benefits for BSNL recruited employees:
DoT has approved the BSNL proposal wherein BSNL as an employer would be contributing 3% of Basic Pay plus DA per month and would create a trust for management of the superannuation pension fund. View DoT letter29.09.2016:
Updating of final seniority lists 6 and 7 of SDE (T):
BSNL CO has circulated the updated final seniority lists 6 & 7 of SDE (T) grade after incorporating corrections in Name, DoB, HRMS Number etc. View letter29.09.2016:
Regular promotion to CAO grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of regular promotion to CAO grade in respect of one Executive notionally w.e.f. the date his juniors have taken over chrage as CAO. View letter25.09.2016:
Proper implementation of BSNL Transfer policies by SSAs:
BSNL CO has asked Circles to ensure that SSAs strictly implement the provisions of BSNL Transfer policy. View letter25.09.2016:
Vacancy position of JTO to be recruited through GATE score
BSNL CO has circulated tentative vacancy circle-wise vacancies of JTOs to be recruited through GATE scores. View letter22.09.2016:
BSNL prepares to offer free voice calling, plans cheaper than Reliance Jio :
'The new plans will be offered to BSNL's mobile customers who also have a broadband connection at home. Under this plan, home broadband will be used to route outgoing mobile calls through the landline network.' Read More22.09.2016:
Survey Report on Broadband customer for the year 2015-16:
BSNL CO has conducted a Broadband Marketing Survey and has published complete analysis of the survey to enable Circles to take corrective action. View analysis21.09.2016:
Cabinet approves USOF support to BSNL for Rural Wire-line connections installed prior to 1.4.2002:
'The TRAI in its report dated 14.05.2012 had recommended amount of subsidy support-of Rs. 1,500 crore for the period 18th July 2011 to 17th July 2012 and Rs. 1,250 crore for the 18th July 2012 to 17th July 2013.' 'The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal to extend subsidy support of Rs. 1,250 crore to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) from Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), as compensation for deficit incurred by BSNL in operating the Rural Wire-line connections installed prior to 1st April, 2002.' Read More21.09.2016:
Tenure transfer in SDE (T) grade - cancellation/retention:
BSNL CO has issued orders cancelling the tenure transfer orders in respect of two executives and retaining another in present circle upto December 2016. View orders21.09.2016:
Promotion to DE/AGM grade on regular basis:
BSNL CO has issued orders promotion two executives DE/AGM grade on regular basis. View orders20.09.2016:
CHQ writes to Director (HR) in response to Personnel Section proposal on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy:
'We therefore request you to kindly cause modification of the proposal by removing the complexities, the added stringent attendant conditions, capping the number of posts of AGM and by allowing Seniority Cum Fitness method of promotion upto SAG level. The concept of giving designation, status and financial powers for Executives in higher scales but not occupying the posts may be introduced without giving room for ambiguity.' Read More20.09.2016:
Preparatory work for promotion to EE (Electrical) grade:
BSNL CO has asked circles to forward qualification details of all executives upto S.No.270 in seniority list dated 23.1.2013 before 21.9.2016. View letter20.09.2016:
Transfer and posting in AGM/DE grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in AGM/DE grade. View orders20.09.2016:
Promotion of JTO to SDE (T) grade on the basis of LDCE held on 4.3.2012:
BSNL CO has issued order promoting one JTO (T) to SDE (T) grade on the basis of LDCE held on 4.3.2012 pursuant to a Judgment by CAT, Madras. View orders20.09.2016:
Promotion and posting to EE (Electrical) grade:
BSNL CO has issued order promoting on executive to EE (E) grade notinally w.e.f. 7.3.2015. View orders20.09.2016:
Promotion and posting of Executive of STS level in Telecom Finance to JAG level of Telecom Finance on purely temporary and ad-hoc basis:
BSNL CO has issued orders of Promotion and posting of Executive of STS level in Telecom Finance to JAG level of Telecom Finance on purely temporary and ad-hoc basis. View orders19.09.2016:
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Relaxation to travel by air to visit NER, J&K and A&N - clarification:
DOPT has issued clarification to its orders dated 9.9.2016 on the subject. View clarification
17.09.2016:
AIBSNLOA Rajasthan Circle greets new CGMT Rajasthan Circle:
After the new circle body of Rajasthan Circle was elected on 12.9.2016 with Com.Mahesh Pareek AO as President, Com.R.L.Agarwal SDE as Circle Secretary and Com.Bhagawan Singh DE as Finance Secretary, Circle Secretary Com.R.L.Agarwal, along with GS who was in Jaipur in connection with CWC, Com.O.P.Jat, Com.C.S.Sharma and other office bearers met the new CGMT Shri R.C.Arya, greeted him in his new assignment and assured him of full cooperation. The CGM expressed happiness in meeting our office bearers and assured them that he can be approached at any time for any help.16.09.2016:
BSNL became the fifth largest mobile operator, beats all major private operators in monthly growth rate and in net addition of new customer in June 2016:
BSNL has achieved a monthly growth rate of 1.48% beating all major private operators. It added more than 13.03 lakh new mobile customers and thereby increasing its market share from 8.54% to 8.65%. With this, BSNL has become the fifth largest mobile services company in the country. View Press Release16.09.2016:
Tenure transfer in SDE (T) grade - retention:
BSNL CO has issued orders retaining one SDE (T) upto 31.3.2017 in the present circle. View orders16.09.2016:
Transfer and posting DE/AGM grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders revising transfer of one Executive of DE/AGM grade. View orders16.09.2016:
Bharat Sanchar Seva Padak Award 2015:
BSNL CO has announced the names of BSNL Executives/Non-Executives selected for Bharat Sanchar Seva Padak Award 2015. View letter16.09.2016:
Best maintained telephone system award 2015:
Coimbatore, Salem and Tirunelveli in Tamilnadu Circle have been selected to receive Best maintained Telephone System Award 2015 under Category I, Category II and Category III respectively. View letter16.09.2016:
Best Customer Service Centre Award 2015:
Civil Line CSC, Akola SSA, Maharashtra has been selected to received Best CSC Award 2015 View letter15.09.2016:
Transfer and posting in DGM (F) grade:
BSNL CO has issued an order of transfer and posting in DGM (F) grade. View orders14.09.2016:
Regulation of pay on postbased promotion during the period of deferred option for fixation of pay under Time Bound Upgradation:
BSNL CO has clarified that after grant of TBP on a given date, the residency for future TBP starts from that of TBP. The option for fixation of pay from the DNI therefore does not shift the residency period to the date of time of post based promotion during the period of deferred option and therefore, he would not be entitled to one additional increment. View clarification14.09.2016:
Modifying the liability of BSNL towards payment of pensionary benefits to the retired employees:
BSNL CO has circulated the DoT letter dated 20.7.2016, resinding the 60:40 sharing of pension liability. View letter12.09.2016:
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Relaxation to travel by air to visit NER, J&K and A&N:
DoP&T has issued orders relaxation of CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988, to allow Government servants to travel by air to North East Region (NER), Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (A&N) is extended for a further period of two years w.e.f. 26th September, 2016 subject to the existing conditions. View DOP&T OM12.09.2016:
Guidelines regarding recovery of excess/wrongful payments made to employees of BSNL:
BSNL CO has endorsed DoP&T OM dated 2.3.2006 (published in this site on 2.3.2016) and has conveyed DoT advice that wherever waiver of recovery is considered necessary in the light of the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, the same may be sent to DoT giving full details of the case and the expenditure involved, for seeking express approval of Department of Expenditure for waiver of recovery after examining individual cases on te basis of DoP&T OM dated 6.2.2014. View letter12.09.2016:
Non-implementation of transfer and posting - direct relieving by Corporate Office:
BSNL CO has issued orders directly relieving two executives through ERP. View orders12.09.2016:
Periodical review of employes to maintain Efficacy and probity and premature retirement under Rule 55 (ii) b of BSNL CDA Rules - FAQ:
BSNL CO has answered FAQs on the subject. View letter10.09.2016:
Four Executive Associations come together and form Federation of BSNL Executives Associations:
We hereby convey with pleasure, the formation of Federation of BSNL Executives’ Associations comprising the following four Executives Association in BSNL:All India Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Officers’ Association [AIBSNLOA]
Bahujan Executives Association of BSNL [BEA of BSNL]
Telecom Sector Officers’ Association [TSOA]
All India Telecom Executives & Engineers Association [AITEEA]
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10.09.2016:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting Payment of ex-gratia amount in lieu of bonus:
'It is a known fact now that under your Chairmanship, promising signs of revival of BSNL are already there with improvement in the revenue and picking up of sales with the SWAS programme. A small positive gesture at this time by the Management will greatly improve the morale of the employees and result in further growth.' Read More10.09.2016:
CHQ writes to General Manager (SR) regarding delay in finalisation of electoral rolls:
'According to reports received by us, even the display of electoral rolls has not been done in some circles till 5.9.2016. The Associations should be given time to submit their objections, if any, afterwards and the electoral rolls will have to be revised accordingly. Then only final lists can be displayed.' Read More09.09.2016:
Promotion and posting in the grade of DGM (F):
BSNL CO has issued orders promoting 234 CAOs as DGMs (F) on adhoc basis. View orders09.09.2016:
Indicative Advertisement - Induction of GATE-2017 score in recruitment purpose in BSNL :
BSNL CO has circulated the indicative advertisement for induction of GATE - 2017 score for the purpose of recruiting JTO from external candidates. View letter09.09.2016:
BSNL to test high speed INFOMARK WiFi routers in Kerala:
'With plenty of experience in providing WiMax hotspots to many countries in the global market, INFOMARK intends to provide BSNL with highly advanced and value-added mobile communication products.' Read More09.09.2016:
Holding of LICE for promotion to JTO (T) grade under 50% quota:
BSNL CO has notified holding of LICE for promotion to JTO (T) grade under 50% quota for the vacancy year 2015-16, on 11.12.2016. View letter08.09.2016:
CMD holds meeting with unions and associations:
CMD called a meeting today with representatives of all unions and associations, to explain the strategy by BSNL to meet the challenge posed by launching of 4G by Reliance Jio. GS AIBSNLOA participated in the meeting. CMD explained that BSNL has launched new plans thereby offering data at the rate of 1 GB per rupee which cannot be matched by any private operator. He cited media reports comparing BSNL tariff with that of others clearly establishing that BSNL offered the cheapest. He announced that BSNL has put up an operating profit of 3855 crores last year of which 1900 crores was from interest paid by IT department towards the amount due to be refunded to BSNL. The loss has also come down from 8000 crores to 3000 crores. He appreciated the three Directors of BSNL Board for their hard work in improving the services and the revenue in their respective areas. He said the employees too have played an effective role by way of programmes like "SWAS". But he opined that there was still a lot of scope for improvement, since all store materials are readily available. He expressed his concern about the probabilities of the impending pay revision and requested that all should work together at this crucial juncture. He declared that the strategy of BSNL now is "Competition and Collaboration", meaning that we will compete effectively with our resources and will collobarate with others where we do not have the resources.08.09.2016:
Provision of incentive to BSNL staff for bringing new landline/broadband connection:
BSNL CO has issued orders providing incentive of Rs.100/- per new Landline connection and Rs.200/- per new Landline plus Broadband connection brought by the BSNL staff. View letter08.09.2016:
Change of date of holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) during 2016 for all Central Government administrative offices located at Delhi / New Delhi- BSNL endorses DoPT orders:
BSNL has endorsed DoP&T orders shifting the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday to 13th September, 2016 in place of 12th September, 2016 as notified earlier, for all Central Government administrative offices at Delhi / New Delhi. View letter08.09.2016:
DPC under seniority quota - APAR/ACR of JTOs not received:
BSNL CO has circulated a list of 3 JTOs of Punjab circle whose names are not available in the AIEL but VC has been received. View letter08.09.2016:
DPC under seniority quota - Furnishing of current VC of left out JTO:
BSNL CO has circulated a list of 54 JTOs of ETP, ETR, NTP, NTR CircleS whose current VC status has not been received yet. View letter07.09.2016:
Change of date of holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) during 2016 for all Central Government administrative offices located at Delhi / New Delhi.:
DoP&T has issued orders shifting the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday to 13th September, 2016 in place of 12th September, 2016 as notified earlier, for all Central Government administrative offices at Delhi / New Delhi. View DoP&T OM07.09.2016:
Preparatory work for promotion to EE (Civil) grade - calling of APAR/ACR:
BSNL CO has called for APAR/ACR folder of 266 SDEs (Civil) under consideration for promotion to EE (Civil) grade. View letter07.09.2016:
DPC under seniority quota - APAR/ACR of JTOs not received or paritially received:
BSNL CO has circulated a list of 91 JTOs in respect of whom APAR/ACR are either not received or partially received. View letter06.09.2016:
DPC under seniority quota - Furnishing of current VC of left out JTO:
BSNL CO has circulated a list of 24 JTOs of Punjab Circle whose current VC status has not been received yet. View letter05.09.2016:
DPC under seniority quota - Furnishing of current VC of left out JTO:
BSNL CO has circulated a list of 60 JTOs of Maharashtra Circle whose current VC status has not been received yet. View letter05.09.2016:
Promotion and posting in DGM (T) grade on adhoc basis:
BSNL CO has issued orders promoting one executive as DGM (T) grade on adhoc basis. View orders02.09.2016:
Direct relieving of DE/AGM through ERP:
BSNL CO has issued orders directly relieving 17 DEs through ERP. View orders02.09.2016:
Post based roster in AE/SDE (Arch) grade:
BSNL CO has uploaded post based roster in SDE/AE (Arch) grade duly inspected by CLO/SCT. View orders01.09.2016:
Transfer and postings in DGM (F) grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in DGM (F) grade. View orders01.09.2016:
Results of LICE for promotion to JTO (E) grade:
BSNL CO has declared the results of the LICE held on 27.3.2016 for promotion to JTO (E) grade under 20% quota. View orders01.09.2016:
Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade. View orders01.09.2016:
Direct Relieving of SDE (T) through ERP:
BSNL CO has issued orders directly relieving 5 SDEs (T) through ERP. View orders
