30.11.2017:

BSNL Recharged: New strategies keep it firmly in the race:

'So does India need a BSNL? The answer is a resounding yes, for the operator has single-handedly enabled telecom connectivity in rural and remote areas. It has undertaken several unprofitable but strategic projects of national importance such as BharatNet and telecom connectivity in left-wing extremist areas. Naxalite areas, for instance, which are solely served by BSNL, have a data consumption of around 400 GB per day. “The industry must have a PSU as it plays a balancing role in the sector. BSNL is present in every nook and corner of the country including remote areas and areas where the private sector may not be ready to enter. During natural calamities too, only BSNL’s network has worked,” adds Srivastava.'   Read More

30.11.2017:

Regularization of Temporary Transfer and Transfer and Posting in the grade of Junior Accounts Officer in BSNL CO, Delhi:

BSNL CO has issued orders regularising the temporary transfer of six executives.   View lists

30.11.2017:

Tenure transfer in DE/AGM grade:

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

29.11.2017:

Training for E4-E5 grade Executive in Centre of Excellence (IIT BHU):

BSNL CO has circulated the lists of executives to undergo the compulsory training in the next three batches.   View lists

28.11.2017:

Declining of promotion to DE/AGM grade on regular basis:

BSNL CO has issued orders accepting declining of promotion by one executive.   View orders

28.11.2017:

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

BSNL CO has issued orders cancelling the transfer of one executive.   View orders

27.11.2017:

WHY AIBSNLOA IS NOT A SIGNATORY TO THE STRIKE NOTICE:

AIBSNLOA has already made it clear that any strike on the issue of Pay revision with 15% fitment for BSNL employees at this point of time is pre-mature, since BSNL Board has sent its favourable proposals to DoT, which has to take a decision on BSNL proposals. Except for a stock reply to one association by lower level officers of DoT that BSNL does not meet the affordability condition laid down by the 3rd PRC, the general perception is that Secretary DoT and the MOSC are favourably inclined towards pay revision for BSNL employees despite the affordability clause. Atleast one of the signatory associations for the strike notice, has reported similar view after meeting the Minister. Putting pressure on DoT through other forms of struggles like the Human chain, meeting Members of Parliaments is understandable and required too. But a strike now will have a negative impact on the services and also on the demand itself. GS AIBSNLOA had conveyed these views in clear terms in the meeting of all unions and associations held on 14.11.2017. May be his was a lone voice.

No Effort was made to jointly meet the Minister and atleast the Secretary DoT before deciding on the strike.

Strike cannot be for strike sake.

As far as the demand regarding Subsdiary Tower company, there has been no follow up by the unions and associations after the one day strike on 15.12.2016 in which AIBSNLOA was a signatory and took active participation. Keeping silent for months together afterwards and raising the issue now after cabinet has taken a decision will be only seen as an eye-wash.

Another demand, which was not at all discussed in the meeting held on 14.11.2017, has now been added - settlement of left out issues of Second Pay Revision - as if to make a mockery of the employees. As far we know, arrears of 78.2% fitment for the period from 1.1.2007 to 9.6.2013 and replacement of E1A and E2A pay scales are the two pending issues. 78.2% could have been easily clinched when the then recognised union signed wage agreement with the Management in the year 2010, when BSNL was still earning profit. But the recognised union chose to agree that they will get it when it is given to the executives. Later, the unions and associations which signed an agreement in 2012 for 'defering the arrears' went voiceless when DoT in its order dated 10.6.2013 said "No arrears will be paid". Keeping silent for four years and raising the issue now smacks of deception. Also, it appears that the recognised executive association has silently accepted E1 and E2 scales in place of E1A and E2A, if one goes through its claim of settlement of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy. Then why raise this issue now?

AIBSNLOA has participated in many strikes called by others in the past and will do so in the future too, if it is convinced that the strike, the last weapon in the workers' armoury, is absolutely necessary.

27.11.2017:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade and one tenure transfer in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

25.11.2017:

Non-reporting and non-reviewing of e-apar of subordinates:

BSNL CO has circulated the list of 221 e-APARs still pending for reporting and 338 e-APARs pending for reviewing and has extended the last date for reporting and reviewing of APAR for 2016-17 till 9.12.2017 and 20.12.2017 respectively.   View letter

23.11.2017:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

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

22.11.2017:

Cabinet approves Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Central Public Sector Enterprises:

'Wage revision in respect of unionized workmen is decided by trade unions and managements of CPSEs in terms of guidelines issued by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) for wage negotiations.'   Read More

22.11.2017:

Preparation of All India Eligibiliy List of JTO - discrepancies observed:

BSNL CO has asked the circles which have not yet sent the required details to furnish the same and has circulated discrepancies noticed in the details already received from some circles.   View letter

21.11.2017:

Advisory for retention of knowledge and expertise acquired by executives of Telecom stream in matters of manning posts in non-territorial and specialised circles for enhancing quality of human resource availability and efficiency:

BSNL CO has proposed an arrangement where transfers of employees will continue to be considered as per extant norms, executives working in non-Territorial and Specialised Circles (as indicated in the enclosed list) shall, henceforth, be preferably rotated/transfered based on the recommendation from their respective Circle Heads, or as per administrative expediency, within the same category of Circles in accordance with tenure provisions as prescribed in BSNL Transfer Policy.   Read More

20.11.2017:

Simplification of pension procedure:

DoP&T has issued instructions that the pensioner's copy of the PPO is to be handed over to him at the time of retirement along with other retirement dues.   View DoP&T orders

20.11.2017:

Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service - implementation of recommendations of VII CPC:

BSNL CO has endorsed the DoP&PW letter on the subject.   View endorsement

20.11.2017:

Preparation for e-DPC - requirement of APAR of all AGM/DE working on regular basis:

BSNL CO has circulated the status of APARs received as on 17.11.2017.   View list

20.11.2017:

Transfer and postings in DGM (T) grade:

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

20.11.2017:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

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

17.11.2017:

Transfer and postings in JAO grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in JAO grade.   View orders

16.11.2017:

Supreme Court to revisit its ruling on SC/ST quota in promotions:

'A five-judge Constitution bench will examine the limited issue as to whether the 2006 verdict delivered in M Nagaraj and other versus Union of India was required to be re-looked at or not.'   Read More

16.11.2017:

Bharat Sanchar Sewa Padak - clarification:

BSNL CO has issued clarifications regarding categorisation/designation for nomination for Bharat Sanchar Sewa Padak.   View letter

16.11.2017:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade - modification:

BSNL CO has issued orders modifying the circle of posting in respect of one executive.   View orders

16.11.2017:

Transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade - retention:

BSNL CO has issued orders retaining two executives in the present circle upto 31.3.2018.   View orders

15.11.2017:

CHQ writes to MOSC requesting Implementation of revised pay scales with 15% fitment benefit for BSNL executives:

'All the senior officers of Department of Telecommunication who are on ‘deployment’ in BSNL, holding major managerial positions in BSNL & its field unis and responsible for the Ups & Downs of BSNL, have already got their pay fixed in revised scales as per the recommendations of VII Central Pay Commission with 14.2% fitment benefit w.e.f. 1.1.2016. All of them draw their higher pay and perks from BSNL and BSNL’s affordability to pay was not at all an issue for them. If BSNL employees are denied the revised pay with 15% fitment benefit, it will result in an unprecedented discrimination against its own employees vis-à-vis those who are under ‘deployment’. The fall out of such a situation will be unparalleled in the history of Indian Public Sector.'   Read More

15.11.2017:

AIBSNLOA to participate in Human Chain programme:

In the meeting of all BSNL unions and associatons held on 14.11.2017, it was decided to postpone the Human Chain Programme to 23rd November 2017, in order to give more time for mobilisation. All office bearers of CHQ/Circle/District are requested to mobilise for success of the programme. In the meeting GS AIBSNLOA expressed his views over the desirability of Strike Action at this point of time, when BSNL Management has been supportive by approving in the Board a proposal for pay revision with 15% fitment. AIBSNLOA will decide over the call for strike at the appropriate time.

15.11.2017:

Posting of Deputy Managers in BSNL Corporate Office:

BSNL CO has issued orders of posting Dy. Managers (SDEs) in BSNL Corporate Office.   View orders

15.11.2017:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

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

14.11.2017:

LICE JTO examination held on 22.05.2016 ( VY 2013-14), 24.09.2016 (VY 2014-15) & 11.12.2016 (VY 2015-16) –– review of failed SC/ST candidate:

BSNL CO has circulated the revised status of result of failed SC/ST candidates appeared in the aforesaid LICEs.   View orders

14.11.2017:

Revision of data facility of GSM mobile service connection to the BSNL Executives:

BSNL CO has issued orders allowing benefit of plan facility/freebies of 'Post Paid Plan - 525' as is extended to BSNL subscribers from time to time to the executives who have been provided rent free GSM mobile service connection under Post Paid Plan 525.   View orders

14.11.2017:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

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

13.11.2017:

Meeting with PGM (Pers) on proposed BSNL Executive Promotion Policy Amendment & Recruitment Rules 2017:

As scheduled, GS along with Com.V.K.Sharma, AGS and Com.Sanjay Vishnoi met PGM (Pers) today, submitted our views/suggestions on the proposed BSNL Executive Promotion Policy Amendment & Recruitment Rules 2017 in writing and held discussions for nearly two and a half hours. PGM (Pers) appreciated our presentation and many of the suggestions given by us as good and implementable. He assured that all the points will be duly considered and decisions taken after consultation with other associations. We requested him for early implementation after necessary modifications so that thousands of executives will get some relief immediately.   View our letter, suggestions and the chart

13.11.2017:

Preparatory work for promotion to AGM/DE grade - non-receipt of Date of Joining as SDE:

BSNL CO has circulated the list of 26 executives in respect of whom date of joining as SDE has not been received from circles yet.   View list

13.11.2017:

Transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade - cancellation:

BSNL CO has issued orders cancelling transfer orders of one executive.   View orders

10.11.2017:

BSNL joins hands with Fiber Home to manufacture telecom gear and optical fiber cable in India:

'Lee, President FIBER HOME , who signed the agreement expressed optimism that joint manufacturing is coming at apt time when demand for telecom equipment is increasing world over. He felt that BSNL-Fiber Home may export telecom equipment to Asia Pacific region shortly.'   Read More

10.11.2017:

Preparatory work for promotion to AGM/DE grade - non-receipt of Screening Committee report:

BSNL CO has circulated the list of 1386 executives in respect of whom Screening Committee report has not been received from circles despite repeated reminders.   View list

10.11.2017:

Holding of social media contest for BSNL employees:

BSNL CO has announced Social Media Contest under the banner BSNLActiveUser on Facebook/Twitter exclusively for BSNL employees.   View details

10.11.2017:

Direct relieving by BSNL CO in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued order directly relieving 3 executives on transfer to NE-II circle.   View orders

09.11.2017:

Reduction of executive staff from Circle offices:

BSNL CO has directed circles to limit the executive staff strength at circle offices between 11% to 15% of total strength of circle.   View orders

09.11.2017:

Implementation of High Court/CAT orders consequent to dismissal of SLP (C) No.17130-17131/2012 by Supreme Court of India:

BSNL CO has issued clarifications with regard to manner of implementation of High Court/CAT orders on promotion of Stenographers of Grade III.   View clarifications

09.11.2017:

Transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade - cancellation:

BSNL CO has issued orders cancelling transfer orders of one executive.   View orders

09.11.2017:

Transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade:

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

08.11.2017:

Proposed BSNL Executive Promotion Policy Amendment & Recruitment Rules, 2017:

Reports about finalisation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy in the Management Committee and its salient features were in circulation by other associations during the past few days. We did not want to respond without knowing actual details of the proposal. Also we had been assured several times earlier during our informal meetings with senior officers that our views will also be heard before finalisation of the scheme. As assured, our views/suggestions on the official proposal as well as the rationale behind the proposals submitted by us earlier will be heard in detail before a final decision is taken. We are publishing the present proposal along with Management's proposal in October 2016. We request all to study both and send us your views/comments/suggestions to gsaibsnloa@gmail.com in a day or two.   View proposed BSNL EPP Amendment & RR, 2017   View Management's proposal last year

08.11.2017:

Facility of deduction of subscription to Executive Associations:

BSNL CO has issued orders that new members can submit declaration/option form for deduction of monthly subscription upto 10th of every month. Opting out/change of association can be done twice a year during 16th December to 15th January and during 16th June to 15th July.   View orders

08.11.2017:

Direct relieving by BSNL CO in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders directly relieving four executives on transfer to NE-I circle.   View orders

08.11.2017:

Transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade:

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

08.11.2017:

Transfer and posting in DGM (T) grade:

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

07.11.2017:

Corrections in Name/DoB/Seniority number/Staff number:

BSNL CO has issued Corrections in Name/DoB/Seniority number/Staff number of some executives in tentative lists I to XVII and final seniority list 6 & 7.   View orders

07.11.2017:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade - cancellation:

BSNL CO has issued orders cancelling the tenure transfers of four executives.   View orders

07.11.2017:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade - retention:

BSNL CO has issued orders retaining one executive upto 31.3.2018..   View orders

06.11.2017:

BSNL to hire consultant for tower business spin-off blueprint:

'"Unless we have separate company, the revenue for tower business or infrastructure business forms part of adjusted gross revenue. That attracts licence fee and spectrum usage charge at this point of time...Separate tower company will not attract that levy," he added.'   Read More

06.11.2017:

Calling of option for posting in AP/Telengana State from the executives of Architectural Stream:

BSNL CO has called for option for posting in AP/Telengana State from the executives of Architectural Stream.   View letter

06.11.2017:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:

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

03.11.2017:

Inter-circle transfers in SDE (T) grade - cancellation:

BSNL CO has issued orders cancelling transfer orders of 17 executives on transfer to RCNGN.   View orders

03.11.2017:

Direct relieving through ERP in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders directly relieving through ERP, 7 executives in SDE (T) grade on transfer to BSNL CO.   View orders

03.11.2017:

Direct relieving through ERP in AO/SR.AO grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders proposing to directly relieve through ERP, 55 executives in AO/Sr.AO grade on transfer to other circles.   View orders

03.11.2017:

Direct relieving through ERP in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders directly relieving through ERP, 11 executives in SDE (T) grade on transfer to RCNGN/NCNGN.   View orders

02.11.2017:

Superannuation benefits to BSNL recruited employees:

BSNL CO has updated information on the matter, stating that BSNL Board discussed the proposal of increase in contribution from 3% to 5%, in its last meeting held on 24.10.2017.   View letter

02.11.2017:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

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

02.11.2017:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders retaining one executive upto 31.3.2018..   View orders