NEWS - NOVEMBER 2019
29.11.2019:
Tenure transfer in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders modifying the circle of posting in respect of one executive. View orders29.11.2019:
Transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade. View orders24.11.2019:
Director (HR) Message on VRS:
'Some doubts have been expressed by some quarters of employees that VRS group will be treated as a separate group and will be dealt distinctly. Here, it is clarified that for BSNL employees, retirement on VRS (VRS 2019) is neither a distinct nor a separate group but will be at par with retirement on superannuation. Similarly Industrial Dearness Relief on pension amount will also be available to VRS optees as is available to employees who are retiring on superannuation.' Read More22.11.2019:
Grant of Financial upgradation of employees under Non-Executive Promotion Policy:
'But those who are opting for VRS may face financial loss (due to the pending fixation of pay beyond 31.01.2020). Such employees of the latter group may raise the issue of being given a fresh option for fixation of pay from the due date of upgradation. Such employees may be given pay fixation from the due date of upgradation (i.e. due date before 31.01.2020) View letter22.11.2019:
BSNL VRS 2019 - FAQ 2:
BSNL CO has answered some more questions related to BSNL VRS 2019. View letter21.11.2019:
CHQ writes to Secretary, DoT regarding some questions on VRS, nagging the minds of BSNL Employees and answerable only by the DoT :
'We request that clarifications on these issues may kindly be caused to be issued at the earliest, since there is confusion and apprehension on these issues, which could affect the decision of those who are yet to opt for VRS and even those who have already opted, in view of the existence of option for withdrawal.' Read More20.11.2019:
Implementation of VRS - Training sessions on HoO module of SAMPAN organised by DoT:
DoT has organised training sessions on Head of Office module for SSA unit users of BSNL on 25th, 26th, 27th and 29th November 2019. View letter18.11.2019:
Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued two orders of tenure transfers/retention in SDE (T) grade. View orders15.11.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting issue of clarification regarding mandatory examination for VRS optees who have got financial upgradation:
'The reason attributed to the decision that exemption shall not be applicable to those taking voluntary retirement is that “Superannuation is a pre-defined point of time in the career of the employee, whereas the timing of voluntary retirement depends upon the choice of the employee who knows the pros and cons of his option before exercising it. While this argument may be correct in respect of those taking voluntary retirement under Rule 37 A (11A) of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972, it will not be correct in respect of those opting VRS under BSNL VRS 2019. In the latter case too, the employees do not have the choice of choosing the date of retirement which has been fixed as 31.1.2020.' Read More08.11.2019:
Request for providing revised option on time bound financial upgradation availed from October 2019, in view of BSNL VRS 2019:
'Since there is a change in the circumstances, which was not anticipated at the time of their exercising option, all these executives may be permitted to exercise revised option, so as to enable them opt for the VRS.' Read More08.11.2019:
CHQ writes to CMD requesting for allowing retention of BSNL Staff Quarters for VRS optees till they attain the age of 60 years:
'We therefore request you to kindly cause orders for allowing those VRS optees who are willing to retain the quarters after their retirement under BSNL VRS 2019 till they attain the age of 60 years.' Read More08.11.2019:
Committee at Circle levels to discuss post VRS situation:
Director (HR) has directed Circle Heads to constitute a Committee involving key officers of your circle to come up with ideas on manning Network/CSCs/Offices post-VRS. View letter07.11.2019:
Meeting with GM (Estt):
GS along with AGS and Finance Secretary met GM (Estt) today and requested him that the FAQ should be complete, by including doubts being raised about pension revision for persons taking VRS. GM (Estt) said that queries pertaining to BSNL have been covered and it is for DoT to clarify on issues like pension revision. He however said that DoT has been requested to clarify on the issue.07.11.2019:
Meeting with Director (HR):
GS along with AGS and Finance Secretary met Director (HR) today and enquired if promotions are being withheld pending implementation of VRS. Director (HR) said that the process has not been stopped and hoped it will be possible to issue promotion orders to DGM (T) at the earliest.07.11.2019:
BSNL voluntary retirement scheme - FAQ:
BSNL has circulated a FAQ on some queries being raised about the scheme and its provisions. View FAQ07.11.2019:
Tenure transfers in DE/AGM grade
BSNL has issued orders of tenure transfers in DE/AGM grade. View orders05.11.2019:
BSNL voluntary retirement scheme - Corrigendum
BSNL has issued Corrigendum to BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme 2019. View corrigendum04.11.2019:
BSNL voluntary retirement scheme - notification and guidelines
BSNL has notified BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme 2019 and has circulated guidelines for option. View Notification04.11.2019:
MOC meets representatives of all registered unions and associations in BSNL:
As desired by the MOC, a meeting had been arranged at DoT premises yesterday and representatives of all registered unions and association in BSNL had been invited. Minister spoke elaborately on the revival plan for BSNL. He said that he was able to get the nod of the Cabinet after convincing it about the strategic and National importance of the PSU, and its standing up at the time of natural calamities. He said that PM was keen in getting the PSU revived. He said the VRS proposals have been designed to give maximum possible benefits and now it is for the employees respond. To a query by a union representative, he answered that reduction in age to 58 years is not on the table now but he cannot say it is off the table. He said that all State Governments have been requested to ensure that there is no disconnection of services due to non-payment of electricity bills. He also made it clear that the fund raised through land monetisation will be fully utilised by BSNL. When GS started raising queries, one after the other, he said that let them be given in writing. GS said that a Memorandum is being submitted to him. MOC assured that he will get the points examined.
04.11.2019:
OBUA submits Memorandum to MOC requesting corrections/amendments in the VR Scheme:
'The clause 6.1 (c) further restricting the ex-gratia amount in respect of those entitled to pension / family pension under Rule 37-A of CCS Pension Rules, 1972, be removed and restriction as per Gujarat Pattern that “the ex-gratia should not exceed the salary payable during the remaining period of service” alone should remain.' Read More04.11.2019:
Reporting and reviewing structure for DGM (TR) of Accounts and Finance wing executives in BSNL:
In a peculiar and wrong procedure, last year, DGM (TR) of Trichy SSA was directed to report to DGM (F)/IFA of Trichy SSA. Circle Secretary Tamilnadu took up the issue with PGM (F) Tamilnadu Circle pointing out that a Regular DGM cannot be asked to report to another Regular DGM. But PGM (F) refused to modify the wrong order citing a irrelevant order of BSNL CO. Then the CHQ took up the issue with Restructuring Cell and had been pursuing the matter continuously. Now BSNL CO has issued amendment in the reporting and reviewing structure of DGM (TR), putting end to the wrong procedure. View orders04.11.2019:
Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of trenure transfers in SDE (T) grade. View orders04.11.2019:
Transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade:
BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade. View orders
