31.12.2015:

Increase in IDA w.e.f. 1.1.2016:

According to calculations based on All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers for September 2015 (266), October 2015 (269) and November 2015 (270), IDA is to increase by 4.5% w.e.f. 1.1.2016 from 107.9% to 112.4%.

31.12.2015:

Declaration of results of JTO SRD examination for PWD held on 20.12.2015:

BSNL CO has declared the results of JTO SRD examination for PWD held on 20.12.2015.   View results

31.12.2015:

Declaration of results of JAO SRD examination for PWD held on 20.12.2015:

BSNL CO has declared the results of JAO SRD examination for PWD held on 20.12.2015.   View results

31.12.2015:

Promotion to DE/AGM grade of Telecom Factory stream - modificaton:

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

31.12.2015:

Cancellation of transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade :

BSNL CO has issued orders cancelling the transfer of two DEs.   View orders

31.12.2015:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade - retention :

BSNL CO has issued orders retaining two DEs in the present circles temporarily.   View orders

31.12.2015:

Cancellation of transfer and posting in SDE (T) grade :

BSNL CO has issued orders cancelling the transfer of two SDEs (T).   View orders

30.12.2015:

Calling for option for posting in the grades of CE/SE/EE/SDE in different zones :

BSNL CO has called for options from willing executives for posting in the grades of CE/SE/EE/SDE in different zones.   View letter

30.12.2015:

Transfer and posting in the SDE grade of Telecom Factory stream:

BSNL CO has issued two orders of Transfer and posting in the SDE grade of Telecom Factory stream.   View orders

29.12.2015:

Regular promotion to DE/AGM grade of Telecom Factory stream:

BSNL CO has issued orders of Regular promotion to DE/AGM grade of Telecom Factory stream.   View orders

29.12.2015:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade of Telecom Factory stream:

BSNL CO has issued orders of Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade of Telecom Factory stream.   View orders

28.12.2015:

Execution of orders regarding transfer and postings of executives/officers issued by BSNL Corporate Office:

'Cases pending for more than three months will be automatically relieved by Corporate Office. No contrary orders may be issued by Circles subsequently in r/o such executives.'   View orders

28.12.2015:

Requirement of APAR/shown certificate and VC of DR-DGM (T) for considering them for promotion to Jt. GM(NF):

BSNL CO has circulated the names of DR DGMs in respect of whom APAR or VC have not been received.   View letter

28.12.2015:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:

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

23.12.2015:

Promotional Scheme to offer 10% discount on ‘Speed Restoration add-on Plans ’ on the Occasion of Christmas, New Year and Republic day in all the Circles:

BSNL has launched a promotional scheme to offer 10% discount on the Speed restoration add-on plan charges during upcoming festive season ( Christmas, New Year and Republic day) in all the circles for a period from 25.12.2015 to 31-01-2016”.   View orders

23.12.2015:

Inordinate delay in relieving of Accounts officers/Sr. Accounts Officers under transfer to other Circles/Units – Relieving of such officers from BSNL CO itself :

SEA section has circulated the list of 95 AOs/Sr.AOs who will be directly relieved from Corporate Office in case the circles do not release them by 30.12.2015.   View list

23.12.2015:

Inordinate delay in relieving of executives/officers under transfer to other Circles/Units – Relieving of such officers from BSNL CO itself :

SEA section has circulated the list of 2 DGMs and 8 CAOs who will be directly relieved from Corporate Office in case the circles do not release them by 30.12.2015.   View lists

23.12.2015:

Delay in relieving the executives/ officers under transfer to other circles/ units in BSNL - Direct relieving by Corporate Office:

BSNL CO has relieved 160 SDEs on transfer and 64 SDEs on own cost transfer, directly from Corporate Office through ERP.   View letter

23.12.2015:

Transfer and posting in EE (Civil) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in EE (Civil) grade.   View orders

23.12.2015:

Transfer and posting, cancellation of transfer in DE/AGM grade:

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

22.12.2015:

Pledge to be taken by all BSNL employees on 30th December 2015:

"To cement our commitment towards customer satisfaction, I propose on 30th December 2015, all BSNL employees take a pledge in his or her office first thing in the morning at 1000 Hrs. and stick to this pledge for next 100 days and then beyond."   View CMD's letter

22.12.2015:

Fixation of pay of officiating JTO under FR 22 1(a)(i) and reversion before sending them to Phase I training:

BSNL CO has circulated the method of Fixation of pay of officiating JTOs under FR 22 1(a)(i) and reversion before sending them to Phase I training.   View letter

22.12.2015:

Reconciliation of inter-se seniority of some SDEs(T)belonging to ST category promoted to the grade against VY 2001-02 vis-a-vis their gradation details:

On the basis of the information received from Circle offices concerned, AIEL dated 13th November, 2001 and minutes of DPC, the relative seniority of ST Officers in seniority list 7 has been re-arranged by BSNL CO against eligible vacancy year.   View letter

22.12.2015:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade - cancellation and retention orders:

BSNL CO has issued two orders cancelling the transfer or retaining the Executives in the present circles.   View orders

21.12.2015:

BSNL cuts mobile call rates by up to 80% for new customers:

'"BSNL has revamped its infrastructure now. We have decided to cut mobile call rates by up to 80 percent for new customer so that they get experience of our revamped services," BSNL Chairman and Managing Director Anupam Shrivastava told PTI.'   Read More

21.12.2015:

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 - Submission of declaration of assets and liabilities by the public servants - compliance of timeline :

'As per DoPT OM No. 407/12/2014-AVD-IV(B) dated 11-10-2015 the last date for filing of revised returns for the year 2014 (as on 01.08.2014) and the returns for the year 2015 (as on 31.03.2015) has now been further extended to 15th April, 2016.The time line in this regard as stated above is to be strictly followed by CPSEs in terms of DoPT guidelines.'   Read More

18.12.2015:

Appointment of JAO DR on completion of training:

BSNL CO has issued orders appointing 29 direct recruit JAOs on completion of training.   View letter

18.12.2015:

DPC under seniority quota- Furnishing current status of left out JTO w.r.t AIEL circulated on 20.2.2O15:

BSNL CO has asked CGMs of NE-I, NETF and Punjab circles to furnish current VC status of the left out JTOs.   View letter

17.12.2015:

Christmas and New Year Festive Promotional offer of Extra Talk Time on Top-up under prepaid mobile services:

BSNL CO has issued orders offering extra talk time on Top-up under prepaid mobile services as a promotional offer for Christmas and New year.   View orders

17.12.2015:

Regular promotion in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of regular promotion in DE/AGM grade.   View orders

17.12.2015:

Transfer orders in DE/AGM grade - Retention and cancellation:

BSNL CO has issued orders cancelling the transfer/retaining in the present circles, in DE/AAGM grade.   View orders

16.12.2015:

Chennai floods: Users ask telecom companies to compensate, apologise for stalled services :

' An online petition on website change.org has urged telecom services providers such as Bharti Airtel, Aircel, Reliance Communications and Vodafone to compensate subscribers for failing to provide services when most needed - during the recent unprecedented rains which flooded the metropolis and brought life to a standstill.'   Read More

16.12.2015:

Tenure transfer in SDE (T) grade:

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

16.12.2015:

Transfer and postings in DE/AGM grade:

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

15.12.2015:

SCHEDULED MEETING WITH DIRECTOR (HR):

GS, Com.S.P.Jain, OS (North) and Com.B.B.Sharma, Circle Secretary, BSNL CO attended the scheduled meeting for AIBSNLOA with Director (HR) yesterday. Sr. General Manager (Pers), General Manager (Estt), General Managerr (Restg), General Manager (SR) and Jt.General Manager (SR) were present. Status of the issues discussed in the previous meeting was taken up first.

1. REMOVAL OF DISCREPANCIES IN MANAGEMENT TRAINEE RECRUITMENT RULES, 2013:

We expressed our concern that inspite of repeated assurances by Sr. GM (Pers) that clarifications on issues raised by us would be issued soon, nothing has happened. Sr.GM (Pers) informed us that recruitment of Management Trainees has already been postponed for six months, that the entire MT RR is being reviewed based on the issues raised by us and that the MT recruitment will be further postponed.

2. PROMOTION TO SDE, DE AND DGM GRADES IN TELECOM WING AND AO & CAO GRADES IN FINANCE WING:

We expressed concern that all the related court cases are prolonging, leaving the executives in frustration and hundreds of executives retiring every month without getting their due promotion. We were informed that Addl.Solicitor General has been consulted and affidavits in related cases have been filed as per his advice. Corporate office is now directly overseeing handling of cases by circles in various courts. Efforts are being taken to bring all the cases in various CATs to Principal CAT New Delhi. Director (HR) hoped that because of these actions, all the court cases will come to end in the near future. In respect of promotion to DGM (T) grade, we were informed that a decision can be taken only after Supreme Court gives its ruling in the 147 case which will be next heard on 16th February 2016.

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:

We were informed that there has been a confusion as to whether the Personnel section or the Establishment section has to process the matter. We were assured that the matter will be sorted out at the earliest and our request for removal of discrimination will be processed.
Then the fresh items were taken for discussion:

1. REVISED EPP/BSNL HR PLAN/CPSU CADRE HIERARCHY:

We explained that Our association has been all along demanding time bound functional promotions upto the level of SG JAG, as was assured at the time of absorption. BSNL Executive Promotion Policy 2007 did not fulfill this assurance and gave only time bound financial upgradation. We pointed out that Hon’ble Principal CAT in OA 1086/2010 on 2.11.2010 observed that, “on a prudent reading and applying the principle of literal and harmonious construction, would indicate that the time bound scales in IDA were made available to the applicants, which, now being reflected as per the impugned order dated 18.1.2007, has not conferred upon the status of the promotional post and are only an eyewash for BSNL employees and are not amounting to promotions. In a promotion, as per the legal methodology, which is a fundamental right of consideration, it is not only the higher pay scale but also assumption of higher post, which are part and parcel of the process of promotion. It would not be a promotion when a person remains in the same post and is only given the scale of the promotion post” and had directed BSNL to reconsider the entire issue and then decide the promotional avenues. After nearly five years after the judgment, BSNL mooted a change in its policy on 14.3.2014, proposing to replace the present time bound financial upgradation and post-based functional promotions with "promotion of Executives to positions in the next higher grade on the basis of merit, efficiency, number of years of service in a grade and suitability for higher posts." But, the draft policy proposed minimum eligibility period of 5 years for promotion to the next grade, implying it will not be time bound. Delinking the availability of posts from promotion and some relaxation in attendant conditions would have made the proposal agreeable and practicable. Later, on 24.12.2014, the Restructuring Cell of BSNL circulated a draft HR Plan for BSNL, based on the recommendations of the Deloitte Consultant and after consultations with the Heads of the Circles. We had submitted our disapproval of the plan in detail vide our letter dated 21.1.2015. Now a committee constituted for the purpose is said to have arrived at certain recommendations. We emphasized our oft-stated position that time bound functional promotions upto SG JAG level, as assured at the time of absorption, alone will offer a solution to the issue. We were informed that the recommendations of the committee may not be accepted in full and that the work of preparing board memo is in progress.

2. EARLY FINALISATION OF SUPERANNUATION BENEFITS TO BSNL RECRUITED EMPLOYEES:

We pointed out that DPE has on 21st May 2014 reiterated that, “The condition of 30% superannuation benefits as prescribed in DPE O.Ms dated 26.11.2008 and 02.04.2009 and as amended from time to time, are to be followed strictly.” We were informed that several calculations on different percentage of contribution by BSNL were worked out and submitted for consideration by Remuneration Committee. Since now, a new Director has taken charge of Remuneration Committee, submission has been again made to him. We requested that the new Director may be apprised of the situation that even after 15 years of formation of BSNL, BSNL has failed to implement a Pension scheme for the BSNL recruited employees and requested to give his views at the earliest.

3. ABOLITION OF DIRECT RECRUITMENT TO DGM GRADE:

We requested that the DGM RR be scrapped and the vacancies be filled through promotion from STS grade. We pointed out to our earlier letters on the subject and the rationale behind our request. Sr.GM (Pers) informed us that our views have been taken into account and it has been decided to do away with direct recruitment to DGM grade. In response to our another query he said that LICE for promotion to DGM grade will also be not held. He agreed that henceforth DGM vacancies should be filled only from eligible executives in STS grade.

4. EXEMPTION FROM APPEARING IN MANDATORY EXAMINATION ON FINANCIAL UPGRADATION IN RESPECT OF ALL PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED EXECUTIVES:

We explained that according to BSNL letter No.400-175/2007-Pers.I (Pt I) dated 2nd August 2010, exemption on acute medical grounds can be considered by the Director (HR) in exceptional cases. Such cases will be submitted to the Dirctor (HR) through the cadre controlling authority in BSNL Corporate Office with necessary recommendation of the CGM concerned and the comments of the IFA. The recommendation from the CGM is understandable, since Director (HR) will not have knowledge of the medical condition of the executives in the Circles. But physically challenged executives, including those visually challenged have already been examined by the competent medical authorities and certified to be physically challenged. In those cases, the certificate should suffice and no recommendation from the CGM should be necessary. We therefore requested that orders may be issued empowering the Director (HR) to grant exemption to physically challenged executives from appearing in the mandatory examination, based on the Certificate issued by the competent medical authority and without the need for recommendation from the CGM concerned, since the CGMs become subjective while recommending a case. We brought to the notice of the Director (HR) that the Heads of some circles refuse to recommend the requests of physically challenged executives. Director (HR) asked Sr.GM (Pers) to talk to the concerned circle Heads and to sort out the issue. She suggested that letter can be written to those CGMs if required. Meanwhile our request for granting exemption to physically challenged executives from appearing in mandatory examination on financial upgradation will be duly considered for issue of necessary instructions.

14.12.2015:

BSNL may maintain and operate MTNL's network:

'"We have received a proposal from MTNL CMD to operate and maintain their network. It will be done on a revenue sharing basis and a decision in this regard can be taken in 2-3 months," BSNL CMD Anupam Shrivastava told PTI.'   Read More

11.12.2015:

Tenure transfer in SDE (T) grade:

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

11.12.2015:

Transfer and posting in DE/AGM grade:

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

10.12.2015:

Recommendations of National Commission for Backward Classes:

NCBC in its report dated 26.10.2015 has stated that the children of MPs should fall under creamy layer and MLAs and MLCs should not be brought under the creamy layer and the Rule of Exclusion should not be made applicable to them. National Commission for Backward Classes in its report dated 26.10.2015 has stated in the proposed schedule category-I, the following in this regard under the heading “Who will fall in the creamy layer”:- “Persons holding constitutional posts/positions and of like nature including Ministers of Central/States, sitting MPs, etc fall in the creamy Layer.” This information was given by the Minister of State, Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha here today. (PIB)

10.12.2015:

Requirement of APAR of all working AGM/DE on regular basis for considering them for promotion to DGM (T) as per their eligibility:

BSNL CO has called for APAR of all working AGM/DE on regular basis for considering them for promotion to DGM (T) as per their eligibility.   View letter

10.12.2015:

Appointment of JAO DR on completion of training:

BSNL CO has issued orders appointing 30 direct recruit JAOs on completion of training.   View letter

10.12.2015:

DPC under seniority quota- Furnishing current status of left out JTO w.r.t AIEL circulated on 20.2.2O15:

BSNL CO has asked CGMs of NE-I, NETF and Punjab circles to furnish current VC status of the left out JTOs.   View letter

10.12.2015:

Skill Enhancement Training to BSNL employees through Telecom Sector Skill Council :

'It may be appreciated that the Deloitte committee in its report under capacity building has recommended that BSNL shall re-invent the Technical and Behavioural Competency framework, keeping in mind the new skill requirement. BSNL management has identified the following cadres for the skill enhancement training under this Government of India scheme.'   Read More

09.12.2015:

Issues Regarding Transfers to Tenure Stations and Non-territorial Circles - Certain changes for facilitating better management of Soft Tenure Areas:

'Two specific problems emanating from inequitable situations have been noted viz. effect on tenure break(in case of soft tenure) & counting of Circle tenure w.r.t. Non Territorial Circles and the city based Circles.'   Read More

08.12.2015:

Holding of Special Recruitment Drive - appointment of examination observers:

BSNL CO has issued instructions enlisting the duties/scope of work of Examination Observers.   View instructions

07.12.2015:

Private telcos not improving services, stern steps on calldrop - Government :

'Private telecom companies are increasing their customers but not improving services which are "very bad", government said in Rajya Sabha today and while asserting that it will take "stern" steps to address the menace of mobile call dropping.'   Read More

07.12.2015:

Implementation of e-service book in all Ministries/Departments:

DoPT has instructed all Ministries/Departments to switch to electronic format for maintenance of Service Book.   View letter

06.12.2015:

BSNL stands tall among all the telecom service providers:

Unprecedented torrential rains triggered massive flooding of Chennai city last week submerging most of the areas in the city, leaving lakhs of people stranded without power, food or water and hundreds dead. The Chennai airport was closed; trains from the Egmore and Central stations were cancelled. National Disaster Response Force had to be pressed into service to rescue stranded people. There was large scale communication failure with flood engulfing BTSs and exchanges. But BSNL stood tall providing the much needed communication to people direly in need of it. Anyone with a BSNL mobile connection was seen as godsend with neighbours queuing up to talk to their near and dear. Even the affected MSC and Broadband network of BSNL were restored within 2 days, due to the dedicated and exemplary work of BSNL officers and employees of Chennai Telephone District. BSNL alone came to the rescue of the customers by announcing free calls and data usage for one week. BSNL has once again proved that it alone connects India even at times of such natural calamities. BSNL ZINDABAD!

04.12.2015:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

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

04.12.2015:

Transfer and posting/cancellation of transfer in SE (E) grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting in SE (E) grade.   View orders

04.12.2015:

Postponement of SRD of Management Trainees from PWD:

BSNL CO has postponed the examination to be held on 6th December to 13th December in view of floods in Chennai.   View letter

03.12.2015:

Corrected copy of post based roster in SDE (E) grade for 2014-15:

BSNL CO has uploaded corrected copy of post based roster in SDE (E) grade for 2014-15.   View rosters

03.12.2015:

Regular promotion to DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of regular promotion to DE/AGM grade.   View orders

03.12.2015:

Relieving of executives/officers under transfer to other circles and units in BSNL- Direct relieving by Corporate Office:

BSNL CO has issued orders relieving such officers directly from BSNL CO through ERP.   View orders

02.12.2015:

Review of engagement of Apprentices in BSNL- Constitution of Committee thereof :

BSNL proposes to induct apprentice trainees under the MSDE scheme with minimum qualification of 10+2, ITI, diploma holders in the designated/identified trades. It is requested to choose 7 or 8 relevant trades where skill development training can be imparted in your SSA/unit and also their services duly utilized by BSNL.   Read More

02.12.2015:

Post based roster in SDE (E) grade:

As per the directions of NCSC BSNL CO has uploaded the post based roster in SDE (E) grade.   View rosters

02.12.2015:

Transfer and posting/cancellation of transfer in AO grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and posting and cancellation of transfer in AO grade.   View orders

02.12.2015:

Transfer and Posting in the grade of STS (CAO) of Telecom Finance :

BSNL CO has issued orders of Transfer and Posting in the grade of STS (CAO) of Telecom Finance.   View orders

02.12.2015:

Free calls, SMS and Data for Chennai BSNL customers:

In order to extend a helping hand to people stranded in Chennai due to unforeseen floods, BSNL has provided free calls, SMSs and data to Chennai TD BSNL customers for one week from 3.12.2015.   View orders

01.12.2015:

CHQ writes to Prime Minister of India requesting Constitution of Third Pay Revision Committee for Executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises:

'PMO had responded (to our letter) by sending an I.D.Note on 14.10.2014 to the Department of Public Enterprises. Referring to our letter to Prime Minister, the DPE in its communication W-09/0007/2014 DPE dated 5.12.2014, had informed us that the process of appointing 3rd Pay Revision Committee had commenced. But nearly after a year, constitution of the committee is yet to take place. Meanwhile the VII CPC has also submitted its report well before the date of implementation recommended by it – 1.1.2016.'   Read More

01.12.2015:

Gas worth upwards of Rs 11,000 crore explored by RIL from ONGC's side of KG field - Report :

'US-based consultant D&M has submitted its final report on the gas dispute between ONGC and Reliance Industries, establishing that natural gas worth over Rs 11,000 crore has migrated from idling KG fields of the state-owned firm to the adjoining KG-D6 block. ONGC had in 2013 claimed that RIL had deliberately drilled wells close to the common boundary of the blocks and that some gas it pumped out was from its adjoining block.'   Read More

01.12.2015:

Transfer and posting/cancellation of transfer in DE/AGM grade:

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