NEWS - DECEMBER 2019

31.12.2019:

Increase in IDA w.e.f. 1.1.2020:

According to calculations based on All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers for Setpember 2019 (322), October 2019 (325) and November 2019 (328), IDA will increase w.e.f. 1.1.2020 by 5.3% from 152% to 157.3%.

26.12.2019:

VRS 2019 - representations received for change of option:

BSNL CO has reiterated that VRS option as existing in the ERP portal on the closing date and time of VRS option shall be treated as final and no subsequent written request for change of status shall be entertained and therefore no action on such representations will be taken by BSNL CO or by the concerned circles, cadre controlling authorities.   View letter

26.12.2019:

Reassignment of work in view of VRS:

BSNL CO has circulated the list of activities to be carried out by the respective oficers, in continuation of its letter dated 23.12.2019.   View letter

26.12.2019:

Final seniority list of SDE (C) - Seniority Number 1121 onwards:

BSNL has circulated the final seniority list of SDEs (C) - from seniority number 1121 onwards.   View list

24.12.2019:

Representations / communications directly received by DPE:

DPE has reiterated that the Administrative Ministries / Departments of CPSEs may forward communications from CPSEs, their employees and their associations to DPE along with Ministry's / Department's considered view and after having internally examined the matter in consultation with their IFUs in light of the extant guidelines.   View DPE letter

24.12.2019:

VRS 2019 - clarifications relating to submission of option/withdrawl form:

BSNL CO has clarified that VRS option as existing in the ERP portal on the closing date and time of VRS option shall be treated as final and no subsequent written request for change of status shall be entertained.   View letter

24.12.2019:

FAQ on policy on outsourcing model:

BSNL CO has issued clarifications on outsourcing policy for landline and broadband maintenance and provisioning in Urban areas.   View letter

23.12.2019:

Reassignment of works in view of VRS:

BSNL CO has issued instructions regarding steps to be taken immediately by the Circles, in view of large number of employees having opted for VRS.   View letter

23.12.2019:

Transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade:

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

20.12.2019:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

BSNL CO has orders of tenure transfers in respect of SDEs (T) who have opted for VRS.   View orders

20.12.2019:

Transfer and postings in DE/AGM grade:

BSNL CO has issued orders of transfer and postings of DEs/AGMs who have opted for VRS.   View orders

19.12.2019:

Calendars and diaries for the year 2019:

BSNL CO has conveyed the decision of the competent authority that calendars and diaries shall not be printed for BSNL CO as well as circle units for the year 2020 as an austerity measures.   View letter

13.12.2019:

BSNL VRS 2019 - FAQ 3:

BSNL CO has clarified that if the second increment after issue of order for grant of EPP is due before 31.01.2020, the upgradation training mandatory for release of increment. Similarly, if next EPP is due before 31.01.2020, upgradation will be granted only if mandatory training is completed before that.   View letter

13.12.2019:

Release of pensionary benefits to a retiree against whom personal court case is pending:

BSNL CO modifying its earlier instructions, has now decided that VC inrespect of employees who have opted for VRS and against whom personal court cases are pending will be 'withheld'.   View orders

13.12.2019:

Option to change authorisation for deduction of membership subscription from salary:

BSNL CO has issued orders that from now onwards employees will be allowed to change their option in favour of union of their choice once in a year during the period from 16th June to 15th July.   View orders

13.12.2019:

Transfer and postings in CAO grade:

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

13.12.2019:

Transfer and postings in SDE (T) grade:

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

12.12.2019:

Tenure transfer in DE/AGM grade:

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

11.12.2019:

Instructions regarding submission/processing of pension papers through sampann portal:

BSNL CO has circulated instructions regarding submission/processing of pension papers through SAMPANN portal.   View letter

11.12.2019:

Transfer and postings in AO grade:

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

11.12.2019:

Tenure transfers in DE/AGM grade:

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

10.12.2019:

Updating of data w.r.t. joining on promotion from SDE (T) to DE/AGM grade on regular basis in the year 2018:

BSNL CO has requested the Circles to provide relevant information in respect of 18 executives.   View letter

10.12.2019:

Instructions regarding check list/forms of pension papers with regard to BSNL VRS 2019:

BSNL CO has requested all Circles/Units to follow the instructions issued by Pr.CCA, Delhi Region.   View the Instructions

10.12.2019:

Transfer and postings in DE/AGM grade:

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

03.12.2019:

BSNL seeks more senior technical officer to ensure uninterrupted service:

'After the announcement of VRS, BSNL Human Resource Director Arvind Vadnerkar has written to the DoT citing its Chairman and Managing Director PK Purwar request in July for deployment of 200 additional ITS officers apart from existing 550 personnel already deployed at the organisation on important senior managerial positions at the public sector firm.'   Read More

03.12.2019:

Tenure transfers in SDE (T) grade:

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