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Date Posted : 7 September 2010
Subject : Venue for urgent meeting on 8th sept 2010
Venue for urgent meeting of CS-CP & CHQ members of AIGETOA to be held on 8th Sept 2010 is Sabhagar, Eastern Court Building (Near Corporate office), Janpath, New Delhi.
Date Posted : 6 September 2010
Subject : Invitation to aigetoa for presentation before DOT
Invitation to AIGETOA for presentation before DOT on recommendations of Sam Pitroda Committee a letter by SR cell, CO. Click here for letter-1 & Click here for letter-2
Circle secretaries & CHQ Members must submit their suggestions through online form before 8th September 2010. Click here for online submission
Date Posted : 4 September 2010
Subject : Follow up meeting under chairmanship of CMD Sh Gopal Das on 3rd Sept '10
President Shri N S Rao, GS Shri R P Shahu, VP Shri Ravi shil Verma, AGS Shri Surinder Kumar, AGS Shri Amit Roy form Association side and Shri Shakeel Ahmad GM (SR), Shri R K Mishra GM (Pers), Shri D P De GM (Establishment), and Smt Arundhati Panda GM (CA) from management side has participated in the meeting. Meeting started at scheduled time of 15:45 pm in very conducive atmosphere. President Shri N S Rao presented the video clip regarding the initiative taken to reach the customer in Chennai Telecom Circle by the members of AIGETOA. The effort of AIGETOA has been appreciated by CMD BSNL and appealed to start similar activity in every part of the country. Association ensured that our people are totally committed towards the well being of our organisation and will move towards implementing similar type of initiatives all over India. Association also stressed that with motivation and appreciation coming from management, there is no doubt that our members can do wonders but our HR managers should also work over time to take care of their burning HR issues.
Discussions on various issues mentioned in the agenda are as follows:
• Seniority fixation of JTO as per the DoPT Guideline : AIGETOA has been able to convince the CMD BSNL on the issue and CMD was also of the view that DoPT guidelines should be followed in its true spirit. It was decided that the representatives of AIGETOA & concerned GMs will meet again on Monday to deliberate on the resolution of the seniority issue and steps to be taken in order to implement DoPT guidelines on seniority fixation.
• Standard Pay Scale to JTO/JAO and SDE/AO : Association strongly argued for early finalization of the issue as young executives of BSNL are suffering badly which is resulting in huge de-motivation for them. It was emphasized to the management that DOT has already rejected the intermediate pay scale proposed by the BSNL and so management has no other alternative than to propose the standard scales i.e. E2 for JTO/JAO and E3 for SDE/AO. Management replied that this issue is being taken on priority basis and will be resolved as early as possible. Association demanded that until the finalization of the scale, pay of all Direct Recruited executives recruited after January 2007 should be protected by giving pre-revised scale. CMD has instructed GM (Establishment) to look into the matter on Monday in consultation with AIGETOA representatives.
• 30% superannuation benefit : In the last meeting held on 25th Feb 2010 under chairmanship of our Ex-CMD Shri Kuldeep Goyal it was principally agreed and it was decided that decision will be taken after report of Sr. GM (Legal) on whether leave encashment is the part of superannuation benefit or not. It is unfortunate that we have not been provided the views of Sr. GM (Legal) and we have been conveyed that clarification has been asked from DPE on two points 1- whether EL encashment is the part of superannuation benefit or not? 2-whether less then 30% can be contributed or not towards superannuation benefit? Association strongly objected as it is very clear from the recommendation of 2nd PRC that EL encashment is not the part of superannuation benefit and there is no question to contribute less than 30% as other group of employees are already being contributed aprox 40% as pension contribution. 2nd PRC recommendation clearly stated to maintain the cost to the company. So even though if it is maximum ceiling management has to contribute 30% towards superannuation benefit of direct recruits. This is also not linked with the financial health of the company as BSNL has already awarded 30% fitment i.e. maximum of the recommendation to all the employees and aprox 40% contribution towards pension of the absorbed employees so it can not be denied for direct recruits. Asking clarification for nothing is simply delay tactic. CMD said although this demand is not denied but he needs some concrete facts and calculation before putting up to the board. It was agreed that views of Sr. GM legal on this issue will be communicated to Association on Monday.
• First Time bound upgradation in 4 years : In the last meeting we had been able to impress upon the management to implement uniform time bound upgradation in 4 years to avoid discrimination among the different batches and it was agreed to look forward the issue with positive approach by analysing financial implication, finalization of new scale etc. In this meeting, association conveyed that financial implications are not that high. Management empasized that they are not rejecting this demand but before finalization of pay scale it is not possible to modify the existing policy. Association requested that till the pay scales are finalized and policies are modified, we can atleast implement the existing policy on current provisional scales by giving time bound upgradation on the date of crossing over of the executive to the next upper scale. Example being the Direct recruits executives 2001 and 2002 batches where they have already crossed much beyond the expected minimum scale of next grade. CMD instructed GM (Pers) to look into the matter on Monday in discussion with association representatives.
• EPF Issue : Despite several favourable orders from EPFO from several place regarding refund of recovery and contribution for training and food allowance CMD said that this matter is sub judice and so decision can be taken only after court’s decision on it. We have also been informed that at MP and Chennai this order has already been challenged so before final verdict from High court it is not possible to implement the EPFO order. Association pleaded that in the last meeting it was decided to take the liberal decision after receiving the comments from Sr. GM (Legal) but now waiting for verdict of the High court and then Supreme Court will not only delay in resolving the genuine issue but also attract the penalty on BSNL. Although CMD was non committal on refund of past recovery but he has shown serious concern over the other irregularities like none issuing of yearly slip and non settlement of transfer cases of EPF accounts. He has instructed GM (CA) to start the process of centralization of EPF accounts and settles other irregularities. GM (CA) Smt Panda expressed her inabilities to resolve the issues citing lack of infrastructure and man power. Association strongly pleaded CMD that a Direct Recruit having strong knowledge of EPF issues & process should be deputed for the purpose in consultation with AIGETOA to help out for early resolution & removal of the EPF irregularities. Association assured CMD that our members at CHQ, Circle & SSA level will extend its complete support & help to administration when & wherever required. CMD showed his strong desire and positive gesture for the settlement of all such irregularities and streamling of EPF process. Association asked for timeline on removal of all such irregularities in EPF accounts and centralization of EPF account. CMD instructed GM (CA) to start the groundwork for the process at the earliest and directed us to decide the timeline in consultation with GM (CA).
• Interest on Security deposit : CMD said that as per the bond agreement security deposit is interest free so it can not be returned with interest. Association again reiterated that BSNL has violated the company act by taking security deposit in cash and using this amount for the operation prepose of the company. There is no such account defined by the RBI who is taking the money and using for the same for business purpose but not giving the return to the person whose money has been used. In the last meeting this issue was also referred to Sr. GM (Legal) for his comment but we are not in receipt of the same. Association will decide for further course of action after meeting with Sr. GM (Legal) on Monday.
• Transfer cases in JTO/JAO/SDE cadre : GM (Establishment) informed CMD that his office has already issued instruction the Circle Heads to execute transfer order of JTOs who have completed 5 years of services but some of the Circle heads are non-committal to execute transfer even after joining of new recruitment. CMD told us to submit the list to GM (Establishment) on Monday and he will personally talk to Circle heads and ensure execution of JTO transfers. GM (Pers) also asked for the list in SDE cadre who wish to be transferred including hard tenure circles. For JAOs, CMD assured that since newly recruited JAOs have started joining, so there is no issue in processing of pending Rule-8 cases of JAOs and it will be taken up in consultation with PGM Shri KGCK Pillai.
• LDCE 2010 : GM (Pers) indicated that some efforts should be initiated from the association for the early conduction of proposed LDCE. This issue will be taken up with GM (Rectt) on Monday.
• LDCE 2007 anomalies : CMD informed that the committee formed by the management to look into the representation regarding various anomalies has given negative report citing rule position.
AIGETOA has strongly pleaded that rules are to facilitate the innocent one not to harass. So some candidates who have answered the questions correctly but got no marks due to misprint, wrong answer key and blind evaluation of the answer sheets and consequently failed for no mistake from their side. Justice should be delivered to them out of rule position. CMD informed that although committee report is negative but still final decision has not been taken over the representations.
The meeting ended in a positive frame of mind with good understanding between Management and CHQ leaders. AIGETOA CHQ thanks Shri Gopal Das, CMD, BSNL for having great faith in Direct Recruited and giving good amount of time to listen to the problems of Direct Recruited.
Official Record of the meeting will be issued after discussion on Monday with concerned GMs on some of the issues mentioned above.
Our CHQ/CS meeting will be held on 8th Sep 2010 to deliberate on the outcome of the meeting and decide future course of action in regard to our issues as well as steps to be taken for the betterment of company.
Date Posted : 3 September 2010
Subject : aigetoa helps the customers of bsnl
In upcoming remote projects in Chennai Telephones Area, customers of BSNL were having the difficulty to get the telecom services from BSNL. It may be noted the builders had agreement with private telecom operators, but our loyal customers wanted the BSNL services. It was brought to the notice of AIGETOA by our All India Org Sec Sh. Adi Govind. On receipt of the information AIGETOA team immediately visited the upcoming town ship on 11th July and received information that last six months our customers as well as new occupants are requesting the BSNL authorities to provide the services but everything resulted in vain and the society leaders set the of July 31st as deadline. Learning the huge business potential our AIGETOA worked along with CGM Chennai Telephones with an innovative proposal. On hearing the proposal Sh. Subramanian, CGM Chennai immediately ordered all the officials concerned to take up the project on war footing basis. Our DR’s worked after the working hours as well as on Sunday to ensure the entire project to be completed with 31st July. Finally the first connection was given on 31st July by the Sh. Subramanian, CGM Chennai by making a first phone call. It was marvellous effort by the entire BSNL team assisted by AIGETOA.
On receiving preferred connection from BSNL customers are very much happy and shared their happy opinions about AIGETOA. Our AIGETOA team made a documentary on this project. Please click here to view the video
Date Posted : 2 September 2010
Subject : Another Land Mark Judgment passed by the EPFO Chennai against BSNL
The team comprising our all India president- AIGETOA Shri Shilohu Rao, Shri Surinder Kumar AGS - AIGETOA, Shri S S Karthikeyan CS TN, Shri P Kannan CP-Chennai, Shri K Senthil Kumar CS-Chennai along with other DR’s fought EPF case on the contribution of EPF during the training period. After long persuasion our DR team successfully argued the case and obtained favorable orders. BSNL management was directed by the EPFO under Para 26B of the EPF Scheme 1952 to remit the employer as well as the employees share within 15 days.
Click here for the orders 1. Chennai Order & 2. TN Order
With this order all the DR’s from 2001 batch to 2009 batch will get the financial benefit of Rs 10000-15000 per head. AIGETOA CHQ appreciates the Chennai and TN Circles and also requests all other Circles to pursue similar fashion.
Date Posted : 2 September 2010
Subject : AIGETOA has been called for the agenda meeting on 3rd September 2010 by CMD BSNL Shri Gopal Das.
After repeated persuasion, AIGETOA has been called for the agenda meeting on 3rd September 2010 by CMD BSNL Shri Gopal Das. Click here for the invitation letter
Though the meeting was arranged at a very short notice but still at least our CMD was considerate enough to give time for the agenda meeting.
One Sad part of the whole episode is that uncle of our GS had succumbed to illness on 25th August 2010 at an young age of 35 and the post funeral rituals were due up to 5th September 2010. We prey to god to give strength to the bereaved family to overcome this hours of profound grief. It was virtually impossible for our GS to attend the meeting on 3rd September 2010 and the same was conveyed to management also by requesting them to postpone the meeting till 5th September 2010 but on learning that the CMD BSNL has a so tight schedule ahead that the agenda meeting may not happen for next many days, our GS decided to skip the post funeral ritual of his own paternal uncle and conveyed his willingness to attend the agenda meeting. We should salute the spirit, dedication and commitment of our GS shri R P Shahu who in spite of a tragedy happening in his family didn't postponed the meeting for the cause of our association and for the well being of our fraternity. Immediate meeting with management on agenda points was very important and crucial for resolution of issues amicably and henceforth GS decided to attend the meeting on 3rd September 2010.
Dear Friends, We are of the firm belief that every one of us is having the same commitment and dedication towards the welfare of the Direct Recruits and cause of association and each of one us has the power to motivate others who are a bit sceptical about themselves. So friends, We should move ahead with "Now or Never" attitude. This is once again informed that whatever is the result, the CWC will be convened as per the earlier schedule i.e. on 8th September 2010 at 11:30 A.M. at New Delhi. This meeting will help us in brain storming on the developments taken in agenda meeting and the future course of action to be followed by association. So it is a must for each and every CS/CP/CHQ members to attend the meeting.
In the meanwhile, GM (SR) contacted GS today and informed that DoT has desired a presentation by the Unions and Associations on the recommendations of SAM Pitroda committee on 9th September 2010, specially the association's view on the following four recommendations which has a direct bearing on the employees:
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Retire or transfer around 100K employees through best possible processes like VRS.
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Institute a performance-driven culture to create a meritocratic organization.
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Disinvest 30% in stages at the appropriate time through Indian Strategic investor and at Initial Public Offering (IPO) to return 10% to government and use 20% for employee VRS, expansion and operation.
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Unbundle local loop for public and private companies to launch new services on non exclusive basis with care to prevent cannibalization.
AIGETOA has been invited to make a presentation on the above issues before a committee in BSNL on 6th September 2010 at 2:30 pm before making a final presentation before the committee formed under the chairmanship of Member (Services) on 9th September 2010.
This is once again highlighted that AIGETOA has been strongly advocating for performance driven culture in BSNL since its inception. In fact in its meetings in the month of May & June 2009 in presence of CMD, BSNL & Director (HR), the association gave a detailed presentation on the performance driven inclusive career growth for all and was able to impress upon the then CMD shri Kuldeep Goyal that this was indeed a very good proposal. But absence of a transparent and robust performance measurement tool at that time was cited as a major constraint in implementing such policy. But now with Pitroda committee recommendations in place, change in mindset of people and increasing awareness amongst employees for performance, presence of tools like GPMS/IPMS/FPMS, this doesn't seems that impossible. Only thing that is needed is a strong will power to move ahead.
AIGETOA has also been a strong proponent of IPO but with a rider that the money generated should be invested back for the growth and development of BSNL and a proper valuation of BSNL assets should be done before floating of the IPO.
In regard to the VRS also we have given our opinion that company can and should go for VRS but only after finalizing a very good scheme in consultation with all the stake holders of the company i.e. employees and executives.
Association will present its detailed presentation to the committee as per the schedule, till then members are requested are to come up with their suggestions. Circle secretaries & CHQ Members must submit their suggestions through online form before 4th September 2010. Click here for online submission form
Date Posted : 29 August 2010
Subject : urgent meeting at delhi on 6th sept rescheduled on 8th sept 2010
Due to the request and suggestion received from some CHQ and CS, the urgent meeting proposed on 6th Sep 2010 at New Delhi is rescheduled on 8th Sep 2010. So please book your tickets accordingly. CHQ will be paid 3rd AC to and fro train ticket from CHQ account and CS shall reimburse the same from Circle account. Click here for travel plan
Date Posted : 28 August 2010
Subject : urgent meeting of chq & cs of aigetoa at new delhi on 8th sept 2010
Urgent Meeting of CHQ and Circle Secretaries of AIGETOA at Delhi on 8th September 2010.
Despite three written requests and consistent efforts of GS/President AIGETOA, CMD/Director (HR) BSNL Shri Gopal Das is not getting time for meeting with AIGETOA for resolution of the genuine issues through mutual discussion. It seems that management is undermining both our efforts to resolve things amicably as well as our unity . In spite of our continuous efforts and repeated communications, our current CMD/Director (HR) Shri Gopal Das could not manage a tiny slice of time for follow up meeting on the decisions taken in the last agenda meeting under the chairmanship of then CMD BSNL Shri Kuldeep Goyal on 25th February 2010. Shri Gopal Das has been continuously denying us the agenda meeting citing his busy schedule. It is also very much clear that in spite of the busy and hectic schedule of CMD/Director (HR), representatives of other esteemed associations have been able to meet CMD BSNL at ease and that he is very easily accessible to them whether be it on phone or be it meeting personally. A clear cut bias is visible to us in regard to the willingness of management to solve our genuine issues while in the mean time, the issues of other groups are being solved at very fast and unbelievable pace. For example, When it comes to issuing ad hoc DE promotion orders, it is learnt that the whole HR group worked over time to put the orders on even in the dead of the night while the same HR and finance managers become so casual in their approach when it comes to giving comments and clarifications on the issues raised by Direct recruits. While writing this we once again want to reiterate that AIGETOA is not against any person or group getting their genuine and long awaited dues but we expect same type of urgency and speed when it comes to solving our issues.
The decisions taken in the last agenda meeting which were to be completed within one month, as visible in the minutes of meeting also are yet to see light of the day and some issues which were dealt immediately have been delayed intentionally on the pretext of seeking clarifications while no such “clarification seeking” was mentioned in the minutes of meeting issued by SR Cell - example being the case of “super superannuation benefit to BSNL recruitees”. Now it seems that the process of DPC under SCF quota for promotion from JTO to SDE has been initiated and it has come to our knowledge that the DPC will be done on the earlier concept of recruitment year instead of Date of joining basis, hence blatantly and completely ignoring the DoPT guide lines. It has been also brought to our knowledge that our HR managers are completely dependent upon circles for preparation of gradation list and hence we are at the mercy of circles for interpretation of DoPT guidelines. So, it is very clear now that once again the discrimination will be made against Direct recruitees of BSNL.
Friends, it seems that management is bent on taking us to the boiling point and we are also gradually loosing hope of settling things amicably. It also appears to be a deliberate move to finish AIGETOA at grass root level but we take this opportunity to make it very clear that by doing so, some opportunist members may go away from our association but majority of us are those whose heart bleeds with AIGETOA, who are determined to take our issues to point of resolution and hence there is no question of any one breaking our unity and taking us for granted.
We also want to make it very clear that this association has absolutely no issue with the esteemed groups who have suddenly awaken from their long sleeps to find out that Direct recruitees also exist in BSNL as can be gauged from their sudden urge to highlight our issues and taking credit. Now they have also started writing about our issues and we welcome their sudden support as the burning issues of us have found space on their websites as well as their thoughts which was absent since last many years but what appears intriguing to us is that while they are very much successful in getting their issues resolved with grate ease and pace, the issues of importance to us are yet to see the light of the day in spite of their sincere, consistent and untiring efforts.
Friends!!!! we are left with no other option than to meet together immediately and decide on how to move ahead with the future course of the association. Our Ex-CMD Shri Kuldeep Goyal had begun very well in the way of solving our issues amicably through agenda meetings and releasing the minutes of the meeting which resulted in huge motivation for all the BSNL recruitees and we all were concentrating on our work to strengthen the employee-employer relationship but it seems that now management is in no mood to maintain the same trend.
Dear friends, we know that we are not demanding anything but instead are being deprived of our rights and dues. This is high time for us to meet together and decide our next movement. So CHQ/CS are requested to book their tickets today to be part of this meeting to be held on 8th Sep 2010 at New Delhi. Remember this meeting can decide the future of the association, so participation of every CHQ/CS is a must and there should not be any complacency on this part. Come lets rewrite history on 8th September 2010.
In the meantime, all CS/CPs should immediately contact their District/zonal secretaries either personally or through phone / Email and have a prima - facie discussion on the issues raised by CHQ and also suggestions on how to move ahead.
We have also created one group of CHQ Members/ Circle executive committee members and District secretaries/Presidents for brain storming on future course of action by AIGETOA. All the Circle secretaries are requested to immediately send the mail Ids along with phone/mobile numbers of their Circle executive committee members and District secretaries/Presidents for addition to this group.
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Date Posted : 25 August 2010
Subject : Pay Anomalies of Batch 2007/2008, E-2/e-3 scale, Rule 8 & Seniority fixation
Shri Amit Roy, CS Delhi Branch & AGS (HQ) and Shri Ravi Shil Verma, VP (HQ) met GM ( Establishment) Shri D P DE and had an elaborate discussion on the Pay scales of newly Recruited JTOs. It was emphasized to GM (Estt) that the JTOs were recruited in the pre-revised scale of 9850-250-14600 (E1A) and to place them in revised scales of 16400-40500 (E1) is sheer injustice. GM (Estt) informed that the file in regard to the pay scale is with DoT and any decision can be taken only after the communication of DPE in this regard. AGS and VP again clarified to GM (Estt) that it has been learnt from DoT that intermediate scales have been rejected by DoT itself and so there is no other alternative than to implement the standard E2 scales for JTO/JAO level cadres and E3 for SDE/AO level cadres. Leaders requested for an immediate appropriate action to ensure that standard pay scales of E2 & E3 are in place in the least possible time.
Pay Anomalies of DRJTO Batch 2007/2008 :
CHQ leaders also pointed out that the pay scales of these newly recruited JTOs have been reduced to near about Rs. 4200/- if compared to the initially promised pre-revised scales of 9850-250-14600 through the recruitment notifications. Shri Ravi Verma and Amit Roy requested GM (Estt) that as an interim and immediate measure, till the finalization of new scales, pay of JTOs of batch 2007 onwards may be fixed in the pre-revised promised scale of 9850-250-14600 vide the recruitment notification or by granting the difference in pay as personnel pay. GM ( Establishment ) assured to look into the matter positively.
Seniority Fixation :
In regard to the clarification sought by circles for fixation of provisional seniority list, Shri D P De again emphasized that the letter in this regard has already been issued from BSNL CO, still clarifications sought by circles will be taken care of on priority basis.
Rule 8 Transfers :
Regarding Rule-8 cases, GM (Establishment) told that instructions in this regard has already been issued from Corporate office wherein it was clearly mentioned that posting of New JTOs have been done by keeping in mind the requirement arising out of Rule-8 transfer cases and now it is for circles to take appropriate action in this regard. AGS pointed out that still many circles are seeking clarifications from BSNL CO on which GM (Estt) assured that the matter will be taken care of.
We request all the circle secretaries to immediately peruse strongly at circle level regarding the provisional seniority list as per DoPT guidelines and also ensure that the pending Rule-8 cases are settled immediately after posting of new JTOs. Problems if any, should be reported to CHQ.
Date Posted : 23 August 2010
Subject : AIGETOA DEEPLY MOURNS THE SAD DEMISE OF SHRI AHUTOSH AWASTI, JABALPUR, MP
AIGETOA deeply mourns the sad demise of Shri Ahutosh Awasti, JTO of 2007 batch who died due to massive heart attack while undergoing Phase-II training at Jabalpur. Shri Ashutosh Awasti was posted at WTR, PUNE. We pray to god to give courage and strength to the bereaved family members of Shri Ashutosh Awasti to tide over this extreme loss and grief. AIGETOA conveys its heartfelt condolences to the family members in these hours of profound grief and crisis. May his departed soul rest in peace in the feet of ALMIGHTY.