Forum of Associations of BSNL Comprising AIGETOA, SNEA, SEWA, AIBSNLEA and TOA writes to CMD BSNL requesting for the issuance of long pending AO to CAO promotion Orders, which has been hit for frustratingly long time of more than 4 years due to the inordinate delay in vacating the Status Quo from the Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh on the issue of reservation in promotion, by adopting the applied DOPT guidelines same as in all other cadres.
BSNL CO writes to all Circle General Mangers and IFAs regarding Gratuity Payment and Sanction Process developed in ERP-SAP for BSNL Recruited Executives and Non-Executives.
The Circles should use the procedure scrupulously for processing Gratuity payment in respect of BSNL recruited who have separated w.e.f. 02/12/2022.
BSNL CO issued the guidelines for annual renewal of Group Term Insurance for BSNL Executives w.e.f. 01.03.2023.
The new rates of premium for one year i.e. from 01.03.2023 to 29.02.2024 will be as below :
Born on or after 15.09.1972 – Sum Assured is Rs 50 Lakhs with Revised annual premium (with GST) = Rs 12,980
Born before 15.09.1972 – Sum Assured is Rs 50 Lakhs with Revised annual premium (with GST) = Rs 45,430
Born before 15.09.1972 – Sum Assured is Rs 20 Lakhs with Revised annual premium (with GST) = Rs 18,172
The online window for existing members, new entrants and withdrawal option for existing members will be open from 11.02.2023 to 17.02.2023 (7 days).
The E2-E3 case listed for today has been posted for 7th March 2023. Our case was listed on Serial No. 37 but Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh Bench Heard matters upto Serial No. 23 only and adjourned for the day.
BSNL CO endorsed DoT circular dated 10.01.2023 for filling applications for vacant post of SDEs at different places in DoT HQ, DGT HQ & LSA/field units, NTIPRIT, TEC, NCCS & USoF on deputation basis.
On 3rd Feb, 2023, Team AIGETOA Nagpur lead by Shri Ashish Jain (CP MH), Shri Sandeep Shende (DP Nagpur), Shri Praveen Kamble (DS Nagpur), Shri Vijay Modak (DT Nagpur), Shri Prafull Yenorkar ADS and Shri Rajesh Kadbe VP CNTX-Nagpur met Director HR on his visit to Nagpur BA.
Team welcomed Director HR on his visit to Nagpur BA and held a prolonged in-depth discussion with him on the following issues:
Superannuation Benefits, SAB :
Team expressed our deep concern over inadequate initiation on our SAB issues. Team apprised him of the insecurity being felt among BRs i.r.o. terminal benefits.
Director HR opined that although there has been infusion of funds from Government of India but that cannot be diverted for SAB since it is to be invested for rolling out 4G & other new services. Thus it may 2-3 years to solve this issue fully as per AIGETOA demand.
Shri Ashish Jain opined that the concerns of BRs regarding SAB should not be overlooked since it pertains to the financial welfare of dependents. Shri Sandeep Shende pointed out that the Management should look holistically over the SAB issues and stepwise actions should be initiated in that direction to win the confidence of BRs.
Director HR noted these issues and assured that necessary corrective measures will be initiated.
Increase in Medical entitlement amount in BSNLMRS :
Presently the funds allotted for BSNLMRS entitlement is for 15 days of Basic + DA. We objected that such insufficient allocation of funds may be raised to 23-25 days which will enable the executives to meet the financial expenses arising out of treatment of aged parents & dependents.
Director HR appreciated our initiative in this regard and made a note of it and assured that this matter will be resolved soon.
General Term Insurance & Group Health Insurance:
We apprised Director HR that since the financial condition of BSNL is improving gradually, the Mgmt. should bear the expenses for GTI & GHI premium of employees. We reminded him that welfare measures for employees is the responsibility of the organization which they should look into.
Director HR held constructive views on this idea and stated that he empathizes the concern of AIGETOA and will do needful for this.
Post Recruitment Medical Benefits, PRMB :
The PRMB issues were also raised during the discussion. We held that the PRMB benefits should be constructive and in tune with the time, since the BRs would be financially embarrassed if SAB, pension and other post retirement issues aren’t addresses. Thus PRMB if expanded will lessen the burden of employees.
Director HR noted this issue and said he’ll study the need and necessity of PRMB and hold talks with us then. He made a note of all the genuine issues raised by us and assured that positive and constructive outcome will surely be arrived soon.
We expressed our gratitude to him for patient listening and positive attitude for resolution of genuine demands of BRs.
AIGETOA-CTD, the Kolkata chapter of AIGETOA had arranged a live interactive session on its YouTube channel over EPS’95 HIGHER PENSION SCHEME. The session was held on 03.02.2023 from 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm. The event was open for all, irrespective of any association/union affiliation.
The session was organized by team AIGETOA-CTD and conducted by Shri Manish Sood and Shri Saikat Das. The whole team has replied each and every query asked by the viewers during the session.
An overwhelming response was received during the live session from a huge number of BSNL employees from different parts of the country.
AIGETOA CHQ conveys its heartfelt thanks to the Kolkata team and all the participants in that event.
Further queries, if any, may be sent to aigetoakolkata@gmail.com for suitable reply.
The YouTube video link of that session is as follows.
AIGETOA CTD is going to arrange an online and live interactive session on EPF Higher Pension on 03.02.2023 at 7.00 pm onwards through its YouTube channel.
The event will be conducted by Shri Manish Sood, SDE/EB CTD and Shri Saikat Das, AGM/Legal CTD.
Viewers can place their queries by putting comments in the comment box, and the same will be addressed in that session.
You are earnestly requested to inform all the BSNL employees who are EPF subscribers, irrespective of association/union affiliation.
The link in this regard is as follows,
https://www.youtube.com/live/7qsCJZPHDlc?feature=share
https://youtube.com/@csaigetoactd
Please SUBSCRIBE THE CHANNEL for smooth functioning. The live streaming link will be shared tomorrow in due course of time.
BSNL CO constituted a Core Group to deal with matters relating to holding of 3rd membership verification process in the month of Sept 2023 for grant of recognition to majority association of executive employees in BSNL.
BSNL CO issued orders for appointed Chief Returning Officer (CRO) for conduction of 3rd Membership Verification for electing majority representative association/s representing BSNL executives.