Team AIGETOA held meetings at various levels in the office of the Hon’ble MoC on 24.09.2026, followed by a meeting with Shri K Balaji Ji, Joint Secretary (Admin), DoT on 25.09.2026. The team apprised them in detail of the serious irregularities, deviations from established HR policies and violations of prescribed procedures in BSNL, particularly in matters relating to Transfer & Posting. The issue of BSNL’s financial losses and the adverse impact of certain administrative and managerial decisions on the Company’s growth, operational efficiency and overall financial sustainability was also discussed.
The team placed before them the complete sequence of developments and various instances of arbitrary and selective implementation of Transfer & Posting policies, deviation from established procedures, ERP strike-off without following the prescribed process, disruption of the established hard-tenure and long-stay transfer policies, pendency of representations and differential treatment of similarly placed executives.
AIGETOA has already brought these issues to the notice of the Secretary (Telecom), DoT and has specifically demanded an independent fact-finding/CVO/DoT Vigilance enquiry into the entire Transfer & Posting process, including fixation of responsibility wherever violation of rules or established procedures is found. The Association has also sought immediate corrective measures for restoration of due process and transparency.
The team emphasized that we seek only the uniform application of rules, transparency, due process and accountability. The Association has specifically requested that every transfer and relieving action be supported by a duly authorized and traceable order and that the established mechanisms for hard-tenure and long-stay transfers be restored.
We further highlighted that representations with respect to modifications, cancellations and retention on genuine grounds such as Medical/PWD (Self + Caregiver), Association immunity, and other modification requests have been pending for a very long time, while employees have been relieved without disposal of their applications. We requested their kind intervention to prevail upon BSNL to issue the necessary orders without any further delay.
We also requested for directions to BSNL Management for immediate issuance of the orders for TA/DA Revision and Enhancement of SAB Contribution which has been kept pending by BSNL despite approval. We said that though AIGETOA do not agree with the quantum finalized as it is very miniature but still something which has been approved should not be kept pending. JS Admin assured to take up the matter with BSNL for necessary issuance of the orders in this regard.
1] Selective Action by BSNL Management
AIGETOA also highlighted the stark contrast in the manner in which complaints are being dealt with by BSNL Management.
Despite repeated complaints submitted by AIGETOA against the functioning of PGM (Estt./Admin), including representations dated 13.02.2026, 13.03.2026, and 10.09.2026, no independent enquiry or action has been initiated.
However, immediately after the incident dated 08.09.2026 and following the report submitted by the concerned officer on dated 09.09.2026, BSNL Management acted with exceptional speed and constituted an Ad-hoc Disciplinary Authority against nine AIGETOA office bearers/representatives vide order dated 10.09.2026.
AIGETOA conveyed its serious concern over this differential approach and selective accountability, particularly when the Association has been consistently raising issues relating to HR administration and violation of established procedures.
2] Extension of Immunity to AIGETOA Office Bearers
The team strongly raised the issue of non-extension of immunity to eligible AIGETOA office bearers under the applicable REA provisions.
It was categorically conveyed that the provisions relating to immunity of office bearers of recognized associations must be implemented uniformly and in letter and spirit. Legitimate representation of employees and organisational activities of a recognized association cannot be treated as misconduct or made the basis for selective administrative action.
Both the officers from the office of the Hon’ble MoC and the JS (Admin), DoT assured that they would intervene to ensure that the issues highlighted by AIGETOA are resolved without any further delay. Later, we were informed that necessary discussions with Management had been held on the matter. We sincerely hope that the much-delayed orders are issued at the earliest.
Further, Extension of Recognition period of executives associations is likely to be issued today.
3] Uttarakhand Restructuring Issue
We highlighted that, despite discussions at various levels, the major concerns with regard to the Pilot Restructuring Model remain unattended. We stated that while a few demands have been accommodated, several major areas of concern are still pending for resolution.
We requested that implementation of the model be put on hold immediately. We also pointed out that from 1st October 2026, restructuring in other circles is also in the pipeline, which may create further complications in BSNL unless the issues raised by AIGETOA are addressed.
It was assured that the matter would be examined thoroughly before taking any further action and that all the issues raised by AIGETOA would be duly considered. We also requested that implementation in Uttarakhand be kept on hold until the outstanding issues are addressed.
4] Promotion and Internal HR Policy
The team also discussed the prolonged stagnation in the career progression of BSNL Executives and the urgent need for a comprehensive, transparent and time-bound Internal HR and Promotion Policy.
AIGETOA reiterated its demand for time-bound implementation of promotions across all eligible cadres and levels and referred to its detailed proposals already submitted before the HR Committee for establishing a predictable internal managerial hierarchy and succession plan. The Association has proposed mechanisms including maximum-residency-based progression and a comprehensive promotion framework aligned with contemporary CPSU practices.
AO to CAO Promotion was specifically highlighted. AIGETOA conveyed that with the present impediment no longer existing, the promotion from AO to CAO should be processed and implemented immediately without any further delay, so that eligible officers are not deprived of their legitimate career progression.
The Association also emphasized the need to fill all eligible vacancies and ensure timely promotions at various levels, including JTO/JAO, SDE/AO, DE/CAO, AGM, DGM and GM in accordance with the applicable rules and approved policy framework.
It was assured to us that the matter is being followed by DoT as part of its regular monitoring mechanism and that necessary action would be ensured to resolve the issue.
5] Standard Pay Scales
AIGETOA also reiterated its longstanding demand for implementation of Standard Pay Scales of E2 for JTO/JAO and E3 for SDE/AO along with resolution of related pay anomalies and pending issues.
The Association emphasized that a fair and rational internal HR framework must address career progression, pay structure and service conditions together, so that the experienced and technically qualified internal workforce has a defined and sustainable career path.
It was assured that the issue is under active discussion and that the matter is also being examined from the legal perspective. We hope for a positive decision on the matter.
6] Issue of 3rd PRC
We once again reiterated our demand for an affordability waiver for BSNL with respect to the implementation of the 3rd PRC. It was highlighted that DoT is undertaking the necessary groundwork but the final decision is to be taken at the highest level with DoT having a limited say in the matter.
In this regard, AIGETOA, along with its umbrella organisation BMS, has a greater responsibility, and accordingly, the issue of 3rd PRC for BSNL employees is being pursued by the BMS Central Leadership at the highest level.
In the evening, the team had a meeting with PGM (Pers) and Director (HR) on the issues raised. It was assured to us that the issues raised by AIGETOA had been taken on record and that necessary action was being taken. They also assured us that the orders for transfers/retention/cancellations on applicable grounds had been put up and would be issued after obtaining the approval of the competent authority.
Later, the CHQ Team of AIGETOA had a detailed meeting with the BMS Central Leadership in the presence of the GS BMS, Organising Secretary BMS, Treasurer BMS, All India Secretary and Telecom Prabhari and State General Secretary, Delhi Pradesh.
The BMS Leadership assured AIGETOA of its full support and firmly conveyed that it stands solidly with the employees of BSNL. They acknowledged that there has been a delay despite their best efforts due to prevailing circumstances but highlighted that they are actively pursuing the matter at the highest level and that a resolution is definitely in sight.
During the meeting itself, the Organizing Secretary called the Hon’ble Minister and later informed us that the matter had been discussed and that a meeting with the BMS Leadership would be held soon.
GS AIGETOA writes to Director HR and CMD BSNL for selective accountability and suppression of employee voice: initiation of Disciplinary Action against AIGETOA Office Bearer for raising genuine questions on behalf of Members while the complaint submitted by Association against PGM (Estt./Admin) Shri S P Singh remains unnoticed and no enquiry is initiated against him.
AIGETOA is constrained to place on record its strongest objection and serious concern over the manner in which the incident dated 08.09.2026 has been dealt with by the top management of BSNL. The issue is not merely about the disciplinary proceedings initiated against nine office bearers and members of AIGETOA. The real issue is the highly selective manner in which the Management has acted on complaints, particularly when the complaint is made by PGM (Estt./Admin) Shri S P Singh, while repeatedly ignoring serious complaints submitted by AIGETOA against him as under reference dated 10.09.2026, 13.03.2026 and 13.02.2026.
AIGETOA therefore demands that:
- All complaints submitted by AIGETOA against Shri S P Singh be independently examined and the action taken on each complaint, including reasons for any pending complaint, be placed on record.
- The report dated 09.09.2026 submitted by Shri S P Singh and AIGETOA’s submissions regarding the incident dated 08.09.2026 be examined together, based on the complete facts and versions of both sides.
- His prolonged stay at Delhi since 2006, transfer to Karnataka Telecom Circle in August 2024, and continued retention at BSNL Corporate Office be reviewed with reference to applicable tenure and transfer norms.
- The continued entrustment of important/multiple assignments to him be reviewed and the justification for such arrangement be placed on record.
- Shri S P Singh be relieved to Karnataka Telecom Circle forthwith in accordance with the transfer order, ensuring transparency and uniform application of the Transfer Policy.
- The same yardstick be applied to all officers without exception, and legitimate representation by AIGETOA representatives should not be converted into disciplinary action merely for raising employees’ grievances.
- Responsibility may be fixed for continuous violation of transfer policy and provisions related to ERP struck off from BSNL CO.
- Responsibility may also be fixed for delay in disposal of the genuine grievances submitted by various executives much beyond the timeline specified by BSNL CO in its own order dated 09.05.2026.
- Immediate rollback of the disciplinary action against AIGETOA office Bearers which has been initiated based on vindictive thought process for raising the genuine concerns for the welfare of the employees.
[Report by CS A&N, Sh Brijesh Kumar Pandey]
AIGETOA Andaman & Nicobar Circle, successfully conducted its 2nd Circle Conference and Annual General Meet on 20 September 2026 at TSG Emerald View Hotel, Phoenix Bay. The conference brought together senior BSNL officials, AIGETOA office bearers and members for organisational deliberations and the election of the new Circle Governing Body.
The open session was presided over by the outgoing Circle President, Shri A. Bhima Rao, and was graced by Shri Sanjib Kumar Das, ITS, Chief General Manager, BSNL A&N Circle, as the Chief Guest, along with Shri G. Veerabhadra Rao, All India President, AIGETOA CHQ, as the Guest of Honour. Representatives of other unions and associations also attended the conference.
Following the open session, the existing committee was formally dissolved and Shri Vikram Ganapathy was unanimously appointed as the Returning Officer. The election proceedings concluded smoothly with the unanimous election of the new Circle Governing Body, led by Shri Gouri Sankar Saha as Circle President, Shri Brijesh Kumar Pandey as Circle Secretary and Shri Manjit Kumar Thakur as Circle Treasurer. Shri Brijesh Kumar Pandey was also elected as the Central Collegium Member.
AIGETOA CHQ congratulates the newly elected team and conveys best wishes for a successful tenure ahead.
Click here for the newly elected circle body of A&N Telecom Circle
[Report by CS Rajasthan, Sh Praveen Sharma]
The 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM)-cum-District Conference of AIGETOA CNTX-N Rajasthan Chapter was successfully organised on 19 September 2026 at Zone by The Park Hotels, Jaipur.
The 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM)-cum-District Conference of AIGETOA CNTX-N Rajasthan Chapter was successfully held on 19 September 2026 at Zone by The Park Hotels, Jaipur, with the participation of senior BSNL leadership, AIGETOA office bearers and members from across Rajasthan.
The contempt case filed by ACS AIGETOA BSNL CO Chapter against Shri A Robert J Ravi (CMD BSNL) and others was heard today before the Hon’ble PCAT. The following remedies have been pleaded before the Bench:
1] Take cognizance of the present Contempt Petition and initiate appropriate contempt proceedings against the alleged Contemnors (CMD BSNL and others) under Section 17 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, read with Section 2(b) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, and the Contempt of Courts (CAT) Rules, 1992, and issue notice to the alleged Contemnors to show cause as to why they should not be proceeded against and punished for wilful and deliberate disobedience of the final order dated 22.04.2026 passed by this Hon’ble Tribunal in O.A. No. 3677/2025;
2] Hold that the continued failure and refusal of the Respondents to implement the final order dated 22.04.2026, coupled with the issuance of the Office/Modification Order dated 05.08.2026, purporting to modify the transfer order dated 02.05.2025, which had already been quashed by this Hon’ble Tribunal, constitutes wilful, deliberate and contumacious disobedience of the final order dated 22.04.2026 and an impermissible attempt to circumvent the binding directions of this Hon’ble Tribunal;
3] Direct the Respondents to forthwith implement, in its true letter and spirit, the final order dated 22.04.2026, including by duly considering and giving effect to the Petitioner’s joining report dated 27.04.2026, permitting the Petitioner to join/resume service in accordance with the said order, and extending to him all consequential service and monetary benefits flowing therefrom, in accordance with law;
4] Impose exemplary costs upon the Respondents/alleged Contemnors for their blatant and deliberate disregard of the binding order of this Hon’ble Tribunal and for attempting to circumvent and defeat the effect of the final order dated 22.04.2026 through the subsequent Office/Modification Order dated 05.08.2026, and pass such further order(s) as this Hon’ble Tribunal may deem fit and proper in the interests of justice.
The Bench has issued notice to all the alleged Contemnors. The next date of hearing has been fixed for 16th October 2026.
GS AIGETOA writes to the Chairman, Committee for HR Reforms BSNL emphasizing on the urgent need for Urgent need for incorporating New Promotion Policy in BSNL as the existing BSNL Management Service Recruitment Rules (MSRR) and promotion policy have unfortunately failed to achieve the desired objective of a proper internal managerial hierarchy and a sustainable succession plan in BSNL.
GS AIGETOA has highlighted that the existing BSNL Management Service Recruitment Rules (MSRR) and promotion policy have unfortunately failed to achieve the objective of creating a proper internal managerial hierarchy and a sustainable succession plan in BSNL. Despite the availability of experienced and qualified internal executives in BSNL, career progression has remained severely restricted, with a large number of executives receiving little or no meaningful progression over prolonged periods.
The present career progression framework in BSNL was never designed to ensure smooth and predictable career progression, while provisions permitting lateral recruitment at AGM/DGM and other higher levels have further disrupted the natural internal managerial pipeline. The Committee submission by AIGETOA records the resulting stagnation, including substantial vacancies at managerial levels and the non-annual conduct of DPCs/Limited Internal Examinations.
AIGETOA therefore has requested the Hon’ble Chairman and the Committee to urgently finalize and incorporate either of the proposed promotion mechanisms, preferably with necessary safeguards for all cadres/streams and complete the promotions of all the eligible executives in a time-bound manner.
GS AIGETOA writes to Secretary DoT on Systematic dismantling of established HR processes in BSNL and serious violations of established HR procedures in BSNL in handling of Transfer & Posting matters.
AIGETOA requests for immediate CVO/DoT Vigilance inquiry, restoration of due process and fixation of responsibility on officers responsible.
AIGETOA has requested Secretary DoT to have the entire transfer posting matter examined independently at an appropriate level, including through CVO, BSNL and/or DoT Vigilance and to fix responsibility wherever violations or lapses are established.
Pending completion of the inquiry, AIGETOA has requested DoT to consider directing BSNL to:
1. Issue formal release orders corresponding to the ERP struck-off exercise immediately.
2. Issue appropriate cancellation orders in cases where exemption/dispensation has already been granted and ensure that the same criteria are applied uniformly to all similarly placed executives, with the criteria and approvals duly recorded in writing.
3. Review the ERP struck-off exercise for compliance with the applicable ERP instructions.
4. Dispose of all pending representations under the applicable Transfer Policy on priority and within a defined timeframe.
5. Ensure that no employee suffers irreversible prejudice merely because his/her representation is pending before the competent authority.
6. Restore a transparent mechanism for hard-tenure and long-stay transfers.
7. Publish the applicable criteria/lists wherever required under the established procedure.
8. Ensure that every transfer and relieving action is supported by a formal, duly authorised and traceable order.
9. Put in place a time-bound mechanism for disposal of employee representations.
10. Finalise the revised Transfer Policy only after proper consideration of the suggestions submitted by unions and recognised Associations.
11. Submit a comprehensive report to the Department of Telecommunications on the corrective action taken on the above issues.
AIGETOA remains firmly committed to protecting the genuine interests and legitimate rights of BSNL executives. We expect the DOT to recognise the seriousness of the issues raised and ensure that established HR procedures, transparency and due process are restored in BSNL.
We shall utilize all available remedies to ensure that the matter is placed in its proper perspective and that accountability is fixed wherever warranted.
BMS writes to Hon’ble MoC, Hon’ble MoSC, Secretary Telecom, Chairman PESB, Secretary ACC and Principal Secretary to PM requesting Timely Completion of the Selection Process and Appointment of Regular Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), BSNL as per the Notified Schedule. BMS has made following demands:
1] The recruitment process is not scrapped midway, as unfortunately happened during the PESB selection interviews in 2025
2] The selection process for the post of CMD, BSNL is completed immediately without any further delay.
3] The appointment of the regular CMD is finalized at the earliest so that BSNL receives stable, dedicated and full-time leadership after more than two years of ad hoc arrangements.
4] The ongoing revival initiatives and strategic projects of BSNL continue without any disruption on account of prolonged vacancy in the top leadership.
BMS has reiterated its commitment to ensure that BSNL gets a regular CMD at the earliest so that the prolonged adhocism for this post comes to an end immediately.
GS AIGETOA write to Director HR, sought complete financial details of expenditure incurred by the Administration Section, BSNL Corporate Office for the periods 01.03.2022 to 14.07.2024 and 15.07.2024 to 16.09.2026.
The Association has sought details covering vehicles, functions and meetings, food and catering, vendors, bills, sanctions, payments and other related expenditure.
AIGETOA has emphasized that while employees are repeatedly advised to follow austerity measures even for essential operational expenditure, the same principle of financial discipline and austerity must apply equally to the Management. Transparency in administrative expenditure is therefore essential to ensure accountability and responsible utilization of BSNL resources.
The Association has requested the complete details at the earliest and stated if not provided, the matter will be escalated before the appropriate higher authorities.