As you are aware, AIGETOA CHQ had made an appeal on 5th November 2024 for contribution towards the Legal Fund to defend various important cases filed by AIGETOA. Members voluntarily extended their support and deposited their contribution in the AIGETOA account.

For reconciliation, all members who have contributed to the Legal Fund are requested to kindly submit their details through the Google Form available at the link below:

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We request all contributors to complete this form at the earliest so that CHQ can update the record of contributions received.

The standard pay scale case hearing took place today, September 19, 2025, at the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Chandigarh. Team AIGETOA was represented by All India President (AIP), Sh Vivek Kumar Singh AGS-2, Sh Sunil Kumar Gautam AGS-5, Sh Vikas Gupta Legal advisor, Sh Yogesh Chhabra, and Sh Umesh Saini, VP Punjab.

The case, pertaining to the implementation of standard pay scales E2 & E3 in BSNL, is one of the longest pending matters at CAT Chandigarh. The hearing saw our senior advocate shri R K Sharma presenting substantial arguments advocating for the implementation of standard pay scales for JTOs / JAOs on the E2 scale and SDEs / AOs on the E3 scale in BSNL. He categorically established that DOT is at fault by lowering the scale without following the due procedure and citing the affordability clause when BSNL was in absolute profit at the time of implementation of 2nd PRC having implanted revised scales for all other grades than JTO/JAO and SDE/AO which mostly pertained to BSNL Recruits.

The Hon’ble Judge has directed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to submit the rationale behind downgrading the scales including the details of financial concurrence taken before deciding on the matter, emphasizing the non-adherence to DPE guidelines and considering BSNL’s financial position as mentioned under the affordability clause at the time of implementation of 2nd PRC benefits. Court also issued notice to DPE for reply on the matter.

Team AIGETOA is firm on getting justice on this issue and are closely monitoring the developments of this case. AIGETOA is the only association which has opposed this move of DOT and have been fighting for this since 2016. AIGETOA is the only association pursuing the residual benefits of 2nd PRC in both organizational as well as legal way. We are very sure that our efforts will succeed in not only getting the due scales of E2 pay scales for JTO/JAO equivalent scales but also we will ensure that arrears are also being paid by BSNL/DoT.

The next hearing is scheduled for October 17, 2025.

Team AIGETOA remains committed to bring justice and ensure the rights & benefit of BSNL employees.

GS AIGETOA Writes to Secretary, DOT – Immediate extension of DoT status and CCS (Pension) parity to officials selected against DoT notifications issued prior to 01.10.2000 – in light of Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh & Lucknow Bench Judgments , DoP&PW OM dated 03.03.2023, and Hon’ble Supreme Court’s dismissal of BSNL’s Civil Appeals in CGA pension matters.

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The much-awaited case was listed on 10th July 2025 at CAT Chandigarh for hearing. AIGETOA counsel Sh. R.K. Sharma presented detailed arguments for over an hour, highlighting all key anomalies related to the grant of E1 and E2 scales post-2nd PRC. The bench appeared quite convinced with the arguments.

Due to time constraints, the matter was listed again on 11th July for final arguments. However, due to accidental injury involving our counsel, he couldn’t present himself physically in court. Though he tried to attend through VC but the case was finally adjourned to 19.09.2025 directing the Respondent No. 2 to file their reply, if any

Next Hearing Date: 19th September 2025 is the Final Hearing date for the case) AIGETOA is optimistic for a favorable outcome, considering the strong pleadings and legal preparation of the counsel and the legal team of AIGETOA.

Sh Sunil Gautam (AGS, CHQ), AIGETOA legal team Shri Chander Singh Negi JS-North CHQ, Shri Vikas Gutpa, Shri Yogesh Chabbra, CS Punjab & Shri Mohit Chandel CP Punjab was present during proceedings for both the days.

Friends, we are almost on the verge of success for achieving the long awaited settlement of the standard pay scale E2 for JTO/JAO Equivalent. One side, 9 year long case is reaching to its conclusion which in all probability will be in favor of the members of AIGETOA and on the other side, BSNL has once again taken up the issue with DoT, a phase shift from their earlier stand which they took after receiving the letter from DOT as a part of the CLC settlement held with the other association. AIGETOA all this while has never let it go and kept its struggle on, both through legal means and also through BSNL by organisational means. Today we are almost reaching to settlement. Thanks to your support and participation. We request you to strengthen the platform by joining en-masse.

Together We Will Achieve Everything

As assured during the meeting held with CMD BSNL on 23rd June 2025, BSNL has once again forwarded the case for E2 pay scale for JTO/JAO equivalent and E3 for SDE/AO equivalent cadres to DoT, duly recommending the proposal in line with the submissions made by Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM).

Further, in a significant legal development, the case filed by AIGETOA at Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh regarding the implementation of standard pay scales was heard today after a long gap. The matter was pending hearing for several days, and today’s hearing marks a positive step forward. The AIGETOA Legal Team, led by our experienced legal counsel, was present in the court and made robust submissions on behalf of the affected executives.

As you are aware that promotions in the grade of JTO to SDE is held up due to stay from CAT Chandigarh. The next date of hearing is 4th March 2025.

For JTO to SDE case, Legal Team of AIGETOA have consulted all the lawyers and requested them to complete the arguments on next date.

Both the lawyers Shri R K Sharma and Shri Brajesh Mittal have agreed to complete the arguments on 4th March. All the applicants have also given their consent for final arguments.

AIGETOA Team have coordinated and had requested all the counsels to complete the final arguments on next date.

Team AIGETOA have also requested BSNL Management to direct BSNL Counsel Shri K K Thakur to not to seek adjournment and complete the hearing, so that the case can be decided to finality and the held up Promotions in JTO to SDE cadre can happen immediately thereafter. As on date the number of vacancies have also increased and many more candidates can be promoted.

Flash News: SDE to AGM LICE case Dismissed.

Congratulations !!!! A major breakthrough achieved.

AIGETOA advocate shri Brajesh Mittal was pursuing for the pronouncement of the judgement in the SDE to AGM LICE Case. Finally, the much awaited day has reached. It is understood that Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh has dismissed the OA filed by MT Applicants paving the way forward for SDE to AGM Promotions through LICE.

The written copy of the orders are expected in a day or two. After receiving the written orders, much awaited promotions in SDE to AGM telecom through LICE mode can be issued.

We extend our thanks and gratitude to the relentless efforts of AIGETOA Legal Team and AIGETOA advocate Shri Brajesh Mittal Ji who were instrumental in issuance of the orders and taking this effort to the final milestone.

We also extend thanks to BSNL management and its legal team for having accepted our requests in this case from time to time and deputing Senior Advocates from Supreme Court to pursue the case.

AIGETOA CHQ has already alerted BSNL Management for keeping the things in ready mode, so that the much awaited orders can be issued.

Congratulations to one and all. However saying that we take this opportunity to once again reiterate that AIGETOA team remains fully determined to execute the Promotions for all eligible in the shortest possible time and is taking all efforts to ensure justice.

This achievement is a testament to the concept of unity and how we unitedly can achieve the goals by moving together.

Once again congratulations to all.

With regard to AGM LICE Court case, the issue of delay in judgement was once again highlighted.

BSNL has already done the mentioning. If the judgment is not pronounced this week, The Senior Advocate shall be visiting Chandigarh next week CAT for mentioning by the senior.

The detailed arguments regarding the court case on SDE to AGM LICE 2024 were held today. Advocates from all the three sides including the advocate standing on behalf of Team AIGETOA presented their arguments. Two senior counsels from Delhi BSNL, AOR from Haryana, President Bar Council on behalf of AIGETOA were standing for getting the stay vacated. The pleadings were done in very effective manner.

AIGETOA advocate Mittal Ji presented the grievance of affected executives and explained all the nitty-gritty including the significance of the cut off date of 31st December 2024. Shri Mittal Ji was in fact appreciated by other counsel also for his brilliant presentation before the Hon’ble bench.

Hon’ble bench apparently convinced by the arguments have reserved the Judgment. We are confident that the bench will pronounce the orders well before the cutoff date. Based on today’s arguments and proceedings, we are optimistic about a favorable outcome.

Earlier, Both the Senior advocates from New Delhi arrived Chandigarh a day in advance. Several Meetings were held to prepare and present effective arguments before Hon’ble court. The Pers Team from the Corporate Office was also present in the court today. The legal team of AIGETOA was also present in court.

This outcome is the result of AIGETOA’s consistent follow-up, involving persistent efforts and coordination at all levels to resolve the stalemate in court and ensure a proactive approach from all stakeholders.

We request all concerned to have faith in the efforts of the association and we assure that no stone will be left unturned to execute the long awaited promotions not only through LICE but also through DPC.

We extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the CMD BSNL, Director HR, PGM Pers, the Legal Team from Pers and Haryana Circle and the senior advocates presenting the case. The management has really been considerate in its approach and the renewed compassion which the current team is showing towards the long pending HR issues of executives, there is no reason to worry. We firmly believe that it’s only a matter of time that all the pending issues shall be resolved in positive manner. It’s now the turn of the executives also to respond in a positive manner by taking all efforts to achieve the increase in revenue and dedicating ourselves to the cause of BSNL. With this “Together WE will” approach from management and executives, everything is possible.

In a recent judgment dated 12th March 2024, Hon’ble CAT Lucknow quashed an order issued by BSNL that reversed an employee’s seniority and promotion. The Hon’ble CAT Lucknow directed the respondents to restore the name of applicant in the seniority list of SDEs within a period of two months.

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