The Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court has allowed CAO Promotion on the basis of Seniority quashed by CAT subject to final out come.
Team AIGETOA Met PGM legal BSNL CO and discussed about the next course on the issuance of promotion orders.
Legal cell has given go ahead to Pers section to conduct the DPC. This will also open the way for promotions from JAO to AO also.
Team AIGETOA is following the issue and it will be out endeavor to ensure the benefits for the maximum possible.
The court case w.r.t JTO to SDE promotion which was listed today before Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh have been adjourned to 11th March 2026.
The cases could not be taken up today as the Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh Bench remained suspended due to the sudden demise of a senior member of the Bar.
Team AIGETOA has been continuously following the pending court cases and have been able to convince management to follow the court cases actively and aggressively.
BSNL Management has finally agreed and appointed a new advocate for the case from New Delhi. The case is listed for tomorrow 11th February 2026 at serial no. 23, Court No. 1 at Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh.
The pending MT cases at PCAT, New Delhi, listed today on 28th Jan 2026 for final hearing, same has been adjourned to 5th Feb 2026 for hearing of AIGETOA’s arguments.
As double bench was not available, case was not heard today, the same has been posted for 24th February 2026.
Today, the case OA/405/2023 was listed for pleading and directions before the Hon’ble CAT, Ernakulam.
During the proceedings, our advocate highlighted that the matter has already been considerably delayed and also informed the Court that the 3rd PRC process is currently underway, making an early resolution important.
The Hon’ble Judge enquired about the filing of a rejoinder. Our advocate submitted that no rejoinder is required, as filing one at this stage would only cause further delay, and requested the Court to move forward to the hearing.
The Judge also asked the advocate of the connected cases regarding any pending submissions.
Our advocate strongly requested that the matter be posted for final hearing at the earliest, preferably next month. However, due to non-availability of an earlier date, The Hon’ble Tribunal has posted the case for final hearing on 02 January 2026.
Anoop Das, ACS KRL AIGETOA, was present at the court.
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.
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