Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) writes to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi JI for urgent intervention for “appointment of a regular new CMD, BSNL” and “discontinuance of additional charge arrangement” going on for more than two years.

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AIGETOA has emphasized that BSNL needs a healthy, fair and rule-based working environment, where decisions are guided by established rules, manuals, policies, Government of India, DPE and DoT norms rather than individual interpretations. The Association has also highlighted concerns relating to HR processes, including promotions, transfers and postings, REA rules and other matters where deviations from established practices are being reported.

A three-day campaign will be conducted on 7th, 8th & 9th October 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with the following themes:

• “No More Extension to Current CMD BSNL”

• “Immediately Appoint a Regular CMD for BSNL”

Parallel RTI Campaign

• An RTI campaign will also be undertaken to seek information regarding:

• Expenditure incurred by Administration, IT and other sections of BSNL Corporate Office.

• Expenditure and initiatives undertaken by higher management.

• Measures taken towards austerity and financial discipline by higher management.

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.

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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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The continued entrustment of important/multiple assignments to him be reviewed and the justification for such arrangement be placed on record.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Responsibility may be fixed for continuous violation of transfer policy and provisions related to ERP struck off from BSNL CO.
8. 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.
9. 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL with strong objection to the unwarranted and provocative intervention of PGM (Establishment), Shri S P Singh, during discussion with PGM (Pers.) on 08.09.2026 and demand for immediate relieving as officer is under transfer and having stay at Delhi since year 2006. Many other senior officers under transfer have been relieved, while PGM (Estt.) has not been relieved defying the principle of uniformity and equal treatment by BSNL Management.

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Association request for personal intervention of CMD BSNL in ensuring the needful action against Shri S P Singh, PGM (Establishment/Admin/Recruitment/Training) and also ensuring the release from the BSNL CO in compliance to the existing transfer orders to Karnataka telecom Circle which has remained unimplemented since August 2024.

We wish to make it clear that our demand is not against any individual personally. Our concern is entirely regarding the manner in which the HR machinery is being operated and the impact of such conduct on employee morale and industrial relations. We strongly believe that no individual officer, irrespective of his position, should be allowed to create an environment of confrontation with employees or their recognized Association.

BDM writes to CMD BSNL with a Request for revisiting the Pilot Organizational Restructuring Proposal for Uttarakhand Telecom Circle once again in view of the negative impact on the long-term viability of BSNL – We demand Comprehensive Analysis of the impact on the larger aspects of revenue, profitability and Human Resource along with the cost benefit analysis for BSNL before finalizing and implementing any model. BDM marks copy to the convener AUAB and requests to sit together for a Joint Action Program to address the pressing issues.

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The Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) writes to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India with detailed representation seeking time-bound implementation of the recommendations of the Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) concerning BSNL and removal of disparities in service conditions among different categories of employees.

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The representation highlights the need for:

• Implementation of 3rd PRC with an appropriate affordability waiver.
• Delinking of pension revision from pay revision for existing executives.
• Implementation of standard E2 and E3 pay scales and resolution of pay losses being faced by different categories of executives.
• Regular and time-bound promotions and a structured career progression framework.
• Succession planning and leadership development to utilise BSNL’s experienced and professionally qualified manpower.
• Improvement in pay, allowances, superannuation benefits and post-retirement welfare under the principle of “One PSU – One Policy.”
• Operational empowerment and faster decision-making at appropriate levels.

BDM has emphasized that BSNL is a strategic national asset and that the Government’s investments in its revival need to be complemented by operational reforms, a motivated workforce and effective HR policies.

BDM has requested the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s kind and personal intervention for expeditious implementation of the COPU recommendations and necessary directions to DoT/BSNL.

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL with respect to the accountability model, KPI re-anchoring and Standard Operating Procedure for BTS Fault Management issued under OM No. BSNLCO-CMQS/22/1/2023-NWO CM II dated 24.07.2026 with a request for withdrawal in the present form and provision of enabling BTS infrastructure update before any punitive KPI linkage.

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