GS AIGETOA submitted the agenda to CGM (SR) BSNL CO Smt. Anita Johri with request for granting an agenda based meeting to AIGETOA for discussion on crucial issues being faced by the BSNL Executives under the chairmanship of CMD BSNL/Director (HR).
GS AIGETOA writes to Director HR urgently requesting the implementation of the Hon’ble CAT Chennai Order (OA Nos. 1401 & 1343/2017 & 1178/2018). The order pertains to the re-fixation of pay for TTAs who were promoted to JTOs as Departmental Outsiders, ensuring their pay is fixed from the date of appointment/promotion without further delay and without any appeal.
AIGETOA has persistently raised concerns over the pay fixation issue, emphasizing the need for a uniform application of the option clause exercised by internal NE officials during the Non-Executive pay revision process. This should be applied under FR 22-B and FR 22 1(a)(1). However, BSNL CO has yet to issue comprehensive guidelines for pay fixation and revision for TTAs who were promoted to JTOs as Departmental Outsiders directly under pay protection. This lack of guidance has led to inconsistent pay fixation across various units/Circles, creating anomalies and inequities.
AIGETOA urge the BSNL Management to take immediate action to implement the Hon’ble CAT order by re-fixing the pay from the date of promotion/appointment to the JTO grade in accordance with FR 22(I)(a)(1) & FR 22-B(1). This will ensure justice is served and rectify discrepancies in the previous pay fixation orders.
It is important to note that the National Litigation Policy clearly states that in service matters, appeals should not be filed unnecessarily, as tribunalization aims to reduce the burden on courts. Orders from Tribunals should only be challenged with valid reasons, not as a routine matter.
In light of this, AIGETOA strongly urges to implement the order without pursuing any appeal or further delays.
As per discussions held with Director HR and CMD BSNL, AIGETOA once again submits it’s input with regard to SDE 2007 reversal issue with a sincere hope that now management must consider extending expeditious justice to the SDEs affected by reversal issue. The AIGETOA team has firmly pleaded before management that there is no scope for any further delay on this issue. We hope and believe that management will take cognizance of our submissions.
GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL Shri Ravi A Robert Jerad with full support and strategic suggestions to improve the network for achieving BSNL’s 25% market share goal.
AIGETOA Suggestions for Various Initiatives to Achieve Revenue Growth:
1. Issues in Phase IX.2 Indigenous 4G Project:
Addressing challenges in integrating existing multi-vendor CM networks with indigenous TCS/CDOT technology. Increasing technical training and optimizing all new 4G sites immediately. Strengthening the transmission team and exploring low-cost 4G handsets and dongles. Addressing congestion at GGSN level and ensuring cooperation with infrastructure providers.
2. Addressing Technical Issues with BSNL International Roaming Services:
Establishing direct 4G roaming agreements with global partners and implementing international roaming on Wi-Fi (VoWiFi).
3. Urgent Need for BSNL to Implement eSIM Services:
Preventing the loss of high-ARPU customers by establishing an eSIM environment immediately.
4. BSNL and Starlink Partnership:
Collaborating with M/s Starlink to deliver satellite internet coverage across India, especially in rural and remote regions.
5. Strategic Revaluation of FTTH Operations:
Reducing dependency on FTTH partners and enhancing marketing activities to increase connections.
6. Expanding BSNL Air Fiber Service with 5G Spectrum:
Offering a wireless alternative to FTTH using advanced wireless technologies such as LTE or 5G.
7. Addressing Network Issues for BSNL Customers Roaming on MTNL Network:
Using Vodafone roaming as an alternative and extending the BSNL-Vodafone roaming agreement to include Mumbai.
8. Ensuring Low Latency & High Download Speed for International Websites & Servers:
Ensuring proper download speed and latency for international websites and video conferences.
9. Network Related Issues and Quick Rehabilitation of Transmission & Core Network Cables:
Strengthening core fiber links and ensuring quick rehabilitation of damaged transmission and core network cables.
10. Issues Related to Bharat Net Project:
Addressing substandard material usage, temporary joints, and inexperienced manpower deployment.
11. Provisioning of Sufficient Vehicles and Resources to Maintain Network:
Reinstating hired vehicles and allocating Radio Cabs for sales staff to ensure quick response to emergencies.
12. Revising TA/DA Rates for Staff Performing Day-to-Day Works of Operation & Maintenance:
Revising the TA/DA rates for staff below the rank of DGM to ensure efficient outstation and route maintenance works.
13. Commercialization of High Commercial Value Buildings/Premises:
Focusing on commercializing premises at prime locations to generate handsome revenue.
14. Hiring OPGW Cables from Govt PSU – AEGCL:
Hiring OPGW dark fiber from AEGCL to ensure stable media for BSNL 4G and FTTH services in Assam.
These suggestions, compiled from our members stationed across the country, reflect their high hopes and commitment towards achieving BSNL’s goals.
GS AIGETOA writes to Director (CM) with a request to take measures to to capitalize the market condition and continue the measures for regaining the momentum of Increase in BSNL SIM Sales happening due to measures of 4G deployment and private operators tariff hike.
GS AIGETOA further highlighted that BSNL must not hike the rates under any conditions to maintain the current momentum of Port In and New Connections for BSNL.
GS reiterated that each and every employee of BSNL is committed to the growth and development of our beloved organization and we are ready to extend all support and cooperation in achieving the dream of regaining BSNL market share once again and provide the best services to the nation at affordable rates.
GS BMS Shri Ravindra Himte Ji takes up the issue of empowering BSNL to launch full fledged 4G/5G not only in the interest of nation but also in the general interest of common public. BSNL has always acted as a market balancer and as a catalyst to keep the private operators in check. Launch of Cell one service made private operators to reduce tariff, when BSNL made incoming free, all operators followed, when BSNL launched all India free Roaming, private operators also had to do it.
The mobile today is not only a means of communication but also a source of livelihood for many people in the country. Hence providing affordable mobile and communication services to citizens is an obligation on the part of government. This cannot be ensured without strong presence of BSNL in 4G/5G services. Today the public is running for BSNL SIM but a lack of 4G/5G to BSNL is restraining them to do so.
Hence, GS BMS Shri Ravindra Himte Ji appeals for intervention of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji for allowing BSNL to upgrade its mobile network to the 4G/5G Technology so that BSNL can roll out full-fledged 4G services.
GS BMS also assures firm support on behalf of BMS and BSNL employees to the Homegrown 4G initiative but at the same time, maintains that now it has become mandatory that BSNL may be allowed to upgrade its network to 4G/5G, till the time development of Indigenous 4G core is completed.
GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL seeking an Urgent Call to Address Career Progression issues for BSNL Executives, Consistent neglect of the inner talent pool of BSNL executives and management’s undue focus on lateral recruitment at higher posts – AIGETOA Request for doing away with SET RRs and DR DGM RRs.
GS AIGETOA Writes to Director HR with urgent request for Cancellation of Transfer Orders and to Address Harassment Issues of Sh Sanjib Borthakur, SDE (Vigilance) in Assam Circle on promotion from SDE to AGM Cadre – Appeal for Impartial Investigation into Allegations of Harassment of the Vigilance Officer by Jorhat BA Administration.
GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL, requesting the implementation of reservation in promotions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) in the cadres of SDE to AGM and the issuance of promotion orders for all the eligible candidates.
Despite previous reminders and references to relevant orders and guidelines, BSNL has not initiated the promotion process for eligible PwBDs. AIGETOA again highlighted that there are 85 eligible PwBD executives in the cadre of SDE who have been awaiting promotion since 2013.
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which mandates reservation in promotions for PwBDs, and the BSNL MSRR, which outline the eligibility criteria for promotion to the AGM cadre. Also in a recent Hon’ble Supreme Court order in a contempt petition, where the Court directed the respondents to consider giving notional promotions to eligible candidates from an earlier date.
Additionally, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued guidelines for providing reservation in promotions to PwBD employees, including the creation of supernumerary posts. The Hon’ble PCAT has also directed BSNL to implement reservation in promotions for PwBDs and promote eligible SDEs to AGMs within a specified timeframe.
The Association has expressed concern over BSNL’s delay in implementing these directions, stating that it will only lead to more legal complexities. AIGETOA requested the CMD to intervene and ensure that reservation in promotions for PwBDs is implemented as per the DoPT guidelines, promoting all 85 eligible PwBDs from SDE to AGM.
We highlighted a recent order by the Department of Posts, which clarifies the procedure for computing the number of vacancies reserved for PwBDs. The Association has urged BSNL to consider all eligible PwBD employees for promotion on a notional basis, as per the DoPT OM dated 28th December 2023.
GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding the case of felling of 400+ trees in BSNL Exchange Campuses including Teak wood & Sandal wood. Victimization of the District Secretary of Dharmapuri OA, Tamilnadu Circle for Exposing Conspiracy and Revenue Loss.
AIGETOA has brought to light a significant issue pertaining to a revenue loss of approximately 25 lakhs for BSNL due to the illegal felling of over 400 trees, including valuable teak and sandalwood, within BSNL exchange campuses in the Dharmapuri OA region of Tamil Nadu Circle.
The District Secretary of AIGETOA, Dharmapuri OA, courageously exposed this incident and brought it to the attention of the higher authorities. However, instead of appreciating his efforts, the BA Administration has initiated departmental proceedings against him, in an apparent attempt to suppress the voice of the Association.
Representations and requests for a thorough inquiry were made by the Circle Secretary of AIGETOA Tamil Nadu to CGM on April 26 and May 15, 2024, unfortunately, the grave issue of revenue loss and potential corruption has not been addressed, and instead, a whistleblower is being targeted.
AIGETOA has requested urgent intervention in the matter and emphasizes the need for a fair and transparent administration within BSNL and seeks prompt action to safeguard the interests of BSNL and its employees. The letter also highlights the importance of ensuring a level playing field for the recognized association to foster a corruption-free environment.
AIGETOA stands firm in its commitment to uphold transparency and integrity within BSNL and seeks justice for its members who courageously expose corruption and revenue loss. The association urges the BSNL administration to address this matter with the seriousness it deserves and take stringent action against any corrupt officials involved.