CHQ AIGETOA is in receipt of lot of queries with respect to promotions in various cadres.

We wish to inform that CHQ Team of AIGETOA consisting of General Secretary Shri Ravi Shil Verma, AIP Shri Veerabhadra Rao, All India Convener Shri A A Khan, FS Shri B K Mehta, Dy GS Shri Pavan Akhand, AGSs Shri Vivek Kumar Singh, Shri Yogendra Kumar, Shri Sunil Gautam and OS (CHQ) Shri Harjinder singh with active support from BSNL CO team is consistently following up with management at various levels including CMD BSNL, Director HR, PGM Pers and other officers from HR wing. The team has been discussing and pressing hard for issuance of pending promotions in various cadres and streams. CHQ is in serious discussion with Management and had many rounds of meetings. We have been able to convince on the need for issuance of pending promotions without any further delay. In the last week also we had two meetings with CMD BSNL and Director HR wherein we submitted our inputs with respect to the promotions. Meaningful and output oriented discussions took place on the issues of promotion from SDE to AGM, AGM to DGM, JTO to SDE, AO to CAO, JAO to AO, SDE to AGM LICE, PS to PPS CPC and that of other cadres. It’s our sincere pursuit to ensure the discussions get converted into output in the form of promotions in various cadres and streams.

We wish to inform that higher management and HR team is sincerely working on the resolution of our long pending issues and we are striving to ensure output in the quickest possible time.

We request all executives to have patience and concentrate themselves on their work and execution of roles and responsibilities assigned to them.

Team AIGETOA is working hard to protect your rights and ensure the resolution of your long pending issues. We are very sure that with your active support and our sincere pursuance, we will definitely achieve the desired goals.

The current HR team under the able guidance of our Hon’ble CMD BSNL Shri A Robert J Ravi Ji and Director HR Shri Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji who are duly supported by the PGM Pers and SR Smt Anita Johri Ji have fulfilled another promise made by them in the agenda meeting dated 3rd and 4th October 2024.

Heartiest congratulations to all on achieving OA-level immunity for OBs across all levels.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble CMD BSNL, Hon’ble Director HR, Hon’ble PGM SR, Hon’ble DGM SR, and their teams for recognizing the importance of this matter and extending their valuable support. We sincerely believe and hope that all the promises made by the current management shall be fulfilled. We also promise that executives will leave no stone unturned to realise the vision of a profitable, vibrant and strong BSNL.

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Another issue pursued by AIGETOA is getting materialized into reality.

It is reliably learnt that proposal for enhancement of TA/DA is in the process in pursuance to the consistent demand of AIGETOA in the various forums within BSNL and outside BSNL during last many years . We are thankful to our Honorable CMD BSNL and Director HR who have been considerate to our demands and one by one, the commitments made by them during our agenda meeting on 3-4 October 2024 is being fulfilled. All are requested to visit the details of the agenda meeting on website www.aigetoachq.org. We are committed to ensure all those assurances into reality. We are in constant pursuance of the issues to realize the assurances made for Pay, Promotion and Pension.

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AIGETOA is continuously monitoring the progress and pursuing diligently on all issues.

Heartiest Congratulations to the executives getting promoted from SDE to DE/AGM (Telecom) Promotions after resolution of long pending LDCE 2007 SDE Reversal issue. Our Heartfelt thanks to management for resolving one of the most complex issues and issuing the promotional orders.

It is with boundless joy and immense pride that we share the extraordinary news of the DE/AGM Promotion Orders issued by BSNL Corporate Office, specifically addressing the officers affected by the LDCE 2007 SDE Reversion case. This monumental achievement, a resolution that has been years in the making, holds unparalleled significance for AIGETOA and the entire BSNL family.

A brief History of the issue and the steps taken by AIGETOA for resolution:

This issue has held paramount significance for AIGETOA, remaining our steadfast priority since it first arose in 2009.

In 2010, AIGETOA initiated numerous communications, voicing this matter to the highest echelons. During intense and heated discussions with the CMD, Dir (HR), and GM (Pers) at that time, it became evident that a resolution was imperative. AIGETOA’s persistence led BSNL Management to suspend the Show Cause Notices (SCNs) with a committed assurance of an expeditious solution and issued orders on the same day to keep the issue under abeyance.

However, despite these assurances, individual pressures within BSNL Corporate Office led to the issuance of notices by TN Circle. The affected officers sought recourse through CAT Chennai, resulting in an initially favourable judgment. Subsequently, the management contested the decision at the Hon’ble Madras High Court sparking a protracted legal battle. Throughout this journey, AIGETOA CHQ stood as an unyielding pillar of support, championing the cause of these officers with unwavering resolve.

AIGETOA has consistently ensured the morale of these affected officers remains high, providing steadfast support across multiple legal platforms. We engaged rigorously with every successive Dir (HR) and CMD, elevating this issue as a priority in every agitation notice submitted to BSNL Management. Our resolute efforts culminated in securing a commitment from Dir (HR) to pursue a comprehensive resolution. It was AIGETOA only which ensured that the candidates are not reverted to JTO cadre, both through persuasion and legal means. Through AIGETOA’s relentless advocacy, a dedicated committee was formed, delivering a favourable report. Although legal complexities delayed further action, AIGETOA successfully obtained an endorsement from Dir (HR) in the official minutes with MA ensuring that positive court judgments would prompt promotional actions for these employees. The role of AIGETOA in reopening the case at Hon’ble Madras High Curt and thereafter at Hon’ble Madras CAT and getting it tilted in favour of applicants is also praiseworthy.

Due to intense pressure from AIGETOA CHQ, BSNL Management reserved specific DE/AGM vacancies (2005 Vacancies) for these officers during the November 2022 promotions. Today, we celebrate the fruition of these efforts. Our General Secretary personally oversaw the entire DPC process, meticulously coordinating every detail – from securing Vigilance Clearances and SCN withdrawals to seniority list revisions and Ensuring the Circle allotments on As is Where is Basis – on an almost hourly basis, with the utmost care and precision.

The Role of Management and the Applicants themselves:

However, the joy of this success will remain incomplete, if we fail to mention the contribution and role of management including our current CMD BSNL Shri A Robert J Ravi Ji, Director HR Shri Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji, Current PGM (Pers) Smt Anita Johri Ji and ex PGM Pers Shri Dinesh Mahur Ji, few senior officers from DoT/BSNL and the firm resolute of the affected executives themselves. AIGETOA stood firmly with all the affected executives but the perseverance and firmness of the affected executives in taking the issue to legal conclusion is unmatched and a perfect example for others to follow. AIGETOA salutes their firmness and perseverance. We expect similar type of participative approach and firmness in addressing the resolution of other issues.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the BSNL leadership, whose unwavering support has been instrumental in realizing this milestone. We heartfully thank our Hon’ble CMD BSNL and Hon’ble Dir (HR), PGM Pers, whose compassion, understanding, and dedication have transformed what once seemed an insurmountable task into a resounding success. Their willingness to hear our concerns, consider our recommendations, and ultimately endorsing a fair and just solution has set a new benchmark for employee-employer collaboration within BSNL. This remarkable achievement demonstrates the power of collective effort and unwavering commitment.

The role of BSNL management in resolving this complex issue is truly commendable and deserves a standing ovation. This couldn’t have been a reality without the kind intervention of our honourable CMD, Shri. A Robert J Ravi. His vision and understanding of the merit and genuine issue have paved the way for resolution of the issue. The commitment by CMD BSNL and his style of understanding issues with a human touch is a remarkable quality of leadership. His vision of doing best to HR vertical has started to give morale boost to the employees of BSNL. Resolution of this issue is one of the acts by BSNL management in recent times regarding HR issues. The vision of current CMD BSNL, Dir HR, and other Board of Directors has started giving boost to the much-neglected area, i.e. its HR Vertical.

We sincerely and heartfully thank our Director HR, BSNL Board, Shri. Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji. His methodology of understanding issues and commitment shown in resolving the issue is truly touching. He has been the guiding force behind all recent decisions taken in favour of employees. We truly believe and accept that all his commitments will be fulfilled, given his compassionate and caring approach towards resolving the issues of employees. We sincerely thank all the Board of Directors, PGM Pers and his team, PGM SR, BSNL legal vertical for their best efforts in resolving the issue.

A special thanks goes to the then Hon’ble PGM (Pers) Shri DINESH MAHUR ji and present PGM Pers Smt. ANITA JOHRI Ji and other supporting officers, whose tireless efforts have been instrumental in the success of this initiative. Their decision making, active involvement in clearing hurdles, from coordinating vigilance clearances to revising seniority lists and finalizing circle allotments, was pivotal in bringing this outcome to fruition.

We are also deeply grateful to our beloved BSNL management for their decision to execute these promotions on an “As is where is” basis as per the request made by AIGETOA, a compassionate and practical approach that serves the best interests of the promoted officers.

Today’s celebration is a testament not only to the commitment of AIGETOA but also to the exceptional dedication and vision of BSNL’s leadership. The unflagging support from our Hon’ble CMD BSNL, Dir (HR), PGM (Pers), and their teams has reaffirmed our belief that when management and employees unite for a common cause, remarkable things are achievable.

AIGETOA congratulates all the officers for getting promotion to the cadre of AGM(T). Almost a decade-old issue of SDE(T) reversal is now settled with the continuous and persistent efforts of AIGETOA.

Once again, heartiest congratulations to our newly promoted executives. This achievement is a reflection of the dedication and resolve you have shown throughout the journey.

AIGETOA stands by you and all executives, as we always have, and will continue to champion causes that uplift and empower our officers.

We assure management that AIGETOA is committed to contributing significantly to the growth and success of BSNL. To achieve this, we pledge to carry out our best efforts in increasing the revenues. This ambitious target will be achieved through various strategic initiatives, including:

• Enhancing FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) connections, leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide high-speed internet services to our customers.
• Aggressively expanding cell connections, focusing on quality and reliability to strengthen our mobile network.
• Delivering exceptional service to our esteemed Enterprise Business (EB) customers, ensuring seamless communication and tailored solutions.
• Identifying and tapping new business opportunities, fostering innovative partnerships, and exploring untapped markets.
• Implementing effective sales and marketing strategies, leveraging our extensive network and customer base.
• Ensuring proactive customer engagement, prompt issue resolution, and consistent feedback incorporation.

Through these focused efforts, we aim to not only achieve the revenue growth target but also reinforce BSNL’s position as a leading telecom service provider. AIGETOA reaffirms its dedication to collaborating closely with BSNL management, working tirelessly to overcome challenges, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.

Together, we are committed to building a stronger, more resilient, and customer-centric BSNL, poised for sustainable growth and success in the dynamic telecom landscape.

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Another issue pursued by AIGETOA is getting materialized into reality.

It is reliably learnt that proposal for enhancement of TA/DA is in the process in pursuance to the consistent demand of AIGETOA in the various forums within BSNL and outside BSNL during last many years . We are thankful to our Honorable CMD BSNL and Director HR who have been considerate to our demands and one by one, the commitments made by them during our agenda meeting on 3-4 October 2024 is being fulfilled. All are requested to visit the details of the agenda meeting on website www.aigetoachq.org. We are committed to ensure all those assurances into reality. We are in constant pursuance of the issues to realise the assurances made for Pay, Promotion and Pension.

AIGETOA is continuously monitoring the progress and pursuing diligently on all issues.

Congratulations..!!! Finally the much awaited wait is over. BSNL has finally decided to go ahead with resolution of SDE 2007 reversal issue.

As first step, orders for reversion have been withdrawn.

The file for restoration of seniority and approval of supplementary DPC is under submission. We are trying to ensure the final promotion orders at the earliest.

Finally AIGETOA and the team of the affected persons have succeeded in its mission and we will try to ensure the final fruits in the form of promotion orders immediately.

We are refraining from uploading the order copies due to legal considerations.

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).

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The meeting was chaired by Shri A K Sahu, Member (Services), Digital Commission, DoT. The meeting was attended by Shri Sunil Kumar Verma – Jt Secretary (Admin), Smt Roshni Sohni – DDG (Estt) DoT, Shri Virendra Prasad – DDG (SR) DoT and other officers from DoT Side. BSNL was represented by Shri Kalyan Sagar Nippani – Director (HR), BSNL Board, Shri Adhir Singhal – PGM (Pers), Smt. Anita Johri – PGM (SR), Shri S P Singh – PGM (Estt) and other officers from BSNL HR unit. BMS Affiliated Association and Unions (AIGETOA, BTEU-BSNL, BDPS) were represented by Shri Veerabhadra Rao, Shri Ravi Shil Verma, Shri R C Pandey, Shri Aftab Ahmad Khan, Shri Badri Kumar Mehta, Shri Vivek Kumar Singh, Shri Sunil Kumar Gautam and Shri Veerendra Yadav.

The holding of Tripartite discussions between DoT, BSNL and BMS Affiliated Associations and Unions is one of the landmark occurrences and the need for same was felt because every time, with respect to our issues, the ball kept rolling between DoT and BSNL leading to the delay in resolution and a big communication gap. That was the reason, Hon’ble MoC desired that a tripartite meeting be convened so as a well deliberated and informed discussion can take place.

The meeting started with a welcome note by Hon’ble Member (Services) who assured that DoT is open to all suggestions and committed to resolve the long pending issues. JS (Admin) also welcomed all the participants and assured that DoT and BSNL will work as team for addressing the issues pertaining to employees. GSs of AIGETOA and BTEU thanked Hon’ble MoC, Secretary DoT and Member (Services) for convening this tripartite meeting which was the need of the hour. The General Secretaries also extended the gratitude on behalf of employees to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and Hon’ble MoC for ensuring the series of revival packages to BSNL which was almost on ventilator few years ago. We expressed that but for the support received from government, the National Telecom career was almost in a state of Peril. We expressed our thankfulness to Government of India for providing the much-needed support for BSNL and assured that each and every employee of BSNL is committed to the vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat in Telecom and will stand firmly in support of all the endeavours taken by Government of India for the benefit of organisation in general and for the benefit of Nation in Particular. The employees of BSNL have also performed to perfection in realising this dream of nation and now its high time that the employees must be rewarded with resolution of their long pending dues.

Discussions on all the agenda points submitted to Hon’ble MoC was held in a positive and cordial manner.

1] Residual issues of 2nd PRC related to implementation of standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for the initial two levels of executive grade to BSNL Recruited Executives and issue related to various pay losses:

Association side informed the chair that issue has been pending since long and it is a residual issue of 2nd PRC. It was highlighted that two issues of 2nd PRC (Pay Scales for initial two grades and 30 % SAB) was left out to be implemented by BSNL and the irony is that the issue was affecting mostly the new recruits and a huge pay loss is being faced by executives due to this negation of the Pay Scales. We further said that the contentions raised by DoT while negating the Standard Pay Scales of E2 and E3 for initial two grades do not hold true and the issue can very well be settled without cascading effect. We also told that while DoT has mentioned that DPE has given concurrence to the Presidential orders of 2017, in an RTI reply filed by AIGETOA, DPE has replied that no such endorsement or concurrence has been given. We presented the documents in support of our submissions. We also told that DoT’s contention of giving the E1A scale to BSNL recruits erroneously also do not hold any substance as there is no mention of E1 scales for BSNL recruits in the PO issued for notification of E1A and E2A Pay scales by DoT in 2004 and it is categorically mentioned that all the BSNL Recruits at the level of JTO/JAO shall be placed in the E1A Payscale of 9850/- as the initial basic. All the details were explained to the chair and notably the DoT side was convinced on the submissions from association/union side.

JS (Admin) queried that how cascading effect can be avoided. The same was very well explained and demonstrated by our team that issue can be resolved without cascading effect and also the 5 Time Bound Upgradations shall be kept intact. Inputs were sought from BSNL side also which was given in a positive manner. A consensus view emerged that the issue needs to be re-examined in light of the submissions put forward by the Association.

It was agreed that issue shall be jointly examined by the team of BSNL officers and officers from DoT and inputs shall be taken from AIGETOA on the methodology suggested.

We also raised the issue of pending proposals of BSNL Board for extending E1 plus five increments and Notional Pay Fixation from 01.10.2000 for the Civil/Electrical/PA/PS/PPS etc. streams which were agreed to be examined. It was also informed that BSNL has currently three set of initial basics and due to this many executives are a subject of Pay Loss. The committee constituted for resolving the pay loss issues by BSNL must submit its report and resolve the issues.

2] Implementation of 30% Superannuation benefit to the Direct Recruits of BSNL as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC including creation of PRMB fund:

The issue was briefed to the chair and it was highlighted that despite provisions made by DPE, BSNL while implementing the 2nd PRC benefits in totality for all other groups, didn’t implement the 30% Superannuation Benefit for BSNL Recruits. We informed that even DoT, while issuing the Presidential Orders has directed BSNL to recommend on the 30% Superannuation Benefit but still the same was completely negated by BSNL. The necessary documents were presented in the meeting.

BSNL side updated the current status. Further details were sought by DoT team. Director HR said that management is considerate on the issue and discussions with AIGETOA and BTEU has been held in this regard. BSNL side affirmed that they shall be taking all necessary action to extend due justice. JS (Admin) directed BSNL team to discuss with AIGETOA and BTEU and share the final conclusion in this regard.

3] Implementation of 3rd PRC:

AIGETOA/BTEU team strongly demanded to extend 3rd PRC benefits to BSNL employees and expressed that given the role of BSNL in nation building and realizing the dream of Swadeshi 4G, affordability clause for implementing 3rd PRC must be waived off in respect of BSNL. DoT team asked about the inputs in respect of moving the case for waiver of affordability clause. It was explained by our team and supporting reasons were also submitted. The inputs provided by AIGETOA/BTEU side regarding exemption from affordability clause were appreciated and it is decided that it needs further deliberations between DOT and Association with more inputs to move in correct path to achieve the goal.

4] Extending the Promotional Avenues for BSNL Executives:

The issue of pending promotions was explained in detail to the chair. The treatment given to the executives of BSNL wrt the career progression, extending only one promotion to the professionally qualified executives in a span of 23 years, the competitive qualified candidates being made junior despite qualifying for the earlier vacancy years, not extending sufficient promotional posts to the executives/non-executives was explained in detail along with supporting documents. We also highlighted that 1200 vacancies are available in DGM grade which can very well be utilized to extend promotions in the grade of AGM to DGM, SDE to AGM and JTO to SDE. We also highlighted the fact that despite the issue of Rota-Quota remaining pending before BSNL Board, BSNL has gone ahead with revising the seniority, ignoring its own approval of the proposal by Management Committee of BSNL and also the directions of DoT to not to make “the Dewan Chand Case a precedence in future cases”. We strongly demanded promotions for the all eligible SDEs to AGM grade which is the only way to ensure justice. We also highlighted the need for increasing the promotional posts so that career aspirations can be met especially in view of the new Projects of BharatNet, 4G Saturation etc. being handled by BSNL. We said that there is huge need to extend the pending promotions across all grades and stream viz Telecom, Finance, Civil, Electrical, Architecture, CSS, PA-PS-PPS etc. grades.

BSNL side was asked to inform the status vis-à-vis the promotions across various grades and streams and was directed to take suitable actions to ensure justice. BSNL side assured that the issue raised with respect to promotions shall be considered and deliberations have been held with AIGETOA in this regard. BSNL team assured that all necessary action shall be taken to extend relief to the executives with respect to their career progressions aspects. AIGETOA and BTEU was asked to submit their inputs with respect to increase in promotional posts and it was assured that suggestions shall be considered holistically during the restructuring review exercise.

5] Revision in Transport, TA/DA and other allowances at par with current market conditions:

Our Team explained to the chair that employees of BSNL are being forced to work on 1996 rates of TA/DA/Transport etc. and there is a need to review the same at par with current rates else there will be huge reluctance in the employees to perform the outstation duties and also route duties. BSNL Team assured to revisit the rates and informed that management remains firm on the commitments made in the recently held agenda meeting with AIGETOA.

6] Pension Revision of BSNL/MTNL Pensioners at par with Central Government Pensioners and implementation of Hon’ble PB CAT Judgement Dated 20/09/2023:

The issue was deliberated by the team in detail. It was informed by DoT side that their team is working on the issue with close co-ordination with Ministry of Expenditure. It was also informed that possible options are being worked upon and all necessary efforts shall be taken in line with the earlier assurances given to the forum. DoT expressed their support on the issue and assured that needful will be done to ensure the settlement of this long pending due.

7] Exercising option for Old Pension Scheme and most humble request to grant one time option to be covered under the CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 for the executives/non-executives whose recruitment process was initiated by DoT before formation of BSNL:

Team AIGETOA/BTEU explained the issue to the chair and requested for giving due consideration to the employees of BSNL whose recruitment was notified during DoT period.

DDG (Estt) informed that the issue was referred to DoP&T who have negated the same for employees of BSNL. We said that the issue has not been dealt properly and same needs re-consideration especially in view of the recent judgments by Hon’ble Supreme Court. It was agreed to consider the fresh inputs given by AIGETOA/BTEU.

It was decided that DDG (Estt) shall be holding a separate meeting with AIGETOA/BTEU to discuss on the fresh inputs. It was categorically assured that issue shall be given its due consideration and every possible attempt shall be taken by DoT to ensure the option for these BSNL recruits provided the inputs and documents are sufficient to prove the same before DoP&T.

8] Extending the facilities for person with disabilities (PwBDs) which is defined under RPwD Act 2016 or instructions given by DOPT time to time by BSNL in its true spirit:

Association side explained that the guidelines with respect to extending the facilities for PwBDs have not been implemented in totality. Further we also requested for directing BSNL to implement the recently notified DoP&T guidelines with respect to reservation in promotions. BSNL was directed to ensure the applicable guidelines expeditiously.

9] Restoration of Outdoor Medical Limits to its initial constitution of BSNL MRS scheme:

BSNL side was asked to examine the request.

10] Revision in NEPP (Non-Executives Promotional Policy):

The issue was very well explained by the BTEU team and they requested for its revisit. BSNL side was directed to examine the possibility of revision for ensuring a smooth career progression.

11] Lifting the ban on compassionate ground appointments:

The need for lifting the ban on Compassionate Ground Appointments was explained to the chair by the team. We emphasized upon the hardships faced by the dependents in the case of untimely demise of the earning member of the family. We requested for immediate lifting of the ban.

DoT/BSNL team was not very committal on the same. However, the need for creation of death relief fund was acknowledged and suitable action in this regard was assured.

12] Restoration of LTC:

The issue was discussed however no commitment was received in this regard.

The meeting concluded with vote of thanks. It was assured that another review shall be done through a tripartite meeting with respect to the progress and development made on the decisions taken in today’s meeting. It was also assured by the DoT side that an officer from DoT shall be deputed for participating in the deliberations with BSNL on need basis so that time bound action on the issues raised can be ensured and any communication gap can be avoided.

We also wish to inform that the meeting was held in the backdrop of the assurances made by Hon’ble MoC to the team of AIGETOA, BTEU and BDPS and all the progress is being directly monitored by the Hon’ble MoC office. We have also apprised the office of Hon’ble MoC and our Umbrella organization BMS about the discussions and deliberations held and decision taken. We expect that with such an active involvement of all concerned parties, that day is not very far when all such issues shall be resolved in totality.

Friend’s, today’s development proves the fact that for resolution of issues, you need to have Perseverance, Pursuance and Patience. Issues are resolved with amicable discussions across table and firmness in the approach and we firmly affirm that we will not be lagging in any of these aspects. We will consider today’s discussions as fruitful only when each issue sees the light of the day and reaches to every member in the form of resolution. We also take this opportunity to request all to support the endeavours of the AIGETOA, BTEU-BSNL and BDPS under the umbrella of Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh and make us stronger to ensure the resolution of all the long pending HR issues of BSNL employees.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Hon’ble MoC and his office for personally monitoring the developments, Secretary DoT, Member (Services), JS (Admin), DDG (Estt), DDG (SR) and their team for initiating the discussions at DoT Level. We also extend our thanks to Hon’ble CMD BSNL, Director HR, PGM (Pers), PGM (Estt), PGM (SR) and HR team for the meeting.

Above all, we are thankful to our umbrella organisation BMS for their consistent patronage and pursuance of HR issues of BSNL employees at the highest level.

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All India President Shri Ravi Shil Verma along with Vice President Shri Badri Kumar Mehta and AGS 6 Shri Sunil Gautam met Director HR Shri Arvind Vadnerkar for a follow up on the pending issues on dated 31.08.2021:

• DPC for left out JTOs of 2008 Batch and LDCE notification : Director HR told DPC has been done for vacancies upto December 2018 and instructions have been given to prepare the roster for VY 2019 also. Inputs given by association is examined. It is informed that vacancies calculated by association and that by Pers cell upto December 2018 is almost matching and there is no appreciable difference. However as per our calculation, the Personnel whose DPC has been done needs to be reconciled as there is a big difference between association calculation and that of Personnel Section. We requested for completing this exercise early.
• LDCE notification : As per suggestion of association, notification of LDCE for 3-4 Vacancy Years is under active consideration and shall be done very soon.
• List 9 : We requested for decision on the legal opinion submitted by Association. Director HR assured for the same.
• Restructuring : Association inputs as discussed in meeting with CMD BSNL has been along with management side input has been reconciled and the same shall be presented before management committee on Wednesday where an informal discussion will take place. It was also informed that stagnation issue highlighted by AIGETOA is also under consideration and management accepts the fact that executives should not feel stagnated in one cadre. We categorically told that any restructuring exercise shall not be accepted by management unless the promotional issues are addressed in totality for all the cadres. We have submitted one formal letter also in this regard. Director HR said that let discussion take place in management committee meeting and then it will be further discussed.
• Promotion in SDE to DE and AO to CAO cadre : decision on SLP is a big challenge and hence the promotions are struck up. Alternative method suggested by AIGETOA shall also be discussed in management committee meeting.
• SDE Reversal : Director HR told that he is completely in favour of permanent settlement of this issue and has already instructed concerned Section on this. He assured us that this issue will be settled in totality.
• Letter on E2 : There was delay because of calculation. Establishment section shall be asked to expedite.
• Letter to DoT on E1 plus five increments : Establishment cell is taking the action incoordination with Restructuring cell. Matter shall be expedited.
• Publication of AIEL3 : We thanked Director HR for publishing the provisional list and requested him to instruct personnel section to ensure timely correction of data so that final list can be prepared at the earliest.

In addition case related to Late Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma, Rajasthan Circle for BCF fund and some other individuals issues were also discussed on which Director HR assured for affirmative consideration.

The team shall again be meeting with Director HR and CMD BSNL next week for further follow up.

Congratulations to all !!!

Now the DPC has been held for AIEL-1 & AIEL-2 and a total of 3697 working executives promoted in this DPC against the vacancies up to December, 2018 on “as in where is basis” as assured by AIGETOA.

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We congratulate all those who have been promoted and we again reiterate that those who couldn’t make it to this list should not feel left out. We are taking care of all and pursuing for convening the second DPC very soon and we promise that at the end of Tunnel, there will be a light for all.

We advise all to exercise patience. All efforts shall be taken by CHQ team to ensure the benefit to all legitimate ones. We humbly request all, not to indulge into any sort of adventure at Courts under the advice of some over knowledgeable people. We have already seen the result of such adventures. Today current process is also delayed by nine months and those who got into adventure are also delayed by Nine months. We promise to them also that their interest will also be taken care of once this current process is completed.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble CMD BSNL for taking the decision in right perspective, Director HR Shri Arvind Vadnerkar for Pushing the whole process with firmness, and Shri R K Goyal, PGM Pers for taking things to conclusion and keeping this issue moving in perfect direction despite all the odds and obstacles. We are also grateful to the Sr GM SR, CLO and DPC Team for ensuring the process to be completed in a targeted time despite of several inherent challenges. The efforts undertaken by each and every officer of the Pers Cell, who was associated with the DPC related work, is really commendable and we are indebted for their extraordinary efforts through day and nights to complete the vast works associated with the process. We sincerely hope that Management will very soon take care of all the remaining executives, who are due for promotions despite availability of vacancies. We once again extend our gratitude to all those involved in process.

Defying all the confusions and malafide campaign that promotions through DPC is not possible in BSNL, finally the path for DPC Promotions opened up for BSNL recruited employees also. The reasons for the delay are well known to all but the commitment, perseverance and determination of Team AIGETOA finally made the day. Even though these promotions were supposed to happen in the initial months of AIGETOA becoming recognized representative association, the same got delayed due to a court case at Jabalpur. AIGETOA Team virtually worked day and night to get the thing’s on track. Even after Jabalpur verdict from 1st July to 7th July many issues cropped up in between. Due to the court case at Jabalpur, the vacancies and submissions of BSNL in court, vacancies of 2019 Calendar year could not be accommodated in current DPC process and accordingly BSNL was constrained to reduce some numbers. Things were really gloomy in the beginning and numbers were very less and beyond our expectations. Thereafter, the team pursued the matter and highlighted certain issues which appeared reasonable to management and they took care to consider these issues and we could accomplish the current numbers.

The update would not be complete without mentioning the names who in addition to CHQ AIGETOA worked to achieve this result. AIGETOA MP team lead by Shri Devendra Saini – CS and Manish Soni – CP with never tiring efforts of Shri Ram Narayan Bhilodiya – ACS and his Team, Kerala Team for having settled the seniority dispute forever, Shri Rajeev Meena CS Delhi and BSNL CO Team for following up the things so meticulously.

Let’s Grow Together! Let’s Move Together!! Let’s Make AIGETOA Strong Together!!!