A meeting was held between PGM (Pers) with his team and Team AIGETOA on 1st August 2025. The meeting was scheduled to discuss the way forward for promotions in continuation with the earlier meeting held on the subject. The promotions issue for all streams was discussed, and AIGETOA presented 4 proposals. Two of the proposals appeared convincing to the management. They have agreed to explore the same with internal discussions within the HR group. The next meeting with AIGETOA shall be held thereafter. We also requested for completing the process of PWD promotions expeditiously. Subsequent to discussions on promotions, the issues related to OTP and modifications in transfer orders were discussed.

OTP Window Opening for Transfers :

The management indicated that opening a new OTP window difficult at this juncture as they are planning to make this an annual process and there has been concurrence on this from various corners.

However, AIGETOA strongly emphasized on the need for opening the window especially for those completing the tenure now and in near future. Finally it was agreed that a mechanism for officers who missed the previous OTP window to apply will be explored for Tenure Circles, who are going for completion of tenure now as well as near future. However still we are trying to get the OTP window opened and shall be taking it up with Director HR next week. Further we also requested for relieving of the candidates posted at tenure stations centrally from BSNLCO as circles have not relieved many executives despite completion of their tenure way back.

The meeting also discussed prioritizing office merits, PWD, Care giver, medical cases, OBs, transfer policy violation cases to the management for consideration of the modification in orders. Though Pers section assured that they shall be considering the genuine cases but the delay in processing the cases speaks otherwise. We shall be taking up the same with Director HR next week.

As Director HR has joined yesterday only, team AIGETOA shall be meeting him next week for a follow up discussion on the issues which have been assured to BDM. We sincerely hope that management adheres to their commitments.

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding urgent need for restoration of SAB Balance Visibility for BSNL-Recruited Employees on LIC Portal.

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The issue of non-visibility and non-updation of Superannuation Benefit (SAB) account statements for BSNL-recruited employees on the LIC portal (our designated Fund Manager) is pending since April 2024.

Despite continuous follow-up by our Association and repeated assurances from BSNL management that LIC is addressing the issue, no tangible progress has been observed to date. This prolonged inaction has created serious apprehensions among employees regarding the timely deposit of SAB contributions to LIC.

In view of the above, we request the following immediate actions:

1. BSNL must take up the matter with LIC at the highest level, ensuring an urgent resolution and a clear timeline for restoring account access and balance visibility.
2. If the issue persists at LIC’s end, BSNL should explore alternative temporary mechanisms to share SAB balances with employees until the portal becomes fully functional.
3. An interim statement or certification from LIC confirming the deposited amounts and balances of each employee should be issued through BSNL. If LIC is unable to provide the details/data on their portal, BSNL should ensure that employee-wise details are made available and updated monthly either on the BSNLCO intranet or through the ERP/ESS portal until a permanent resolution is achieved.

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding enhancement of Gratuity Limit to Rs 25 Lakh for BSNL-Recruited Employees to Ensure Equitable Retirement Benefits at par with Absorbed Employees.

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GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding urgent review and modification of My Office Attendance App Implementation to Address Operational Challenges and Data Security Related issues.

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Today discussions on Attendance app took place with acting Director HR Shri Papa Sudhakar Rao ji in the backdrop of the letter submitted by AIGETOA.

Management is receptive towards the apprehensions raised and suggestions given by us including that of capturing biometrics on cloud as well as the issues related to marking the Attendance for field units. The suggestions given by AIGETOA has been taken in right spirit and we are looking forward to some remedial actions soon.

General Secretaries of all Unions and Associations write to CMD BSNL for Immediate Replacement of CGM Tamil Nadu and Chennai Circles. The persistent administrative failures, lack of interest in network and revenue development, and the alarming rise in industrial unrest within these circles as the primary reasons.

The current situation has severely affected the morale of employees and the operational performance of both circles, thereby impacting BSNL’s overall growth in the region.

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Team AIGETOA Kolkata on 24th July 2025 along with JS(E) and CS WBTC met Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal His Excellency Dr. C V Ananda Bose at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata. The team greeted with a flower bouquet, a shawl and a book.

After a brief introduction, the team submitted a memorandum containing the long pending HR issues of BSNL executives. After that, a detailed discussion took place over our HR issues which lasted for more than 20 mins.

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Hon’ble Governor was very keen to know about these HR issues and sought further information with respect to the HR policies and our pay related matters.

After learning the whole situation, he commented, “…the matter has a serious concern and need to address soon…”. His Excellency personally assured us, he’ll write a D.O. to the Hon’ble Minister of Communication.

After the above discussion, our team requested His Excellency to request the Govt. of West Bengal to use BSNL service as per the mandatory utilization policy of GoI. He instantly directed his ADC to act over this.

The meeting ended with a sense of accomplishment and forward momentum.

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On 18th July 2025, a meeting of Team AIGETOA was held with the team of PGM Pers. A joint meeting was a better option but same couldn’t be held for the reasons not known to AIGETOA. Hence meeting with AIGETOA was held individually.

The meeting focused on the promotions for all eligible on which detailed deliberations were held. Association also submitted the backdrop of the justifications which necessitates promotions of all eligible executives especially the injustices meted out to the executives by virtue of the wrong interpretation of S K Dubey Judgement.

Association gave its feedback and suggestions which was noted with positivity from Pers Side. Suggestions were primarily based on following points:

1] Execute the proposal initiated in December 2024 to finality.

2] Increase in posts in AGM and DGM cadre which will end all the litigations including promotions in JTO to SDE cadre for the whole LICE 2012 batch and even beyond them. The calculation was shared with Pers Team.

3] Else institute the 10 years personal upgradation criteria in SDE to AGM (Telecom) and AO to CAO, 6 years in JTO to SDE & JAO to AO, 6 years in AGM to DGM telecom and equivalent.

4] Else extend time bound promotions up to AGM level by making appropriate changes in hierarchy and making clusters which also aligns with the vision of lean and flat hierarchy.

5] With Respect to AO to CAO promotions, a way-out was decided to be worked out which can ensure the solution through legal means. AIGETOA team assured for expeditious action on those lines. Details shall be shared in due course. This will open way to JAO to AO promotions also.

6] It was also requested to ensure that backlog promotions in the PwD quota must be completed as the same has been delayed beyond any justifications. If there is any lag on the part of any authority, they must be taken to task. We requested for immediate clearance of backlog as per Hon’ble Supreme Court orders.

7] Various litigations were also discussed. Association assured that if promotions of all eligible are taken care of, association will coordinate with all the contending parties for ending the litigations and also will ensure that legal proceedings are taken care of in a conclusive way and wherever necessary, association will become party also.

Personal side noted all the points and said that one more meeting will be held by next week jointly if all agree else individually. We extended thanks to the Personal team. The discussions were held in very amicable environment and firmness in the words of Pers Team was visible.

Yesterday Hon’ble MoC has assured for his intervention in ensuring that promotions happen without any further delay and we sincerely hope that discussions gets concluded in the form of results ASAP.

OTP Window: PGM Pers told that with Annual transfers system in place now, OTP Window will be opened in Jan Feb only on which association raised its firm objection that such changes can’t be done by modifying the policy retrospectively. We requested for immediate opening of OTP window, however PGM Pers was non committal. Association categorically told that this violates the existing policy. Hence, the OTP window must be opened now.

On the issue of Hard tenure Completion cases, it was informed that tenure orders will be considered as and when same gets completed. We reminded him that many persons have completed their tenures and their orders have still not been issued. It was assured that the same will be taken care of.

The issues of the executives who were displaced in long stay and their posting back to their parent circles were also discussed. Pers team told that 3 years OTP can’t be claimed as a right. We said it was inhumane to displace people at the fag end of their careers and these executives must be allowed to go back to their parent circles. AIGETOA requested for calling for volunteers for the deficit circle on a fix tenure basis. Pers team agreed to explore the same.

Further discussions to continue.

An issue with respect to the shortfall in the contribution for Gratuity trust of BSNL Recruits was raised by AIGETOA earlier verbally and then through letter.

Today, it was informed that the shortfall of Rs 250 crore has been deposited by BSNL and the contribution for the BSNL Recruits gratuity trust is up to date now.

This is another testimony of the tireless efforts of AIGETOA to keep the rights of the employees protected.

Together We Will Achieve Everything.

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