As updated earlier by AIGETOA CHQ on dated 22nd Dec 2023, Pers Section issued clarification w.r.t to non consideration of executives with 20 years stay at the current circle.
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads ensuring correctness of data/information in respect of all finance and accounts employees working in the circles for preparation of e-roaster. The target for generating e-roster for the year 2023 is fixed as 31st Jan 2024.
General Secretary AIGETOA Shri Ravi Shil Verma and Dy GS Shri Pavan Akhand Met PGM (SR) and discussed the following issues:
Clarification on Immunity Guidelines with respect to the Office Bearers of the Recognized Associations:
We told PGM SR that already a lot of time has passed and many people are eagerly waiting for the clarification since long. We requested for an immediate expeditious action in this regard. PGM (SR) immediately directed the section to process the clarification.
Discussion on Restructuring Review:
The Team also had an elaborate discussion on the restructuring review wherein we once again presented our inputs on how the sanctioned strength needs to be augmented and enhanced further. We gave our inputs with respect to the calculation of strength to man the affairs of the Bharatnet Vertical, 4G Saturation, Enterprise Business, Sales & Marketing and the fact that OAs should be headed by a minimum DGM Level officer which will increase the posts of AGMs and SDEs down the line. We also highlighted that almost all executives today are handling multiple responsibilities. If BSNL really wants to extract output and efficiency in work, than roles and responsibilities shall have to be given in a rationalized manner which will not only increase the output, efficiency but will also end the unnecessary unrest and demotivation prevailing in the minds of the executives because of lack of sufficient career progression opportunities. PGM (SR) noted our inputs and assured to analyze the same in the best interest of the organization as well as executives.
Submission of Agenda Points for meeting with management:
Thereafter, AIGETOA Team also submitted the agenda points with a request for an agenda based meeting under the chairmanship of Director (HR)/CMD BSNL. The agenda meeting is likely to be held in the second/third week of January 2024.
Click here for the letter for Agenda Meeting and the Agenda Points
Pers Section BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads to provide the information of data on rotation of officers holding sensitive posts for Quarter from Oct to Dec 2023.
BSNL CO writes to all heads of telecom circles & administrative units regarding revision of scheme and syllabus of LICE for promotion to the following grade :
Telecom Stream – SDE (Telecom). Click here for details
Finance Stream – AO. Click here for details
Electrical Stream – SDE (Electrical). Click here for details
Civil Stream – SDE(Civil). Click here for details
Architecture Stream – SDE (Arch). Click here for details
CSSS Stream – Private Secretary (PS). Click here for details
Rajbhasha Adhikari. Click here for details
CSS Stream – DM. Click here for details
Filed Units – Private Secretary (PS). Click here for details
GS AIGETOA writes to Director HR Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji regarding extension of facility of laptop reimbursement to the field units.
This is in reference to the earlier discussions held in the meeting of Director (HR) and representatives of AIGETOA wherein it have been assured that the laptop reimbursement policy shall be replicated in the field units after assessing the effect of implementation of this policy at corporate level. A long time has passed since then but still the policy has not been implemented for executives posted at field units of BSNL.
In line with the discussions held with Director HR and CMD BSNL earlier, AIGETOA CHQ submits its inputs with a request to immediately initiate the DPC Process for the eligible executives having completed their residency period in the grade.
Click here for the letter submitted to CMD BSNL for initiation of DPC Process
BSNL CO issued the schedule for online pre-examination training to all willing candidates applied in the forthcoming LICEs in from 08.01.2024 to .23.02.2024.
On 18th Dec 2023, Team AIGETOA met PGM (Pers), Corporate Office, New Delhi and discussed following issues.
OTP Transfers Issues:
A] The team engaged in a detailed discussion with PGM(Pers) concerning OTP transfers issues.
B] A request was made to clear all pending OTP requests before the 31st of December 2023.
C] The team highlighted the challenges faced by executives with a circle tenure exceeding 18 years, facing both inter BA and inter circle transfers. This situation was explained to cause confusion and hardship.
D] A request was submitted to avoid inter BA/OA transfers for officers with more than 18 years of service in the circle. Additionally, guidelines were sought to guide circles in avoiding such orders.
E] PGM(Pers) agreed with our perspective and assured us of considering the matter and taking up the same with higher authorities for issuance of letters to circles, instructing them to refrain from issuing inter BA/OA transfer orders to officers with more than 20 years of circle tenure.
Deficit in Karnataka Circle Cadres (SDE and AGM):
A] The team raised the issue of the deficit in the cadres of SDE and AGM in Karnataka circle.
B] A request was made for a one-time window for officers from other circles, with an assurance to revert them to their parent or requested circle after 3 years.
C] PGM(Pers) noted the request and assured an examination to explore the possibility of a one-time OTP window for Karnataka circle.
OTP Transfers – Tenure Circles, Excess Circle to Shortage Circles:
A] PGM(Pers) informed that OTP transfers to tenure circles, as well as from excess circle to shortage circles, would be issued.
B] The team requested the consideration of excess circle to excess circle transfers (e.g., AP to Telangana), emphasizing that executives should not be penalized when such transfers result in no loss or gain for the department but provide significant help and justice to the executives.
GS AIGETOA Ravi Shil Verma and All India Convener Shri A A Khan met Shri N. Kalyan Sagar Ji and discussed the following issues:
SDE 2007 Reversal Issue:
The Team apprised Hon’ble Director HR about the recent outcome at Hon’ble CAT Chennai with respect to the OA filed by the applicants in the case of SDE reversal. We informed Director HR that Hon’ble CAT has given the verdict in favour of the applicants and now it’s high time that BSNL extends the much needed relief to these candidates in the form of restoration of their original seniority position. Team also apprised Director HR about the earlier discussions and assurances from management and requested for an early resolution in line with the earlier discussions and assurances. Hon’ble Director (HR) assured to look into the matter and said he will discuss the issue with his team. We requested Director HR to take a holistic consideration of the whole issue.
DPC from SDE to AGM and Finalizing the seniority of the AGMs promoted in 2018:
We informed Director (HR) about the unnecessary delay in conducting the DPCs and LICEs in various cadre. We emphasized that despite issuance of CPC and LICE calendar well in advance, concerned sections dealing with the issue have failed to take action well in time and this must be viewed seriously and the responsibility for this lapse must be fixed. We also told that DPCs must be completed before 31st December 2023 in line with the formula discussed with management earlier and that is the only way out to extend equitable justice for all the eligible SDEs by promoting all of them to AGM grade. We further requested that seniority of the AGMs promoted in 2018 must be finalized now so that they can occupy the DGM posts on permanent basis instead of look after arrangements. This will also ensure the creation of more promotional seats in the AGM cadre which subsequently will create further opportunities in SDE cadre. Director (HR) sought further details in this regard along with all the documents submitted earlier.
Long Stay Transfers :
Issue of Long Stay Transfers were also discussed wherein Team requested Director (HR) to go for need based long stay transfers instead of routine long stay transfers. We also requested director HR to consider the genuine cases of retention and cancellation. Director (HR), though non committal on the long stay routine transfers, assured to consider the genuine cases on case to case basis. We shall be taking up the matter of need based transfers with Hon’ble CMD BSNL also.