It is reliably learnt that as assured by the Director Finance in the meeting held with BDM leaders on 25th of June, 2025 in pursuance to our Agitation Notice and highlighting the facts with regard to the problems being faced in respect of approval of EPF Higher pension cases of BSNL Employees as well as unjustified rejections of BSNL employees higher pension joint applications and delay in completing the EPF Higher pension processes of BSNL employees have been taken up with the EPFO HQ New Delhi and requested to settle the grievances of higher pension cases of BSNL employees at the earliest.

Further internal directions have also been issued to the BSNL establishments for taking up the matter with the regional EPFO Commissioners to settle all pending joint applications of EPF higher pension to extend benefit to all interested candidate.

Team BDM is also requesting the concerned officers of Corporate office to personally visit the EPFO HQ for apprising the same and seeking intervention at higher level to settle the higher pension approval cases.

Further, BSNL is also taking up with EPFO for a meeting with Director Finance with CPFC.

Team AIGETOA Karnataka met Hon’ble MoS on dated 1st July 2025. The Hon’ble MoS was welcomed in the Traditional way & a detailed Memorandum pertaining to the issues of BSNL Executives was submitted.

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The Hon’ble MoS was on one day visit and totally pressed for time due to his hectic schedule. All associations were combinedly allotted a mere 10 minutes, Team AIGETOA was able to squeeze in enough slot of his precious time and explained about the lingering issues pertaining to Executives.

The discussion was largely based on implementation of long delayed 3rd PRC, 2nd PRC residual issues, Social securities viz., PRMB, SAB and recurring Pay loss of the Executives, Timely Promotions, Roles of CDOT/TCS in delay of 4G implementation & QoS.

Regarding 3rd PRC, Hon’ble MoS was aware of pendency from 18 years. Since BSNL is in profit for the last 2 quarters, it was requested for immediate implementation of 3rd PRC by waiving off the affordability clause. It was also apprised that the PRC ordeal was compounded by the Non-implementation of Standard Pay-Scales, E2 & E3 at the initial levels, due to which many executives post-2007 are facing substantial recurring loss till date without any signs of early resolution. This in itself is the biggest demotivating factor for all the young employees.

The PRMB and SAB was also discussed in detail with the Hon’ble MoS. AIGETOA KTK put forth the precarious condition of the BSNL Executives, whose Social security is not protected as envisaged during formation of BSNL. A point in case that was put across to the Hon’ble MoS was the unfortunate spate of deaths of BSNL Executives, whose family is left to the mercy of God without any financial support. He was particularly appalled with the benefits (rather no benefits) that an employee and his Family will get post-death of a BR. The decade long delay of SAB and its corresponding loss which is in total violation of SAB guidelines as enshrined in 2nd PRC was also discussed with Hon’ble MoS.

Team AIGETOA apprised the working conditions in which the Employees perform in Rural areas and adverse environment as BSNL is categorised under Essential Services category. But when it comes to boost the morale, the lack of Promotional Avenues is denting the confidence of Executives.

The Hon’ble MoS was curious about the performance of 4G implementation and Team AIGETOA provided the relevant feedback. The Hon’ble MoS assured a joint strategy meeting between CDOT & TCS to iron-out the issues for effective 4G implementation.

The Hon’ble MoS was gracious enough to assure that he will personally take up the issues at the highest level and possibly with Hon’ble PMO to sort out the issues. We are truly thankful for his kind gesture.

The Team AIGETOA also briefly met Secretary, DOT at the program venue scheduled at NIMHANS convention centre. But due to his pre-scheduled tight itinerary, the discussions could not take place.

The Committee Constituted for the pay loss issued of executives recruited post 01.01.2007 has been revived. The letter for inclusion of new Members in the Committee has been notified. It was one of the major demands to revive the Pay loss Committee. The assurance was made during our interaction with CMD BSNL.

This is the second major point after the issuance of pending tenure completion orders yesterday. Though, many retention and modification cases have not been considered and the same is being persued by Team AIGETOA. The OTP cases of those displaced in Long Stay back to their parent circles is also being pursued actively.

Similarly the issue of taking up the standard Pay Scales issue with DoT is under submission and the same is likely to be sent to DoT in next 2-3 days.

Team AIGETOA is following all the issues diligently as per discussion held in the meeting with CMD BSNL. The things have started moving and we are keeping a close watch on the developments and will not stop till all issues are resolved to our satisfaction.

BSNL has introduced the new “Freedom Plan” just at Rs 1/- under GSM prepaid mobile services, aimed at promoting its Swadeshi 4G network to the maximum customer base.

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Key Features of the BSNL Freedom Plan

MRP: Just Rs 1/-.

Unlimited Voice Calls: Users can enjoy unlimited local and national voice calls for the entire 30-day validity period.

Daily Data Allowance: The plan provides 2GB of 4G data per day. After exhausting the daily limit, the internet speed will be reduced to 40 kbps as per BSNL’s fair usage policy.

SMS Benefits: Subscribers will receive 100 SMS per day during the plan’s validity.

Free SIM Card: A new 4G SIM card will be provided at no additional cost to new users availing of this plan.

Eligibility: This offer is available only to new BSNL subscribers and those porting their numbers to BSNL. Existing users are not eligible for this plan.

On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, the All India Graduate Engineers & Telecom Officers Association (AIGETOA) extends warm greetings and best wishes to all BSNL executives, employees, and their families.

Eid-ul-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, symbolizes the spirit of selflessness, devotion, and unity. It reminds us of the values of compassion, generosity, and service to humanity. May this blessed day bring peace, prosperity, and harmony across our nation and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among all communities.

Let us together reaffirm our commitment to work with sincerity and dedication for the growth of BSNL, our national telecom asset, and for the welfare of all BSNL executives.

Eid Mubarak to one and all!

The Recognized Associations of BSNL – AIGETOA, SNEA and SEWA – have jointly submitted a strong representation to the CMD BSNL, Shri A Robert J Ravi, expressing deep anguish and protest against the arbitrary, inhumane, and non-transparent handling of the recent AGM promotions and transfers.

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The associations have highlighted:

• Complete lack of clarity on the impact of the Punjab & Haryana High Court stay order dated 29th May 2025 on the AGM promotions issued on 2nd May 2025.
• Callous treatment of over 205 executives who have either joined or are awaiting joining, many of whom were posted thousands of kilometers away without considering transfer policies, critical illness, PwBD caregiving, educational needs of children, or OTP applications.
• Failure to utilize the OTP portal, which could have enabled a more humane and transparent placement of executives.

Key Demands Put Forth to BSNL Management:

• Immediate Clarification on the legal position post-HC stay order and its effect on the promotions and transfers.
• Transparent Processing of all retention/modification requests based on merit and aligned with existing BSNL policies.
• Revised Circle Allotments using OTP preferences to minimize dislocation and hardship.
• Urgent Engagement with Recognized Associations and affected executives to resolve the crisis collaboratively.
• Proactive Legal Steps to avoid contempt of court and uphold transparency in administrative actions.
• Interim Relief by allowing executives to join on “as is where is” basis until legal clarity is achieved.

The associations will be escalating the matter to DoT and initiating contempt proceedings if BSNL fails to act responsibly and urgently.

”Executives promoted through merit and perseverance must not be made scapegoats of a mismanaged and unclear process. BSNL must act as a model employer and uphold constitutional service protections.”

We call upon all stakeholders and BSNL executives to stay united in this critical time and stand up against unjust administrative practices.

In the backdrop of the Minutes of Meeting issued by BSNL Management on 30th May 2025, a meeting of all Circle Secretaries, Circle Presidents, and CHQ Office Bearers of AIGETOA was held on 31st May 2025. The meeting observed that the minutes issued are a complete breach of trust, inconsistent with the discussions and positive conclusions of the meeting held on 29th May 2025 under the chairmanship of Director (HR).

What was discussed and agreed upon in good faith during the meeting stands completely misrepresented in the issued minutes. This has further eroded the already fragile trust between BSNL employees and the management.

It appears that certain elements within BSNL Management are deliberately creating instability among employees by undermining efforts towards peaceful resolution. This continues to reflect a pattern of provocation instead of partnership.

All Circle Office Bearers have unanimously rejected the minutes as unacceptable and misleading, and reaffirmed their commitment to continue the ongoing agitational program under the banner of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM).

The first phase of the agitation will begin with a nationwide Signature Campaign from 2nd to 7th June 2025, in which all executives, non-executives, and retired employees are urged to participate.

All members are requested to mobilize in full strength, reach out OA/BA-wise, and ensure maximum participation in this peaceful protest to protect the interests of BSNL and its workforce.

Let us unite for justice, accountability, and revival of BSNL. Together, we stand stronger.

Today, Team AIGETOA met with the BSNL Management to discuss the implications of the recent judgment pronounced by the Hon’ble High Court of Chandigarh concerning LICE promotions, in the case filed by MTs.

During the meeting, Team AIGETOA conveyed its deep concerns regarding the stay order and its impact on the ongoing and upcoming LICE promotions. We emphasized the uncertainty it has created among executives and demanded clarity on the future course of action. We sought clear answers from BSNL on how the management plans to move forward in light of the judgment and the nature of the stay granted by the High Court.

AIGETOA expressed its anguish on the way the whole matter was handled by the Management. AIGETOA demanded an enquiry into the whole episode and fixing of responsibility for the persons responsible for the lapses. It was pointed out that when a caveat was filed, why the issue was not handled appropriately; when the appeal was filed, why the nodal circle as well as the nodal section of BSNL CO could not hire a senior advocate to defend the case. We have demanded an enquiry and fixing of responsibility for the lapses. Director HR has assured that the issue will be given due consideration and the matter shall be enquired into, and responsibility shall be fixed if anyone is found guilty of any lapses.

It was also demanded that when MTs have challenged their own recruitment process against the MSRR, their process should also be put on hold and all of them must be reverted to their substantive cadres before the exam. The additional protections given to them must immediately be withdrawn. It was told that the issues raised by AIGETOA shall be examined.

On Court orders, PGM (Pers) informed that there are currently two interpretations being considered internally by BSNL:

First Opinion: There is no explicit stay on the LICE promotions, and BSNL may proceed with the promotion exercise along with necessary modifications as earlier discussed. Only the CAT decision dismissing the plea of the MTs has been dismissed.

Second Opinion: The High Court judgment implies a complete stay on the CAT Chandigarh order, thereby restricting any further promotional activity.

It was further informed that BSNL is in the process of obtaining a definitive legal opinion on the matter. Based on this legal advice, the management will finalize its official stance. A clear position from BSNL is expected by tomorrow.

The timing of the listing of the case after so long, when the appeal was filed in the first week itself, raises many questions:

The caveator did not follow up the appeal. Only after AIGETOA got this information and alerted management, the on-panel advocate attended the hearing. This smells of conspiracy within the system of BSNL.

The listing of the case only after the conclusion of an important event of one association also raises a question. Why was the case filed in the first week listed only after the conclusion of their big event?

Why has the some corners of BSNL gone out of the way to help them? Whether some vested interests are involved?

Questions are many, and answers need to be found out.

With respect to the discrepancies on the transfer posting and modification of LICE posting, it was informed that cases highlighted and submitted by association side and the policy issues raised are being examined and same decision shall be taken maximum by next week. The new transfer policy shall also be issued by next week.

AIGETOA will continue to follow up proactively and ensure that the interests of executives are safeguarded at every step. We reaffirm our commitment to protect the promotional avenues of all eligible executives and will not allow any injustice to prevail.

We appeal to all members to stay united and be assured that AIGETOA is leaving no stone unturned to ensure justice and timely resolution.

United We Stand, Together We Will Succeed.

A huge decision impacting the existing functional designations of the executives was being contemplated by Management. Today PGM Restg informed team AIGETOA that there is a proposal to change the designation of executives as stated below:

JTOs – ENGINEER

SDE – Sr. ENGINEER/SPECIALIST

AGM – MANAGER

DGM – Sr. MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER

Jt. GM/Addl. GM/GM/PGM – UNIT HEAD, BA HEAD etc.

Once the proposal came into the knowledge of team AIGETOA, the same was strongly opposed. Just imagine a JTO being degraded from an officer post to Engineer post which is normally offered to freshers, an SDO post being changed to Sr. Engineer which is normally offered to Engineers with 2-3 years of experience. Similarly AGM/DE level post being degraded to Manager which is basically an E-3 level post, and A DGM being called Sr. Manager.

However, the good part is that after strong discussions, management finally relented and agreed for not changing the nomenclature of posts.

FINALLY, WITH THE EFFORTS OF TEAM AIGETOA, THE PROPOSAL WAS SCRAPPED AT THE INITIAL STAGE ITSELF.

Congratulations to all the LICE-passed AGMs, one major hurdle has been removed. Finally, we succeeded in convincing management to extend the joining period in line with the DoP&T orders and precedence available in BSNL. Ever since the LICE promotion orders were issued, the AIGETOA team has been on its toes to set things in the right perspective. Today, also our team, led by All India President Shri Veerabhadra Rao, All India Convener Shri A A Khan, and Deputy GS Shri Pavan Akhand, has been consistently following up on these matters. Our team was stationed at BSNL CO until 9:30pm to ensure that the agreed-upon letter would be issued. The persistent efforts succeeded, and finally, the joining time has been extended. The other submissions from AIGETOA regarding discrepancies are also being examined, and we request everyone to be patient. The long-standing discrepancies have also been submitted and are being followed up.

While others have been active on Whatsapp and misguiding everyone, our team has been working with factual updates. We once again assure everyone that AIGETOA will address all the issues. We remain committed to resolving all the concerns.

We extend our thanks to PGM (Pers), Director (HR) for their positive role and persuasion, and to Hon’ble CMD BSNL for finally understanding the pain of the promoted executives. Hopefully, in the same manner, other submissions will also be considered positively.

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✊ Team AIGETOA – Committed to the Cause