Notification for the annual general body meeting of AIGETOA was issued vide letter GS/AIGETOA/2022-23/64 Dated 04.05.2023 wherein one of the agenda is to fill up the casual vacancy of General Secretary post in Governing body of AIGETOA. Election schedule to fill up the vacant post of General Secretary is hereby notified as under.
1] Date and time of nomination : 21.05.2023 at 11am to 01pm.
2] Date and time of election : 21.05.2023 at 2pm.
3] Date and time of declaration of result : 21.05.203 at 5pm.
4] Returning office : Shri Vivek Kumar Singh, Deputy Manager, BSNL CO, New Delhi.
Venue : New Delhi.
AIGETOA writes to Director HR regarding issuance of reimbursement Policy for the purchase of Laptop/Notebooks to the all executives of BSNL.
AIGETOA in it’s previous communication vide Letter No GS/AIGETOA/2022/112 dated 10.10.2022 have highlighted that reimbursement policy should not be restricted to senior officers only but it needs to extend to all the executives upto JTO/JAO level.
In our last agenda meeting held with management on dated 8th February and 22nd February 2023 we again drew the attention of the management for early implementation as the same was the need of the hour. The same if implemented will not only boost the morale of the executives but also increase productivity. Finally in the meeting it was agreed that a policy in this regard shall be explored by management side for implementation initially at BSNL CO and the concerned field units shall replicate the same thereafter.
AIGETOA writes to Director HR with request to revise the BSNL guidelines and endorse the DPE/DoPT guidelines to allow the BSNL recruited employees to seek the resignations under ‘Technical Formality clause’ on their selection to another CPSE/Government organisation applied through proper channel.
BSNL is not implementing the DPE guidelines cited with regards to the resignation falls under the “technical formality clause” only in case of BSNL recruited employees. If a BSNL recruited employee applies to another CPSE/Government organisation through proper channel on their selection, the BSNL recruited employees are not permitted to submit their resignation under technical formality basis. Whereas the DPE in its office memorandum dated 1st Feb 2017 clarifies that “… Resignations under ‘Technical Formality clause’ includes resignations in cases where a Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) employee has applied for a post in the same or other CPSE through proper channel and on selection to the said post, is required to resign the previous post for administrative reasons..”.
Dear Members,
We take this opportunity to inform that as per the decision taken by CHQ after thorough deliberation with Circle Secretaries and Circle Presidents on the issue, AIGETOA has been granted provisional affiliation with BMS. There have been many queries received in this regard from members that what will be the future course of action and the benefits associated with this affiliation for the cadre and BSNL at large.
We wish to inform that AIGETOA’s affiliation with BMS has nothing to do with any political orientation and we as employees and executives of BSNL, are not party to any political agenda and we will never be part to any such agenda in future also.
We further wish to inform that BMS is also categorical in its statement that they are not associated with any political party and BMS ideology is based upon the concept of nationalism which advocates unity and the ideology of BMS do not subscribes to any differentiation based on caste, creed or religion. We as an association of executives also will never ever subscribe to any agenda of any organization which is based on differentiation on the basis of caste, creed or religion. Further contrary to the belief of many that BMS is an organization of unions only, we wish to inform that many big associations in other PSUs like ONGC, various Banks etc have been the affiliates of BMS.
The response on the queries received from members with respect to BMS is as stated below:
- BMS was founded on 23rd July 1955.
- BMS is not affiliated to any Political party.
- BMS extends responsive cooperation whatever may be the composition of the Government i.e whether it is Congress, BJP or any other democratically elected Government.
- Even during the regime of NDA 1 Government, in 2001 April, BMS protested against the economic policies of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt in a very vociferous way. Very recently i.e on 17.11.22 the BMS organized a save PSU campaign in Delhi where more than 25000 CPSU workers gathered and protested.
- BMS does not subscribe to caste, creed or religion.
- BMS is the largest central trade union in India whose verification was done by the then UPA government.
- There is no worship of leaders in BMS. Slogans in favor of office bearers is not allowed.
- There is a fixed 2 term norm for all office bearers.
- In State Units the age of office bearers is restricted to 60 years of age.
- No political person is allowed to sit on the Dias. Exception is concerned Minister of the Union or the union Labor minister. Any politician who attends the meetings are received with due care and made to sit in the audience only.
The foundation stone of AIGETOA is firmly laid on the revival, survival and wellbeing of BSNL, Resolution of the long pending HR issues and upliftment of cadre as a whole. Various strategies with respect to achieving these objectives have been exercised by AIGETOA and it is our firm belief that our affiliation with the largest trade union of India i.e. BMS and their guidance on various subjects will definitely give more strength to AIGETOA’s fight to ensure the revival of our beloved company, upliftment of the executive cadre of BSNL and resolution of various pending issues. We request one and all for cooperating and supporting AIGETOA’s endeavors which are solely intended to attain the vary basic objectives of unity in diversity, upliftment of nation, upliftment of company and upliftment of our executive fraternity. AIGETOA shall continue to function as it was functioning earlier with full autonomy on how to resolve the issues including the ways like conducting the meetings and organizational action programs.
AIGETOA firmly and non-ambiguously reiterates that association will never be a party to any political activity nor will it ever subscribe to any differentiation based on caste, creed or religion. All our activities will always remain restricted to the welfare of nation, welfare of our beloved organization BSNL and the resolution of long pending issues pertaining to the executives of BSNL. Let us all move ahead with the feeling of together we can and together we will.
AIGETOA CHQ congratulates Shri R. Krishnappa, Jt GM (Fin), Karnataka & Ex Circle President AIGETOA on the eve of his well-deserved retirement.
Shri Krishannapa joined P&T Department in 1981. Shri R Krishnappa has worked in various capacities including GM-TR Karnataka Circle office and GM-F, Bangalore Telecom Districton a looking-after basis. Shri R Krishnappa was transferred to A&N Circle in 2019 and there he was promoted to Jt GM Finance in 2020. He joined back to Karnataka as Jt. GM (F) on Feb’23. He was the first circle president of AIGETOA Andaman & Nikobar Circle.
Shri R Krishnappa was awarded VISHIST SANCHAR SEVA PADAK in the year 2004 for his meritorious services.
On behalf of the entire family of AIGETOA, we want to express our deepest appreciation for his years of service to this mighty organization & also service as Circle President of AIGETOA A&N Circle.
AIGETOA CHQ thanks once again for his service and dedication to the Association. We are grateful for his leadership and friendship, and we wish him a happy and fulfilling retirement.
AIGETOA also extend congratulations & heartfelt thanks to all other retiring BSNL persons for their services to BSNL.
Sports Board meeting was held on 19th April 2023 by BSNL. The meeting was attended by the Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh, CS Uttarakhand on behalf of AIGETOA. General Secretary of AIGETOA Shri Pavan Akhand is the board member of the sports board as GS of the only Recognized Representative Association of BSNL. The meeting started with the Welcome of Director HR Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, the vice chairman of BSNL Sports and Cultural Board. Thereafter, the welcome speech was given by GM Admin Shri S P Singh who welcomed all the participants of the meeting.
The meeting started with a brief introduction of all the participants of Association/Union and the members of different Circle boards across the country.
The meeting started with review of the minutes of last sports board meeting and their implementation along with presentation of the audited accounts from last board meeting till date.
All the points which were taken by the AIGETOA was appreciated by the management side and most of them were agreed and resolved in the meeting itself. The agenda points were submitted well in advance by AIGETOA and accordingly, a detailed and informed deliberation took place on all the points. Such serious discussion on issues related to sports and sports person has not taken place for years and after raising the issue by AIGETOA in the last agenda meeting on February, this meeting has finally been convened.
The point wise discussion of agenda is as below :
1] The Team participating in the national/national level tournament must be accompanied by the manager and coach :
The panel of coach for the year 2023-25 is already called by the BSNL CO and another person will mandatory accompany the team as manager. This was categorically agreed by management.
2] Issue of letter for participation in National/National level tournament well in time :
Agreed by the management side. They will issue the order for participation well in time.
3] For Recruitment of sports person in backlog vacancies :
Director HR said that the recruitment is not possible as of now but will resume when financial condition of BSNL Improves.
4] Many times services of Sports person/ Technical delegate/Coach/Manager are called by various sports federation for rendering their service in various National/International Tournaments, in all such cases permission must be given well in advance as per the existing DOPT guidelines :
Management assures to look after all these cases and will issue the order well in time.
5] It is seen some times that the specific sports guideline is not available with us, so in all such cases DOPT on sports must be followed in true spirit :
Management side told that if any guidelines or a particular case is there, the same may be brought to the notice of management and they will try to implement all such DoPT orders in BSNL.
6] In the Composition of Circle Sports and cultural Board the inclusion of member from recognized representative association is missing. Kindly make changes and inclusion in the composition of Circle Sports and cultural Board :
Management agreed to include the name and necessary instructions shall be passed down the line.
7] The Norms for sanction of sports Grants for AIBSNL Tournaments must be revised. The revision in rates of items is required :
Agreed by the management and revised rates as decided in the meeting will reflect in MoM.
The detailed discussion also took place on the new sports compendium, TA/DA, KIT money, of the sports person, rules, regulations and team nomenclature as per the updated federation guidelines, changes in the instrument categories in Cultural activities. Suggestion was given by the association to keep the new compendium in abeyance till modification takes place after having the detailed discussion and feed back from the recognized association. Director HR however stated that since the new compendium is approved by the competent authority, it will not be prudent to keep it in abeyance but it was agreed for review of the sports compendium, TA DA rates KIT money after taking members in review committee and feedback from association.
Director HR also agreed for the promotion of sports recruited person to the level of executive after getting medals at international level.
It was also assured by the Director HR that this year sports meet will be conducted well in time.
Vote of thanks was given by Jt. GM Shri Mayank Mishra. A momento was also presented to all the participants of the sports board meeting by Director HR. The meeting ended with a group photograph.
The revised rates as per point 7 is as below:
- Light refreshment = Rs 24 to Rs 50.
- Mementos = Rs 240 to Rs 300.
- Trophies = Rs 24000 to Rs 30000.
- Break fast = Rs 75 to Rs 100.
- Lunch = Rs 150.
- Miscellaneous = Rs 30000 to Rs 40000.
Today Team AIGETOA comprising of Sh Pavan Akhand GS, Sh Veerbhadra Rao AIP, Sh Ravi Shil Verma AIC, Sh Amit Roy JS North, and Sh Sunil Gautam AGS met Shri Ravindra Himte Ji General Secretary BMS at their national headquarters at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, New Delhi. Shri R C Pandey, GS BTEU, Shri Sanjay Tyagi FS, TOA and Shri Manoj, AGS BTEU were also present in the meeting. The team discussed about various issues related to BSNL including a brief discussion on the pending HR issues and 3rd PRC to BSNL Executives. We exchanged our views on the upliftment of BSNL as well as growth of basic cadre of JTO & equivalent. He appreciated our vision and assured all out support of BMS to AIGETOA for all BSNL related issues and for ensuring the resolution of our long pending HR issues and for highlighting and precipitating the same at appropriate platforms.
Team Further met Dr Deependra Chahar, Secretary of the BMS state Chapter Delhi and had discussions on the vision and mission of BMS and how they are promoting the young generation to fight for their rights. He assured his firm support on the endeavors being taken by AIGETOA for the betterment of cadre and BSNL. He stated firmly that BMS Delhi will extend its full cooperation to AIGETOA for the resolution of issues pertaining to BSNL employees.
It will be worth mentioning that with firm support of BMS, AIGETOA’s efforts to resolve the pending HR issues including the Pay and Pension related issues will definitely get a big impetus.
The letter for mapping of Rajasthan Circle to ALTTC Ghaziabad instead of RTTC Jabalpur has been issued by Restructuring Cell, BSNL CO, New Delhi.
The issue was strongly taken up by AIGETOA after receipt of requests from executives of Rajasthan.
Discussions were held with PGM SR on the issues related to immunity modification of the recognized Associations/Unions and support Associations. Discussion on points submitted jointly by all the three associations were also held. SR cell shall be examining the inputs submitted by association for further consideration. In the meanwhile, the date of entry in SAP portal for the facility of immunity from the transfer to the recognized Associations/Unions and support Associations has been extended upto 30.04.2023.
Previously the last date for entry was 31.03.2023 which is further extended to 30.04.2023.
Orders in this regard are expected to be issued on day after tomorrow.