Team AIGETOA met with the Hon’ble Member of Parliament Shri Rahul Kaswan ji at his residence to apprise our issues related with the Pay, Promotion, Pension and Profitability of the organisation. The Team comprises of Shri Wasi Ahmad GS, Shri Badri Mehta FS, Shri Vivek Kumar AGS, Shri Ajay Kaswan ji, Shri Rajendra Singh ji and Shri Yogesh Chauhan Ji met the Hon’ble MP and apprised the issues being faced by the Executive of BSNL. The team requested him to use his good office for appropriate intervention of the Hon’ble Minister of Communication in the matter. The Hon’ble MP listened our points patiently, suggested some measures and and also assured for the possible help. The meeting was arranged by our senior leader Shri Ajay Kaswan ji through his good channel. The meeting ended on a positive note.
Today on dated 4th Mar 2022, Team AIGETOA Telangana Circle met Hon’ble MoC Shri Ashwini Vaishnav Ji and had brief discussion over the issues pertaining to BSNL and future prospects of executives of BSNL with respect to Pay, Promotion and Pension issues.
He was once again invited and requested by Telangana Team to grace the Open Session of our All India Conference. Hon’ble Minister showed his positive consideration and asked us to coordinate with his OSD.
He further told that fortune of BSNL is vibrant and coming days are good and government is committed for its viability and longevity. He also apprised that government is making all efforts for the roll out of the 4G services by the BSNL on the target timeline.
On HR issue of the Executives, Hon’ble Minister apprised that he is aware of the issues raised by AIGETOA in various meetings and advised us to exercise a little bit of more patience. Hon’ble Minister assured that things are improving and every genuine issue shall be taken care. We showed our confidence in the initiatives of the government and requested him to direct the DoT and BSNL management to expedite the issues of Career Progression, Pay & Pension to motivate the employees, who are giving their best despite of all challenges.
Minutes of the formal agenda meeting of AIGETOA held with BSNL Management on 09.02.2022 under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Director HR issued. The meeting was attended by the PGM/Sr. GM/GM of all Vertical Heads and chaired by the Director HR. The association side was represented by the All India President, General Secretary and Assistant General Secretaries in the meeting. Minutes covered all points as discussed in the meeting and we are hopeful that the management will abide by the assurance given in the meeting for resolution of all outstanding issues in a time bound manner.
Today on 24th Feb, 2022, the much awaited BSNL SLPs along with other separate SLPs came up for hearing before the Hon’ble Supreme Court. After hearing the matter in detail all the SLPs are listed for further arguments on 31.03.2022.
The matter raised by AIGETOA at DoT and MoC has been taken into cognizance and the voice raised by AIGETOA has finally worked. Today Team AIGETOA with Ravi Shil Verma, Wasi Ahmad, Badri Mehta, Sunil Gautam and Vivek Kumar Singh met senior officers at DOT and precipitated the issue. It was informed to us the detailed submissions by AIGETOA with regard to ALTTC issue has been appreciated and acknowledged at the highest level. The protest through Twitter Campaign and by the AIGETOA ALLTC Circle Team has also been noticed by all concerned which has helped in quick resolution of the issue.
Thereafter we met Dir HR and CMD BSNL also where the matter was discussed at length. It was informed that the corrective action is underway.
The issue has been resolved and the letter directing BSNL and NTIPRIT to maintain status quo was received during the meeting itself.
We extend our heartiest thanks to the CMD BSNL and Director HR for immediate intervention on the issue at the highest level.
Congratulations to one and all for the support both organizationally as well as on Twitter. The united effort resulted into success. Still some issues are there which will be resolved in due course of time.
Today on 24th Feb, 2022, the much awaited BSNL SLPs along with other separate SLPs came up for hearing before the Hon’ble Supreme Court. After hearing the matter in detail all the SLPs are listed for further arguments on 13.03.2022.
Flash News: As assured to AIGETOA in the agenda meeting dated 09.02.2022, it is learnt that the case for finalisation of Seniority List 9, 10,11,12 and 13 is under process and it is expected that final lists shall be published by next week- Much before the target date given to us. Further the letter with regard to certification by circles for successful capturing of APAR gradings is also expected to be released next week.
Things are slowly and steadily getting in line towards the resolution.
Flash News: As assured in Agenda Meeting of AIGETOA on 9th February 2022, Meeting of Director HR and Sr GM Estt and BSNL HR team was held this week with senior officers at DOT to discuss the issue of Pay Scales where in BSNL has put forward it’s inputs and justification with respect to their proposal of E2 scales for JTO/JAO/Equivalent and E3 scales for SDE/AO/Equivalent. Since Director HR is out of station, further details shall be informed after meeting him next week.
Meeting of AIGETOA held with the committee constituted for modification of SDE and other equivalent RRs. The AIGETOA team was led by All India President Shri Ravi Shil Verma, Vice President – Shri Badri Kumar Mehta, AGSs Shri Sunil Gautam and Shri Yogendra Kumar. We strongly put forth our submissions and the points submitted by AIGETOA vide our formal inputs. The response of the committee members appeared positive towards the submissions. Further persuasion will be there and details shall be shared. After finalisation by committee, the RRs will be placed before BSNL Board for approval.
Draft RRs for Junior Account Officer has been issued for the comments and suggestion of the association. AIGETOA is in receipt of the letter for submission of the suggestion on the draft RR to be discussed for incorporation and approval of the BSNL Board.