Dear All,

The case for LICE is posted for 29.11.2024.

It is understood that the MT applicants wanted to get the dates postponed for a longer duration. It is also understood that only Junior advocate on behalf of MT applicants appeared today. It is learnt that the senior counsel for the applicant didn’t appear. Junior Advocate sought adjournment.

From BSNL side, Senior Advocate Khatri Ji and Advocate Mathur Ji appeared. AGM legal from BSNL CO was also present in Court. Team AIGETOA was also present in Court. After the strong pleadings by the Senior counsel from BSNL, a short date has been given and the case has been posted for 29.11.2024. The case will be posted on top of the board.

Further details follow. AIGETOA CHQ is constantly monitoring the developments and interacting with management and all authorities for speedy disposal of the case.

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL Shri A Robert J Ravi Ji with request for settling the long pending bottlenecks in promotions – Our request to consider the promotions of all eligible executives who have completed their residency period to settle the unrest and demotivation amongst all the executives and Request for your kind intervention to provide the Natural Justice to meritorious LDCE-2012 qualified SDEs, especially List 12 & 13 SDEs.

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AIGETOA CHQ extends warm congratulations to all the candidates who have been promoted to PWD AGM positions. Your promotion is a reflection of tireless efforts and commitment to excellence. We wish you continued success in your new roles and look forward to your future contributions.

Those who are not covered in order should not loose heart. Our endeavour is to get all covered in due course of time.

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GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL, requesting the implementation of reservation in promotions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) in the cadres of SDE to AGM and the issuance of promotion orders for all the eligible candidates.

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Despite previous reminders and references to relevant orders and guidelines, BSNL has not initiated the promotion process for eligible PwBDs. AIGETOA again highlighted that there are 85 eligible PwBD executives in the cadre of SDE who have been awaiting promotion since 2013.

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which mandates reservation in promotions for PwBDs, and the BSNL MSRR, which outline the eligibility criteria for promotion to the AGM cadre. Also in a recent Hon’ble Supreme Court order in a contempt petition, where the Court directed the respondents to consider giving notional promotions to eligible candidates from an earlier date.

Additionally, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued guidelines for providing reservation in promotions to PwBD employees, including the creation of supernumerary posts. The Hon’ble PCAT has also directed BSNL to implement reservation in promotions for PwBDs and promote eligible SDEs to AGMs within a specified timeframe.

The Association has expressed concern over BSNL’s delay in implementing these directions, stating that it will only lead to more legal complexities. AIGETOA requested the CMD to intervene and ensure that reservation in promotions for PwBDs is implemented as per the DoPT guidelines, promoting all 85 eligible PwBDs from SDE to AGM.

We highlighted a recent order by the Department of Posts, which clarifies the procedure for computing the number of vacancies reserved for PwBDs. The Association has urged BSNL to consider all eligible PwBD employees for promotion on a notional basis, as per the DoPT OM dated 28th December 2023.

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding prevailing demotivation and resentment over non-consideration of meritorious candidates in LDCE-2012 for Promotions to AGM(T) cadre and request prompt resolution.

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AIGETOA highlighted the prevailing demotivation and resentment amongst these SDEs because of the continuous delay in addressing the legitimate rights of the LDCE qualified executives. Despite multiple discussions, reassurances and commitments, tangible output to resolve this pressing issue could not be found out, leading to unavoidable frustration and demoralization among the affected individuals.

We have proposed the following solutions to promote these executives to the AGM(T) cadre:

Promotions of DGMs to create vacancies : Promotions of DGMs to create approximately 1116 vacancies and utilizing the consequential vacancies for promotions from SDE to AGMs. It will be pertinent to mention that court has permitted executing ad-hoc promotions but still BSNL has preferred not to promote the eligible AGMs to DGM grade for the reasons best known to them.

Creating additional Vacancies : Creating 1000-1500 additional vacancies for prestigious government projects like 4G saturation, Bharatnet, strengthening the Enterprise business, Marketing, Sales activities of BSNL. It will be pertinent to mention that the current sanctioned strength of BSNL provides ample scope to management for creating additional vacancies on the promotional posts within the overall sanctioned strength of organization.

Diversion of SET Quota : Diverting the SET quota envisaged in MSRR-2023 to the DPC quota, resulting in approximately 300 additional vacancies.

BSNL CO issues promotions of executives as from SDE (Telecom) to DE/AGM (Regular) of Telecom Operation stream against 67% seniority quota.

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AIGETOA congratulates all the promoted executives and conveys its best wishes.

At the same time, we consider it paramount on the part of management to extend justice to remaining SDEs who have completed their residency and are eligible to be promoted. AIGETOA’s fight for extending justice to the deprived lot will continue. We are not going to stop till we achieve our rightful due. We request management to ensure the promotion of all the eligible SDEs. We have already requested management for increasing the posts, diverting the posts from SET quota and introduction of stagnation criteria so as to ensure that all the eligible SDEs gets their promotion. Our pursuance for the same will continue till we achieve the rightful promotions for all the eligible ones

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding urgent action required to address undue delay in promotion and uncaring attitude towards Employee Welfare.

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GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL Sh P K Purwar Ji regarding implementation of reservation in promotion for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) in all cadres.

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GS AIGETOA writes to Director (HR), BSNL Board with a request to settle the grievances and concerns raised by LICE candidates regarding Question Paper and to expediting the process for declaration of results and promotions thereof.

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Concerns and Proposed Remedies:

Improperly framed questions and incorrect answers:

Proposed Remedy:

Discard wrong questions and reduce the total score, or award marks to all candidates, regardless of whether they attempted the question or not, due to negative marking.

Alternative Remedy:

For questions with multiple probable answers, marks should be given to all candidates.

Immediate display of the answer key and attempted question paper:

The answer key and attempted question paper should be made accessible to candidates through their login portals, as mentioned in the process.

No objection fee for answer/question corrections:

As an internal departmental examination, there should be no fee charged for correcting answers or questions. Associations representing (both majority and support) should be permitted to raise objections on their behalf.

Expedited process with maximum available vacancies:

The request to expedite the promotion process, maximizing available vacancies, and enhancing the LICE quota as a one-time measure.

Timely display of results and promotion orders:

The process of displaying results, addressing objections, and issuing revised answer keys should be completed by April 30, 2024, to facilitate the prompt issuance of promotion orders.

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL Shri P K Purwar Ji raising the concern about the demotivation and unrest among BSNL executives due to a lack of career progression opportunities. GS highlighted the need for promoting all eligible SDEs, Account Officers who have completed their residency period through the DPC route, as assured by the Hon’ble MoC and management during various meetings.

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AIGETOA highlighted the gross injustice faced by BSNL executives regarding promotional avenues. Despite suggestions and appreciation from the Hon’ble MoC and management, the resolution of promotional issues has not been prioritized, even though it bears no financial implication for BSNL.

AIGETOA emphasizes the need for justice for executives who cleared the LDCE in 2012 and have been working in the SDE grade for over 10 years, with their seniority pushed down through no fault of their own. AIGETOA suggests that promoting all eligible SDEs to the AGM grade can resolve this issue. Additionally, the association proposes the implementation of an upper cap on the residency period for promotions across various streams, including Telecom, Finance, CSS, Civil, Electrical, and Architecture, through personal upgradation of incumbent posts.

Criticizing the current HR policy, AIGETOA argues that executives should not be forced to appear in LICEs at every level, unlike ideal PSUs that offer time-bound promotions to entry-level executives. They attribute the majority of court cases to the introduction of competitive exams in BSNL, leading to disillusionment and frustration among executives.

The letter also highlights the ongoing legal challenges to the recruitment of MT (Management Trainees). AIGETOA demands the management to scrap the arbitrary MT Recruitment Process and divert the seats to the DPC Quota.

Association urges the BSNL management to ensure a minimum career progression up to the AGM level through personal upgradation and the creation of promotional posts without increasing the total sanctioned strength. We also request the utilization of vacant posts in the Telecom, Accounts, and Finance cadres for DPC promotions and the diversion of SETs and DR DGM posts for DPCs to create additional opportunities.

The association hope that the BSNL management will recognize the demotivation among executives and direct the HR unit to complete the promotions of all eligible executives through the seniority cum fitness mode, providing expeditious relief.