Team AIGETOA met CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and PGM (Pers) and discussed the issues and confusion related to the OTP window.
The following points were taken up:
1] Confusion on Long Stay List & Its Execution :
We highlighted that executives across the country are raising queries as there is confusion amongst members, especially those with long stay in circles, on whether they should fill the OTP request or not.
We categorically emphasized that AIGETOA is not in favour of long stay routine transfers and its high time that management brings back those who have been transferred out earlier due to unnecessary execution of long stay. We said that only need based transfers restricted to the consideration of OTP and Tenure stations may be done. The transfers should be minimum and execitives must be given options to choose stations before any transfer on company cost.
The issue of unnecessary long stay trasnfers has been raised by AIGETOA at DoT as well as MoSC level also. We have been pusuing hard at all levels for stopping this unnecessary routine transfers which not only creates disturbances to the executives but also eats up a lot of money from department which can be used for other welfare measures. We are very sure that our request has got merit and we will succeed in restricting the number of transfers to a bare minimum restricted to need based.
2] OTP Requests from Hard / Semi-Hard Stations to Non-Deficit Circles:
The issue shall be given due consideration.
Cases Completing Tenure During 2026
Agreed. A mechanism will be developed to ensure timely issuance of orders with relieving dates on completion of tenure.
3] Pending Tenure Completed Cases
Management’s attempt to keep orders pending till March was strongly opposed by AIGETOA. We clearly warned that the association will respond with full organisational strength if such injustice continues. The same was noted by management and it was assured that orders shall be issued.
4] Modified Orders Due to Wrong Stay Particulars:
Agreed for issuance.
5] Circle Break for Hard Tenure Circles (at par with Semi-Hard):
Clarification to be issued for J&K Circle. However, retrospective implementation was not agreed to. But the prospective provision shall be started in this window itself. AIGETOA still requested reconsideration for the old cases also keeping in view the geographical difficulties of J&K.
6] Correction option in OTP:
The same was agreed to be incorporated.
Other issues discussed with CMD BSNL included 3rd PRC, 30% SAB, and promotions through personal upgradation of posts. We reminded management of earlier commitments and conveyed that the association will be compelled to restart organisational action programs if demands are not met now.
CMD BSNL assured necessary intervention on the above issues.