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.
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.