GS AIGETOA writes to Hon’ble Minister of Communication Shri Ashwini Vaishnav Ji with request to highlight the issue of granting one time option to be covered under CCS Pension 1972 rules for executives of BSNL whose recruitment process as Telecom Technical Assistant has been started by DoT in 1999 before formation of BSNL.
GS AIGETOA writes to Director HR regarding amendments in transfer and posting policy and retention of staff quarters on transfer.
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AIGETOA has submitted the following points for consideration to ensure that executives comes willingly to opt for the transfers:
- The period of stay spent within SSA/Circle transfers may be deducted while carrying out longest stay transfer on All India basis to avoid multiple transfers of the executives.
- After completion of three years in a particular station in inter-circle transfer, the executive must be immediately transferred and relieved from Circle to the new choice of place in the interest of service.
- There should be a cooling period of at least three years duration between intra-circle and inter-circle transfers to avoid multiple transfer of the individual.
- Retention of Staff Quarter at a place of existing location (prior to transfer) may please be allowed consequent to change of place of posting due to transfer/promotion.
GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding Promotions of all eligible executives who have fulfilled the attendant conditions of eligibility as prescribed in MS RRs.
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Around 150 odd numbers of officers are working on DGM (Adhoc) basis and are yet to be promoted to DGM on regular basis despite serving in the grade for many years. Management has not been able to promote these officers to regular DGM by citing the reasons of pending court cases. Further, around 1350 AGMs have also completed their requisite residency period in the grade. Many of them are working in the grade for last as DGM (L/A) in BSNL for the last two years with the total posts of 1116 JAG posts. These officers are not even promoted to DGM on ad-hoc basis, despite all vacancies remaining unfilled in the grade. These officers are still working as DGM (L/A) after fulfilling the eligibility conditions as prescribed in the governing RRs.
AIGETOA strongly demand that all those officers who are working under DGM (LA) having fulfilled the attendant conditions of eligibility as prescribed in MS RRs may be immediately given entrustment charge as DGM on regular basis such that the sagging morale of seniors can be boosted and management can also do away with the repetitive and perennial exercise of carrying out DGM (LA) promotions. Further all consequential benefits attached to the DGM posts must be extended to them as being done in other cases. AIGETOA feel that this is the only feasible and pragmatic way to impart justice to these officers. This will not only provide respite to these officers but it will also result in further promotions in other grades.
The scenario of consequential vacancies in various grades arising out of such entrustment shall be as stated below:
- Total No. of AGM vacancies arising out of DGM entrustments : 1116
- AGM vacancies unfilled as on date from internal quota : 650
- Total Number of Vacancies envisaged for external quota be diverted to internal quota : 300
- Hence total number of vacancies which can be made available for AGM promotions from existing strength : 2066
Hence Total 2066 SDEs can be promoted to AGM grade. This will further give opportunity to near about 2066 promotions from JTO to SDE along with 600 already available vacancies and further more so many vacancies will be created in JTO grade also.
This means by one decision, around 5900 promotions can be executed as per the below mentioned breakup:
- AGM to DGM : 1116
- SDE to AGM : 2066
- JTO to SDE : 2066 plus 600 vacant posts ie total 2666
Similarly the same methodology may be applied in Finance Grade also wherein the AOs having fulfilled the attendant conditions of eligibility as prescribed in MS RRs may be immediately given entrustment charge as CAO on regular basis. The scenario of consequential vacancies in various grades arising out of such entrustment shall be as stated below:
- AO to CAO : 712 plus 84 vacancies of SET quota ie 796
- JAO to AO: 796 Posts
Hence just by one out of box and technically feasible decision, around 7500 promotions can easily be executed. This will give a huge respite to the executives having fulfilled the eligibility conditions for promotions to next grade.
GS AIGETOA writes to PGM SR stating constitution of National Coordination Committee of AIGETOA with Shri P N Sharma as Chairman and Shri A A Khan as Chief Patron & National Convener and Shri B Laxman as Vice Chairman. As per decision of AGM, 15 members have been included in the committee along with 6 members to as members of the empowered committee to provide input on the subject matters.
GS AIGETOA writes to BSNL management for consideration of Notional date of Promotion from SDE to AGM (Left out SDEs from seniority list no. 7) which will not only result in rendering Justice to the deprived candidates but also will result in creation of additional vacancies in AGM cadre which will pave the way for consideration of further more SDEs for promotion from subsequent lists.
GS AIGETOA Sh Ravi Shil Verma writes with earnest appeal for support of all the Executives to AIGETOA in the Membership Changeover Window and Forthcoming Membership Verification (MV).
As we all are aware, AIGETOA is a united front working tirelessly to protect and promote the welfare and rights of executives in our esteemed organization. We have consistently strived to address the concerns and issues faced by our members and have been successful in achieving several milestones together.
In order to continue our journey of empowerment and representation, it is imperative that we receive your unwavering support during the Membership Changeover Window. This window provides an opportunity for executives to switch their membership to AIGETOA, allowing us to build a stronger, more unified community. We encourage you to seize this chance and stand with us as we work towards a better future for all.
As the General Secretary of AIGETOA, I am writing to seek your unwavering support in the upcoming Membership Changeover Window (16th June to 15th July 2023) and Membership Verification (MV) for the executive association in BSNL. The Membership Changeover Window and Membership Verification hold immense significance as they provide us with the opportunity to shape the future of BSNL and ensure a strong and effective representation of our executive fraternity. Your active participation and support are crucial in making these processes a success and achieving our shared objectives.
GS AIGETOA appeals to GS SEWA seeking the support of SEWA BSNL on continuance of the AIGETOA-SEWA BSNL alliance in the forth coming Membership Verification of Associations. GS AIGETOA highlighted the achievements which were achieved together. AIGETOA CHQ Team lead by General Secretary AIGETOA Shri Ravi Shil Verma, All India President Sh G Veerabhadra Rao, Dy GS Sh Pavan Akhand, AGSs Sh Yogendra Kumar & Sh Sunil Gautam personally handed over the letter seeking support to GS SEWA Sh N D Ram.
Together we both have an impressive track record of executing the delayed promotions in various cadres like SDE(T), AGM(T), Electrical, Civil wings etc, clearance of Rule-8 transfers , positive efforts in EPF full pension matter and ensured a complete transparency in the transfer and postings in BSNL and have demonstrated an unwavering commitment for serving & advocating for BSNL employees. Together, we have been able to resolve many stalemates which were lingering on in BSNL for years and the latest one being implementation of DoP&T guidelines wrt Reservation in Promotions wherein now a non-ambiguous decision has been taken by BSNL management with due concurrence of DoP&T putting an end to the years of dispute.
We have been together able to protect the constitutional rights of the SC/ST executives and also the legitimate rights of others. We have been able to clear the backlog SC/ST quota by getting the supplementary DPCs across all cadres. Now we remain duty bound to resolve the various seniority disputes and execute the long awaited promotions across various cadres and streams like DGM (Adhoc to DGM Regular, DE to DGM, SDE to AGM promotions, AO to CAO promotions for all eligible candidates. Settlement of Pay Scale, Pay loss issues, 3rd PRC and 30% SAB remains some important milestones to achieve in near future.
AIGETOA firmly believes that by continuing our bondage, we can amplify our voices and strengthen the collective impact. By extending your esteemed support and endorsement to AIGETOA for the forthcoming membership verification, we can work collaboratively continue to bring positive change, address pressing issues, and protect the interests of our fraternity. AIGETOA firmly believes in fostering collaboration among associations to maximize collective impact. We are committed to work along with SEWA BSNL and other like-minded associations to leverage our combined strengths and achieve the shared objectives. Being the recognized executive association, the tireless efforts of AIGETOA have made tangible difference in the promotional and career progression aspects. We are grateful for the commitment you have shown to our unity and we also acknowledge that due to Covid outbreak and bad stint of BSNL finances, we couldn’t capitalize some of the major concerns related with pay & pension. At the same time the packages and support extended from government of India and with the support of each and every employees, the organization is coming back to its glorious period.
At this time presence of a formidable team at the helm of the affairs is an imminent necessity. Accordingly, We firmly believe that our alliance will continue in the best interest of BSNL and its executives.
GS AIGETOA writes to Director HR seeking immediate intervention in settling right the issues pertaining to Upgradation Training and lack of sufficient slots. GS has strongly taken up the matter with management to ensure a corrective action. GS AIGETOA also submitted its strong objection on last minute cancellation of training which was already scheduled for the month of June.
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 Minutes by modifying the actual decisions taken in the agenda meeting held in February 2023 with the Recognised Representative Association of BSNL i.e. AIGETOA – Our strong objections thereof on this one sided attitude of SR cell of BSNL CO in issuance of minutes which is misleading and not in line with the actual decisions and discussions taken place in the meeting.
Annexure – Minutes of the meeting of Director (HR) with AIGETOA held on 08.02.2023 and 22.02.2023