BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads ensuring correctness of data/information in respect of all finance and accounts employees working in the circles for preparation of e-roaster. The target for generating e-roster for the year 2023 is fixed as 31st Jan 2024.
General Secretary AIGETOA Shri Ravi Shil Verma and Dy GS Shri Pavan Akhand Met PGM (SR) and discussed the following issues:
Clarification on Immunity Guidelines with respect to the Office Bearers of the Recognized Associations:
We told PGM SR that already a lot of time has passed and many people are eagerly waiting for the clarification since long. We requested for an immediate expeditious action in this regard. PGM (SR) immediately directed the section to process the clarification.
Discussion on Restructuring Review:
The Team also had an elaborate discussion on the restructuring review wherein we once again presented our inputs on how the sanctioned strength needs to be augmented and enhanced further. We gave our inputs with respect to the calculation of strength to man the affairs of the Bharatnet Vertical, 4G Saturation, Enterprise Business, Sales & Marketing and the fact that OAs should be headed by a minimum DGM Level officer which will increase the posts of AGMs and SDEs down the line. We also highlighted that almost all executives today are handling multiple responsibilities. If BSNL really wants to extract output and efficiency in work, than roles and responsibilities shall have to be given in a rationalized manner which will not only increase the output, efficiency but will also end the unnecessary unrest and demotivation prevailing in the minds of the executives because of lack of sufficient career progression opportunities. PGM (SR) noted our inputs and assured to analyze the same in the best interest of the organization as well as executives.
Submission of Agenda Points for meeting with management:
Thereafter, AIGETOA Team also submitted the agenda points with a request for an agenda based meeting under the chairmanship of Director (HR)/CMD BSNL. The agenda meeting is likely to be held in the second/third week of January 2024.
Click here for the letter for Agenda Meeting and the Agenda Points
Pers Section BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads to provide the information of data on rotation of officers holding sensitive posts for Quarter from Oct to Dec 2023.
BSNL CO writes to all heads of telecom circles & administrative units regarding revision of scheme and syllabus of LICE for promotion to the following grade :
Telecom Stream – SDE (Telecom). Click here for details
Finance Stream – AO. Click here for details
Electrical Stream – SDE (Electrical). Click here for details
Civil Stream – SDE(Civil). Click here for details
Architecture Stream – SDE (Arch). Click here for details
CSSS Stream – Private Secretary (PS). Click here for details
Rajbhasha Adhikari. Click here for details
CSS Stream – DM. Click here for details
Filed Units – Private Secretary (PS). Click here for details
GS AIGETOA writes to Director HR Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji regarding extension of facility of laptop reimbursement to the field units.
This is in reference to the earlier discussions held in the meeting of Director (HR) and representatives of AIGETOA wherein it have been assured that the laptop reimbursement policy shall be replicated in the field units after assessing the effect of implementation of this policy at corporate level. A long time has passed since then but still the policy has not been implemented for executives posted at field units of BSNL.
In line with the discussions held with Director HR and CMD BSNL earlier, AIGETOA CHQ submits its inputs with a request to immediately initiate the DPC Process for the eligible executives having completed their residency period in the grade.
Click here for the letter submitted to CMD BSNL for initiation of DPC Process
BSNL CO issued the schedule for online pre-examination training to all willing candidates applied in the forthcoming LICEs in from 08.01.2024 to .23.02.2024.
On December 17, 2023, the Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM), a collective platform comprising unions and associations from BSNL/DoT/MTNL, successfully concluded a meeting in New Delhi. Significant resolutions were adopted addressing the viability of BSNL, the immediate launch of 4G services, as well as matters pertaining to Pay, Promotion, and Pension. Established on December 6, 2023, by the General Secretaries of eight BSNL unions and associations, the BDM was formed with the primary goal of addressing issues related to the viability of BSNL and the well-being of its employees including those superannuating from BSNL.
Click here for the Glimpses of BDM Meeting on 17th Dec 2023
Click here for the agenda submitted by BDM to BSNL Management and to DoT
Thereafter, the BDM has corresponded with the Hon’ble Secretary DoT and Hon’ble CMD BSNL, expressing concerns on various employee-related issues and seeking a meeting for resolution. BDM has also sought a hearing from Hon’ble Minister of Communication Shri Ashwini Vaishnav Ji for an agenda based discussion on the prominent issues of BSNL employees requiring intervention from the highest office like Issues pertaining to Pan India rollout of 4G services by BSNL, Implementation of 3rd PRC, Implementation of standard pay scales of E2 for JTO/JAO Equivalent and E3 for SDE/AO/Equivalent, Resolution of Pay loss issues pertaining to various groups and the promotion related issues. Additionally, the BDM has also emphasized for the restoration of the old pension scheme for eligible BSNL employees recruited as per DoT notification, aligning with a recent judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and OM dated 03.03.2023. The long pending issue pension revision of employees superannuated from BSNL/MTNL at par with Central Government Pensioners and implementation of Hon’ble PBCAT judgement Dated 20/09/2023 is also a prime agenda undertaken by BDM.
The next course of action to be taken by the platform was discussed and it was decided that since the conventional methods of seeking attention has lost its significance in the present-day scenario, the BDM must adopt the alternate methods available to highlight the long pending HR issues of employees and the significance of BSNL to nation and the contribution of employees in service of our mother nation. It was resolved that while each employee of BSNL remains fully dedicated to the cause and wellbeing of nation and BSNL, at the same time, it must be ensured that each employee is extended its due rights pertaining to Pay, Pension and Promotion and all necessary actions must be undertaken to achieve the same.
The key decisions taken by “BHARTIYA DOORSANCHAR MANCH” in its meeting held on 17th Dec 2023 at New Delhi are as stated below:
1] BDM will try to convince all the unions and associations to join together and work together and accordingly an invitation shall be sent to the General Secretaries of all the unions and association by the convener and chairman.
2] Formation of Circle-Level Coordination Bodies: The Circle-level coordination bodies to be established by January 15, 2024.
3] Circle-Level Conventions shall be held at following cities between 1st January 2024 to 28th Feb 2024):
- Ahmedabad
- Pune
- Lucknow
- Hyderabad
- Vijayawada
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Bhubaneshwar
- Trivandrum
- Jaipur
- Bhopal
- New Delhi
4] A Memorandum highlighting the need for resolving the issues of BSNL viability and the prominent issues related to BSNL shall be submitted to all the MPs by 31st January 2024.
5] The National Safety Day Falls on 4th March. It is decided to appeal to all employees to work for extra one hour for one-week wef 4th March 2024 to for safety of BSNL. During this one hour, employees will highlight the contribution of BSNL towards national interest and its importance as strategic PSU in nation building, various services offered by BSNL etc across various media available including social media.
6] A Padyatra in support of the demands raised by BDM and to create awareness amongst the employees and the general public with respect to the contributions of BSNL employees in nation building, role played by BSNL employees during natural calamities, during tough times of national need (Example- Role of BSNL in recent Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse), the role played by the employees as the unsung Telecom Warriors of Covid-19 whose contributions and sacrifice went unnoticed without any acknowledgement from any corner including BSNL management and Department of Telecom. The Padyatra will aim towards making public aware about the role of BSNL employees in the service of nation. Awareness campaign shall also aim to inform one and all on how management has been depriving the employees of BSNL in terms of their genuine issues related to Pay, Pension and Promotions. The Padyatra will showcase the firm resolve of BDM towards resolution of the long pending HR issues without any further delay. The Padyatra will also pay homage to the unsung telecom warriors who lost their lives while doing the duty of nation during covid-19 pandemic and shall demand the compassionate ground appointment for their dependents and extension of all other facilities which has been given by government to other Covid Warriors. The Padyatra Shall be held in the month of March 2024.
7] It is also proposed to hold a bike rally from various parts of the country to BSNL CO, New Delhi. The modalities of the same shall be in similar lines to that of Pad Yatra and shall be discussed and decided by the above-mentioned committee.
8] Shri Hari Sowani ji, GS BDPS is unanimously nominated as Vice Chairman of the Manch.
9] Detailed program of the above activities shall be informed in due course of time.
On 18th Dec 2023, Team AIGETOA met PGM (Pers), Corporate Office, New Delhi and discussed following issues.
OTP Transfers Issues:
A] The team engaged in a detailed discussion with PGM(Pers) concerning OTP transfers issues.
B] A request was made to clear all pending OTP requests before the 31st of December 2023.
C] The team highlighted the challenges faced by executives with a circle tenure exceeding 18 years, facing both inter BA and inter circle transfers. This situation was explained to cause confusion and hardship.
D] A request was submitted to avoid inter BA/OA transfers for officers with more than 18 years of service in the circle. Additionally, guidelines were sought to guide circles in avoiding such orders.
E] PGM(Pers) agreed with our perspective and assured us of considering the matter and taking up the same with higher authorities for issuance of letters to circles, instructing them to refrain from issuing inter BA/OA transfer orders to officers with more than 20 years of circle tenure.
Deficit in Karnataka Circle Cadres (SDE and AGM):
A] The team raised the issue of the deficit in the cadres of SDE and AGM in Karnataka circle.
B] A request was made for a one-time window for officers from other circles, with an assurance to revert them to their parent or requested circle after 3 years.
C] PGM(Pers) noted the request and assured an examination to explore the possibility of a one-time OTP window for Karnataka circle.
OTP Transfers – Tenure Circles, Excess Circle to Shortage Circles:
A] PGM(Pers) informed that OTP transfers to tenure circles, as well as from excess circle to shortage circles, would be issued.
B] The team requested the consideration of excess circle to excess circle transfers (e.g., AP to Telangana), emphasizing that executives should not be penalized when such transfers result in no loss or gain for the department but provide significant help and justice to the executives.
GS AIGETOA Ravi Shil Verma and All India Convener Shri A A Khan met Shri N. Kalyan Sagar Ji and discussed the following issues:
SDE 2007 Reversal Issue:
The Team apprised Hon’ble Director HR about the recent outcome at Hon’ble CAT Chennai with respect to the OA filed by the applicants in the case of SDE reversal. We informed Director HR that Hon’ble CAT has given the verdict in favour of the applicants and now it’s high time that BSNL extends the much needed relief to these candidates in the form of restoration of their original seniority position. Team also apprised Director HR about the earlier discussions and assurances from management and requested for an early resolution in line with the earlier discussions and assurances. Hon’ble Director (HR) assured to look into the matter and said he will discuss the issue with his team. We requested Director HR to take a holistic consideration of the whole issue.
DPC from SDE to AGM and Finalizing the seniority of the AGMs promoted in 2018:
We informed Director (HR) about the unnecessary delay in conducting the DPCs and LICEs in various cadre. We emphasized that despite issuance of CPC and LICE calendar well in advance, concerned sections dealing with the issue have failed to take action well in time and this must be viewed seriously and the responsibility for this lapse must be fixed. We also told that DPCs must be completed before 31st December 2023 in line with the formula discussed with management earlier and that is the only way out to extend equitable justice for all the eligible SDEs by promoting all of them to AGM grade. We further requested that seniority of the AGMs promoted in 2018 must be finalized now so that they can occupy the DGM posts on permanent basis instead of look after arrangements. This will also ensure the creation of more promotional seats in the AGM cadre which subsequently will create further opportunities in SDE cadre. Director (HR) sought further details in this regard along with all the documents submitted earlier.
Long Stay Transfers :
Issue of Long Stay Transfers were also discussed wherein Team requested Director (HR) to go for need based long stay transfers instead of routine long stay transfers. We also requested director HR to consider the genuine cases of retention and cancellation. Director (HR), though non committal on the long stay routine transfers, assured to consider the genuine cases on case to case basis. We shall be taking up the matter of need based transfers with Hon’ble CMD BSNL also.