General Secretary Shri Ravi Shil Verma, All India President Shri G Veerabhadra Rao & National Convenor & Chief Patron of AIGETOA Shri A A Khan met CMD BSNL on 21st June 2023 and extended the gratitude on behalf of AIGETOA for issuance of promotions of 228 JTOs to SDE on 20th June 2023 which is pending for many years.

Thereafter discussions took place on the issue of executing the remaining JTO to SDE promotions by vacating the existing stay at Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh.

CMD BSNL appreciated AIGETOA for getting the clarification orders issued from Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh which paved the way for promotions. We further discussed the various possibilities to vacate the stay and how to get the maximum number of JTOs promoted. We informed CMD BSNL that AIGETOA Team shall again be intervening in the court case at Chandigarh and Himachal to ensure the vacation of stay so that more number of candidates can be promoted. CMD BSNL was categorical in his statement that wherever possible, he is open to issuance of promotions and advised executives to refrain from court cases which only delays the process and doesn’t give any tangible output. We further explained to CMD BSNL on the way forward on how more number of vacancies can be made available in both the Quotas i.e. SCF as well as LDCE Quota. CMD BSNL appreciated the concern raised by AIGETOA and assured that as long as the process is in line with the rules defined and doesn’t disturbs the organisation, he is open to all such ideas to cover maximum promotions.

Thereafter, Team AIGETOA also highlighted the need for extending promotions to SDE to AGM upto List 13 and AGM to DGM Promotions which is resulting into a lot of demotivation. We also apprised CMD BSNL about our discussion with HR team on the way forward to ending the Stalemate in AO to CAO Promotions and AGM to DGM Promotions.

We once again reaffirm our commitment to go to any extent to get the promotions for all the eligible executives in various cadres and streams including the CIVIL, Electrical and CSS wings.

Together We will Achieve Everything.

The only substitute to AIGETOA is even more strong AIGETOA.

General Secretary Shri Ravi Shil Verma, President Shri Veerabhadra Rao, Shri Badri Kumar Mehta Finance Secretary, Shri Sunil Gautam AGS met Director HR on 21st June 2023 and extended the gratitude on behalf of AIGETOA for issuance of promotions of 228 JTOs to SDE. Thereafter a brief discussion took place on issues of SDE to AGM promotions, AGM to DGM Promotions, AO to CAO Promotions and Superannuation Contribution increase, Reversal Issue and increase in posts through Restructuring Review.

Director HR reiterated his commitment for the resolution of the issues and hoped that he will be able to resolve these long pending issues soon. We also highlighted that there is slow progress on the part of the cadre review and requested him to direct Restructuring cell to expedite the process. We also requested for his kind Intervention in review of the immunity guidelines. Director HR told us to speak to PGM (Restructuring & SR). He assured that he shall also be speaking with PGM (SR & Restg) and shall get it expedited.

Congratulations to all the Executives, who are promoted to the SDE !!!

Contrary to the update by the other association and other groups who have ruled out promotions, and in line with the updates shared by AIGETOA wherein we said it will definitely come, the much awaited promotion orders for 228 JTOs has been issued. AIGETOA has been pursuing the orders and finally succeeded in getting it issued.

AIGETOA has always been pragmatic in approach. We sincerely believe in perseverance and getting the results instead of crying over the hurdles and obstacles. Our Team Intervened in the case, got a clarification issued and thereafter the DPC process was set in motion and finally today orders were issued.

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Today AIGETOA has once again proved that what others called as IMPOSSIBLE, AIGETOA believe in making it as I M Possible.

Had the stay would not have been obtained by the back end team of one particular group, more 300 SDEs from AIEL3 would have got promoted followed by all others in the List. We once again request them to reconsider their approach and instead try for getting the things resolved within the organization. AIGETOA assures that all eligible JTOs shall be promoted very soon.

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The only substitute for AIGETOA is Even More Strong AIGETOA.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Hon’ble CMD BSNL, Hon’ble Director HR, PGM Pers, PGM SR, Joint GM (Pers), DGM (Pers) and all other team members involved in the process.

We once again congratulate all those who have been promoted and reassure others that very soon we will get your orders also issued.

Similarly we will ensure resolution of other pending issues also.

In a significant development, Sh. M Vijaya Kumar (DGM CP&DC Mtnce), the Circle Secretary of AIBSNLOA in Chennai TD (Telecom District), has joined AIGETOA. The AIGETOA team in Chennai TD warmly welcomes Sh. M Vijaya Kumar and expresses their gratitude for his decision to join their esteemed association.

The switch from AIBSNLOA to AIGETOA is a testament to Sh M Vijaya Kumar’s dedication and commitment towards the betterment of executives in BSNL. His invaluable experience, leadership skills, and unwavering dedication will significantly strengthen our association in Chennai TD.

This move is expected to inspire and motivate the members of AIGETOA, while also bringing new perspectives and ideas to the association. The AIGETOA team is confident that Sh. M Vijaya Kumar’s presence will contribute to the growth and progress of our association in Chennai TD.

AIGETOA CHQ Congratulates Shri Ishan Kumar Mall S/o Shri Praveen Kumar Mall (AGM, BSNL-Gorakhpur) for his outstanding performance of scoring (706/720) in NEET 2023 and securing All India Rank 86 It’s a great achievement for which the whole BSNL family is proud of you.

We wish Ishan Kumar Mall a great professional career and also hope that he succeeds in making remarkable contributions to the society.

AIGETOA CHQ has decided to publish a weekly update on status, level of persuasion and outcomes associated pertaining to various issues related to Executive Cadre. To start with, we are publishing the updates for the period 5th June to 13th June and hereinafter, weekly update shall be regularly updated on every Monday for the information of all the executives.

Last Week and this week Team AIGETOA comprising of All India President Shri Veerabhadra Rao, GS Shri Ravi Shil Verma, Dy GS Shri Pavan Akhand, AGSs Shri Yogendra Kumar and Shri Sunil Gautam met various authorities and had multiple meetings at the level of Director HR, PGM (SR & Restg), PGM (Pers), CGM (CNTx-North) and discussed the following issues:

Start of Process for Review of Cadre Strength:

The matter was strongly taken up before Director HR and PGM (Restg) and after detailed discussion finally instructions were given to start the cadre strength review process. Thereafter the Restructuring Cell has already initiated the review exercise. Association shall be giving its input in next few days. We are quite hopeful of increase in number of posts across all the cadres and streams in view of the increased revenue as well as because of new government projects like 4G saturation, Bharatnet, FTTH to Villages etc. AIGETOA’s firm emphasis shall be on sufficient increase in number of posts so that executives across various cadres and streams get a smooth career progression.

JTO to SDE DPC and increase in number of posts for DPC as well as LDCE:

We raised the matter pertaining to the long-awaited promotions in JTO to SDE cadre. We highlighted that Management must move ahead with a progressive thought process. Various complexities associated with the DPC process was discussed. We are hopeful of a positive outcome soon.

We also highlighted that the root cause of all problems is not filling up the vacancies of Pre-VRS and its high time that management must do a rethink on a current procedure adopted and instead should fill up the year wise vacancies available in the Pre-VRS ERA which will end the various disputes in fact across all cadres and streams. Further we have also requested for counting the SDE vacancies against Look After Posts in AGM Cadre which will also increase the number of vacancies. We are quite hopeful that management will definitely give a rethink on the approach adopted and ensure that sufficient vacancies are available for covering all the eligible JTOs in both the quota.

SDE to AGM Promotions:

We once again reminded management about their earlier commitment and to ensure that sufficient vacancies are available in AGM cadre for ensuring the promotions of all eligible SDEs. We also requested for considering the methodology which we have presented during the agenda meeting which was subsequently discussed with CMD BSNL also and there was a broad consensus on towing that line. We expressed our regret on the reluctancy on the part of Pers section for moving ahead with the SDE to AGM Promotions by making sufficient vacancies available by virtue of diversions and rearrangement within the defined strength. The matter is under discussion and deliberation at the level of Director HR and we sincerely feel and hope that finally management will move ahead with the proposal submitted by AIGETOA to ensure the promotions of all eligible. We also requested management to ensure that speaking order issued by BSNL in Madras High Court must be followed in letter and spirit and any deviation from that will result into a contemptuous act by BSNL for that the sole responsibility shall lie on Pers section only.

AO to CAO promotions:

We requested management for trying to get the stay vacated at Hon’ble Chandigarh CAT and if needed the appeal should be filed before Hon’ble High court to seek vacation of stay on the promotions. Further, we also requested for diversion of vacancies from SET quota to DPC quota which will ensure that promotions of all the eligible AOs can be done to CAO grade. We highlighted that AIGETOA will never allow recruitment of SETs and hence instead of keeping the vacancies on hold, the same must be diverted to DPC quota which will end the dispute.

DE to DGM Promotions:

We requested for filing an MA at Hon’ble Chandigarh CAT wherein we requested for submissions of BSNL with regard to fulfilling the directions of Hon’ble Court as now the decision at the highest level has already been taken for following the DoP&T guidelines for reservation in promotions and there is no ambiguity as such over the methodology to be adopted as concurrence of DoP&T has also been obtained on the methodology adopted by BSNL. It’s high time that management stops calling the promotions as provisional and should move forward with promotions in AGM Cadre to DGM cadre by filling up all the available vacancies. Management agreed to our request and assured that after taking legal opinion, matter shall be pursued either at Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh or at Hon’ble Supreme Court where the SLP is pending.

DGM (Adhoc) to DGM (Regular)

We requested for continuing the services of Senior Advocate and also requested BSNL for filing an appeal at Hon’ble High Court. The same was agreed by management side.

SDE 2007 reversal issue:

Matter was deliberated at length with the Director HR and committee members. The discussions were positive and we hope that things will soon fall in line. We sincerely hope that management will extend justice to the affected candidates and we firmly assure that AIGETOA will ensure resolution, come what may.

OTP cases including transfer cases of KTK Circle and waiting list of other hard tenure Circles and changes in Transfer Policy:

It was assured that OTP cases shall be processed in this week including the ones from Karnataka Circle on which there is a firm assurance that the cases shall be considered based on the criteria of date of application when the executive first time applied for OTP. We further highlighted the precarious scenario where one executive is getting transferred within circle, thereafter Inter Circle. We requested for a moratorium on transfer of the executive in Inter Circle also for at least five years if he/she has already undergone transfer within the circle. We requested for a centralized transfer policy where an executive doesn’t faces repeated transfers, first within the circle and then Inter Circle. We further highlighted the arbitrary selection of choice circles where in an executive higher in waiting list is not getting his first or second choice while another executive getting the same station despite being junior in the waiting list. We also requested for publication of waiting list in OTP cases also and publication of vacancies available in circle so that an executive can make an informed choice in OTP window. Management side agreed to explore the suggestions and we are hopeful of a positive outcome on the above suggestions. Maximum use of automated procedures and minimum use of discretionary power is the demand of AIGETOA and transparency in the process is a must.

Extending the Laptop Policy for field units also:

Association extended its thanks for approving the Laptop Reimbursement Policy and requested for immediate replication of the same for executive’s upto JTO/JAO/Equivalent level in the field units. Management Side assured to positively consider the same for field units also.

Revision in the TA/DA/Allowances at current market rates:

Director HR appreciated the concern and assured that needful action shall be done to revise the same.

Association Immunity Policy:

We requested for keeping the letter dated 14.10.2022 held in abeyance at least till next MV. It is anticipated that management will take a considerate view on the same.

Friends,

Above are the update on the persuasion made by Association in Last Few Days and the outcome associated with the persuasion. All we can assure is that AIGETOA is fully committed to resolve the PPP issues and things are moving on a positive note on the issues related to promotion and restructuring. In next few days, AIGETOA shall be knocking the doors of the highest echelons in DoT and Nodal Ministry to ensure precipitation and resolution of the financial issues including the Pay Scale issues, Pay loss issues, 30 Percent SAB, 3rd PRC, Pension Revision. All these issues pertain to the policies of government and hence we must have to pursue at the highest level and our association AIGETOA is fully committed to go to any extent to ensure the resolution of these financial issues. Further our Legal team has finalized the Legal aspects and association has decided to take the legal recourse also for ensuring the resolution of all the pay loss related issues.

Further a detailed meeting of the Director HR and other senior officers of HR group has taken place with the leaders of the Forum of BSNL Associations on 13th June 2023 wherein issues related to MSRRs, promotions in various cadres, immunity, transfer policy etc has been discussed. The detailed update shall be shared at the platform of Forum in due course. Discussion of that meeting has also ended on a positive note.

Dear Management, Instead of identifying non performers, try to identify performers, this will automatically boost performance.

Article written by one of our own JTO Electrical from Bihar, Shri Ayush Anand which is Co authored with noted Economist and Academician, Prof Amarendu Nandy from IIM Ranchi and is published in the leading newspaper Financial Express. This proves that there is no dearth of diamonds in BSNL and they needs to be given proper recognition. Instead of finding 2% low performers, management should come forward to recognise the performance. This will automatically boost up those who are reluctant to perform. Job of HR is to instill positivity in employees not negativity. Sooner management realises this aspect, better will be the days for BSNL.

We strongly denounce and disapprove the letter of AP circle for identifying worst performers. First job should have been to identify best performance.

On behalf of the entire Team AIGETOA, We are thrilled to extend a heartfelt welcome to Sh A A Khan, Ex-All India President, SNEA CHQ to join AIGETOA, our esteemed association. Your decision to transition from SNEA to AIGETOA is a testament to your dedication and commitment towards the betterment of executives in BSNL, and we are honored to have you with us.

Your invaluable experience, leadership skills, and unwavering dedication will undoubtedly strengthen our association and contribute to our collective mission. We greatly look forward to your insights, innovative ideas, and collaborative spirit, which will undoubtedly inspire and motivate our members.

At AIGETOA, we emphasize teamwork, inclusivity, and mutual support. As you immerse yourself in our association, you will find a community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated about resolutions of all pending issues pertaining to the executives of BSNL and committed to making a positive difference. We encourage you to engage actively in our various initiatives, contribute, and share your expertise with fellow members.

We believe that by working together, we can achieve great milestones and create a brighter future for all executives in BSNL.

Once again, Congratulations on becoming a part of AIGETOA. We are excited to witness the positive impact you will make and the contributions you will bring to our association. Together, let us forge a path towards a brighter future for all executives in BSNL.

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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.

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Forum of Associations of BSNL writes to CMD BSNL citing it’s strong objection to the unilateral notification of MSRR 2023 and requests for promoting all the eligible executives and filling vacant posts as per the existing BSNL MSRRs 2009 and comply with the existing Judgements delivered by Hon. Supreme Court of India in court cases against BSNL and the subsequent guideline/s issued by DOP&T as the basic essentiality for the MSRRs-2023. The methodology recently used for promoting additional candidates than available vacancies in CSS cadre shall strictly be followed in all other streams also to enable maximum promotions in these streams, Forum stated in its letter.

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