CHQ NEWS (27/12/2017) :
Meeting with PGM (Pers) BSNL, CO: -
GS, President, FS & AGS (Finance) met PGM (Pers) and discussed regarding.
a) CPSU cadre hierarchy implementation:- PGM (Pers) mentioned that the most of the suggestion given by AIBSNLEA have been incorporated in the CPSU cadre hierarchy proposal submitted to the BSNL Board but before the Board meeting Hon’ble CAT Ernakulum Bench has granted stay order on the proposal itself. The case has been filed by some JTO’s qualified LDCE and waiting for promotion. He mentioned that the case will be heard on 3rd Jan-2018 and before that BSNL reply to the Hon’ble CAT. He mentioned that as soon as the stay order is vacated the CPSU cadre hierarchy proposal will be placed before the BSNL Board for approval. We further requested to ensure to consider reference points for next promotion from the date of last DPC, SDE/AO to SDE/CAO promotion after 7years only instead of 12 years and withdrawal of MT recruitment provision. PGM (Pers) was non-committal on these issues.
b) Consideration of some SDEs/ DEs /DGMs request transfers: - Requested for consideration of some SDEs/ DEs /DGMs request transfers. PGM (Pers) assured to look into the pending cases for their early settlement.
Meeting with GM (FP), BSNL, CO: -
GS, President, FS & AGS (Finance) met GM (FP) and discussed regarding.
a) CPC from JAO to AO:- GM(FP) informed that CPC was initiated to fill up the vacant AO posts but the Hon’ble CAT Bangalore has granted the stay order on the existing seniority list of JAOs. The case is will be heard in the month of Jan-2018.
b) Consideration of some request transfers of AOs/ CAOs/ DGM (F):- Requested for consideration of request/ tenure transfer of AOs/ CAOs/ DGM (F). GM (FP) directed to DGM (SEA) to examine all the pending cases and issuing transfer orders.
c) Relieving of AOs/CAOs from Chhattisgarh & MP Circle: - Requested for relieving of AOs/CAOs from Chhattisgarh and MP Circle. GM (FP) mentioned that already the substitutes from other Circles have been posted to the Chhattisgarh and MP Circle. Now all the transfer orders will be implemented through ERP shortly.
d) Clarification on hard tenure Circle to West Bengal Circle: - Requested for issuing clarification on hard tenure Circle to West Bengal Circle from BSNL CO. GM(FP) assured to issue clarification at the earliest.
CHQ NEWS (26/12/2017) :
Meeting with Member (T), Telecom Commission:
GS, President & AGS (Finance) met Member (T) Telecom Commission and discussed regarding support to BSNL by giving some IT projects of DOT to BSNL being a state owned company. Member (T) mentioned that DOT has already take an initiative for external stake holders wherein some IT initiative projects can be taken by BSNL i.e. Central Equipment Identity Registry (ITPC) may carry out the work in coordination with (C-DOT), Disaster Management, Smart DoT (ITPC may carry out the work), Smart DoT Plus (for field units) ITPC may carry out the work etc. He advised that BSNL should take such projects from DoT to earn good revenue and it is easy for BSNL to execute these projects through their infrastructure and expertise.
Meeting with Member (S), Telecom Commission:
GS, President & AGS (Finance) met Shri Lav Gupta New Member (S), Telecom Commission and greeted him on assuming the high office of Member (S) and requested him to support BSNL. Member (S) mentioned that we are very much concern for the better health of BSNL since we have worked in BSNL and we are aware of its strength. He further mentioned that before 9-10 years when he was working in TRAI that time also he used to support BSNL in many aspects in the interest of Govt. and people.
We requested him for the implementation of 3rd PRC recommendation with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL which has already been approved by BSNL Board and has been sent to DoT for issuance of PO but it is getting delayed. Also requested for revision of pension of BSNL pensioners as they are not concern with the affordability clause of 3rd PRC report. Member (S) assured to discuss the matter with DDG (Estt.) for an early action in this regard.
Meeting with Director (PSU) DoT:
GS, President & AGS (Finance) met Director (PSU) DoT and discussed regarding
a) Implementation of 3rd PRC with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL: Director (PSU) mentioned that the matter is under consideration but it may take some time in settling affordability clause issue.
b) Restructuring of ADOL cadre: We requested for giving clearance on BSNLs proposal to restructure the ADOL cadre. Director (PSU) mentioned that the matter has been processed to internal finance of DoT for concurrence and the clearance is expected shortly.
c) Replacement of E-1A by E-2 and E-2A by E-3 pay scales: We requested for reconsideration of the issue of replacement of E-1A by E-2 and E-2A by E-3 pay scales. Director (PSU) mentioned that the matter has been sent to DOP&T/DPE for clarification on this issue.
Meeting with Director (HR) BSNL, Board:
GS, President & AGS (Finance) met Director (HR) BSNL, Board and discussed regarding.
a) Implementation of 3rd PRC with 15% fitment benefit:- We requested Director (HR) BSNL Board to use her good office in DoT to get cleared the BSNL Board Proposal on 3rd PRC implementation in BSNL. Director (HR) mentioned that she has been trying to convince the DoT officers for 3rd PRC implementation in BSNL for its viability and hoping that Hon'ble MOC (I/C) will consider the proposal for its implementation.
b) CPSU Cadre Hierarchy: We expressed our concern against non-consideration of our views before the draft proposal of CPSU cadre hierarchy submitted to the BSNL Board meeting for approval. Director (HR) mentioned that the last BSNL Board meeting the matter was under agenda but could not be discussed due to the stay order granted by the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulum. However, she directed OSD and GM(SR) to hold a meeting with our association and to discuss the CPSU cadre hierarchy proposal. She advised OSD and GM(SR) to put-up our views before her for further discussion. She assured that our views will be taken under consideration.
c) Implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement on TES Group-B seniority and pay fixation: We requested for implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement on TES Group-B seniority and pay fixation. Director (HR) assured for an early action in this regard.
d) CPCs to fill up the vacant Group-A and Group-B level posts: We requested Director (HR) to seek the legal opinion on holding of CPCs on Adhoc basis to fill up the vacant Group-A and Group-B level posts subject to outcome of the Court Cases. Director (HR) assured to look into the matter.
e) Pay protection of Officiating JTOs under FR 22(1)(a)(i): We requested Director (HR) to implement the Hon'ble Kerala High Court judgment for pay protection / pay-fixation under FR 22(1)(a)(i) to all the affected officiating JTOs as per our letter dated 15.11.2017 addressed to the Director (HR) instead of filing an appeal in the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Director (HR) agreed to consider our request.
Media News : (22/12/2017)
In a report tabled in the Lok Sabha, it said that for "the long term survival and success of MTNL and BSNL, their merger would only be a viable proposition - in view of the fact that their merger would give both the entities a chance for competition against the emerging consolidated private sector players".
The 43rd report of the Committee on Petitions noted that the Department of Telecom had outlined two options after the panel had previously recommended constitution of an expert group to examine the prospects of merger of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL).
One of the options entailed MTNL focusing on turnaround with support from the government and shareholders and seeking opportunities "to sell and divest select business assets".
The second option was about seeking opportunities for merger of MTNL with BSNL to become a pan-India integrated telecom operator offering wired and wireless telephony services.
This would also allow them to optimise resources and increase revenue through synergised operations.
The committee was informed by the communications ministry that 'revival plan' prepared by consultant Deloitte has been considered by the MTNL Board in their meeting in March 2017.
After being recommended by the MTNL Board, it was sent to the DoT and "is under process".
"Now that the revival plan has been considered by MTNL Board and is presently under consideration of the Department of Telecom, the committee desire that the Ministry should explore ways to implement the revival plan without further loss of precious time," it said.
The committee also wished to be apprised of the final outcome on the issue.
Meeting of all Unions and Association of BSNL (13/12/2017):
All Unions & Associations CHQ leaders met today and congratulated the BSNL employees for making two Day strike a complete success.
The meeting also criticized and condemned the negligent attitude of DOT administration and BSNL Management towards BSNL employees strike and their legitimate demands.
Further decided to hold meeting on 08-01-2018 at 15.00 hrs in FNTO office T-16, Atul Grove Road New Delhi to decide the future course of actions for launching hard Trade union actions in terms of Parliament March/ Sanchar Bhawan including indefinite strike.
STRIKE PREPARATORY MEETING @ MADURAI
TWO DAY Strike Preparatory meeting by All Unions and Association of BSNL held on 05/12/2017 at Level IV Building, Tallakulam, Madurai.
Com. S. Kamaraj, ACS, AIBSNLEA participated and made special address to the gathering.
Other Circle Office Bearers Com.M. Murugaiah, BSNLEU, Com.K. Natarajan, NFTE, Com.N.Alagarsamy, SNEA, Com. M. Kannadasan, TEPU and Com.R.Premkumar, SEWA also delivered their special address.
The meeting was presided by M. Rajendran, DS NFTE and welcomed by C. Selvin Sathyaraj, DS BSNLEU.
Concluded with the thanks giving speech by S. Muthukumar, DS, FNTO
