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JTO(T) to SDE(T) LDCE classes Time Table for week 19/01/2015 to 24/01/2014

Date 19/01/2015 MON HOLIDAY

Date 20/01/2015 TUE Paper-II ( CFA ) Topic: Signaling Principles

Date 21/01/2015 WED Paper-II ( CFA ) Topic: IN & ISDN

Date 22/01/2015 THU Paper-II ( CFA ) Topic: Fundamentals of Switching

Date 23/01/2015 FRI Paper-II ( CFA) Topic: IPV6/PACKET SWITCHING/ROUTING PRINCIPLE

Date 24/01/2015 SAT Paper-II ( CFA) Topic: External Plant

Venue : Conference Hall,Bajirao Road,Pune 411002

Time : 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

All the eligible are requested to attend the classes sharply.

BRAHMAND SANSTHAN & BSNL PUNE

ORGANISED BLOOD DONATION CAMP ON OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY

VENUE :M.H.S.BHAVAN, NEAR POONA CLUB,BSNL, PUNE 411001

TIME : 9.00 AM TO 1.00 PM

DATE : 26^TH JANUARY 2015

“BLOOD DONATION WILL COST YOU NOTHING,BUT IT WILL SAVE SOMEONE’S PRECIOUS LIFE.”

FOR ENROLLMENT PLEASE CONTACT OUR ACTIVE MEMBER COM.C.M.REDKAR SDE MOBILE (NODAL) ON HIS MOBILE NO. 9423003232

23 JAN 15: In continuation to BSNL CO orders for JAO to AO Regular promotions, CAO FC Mumbai issued posting order of 87 JAOs/AAOs from Maharashtra Circle wherein all are posted in same unit/SSA. Letter <<<>>>

It is very positive step by FC section that all the promoted Officers are posted in same unit/SSA and posting order is also issued in fastest speed and shortest time period of three days. SNEA (I) Pune conveys thanks to all concerned officers & Staff in FC section for such positive step and efficient working.

23 JAN 15: AGM BP & IT Mumbai endorsed the guidelines issued by DoE & IT for posting information on social website. Letter <<<>>>

22 JAN 15: Hon. Supreme Court directs generalization of TES Gr B Seniority on basis of Rule 206. Seniority lists 1 to 7 restored. Court appoints committee headed by a Judge of Delhi HC to examine the issue of consequential benefits and to minimize the impact on those who got promotion after revision of seniority in 2000. Benefits already extended to 45 people stand protected.

21 JAN 15: GS SNEA (I) CHQ writes to Shri. Anupam Shrivastav, CMD BSNL extending unconditional support for growth of BSNL, highlighting important HR issues of executives, strict enforcement of discipline, accountability, close monitoring of performance, especially of SSA heads which are nerve centers of growth, monitoring of quality of services and execution of projects at all the levels, Finalization of tenders and procurement of materials in a time bound manner, taming corruption ruthlessly etc etc. Letter <<<>>>

21 JAN 15: GS SNEA(I) CHQ writes Smt. Madhu Arora, GM (Restructuring) BSNL CO giving suggestions on proposed HR Plan in BSNL and strongly pleads for increase in posts at the level of DGM and not at the level of GMs as proposed in draft HR plan, agrees for cluster of Executives from JTO to AGM but with clearly defined duties to each cadre & all cadres directly reporting to JAG level officers, no reduction in post of Civil/Electrical & Account wing and need of TTAs & TMs cadres etc. Letter <<<>>>

21 JAN 15: BSNL CO issued orders for renaming post of Surveyor of works (Elect) as Executive Engineer (EP). Letter <<<>>>

21 JAN 15: BSNL CO issued revised scheme and syllabus for LICE for the post of JTO Elect under 20% quota without any change in syllabus. Letter <<<>>> Syllabus <<<>>>

21 JAN 15: BSNL CO signed MoU with Alahahabad Bank for different loan schemes for BSNL employees. Letter <<<>>> MoU <<<>>>

20 JAN 15: Com. K. Sebastin, GS bereaved as he lost his beloved father: With deep heart it is to inform that Com. K. Sebastin GS SNEA (I) CHQ lost his father today evening at 1800 hrs, while he was at his native place. On behalf of all the comrades of SNEA(I) Pune, SNEA (I) Pune pays homage to departed soul and prays Almighty to give heavenly space and peace to the departed soul and to give courage to

Com. Sebastin and his family members to come out of these moments of deep sorrow.

20 JAN 15: BSNL CO issued carination that the confirmation of JTOs who are on deputation to other circles is to be issued by recruiting Circle. Letter <<<>>>

19 JAN 15: Congratulations for E4 to E5 TBP :AGM Estt Mumbai issued orders for Time Bound Promotion from E4 to E5 scale for 121 left out SDEs/DEs. Letter <<<>>>

Unfortunately some of eligible officers are still left in this order for want of APRs , some of APRs of Executives reached late at Circle Office Mumbai.SNEA (I) Pune appeals the concerned comrades, to look into matter and send their APRs as early as possible.

19 JAN 15: DoPT clarified that Filling of Annual Immovable Property Returns (IPR) under CCS Rule 1964 continues to be submitted by all Government Officers. IPRs are to be submitted in addition to the information to be submitted under Lokayukt Act 2013 & the last date for submission of IRRs is 31/01/2015. Letter <<<>>>

17 JAN 15: CGMT MH Circle writes SSA Heads on Revenue Performance of their SSAs by QE Dec 2014 in each vertical and asks to ascertain the reasons for poor performance by SSAs in achievement of the revenue targets. Letter <<<>>>

The annual revenue Target of year 2014-15 for Maharashtra Circle is Rs. 3206 Core and achievement up to QE Dec-2014 is Rs. 2155 Crores which comes merely 67% whereas it should have been 75%. In this special letter, CGMT calls for critical analysis of revenue performance by SSA Heads and asks to submit detail report on assessment of reasons for poor performance & action plan to achieve revenue targets in remaining period three months period and last date for submit ion of action plan is 20/01/2015. 

Till now Raigad SSA is at the Top of the list of revenue targets with 83.47 % achievement and Nanded SSA is at the bottom of the list with the achievement of merely 55.60% revenue targets of Year 2014-15.

For Pune SSA level initiatives & pending issues to increase revenue issue for survival of BSNL., all comrades are requested to email suggestions for improvement of overall revenue of Pune to Com. S. M. Chand, DP SNEA (I) Pune, {9423571555} , who is consolidating these details. The details may be please emailed on smchand04@gmail.com latest by 20/01/2015, so that we can submit it to Com.S.V.Bhad CP SNEA(I) MH Circle by 22/01/2015.

17 JAN 15: AGM Staff Mumbai issued third reminder letter to SSA Heads for sending Special Reports, Assessment Sheet & VCRs for JTO Offg promotions which are due from 05/01/2014 & last date for submission of this information in 19/01/2015. Letter <<<>>>

17 JAN 15: In a letter addressed to all SSA Heads, AGM Staff Mumbai calls for breakup of TTA vacancies specially for Non Recruiting Circles/Units & it is to be submitted by today itself i.e. 17/01/2015. Letter <<<>>>

16 JAN 15: Congratulations!!! In two separate orders BSNL CO issued promotion orders for 1552 JAOs/AAOs for their AO Regular promotions. Order I <<<>>> Order II <<<>>>

All the JAOs/AAOs from Maharashtra Circle on their promotion as AO are posted in Maharashtra Circle itself and some additional AOs from other Circles are also posted to Maharashtra Circle. This will definitely help to meet present shortage of AOs in Maharashtra Circle.

SNEA (I) Maharashtra congratulates all the comrades on their promotion as AO & conveys thanks to SNEA (I) CHQ for continuous persuasion of this matter and getting desired results.

JTO(T) to SDE(T) LDCE classes Time Table for week 12/01/2015 to 17/01/2014

Date 12/01/2015 MON Paper-II ( IT ) Topic: ICT SECURITY.

Date 13/01/2015 TUE Paper-II ( IT ) Topic: CYBER SECURITY

Date 14/01/2015 WED Paper-II ( IT ) Topic: CLOUD COMPUTING/WWW.

Date 15/01/2015 HOLIDAY

Date 16/01/2015 FRI Paper-I (Mgmt) Topic: TIME MGMT.

Date 16/01/2015 FRI Paper-I (Mgmt) Topic: ASSET MGMT.

Venue : Conference Hall,Bajirao Road,Pune 411002

Time : 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

All the eligible are requested to attend the classes sharply.

16 JAN 15: Congratulations!!! The case filed at Hon CAT, Ernakulam challenging the method of fixation of seniority of JTOs dismissed today. This paves the way for long awaited promotions from JTO to SDE. SNEA (I) MH conveys thanks to SNEA (I) CHQ for strong initiatives in this case and specially to Com George Varghese, CS SNEA (I) Kerala Circle for defending the case properly. All concerned officers are requested to look into pending & fresh VCs in cases where earlier VCs are expired after period of 90 days.In case of any difficulty,concerned officer may contact DS SNEA(I),Pune.

16 JAN 15: Congratulations!!! Shri Anupam Shrivastava, DIR (CM) assumed the charge as CMD, BSNL for a period of 5 years or till retirement whichever is earlier. He is having 4.5 years service for superannuation. He is a BSNL absorbed ITS officer. He is having an uphill task of revival of BSNL. SNEA (I) wish him all the success and extends unqualified support to all his initiatives to revive our company. By this, our demand for filling up CMD and other Director Board posts partially fulfilled. DIR (EB) and DIR (Fin) selection completed and DIR (HR) post is notified. Order <<<>>>

 

16 JAN 15: JAO to AO promotion: CLO cleared the DPC minutes. It will be going to the competent authority for approval and orders are expected in a couple of days.

15 JAN 15: AGM Admn Mumbai endorsed the letter issued by BSNL CO on issues related to FSTC/Mobile/Broadband provided to MTNL/BSNL. It is clearly mentioned that to RSTC/Mobile/Broadband connections provided to BSNL/MTNL officers/staff are not to be disconnected for old outstanding payments. Order <<<>>>

16 JAN 15: Meeting with Secretary, DoT on 14.01.2015: GS and CHQ President met Sri Rakesh Gargh, Sec/DoT and discussed the following issues:

A. 3G ICR pact by private operators and its impact on BSNL: Both GS and President explained the issue in detail to Sec/DoT. The case was originated as a result of the petition filed by SNEA in the Hon Delhi HC. The 3G ICR pact affects BSNL business. Also BSNL is forced to pay pan India spectrum charges, about 5000 Crores excess of other operators paid. BSNL invested huge money for infrastructure also but the other operators are providing services without having a network and no investment for network expansion. In the case of TDSAT verdict, Sri Kuldeep Singh is having conflict of interest since he has already taken a stand as CMD/DIR (OP), MTNL that 3G roaming is correct and called for tender for 3G roaming pact with other operators. Assn requested to bring these facts before the Hon SC during pleadings.

B. Pension contribution on actual basic pay instead of maximum of the pay scale as per DoPT order dated 19.11.2009: Assn pointed out that the orders of the nodal agency DoPT to implement the order on pension contribution w.e.f 01.01.2006 is not implemented in case of BSNL absorbed employees. Administrative Ministry DoT forcing BSNL to continue to pay pension contribution on maximum of the pay scale and BSNL is forced to pay about Rs 300 Crores in excess as pension contribution per year. DoPT vide letter dated 24.04.2014 communicated to the Assn that the pension contribution is regulated as per the order dated 19.11.2009. After detailed discussion, Sec/DoT told us to give a note in this regard.

C. BSNL and MTNL Merger: Assn requested Sec/DoT to address the contentious issues before a decision is taken on merger. The huge market liability of Rs 11,000 Crores for MTNL will sink BSNL also if it is merged with BSNL without taking over the liability by the Govt. Issues like Seniority, pay disparity, pay scales and disinvest of MTNL etc to be addressed before a final decision is taken. Sec/DoT assured that these issues will be taken care before a decision is taken on merger.

D. Appointment of CMD and Directors for BSNL: Assn requested to fill up the vacant posts of CMD and Board of Directors in BSNL as a first step towards revival of BSNL. Since CMD and many Board member posts are lying vacant, policy decisions and initiatives are delaying in BSNL.  

 

16 JAN 15: Meeting with Sr GM(SR): GS and President met Sri Shameem Akhtar, Sr GM(SR) and held discussions on the pending issues related to membership verification like provision for a settlement on policy issues which strengthens the relations between Management and recognised Assn and end multiplicity of Assns, no of office bearers of Assn at Circle level and collection of fund other than subscription from the members. Sr GM(SR) assured that he will try to discuss these issues again in the Committee.

On membership verification, Sr GM informed that CMD already interacted with CGM/KTK and as per direction of CMD an early hearing application is moved for early hearing disposal of the case which may come at any time. The case is already come back to the original bench. 

SNEA (I) PUNE wishes

“HAPPY MAKAR SANKRANT & HAPPY PONGAL” to all OUR MEMBERS,SENIOR OFFICERS, ALL BSNL EMPLPEES AND OUR ESTEEM CUSTOMERS.

15 JAN 15: BSNL CO issued reminder to all Circles for information on corrections/omissions in AAO/JAO seniority list. Order <<<>>>

15 JAN 15: CAO FC Mumbai issued orders for four week Phase I training for two left out JAOs w.e.f. 19/01/2015 at NATFM Hyderabad. Order <<<>>>

14 JAN 15: By adding four new post of DEs in Mobile Pune, AGM Staff Mumbai calls revised willingness for DE L/A arrangements and revised last date of submission of willingness is 16/01/2015. Order <<<>>>

When more than 16 posts of DEs are being managed by local looking after arrangements in Mobile unit itself by violating guidelines issued by BSNL CO, the Circle Office has merely added four posts keeping space for continuation of illegal L/A arrangements locally and creating troubles for executives. Apart from these 16 DE vacancies in Mobile Unit, in many of SSAs, local arrangements are made for fulfilling requirement of DEs for smooth maintenance of day to day working. AGM/DEs are having different financial powers & different authorities as compared to SDEs/JTOs and needs to be given proper & legal orders for using all these authorities. It seems that vacancies of only Circle office are calculated as per actual requirement and in case of all other SSAs/Units, there is need to correct the vacancies different units as per minimum requirement.

14 JAN 15: By adding more 38 names of JTOs, AGM Staff Mumbai calls willingness for SDE L/A arrangements and last date of submission willingness is 20/01/2015. Letter <<<>>>

14 JAN 15: CAO FC Mumbai issued orders for five week Phase III training for 15 JAOs w.e.f. 19/01/2015 at NATFM Hyderabad. 

Order <<<>>>

14 JAN 15: AGM Staff Mumbai issued waiting lists of request transfers in DE cadre as on 31/12/2014. Letter <<<>>>

Concerned executives are given opportunity for withdrawal of request if he/she desires so and individual has to submit withdrawal request latest by 27/01/2015. For any discrepancies in the data of this request transfer waiting list, individuals have to contact Com. R. R. Yadav, AD Staff C Mumbai on 9423984142 & get is corrected.

14 JAN 15: AGM Staff Mumbai calls for Vigilance Clearance of 189 SDEs for DE Looking After Arrangements and last date for its submission is 15/01/2015. Letter <<<>>>

14 JAN 15: Meeting with GM (Estt) on E2, E3 pay scales replacing the intermediary pay scales of E1A and E2A: GS and both AGSs met GM(Estt) on 12.01.2015 to discuss E2, E3 pay scales and holding committee meeting. GM (Estt) told that in the last committee meeting, demand for E2 to E7 pay scales which is not part of the terms and conditions of the committee was raised by some members and the cabinet decision on MTNL has come where cabinet decided to reduce the pay scales of MTNL to that of BSNL, the question of whether E2, E3 can be implemented in BSNL is referred to DoT. Association strongly protested against this action to refer the matter back to DoT since last three years from Feb, 2012 onwards this issue is simply shuttling in the name of DoT, DPE etc. In the Committee meeting on 17.11.2014, Chairman directed GM (Estt) to refer the matter to DIR(HR)/CMD to decided on the terms of reference of the Committee but now the matter has been sent to DoT against the decision taken in the committee meeting. This is nothing but delay tactics.

We clearly told GM (Estt) that cabinet decision on MTNL is a latest development in 2014 and we are discussing about the pay revision and revised pay scales replacing intermediary scales of E1A and E2A from 01.01.2007. Whatever be the rationalization of pay scales has to happen, it will be from the next pay revision from 2017 and not from 01.01.2007. In the name of development in MTNL, there is no justification in delaying the finalization of pay scales of BSNL w.e.f. 01.01.2007. If comparison with MTNL is required, then BSNL has to consider for parity in pay from 01.10.2000 till rationalization is done.

GM (Estt) mentioned that E1 and E2 scale is already approved by BSNL Board and it is implemented in BSNL. On that GS replied that its implementation is provisional pending final decision on the pay scales for which the Committee is constituted and DoT has to approve the same. GM (Estt) further told that some section of Executives has apprehension that on implementation of E2, E3 pay scale alone, anomaly will occur as JTOs of 2001/2002 batch will reach E3 scale in 9 to 11 years where as 2005/2007/2008 batches will reaches in 4 to 6 years. It is always a fact that in any pay revision youngsters will be benefitted than the seniors but the seniors never come on the way of the future of youngsters, which is the history of trade union movement. In 1986 pay revision also, seniors pay even got reduced but they whole heartedly welcomed the up gradation of the pay scales of the JTO cadre and struggled for that. No Assn or Executive of BSNL is against extending E2, E3 pay scales to the JTO/JAOs of 2007, 2008 and later recruitments.  Assn clearly told GM(Estt) that our demand is E2 to E7 scale but due to Managements apprehension about the huge financial implication on pension contribution, at least to give relief to the JTOs of 2007 and 2008 batch and JTO/JAOs recruited after 2007, the terms of reference of the joint committee was decided as to examine the implementation of E2, E3 scale replacing intermediary Pay scales of E1A and E2A for JTO and SDE cadres keeping the other scales pending for the time being till pension contribution issue is settled.

The latest developments show that the Management is in no mood to implement at least E2, E3 pay scales for the time being. CMD and other senior officers again and again assured us to resolve the issues through discussions in the Joint Committee but in fact the issue is referred to DoT again without any valid reason. This shows that management want to demote the cadres of JTO/JAO and SDE/AO to E1 and E2 scales. We have no other option left other than to restart the agitation programmes which we are held in abeyance on assurances from CMD, BSNL.

14 JAN 15: Meeting with GM(FP): GS and both AGSs met GM(FP) and held discussions on JAO to AO promotion, AO to CAO promotion for around 230 posts, meeting of the Committee on option case of 2010 batch etc. On JAO to AO promotion, CLO raised some queries about the unassessed cases, most of them are absconding cases and it will be submitted after CLO returns from leave on 15th.

13 JAN 15: CS SNEA(I) Maharashtra writes to GS SNEA(I) CHQ submitting views of Maharashtra comrades on draft HR Plan along with copy of letter on concept of Area Offices and problems thereof written to CGMT MH Circle. Letter to GS <<<>>>

Copy of letter to CGMT MH Circle opposing implementation of Area Office concept in Maharashtra Circle. <<<>>>

13 JAN 15: AGM Staff Mumbai issued waiting lists of request transfers in JTO & SDE cadre as on 31/12/2014.

SDEs <<<>>> JTOs <<<>>>

Concerned executives are given opportunity for withdrawal of request if he/she desires so and individual has to submit withdrawal request latest by 31/01/2015. For any discrepancies in the data of this request transfer waiting list, individuals have to contact Com. V. J. Bhandirge, AD Staff B Mumbai on 9423082370 & get is corrected.

13 JAN 15: BSNL CO endorsed the clarifications issued by DoPT on eligibility of disabled children for family pension after marriage & eligibility of two family pensions. Letter <<<>>>

13 JAN 15: DoPT issued revised formats for declaration of assets by Public Servants under Lokayukt Rule 2013 which is to be completed before 30/04/2014. Letter <<<>>>

10 JAN 15: AGM Estt Mumbai writes third reminder to SSA Heads calling for missing APRs of 28 executives for E4 to E5 TBP DPC which is scheduled on 13/01/2015. Letter <<<>>>

It has been clearly warned in this letter that in case of non receipt of these APRs by 13/01/2015, the names of the said officers will not be considered in DPC and hence all are concerned officers and DS are requested to look into these cases of missing APRs and send Xerox copies of APRs of these officers for period mentioned against their name by post and scanned copies of same APRs by email on agm.estt@bsnl.co.in to avoid postal delay and confirm its receipt with Com. D. D. Pardeshi AD HRD-I on 022-26467572.

10 JAN 15: GS SNEA(I) CHQ writes to CMD, BSNL regarding impledement in the Hon Supreme Court in the SLP filed by DoT against the TDSAT verdict on 3G ICR pact by private operators. Letter <<<>>>

10 JAN 15: SNEA is impleading in the SLP filed by DoT in the Hon Supreme Court against the TDSAT verdict on 3G ICR pact by private operators.

10 JAN 15:147 Seniority Case in Hon Supreme Court: Hon Supreme Court directed to complete the service and the pleadings by filing reply, rejoinder etc and posted the case for hearing in the 3rd week of March-2015 in a non miscellaneous day.

10 JAN 15: Seniors drawing less pay than their juniors: The SLP filed by BSNL in the Hon Supreme Court against the judgment of Hon Kerala High Court in the case of Sri Sethumadhavan & Others has been dismissed today. Assn all along pleading with the Management to step up the pay of seniors at par with that of the Juniors on account of EPP. Assn will be taking up the matter with BSNL Management to generalize the judgment for all.

9 JAN 15 : Overwhelming Response from comrades of Pune for Three days Dharna on 06th, 07th and 08th January, 2015 at O/O PGMT Pune: As per call given by Forum of BSNL Unions & Associations, about all comrades in Pune have participated in Dharana making it highly successful and showing their commitments to the genuine demands raised by Forum with total unity of executives and Non executives. Thus comrades have given their unconditional and devoted support to “Save BSNL” Campaign. Since the day one, the comrades have taken initiatives and with more awareness over the period of three days, about all comrades have participated in third day Dharana by applying casual leaves, showing the greatest unity and supported the demands raised by Central HQ of Forum. Many of the CHQ, Circle & District Leaders of different unions & associations have addressed mass gathering during lunch hour demonstrations and explained the different demands raised by Forum and its importance in call given for “Save BSNL”. With stronger and historical unity of Executives and Non executives throughout Pune SSA, comrades have shown committed support for continuation of “Save BSNL” call till settlement of demands.

SNEA (I) Pune conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to comrades of Pune & leaders of different Unions & Associations in Pune for their overwhelming response & strong unity for this three days Dharana and making historical and grand success.

JTO(T) to SDE(T) LDCE classes Time Table on date 10/01/2014

BSNL CDA RULES

POWER PLANT & SMPS MODULES.

Venue : Conference Hall,Bajirao Road,Pune 411002

Time : 10.00 am to 12.30 am

All the eligible are requested to attend the classes sharply.

9 JAN 15: DPE issued orders for increase in IDA by 2.2% w.e.f. 01/01/2015.  Order <<<>>>

9 JAN 15: BSNL CO calls for details of death cases for claims under renewable term insurance available with leave encashment scheme.  Letter <<<>>>

9 JAN 15: AGM Estt Mumbai endorsed letter by BSNL CO for IPMS {Individual Performance System} Card for executives along with sample score cards for each working category of Executive scores thereof.  Details <<<>>>

8 JAN 15: AGM DE& R Mumbai published list of eligible SC/ST candidates for LDCE for SDE promotions to be held on 15/02/2014 and direct controlling offices to relive all these candidates and candidates from minority community for necessary pre-recruitment training which is being arranged by AGM Estt Mumbai.  Letter <<<>>>

8 JAN 15: BSNL CO issued clarification for looking after arrangements in meeting shortage of executives in Electrical wing.  

Letter <<<>>>

8 JAN 15: BSNL CO issued new guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability and these guidelines are applicable from 01/04/2014.  Letter <<<>>>

6 JAN 15: Examination Centre for LDCE for SDE Promotions: The JTOs in Maharashtra appearing for LDCE for SDE promotions under 33 % Quota will be now at ease as their time and money will be saved while appearing this examination to be held on 15/02/2014. Normally said examination is held centrally at Mumbai and that to be private colleges, wherein our JTOs from different corners of Maharashtra have to search such private colleges in difficult places of Mumbai for appearing examination and have to waste important time and BSNL Money for same. But this time, the SDE LDCE will be held at three locations namely Pune, Nashik & Nagpur and the in house infrastructure of RTCC & CTCC will be used for this examination.

JTO(T) to SDE(T) LDCE classes Time Table for week 05/01/2015 to 09/01/2014

Date 05/01/2015 MON Paper-II ( CFA ) Topic: ROUTING PRINCIPLE.

Date 06/01/2015 TUE Paper-II ( CFA ) Topic: POWER PLANT & SMPS MODULES.

Date 07/01/2015 WED Paper-II ( CM ) Topic: RF PLANNING & DRIVE TEST.

Date 08/01/2015 THU Paper- II ( IT) Topic: ERP.

Date 09/01/2015 FRI Paper-I (Mgmt) Topic:BSNL CDA RULES

Venue : Conference Hall,Bajirao Road,Pune 411002

Time : 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

All the eligible are requested to attend the classes sharply.

5 JAN 15: Three days Dharna on 06th, 07th and 08th January, 2015 at O/O PGMT Pune: As per the decision of Forum of BSNL Unions/ Associations, three days Dharna will be held on 06, 07, 08 Jan, 2014. All the issues in the charter of demands are related to BSNL revival only which is our main concern except 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL direct rect employees and pension revision for the pensioners. All members are requested to attend the Dharna programme and make it a grand success.

Maximum members should participate in the Dharna on all the days and it should be ensued that each and every BSNL employee is participating in the Dharna at least one day by availing leave

SNEA (I) PUNE wishes

“HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2015” to all OUR MEMBERS,SENIOR OFFICERS, ALL BSNL EMPLPEES AND OUR ESTEEM CUSTOMERS.

5 JAN 15: Recruitment Year of Newly promoted JTOs: SNEA (I) Maharashtra has received many queries about the recruitment year of JTOs promoted in last LICE as same was not mentioned in their posting order. We have taken up matter with Shri. P.R. Sule DGM HR/Admn Mumbai on 03/01/2014 and brought to his notice the grievances of these comrade and problems faced by them. After detail discussions with concerned officers, he has issued instructions to AGM (Staff/Estt) Mumbai for issuing fresh letter giving recruitment year of all the JTOs promoted in TTA to JTO LICE and Com. P. M. Joshi, AGM Staff/Estt) Mumbai assured to issue said letter within 2-3 days.

3 JAN 15: CAO FC Mumbai issued posting order of 75 JAOs after completion of five week Phase III Training at NATFM Hyderabad wherein all JAOs except one are posted at same place.  Order <<<>>> Corrigendum <<<>>>

3 JAN 15: BSNL CO issued revised reporting & reviewing structure of Civil & Electrical Wing Executives. This order will supersede earlier instructions on this subject vide order dated 16/04/2014.  Letter <<<>>>

3 JAN 15: By endorsing letter issued by CLO BSNL CO , AGM Admn Mumbai writes SSA Heads to update Reservation Roster as on 31/01/2015 and send compliance report 15/02/2015.  Letter <<<>>>

2 JAN 15: Editorial January 2015 <<<>>>

2 JAN 15:Meeting with CMD/BSNL on E2, E3 pay scale and membership verification: GS, CHQ President and AGS Com Dahiya met Sri A. N. Rai, CMD/BSNL and held discussions on the above issues.

Assn told CMD that first time after the formation of Joint Committee, a brief meeting on E2, E3 pay scale issue was held on 17.11.2014. In that meeting Chairman and others inclined to consider E2, E3 scales for JTO/JAO and SDE/AO alone which will settle the issues of JTO/JAOs of 2007, 2008 and later recruits and the non standard pay scales of E1A and E2A if cascading effect is not there. The demand for cascading effect of pay scales upto E7 scale has been referred to CMD by the Chairman as it is not part of the original terms of reference of the committee.

CMD informed that such HR issues are not at all clearing by the Board as DoT is taking tough stand on HR issues. He suggested to consider the issue in the next pay revision in 2017. All these issues can be projected before the 3rd PRC and solution can be found. To meet the pay loss issue, 5 increments also given to the JTO/JAOs, CMD informed. The pension contribution issue also not agreed by DoT to finalise the pay sales.

Assn very strongly pleaded that BSNL cannot approach the 3rd PRC with non standard pay scales and as on today, the pay scales of JTO/JAOs and SDE/AOs, the basic cadres are not finalized. So at least the revised pay scales for JTO/JAO and SDE/AO replacing E1A and E2A to be finalized soon. It cannot be postponed further. Assn also pleaded that it was agreed in March 2014 that in case DPE not agreeing for E1A and E2A and pension contribution issue is not resolved, the possibility of extending standard pay scales of E2, E3 for JTO/JAO and SDE/AO alone will be considered. So atleast this portion has to be settled immediately.  

Finally CMD agreed to consider the proposal and informed that he will direct the Chairman accordingly.

It is understood that Estt wing moved a file to DIR/CMD regarding terms of reference of the Committee as suggested by the Chairman. But surprisingly it contains some other very negative information regarding MTNL pension issue and reference on cabinet decision on MTNL issue to bring parity in MTNL pay scales with that of BSNL and in that case whether E2, E3 can be considered now or not without the clearance from DoT since it is a cabinet decision. What is the motive of such a negative note to CMD when Chairman instructed to refer only the terms of reference to CMD is not known. Other Assns also may be aware of this development. Assn is committed to ensure that JTO/JAOs recruited after 01.01.2007 (2007, 2008, 2010 etc) is placed in the standard pay scales of E2 and SDE/AOs in E3 scale.

On settling the issues of E2, E3 pay scales which will give relief to the JTO/JAOs recruited after 01.01.2007 especially the 2007 and 2008 batch JTOs and 2010 JAO/ SRD JTOs and meet our demand for standard pay scales for the basic cadres which are facing demotion. We are in touch with other Assns in UF and awaiting the response from them. We hope that they also will respond positively to the issue of the basic cadres and especially that of the JTOs of 2007, 2008 and 2010 JAO/JTOs and they cannot take a negative stand on this important issue of standard pay scales of E2, E3 especially for JTO/JAOs of 2007, 2008, 2010 etc. The 3rd PRC is going to be formed shortly, so we have to settle the issue without further delay.

If the response from Management is not positive, we have to start the agitation which we deferred. We are watching the developments on other issues also.

On membership verification, Assn requested to expedite the court case at Banglore. It is not handled properly by the Management. On the issues to be resolved, Assn requested CMD to make necessary changes in the rules namely provision for a settlement with the recognized Assn which distinguishes the recognized Assn from other Assns, keeping the no of office-bearers at Circle level as 15 and provision for collection of fund as decided by the competent forums. Meanwhile Assn demanded to restore all the trade union facilities extended to SNEA(I) in 2004 as verification process is taking time. By May, 2015, almost one year it is going to complete after the initiation of verification process. CMD immediately spoken to GM(SR) and directed him to examine the status of court case and other issues raised by the Assn for modification and brief him.

JTO(T) to SDE(T) LDCE classes Time Table for week 29/12/2014 to 03/01/2015

Date 29/12/2014 Monday Paper-I Topic: Energy Conservation and Fire Safty.

Date 30/12/2014 Tuesday Paper-II (IT) Topic: Computer Networking/LAN/WAN.

Date 31/12/2014 Wensday No Class

Date 01/01/2015 Thursday Paper-II (IT) Topic:Oracle Data Base.

Date 02/01/2015 Friday Paper-II (IT) Topic:OSI Model.

Date 03/01/2015 Saturday Paper-II (IT) Topic:Ethernet.

Venue : Conference Hall,Bajirao Road,Pune 411002

Time : 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

All the eligible are requested to attend the classes sharply.

30 DEC 14: BSNL CO issued reminder for sending VCRs, APRs & Assessment Reports for SDE Reg DPC under 67% Seniority cum Fitness Quota and now issued time schedule for submitting Screening Committee Reports and APRs. Letter <<<>>>

It is good news for Maharashtra Comrades that with prompt & timely action by officers in Establishment Section and with keen persuasion by District Secretaries & Circle Office Bearers of SNEA (I) Maharashtra, all the APRs & VCRs were received in time by Circle Office from all SSAs and entire information of Maharashtra Circle i.e. VCRs and Assessment Sheet for this DPC has been sent to BSNL CO by speed post as well as by email on 26/12/2014 itself. Now Maharashtra Circle is ready to handover the hard copies of APRs & Assessment Sheet at any time. But unfortunately in this schedule Maharashtra Circle is given slot on last day i.e. on 28/01/2014, after period of more than one month. Further, on the same day, many of the major Circles have been given time slot which may create heavy rush in single and being last day. SNEA (I) MH will take up matter for allotment of early time slot/schedule for submission of hard copies of this information by Maharashtra Circle.

29 DEC 14: Cheating on name & fame of BSNL continues now on name of Recruitment of “Telecom Assistants” in BSNL call centres: The fraudulent persons continue to cheat public by using name and fame of BSNL. Earlier these culprits have targeted Doctors on name of Medical treatments of BSNL employees and benefits to their hospitals, then to landlords for leasing out land for constructions of BSNL towers and now on name of recruitment of TTAs in BSNL. Bogus Appointment letter <<<>>>

· These culprits apply one after other ideas for cheating public by using name & fame of BSNL and trapping innocents in their net.

· In this new concept, the needy persons are being trapped with such bogus calls on some known information of BSNL and here also same method may be used by bogus issuing call letters even on letter pad of BSNL with stamp & signature and post of Dy GM Pers Delhi

· In an appointment letter dated 18/12/2014 issued to one Mr. Akash Meshram, directly on name of Dy General Manager Personal BSNL without name but with Signature, Stamp & bogus Office Address at D-27, Connaught Place, Inner Circle, New Delhi it is informed that the person will be recruited on permanent post of Telecom Assistant and it is informed that person appointed will be provided laptop, Mobile Handset with sim card and dress code. To go ahead with job one has to undergo 25 days training and thereafter joining letter will be issued and for joining one has to deposit Rs. 5800 as Security deposit and it is assured that this amount will be refunded after completion of said 25 days training.

· It is specifically stressed that security deposit is to be deposited in Bank Account of BSNL on name of authorised Financer Officer of BSNL. This letter assures for different existing and non existence allowances and insurances to recruited person.

· It is important that name of BSNL is misused for cheating public openly and unfortunately no action is taken for any misuse by BSNL authorities at any level. There needs to be have special unit to keep watch on such misuse of BSNL name and authority and stop harassment & cheating of public, unfortunately nothing is seen for last 4-5 years and culprits use to trap & cheat innocent public on name of BSNL, thereby spoiling image of BSNL.  

· If we look at small advertisements in many of the newspapers it is seen that there are many works and vacancies in BSNL, but unfortunately BSNL management does not know about it. 

· In earlier occasions also SNEA(I) has taken initiatives against such cheatings and our comrades of SNEA(I) Kalyan have played vital role in stopping such cheating of doctors by culprits and by action of alerts comrades one person was arrested and since then the cheating of doctors has been reduced rather stopped at least in Maharashtra Circle.

· But thereafter funda of leasing private land was raised and call centre same was also raised & defeated by SNEA (I) by directly calling concerned phone numbers and making them clear that such bogus letters have been taken note seriously and they will have to face action for such misleading and cheating ideas and since then we have not received much complaints on leasing out land for BSNL.

· In present case also we have called on the said numbers and at first instance it was informed that one urgent meeting is going on and please call after half an hour. When we called after half an hour, both the numbers are no reply and till now the numbers are not being replied.

· All these facts confirm that this entire matter is cheating idea on name & fame of BSNL.

· We have brought the facts to notice of concerned officers in BSNL and let us hope that serious note of this crime is taken by someone in BSNL at competent position and action is taken against misuse of BSNL name, fame, letter pad, logo and fraudulent signatures which are crimes in eyes of law. 

· Only positive we employees and executives of BSNL can take from this is that the value, prestige & importance of BSNL till continues and note that if many of the culprits are able to earn lakhs & Crores of rupees just by using name of BSNL, many of the vendors and partners of BSNL are earning Crores from and on name of BSNL and we the permanent stakeholders of BSNL should understand the values of services and job we own and devote more on BSNL works as we have got best opportunity to serve in this company, owned by Govt of India.

· All comrades are requested to take note of it and take timely care by bringing awareness among the general public, friends & relatives so that no one comes in trap of such culprits and be part to stop misuse of name of BSNL by best possible ways.

27 DEC 14: As per orders issued by DoPT the last date for declaration of Assets & Liabilities by Public Servants under Lokpal & Lokayukt Act 2013 is extended by four months and now last date is 30/04/2015 which was earlier 31/12/2014.  Order <<<>>>

27 DEC 14: Department of Health & Welfare, Govt of India, issues clarifications for issuing medicines under CGHS.  Letter <<<>>>

27 DEC 14: BSNL CO calls for VCs & APRS for missing cases in DE Regular promotions.  Letter <<<>>>

24 DEC 14: JTO(T) to SDE(T) LDCE classes : Toady i.e.24/12/2014, lecture will be on the topic “Broadband,Overview on NGN,IPTAX”.The will be delivered by our Shri.P.K.Saha Sir Addl.G.M.(NIB & IT).

The venue for classes is Conference Hall,Bajirao Road,Pune 411002 and the timing for the classes is 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

All the eligible SNEA members who have opted for CFA as a specialization are requested to attend the classes sharply.

On date 25/12/2014 will be holiday for class. On date 26/12/2014 class will be as usual.

23 DEC 14: AGM Estt Mumbai issued Time Bound Promotion Orders for 179 SDEs/DEs from E4 to E5 Scales. Letter <<<>>>

SNEA (I) Pune congratulates all the promoted officers and conveys sincere thanks to all Officers and staff of Establishment section for completion of all works related to this DPC & issuing orders in Time Bound Manner and that to shortest possible time. SNEA(I) Pune conveys sincere thanks to our dashing and dynamic Com.M.S.Adsul CS SNEA(I) MH Circle and his team for day to day updates on receipt of VCR

23 DEC 14: AGM Staff Mumbai issued transfer orders from Tenure as well as Non Tenure Stations in DE Cadre with clear instructions that officer under transfer has to clear the Universal Box & PRD.  Letter <<<>>>

23 DEC 14: AGM Estt Mumbai issued instructions for submission of IPR (Immovable property Return) for Year Ending 2014 and last date of submission is 31/01/2015. Letter <<<>>>

As per guidelines, it is compulsory for all Officers/Officials to submit duly signed IPR with HRMS Number and Controlling Officer has to make suitable entry in APR of concerned Officer/Official. The Officers/Officials in Circle Office Mumbai have to submit the IPR in hard copy and Offices/Officers from other units are directed to send the scanned copies through CD.

23 DEC 14: AGM M&S CFA Mumbai endorsed the letter issued by BSNL CO for revision of landline & CDMA Pulse rate w.e.f. 01/01/2015. Letter <<<>>>

It is most unfortunate that while there is no change in calls to be made to network of other Private Operators, there is increase by 33.33 % in call rates which will be made to BSNLs own network and there will be increase by 50% on calls to be made from BSNLT to MTNL Mumbai& Delhi Network. This is how our authorities at BSNL are away from the actual requirement of the landline customers. It is fact that many of the BSNL landline customers are surrendering landline mainly due to heavy rental and now this increase in call rates on its own network will not benefit BSNL but it will have reverse effect and there will be many fold impact increasing number of landline & CDMA surrender cases. From such decesions, it is seen that BSNL management has decided to close its own and basic services on which crores of rupees have been invested by BSNL & now investing by adding NGN switches with expenditure of hundreds of crores. This is really serious matter and SNEA (I) MH will take up this matter with concerned authorities.

All District Secretaries, Circle office Bearers, Activists, Officers & Staff can send their views & comments with details to Com. S.R.Kalmegh ACS (East) SNEA (I) MH by email acsesneamh@gmail.com or sms/call on Mobile No. 9422857071.

22 DEC 14: Complete collapse of Regulatory Mechanism in BSNL deliberately engineered and carefully planned by top BSNL Management to facilitate private operators squeeze and wreck havoc with resources of BSNL. Allowing private operators to have cake walk in 3 G ICR case in Supreme Court classic instance of BSNL Management compromising legitimate business interests of the Company at a time when it is profusely bleeding:
The move to systematically demolish a once robust regulatory mechanism in BSNL started nearly four years before and today it is non- existent. Systematically demolishing Regulatory Mechanism of such a gigantic telecom company was a well calculated and planned strategy of top BSNL Management with ulterior and dubious motives to allow private operators to have a free ground vis-a-vis eating into the revenues of BSNL and they have succeeded in their sinister designs. Regulatory mechanisms are today the nerve centres of telecom service providers and BSNL is having nothing such as regulation today. Nothing means really nothing. This deserves strongest condemnation of BSNL Management for allowing continuance of a situation where private operators have a free and unhindered walk by eating into the vitals of the Company and are allowed to jeopardize   legitimate business interests of the Company wilfully. These are the credentials of BSNL Management. What a pity. How management is directly contributing deliberately towards disaster of the Company.

Director (CM)/BSNL must and has to own total responsibility and must be taken to severe task for serious, unpardonable and deliberate lapse of allowing Private Operators to have a free run in 3G ICR case in Supreme Court Vis-a-Vis BSNL: Since 90% of the regulatory issues relate to wireless segment of the business, Director(CM), with nearly more than a one and a half year in the saddle now, should have taken immediate action to ensure that a robust and vibrant regulatory mechanism is put in place. Despite persistent pleadings by this Association to take immediate action to have a robust regulatory mechanism in place, Director (CM) took just no action and the result of all this was that BSNL was not represented in the Supreme Court recently in the most important case of 3G ICR case recently and obviously Supreme Court did not stay the order of TDSAT to allow private operators to roam in 3G segment through illegitimate ICR pacts. Who pays for the massive losses that BSNL is suffering from in 3G segment because of cartelization by Vodafone, Idea and Airtel?  We have good reasons to conclude that top BSNL Management has been part and parcel of facilitating this cartelization and allowing private operators to encroach upon 3G business of BSNL through illegitimate ICR pacts and eat into resources of BSNL. From the discussions with top management of BSNL, it appears as if this is not even an issue for them. We did not expect action from previous Director (CM) for very obvious reasons, but new Director (CM) on whom huge expectations hinged has disappointed and betrayed the trust of the Company by allowing its interests to be compromised. Will Director (CM), instead of acting in a bureaucratic way, be proactive, tough and take actions on the ground that lead to tangible results. It is high time for young Director (CM) to introspect and initiate serious and meaningful initiatives that restore his credibility. Director (CM) should be conscious of the fact that for the first time potential wireless segment of the Company has gone into the red and he has to own up responsibility and must be held accountable for this debacle. 

The beginning of all this should be to immediately have a very strong, lively and vibrant Regulatory Mechanism in the Company where people having complete knowledge of very complex issues relating to telecom policy regimes, networking, regulatory policy frameworks, IUC, telecom traffic flows, tariff structures are posted. Let the present mechanism which is non- existent be done away with as quickly as possible. Heads would have rolled over for such a lapse in a private enterprise.

22 DEC 14: Meeting with CMD / BSNL: CHQ president, AGS, Com Dahiya, CS/TN and CS/BSNL CO met CMD on 19-12-2014 and conveyed strongest resentment of the Association because of deliberate failure of BSNL Management to let allow private operators to have a free go in the Supreme Court in the 3G ICR case since BSNL was not represented and naturally Supreme Court did not stay the operation of TDSAT judgement to allow private operators to offer 3G services through illegitimate ICR pacts. Even though DOT pleaded for interim injunction on the operation of the TDSAT Judgement, but it did not cut much ice with the Court since 3G business of BSNL is adversely impacted through such illegitimate policy breaches. This plea cannot be put forth by DOT since it is a licensor/policy enforcer and it has to restrict its arguments to policy breaches. BSNLs 3G business is impacted and violation of this breach of policy is affecting 3G business of BSNL only. BSNL had exclusive locus standi to pitch this argument but since it was not represented, Supreme Court did not stay order of TDSAT and private operators had naturally a free run which was facilitated by BSNL Management, we informed CMD.

We also informed CMD that critical Regulatory Mechanism in BSNL is collapsed and is non-existent today. Immediate action needs to be taken to put in place a very robust and lively Regulatory Mechanism to take care of critical and very intricate regulatory issues which have become extremely significant and relevant in present day telecom scenario, we urged upon CMD. It is really very sad and unfortunate that BSNL, which once had a very tough and viable regulatory mechanism to defend its interests in various Courts, today has nothing like regulation, we apprised CMD. CMD assured that he would act immediately on this important issue.

22 DEC 14: Meeting with Director (CM): CHQ president, AGS Com Dahiya, CS/TN and CS/BSNL CO met Director (CM) on 19-12-2014 and conveyed to him also serious resentment of the Association over the lapse of BSNL Management in not defending 3G ICR case in Supreme Court and thereby allowing private operators to have their way on such an important issue. We reminded Director (CM) that, since 90% of the regulatory issues pertain to CM wing, it was prime responsibility of Director (CM) to ensure that a very robust regulatory mechanism exists to defend policy and regulatory issues in various courts. We also reminded him that on several occasions in the past, this Association requested his intervention on this important issue but nothing really happened.

Finally, we once again urged upon him to take action on war footing to put in place a very formidable and sound Regulatory Mechanism in the Company since more than 90% of regulatory issues relate to wireless segment. We also suggested that Regulatory wing of BSNL should be under direct control of Director (CM). We were assured of a very quick response.  

22 DEC 14: JTO(T) to SDE(T) LDCE classes at Pune: SNEA Pune will conduct classes for JTO(T) to SDE(T) from today i.e.22/12/2014.Toady the classroom will be opened by our beloved Shri.A.V.Vadnerkar Sr.GM Mobile.

The venue for classes is Conference Hall,Bajirao Road,Pune 411002 and the timing for the classes is 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

The details of the classes will be uploaded shortly. All the eligible SNEA members are requested to attend the classes.

22 DEC 14:Meeting with Shri. Major M.A.Khan ED(New Bussiness)Designate BSNL CO : SNEA Pune leaders including DS SNEA(I) Pune,Com.S.V.Deshpande President , Civil Branch SNEA Pune,Com.R.K.Khot Civil Branch Secretary SNEA(I) Pune met, Shri. Major M.A.Khan ED(New Bussiness)Designate BSNL CO and Shri.V.B.Gupta PGM(BW) BSNL CO at Pune on their visit to Pune on date 12/12/2014. All the leaders welcomed both of them and discussed following point,

1.Extending Group B Pay scales notionally w.e.f. 01/10/2000 to JTO(Civil/Electrical/Architecture) and SDE (Civil/Electrical/Architecture)

on lines similar to JAO pay scales.

2.Amendment to BSNLMS RR with respect to promotion from SDE (Civil/Electrical/Architecture) to EE (Civil/Electrical/Architecture) to

Make Diploma holders eligible for EE(C/E) promotions.

3. All India Eligibility List (AIEL) in the grade of JTO(C).

4. Seniority list in the grade of SDE(Civil).

5. Recruitment of JTO(C).

In meeting Shri.V.K.Gupta SE Civil Circle Pune and our active civil comrades were also present. The meeting ended with pleasant note.

20 DEC 14: AGM Admn Mumbai endorsed letter issued by BSNL CO on instructions to be followed on tour as per CCS Conduct Rule & BSNL CDA Rule on accepting gifts & hospitality on tour. Letter <<<>>>

20 DEC 14: DoPT reiterated instructions to be followed for change of Date of Birth by Government Employees. Letter <<<>>>

20 DEC 14: BSNL CO issued instructions for engagement of apprentice in BSNL under Apprentice Act. Letter <<<>>>

20 DEC 14: Contempt case relating to repatriation ITS in Hon'ble HC of Delhi: DOT came under scathing fire from Hon'ble HC of Delhi for its blatant and deliberate violation of the Judgement of Hon’ble High Court regarding repatriation of ITS. Hon’ble HC severely reprimanded and came down heavily on the counsel appearing for DOT for its naked manipulations in implementing the judgement of HC.

Hon’ble Court, short of passing a formal order for breach and contempt of its Judgement delivered by Hon’ble High Court in March, 2012 regarding repatriation of ITS, came very close to terming the actions of DOT as amounting to contempt of Court. At one point of time, the Hon’ble bench asked DOTs counsel to immediately and personally summon Secy/DOT to the Court to explain the conduct and actions of DOT in completely breaching implementation of the Judgement of the Court and persistently misleading the Court regarding its implementation.

However, after painstaking pleadings and explanation by DOTs counsel and his assurances to the Hon’ble Court that necessary corrective actions would be initiated towards implementation of the judgement in letter and spirit, the matter was posted to 5th March, 2015. What is extremely important is that Hon’ble High Court felt completely convinced and satisfied, after detailed arguments by counsel of SNEA (I) that DOT has perpetrated clear breach of Judgement amounting to contempt. The stand of this Association towards ITS repatriation is undoubtedly getting vindicated.

19 DEC 14: AGM Staff Mumbai issued orders for Tenure Transfers of JTOs for Quarter Ending December 2014. Order <<<>>>

The file for Tenure transfer in SDE & DE for Quarter Ending Dec 2014 is also under process and orders are expected within a day or two.

19 DEC 14: In a very good initiatives to save expenditure and to support Green initiatives, BSNL has taken decision to stop printing & distribution of Telephone Bills for Residential Telephones of BSNL Employees w.e.f. 01/02/2015 and e-bills will be sent to registered email ID of employees. Letter <<<>>>

Similar actions needs to be taken for all office telephone bills as well as Mobile Telephone Bills which will save further money and use of paper and cost of printing & distribution. This option also can be exercised optionally for many of BSNL customers, who are willing to accept e- Telephone bills by e-mail

18 DEC 14: BSNL CO issued advise to BSNL Executives and Non Executives to refrain from using outside extra departmental channels including political influence for meeting their transfer & other service matter with warning of disciplinary action for violation of CDA rules. Letter <<<>>>

18 DEC 14: BSNL CO issued orders for payments of Honorarium to Inquiry Officers & Presenting Officers. Letter <<<>>>

18 DEC 14: BSNL CO calls for willingness from SDE Civil for deputation to Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Limited as Executive Engineer Civil and last date of submission of application is 31/12/2014. Letter <<<>>>

18 DEC 14: BSNL CO issued second reminder letter for reliving of DEs & DGMs on out of Circle transfers and calls for compliance thereof. Letter <<<>>>

18 DEC 14: BSNL CO issued orders for remittance of HRA & license fee of DoT Officials who occupying BSNL Staff Quarters and presently paying only license fee and their HRA is not remitted to BSNL. This clarification will help in releasing good amount of BSNL money withheld by some of units of DoT.  Letter <<<>>>

18 DEC 14: By reference to orders of Hon. CAT Madras, BSNL CO issued instructions for referring representations regarding discrepancies in answer key after declaration of results of LICE. Letter <<<>>>

18 DEC 14: BSNL CO offers STD calls @ 35 paisa per minutes to Prepaid Mobile customers. Press Release <<<>>>

18 DEC 14: BSNL CO issued instructions for dealing with false caste certificate complaints and action thereof. Letter <<<>>>

18 DEC 14: AD Staff C Mumbai writes to SSA Heads for proprinate posting of newly recruited TTAs to Non Recruting Units. Letter <<<>>>

18 DEC 14: DGM ERP CSC Mumbai issued new procedure to be followed for Centralied Payments of deiiferent vendors through ERP w.e.f. 01/01/2015. Letter <<<>>>

As per these guidelines, the routine and important payments will be made on specific days of months and all concerned units will have to complete official formalities and send email before the dates of payment schedule. All other payments will be made as per routine procedures without any time frame. Let us hope, these new guidelines will give some relief in timely clearance of payments with firm availability of funds.

13 DEC 14: Meeting with CMD/BSNL: CHQ President along with both AGSs met CMD and apprised him in detail on the need of BSNL to get impleaded in Supreme Court on 3G ICR roaming issue on which Supreme Court has admitted SLP of DOT and issued notices to Airtel, Vodafone and Idea. We reminded CMD that SNEA took the first step of filing a writ petition in Delhi High court in Nov 2010 challenging 3G ICR roaming pacts on the ground that such illegitimate pacts were forbidden by policy and directly jeopardized business interests of BSNL in 3G segment. Only after WP of SNEA was admitted by Delhi High Court and notices were issued to DOT by High Court did DOT issue notices to Airtel, Vodafone and Idea asking them to stop providing of 3G services in areas where they did not have spectrum and license through illegal ICR roaming pacts. We informed CMD that BSNL should get impleaded in the case now in Supreme Court to defend its 3G business interests which were encroached upon illegitimately by Airtel, Vodafone and Idea through ICR pacts and seek appropriate compensation for huge losses that 3G business of BSNL suffered due to such illegitimate 3G pacts and breach of policy. We also apprised CMD that DOT would only seek imposition of penalties on Airtel, Vodafone and Idea because of blatant breach of policy and will not raise the issue of huge losses suffered by BSNL. The issues of losses suffered by BSNL because of breach of policy would have to quantified and raised by BSNL only. After detailed discussion, CMD, while appreciating our concern and stand, asked us to have further discussions with Director (CM) regarding BSNL getting impleaded in Supreme Court. However, Association is seriously considering of getting impleaded in Supreme Court in SLP filed by DOT challenging judgment of TDSAT allowing providing of 3G services through ICR pacts.

13 DEC 14: Meeting with Member Services/DOT: CHQ President along with both AGSs met M(S)/DoT and apprised him in detail on the issue of pension contribution by BSNL to Govt. M(S) was informed that BSNL in accordance to the orders of DOP&T needs to pay pension contribution to Govt. on actual basic pay, not on maximum of scale. In this connection, we cited the letter of DOP&T addressed to GS/SNEA (I) wherein it is adequately clarified by DOP&T that BSNL must pay pension contribution on actual basic as is being done by other Central Govt. Departments. We informed M(S) of our discussions with concerned officers in DOP&T and DOP&PW on this issue and their stand that BSNL like other Central Govt. Departments has to pay pension contribution on actual basic instead of on maximum of scale as is being done as of now. We requested M(S) of his intervention in sending the issue to DOP&T to obtain their views. M(S), while stating that he was not aware of the issue, assured that he would examine the issue and take further action.

13 DEC 14: Meeting with Member(Finance)/DOT: CHQ President and both the AGSs have had very heated exchange of views with M(F)/DOT on the issue of pension contribution by BSNL on actual basic, instead of on maximum that BSNL is being forced to pay by DOT. We told M (F) in very clear terms that this Association completely disagrees with her perception that BSNL make pension contribution on maximum of scale. The stand of DOT in forcing BSNL to make pension contribution on maximum of scale is arbitrary and in total contravention of letter written by DOP&T to GS/SNEA (I). We also informed M (F) about the positive stand of the concerned officers in DOP&T on the issue and their concrete assurances that once the matter is referred to DOP&T by DOT, DOP&T would take a very positive view in keeping with its orders of 2009.
However, M (F) maintained that unless DOP&T directly conveys to DOT its stand on pension contribution by BSNL, DOT would not take further action and refer the matter to DOP&T for further clarification. However, after further discussions, M (F) finally agreed to consider referring the matter to DOP&T for further clarification if the issue is referred to DOT by BSNL management.  

13 DEC 14: In a letter addressed to Circle Heads, BSNL CO clarified that employees joined after 31/07/2014 are not covered under GSLI and instructed not to recover GSLI subscription from salary of employees joined after 31/07/2014 till further instructions on this subject.. Letter <<<>>>

13 DEC 14: CGMT Maharashtra writes all SSA Heads for proper Entry of Good Receipt in ERP system. Letter <<<>>>

11 DEC 14:The Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations, the umbrella organisation of Unions/Associations of Non-Executives and Executives in BSNL has called upon the BSNL workers to organize DEMANDS DAY on 11.12.2014 by organizing Lunch hour demonstration demanding the Central Government and BSNL Management to take immediate steps for the revival of BSNL, which is on loss for the last four consecutive years. Make extensive and serious mobilization and make it a grand success.

9 DEC 14:Hearty Congratulation to Com.Niranjan Mehandale DS Satara: In unanimous Election held in the special General Body Meeting of  SNEA(I) Satara. Com. B.W. Katkar District President & Com. S.V. Kulkarni District Treasurer are reelected while Com. N. S. Mehendale is elected as District Secretary SNEA (I) Satara who is newly promoted JTO in recent TTA to JTO LICE. SNEA(I) Pune hearty Congratulate the whole District Body & assures total & committed support.

9 DEC 14: PESB has recommended name of Ms.Yojana Das GM BSNL, Corporate Office for the post of Director (Finance) BSNL. Details <<<>>>

9 DEC 14: BSNL CO issued instructions to stop misuse of BSNL Broadband for making entire Village/Public Area WiFi. Letter <<<>>>

9 DEC 14: BSNL CO issued instructions to stop use of Multi SIM Mobile Automatic Recharge System, being used by some of Franchisees with imposing penalty @ 5% of commission in last three months and warning letter thereof. Letter <<<>>>

8 DEC 14: Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations - Circular and the Memorandum submitted to The Hon. Prime Minister of India. <<<>>>

8 DEC 14: The meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations of Non-Executives and Executives held on 05/12/2014 has taken the decisions after detailed discussion with regard to the proposed Indefinite Strike, Parliament March, Campaign etc. on the agitation for Revival of BSNL. Decisions <<<>>>

6 DEC 14: SNEA(I) Pune PAYS TRIBUTE TO BHARATRATNA DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR ON HIS 58^TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY/ MAHAPARINIRVAN DIN. In a special function at conference hall,new admin.bldg.pune,cgmt mh circle shri.m.k.jain who was on tour to pune inaugurated the function.Shri.K.K.SAxena pgmt pune,shri.d.c.dwivedi sr.g.m.(admn&hr,chd,rural), shri.k.s.ahirwar sr.g.m.(eb,central) were graced the function.

In the fuction com.s.n.shinde ds sewa,com.sonawane m.n. ads sewa,com.mrs.wamble , com.jakati ds bsnleu, com. balsaraf nfte in their speech highlighted the great work of dr.babasaheb ambedkar.the whole programme was nice anchored by com.mrs.rekha daithankar.vote of thanks were given by com.m.s.kamble dp,sewa pune.

5 DEC 14:Meeting with Sri A. N. Rai, CMD/BSNL: GS Com K. Sebastin and AGS Com Vivek Wankhede met CMD, BSNL and discussed about the long pending HR issues to be cleared in the next BSNL Board meeting scheduled for 09.12.2014.

GS requested CMD to get the proposal of a) JTO RR 2014 for regularizing the offtg JTOs and reducing the qualifying service to 5 years for the LICE from TTA to JTO, b) diversion of 336 CAO posts (25% of sanctioned posts) to regular promotion quota in STS cadre in Accounts & Finance wing, c) amendment in the BSNLMS RRs for opening promotional avenues to the Diploma holders in Civil / Electrical / Arch wing to STS grade and bringing parity with other streams and d) E1+5 increment for the SRD JTOs, PA, PS, JTO(TF) etc.

CMD assured that all possible steps will be taken to clear the proposals and for that purpose, senior officers in BSNL are directed to meet the Govt Directors in DoT and brief them about different proposals in advance.

5 DEC 14:Meeting with Sri Anupam Srivastava, DIR(CM):

GS and AGS Com Vivek Wankhede met DIR(CM) and discussed about Mobile expansion, tender for the SIMs etc: On Mobile expansion DIR(CM) informed that discussion is going on with M/s ZTE for 50% add on quantity on phase VII tender itself. If it is materialised, it will be sufficient to meet the immediate requirements.

For long terms expansion, Phase VIII is planned in four stages. In the first stage, focus will be given on Wi-Fi hot spots in all major locations. In the second stage, focus will be on data service and core equipment expansion like GGSN, SGSN will be taken up. In the 3rd stage, sharing of active infra like BTS with other operators will be taken up so that coverage can be increased without much capital investment. In the fourth stage, focus will be for expansion of mobile network in the locations which are not covered by sharing etc.

On SIM tender, the tender called by BSNLCO is cancelled due to vigilance complaint. After this, Circles are directed to go for limited tender for immediate requirement. To facilitate this, the financial power of CGM is increased from 2.5 lakhs to 25 lakhs.

5 DEC 14:GS writes to Sri A. N. Rai, CMD/BSNL regarding diversion of 336 CAO posts (25% of sanctioned posts) for regular promotion quota in STS cadre in Accounts & Finance wing by suitable amendment in the BSNLMS RRs as done in Engineering stream in BSNL – request for approving the proposal in the next BSNL Board meeting scheduled for 09.12.2014.

GS letter to CMD

 

5 DEC 14:Congratulations!

PESB has recommended the name of Shri.N. K. MEHTA, Executive Director (CA & IT), BSNL for the post of Director (Enterprise),BSNL. Shri.N.K.Mehta is an absorbed officer. 

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2 DEC 14: Com. K. Sebastin, GS SNEA (I) CHQ writes to Shri. A.N.Rai Director HR BSNL regarding incorporation of important provisions in Association recognisation rules. Letter <<<>>>

2 DEC 14: AGM Admn Mumbai issued list of Closed & Restricted Holidays to be observed in Maharashtra Circle during year 2015. Letter <<<>>>

30 Nov 14:SNEA(I) Pune extends best wishes for all comrades who retire today  on superannuation, for  a  happy  and  peaceful retired life. Comrade you are starting a  new  journey and exceptional chapter of your life. May your days be filled with elation and triumph. We thank you for your dedication & congratulate you on your retirement.

29 Nov 14: CAO FC Mumbai issued first TBP order for 37 JAOs working in Maharashtra Circle. This is first time CAO FC has uploaded any order with his signature. Letter <<<>>>

27 Nov 14: New short code for Ring Back Service i.e.  Ring Test from BSNL landline is 127161 instead of earlier short code 161.  Letter <<<>>>

26 Nov 14: SNEA (I) extends solidarity and support to the strike on 27.11.2014 by JAC of Non Executive Unions.

26 Nov 14: BSNL CO calls for VCRs, APRs & Screening Committee Report for 248 missing cases of JTOs for their SDE Regular promotions and last date of submission of this information is 08/12/2014. Letter <<<>>>

25 Nov 14: AGM Estt Mumbai published list of 188 SDEs eligible for DE L/A arrangement and called for corrections if any. Letter <<<>>>

25 Nov 14:Meeting with CMD:

CHQ president along with both the AGSs met CMD and discussed following issues.

A)CMD was informed about disinformation campaign being spearheaded that BSNL is entirely responsible for slow broad band penetration and that BBNL should be entrusted with the job of providing high speed internet to consumers directly. In this connection, Association apprised CMD about meeting recently chaired by MOC&IT wherein he directed top officials of DOT to draw a blueprint to convert BBNL from a business to business enterprise to business to consumer enterprise. CMD was apprised about very serious consequences of this unwarranted move of MOC&IT to reduce BSNL to rubbles. Association pleaded with CMD to convey very strongly to MOC&IT that BSNL is in no way responsible for very poor high speed internet penetration to dispel this impression as quickly as possible. Association will take recourse to very tough organizational actions in case MOC&IT continues his unwarranted diatribe against BSNL in order to push through ulterior motives of the Government to sell BSNL to vested interests on false and unfounded grounds of BSNL not being able to live up to its commitment of providing high speed broadband in rural areas. MOC&IT must instead focus to address chronic policy paralysis which is adversely impeding growth of BSNL and has got worse since taking over of present MOC&IT.

B)Association requested and urged upon CMD to immediately direct concerned officers to issue re allotment orders of recently promoted regular STS officers in case of TN and CH/TD. CMD assured that orders of re allotment to TN and CH/TD would be issued in a day or two. We expressed our gratitude to CMD. 

24 Nov 14: 14^th  Highly Successful Executive Body Meeting Of SNEA (I) PUNE  District: As per call given by Com. Bharat Sonawane , DS SNEA (I) Pune, Executive Body Meeting  was held on 12^th November 2014 at  Conference Hall, Telephone Bhavan,Bajirao Road,Pune under Presidentship of Com.S.M. Chand DP SNEA(I) Pune. The meeting was called for following agenda points.

* Discussion on various meetings  held with management.

* Discussion on  non implementation minutes of Agenda meeting with management and further course of action

 *Status of Collection of pending subscriptions,Building Fund,Legal Fund etc

* Preparation of action plan for membership verification.

* Felicitation of newly promoted DGM(L/A) and newly joined members.

The following  SNEA (I) leaders  attended and addressed the Meeting,

1. Com. S M Chand, District President , SNEA(I), Pune,

2 . Com. S.P.Sonawane CWC Member , SNEA(I), MH Circle

3. Com.V.R.Chaudhari Jt.Sec.Pune SNEA(I), MH Circle.

4. Com.Bharat Sonawane DS SNEA(I) Pune.

5. Com.S.V.Deshpande Br. President Civil SNEA(I) Pune.

In the beginning two minutes silence was observed in the sad dismissal of our active comrade J.K.Vanve SDE Mobile.

Com.S.M.Chand DP SNEA(I) Pune.briefed the agenda of the meeting and included the item of suggestion on transfer policy. He also appealed all the members to pay their outstanding dues in time. He also briefed the house about the recent activities of SNEA(I) Pune.

Com.S.P.Sonawane, CWC Member MH Circle in his speech elobarated the activities at CHQ and about forthcoming membership verification, he recalled CWC meeting at Patna and discussions on pending HR issues. He also highlighted on Inter-SSA non-tenure transfer policy.

Com. Bharat Sonawane, DS Pune in his speech explained activities at Pune SSA including HR and developmental issues in Pune SSA which includes recent Rural to Urban and vice-versa transfer,bifurcation of OFC wing,bias attitude of management on reliving of executives to other SSA,Circle,unwanted expenditure on shifting of units etc..In his detailed speech on forthcoming membership verification and preparation of SNEA(I) Pune.He also explained role of SNEA(I) Pune  on non-tenure transfers. On the issue of collection of outstanding dues of subscription from members, he appealed all the DoB to collect the dues from members. He also explained the house about conduction of classes for JTO to SDE(T) LDCE as notification will be issued shortly.Lastly he appealed all to show the strength of SNEA(I) Pune in membership verification.

Com.V.R.Chaudhari Jt.Sec(Pune), MH Circle in his speech elobarated the activities at Circle level which includes posting of DE Regular and about forthcoming membership verification.He also highlighted on Inter-SSA non-tenure transfer policy and SSA transfer policy.

Com.S.V.Deshpande, Branch President (Civil) SNEA(I) Pune in his speech elobarated the activities at Civil wing. He raised issue of enhancement of limit for reimbursement of treatment for chronical dieses. The proposal sent in April 2014 but not sanctioned yet.He also discussed water problem in Vimannagar, file is missing since long.About forthcoming membership verification,he assured to get 90% of voting from Civil Wing.

In reply of felicitation all the DGMs esxpressed their views about the mighty association SNEA.

Com.T.D.Meshram DGM(East) appealed all the members to perform their duties very effectively for growth of our beloved company. He also assured that from his area SNEA will get 90% of the voting in forthcoming membership verification.

Com.B.K.Walkoli DGM(Rural) and our Ex.DS & Ex.JS MH Circle in his special style delivered a motivational speech. He also appeals all the comrades of Rural area to contribute extra for development of BSNL.

Our young Com. Manoj Hedav DGM(Mobile) in his speech recalled the past when he was in Goa as his joining .He also shared his views on collection of subscription in Goa and assured us to extend full support in strengthening of the association.

Our young Com.L.B.Rawte DGM(EB) expressed his sincere gratitude towards the association. He appealed all field units to co-operate EB unit for completion of EB Projects in time bound manner.

In the meeting, Com.Khot SDE(Civil) was nominated unopposed for the post of Branch Secretary (Civil)which was vacant after transfer of Com.S.N.Birhade Branch Secretary (Civil) to Kalyan Division. Com.Birhade was eligible for immunity but he refused to avail immunity and joined at Kalyan Division and this is speciality of SNEA.

In the meeting,Com.Dr.Satish D.Alandkar VP SNEA(I) Pune was felicited for Ph.D degree in Marketing Management “by Savitribai Phule University of Pune on 11/10/2014 from Prin.Naralkar Institute of Management,Pune.His research topic was”Critical Analysis Of Customer Satisfaction Related To Broadband Services in Pune City” and Com.Khot was felicited for his “M.Tech”degree in Civil.

It is great privilege & matter of pride for  SNEA (I) Pune 31 new members joined SNEA (I) Pune at a time by submitting their membership form and became the part of SNEA family thereby increasing the strength of SNEA (I) Pune. It is worthy to mentioned that one JAO also joined SNEA(I) Pune. Com.R.S.Dalvi OS (West) played very vital role in joining of many new members. All the District body members and CoB, Ex.DS Com.Baravkar, Com.Kinikar actively involve in joining of new members except DS and Both OS(Mobile).

The details of newly joined members are as follows:

1.Com.G.I.Tamboli Ex.ADS AIBSNLA Pune

2. Com.A.D.Bolade Ex.OS(W) AIBSNLA Pune

3. Com.R.L.Honrao Ex.Asst.Dis.Tres. AIBSNLA Pune

4.Com.J.N.More DE Baramati

5. Com.N.B.Patil DE OFC

6. Com.H.N.Bhosale SDE OFC

7. Com.R.D.Fernandis SDE NIB

8.Com.U.B.Pandey SDE Vimannagar

9.Com.Meena P. Sabat SDE Mobile Nodal

10. Com.J.J.Bhalerao JTO Vadgaon Sheri

11. Com.S.S.Dhotre JTO Aundh

12. Com.Prashant Sharma JTO CDR

13.Com.Anjali Narkhede JTO Mobile Nodal

14.Com.N.P.Kasture JAO

15.Com.Fatima Ali JTO CDR

16.Com.Shweta Shende JTO CDR

17.Com.Shobha Singh SDE Mobile

18.Com.Varsha Verma Suryavanshi JTO Mobile Nodal

19.Com.G.G.Gaikwad JTO MIS

20.Com.Piyush Karande JTO CDR

21. Com.Jamshed Ali JTO OFC

22.Com.Botwe V.G. SDE S&M

23.Com.Shalaka V.Suryavanshi SDE Mobile Nodal

24.Com.M.M.Deokar SDE Saswad

25.Com.R.P.Nale DE OFC

26. Com.V.V.Pimparkar SDE

27.Com.S.S.Jadhav JTO OFC

28.Com.B.A.Kachane SDE Civil

29.Com.N.M.Shaikh JTO Anandnagar

30. Com.Tengle N.B. SDE MHS.

31.Com.M.G.Kulkarni SDE MM

With this SNEA(I) Pune is the only branch in MH Circle with more than 400 members. As a DS SNEA(I) Pune ,I feel proud to express my sincere gratidudes towards all SNEA members,District Office Bearers,Circle and CHQ Office bearers especially our beloved CHQ President Com.G.L.Jogi,GS Com.K.Sebastin,Com.Vivek Wankhede AGS ,Com.S.V.Bhad,Com.M.S.Adsul for their valuable guidance and support.

Meeting was also attended by the District Office Bearers including Com.S.D.Alandkar VP SNEA(I) Pune, Com.Mahanand Gaikwad ADS SNEA(I) Pune,Com.D.R.Bhogade ADS SNEA(I) Pune, Com.R.V.Jadhav DT SNEA(I) Pune, Com.R.S.Dalvi OS West, Com.S.C.Kunchge OS(MHS),Com.S.V.Deshpande Br.President CIVIL, Com.Vijay Yadav Br. Treasurer, Com.Khot Br. Exe.Member, and many of our active members of SNEA(I) Pune.

The meeting was successfully conducted with the efforts of Com.R.V.Jadhav DT,Com.R.S.Dalvi OS(West),Com.P.S.Kinikar active member and many active members.

Com.Mahanand Gaikwad ADS expressed vote of thanks and once again appealed the members to be ready for forthcoming membership verifications.

21 Nov 14: Forum of BSNL Unions & Associations serves notice to Secretary, DoT and CMD, BSNL on various demands related to growth and viability of BSNL. Copy <<<<>>>>

Programme of Action

1. “Demands Day” on 11th December 2014 with Lunch Hour Demonstrations. 

2. 10 Days Campaign from 11th to 20th December 2014.

3. “March to Parliament” on 19th December 2014.

4. Three Days Dharana at SSA/Circle/BSNL CO from 6th to 8thJanuary 2015.

5. Indefinite Strike from 3rd February 2015.

Charter of Demands:

1. Filling up the posts of CMD/BSNL and DIR (Finance) and DIR (HR) of BSNL Board:

2. Formation of subsidiary companies of BSNL.

3. Compensation for Loss on landlines for rural / remote area service.

4. Procurement of equipment for development, expansion and better service, more focus on laying OF cable to strengthen the transmission network.

5. Transfer of Assets to BSNL

6. Proposal for Merger of BSNL and MTNL.

7. Spectrum Liberalisation and Trading.

8. Pension contribution on actual basic instead of maximum of the pay scale for the employees absorbed from DoT to BSNL.

9. Reject the recommendation of TRAI to force BSNL to surrender 1.2 MHz spectrum in premium 900 MHz band.

10. Reject M/s Deloittee Consultant recommendations

11. Allotment of spectrum free to BSNL

12. Provide financial assistance to BSNL to expand the network.

13. BBNL should be merged with BSNL

14. 4G Services should be started by BSNL.

15. Refund of BWA spectrum charges by the Government for the spectrum surrendered by BSNL earlier.

16. 78.2% IDA merger fixation for pre-2007 and post-2007 Pensioners.

17. Pension Revision of BSNL Pensioners

18. Fresh Recruitment of Staff required

19. BSNL service to be mandatory to Central Government, State Government and PSUs:

20. Condition of mandatory purchase of equipments from ITI to be scrapped.

21 Nov 14: BSNL Management responds to various issues raised in our letter dated 05.11.2014 in continuation of our earlier trade union notices.

Letter <<<>>>

The demands raised in the SNEA (I) letter are:

1) Implementation of standard pay scales of E2, E3 etc, for JTOs, SDEs etc.

2) 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruits.

3) Promotion from JTO(T) to SDE(T) under 67% quota for the vacancy years 2009-10 onwards, JAO to AO promotions, holding of LDCE from JTO(T) to SDE(T) against 33% for the vacancy years 2010-11 onwards.

4) Implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy.

5) Settlement of long pending pay anomalies.

6) First TBP uniformly after four years w.e.f. 01.10.2000.

7) Amendment in BSNLMS RRs 2009 to bring about complete uniformity in functional promotions for Civil/Electrical at par with Telecom/Finance, notional date of pay w.e.f. 01.10.2000 for Civil/Electrical at par with finance.

8) Accommodate seniors in their respective Circles in DE promotions to the extent DE vacancies are available.

20 Nov 14: Confirmation of JAO in Maharashtra Circle: BSNL CO issued clarification to Circle Heads & Circle IFAs that on completion of probation period confirmation orders of JAOs including JAOs on deputation to other Circles to be issued by Appointing authority thereby Recruiting Circle. Letter <<<>>>

This was the issue referred by SNEA (I) Maharashtra to SNEA (I) CHQ as FC Section of Maharashtra under direct control of Mrs. Marina George Sr GM Fin Mumbai has taken stand that the confirmation will be issued by BSNL CO and no action was initiated for confirmation of JAOs even after request from individual comrades. On the contrary in reply to letter issued by BSNL CO it is intimated that 58 JAOs are to be confirmed and nothing is mentioned about action being taken for confirmation or any clarification required on this subject. Hope with clarification at least this shameful act will be corrected and all 58 JAOs will be confirmed in time bound manner without creating further confusion as BSNL CO has given deadline for completion of confirmation of all JAOs and compliance thereof as 01/12/2014. This is one of the examples of careless approach by FC section under direct control of Sr GM Fin Mumbai.

SNEA(I) MH conveys sincere thanks to Com. K. Sebastin GS & Com. Vivek Wankhede AGS CHQ for prompt action and getting clarification issued on this important issue which has given way for confirmation of JAOs working in Maharashtra Circle that to be in timebound manner.

20 Nov 14: Meeting with GM(FP): GS and AGS Com Vivek Wankhede, met GM(FP) on 18.11.2014 and discussed JAO to AO promotion and confirmation of JAO 2010 batch for completing the DPC work. The DPC proposal is still under the consideration of BSNL Management. On confirmation, GM (FP) agreed that it cannot be linked with promotion when juniors are already confirmed and considering for promotion. Further on confirmation of JAO 2010 batch, GM (FP) assured that direction will be issued shortly to all the Circles to complete the job by Circles itself as confirmation is in the domain of recruiting Circles. Some Circles written to BSNLCO for issuing confirmation orders by BSNLCO.  

19 Nov 14: Com. K. Sebastin, GS SNEA(I) CHQ submits views of SNEA (I) for switching over to online examinations in BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

19 Nov 14: BSNL CO issued reminder letter to all Circle Heads calling for Screening Committee report including current VC Status for JTO to SDE Regular promotions under 67% quota for vacancy years from 2009-10 to 2013-14. Letter <<<>>>

19 Nov 14: After letter by Sr GM S & M Mumbai to DGM TERM Cell Nagpur/Pune in recent past, now DGM S & M Mumbai writes to DGM TERM Cell New Delhi, for revision of TERM Cell areas in Maharashtra Circle and attach 18 SSA to TERM Cell Pune by detaching them from TERM Cell Pune. Revision of areas of TERM Cell in Maharashtra Circle is  part of resolutions passed in CEC Meetings & Circle Conference of SNEA(I) MH  and with such prompt & repetitive actions, let us hope that area revision of TERM Cell will be given due consideration and one of the resolutions passed by SNEA(I) MH will be settled. Letter <<<>>>

19 Nov 14: AGM Admn Mumbai issued notice for two days “Health Check up activity” for officers/officials working Circle office Mumbai at second floor Conference Hall, BSNL Administrative Building, Santacruz (West) Mumbai from 1000 to 1700 hrs on 21 & 22 November 2014. Letter <<<>>>

18 Nov 14: Meeting of the Joint Committee on E2, E3 pay scale and CPSU cadre hierarchy:  Discussions held on implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy. Finally it is decided to continue the discussions after 15 days in which Assns will give a presentation. The official side will study the financial implications if any on the issue. On implementation of standard pay scales of E2, E3 for JTOs, SDEs and equivalent cadres, the official side was inclined to consider E2, E3 pay scales for JTOs, SDEs etc replacing E1A and E2A if there is no cascading effect to other scales from E3 onwards. On the demand for implementation of standard pay scales from E2, E3 to E7, Chairman told that this is not the mandate of the committee and if E2 to E7 has to be discussed, it has to be brought to the notice of Management as it is having huge financial implications. The mandate is limited to E2, E3 for JTOs, SDEs and equivalent cadres in place of non standard pay scales of E1A and E2A. Further DoT also to be consulted since pension issue is involved. If Management agrees to modify the mandate to the committee, it will be discussed further. Chairman directed GM (Estt) to take up the matter with DIR and CMD and get the feedback. All the members of the Joint Committee except GM (SR) was present in the meeting. GS and AGS represented SNEA (I).

 

18 Nov 14: DoT directed BSNL to file Review Petition in Hon Supreme Court against the judgment dated 12.08.2014 in list no 6 & 7 seniority case. BSNL is in the process to file the RP by next Week.

 

18 Nov 14: BSNL CO issued approval for issuing “Diary 2015” for Executives as well as Non Executives in BSNL within delegated powers of Circle Heads. Letter <<<>>>

      SNEA (I) Maharashtra has completed basic works in printing of “BSNL Executive Diary 2015” exclusively for Executives and Non Executives in Maharashtra Circle. This Diary will be ready for dispatch by 20th December 2014 and will reach all SSAs by last week of December 2014. The detail quotations have been sent by email to concerned DS, who will submit it to SSA Heads and confirm the distribution of Diary 2015 containing information and updates of Maharashtra Circle both for executives and Non Executives.  

17 Nov 14: BSNL CO issued reminder letter calling for information in prescribed format for confirmation of data of JAOs including Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

       SNEA (I) MH has confirmed that the said information of Maharashtra Circle has been sent to BSNL CO in last month itself and copy of the same is again being sent to BSNL CO and the confirmation orders in respect of all JAOs in Maharashtra Circle is expected shortly. 

18 Nov 14: Decisions of Meeting of BSNL unions & Associations held on 13/11/2014. <<<>>>

18 Nov 14: SNEA (I) Manifesto for membership Verification. <<<>>>

17 Nov 14: Parliament March at New Delhi on 09.12.2014 by AIBOC (All India Bank Officers Assn), NCOA, SNEA (I) and AIPEF (All India Power Engineers Federation).

17 Nov 14: Joint Committee meeting on introduction of E2 & E3 IDA pay scales for JTOs / JAOs and SDEs / AOs and equivalent cadres and CPSU cadre hierarchy in BSNL will be held today, 17-11-2014 from 12.00 PM.

15 Nov 14: AGM Admn Mumbai writes all SSA Heads in Maharashtra Circle for verification of 5809 GSM Service connections and disconnection of GSM connections of transferred or retired officers. Letter <<<>>>

14 Nov 14:JTO to SDE seniority case at Hon CAT, Ernakulam: The arguments in the OA continued for more than 3 hours today and concluded at 5.50 PM. Judgment is reserved. Since the Hon division bench is not sitting next week and the same member will not be available next time, the arguments went up to 5.50 PM to conclude. One Administrative member was deputed from Hon CAT, Banglore to Ernakulam just for this week. Our Assn took the lead in all aspects and our pleading with BSNL to file an MA in addition to our MA for allowing BSNL to go ahead with promotions, helped in listing the case for early hearing. Originally the case was posted to 17.11.2014 but division bench is not available on that day. In Chennai also, SNEA only became party and defended the case properly.

14 Nov 14: JAO to AO Promotion Status: After continuous persuasion of SNEA (I), JAO 2010 batch has been now included in JAO to AO promotion in the same DPC. The 2010 SC, ST JAOs will get promotion and the orders will be issued in two sets in compliance of court judgment. First for JAOs of 2003 and 2004 batch and second for JAOs of 2006, 2007 & 2010 (only SC, ST) batch. Inclusion of 2010 batch with SC, ST quota happened only after the intervention of SNEA (I). We will pursue the DPC for the remaining vacancies also.

14 Nov 14: In a positive initiative by Finance wing to make early payments of Leave Encashment of Retired Employees, GM Fin Mumbai issued instructions for keeping Xerox copies of leave records in Service Book before sending service books to the Pension Cell and the calculation of leave encashment on basis of this Xerox data & ERP data. Letter <<<>>>

Though letter is issued on name of GM Fin Mumbai it is not signed copy and we have doubt about the proper response from IFAs on unsigned instructions on very important matter related to money of retired employees.  If these instructions are implemented properly, all the employees will get Leave Encashment on the last day of the month after their retirement and hence this is very positive step.

14 Nov 14: While calling for willingness specially for All India Soft Tenure stations in Bihar Circle, BSNL CO clarified that about all the facilities available for All India Hard Tenure Stations are available on posting to All India Soft Tenure Stations and only difference is in Tenure Period which is of two years for Hard Tenure Stations and three years for Soft Tenure Stations. Letter <<<>>>

13 Nov 14: BSNL CO issued notification for holding LDCE for JTO to SDE Regular promotions under 33% quota to fill up 3958 SDE vacancies against Year 2009-10 to 2013-14. Letter <<<>>>

Ø Examination will be held on 15/02/2015 for Total Vacancies are 3958.

Ø OC 2443, SC 644 & ST 209 from Year 2010-11 to 2013-14 & total 3296 vacancies are available for four years period. 

Ø Apart from this 285 SC & 377 ST Category backlog vacancies of Year 2009-10 are to be filled up from eligible candidates.

Ø Examination will be OMR Based with four multiple choice answers for each question. 

Ø Total Two Papers for Marks 200 and each paper will be of 100 marks.

Ø Paper-I  is General Paper & Paper-II  will Advance Technical Special and Paper II will have three optional streams for 80 Marks and 20 marks will be common on IT subject.

Ø Applicant has to opt for one subject for Paper II out of EB, CFA & CM & any subject once opted will be final and changes are not permissible later.

Ø Negative marking is applicable & for each wrong answer 25% marks of that question will be reduced.

Ø Minimum Passing is 50% for OC Candidates & 45% for SC/ST Candidates in each Paper.

Ø Applications are to be submitted online on website www.ldceonline.bsnl.co.in from 0000 Hrs on 14/11/2014 and 2400 hrs on 13/12/2014. 

Ø Examination Centres are to be fixed by Circles.

13 Nov 14: JTO to SDE seniority case at Hon CAT, Ernakulam: Preliminary arguments started today. Our senior lawyer pleaded for allowing BSNL to go ahead with promotions but bench was not inclined to modify the interim order at this moment. Our senior lawyer vehemently opposed the postponement of the case to some other day and told the court that due to non-availability of division bench, our clients have suffered badly and cannot suffer further. Finally, Hon court decided to list the case for final hearing on 14.11.2014, tomorrow at 2 PM. We are keeping a close watch on the case. Sr lawyer from BSNL also pleaded.

13 Nov 14: Update on VCs from MH Circle for SDE Reg Promotions: Vigilance Clearance for SDE Regular promotions in respect of 708 JTOs has been sent by Maharashtra Circle to BSNL CO  yesterday 12/11/2014.

13 Nov 14: SNEA(I) Maharashtra writes to Mrs. Marina George, GM Fin Mumbai on issues related in grant of Temporary Advances to executives and harassment by some of IFAs by creating compulsions for dual applications for Temporary Advances. Letter <<<>>>

13 Nov 14: DoPT, Govt of India issued clarification on RTI and one of the clarification is that there is no model/standard format for RTI application as well as reply. Letter <<<>>>

13 Nov 14: DoPT, Govt of India issued Gazette notifications for second amendment in CCS Rules mainly related to Disciplinary cases. Letter <<<>>>

12 Nov 14: BSNL CO issued revised schedule of Association/Membership  verification in BSNL due to pending court case in Hon. High Court Karnataka. Now the fresh verification process will start from last week of December 2014 and actually membership verification process and declaration of results is now postponed to Last week of May 2015. Letter <<<>>>

12 Nov 14: BSNL CO issued clarification for pay fixation of JTOs promoted internally from TTA cadre thereby extending benefits of past service in TTA Cadre for JTOs of  2007 & 2008 batch. Letter <<<>>>

12 Nov 14: DGM (Adhoc) promotion: The DPC completed. However the promotion orders are delayed due to Rule 206 seniority case in SDE cadre, arguments continuing in the Hon Supreme Court. In case of an adverse judgment on the existing seniority, changes will take place in the existing SDE seniority list 1 to 5. The CAs and SLPs came up for hearing on 05.11.2014 in continuation of the arguments on 30.10.2014. The case posted for continuing the arguments on 12.11.2014 but the bench is not sitting on 12th.

12 Nov 14: Restrictions on International Tours by Govt Officers: Department of Expenditure, Govt Of India, issued instructions restricting all Govt Officers from International Travel/Tour on Government Expenses and if such tour is sponsored by inviting organisations in Public Interest & Government Business at Home the maximum period allowed is four days in Calendar  year. Letter <<<>>>

It is important that para 4 of letter clearly says that these guidelines are also applicable to PSUs/PSEs. Let us hope that these guidelines will be implemented by BSNL not only for international Travels /Tours but such restrictions of maximum tour period in Calendar year needs to be strictly implemented in BSNL as presently this official tour facility is being misused by some of officers by converting personal tours in official tours by arranging some official meetings at the tourist locations. We have already witnessed that some meetings of Corporate level have been arranged at locations like Pune, just to make it convenient to all the officers to be present in marriage of daughter of one of officer working BSNL. Not only this, but one Official Management meeting of WTP was arranged away from HQ Mumbai to tourist place Goa and shamelessly along with family members Not only tours, but many of the official vehicles are being used for totally personal business from dropping school going kids, grandsons/daughters in schools even to colleges, family visits at Shopping malls, Cinema Theatres or even site seeing of the families & friends of such selfish officers. Many of us have witnessed that many of on job wards of such selfish officers working in private firms or other organisations are using BSNL vehicles for their office journey. It is unfortunate that responsible authorities in BSNL are keeping eyes closed for such open eye misuse as they also did not have moral to set such misuse right.  This is one of the reasons for the present condition of BSNL and it is not still understood by management and even if understood, there is no courage in any of the responsible officers to stop all this day light misuse.Anyhow this is ray of hope for BSNL for putting restrictions on maximum tours in calendar year and restrictions on misuse by conversion of personal visit in official tours harassing all the officers to be present in meeting even on holidays and definitely on misuse use of vehicles for personal works. 

11 Nov 14 : Executive Body Meeting of SNEA(I) Pune :

Executive Body Meeting of SNEA(I) Pune will be held on 12/11/2014 at 17.30 hrs to discuss on following Agenda,

Agenda:

* Discussion on various meetings held with management.

* Discussion on non implementation minutes of Agenda meeting with management and further course of action

*Status of Collection of pending subscriptions,Building Fund,Legal Fund etc: All DoB will bring the receipt book alongwith them for updation.

* Preparation of action plan for membership verification.

* Felicitation of newly joined members.

* Any other items with permission of the chair.

All the District Office bearers,newly joined members, and SNEA(I) activist are requested to attend the meeting.

Venue : Conference Hall

1^st Floor, Bajirao Road Telephone Bhavan, Pune 411001.

11 Nov 14: BSNL CO issued orders for retention in Maharashtra Circle up to 31/03/2015 in case of Com. R.P. Nale DE Pune on his promotion as DE Regular on medical grounds. Letter <<<>>>

This was last case pursued by SNEA (I) Maharashtra, as all other requests have been settled or concerned comrades have joined their assignment as DE Regular at their place of posting. Thus all the cases pursued by SNEA (I) MH in DE Regular promotions and wherein individual comrades also have shown patience, are now settled. SNEA (I) Pune conveys sincere thanks to SNEA (I) CHQ in general , Com. Sebastin, GS & Com. V. M. Wankhede AGS CHQ and Com.M.S.Adsul CS SNEA(I) MH,Com.S.M.Chand DP SNEA(I) Pune and their time for pursuing case of Com. R. P. Nale DE Pune, on medical grounds and giving him justice to certain extent.

10 Nov 14: GS writes to GM (Pers.) regarding Calling VC for the JTOs of 1999 and 2001 recruitment year in OC and SC category for JTO to SDE promotion for the vacancy years 2012-13 and 2013-14 for which additional ACRs are called for on 17.09.2014 ............. View Copy of the letter.

7 Nov 14: SAD News: Com. J. K. Vanave SDE Mobile Pune is No More: With heartfelt condolence & deep sorrow it is to inform that beloved Comrade & active member of SNEA(I) Pune Com. J. K.Vanave, SDE Mobile Pune passed away in hospital at 1900 hrs on 07/11/2014 due to massive Heart Attack. Com. Vanve was just 43 years old and is survived with wife, school going son & daughter. The untimely exit of Com. Vanave has created big vacuum in his family.  This is great loss to Vanave family who is badly in need of his services & support.

Com. Vanve was fully committed & devoted to the office works and was active member of SNEA (I) Pune since his entry in BSNL. In recent Diwali festival Com. Vanve met with an unfortunate accident as he was hit by Motorbike outside his residence and was admitted in the hospital and after recovery he was discharged from hospital just before four days. While he was taking rest for further recovery, he suffered with massive heart attack and was immediately admitted in the hospital today, but it was of no use and he passed away in the hospital. 

SNEA (I) Pune shares this moment of deep sorrow & conveys deep condolences to the bereaved family members & prays almighty to give peace & space for departed soul in heaven.

5 Nov 14: AGM Staff Mumbai issued guidelines for refund of Security Deposits of JTOs after completion of Five years of service. Letter <<<>>>

4 Nov 14: Congratulations to Team EB Pune EB Pune has grabbed the order of provision of new BB ULD 795 connections for the Commissioner Education, Department of Education, (M.S), Pune project across MH State at 855 Offices.

Full payment of Rs. 10994960/- (One Crores Nine Lacs Ninety Four Thousand Six Nine Hundred Sixty Only) has been received by Demand Draft/Cheque vide no “512348”, from MWRD (M.S), PUNE to BSNL. The receipt details are PUNSTR0525101400281 paid on date 25/10/2014 at Pune.

The work should be completed within TWO WEEKS (15 Days) time from the date of initial issue of Advice Note, failing which BSNL will be liable for penalty.

SNEA(I) Pune congratulates Com.M.M.Gaikwad ADS SNEA(I) Pune for grabbing the order and appeals all the comrades who are working in field units to make the area feasible for successful implementation of this prestigious project.

2 Nov 14: Editorial NOVEMBER 2014 <<<>>>

2 Nov 14:  BSNL CO proposes for switching over to Online examination in BSNL and calls for views of all major Unions/Associations in BSNL latest by 14/11/2014. The meeting of General Secretaries of all Unions/Associations or their representatives to discuss this issue in detail is called on 11/11/2014 at Delhi. Letter <<<>>>

1 Nov 14: SNEA (I) Pune congratulates Com.B.K.Walkoli (DE MKR) and Com.L.B.Rawte (DE Mobile) on their promotion as DGM(L/A) and conveys best wishes for their new assignment as DGM. Letter <<<>>> Com.B.K.Walkoli is Ex.DS SNEA(I) Pune ,Ex, Jt. Sec (Pune) MH Circle and Com.L.B.Rawte is the active member of SNEA(I) Pune.

1 Nov 14: Meeting with Sh. Bhardwaj, GM (FP): GS along with both the AGS Com. Vivek Wankhede and Com. Arvind Pal Dahiya met Sh. Bhardwaj GM(FP) on 30^th Oct and thanked him and his team for issuing the CAO(Adhoc) to CAO regular promotions for 285 executives. About 92 VC are still pending and some cases are under sealed cover, he mentioned. We assured of full cooperation and persuasion with vigilance section for issuing of VC, as done earlier also, so that the pending cases are also cleared. Regarding JAO to AO he mentioned that the DPC file has been again sent to CLO for necessary clearance. Association reiterated that the interest of SC/ST should be protected as per the constitutional provisions.

1 Nov 14: Meeting with Sh. S S Agarwal, GM (Pers): GS along with both the AGS Com. Vivek Wankhede and Com. Arvind Pal Dahiya met Sh. S S Agarwal GM(Pers) and discussed on

1. Filing MA for JTO to SDE Promotions at Hon. Ernakulum CAT to seek permission for the conducting DPC and promote the executives who are waiting for their first promotion even after 17-18 years. GM (Pers) has fully assured of necessary action.

2. Modification of postings in AGM regular: Association pointed out that some cancer and critical medical cases have been left out, to which he assured of considering them. Also association requested for modifications to BSNL CO to which he agreed to consider.

1 Nov 14:  GS SNEA(I) CHQ writes to GM Pers BSNL CO regarding Exploring the possibility to issue promotion order from JTO(T) to SDE(T) seeking permission from the Hon CAT, Ernakulam. Letter <<<>>>

31 Oct 14: SNEA (I) Pune congratulates our member Com. RAVINDERKUMAR RAINA SDE EB Pune (Mobile No 9422315242) on his superannuation retirement on today, 31/10/2014 and wish him and his family members “A Very Happy, Peaceful & Long Retired Life”.  

Com. RAVINDERKUMAR RAINA is working as SDE EB and has completed service of 38 years in DoT and BSNL. He joined DOT as Technician at Shrinagar,J&K Circle upto 1990.He was transferred to Jaipur Rajasthan Circle as a TTA upto 1996.He was promoted as JTO in 1996 to 2008at Alwar & Jaipur upto 2008. On promotion as SDE he was transferred to BSNLCO New Delhi and worked for the period 2008 to Oct 2013. Since 2013 till superannuation he is SDE EB PUNE.

30 Oct 14: Sr GM M&S CFA/CM  Mumbai writes DDG TERM Cell Pune & Nagpur for classification of SSAs for CAF submission to Pune TERM Cell instead of Nagpur TERM Cell. Letter <<<>>>

          This is one of the issues pursued by SNEA (I) Maharashtra at different level from CGMT MH, Director CFA, Director CM & CMD BSNL during their visit in Maharashtra Circle and bifurcation of SSAs for CAF submission as per geographical distance of SSA from TERM Cell Pune & Nagpur is one of the important resolutions passed in CEC Meeting at Yavatmal in continuation to resolution passed in Circle Conference at Goa. If this decision is implemented in Maharashtra Circle, it will definitely reduce difficulties faced by many of the executives/staff working in 18 SSAs in every month CAF submission.

30 Oct 14: CGMT MH issued instructions cum detailed guidelines to SSA Heads, SE/CE Electrical Mumbai/Nagpur for maintenance of Log book for Engine Alternators installed at all Exchanges, BTSs to have proper control on operations of E/As, to have optimised working of E/As & to keep Battery Sets in active condition. Letter <<<>>>

30 Oct 14: CGMT MH issued detailed instructions to all SSA Heads for maintaining Prescribed Format Broadband fault register in MDF of each Exchange and  compliance thereof by 05/11/2014. Letter <<<>>>

29 Oct 14: Implementation of Area Office Concept by Merger of SSAs as per recommendation of Deloitte Committee: CGMT Maharashtra has taken note of unrest among the executives & non executives in Maharashtra Circle and has personally written letter to BSNL CO for withholding Implementation of Area Office Concept by Merger of SSAs and to take final decision on this matter after discussions with Unions & Associations in Maharashtra Circle. This is result of united efforts on platform of Joint Action Committee Maharashtra Circle.

SNEA (I) MH conveys thanks to Shri. M. K. Jain CGMT MH for this positive action on his part and saving BSNL from unwanted expenditure on transfer postings as well as disturbances in present working. We are confident that after understanding the consequences,  the idea of merger of SSAs will be finally cancelled. 

 In further course of action in a letter addressed to all Circle Secretaries who have signed memorandum of JAC MH, AGM Admn Mumbai acknowledges the receipt of memorandum and asks for detail feedback on this subject & conveys that meeting of JAC Maharashtra will be called shortly to have further discussions on this subject.  Letter <<<>>>

29 Oct 14: Uniform Charges of Inspection Quarters :AGM Admn Mumbai issued instructions for adhering to tariff of Inspection Quarters and not to apply any other extra charges than prescribed by BSNL CO. Letter <<<>>>

This was one of the issues raised by SNEA (I) MH, when we have received complaints from some of our executives about extra charges applied by some of SSAs on their stay at IQs. Henceforth no one will have to pay extra charge than prescribed by BSNL CO.  SNEA (I) MH will further pursue for online booking of IQs through ERP portal so as to have more transparency in IQ Booking and proper accountability of payments of IQ Rents. 

28 Oct 14: CAO FC Mumbai issued orders for five weeks Phase III JAO Induction Training for 72 JAOs working in Maharashtra Circle  at NATFM Hydrabad w.e.f. 01/12/2014. Order <<<>>>

28 Oct 14: JTO to SDE promotion under LDCE quota: Competent authority given approval for conducting a single LDCE for the vacancy years from 2010-11 to 2013-14. The LDCE will be notified immediately once the vacancy position for 2013-14 is intimated to the rect section.

27 Oct 14:Meeting with Sri A. N. Rai, CMD/BSNL on 24.10.2014: GS Com K Sebastin met CMD/ BSNL and discussed modification on DE promotions. Modification based on seniority to the Circles having large no of vacancies, above 57 years age cases and remaining medical cases where discussed. CMD assured to consider the cases next week.

27 Oct 14: News from SNEA(I) CHQ on Recommendation of TRAI on Spectrum Issue: GS writes to Hon. MoC & IT regarding the Recommendation of TRAI to force BSNL to surrender 1.2 MHz spectrum in premium 900 MHz band to protect vested interest of private operators to cripple strategic telecom company of the Country perverse and motivated, deserving unequivocal condemnation.

This Association unequivocally denounces and condemns the retrograde recommendation of TRAI asking BSNL to surrender 1.2 mhz in premium 900 mhz band and earmarking it for private operators in the upcoming auctions. Nexus of present Chairman / TRAI with private operators is so naked and deplorable that he goes on to the extent of snatching 1.2 mhz in premium 900mhz band from BSNL and offering 1.2 mhz in redundant band of 1800 mhz to ensure that private operators are in a position to offer premium services and reduce BSNL to rubbles.

This role of Chairman/TRAI reminds us of a corrupt ex Chairman/Trai, Pradeep Baijal, who played havoc with BSNL by arbitrarily phasing out ADC. Later on it was revealed that he had a deep rooted nexus with private operators at whose instance he abolished ADC and thereby crippled BSNL. Let us get ready and fully expose present Chairman/Trai and his actions to protect vested interest of private operators at the cost of BSNL. Rahul Khullar is trying to dig last nail in the coffin of BSNL and has virtually made up his mind to consign BSNL to flames.

Get ready to expose Rahul Khullar on the streets of the Country for trying to destroy Country’s most strategic and prestigious Telecom Company.

View copy of the letter.

27 Oct 14: BSNL Slashes ADSL Wi-Fi (Wireless) Modem Purchase Charges - View Media Report.

“Wish you all & your family members a Very Happy & Prosperous Dipawali.” SNEA (I) Pune conveys best wishes to all  members, Senior officers & leaders, esteemed customers, Well-wishers & their families/friends on the auspicious occasion of

Dipawali.

21 Oct 14: By taking note of unawareness among BSNL’s own executives observed by CGMT MH about 54141 services & displeasure thereof, DGM S&M Mumbai issued orders for awareness about 54141 services among BSNL executives. Letter  <<<>>>

However, here it seems that DGM S&M Mumbai has forgotten to give brief idea about the 54141 sms services available for customers and that’s reason why BSNL executives are not aware about such useful and customer friendly services offered by BSNL. It has been mentioned in this letter to have test sms by all executives on 54141 on routine & regular basis and reason given is awareness among the executives.

This is customer friendly facility provided by BSNL, wherein customer in need of any telecom services from BSNL will not have to approach BSNL office personally and customer in need of BSNL services has to just send sms on 54141 if he is using BSNL mobile or on 9400054141 if customer is using mobile other than BSNL with short code for concerned services. On receipt of such sms, BSNL representative will visit to the customer premises for different services and complete all related formalities for providing services required by the said customer.

21 Oct 14: Meeting of JAC Maharashtra with Shri. M.K. Jain, CGMT MH: As decided in the special meeting of Joint Action Committee, Maharashtra Circle on implementation of Deloitte recommendations, Circle Secretaries, CHQ & Circle leaders from different Unions & Associations had special and urgent meeting with Shri. M. K. Jain, CGMT MH in his chamber at 1630 Hrs on 20/10/2014. The delegation submitted memorandum of JAC Maharashtra protesting implementation of Deloitte recommendations & its arbitrary implementation in Maharashtra Circle. Copy of Memorandum   <<<>>>

Shri. M. K. Jain, CGMT MH speared time from his busy schedule and granted meeting JAC to have discussions with Deloitte recommendations and implementation of Area office Concept in Maharashtra Circle. CGMT MH went through the entire memorandum word by word before start of discussions. Thereafter initiating discussions, he explained the steps taken by his office on this issue from the date of receipt of Deloitte Committee recommendations by his office and response to reminders issued by BSNL CO.

JAC MH brought to notice of CGMT MH that the letter issued by BSNL CO reads that Deloitte recommendations are being implemented in Maharashtra Circle only due to his recommendations as CGMT and objected on such recommendations affecting working of BSNL Maharashtra Circle. Shri. Jain, CGMT MH made it clear that his office has not given any recommendations and his office letter dated 20/09/2014 referred in BSNL CO orders for pilot implementation of Deloitte in Maharashtra, does not recommend anything and these are just comments as asked by BSNL CO after HOCC Meeting and his office has responded after reminders from BSNL CO. He further added that   nothing has been specially recommended on his part or on part of Maharashtra Circle. However he made it clear that he has received call from GM Restructuring BSNL CO on this subject and has discussed implementation of Deloitte recommendations in Maharashtra Circle. CGMT further informed that in HOCC Meeting also it was decided that Deloitte recommendations will not be implemented as it is in BSNL and decision will be taken after pilot implementation in some of Circle and results thereof. In this case BSNL CO has selected Maharashtra Circle as pilot and he has given consent for same.

We brought to notice of CGMT that report says that these recommendations are to be implemented after 2016 as First phase i.e. after total ERP Rollout & how Circle management has agreed for its implementations before rollout of ERP. CGMT MH said that ERP has been fully implemented in Maharashtra Circle at least on papers and agreed that there are many unresolved issues with ERP in Maharashtra Circle and under administrative compulsions he has given consent.

We then asked why in each and every such experiments only Maharashtra Circle is taken as pilot, right from CDR to Deloitte and why BSNL management is not looking at other Circles for any such experiment. We also pointed out that if ERP implementation was the only criteria then it should have been implemented in Karnataka Circle where ERP has been implemented before Maharashtra Circle. However it did not happen, as CGMT KTK has not given any such consent as given by CGMT MH. JAC MH registered strong objection on selection of Maharashtra as pilot at each and every occasions and CGMT MH also agreed to our views and added that he has witnessed bad impact of such experiments in Maharashtra Circle.

We had detailed discussions on merger of smaller SSAs with bigger SSAs and mainly asked about availability of officers of GM/DGM level as recommended by Deloitte and if these many officers of GM/DGM level officers are available then what is problem in posting them as SSA Head and what is idea in centralizing them at major places and we will like to know the benefits of such centralization. CGMT expressed that he has no detail idea about benefits and his office has just submitted comments on HR issues as called by BSNL CO. As no comments were called by BSNL CO on remaining recommendations submitted by Deloitte in its 572 pages report, his office has not taken any decision on implementation of any other recommendations of Deloitte.      

We brought to his notice that all the Unions and Associations are opposing Deloitte recommendations since its submission in BSNL. We also asked why his office has not consulted Unions/Associations in Maharashtra Circle before sending his special recommendations cum comments on this subject to BSNL CO. He explained that till the day he got sms from CS SNEA(I) MH, he was not aware about the oppose of Deloitte recommendations by Unions & Associations and whatever steps have been taken by his office are routine and nothing has been done special for it. He also added that none of representative of Deloitee has discussed any of the issue with him at any time and may have discussed with earlier CGMT. He said that it was not question of he likes or dislike Deloitte recommendations, but it was official procedure as per information/comments called by BSNL CO which were sent by Add GM HR/Admn Mumbai with his approval.

CGMT MH further added that now he has understood the unrest and oppose from all Unions and Associations for Deolitte recommendations and he immediately marked JAC memorandum to Sr GM HR/Admn & Addl DGM HR/Admn for reprocessing file by adding views expressed by JAC. He assured JAC Delegation that his office will write a letter to BSNL CO in changed scenario & difficulties in implementation of Area Office concept in Maharashtra Circle. He also expressed that no one has brought to his notice that there is oppose in implementation of Deloitte recommendations from Unions /Associations, hence he has never thought from different angle and everything was taken as routine matter, and hence there is some confusion.

We also requested CGMT MH to express his views & experience as GMT when he was handling charge of two SSAs and was he able to give attention & proper justification to second SSA attached to him as additional charge wherein he clarified that it is not possible to take care of all issues in both the SSAs to proper depth and second SSA is always given second priority. When asked for his personal views about SSA Merger, he made it clear that he also finds that merger of SSAs in this manner will not give results as expected by Deolitte.

On arbitrary changes made by Maharashtra Circle in these original Deloitte recommendations, CGMT MH informed that some of recommendations of Deloitte on merger of SSAs like Dhule with Kalyan are found wrong and cannot be implemented practically and his office has suggested some modifications for reporting of Dhule to Nashik, some changes in merger of geographical area, shifting of PGMT post from Kalyan to Nagpur etc. He also clarified that he has already made it clear to BSNL CO that till required DGMs/GMs are not posted in Maharashtra Circle he will not implement Area Office Concept in Maharashtra Circle. 

 After listening grievances in detail and understanding practical difficulties in Merger of SSAs, Shri. M.K. Jain, CGMT MH assured to review the decision of Area Office Concept & its implementation in Maharashtra Circle and take up matter with BSNL Corporate office in view of protest by Joint Action Committee of Maharashtra Circle through meeting & memorandum submitted thereof. He also directed us to take up matter with BSNL CO through CHQ leaders and assured that if required he will have further discussions with JAC on this subject. We also assured him to give detailed feedback on this subject. This urgent Meeting concluded with positive assurance by CGMT MH to write to BSNL CO about the difficulties faced in implementation of Area office Concept in Maharashtra Circle and to have further discussions with JAC on this subject. 

21 Oct 14: AGM Admn Mumbai issued instructions for BSNL MRS Card to BSNL employees who had retired on invalidation. <<<>>>

21 Oct 14: Committee meeting on officiating pay fixation: The committee on officiating pay fixation met on 17/10/2014, and deliberated in details on the issue. As the committee has asked for more inputs from us and also the live cases, where in there is recovery at the time of retirement. The letter in this context will be issued soon. Earlier, both the AGS Com. Vivek Wankhede and Com. Arvind Pal Dahiya met GM (Trg & SR) Sh. Neeraj Verma and Sh. R K Goyal, GM (Estt.) and pleaded for positively consideration of the issue in light the difficulty being faced by large no of executives.

21 Oct 14: Committee on E2-E3 pay scales: The committee meeting was scheduled on 17/10/2014, could not be held due to paucity of time and postponed for next week

21 Oct 14: BSNL offers ISD calls to Nepal @ Rs. 6.50 per minute. Press Release <<<>>>

21 Oct 14: BSNL Introduces Broadband TOP UPs for High Speed Internet after FUP in Unlimited Plans.  <<<>>>

20 Oct 14: AGM Estt Mumbai issued instructions for disclosure of APRs to individual officers and to obtain disclosure certificate before forwarding APRs to Circle Office for centralized APR records. Letter <<<>>>

20 Oct 14: AGM Estt Mumbai calls for VCRs of six JTOs from different SSAs as left out cases for their SDE Regular promotion as SDE. Letter <<<>>>

18 Oct 14: AGM Admn Mumbai issued orders for renewal of BSNL MRS card if existing card of older than five years, if there is change in dependency of family members or as replacement of torn cards. Letter <<<>>>

18 Oct 14: Add GM HR/Admn issued another letter for creation of vendor codes for retired employees, which will give way for settlement of long pending claims of retired employees of BSNL which are presently struck of this basic formality of vendor coder creation. Letter <<<>>>

18 Oct 14: BSNL CO issued orders for implementation of Area Office Concept as per recommendations of Deloittee Committee in Maharashtra Circle on pilot basis. Letter <<<>>>

16 Oct 14: Meeting with GM (Pers): AGS Com. Vivek Wankhede met Sh. S. S. Agarwal, GM (Pers) on 15th Oct 2014 and discussed on the following issues:

1.  Regarding consideration of filing MA in JTO to SDE case in Hon CAT, Ernakulum: Association once again pleaded for filing the MA application in JTO to SDE case, as the case is not heard on 9th Oct 2014 before single bench to vacate the stay since the division bench is not sitting and there is large scale resentment among the JTOs who are denied their first promotion even after 17-18 years. GM (P) said that the action is being initiated and soon the circle will be suitably informed to file the MA.

2. Modifications on regular AGM / DE promotions: As per earlier discussion with GM (Pers) for modification in regular promotions to AGM and assured by him to consider cases after 7th and 9th Oct, association reminded to consider the cases. Only 137 have joined out of 460 executives transferred, and the shortage circles are crying of shortages, he said. Association informed that the remaining will not join now as they have already lost their one increment on TBP and all will refuse, to which he said that the refusal is not a right and the competent authority will decide on case by case as per the justification. Association also discussed consideration of the acute medical cases, to which he said that the cases will be considered on the recommendation of the CGMs. Also the request / changes will be considered but advised to keep patience. Associations also demanded to fill up the vacancies arise due to correction of circles to which he promised of suitable consideration.   

3.  Committee meeting on officiating pay fixation: GM (Pers) informed that the committee is scheduled to meet on 17th October 14.

16 Oct 14:BSNL CO endorsed letter from EPFO New Delhi dated 26/08/2014 for enhancement of statutory wage ceiling limit from present maximum Rs. 6500 to Rs 15000 , minimum pension contribution of Rs.1000 per month & 20% additional relief on amount of assurance benefit admissible under EDLI scheme 1976. 

Letter <<<>>>   EPFO Letter dated 26/08/2014 <<<>>>

These changes will be effective from 01/09/2014 and EPF account holders have to submit fresh option within six months period from 01/09/2014. Even though this period is extendable for further six months by Regional EPFOs on sufficient cause shown by members, SNEA (I) Pune appeals all concerned comrades to submit fresh options for EPF contribution exceeding Rs. 15000 if he/she desires so, within six months period i.e. before 28/02/2015 and not to wait for chance & option during further extended period.

For any updates on this subject, concerned  comrades can contact our active comrades from Pune Com.Mahanand Gaikwad ADS SNEA(I) Pune(09420495477), Com.Subhash Kadam OS (Central) SNEA(I) Pune (09423032277),active members of SNEA(I) Pune Com.Prayag Pisal (09422324566), Com.Nitin Pise (09423579988) or our MH circle leaders Com. Mukesh Wadhwani JS Kalyan SNEA(I) MH {9420200044} or Com. Sachin Sarode JS Vidarbha SNEA(I) MH {9423591903} or Com. Prashant Jadhav, VP SNEA(I) Mumbai {9423988666}.

15 Oct 14:Heartiest Congratulation to our Vice-President Com Dr.Satish D.Alandkar:

Our dynamic Vice-President has proved once again his excellence as he has been successfully awarded “Ph.D degree in Marketing Management “by Savitribai Phule University of Pune on 11/10/2014 from Prin.Naralkar Institute of Management,Pune.His research topic was”Critical Analysis Of Customer Satisfaction Related To Broadband Services in Pune City”. By taking this prestigious  opportunity our Circle leaders Com.S,P,Sonawane CWC Member,Com.Virendra Chaudhari Jt,Sec Pune MH Circle Com S.M.Chand, DP Com.Bharat Sonawane and team of SNEA Pune have congratulated com Dr. Satish Alandkar & extended best wishes to him. On telephonic conversation with him, he thanked all for their support for this achievement and ackowleged. We SNEA Pune express our sincere gratefulness to Dr. Amod D. Markale for supervising the thesis of our Com.Dr.Satish Alandkar & Prof. Dr. G.K. Shirude, (Director, Prin. N.G. Naralkar Institute of Career Development and Research, Pune) extending gigantic support, assistance and encouragement throughout the study.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY Dr.Satish Alandkar

Right on the onset I thank The Almighty God, for His precious Holy Spirit. This study would not have come to completion without His divine grace. The hurdles and setbacks were countless and I would not been able to see the end without your strength.

I wish to express my gratefulness to Dr. Amod D. Markale for supervising this thesis. Dr. Markale’s emphasis, on exacting standards and inspiring suggestions has greatly contributed to this thesis.

I feel grateful to Dr. B. V. Sangvikar, (Prof. and Head, Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune), Prof. Dr.Jadhav, (Ex. Registrar, University of Pune),Dr. (Capt.) C. M. Chitale, (Professor, Dept. of Management sciences University of Pune), Ex Dean. Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Pune, for valuable academic directions which helped me abundantly in the entire process of my research study.

Prof. Dr. G.K. Shirude, (Director, Prin. N.G. Naralkar Institute of Career Development and Research, Pune) extended gigantic support, assistance and encouragement throughout the study. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the support and assistance extended by them.

I also thank Prof. Dr. Subhash Bhave, (Ex. Director, Prin. N.G. Naralkar Institute of Career Development and Research, Pune), and Dr. (Mrs.) Aditi Markale, (Ex. Director, Prof. Singhad Business School, Erandawane Pune), Mr. Kinikar, (Head of Department of Management, Neville Wadia Pune), who shared marketing research, thoughts and knowledge, which helped me in the statistical representations and analysis of the findings in the research study.

I shall always remain grateful to Mr. Virendra Chaudhari SDE & Mr. Bharat Sonawane SDE.

I am thankful to: Prin. General Manager BSNL Pune and GM/AGM Administration Pune, who have given permission to enroll for Ph. D. while on duty. I also thank all GM’s, Dy. GM’s, AGM’s and SDE/JTO’s, All SNEA Members, MTNL/Alok Fab. friends, especially AGM, SDE’s, JTO’s and all staff from Yerwada (External/Internal/CSC), NIB-MHS, who always provoked and encouraged me during this study.

Editorial: October, 2014

Our struggle turns the tables decisively – revives critical frozen issues of standard scales, 30% superannuation, CPSU hierarchy and paves way for their resolution.

Critical HR issues, particularly the ones relating to young and talented folk recruited in BSNL, virtually forgotten and lying in deep frozen state for the last about two years, got a fresh lease of life through our recent struggle when BSNL Management in principle agreed to initiate continuous discussions for their resolution. Our struggle thus opened a window of opportunity for resolution of these issues which have been lying in deep slumber for a pretty long time. If BSNL Management is serious and honest enough this time to continue the dialogue in right earnestness till resolution of issues is comprehensively addressed, we, on our part, would be equally honest, if not more than BSNL Management, to maintain complete industrial peace and tranquility. If BSNL Management tries to dither and betray, the way they have done thus far, we will be as ruthless and unrelenting as anything this time.

BSNL Management has to clearly recognize and understand that resolution of issues of extending standard pay scales, 30% superannuation benefits and introduction of time bound functional promotions will go a long long way in changing the complexion and direction of the Company. Addressing these issues will surely mean correction of serious HR policy aberration that has been inordinately delayed and that will inevitably have quite significant and far reaching consequences in so far as revival of the Company is concerned.

We too do understand and recognize the constraints that BSNL faces on account of resource crunch, but we are pretty confident of coming out with very viable alternatives to offset the repercussions that BSNL Management anticipates while taking final call on these crucial issues. Besides, management will make a serious error of judgment if it undermines the huge motivational impact that resolution of these issues will have on the demoralized working force. Management should factor in the huge positive impact that resolution of these issues will undoubtedly have on resource generation and should not ignore this hard fact.

In case Management once again betrays, we are more than willing to join hand with forces that have hot and ethical blood of struggle running through their veins. If that materializes, good enough, otherwise we are quite determined and fully equipped to carry forward the struggle singlehandedly till we reach our destination of comprehensive resolution of these HR issues of paramount and strategic importance. We do have sufficient organizational capacity and resilience to take on such formidable challenges singlehandedly. Our past stands out an eloquent and unquestionable testimony to this hard reality.

At the end of the day, BSNL Management has to clearly understand that Human Resource is not garbage the way it has been treating it. If it treats talented Human Resources as garbage, end product would be surely garbage and that is clearly visible in the Company as of now. The bottom line is that Human Resource is greatest asset provided one acknowledges this underlying and irrefutable fact. Human resource has to be spotted, harnessed, trained and accordingly deployed, motivated and optimally utilized. Professional HR managers exploit HR to the hilt and convert it into goldmine. That is where professionalism In HR counts and makes a big difference between orthodox and modern innovative approach. BSNL Management continues to be captivated by deep traditionalism. We and the Company is a direct victim of this deep rooted conservatism of BSNL Management. Saddest part of the whole story is that even in this era of digital world when professional HR Managers are working day in and day out to enforce radical HR motivational policies, BSNL Management has not been able to come out of deep conservatism and move even an inch forward.

All said and done, Comrades, we wholeheartedly congratulate you for your spontaneous and overwhelming response to the recent call given by CHQ. Your enthusiasm and readiness to struggle has enthused central leadership and it added confidence and has undoubtedly opened a serious window of opportunity to reopen issues that have been lying in deep slumber for more than two years. In case BSNL Management is once again found to be wanting in its approach, we shall not lose even a minute in calling upon you to come out on the streets ruthlessly. For that, maintain complete organizational preparedness.

14 Oct 14: Update on GPF Balance: It is reliability learnt that the major hurdles in over delayed work of updating GPF balance and calculation of Interest of year 2013-14, which was held up and struck off for last six months for different reasons has been resolved. The entire work will be completed by end of this week and all employees & officers working in Maharashtra Circle will be in position to confirm their updated GPF balance with proper calculation of interest for Year 2013-14.

       It is unfortunate that correction of such manmade mistakes has taken period of six months and no doubt blame game continues among different units/sections of BSNL and ERP vendor M/S HCL. This is how BSNL is being exploited by vendors for incompetency on part of officers dealing with vendors. It was quiet possible to correct this mistake at earlier stage also and probably in April-May 2014, but unfortunately nothing happened in time and all employees and officers throughout Maharashtra Circle were kept under tension & fear of accountability of their GPF Money.              

SNEA(I) MH  was continuously pursuing this issue & has taken up this issue at different levels and with different officers from bottom to Top and during recent visit of Shri. N. K. Gupta,  Director CFA on 26/09/2014, we have raised this issue and brought to his notice how GPF money of all employees & officers working in Maharashtra Circle including CGMT MH is unaccounted for last six months for silly mistakes and how BSNL is unable to find out what is mistake and who is responsible for it. Thereafter the matter has been given serious attention by concerned authorities and work has been started to correct mistakes by finding out actual faults and errors in processing GPF data through ERP. Anyhow, after period of six months we will be able to get account of our hard earned GPF Money & if nothing goes wrong again, within fortnight,  we will be receiving GPF Statements for Year 2013-14 with Opening balance of Year 2014-15.

14 Oct 14: AGM Admn Mumbai issued orders for observing closed holiday on 15/10/2014 for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2014. Letter <<<>>>

14 Oct 14: AGM Staff Mumbai issued quarterly waiting list of request transfers in JTO Cadre as on 30/09/2014. Any JTO interested to change or cancel his/her request will have to intimate it latest by 25/10/2014. Letter <<<>>>

14 Oct 14: AGM Broadband Mumbai issued SSA wise GPMS Targets for Landline & Broadband connections during year 2014-15 under different bench mark categories. Letter <<<>>>

13 Oct 14: BSNL CO issued orders for increase in IDA w.e.f. 01/10/2014 and current IDA will be 98.1%. Order <<<>>>

13 Oct 14: BSNL CO issued instructions to Circle Heads to overcome shortage of SIM Cards. Letter   <<<>>>

10 Oct 14: AGM Admn Mumbai calls for applications for scholarship for education of BSNL employees for academic year 2014-15. Letter <<<>>>

10 Oct 14:Meeting with CMD: CHQ President and AGS, Com Wankhede, met CMD and sought his kind intervention and requested him to direct GM(P) to consider compassionate transfer cases, reallotment to Circles like CH, TN, KTK, MH based on the assurances given by him and also inter- Circle request transfers in accordance to transfer policy. CMD was kind enough to assure us that he will have discussion with GM (P) on all these issues. 

 

10 Oct 14: Meeting with GM(P)/BSNL CO: CHQ President along with AGSs, Com Dahiya and Com  Wankhede, and Com A. A. khan met GM(P) and conveyed him the strongest resentment prevailing in the field units on account of non settlement of very genuine medical cases like cancer, mentally retarded, physically handicapped etc etc. the Association in clear terms conveyed to GM(P) that there is an overwhelming feeling which is quite justified and not unfounded that Management of late has become quite insensitive and completely devoid of compassion by neglecting very justified and highly genuine cases on medical grounds which ought to be considered with compassion and on priority. GM (P) was also reminded that assurances given by him in May, 2014 that genuine medical cases would be given due consideration have been completely ignored.

Association also registered very strong protest over non consideration of reallotment on recent promotion to regular STS to circles like Chennai, TN, MH and Karnataka where large scale disruption has taken place despite availability of good number of vacancies. GM(P) was also conveyed strong resentment of the Association over blatant breach of assurance given by CMD that in circles like Chennai, TN, KTK etc. vacancies likely to arise on account of adhoc DGM promotion would be factored into for posting of regular STS. We reminded GM (P) that despite his assurance that a fresh assessment of the whole issue would be undertaken after 29th Sept, 14, nothing has so far been done and people are suffering like anything.

Also continuing and inexplicable delay in issuing inter-circle request transfers has caused wide spread resentment particularly when such requests have been made without TA/TP and are in accordance with the provisions of transfer policy. We informed GM(P) that Association very strongly protests and opposes such arbitrary functioning of the Management where legitimate inter- circle request transfers are not being issued in accordance to transfer policy. We also drew the attention of GM(P) over abnormal and unnecessary delay in issuing the transfer orders of all those who have completed more than two years at BSNL CO and are desperately waiting for their transfer orders for the last six months.

However, after having lodged our strongest protest over continuing and incomprehensible delay in sorting out these issues and also over arbitrary way of decision making, and after a very detailed discussion, GM(P) assured that all the cases of compassionate transfers, reallotment to Circles like CH, TN, KTK, MH etc and inter- circle transfers, including from BSNL CO, would be considered very shortly and sympathetically.

 

10 Oct 14: JTO to SDE promotion: As there is no Division bench in Hon CAT Ernakulam the JTO to SDE promotion case is not listed on 09-10-2014.

 

10 Oct 14: Meeting with GM (Pers): Our AGS Com. Vivek Wankhede met Sh. S S. Agarwal, GM (Pers) on 8th Oct 14 and discussed on the issues:

1. Regarding consideration of filing MA in JTO to SDE case in Hon CAT, Ernakulam: association requested to consider for filing the MA application in JTO to SDE case, if the case is not heard on 9th Oct 2014 and plead for permission to conduct the DPC and issue promotion orders. Association expressed its concern over the long delay and officials are waiting for more than 18 years for the promotion. GM assured of early action in this regard.

2. Committee meeting on officiating pay fixation: Assn pointed out that this issue also delayed so much and complete the procedures at the earliest. GM (Pers) informed that the meeting will be held on 15th October 14.

3. Modifications on regular AGM promotions: As per earlier discussion with GM (Pers) for modification in regular promotions to AGM and assured by him to consider cases after 7th Oct, association reminded to consider the cases. We are waiting for the joining dates of the executives who have joined and the Pers section is working on it. We will consider the modifications once the reports are received.

4. Transfer of Executives from BSNLCO to other circles and vice-a versa: association once again pointed out that there are pending cases to be considered from BSNLCO to other circles and vice a versa, GM (Pers) assured of suitable action in this regard, at the earliest.

10 Oct 14: JAO to AO DPC: Meeting with Chief Liaison Officer: Both AGS Com. Vivek Wankhede and Com. Arvind Dahiya met CLO Sh. Ram Shakal in order to expedite the DPC process from JAO to AO. CLO assured of full cooperation and support on the issue. He said that the interest of the SC/ST officials will be taken care.

01 OCT 14: DS SNEA(I) Pune appeals to all BSNL employees of BSNL Pune in general and SNEA Comrades in particular to clear all the pending Landline and Broadband faults , provision of all pending OBs of Landline and Broadband connections and providing maximum Mobile connections on occasion of BSNL Day. Let’s celebrate BSNL Day by keeping fault free Pune and providing maximum connection in all segments.

On 15^th BSNL Foundation Day, SNEA (I) Pune conveys Warm Greetings to all BSNL employees in general and SNEA (I) Comrades in Particular. Happy BSNL Day.

30 SEP 14: SNEA (I) Pune congratulates Com. B.C.Borkar SDE Legal Pune {9423012410} and Com.A.B.Kakde SDE Bhosari Pune {9421228444} on their superannuation retirement on today, 30/09/2014 and wish them and their family members “A Very Happy, Peaceful & Long Retired Life”.

Com. B.C.Borkar is working as SDE Legal and has completed service of 41 years in DoT and BSNL and has served mostly in CTO Mumbai and Pune. He joined DOT as Telegraph Clerk in 1973 at CTO Mumbai and he was promoted as AST in 1985 to 1991. He worked at CTO Pune as a JTO for the period 1991 to 2002.Since 2002 till superannuation he is SDE Legal and HR. He played very active role in posting of LDCE/LICE passed TTAs to JTOS.

Com. A.B.Kakde is working as SDE Bhosari & is Senior & die-hard member of SNEA (I) Pune and has taken active part at each and every activity of SNEA (I) Pune. He joined Bombay Telephones as PI in 1979 at Mumbai & in 1983 transferred to Latur and after qualifying exam in 1992 & he was promoted as JTO at Nanded. He worked at different SSAs like Nanded,Beed,Osmanabad,Ratnagiri and Pune.Today after completion of 35 years of his dedicated services earlier in DoT & now in BSNL is retiring today.

SNEA(I) MH salutes sincerity, dedication and affection of Com.B.C.Borkar SDE Legal and Com.A.B.Kakde SDE Bhosari towards BSNL and SNEA(I) and on behalf of hundreds of Comrades of SNEA(I) Pune, we wish them and their family members “A Happy, Peaceful, Healthy  & Long Retired Life”.

29 SEP 14: As per directives for “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” on 02/10/2014, all the staff and officers will be given “Swachchata Shapath”  at 1100 hrs and thereafter they will be participating in “Shramdan” from 1115 hrs by cleaning their own offices and Civil wing will arrange for shramdan for cleaning campus. Letter <<<>>>

29 SEP 14: 01.10.2014, BSNL Day will be observed by performing one hour additional work. All SNEA(I) Pune comrades are requested to attend their dutie half an hour in the morning before duty hours and half an hour in the evening after the duty hours by wearing the badges. This program is announced in support of our demand for standard pay scales of E2, E3 etc, 30% superannuation benefit, JTO/JAO to SDE/AO promotion, CPSU cadre hierarchy, pay anomalies, 1st TBP after 4 years, Civil/Elect/Arch/TF issues, retention of DEs etc.

Demands:

1.  Standard pay scales of E2, E3 etc.

2.  30% superannuation benefit.

3.  JTO/JAO to SDE/AO promotion.

4.  Implement CPSU cadre hierarchy.

5.  Settle pay anomalies.

6.  1st TBP after 4 years.

7.  Settle Civil/Elect/Arch/TF issues.

8.  Retention of DEs etc.

27 SEP 14: AGM Staff Mumbai issued modification orders in posting of DE Regular within Maharashtra Circle as per recent promotion orders in which all the promoted DEs are retained in Pune . Letter <<<>>> SNEA (I) Pune conveys sincere thanks & gratitude to Shri. Praveen Malhotra, Sr GM HR/Admn Mumbai and Shri. M. K. Jain, CGMT MH for considering all the requests for retention in Pune SSA and really this is great and real human approach.  Com.M.S.Adsul SNEA (I) MH has raised concern on dislocation of all these executives just on DE Adhoc to DE Regular promotion and both the officers in Circle management have responded it very positively in real HR approach and as historic outcome, all the dislocated 4 DEs have been retained in Pune SSA.

26 SEP 14: After detailed Discussion  with CMD, AGITATION on KERALA ISSUE deferred.

Details of discussions with CMD,BSNL

1. No salary cut will be implemented now. If any SSA already implemented, supplementary bill will be prepared to refund the same.

2. No vindictive actions hereafter, CMD will ensure the same.
3. A senior officer above CGM will be asked to review all the actions taken by CGM. SNEA has to give the details by tomorrow.
4. The transfer of officers will be reviewed and they will not be forced to join the new place.

SNEA(I) Pune express our sincere gratitude to all the Employees of BSNL Pune for their wholeheartedly support for the Agitation.

25 SEP 14: In order to extend support to the agitation, the following programmes shall be observed at Circle and SSA level. All Circle/SSA Secretaries to make all out preparations. Each and every Comrade of SNEA (I) must participate with toughest determination to defeat sinister attack to destabilize SNEA (I).

26th, 27thSept: 2014: Massive Lunch hour demonstration at all Circle and SSA HQs.

29th, 30thSept and 01st October, 2014: Massive Relay Hunger strike at all Circle HQs.

The Indefinite fast at BSNLCO and CO/Trivandrum will continue.

25 SEP 14: Day IV: INDEFINITE FAST by CHQ leaders and other activists continues for the 4th day from 22.09.2014:  Comrades of SNEA (I), it is testing and challenging time for each and every Comrade of SNEA (I) throughout the Country to come out with greatest determination and unprecedented solidarity to defeat sinister designs of CGM/Kerala to destabilize our beloved Association because of tough and legitimate stand taken by us on some critical issues. Rise to the occasion and demonstrate extraordinary solidarity. This clarion call is to be responded by each and every comrade of SNEA (I) with unwavering commitment.

GS Com. K. Sebastin, AGS, Com Arvind Dahiya, Jt Secy/South, Com P.Rao and CWC member from Kerala Circle Com MPP Panicker, commenced indefinite fast from 1000 hrs of 22nd Sept at BSNL Co. Also Com George Verghese, CS/Kerala, Com Rajan, CHQ Treasurer and Com Chandrashekar, AGS, also commenced indefinite fast at Trivandrum on 22nd Sept, 2014.

CHQ President, Com G L Jogi, AGS Com Vivek Wankhede, CSs of BSNLCO, NTR/Delhi, TN and UP(West) and other leaders and activists are in the pandal supporting the agitation. AGS Com Pandurang Nayak is at Trivandrum.

Today, Com. S.V.Pawar DP SNEA (I) Circle Office Mumbai will be present at Delhi toady and support on going agitation. Com. A.R.Manani, VP SNEA (I) CHQ and Com. M.B. Sangale Joint Secretary (West) SNEA(I) CHQ have started today morning and will take part in indefinite hunger strike along with GS & others from tomorrow.    

While CGM/Kerala Circle is continuing his acts of indiscriminate victimizations, there is no intervention from BSNL Management to prevail upon CGM to comply with the terms of negotiated settlement between him and our Association, with the intervention of top BSNL Management. Instead, CGM is going ahead with his acts of victimization even after negotiated settlement.

Com. Padamnabh Rao, Jt Secy/South, felt extremely weak and exhausted and police tried to shift him to govt. hospital. However, he resisted being shifted to hospital and is continuing his fast. In the same way, our CS/Kerala,Com. George Verghese, and AGS Com A Chandrasekhar are also feeling exhausted but is going ahead with his fast in a determined manner. CGM is trying his best to get him forcibly shifted to hospital but our Kerala comrades are determined to defeat his move also.

Comrades, needless to appeal, we are confident that we come out in thousands and thousands, and each and every one of us, to fight this hour of crisis with unprecedented determination and deepest conviction to defeat attack on fundamental right of trade unions to lodge legitimate protest against irregularities and arbitrary functioning.

Ø Massive Lunch hour demonstrations in thousands and thousands have to be held on 26th and 27th Sept., 14 at Circle/SSA HQs.

Ø Each and every Comrade of SNEA (I) must participate with toughest determination to defeat sinister attack to destabilize SNEA (I).

Ø Relay hunger strike by thousands and thousands of Comrades at CGM/HQs is to be held on 29th, 30th Sept. and 1st Oct., 14.

Ø Further programs of action will be decided thereafter shortly since the struggle has to be taken to its logical conclusion.

SNEA(I)-Zindabad, Our Unity- Zindabad, Inquilab- Zindabad, Our struggle- Zindabad and BSNL- Zindabad. 

25 SEP 14: AGM Staff Mumbai issued three corrections in DE Regular posting. Till there are many corrections and all such corrections will be issued shortly. Letter <<<>>>

25 SEP 14: As per orders issued by AGM SP/CP Mumbai, the work of consolidation of requirement & allotment of Battery Sets is redistributed and henceforth issues related to Battery of size 600 AH and below will be taken care by GM NWP CM Mumbai and issues related to battery of size 1000 AH and above will be taken care by GM NWP CFA Mumbai. Letter <<<>>>

25 SEP 14: AGM BG BSNL CO issued clarifications for allotment of vacant quarters to family pensioners of deceased employees beyond permissible five years. Letter <<<>>>

22 SEP 14: Historical and Grand Day long dharana by SNEA(I) comrades by mass Dharana: SNEA(I) Comrades at Pune have registered their protest by active & mass participation in third phase of ongoing agitation on date 18/09/2014 for settlement of long pending demands as per call given by SNEA(I) CHQ. Active participation of comrades at Pune by holding day long Dharana and shown their dedicated unity and support to the demands. In Pune, DP,DS,CWCM,JS leaders of SNEA MH Circle addressed the mass gathering bringing awareness among comrades , explaining the reasons for such agitation on platform of SNEA (I), status of present demands and further course of action for settlement of demands.

First time in any call of agitation only by executives; more than 180 comrades have taken part in Mass Dharana which includes more than 50 lady comrades. Young comrades of SNEA(I) have also come out of offices in mass to support this call and strengthened the demands and have registered milestone achievement in further progress in settlement of their long pending demands.

Congratulations, Salute & Hats off to all the comrades and their stronger unity.SNEA (I) Pune conveys sincere thanks & gratitude from the bottom of heart to all the esteemed comrades of SNEA (I) who have participated in this mass Dharana and at the same time appeals all other comrades who are till away from this call due to one or another reason, to be part of this historic agitation for settlement of their own demands.

Comrades, till there is no proper initiatives on part of BSNL management for resolution of any of the genuine demands of executives in BSNL and hence we will have to intensify our struggle with stronger & stronger unity and strength as per further directives of SNEA (I) CHQ.  Let us make BSNL management to understand that its executives cannot be just neglected in this present way on the name of financial crises and management has to take responsibility of failures in making company financially viable and has to positively respond legitimate and genuine demands of executives raised by SNEA (I) CHQ. Click here for Photos>>>>>>

21 SEP 14: AGM Staff Mumbai issued posting order of 167 SDEs/DE Adhoc within Maharashtra Circle on their promotion as DE Regular by posting all of them in same SSA except 14 cases of out of SSA transfers. Letter <<<>>>

It is seen that sincere efforts have been taken for retention of all DEs in Pune SSA, but displacement of 3 executives is done in random manner without any consideration of nearby SSA criteria normally followed in such mass posting. While posting these 3 DEs, shifting officers from one corner of Maharashtra to another corner at far off places and it could have been done in better and more suitable manner.

When no mercy is shown to any of the 3 officers transferred out of Pune SSA and DEs with very less stay are also shifted, out of turn and special privilege is granted to Shri. S.C.Patil , DE Raigad/Pune having highest stay in Pune SSA and Shri. V.N.Patil DE Raigad/Pune,by posting them at Pune even though they had been transferred from Pune to Raigad.    

DS SNEA (I) Pune requested our dashing and dynamic Circle Secretary SNEA (I) MH Com.M.S.Adsul to take up matter in details with CGMT MH either for withdrawing undue favour or to grant such favour to all others.       

21 SEP 14: BSNL CO issued clarification on application of yearly ceiling limit towards settlement of medical bills for outdoor treatment under BSNL MRS. Letter <<<>>>

20 SEP 14: JAO to AO promotion: Association strongly protests against the arbitrary move to fill up few AO posts keeping aside large no of AO vacancies. According to the proposal, the JAOs of 2003 and 2004 year only will be considered for promotion now, where as more than 1800 vacancies are available. Assn strongly demand that all the 1800 plus AO vacancies to be filled immediately with eligible JAOs.

20 SEP 14: Meeting with Sri Anupam Srivastava, DIR(CM): GS Com K. Sebastin met DIR(CM) and discussed the disconnection of BSNL GSM sites by the IP provider “VIOM” in MP, MH and GUJ Circles. DIR (CM), taken up the matter with the CEO of “VIOM”. The dispute between BSNL and “VIOM” is regarding the rent for the IP sites where BSNL is the 5th or 6th service provider, and there is no rate fixed for the 5th or 6th service provider. After the strong intervention of DIR (CM), “VIOM” agreed to reconnect the IP sites disconnected earlier.

20 SEP 14: As festival gift & good gesture to its customers throughout India, BSNL offers Video calls in rates of voice calls on 3G GSM services for 90 days from 20/09/2014. Letter <<<>>>

20 SEP 14: As per letter from AD Admn IV Mumbai the reimbursement for Brief case & Mobile Handsets is to be done in new & revised method through ERP itself. Letter <<<>>>

20 SEP 14: DGM NWO CM Mumbai writes SSA Heads in Maharashtra Circle for requirement of RF Cable for restoration of faulty BTS due to RF Cable theft. Letter <<<>>>

 DS Pune appeals to all the concerned working in BTS mtce to look into this issue and send the requirement at the earliest.

20 SEP 14: Quoting weakness in Marketing & Sales, BSNL  CO writes to all Circle Heads for giving in-service training to BSNL Staff through RTCC on Sales & Marketing. Letter <<<>>>

20 SEP 14: BSNL CO calls feedback from all CGMs on continuation of CDMA services. Letter <<<>>>

16 SEP 14: Lunch hour demonstration : As per call given by SNEA (I) CHQ, lunch hour demonstrations were held at O/O PGMT Pune, New Admn Bldg, Opp Hotel Panchami,Pune-9 on 11/09/2014.The gathering was addressed by our dashing and dynamic Circle Secretary Com.M.S.Adsul, Com.Nagesh Nalawade CS BSNLEU,Com.Virendra Chaudhari Jt.Sec Pune MH Circle, Com.S.P.Sonawane CWC Member MH Circle, Com.S.M.Chand DP Pune, Bharat Sonawane DS Pune.

All comrades are requested to attend day long dharana programme on date 18/09/2014 at 10.00am to 5.30 pm. Click here for photos

11 SEP 14: Lunch hour demonstration on today: As per call given by SNEA (I) CHQ, lunch hour demonstrations will be held at O/O PGMT Pune, New Admn Bldg, Opp Hotel Panchami,Pune-9 on 11/09/2014 which will attended and addressed by our dashing and dynamic Circle Secretary Com. M.S.Adsul. All the comrades are requested to understand the need of situation and take active part in mass Lunch Hour demonstrations and make it programme a grand success.  

Demands

* Implementations of standard pay scales E2, E3 to JTO/SDE

* 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Exexcutives

* Time Bound functional promotion or CPSU cadre hierarchy

* JTO to SDE promotions

* pay anomalies of JTO especially batch 2007,2008

* Civil /Electrical issues

* First TBP after 4 years uniformly

* filling the vacancies on DE promotions with minimum dislocations etc.

11 SEP 14 : 13^th Executive Body Meeting of SNEA(I) Pune :

13^th Executive Body Meeting of SNEA(I) Pune was held on 10/09/2014. The meeting was Presided over by Com.S.M.Chand DP SNEA(I) Pune. In the beginning Com.S.M.Chand President SNEA(I) Pune highlighted on the agenda points especially on non implementation of minutes of agenda meeting with management.

DS discussed all the agenda points in length. He appealed all the members to participate in mass for lunch hour demonstrations which will be held at New Admn Bldg, Opp Hotel Panchami ,Pune on date 11/09/2014 at 13.30 hrs. On the issue of non implementation of minutes of agenda points, he explained that already letter has been given to mgmt. Further the issues related to development and growth of BSNL Pune will be taken at JAC platform.On collection of subscription dues, executive body congratulated Com.R.S.Dalvi OS (West) for collection of Rs.40000/- from west area within two days and appealed all District Office bearers to work hard for collection of pending dues.On issue related to EPF,DS explained that allocation of UAN to all EPF holders by EPFO is under progress. It was decided that Com.Mahanand Gaikwad, Com.Subhash Kadam, Com.Prayag Pisal will co-ordinate with EPF nodal officer of Pune and EPF members.DS also explained the details of the meeting held with CVO,BSNL CO and the meeting with PGMT Pune and GM Admn on 08/09/2014.

In interactive session Com.S.P.Sonawane CWCM MH Circle guided about the queries raised by members on issues like DPC of JTO to SDE, SDE to DE and notional fixation case LDCE passed JTOs and stand of association.

The meeting was concluded at 20.00hrs. The arrangement of meeting was nicely done by Com.Virendra Chaudhari JS Pune MH Circle.

10 SEP 14: Lunch hour demonstration: As per call given by SNEA (I) CHQ, lunch hour demonstrations will be held at O/O PGMT Pune, New Admn Bldg, Opp Hotel Panchami,Pune-9 on 11/09/2014

Demands

* Implementations of standard pay scales E2, E3 to JTO/SDE

* 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Exexcutives

* Time Bound functional promotion or CPSU cadre hierarchy

* JTO to SDE promotions

* pay anomalies of JTO especially batch 2007,2008

* Civil /Electrical issues

* First TBP after 4 years uniformly

* filling the vacancies on DE promotions with minimum dislocations etc.

      All the comrades are requested to understand the need of situation and take active part in mass Lunch Hour demonstrations and make it programme a grand success.  

09 SEP 14 : Executive Body Meeting of SNEA(I) Pune :

Executive Body Meeting of SNEA(I) Pune will be held on 10/09/2014 at 17.30 hrs to discuss on following Agenda,

Agenda:

* Preparation of Lunch Hour Demonstrations on date 11/09/2014 as per call given by SNEA(I) CHQ.

* Discussion on minutes of Agenda meeting with management and its non implementation.

* Status of Collection of pending subscriptions,Building Fund,Legal Fund etc: All DoB will bring the receipt book alongwith them for updation.

* Preparation of action plan for membership verification.

* Status of UAN of EPF members in Pune

* Any other items with permission of the chair.

Venue : TRC Club

MHS Compd. Pune 411001.

07 SEP 14 : We condemn this act very strongly:

Pune admin has issued order of JTOs from Rural to Urban and vice-versa vide No: PTA/SE-12/JTO Rural Tenure/III/2012/48 Dated 01-09-2014

What we see from the said order, only intention best known to the management is keeping mouth shut and be a mute spectators of the show. The management has dumped the transfer policy in order to rehabilate some of the executives. We should strongly oppose such act of management. The management have gone completely astray because of narrow consideration and affinity towards implementing the transfer orders.

What wrong has the executive done to the management? Only because they did not had any godfather? Or they didn't find any unfair channel to get their orders changed or get cancelled. We strongly oppose and protest to such act of management who dares to challenge with all executives fraternity.

We being the only association which will continuously fight against all such injustices and we will adopt all fair means to satisfy and legitimate right of executives. Comrades, it is my sincere request to all the executives to join us in this struggle against injustice and always fight for our justice. Implementation of transparent transfer policy is our motto and admin should not dare to be partial. “We appeal to all the executives................ join us with full enthusiasm in this struggle................”

07 SEP 14 : GS SNEA(I) CHQ served Trade Union Notice to CMD BSNL for undue delay in resolutions of genuine HR issues. Notice <<<>>>

Trade union Pregrammes:

03.09.2014: Postcard campaign by Circles/SSAs/Branches.

11.09.2014: Wearing black badges and holding Lunch Hour Demonstration at CHQ, Circle / SSA HQs.

18.09.2014: Massive one day Dharna at CHQ, CIRCLE/SSA HQs

Demands:

1. Implementation of standard pay scales of E2, E3 etc for JTOs/AOs, SDEs/AOs etc replacing existing intermediary pay scales of E1A , E2A and equivalent cadres up to SGJAG.

2. 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL recruited employees as per DPE guidelines and the agreement between the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations and the BSNL Mgt on 12.06.2012.

3. Promotion from JTO(T) to SDE(T) under 67% quota for the vacancy years 2009-10 onwards, JAO to AO promotions, holding of LDCE from JTO(T) to SDE(T) against 33% quota for the vacancy years 2010-11 onwards year-wise.

4. Implementation of Time Bound Functional promotion between 4 to 6 years as per the terms and conditions for absorption in BSNL analogous to CPSU cadre hierarchy.

5. Settlement of long pending pay anomalies i) Pay fixation as per FRSR on officiating promotion consequent upon the implementation of TBP, ii) Antedating of increment and iii) Senior drawing less pay than Junior after promotions.

6. First TBP uniformly after four years w.e.f. 01.10.2000.

7. Amendment in BSNLMS RR 2009 for bringing complete uniformity in functional promotions for Civil/Electrical wings at par with Telecom/Finance wings, notional date of pay w.e.f. 01.10.2000 for Civil/Electrical/Arch wings at par with finance wing.

8. Deliberate move to victimize seniors by indiscriminately transferring them despite clear cut assurance given to us that they will be accommodated in the respective Circles to the extent DE vacancies are getting created on account of DGM promotion – breach of assurance.

05 SEP 14 : Meeting with Shri. V.K.Singh CVO BSNL CO : JAC Pune leaders including DS SNEA(I) Pune met, Shri. V.K.Singh CVO BSNL CO and Addl. CVO at Pune on their visit to Pune. All the leaders welcomed both of them and discussed following point,

1.Recovery of RSTC Bills of some Senior Officers in Pune : We discussed about the orders issued by MH CO for recovery of excess RSTC of some Senior Officers in Pune,but the order not implemented yet.

2. Status of complaint made by SNEA MH against Shri.Jainendra Kumar CGM WTP Mumbai.

3.Guidelines for posting of Executives and Non-executives at sensitive posts.

4. Guidelines for Plan Change : Plan change not intimated well in advance to the customers which causes heavy disconnections and spoils image of BSNL. We gave them example of recent withdrawl of free night unlimited usage which caused heavy complaints of Customers at CSC. The customers know the plan change when they got their bill of July 2014. We demanded that plan change should be intimated to customers well in advance.

5.Guidelines of CVC for processing of tendering process : We discussed about the processing and awarding tenders like Jointing Material, U Y Conn, Modular Conn. Etc.

6. Reconcillation of Data Cards and SIM Cards.

7. Guidelines of CVC for Transfer and Posting of Executives and Non-Executives those who are dealing with SIM Cards : We pointed out that staff below SDE at CSC ever gets transferred but the higher officers never get transferred in S&M unit.

8. Guidelines of CVC for processing of proposal files : We discussed this issue in length. We pointed out the delay in processing of proposal files by some officers. BSNL is loosing its revenue, as proposals not get sanctioned in time. We pointed out that the inefficiency and negative attitude for sanctioning of files is also a part of corruption.

In meeting Shri.K.K.Saxena PGMT Pune, Shri. Dwivedi Sr.GM CFA&Admn,Shri.Ahirwar Sr.GM EB&Rural were also present. The meeting ended with pleasant note.

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