GS and President met CMD, BSNL and held discussions regarding approval of CPSU proposal. CMD informed that the date of implementation as 01.01.2017 is a decision taken by BSNL management for the interest of the company and its Executives and it has to be approved as proposed. CMD assured to intervene for getting the clearance for the proposal.

GS and AGS/AIGETOA met DIR(HR) on 24.04.2018 and held discussions on:

1) Implementation of Group Term Insurance (GTI) for BSNL Executives: We explained the discussions with LIC in this regard. Since the quote from LIC is very high, we demanded negotiation with LIC in this regard. Since lot of unfortunate incidents happened in the recent past, we requested DIR(HR) to expedite the process. DIR(HR) assured to do expedite the same.

2) Approval for CPSU Hierarchy proposal w.e.f 01.01.2017: We expressed our serious concern on the delay for approval of the proposal. According to our information, JS/Board member gone through the entire proposal and the replies submitted by BSNL, we informed DIR(HR) and sought her intervention to get the clearance immediately. The date of implementation cannot be changed as it has decided after lot of deliberations. DIR(HR) assured to maintain the same stand and take immediate action for the clearance.

3) E2 and E3 pay scale: The reply for DoE is expected this week.

GS and AGS/AIGETOA met GM(Restg) on 24.04.2018 and held discussions on Implementation of Group Term Insurance (GTI) for BSNL Executives: We explained the discussions with LIC in this regard and demanded negotiation with LIC in this regard. GM assured to call LIC for negotiations next Tuesday itself according to the convenience of LIC. 

Joint Forum leaders (GSs of SNEA & AIGETOA, President/SNEA and AGS/AIGETOA) held discussions on 23.04.18 with LIC on Group Term Insurance to BSNL Executives. The tentative quote given by LIC is exorbitantly high. The premium quoted by others is very less comparing to LIC. We negotiated for a competitive rate matching with others. After lot of discussions, LIC agreed to reexamine the rates with uniform coverage of 50 lakhs for all the Executives.

View Corporate Office Orders:
Transfers and Postings - Re-ollotment in the grade of AO  / Sr. AO - reg.
SDE Inter Circle Transfer Order reg.

Longest stay list of SDE Electricals reg.

3^rd Pay revision in BSNL: DPE in its reply suggest DoT to approach Union Cabinet for the relaxation of affordability clause. DPE letter states that:

As per DPE guidelines, BSNL does not fall under the category mentioned in para 5 of DPEs OM dated 03.08.2017 in 2017 pay revision. Further, it is mentioned that DPE has issued guidelines for 2017 Pay revision which, inter-alia, includes an affordability clause, based of the recommendations of Committee of Secretaries(CoS) on the report of 3^rd Pay revision Committee(PRC). Any relaxation/amendment in the extant guidelines would require the approval of the Cabinet for which DoT may examine the issue at its end for necessary action.

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Memorandum to be submitted to the Governor during RAJ BHAVAN march on 19.04.2018, tomorrow

Clearance on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy proposal:

GS met Joint Secretary, DoT and BSNL Board member for the clearance on the proposal. JS expressed his reservation on date of implementation as 01.01.2017. According to him, new proposal should be effective from the date of approval of the BSNL Board.  GS explained the background as 1) it is as per the terms and conditions for absorption, 2) the Jt Committee had given recommendation in Oct, 2015, 3) JTO to SDE promotion is held up since 2011 and all other promotions are held up since 2015, 4) this will not have any financial implications on BSNL or DoT, 5) the demand of the Assn was to give effect from the date of recommendation and finally come to an agreement on 01.01.2017.

Since it will give some relief to the senior Executives who are waiting for promotions for years together, GS strongly demanded for the date of effect as 01.01.2017. Giving date of effect from 01.01.2017 will give relief to the senior Executives and facilitate in ending the litigations. Finally JS agreed to discuss this issue once again with BSNL management and find out their view before giving his clearance as decision has to be taken by the Board. 

Hon PCAT extends the benefit of additional increment as per para I.II.(v) of EPP order dated 18.01.2017 on post based promotion to SNEA members.

In the OA filed by SNEA in Hon PCAT, challenging the DoT order dated 05.07.2017, rescinding para I.II.(v) of EPP order dated 18.01.2007 regarding grant of extra increment on post based promotion under EPP is disposed today by extending the benefit of quashing of DoT order dated 05.07.2017 in OA 2649/2017, applicable to all the members of SNEA. Hon Court made it clear that the direction to quash the DoT order dated 05.07.2017 in OA 2649/2017 is applicable to all the Executives.

By this SNEA will become directly a party in the Hon High Court, when DoT files appeal against the PCAT order. DoT already decided to challenge the Hon PCAT order in the Hon Delhi High Court.

This protects all the SNEA members from recovery or reduction in pension at the time of retirement. Hon court also given liberty to take legal action against DoT, in case DoT violates the Hon PCAT order. Any case of violation of Hon PCAT order by any Circle may be brought to the notice of CHQ for appropriate action.