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BSNL management has invited the applications for Executives (Telecom/Finance)
for the post of DGM (02), AGM (06), SDE (04), CAO/AO (03) to be posted at
BRBRAITT Jabalpur. The last date of receipt of application at BRBRAITT through proper
channel will be 18.06.2022. The shortlisted candidate will be interviewed
through video-conference by selection committee later. This is in continuation
of discussions held by SNEA CHQ with Director HR in persuasion for issuing
transfer orders of selected executives in Telecom wing where Director HR was
kind enough announce that all Training Centers will be made fully functional. <<Link>>
SNEA conveys best wishes and warm greetings to one and all the
Executives and non-Executives in the BSNL a very Happy World Telecommunication
Day 2022. The theme for this year is Digital technologies for Older Persons and
Healthy Ageing. This theme emphasizes the importance of using
telecommunications and information and communication technologies to stay
healthy, connected and independent on a physical, emotional and financial
level.
Report on Special meeting By Director HR with SNEA CHQ Team on different HR issues:
Continued……VI
Approval of proposal E1 plus Five increments: Association brought to the notice of management that hundreds of JTOs are facing issues due to non-grant of standard pay scales and there is disparity in grant of E1 plus Five increment granted by BSNL in lieu of standard pay scales. On basis of expectations that Standard Pay scale will be approved by DoT, BSNL has not granted Five increments even though matter is very clear and within the hands of BSNL management.
PGM Estt added that it is not possible to grant the five increments to all JTOs/JAOs and wherever it is possible that has been granted. We have brought to the notice of Director HR that there is disparity and many of JTOs/JAOs are not getting five increments. PGM Estt added that matter has been decided by BSNL Board long back and there should not be disparity but JTOs/JAOs who have joined BSNL on or after 08/07/2014 are not eligible for increment as by that date wherein DPE returned back file of stating that higher pay scales cannot be given to BSNL recruited as JTOs/JAOs and E1A and E2A is applicable only to Absorbed JTOs/JAOs. In March 2018, DoT issued Presidential order for E1 Scale for JTOs/JAOs and same is not implemented as it is creating more anomalies among this young brigade which will be biggest mass unrest in BSNL.
It was responded by BSNL management that after 2014, it is mentioned as E1 scales for all notifications issued for recruitment of JTOs/JAOs. We informed that it is mentioned in notification for recruitment of JTOs as E1 scale and in some cases, it is also mentioned that the pay scale offered will be enhanced in days to come, but in notification issued for JAOs Pay scale mentioned is E1A and not E1 and hence all JTOs/JAOs working in BSNL are eligible for E1 plus five increments. We appealed that BSNL management should come forward and give some motivation to all these deprived JTOs/JAOs who are backbone and future of BSNL.
Responding it positively, Director HR informed that he agrees with the concern expressed by the association about financial crises faced by JTOs/JAOs and declared that all JTOs/JAOs who have joined before 08/07/2014, will be given E1 plus five increment and for JTOs/JAOs joined BSNL on or after 08/07/2014, SNEA may details and matter needs to be decided by Board. Director HR directed PGM Estt to take required steps in granting E1 plus five increments to all JTOs/JAOs joined before 08/07/2014 and to have study of matter of JTOs/JAOs who have joined BSNL after 08/07/2014 and report him the details.
We conveyed thanks to Director HR and PGM Estt for such positive response and starting wave of positive energy by redressing financial grievances of JTOs/JAOs to some extent and deciding matters which are in hands of BSNL Board and expected similar actions on all other pending HR issues.
Updates on discussions held on remaining agenda points is being updated one by one.
Report on Special meeting By Director HR with SNEA CHQ Team on different HR issues:
Continued……V
Standard Pay scales of E2 and E3 from 01/01/2007: Association expressed that denial of Standard pay scale to the executives even when there are clear guidelines from DPE for scrapping non-standard pay scales existing in BSNL and replace it with standard pay scales is one of the prime reasons causing unrest among young executives in BSNL.
We added that long pendency of granting Standard Pay Scales is one of the prime demands of SNEA for which we have conducted agitational programme and Huger fast for 66 days which we have concluded with positive assurance from BSNL management to resolve it with dialogue.
Director HR informed that though BSNL has repeatedly written to DoT for granting E2 & E3 Pay scales for JTOs/SDEs, but same is always denied by DoT. Director HR added that DyCLC New Delhi in last consolidation meeting with SNEA and BSNL, has given directions to BSNL to pursue with DoT for grant of Standard Pay scales. Director HR shared that accordingly BSNL has taken up matter with DoT and was seriously pursuing with DoT for its approval. He added that with such keen persuasion, DoT has responded on 10/05/2022 and conveyed that Standard Pay Scales as requested by BSNL cannot be grated.
Director HR added that SR cell is drafting formal letter to GS SNEA conveying the decision of DoT with its copy to DyCLC. Director HR informed that in his opinion it is difficult task for getting approval of standard pay scales from DoT. We asked reasons for non-settlement of demand for grant of Standard pay scales to JTOs/JAOs SDEs/AOs by DoT and it was informed that the letter will be handed over to SNEA shortly but no reason is specifically mentioned in letter and perhaps the financial conditions of BSNL, demand of cascading effect etc may be the prominent reasons. He added that BSNL will convey the reply received from DoT to SNEA and informed that whatever is required on part of BSNL has been done and nothing more is possible for approval of Standard Pay scales from side of BSNL.
We responded that only required on part of BSNL
management is that the stand taken by BSNL for grant of Standard Pay scales
should be continued and should be owned by the Management till its final
settlement. We added that once BSNL conveys the decision of DoT to SNEA, we
will take up matter with concerned officers of DoT and will also inform DyCLC
New Delhi on this negative development against assurances given to SNEA and
will request to take up matter with DoT for not conveying the administrative
approval even after repeated recommendations of BSNL when entire financial burden
is to be borne by BSNL even though nothing as financial support has been asked
by BSNL from DoT for approval of standard pay scales. Director HR informed that
BSNL will continue on its stand for approval of E2 & E3 pay scales and SNEA
may further pursue matter with DoT on the basis of reply which will be conveyed
by BSNL to SNEA with copy to DyCLC New Delhi.
Report on Special meeting By Director HR with SNEA CHQ Team on different HR issues:
Continued……IV
No Vindictive actions for participation in agitational programme and Settlement of vindictive action if any: SNEA demanded that we have responded very positively to appeal made by BSNL management to withdraw the agitational call of indefinite hunger fast and we expect reciprocate action on part of management by withdrawing all vindictive actions taken against SNEA Members for participation in call.
We requested for releasing of Salary which kept on hold by applying principle of No Work No Pay as all the pending works also done by the agitating comrades. When it is decided to resolve all the issues by dialogue, we need that no vindictive action continues. This was opposed by the officers in SR Cell stating that deduction of salary has been already implemented and the details have been sent to DoT and other offices and hence there cannot be change on this action at this stage.
We replied that nothing is impossible as being stated and BSNL has authority to take review action and this period can be adjusted against leave of individual executives and when we have come forward one step and started dialogue with management by withdrawing call which was not possible for last two months, management needs to come forward one step and settle the vindictive action.
Director HR informed that the principle of No Work No pay has been applied as per directives of Government of India and this principle is applied when there are calls for strike in mass and hence the principle applied for No Work No pay for mass CL on 07/02/2022 cannot be adjusted against leave and now matter is not in hands of BSNL.
Director HR further added that he does not want to give signal that BSNL is supporting Strikes in mass and this financial matter needs concurrence of other offices also, which is not possible at this stage. Director HR added that same is principle applied for all strikes and even some of bank executives have come forward at their own with written request to deduct salary for the strike period.
We elaborated that if it is not possible to adjust this strike period reported against some of executives in place of leave as it is financial matter, it is within the hands of BSNL that entry of Strike Made in ERP against such executives should be removed/ deleted. Director HR informed that this entry has no effect and it is without break in service.
We narrated that in recent past some issues are reported while
granting TBP and same period and it may cause some another impact in days to
come. Further, when SNEA has shown positive approach then management has to
come forward. In conclusion Director HR accepted request of SNEA to delete the
Strike entry made against the executives whose CL was not sanctioned and he/she
was reported on strike and has directed PGM SR to take corrective action to
make necessary corrections in ERP.
Report
on Special meeting By Director HR with SNEA CHQ Team on different HR issues:
Continued……III
Consideration of pending OTP Request Transfers in all cadres and wings: Association expressed unrest among the executives due to delay in consideration of request transfers submitted under OTP and some of requests are not given consideration even after period of one year of their request.
We narrated that some of executives have given requests in hard copies before implementation of OTP and again submitted in OTP, but no consideration is given these Circles at Company cost. Due to this action, the executive who are waiting for Own Cost Requests are feeling cheated and harassed. If their request were given consideration in time, there would not have been any issue. Hence to avoid hardship of executives as well as for reduction of company cost orders, there is need of timely consideration of request transfers under OTP or reject it in time bound manner as assured in OTP transfer policy guidelines. But there should not be delay for deciding on request transfer under OTP beyond period prescribed in OTP Transfer policy.
PGM Pers responded that with introduction of OTP, he has made sincere efforts in bringing transparency on issue of transfer posting. Earlier it was not possible to trace any of the requests for individual, but in OTP he/she is aware about status of OTP request. PGM Pers added that his office is taking care of all such requests to maximum possible of feasibility. If application is submitted it does not mean that the concerned executive will get the same place only. We are trying to accommodate maximum possible requests, but it is not possible for accommodate all requests in same quarter. His office is taking care for consideration of such requests in future days and whenever it is possible and hence such request is neither rejected nor considered and kept pending.
We narrated that delay up to on one or two quarters can be understood but if it is taking more time then the priority of executives may change and at certain later stage, he/she may not be or may lose interest in requested transfer due to changing family circumstance. Hence it is requested to give consideration of all OTP in time Bound manner and most probably during the quarter in which individual has applied for OTP request. Non-consideration of requests in time is causing hardship to concerned executives/family members as they are unable to decide on sifting of family members.
Some of the executives whose
requests are not given consideration are now transferred under long stay at
Company cost to other Circle and their request to opted Circle and same is not
given consideration and other are posted to these Circles. This has created
discrepancy which needs to be taken care. PGM Pers informed that efforts are
being taken and will be continued to give consideration for all OTP requests. In conclusion PGM Pers informed and OTP not
given consideration will be decided within two quarters and assured that no OTP
request will be kept pending or undecided beyond period of second Quarters from
last date for submission of application in OTP.
Restoration of option for withdrawal of OTP request at least before order is issued: We elaborated the issues faced by the executives due to withdrawal of option for withdrawing Own Cost Request of executives in OTP and delay in consideration of requests. PGM Pers informed that as some of executives misused the option and one side option was withdrawn and on other side the transfer order was issued. He added that once application is submitted the executive must be ready for transfer and no transfer order will be cancelled once request transfer is given consideration.
We elaborated that it may be case or situation in some individual cases, but in general the executives may want to change his request or withdraw the request due to changed circumstances. We added that we agree that once order is issued means there may not be cancellation, but cancellation by withdrawal of option submitted under OTP or change of option given before the transfer order is issued is quite possible. It is also possible that individual may submit option for cancellation of change of Circle /SSA and same is approved by the nominated Officer in Pers section by confirming where the transfer order is issued or not.
We also added that there is need of some
additions in OTP as executives from Non Recruiting Circle or executives opting
for Non-Recruiting Circle only GM area is shown as option while there is need
of location of BAs under the area of GM area in non-Recruiting units. By
understanding issues and concern expressed by association, PGM Personal
directed association to give detail feedback on changes required under OTP and
to further discuss the OTP related issues separately and assured to incorporate all possible
changes and make OTP more useful and transparent.
Updates on discussions held on other agenda
points is being updated one by one.
Report
on Special meeting By Director HR with SNEA CHQ Team on different HR issues:
Continued……II
Cancellation
of proposal for Rotational Transfers on completion of 26 years of service: SNEA has brought to the notice of the Director
HR, the hardship faced by new team of SNEA CHQ and feeling of betrayal as Mass
transfers are issued targeting the SNEA Members on the day when SNEA CHQ has
very positively responded to the appeal by BSNL management to withdraw the
agitational programme successfully going on for continuous period of two months
i.e. 66 days. We put forth that these mass transfers seem like that it
is revenge against the executives who have not opted for VRS. We also narrated
that there is feeling of cheating by the management among members of SNEA as
these Rotational Transfer orders are issued specially targeting member of SNEA.
Director HR responded
that it is not the case for management everybody is equal. It is but natural
that when it was decided to given consideration to long stay transfers, SNEA
being the association in existence for long time, the members of SNEA are
coming under zone of consideration and perhaps members of other associations
may be few or may not be there. Director HR added that there is no intention of
targeting SNEA or its members and it is an attempt to improve the working culture
in BSNL by making executives working at different Circles.
We clearly told that the
management may not have any such intention, but the news is spread by that some
team had meeting with CMD BSNL and directly CMD BSNL to issue transfer orders
and hence these long stay orders are issued. We also brought to notice of
Director HR that on the day, the long stay transfers are issued such advance messages
are spready from 0600 Hrs in the morning about seniors are being thrown out and
the long stay order is issued by afternoon. We added that it may not be
coincidence and there is scope to believe that definitely something wrong going
on BSNL CO and certain information is being deliberately spread that someone is
working above the BSNL management and giving directions to work against
interest of BSNL in general and SNEA in particular and same are followed by the
management.
We expressed our
displeasure on such politics played and support by certain officers in BSNL
otherwise there is no chance that someone meets higher officers in BSNL
management and BSNL management works on directions of such team thereby differentiating
among its own executives. Director HR took details of misleading information
spread on this subject and reiterated that BSNL management is not biased to any
executives and not favoring any association, but it seems that someone is
misusing the actions and due care will be taken in future. We narrated that due
to transfers naturally there is some unrest, but such misleading information
deliberately spread has created mass unrest among the executives.
We added that SNEA never
opposed any transfer in the larger interest of Service and it may be please
seen that wherever transfers were issued, majority of SNEA members have followed,
rather many of SNEA members come forward and opt for Tenure stations. We have
drawn attention that SNEA always opposed the Rotational Transfers at any level starting
from District to Corporate Office as these rotational transfers will not
benefit BSNL by any way.
We made it clear that non one including us understand logic behind such mass transfers where about 80 officers from profit making Kerala Circle are transferred to other Circles and similar number of executives are posted as substituted to these executives. We added that this is the situation in all Circles from where transfers are issued. Director HR informed that the actions are not targeting any particular Circle, but it was felt by management that executives working in one Circle are not getting update knowledge on working of other Circles.
Also, the experts in
Circle like Kerala are required at the Circles where the works are not done
properly. We added that this action of management will not affect only Kerala
Circle but it will affect all the Circles as executives are transferred in mass
among all Circles and rotation of officers just to know working at other Circle
will not benefit to BSNL but it will be surely affected on the projects are
being allotted to BSNL by the special efforts of CMD BSNL by his keen persuasion
over the past two years.
We expressed that we are
unable to understand the real intention behind these mass transfers and
requested for cancellation of Rotational Transfers. Director HR informed that
it was decided to transfer all the executives who have completed 18 years in
particular Circle and there are about 3500 such executives coming under zone of
transfers but to avoid mass transfers it has been decided to transfer few
executives with age of 26 years stay in particular year. Director HR added that
after 26 years, the further transfer orders of executives with stay of 22
years, 20 years and 18 years will be issued in coming years and no executive
who is completing 18 years’ service in one circle will be spared from these long
stay transfers. We informed that this action of BSNL management is not going to
benefit BSNL by any way and hence we oppose the Rotational transfers that to be
in masses.
We expressed our concern over the fact that BSNL is not able to pay even SAB contribution in time due to financial crises and till about one years subscription is pending, then there is no need of making Expenditure of crores of rupees on these avoidable and unwanted Rotational transfers. Hence all rotational transfers should be cancelled or restricted to Minimum and need base transfers to meet acute shortage.
We added that CMD BSNL
has informed in meeting with all associations that he also prefers the
transfers from excess to shortage Circles and not such long stay Rotational
Transfers. Responding it PGM Pers added that there will be litigation if we
transfer executives with less stay from one Circle and executive with higher
stay from other Circle is retained and already his office is defending court
cases on these long stay matters in Himachal Pradesh and Odisha Circle.
We have added that there
are no any criteria to issue transfer order on basis of stay of 26 years and it
is wrongly interpreted by the management. We added that our executives are
ready for transfers and there is no issue on their part in joining new place of
posting and many are willing to join or will join under compulsions created by
the Management, but it is to be decided by BSNL management, in what way it is going
to benefit BSNL.
It was responded by Director
HR that there will be some improvement in non-Performing Circles. PGM Pers
added that if deficit Circles like Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra etc are excluded
then there will be only few transfers and chances of court case on basis of
long stay will more. He added that the concern expressed by SNEA in not issuing
long stay transfers from deficit Circles will be taken care in all further
transfers but let the present transfers implemented. PGM Pers also firmly
assured that all the representations received for change of Circle, Retention
on genuine medical grounds and request for grant of immunity of different
grounds will be given consideration. He assured to take corrective action where
ever the ERP entry is found to be incorrect
We have brought to
notice of Director HR that there are certain policy violations while issuing
transfer orders and hence there is need of cancellation of these mass transfers
and to review the matter. We have elaborated how the executives working at Hard
tenure stations are also targeted and transferred to other Hard tenure stations
and even soft tenure stations against the guidelines of transfer policy. This
has created mass unrest among the executives working at extreme difficult
stations already declared by State and Central Governments as also by BSNL management.
We submitted details of violation of Transfer
Policy and how the existing guidelines are also not respected while issuing
this order and how it s reason for mas unrest among the executives except few
executives who are unable to understanding with its consequences and fact that
they also will be facing such hardship in coming days. Copy<<<>>>.
We have put forward the
fact that the JTOs become executive cadre in 1998-99 and the stay for Inter
Circle long stay transfer should be counted from date of JTO becoming executive
and not from his/her date of joining. PGM Pers informed that if we count date
from that day also, the same executives will be under long stay and by that
time all will be completing service of 18 years.
We categorically brought
to notice of Director HR that even executives working at Tenure Stations are
also not spared. It was responded by PGM Pers that the officers working at
Tenure stations have never opted for choice station after completion of Tenure
and hence their names are included.
We have brought the
facts to the notice of Director HR that there are cases who have completed All
India hard tenure within the Circle and opted for choice station within the
Circle, but their stay is counted without giving break in the long stay of the
executives and hence their names are appearing in long stay list.
We added that as per
tenure transfer policy, the stay should be counted from the date of joining at
choice station Tenure and not the day when said executive has joined at the
Circle as being done now. We elaborated that same is matter with All India Soft
Tenure stations and same also not given consideration as per the guidelines.
We narrated the issues
of Circle Stay break in case of executives transferred by CGMs of Non-Recruiting
Circles/units wherein the break in length of service is not granted while counting
of stay. We also added that some of executives are age barred for such inter circle
transfers and till their names are included.
We brought to notice
that some of the DGMs are transferred as AGM which is not correct. He added
that if wrong entries are made in ERP or data is not updated and orders are
issued on wrong data, all such cases will be reviewed and corrective action
will be taken.
We have narrated that
medical ground cases are not given consideration and in response PGM Pers
informed that all the medical ground cases are given consideration for which
entry is made in ERP and cases where entry is not made in ERP are not given consideration.
Director HR assured to take corrective action and issue revised order, but it
will not be generalized.
We also gave details of
mass transfers and Circle wise displacement and Director HR informed that he is
having that data and already gone through it and in his opinion, these are not
mass transfers.
We have made it clear
that as per Transfer policy criteria maximum 10 % executives can be transferred
in particular year but more than 35 % executives are transferred from Circles
and requested to review the matter of Rotational transfers and continue only
with need base transfers to meet acute shortage of executives.
We proposed that if BSNL
management want to bring cultural change in working of BSNL as proposed then it
may take 2 to 3% of executives in long stay or by calling options with firm assurances
to them for returning back within two years so that aim of management will be
given care and the same time mass dislocation will not be there.
Director HR informed
that this is decision taken after elaborate discussions at Higher Management
and it is difficult to revert it back. We responded that there are many occasions
that even decision of BSNL Board is changed in BSNL and when we are giving
details of violation of Transfer policy and also how these Rotational Transfers
will kill the growth of BSNL, there is need to review the wrong decision and
insisted for cancellation of transfer orders. We have handed over the brief
note on the issues created due to these Rotational Transfers and requested to
have look into it. Copy <<<>>>
Director HR assured to
look into it and appealed those executives should join at transferred places if
they do not have serious issues and it will help them to improve while working
at higher level. We informed that some of the executives have prepared mind for
joining but want firm assurance to bring them back. Director HR assured that
all these executives will be surely given opportunity to join their Circle on
completion of two years.
In conclusion Director
HR informed that he has taken feedback from association and corrective action
will be taken after discussing the issues with CMD BSNL and firmly assured to
discuss the issue with CMD BSNL and convey the decision on cancellation if any
it shortly. Director HR concluded that he cannot firmly assure about
cancellation, but assured to look into the genuine requests and for corrective
actions required as per transfer policy guidelines.
Updates on discussions held on other agenda points is being updated one by one.
Meeting
of AIGETOA, SNEA & SEWA with Director HR on Reservation in Promotion:
Today a meeting of
three associations i.e. AIGETOA, SNEA and SEWA was held with management. The
meeting was attended by Shri Wasi Ahmad GS, Shri Veerbhadra Rao President Shri
Ravi Shil Verma Chairman AIGETOA, Shri M. S. Adasul GS SNEA, Shri Jagtar Singh
JS North SNEA, Shri N. D. Ram, General Secretary SEWA, Shri R A Meena, VP-I ,
SEWA CHQ and Shri Mukesh CS SEWA BSNL CO as representatives from association
side.
The meeting was
chaired by Honble Director HR Shri Arvind Vadnerkar Ji and was attended by PGM
Pers, PGM SR, CLO and other officers from SR Cell.
The
issue of discussion was how to move ahead with reservation in promotion.
All the three Associations were unanimous on
the issue that the current OM dated 12.04.2022 has clarified the process in
detail and the same needs to be followed in totality. As far as Roster is
concerned, DoPT has emphasized on following the 1997 OM for roster preparation.
It was unanimously
proposed by associations that OM 1997 needs to be followed in totality.
Association side also demanded to increase more number of posts and include all
to avoid any future dispute. We once again highlighted that matter of
increasing more number of posts in cadre strength has already been taken up
with CMD BSNL on meeting dates 26th April 2022 and he has given positive
assurance for the same as BBNL operations are being taken over by BSNL and more
manpower is needed for the same.
It was also emphasized
that all vacancies including that of DGM Needs to be filled up in all cadres.
Discussion was also
held on AO to CAO promotions and it was emphasized that the disputes needs to
be cleared and relaxation of 15 days may also be granted for making maximum
promotions in the AO to CAO grade.
Management should now
take an expeditious action on extending the promotions as all the three
association has given the go ahead for the same.
Director HR categorically
assured that management is determined to go ahead with promotions and conveyed
his pleasure that all three associations have taken same stand and this was the
basic purpose of the meeting.
The management is
enthusiastic on this development after clarification from DoPT and Director HR
assured that all necessary actions shall be taken to ensure the promotions at
the earliest.
Friends, with single
voice from all the three Associations, we are very hopeful that long pending
promotions from SDE to AGM, AO to CAO, AGM to DGM (Regular) including DGM (Adhoc)
to DGM (Regular) are expected positively.
General Secretaries,
Report
on Special meeting By Director HR with SNEA CHQ Team on different HR issues:
Continued……I
Restoration
of facilities of All India Soft tenure stations: Elaborating issue, association put
forward the facts that BSNL has introduced the facilities of All India Soft
Tenure stations by considering the hardship and difficulties faced by the
executives while working at SSAs where the working conditions in 2012 and extended
some special facilities like break in long stay of the executive from that
Circle even if executive joins from the same Circle. But in 2015, all of sudden
this facility has been withdrawn without any consultation to the associations.
This
matter has been raised by association but till the facility is not restored.
Director HR directed PGM Pers to elaborate the issue further, he in turn put
light on the fact and conveyed that what association has expressed in correct.
But it was decision of BSNL Management and conveyed that due to inequitable circumstances
the said facility is withdrawan and same cannot be restored now. He added that
instead of break in long stay of the Executives working at Tenure stations are
now provided the facility that whoever has worked for three years at All India
Soft Tenure stations, this period of three years is reduced from total long
stay in that Circle and no break in length of service or stay of the executive
is granted.
We have
added that this was the only facility to the executives working at All India
Soft tenure stations and these is no reason in withdrawing or opt for nearby Circle.
This was the facility specially introduced for the executives who cannot afford
or complete All India Hard tenure for different family reasons and also due to
critical climate conditions at All India Hard tenure stations. PGM Pers
informed that this facility of break in Circle stay of executive is available
for executives joining All India Soft Tenure stations from other Circles and
not available for executives from same Circle. We elaborated that the break in
Circle stay is available for all executives joining other Circle and even if
any executive joins from present SSA to nearby SSA of other Circle and not specially
for executives opting for All India Soft Tenure stations.
We
added even the reduction of three years stay is also not followed in these
orders and executives working at all India Soft tenure stations are transferred
under long stay rotational transfers. PGM Pers informed that if there is any
such case that the executives have worked at All India Soft tenure station from
2012 to 2015, the break in Circle stay of executives will be granted even if he/she
is from same Circle and if any executive has joined at All India Hard tenure
station, he/she will get reduction of three years length in Circle stay and no
such executive is transferred under 26 years criteria.
We have
elaborated that there are such cases and we will submit the list of such cases.
We requested the very purpose of declaring the All India Soft tenure stations
was given relief to executives within the same Circle and executives joining
from other Circle will naturally get the break in long stay as facilities as
available even for transfers at Non tenure stations. We added that there is no
other facility granted to executive working at soft tenure stations as available
at hard tenure stations even though executive is working for period of three
years.
We
elaborated the hardship and difficult conditions while working at difficult areas
and stressed need for restoration of only facility available to executive opting
for All India Soft tenure station in same Circle. Director HR narrated that he understands the
difficulties faced by the executives working at difficult stations like Uttarakhand
and also in affected areas like Bastar, Gadchiroli and added that sometimes the
difficulties in these soft tenure stations are more than the all India Hard
Tenure stations and there is need of corrective action. He added that
association has raised this issue rightly, but it was never raised earlier by
any association or Circle Head as raised now and hence no corrective action may
have been taken.
We
brought to notice of Director HR that many Circle Heads have written on this
matter and even SNEA CHQ also has submitted letter on this subject as per
feedback from CS SNEA Uttarakhand and if required we will provide all relevant
documents and letters given by different CGMs.
In Conclusion,
Director HR informed that this matter of facilities for all India Soft tenure
stations will be reviewed and firmly assured to look into it. He also directed
to have review of policy for transfer and posting to All India hard tenure Stations
as well as All India Hard tenure stations and requested SNEA to give detailed feedback
on it.
Updates on discussions held on other agenda points is being updated one by one.
Special meeting By Director HR with SNEA CHQ Team on different HR
issues: After elaborate and healthy discussions on
different HR issues during introductory Meeting of new SNEA CHQ team with CMD
BSNL on 21/04/2022 and with Director HR on 22/04/2022, BSNL management made an
appeal dated 28/04/2022 to new team of SNEA CHQ for withdrawal of the ongoing
agitational call of Relay Hunger Fast and to resolve the issues through dialogue,
on 66th Historical day of struggle, SNEA CHQ has withdrawn the
agitational call of Relay Hunger Fast on 02/05/2022.
Accordingly, meeting was scheduled on 05/05/2022 but same was
postponed by the management at last moment and it was decided to hold this
meeting on 10/05/2022.Accordingly, this special meeting was held on 10/05/2022
at 1600 Hrs in the chamber of Director HR BSNL Board. This meeting was chaired
by Shri. Arvind Vadnerkar Director HR BSNL Board. From Management side the
meeting was attended by Shri. R.K. Goyal PGM Pers BSNL CO, Mrs. Anita Johri
PGM SR BSNL CO, Shri. Saurabh Tyagi, PGM Estt BSNL CO, Shri. S. N. Gupta GM
Restg BSNL CO, Shri. Santosh Kumar DGM SR BSNL CO and Shri Krishna Murarai Ruhela,
AGM SR BSNL CO.
From SNEA side the meeting was attended by Shri. Manish
Samadhiya President, Shri. Rajesh Manchan, Vice President, Shri. Niranjan Sahu, AGS,
Shri. Rajdeep AGS, Shri. Pavitra Singh AGS HQ and Shri. M. S. Adasul GS and
we have submitted feeling and views of executives in BSNL on different pending HR
issues.
At the very outset PGM SR gave warm welcome to all participants in
the meeting and specially conveyed thanks to SNEA for responding the appeal of
the management and withdrawing agitational programme of Relay Hunger Fast and
being ready for resolution of pending HR issues through discussions. From SNEA
side GS & AIP conveyed thanks for arranging meeting as assured and narrated
that we have kept faith on the words of CMD BSNL and Director HR and have
withdrawn Agitational Programme and we are full confident that Management will
keep its words and resolve the issues through dialogue.
The point wise discussions are as follows.
A. Original
Points of Agitational Notice:
1. Promotion to the BSNL Executives through the BSNL Board
Approved Time Bound Promotion Policy w.e.f. 01/07/2018 onwards., which is
framed as per the terms and conditions for absorption in BSNL by following
Reservation Policy of Government: Initiating discussions on the
subject Director HR informed that as per demand of SNEA and discussions held
with DyCLC, BSNL has once again taken up matter of Time Bound Promotions with
DoT and unfortunately this time also same is not approved by DoT and it has
been returned to BSNL with directions to review it in view of VRS and
restructuring thereof. Director HR informed that the matter will be reviewed
accordingly but added that there are issues in getting the approval of Time
Bound Promotions as proposed by earlier Board and they want to review it. We
narrated that SNEA has never opposed any review and our only concern was its retrospective
implementation without further delay and we have no objections for changes
required if any and we are till ready for required changes in this policy. Director
HR added that Management also wants to have mechanism of Time Bound Promotions
after resolution of issues and added that as BSNL has sufficient vacancies to
promote executives through DPC and proposed to promote the executives through
DPCs as immediate relief. We narrated that in changed scenario it is but
natural that there is demand for promotions through DPC as sufficient vacancies
are available after VRS and SNEA has already conveyed its stand to go ahead
with DPCs for filling vacant posts as early as possible. We brought it notice
of Management that this scenario of vacancy position will vanish in days to
come. We elaborated that it was VRS which has created vacancies in AGM cadre otherwise
BSNL was facing issues of excess AGMs and same is case with all other posts.
Rather in Civil and Electrical wing promotions as per the vacancy position will
be negligible and in Telecom and Account wing also situation will be same as
once these posts are filled in through DPC. Hence SNEA always promoting for
Time Bound Promotions and we have not left our agenda of Time Bound promotions over
the years and even continued the recent struggle single handedly. We conveyed
in clear words that demand of SNEA is that we want promotions to all eligible
executives and it’s up to management that they want to give it through DPC or through
Time Bound Promotion Policy. We conveyed that SNEA will be happy if BSNL
Management is ready to promote maximum executives by filling all vacant posts with
relaxation of eligibility conditions with immediate effect. We also requested
to check possibilities to make provisions for accommodating executives in
promotions by diversion of posts without affecting other cadres, but our
members and executives in BSNL are waiting for promotions and it’s up to
management to choose method and give promotions to all eligible /conditionally
aspirants. But Management should continue efforts to maintain the assurances
given to this Association by DoT for Five Time Bound Promotions in service span
of executives in BSNL which has also become need of time. We clarified that the
present vacancies are created due to VRS and if there was no VRS and creation
of vacant post, everybody was proposing Time Bound Promotion Policy and was
ready to accept it. But in changes scenario, this well-defined Time Bound
policy has been disowned by the management and this is reason for our worry. We
narrated that once the vacant posts are filed through DPC, these posts will be
occupied by young executives in BSNL as average age of BSNL executives has
reached to 43 years. Hence till the promoted executive is further promoted to
higher post or retires from the occupied post either by VRS or by
superannuation there will be no vacancy and critical situation may arise as happened
earlier that there will be no possibility of even single promotion in year and hence,
we are demanding for Time Bound Promotion Policy. Director HR agreed to the
concern expressed by association and conveyed that management also want to
promote the executives in Time Bound manner but there are issues in
implementation of Time Bound Promotion Policy as it is. Director HR further narrated
that SEWA BSNL has already raised objection on Time Bound promotions on
reservation issues and they want reservation in Time Bound promotions also and
management is of the opinion that once the promotions are being issued for all
in time Bound manner, except issues of APAR gradation and clearance of VCs, no
executive will be deprived and hence there is no need of reservation. SEWA BSNL
wants the reservation and maintenance of Roster in Time Bound Promotions which
is found difficult by Management at this stage. We have cleared that we do not
have any objection if the concern expressed by the SEWA BSNL is given
consideration rather, we support the constitutional demand of SEWA BSNL and it
is up to management how these issues are taken care. We have no objection if
any executive under Reserved category is promoted early on fast track of Time
Bound Promotions, and our only concerned is that for non-resolution of issues
on part of management, all executives in BSNL should not be deprived from the
Time Bound Promotions and carrier progression. Director HR informed that there
are complications in approved promotion policy and not only SEWA but other constituents
including prominent officers in BSNL have certain reluctance in implementation
of Time Bound Promotions as per the present policy approved by BSNL Board. We
once again conveyed that BSNL management has to take review and come up with
the required modification in policy acceptable to all. Our only demand is that
as available in every CPSU and available to DGM and above level officers and Non-Executives
in BSNL, we want Time Bound promotion Policy for middle level executives. We
narrated that already Non-Executives in BSNL have Time Bound Functional
Promotion Policy through NEPP, the higher-level executives from DGM and above level
also have fixed time Bound promotion policy and only middle level executives
from JTO to AGM are deprived from the Time Bound Promotions. It was replied
that there are no reservation issues in DGM and above level and hence it is
applied for DGM and above level. It is seen that there are reservations in Non-Executive
Category, but there also time Bound Promotions are implemented. We narrated
that BSNL Management should have its review at its own why issues are created only
for Time Bound promotions of executives in Middle management and how it has
approved the Time Bound promotions for all other groups in BSNL including
officers on deputation. Director HR agreed that there is Time Bound Promotion
policy for executives at the level of DGM and above and it is only change of
designation and no financial benefits are available to DGM and above level
Officers or for Non-Executives. We made it clear that there is financial implementation
as on every change of designation for DGM and above or for non-Executives, there
is one increment payable and same is case for non-executives as everybody is getting
one increment under Non-Functional time Bound Upgradation. We added that for
JTO to AGM level also BSNL is granting one increment and there should not be
any confusion on it. Only it is matter of making these Time Bound Non-Functional
promotions/Upgradations as Functional promotions and same has been duly
recommended by BSNL and it is need of time to question officers in DoT why they
are opposing Time Bound Promotions only for JTO to AGM level officers who are
backbone of the BSNL and on whose shoulders the entire responsibility of
executing the different work is given by BSNL management. Director HR and other
officers present in the meeting also agreed to the stand of SNEA, but conveyed
their inability due to repeated non-approval of Time Bound Promotions by DoT. Director
HR added that BSNL will convey the decision of DoT for review of Time Bound
Promotion Policy to all association and it is up to association to decide on
its further persuasion. We conveyed that it was required on part of BSNL
management to check with DoT why they are not giving approval and why every
time new reason is given and proposal is returned to BSNL management. We
assured that from association also we will continue our persuasion and we will
be happy that BSNL management also seriously pursue for it. Director HR responded
that no one from BSNL Board agrees with the present promotion policy as this
policy is complicated and it is difficult to understand and implement it practically.
We demanded for review it as per the Directions of DOT and make it as simple as
per the existing Time Bound Promotion Policy of BSNL applicable for executives
in cadre of DGM and above and we do not have any objection in getting time
Bound Promotions as happening to DGM and above level officers in BSNL. It was
projected that there will be cylindrical position and at certain time there
will be more AGMs. We made it clear that these is no such issue reported even
in DGM to PGM level Officers and nothing has been happened or reported in Non-Executive
Cadre. In revised RRs also BSNL has proposed Time Bound promotions after 12
years and same situation will occur as that will happen in case of
implementation of Time Bound Promotions. Only required are strong initiatives
by the management in support of Time Bound Promotions for executives in Middle
level management which we do not find rather management is disowning it earlier
decision and hence the proposal is not accepted by executives’ management is
proposing. In conclusion, Director HR informed that BSNL management is bound to
go ahead as per directions of DoT and as association SNEA it is up to SNEA
where it is to be taken up with DoT for its approval or ask for reasons for its
non-approval. We have conveyed that SNEA will continue its persuasion at all
levels so that each and every executive gets time Bound Promotions at least up
to AGM level and requested to continue support by BSNL Management for removal
of existing discrimination among its own officers in Time Bound Functional
promotions.
We have also elaborated discussions on following points and
details of discussions including that of burning issue mass transfers on
criteria of 26 years and we have very fruitful discussions on all the points
and details will be updated one by one. Please bear with us for some time.
2. Standard
Pay scales of E2 and E3 from 01/01/2007.
3. Regular
DGM Promotions instead of Looking after Promotions by relaxing the qualifying
Service
4. Scrapping
of MT and DR DGM RRs
5. Regular
Promotions instead of LA/Adhoc Promotions
6. No
Vindictive actions for participation in agitational programme and Settlement of
vindictive action if any.
B. Other
Pending HR issues
1. Restoration
of facilities of All India Soft tenure stations
2. Cancellation
of proposal for Rotational Transfers on completion of 26 years of service.
3. Consideration
of pending OTP Request Transfers in all cadres and wings.
4. Restoration
of option for withdrawal of OTP request at least before order is issued.
5. Issuing
pending Rule 8 /9 Request transfers
6. Review
of JAO Rule 9 repatriation Orders
7. Approval
of proposal E1 plus Five increments.
8. Expediting
the steps to reduce pay loss to JAOs/JTOs with proper solution thereof;
9. Uniformity
in TBP by granting First Time Bound Promotions in Four years.
10. Review
of Restructuring Norms and justified/sanctioned post of executives as per practical
requirement.
11. Promotion
for all eligible Executives from JTO to DGM by filling all vacant posts either
by CPSUCH or by DPC, whichever is possible.
12. Action
for Promotion for Executives recruited under PWD Quota.
13. Keeping
on hold the procedure for review of RRs and review the matter as fresh.
14. Issuing
Posting order of Executives selected for posting at Training Centres.
15. Restoration
of procedure for posting of executives at Choice SSA /Circle by withdrawing
compulsions of posting to CNTX Circles.
16. SAB Contribution
and its timely reimbursement.
17. Fast
track promotions for Executives.
Reopening
of booking of suits in SNEA Bhavan: The booking of the suits in W. Seshagiri
Rao SNEA Bhavan, Ramesh Nagar, Delhi-110015 was kept on hold for two years due
to pandemic Covid 19 and ongoing agitational programme for making staying
arrangements of participants. Now it is decided to open booking of suits with
immediate effect and this booking will be limited only to SNEA members and
his/her close relatives at nominal maintenance charges of Rs. 500.00 per suit per
day. The booking of the suit will be online and separate link is provided on
SNEA CHQ website <<<link>>> and booking will be confirmed
only on recommendation of CS/DS of District concerned and no direct booking
will be allowed.
For any
issues related to booking of suit and availability of suit, payment of charges etc.,
the concerned SNEA members may contact Shri. Digambar Care Taker at SNEA Bhavan
Delhi on LL 011-25934899 or Mobile 9540807448, or Shri. Tatababu Karanam CHQ Treasurer
9449854737.
LICE JTO-JAO Pay loss issue Movement: Special
meeting of Committee members of Pay Loss Committee of SNEA members was held
along with newly elected CHQ Office Bearers on 01/05/2022 at 1100 Hrs wherein
this issue was elaborated discussed understanding all angles of the issues and
overall grievances of thousands of the executives. This meeting on the genuine
pay-loss issue being faced by thousands of LICE JTOs and JAOs lasted for more
than two hours.
The genuine pay-loss issue was meticulously represented before the
new CHQ Body of SNEA by the Members of Pay Loss Committee formed on LICE
JTOs-JAOs. Shri. Vismay Oza, Chairman of this committee elaborated the facts
justifying demand to extend 30% fitment to all JE as we all are recruited
before implementation date of 2nd PRC.
Shri Manish K.P. Member of Committee explained the legal complexity
and options to explore this issue also submitted supporting documents of
different PSU where their pay anomaly committee extended benefits to employees
till date of implementation.
The other members of Committee, Shri. A. R. Jangid, Shri Shailendra
P. Solanki, Shri. Datta Dubil Patil, Shri
Moolchand also explained in details of this genuine issue of more than 7000
LICE JTOs/JAOs. It was apprised to new CHQ Body how the thousands of executives
are facing a pay-loss of up to Rs. 10000/- per month and the status-quo on the
issue at various fronts and how this issue needs serious persuasion on platform
of SNEA.
After elaborate discussions on this issue, it is decided to
intensify the efforts in resolving the burning issue. On behalf of SNEA
CHQ, GS informed that this is injustice
to executives and assured to pursue the issue in BSNLCO in continuation of
letter vide letter dated 13/01/2022 written by then GS. In conclusion GS has
appealed to committee members to consolidate more supporting documents related
to the case on the findings so that no stone would be left to un-turned in this
regards and assured that there should be no deviation or second thought in the
mind of anybody and SNEA CHQ will go to greatest possible extent to resolve the
issue and bring the justice for thousands of JTOs/JAOs who are suffering loss
for years together.
Shri. Niranjan Sahu AGS and Shri. Pintoo Kumar JSE have taken
efforts for arranging this special meeting to understand nitty-gritties of the
burning issue.
Withdrawal of ongoing Indefinite Hunger Fast Agitation by SNEA on
66th Historical day: After introductory meetings with
CMD BSNL and all Board of Directors, by newly elected team of SNEA CHQ, one special
appeal has been made by BSNL Management for withdrawal of ongoing agitational
programme with assurance to resolve the issues through dialogues and
discussions. Copy<<<1>>>.
This appeal was discussed in depth among SNEA CHQ OBs and Circle Secretaries
and finally SNEA CHQ has submitted response to an appeal made by the
management. Copy <<<2>>>
In this response addressed to CMD BSNL, we have conveyed our
message to the management in short that the issues already decided by BSNL
Board are now disowned by the Management themselves, by this there is much
unrest among the executives as it will bring direct impact on carrier
progression of executives in BSNL. We have brought to the notice of CMD BSNL
that attempt of disowning their previous decisions passed by the highest Body
of BSNL and now taking the new stand on already decided issues is the main reason
for ongoing struggle.
On submission of our letter in response to the appeal by BSNL
Management to all concerned officers and offices, Mrs. Anita Johri PGM SR BSNL
CO who deals with Association related activities has called us for discussions
and appreciated the stand of SNEA. PGM SR firmly informed that BSNL management
is ready for discussions on all the issues and especially ready for issuing
maximum promotions which is one of the demands in agitational call. In the
intervening period discussions could not been held due to our agitational
programme. PGM SR also informed that our ongoing agitational programme for last
65 days is damaging the image of the BSNL. PGM SR appealed, when Government of
India is coming forward with Revival 2.0 plan, when Worthy CMD BSNL is vigorously
pursuing with DoT and Government of India for overall revival of BSNL, the
ongoing agitational programme is impacting the image of BSNL as well as the focus
of BSNL Management also gets diverted to some extent. Finally, PGM SR requested
to withdraw the agitation call and assured to take all steps as PGM SR BSNL CO
to resolve the issues in best possible manner. PGM SR also proposed to have
meeting headed by Director HR BSNL Board to resolve the issues raised by SNEA
and also arranged meeting with Director HR BSNL Board for further discussions
and immediate decision on ongoing call. PGM SR informed that SR office has conveyed
DyCLC about latest discussions with new CHQ Body of SNEA and requested to defer
or cancel the meeting which is schedule on 05/05/2022 and also appealed SNEA to
respond it positively and PGM SR assured us to discuss and decide on our
demands before the scheduled meeting with DyCLC.
Then PGM SR arranged meeting with Director HR BSNL Board to have
further dialogue and decision thereof. We have elaborate discussions on appeal made
by BSNL management and its response by SNEA. Director HR expressed that he has
earlier also shared with the then GS that management can decide on certain
issues but resolution or even assurances on certain issues are not possible at
this point of time. We clearly told them that nothing is impossible as we have
raised the issues which were either decided by BSNL Board or pending at DoT for
final decision, in most of the cases the issues raised are within the Purview of
BSNL management to decide. We categorically brought to the notice of Director
HR that earlier management was always proactively supported CPSUCH but now it
is being narrated that it is not possible to implement it which is not correct
and not even accepted by AIC. PGM SR informed
that CPSUCH is not possible and no need to discuss it as promotions through DPC
are possible. We added that promotions through DPC are possible as vacancies
are created due to VRS and once vacancies are filled then there will not be any
scope for any promotions for left out executives as there will no vacant posts
for years together as promoted executives are young. We demanded for Time Bound
Promotions as assured by DoT to Hon Court at the time of absorption in BSNL.
On further discussions, Director HR informed that CPSUCH is not
possible as being approved earlier and there is need to change. We conveyed
that we are ready for discussions for desired changes but we have to go for
Time Bound promotions for all executives in BSNL. We also narrated that we want
promotions for our executives either by CPSUCH or thorough DPC. Director HR
also appreciated the stand of SNEA & views expressed in the letter. Director
HR informed that many of the issues mentioned in the letter by SNEA can be
resolved with positive response through dialogue only. He appealed SNEA to
withdraw the agitational call and be ready for in depth discussions on the
issues. On E2 E3 pay scales, Director HR informed that the fresh proposal is
sent to DoT and asked us to pursue with DoT. Director HR informed that if
required he will conduct one special meeting for the issues raised by SNEA in
agitational notice and also on the issues mentioned in the letter by SNEA in
response to appeal made by the management.
There after we had short meeting with CMD BSNL and we narrated
about our discussions with Director HR in presence of PGM SR. We have stressed
about need to take up Time Bound Promotions and Standard pay scales with DOT as
fresh call and requested CMD to recommend the issues approved by BSNL Board to
DoT and we will pursue these issues at DoT along with BSNL Management. CMD BSNL
was very kind enough to give his consent for the same and directed us to initiate
dialogue so that we can have some decisions on the HR issues.
After detailed discussions, Director HR appealed that in view of
positive discussions from both the sides, SNEA should review decision of the
agitational programme and has to come forward for special meeting over all the
issues raised by SNEA including issues that are included in todays letter. He
directed PGM SR to call the views of all concerned officers on issues raised by
us and thereafter to have meeting on 05.05.2022 at 1600 Hrs. to have detail discussions.
We have conveyed our readiness for attending this meeting with other CHQ OBs at
any time. In good gesture, Dir HR offered
that he can come to Pandal and is ready to meet the comrades on hunger fast and
other comrades supporting them.
Thereafter, SNEA had internal discussions and views of Shri. P.P. Rao,
Ex AGS HQ and Shri. A.A. Khan Ex-President CHQ, Shri. Satish Kumar CS NTR and Shri.
D.D. Bansal CS BSNL CO were taken. Shri. P.P. Rao was of the opinion that we
have to take written assurance before withdrawal of call but we have narrated
that CMD BSNL, Director HR have assured firmly and formal meeting is scheduled
to discuss over the issues to its depth and outcome will be inform to all the concerned.
Shri. A.A. Khan Ex-President CHQ has told that he is no more in CHQ Body and
hence his comment at this stage is not required. We requested that as he was at
helm of affairs and is well aware about the issues and outcome thereof, his
comments will help us to reach to the final conclusion. He shared that
practically it will be difficult on continuing the agitation due to heavy heat
wave in Delhi and also if management has come forward then it should be
positively responded by Association. But there should not be compromise on the
main demands of CPSUCH and Standard Pay scales. He added that he is also aware
about some positive steps on promotions but these promotions should not come in
way of CPSUCH which is final solution for promotions to all and we have
appreciated his concern expressed by him and assured to take care of it. Com
Khan also asked for written confirmation from the management. Com Satish Kumar
CS NTR Delhi informed that it is better to withdraw the agitation call and we
should resume the dialogue with management. Shri. D.D. Bansal CS BSNL CO was of the
opinion that we should not immediately respond to withdrawal and must take time
for 2-3 days and then withdraw agitational call will be better, but we have
informed him that there is no purpose by extending it just for two or three days.
We have requested the team of BSNL CO including EX AIP and Ex AGS HQ to join
the pandal and it was very positively responded by all.
Meantime, Shri. Santosh DGM SR has handed over the copy of letter
for special meeting with SNEA between 4th to 6th May 22. Copy <<<3>>>
But it was finally confirmed by Director HR that meeting with SNEA will be held
on 05/05/2022 at 1600 hrs.
Finally, Shri. Arvind Vadnerkar, Director HR BSNL Board, Mrs.
Anita Johri, PGM SR, Mrs. Samita Luthra, GM Rect/Trg BSNL CO along with Shri.
Santosh DGM SR, Shri. K.M. Ruhela AGM SR and team of SR section visited the
pandal and offered juice to our comrades on fast, Shri. Pintoo Kumar, JSE
SNEA CHQ and Com Shashi Kant DS SNEA Patna and formally appealed to
withdraw the agitational programme by offering juice. Director HR has further
appealed to us to come forward for dialogue and tries to resolve the issues to
best possible extent which was responded very positively by SNEA leaders
present in pandal.
Director HR along with his entire team was present in Pandal for
about 40 minutes and has firmly assured to resolve all the issues which are in
hands of BSNL. Director HR specially mentioned that on part of Government of
India, very good initiatives are being taken after persuasion of CMD BSNL for
revival of BSNL and there is need that all associations and especially SNEA should
join hands together with the management for such great efforts required for
revival of BSNL. Director HR added that there is no need of any agitational call
by any association as certain issues can be resolved with discussions and there
are some issues will not be resolved. He expressed that when climate is extremely
hot in Delhi, then why the executives are going through this much hardship and pains
needs to be ascertain. Director HR informed that all the issues can be
discussed and resolved to some extent and efforts will definitely be made on
his side for the same. He added that as demanded, BSNL has again sent the
proposal for Standard Pay scales and chances of its clearance are more now. On
time Bound promotions he informed that DoT is not agreeable and BSNL also has
noticed certain issues in it. We have
requested to recommend it along with other issues pertaining to DOT & Govt
of India with positive note from BSNL Management as done earlier so that
positive message is sent among BSNL executives and Director HR has assured for
same with discussions thereof. In
further interactive session on queries raised by participants and mainly by Com
A.A. Khan Ex-AIP over different HR issues, Director HR has shared his opinion. Shri.
Bansal CS SNEA BSNL CO has raised that BSNL do not have money to pay even
SAB/EPF contribution regularly, but money is being spent on mass transfers. He
insisted for clearing further dues of SAB as it is adversely affecting the
moral of young executives. Director HR
informed that issue raised is genuine but it is required that that more funds need
to be generate by BSNL. He further added that we have observed positive graph
in the month of March 22 for cash collection and similar actions are required throughout
the year to increase revenue by about 1000 Crore. This will make it easy to pay
all dues in time. Director HR assured to clear outstanding dues of SAB as early
as possible. On mass Rotational Transfers, Director HR informed that this was
policy decision taken in January 2022, and none have objected it. Management
was waiting for AIC of SNEA and matter was finally discussed by him with CMD
BSNL on Friday late evening and it was decided to issue orders. We have brought
to his notice that BSNL do not have money to pay even genuine dues, there is no
need of such transfer for name sake disturbing executives. We added that in
last meeting with recognized Unions/Associations, CMD BSNL has proposed for transfers
will be only from Excess Circles to Shortage Circles but here Executives are
transferred randomly and we are seeing it as deliberate attempt of harassment
of the executives in general and SNEA member in particular. We also narrated that
the representations called for and submitted by executives with due
recommendation by Circle Heads are not given due consideration and we are in
the apprehension that these orders are issued only to target SNEA members by
violating the BSNL transfer policy. Director HR informed that policy was
decided long back and naturally being senior, the affected executives may be
members of SNEA. He assured to have in depth discussions on all issues related
to mass rotational transfers in proposed meeting on 05/05/2022. Director HR
informed that Executives are already playing and further will have to play very-very
important role in implementation of Projects assigned to BSNL and there is need
of expertise and hence he will take care of all HR issues. He specifically
added that in days to come the work culture of BSNL will be majorly driven by
executives and its dependence over non-executives be very less and may be
limited to JEs who also on the other way are the part of executive category due
to their educational qualifications at par with the qualification of JTOs. He
underlined importance of Executives and appealed the association leaders to
convey message about the positive steps taken by Government of India and CMD
BSNL in revival of BSNL under plan 2.0. He added that with his initiatives, BSNL
has come up with GHI and GTI schemes and it will be useful for majority of
executives. He assured to take more such steps in days to come. In conclusion
he once again appealed to come forward for discussions by withdrawing the
agitational call.
With such very positive development over the day and with firm and
very positive response from BSNL Management, SNEA has withdrawn the agitational
programme on its 66thday, which is historic day for our agitational
programme.
Though, we have withdrawn the agitational programme, we are
committed to resolve the issues. Continuous struggle for 66 days in biting cold
as well as very Hot summer season shows commitment of our esteemed members towards
the resolution of HR issues of executives in BSNL and we will surely get it
done at any cost. We will try our level best for resolution of issues through dialogue
and we are hopeful that we will get very positive response from all. If we do
not get positive response through dialogue, we are free to reopen all the channels
for resolution of our issues raised in AIC.
For us as SNEA, the resolution of HR issues of Executives is on top
most priority and we will continue the same more vigorously through continuous
dialogue.
SNEA CHQ conveys sincere thanks to Shri. Pravin Kumar Purwar, CMD
BSNL, Shri. Arvind Vadnerkar, Director HR BSNL Board, Mrs. Anita Johri PGM SR
BSNL CO for their initiatives and to start dialogue with SNEA for resolution of
HR issues.
SNEA CHQ conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to all the beloved
comrades and leaders of SNEA from all Circles/Districts who have given strength
for agitational programme by active participation since last one year in
general and especially for last 66 days in particular. We assure all rank and
file of SNEA that your sacrifices will not go in vain and we will see that all
the issues are resolved in favour of BSNL executives in general and SNEA
members in particular.
Our
Struggle Zindabad, Our Unity Zindabad.
SNEA Zindabad,
BSNL Zindabad.

Corporate Letter