Special and
grand FELICIATION FUNCTION BY SNEA MP CIRCLE:
{Report by Shri. R.K. Deepak, CS SNEA MP}: Felicitation
programme of Newly Elected CHQ OBs was conducted by SNEA MP Circle at Hotel
L N Marriott, Bhopal on 24/04/2022.
GS Shri. M. S. Adasul, Shri Manish Samadhiya CHQ President, Vice
President CHQ Shri Rajesh Manchan, Joint Secretary Central Shri Sumit Saxena,
AGS Shri Vimal Raghunath and CHQ Treasurer Tata Babu Karnam were felicitated
by SNEA MP Circle.
In well-organized felicitation program more than 100 members
including Shri. R. K. Deepak CS, Shri. Manish Khare CP and Shri. Mukesh Soni
CT and other Circle Office Bearers, CWC Members and District Secretaries all
over Madhya Pradesh Circle participated from all over MP Circle.
Shri S. Dutta Majumdar Chief Mentor SNEA MP Circle
conducted the programme in his special and traditional style and he specially
conveyed best wishes to new team of SNEA CHQ.
Shri Manish Samadhiya, CHQ President, Shri Sumit Saxena, Joint
Secretary CHQ, Shri Rajesh Manchan VP SNEA CHQ, Shri Vimal Raghunath AGS CHQ,
Shri Tata Babu CHQ Treasurer also addressed the house and
reciprocated by conveying thanks for special felicitation by felicitation by MP
Circle and updated house on their action plan as part of new team of SNEA CHQ
on moving ahead with pending HR issues as well as issues related to development
and growth of BSNL.
In his address newly elected GS SNEA Shri. M. S. Adasul elaborated
all burning issues and the stand of new CHQ body for resolution of the issues.
He categorically mentioned the importunate of promotions for all executives for
the growth of BSNL. The road map to achieve 3rd PRC, standard pay scales, pay
loss were also covered in his vision statement. Finally he concluded his motivational
speech with giving thanks to the members and leaders of team SNEA MP for their
support in AIC.
Shri. Manish Khare CP SNEA MP presided over the entire function and
in Presidential address and conveyed Vote of thanks.
The grand felicitation programme started with warm welcome of CHQ
leaders with “Dhol” at 1800 hrs concluded at 2230 hrs with National
Anthem and dinner thereafter.
PHOTOS <<<>>>
Special General Body Meeting of SNEA Nagpur, MH: {Report by Shri. Samir Khare DS SNEA Nagpur}: A
special General Body Meeting of SNEA, Nagpur Branch was organized on
23/04/2022 in the Auditorium of Regional Telecom Training Center, Nagpur to
felicitate the newly elected Unanimous CHQ Body of Sanchar Nigam Executives’
Association. Shri Manish Samadhiya, President SNEA CHQ and Shri M. S. Adasul,
General Secretary SNEA CHQ attended the felicitation program on behalf of
CHQ Body. Shri Mahadeo Kotambe, Circle Secretary, SNEA MH Circle, Shri P.D. Rangari,
Circle Vice President, SNEA MH Circle and Shri H.N. Tipre, Circle Treasurer,
SNEA MH Circle represented SNEA, MH Circle in the meeting. Shri D.P. Wasnik, District
President, SNEA Nagpur presided over the function.
The members of SNEA Nagpur were very excited on the maiden appearance
of CHQ President and General Secretary in the Special General Body Meeting of
SNEA Nagpur. The dignitaries were welcomed at venue by playing Clarinet (Shehnai)
and wearing Maharashtrian Feta.
Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri Vikas Mahatme ji
was the Chief Guest of the Program. At the very outset the dignitaries
performed Saraswati Poojan by lighting the Lamp/ Samai. Shri Suneet
Upadhyay, Shri Deepak Kulkarni and his team sung the Prayer “Itni Shakti
Hume dena Daata”.
Shri Manish Samadhiya, President SNEA CHQ and
Shri M. S. Adasul, General Secretary SNEA CHQ were specially felicitated by District
Office Bearers of BSNLEU Nagpur, NFTE Nagpur, SEWA Nagpur, SNEA Bhandara, SNEA
Chandrapur, SNEA Gadchiroli, SNEA Amravati, SNEA Yavatmal, SNEA Wardha and CS
NFTE by offering Shawl, Bouquets and conveyed best wishes for grand success of
new Body of SNEA CHQ.
In his opening remark Shri Samir Khare, District Secretary, SNEA
Nagpur congratulated the new CHQ Body on being elected unanimously and put
forth the brief history of SNEA in front of the Chief Guest, dignitaries and
the members present.
In his speech, Shri M. S. Adasul, General Secretary put
light on the present support from the current Central Government and assured
that with the support of Government and the hard work of Executives BSNL will
turn the tide and will become revenue positive in very few days to come. He
appraised the Chief guest the BSNL is the only Telecom Operator who is
shouldering the Social Responsibility of the Government and providing services
in the Rural, Backward and Naxal/Terror Affected areas across India where it
has to suffer maximum revenue loss for providing services. He also raised various
issues faced by BSNL in general and the executives of BSNL in particular viz. 3rd
PRC, Standard Pay Scale, pay loss to executives post 2007 and Superannuation
benefit.
The Chief Guest Hon’ble Shri Vikas Mahatmeji, Member of Parliament,
Rajya Sabha who had patiently listened all the issues come before the packed
house audience and assured in his speech that he will do all the needful to
gather the attention of the Government towards the issues of BSNL and its
executives. He also praised the dedication of the staff of BSNL and also
apprehended that BSNL is providing excellent services and particularly catering
the services in rural and underdeveloped area.
Shri Manish Samadhiya, President SNEA CHQ,
Shri Mahadeo Kotambe, Circle Secretary, SNEA MH Circle, Com. Ranjan Dani CS
NFTE MH, Shri P.D. Rangari, Circle Vice President, SNEA MH Circle and Shri H.N.
Tipre, Circle Treasurer, SNEA MH Circle also addressed
and guided the audience with their valuable and inspiring speeches.
At Last the Mementos were presented to Shri Manish Samadhiya President
SNEA CHQ and Shri. M. S. Adasul General Secretary SNEA CHQ as
a token of Love from Nagpur SNEA Branch.
Shri. Samir Khare, District Secretary, Nagpur presented
the Vote of Thanks. He specially mentioned the efforts taken by the dedicated
members of SNEA Nagpur to make the program a huge success in very short notice.
The District Office Bearers from Amravati, Akola, Chandrapur, Yavatmal and
Gadchiroli also attended the program along with CWC Members Shri Vasant
Khiratkar, Shri Kishor Kapgate and Shri Sachin Sarode. Shri Narendra
Gadre, DS Yavatmal, Shri Pravin Masram, DS Amravati, Shri Rajesh Bhurle, DS Chandrapur,
Shri Satish Kalmegh Ex-President SNEA MH Circle and Com S.H. Gandhi Ext DT SNEA
Amravati also graced the program with their presence and felicitated the Shri
Manish Samadhiya President SNEA CHQ and Shri. M. S. Adasul, General
Secretary on behalf of their District Branch.
Shri Yash Panhekar GM BA Nagpur,
who was at Mumbai for BA Head Meeting, directly reached from Nagpur Airport to
venue & congratulate GS & GP and gave best wishes for new assignment.
Mrs. Vaishali Karhade and Shri Vikrant
Dudhalkar anchored the program with ease and very effectively.
The felicitation Programme started at 1800 Hrs
concluded at 2200 with National Anthem and Dinner thereafter.
PHOTOS <<<>>>
Consideration
of Inter Circle OTP Request Transfers: SNEA CHQ getting frequent calls from its
members calls about Pending OTP Request Transfers. Accordingly we have taken up
matter of pending Inter Circle OTP Request Transfers of Executives with Shri.
R.K. Goyal, PGM Pers BSNL CO and he is kind enough to assure that all the
OTP Request except requests to Circles having Excess executives will be given
consideration by end of June 2022. Accordingly work has been started and
hopefully OTP Requests of all wings will be given consideration. OTP Requests
for J&K Circle are more, these requests will be given consideration as per
waiting list published. If any of the executive who has applied for OTP Request
Transfer earlier, but do not want this transfer now, but could not withdraw his
/her request from OTP, is requested to send his written representation to AGM
Pers I BSNL CO in case of AGM Cadre and to AGM Pers II BSNL CO in case of SDE
Cadre. We have taken up matter for provision of option for withdrawal of OTP
Request and it is assured that suitable changes will be made in ERP, but it is
possible only after next Quarter and not possible in present Quarter of OTP. As
per modification in OTP transfer guidelines, once Transfer order is issued, it
will not be cancelled. As such, Executives concerned who have applied under OTP
for Inter Circle Transfers, are requested to be alert and submit his/her
representation for withdrawal of OTP without any further delay or be ready for
joining at the designated Circle as per OTP Request.
Day Long Dharana as per call given by AUAB CHQ: AUAB CHQ
has given Call for day long dharna on 21/06/2022 at District, Circle and CHQ
level. The following are demands.
1.
Immediate replacement of E1A pay scale with E2 pay scale and E2A
pay scale with E3 pay scale, w.e.f. 01.01.2007, without cascading effect on
other pay scales.
2.
Extension of full 30% SAB contribution for BSNL Recruited
Employees, as per the 2nd PRC recommendations and immediate
depositing of the balance contribution thereon and making the SAB Pension Fund
up to date.
3.
In the JTO LICE to be held on 07-08-2022, there are no vacancies in
11 circles and only a few vacancies in 9 more circles. The same is going to be
the fate of the other LICEs of the Non-Executives. Hence, it is demanded that
the JTO LICE as well as all other LICEs of the Non-Executives, should be
conducted with the posts that were available as on 31-01-2020.
4.
Immediate lifting of the ban imposed on Compassionate Ground
Appointments, so as to provide jobs to the dependents of the Covid victims, as
well as the employees who died in accidents while on duty.
5.
Fill up all the SC/ST backlog vacancies without delay.
6.
Implement the unfulfilled assurances that were given by the CMD
BSNL in the meeting held with the AUAB, on 27-10-2021. Withdraw the show cause
notices issued for the imposition of break-in- service and remove the stringent
conditions imposed for transfers under para 9 of the BSNL Transfer Policy.
SNEA CHQ
appeals all CS, DS and activists at all levels to co-ordinate with leaders of
other Unions and Associations and make this day long Dharana a grand success.
Twitter
Campaign to be Organized Between 1 PM To 3 PM Today: Twitter
Campaign is to be organized today as per the call of the AUAB, demanding
Pay Revision to the Executives and Wage Revision to the Non-Executives, w.e.f. 01/01/2017. SNEA CHQ requests all Circle Secretaries and CHQ Office Bearers and
BSNL Executives/Employees in BSNL to tweet and retweet messages demanding
settlement of 3rd Pay Revision and make today’s Twitter Campaign becomes a
grand success.
Meeting with Shri. Arvind Vadnerkar Director HR BSNL Board: SNEA delegation consisting of Shri.
Brelin Isaac, AGS SNEA CHQ, Shri. Vimal Raghunath, AGS SNEA CHQ and
Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA CHQ had meeting with Shri
Arvind Vadnerkar, Director HR, BSNL Board in his chamber
on 07/06/2022at 1730 hrs. We had elaborate discussions on different pending HR
issues including critical issues related to Rotational Transfers. The response
from Director HR was very positive. The discussions were very fruitful and
Director HR BSNL Board gave us a very patient hearing and also agreed to give a
positive consideration on most of the points. Agenda Points <<<>>>
The details of discussions on pending issues
related to Rotational Transfers is as follows.
At the very outset we conveyed thanks to Director
HR and his team of personal Section headed by Shri. R.K. Goyal PGM Pers BSNL
CO, for considering the individual request in a policy manner as per
suggestions and feedback given by SNEA. We specially conveyed thanks to PGM
Pers BSNL CO who has reviewed all cases personally by going to depth of each
case and given justice too majority of executives who have represented their
grievances.
We elaborated that majority of the issues are
resolved by PGM Pers BSNL CO, till there are certain Policy decisions which
needs intervention from HR Head of BSNL and Director HR agreed that there are
certain policy decisions to be reviewed and he welcomes all such suggestions. The
following points were discussed to depth
Adherence to 10% limit to total transfers in a particular year from a
particular circle: We have drawn attention of Director HR on the
clause in BSNL Transfer policy of adhering to 10% limit of total executives in
a particular cadre in one circle need to be considered and we reported that the
same has not been implemented in the recent rotational transfer orders. We
categorically mentioned that while considering transfers to and from the
highest revenue earning Circle Like Kerala Circle, Mass Transfers of executives
in Civil and Electrical wings, the criteria of 10% maximum transfers is not
followed and transfers are issued at higher percentage. We have submitted a
letter expressing concern by SNEA on the violation of this transfer policy
clause. Copy <<<>>>. Director HR was kind enough to go through the
content of the letter and has taken some additional feedback from us. After
elaborate discussions, he has assured to look into it and take corrective
action on it.
Request for cancellation of
transfers out of All India Hard tenure stations / Circles: We have drawn attention of Director HR on the critical
conditions of the executives working at hard tenure stations and specifically
executives in J&K Circle working at extremely critical conditions with
constant threat on their life. We elaborated that BSNL management is
transferring the executives working in All India hard tenure stations, who
are taking extreme pains and risk of life to maintain the services of BSNL in
very difficult, Hard and mainly terror prone areas and it is not good HR
policy. We have submitted detailed letter conveying grievances of the
executives working at All India hard tenure stations. Copy of Govt Of India Guidelines <<<>>>. Director HR agreed to the concern expressed
by SNEA and asked what we want in this case. We have brought to his notice the
Govt of India Guidelines which clearly states that the executives who are
willing to continue at All India Hard tenure stations should not be compelled
to get transfer out to such circles. We elaborated that these transfers are
creating huge difficulties for these executives and their families and when the
Government has given certain privilege to executives working at such most
difficult stations, BSNL has to follow it in same spirit and should not disturb
these executives by Rotational transfers. We specially requested that these
executives have already worked at hard tenure stations and it is counted as
Break in length of service in that particular Circle. We categorically brought
to kind attention of Director HR about the opinion of PGM pers BSNL CO that
working at hard tenure cannot be break in length of service of that Circle as
nowhere it is mentioned. We have cleared that it is also nowhere mentioned that
the break in length of service is not to be given. Rather Govt of India
guidelines promotes these executives to continue to work at all these Hard
tenure stations. We categorically narrated that we have no issues if any
executive working at prominent place in these Hard tenure Circle is transferred
to further difficult station within that Hard tenure Circle. We also added that
if it is so desired by Management, then these executives can be transferred
from telecom Circles to CNTX Circles and vice versa, but we do not agree for
rotational transfers from All India Hard Tenure Circles as Govt Of India
Guidelines do not support any such rotational transfers out of all India hard
Tenure stations. After elaborate discussions, Director HR BSNL Board conveyed
that he will go through these guidelines in details and assured that these Govt
Of India Guidelines will be respected by BSNL and transfer orders out of All Had
tenure Circles will be cancelled or modified within the Circle accordingly.
Request for
Cancellation/review of Rotational Transfers form All India Soft Tenure
Stations: On all India Soft tenure stations, we have
elaborated the provisions of the BSNLs own transfer policy guidelines and these
rotational transfers are issued by unofficially modifying the Transfer policy
guidelines issued by BSNL. We narrated that if these guidelines are modified,
same will be modified with Prospective date and not from retrospective date. If
it is so, then what is use of the granting facility as All India Soft Tenure
stations. We have elaborated that the Soft Tenure Policy guidelines needs to be
implemented in three forms depending upon the time-to-time guidelines issued by
BSNL. We handed over the detail letter on our say to Director HR about
grievances created by Rotational transfers of the executives working at all
India Hard tenure stations Copy <<<>>>. We have requested to adhere to the Transfer
policy guidelines issued by his own office and asked for following remedies in the recently
issued Rotational Transfers.
·
Consideration of Break
in length of total length of Stay in that circle in respect of executives who
have joined or working at All India Soft Tenure stations from the declaration
of soft tenure stations since 23/06/2010 to its modification 09/12/2015.
·
Reduction of service
period of executives rendered at All India Soft Tenure stations who have joined
All India Hard tenure stations on or after 09/12/2015, the date on which the
facility of break in length of service in Circle was withdrawn for executives in
same Circle.
·
Adhering to Govt Of
India guidelines and allowing executives presently working at All India hard
tenure stations and willing to continue to work at All India Soft tenure
stations if he/she has submitted willingness for same at least up to completion
of Tenure period of all India Hard tenure Stations.
After elaborate discussions, in conclusion,
Director HR agreed to concern expressed by SNEA as assured to take corrective
action for cancellation/modification of Rotational transfers from All India
Soft tenure stations or by granting/restoring facility of break in length of
service or reduction of length of service as the case may be as per the
Transfer policy guidelines and guidelines issued by Govt Of India on this
subject.
Counting of Age of
executives as per transfer policy guidelines: Delegation pointed out that Personnel section has
taken data for transfer posting in February 2022 and it was correctly applied
to calculated age of the executive as on 31/03/2022. But practically, the
transfer orders were issued in Month of May 2022. The Transfer policy
guidelines states that age of the executive due for transfer is to be taken as
on 31st march of the financial Year in which this order is
issued and not on proposal of transfer as being done now. We also elaborated
that pers Section has added the names of the executives who completed service
of 26 years as per modified date and names of many executives were added which
were not in the list published in Feb 2022. But the names of the executives who
have crossed age of 56 years as on 31/03/2022 are not given consideration. We
have submitted detailed letter on this subject to Director HR. Copy <<<>>>. We elaborated that there are only few
executives and are waiting for consideration of their representation on the
basis of the provisions of transfer policy guidelines. After detailed
discussions, Director HR assured to cancel the transfer orders of executives
who are crossing age of 56 years as on 31/03/2023.
Counting in Break in Circle
tenure if executive of NRU has served in territory of another Circle: We have brought to notice of Director HR about not
giving break in length of Service to certain executives from non-recruiting
units who were transferred by the CGMs of Non-Recruiting units and have
practically worked for years together in the territory of another Circle. We
have reported such cases are mainly reported from CNTX and BBNW Circles where
CGMs are empowered to issue transfers of executives within Non-Recruiting
Circle but out of Territory of Telecom Circle. Director HR informed that
if any of the executive has worked out of territory of Circle for more than two
years by either orders of BSNL CO or by the orders of CGMs on Non-Recruiting
Units and assured that all such orders will be cancelled.
Posting on grant of
Immunity in same Circle/Station or change of Circles to NRUs may treated as
break in length of service:
We have shared our discussions with PGM personal about the retention of grounds
of immunity wherein PGM pers has informed that executives retained on grant of
immunity will be transferred from Telecom Circle to CNTX Circle and vice versa
but his/her HQ will be maintained. We have conveyed Director HR; this proposal
cannot be accepted by association as this is transfer and not retention by
grant of immunity either as office Bearer or on critical medical illness
grounds. If management issues such transfers from Telecom Circle to CNTX Circle
and vice versa, then there should not be any further transfer on long stay as
per rotational Transfer order issued by BSNL CO. We further demanded that
if he/she is to be relived after completion of Immunity period then, the
facility of retention at same place and post may be continued and after period
of immunity is over, he/she may be relived to designated transfers as issued by
BSNL CO. Director HR agreed to the say of the association and assured to
give it consideration accordingly.
Retention on Educational
Grounds at least for Ward appearing Board Examination: We requested Director HR to give
consideration to requests for retention on transfers on educational grounds at
least in respect of wards appearing for 10th and 12th Board
Examinations. We added that this is very crucial year for all wards and about
all parents are worried about it. Director HR informed that it is not possible
to give consideration to all such requests but being very important stage of
carrier of any child ins 12th Board examination and the request
of grounds of ward appearing for 12th Board examination will be
given consideration but retention will not be given on basis of the ward
studying in 10th or any other Standard.
Acceptance of VR submitted
by some individuals in present/working Circle: We have brought to notice that some of
executives are not in position to accept the transfers due to different genuine
reasons and hence under compulsions, they have submitted or will be submitted
the resignation from BSNL services and only request in their part is their VRS
should be given consideration from present place of posting. Director HR
responded that some executives apply for VR and withdraw same once transfer
order is cancelled. We agreed that it is possible to some extent as seen in the
past, but in this cases, final decision is to be taken by BSNL CO and if required
undertaking may be taken from concerned executive but neither he/she should be
troubled by transfer nor money of BSNL should be spent on such avoidable
transfers. Director HR agreed to views expressed by association and firmly
assured that all request for Voluntary Retirement will be considered from
present place of posting if executives are applying for same well within the
time.
Assurance for the
executives to join back to or opt to choose Circle on completion of two years period: We have narrated that many of the executives
have willingly or unwillingly followed or will be following these avoidable
Rotational Transfer Orders issued by BSNL CO, and now they are asking form firm
assurance from BSNL management that they will be brought back on completion of
two years. Association requested to give firm assurance to the executives who
are following rotational transfer orders for bringing them back to their
present working place or any other place of their choice after completion of
two years at transferred place. Director HR informed that it is not possible to
give assurance for their transfers within two years but same can be assured on
completion of three years. We requested him to issue such written orders so
that it will help executives in taking decision and final call on transfers.
Director HR assured that such written order for bringing back or for
consideration of request for transfer to choose station after completion of
three years will be issued.
Apart from these specific
issues related to recent Rotational Transfers, we have elaborate discussions of
other HR issues and details of the same will be uploaded by tomorrow.
SNEA Telangana Circle Cordially Invites all
executives to the OPEN SESSION on the occasion of Circle Executive Committee
Meeting on 4th June 2022 at 11:00 Hrs at Asman Mahal
Auditorium,Lakdikapool,Hyderabad-500004.
AGENDA
1. Organization & Development issues of BSNL.
2.
3RD PRC Implementation and agitation
programs.
3.
Pay loss Issues (22820, E2/E3 Standard Pay Scale
etc.).
4.
Promotions to all eligible executives in all
cadres.
5.
SAB and PRMB Schemes.
6.
BSNL MRS and Group Health Insurance.
Clarification for removal of mandatory signature of the controlling officers for Executives.
After SNEA CHQ had meeting with Mrs. Anita Johari, PGM SR on this point of mandatory signature of controlling Officer on Change of membership form for executives a partial modification letter Issued and clarified that in case of Associations option in Membership form will be accepted both with or without signature of the controlling officer.
AGM SR BSNL CO issued notification for opening window for change or
opt out the membership of any association or Union by respectively executives or
Executives as and non-Executives and accordingly window will be open from
15/06/2022 to 15/07/2022. Copy <<<>>>
It has been seen that this time again the counter sign of controlling
Officer is again included in these options. Many of SNEA leaders and activists
from different Circles have expressed serious concern on adding the mandatory
signature of the Controlling Officer before submission of this declaration for
Change over or withdrawal or stop membership of any of the Union/Association,
Accordingly, Com Jagtar Singh, JSN, Com Isaack Brelin AGS and GS SNEA
had meeting with Mrs. Anita Johari, PGM SR on this point of mandatory signature
of controlling Officer on Change of membership form for executives and shared
issues raised by the executives in field units. We shared that this is policy
decision and making such changes abruptly is not correct. We expressed that if
such changes are felt necessary by administration for any reason, these issues should
have discussed with this association, then if required it can be modified. We
categorically narrated that in today’s scenario, there is no need to re-introduce
such avoidable compulsions.
PGM SR responded that there is no change in procedure or policy and as
letter and format is issued both for executives and non-executives, hence this
issue has been arisen and clarified that the signature of controlling Officer
is required/mandatory for non-Executives and not mandatory for Executives.
After elaborate discussions on this issue, it has been decided to issue
corrigendum for removal of mandatory signature of the controlling officers for
Executives but same will be continued to be required for non-Executives. In
conclusion PGM SR assured to issue required clarification immediately.
AGM Pers issued waiting list of
pending Request transfers to All India Hard Tenure Stations. Copy SDEs <<<>>
AGMs <<<>>
Many of the
executives have applied for transfer to All India Tenure stations and their
request is not given consideration for the last 2-3 Quarters and there was
confusion about status of the OTP request. Though individuals were able to know
about the pendency/status of their transfers through ESS Portal, they were not
able to understand when his/her request will be given consideration and what is
his position in the waiting list of any in to any station he/she has requested.
Further, others who needed to understand
where they can get posting to All India Hard Tenure stations or not if they
apply, also was not clear and many were applying these stations, under uncertainty.
This concern
was expressed by SNEA with PGM Pers and he is kind enough to take immediate
action and publish the waiting list of pending Request transfers which was
never published earlier. It was also assured during discussions that all OTP
requests will be given consideration, before implementation of OTP requests of third OTP quarterly cycle.
SNEA CHQ conveys
sincere thanks to Shri. R.K. Goyal, PGM Pers BSNL CO, for taking one
more step towards transparent working on transfer posting. We have already
discussed about the issues faced by executives in applying request through OTP
including restoration of option for withdrawal of request, before transfer
order is issued and will be submitting detail note on it and we are hopeful
that in similar manner, the issues reported in OTP transfer portal will be
resolved before opening of next OTP window.
AGM Pers issued modified orders of some of executives under 26 years long stay transfers thereby giving consideration of request transfers for change of Circle, retention of medical ground, correction of stay particulars and also giving administrative reasons. Orders SDEs <<<>> AGMs <<<>>
SNEA CHQ convey sincere thanks to Shri. R.K. Goyal, PGM Pers BSNL CO for giving consideration to the request of individual in policy manner as discussed and perused by SNEA CHQ and giving relief to the executives who were facing extreme hardship due to these long stay transfers
In similar policy manner
remaining requests including request for grant of immunity will also be given
consideration and the individuals whose request is not till given consideration
are requested to confirm that their request is forwarded by Circle
Administration with required recommendations if any. SNEA
CHQ will further pursue for consideration of all such genuine requests as per
feedback given by DS/CS concerned.
Lunch Hour Demonstrations
by AUAB on 27/05/2022 for settlement of 3rd Pay Revision:
The AUAB has given call to organise a series of
agitational programmes demanding settlement of 3rd Pay Revision to the
Executives and 3rd Wage Revision to the Non-Executives. The first phase of this
agitation is starting with Lunch Hour Demonstrations on the 27/05/2022 at all
District/Circle HQ. All are requested to participate in this Lunch Hour
Demonstrations in mass and make it grand success. Circular
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Report on Special meeting
By Director HR with SNEA CHQ Team on different HR issues:
Continued…… VIII
Scrapping of MT and DR
DGM RRs:
In
continuation of proposal of fast track promotions, the issue of need of fresh
talent in BSNL at higher level management was discussed. Director HR
categorically questioned why associations are not in favour of MT and why some
particular association has approached court of law for stopping even Internal MT
recruitment for which BSNL has conducted examination and only result is to be
declared. He stressed that for the growth of BSNL, the flow of fresh talent is
essential in BSNL. He added that in days to come there will be no inflow at
DGM/GM level on deputation in BSNL and hence BSNL should have its own
management.
Director HR expressed that it is not understood why some associations do not want this internal exams to happen in BSNL and opposing to the extreme extent of declaration of results of examination conducted. We informed that we do not know about others, but SNEA has decided in all its CWCs and AICs to support Internal MTs and oppose External MTs. Accordingly we have always supported for internal MT and we continue to oppose External MTs because BSNL is having excellent and capable inhouse talent which can be part of higher management of BSNL and only required is to give them the opportunity to move upward with free and fair competitio n.In external MTs, this inhouse talent of BSNL is not allowed and hence we oppose External MTs.
We made it clear that SNEA has and will always promote for Internal MTs and we have been at forefront to promote internal talent of BSNL in BSNL higher level management. With same spirit and tempo, SNEA has earlier supported recruitment of executives in BSNL at DGMs level, but management has done everything for recruitment of only External DGMs and they are promoted as GMs and are now waiting for their promotions as PGM/ CGMs. But even after a decade, same BSNL management has done nothing for recruitment of DGMs from Internal quota and till vacancies are unfilled. It is unfortunate that the excellent and experienced talent available within the BSNL is denied opportunity to be part of BSNL management even though they were possessing required educational qualification but restricted by applying eligibility pay scale which was well within hands of BSNL. We expressed that the executives in BSNL who were capable and aspirant of becoming part of Management and who were ready to face competition, were not allowed for appearing examination and outcome of these actions is that BSNL could not get the experienced talent as DGMs in BSNL. BSNL.
Director HR informed
that there were issues in DGM recruitment but it cannot be the reason for
stopping Recruitment at Higher level at least to certain fixed percentage. He
added that BSNL is expecting fresh talent from the Market who can lead this organization and take it to new heights. He expressed that If association which
has stalled this process, would have allowed Management to complete this process
then these internal MTs in BSNL may have completed their training by now and
would have been part of higher management.
Director HR further informed
that he is serious to complete this process of MTs and will not divert these
vacancies as being asked for. We have opposed for conduction of External MTs
stating that already available talent at DGM level is not utilized and also the
executives in JTO/SDE Cadre are not allowed to compete in External MT by
putting certain conditions.
We also added that there
may be the case that if person appeared for JTO but failed to qualify as JTO but
in the mean time they may have acquired /completed MBA/ M Tech and hence he may
be eligible. But one who is successful in JTO examination and has joined BSNL and
serving as JTO may not be eligible due to clause of higher educational
qualification prescribed by BSNL and it is injustice to BSNL Executives.
Director HR informed
that will not be the case and BSNL has no issue in promoting internal talent
and assured that SDEs and equivalent executives also can appear the MT Exams.
We insisted that there is need to allow all executives including JTOs to
compete in the External MTs and in that case SNEA will support such recruitment
of External MTs also.
Director HR informed
that it is good proposal and all JTOs and equivalent Executive cadres can be
allowed in External MT examination. We requested that BSNL is not in need of total
number of the Executives under MT quota in one stroke to the extent the
vacancies are kept reserved for years together under External MT Quota. We stressed
that there is need to review these vacancies under External MT Quota and to
make recruitment depending on year wise vacancies or actual and urgent
requirement. Director HR and appreciated
our concern and asked association to come forward for these discussions.
Director HR appealed
associations may come forward to negotiate the total number of vacancies of
external MT from present 50% to actual requirement which cannot be nil as
demanded by SNEA and same can be decided by discussions but we should not stop
the process of Internal or External MTs. Director HR in conclusion appreciated
our concern and asked association to come forward for further discussions and
to decide the overall process and method of fast track promotions in BSNL.
Review of Restructuring
Norms and justified/sanctioned post of executives as per practical requirement: Association pointed out
the discrepancies in calculation of the Executive strength by BSNL and how even
the norms issued by BSNL are not followed and how the total number of posts in
all wings and for all cadres are shown less that actually justified.
We elaborated that this
wrong calculation has badly affected total justified strength of executives and
many executives are shown less than that of practical and minimum required
executives in filed units to run the show. We added that this is reason why the
executives in filed units have multiple charges and are unable to give total
justice to the works assigned. We elaborated that after mass VRS, there is
multifold increase in the workload and with further reduction of number of
justified posts due to non-realistic calculations of justified post and created
3 to 4 times burden to majority of executives.
We requested for review
of the justified strength of executives in all wings and all cadres. It was
responded by PGM Estt that the justification has been done as per the norms and
there is no deviation as stated by association. We responded that BSNL has
defined guidelines for justifying any post of executives on certain norms i.e.
one post of number of total RKM of OFC, Number of BTS, Mtce of Indoor systems and
external plants and many rather all Circle have sent the justification on basis
of these guidelines but while approving these proposals, BSNL CO has reduced
the number of posts by giving limit to total number of posts any Circle have
after revised justification. This has been done in total contradiction and has
started creating affecting working in Filed units.
As classic example we
have quoted the justification approved for CNTX Circle and on prima facie it is
seen that CNTXW Circle is having lowest justified strength of executives as
compared to other CNTXW Circles even though the Total Length of OFC maintained
by CNTXW is more than that of other CNTXW Circle. On this PGM Estt informed
that these issues can be taken care in coming days but correction in present
justified posts is not possible. We replied that as per Restructuring Norms,
the review of the posts is to be done every two years and first review is due.
PGM Estt informed that
these guidelines are issued recently and two years period is not competed. We
responded that as per the guidelines issued by BSNL itself it is stated that
these guidelines are operational from Feb 2020 and hence two years period is
over by Feb 2022 and hence review of justified posts needs to be taken care.
PGM Estt informed that he will check for the reference made by association
about review of the norms, but as these norms of justified are not yet
implemented fully, it cannot be decided on its review. We elaborated that
review can be done by taking into consideration the practical requirement as
per guidelines issued by BSNL and we are not demanding anything out of pretext
of the guidelines. This issue of reduced number of justified posts is equally
seen in justification of posts in all wings including Civil and Electrical wings
and it has become reason for blocking promotions to certain extent. In
conclusion of discussions,
Director HR assured to
look into concern expressed by association and check for possibilities for
corrective action to revised posts. He also directed PGM Estt to look into the
concern raised by association about a smaller number of justified posts in
CNTXW Circle as compared to other CNTXW Circle. He also directed association to
give detailed feedback on these issues and we have assured to submit details
along with supporting documents.
Keeping on hold the
procedure for review of RRs and review the matter as fresh: During discussions on
promotions and justification of posts on restructuring norms, SNEA has narrated
that BSNL is having already approved RRs for all cadres and there is no reason
for review of the RRs. We also pointed out that when BSNL executives are being
given promotion in higher functional grade in Time Bound manner 4 to 5 years,
the proposal of review of RRs which does not guarantee Regular promotion in
time Bound manner cannot be acted by the executives. The review of RRs is
attempted to deprive BSNL executives from five Time Bound Promotions in carrier
progressions of Executives in BSNL as assured by DoT in writing to this
association which was part of the negotiation of terms and conditions of
absorption in BSNL. WE narrated that BSNL has approved Time Bound promotion
policy which given guarantee of five promotions and by proposing review of RRs,
it is seen that this policy is being indirectly scrapped and new policy is
being introduced which is not correct.
We added that in the new
RRs again BSNL is starting with Adhoc promotions starting form JTO/SDE cadres, where
no Adhoc Promotions were issued in BSNL at any time. The Adhoc promotions were
and are issued at level of DGMs and above, but is no case, Adhoc SDE Promotions
were issued. But these RRs are proposing Adhoc promotions from SDE cadre even
after delay of 12 years. Further, we added that BSNL has officially declared
that there is no difference in workload of JTO/SDE and hence these posts are
interchangeable and hence equal status.
That means any JTO
getting Adhoc promotion after 12 years, will continue to work on this Adhoc and
temporary posts till the post is created either by retirement or death of
executive already working in Regular and functional post. Hence such Temporary
promotions will not serve any purpose and hence there is no need of any revisions
of RRs and BSNL should go ahead with existing RRs for filling all vacant posts
of executives in all wings and all cadres as being proposed by BSNL management
and then further course of action, the promotions may be issued as per the Time
Bound promotion Policy already approved by BSNL.
We added that we will
not have no issue if concern observed and faced by the management in present
Time Bound promotion Policy is discussed and revised but totally scrapping of
Time Bound Promotions is Policy and introduction of new Promotion policy is not
accepted to any of the association.
Director HR informed that the concern expressed by Association will be
taken by revised RRs for which work is under process and most probably in June
22, same will be shared with associations and discussed before its
implementation. He added that SNEA may give the views on this amended and
modified RRs and assured to incorporate the concern expressed by associations
to maximum possible extent.
Action for Promotion for
Executives recruited under PWD Quota: We have drawn attention of the Management that
though there are guidelines on reservation in promotions for Executives
recruited under PWD Category, but is same is not followed in BSNL and these
executives are deprived from their promotions. PGM Pers informed that this
matter is pending in court at the highest level and hence BSNL has not taken
any action.
Further, any decision
given by court cannot be implemented by BSNL till it is endorsed by DoPT and
DoT. PGM Pers added that BSNL is waiting for clearance of pending cases and
endorsement of these guidelines. PGM Pers informed that as per prevailing
guidelines the reservation in promotions under PWD Categories is limited for non-Executive
posts and not available in Executive post after first recruitment. He firmly
assured that as the matter is decided at highest level, the decision will be
taken in the favour of these executives by granting reservation in all promotions
and assured that BSNL will follow these instructions as and when issued and
endorsed by DoPT and DoT.
Updates on discussions
held on other agenda points is being updated shortly.
Updates on the burning issue
of Inter Circle Rotational Transfers: On
burning issue of Rotational Transfers of SNEA Members, Shri. Rajdeep,
AGS SNEA and Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA again met Shri. R.K.
Goyal, PGM Pers BSNL CO yesterday on 23/05/2022 and discussed the
hardship faced by the SNEA and affected executives and SNEA Members to due to
avoidable long stay transfers. We have elaborate discussions on this issue and
details are as follows.
PGM
Pers informed that the proposal of cancellation of all Rotational Transfers was
not agreed earlier and cannot be agreed at this stage as many of the executives
under transfer have joined at the transferred place and some more are on the
way to join. He appealed association that when Executives are willing to join
on transferred place then association should not stop them joining. We informed
that there are executives who are waiting for consideration of grievances and
few may not have serious issues may be joining under compulsions they are
facing in present situation.
PGM
Pers informed that his office is taking note of the genuine grievances and all
the representations received by Pers section are scrutinized and given
consideration to maximum possible extent. The proposal for
consideration of request for change of Circle, request for retention of genuine
grounds like Critical illness of self and dependents, Request for correction in
stay, Request for grant of immunity is under process and hopefully these
modification orders will be issued by coming Thursday or maximum Friday.
PGM
Pers informed that Medical cases recommended by Circle and for which entry has
been made in ERP by Circles are given consideration. All the Request received
by Pers Section for change of Circle are given consideration. He added that
request for correction in stay particulars, counting of age correctly as that
of financial year, single parent cases are also reviewed and given
consideration. He added that in earlier order, names of some executives who
have completed stay of 26 years in working Circle were missing and same are
added now and their transfers order will be issued along with revision of
earlier transfer orders.
For
the grant of immunity, the request given through proper channel and which are
forwarded through Proper channel with details of immunity availed earlier and
with similar undertaking by individuals are given consideration.
The
individual requests for medical ground for retention without entry of the same
in ERP and requests for grant of Immunity not received through proper channel
with details of immunity availed are not given consideration and all such cases
corrective action needs to be taken by Circles. We requested for details of
such cases and PGM Pers informed that orders for requests submitted by
individuals which are given consideration will be issued within day or two and
till any such request is remaining same can be given consideration and
association may bring it to notice of his office.
PGM
Pers informed that for grant of immunity and retention on medical grounds, the
retention will be granted but not in same Circle. If request is from Telecom
Circle, then the retention will be given in Non-Recruiting Circle and vice
versa but he assured that the retention will be at same location where
concerned executive is working. He further added that individuals asking for
immunity should not ask for cancellation of Transfer order once immunity period
is over on other grounds like age criteria and they will be relived to
transferred place after immunity period is over.
On
our request for cancellation of all Rotational Transfers from All India Hard
and Soft Tenure stations, PGM Pers informed that the policy decision is taken
by CMD BSNL for issuing long stay transfers from all Circle and All India hard
tenure Circles are part of it. He added that no one can be given guaranty that
he will be in same Circle and one has to undergo at least one two years break
in length of service.
On
the reducing period of executives for which he/she worked at All India Soft
Tenure stations, he assured that same will be reduced for the period when
concerned executives has worked at that station after declaration of Soft
tenure station. In all such cases, the total Circle stay of Executives will be
reduced by three years but request of association for break in total
length of stay in Circle cannot be given consideration as per policy decided by
the higher Management.
On
our request for giving consideration for excluding names of all female comrades
from Inter Circle Long stay list, he informed that it is not allowed for
Non-Tenure Circles and hence cannot be given consideration. If we start giving
such consideration, then there will be court cases.
On
the court cases done by individuals, PGM Pers informed that these cases will be
given considerations as per the directions of court and well within the decided
policy of BSNL.
In
conclusion of meeting PGM Pers assured that the rotational transfers are issued
as per the decided policy and well within frame of transfer policy and it is
not against any association or any executive in BSNL. He added that there may
be issues in some cases and assured to take corrective action for giving
consideration to all such corrections and association may give such cases if
left out after the modification order is issued.
We
added that some of Circles are creating pressure for relieving of executives
and the executives who are in need of consideration of genuine ground request
are in trouble. He informed that as per order all executives are to be relived
by 25/05/2022, but there will be no ERP relieving till from date of transfer
Order i. e. 02/06/2022 and meantime all the representations will be decided and
given consideration on merit of each case.
We
tried to meet Shri. Arvind Vadnerkar, Director HR BSNL for
consideration of issues of cancellation of Transfer Orders from All India
Hard/Soft Tenure station and all other issues /grievances created due to these
rotational transfers of 26 years but are not given consideration till today,
but he was busy with some urgent work to be reported to DoT and hence could not
meet.
Meantime,
we have requested time from Shri. R.K. Purwar ji, CMD BSNL specially
for the left out issues of rotational transfer and though he was busy with some
urgent work related to Revival Package of BSNL, he spared time an gave us
meeting. CMD BSNL informed that he is really busy with urgent work related to
revival of BSNL and, he will discuss all these issues any issues including the
left out issues of Rotational transfers after 30/05/2022. In short
discussions, CMD BSNL informed that let us focus on growth of BSNL getting
maximum support from DoT and Government and with growth of BSNL we can meet all
the demands of executives. We assured that we are also much impressed and
eagerly waiting for revival of BSNL and we have no issue holding discussions
even after 30/05/2022 but there is need of giving consideration of the issues
which are in tune of the guidelines issued by BSNL and CMD BSNL assured for
positive action on same.
Accordingly,
it is clear that the Rotational Transfers as whole will not be cancelled but
all the requests with genuine grounds and in need of corrective actions due to
wrong counting of stay will be given consideration and the left out issues will
be finally decided either by Director HR or by CMD BSNL latest by first week of
June 2022.
SNEA
CHQ appeals all the affected executives due to these Rotational Transfers on
criteria of 26 years to have review of their grievances and if are willing as
do not have any serious issues to join at transferred place, he/she may join.
Others who are having genuine issues and difficulties to join at place of
posting, he/she should wait for consideration of his /her representation for
modification/revision as agreed by PGM Pers BSNL CO for which orders will be
issued within 2-3 days. Once these representations are decided then he/she can
have review of his/her representation and if required submit revised request
with required documents and corrective actions accordingly.
It is to further inform that DS/CS SNEA concerned have consolidated and submitted all the representations received by them and are
rightly received by SNEA CHQ and we are pursuing for consideration of all such
representations and we are hopeful that all will be given consideration as
assured by PGM Pers BSNL CO. If any of the representation is not given
consideration and left out for any reason, SNEA will continue to pursue all
such requests and try to give relief to executives to best possible extent from
the difficulties they are facing due to Rotational transfers.
Report on Special meeting By Director HR with SNEA CHQ Team on different HR issues:
Continued……VII
Uniformity in TBP by granting First Time Bound Promotions in Four years: Association requested for giving justice to the executives who are deprived of first time Bound promotion in four years. We narrated that there is much unrest among the deprived executives joined BSNL during 1992 to 1995 as about all these executives have got first Time Bound Promotion in six years.
We added that same scenario has been aroused for BSNL recruited executives and many of them are also deprived of First Time Bound Promotion in four years due to condition of touching scale. One side, they are denied Standard Pay scales, their salary is reduced and other side they are informed that you are not touching higher scale and hence will not be given first Time Bound Upgradation in four years and these executives are at loss in all fronts. If BSNL implements Standard Pay scales or/and implement 3rd PRC from due date, then some of them BSNL recruited Executives will get first TBP in four years.
We also added that Court also has given directions for uniformity in first Time Bound Promotion. The DoT recruited executives who are deprived of first Time Bound in four years will get this benefit only when it is implanted uniformly in four years. As this disparity is not cleared, the number of executives affected due not touching higher scale is increasing and this is reason for mass unrest. We insisted for giving first time Bound Promotions to all executives uniformly in Four years by removal of condition of touching higher scale.
PGM personal informed that first time promotions for all executives was proposed in six years and to give weightage to the service rendered by DoT recruited executives the condition was added that who have higher length of service will touch the higher pay scale early and will get benefits of higher services he/she has rendered in DoT. PGM Pers further added that Court has issued directions for brining uniformity and already it is uniform for all on completion of six years and others with higher length of services are getting benefits weightage of service as proposed by DoT. He added that the financial condition of BSNL is also not good so as to consider any such demand from retrospective date.
Association added that financial burden is very less as compared other demands and hence there should not be any issue in its implementation. We further requested for making it uniformly four years, then it may be please implemented uniformly as four years and executives with higher length of service may get it in four years and all other executives will at least get it in five years.
In conclusion, it was
responded by Director HR that this is old issue implemented for Absorbed
officers and cannot be given consideration at this stage as the financial
condition is not good and conveyed that this demand cannot be accepted in
present circumstances.
Regular Promotions instead of LA/Adhoc Promotions: We have elaborated difficulties faced by BSNL and its executives due to looking after arrangement being used as regular arrangement for filing vacant posts.
We added that looking after arrangement was introduced as Temporary arrangements about ten years back and BSNL has made these temporary arrangements as regular arrangements. We also drawn attention towards the fact that through there are more post vacant in AGM/DGM Cadre, BSNL CO has put restrictions on number of posts and hence there is no uniformity in implementation of Looking After Arrangements guidelines uniformly among all Circles.
During discussions, we elaborated how this looking after arrangement has badly affected development of BSNL and how it has demoralized executives in field units and requested for stopping looking after arrangements and issuing Regular promotions for filling all vacant posts.
PGM Pers responded that the regular promotions are not being issued due to court cases and his office is working out for regular promotions for all wings. He added that management also do not want to continue the looking After arrangements and it has been stopped in many cadres and wings as about all vacant posts are filled in by regular promotions. Similar action is being taken for filling vacant post in AGM/DGM cadre or wherever post are vacant. PGM Pers concluded this issue stating that once these regular arrangements are made by issuing regular promotions, then there will not be any need of Looking After arrangements.
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