Update on hearing in E5 to E7 Court case:  Hearing in E5 to E7 Pay scale upgradation case  filed by SNEA was scheduled at CAT Delhi  on  19/11/2025, but the hearing did not reach the serial number of our case and hence was not heard.  Next date of Hearing is 09/02/2026.

Update on Pay loss case filed by SNEA: Hearing in case filed by SNEA on pay loss faced by the  LICE JTO/JAO during JE period was completed 31/10/2024 , but since then it was kept on hold for hearing of another case on same subject matter filed by Shri. Anup Das JTO Kerala.

The case filed by SNEA was responded by reply by BSNL, then rejoinder by SNEA and then heard in detail and after completion of hearing it was listed for final hearing on 31/10/2024.

However on the same day, the applicant in the second OA suddenly requested Hon. Court that their OA being on subject matter, may be tagged with OA of SNEA and prayed that both matters be may be heard jointly and deliberations continued accordingly.

Since then proceedings continued as reply was sought from BSNL and same was not submitted by BSNL to Hon. Court in the last three/four hearings till last hearing.  On submission of reply by BSNL Honourable Court asked applicants in this second OA for filing rejoinder which is normal practice but the advocate of applicant in second OA has conveyed that they do not wish to submit any rejoinder.

Thus after period of one year with no much changes in pleadings and deliberations on subject matter as per deliberations in first case filed by SNEA, the submissions in second OA completed  now and matter in both the cases is posted for final hearing on 02/01/2026.

Let us hope that both these cases are decided by Honourable Court positively in favour of affected JTOs/ JAOs facing loss and all affected executives will get the long awaited justice.  

Update on Contempt Petition on Repatriation of ITS officers from BSNL/MTNL:  The contempt petition in case of Repatriation of ITS officers from BSNL/MTNL filed by SNEA, AIBSNLEA and BSNLEU was heard on 18/11/2025 in  the High Court of Delhi.

This contempt was filed in Year 2013, against non-implementation of judgement on subject matter and hearing in this contempt case is going on for last 12 years.

Counsel for the Petitioner submitted that the Petitioner wished to proceed with the contempt and was about to commence arguments, however, the Counsel appearing for Respondents submitted that they seek to rely upon the documents filed in CONT.(CAS) 243/2013 filed by ITS Officers, and further submitted that the said matter was the lead matter and it was refuted by our advocate.

The Hon’ble Bench observed that there is no distinction as to which matter was the lead matter. However, the Bench opined that it would not be appropriate to begin hearing arguments in the present matter and later face a situation where a party seeks to rely upon pleadings from a matter that has already been withdrawn.

Accordingly, the Honourable Bench directed that the e-file of the pleadings in CONT. (CAS) 243/2013 be tagged along with the present matter within two weeks.

Thereafter, Counsel for the Petitioner submitted that an amendment application, which is miscellaneous in nature, has been pending before the Hon’ble Court for a very long time and requested that it be allowed. The Bench prima facie opined that it may not be inclined to do so, as any amendment may insinuate a fresh cause of action, which may not be permissible in a matter pending since 2013.

Counsel for the Petitioner clarified that the amendment sought is limited to a change in the memo of parties and does not create any fresh cause of action, and submitted that he would satisfy the Hon’ble Court on this aspect when the matter is heard

No one appeared for the Petitioner which is a case filed by MTNL Senior Executives Association.

In CONT. CAS (C) 474/2019, Ld. Counsel for the Petitioner submitted that he wished to continue with the contempt petition. Ld. CGSC appearing for Respondent No. 2 submitted that the Petitioner has been sent on deputation to the Department of Revenue, and therefore the contempt petition is not maintainable against them.

Counsel for the Petitioner submitted in response that the contempt still survives, as deputation does not amount to compliance with the orders passed by this Hon’ble Court.

In view of the above the captioned matter has been adjourned to 20/01/2026 for further proceedings.

SNEA, AIGETOA, SEWA BSNL and AIBSNLEA writes to Respected Shri. Jyotiraditya Scindiaji Honourable Minister of Communications and DoNER requesting for kind intervention on Strong Opposition by Associations of BSNL on the Move of BSNL Management for lateral Recruitment of DR DGMs and SETs with false projection as managerial succession plan of BSNL.  Copy<<<>>

All the associations have unitedly conveyed that present move of Management to recruit SET and DR DGMs from market neglecting inhouse talent has created serious concern and resentment among  thousands of serving executives waiting for their due promotions for years together.

It has been categorically brought to notice of office of Respected MOC that BSNL Management is wrongly projecting this proposal as succession plan for replacement of GM/PGM and CGM level officers working in BSNL on deputation as the officers recruited earlier under similar plan are not allowed to reach these positions as the rules are twisted to the extent that any such  officers recruited for the post of GM /PGM level posts will never reach these positions and hence requested for stopping the proposed recruitment of  SET as well as DR DGM by BSNL.

DGM SR BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads conveying approval of Special CL to CSs, CWC Members and CHQ OBs to attend the Central Working Committee Meeting scheduled to be held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat State. Copy<<<>>

DGM EF BSNL CO writes to all IFAs of Circles for issuing of Certificate regarding successfully implementation of Tracker system of GPF. Copy<<<>>

CWC Meeting: The CWC Meeting of SNEA CHQ is scheduled for two days from 13/12/2025 at Hotel President, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat and CHQ OB meeting will be held on 12/12/2025.  NOTICE<<<>>

SNEA writes to Director HR BSNL Board for conducting EPP/TBP Mandatory Training Course to accommodate all eligible Executives of Accounts wing by additional batches with Multiple training Centres.  Copy<<<>>

This is one of the issues discussed in the formal agenda meeting dated 04/11/2025 and principally agreed to decide this request positively. 

AGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for sending information on details of Court Cases filed by Non-Executives recruited in BSNL against vacancies advertised by DoT, seeking pensionary benefits under CCS Pension Rules, 1972.  Copy<<<>>

SNEA, AIGETOA and SEWA BSNL writes to Director HR BSNL Board, submitting  input to the Committee constituted to examine the issue related to National Pension System (NPS) in respect of BSNL recruited employees in lieu of existing Superannuation Pension Fund invested with LIC of India. Copy<<<>>

AGM Pers BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for sending Reports on Inter Circle Transfers deferred on Medical Grounds in prescribed format with due Recommendations of Circle level Committees so as to finally decide the individual requests. Copy<<<>>

The individuals who have requested for cancellation of Inter Circle Transfers on medical grounds and CS/DS concerned are requested to take up matter with Circle Heads to send recommendations /confirmation of genuine of the medical ground requests with supporting documents and due recommendation of Circle level Committee and Circle Head and these reports to be addressed and sent to Director HR BSNL Board.

In absence of such reports/recommendations, the deferred cases may not be considered for retention/cancellation and the individuals may be relieved after December 2025. 

There are some other cases, which are already recommended by Circle Heads, but not deferred by Pers Cell BSNL CO even though the requests are genuine. CS/DS and/or individuals concerned are requested to take up with Circle Heads and see that these requests are recommended by Circle Level Committee and duly recommendations by the Circle Head.

The details of all such cases with all relevant documents may be please shared with Shri. Manish Samadhiya, AIP SNEA CHQ Mob: 9425003669 Email ID: aipsnea@gmail.com / sneatprequest@gmail.com

AGM Pers BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Updation/ addition of working employee details data in ERP database. Copy<<<>>

This is regarding missing / incomplete details of BSNL employees in ERP database viz. as category, Parent circle and details are to be updated within period of one week. 

AGM TM BRBRAITT Jabalpur writes to all Circle Heads regarding Nomination window for EPP upgradation courses for the quarter Q4, Jan 2026-Mar 2026. Copy<<<>>

The CTMS portal nomination window for EPP upgradation courses and EPP examinations Q4, Jan 2026-Mar 2026, will open on 15/11/ 2025.

For the first 10 days, priority registration is reserved for candidates whose order date will complete a Two year period within the next six months. Other candidates may self-nominate from 24/11/2025.

Executives belonging to civil and electrical streams for EPP courses have to self-nominate for examinations only as the one week face to face EPP upgradation training for El-E2 (Civil/ Electrical), E2-E3 (Civil/ Electrical), E3-E4 (Civil/ Electrical), & E4-E5 (Civil/ Electrical) streams has been discontinued w.e.f. 01/01/2026.

All eligible executives whose TBP Orders are issued are requested to take note of it and submit their nomination on CMTS Portal in given time frame. 

AGM SCT BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Registration of Equal Opportunity Policy (EOP) as per Section 21 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Copy<<<>>

This Equal Opportunity Policy by BSNL is framed as per directions of CCPD is committed to provide equal opportunities in employment to executives/employees recruited under PwBD category and creating an inclusive work place and work culture in which all employees are treated equally with respect and dignity.

This issue was pursued by GS SNEA and GS DEWAB for last two years with detailed feedback and finally this issue has decided finally in favour of Executives/Employees.

SNEA conveys thanks to Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR , Shri. S.P. Singh, PGM Admn, Shri. Gajendra Kumar, CLO & Sr. GM SCT, Shri. Ranveer Singh DGM SCT Cell, Shri. Mahesh Chandra Naik D. V. AGM SCT Cell and Shri Umesh Agarwal, DM SCT Cell for finalisation of this long awaited policy.

SNEA thanks Shri. R. K. Gupta, GS DEWAB and his team for time to time feedback and conveys thanks for setting one more issue of Executives and Employees recruited under PwBD category. 

AGM Estt BSNL CO issued corrigendum on implementation of Supreme Court Judgement on recovery of excess/wrongful payments made to employees in BSNL. Copy<<<>>

DGM Admn & PR BSNL CO writes to all Circle/Unit Heads for use of digital life certificate for  validation of concessional Connection provided to retired BSNL Executives/Employees. Copy<<<>>

DoP&PW GoI issued Office memorandum clarifying that pension or family pension once authorised after final assessment revised under CSS Pension Rule 2021 shall not be revised to the disadvantage of the pensioner or family pensioner unless such revision becomes necessary on account of detection of clerical errors subsequently. Copy<<<>>

DoP&PW GoI issued Office memorandum clarifying on deletion of name of daughter from the family details from the details of pensioner. Copy<<<>>

BSNL has signed Memorandum of Understanding with State Bank of India and with Punjab National Bank for Corporate Salary Package for BSNL employees. This MoU is valid for a period of three years from the date of execution.SBI <<<>>  PNB <<<>>

Additionally, BSNL has also signed a separate MoU with SBI and with PNB for Home Loan facility and other Loans at concessional interest rate for BSNL Executives and employees.SBI <<<>>  PNB <<<>>

The Corporate Salary Package under the MoU comes with various benefits viz. Zero balance account for employees and their families, free term insurance, free accidental insurance, free air accidental death insurance, optional family health insurance cover on a payment of very nominal annual premium etc at no cost to executives or employees of BSNL.

Only required on their part is one has to apply for Salary bank account with these banks and all these benefits will be available to them and their family members on selective basis.

We have seen many Executives are not opting for GTI, GHI due to heavy and non-affordable premium and in case of sudden and unfortunate death of executive with no GTI policy, the family members have to face a lot of hardship and difficulties.

Hence, after signing similar MoU by Railways with SBI, SNEA has taken up matter with BSNL Management and with very positive approach Management has come up with supportive step and MOUs are signed with two banks leaving it optional to individual  to decide the bank.

This is good opportunity to each and every executive of BSNL to change/convert  his/her Salary Account either to SBI or PNB and get benefits out of it as these benefits normally available while service in PSUs are not available from BSNL as PSU but the same are available just on having Salary account with SBI and PNB.  

We appreciate efforts of Management for passing on certain benefits to executives in BSNL by signing MoU with different banks making executives eligible for all these benefits.

We appeal to all the executives to go through these MoUs, understand its importance and to shift their salary account to either SBI or PNB as you think fit. We are sharing comparison of benefits by having Salary account at SBI & PNB and its choice to individual to decide the bank. Copy<<<>>

AGM Pers BSNL CO issued modifications in Annual Transfer and Posting Orders of Executives in all wings by giving consideration to the request by individuals on genuine grounds. Copy<<<>>

Since the so called Annual Transfer dated 02/05/2025, this is the third order of modifications giving consideration to the request by individuals on the genuine grounds viz. medical grounds, Immunity as responsible OBs of the Association and by correcting stay particulars by giving due weightage to services rendered at All India Soft Tenure Stations and selective OTP Request Transfers.

Similar requests were given consideration in Modification order dated 30/06/2025, 30/09/2025 but requests of these and many other Executives on similar genuine grounds were not given consideration.

All these executives are representing their grievances and are waiting for justice with prolonged patience and faith for consideration of their requests on genuine grounds and many of them are without salary due to forced ERP relieving by Circles/BAs.

Now also requests of executives with similar genuine grounds rather more critical and serious issues are waiting for justice and unfortunately genuine requests by these executives are not given consideration.

SNEA has brought to the notice of management and how such partial modification gives support to belief of some of the executives that Management is working in a selective manner and consideration to even genuine requests are given consideration on pick and choose basis. Otherwise how OTP requests are given consideration on a pick and choose basis while there are chances of one to one mutual OTP Transfers. 

No Executives is transferred out of Tenure Circle in this order on completion of Tenure at All India Hard Tenure stations but in copy and paste manner, it is written under clause 10 of this modification order that Executives from tenure stations may be relieved only after completion of Tenure.

We have once again consolidated the pending genuine Requests of individuals and we are pursuing with Management for its consideration and we are hopeful for consideration of all these requests on similar genuine grounds. Or consideration of the genuine requests.

Every modification order we have seen the efforts of Management for more transparent working as compared to earlier order and some clarity guidelines are issued in earlier orders requests on self and family medical grounds and now the same are issued for Immunity ground requests.

It is seen that Immunity requests are recommended by Circles properly with strict compliance as per format declared by Pers section and mainly ERP entry of holding post as Office Bearer of Association. It is need of time that on formation of new Body at any level, the entry of OBs eligible for Immunity needs to be made in ERP and the same is missing in many cases and we have taken up these cases a fresh. Meantime DS/CS concerned and individual OBs whose request for grant of immunity is not yet given consideration, are requested to check for ERP entry as OB of SNEA and also to check that the request is duly recommended by Circe Head with all information in prescribed format.

The Circle Heads are directed to send the detailed report on genuineness of medical grounds by constitution of the Circle level committee and reports are to be sent with due recommendations by Circle Heads to Director HR latest by end of November 2025.

Good initiative in this order is that Management has given consideration to the difficulties faced by the executives whose requests were recommended by BAs/Circles and their transfer was deferred, but these Executives were relieved through ERP by Circle/BAs and were facing hardship due to stoppage of payment and now all these executives are restored in ERP and their salary will be restored.

At this stage we convey thanks to Shri. A Robert J Ravi, CMD BSNL, Dr Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR and Shri. Rajeev Kumar Kaushik PGM Pers & his team for consideration of Partial Requests out of many representations on genuine grounds and we are hopeful for similar justice to other executives waiting for prolonged faith and patience for consideration of their pending requests on genuine grounds.

We also convey thanks to all these executives for their prolonged patience and strong faith on SNEA and its persuasion for last six months, which is base for this justice prevailed to some of the executives and we assure other similarly affected executives with similar policy guidelines to have some more patience for their turn for justice which will surely prevail in coming days as Management is now considerate on genuine grounds and uniform approach is quite possible on left out cases also.