Meeting
with Shri. A. Robert J. Ravi, CMD BSNL: {Report by Shri Niranjan Sahu, AGS
SNEA CHQ}: An important meeting of SNEA CHQ Office Bearers was held with Shri.
A. Robert J. Ravi, CMD BSNL was held on 03/11/2025 at 1800 Hrs in the Board
Room, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi wherein Dr. Kalyan Sagar
Nippani Director HR BSNL Board and Shri Rajeev Kumar Kuashik, PGM
Pers BSNL CO.
From
SNEA side all the CHQ OBs participated in this special Meeting. PHOTOS <<<>>
The
meeting started with a brief introduction of all the CHQ OBs and CMD BSNL was
happy to see active involvement of SNEA leadership in the field units.
SNEA
felicitated to CMD BSNL with Bouquet , Shawl and Cap and congratulated for his
efforts in recognition of BSNL in eyes of Government of India and specially for
appreciation of BSNL and its workforce by Prime Minister of India for
indigenous 4G Mobile Network.
At the
outset CMD BSNL gave a warm welcome to all the CHQ OBs and gave a brief idea
about action being taken by BSNL Management for the executives in BSNL. He
stressed for keeping aside all the pending HR issues and keeping total focus on
Development issues and mainly on revenue generation which is an important
target this year. He assured that once we achieve positive growth and revenue,
the resolution of pending HR issues including financial issues is quite
possible. He firmly supported initiatives for resolution of pending HR issues
including 3rd PRC with improved financial position of BSNL. He
earnestly appealed to put all out efforts to achieve revenue targets and be
assured of getting due benefits from the executives.
We
appreciated concern and appeal by CMD BSNL but requested that the executives in
field units have given their best possible and there is need of some solution
on pending HR issues. WE categorically elaborated that even issues with no
financial implications are not given consideration and this is the reason for
mass unrest among the executives. We appealed to give some authority to
Director HR who can take some independent decisions which are not seen now.
CMD BSNL
responded that Director HR is fully empowered and directed him to look into the
issues raised by SNEA.
Then we
have detailed discussions on certain urgent issues and the details are as
follows.
Vindictive
Actions by CGM TN/CHTD Circle: During the discussion, SNEA
strongly raised the long-pending issue of vindictive and discriminatory actions
by CGM TN/CHTD Circle, emphasizing that despite earlier assurances, no concrete
action had been taken by Management to stop the continuing harassment and to
ensure justice for the affected BSNL executives. We expressed serious concern
that repeated instances of targeted transfers, biased decisions, and denial of
legitimate rights had been escalated to the Corporate Office, yet the situation
in the circle continued to deteriorate without any visible intervention and
action by CMD BSNL.
Responding
to this, CMD BSNL informed that he is keenly monitoring the issue himself to
maintain harmony between executives and management and to ensure that no misuse
of administrative authority takes place. CMD assured that with respect to the
transfer of GM HR TN & CHTD Circles, necessary corrective instructions
would be issued during the forthcoming lot of transfer and posting orders,
which are to be released shortly and instructed Director HR to take note of
this issue.
On
request for consideration of appeals submitted by the Leaders of CHTD Circle
against punishment order by Circle administration, Director HR assured to look
into these appeals in a time bound manner and see that issues are sorted out.
On demand of transfer of CGM TN/CHTD Circle, CMD conveyed that the matter is to
be decided by DoT and the same has already been referred to the DoT for taking
necessary action at their level. SNEA stressed that timely corrective measures
are essential to restore the industrial peace and ongoing unrest among
executives of all over India and to build confidence among executives and
prevent further administrative victimization and it was agreed by CMD BSNL to
look into these issues and instructed Director HR to discuss with him the
progress of appeals on regular basis.
Long-Pending
Transfer, Posting & Retention Requests: We raised the long-pending issues
related to transfer, posting and retention requests. We highlighted the genuine
concerns of executives whose cases have not been considered for a long time. We
cited several examples, including medical ground requests, single parent cases,
ward studying 12th ground cases, long-stay repatriation requests,
and many pending OTP requests that still require consideration.
Director
HR responded that these cases have already been taken up for resolution and
left out cases will be resolved shortly.
CMD BSNL
also took note of the specific cases cited by us and instructed Director HR to
examine all genuine cases, and further advised us to ensure that all medical ground
and immunity cases must be entered in SAP to ensure smooth and transparent
processing.
We
requested for consideration of OTP requests of executives who are waiting for
issuing their request to home/choice Circle and many have completed All India
Hard Tenure by 30/06/2025 or later, but their requests are not given
consideration. CMD BSNL asked PGM Pers status of these transfers and he
informed that data of all such requests is being consolidated and efforts are
being made to consider OTP Requests by end of this quarter.
We
especially stressed for immediate consideration of One to One OTP Requests from
Non- Tenure stations which will not have any impact on growth of BSNL as
substitute executives will be available in majority of cases. We added that
with one to one OTP transfers, there is no financial burden to BSNL and at the
same time executives will reach their homes for which they are waiting for a
long time. We highlighted examples of mutual OTP requests which will save BSNL
money and at the same time all executives will reach their home and families. .
CMD BSNL
assured to look into all such cases for early resolution and appreciated one to
one Mutual transfer without any expenditure to BSNL and directed PGM Pers to
look into possibilities suggested by Association.
But CMD
BSNL continued with his stand of Annual Transfer and stated transfers will be
processed only once in a year, i.e., applications in January and finalization
by March and this year OTP window will be opened in January 2026 and Transfer orders
will be issued in March 2026 and all the OTP Requests will be given
consideration to maximum possible extent by end of March 2026 and till time all
should focus on revenue for BSNL and come up with such ideas of revenue
generation and HR issues where no expenditure is involved.
Pending
Promotions of Executives in BSNL: We
raised the long-pending promotion issues across all wings and cadres and
stressed the need for certain positive action from the Management side to
overcome the hurdles. We emphasized that executives are demoralized due to the
non-issuance of promotions, despite the availability of vacancies in several
cadres. We elaborated the hardships faced by executives who have been working
for more than a decade without a single promotion. We urged for early action on
DGM and CAO/AGM promotions, as these will create vacancies in lower cadres,
enabling more promotions across levels. We also highlighted that JTO to SDE,
SDE to AGM, JE to JTO, and JAO to AO promotions have been pending for more than
10 to 12 years. We stressed that the file for JTO to SDE Promotions in the
Civil wing has been taking rounds for the last two years and it is not yet
cleared. As the Civil wing case is not cleared the Electrical wing file also
has been kept on hold and expressed that due to this delay the JTOs in civil
wing are waiting for 27 to 30 years for their first promotion in their entire
service. We highlighted the recent High Court judgment regarding the
qualification of civil executives and requested suitable amendments to the RR
to remove the hurdle in promotions.
CMD BSNL
acknowledged the concerns and assured that management is committed to resolving
the promotion bottlenecks and efforts are being made to clear the hurdles. We
also directed the association to see that no cases are filed by their members
and if filed, the Association should approach these courts citing delay in
promotions to get clearance where the promotions are stayed by the court. We
informed that all legal cases are being meticulously monitored by the newly
appointed PGM Legal and assured that necessary steps will be taken to issue the
promotion orders with proper legal scrutiny.
Need
of immediate Implementation of 3rd PRC: We raised the demand for the
implementation of the 3rd PRC for BSNL workforce. We mentioned that executives
have been waiting for years together and the prolonged delay has caused
significant financial loss as well as widespread dissatisfaction among
employees. We emphasized that BSNL, being a 100% Government-owned PSU, deserves
positive consideration for PRC benefits, especially after the various revival
packages extended by the Government. We also highlighted that BSNL is at the
forefront of indigenous telecom development by actively participating in the
rollout of 4G, 5G, and future 6G technologies, thereby supporting the
AtmaNirbhar Bharat vision by the Government of India.
Considering
this essential national role, we humbly submitted that the affordability clause
should not be imposed on BSNL, as the DPE has already clarified that PSUs
serving national strategic duties are exempted from fulfilling the
affordability conditions for pay revision. Therefore, BSNL employees rightfully
deserve their legitimate 3rd PRC benefits, which must be treated as a basic
right rather than a concession. In this regard, we earnestly requested CMD BSNL
to use his relationship and good-will to convince DoT for a favorable and
timely decision for implementation of 3rd PRC without further delay.
CMD BSNL
informed that the matter is under continuous discussion with DoT and higher
authorities and he is also pursuing with concern Departments, but still there
is reluctance due to financial position of BSNL. He stressed the need for net
profit by March 2026 so that he can also approach for a positive outcome. He
was optimistic that several major projects in the pipeline will enhance BSNL
revenue during Q3 and Q4 of FY 2025–26 and appealed for special efforts by the
Association. We responded that all executives are working more effectively and
some actions from Management in these directions including clearing the
proposal for approval of Wage Negotiations by recognized Unions of BSNL will be
morale boosting for the entire workforce. CMD BSNL assured the same and
directed Director HR to expedite it and see that the same is approved at the
earliest.
Standard
Pay Scale – E2 for JTOs & JAOs: We reiterated
the long-pending demand for standard pay scales of E2 for JTO and JAO,
replacing the intermediary pay scales of E1A/E2A, which remain unresolved since
the 2nd PRC period. We added that the JTO and JAO cadres have very limited
opportunities to raise their concerns directly before the apex authorities of
BSNL management. We highlighted that nearly 15,000 executives belong to these
cadres, and they represent BSNL at the frontline while dealing with esteemed
customers in EB, CSC, FTTH, and CM segments. Despite their crucial role, they
continue to suffer due to the non-settlement of the standard pay scale issue.
It was further highlighted that this is the only cadre where 3 to 4 different
basic pay structures exist, causing serious disparity and affecting morale. The
issue can be resolved simply through the approval of the standard E2 pay scale.
Hence, SNEA requested CMD BSNL to kindly recommend approval of the revised
proposal already submitted by BSNL, after reviewing the Presidential Order
earlier issued by DoT.
CMD BSNL
listened attentively and assured that a dedicated portal—“Talk
to CMD”—will be introduced so that young executives like JTOs and JAOs can
directly communicate their concerns to CMD. We also took note of the standard
pay scale issue and discussed the proposal for the E2 standard pay scale with
Director HR, seeking information regarding the financial impact of implementing
E2 in BSNL. We clarified that only around Rs 90 Crores per annum is required to
resolve this long-pending and genuine issue, and Director HR acknowledged the
same. Thereafter, CMD BSNL assured to look into the matter and instructed
Director HR to examine it further and brief him accordingly.
No
Lateral Entry in BSNL and strongly Oppose to SET: We
raised concern about the proposal of lateral entry through Recruitment of SET
and DR DGMs from Market neglecting the inhouse experienced Talent with higher
qualification. We have narrated that in PSUs no lateral entry is allowed and in
BSNL dual standards are being applied as while granting benefits like PRC, the
rules of PSU are applied and for Recruitment such DoT rules are applied and
demanded for uniform applicability of Rules.
CMD BSNL
responded that SET recruitment is being done to managerial requirements in
coming days and it is not an immediate requirement. We elaborated how already
MTs and DR DGM recruited by BSNL are not allowed to reach higher position to
the extent that RRs are modified with retrospective date effect so that no one
reaches the Managerial positions of PGM level and no chance of CGM posting
through these MTs and DR DGMs as being projected now. We narrated we have
already submitted all relevant details and how SET notification has created
mass unrest among executives and requested for stopping any such outsider
Recruitment with lateral entry. We conveyed that if Management goes ahead with
SET Recruitment, we will oppose it tooth and nail and we will not allow management
to further play with the life and career of Executives of BSNL.
CMD BSNL
agreed to the concern expressed by SNEA and informed that this is initiatives
of the Government to have its own Management of BSNL and same is being
processed by BSNL and nothing is self-driven by BSNL and directed Director HR
to look into the concern expressed by the Associations.
Need
of recruitment in BSNL at JTO/JE and CGM level: We
demanded instead of recruitment of SET, DR DGM with lateral entry there is need
of JTOs/JEs to meet the filed requirement and requested to induct more
youngsters through fresh recruitment at the JTO/JAO/JEs level to ensure
continuity of experienced manpower for the future. CMD BSNL agreed to the
concern expressed by SNEA and assured to look into this issue of fresh
recruitment of JEs and JTO in BSNL. On CGM recruitment he informed that issues
are being discussed and will be decided accordingly as per the requirement of
BSNL.
Issues
of Executives at ALTTC Ghaziabad: We brought to the notice of CMD
BSNL the manmade issues created by the CGM ALTTC due to not issuing posting
order of Executives selected for RTTC Jaipur and how the executives of ALTTC
Ghaziabad are forced to get transfer to RTCC Jaipur, BRBRAITT Jabalpur etc and
requested for early posting of selected Executives for RTCC Jaipur. CMD BSNL
informed that issues are in his notice and assured to look into it and directed
Director HR to discuss with him this issue separately.
GM
HR/Admn working at the same post for more than Four years: On issue
of GM HR Admn holding post beyond the period of four years as per sensitive
post guidelines, CMD BSNL responded that the issue is already under active
consideration and will be taken care of accordingly.
We have
submitted different points for discussions and confirmation from CMD BSNL and
want to get all these issues decided by CMD BSNL as all these are old HR issues
and many of them are with no financial implication and some are with minor
financial implication and requested to take decision on these issues. Copy<<<>>
But CMD
BSNL was having another preassigned meeting, and informed that these issues
will be taken care of by Director HR. We added that we have already discussed
all these issues with Director HR and pursued these issues but till these are
not resolved the issues. We added that all issues are part of many earlier
agenda meetings and even issues with no financial implication to BSNL are not
decided. We requested CMD BSNL to empower Director HR to take decisions on all
such issues which are within his powers and made it clear either he does not
have powers or he is not using powers to settle all these long pending issues. CMD
BSNL responded that Director HR is already empowered and directed Director HR
to look into all these issues. Director HR assured us to look into these issues
and mainly to have detailed discussions and take decisions in formal agenda
meetings.
In
conclusion, we have requested CMD BSNL that Director HR is either not using his
powers or not allowed to do so as many issues which can be settled at his level
are awaiting approval from CMD BSNL and this is one of the reasons for pendency
of issues. We elaborated CMD BSNL that we are having a formal agenda meeting
and many issues assured in earlier formal meetings by Director HR are not given
consideration and appealed CMD BSNL to empower Director HR for resolution of HR
issues. CMD BSNL informed that Director HR is fully empowered for taking
decisions and he will decide all such issues within his powers. Director HR
assured us of the same.
We
conveyed thanks to CMD BSNL and expressed hope that the firm assurances by CMD
BSNL and actions by Director HR and his team will bring positive, time-bound
results for executives across BSNL and strengthen organizational efficiency and
morale.
This
meeting which lasted for about one hour was constructive and meaningful with
CMD BSNL giving a patient hearing to all points raised by SNEA. We have
emphasized the urgency of resolving long-pending HR issues relating to
transfers, promotions, pay-scale anomalies, and policy matters. Management
assured that the concerns would be examined with priority.
Implementation
of 3rd PRC for BSNL workforce discussed in the Winter session of Parliament:
· Respected
Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun, Hon. Member of Parliament from
Davangere, KTK raised voice in Parliament for implementation of 3rd
PRC for BSNL Workforce with the removal of affordability clause and ensure 3rd
pay revision which is due from 2017, before 31/03/2026. Video <<<>>
SNEA Conveys sincere thanks and
gratitude to Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun, Hon. Member of Parliament for her support to the genuine demand of the
BSNL Workforce
· Respected
Shri. Bastipati Nagaraju, Hon. MP Karnool AP has also
raised voice in support of BSNL workforce with removal of affordability clause.
Video <<<>>
The video contains a speech in
Telugu by Shri. Bastipati Nagaraju, Hon'ble MP about 3rd PRC.
SNEA conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to Shri. Bastipati Nagaraju, Hon. Member of Parliament for his proactive support to the genuine demand of the BSNL Workforce.
Content of Speech in Telugu: Shri. Bastipati Nagaraju, Hon. MP highlights BSNL's crucial role as the backbone of India's telecom infrastructure, especially in rural and remote areas, where employees have shown unwavering dedication during natural disasters, national emergencies, and the COVID-19 pandemic, losing over 380 lives in the process, yet lacking proper recognition.
Currently,
these employees facing severe financial hardships and professional challenges,
including long-pending demands for Third Pay Revision Commission (PRC)
implementation, unresolved retired pension revisions, salary disparities
between deputation and regular employees, reduced medical facilities impacting
morale and neglect despite their contributions to Atmanirbhar Bharat
initiatives like indigenous 4G/5G technology and Bharat Net.
He urges
the Central Government to intervene immediately on three key points:
ü Waive
eligibility conditions for Third PRC and fully implement non-executive pay
scales,
ü Revise
pensions independent of profits/losses to match central government pensioners;
ü Provide
one-time CCS rule selection under 1972 norms for employees appointed via DoT
before BSNL's formation.
ü He emphasizes
that justice for BSNL employees is not just policy but honoring
national service.
Meeting
of Benevolent Fund for BSNL Executives Postponed: The
Meeting of Benevolent Fund for BSNL Executives scheduled on 03/12/2025, could
not happen as one out of three members of Committee, PGM Pers, is on leave in
this week and hence the same is postponed. Most probably, this meeting will be held
in early days of the coming week.
Update
on Benevolent Fund for BSNL Executives: The issue of Benevolent fund is
being pursued by SNEA for last two years and with much persuasion and
discussions in the formal Agenda meeting in both the last Formal Agenda Meeting
Director HR has firmly assured for constitution of Benevolent Fund and the
committee has been constituted for the same which had some preliminary meeting
and discussions to go ahead with proposal.
Now, as
next step, the meeting of Committee Members is being called with Recognized
Majority Association and Support Association on 03/12/2025 to discuss and
decide the overall working of the Benevolent Fund and its terms and conditions
for smooth and effective operation of the fund. Copy<<<>>
The
suggestions and points supportive to the discussions may be please shared with Shri.
Arvind Pal Dahiya, JSC SNEA CHQ Mob: 9416051919 latest by 1400 Hrs today.
In
similar manner, the issue of Sabbatical Leave as pursued by SNEA is also
under active consideration and the terms and conditions for the same are being
finalized. Hopefully the same also will be finalized by end of this Year 2025
or start of New Year 2026.
Update
on hearing in AGM to DGM Telecom Regular Promotion Court Case: The
hearing in AGM to DGM Telecom Promotion case in CAT Chandigarh was held on
24/11/2025. But the newly impleaded applicants have requested time for
submission of reply. The next date of hearing is 20/01/2026.
Update
on OTP Request Transfers of Tenure Completed Executives from all India hard
Tenure stations: SNEA is getting many calls from Tenure completed executives
working at all India Tenure stations sharing hardship and difficulties they are
facing due to delay in issuing Tenure Transfer orders by Corporate Office.
In the last
Orders, OTP requests of executives who have completed their Tenure at all India
Hard Tenure stations as on 30/06/2025. But the names of executives who
completed tenure as on 30/06/2025 excluding leave period were not covered in
the list.
Since then
the executives at All India Hard Tenure Stations are waiting for consideration
of Request transfers on completion of tenure and there was reluctance on part
of Management stating that till March 2025, no transfers will be issued thereby
keeping entire focus on growth and development of BSNL.
SNEA has
taken up matter with Management and represented that as per the Tenure Transfer
Policy guidelines, the requests transfers of Executives completing tenure are
to be issued at least one quarter/Three months advance of Tenure completion so
that executives are relieved without delay on completion of prescribed Tenure
at tenure stations.
Accordingly,
the proposal for the same is already finalised and till now we have received
good response and though the proposal is under active consideration since last
one month, orders are not yet issued and hence it is a matter of concern for
affected executives.
We are
pursuing further for issuing transfer orders of all the tenure
Completed/Completing Executives and we are hopeful that the Tenure Transfer
orders will be issued at any time in coming or next week and the affected
executives and their family members will get some relief from ongoing hardship
they are facing for the last few months.
Update
on SNEA Diary & Calendars 2026: In the
three days CHQ OB meeting held from 02 to 04/11/2025 at SNEA CHQ Office,
Janpath, New Delhi, it has been decided that this year also SNEA CHQ will print
BSNL Executive Dairy 2026 and Calendars 2026 (Wall & Table) and accordingly
the work has been started.
In an
important decision taken by CHQ in response to demand by many CS/DS, COBs/DOBs,
CWC/CEC Members, SNEA CHQ has decided to bear the cost of both Diary and Calendars
to be distributed to SNEA members @ one Diary, One Wall Calendar and one Table
Calendar each member.
This includes
the Transportation Charges also till receipt of items to consignee given by
DS/CS. Consignee Data is being collected for the same by Shri. Tata Babu
CHQT and all CS are requested to share/send consolidated the details latest
by 03/12/2025.
As the
entire cost is being beared/paid by CHQ, and no cost needs to be paid/beared by
Circles/Districts for the Diary & Calendars of 2026 to SNEA Members.
But
charges will be applicable for additional Diary/ Calendars, which will be
supplied as per request from the CS concerned and for this additional supply
the concerned Circles/ Districts will have to bear the entire cost which is Rs.
180 per set i.e. One Diary (Rs 120/-) One Wall Calendar (Rs 50/- each) and One
Table Calendar (Rs 10/- each ) or as per quantity of each item needed
separately.
Though
there was a proposal for printing Advertisements in Diary, the same has been
dropped as the cost of printing Advertisements is more than the charges we are
receiving through advertisement. Hence there will be no advertisement in Diary
or Calendar.
The
requirement of additional Quantity is to be shared with Shri. Tata Babu CHQ Treasurer
latest by 01/12/2025 and no additional order will be accepted after 02/12/2025.
This
time we are printing Diary as well as Calendar at Nagpur, MH and Shri. Samir
Khare, AGS SNEA CHQ is in charge of this total work starting from designing
to transportation of material to consignee DS/CS.
As such
for any suggestions or ideas for making Dairy and Calendar more attractive,
please share it with him on Mobile 9422101040, Email agsprsnea@gmail.com latest
by 05/12/2025.
Your
valuable suggestions and feedback given in time are welcome and efforts will be
made to incorporate all good and valuable suggestions adding value to the
quality and content of Dairy 2026 and Calendar 2026. All CS are requested to act
immediately and respond positively in given time by sharing consolidated
information/data and please do keep scope for any complaint at a later stage.
For any
additional information/query related to BSNL Diary 2026, BSNL Calendars 2026
being printed and supplied by SNEA CHQ, please contact Shri. Samir Khare, AGS
SNEA CHQ.
Update
on JTO to SDE promotions in Civil/Electrical wing: The
sea-saw game between different units of BSNL Corporate with extreme level of
all possible negative efforts by certain negative minded officers dealing with
Promotions with sole aim of not issuing JTO to SDE Promotions orders for last
two years, seems to have come to conclusion as the issue has been finally
cleared by Legal Cell in last week with go ahead signal for JTO to SDE
Promotions both under SCF/LICE Quota.
This may
be the fourth attempt that the Pers/DPC section has sent the same file to Legal
Cell BSNL CO for getting fresh clarification on already clarified points/issues
and asking for similar flimsy clarification on the known issues.
This is a classic
example of how a certain group of officers with the negative mindset can delay
any solid proposal of promotions for a maximum period by twisting the issues by
raising unwanted queries and creating fear and doubts in minds of senior
officers on the known issues.
After such
useless exercise of asking repeated clarifications from Legal Cell and all out
efforts to delay the JTO to SDE Promotions of Civil and Electrical wing for
more than two years, finally the process is moving forward for conduction of
DPC.
One can
check all such useless activities and deliberate delay in deciding this issue.
One side CMD BSNL is asking for efficient working from field units, but here in
Corporate Office under direct control of CMD BSNL, the issues are moving only
in red tape manner and in tortoise speed that to be for promotion of officers
waiting for their first promotion in last 27 to 30 years of joining as JTO in
DoT/BSNL.
This
promotion is seeing day light with table to table and person to person
continuous persuasion by SNEA at all levels, and some of officers threatened us
if SNEA is intervening they will spoil the proposal by raising queries &
concern to the extent that Promotions will never happen for JTOs in Civil wing.
Unfortunately they have been successful to some extent as the proposal is being
shunted in the file for the last two years even after firm assurances by
Director HR and personal instructions to concerned officers. If the officers
concerned do not make any further attempt to derail the DPC of Civil wing by
raising such known queries and doubts, , the Promotion Orders of JTO to
SDE Civil wing are expected in the second week of December 2025 as certain
responsible officers are on leave in this week.
The file
of proposal for JTO to SDE Promotions in Electrical wing which was
sent about four five times by EW wing in last two years was earlier returned
repeatedly by quoting pending case of Civil wing and when sent last in May
2025, the same has been kept on hold by DPC Pers section without assigning any
reason.
Now this
file will be sent back to CGM EW for sending fresh proposal most probably for
calling VCs and SCR for JTO to SDE Promotion DPC and after DPC for JTO to SDE
Promotions in Civil wing, the DPC for JTO to SDE Promotions in Electrical wing
will be conducted very shortly and if nothing goes wrong JTOs in Electrical
wing will be promoted in January 2026.
Update
on Meetings General Secretaries and representatives of Unions and Associations
in BSNL CHQ: An important meeting of the General Secretaries and representatives
of the Unions and Associations in BSNL was held on 26/11/2025, at the SEWA BSNL
Union Office. The meeting was presided over by Shri. N. D. Ram, GS, SEWA
BSNL.
From SNEA
this meeting was attended by Shri. Ganesh Sabharwal, CS Haryana, Shri.
Arvind Pal Dahiya, JSC CHQ and Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS.
At the
outset, the Convenor briefed the house regarding the discussions held with CMD
BSNL on 25/11/2025.
The
leaders expressed strong resentment and unanimously condemned the incident that
occurred inside the CMD chamber, as well as the objectionable behaviour of the
Director HR during discussions with leaders.
The
Convenor also explained the future course of action and organisational matters
related to the ongoing joint struggle.
After
detailed discussions, the following decisions were taken.
1. Resolution
to CMD BSNL: A strong resolution will be sent to CMD BSNL expressing deep
dissatisfaction over the behaviour and attitude shown by the Director HR in the
meeting held on 25/11/2025.
2. On
Tamil Nadu / Chennai TD CGM transfer issue: House discussed that
Management has changed its stand of Transfers of GM HR TN and CHTD and it was
bluntly told that they have never assured for these transfers and it was
threatened by Director HR that if he assured if any, management withdraw its
words now states that both the GMs will be not be transferred. The Meeting
decided to intensify the struggle on the issue of transfer of CGM/ GM HR TN/
CHTD Circles, a letter will be submitted to the Management urging settlement of
the issue on or before 15/12/2025. If the Management fails to resolve the
matter, a countrywide agitation programme will be restored after 15/12/2025.
3. 3rd PRC
& BSNL Revival – Nationwide Action: A common memorandum will be
submitted to all Members of Parliament to highlight BSNL’s issues in the
upcoming Parliament Session. For implementation of the 3rd PRC and to demand
proactive measures by the Management and the Government to save BSNL, dharna
will be organised at Jantar Mantar in February 2026.
4. Strengthening
Joint Activities at circle & district levels: Joint
activities of unions and associations at the circle and district levels will be
activated without further delay. All General Secretaries will issue necessary
guidelines to their respective circle secretaries for immediate action.
5. Long Pending
HR issues of BSNL Executives and Non-Executives: It was
also resolved for submitting the list of pending HR issues of executives and
non-executives with covering letter of Unions and Associations as it was
discussed with CMD BSNL.
The
meeting concluded with move ahead with strong unity for
resolution of HR issues.
National Constitution
Day: The leaders of All Unions
and Associations, Celebrated National Constitution Day in meeting of AUAB held at
the SEWA CHQ office on 26/12/2025. VIDEO <<<>>
Meeting
of Leaders of AUAB with CMD BSNL: After meeting of AUAB leaders on
18/11/2025 and after analysing and reviewing the progress on different demands
raised by the Unions and Associations of BSNL, it was decided to have meeting
with CMD BSNL and accordingly request was submitted on same day. But due to the
busy schedule of CMD BSNL, the time was given to All Unions and Associations on
25/11/2025. Copy<<<>>
Accordingly
the meeting of General Secretaries and the representatives of the Unions and
Associations in BSNL was held with the CMD BSNL on 25/11/2025 in presence of Director
HR and PGM Estt having additional Charge of PGM Admn, Pers, SR, Rstg, Trg,
Rectt etc.
At the
outset, Convenor AUAB expressed displeasure on the poor and casual handling of
HR issues and mainly he raised concern about two months’ time taken in
processing proposal of Wage negations after signing of agreement by Recognised
Unions. We reminded CMD BSNL that this delay happens even with his firm assurance
to expedite the process once agreement is signed by Unions.
In
response, the CMD BSNL assured that necessary action would be taken to place
the proposal in the next MC meeting, after resolving the objections raised by
the Finance Section. PGM Estt with all other additional charges informed that
the proposal is being made perfect in all respect so that it should not be
returned from DoT with any objection.
The
leaders further expressed dissatisfaction regarding the slow progress in
settling the HR issues of both the Executive and Non-Executive employees.
Responding
to say of Leaders on resolution of HR issues, CMD BSNL at his own reminded
Director HR what happened to the decision he has announced in the Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar Jayanti Programme by SEWA CHQ to change the name of CTO Sabhagar Eastern
Court to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Sabhagar, wherein Director HR informed he is repeatedly
talking with CGM CNTxN Delhi, but he has not acted on his repeated directions.
In
response, we pointed out that though Director HR is talking regularly with CGM
CNTxN on this issue, the issue is not decided even after six months of public
announcement made by CMD BSNL on which Director HR got annoyed and said that leaders
are complaining against him even after his supportive actions from his side.
CMD BSNL intervened
and directed him to take immediate action and see that CTO Sabhagar is renamed in respect of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar without any further delay and meet
the public promise on this subject.
During the
discussions, the leadership also strongly criticised the manner in which the
Management handled the issues related to the Tamil Nadu and Chennai circles and
not adhering to repeated assurances given in meetings held in the chamber of
Director HR for keeping on hold the Agitational programme started all over
India. NOTICE <<<>> MINUTEs <<<>>
We categorically
reminded that issues were discussed in depth and it was assured by Director HR that
GM HR TN and GM HR CHTD who are main culprits in misguiding CGM TN will be
transferred by 26/11/2025 and it was appealed to us to keep on hold agitational
programme.
We added
that by now one month passed and meantime every persuasion it was assured that
GM HR TN who is basically Shri Tulsi Raman, Jt GM
Arch is given Charge of GM HR TN locally by CGM TN against order of BSNL CO not
to give any local GM Promotions and GM HR CHTD Shri
Bhaskar, who is working in CHTD Circle for last 12
years i.e. from 2014 will be transferred from present Circles and it was
assured for consideration of appeals against punishments sympathetically.
In
response CMD BSNL reacted that he has not assured any
transfers and we have categorically pointed to the discussions held in the chamber
of Director HR with three hours wait for confirmation of the same from CMD BSNL
and minutes issued thereafter with a gentleman promise by Director HR to settle
industrial unrest in CHTD and TN Circles latest by 26/11/2025.
But in a strange
attitude from the gentleman Director HR Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, with U-turn
from his firm assurances and promises, he first joined with the stand of CMD
BSNL that no such assurances were given and we reminded him categorically about
discussions held in the meeting and how he was waiting for concurrence of CMD
BSNL to confirm before issuing minutes of the meeting and how already drafted
minutes were diluted with intervention of CMD BSNL.
After this
crystal clear picture by leaders, Director HR took a total U-turn from his assurances
and in a very strange and total arrogant tone which was never expected from him,
he told that though he had assured earlier now he is informing that GM HR TN
and GM HR CHTD will not be transferred at any cost. Perhaps he was trying to
protect him from the anger of CMD BSNL for taking dual stand or stand
against some earlier directions by CMD BSNL.
This betrayal
was the turning & twisting point of the discussions and it was a direct breach
of trust between Management and Unions/Associations and the picture became crystal
clear that the words of Director HR BSNL have no meaning and only words of CMD
BSNL are final in BSNL.
Then CMD
BSNL intervened and assured that issues of appeal submitted by affected executives
in CHTD Circle are being taken care of but he was firm on no transfers of
long stayed GM HR CHTD Shri Bhaskar and unofficially
promoted GM HR TN Shri Tulasi Raman and also CGM TN Shri. Parthiban
even after pointing out all wrong doings by Trio and happenings
against rules and guidelines of BSNL.
Concluding
hot discussions on betrayal of assurances given by Director HR, the CMD BSNL agreed
to the proposal by Convenor for looking into burning HR issues of Executives
and Non-Executives and asked to submit a list of such issues.
We reacted
that many such lists are already and repeatedly submitted by Associations with categorisation
to deal with HR issues with ease viz. HR issues with no financial impact, small
financial impact and certain minimum financial impact, but nothing happened on this
list in the last one year and even simple issues like benevolent fund, sabbatical
leave, promotional proposals with zero financial impact on BSNL and firmly
agreed by CMD BSNL are not decided for the last one year.
But Convenor
shared that we will submit the separate list of burning HR issues of Executives
& Non-Executives and requested CMD BSNL to look into the issues.
Thus, this
meeting concluded with strong displeasure by the leaders of Unions and Associations
on poor HR approach by present Management and with one more assurance by CMD
BSNL to look into these issues witnessing dual stand of Director HR during
discussions with Unions and Associations in his chamber and in similar discussions
in the chamber of CMD BSNL.
Finally BSNL IQ Booking is Online: AGM Bldg BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads
regarding supply of data for online booking of BSNL Inspection Quarters within
two days in prescribed format for early implementation all over India. Copy<<<>>
Present IQ Booking process is Pencil system and it
was on mood of the Officer allotting IQs to whom he gives priority. Many
incidents have been notices wherein IQs were unoccupied till the same were not
allotted to executives requesting for it. Further charges applied were
arbitrary and not properly accounted.
The revenue generated was not accounted properly
and hence maintenance of IQs was also poor at majority places except IQs
reserved for higher Officers.
Challenges in existing manual booking process was manual booking requests, inconsistent
availability status, no visibility for monitoring, non-uniform practices, decentralized
information and transparency in allotment.
Taking
serious note of all such complaints for many of the executives, SNEA has
demanded for online Booking of IQs and it was discussed in different formal
agenda meeting and assured by Director HR, but it is finally decided and acted
on it now.
CMD BSNL
has inaugurated the online booking portal in the presence of the Board of
Directors on 24th November 2025. The portal for online booking of BSNL
Inspection Quarters has been developed by ITPC Pune.
At
present, the IQs of Delhi and Pune have been migrated to the portal. The
booking of all BSNL Inspection Quarters should commence through the online IQ
booking portal within fifteen days. ITPC Pune is conducting training of Circle
Nodals on online booking of BSNL IQs all over India.
The IQ
Booking Portal is an in-house web-based solution developed by ITPC Pune, to
streamline the booking and management of IQs across BSNL Circles. Shri Vinay
Gadekar, SDE ITPC Pune and member of SNEA is nodal officer and has played
vital role in developing this IQ Booking portal.
SNEA
Congratulates Development Unit, ITPC Pune and appreciates the
devoted contribution of entire team in developing and maintaining such in-house
portal and making it possible to have BSNL IQ Booking in Transparent
manner.
SNEA
conveys thanks to Shri A Robert J Ravi, CMD BSNL, Dr Kalyan Sagar
Nippani, Director HR BSNL, Shri. Vishwanath Kendurkar, CGM ITPC Pune
and his team involved in developing this Online BSNL IQ Booking Portal.
This IQ
Portal provides a centralized, transparent and user-friendly system enabling
employees to check availability, book IQs online, receive instance
confirmations and submit feedback- all within a single interface.
Salient
Features:
· Single
portal for all BSNL Employees (login via Pers No + password/OTP).
· Pan-India
IQ search by city/town or circle/SSA/unit.
· Facility
to onboard IQs, Holiday homes as well as shared accommodation like Dormitory,
Hostels.
· Unique
Booking ID & Allotment ID generation.
·
SMS alerts
to users, IQ-in-charge, caretaker.
·
Feedback
system with star rating.
End
User Features:
·
Search IQs
(city wise/circle-unit wise)
·
Check
availability.
· IQ at
Glance feature: to views All IQ, Suites details, facilities at a glance
·
Book/cancel
booking.
·
See
booking history.
·
See
contact details of Circle Admin, IQ In-charges, IQ caretakers
·
Receive
suite details & estimated stay cost.
· Get SMS
notifications.
· Get
booking confirmation (Allotment Advise) through email.
·
Submit
feedback post-stay.
Admin
User Features (Power User):
·
Approve
bookings; issue allotment advice.
·
Offline
Allotments.
·
Block/unblock
suites (temporarily/indefinitely).
·
Add/Edit
IQ, Suites.
·
Upload
images for IQs/suites.
·
Manage
user accounts (by Circle Coordinators).
·
Map/change
IQ in-charges.
· Report
Module: Reports like Daily summary, Booking History, Occupancy, Pending
requests, Suites utilization etc for IQ in-charge and Circle Admins.
Addl. GM
BW BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Upkeep & Maintenance of
BSNL Colonies & Inspection Quarters. Copy<<<>>
This is good step by BW unit and we must appreciate it. But fact is
that after such clear instructions and making funds available, till there will
not be any improvement in the cleanliness and maintenance activities of some
staff quarters, due to negligent approach by some officers.
Majority of Staff Colonies and Inspection Quarters are in Worst Condition
and every time reason given is non-availability of funds, which will not be
reason now.
We were surprised that for some Colonies and for some Inspection
Quarters funds are available in lakhs of rupees to keep it in best condition and
for some Colonies and for some Inspection Quarters funds are not available even
in few thousands of rupees, this is nothing but biased approach on inefficiency
of certain officers to get funds.
Hopefully now the condition of all BSNL Staff Quarters and
Inspection Quarters will improve and will be of leaving standard.
Now it is duty of we all, to take up matter with concerned
authorities and see that BSNL Colonies and Inspection Quarters are maintained
neat and clean and up to leaving standard. If not, the matter needs to be
reported at appropriate level.
SNEA CHQ conveys thanks to Shri. P. Dayal, CGM EW BSNL CO and
his team for such good initiatives for improvement of upkeep and maintenance of
BSNL Staff Colonies and Inspection Quarters.
AGM Rectt
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding notification of LICE for promotion
of PA to PS CSSS Cadre in BSNL CO for the VY–2023. Copy<<<>>
RR<<<>>
syllabus<<<>>
This is
how the one sided and biased mind amendments in RRs 2023 have adversely
impacted on carrier of executives in BSNL and BSNL Money is being wasted on
such avoidable exams. This LICE is being conducted only for one post and
expenditure on conduction of LICE will be lakhs of rupees.
It is quite
possible to create more justified vacancies/restore forcefully abolished
vacancies in all cadres and all wings. In present case about 100 officers of
DGM and above level are working in Corporate Office and one PA/PS is justified
for each officer and about all eligible PAs are getting Pay scales of PS and
can be promoted if justification Norms which are wrongly calculated, now there
is need of strongest unity. All these PAs are getting salary of PS Grade and
there is no expenditure on BSNL.
Thus, BSNL
has no expenditure in filling vacant posts as all PAs are getting PS or higher
cadres and waiting for their promotion for long time.
But
instead of saving money on such wasteful expenditure, BSNL Management is going
ahead for LICE with heavy expenditure.
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.
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