Restoration of OA level facilities to Recognised and Support Association: AGM SR BSNL CO issued orders for restoration of facility of immunity to eligible OBs of OA level bodies of Recognised Representative Association and Support Association.  Copy<<<>>

In Year 2022, the working of Recognised/Support  Associations was totally disturbed by stopping functioning of associations at OA level and limiting it to only BA level that to be only in Telecom Circles. 

Further, the issue was linked with number of members, eligibility for granting immunity, viz. six month advance membership and becoming OB of association eligible for immunity etc. 

The earlier the Association functioning at level three was allowed at OAs/SSAs, Circle Office in Telecom Circles,  Circle Body at BSNL CO, CNTx North Delhi, District Bodies at BAs of Telecom Districts i.e. Chennai TD and Kolkata TD , District Branches at CGM/GM Offices of Non-Recruiting units, but the same was stopped on the name of restructuring review and while granting facilities to Recognised and Support Associations. 

Thus, on the name of restructuring of erstwhile SSA as OA and BA and administrative changes thereof  with such multiple attempts Recognised Representative Association and Support Association were made non-functional except at BA in Telecom Circle.

This sudden withdrawal of the OA level functioning of existing and well established District Bodies of Recognised Association and SNEA was badly affected as it has existence at every SSA/District all over India. 

This issue was repeatedly raised by SNEA and at first stage we have successfully pursued for removal of stringent conditions of becoming a member one year advance and  election as OB in six month advance of transfer order.

SNEA was pursuing this issue of restoration of OA level Bodies and grant of immunity for the last two years, but it was not agreed by then CMD BSNL.

Rather, while approving the recognition of SNEA as Majority Association with 52% votes in third MV, in a backdoor attempt and without any formal changes in REA rules, the functioning of Recognised and Support Associations was limited only up to BA level.

By taking note of total disturbance of Association functioning, SNEA has taken up matter for restoration of OA level bodies and vigorously pursued it with all. Copy<<<>>

Recently we have successfully pursued the restoration of OA level organisations , but there was confusion on restoration of facilities of OA level Bodies and mainly the issue of grant of immunity was disputed by some of BAs/Circles and there was need of corrections. .

Accordingly, the orders for restoration of OA level bodies  were issued and uncertainty continued on granting immunity to eligible OBs, functioning of Circle Office branch, functioning of Non-Recruiting branches and recently SR cell has issued clarification , but same on it.

With this order, BA level District bodies will now exist at BA HQ in Telecom Circles as well as Non-Recruiting Circles and Circle Office, Corporate Office and all OAs of Telecom Circles and immunity will be available to the eligible OBs of these District Bodies depending on membership strength.

SNEA is further pursuing the restoration of Circle bodies at BSNL Corporate office and CNTx North as there is no existence of Telecom Circle in Delhi area and both the units have separate functioning.    

The restoration of Association functioning at OA level was one of assurances given by SNEA during 3^rd MV Campaign and it is now fulfilled.

This will strengthen the functioning of Recognised and Support Association at OA level; further association leaders can continue to work and raise the voice fearlessly as they will continue to be protected from victimisation from pick and choose transfers.

SNEA conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to Shri. A.  Robert J Ravi ji, CMD BSNL, Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani ji, Director HR BSNL for giving kind consideration to requests and pursuation by SNEA. We also convey thanks to Mrs. Anita Johri, PGM Pers & SR/RSTG BSNL CO for vital role in overall decision on this issue, Mrs. Asha Bawalia,  DGM SR BSNL CO and team of officers in SR cell for the initiatives and resolution of this issue and restoration of functioning of Recognised and Support Association in BSNL.

With such a positive gesture from the BSNL management, the Staff Relations between Recognised/Support Associations and Management are enhanced and we are hopeful for resolution of pending HR issues one by one. Let us hope for the best.    

DoT endorsed DoPT Order for enhancement of  maximum limit for Gratuity from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakhs on reaching Dearness allowance to 50% for its applicability for BSNL absorbees opted for Pension for combined service of DoT and BSNL . Copy<<<>>

DoPT issued order in May 2024, but it was not  endorsed by DoT and SNEA has pursued this issue in DoT.  Now, DoT has specifically endorsed this order for BSNL/MTNL, it will be applicable for all serving and retired DoT absorbed Executives and Non-Executives.   

This order is being endorsed by BSNL to its field units. This will benefit for all DoT absorbees and will be effective from 01/01/2024. 

DGM EW BSNL CO issued remainder to all Circle Heads to expedite the process for the purification of entry data for unrecognised engineering degrees acquired through distance education for initiating the Promotion process to the grade of EE Elect under SCF and LICE Quota in accordance with MSSR 2023. Copy<<<>>

PGM Finance CM BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding settlement of claims recoverable from DoT on account of providing Mobile Telephone Service Connections to DoT Officers/Officials Working/Retirees up to the year 2023-24. Copy<<<>>

Heartiest Congratulations!!!!! : Jt. GM DPC BSNL CO issued Promotion orders of 76 SDEs as AGM Telecom Regular on provisional basis, subject to final outcome of different court cases and all are posted in the same Circle.  Copy<<<>>       

This order gives clear signal that the present BSNL Management is ready to look into HR issues so as to resolve such critical issues in a time bound manner and it has given clear signal that other issues also will be settled one by one.

In the last few years, a negative trend started in BSNL for reverting the officers while BSNL was known for issuing additional promotions to avoid any such reversion for any reason. SDE 2007 reversal was one such case and 147 AGM promotions is one more case where some executives promoted as DGMs were revered at two stages below to SDE cadre. Both these orders are really black spot on career progression of executives in BSNL.

We have taken note of it and have successfully pursued this issue of SDE 2007 promotions by promoting them as AGMs and we are on job to settle the issues related to AGM 147 case promotions and we are hopeful for certain positive results so that these black spots are washed to certain extent.   

We are very happy to see that with this AGM Telecom Promotion order, the negative trend started in BSNL has been changed and all these SDEs have got justice by getting due promotions and others will also get their due promotions AGM/DGM shortly.

This is a long awaited AGM Promotion order where in these executives promoted as SDE were issued notice and some of them were reverted and the dispute continued for the last 17 years and matter was litigated.

The SDEs were promoted in Nov 2022 Promotions but their cases were kept in sealed cover at par with SDEs in PwBD Category.

In the first phase after clearance of the court case, the SDEs in PwBD Category whose promotions in Nov 2022 were kept under sealed cover were promoted as AGM and now this group of SDEs is given justice.

On 28/10/2024, the reversal notices issued to these SDEs were withdrawn and their promotion as SDE were cleared and within a short time of ten days, all these SDEs are now promoted as AGMs giving them long awaited justice.

Definitely this is result of prolonged patience and faith of all these Executives and struggle thereof but finally this matter has been resolved with great HR approach by present BSNL Management.

Earlier also efforts were made for resolution of issues but it was always quoted that issue is sub-judice in multiple courts and there is no consistency in decisions, but with positive directions by CAT Chennai issued recently, the efforts were made for not making any appeal by BSNL on this case and resolution of issues by in house discussions and understanding the issues to depth.

The overall process took speed when Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippaniji, Director HR BSNL Board has spared ample time to understand the issues and find out the solutions for this long pending problem.

Then PGM Pers Shri. Adhir Kumar Singhal, played vital role in clearing roadblocks and given way of solution but before reaching solution, he successfully completed his services on superannuation.

Then this issue was taken over by next PGM Pers Shri. Dinesh Mahur and within a short period of just two months in hand, he has further cleared the issues and gave it conclusive shape up to withdrawal of notices and restoration of SDE Promotions on 28/10/2024.  But at the crucial stage of final outcome, Shri. Dinesh Mahur then PGM Pers was promoted as Joint Secretary, Mines, Government of India and left BSNL and uncertainty was created on final settlement of this long pending issue.

Finally, the charge of PGM Pers is taken over by Mrs. Anita Johri PGM SR/RSTG and she has taken up this issue as priority and given final shape to this process going on for last two years

Though there were changes in PGM Pers post, Shri. O. N. Tiwari, Jt GM Pers DPC continued efforts along with his team of DPC section and when all were enjoying Diwali and holidays thereof, the team of Pers DPC section was busy in completion of DPC for these long awaited promotions.

The final call and decision on this issue was taken by Shri. A.  Robert J Ravi, CMD BSNL who has been always proactive on resolution of HR issues of the executives.  

SNEA congratulates all these newly promoted AGMs with retrospective date effect as per their eligibility and wish them grand success in the new promotional assignment. We specially appreciate their prolonged patience, faith and sustained struggle to achieve this important goal.

SNEA conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to Shri. A.  Robert J Ravi ji, CMD BSNL, Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani ji, Director HR BSNL, Mrs. Anita Johri, PGM Pers & SR/RSTG BSNL CO, Shri. Adhir Kumar Singhal then PGM Pers, Shri. Dinesh Mahur then PGM Pers, Shri. O. N. Tiwari, Jt GM Pers DPC BSNL CO and team of officers in Pers DPC section for resolution of this long pending issue with great HR approach and in the shortest possible time.

After this successful AGM Telecom promotions, now SNEA is working on JTO to SDE promotions in Civil and Electrical wings to promote all eligible JTOs and we are hopeful that the JTOs who are waiting for their first promotion for last 25 years will be promoted as SDEs within month’s period.

We are hopeful for resolution of many other HR issues with ongoing keen and table to table pursuation and by avoiding agitational approach and getting best possible outcome in the interest of BSNL Executives.

Let us give our best to our beloved BSNL and let us get dues in the best possible manner and at early possible time. BSNL Zindabad.    

AGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle/Units Heads for observing closed Holiday i.e. closing of Central Government Offices in connection with General Elections as per time to time dates notified by Election Commission of India/Statutory Authority.  Copy<<<>>

This in continuation of endorsement of DoPT orders dated 10/10/2001 & 12/04/2013 by BSNL for closure of Central Government Offices in connection with General Elections to the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, Panchayat, Municipalities / Corporation or other local Bodies and Bye –elections to Assemblies Constituencies and Parliamentary Constituencies etc.

The instructions issued by DoPT for closure of offices, granting Special Leave etc. vide its orders dated  10/10/2001 & 12/04/2013 are shall apply in mutatis mutandis  in all offices of BSNL and for that no separate endorsement from BSNL CO is required in future

The Circles within their jurisdiction are thus empowered to take decision closure of offices for all employees of BSNL where elections are notified and scheduled to be conducted and for granting of special leave to any employee who is ordinary a resident of a constituency and registered as voter but employed in BSNL at locations other than constituency where the general elections are notified

In local body elections, viz. Panchayat /Corporation I Municipality, the Government employees who are Bonafide

Voters and desire to exercise their franchise are to be offered

Reasonable facility, subject to normal exigencies of services, either by coming late to office or being allowed to leave office early or a short absence on that day.

The employees on Election duty are permitted to remain away from duties on polling date including journey for election duty. 

Jt. GM CA ERP BSNL CO writes to GM HR/Admin of all Circles regarding updating of leave encashment data in SAP for regulating claim with DoT for reimbursement against DoT period leave for BSNL retirees. Copy<<<>>

AGM Estt BSNL CO published list of Closed and Restricted Holidays to be observed during Year 2025.  Copy<<<>>

BSNL today is going to be at forefront and not follower in days to come- Hon Minister of Communications, GoI:  In an exclusive Interview to team of Express Adda, by Indian Express held at Hotel Le-Meridian on 23/10/2024, Respected Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Honorable Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Regions GoI, Speaks about performance of BSNL, Telecom sector, PSUs and other issues.  Video<<<>>  

With special mention about BSNL and its performance in telecom sector, Honourable MoC stated that even today, it is only BSNL that is reaching the last village in our country terms of Telecom Service and added that BSNL has introduced many value added services on its own network. Exclusive Interview <<<>>

SNEA Congratulates Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh Circles for their excellent Performance as Atyuttam Circles wherein Gold and Silver Medals are awarded to these Circle for special activities at BSNL Foundation day. Copy<<<>>

Under category I (Large Circles): Kerala Circle Gold Medal and Karnataka Circle Silver Medal.

Under category I (Medium Circles): Rajasthan Circle Gold Medal and Punjab Circle Silver Medal.

Under category I (Small Circles): Chhattisgarh Circle Gold Medal and Himachal Pradesh Circle Silver Medal.

This is special initiatives under valuable guidance of Director HR BSNL Board in consultation with Recognized Majority Representative Association SNEA and Support Association AIGETOA and these Circles are awarded with Gold & Silver Medals against the excellent performance during Q2 of 2024-25.

For Q3 of 2024-25, Atyuttam Gold and Silver Awards will be granted separately for Circles and BAs for specific performance under CFA, CM, HR, EB and Finance verticals and last date for submission of entries by Circle Heads under Atyuttam Blog portal through BSNL Samvad App is 18/11/2014. 

AGM Pers BSNL CO issued Transfer orders of AGMs/DEs in Telecom wing giving consideration of OTP Request submitted by Tenure Completed AGMs/DEs and substitutes for them are also posted from AGMs/DEs who have submitted OTP Request transfers to all India Hard Tenure Stations. Copy<<<>>

SNEA CHQ conveys thanks to Director HR, PGM Pers BSNL CO and his team Pers-I Section for timely consideration of the requests of tenure completed executives for posting to and from All India Hard Tenure Stations and giving them relief from further wait.  

AGM Admin BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding self-assessment report in respect of Special Swachhata Campaign 4.0. Copy<<<>>

Great and Grand NEC Meeting of NFTE CHQ at Sangli MH Circle: The great and grand NEC Meeting of NFTE CHQ was held at Sukhrup Garden and Multi Purpose Hall, Sangli Maharashtra Circle on 20/10/2024 in a very enthusiastic manner.

Graceful & nice ambience of function hall was aesthetically decorated with posters, red flags, flexes & Cutouts and Welcome ceremony accomplished by local folk music artists was warming & unforgettable.

The open session of this NEC meeting was presided over by Shri. Islam Ahmed, President NFTE CHQ and it was attended and addressed by following dignitaries.

1.    Shri. C. Singh, GS NFTE CHQ

2.    Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA CHQ

3.    Shri. Samla Shrinivas AGS SNEA CHQ

4.    Shri. C. G. Jagtap, CP NFTE MH

5.    Shri. Ranjan Dani, CS NFTE MH

6.    Shri. Samir Khare CS SNEA MH 

7.    Shri. S.V. Jambhagi DGM Vijayapura.    

All the guest and dignitaries were given grand welcome by team NFTE Sangli with welcome address by Shri. A.S. Patel, DS NFTE Sangli.  

The Open session was inaugurated by lightening lamp by all the dignitaries.

All the speakers have updated house about the latest development at BSNL Corporate office, status of important Financial and HR issues of the Non Executives , need of united efforts for settlement of Wage revision, united efforts for overall growth of BSNL.

The Open Session started at 1500 Hrs concluded at 1830 Hrs with National Anthem and slogans of unity. This was really great and memorable NEC Meeting which has definitely created very positive feelings in the minds of all listeners & inspired to fight for justice. PHOTOs <<<>>

Addl. GM BW BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for relieving of executives from SDE Civil and EE Civil who are under Inter Circle transfer but not relieved and now all these executives are to be relieved latest by 04/11/2024 and if not relieved by this date, then BSNL CO will directly relieve these executives through ERP.  Copy<<<>>

Sr. GM Tech ALTTC Ghaziabad writes to all Circle Heads regarding Opening of window for nomination for EPP up-gradation courses for the quarter Jan 25 to Mar 25. Copy<<<>>

The nominations in CTMS portal for the EPP up-gradation courses and exam for the quarter Jan 25 to Mar 25 will be opened from 14/11/2024.

Due to limited training capacity at various training centers, the procedure is mentioned and to be followed and for self-nomination in CTMS portal.