Indefinite Hunger Fast continues at Corporate Office

Com.Rajesh Manchan (CHQ Advisor)
Com.J.V.Ramana (CWC Member)
Com.Krishnan E V (Branch President,Kasargod)

representing Kerala Circle this week.

 Hunger Fast at Circle Office & Lunch Hour Agitation at different BAs

Day long hunger fast on today at Circle office  in solidarity with indefinite hunger fast at New Delhi.
Com.Shinemon  (Area Secretary ,South)
Com.Irsad  (Circle Organising secretary)
Com.Kamalraj (District  Secretary ,Malappuram)
Com. Sujith  (District  Secretary ,Alappuzha )
Com.Shabeer  (CEC Member,Trivandrum) 
undergone day long hunger fast  at circle office  in solidarity with indefinite Hunger fast at New Delhi.

Lunch Hour Agitation was held at Circle Office & at different BA headquarters in solidarity with indefinite Hunger fast at New Delhi.

Conciliatory talk by Dy Chief Labour Commissioner:

In an unexpected move, Dy Chief Labour Commissioner initiated conciliatory talks and called for discussion on 04.03.2022, A/N. GS, President and AGS attended the meeting. From our side, Assn explained the violation of the Terms and conditions for absorption which defines the promotional avenues and Pay scales of BSNL Executives. Further management violating various understanding reached with the Associations on the Promotion Policy and the Pay scales. Management is violating the agreements already reached. The Promotion Policy already approved by the Board in 2018 is not implemented. The E2 and E3 pay scales from 01.01.2007 recommend by BSNL is not getting approved by DoT. At the same time management is proposing to amend the RRs which is already scrapped with 12 year stagnation instead of 5 years given in the approved policy and lowering the pay scales from E3 to E2 and E2 to E1. The Executives recruited after 2007 are suffering a pay loss of more than Rs 10,000, every month. Since management is not acting on the settlement of the issues, SNEA forced to continue the agitation.   

Management informed that both issues are with DoT and under persuasion. (But in their written reply, management informed that Time Bound Promotion is not feasible after VRS!). However, Dy CLC not at all convinced on the reply as the issues are in DoT since 2018 and 2017 onwards. Further Dy CLC told that management cannot go back from the agreements and the assurances given earlier and the lowering of pay scale of employees is not the right thing to do. On these points, he will write to BSNL management.

Normally conciliatory talk takes place during the agitation programs by the Trade Unions and not by the Associations. Management also not had taken the issue with Labour Commissioner.

However, it is understood that Govt taken the agitation very seriously and Secretary/DoT send the notice to Labour Secretary and Labour Secretary directed the Chief Labour Commissioner to have the Conciliatory talks with SNEA.

Indefinite Hunger Fast at BSNL HQs

09^th Day (04.03.2022)

At BSNLCO, the Indefinite Hunger Fast continued for the 09^th Day at BSNL HQs demanding:

1) Time Bound Functional Promotion w.e.f. 01.07.2018 through the BSNL Board approved Promotion policy,

2) E2 & E3 scales from 01.01.2007,

3) Regular promotion to all DGM posts,

4) Settle SDE reversal issue etc.

Com Jagtar Sing/Jt Sec(N), Com Delhi Babu/CHQ Advisor, Com S Jagdale, CS/KTK, Com Jithesh.KP, CS/KRL, Com Somenath Ghosh, CS/WB, Com Jagdish Rout, CS/OD, Com Ray Thomas/KRL, Com Kalipada Maity/WB, Com A. R Jangid/RAJ, Com C P Meena/RAJ participated in the Hunger Fast during the 2^nd week from 28.02.2022. They all represents the sentiments of thousands and thousands of Executives, facing huge pay loss due to non finalization of E2 scale and denial of promotion.

CSs of BSNLCO and NTR, CP/BSNLCO and the comrades from BSNLCO and Delhi are extending support to the Comrades on Hunger Fast in addition to the CHQ leaders present at HQ.

Com V K Tomar, Secretary General/ NCOA, Com P Abhimanyu, GS/BSNLEU, Com Islam, All India President/NFTE and Com Rajmauli, Treasurer/NFTE and Com Sunil Kumar, CS/MTNLEA etc visited the comrades on Hunger Fast at BSNL HQs and greeted them.

AUAB call for Lunch Hour demonstration, today 03.03.2022

AUAB meeting decided to conduct Lunch Hour demonstration today, throughout country against the arbitrary move of DoT to take away land and building assets belongs to BSNL, one by one. Recent one is the taking over of ALTTC. On our strong protest, DoT stopped the move temporarily.

In order to protect our assets, the AUAB decided to conduct protest demonstration across BSNL today, 03.03.2022. 

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Salient features of the most beneficial Group Health Insurance policy for BSNL employees, successfully entering third year by SNEA and BSNLEU KERALA 

(Insurance period 23.03.2022 to 22.03.2023)

http://sneakerala.co.in

1. Maternity claims - Only policy available for BSNL employees which covers Maternity Claims.  Last year alone, ₹46 Lakhs were paid to our colleagues as maternity claims, while they were celebrating their new baby's arrival.

2. Financial confidence With the provision of a corporate buffer of ₹1 crore.  An employee & their family can claim upto ₹10 lakhs, though they are paying premium for a sum insured of ₹5 lakhs only. 

3. Peace of mind - There were a total of 1083 claims last year. With a claim success rate of around 99% the employees need literally not  worry about their hospital expenses.

4. Policy provided by a  PSU - For the second consecutive year SNEA and BSNLEU Kerala is continuing with India's largest general insurance company, The New India Assurance Co. Ltd., a Public Sector Undertaking as our insurer.

5. Income Tax deduction - Individual Receipts to claim Income Tax deduction under Section 80D shall be provided by the insurance company

6. Age wise premium - Younger employees are the most benefitted due to the Slab wise premium calculation as per age of the main member.

7. Member wise premium - Smaller families will have to pay lesser premiums due to  calculation of premium per member.

8. Facility to protect Parents and In laws - Ours is the only policy so far having the provision to insure both parents and In-laws 

9. Hassle free insurance - No age bar and health check up for parents & in-laws. There is no health checkup required for the main member and family as well.

10. First Group Health Insurance policy introduced in BSNL.

11. PAN India policy - Like last year BSNL employees can join / renew this policy on a pan India basis.

12. Claimable amount for parents – Rs.2 Lakhs.

13. Claimable amount for In Laws – Rs.2 Lakhs

14. Employee's Family Definition - Employee, Spouse and maximum three children upto the age of 25 years.

15. Unmarried, unemployed children upto the age limit of 30 years who are dependents of parents can be included on providing a self declaration from the main member.

16. Unmarried, unemployed, differently abled children of any age who are dependents of the main member can also be included on providing a self declaration.

17. Pre-existing diseases are covered.

18. No waiting period for lodging claims.

19. No waiting period for any diseases

To join / renew, please visit http://sneakerala.co.in
Payment gateway is integrated in the application.  Payment gateway transaction charges are as follows.

UPI - Free
Debit Cards - 0.90%
Net banking - 1.80%
Credit Cards - 1.85%

For insurance clarifications  and claim settlement, please contact K.V.Ram, Sr. Manager, M/s Securus IBI Pvt. Ltd. Mobile 8893093088 /// 8893394488 /// ram@securus.in ///

For payment application related queries please whatsapp  
Baijulal KV - AO 9446622666
Vimal Raghunath, SDE - 9446577400
Vivek G. SDE - 9486101642
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Insurance policy will start on 23.03.2022 for all those who make payment on or before 15.03.2022.

Meeting with GM-HR at Circle office

Dear Comrades,

On 22-02-2022, under the leadership of Circle Treasurer Com.Suneer ,ACS Com.Suresh Kumar ,ACS Com.Aslesh, CWC member Com. Ramana , COS Com. Ajay Krishnan & Circle Office Sec. Com Binush Peter  had an intense meeting with respected GM-HR in his chamber on the recently issued Guidelines for inter BA / Intra BA Transfers and other lists for transfers/ job rotation purpose dated 21-02-2022 and questioned the urgency of having to publish such a policy without an open discussion with all stakeholders.

The anti-employee guidelines reflected in the released letter were vehemently opposed and it was conveyed that the implemented transfer orders are targeting only certain selective employees & that the discrimination followed through out in implementing such transfer orders are not at all justifiable.

SNEA pointed out that primarily the transfer and postings should be uniformly applicable to all and should not be in-line with the as & when needs of certain pocket groups.

In the meeting, SNEA  pointed out certain controversial & conflicting guidelines in the released policy, such as point k. under Inter BA transfers which states “Hence executives posted outside the BA in normal stations will have no  explicit right to demand a return back to their original BA after completion of two years”.

t was requested to bring more clarity on (clause c under Request transfers to District HQ/ BA HQ) how HR is going to differentiate between urban and rural area service and the reason for counting service rendered in Kerala Circle only.

SNEA leadership opposed the usage of terms such as minimum staff strength and asked for clarity on how such figures were arrived at, as the same is much lesser than the staff strength as proposed even in the objectionable BSNL restructuring calculations.

It was also suggested to make only need based transfers to adjust shortages and that too only after the incoming transfer orders to Kerala circle from surplus circles is issued by corporate office, so that executives can be effectively distributed with minimal requirement of transfer.

Respected GM HR assured to re-examine these ambiguous and vague points in the guidelines issued and agreed to consider the points raised by SNEA during the meeting. Accordingly SNEA Kerala Circle body will submit the concerns & further suggestions to GM HR.

GM-HR conveyed that rotational transfers across verticals as done at Circle Office in September 2021 will be further implemented. SNEA leadership expressed harsh criticism in the pick & choose policy carried out by HR in the implementation of such rotational transfers. For example an executive who just completed 5 years in a vertical was transferred by retaining other executives who are irreplaceable & still working in the same vertical and not even finding themselves in any such published orders after having worked for more than 20 years in the same vertical.

It was pointed out that long stay in any vertical is to be strictly followed without any sort of special considerations to any individual; this can only ensure knowledge sharing and work balance in BSNL.

SNEA once again castigated the anti-employee & anti-BSNL restructuring orders of Corporate Office and updated circle HR about the ongoing indefinite hunger fast lead by SNEA at Delhi and about the hunger fast started from 23-02-2022 & on every Wednesdays at Circle Office.

Hunger Fast at Circle HQs and Demonstration at BA/SSA HQs held today, 23.02.2022 in solidarity with the Indefinite Hunger Fast at BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi on the major demands of:

1) Time Bound Functional Promotion w.e.f. 01.07.2018 through the BSNL Board approved Promotion policy,

2) E2 & E3 scales from 01.01.2007,

3) Regular promotion to all DGM posts,

4) settle SDE reversal issue etc.

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Indefinite Hunger Fast at BSNL HQs 3^rd Day

At BSNLCO, the Indefinite Hunger Fast continued for the 3^rd Day infront of the BSNL HQs main Gate as Police dismantled the Pandal on 22.02.2022 as per the instructions of CMD.

Again Management used Police force and taken Com GS, Com CHQ President and AGS Com Pandurang Nayak to Police station and detained upto 4 PM. Other brave comrades continued their Hunger Fast with great enthusiasm.

Throughout country, Hunger fast held at Circle HQs and demonstration at BA/SSA HQs condemning the management action and demanding:

1) Time Bound Functional Promotion w.e.f. 01.07.2018 through the BSNL Board approved Promotion policy,

2) E2 & E3 scales from 01.01.2007,

3) Regular promotion to all DGM posts,

4) Settle SDE reversal issue etc.

AGS Com Manish Samadhiya, Com Vimal Raghunath/KRL, Com Chelamaiah/AP, Com Smt Bindu K S/TN, Com Mallik Babu/AP, Com M Ramu/AP, Com D Sreeniva Rao/AP and Com Muhammed Basheer/KRL joined and other Comrades from Delhi continued the Relay Hunger Fast.

Management using Police force to intimidate SNEA and to derail the Indefinite Hunger Fast at New Delhi.

First time in the history of BSNL, this insensitive Management used Police force against the employees to stop their agitation program.

Management becoming more and more insensitive towards the Executives and their genuine issues and grievances. Management making its intentions very clear again and again on the sensitive issues of BSNL Executives, the standard pay scales and promotions, by using Delhi Police to stop the agitations, temporarily.

Management held discussions with our President and AGS for more than one hour in which they were non-committal on our major demands of standard pay scales of E2 and E3 and Time Bound Promotions. The other issues even did not come up for discussion as there is no breakthrough on the major issues.

Once SNEA informed Management that, we cannot postpone the agitations without firm commitment in writing on all the demands and assuring Time Bound promotions, by evening Management used Police to forcibly take GS and AGS Pandurang Nayak who are on Indefinite Fast into custody and taken to hospital. AGS Com P P Rao and CS/BSNL CO Com D D Bansal were also taken in to custody and detained in Barakhamba Police station for some hours.

Immediately Police forcefully disbursed remaining Comrades on Hunger Fast and other comrades assembled there and dismantled the Hunger Fast Pandal under the supervision of the Officers from SR section.

On Time Bound promotions, we made very clear to management that first it is to be implemented as all the concerns of management is not having any valid ground as of now. We are ready for further discussions to make improvements and to address the concern of the management which may arise in future. On Pay scales we need concrete assurance to take up the matter with highest level in DoT.

However, we will continue our agitation programs at New Delhi in peaceful manner till management come forward to settle all our demands to the satisfaction our members.

There will not be any change in the schedule.

Indefinite Hunger Fast at BSNL HQs 2^nd Day

1st Day Hunger Fast ends  Ending the Hunger fast of Com Smt Bindu

INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST

Com Sebastin. K, GS and Com Pandurang Nayak, AGS are on Indefinite Hunger Fast. 

In support, Com Surender Sindhu, CS/ HR, Com Smt Bindu KS from TN and Com Mallik Babu from AP are on Hunger Fast. 

Com G L Jogi, Ex GS, SNEA and Com V K Tomar, Secretary General, NCOA jointly inaugurated the Indefinite Hunger Fast in the presence of Com A A Khan, CHQ President, AGSs Com P P Rao, Com Sanjeev Sharma, Com R S Kolapkar, Com Shankar Lal Sharma Jt Sec (W), Com.Sumit Saxena,  Jt. Sec (C) Com Arvind Dahiya, CP/ BSNLCO and activists from Delhi, AP, Kerala, UPW etc.

My dear Comrades and Friends,

Last so many years we are struggling to get relief on two important career related issues of BSNL Executives, Promotion and Pay Scales.

On Promotions and Pay scales, the foundation stone was laid by our agitation in 2002 by finalizing the Terms and Conditions for absorption, defining the Promotion avenues and Pay scales. This was based on the favorable judgment we got from the Hon PCAT. On promotions, Time Bound Functional Promotions through personal upgradation upto the Pay Scale equivalent to SG JAG was assured. The pay scales starts with E1A scale. Based on this assurance which is crystallized in the form of Terms and Conditions, Khan Committee recommended the Time Bound Functional Promotions upto SG JAG and E2 and E3 scales. Further, BSNL recommended E2 and E3 scales to DoT in 2016 with cascading effect which was rejected by DoT. Again in 2017 we got recommended E2 and E3 scale alone. Promotion Policy got the approval of the BSNL Board on 28.05.2018. These are two major career break through for BSNL Executives in 2017 and 2018. However management deliberately not acted further on these two issues.

Last three years, we were forced to focus on BSNL viability related issues including salary payment. Even then, it between, we launched agitations in 2019, 2020 and 2021 and all are deferred on the assurances of Director(HR) and CMD/BSNL.

After VRS and restructuring, considering the drastic cut in the number of posts and the issues related to Reservation and seniority, implementation of TB promotions become inevitable. However management is not ready for that. On the other hand BSNL trying to increase the stagnation period from 5 years to 12 years and lowering the pay scales to E1 and E2. More than 17,000 JTO/JAOs recruited after 2007 facing thousands of rupees pay loss for which E2 and E3 scale is the only solution. Similarly these JTOs and JAOs will have some career progression only if the promotions minimum upto AGM Grade will be on Time Bound basis.

At any cost, we have to stop the management from RR amendment with 12 year condition and E2 scale for SDE/AO and E1 scale for JAO/JTO etc.

This all shows that management is reluctant to do any promotion to AGM and DGM level on Regular basis. This is to prevent BSNL Executives move  forward to DGM and above, to fill up the vacant posts which is currently occupied by ITS Officers on deputation. It is our responsibility to break this agenda and thought process of management. Our minimum demand for Time Bound Functional promotion from 01.07.2018 and E2 & E3 scales cannot be compromised. Similarly, Regular promotion to all the DGM posts is to be done for further SDE/AO to DE/CAO promotions.

Considering the future of all BSNL Executives, particularly the young JTO/JAOs, SNEA decided to intensify the agitation programs by INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST at BSNL HQs from 21.02.2022 onwards, Hunger Fast at Circle HQs and demonstration at SSAs on every Wednesdays.

We seek your solid support and blessing for making this agitation a big success and giving an everlasting relief to our Executives for their smooth career progression.

Indefinite Hunger Fast at BSNL HQs from 21.02.2022 onwards.

Hunger Fast at Circle HQs and Demonstration at all BA/SSA HQs on every Wednesday, from 23.02.2022.

Our main demands are:

i) Time Bound Functional Promotions upto AGM Grade from 01.07.2018 onwards following Reservation Policy of Govt.

ii) E2 & E3 pay scales w.e.f. 01.01.2007 instead of E1 & E2 scales. No demotion of JTO/JAO and SDE/AO cadres.

iii) DGM regular promotions.

iv) Relaxation in qualifying service for CAO promotion under BEPPARR.

v) Settlement of SDE Reversal.

CS writes to CGMT Kerala regarding Recovery of CAF Penalty from Employees

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Indefinite Hunger Fast from 21.02.2022 onwards.

Hunger Fast at Circle HQs and Demonstration at all BA/SSA HQs on every Wednesdays from 23.02.2022.

Our main demands are:

i) Time Bound Functional Promotions upto AGM Grade from 01.07.2018 onwards following Reservation Policy of Govt.

ii) E2 & E3 pay scales w.e.f. 01.01.2007 instead of E1 & E2 scales. No demotion of JTO/JAO and SDE/AO cadres.

iii) DGM regular promotions.

iv) Relaxation in qualifying service for CAO promotion under BEPPARR.

v) Settlement of SDE Reversal.

Make all preparations at Circle and SSA level.

GS write to Shri. P. K. Purwar, CMD/BSNL

Proposal for Revision of Sub Divisional Engineer(T) RR and equivalent Rect Rules: Time Bound Functional Promotion Policy and Recruitment Rules, BEPPARR 2017 is approved by BSNL Board on 28.05.2018 and all the promotions upto AGM equivalent Grade is to be regulated by this. Further, while approving the BEPPARR 2017, BSNL Board scrapped all the Rect Rules upto AGM equivalent Grades. So, there is no need for any Revision of SDE equivalent Rect Rules now.

1. Framing of any Rect Rule contrary to the Terms and Condition for absorption and the Hon PCAT order dated 06.08.2002 and the BEPPARR 2017 approved by the BSNL Board on 28.05.2018 will lead to disputes and litigations.

2. Pay Scales for SDE equivalent Grades shall be E3 Scale.

3. Stagnation Period shall be 5 years instead of 12 years. 

GS letter to CMD on draft SDE RR

Meeting with Shri. P. K. Purwar, CMD/BSNL

GS, President and both AGSs met the CMD on 09.02.2022 and discussed the following issues. The discussions continued for about one and half hours:

i) Restructuring and Implementation of the TB Promotion Policy: There were good discussions on the issue to understand both sides. We told CMD that due to Reservation and Seniority related issues, Time Bound promotion is the only viable option and BSNL Board approved the same in 2018 due to the same reasons. On repeated assurances, SNEA deferred earlier agitations many times but now simply on assurances, SNEA cannot postpone or withdraw the agitations. CMD told that he is not comfortable with the Policy as according to him, huge number of Executives will reach at higher level AGM/CAO etc which is not good for the organization. At the same time, promotions with 10% to 20% hike in the number proposed in the Restg order can be considered. Further merit also to be introduced for promotion. CMD agreed that limited people are to be screened for higher posts of GM etc. Many suggestions were given by SNEA during Restg which helped management to improve the policy and that resulted in substantial hike in the sanctioned strength, CMD explained.

We clarified to CMD with facts and figures that the apprehension is not at all correct and such situation in DE/AGM/CAO cadres will not arise in the near future. We clarified that the number of AGMs are not exceeding 20%. Normally all the policies will be reviewed after 5 years as per the organizational requirements and BSNL is free to examine this on later stage after its implementation. The number has been examined upto the year 2030 while the policy was framed. The merit also taken care as after the VRS, almost 50% of SDEs waiting for DE promotion and DEs waiting for DGM promotion are come through the Competitive quota.

CMD informed that due to Reservation judgment in the SLP, the promotions made after 2006 may have to review and it will take time. BSNL is expecting some guidelines within 3 to 4 months from DoPT on the matter to proceed further. So, BSNL has to think about other available options also, CMD told us.

CMD informed that for recent SDE promotion, DE and DGM posts are temporarily downgraded to SDE posts on the assumption that DE and DGM promotions will not take place immediately due to Reservation issue (the fact hiding by the AIGETOA).

We raised the issue of DE to DGM promotions. On Adhoc to regular, CMD agreed to consider the case. On further promotions, we clarified that majority of them are not be affected by the Hon. SC judgment on Reservation as they are promoted as SDEs before 2006. CMD informed that it is a new input to management and will try to work on it.

By March end, BSNL is trying to get the Board approval on SDE RRs, uniformly for all the equivalent cadres. 12 year condition is already agreed by Board during the Restg approval, so it is not an issue, CMD told us. On this, we strongly demanded that the SDE promotion period should not be more than 5 years as approved by the Board in 2018 and it should be in line with the Terms and conditions for absorption. Similarly, E3 pay scale recommended by the BSNL shall be the pay scale for SDE Grade instead of E2. Since Board has already approved the RRs in 2018 for SDE promotion on Time Bound basis, no amendment is required.

After this SDE RR modifications, amendments in BSNLMS RR also will be considered.

From this it is very clear that management is moving very fast on RR amendments with 12 year condition and E2 scale, as we feared.

ii) Proposed move for Rotational Transfer: We strongly opposed the move as it is not going to benefit BSNL. We explained CMD that it is really going to affect the services as all the officers are holding important positions. After VRS, lot of rearrangements already taken place and network almost stabilized. Again disturbing the system is not going to help BSNL. Further it will be a wasteful expenditure. How the Transfer from Tenure Circles and deficit Circles is going to affect the services, we explained to the CMD and requested not to do it. No one is willing to work there and shifting of local people are not a good idea. We demanded that it should be need based transfer to meet the shortages and no Rotational transfer.

After discussion, CMD informed that management did not want to disturb the system already settled and will examine the matter.

iii) POC for launch 4G Services in BSNL: Govt is very much keen on BSNL revival and it is evident in the fund, allocated in Budget. Hon. Minster and Secretary is working very hard to finalise the Cabinet memo. On 4G, challenges are there on Coverage and Throughput. TATA Sons and TCS have taken it as a big challenge and the Govt at the highest level also is monitoring the progress of PoC. Govt has given 1 more month extention for completing the POC.

iv) Improvement in the backhaul: We draw the attention of CMD on this important issue. CMD appreciated it and informed that tender is in progress on CPAN and BNG. Tender for about 245 BNG is floated. BSNL is going to hire OFC liberally as PGCL has considerably reduced the rates.

v) Posting to CNTX on return from Tenure Circles and Discrepancies in considering Request transfers: CMD informed that he has already instructed Director(HR) to settle the issues strictly as per the Policies and directed us to meet Director(HR) and resolve the issues.

INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST at BSNL HQs will start at 10:00 AM on 21.02.2022 by the CHQ OBs, CSs and activists till the resolution of the issues. Due to Covid protocol, limited people only will be allowed to sit on Hunger Fast. Those who are participating in the INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST should reach New Delhi latest by 19^th, Feb.

The Circles preferring to participate during any specific week in the INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST may be intimated to CHQ in advance so that the schedule can be made accordingly.

Twitter Campaign on 10.02.2022.

As part of the ongoing agitation programs, Twitter Campaign will be on 10.02.2022 between 12.00 Hrs to 15.00 Hrs with the Hashtag #BSNL_Executives4Justice. All BSNL Executives and Employees of BSNL are requested to mobilize each and every one and Tweet/Retweet messages in support of: Time Bound Functional Promotion upto AGM Grade, standard pay scales of E2 & E3 for JTO/JAO and SDE/AO equivalent, DGM Regular Promotion and other demands of the Executives in the Notice with proper language with the following Hashtag to raise our voice for Justice.

In addition to this, in order to express the resentment against the proposed Rotational Transfer, appropriate Twitter messages may also send during the campaign.

Hashtag:

#BSNL_Executives4Justice

Twitter accounts to be tagged:

@CMDBSNL @AshwiniVaishnaw @devusinh @Secretary_DoT @DoT_India @arvind9963 @sneachq @gssnea @aftab_khan68

In addition above, Tweet to the Twitter account of the respective CGMs, BA/SSA Heads also by the activists from respective Circle/BA/SSA.

Activists at all level may create Twitter account and follow the Twitter handle of SNEA CHQ and GS/SNEA, @sneachq and @gssnea and the Twitter account of Circles/SSA also.

GS write to Shri. P. K. Purwar, CMD/BSNL

Proposed move for Rotational Transfer of SDEs and EEs in Civil/ Electrical/ Arch wings and AO cadre in the guise of long stay, incurring huge expenditure – our strong protest

GS letter to CMD

GS write to Shri. P. K. Purwar, CMD/BSNL

Proposed move for Rotational Transfer of about 500 SDEs and DEs in the guise of long stay, incurring huge expenditure - our strong protest.

GS letter to CMD

Proposed move for Rotational transfer of SDE/DEs will be oppossed

The urgent meeting of the Circle Secretaries and CHQ OBs held yesterday, 06.02.2022 unanimously decided to strongly oppose the move for Rotational transfers of SDE/DEs instead of need based transfer. When company is not having money for salary payment and urgent operational requirements, the management move is simply to harass the Executives in the name of transfer which will be opposed with all might, the meeting decided.

Meeting with Shri. Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR) on 04.02.2022 regarding proposed rotational transfer of SDEs and DEs:

GS, President and both AGSs met Director(HR) and held discussion on the subject matter. At the outset itself, on our query, Director(HR) informed that the proposal is for Rotational Transfer on long stay basis and not simple transfer to meet the shortages. So it include deficit Circles and Tenure Circles also. Lady Officers also will not be exempted, however they will be accommodated in nearby Circles. Even on option, the transfer will be on Company cost.

We strongly protested against this move of the management.

Director (HR) defend the action on the plea that many Executives not even moved from one SSA/area to another area. So, for better efficiency and improving the system wherever it is not upto mark, change of station is required.

We countered the argument stating that the shifting of station can be done within the Circle and all Circles are doing it on need basis.

As per transfer policy also, need based transfer is only required.

After VRS, large vacuum created in the field units. That has been addressed by rotating the remaining Officers as per requirements and many SDE/DEs in the list are already undergone one such transfer/shifting.

Almost all the SDE/DEs are holding very important posts of DE and DGM after the VRS. Shifting all of them will severely affect the services, we warned.

Most of the Officers are at the age of 54-55 and shifting them out of Circle will be counterproductive and with that the efficiency is not going to improve at all. Rather deliberate transfer at this stage will decrease their productivity. It is only harassment to the senior Executives.

Shortages in the deficit Circles could have met by promotions. But promotion also stopped by management. During SDE promotions also, management posted again in the excess Circles. On this Director replied that such posting on promotion taken place before Restg and after that, all the promoted officers from excess Circles are posted outside, leaving those come on Rule 8 etc.

Transfer out of Tenure Circles and deficit Circles and creating artificial shortage cannot be accepted, we categorically told.

When BSNL is not able to pay the salary in time, making transfer for the sake of transfer incurring Crores of rupees cannot be accepted.

Transfer at the mid of academic year is another harassment. Even as per transfer policy, transfers are to be done during April-May of the year.

We concluded the meeting informing the management that we cannot accept Rotational Transfer and need based transfer can be considered in April-May to meet the shortage. Before that Management has to make promotions and fill the shortage Circles, we demanded. Director(HR) asked us to submit our views issue by Monday.

We raised other issues like posting outside on JTO(E) to SDE(E) promotion, anomaly in transfer and posting, shifting of training centre from Jabalpur to ALTTC for RAJ Circle etc. Discussions held on the pending promotions, judgment on reservation etc.

To decide further course of actions, an urgent meeting of CHQ OBs and CSs will be held tomorrow, 06.02.2022.  

Discussions took place on the ongoing agitation programs also.

GS write to Shri. P. K. Purwar, CMD/BSNL

Due to continuing Covid 19 restrictions and extreme weather conditions at New Delhi, the Indefinite Hunger Fast at BSNL HQs is postponed from 07.02.2022 to 21.02.2022 onwards.

Revised agitation programs is as under:

1. INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST at BSNL HQs from 21.02.2022, 10:00 AM onwards (DAY & NIGHT) by CHQ OBs, CSs and activists till the resolution of the issues.

2. Hunger Fast at Circle HQs on every Wednesday, 23^rd Feb, 02^nd Mar, 09^th Mar etc.

3. Demonstration at BA and SSA HQs on every Wednesday, 23^rd Feb, 02^nd Mar, 09^th Mar etc.

4. Twitter Campaign for settlement of demands on 10^th Feb and 17^th Feb, 2022.

The Covid situation is improving very fast at Delhi and hopefully night curfew also will be withdrawn by next week. We hope pleasant weather condition by 21.02.2022 to have the agitation programs without interruption. The CHQ OBs, CSs and the activists may reschedule their journey accordingly so that they can reach New Delhi atleast on 19^th or 20^th morning. 

GS letter to CMD

Congratulations to one and all---

With the active support of BSNL Executives irrespective of Association affiliation, the Twitter campaign on 03.02.2022 demanding Time Bound Functional Promotions from 01.07.2018, E2 & E3 pay scales, DGM Regular Promotion etc become a big success.

The enthusiasm and overwhelming response in the campaign highlighting the burning issues of BSNL Executives is really a motivation for the leadership.

It once again reiterates the faith reposed on this mighty Association SNEA by the BSNL Executives and on the inclusive policies SNEA followed for the career progression of the Executives in general, without any compromise. The long stay transfer list also agitated the Executives.

It gives us more strength for the preparation for the next phase of agitation against all odds: INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST.

Once again congratulations to one and all.

Meeting with Shri. P. K. Purwar, CMD/BSNL

GS, President and AGS met the CMD and discussed the following issues:

i) POC for launch 4G Services in BSNL: We enquired about the progress in the POC as the last date given for POC completion was 31.01.2022. The POC time period was extended many times from 31.10.2021 onwards.

CMD informed that testing is going on. The product is made available and many challenges are addressed but some  challenges are there for Core as well as RAN. But BSNL is confident that the vendor will be able to address the issues in few more weeks, CMD informed. We requested CMD to make it sure that proper testing is done on all parameters without any compromise and best quality 4G services are launched by BSNL.

ii) Discrepancies in considering Request transfers: We draw the attention of CMD that transparency missing nowadays in transfer and posting. The details also furnished to him. He assured to examine the issue.

Draft SDE(Telecom) RR.

Another milestone achievement by the Majority Association after trying to sabotage the Time Bound Promotion Policy, BEPPARR 2017 by joining hands with the management. Another betrayal of BSNL Executives.

Salient features:

1. The stagnation criteria in the draft RR is 12 years. In the RR for Time Bound Promotion Policy, it is 5 years.

2. Pay Scale is mentioned as E2 scale (As per 2^nd PRC from 01.01.2007).

3. Total number of SDE posts: 10687.

4. Seniority will be decided as per Date of Joining irrespective of Vacancy Year (the RR amendment done in 2015, providing VY seniority is proposed to be nullified in the draft RR).

5. As per Annexure –B.(iv), ---. The Personal upgradation shall be personal to the Executive concerned and the post shall revert back to JTO(T) once the person gets promoted against a regular vacancy in SDE(T) ---. (This means all the future SDE vacancies will be absorbed by the SDEs working on upgraded posts and all subsequent promotion will happen only after 12 years).

Forwarding letter to SNEA  Draft SDE(T) RR Draft SDE(Arch) & AE(Arch) RR

GS writes to Shri P K Purwar, CMD, BSNL:

Down grading of 400 DGM(T) posts and 1,100 DE(T) posts to SDE posts when 5,500 SDEs are waiting for DE promotion and 1,500 DEs waiting for DGM promotion. First time in the history of BSNL and DoT, we are hearing about down grading of posts.

SNEA demands restoration of the DE(T) and DGM(T) posts immediately.

GS letter to CMD

GS writes to Shri P K Purwar, CMD, BSNL:

Huge discrepancy in the BSNL CO letter dated 20.01.2022 issued in respect of Look After arrangement for AGM(T) and DGM(T) Posts. Out of 1,116 DGM(T) posts, hardly 130 DGMs are working on Adhoc basis. So, the remaining vacancies in DGM cadre are 986 posts instead of 776. Similarly, about 1,400 DEs are working in BSNL. So, the remaining vacancies in DE/AGM cadre are about 3,100 posts instead of 2200.

GS letter to CMD

Judgment on various SLPs filed on Reservation  issue will be pronounced by Hon Supreme Court today.

Congratulations to one and all...

With the active support of BSNL Executives irrespective of Association affiliation, the Twitter campaign on 27.01.2022 demanding Time Bound Functional Promotions from 01.07.2018, E2 & E3 pay scales, DGM Regular Promotion etc become a big success.

The increase in the number shows the enthusiasm and overwhelming response, even much better than 20.01.2022, highlighting the burning issues of BSNL Executives.

It once again reiterates the faith reposed on this mighty Association SNEA by the BSNL Executives and on the inclusive policies SNEA followed for the career progression of the Executives in general, without any compromise.

It gives us more strength to move towards the next phase of agitation against all odds: INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST.

Once again congratulations to one and all.

Next Twitter Program is on 03.02.2022.

Twitter campaign Today 27.01.2022

Dear Comrades,

As part of the ongoing agitation programs, Twitter Campaign will be today, 27.01.2022 between 12.00 Hrs to 15.00 Hrs with the Hashtag #BSNL_Executives4Justice. All BSNL Executives and Employees of BSNL are requested to mobilize each and every one and Tweet/Retweet messages in support of: Time Bound Functional Promotion upto AGM Grade, standard pay scales of E2 & E3 for JTO/JAO and SDE/AO equivalent, DGM Regular Promotion and other demands of the Executives in the Notice with proper language with the following Hashtag to raise our voice for Justice.

Hashtag:

#BSNL_Executives4Justice

Twitter accounts to be tagged:

@CMDBSNL @AshwiniVaishnaw @devusinh @Secretary_DoT @DoT_India @arvind9963 @sneachq @gssnea @aftab_khan68

In addition above, Tweet to the Twitter account of the respective CGMs, BA/SSA Heads also by the activists from respective Circle/BA/SSA.

According to the Majority Association (MA), the main reason for opposing the new Time Bound Functional Promotion Policy (BEPPARR 2017) was the Provision of 12 years for AGM equivalent Promotion:

Facts and figures:

According to MA, the BEPPARR 2017 was acceptable if the AGM promotion service was made as 11 years. A promotion Policy and Rect Rule is to be judged and opposed just on 1 year service condition issue, just for AGM cadre?

Now, what they achieved with this: JTO to SDE promotion after 12 years instead of 5 years!

If they did not worked, hand in glove with the management against the implementation of the new Promotion Policy and Rect Rules and if it had implemented, then:

All the JTOs got SDE promotion in July & December, 2021 would have got SDE promotion on 01.07.2018 itself. In addition, 2010 & 2011 rect JTOs also.

By this time they would have completed three and half years of service for their next promotion.

They will become AGM on 01.07.2028 or earlier (2001 to 2005 Rect JTOs in 2026/2027).

Can the MA assure that they will make them AGM in 2028 through DPC route? So, opposing the new Promotion Policy was beneficial to the Executives?

In addition, JTOs of 2012 rect would have become SDE in 2019.

JAO 2015 and JTO 2016 would have become SDE/AO in 2021 or on 01.01.2022. Could they became SDE/AO so far? So, opposing the new Promotion Policy was beneficial to the Executives?

The new GATE JTOs and JAOs would have become SDE/AO in 2023. Can the MA, assure that they will make them SDE/AO in 2023 through DPC route or by any means other than BEPPARR 2017? So, opposing the new Promotion Policy was beneficial to the Executives?

MA recognised the blunder and joined with other Associations and started the agitation in November, 2021. They were very keen to join the agitation already decided by SNEA, initially, by signing an MOU, agreeing to continue the agitation till all the eligible Executives in all the streams are getting promotion. 

Like 2018, they betrayed the Executives once again by joining hands with the management and sabotaging the agitation. Again on shortsighted approach, sabotaged the Unity and gone behind the offer of management, few silver coins, for betraying the Executives.

Since Management told that Time Bound Promotion is not possible, MA surrendered and accepted it.

Since DoT and Management told that E2 and E3 scale is not possible, MA accepted that also?

Since Management told that increase in SAB is not possible, MA accepted that also?

Since Management told that 22820 is not possible, MA accepted that also?

Since Management told that 3^rd PRC is not possible, MA accepted that also?

SNEA is continuing this agitation to make sure that all eligible JTOs are getting SDE promotion from 01.07.2018 itself and AGM promotion in 2028.

SNEA is continuing this agitation to make sure that 2012 Rect JTOs are getting SDE promotion in 2019 and AGM promotion in 2029.

SNEA is continuing this agitation to make sure that new LICE and GATE JTO/JAOs are getting SDE/AO promotion after 5 years and AGM promotion in 15 years.

SNEA is continuing this agitation to make sure that E2 and E3 pay scales are getting from 01.01.2007 itself.

SNEA is continuing this agitation for DGM Regular Promotion.

Note: All the promotions made after 01.07.2018 is under question as these promotions are made on the Rect Rules which are already scrapped by the BSNL Board on 28.05.2018 while approving the BEPPARR 2017. SDE/AO equivalent RRs are scrapped and AGM/CAO/EE equivalent RRs are deleted from BSNLMS RR by the BSNL Board on 28.05.2018.

Twitter campaign Today 20.01.2022

Dear Comrades,

As part of the ongoing agitation programs, Twitter Campaign will be today, 20.01.2022 between 12.00 Hrs to 15.00 Hrs with the Hashtag #BSNL_Executives4Justice. All BSNL Executives and Employees of BSNL are requested to mobilize each and every one and Tweet/Retweet messages in support of: Time Bound Functional Promotion upto AGM Grade, standard pay scales of E2 & E3 for JTO/JAO and SDE/AO equivalent, DGM promotion and other demands of the Executives in the Notice with proper language with the following Hashtag to raise our voice for Justice.

Hashtag:

#BSNL_Executives4Justice

Twitter accounts to be tagged:

@CMDBSNL @AshwiniVaishnaw @devusinh @Secretary_DoT @DoT_India @arvind9963 @sneachq @gssnea @aftab_khan68

Our main demands are:

i) Time Bound Functional Promotions upto AGM Grade from 01.07.2018 onwards following Reservation Policy of Govt.

ii) E2 & E3 pay scales w.e.f. 01.01.2007 instead of E1 & E2 scales. No demotion of JTO/JAO and SDE/AO cadres.

iii) DGM regular promotions with relaxation in qualifying service.

iv) Relaxation in qualifying service for CAO promotion under BEPPARR.

v) Settlement of SDE Reversal.

GS writes to Shri. K. Rajaraman, Secretry(T):

Request for DoT approval for the BSNL proposal for standard Pay Scales of E2 and E3 w.e.f. 01.01.2007 replacing the intermediary pay scales of E1A and E2A for the JTO/JAO and SDE/AO cadres of BSNL, as per DPE guidelines dated 26.11.2008. 

The newly recruited JTO/JAOs with high qualifications are leaving BSNL (more than 50% already left) due to non approval of E2 and E3 Pay scales and very poor promotional avenues.

BSNL management requested DoT to review the PO dated 28.03.2017 and approve BSNL proposal for grant of E2 and E3 scales alone w.e.f. 01.01.2007 as replacement of E1A and E2A scales, without cascading effect and revising other scales.

GS letter to Secretary(T), DoT  DO letter from CMD dated 01.05.2017 DO letter from DIR(HR)

GS writes to Shri. P. K. Purwar, CMD/BSNL:

Non-following Reservation Roster in the recent SDE(T) promotions, no mention of category and Vacancy Year in the promotion order etc created suspicion among the Executives belong to SC/ST community.

GS letter to CMD  RTI Reply dated 18.112019 RTI Reply dated 06.08.2021

GS writes to Shri. Arvind Vadnerkar, Director(HR):

Time Bound Promotion and AO Regular Promotions for the 2012 rect Year JAOs of Kerala Circle who are promoted against the unfilled and carry forward vacancies of 2010 examination, at par with the JAOs of other Circles.

In short these JAOs are not getting EPP benefits as a JAO OR not getting regular promotion as AO like their other batchmates in other Circles. As mentioned above, NEPP benefits also denied after becoming JAO. They are not treated either as Executive or as a Non Executive. Kindly take appropriate action in this regard to extend Time Bound Promotion and AO promotion from 2018.

GS letter to Director(HR)

GS writes to Shri. P. K. Purwar, CMD/BSNL:

Due to Covid 19 restrictions imposed at New Delhi, the Indefinite Hunger Fast at BSNL HQs is postponed from 17.01.2022 to 07.02.2022 onwards. Quitting of Official Whats App Groups and Work According to Rule will be continued.

Revised agitation programs, strictly following Covid protocol is as under:

1. INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST at BSNL HQs from 07.02.2022, 10:00 AM onwards (DAY & NIGHT) by CHQ Office Bearers, Circle Secretaries and activists till the resolution of the issues.

2. Hunger Fast at Circle HQs on every Wednesday, 09th Feb, 16th Feb, 23rd Feb, etc.

3. Demonstration at BA and SSA HQs on every Wednesday on 09th Feb, 16th Feb, 23rd Feb, 02nd March etc.

4. Twitter Campaign for settlement of demands on 20th Jan, 27th Jan, 03rd Feb, 2022.

GS letter to CMD 

Dear Comrades,

XXXI All India Conference postponed:

In view of the Covid 19 pandemic, travel restrictions, the Covid restrictions in the Host Circle and the State Assembly elections, the AIC notified for 12^th and 13^th February could not be held on the notified dates. The formal decision and next date will be announced after CWC meeting in February, 2022, evaluating the situation. Reservation may be done after the notification of the new dates.

Dear Comrades and Friends,

We are starting Indefinite Hunger Fast at BSNL HQs on 17.01.2022, 10:00 AM onwards and Hunger Fast at Circle HQs on every Wednesday with the following main demands. Since Management and Govt not accepting our demand for Time Bound Functional Promotions and E2 & E3 scales, SNEA decided to intensify the agitation. The Indefinite Fast will continue till the issues are settled:

i) Time Bound Functional Promotions upto AGM Grade from 01.07.2018 onwards following Reservation Policy of Govt and as per the Promotion Policy BEPPARR 2017 approved by the BSNL Board.

Time Bound Functional Promotions upto Selection Grade JAG (DGM) between 4 – 6 years is the Promotion Policy notified by BSNL and DoT in 2003, at the time of BSNL absorption. This Promotion Policy is notified as per the direction of Hon PCAT, New Delhi. This is squarely applicable for BSNL absorbees as well as BSNL direct rects. This Promotion Policy notified in 2003 has been framed as the Recruitment Rule in 2018 and that Rect Rule is approved by the BSNL Board on 28.05.2018. Through this Promotion Policy, a JTO will become SDE in 5 years and AGM in 15 years of service by personal upgradation of the post they are holding. In other words, along with scale upgradation, the Grade and designation also will change automatically. In every PSU, each scale is attached with Grade and a Designation. Promotion to DGM Grade also should be on Time Bound basis but it was decided in 2018 that it will be decided later after the smooth implementation of Time Bound Functional Promotion upto AGM grade.

Unfortunately, management is not having any insight into the structure of PSUs and not able to look beyond the Govt set up in which they are groomed in DoT. PGM(Pers) is from DoT on deputation who is having the limited agenda to ensure that BSNL Executives are not reaching AGM and DGM Grade on REGULAR basis so that they can never claim the higher posts in future and deputation can be continued. Top management also acting on the same agenda. As far as HR matters are concerned, Directors and even CMD are not above PGM(P), this is the unique position in BSNL.

Other Associations could not visualize the importance of the Time Bound Promotion Policy and how it take care of the smooth career progression of the Executives till the Restructuring order with drastic post reduction issued, deciding 12 year as the stagnation criteria for JTO to SDE promotion. There is no such stagnation criteria for DE/CAO promotion at all ! So, they opposed its implementation from 2018 onwards, which helped the management but the Executives suffered beyond our imagination.

It was a great moment for all the Executives when other Associations also started demanding Time Bound Functional Promotion alongwith SNEA. They looked towards the unity of the Associations and the Executives for their career future. The Forum agitation started with an MOU in which it was agreed that the agitation will continue till ALL THE ELIGIBLE EXECUITVES ARE GETTING PROMOTION. Time Bound Promotion from 01.07.2018 was the first agenda. In addition, equally important demands like E2 and E3 scale approval and DGM regular promotions also there. Shattered by the unity of the Associations and the Executives, as usual, Management started dividing the Associations by ALL MEANS (threatening, offering lollipops, etc etc).

In the mid of agitation, it is witnessed that some Associations withdrawn from the agitation. Is the withdrawal was as per the MOU, after getting promotion of all the eligible Executives in different wings, all the JTO/JAO as SDE/AO and all SDE/AO as DE/CAO? Any progress on E2 & E3 scales, DGM promotion? DRDGM and Extl MT stopped? LA stopped? Withdrawal on an offer of few hundred promotions to SDE cadre who are otherwise eligible for promotions from 01.07.2018 is not justifiable? That also, by degrading DE vacancies as SDE vacancies which is happening in BSNL or DoT for the first time. When agitation launched for the SDE promotion from 01.07.2018 itself, how can we accept the promotion from a prospective date, by degrading the DE posts, making irreparable damage to their future career progression? Their every future promotion will be delayed by another 3 years and they may miss some promotions also! Even otherwise, DIR(HR) offered SDE(T) promotion before 31.12.2021 in the meeting held on 28.12.2021 itself. Then, why we have to withdraw, leaving all other issues and promotion for the remaining, all eligible Executives?

From 2018 onwards, when we are organizing agitation programs, we are started getting the promotions one way or the other. It is one of the achievements of every agitation. If pressure is more, number of promotions also more. Again when we planned for agitations in June, 2021, SDE promotions started coming and again in December 2021. These are all the outcome of our agitations in different banner. Even our continuous agitation may result promotions in other cadres also like SDE, DE/CAO, DGM etc in future. But all these promotions upto AGM/CAO made after 01.07.2018 is to be made effect from 01.07.2018 itself, on Time Bound basis, that is our demand.

If the Associations are not able to implement the Promotion Policy approved by the BSNL Board, based on the Terms and Condition for absorption which is sacrosanct and already notified in 2003, how they can bring down the SDE/AO residency period from 12 years to 5 years and DE/CAO promotions from 25 years to 15 years?

The duty and responsibility of the Trade Union/Association is to stand up and fight for the rights of the employees. It is not to surrender when management/Govt denies your rights. Management never accepts the demands from the day one unless and until we compelled them. Association role will start and agitation took place when management/Govt starts saying NO to your rightful demands.

Our struggle is for the Time Bound Functional Promotion from 01.07.2018 and we will continue the struggle till Management accepts our demands. In future, all BSNL Executives have to become AGM equivalent Grade at the age of 40-45 years and DGM atleast at the age of 50-55 years, that is our vision. For the meritorious people, promotion to SDE, AGM and DGM equivalent Grades must happen much earlier so that they can be groomed for the Sr Management positions of GM/CGM etc.

ii) E2 & E3 pay scales w.e.f. 01.01.2007 instead of E1 & E2 scales. No demotion of JTO/JAO and SDE/AO cadres:

It was told to AUAB by DoT Officers in the last meeting that E2 and E3 scale is a closed chapter for DoT after issuing the Presidential Order on 28.03.2017 by approving E1 and E2 scales as replacement scale for E1 and E2. This will be reviewed only by the intervention of Secretary/DoT and for that CMD has to convince the Secretary, they advised us. Thereafter the Forum started agitation demanding E2 and E3 scales. When we are the majority Assn, we could make it sure that atleast Director (HR) is taking the case with Addl Secretary and CMD is taking up with Secretary/DoT, several times. Even that was not succeeded fully but we successfully stopped the implementation of E1 and E2. But recently we had seen that Sr GM(Estt) of BSNL is writing to a DGM rank Officer of DoT about E2 and E3 scale which shows the lack of seriousness of the present management.

Before withdrawing from the agitation, are they accepted that E2 and E3 pay scale also not possible as it is rejected by DoT many times? Now, BSNL management also talking about E1 and E2 scales for BSNL instead of E2 and E3 scales in connection with MTNL merger. Time Bound Promotion demand dropped because management told that it is not possible, similar for E2 & E3 also as it is rejected by DoT? SNEA will never accept it.

iii) DGM regular Promotions with relaxation in qualifying service.

BSNL Management is working with a single agenda that BSNL Executives should not reach AGM and DGM Grade on REGULAR basis so that they can never claim the higher posts in future. PGM(Pers) is from DoT on deputation who is having the limited agenda to ensure that BSNL Executives are not reaching DGM on regular basis and deputation can be continued. Top management also becoming part and acting on the same agenda. Otherwise, there is no justification for denying DGM regular promotion for the Regular DEs who completed the qualifying service on 01.01.2019 itself. The 206 seniority is only a story made by PGM(Pers) to deny their legitimate promotions as the seniority of hardly 20-30 Adhoc DGMs (who are at the top) may be changed among themselves (within 20-30) whereas the vacancy is more than 1100. Remaining all Adhoc DGMs are SC/ST Comrades and the real intension is to stop their regular DGM promotion and their further claim for GM posts in the future. Unfortunately this serious issue of SC/ST comrades is not taken in the right earnest by those opposing the Time Bound promotions to stop it.

For the remaining DGM posts, management is getting the work done through LA arrangement. If they are not eligible for DGM promotion, how they become eligible for DGM LA promotion? Since majority are working as DGM on LA basis, our demand is to give them promotion on Regular basis instead of LA basis so that their service will be counted for further promotions, which management not agreed so far. Further, all DE/CAO promotions are provisional, so they cannot be considered for promotion as DGM which we strongly opposed.

iv) Settlement of SDE Reversal.

This is most simple demand where management is already taken a decision to withdraw the reversion and reinstate them. But PGM is unwilling to submit this fact in the court and get the court case closed. If the case is not closed and BSNL is winning the case, again reversion will become inevitable and our comrades has to run to Supreme Court to stop it. That is our concern.

AGB meeting of SNEA Kollam was held on 15th Jan 2022 at BSNL Bhavan, Kollam

Circle Secretary Com.Jithesh.KP and other Circle Office Bearers attended the meeting.

The AGB unanimously elected the following office bearers for the next term. Congratulations to the new Team..!!

President - Com.V J Prasad, AGM (S&M)

Vice president - Com.Shaji PS( JAO, TR)

Vice President - Com.Harikumar. S, DE( KPY)

Secretary - Com.Rahul Raj. EP, SDE Chathannur

Assistant Secretaries - 1. Com.Sasikumar, SDE(Internal), Kollam
                                      2. Com.Sreeji, JTO FTTH

Treasurer - Com.Ananda Padmanabhan, JAO(CA)

CEC Members - 1. Com.Michael Angelo
                          2. Com.Boben. K

AGB meeting of SNEA Kottayam was held on 8th Jan 2022 at BSNL Bhavan, Kottayam

Circle Secretary Com.Jithesh.KP and other Circle Office Bearers attended the meeting.

The AGB unanimously elected the following office bearers for the next term. Congratulations to the new Team..!!

President:               Com.Mobby Mathew Paniker,

Vice president:       Com.Anish James 
                                Com.Rincy Rose Tom

Secretary:               Com.Sudheesh A N

Asst secretaries:    Com.Rajesh T Ramanan
                                Com.Surjith D Sasi

Org.secretaries:      Com.Shaju C S
                                Com.Linish T Aakkalam
                                Com.Babychen Michael

CEC members:        Com.Thomas Sebastian
                                Com.Biju Joseph pawath

Treasurer:              Com.Nithin Mohan

Exe.committe members:
1.   Com.Tijo Francis
2.   Com.Dhaneesan K C
3.   Com.Prabhukumar P B
4.   Com.Divya S
5.   Com.Sakhi.  C
6.   Com.Toms Kurian
7.   Com.Shiji chandran
8    Com.Rejeena Jose
9    Com.Srinivas Reddy
10  Com.John Mathew

Glimpses of Day-1  Hunger Strike on 28-12-2021 by Joint Forum Kerala

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Glimpses of Day-2 Hunger Strike on 29-12-2021 by Joint Forum Kerala

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Agitation Programs by Forum of

BSNL Executives Associations

Marathon discussions held on 28.12.2021 with Director (HR) by the Forum leaders on the charter of demands. PGM(Pers) and Sr GM(SR) also present in the meeting.

There is not much progress on the settlement of issues. Continue the Hunger Fast and make preparations for the future programs with more and more participation till the resolution of the issues. The record of discussions will be issued on 29.12.2021 and it will be assessed by the Forum.

RELAY HUNGER FAST from 28-30 Dec 2021

On the Charter of Demands

Congratulations for making it a success and continue with more participation on 29^th and 30^th

Forum of BSNL Executives Associations

RELAY HUNGER FAST ON 28-30 Dec 2021

On the Charter of Demands

Forum of BSNL Executives Associations

Dear Comrades,

BSNL Management has divided executives to deny our legitimate promotion these years. They have reserved their berth in the top level management by not promoting anybody as DGM regular.  With our unity we could succeed approving the BEPPARR in 2018 which assures promotion in five years up to AGM. The policy has not yet notified and implemented. The time has come to demand our due promotion wef 01.07.2018. With full dedication,  commitment and with unity only we can achive our dream. Be part of the strike by ensuring your participation at dharna padal on any of the three strike days. Let us unite and voice for our own management. 

United Forum Zindabad

CS SNEA

Dear Comrades,

For the MASS DHARNA scheduled on 22/12/2021 & forth coming agitational programmes Posters ,Banners & Flux to be prepared at Circle & SSAs based on the following formats:

Poster format-1         Poster format-2

All are requested to be present full day for the Dharna

ENSURE PARTICIPATION OF ALL THE EXECUTIVES

• MASS DHARNA on 22.12.2021

  At BA, Circle and BSNL HQs

  On the Charter of Demands

  ENSURE PARTICIPATION OF ALL THE EXECUTIVES

  Forum of BSNL Executives Associations

• Dear Comrades,

  Make extensive preparations for the Mass Dharna on 22.12.2021 with maximum Participation.

On 18-12-2021 ,GB was conducted by TVM BA. Along with the GB SNEA sponsored a Seminar on "FTTH MODEL IN BSNL-EXPLORING NEW AVENUES".

• Seminar session was presided by Com. V.G.Sabu.
• Dist. Sec Com. Shafi delivered welcome speech and a brief history of FTTH business in BSNL.
• Seminar was inaugurated by Sri. C. V. VINOD, CGMT, Kerala . PGMT, TVM Sri. Rajendran was guest of honour. Area sec South Com. Shinemon addressed the meeting.
• In the seminar Kollam model was presented by Com. Salim Kumar and Com. Prabhath. Kozhikode model was presented by Com. Gafoor, Com. Aju Augustine and Com. Pranav. V. P .
• Com.Anoop K. J did a presentation on IPTV and VoWiFi.
• Vote of thanks delivered by Com. Rajeevan. K, CEC Member.
• The Seminar witnessed active participation both online & offline and provided newinsights into the FTTH Business by BSNL.

GB was conducted after the seminar session.

• Com. Jithesh K.P. , CS SNEA delivered a speech of restructuring proposal ,its drawback and ongoing agitation.
• In the GB 15 executive members were elected and 5 delegates for AIC Conference were also elected. Meeting concluded at 8pm with dinner. 

CS SNEA KRL writes to CGMT KRL for the Roll out of Vo-WiFi feature in BSNL mobile network.

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Letter to CGMT Kerala reg. Gradation list of JAOs 2016.

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Today Director(HR) invited Forum of Executives Associations for discussions on the agenda points of the agitation notice served on 30.11.2021. We explained the demands with full justifications. The discussions continued for two hours and finally DIR(HR) informed that management will revert back in few days.

Forum representatives categorically told that unless and until the issues raised in the agitation notice are resolved in totality, Forum will continue with the agitation program and in fact it will be intensified further.

Hence all the rank and file of all the constituents of Forum of Executives Associations are requested to start mobilizing for intensifying the agitation programs further.

Continue the Twitter program on 16.12.2021 with full intensity.

TWITTER CAMPAIGN ON 16.12.2021

MASS DHARNA ON 22.12.2021

Make extensive preparations

Forum of BSNL Executives Associations

SNEA Kozhikode District Conference was held online on Zoom platform on 11-12-2021, 10:30AM onwards

ADS Com.Praveenkumar M welcomed everyone, DP Com. M.A Gafoor presided over the meeting, DS Com. Abu Rezzal presented the Report followed by presentation of Accounts by DT Krishanakumar. V.S

General Secretary Com.K.Sebastin, veteran leader Com.George Varghese, Circle Secretary Com.Jithesh.K.P, CHQ Advisor Sri. Rajesh Manchan CWC Members Com.Vimal,  ComSudheer K Circle/SSA leaders addressed the meeting.

General secretary Com. Sebastin K clearly explained the hitches in the HR restructuring plan and requested all the SNEA office bearers to organise meeting with Executives jointly with other participant associations to gear up for ongoing agitations by JF of Executives in full spirit so that charter of demands are highlighted and bring Management to the discussion table. Our CS Com. Jithesh also stressed upon the need of agitations and requested all SNEA members in the agitations.

A farewell party was arranged for the retired comrades

 1)  Shyam Kumar TK-JTO  2) Abdul Kareem JTO  3) Prithviraj John JTO who retired from service after 1-4-2020.

Veteran leaders Com Sivadas.CK and Kanakadas M also addressed the farewell party and alerted the executives about the threat before us especially in view of the NitiAyogs plan of National monetisation pipeline program.

Dear Comrades,

Make extensive preparations for the coming agitation programs in the banner of Forum of BSNL Executives Associations on the Charter of Demands by conducting joint meeting at Circle and SSA level.

Conduct Desk to Desk Awareness campaign jointly.

Give wide publicity through Posters, Banners etc.

Accelerate the submission of Memorandum to Hon MPs and forwarding the same to Hon MoC.

Make arrangements for the :

Twitter Program on 16.12.2021, 

Mass Dharna BA, Circle and BSNL HQs on 22.12.2021, 

Relay  Hunger Fast at BA, Circle, BSNL HQs on 28-30 December 2021, 

Mass Casual Leave on 03.01.2022, 

Leaving Official WhatsApp Group and non-cooperation from 03.01.2022 onwards 

and Mass Indefinite Dharna at BSNLCO from 10.01.2022 onwards till settlement of the issues.

Memorandum to be submitted to the Hon Members of Parliament jointly by the Forum leaders (SNEA, AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA) at respective level, across BSNL.

Forum Memorandum 

GS, President and AGSs met Director(HR) and held discussions on anomalies in considering OTP transfers and pending request transfers, posting on transfer to BSNLCO, cancellation/modifications in transfer orders etc.

Since we are already served notice for agitations, other issues related with promotion, restructuring etc were not discussed. It will be discussed under the banner of Forum only.

Forum of BSNL Executives Associations (SNEA, AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA) served Notice for Trade Union Actions

DEMANDS

1. All eligible BSNL Executives as on date should be promoted immediately without any further delay. The Time Bound Functional Promotion Policy up to AGM equivalent Grade as per the policy approved by BSNL Board on 28.05.2018, namely, “BSNL Executives Promotion Policy Amendment and Recruitment Rules, 2017” effective from 01.07.2018 should be implemented immediately and directions of the Board should be followed by incorporating Govt of India and DoP&T guidelines on Reservation and protecting the Constitutional Rights. The promotions should be extended w.e.f. 01.07.2018 onwards as and when the Executives fulfill their eligibility criteria.

2. The Restructuring order dated 17.11.2021, 23.11.2021 and subsequent orders should immediately be rolled back and immediate discussion should start with the stake holders for a HR plan which should be in line with the needs of the organization and takes care of career prospects of Executives in various grades and streams. The drastic reduction in number of Posts should immediately be done away with and inputs of Associations should be given firm consideration.

The stagnation criteria of 12 years in JTO/JAO Equivalent cadre for promotion to SDE/Equivalent cadre should be rolled back and revisited to make it in line with the earlier approved Time Bound Promotion Policy. Similarly, the stagnation criteria of 8 years should be introduced in SDE/AO/Equivalent Grade as Criteria for promotion to AGM/CAO/Equivalent Grades. 

3. Take necessary steps to approve the standard pay scales of E2 and E3 by DoT, replacing the intermediary pay scales of E1A and E2A w.e.f. 01.01.2007 as recommended by BSNL Board for JTO/JAO and SDE/AO Equivalent Grades.

4. Management Trainee Recruitment and DR DGM Recruitment should be scrapped altogether and no lateral recruitment should be done in the organization at any level above JTO/JAO/Equivalent. Internal Fast-Track Promotion Policy should be introduced for the meritorious and talented Executives of the organization.

5. All Adhoc DGM (T/F) should be made regular DGM (T/F). Thereafter, all DGM(T/F) posts should be filled up on regular basis by onetime relaxation in qualifying service.

6. Suitable relaxation in the qualifying service to be extended for Time Bound Promotion to CAO Grade since eligible Executives are not available.

7. No Looking After/Adhoc/Entrustment Promotions, only Regular promotions should be provided to BSNL Executives. 

8. Immediate final settlement of long awaited SDE Reversal case as one time measure as agreed and directed by the Director HR on various occasions.

ORGANIZATIONAL ACTION PROGRAMS

1. Wearing Black Badges and Desk to Desk Awareness campaign among the      Executives from 01.12.2021 to 15.12.2021.

2. Submission of Memorandum to Hon Member of Parliaments highlighting the failure of BSNL Management in addressing the core issues of organization including HR practices – 07.12.2021 to 15.12.2021.   

3. Twitter campaign on 16.12.2021.

4. Mass Dharna at BA, Circle and BSNL HQs on 22.12.2021.

5. Relay Hunger Fast at BA, Circle, BSNL HQs on 28-30 December 2021.

6. Mass Casual Leave on 03.01.2022.

7. Leaving Official WhatsApp Group and non-cooperation from 03.01.2022 onwards.

8. Mass Indefinite Dharna at BSNLCO: 10.01.2022 onwards till settlement of the issues. 

Forum Notice to CMD

AUAB leaders had a meeting with Joint Secretary (Admn)/DoT on various BSNL related issues pending in DoT. GS attended the meeting.

The following issues discussed.

1. Early launching of 4G and testing of 5G. Financial support to BSNL for compensating the loss due to delay in launching 4G services.

DoT officers tried to explain the latest developments. The upgradation of existing equipments to 4G and launching 4G services is ruled out as per Govt policy. It could have done by BSNL before Govt taking the policy decision of Make in India in the month of April-May, 2020.

The POC route is progressing and TCS committed that the RAN with 40W power will be installed by middle of December and POC can be completed as per the revised target date of 31.12.2021. The manufacturing may start by middle of 2022 and 4G launching by end of 2022, progressively, DoT expecting. By this, it is almost clear that pan India launching of 4G with good coverage will happen only in 2023 provided the Technology is tested and proved as per schedule.

On our concern of losing market share due to non availability of 4G services, there was no convincing reply from DoT Officers.

To compensate the losses, financial assistance in the form of CAPEX for 4G launching is under the active consideration of the Govt, it is informed.

Parallelly, extension of 2G licence with the same 900 spectrum as liberalized spectrum is also under the active consideration of the Govt. This also will be free of cost just like 4G spectrum.

According to DoT, decision in these points are expected by the end of this year 2021 itself.

2. Payment of pending dues to BSNL by DoT amounting to Rs 39000 Cr:

This dues under various heads is under examination in DoT but no decision taken so far.

We pressed for the release of the pending dues which will really help BSNL to meet the urgent requirements.

3. No handing over of BSNL Towers and Optic Fibre to private … :

We explained our concern and strong opposition in privatization of Towers and OFC. The National Monetization pipe line is in that direction, we raised our concern. Jt Sec explained that there is nothing to worry about monetization as the proceeds will come directly to BSNL as per the Union Cabinet decision of 2019. But the Finance Minster statement is that money will be utilized for bridging gap in the Budgetary provision, we explained. DoT agreed to examine it and to ensure that the money received is coming directly to BSNL and the Towers and OFC ownership remain with BSNL.  

4. Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic pay instead of maximum of the pay scale:

We explained the background and the stand of DoPT that pension contribution should be on actual basic instead of maximum of the pay scales from 01.01.2006 onwards. DoT Officers informed that the matter is taken up with Finance Ministry three times but so far the reply is negative. They are not disputing our claim but at the same time not accepting our demand.

5. Speeding up land monetization process to offset BSNL debt.

Four land parcels are put for auction by DIPAM. Good progress in this cases will accelerate the remaining cases. The money will be deposited directly into BSNL account.

6. Immediate settlement of 3^rd PRC for the Executives and Wage revision for the Non-Executives:

We demanded that affordability clause should not be made applicable to BSNL as BSNL is not able to launch 4G services and increase the revenue due to Govt policies. Further Govt did not allow BSNL to avail loan like other operators and expand the network.

However, there is no commitment from DoT in this regard. According to them, it is to be decided at higher level, minimum by the Minister.

7. Revised PO for E2 and E3 standard pay scales for JTO/JAO and SDE/AO equivalent Grades in line with BSNL recommendation.

We explained the BSNL recommendation for E2 and E3 pay scales. After brief discussion they asked us to give more details on the matter. It is also informed that the issue can be re-examined only when higher level intervention is done and directions are received.

After the official meeting, GS met the Officer and explained the BSNL proposal dated 06.06.2016, the PO issued by DoT on 27.03.2017 and the revised proposal of BSNL dated 01.05.2017 restricting the demand to E2 and E3. DoT raised the queries: i) whether the PO issued on 27.03.2017 is implemented in BSNL or not, ii) If E2A is replaced by E3, then SDE and Sr SDE Grades will be in the same scale, is it acceptable etc. GS/AIGETOA also participated in the discussion.

Further they told to give a note in this regard.

SNEA OUTRIGHTLY REJECTS THE POST REDUCTION AND REVISED SANCTION STRENGTH WITHOUT NOTIFYING THE TIME BOUND PROMOTIONS ALREADY APPROVED BY THE BSNL BOARD.

THIS WILL THE LAST NAIL ON THE COFFIN OF BSNL HR POLICIES

Day by day, Management harassing the Executives, demoralizing them and making the company further sick.

NO SALARY, NO PROMOTION, NO PRC, NO PAY SCALES, NO SAB, PAY ANOMALIES – These are the fate of BSNL Executives.

We are determined to fight against this injustice. Make door to door campaign and prepare our members for a long drawn struggle from 1st week of December and to fight against the injustice. 

Revised sanction strength and Man Power plan:

It has been decided to lodge our immediate and strong protest tomorrow itself (24.11.2021) against Restructuring and Manpower plan by BURNING THE COPY of the Restructuring Order and staging lunch hour demonstration.

All CHQ, Circle and SSA leaders are requested to make arrangements for the protest in co-ordination with other Associations. 

Revised sanction strength and Man Power plan:

BSNL Board approved Restructuring and Man Power Plan

Salient Features:

JTO with 12 years of service as on 1st January shall be considered for promotion on personal upgradation basis (as per CPSU CH approved, it is 5 years).

Revised sanction strength will be applicable from 01.02.2020 onwards. All the posts in excess of approved sanctioned strength in different Grades and Streams stand abolished w.e.f.01.02.2020.

Direct Rect in Non Executive Cadre will be done only in TT and JE cadres and for Executives in JTO, MT and DRDGM Grades. Direct Rect in any Grade will be made only with the prior approval of BSNL Board (evenif vacancy is available).

External MT(450) will continue. Internal MT(450 posts) has been converted as Internal LICE for promotion from SDE to AGM.

JTO/JAO and SDE/AO are treated as a single cluster and interchangeable.

Time Bound Promotion before Restructuring

The Forum of Executive Associations (SNEA, AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA) standing unitedly writes to the CMD of BSNL to implement Time Bound Promotion policy w.e.f. 01.07.2018 onwards and to provide promotion to all the eligible Executives before implementation of Organizational Restructuring.  The Forum declares launch of Intensive Struggle if the demands are not considered.

Letter to CMD

Update on LICE JTO/JAO Pay loss issue

The national level committee formed by SNEA to study the pay loss issue of then DR JEs recruited between 01.01.2007 & 07.05.2010, has submitted its recommendations with remedial demand to address their genuine pay loss.

After through analysis and insightful study of the issue in several zoom meetings chaired by GS & CHQ President, SNEA, the following memorandum is finalized for submitting to CMD, BSNL, BSNLCO, New Delhi, through proper channel, by each and every JTO/JAOs on priority. The possible remedial action as in the letter has logical justification to get nod of BSNLCO.

Sample calculation sheet of couple of actual cases is enclosed for ready reference. Relevant changes be made in Highlighted texts based on individuals actual data. 

it can be seen from the calculation sheet that there is huge difference of 8k-10k per month in the salary upon approval of the same. 

Future systematic action plan is already framed and shall be put in action at appropriate time.

Payloss_DR JEs_final draft.docx 

Calculation Sheet_FINAL-Guj_v5.0.xlsx

Start immediate Organizational preparations at Circle and SSA level:

By the approval of the Restructuring and HR plan, it is certain that we are entering into a state of NO PROMOTION in BSNL. It is high time to protest against this arbitrary move of the management and to stop the massacre of Executive cadres.

This will result into unending litigations which management may be welcoming. Otherwise, our timely warning would have take care.

One and only one solution is available, implementation of the Time Bound Promotion Policy approved by the Board w.e.f. 01.07.2018. and

Meet and interact with each and every Executive immediately to explain the deadly consequences of the Restructuring and HR plan.

All the Executive Associations (SNEA, AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA) jointly written to the Management on 15.09.2021 demanding implementation of the Time Bound Promotion policy w.e.f. 01.07.2018 onwards and to provide promotion to all the eligible Executives. All the Executive Associations (SNEA, AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA, SEWA BSNL) met Director (HR) and informed the united stand. 

Forum of BSNL Executives Associations letter to CMD

BSNL Board approved Restructuring and HR plan:

In the new Restructuring and HR Plan proposal, management provided a provision for Time Bound Promotion from JTO to SDE cadres after 12 years instead of 5 years. If Time Bound Promotion after 5 years is having Reservation issue, definitely Time Bound Promotion after 12 years also will have the same Reservation issue. It means there is no Reservation issue in the Promotion Policy approved in 2018 as told by the management in which Time Bound Promotion is provided for all the eligible Executives, after every 5 years. 

In the last AUAB meeting held on 27.10.2021, management taken a stand that the earlier Promotion Policy approved by the Board in 2018 is not implemented as there is difference in opinion among the Associations. If that logic is applied, the present Restructuring plan approved by the Board also cannot be notified and implemented by BSNL as Associations are opposing it. Atleast SNEA is strongly opposing the Restructuring plan in the present form.

SNEA Trivandrum District Conference was held online on Zoom platform on 04-11-2021, 2 PM.

CEC Member Com.Anoop.T.C welcomed everyone, DP Com.Sanal Kumar R.S presided over the meeting, DS Com.Dr.V.G.Sabu presented the Secretary Report followed by presentation of Accounts by DT Com.Shafi.A.

The Open session at 3 PM was inaugurated by Hon'ble PGM Trivandrum Shri C.Rajendran.

General Secretary Com.K.Sebastin, veteran leader Com.George Varghese, NCOA Kerala Secretary Com.G.Anilkumar, Circle Secretary Com.Jithesh.K.P, Circle Treasurer Com.Suneer.S, Area Secretary South Com.Shinemon, Assistant Circle Secretary Com.Aslesh.S.S, CWC member Com.Vimal.V, Circle Organising Secretary Com.Ajay Krishnan and other Circle leaders addressed the meeting.

The District Conference unanimously elected the following office bearers of SNEA Trivandrum for the next term :

President: Com.Anoop TC
Secretary: Com.Shafi A
Treasurer: Com.Sanalkumar R S

Vice Presidents:

Com. Soji O
Com. Radhakrishnan R

Asst Secretaries:    

Com. Dinesh.R
Com. Jose Jacob

Org. Secretaries:

Com. Nazeer H
Com. Deepu
Com. Suresh kumar STP
Com. Sunitha George
Com. Jegan Jose
Com. Sindhu C
Com. Ramkumar C
Com. Rinosh Thankachan
        
CEC Members:

Com. Rajeevan K
Com. Shabeer S

Attingal Branch

President: Com. Sunillal
Secretary: Com. Rajasekharan D
Treasurer: Com. Subeesh

Neyattinkara Branch

President : Com. Sreeram R S
Secretary : Com.Vishnu KS
Treasurer : Com. Surajkumar M S

Congratulations..!! to ALL

Congratulations …

The continuous efforts of SNEA and NCOA and the struggles for revised IDA from 01.07.2021 settled the issue. NCOA conducted protest demonstrations on 07.10.2021 throughout the country wearing black badges and proposed to conduct protest Dharna infront of DPE Office on 28.10.2021 which compelled them to issue the revised orders.

Revised order for IDA from 01.07.2021 as 173.8% and IDA order from 01.10.2021 as 179.3% issued by DPE for 2017 pay scales, settling the anomaly.

SNEA could play an important role in settling this serious anomaly after our GS become the Working President of NCOA.

Revised IDA from 01.07.2021 and IDA from 01.10.2021

Congratulations to the newly elected Office Bearers of SNEA Circle Office Trivandrum..!!

SNEA Circle Office General Body meeting was held online on 24.10.2021 (Sunday, 2 PM) and the following office bearers were unanimously elected for the next term:

President:           Com. Vimal V. SDE
Vice presidents:          1) Com. Bijoy  JTO
                                   2) Com. Rashmi.R SDE
Dist. Secretary:  Com. Binush  B. Peter  SDE
Asst.Dist. Secretaries: 1) Com. Jayakumar.A.S. AGM
                                   2) Com. Jayesh.V.Nair JAO
Treasurer:         Com. Robert  A.  SDE

CEC Members: 1) Com. Biju S. SDE
                        2) Com. Faizal. A. Rahman  SDE

District Organising Secretaries:
                       1) Com. Sanjana Sivan JTO
                       2) Com. Sreejith  JAO
                       3) Com. Jaseer Muhammad Kunju SDE
                       4) Com. Manoj S.U.  JTO

The online meeting over Zoom was chaired by District President Com.Shabeer, welcome speech was delivered by Assistant District Secretary Com.Arun.G.C, DS Com.Aslesh.S.S presented District Secretary Report, DT Com.Biju.S presented the Accounts and Finance statement. Circle President Com.Dr.V.G.Sabu, Circle Secretary Com.Jithesh.K.P, Circle Treasurer Com.Suneer.S, Circle Vice President Com.Vidya.A, Circle Organising Secretary Com.Ajay Krishnan, CWC member Com.Vimal.R addressed the GB. Vote of Thanks was delivered by newly elected CEC member Com.Biju.S

Meeting between BSNL Board of Directors and AUAB will be held today at 5 PM on various demands:

In the backdrop of the agitational programs announced by the AUAB, a marathon meeting was held between the Board of Directors of BSNL and the AUAB on 06.10.2021. However, no settlement is reached with regards to the charter of demands of the AUAB. Thereafter, the AUAB leaders met the Director (HR) and informed that, they would be forced to go ahead with the agitations, if the important issues are not settled within a week. Again, the AUAB met online on 18.10.2021 and decided to organise the Twitter Campaign on 29.10.2021. 

In this background, one more meeting is taking place between Directors of BSNL Board and the AUAB at 05:00 pm today, 27.10.2021.

CHQ Office Bearers meeting reviewed the Restructuring plan:

An urgent meeting of the CHQ OBs held yesterday evening to discuss about the Restructuring plan approved by the BSNL Board on 23.10.2021 and future course of actions.

The meeting observed that the approved plan will not give any career progression to the Executives if post based promotion is continued. Drastic reduction in posts taken place and excess executives are working in cadres like SDE(T), AO and JAO. All the earlier vacancies including LDCE/LICE quota got abolished. There is no other mechanism other than Time Bound Promotion Policy to promote all the eligible Executives. This will ensure smooth career progression from 01.07.2018 onwards. Again External MT recruitment is inserted in the Restructuring plan when we are demanding its replacement with internal fast track promotion alone.

The CHQ OBs meeting chalked out the future action plans and decided to wait for the outcome of todays meeting with the CMD and Board members in which implementation of the Promotion policy approved by the Board in May 2018 for the BSNL Executives and LICE for JTO also will be deliberated as an agenda and CMD will spell out the details.

Forum of BSNL Executives (SNEA, AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA) mutually decided for organizational actions if management is not agreeing for the promotion of all the eligible Executives on Time Bound basis ensuring career progression of all the Executives.

NCOA protest Dharna infront of DPE Office on 28.10.2021 postponed:

In view of the proposed Dharna infront of DPE office, Senior Officer of DPE spoken to Secretary General/NCOA yesterday and informed that DPE is processing the hike in IDA w.e.f. 01.07.2021 as demanded by NCOA. He also assured that the proposal for hike in IDA w.e.f. 01.10.2021 also will be processed. NCOA had given notice for protest demonstration against the discrimination in IDA rates w.e.f. 01.07.2021.

Actual rate effective from 01-07-2021 for 2017 scale is 24.6%, for 2007 scale is 173.6% and 1997 scale is 361.9% respectively but actual rate paid is only 23.2%, 170.5% and 356.7% respectively for 2017 scale, 2007 scale and 1997 scale.

The Core Committee meeting of NCOA held yesterday discussed the matter and decided to postpone the protest Dharna on 28.10.2021 infront of DPE office for 2 weeks in view of the assurance from DPE.

Parallely, NCOA filed a writ petition in the Guwahati High Court challenging the freezing of IDA for CPSE Executives which is in the advanced stage. The petition is filed by Joint Secretary (East) of SNEA, on behalf of NCOA.

HR plan and Restructuring Plan approved by the BSNL Board on 23.10.2021.

The BSNL Board meeting held on 23.10.2021 approved the HR plan proposal of management. The Board members from DoT raised objections on keeping large number of posts at Senior Management level of PGM etc.

The sanctioned number is more or less same as informed earlier except in AGM equivalent cadres in which about 10% hike is proposed. In AGM(T), total number proposed is 4500 (3600 as promotion quota, 450 as Intl MT and 450 Extl MT). Out of this, 1400 AGMs are working today. There is another proposal to utilize the Intl MT quota for DPC purpose for the first time. However, there is no change in the number for SDE equivalent cadres. The details of the approved proposal are awaited.

CHQ is in touch with other Associations on this issue and the future course of actions will be decided in a couple of days. CHQ Office Bears meeting is scheduled for 26.10.2021 to assess the situation and working out the strategies as per the CWC decisions.

Meanwhile meeting between CMD/BSNL and AUAB is scheduled for tomorrow 5 PM in which details of the proposals are expected to be shared. Implementation of the Promotion policy approved by the Board in May 2018 for BSNL Executives and LICE for JTO are also part of the Restg agenda to be discussed with CMD and other Board members.

Calling Volunteers from JTO(T) for posting in Lakshadweep

View Orders 

We thank Management for considering our suggestions regarding posting of JTOs in Lakshadweep islands, that were evolved in the CEC meeting of SNEA Kerala held online on 13-10-2021.

As per the list published by Administration dtd 07-10-2021 , it was seen that the Circle long stay list of JTO Cadre has been published not only against the precedence being followed in the circle but also against guidelines issued from the corporate office from time to time.

As we all know that Lakshadweep has been a part of Ernakulam BA at all times. When a posting order in JTO cadre to these islands is being carried out (other than new recruitment) executives were transferred from Ernakulam BA only by taking the longest stay list of the BA. After VRS the executive strength of Ernakulam BA has reduced drastically and we do agree that it would initiate more transfer orders in the changed scenario.

The Administration has prepared a longstay list on the basis of Date of Joining of the official in Kerala circle. It neither matches the decade old policies of our circle nor complies with the transfer policy guidelines which describes as “For counting Station/SSA tenure, the period of service rendered in the previous cadre (s)/grade (s) would be counted. For Inter circle transfer, stay will be counted from the date of regular promotion/recruitment into the grade of JTO/JAO and others equivalent to the first level of Executive Hierarchy.”

If administration is of the opinion that circle stay is to be taken for the transfer to Lakshadweep, the stay need to be counted from the date of joining of the executive in the cadre of JTO, as done for the inter-circle transfers in the SDE and above cadres. As per transfer policy amendment - “For effecting transfer to rural and unpopular stations, system of calling volunteers will be adopted and in the event of not getting adequate volunteers, employees in the order of station tenure i.e. the employee with longest station stay will be considered for transfer”. Hence it was requested that revised long stay list may be published as per stay particulars of BA tenure of executives or clarification may be sought from Corporate office for preparing long stay list for transfer to Lakshadweep.

It is a known fact that the long stay transfer to Lakshadweep for the executives in the fag end of their career is a tough challenge, when their family needed them the most. In order to ease the hardship faced by such executives, SNEA proposed to evolve a flexible and innovative policy which ensures, bringing back executives volunteering to work at Lakshadweep to the previous post after completion of a minimum tenure of six months on individual representation. We also requested that their service of six months in LD may be qualified to count for the benefit of break in circle/SSA tenure.

Accordingly, we requested the circle management to call for fresh options to serve in LD islands after publishing the revised long stay of JTO cadre revised norms proposed by this association. We are confident that such a proactive action will not only fulfil the administrative needs in respect of LD but also will benefit the employees at large, which will in turn benefit the organization as a whole.

Final All India Eligibility List-3 of JTOS for the Recruitment Year 2009 to 2012.

Letter AIEL 3                                          AIEL 3 Recruitment Year 2010

AIEL 3 Recruitment Year 2011            AIEL 3 Recruitment Year 2012

National Confederation of Officers Association (NCOA) protesting against the discrimination in IDA rates w.e.f. 01.07.2021

Actual rate effective from 01-07-2021 for 2017 scale is 24.6%, for 2007 scale is 173.6% and 1997 scale is 361.9% respectively but actual rate paid is only 23.2%, 170.5% and 356.7% respectively for 2017 scale, 2007 scale and 1997 scale.

All BSNL Executives are requested to join the protest actions demanding IDA @ 173.6% instead of 170.5% w.e.f. 01.07.2021 by:

1. Wearing Black Badge/Mask on 07-10-2021 (download badge in pdf | docx)

2. Conducting protest Dharna in front of DPE office and at respective CPSEs on 28-10-2021

NCOA letter to DPE

CS SNEA writes to CGMT Kerala regarding Long stay transfer of Executives from shortage BAs and Circle Tenure areas to Lakshadweep Islands.

View Letter

SNEA views / suggestions on the Cluster based Outsourcing System:

The shortcomings in the existing tender, manipulations done by the vendor to have good MTTR and workable solutions to streamline the tender are discussed. In the new experiment of cluster based outsourcing, it is concluded that:

i) The expenditure has not come down as expected rather gone up, almost two times. On an average, about Rs 50/- paid per connection, including incentives.

ii) Services not improved rather deteriorated resulting large scale closure of Landline and BB connections.

iii) More importantly, the cluster partner (vendor) did not invest much to improve the network quality in terms of material and manpower.

iv) Most of the cluster partners do not have any experience in UG cable and external plant maintenance. Most of them are Franchisees or vendors maintaining the BTSs. 

SNEA SUBMISSION TO THE COMMITTEE

Today the Cluster Committee had discussions with SNEA, BSNLEU and AIGETOA through online. SNEA made a detailed presentation to the Committee on various points based on the inputs collected in the CWC meeting held on 29.08.2021 and 02.09.2021. The shortcomings in the existing tender, manipulations done by the vendor and workable solutions to streamline the tender to maximize the efficiency of the vendor and by prompt service delivery to the customers etc are explained by General Secretary.

In the new experiment, i) the expenditure has not come down as expected rather gone up almost two times, ii) services not improved rather deteriorated resulting large scale closure. This proves the failure  of the new tender which is to be addressed.

The solution should be worked out based on HOW LONG THE LEGACY COPPER WIRE CONNECTIONS will be maintained. Accordingly long term or short term strategy should be evolved, we suggested.

AIGEOTOA and BSNLEU also made presentations on various points explaining the shortcomings and possible solutions.

All Unions and Associations of BSNL (AUAB) Circluar to to all the employees.

The meeting of AUAB was held at New Delhi on 23.09.2021 and 25.09.2021. General Secretaries of SNEA, BSNLEU, NFTE, AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA, SEWA BSNL, FNTO, BSNL MS, BSNL ATM, TEPU and BSNL OA attended the meeting. The meeting reviewed the 3 Days Dharna at New Delhi and discussed about the future course of action. Decision has been taken to organize:

Twitter Campaign on 06.10.2021.

Black Flag/ Black badge wearing demonstrations on 26.10.2021.

All Circle and SSAs are requested to implement the decisions taken in the AUAB meeting. 

AUAB Circular dated 27.09.2021 

1st day Dharna at New Delhi on 21.09.2021 under AUAB banner.

First day Dharna demanding BSNL Revival, 3 PRC, SAB and Pension Revision become a huge success with the participation of large number of Comrades from nearby Circles PB, UPW, HR and Delhi.

In addition to GS, President, AGSs, CP & CS of BSNLCO and large number of comrades from PB and UP West Circles under the leadership of CSs participated in the Dharna and made it a big success.

FORUM OF BSNL EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATIONS (SNEA, AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA) writes to Shri. P. K. Purwar, CMD/BSNL jointly demanding Promotion of all the eligible Executives on Time Bound basis before Restructuring and post reduction.

Define road map for promotion to higher posts. No Looking After/Adhoc Promotions, only regular promotions. The promotions should be extended to all w.e.f. 01.07.2018 onwards as and when the Executives fulfill their eligibility criteria. We will be compelled to oppose any Restructuring and post reduction before Promotions.

SNEA, AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA jointly decided to launch the struggle 

Forum of BSNL Executives association letter to CMD

Meeting with Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR) on 10.09.2021

CHQ leaders of AIGETOA, SNEA, SEWA (BSNL) and AIBSNLEA met Shri. Arvind Vadnerkar, Director(HR) on 10.09.2021 and held detailed discussions on promotion to BSNL Executives. It is informed that Restructuring is in very advanced stage and it will be presented to MC in a couple of days.

1. We demanded that all eligible Executives as on date should be promoted before restructuring and only viable option is Time Bound Promotion for all eligible Executives before the Restructuring. BSNL Board has approved Time Bound Promotion Policy in May 2018 itself and promotions should be ensured in a time bound manner for all eligible Executives, we demanded. The concern on Reservation can be addressed by incorporating a provision for following the Govt/DoPT guidelines on Reservation and protecting the constitutional rights. The promotions should be extended w.e.f. 01.07.2018 onwards as and when the Executives fulfill their eligibility criteria.

We also told that other issues which have been raised by various sections from time to time may be addressed in the policy by involving all the stake holders and drawing a consensus. It will be pertinent to mention that Management Committee of the Board is empowered to decide on such changes in the policy.

2. We also requested that before Restructuring, all the Adhoc DGM(T/F) Executives should be made regular DGM(T/F) as sufficient vacancies are available and thereafter all posts should be filled on regular basis. Further, a merit based fast track promotion should also be introduced for DGM equivalent and above grade for promotion to higher positions from among meritorious BSNL Executives to lead BSNL by creating adequate number of such posts. Current MTRR and DGM RRs should be scrapped altogether and replaced with internal fast track mechanism. 

Earlier CHQ leaders of AIGETOA, SNEA, SEWA (BSNL) and AIBSNLEA met and deliberated the Restructuring process and its deadly consequences on career progression of the Executives. Even small increase in the number of posts is not going to address the issue. There is a huge disconnect in numbers proposed by management and actual requirement of the posts to ensure smooth promotion for all eligible Executives in all the Grades across all the wings. It is also deliberated that the existing vacancies especially in AGM/CAO equivalent grades are also not getting filled owing to complexities associated with respect to SLP at Hon Supreme Court, relating to Reservation and the management is also not trying for any solution taking excuse of the situation.

After detailed discussion, it is decided to work jointly for the career progression of all the Executives either by making Time Bound Promotions without linking it with availability of vacancies or by getting so many numbers of posts which ensures smooth promotion for all eligible Executives in all the Grades across all the wings in a time bound manner without stagnating any Executive in any cadre or stream.

Associations agreed to pursue for implementation of the Board approved Time Bound Promotion Policy of May 2018 with incorporation of provisions for following Govt/ DoPT guidelines on Reservation protecting the constitutional rights. The promotions should be extended w.e.f. 01.07.2018 onwards as and when the Executives fulfill their eligibility criteria.

Associations will also demand that all the Adhoc DGM(T/F) Executives should be made regular DGM(T/F) as sufficient vacancies are available and thereafter all posts should be filled on regular basis. Issues raised by AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA on the policy will be pursued to be implemented. It was discussed that changes required to consider those issues can easily be addressed by Management Committee of the Board.

Associations agreed for incorporation of a merit based fast track promotion should also be introduced for DGM equivalent and above grade for promotion to higher positions from among meritorious BSNL Executives to lead BSNL by creating adequate number of such posts. Associations will also demand for scrapping of Current MTRR and DR DGM RRs and replaced with internal fast track mechanism. 

Other than promotional aspects, all issues pertaining to Pay, Promotion and Pension shall also be jointly pursued by all.

Meeting with Shri P K Purwar, CMD BSNL on 09.09.2021:

CHQ leaders of AIGETOA and SNEA met CMD BSNL Shri P.K. Purwar and communicated that if BSNL management is going ahead with Restructuring and post reduction without working out the promotional avenues for its Executives and finalizing the future road map to fill up the top management positions in the company with meritorious candidates, then it is going to meet stiff resistance and opposition from all the Executives. Normally, norms are framed after conducting extensive work study in the field units, but no work study took place and restructuring process has been converted into a pen paper exercise aimed only for reduction in posts. The inputs given by Associations highlighting the shortcomings of the restructuring proposal has been completely ignored and management moving ahead with drastic reduction in posts which is not at all acceptable.

We said that management cannot simply ignore the fact that BSNL Board has approved a proposal in May 2018 where they want JTO/JAO Equivalent level Executives to reach to post of AGM in a time of 15 years of service. Such type of demeaning of Executives where management wants JTO/JAO/SDE/AO Equivalent grade officers to stagnate for as long as 12 years for their first promotion and 25 years for its second promotion will lead to a disastrous situation in BSNL, where every Executive will be in a state of unrest and will give rise to a serious conflict. We categorically demanded CMD/BSNL to put on hold current restructuring proposal and requested him to deliberate a proposal which leads to a complete transformation of organization in all respects including the work culture, motivation, promotional avenues, and recognition of Merit.

BSNL Board has approved Time Bound Promotion Policy in May 2018 itself and promotions should be ensured in a time bound manner for all eligible Executives, we demanded. CMD BSNL said that he remains open to further discussion and told us to discuss with Director HR, BSNL Board.

Later, both Association leaders met Shri. Vivek Banzal, Director(CFA) and Shri. S. K. Mishra, Director(CM) also and demanded Time Bound Promotion for all eligible Executives, before the Restructuring.

Dear Comrades,

Yesterday CHQ leaders of both SNEA and AIGETOA discussed the ongoing Restructuring processes which entail drastic reduction of posts. It will block the entire career progression of all the Executives, both the Associations acknowledged.

It has concluded that Promotion in a Time Bound manner is the only solution for this and there is an urgent need for Fierce United Struggle to address the promotional issues of Executives.

Finally both sides decided to demand promotion for all eligible Executives, Time Bound Promotion before any Restructuring and meet the CMD in this regard on Thursday itself and place the demand. Further discussion will continue for a common minimum program and other Associations will also be approached. (GS/AIBSNLEA was out of station)

CS replies to the CGMT Letter on Illegal tracking of Employee Location in Online Attendance System - Infringement on privacy of Individuals.

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It's a special day for executives of  Kasaragod, as soft tenure status is reinstated to  Kasaragod and Uppala SDCAs on our demand. View Orders

CS writes to CGMT Kerala requesting to withdraw the Online Attendance System and the discriminatory and humiliating practice of employee surveillance in Kerala Circle in the name of "Punctuality for Productivity".

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CS writes to CGM STR regarding Deterioration of Optical Fiber Cable NW in Kerala STR

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Dark Fiber Leasing Out - Management had meeting with SNEA Leaders to discuss about our Protest against the move

As per the Letter given by SNEA Kerala, Circle Management hosted a meeting with SNEA for discussing our views on Dark Fiber Leasing out to Kerala vision on 24/8/2021 through Zoom. Circle Secretary Com. Jithesh K P and Asst. Circle Secretary Com. Suresh Kumar R represented SNEA,  Sri. Sukumaran NK GM(EB) and Sri. Venugopalan S GM Kannur represented Management.

We explained the probable business threats to our FTTH, ILL and P2P Services when we are offering a Dark Fiber from Trivandrum to Kannur to one of our Major Rival Company Kerala Vision in detail. We have pointed out that, the dark fiber lease rate fixed in the offer is only one fifth of the market rate (card rate is much higher) of 10G P2P link per Kilometer. Kerala vision can set up any level of bandwidth with most modern transmission equipment which is available at cheaper price in market. This business deal may elevate Kerala vision at par with BSNL offering all telecom services in Kerala circle. We have provided many circuits to Kerala vision across Kerala which we expect further revenue through expansion, but this lease out will be a total bandwidth solution to them.  We have pointed out the FTTH Business issues and Kerala vision’s instructions to their LCOs not to give more than 15% FTTH connections of BSNL. We have also explained the probable future business of Kerala vision like retail of SIP Trunk, different Telephony service including OBD, Cloud PBX etc which need high bandwidth, which all will be the main threats to our existing PRI and SIP trunk Services and growing business of OBD.

We feel that Management is mainly looking at immediate source of income from Kerala Vision through a few crores of business by neglecting the threats they could make against BSNL by grabbing our existing EB business by offering lesser tariff than BSNL. 

SNEA categorically conveyed the management about the strong protest of entire Members of SNEA against this move and if Management is not ready to withdraw the present business proposal, more vigorous protests will be taking place in coming days in a wider platform. 

Management finally agreed to brief our inputs and suggestions to CGMT and an appropriate decision will be communicated soon. We thank Management for arranging a meeting for discussing this vital issue in length and breadth. Meeting lasted for around 1hour 30min.

Onam gives us hope for the future. Onam tells us that there was a period when people were treated alike and this gives us hope to move forward to a future where all people will live together as one, with love and prosperity.

Onam is a festival of hope to those who fight for equality in society, it is an opportunity for us to unite, to forgive and forget and spread the message of universal brotherhood.   

SNEA Kerala extends heartiest goodwishes to all its members, wellwishers and their family with good health and happiness. May all your hopes, dreams and wishes come true. HAPPY ONAM..!!

CS writes to CGMT reg Fiber lease to Kerala vision

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Meeting with CGMT on 28.07.2021:

CP Com. Dr. V.G.Sabu, CS Com. Jithesh.K.P, ACS Com. Aslesh.S.S and Circle Organising Secretary Com.Ajay Krishnan met CGMT on 28.07.2021 after the conclusion of hunger fast proceedings. We had a detailed discussion about the current trend in the FTTH business sector, the only ray of hope till the introduction of 4G. We also conveyed the concern and anxiety of our members regarding the proposed  fiber leasing agreement with M/s Kerala Vision. It is learnt that Kerala vision has requested for Dark fiber at 25 routes across Kerala amounting to Rs 3.5 Cr per Annum. They also requested space at 21 major BSNL Telephone exchanges for installing their equipment. As per the field report, Kerala Vision is struggling hard to retain its customer base due to its congested network capacity.

Earlier they have taken 10G connectivity from BSNL to enhance their Bandwidth capabilities in many BAs. As all we are aware, Non Exclusive LCOs, majority of them are Kerala Vision affiliates, have been providing and maintaining BSNL FTTH connections through contract agreement for the last four years. But their performance was disparaging and they even dared to take BSNL leads and provide connections beneficial to Kerala Vision Network. The entire scenario was changed when BSNL started contracting with Exclusive LCOs. However, due to the congested network performance of Kerala Vision Broadband Internet Services, those LCOs are compelled to provide BSNL connections to sustain in the business. Now a stage has reached that Non Exclusive LCOs started providing more connections than that of BSNl’s  Exclusive LCOs. In Kozhikode BA, the FTTH provision proportion for the month of June 2021 is 60% for NLCOs and 40% for ELCOs. We have shared the concern that if BSNL is offering bandwidth solutions to Kerala Vision to wipe away their bottleneck of congestion in their network, the NLCOs may slow down the process of  FTTH provision and we afraid that they may resort to their earlier practice of converting BSNL connections favourable to Kerala Vision Network. A little consideration in this regard shows that a 10 % decrease in the present trend of FTTH provisioning may end up in a loss of revenue of Rs 5.85 Crore (Per Annum) to BSNL compared to the revenue gain of  3.5 Crore (Per Annum) in EB segment. 

Respected CGMT had a patient hearing to our submission and advised us to keep on improving the fault clearance in FTTH. He also cautioned us that the non-payment of bills from customers in the FTTH segment is more than one crore which needs considerable improvement. The proposal of the dark fiber leasing is as per the corporate office guidelines. If BSNL is not using such opportunities, they may approach other TSPs and BSNL only will be the loser. Some of our colleagues are converting high ARPU customers to newly introduced lowest FMC plans such as RS 399/- ignoring the financial position of our company. Finally CGMT concluded that the issue needs further discussion and after a thorough study, if the proposal is found as a threat to Kerala circle, Circle administration has no hesitation to withdraw from the proposed business from Kerala Vision.

Further we have brought the notice of CGMT that in Kerala circle, the SMS and Incoming facilities are extending to GP2 customers which are blocked in all other circles. CGMT replied that it is already under consideration of our circle and this practice will be stopped immediately.

Com Ajay Krishnan initiated a discussion about the update of BSNL board decision regarding 4G upgradation of Nokia BTSs. CGMT told us that he will give the latest update.

On the basis of above meeting with CGMT on 28.07.2021 regarding the opportunities and threats in the FTTH business sector, which is the only lifeline till BSNL launches 4G commercially, We have conveyed the concern and apprehensions of our members regarding the proposed fibre leasing agreement with M/s Kerala Vision. A thorough study was done and the letter is submitted to CGMT.

The point-by-point reply to the apprehensions put forth by the management in the meeting is furnished below.

Till their network got congested due to bandwidth and speed issues, the LCOs affiliated to Kerala Vision Broadband Internet Services were not all inclined to provide BSNL connections. A deep analysis will reveal that to sustain in the business in highly volatile market, these LCOs started giving BSNL connections. It is pertinent to note that, these NELCOs prior to that were not at all giving fresh leads through BSNL network, also seen converting our leads to Kerala Vision network without the knowledge of BSNL or even the customers. Now due to high demand of FTTH in the pandemic, a stage has quickly reached that the connections provided by these Non-Exclusive LCOs have surpassed the connections provided by our Exclusive LCOs.

In the month of July Non-exclusive LCOs provided 13746 (56.7%) FTTH connections against a total provision of 24228 connections in Kerala Circle.

If BSNL is offering bandwidth solutions to Kerala Vision to wipe away their bottleneck of congestion in their network, the NELCOs will gleefully go back to Kerala vision network, who is famous for its pro-LCO business model, from where they get better incentives and bonus. It is highly apprehended that we may be pushed back to our early days.

In Kerala circle, on an average we are providing 20000 connections per month. If the present trend continues, Kerala vision affiliated NELCOs will continue to provide 55% of the net FTTH provision. The revenue contributed by these fresh connections for the first month will be 33 Lakhs and 3.96 Crore for one year (11000*300*12) assuming the ARPU as Rs.600. Subsequently 20K provision for the following months would fetch us 3.96 Crore each month. The excess revenue per year will be 51 Crores. By providing a solution to our competitor’s bandwidth solutions, if we anticipate 20% shifting (a barest minimum) of new provision to Kerala Vision, we will lose a revenue of 5.1 Crores (Revenue share of BSNL) per annum. 

Nowadays TSPs are reluctant to lease their spare optical fibres and are promoting Bandwidth lease to have a control over the traffic. It is also learnt that KV has contacted most of the TSPs and no one accepted the fibre leasing. In the current scenario, getting a solution for them from any other TSP is beyond question.

The basic tariff fixed by BSNL (Rs 20000 per Kilometre of fibre lease vide Lr no 5-152/2011-EB(I) dated 28.11.2013), which is not revised for the last 8 years is not commensurate with the parameters in the drastically changed scenario. Therefore, the lease deed with KV for a basic rate of 24000 is meagre. 

Kerala vision, a major competitor of BSNL in the Internet sector is providing the value-added service compared to BSNL because of the triple play. Initially they provided FTTH connections of RailTel. Now they have taken ISP license and established their own connections. Most of the RailTel connections also they have migrated unethically. Our leasing out is only a temporary business to bail KV out of crisis, which would be a shot in the arm till the firm comes out of the present crisis and expected to end once K-Phone is operational.

The major contributor to the increased fault rate of FTTH is the Kerala vision affiliated NELCOs. The main agreement was signed by a big operating firm division/area level and under that umbrella small groups are operating to provide connections. Here these small operators being technically incompetent, not well trained, are not proactive and blames BSNL for their lapses. Because of the three-layered operating structure, the dissemination fault and its disposal are time consuming. They are slowly picking the momentum and are getting familiar with FMS software for immediate fault closure.

It is not because our people push the customers to lower plan, but it is the package announced tempting the customers opt for lower plans. It is a general fact that, if same speed is offered to different FTTH plans the customers will try to migrate to the lowest plan. ITPC may have to block plan change for promotional plans to put an end to such revenue eroding practices.

In nut shell, if we provide a remedy to the root cause of the competitor’s problem and corresponding decline in the market share which only helped our FTTH business to flourish, and relying on the easy bucks than propagating long vision and farsightedness, would be tantamount to killing the goose that lays the golden egg.

This association though shocked to hear, would like to ignore the action taken by the management to accept the offer of Kerala Vision in haste, as there is enough time to cancel the order considering the above inputs. If our explanation on the matter is not convincing enough, we would like to have an online meeting with circle administration  at the earliest.

Regarding undue delay in disbursement of salary

Com.Aslesh, ACS, Com. Ramana, CWC Member and other office bearers of SNEA, Circle Office, met GM (HR) today morning and expressed strong resentment over the issue of delayed salary disbursal by M/s Union Bank of India and the dismal approach of BSNL Kerala Circle management in dealing with this issue, which has now repeated for the 3rd consecutive time.

It was opined to take steps as per the RBI guidelines and also to release the interest for delayed salary disbursal as per Honourble Supreme Court judgement. Administration assured to send a responsible officer to the bank branch and possibility of considering change of bank was also discussed.
Later GM (HR) conveyed that the matter has been taken up on top priority with UBI Regional Officer and that salary will be disbursed today itself.

SNEA Kerala expressed its Protest to CGMT Kerala with regard to the CAF penalties :

It is reported from the field units that steps are being initiated to recover the CAF penalty imposed by TERM cell from the initiator of CAF - employees/franchisee. It is also understood that BAs have received specific instructions to recover the amount from the employees including  retirees. In this regard we are constrained to remind the administration the following:

1. BSNL Kerala Circle is having mobile market share more than 20%. One among the major reson is the vigorous marketing strategy followed years together despite with obsolete technology and high service issues. Errors may be occurred during such marketing melas since the individual collecting the CAF were entrusted to do it apart from their regular duties and are not much aware of the legal formalities. 

2. Earlier such penalties were borne by the BSNL itself in Kerala circle and we have not seen such practice of recovery in other circles. 

3. In Case of EKYC and DKYC CAFs the faulty CAF cannot be corrected and the same CAF may be selected for scrutiny next time also.

4. The Digital CAFs are mainly rejected because of the lack of White background or the photostat of ID proof. If we compare it with private operators softwares there is in built mechanism in the softwares itself not to accept blur images, coloured or fade backgrounds, duplicate ID proof etc. 

5. We are afraid that penalising employees/franchisees may demotivate them and may considerably retard the new mobile provision when BSNL is in receipt of higher port out.  

6. Administration may initiate steps to correct such defective CAFs since DOT is ready to extend the timeline as reported in the meetings.

7. The act of the CAF initiator cannot be considered as negligence. Such recoveries   will demotivate the employees and they may hesitant to give more connection in future.

Considering the above it is requested that administration may abstain from recovering the penalty amount imposed by DOT from employees/franchisees.

Meeting with Shri P K Purwar, CMD/BSNL on 02.08.2021.

GS, President and AGS met and held discussions on the following issues.

1. Status of the proposal pending before the BSNL Board for launching of 4G services through upgradation. 

The proposal for upgradation of M/s Nokia supplied BTSs for South and Western Zones was approved by the MC of BSNL Board on 01.07.2021 with an estimated cost of just 550 Crores. It is learned that the proposal was not approved by the Board in its meeting held on 23.07.21. Two members from DoT is part of the full Board in addition to the functional Directors from BSNL and they did not agree with the proposal and the agenda deferred to the next meeting. We sought the authenticity of the information from CMD.

CMD informed that of course upgradation of 4G compatible BTSs was an agenda in the Board meeting held on 23.07.2021. However it is not passed and deferred to next Board meeting. Discussions are going on with DoT in this regard.

It is a major setback for BSNL Revival plan and the 4G launching is delaying due to this. It is really shocking to know that after the Union Cabinet approval for 4G spectrum, Officers from DoT who are BSNL Board members, blocking the upgradation route and 4G launching. Earlier in December 2019 also, same forces stopped the upgradation route.

2. Drastic post reduction through Restructuring and the action plan of Management to give promotions by addressing the stagnation.

Regarding Restructuring exercise, we raised our genuine doubts, whether any work study has done prior to the finalization of norms. Our discussions focused on the following critical issues in Restructuring plan.

1) After drastic cut in the number of posts, how management is planning the career progression of the Executives.

2) More Executives required in filed units, than in Offices, for generating revenue. Just reverse happening now because of stringent norms for field units.

3) Working strength is more than the sanctioned strength in some cadres. How it is going to be addressed.

4) Revenue alone cannot be the criteria for deciding the norms. The vast geographical area, available network etc also to be considered.

5) JTO and SDE made interchangeable, then what is the issue in giving promotion on Time Bound basis as approved.

6) Management always talks about hierarchy and pyramid structure in BSNL. But in the restructuring proposal, no hierarchy or structure is followed. It is almost same as CPSU Cadre Hierarchy structure.

7) Need for change in the proposed norms for various cadres.

8) Excess sanction of GM posts.

9) No hierarchy between AGM and DGM cadres.

It appears that management is not having any roadmap for future promotions and the only offer is that it will be discussed after restructuring. But SNEA insisted that it should be finalized before restructuring so that the process completes smoothly. After restructuring, management will not resolve the contentious issues and as per the proposed number, no one will get any career progression. The young generation will end up with a single promotion in their entire service period. The senior most Executives may get one promotion and retire without second promotion.

After the recent SDE promotion, the SDE sanction is to be increased from 10,500 to minimum 13,500 and similarly JTO number also taking the total number of JTO/SDE to 27,000 as per our proposal. The number of DE posts is very well justified for 5000. Similar treatment for the cadres in all the streams.

However CMD is non-committal on increasing the number of posts.

We pointed out the stagnation issue specifically in Electrical/Civil/Arch/ Telecom etc wings. CMD informed that on case to case basis, personal upgradation of posts will be considered to address the stagnation after the restructuring process. However details did not divulged.

Personal upgradation of post is nothing but CPSU Cadre Hierachy which is already approved by the Board and pending for implementation. We categorically told management that unless and until Time Bound promotion is not implemented, we cannot accept post reduction. Otherwise, the minimum number of posts in each cadre is to be as per our proposal to have promotional avenue.

We also demanded that all the existing posts are to be filled before any restructuring.

3. Rule 9 Transfer in JTO and JAO cadres on humanitarian ground.

All the genuine Rule 9 cases, even on medical grounds are pending now. It is because of the instruction of CMD, not to consider any Rule 9 transfer. We requested to revoke the ban and consider the genuine cases urgently. CMD assured to look into the matter for an early resolution.

SNEA had agenda meeting with Director (HR) and all the GMs under HR vertical on 03.08.2021 on the following agenda points already submitted. For fruitful discussions, physical meeting held in the chamber of DIR(HR) instead of online meeting.

As GS, President and AGS stationed at New Delhi, physical meeting become possible. PGM(Pers), Sr GM(Estt), Sr GM(SR), GM(Restg &WS), GM(Trg & Admn), GM(Rect) were present in the meeting. Discussions continued for more than three and half hours, from 4 PM to 7.30 PM.

Agenda points:

1. Promotions in all the cadres -- ways to overcome the deadlock situation.

2. Restructuring.

3. Settlement of other long pending HR issues:

a) DoT approval for standard Pay scales of E2 and E3 w.e.f. 01.01.2007.

b) Enhancement of SAB Contribution to full 30%.

c) Settle the pay loss issue with Rs 22820/- as starting basic for the 2007 to 2010 batch JTO/JAOs who recruited in pre-revised E1A scale.

d)  Extend E1+5 increments for the post 2010 rect JTO/JAOs till E2 scale is settled.

e) Extend E1A and E2A scale notionally w.e.f. 01.10.2000 for the JTO/SDE in Civil/Elect/Arch/TF/PA/PS etc streams as approved by the MC of BSNL Board.

4. DGM (Telecom/Fin) Regular promotion.

5. E7 scale for SG JAG Grade instead of E6 scale for all Officers. For Group A absorbed Officers, SG JAG scale is E7 and for Group B Absorbed Officers, SG JAG scale is E6. This is against the DoT and DPE orders.

6. Clarification on 1st Time Bound Promotion as per DoT scheme (ACP/LA etc) prior to 01.10.2004.

7. Clarification on Officiating Pay Protection for Officiating JTOs become regular on or before 07.05.2010 and opted for 2nd Pay revision from date of promotion.

8. SDE to DE promotion for the left out cases w.e.f. 29.06.2018 notionally, who are seniors and above the last General Category SDE already promoted – progress in filing MA.

9. a) Revise Transport Allowance, Travelling Allowances, Tuition Fee reimbursement etc in line with the recommendations of 2nd & 3rd PRC and 7th CPC:

b) Extend medical facilities without voucher for Out Door treatment:

c) Executive Health Check up for all the Executives:

d) Restoration of All India LTC and similar benefits extended to Group A Officers working in BSNL:

Major time consumed for discussions on Restructuring and Promotions in various cadres. Discussions on the remaining issues will be continued as per the convenience of DIR(HR).

Details will be updated ----

SNEA had a meeting with CMD, BSNL on 02.08.2021 and discussed the following issues.

1. Status of the proposal pending before the BSNL Board for launching of 4G services through upgradation.  

2. Drastic post reduction through Restructuring and the action plan of Management to give promotions by addressing the stagnation.

3. Rule 9 Transfer in JTO and JAO cadres on humanitarian ground.

Details will be updated ----

On 03.08.2021, SNEA is having an agenda meeting with Director(HR) at 4 PM on various agenda points. This meeting was postponed several times earlier.

Hunger Fast successfully conducted at all BA HQs and at Circle Office on 28.07.2021, maintaining social distancing under Covid Protocol.... View Photos

HUNGER FAST on 28.07.2021, tomorrow at BSNLCO, Circle and SSA HQs on the charter of demands:

Make all preparations. Secretaries at respective level to take the lead and participate in the HUNGER FAST, maintaining social distance under Covid protocol. 

Meeting with Shri Devusingh Chauhan, Hon Minister of State for Communications:

Hon Minister visited BSNLCO on 24.07.2021 to have interaction with BSNL management (Board members). CMD invited the leaders of Recognised Assns and Unions also to have meeting with the Hon Minister.

GS and President represented SNEA. During meeting with the Minister, AUAB leaders focused on the BSNL Revival related issues and salary payment. We requested Adhoc payment from DoT against the Rs 38,000 Cr dues receivable from DoT on various heads to meet the urgent operational and capital expenses of BSNL. Leaders requested for a another meeting with the AUAB on various issues.

The following points discussed in the meeting and a memorandum submitted to the Hon Minister.

1) Immediate launching of 4G service by way of upgradation of the BTSs and also steps for moving towards the launching of 5G service:

2) Immediate settlement of dues to BSNL, amounting Rs.39,000 Crore, by the DoT:

3) Immediate steps to off-set BSNL debt, through the monetisation of lands:

4) Disbursement of salary on the last date of every month:

5) No monetisation of BSNL towers and Optical Fibre as is being planned by the Finance Ministry / Government of India:

6) BSNL service related issues like: i) Complete review of the cluster based outsourcing system which resulted in massive surrendering of the landline and broadband connections, ii) Improving the Transmission network, iii) Speedy measures to improve the quality of BSNL FTTH service and iv) Prompt maintenance of BTSs, proper up-keep of power plants, as well as availability of batteries etc are to be addressed without further delay.

SNEA welcomes Hon Minister  AUAB submits memorandum to Hon MoS

CS sends a strong message to CGMT regarding denial of Salary by Bank Authorities

Denial of Salary by bank authorities is not acceptable. After a long delay, the fund for the salary is authorised by the Corporate office to BSNL employees. But the official banking partner of BSNL is denying salary to non account holders of their bank and is a criminal offence. As far as the drawal of salary through a bank account is concerned, it is not necessary that every employee should have the salary account with the official bank itself.

Here, the Union bank of India is purposefully denying the salary of the employees who are having account in other banks. This approach by bank authorities is against the Hon' High Court judgement of WP(C) No. 37894 of 2016 (J), which is a similar type of issue at MCC, Thalasserry. Here in our case, this is the second time, the salary is denied for the employees in Kerala Circle, when all employees of other circles are being credited with salary. So the bank authorities have to arrange interest for the delayed days. Circle Administration shall take an immediate action in this without any delay. Bank authorities shall be warned and a legal notice also to be served to the Bank Manager for this unprofessional an unethical attitude in his official duties.

Reply from CGMT Kerala :

1. Yesterday was Bank Holiday.

2. Regarding the delay, the manager has sent a detailed mail, i need to examine it and then act.

Without knowing full facts of the matter i am unable to comment, if there is any wilful delay, we will take up.

SNEA Kerala has also taken up the issue with District Secretary, AIBOC, Trivandrum regarding delay in disbursement of salary from UBI end. He immediately called UBIOA, Kerala Region secretary and informed our resentment due to  repeated unreasonable delay in disbursement of salary. UBIOA Secretary agreed to intervene  immediately and  tomorrow he will talk to our Circle Secretary. Being a constituent in AIPCOC they want to keep cordial relationship with us.

CS writes to CGMT regarding Regularization of provisional posting of JAOs in Kerala circle, against 2012 vacancy –final disposal of SLP Civil Appeal No.9872 of 2014

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CS SNEA Kerala writes to CGMT Requesting to take immediate steps for addressing issues wrt e-office (speed/errors)

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There are rampant complaints from administrative offices including BSNL Kerala Circle Office regarding degradation in performance of e-file system.

Frequent disruption in connectivity/repeated error associated with the application is resulting in unwanted delay & multiple/repeated activities on the same file causing confusion and resulting in frustration.

Kindly do the needful to take up with the concerned authority for increasing the bandwidth/arranging direct route from Kerala to Noida server so as to settle the bandwidth/connectivity related issues.

Congratulations..!! Revised Posting orders issued in STP for JTO to SDE Promotions.

Earlier on 09/07/2021, SNEA Kerala had elaborate web meeting with CGM STP and appealed him to review the Inter State posting of JTOs on Promotion to SDE Cadre who completed more than 5 to 8 years of Service outside Kerala and came back to Home circle. Later we submitted letter dtd 11/07/2021 in this regard.

We thank CGM STP Shri.Munindranath for considering our submissions and issuing a revised posting order for all our members.

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All Unions and Associations in BSNL (AUAB) notice to Secretary/DoT and CMD/BSNL on the charter of demands, mainly related to BSNL viability.

Programme of action: Placard showing on 15.07.2021.

AUAB Notice

CS writes to CGM STR regarding Alarming situation of BW availability in Core NW of STR

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CS writes to CGMT Kerala requesting to take immediate steps for addressing the missing and anomaly cases occurred in the recent JTO(T) to SDE(T) Promotion Transfer Order.

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CS writes to CGM STP requesting urgent review of Postings to other Territorial Circles in STP on JTO to SDE Promotion

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Meeting with CGM STP by SNEA Kerala to review the Posting of SDEs outside the Circle

Today, 9/7/2021, from 2:30PM to 3:15PM, SNEA Kerala had a Video Conference with CGM STP Sri.Munindranath on Zoom. 

CP, CS, ACSs, CWC Members Com. Sudheer and Com. Vivek. G, EKM Dist. President Com. SibyRaj represented SNEA in the Meeting.

We have elaborated the issue in length and breadth. We appealed to the CGM STP to review the Inter circle posting of JTOs on Promotion to SDE Cadre who completed more than 5 to 8 years of Service outside Kerala and came back to Home circle. We also appealed not to post Lady Officers Outside Kerala.

CGM presented his view on shortage of SDEs in STP in the territorial area of Other States of Sothern Transmission Project  especially KTK and TN. But we told him to review the order in the pretext of on-going Restructuring exercise which is likely to be implemented very soon. Since there would definitely be some amount of rearrangement of executives based on the organisational requirements during restructuring, immediate shift of officers is not at all required, we represented.

We have also pointed out that, as far as BSNL is concerned, only in STP, inter circle transfers are effected along with the promotion and posting in the caste of SDEs. Also we pointed out that Kerala being the revenue generating circle of BSNL should be given some amount of preference. Hence we requested him to reconsider the posting order.

Based on our detailed presentation, finally CGM categorically agreed to avoid the  transfer of Lady Officers. Other cases he agreed to reconsider the transfer orders on merit basis.  We hope that there will be a positive outcome that can be expected from CGM STP.

Finally CGM asked us to give a detailed representation to reconsider the cases. We will be sending it very soon.
 

Congratulations Comrades..!!

Posting Orders released by Kerala Circle....

for JTO(T) to SDE(T) Promotions.....

All are posted to the present working BA as promised to us today morning....

Due to the continuous efforts by SNEA Kerala Leaders at Circle Office, Promotion and Posting orders from JTO to SDE issued by Kerala Circle now. As promised to us, all executives in the list are posted to the same BA where they are currently working now. The transfer requests would be considered separately. The missing cases and anomalies to our notice are also taken up with Administration.

Kindly fill your missing cases and anomalies in this Google Forms.

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Postings in the same BA for JTO to SDE Promotions:

CT Com.Suneer.S and ACS Com.Aslesh.S.S met CGMT Shri C.V.Vinod and GM HR Shri Sathesh.R and requested to issue the posting orders for the JTO to SDE Promotions on as and where basis in the same BA. Earlier our Circle Secretary Com.Jithesh.K.P also  intimated our views to CGM.

The shortage of SDEs is more in Kerala Circle and Management was not giving looking after arrangement to meet the shortages and now we have got sufficient number of SDEs (237). 

In this pandemic period many places are declared as containment zones. The public transport facilities are also minimum in such areas. Therefore it was kindly requested allowing the officers to join even through email request.
Management has assured to post the officers in the same BA and the orders are expected today itself.

Congratulations to ALL..!!

Finally the JTO(T) to SDE(T) SCF Promotion issued today at 3:00 am (08.07.2021) for 3697 JTOs. We congratulate one and all for this Promotion Order and especially those, whose name figured in the list.

We thank our Assistant General Secretaries Com.P.P.Rao Com.Kolapkar who were pursuing day and Night for these promotion orders at Corporate Office. We also thank GM (Pers), his entire team especially the DPC section at Corporate Office who worked day and night for releasing these orders.

We once again Congratulate all the promoted officers and request them to join today itself to avoid any further unforeseen litigations.

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Policy for provision of Concessional  FTTH connections to Serving / Retired employees of BSNL-Orders issued. As discussed iin the Agenda meeting of SNEA held in the chambers of Dir HR on 2.12.2020, It was agreed to form a committee and based on the recommendations will implement the Concessions.The committee  was formed and Sufficient inputs were given to the committee by our Association and based on the committee recommendations orders were issued today. We thank Dir Hr and committee members -Sr GM FIN-CFA, Sr GM Admin and GM CFA in  this   regard.

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AUAB holds crucial discussions with CMD/BSNL and other Board of Directors on 02.07.2021:

The AUAB held a crucial meeting on 02.07.2021 with Shri. P K Purwar, CMD/BSNL. General Secretaries /Representatives of SNEA, BSNLEU, NFTE, AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA, SEWA BSNL, BSNL MS, SNATTA, AITEEA, BSNL ATM, TEPU, BSNL OA and BEA participated in the meeting. From management side, DIR(HR), DIR(CFA), DIR(Fin), DIR(CM), DIR(EB) and many senior officers of BSNL Corporate Office participated. The meeting went on for three and half hours in the Conference hall.

Leaders of the AUAB forcefully demanded prompt upgradation of the BTSs to immediately launch 4G services. Payment of salary on the due date of every month was prominently raised. Improving the FTTH service, improving the maintenance of Transmission network as well as landline and BB services etc were raised. Present Governments plan for raising Rs 40,000 Cr by monetizing BSNL Towers and Optical Fibre was severely opposed. Proposal of the management for restructuring BSNL manpower came under severe criticism. Regarding the Super Annuation Benefits, it was firmly demanded that BSNL Management should immediately take steps to increase its contribution upto 30%. The BSNL Management Policy of continuing to rely on ITS Officers to run the company was severely criticised. Many other issues related to the employees and the BSNL revival were also raised.

The All Unions and Associations (AUAB) meeting held on 01.07.2021 discussed major issues related to BSNL Revival and finalised the charter of demands and some programme of actions to start with. Important decisions of the AUAB meeting is given as a Circular for vide publicity among the employees and the public.

AUAB Circular on important decisions of AUAB meeting held on 01.07.2021

Dear Friends,

More than ten months have passed since the last membership verification and again we are facing a membership changeover window. We have all witnessed how an association through their hollow words and empty promises gathered more votes than their membership and won the MV last time. It means only one thing, many people, other than their strong members also believed in their hollow promises and claims of making a change. Alas, we have all witnessed in the last few months what change they could bring here. Instead of making any positive changes, they have indeed taken us decades back in the other direction. None of their promises could be materialized and they have again resorted back to the blame games which they were playing before the MV. If they were blaming legacy associations before MV, now they have started putting the blame on Corona pandemic also. But they dare not raise their voice against BSNL management who is the real culprit in denying many of our legitimate claims. 

=> Let us take the case of JTO to SDE promotions. They have been blaming SNEA for non release of JTO to SDE promotion orders whereas their own court cases and adamant attitude had stopped it for many years together in legal battle. They have been promising promotions every next month before MV but even after staying in power for over ten months, they couldn't move an inch further in this regard. Even now after the vacation of stay in CAT Jabalpur, instead of getting the orders released immediately, their leaders and followers are all over social media spreading lies about the support association instead of working to release promotion orders and they seem to have forgotten that they are the so called majority now.

=> Before the MV their AIP had promised the resolution of 22820 issue in six to eight months but not even the committee formation in this regard has materialised yet. Now keeping the membership window in sight they have simply started spreading some news of committee coming soon. Why no follow ups during these entire ten months period for it? They are conveniently forgetting that a committee was formed in Dec 2016 for the same issue and have submitted its report. What change will happen by simply forming a new committee again? 

=> 6% SAB promised to SNEA by the then CMD during our Jaipur AIC was sabotaged by them when they unilaterally accepted a mere 3% for credit mongering. In fact SNEA during their recognition period were able to get an additional 2% to make it total 5% SAB. Remember we are still below the original 6% SAB which we could have got from 2016 or so. Who is responsible for this huge loss to BRs? Pending SAB contributions were promised to be raised to 30% but the reality is that even the present SAB contributions are not being paid regularly. They will pounce when any payment of SAB happens to claim the credit, while staying silent even when no payment is happening. Whereas SNEA have been regularly demanding to make regular payments of SAB to BRs.

=> Restructuring :- SNEA has always been saying that our posts are going to get reduced drastically and promotional avenues are going to dry up and we should move to a non post based promotion policy immediately, while AIGETOA has been singing songs of "DPC next month/DPC as festival gift" from long back. They never had the vision to foresee the restructuring and thus blocked everyone's career progression through litigation and sticking to a legacy promotion system.  

Their leaders have already got their promotions and hence they have sabotaged CPSUCH thinking SNEA might get the credit if CPSUCH was implemented.
Who is suffering because  of these blunders.? Supporting them still will keep dividing us and lead us to our ultimate destruction.

=> Many issues pertaining to LICE batches like payloss & promotion and GATE batches like payscale and temporary transfers were taken up before the MV season and yet they never saw the light of the day after MV. This begs the question whether the so called BR association reduced to only GE-JTO association after MV and discarded the later batches completely?

Similarly the other issues in their "SHAPADPATRA" have also remained wherever they are or is in even worsened condition than before.

It is strange to note that many of their active leaders who were so vocal in all of the DR-BR whatsapp groups and social media have suddenly gone silent or missing from those groups as they were unable to answer their members. Some even expressed their helplessness by telling their CHQ is not listening to what they are telling. This is only a natural excuse since the only thing they could achieve is also a copy of SNEA's achievements. 

When they got tired of finding faults with SNEA Kerala's successfully running pan-india medical insurance scheme, they also started their own instead of making BSNL to start an all India scheme from the management side. SNEA had always intended to use our scheme as a pilot medical insurance scheme to prove to the management the advantages of a medical insurance scheme and overall profit to BSNL MRS scheme by switching over to it. SNEA has no intentions of running our medical insurance scheme forever and have been pursuing with management to switch over to one of their own. But even in this crucial issue AIGETOA leaders chose to take the easy route out.

=>The most important issue of the timely disbursement of monthly salary which was being delayed for a few days earlier have now reached almost or more than a month. 
But still they are staying away from questioning the management as an integral part of the united group under AUAB, citing some reason or the other and playing right into the divide and rule policy of the management.

=>It is an open secret that their association itself was formed as a B team of the management with their blessings. And they are proving it in each and every chance they get by not attacking the management for not launching of 4G in a timely manner, for not disbursing salary on last working day, for non-remittance of SAB, IT, MOU loans, LIC etc, for non-resolution of HR issues and pay anomalies etc. 

=>Just remember that they were the only association in trade union history to welcome VRS unconditionally whereas others under AUAB could bargain for a BSNL revival plan which was at least good on paper. 

=>It is high time for each and every one of us to think and decide who is going to help us to stand and question the wrongdoings of this management & government to ensure the survival of our beloved company. Is it SNEA under the banner of AUAB or some paper tigers who look good only on their website / letters but become kittens when it comes to real action?? Many among us also may have voted for them under the wrong impressions of change and believing all of their stories but we need to independently think and analyse the facts and the facts never lie. 

=>They have nothing to show for achievements whereas SNEA during their recognition period could achieve many, if not everything on our manifesto. 

Board approval for CPSU CH was secured during our recognition period, which would have ensured the time bound career progression of all employees. But they sabotaged it knowingly, because SNEA would get major part of the credit. 

Remember how they refused to withdraw the contempt case on CMD just to stop the promotions that were about to happen as per their own website posts.

Approval for E2 E3 standard scales by BSNL board and was sent to DOT but their ill-designed contempt case forced DOT Secretary to pass presidential orders with ‘E1’ as the standard scale (instead of replacing E1A with E2) . As the majority association then, SNEA was able to force BSNL management to reject that PO and request DOT to reconsider its E2-E3 proposal. Remember that their adamant attitude for implementing E2 from 2000 onwards and supporting cascading demands only sabotaged the proposal in the first place.

=>Their leaders were actively blaming SNEA during the MV time for the plight of those who were left out of list 7, list 8 of SDE to DE promotions only for gathering votes by cashing in on their feelings of missing their promotions, albeit due to court verdicts. We should ask them all, what have you done for resolving those issues till date??

=>They have also promised SDE to DE promotions for not only List 8 but were able to publish List 9 also in connivance with some people in the management during MV even when the code of conduct was in place. They were promising all of these as if there were no roadblocks for SDE to DE promotions w.r.t. reservations and vacancies.

What happened to those promises for List 8, List 9 etc …. Is it also blocked due to the Covid pandemic??

=>So many bad decisions, ego, adamant nature and blatant lies are plaguing their leadership which is evident from the fact that they have kept on dividing into smaller pieces ever since their inception. Countless BR associations like BESA, AITEEA, TSOA etc were formed only because of these leadership problems. 

It is high time that we keep aside all the divisional politics and join our hands together in the platform that serves all our BSNL executives regardless of cadre, batch etc. In this membership window let us join SNEA who is leading from the forefront of AUAB with the sole responsibility of reviving BSNL and it's employees.

Let it also be a wake-up call to those who feel, since they have won the membership verification they can enjoy for the next three years and need not take care of the welfare of the members and other executives.

CS writes to CGMT reg Request for releasing Time Bound Promotion orders of Executives pending from 01.01.2021 onwards.

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Delay in Salary Disbursement - Meeting with Circle IFA and GM HR on 02-07-2021 :

It is understood that there was inordinate delay in disbursing the salary from Bank’s end in Kerala Circle and that it was due to the unprofessional attitude of the Union Bank of India, Pattom Branch Trivandrum. It is to be noted that most of the Circles got salaries same day or next day of the receipt of fund authorization.

In this regard, CT Com.Suneer.S, ACS Com. Aslesh S.S and CWC Member J.V. Ramana of SNEA Kerala met Circle IFA Smt. Rethirani and GM HR Shri. Sathesh R. and expressed our strong resentment and requested to takeup the matter with the bank authorities for not repeating the same in future.

The All Unions and Associations (AUAB) leaders met CMD BSNL at 11.00 am today and presented the memorandum. Director(HR) and Director(Fin) were also present. The AUAB leaders severely criticized the management for not disbursing salary on the due date of every month. After prolonged discussion, CMD agreed to release the funds for May salary today itself. The leaders insisted for disbursement of June salary immediately and also disbursement of salary on the due date of every month, hereafter.

A meeting between AUAB and the CMD is also fixed for 02.07.2021 to discuss the issues related the revival of BSNL. 

Submission of Memorandum to CMD by AUAB

In Kerala also the Circle Secretaries as part of AUAB met CGMT Kerala and submitted Memorandum. At BA level, District Secretaries met BA Head and submitted Memorandum for the timely salary disbursement on the due date of every month. 

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Circle Office:

Trivandrum BA:

Kollam BA:

Pathanamthitta BA:

Alleppey BA:

Kottayam BA :

Ernakulam BA :

Thrissur BA :

Palakkad BA :

Malappuram BA :

Kozhikkode BA :

Kannur BA :

Lunch Hour demonstration on 25.06.2021 demanding Salary payment on the due date successfully conducted in all BAs

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GS writes to Shri P K Purwar, CMD, BSNL:

BSNL Revival plan approved by the Union Cabinet on 23.10.2019 is simply on paper, even after 20 months. BSNL Revival fully depends upon 4G services. To start with, about 13,300 number of 4G and 4G compatible BTSs supplied by M/s Nokia have to be upgraded and launch 4G services atleast in South and West Zones, the revenue earning zones. BSNL losing thousands of Crores of revenue due to non-launching of 4G services. Thousands of Crores spend in Phase VII and VIII tender for 4G equipments becoming waste. BSNL should avail the allotted 4G spectrum and provide 4G or 3G services as per the availability of equipments for better speed and coverage.

A wise management decision to upgrade existing network to 4G by spending hardly 1500 to 2500 Crores would have saved the company. Instead of that management focused on new tender worth 9000 Crores for purchasing and deploying new equipments!

Employees are able to contribute only after the launch of 4G services by the management.

GS letter to CMD

GS writes to Shri S K Mishra, Director(CM), BSNL:

Agreement for the sale of 2G features handset bundled with BSNL SIM at a bundled price of Rs 999/- as per MOU with M/s Innocom – humble request to reconsider the decision as it will further damage the image of BSNL.

GS letter to Director(CM) 

GS writes to Shri P K Purwar, CMD, BSNL:

Early finalization of seniority of SDE(T) in list 9 with uniform criteria by a common interpretation of the Hon Supreme Court judgment

GS letter to CMD

Organize Lunch Hour demonstration on 25.06.2021 demanding Salary payment on the due date:

AUAB meeting held on 21.06.2021 decided to hold Lunch Hour demonstration at CHQ, Circle, BA and SSA HQs on 25.06.2021. 

Comrades, join the demonstration to express your anguish and resentment over non-payment of salary in time.

AUAB Notice 

GS writes to Shri P K Purwar, CMD, BSNL:

Total failure of cluster maintenance contract for landline and BB connections. Very poor maintenance resulted large scale surrender of landline & BB connections (about 1 lakh per month) – urgent need for review and re-working on the tender reg:

After one year, it is established that the new exercise was a total failure in many ways:

i) Tens of thousands of landline and BB connections are closing every month due to poor maintenance, making huge financial loss to the company,

ii) Practically no maintenance taking place in many clusters but vendor got uninterrupted payment due to the loopholes in the tender,

iii) The rate was exorbitantly high, almost 3 times, comparing to the expenditure incurred per line during previous years.

If the present cluster maintenance contract is continued, it is sure that in another 2 to 3 years time, our cable network will be collapsed and entire landlines will be closed. If top BSNL management intention is to close down CFA segment with landline and Broad Band business, it can continue with the present cluster system. Otherwise, it is to be reviewed and re-worked considering the shortcomings observed in the field units while operating the tender. For that top BSNL management has to listen to the CGMs, SSA Heads and the Executives working in the field units. Instead of silencing them, BSNLCO has to inject confidence in them to speak out the truth and ground realities. Otherwise top Management and CGMs has to take responsibility, why landlines and BB connections are closing so rapidly, almost 1 lakh per month, seriously impacting BSNL revenue. 

GS letter to CMD on cluster maintenance

AUAB meeting on 21.06.2021:

All the major Assns and Unions participated in the AUAB meeting (SNEA, BSNLEU, NFTE, AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA, SEWA BSNL, FNTO, BSNLMS, BSNLATM, TEPU, BSNLOA).

AUAB meeting discussed the following burning issues: 

1) Abnormal delay in launching of 4G services,

2) Salary payment,

3) Huge payments pending from DoT,

4) Total failure of cluster system resulting in massive surrendering of landline and BB connections,

5) Tardy progress in Land monetization and clearing the debts, 

6) Neglect of Transmission network deterioration of Backhaul,

7) 2^nd PRC pending issues,

8) 3^rd PRC,

9) Excess payment of Pension contribution. 

AUAB meeting decided for immediate protest actions demanding salary payment.

On 25.06.2021 protest demonstration will be done at all levels.

On 30.06.2021, meeting with CMD, CGMs and SSA heads demanding salary payment on the last working day. GSs, CSs and SSA/Dist Secretaries will present the memorandum at their respective levels.

AUAB meeting will be held at New Delhi on 01.07.21 to finalise the charter of demands, focusing on BSNL revival and program of action. 

AUAB meeting on 21.06.2021 -- circular 

CS writes to CGMT reg Aadhar linking with EPF UAN

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It is understood that linking of Aadhar with EPF UAN is mandatory for uploading EPF-ECR statement w.e.f. 1st June 2021. As per the letter referred above, necessary instructions were seen to be issued among IFAs of BAs to take necessary steps for validating Aadhar particulars of 78 employees whose details are not yet seen validated with UAN.

In spite the earnest efforts on the part of the employees to link the Aadhar with EPF UAN, in certain cases there is mismatch of name, initials and surname etc and getting updation of corrections in Aadhar data would take much more time. Moreover, for certain updations and effecting corrections employees will have to approach Permanent Enrolment Centres like Akshaya Kendras etc. In the prevailing pandemic situation and ongoing lock down situation across the Kerala, 100% linking is cumbersome task in such a short span of time.

In case EPF ECR uploading is denied by EPFO through system itself, BSNL will be liable to pay heavy penalty for excluded cases, if any. In this regard, we requested CGMT to take up the matter with EPFO for obtaining extension of time for validation of data so that we can achieve the 100% linking in the intervening period.

GS writes to Shri P K Purwar, CMD, BSNL:

Various HR issues of the Executives kept pending in the name of financial crisis and waiting for Revival of BSNL are to be settled without further delay. Non launching of 4G services and delay in land monetization are the major reasons for Non Revival of BSNL for which Executives cannot be held responsible. As witnessing today, neglecting Human Resources and genuine issues of the Executives have serious adverse impact on the growth of the company as they are highly demoralized. Large number of Executives recruited as JTO/JAOs left BSNL as they find no future in BSNL (career progression as well as a reasonable pay) due to the poor handling of HR issues.

1. DoT approval for standard Pay scales of E2 and E3 w.e.f. 01.07.2007, replacing the intermediary pay scale of E1A and E2A as recommended by BSNL on 06.06.2016:

2. Enhancement of Super Annuation Benefits (SAB) Contribution to full 30%:

3. Settle the pay loss issue with Rs 22820/- as starting basic for the 2007 to 2010 batch JTO/JAOs who recruited in pre-revised E1A scale. Till that time pre-revised E1A scale may be allowed for addressing the Pay loss:

4.  Extend E1+5 increments for the post 2010 rect JTO/JAOs till E2 scale is settled:

5. Extend E1A and E2A scale notionally w.e.f. 01.10.2000 for the JTO/SDE in Civil/Electrical/Arch/TF/PA/PS etc streams as approved by the MC of BSNL Board:

6. Revise Transport Allowance, Travelling Allowances, Tuition Fee reimbursement etc in line with the recommendations of 2nd & 3rd PRC and 7th CPC:

7. Extend medical facilities without voucher for Out Door treatment:

8. Executive Health Checkup for all the Executives:

9. Restoration of All India LTC and similar benefits extended to Group A Officers working in BSNL: 

GS letter to CMD

Meeting with Shri A M Gupta, Sr GM (Admn):

GS met Sr GM(A) today and held discussions on the following issues:

1. Medical Insurance Policy for the BSNL employees:

We demanded that all types of treatment should be covered in the policy without capping for treatment under specific heads like medicine, surgery, diagnosis etc. In the case of 5 lakhs policy, the facility to get the coverage upto 10 lakhs without paying additional premium through the Corporate buffer also to be insisted.

Sr GM informed that discussion is going on with the four PSUs in this regard. BSNL is working to call the quotations from all of them shortly. We requested to expedite the process.

We demanded that the premium for the employees opting for the Medical Insurance Policy in lieu of BSNL MRS shall be paid by the management.

2. Service FTTH connections:

We had discussions on the existing FTTH schemes and the concessions extended to the Executives for BB connections. Earlier we had submitted our inputs and various orders on the subject. After deliberations Sr GM assured to expedite the process and complete the formalities and submit the committee recommendations to the management shortly.

GS writes to Shri P K Purwar, CMD, BSNL:

Payment of Salary to the BSNL Executives and other Employees on the last working day of each month as Employees are fully depends on the salary for the daily needs. Salary is paid from the internal resources and it is just 1/3rd of the monthly collection.

Unfortunately management did not take this issue seriously as observed in the case of other Human Resources related issues. At the time of VRS, it was assured to the employees by the management as well as the Govt that once VRS is successful, salary payment will become regular and BSNL Revival will be very much possible through the Revival package. Now, no one is talking about the Revival package and the important decisions of the Union Cabinet dated 23.10.2019 for launching 4G services and land monetization which is not happened so far. Last 19 months developments established that Govt is not much keen on BSNL Revival. Govt and the BSNL management miserably failed in the process of Revival of BSNL. The employees cannot be punished for the failure of the Govt and management. 

Instead of creating industrial unrest, it is once again  requested to accord priority to Salary payment to the employees on the last working day of the month by simply  rescheduling other payments by one or two weeks.

GS letter to CMD on Dalary payment

CS writes to CGMT - Request to take-up the issues and suggestions with Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala for settlement/solution

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A very informative and interactive session by Dr. Joy John, Chief Nodal Officer and Trainer, Kerala State Covid Mission & E-Sanjeevani App, TVM was organised by SNEA Kerala Circle body for all BSNL Kerala employees and their families on June 3rd, 2021 at 7PM.

The class had very active participation with over two hundred people, including CGM Kerala and other higher officers. Dr. Joy John spend more than two hours with us clearing each and every queries and doubts. 

You can watch the recorded meeting here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/jZg6rbgPjDprQxoQZV0DXkdEXHGUBEH1hx-y377vnI-zbtd8W039CFKMjrt-QH8U.Gk6C7X4o1nb87sO9

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An Interactive session with Dr.Joy John, Chief Nodal Officer and Trainer, Kerala State Covid Mission & E-Sanjeevani App, TVM for SNEA Members and their families across Kerala Circle through Zoom platform on 3rd June, 2021 at 7.30PM.

Do participate and make the programme a big success.

Topic: Interactive session with Dr.Joy John, Chief Nodal Officer and Trainer, Kerala State Covid Mission & E-Sanjeevani App, TVM

Time: Jun 3, 2021 07:30 PM

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SNEA CHQ writes to Director HR for Immediate deferment of EPP Online exam due to spreading of Covid Pandemic.

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Based on our feedback to the Management, BSNL Corporate office has issued orders for postponement of Online EPP Exam Scheduled in June-2021. We thank our CHQ for their timely intervention in this matter.

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CS writes to CGMT requesting for allowing executives to re-opt for date of Upgradation examinations scheduled for the month of June 2021 at RTTC Trivandrum and also to put hold the pre-requisite of passing the upgradation exam for drawing next increment in the prevailing lock down situation.

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CGMT Kerala Shri C.V.Vinod Sir responded positively and informed us about conducting the exams at BA HQ itself rather than travelling and coming to RTTC Trivandrum in this pandemic situation from different parts of the State. 

CS writes to CGMT requesting for not to initiate any recovery and to stop any such excess pay recovery which is under dispute and consideration of the law, till the pandemic situations improve.

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CGMT Kerala has responded positively to our letter dtd 15-05-2021 reg online attendance system and replied that :

1. There is enough flexibility in the online system to cover all issues, full powers are there with controlling officers to exempt marking, so there is no issue which will adversly affect anyone, any such individual cases can be brought to the notice of BA administration.

2. When during lock down the persons who could not come to clean toilets, whatever minium we could do was arranged phenyl was provided, further during triple lock down, all offices in those districts have been adviced to close and work from home, this is the best we could do.

CS writes to CGMT requesting to suspend online attendance system, the discriminatory model of BSNL Kerala Circle, during the period of pandemic.

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As you are well aware, we are facing an increasingly severe and intensive situation due the COVID-19 pandemic. Covid 19 cases are growing exponentially and due to the new wave hospitals are running out of room and supplies. We lost many valuable lives including our colleagues due to this deadly disease. The government agencies are consistently fighting to contain the virus and save lives. Taking into account the seriousness of the situation, the Government of Kerala has extended the prevailing lockdown up to 23.05.2021 and declared triple lockdown in four districts – Trivandrum, Trissur, Ernakulam and Malappuram.

The whole State is potentially at risk and the situation is particularly stressful because it’s hard to predict how things will develop. Even at this stressful situation BSNL employees are struggling hard to maintain the essential telecom services. But the more stressful and severe thing in this pandemic period is the hanging sword of online attendance imposed only on BSNL employees of Kerala Circle. This has brought disappointment and agony among the employee community in the Circle during the pandemic times and that too when other Telecom Service Providers who are also giving essential telecom services in the country did implement various employee friendly safety measures to protect them from the pandemic by promoting work from home practices wherever feasible.

We are of the opinion that BSNL Kerala Circle administration couldn’t act promptly even to ensure basic safety for its employees by providing minimum hygiene standards at its office spaces, premises or washrooms. Sanitization of office buildings, wash rooms, ensuring availability of sanitizers at office spaces etc were made the responsibility of employees themselves at their cost in the pretext of BSNL’ financial crisis even when their salaries were delayed for weeks. In the absence of proper hygiene in wash rooms, many officers particularly lady officers are afraid of using it in offices and force to leave the office early for their primary needs.

During the initial days of launching the online attendance portal, it was conveyed that the purpose of the online attendance system was to record attendance only. But as per field reports, some controlling Officers have gone to the extent of issuing charge sheets to executives based on attendance portal findings. Threatening calls are being received from Circle Office questioning the integrity of executives based on the CDR analysis of their mobile connections. In the absence of public transport while the staff is struggling to reach office the administration is struggling to record the online signing with second accuracy which is really a heart burn.

We are sorry to mention here that the morale of the self-motivated workforce who toiled extremely hard even round the clock during difficult times for filling the huge gap left by the VRS has been severely affected due to the implementation of this unfair and discriminatory model of online attendance system in Kerala Circle. Moreover this is an added fuel to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 crisis which exerts extreme pressure on the workforce struggling with really limited resources.

We fail to see a single instruction from Management which recognizes the field reality prevailing in the pandemic other than routine meetings and setting targets as usual. Therefore, SNEA Kerala, being a responsible association, would like to appeal to the management to suspend the online attendance system at least during the period of pandemic.

Meeting with GM HR on 11/5/2021 reg Vaccination drive and surge in covid cases:

Circle Treasurer Com.Suneer.S and CWC Member Com.J.V.Ramana met GM (HR) Shri Sathesh.R and discussed about the surge in covid cases especially at Circle office, Trivandrum and also regarding urgent vaccination drive for BSNL workforce in the wake of receipt of bulk stock by Kerala Govt. 

We suggested to take necessary action for preventing further spread of the virus in the circle office building, to disclose the covid cases to the staff instead of keeping them in dark and to do proper sanitisation of the areas especially toilets in the building. We also pointed out the recent surge in covid cases at OMCR Ernakulam.

GM HR informed that Administration is not compelling everyone to attend office in this scenario and it is up to the discretion of controlling authority or the unit head to allow the official to work from home using VPN facility.

Later, ACS and DS Circle office Com.Aslesh.S.S also called CGM Shri C.V.Vinod over phone and discussed the surge in covid cases at Circle office building and submitted our suggestions. CGM responded positively and accepted our suggestions.

Vaccination Drive:

We once again requested Administration to arrange vaccination drive immediately without further delay for the BSNL workforce who are frontline workers maintaining services round the clock even in this worst pandemic situation. We have already taken up this requirement in writing with CGMT earlier.

GM HR informed that Kerala Govt has agreed to provide the vaccines to BSNL on top priority and all BSNL workforce would be given vaccines including contract workers. GM HR informed that the first lot of vaccines procured and received by Kerala Govt would be utilised in southern districts of Trivandrum region up to Idukki District. The remaining districts would be covered in the next lot. In Trivandrum, the vaccine drive would be conducted at Circle office premises for both Trivandrum BA and Circle office BA.

Circle office issued orders for providing VPN facility to BSNL Employees over their personal FTTH connections in the wake of alarming surge in Covid-19 cases and for facilitating Work from Home.

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This is issued as per the letter dtd 03/05/2021 written by this association to CGMT. We thank CGMT Kerala Shri.C.V.Vinod Sir for responding positively to our request and issuing the orders as promised to us.

CS writes to CGMT requesting for granting VPN facility over Broadband / FTTH Internet Service to BSNL employees. 

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Appeal to All Members and Wellwishers 

Dear Comrades,

Our Country, Our State is passing through a catastrophic situation.

It is our bounden duty to rise to the occasion and support for humanity.

We all are in a battle against COVID-19 Pandemic. The second wave of pandemic with the recent surge in Covid cases, is affecting all of us and is much worse than the first wave. We lost many BSNL officials in this battle with the Pandemic.

The outbreak and the consequent disruption have affected the lives of many. The only choice left with us is to increase the pace of vaccination.

We can help the Government for increasing the pace of vaccination by making contributions to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF). This will also help the state in its drive to provide the Covid vaccine, FREE of cost to everyone.

We appeal all our Comrades to voluntarily and generously contribute to the CMDRF in this battle against Covid-19. Kindly intimate your District Secretary about the amount donated to CMDRF for consolidation please.

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Donation of face shields and face masks to the Covid warriors at Vaccination Centre at Jimmy George Indoor Stadium, Trivandrum.

When we came to know about the shortage of face shields and face masks at the biggest vaccination centre of Trivandrum at Jimmy George Indoor Stadium, our Comrades in Trivandrum BA and Circle office immediately responded with contributions to our appeal, and the next day morning itself (on 27-04-2021) SNEA Kerala under the leadership of Circle President Com. Dr. V.G.Sabu, ACS Com.Aslesh.S.S, Circle Org. Secretary Shiyas A., District President Com. Sanal  handed over 300 nos of Masks and 50 nos of face shields to the volunteers and health workers deputed at Mega Vaccination Centre at Jimmy George Indoor Stadium, Trivandrum.

We also handed over 50 face shields and 200 face Masks to PGM Trivandrum Shri. Rajendran ITS for the CSC Staff at Trivandrum. Smt. Minimole DGM TVM, Smt. Usha DGM TVM, PRO TVM Com. Renosh were also present. 

We thank all our members of Trivandrum BA and Circle office who responded quickly and contributed to this noble cause.

CS writes to CGMT reg Volunteers for posting officers in legal cell Circle office, our suggestions

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CS writes to CGMT reg Transfer of Executives from Wayanad District

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SNEA KERALA proudly announces that the Group Medical Insurance scheme from New India Assurance - BSNL EXECUTIVES AND NON EXECUTIVES MEDICAL INSURANCE SCHEME 2021-2022 is fully functional now, and its premium collection window is now formally closed.

We are proud to say that this time, it is very much bigger and better than the last year. We were able to enroll around 2100 members along with their families and we could cover almost 1100 parents and in-laws as well. Nearly 7000 individuals including  CGM to Gr.D  are getting their medical expenses supported across India through the scheme this year.

The soft copy of the first set of medical cards for self & family have already been dispatched in emails given while registering. The second lot will also follow in a couple of days. The same shall be made available in the portal www.sneakerala.co.in (in their individual login), and also in www.sneakerala.com & www.sneaindia.com for downloading soon.

The medical cards for parents will also be dispatched in couple of days through the registered emails.

The Premium Receipt for claiming IT rebate and the common policy document will also be made available for downloading from the website soon.

Medical insurance is something where we sincerely wish that we do not come to use the money we spent.

Group medical insurance policy is something where a group as a whole contributes the money which may help out a few individuals ultimately.

Group medical insurance also offers additional advantages over individual policy like reduced premium, corporate buffer, several exclusions like coverage for pre existing diseases, lack of sub limits etc.

After the successful co-ordination and conduction of a Group Medical Insurance scheme last year for the employees of ‘BSNL Kerala Circle’ (2020-21), where we could collect a premium amount of around Rs. 1.89 Cr. (excl GST) from 1362 families and could get back an amount of Rs. 1.61 Cr. as claims to around 250 members and their families ( a claim ratio of around 85% ), SNEA KERALA has successfully coordinated another Group Medical Insurance scheme this year, viz. the BSNL EXECUTIVES AND NON EXECUTIVES MEDICAL INSURANCE SCHEME 2021-22.

As per the popular demand from our members and the decision of our CHQ, we could expand the policy coverage across the boundaries of Kerala Circle & made the policy into an pan india coverage and we could extend the insurance benefits to around 550 employees with their parents and family from other circles. The enrollment from Kerala circle itself crossed 1600.

We could negotiate the premium amount for self & family and reduce it by 15% from last year's premium. And even with the reduced premium, on account of overwhelming response to the scheme  the Premium amount collected (including GST) also has jumped up to around Rs. 3.54 Crores this year.

Last but not least we were very particular that the policy is reached only from a Public Sector Undertaking Insurance Company unlike others so that the credibility is not lost and if at all any profit is made it is funding only a PSU.

SNEA KERALA THANK ALL THOSE WHO HAS SHOWN FAITH IN OUR ENDEAVOUR AND TO THOSE  WHO EXTENDED HELPING HAND   IN THE HOUR OF CRISIS.

CONGRATS TO WHOLE TEAM WORKED FOR THE SUCCESS.

It was not an easy task…

But your trust makes us work hard and make it possible...

AGAIN and AGAIN... !!

Meeting with CGMT on 19/4/2021:

Circle President Com.Dr.V.G.Sabu, Circle Treasurer Com.Suneer.S, ACS Com.Aslesh.S.S., CWC Member Com.J.V.Ramana and Circle Organising Secretary Com.Shiyas.A met CGMT Shri C.V.Vinod in the morning to show our protest against the technical reporting order of Officers joined in Kollam BA to Circle IT Cell.

As per our discussion, CGMT agreed to cancel the technical reporting order. And the transfer order issued to three executives from IT Cell will be kept in abeyance till July 2021 for completing the ongoing projects and for knowledge sharing to five executives selected in IT Cell long back for completing these projects.

SNEA has always stood for a Transparent HR Policy based on norms without any discrimination.

It is seen that Circle office continue to  issue some orders which are tailor made or individual centric. SNEA feels that this type of orders will jeopardize the good motive behind the  transfers on need basis as per long stay. 

We believe that every officer in BSNL have the capacity to run every section, and there should be knowledge transfer from one to another and everyone should get equal chances to serve each section to get the complete picture of BSNL. This will and this only will give immense experience to the officers to run the show when they get their promotion to the next level so that they can manage any sections without any hesitation. 

We also feel that all the officers in strategic positions may/should be rotated  after a particular period so that there will always be a next line team which can carry over the smooth running. It is the responsibility of the controlling officer  to see that proper job rotation is taking place in those sections and knowledge sharing is happening among the executives to avoid any kind of one-upmanship or a stand still situation like this.

Hence SNEA under the leadership of Circle President Com. Dr. V.G Sabu met Circle Administration to implement the transfers orders on  long stay basis order in its true spirit. We urged the Administration to take necessary precautions to see how a section will be run before  transferring the existing officers under Long stay basis. 

Hence the following decisions has been taken by the Administration.

1. To give proper knowledge transfer to the next line team, the present set of officers under the transfer order from IT Cell will continue for 3 months upto July 2021 in the present section itself  and they will complete the ongoing projects along with the executives already posted in the section within three months.

During this intervening period the officers posted in the IT Cell has to be in a position to acquire further knowledge what so ever to continue the projects further  . 

2. The officers under transfers will join the respective BAs immediately after three months to the new portfolios assigned by the concerned BA Administration.

CS writes to CGMT reg Covid-19 Vaccination to BSNL Employees.

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We would like to draw your kind attention to the fact that the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is gaining momentum throughout the country and especially in Kerala state. The number of COVID-19 infected people is rising exponentially day by day and the number of people infected through social contact is also rising comparatively. On the 14th April 2021 alone, 8778 people tested positive for COVID-19 and out of these 7905 people are infected through contact with other infected people. The test positivity rate stands at an alarming rate of 13.45 for Kerala state. The fact and figures point to the fact that the second wave is more severe than the first.

            BSNL employees are always in the forefront of any activities happening in the state to overcome the present situation, be it digitalization of schools, Gram Panchayaths, households etc, or conduction of LIVE web casting during the recent elections. There is considerable increase in the footfall in our front offices like CSCs as people are moving to more and more digital connectivity. All of this means that BSNL employees are among the most exposed lot to bear the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic.

            Recently Department of Telecommunications have also given certain guidelines via their letter dated 12th April 2021 and requested every employee to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hence necessary instructions maybe given to BA heads to liason with the District Medical authorities to do necessary arrangements for setting up vaccination centers at BA level, to get the employees vaccinated at their workplace itself, without further difficulties and unnecessary travel.

Insurance Registration - Last date extended to 18-4-2021

for  enrolling in 

‘BSNL Executives and Non Executives Health Insurance Scheme 2021-22’ 

coordinated by SNEA Kerala 

Salient features :

• Maternity expenses covered without any waiting period
• No Sub limits for any diseases 
• Parents and in laws can be covered for an additional sum assured  of 2 lakhs each  
• Additional coverage of upto 5 lakhs for employee and family without any additional premium by means of corporate buffer.

New Circle Body of SNEA is  unanimously elected

New Circle body of SNEA Kerala is elected unanimously in the 25th Circle Conference held at Hotel Joys Palace, Thrissur on 11th and 12th April 2021.

As always, this time also the body includes the experience and youth. Newly elected Office Bearers  which represents all comrades of SNEA. From Well experienced respected Senior comrades to the very new JTO recruited through GATE Score, the new body contains every sectors.

Highly committed office bearers from Abosrbed as well as BSNL Recruited. 2001,2002, 2005, 2007-08, LICE, newly  recruited  GATE JTOs, representative of Civil/Electrical,  STR/STP, Accounts Wing and Telecom Wing. This body represent every sectors of BSNL. 

From the Well experienced Com. Dr. V G Sabu to the Vibrant Young JTO joined in 2018 Com. Ajayakrishnan, this team can do wonders under the very committed leadership of Highly Committed Circle Secretary Com. Jithesh K.P with a strong Support of Com. Suneer.S Circle Treasurer.

Let's fight together for a stronger SNEA for a brighter BSNL.

25th Circle Conference of SNEA unanimously elects following Office Bearers for the next term

Circle President - Com.Dr.V.G.Sabu AGM TVM

Circle Vice Presidents -

                             1.Com.Vidya A. SDE CO TVM
                             2.Com.Bijukumar DE EKM

Circle Secretary - Com.Jithesh K.P.

Asst.Circle Secretaries - 

                             1.Com. Aslesh S.S. SDE CO TVM
                             2.Com.Suresh kumar R. SDE EKM
                             3. Com.Vipin K. SDE KTM

Circle Treasurer- Com.Suneer S. AO, CO, TVM

Area Secretary (North) - Com.Aburezzal SDE CLT

Area Secretary (Central) - Com.Manish K.P. JTO KTM

Area Secretary (South) - Com.Shinemon SDE ALP

Circle Organising Secretaries -
                            1. Com.Shiyas A. SDE Electrical TVM
                            2. Com.Baijulal K.V.  AO TCR
                            3. Com.Irshad K.P. JTO MLP
                            4. Com.Ajaykrishnan JTO CO TVM

CWC Members -
                           1.Com.J.V.Ramana SDE CO TVM
                           2.Com.Vimal R. SDE EKM
                           3.Com.Vivek G.  JTO EKM
                           4.Com.Ashraf Y. SDE KLM
                           5.Com.Sudheer K. AGM STR CLT

Congratulations to all Office Bearers

More details of the Circle Conference will follow........

Health Insurance Policy for BSNL employees:

All employees can join upto 15.04.2021.

Maternity also covered in the Policy specially to take care of the interest of Young Executives. Another important aspect is No capping for treatment under specific heads like medicine, surgery, diagnosis etc.

The policy from New India Assurance Company became operational from 23.03.2021 and the treatment from 23.03.2021 will be covered. The policy provides coverage for 5 lakhs but practically employees will get the coverage upto 10 lakhs without paying additional premium through the Corporate buffer.

Registration and premium payment can be made through online portal www.sneakerala.co.in

Details of Health Insurance Policy

The Kingmaker Retires…..

Com.George Varghese retires from BSNL service on superannuation on 31/3/2021…..

It is a pride for each one of us that one among us recruited as a Junior Engineer is retiring today as General Manager and BA Head….

Com.George Varghese, Gentle visionary, the Kingmaker, courageous yet humble leader of men needs no introduction  to anyone on the Trade union scene of the country in the Telecom Industry.

He is going to leave an indelible mark on organized Trade Union activities. The likes of him rarely have traversed this  planet. The great strides made by him on the cadre issues of the JTOs and the Executives of DOT and BSNL, the honorable entry of the Executives in the BSNL entity, the graceful terms and conditions for absorption, the drafting of SNEA constitution etc are only too well known and therefore requires no elaboration.

He will be remembered for Organizational and legal action against absorption in BSNL with just an adhoc payment of Rs 2000, without declaring the remaining terms and conditions, finalization of pay scales, promotion policy and fitment formula for absorption in BSNL.

The historic struggle against corrupt and autocratic CGMT Kerala will be remembered forever….The visuals of indefinite hunger strike that ended on the 4th day when police took him in an ambulance will be etched in our memories forever....The chargesheets that followed, the delay in his promotion, the monetary losses in lakhs...all these factors could not stop him fighting for truth and in the end it was once again proved that Truth always Triumps. 

With his outstanding performance as BA Head of Malappuram, he has set an example for each one of us and proved that this organisation can be run by one among us and that too more effectively and efficiently. 

Nevertheless his promotion as BA head was opposed by some and they tried their best at all possible levels to bring him down. We fail to understand why these negative forces were acting against themselves and all of us by opposing the rise of a BSNL Official in becoming BA Head.  We thank our CGMT Shri C.V.Vinod for his invaluable support and faith in BSNL officials.

SNEA Kerala wishes Com.George Varghese, a very happy and prosperous retirement from official service on his superannuation.

CEC Meeting held at Hotel Redbell Suites, Malappuram on 26.03.2021

A CEC meeting of SNEA Kerala Circle was held on 26.03.2021 to bid farewell to our respected Circle President, Comrade George Varghese Sir at Malappuram BA on the occasion of  his retirement on superannuation. Meeting started at 12pm.  Com Kamalraj DS of host SSA welcomed all. CP, Com George Varghese presided over the function. CS presented the brief report. Elaborated discussions about Circle Conference and Insurance scheme were held in the meeting. The Circle conference poster, Circle conference Notice, Donation receipt book and the Health card of insurance scheme 2021-2022 were released in the meeting.

In the afternoon session, a farewell function to the retiring comrade George Varghese, CP  was arranged in a befitting manner attended by AUAB leaders. Com Vivek.G, ACS welcomed the gathering, Com Gafoor, CWC member presided over the function. Com Rajesh Manchan, CHQ advisor presented the memoir of Comrade George Varghese, his journey from a common member in the association to a stalwart leader respected within and across unions and associations.  

Com Sudheer, former CP of our association during Rao's era presented the Memento for SNEA Kerala circle. Com Abdulla, Convenor AUAB and DS  BSNLEU, Com Kamalraj DS SNEA presented the Memento for AUAB and SNEA Malappuram BA respectively. All CEC members and district secretaries commemorated the contributions of Com George Varghese to the association as well as to BSNL. The meeting ended with reply speech by CP. Meeting concluded at 9 pm in the night.

Decisions taken in the offline CEC held on 26.03.2021 :

1. There won't be any delegate fee to the Circle conference.
2. Flx boards and Banners are to be displayed at main BSNL offices/Exchanges.
3. SSA secretaries are requested to give list of circle/district level leaders with phone numbers who has retired from service during the conference period for inviting them for the open session.
4. The agenda item of Election of office bearers may be included in the first day of conference and the announcement or result and oath taking may be done on the second day.
5. All District secretaries are requested to elect only those delegates who are willing to stay at  the venue till the conference is over.

Health Insurance Scheme - First lot list registered with us till 18/3/2021 handed over to the Insurance company - View List

Sunday (28/3/2021) is a working day as per Corporate office order:

In connection with the corporate office order declaring Sunday, 28/3/2021 as working day, Circle Secretary had a discussion with Shri Satesh.R, GM (HR&Admin). We informed that Holi festival on 29/03/2021 is not a holiday for Kerala circle and the said order may not be applicable to us. He assured that he will discuss the issue with CGMT and necessary clarification will be issued in this regard if required.

BSNL KERALA Executives and Non Executives Health Insurance scheme 2021-22 policy will commence from tomorrow 23rd March 2021

The cheque for the premium amounts collected from applicants till 18-3-2021 was handed over to Smt Joyce Sathish, Chief Regional Manager, New India Assurance by our respected CGMT Kerala Sri CV Vinod today at Conference Hall of Circle Office Trivandrum. 

Sri Rajendran.C, PGMT TVM BA , Sri Sathesh.R GM HR&Admin, Top Officials of M/s Health India Insurance TPA Services Pvt Ltd and M/s Securus Insurance Brokers India Pvt. Limited, Circle and District Office bearers of SNEA and BSNLEU graced the moment with their presence. 

Total 1535 members from all over India were enrolled in the first lot, the details will be uploaded here shortly. 

It gives us immense pride and satisfaction that even senior  officers including CGMT and Heads of various BAs have opted for this scheme this year and we could surpass the enrollment count of previous year in the first lot itself. We are also very happy that more than 800 parents and in-laws are also covered this year . 

SNEA Kerala thanks each and everyone for showing tremendous faith and support for this noble welfare venture. The enrollment process is still going strong and it has crossed 1650 as on today.

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CS writes to CGMT reg Property tax being levied by the local bodies for BSNL mobile towers, need for issuing guidelines to BAs to properly defend/scrutinize the demand notices and effecting payments uniformly that too as per existing norms only and a few suggestions to be taken up by the Circle Administration with the LSGD, Govt. of Kerala, our request

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Circle Executive Committee meeting of SNEA Kerala was held on 15.03.2021 through Zoom and decided the following :

1. To conduct Circle conference in a grand manner on 11th and 12th of April 2021 at Thrissur. 
2. To collect Rs1000/- from each members towards Circle Conference donation and working fund.
3. To organise open session and trade union session on 12th April.
4. Com Binush B Peter and Com. Rajeevan from Thiruvananthapuram are nominated as Auditors.
5. Formed committee to design poster/board of CC headed by CWC member Suresh kumar.R
6. Formed committee to prepare  CC notice headed by Sabu VG, DS Thiruvananthapuram.
7. The proposed CEC meeting at Malappuram is rescheduled on 26/03/2021 to bid farewell to Circle President Com George Varghese on his superannuation.
8. Extended the last date of registration for Health insurance till 18.03.2021.
9. To open the Health insurance Scheme to all employees of BSNL Pan india.

CS writes to CGMT reg Sharing of BSNL’ pole infrastructure with channel partners, our suggestions

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So far  more than 1250 Employees have joined the Group Medical Insurance Scheme and the total premium collection has crossed Rs 2.15 Crores.

Premium collection date is extended upto 18^th March 2021.

Dear Friends,

Thank you for the overwhelming response from each and everyone. So far  more than 1250 Employees have joined the Group Medical Insurance Scheme and the total premium collection has crossed Rs 2.15 Crores.

As per the request from various corners, it is decided that the health insurance premium collection date is extended upto 18^th March 2021. For all who pays the premium within the first window of 18^th March, their insurance coverage will be starting from the 23^rd March 2021 itself. 

Further many members have indicated inability to pay the premium due to various reasons. For such cases we are trying for extending a second window of payment till the end of this month. However if anyone wishes to join after the 18th, their insurance coverage will be enrolled only during the commencement of the next window period, which will be starting in two weeks after the launch of this year policy on 23rd March 2021.

If there is any payment delay or issues in online transfer, please let us know.

Team Health Insurance
SNEA Kerala

Inter BA Transfer Orders Issued

Circle office has issued the Inter BA Transfer Orders based on Longstay and Requests. We are pursuing the left over cases with the Management.

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Restructuring, new Staffing norms and its impact on Promotions:

Director (HR) invited SNEA for a presentation on the subject on 05.03.2021. GS, President and both AGSs made the presentation to DIR(HR), PGM(Pers), Sr GM(Estt) and GM(Restg). The presentation went on for two hours explaining the stand of SNEA on Restg, Staffing norms and future promotions.

The management move gives a clear indication that it planned promotions only after completion of Restructuring and any propaganda by some groups otherwise is simply a whisper to divert the attention of Executives by making false promises. It establishes earlier observation of SNEA is correct. It is also understood that other Assn accepted the ground reality now and given a presentation on Restg.

We utilized this opportunity to explain the new Non-post based Time Bound Promotion Policy, BEPPARR 2017 and how it works on its implementation. We could clear all the doubts of DIR(HR) and others on the subject. Salient features of the presentation are:

I. Staffing Norms & Restructuring:

i) The provisional norms for JTO/SDE, CAO and DE are required to be revised. Urban, Rural and Hilly areas are to be distinguished and Rural and Hilly areas are to be given additional weightage for Landline/BB/FTTH/Leased cct/MPLS etc. We suggested the following:

JTO/SDE(Rural)     : From 2,500 DEL To 1,000 DEL (for Xges less than 100 DEL) & 1,500 DEL (for small Xges)

JTO/SDE (Urban)   : From 7,500 DEL To 5,000 DEL 

DE(Rural)             : From 7,500 DEL To 5,000 DEL

DE (Urban)           : From 21,000 DEL To 10,000 DEL

ii) As per the Restg plan, AGM and DGM can be interchanged. This is possible only when promotion to DGM is on Time Bound, we explained.

iii) There is no DGM in the field units under Cat II BAs which will create operational issues. The DGM level posts in Category II BAs required to be revised, 2/3 DGM post is to be sanctioned, combining SDCAs with combined revenue more than Rs 30 Cr, we proposed.

II. JTO to AGM equivalent Grade has to be made a single cluster with combined strength: A fair ratio can be maintained between JTO+SDE+Sr SDE --à AGM --à DGM --àGM

III. Post based promotions. It may take minimum 5 to 6 years due to litigations on Reservation issue:

i) Promotions made in 2018 in AO, CAO and DE cadres become provisional. Now appeal filed in High Court. It will take 5 to 6 years to complete the litigations in High Court and then in Hon SC. If the SC judgment is in favour of BSNL, it can proceed further but it will take minimum 5 to 6 years. If Hon SC dismisses the BSNL petition and agreeing to CAT orders, then no one can say when further promotion will take place as it is linked with Nagaraj Judgment and its implementation.

ii) For other cadres, including SDE(T), there is no stay on promotion. But promotion with reservation is stopped by the clarification issued by DoT and Law Ministry in October 2020.

IV. Future promotional avenues:

We presented a chart on i) present sanctioned strength and working strength in each cadre, ii) Present status of Promotion in all the cadres and iii) Present working strength.

Stagnation and huge disparity in promotion among equivalent cadres is the biggest issue in BSNL, leading to all litigations which is to be addressed, we explained.

Due to Reservation issue and Restructuring, new promotion policy is approved. We explained the need for immediate implementation:

In every PSU, pay scales are directly linked with corresponding Grade. BSNL also has to work towards that. The situation in BSNL is that JTOs are working in E1, E2, E3, E4 and E5 scales, it should change. In the provisional norms, JTO & SDE are clubbed together and made interchangeable which is as per the new promotion policy. Then there is no problem in giving promotions from JTO to SDE, Sr SDE and DE equivalent Grades, after every 5 years.

New Executives has to reach AGM/CAO equivalent Grade at the age of 40 to 45 yrs. Then they will have further promotional avenues to DGM Grade at the age of 50 to 55 years, SG JAG Grade/ Jt GM Grade at the age of 50-55 years, Addl GM/GM Grade etc [AGM: 40-45 yrs, DGM:50-55 yrs, SG JAG: 50-55 yrs]. As suspected by management, stagnation after DE promotion will not happen.

In other PSUs, Executives are reaching DGM Grade in 12 to 15 years, at the age of about 35 - 40 years, through 3 to 4 Non-post based Time Bound Functional promotions and then moving upwards as GM and CGM etc and leading the company, we explained.

As decided by the Board, Reservation policies of the Govt will be followed in the new Promotion policy also. Interest of SC/ST category Executives will be protected by this. As in EPP 2007, Reservation will not become an issue in the new policy also as all eligible Executives (OC/SC/ST category) gets promotion from JTO to SDE to Sr SDE and DE. There will not be a single eligible Executive left to consider for promotion. In SCF and LDCE promotion also if eligible and qualified Executives are not available, promotion cannot be made. As of now, JTOs with 20 years of service and belongs to SC/ST category (2001 rect) did not got SDE promotion but as per new policy, all JTOs having 5 years of service will get promotion which one cannot imagine. All SC/ST Executives are waiting for that, assured promotion in 5 years. Further queries of DIR(HR) also clarified in this regard.

Executives should become DGM Regular atleast when he gets SG JAG Scale, on Time Bound basis we suggested.

We explained on implementation of new policy, how it works and cleared the alleys of top management that huge number of Executives will become AGM/CAO and operational issues will arise.

Immediate requirement of DGM(T/F) can be met by promotion with onetime relaxation in the Qualifying service. They are having sufficient experience as DE/CAO. They worked many years as DE/CAO on Offtg/LA basis before regular promotion. The Ahoc DGMs are to be regularised first.

Service of Executives in Civil/Electrical/Arch/TF/CSS etc wings are to be gainfully utilised, ensuring uniform promotional avenues.

V. Fast Track Promotion:

On specific query from DIR(HR) on Fast Track promotion in the new policy, we explained that it is proposed in the second part. We proposed that promotion to GM, CGM Grade is to be as per merit through:

a) Intl MT            OR

b) Fast Track promotion for limited candidates with less qualifying service, every year, based on performance              OR

c) Fast Track promotion for limited candidates as per the company requirement each year with less qualifying service, based on: i) Written examination, ii) APAR Grading, iii) Service weightage, iv) GD/Interview, v) Additional qualifications etc. 

BSNL KERALA Executive and Non Executive Employees Health Insurance Scheme 2021-2022

Salient features of the most beneficial medical policy of BSNL employees

1. Improved policy conditions with 15% reduced premium than last year. Insurance company - The New India Assurance company Ltd.

2. All employees working in Kerala circle territorial area and those enrolled in the insurance last year and below 61 years age can join / renew in this policy.

3.  Income Tax rebate will be applicable for the premium.

4. Considering the last year excellent service, Health India, with more number of hospitals, will continue as our TPA.

5. This year onwards we are introducing separate medical insurance Coverage for  employee’s parents and parents in laws.

6. Claimable amount for parents – Rs.2 Lakhs.

7. Claimable amount for parents in law – Rs.2 Lakhs

8. Claimable amount for employees family - Rs.5 Lakhs.

9. Topup amount for employees family without any additional premium - Rs.5 Lakhs.

10. Employee's Family Definition - Employee, Spouse and maximum three children.

11. Unmarried, unemployed children upto the age limit of 30 years who are dependents of parents can be included on providing a self declaration from the parents.

12. Unmarried, unemployed, differently abled children of any age who are dependents of parents can be included on providing a self declaration from the parents.

13. Pre-existing diseases are covered.

14. No waiting period for lodging claims.

15. No waiting period for certain diseases

To join / renew, please visit http://www.sneakerala.co.in

Payment gateway is integrated in the application.  Payment gateway transaction charges are as follows.

UPI - Free
IMPS – Free
Debit Cards - 0.95%
Net banking - 1.80%
Credit Cards - 1.85%

For insurance clarifications  and claim settlement, please contact K. V. Ram, Sr. Manager, M/s Securus IBI Pvt. Ltd. Mobile 8893093088 /// 8893394488 /// ram@securus.in ///
For payment application related queries please contact Suneer.S, AO Budget, Circle office 9447341693

Insurance policy starts on 23.03.2021 for all those who makes payment on or before 15.03.2021

Indefinite Hunger Fast from 08.03.2021 postponed for one month

Considering the personal assurance from Hon CMD, BSNL and the appeal made in the meeting held on 03.03.2021, SNEA decided to postpone the “INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST” at BSNLCO and Circle HQs from 08.03.2021 onwards for a period of one month, for facilitating the Management to implement the new Promotion Policy approved by the BSNL Board.

The CSs and CHQ OBs meeting held on 04.03.2021, online took this unanimous decision, considering the appeal made by CMD. At the same time the preparations for a long drawn battle is to be continued by the Circles. SSA General Body meetings are to be completed wherever it is not held.  

GS writes to Shri P K Purwar, CMD/BSNL on postponement:

Appeal  GS letter to CMD, BSNL

CEC Meeting of SNEA Kerala on 2/3/2021 :

A CEC meeting of SNEA Kerala was conducted on 02.03.2021 through Zoom platform to gear up for the ensuing CHQ agitation programs. Circle secretary welcomed all comrades. He had a detailed reporting about the agitation programs scheduled from 08.03.2021. In the first stage from 08.03.2021 to 15.03.2021, two comrades from Kerala circle need to attend the program at Delhi and after 15.03.2021 our representation should be 5 comrades per day. Hunger fast in the first week from 08.03.2021 to 12.03.2021 similar to CHQ agitation to be organised at circle office.  LHD on alternate days preferably on 08th, 10th and 12th March need to be organised at BA headquarters. During the first week all comrades are requested to avoid their lunch in solidarity and support to the comrades who are on indefinite fast at corporate office and circle office. From 15th march all comrades are requested to meet their respective GMTs by forming a group of 5 comrades on each days of agitation.

BSNL Kerala Executives and Non Executives Health insurance policy 2021 is due for renewal on 23.03.2021. This time the insurer is New India Insurance Company, who was the lowest bidder and offered 15% reduction in premium amount. TPA Health india will continue with more empanelled hospitals compared to last year. The policy is made more attractive with beginning of annex policy for parents/in-law parents. This year  members may get receipt for the premium payment to claim income tax refund.

CS also reported that CP is retiring on march 31st. A befitting farewell to him by the CEC also may be planned in the last week of March. CS also reported the concerns of Calicut and Malappuram BA associations about long stay transfer and staff shortage in the meeting. CS had a warm welcome to the newly elected Pathanamthitta SSA secretary Com Shyam Mohan. 

CP Com George Varghese in his presidential address emphasised the need of promotions to executives through BAPPARR 2017 and requested all to have active participation in the forthcoming agitation programs. He congratulated the BA associations for successfully organising Offline General Bodies. 

The meeting had an active interaction and discussion about the reporting by CS. A detailed deliberation about the Staff reorientation by taking long stay of executives was also held. The practice of Circle office Admin section, continuously calling the incumbents and threatening them for exercising options to the shortage BAs, need to stop immediately. Combined long stay list of JTO and SDE is prepared to help certain group of executives, needs to be protested. Publishing long stay list every six months will create panic in the minds of executives. Executives are simply giving options to their convenient BAs only because they are named in the long stay list. It will have serious implication in the working of BAs. Kozhikode BA already gave letter to the BA administration about the staff position and the association’s discontent which CS conveyed to Circle administration. District Secretary Malappuram has pointed out the dissatisfaction of the accounts wing of Malappuram BA in transferring two JAOs to Kannur. MLP BA has least number of non executive staffs compared to other BAs.  

 Finally on account of agitation it was decided to 
1)  Send Comrades to participate Corporate Office Agitation as requested by CHQ (2 comrades from 08.03.2021 and 5 comrades from 15th march till the culmination of the agitation) 
2)    LHD from 8 th march to 12 th March and 24 Hr Hunger fast on all days at circle office    
3)    LHD on alternate days 8th, 10th and 12th March 2021 at BA HQs.
4)   Except Trivandrum BA, all other BAs need to organise one day mass hunger fast at BA HQ by participating circle leaders.
5)    Avoiding lunch in solidarity and support to the agitation on all days from 8th to 12th March 2021
6)    Meeting GM by forming a group of 5 comrades each day from 15th March till end of the agitation

Meeting congratulated the hard work and dedication of Com Dheeraj, SDE Thrissur for designing the software package for the insurance registrations.

The following decisions regarding Insurance were taken in the meeting
1)    Registration of insurance policy through our website www.sneakerala.com and www.sneakerala.co.in will be launched on 05.03.2021
2)    Send Bulk SMS Messages/whatsapp Messages to all members of insurance policy and to the non members of serving BSNL Kerala employees including STR, STP, Inspection circle etc.
3)    Closing date of registration is 15.03.2021

Meeting decided to conduct an Offline CEC and farewell function to Com George Varghese on 29.03.2021 at Malappuram BA, venue will be decided by the Malappuram SNEA.
Meeting also decided to immediately start the preparations for the Circle conference at Thrissur in the month of April.
The meeting concluded at 1 AM

National Confederation of Officers Association (NCOA) write to Shri P K Purwar, CMD/BSNL extending Solidarity and support for the Indefinite Hunger Fast from 08.03.2021 SNEA demanding Promotion of BSNL Executives w.e.f. 01.07.2018 through the Non-post based Time Bound Functional Promotion Policy approved by the BSNL Board on 28.05.2018.

NCOA letter to CMD 

Meeting with Shri P K Purwar, CMD/BSNL:

GS, President and both AGSs had meeting with CMD/BSNL on 03.03.2021 and had discussions on the Hunger Fast from 08.03.2021 demanding Non-post based promotions from 01.07.2018 onwards and other important issues:

I. Hunger Fast from 08.03.2021 demanding Non-post based promotions from 01.07.2018.

Today, on 03.03.2021, we had a very fruitful discussion with CMD on the most important issue. We tried to clear the apprehensions of CMD on various aspects on implementation of the new promotion policy. We explained the status of implementation of the policy with reference to the main Telecom and Finance cadres.

1). On implementation of the new promotion policy w.e.f. 01.07.2018, status will be:

i) Today, the number of AGM/DEs will be about 2300 (promoted as SDE between 2004 & 2008), much less than the number of AGM/DE working today on Regular and LA basis. Similarly the number of CAOs will be less than 250 (even with 2009 batch AOs). In July 2021, number of AGM/DE will be about 4000 plus (all promoted as SDE in 2009 and corresponding LDCE). Next eligibility is in July, 2023 and then in 2027. All of them have put minimum 20 to 30 years of service (SCF: 25-30 yrs and LDCE: 20 yrs) by the time of AGM promotion.

Upto 2026, the number AGMs will be less than 4500, we explained.

ii) BSNL already utilising JTO and SDE equivalent Grades as interchangeable which is a provision in the new promotion policy. A new JTO will work in JTO, SDE and Sr SDE Grades, interchangeably for 15 years before their DE promotion. JTO plus SDE number will be around 19,500 now.

iii) A fair ratio will be maintained between JTO/SDE/Sr SDE --à AGM --à DGM.

2). Only new Executives can become AGM/CAO equivalent Grade in 15 years at the age of 40 to 45. Thereafter they are having another 15-20 years of service left and will get stagnated, which is the concern of management:

It will happen only from the year 2032 onwards, after 11 years from now, we explained. BSNL should be lead by its own Officers. This is possible only when the Executives entering at the age of 25-30 years as a Direct Recruit gets promotion to AGM/CAO Grades in 15 years, at the age of 40-45 years. Then only they are having further promotion avenues to DGM (E5) Grade at the age of 50 to 55 years, SG JAG Grade/ Jt GM  Grade at the age of 50-55 years, Addl GM/GM Grade and CGM Grade as per merit.

In other PSUs, Executives are reaching DGM Grade in 12 to 15 years, at the age of about 35 - 40 years through 3 to 4 Non-post based Time Bound Functional promotions and then moved upwards as Jt GM, Addl GM, GM and CGM etc and leading the company.

The chart explains the status:

Those entering as Executive from Non-Executive cadres through promotion quota (LICE), they will reach AGM/CAO Grade much later, we explained.

The question of continuing in the same AGM Grade for 15 to 20 years does not arise at all, we explained.

3). There is no financial implication involved on implementation of this policy as Executives are already reaching the scale as per the existing EPP itself. Rather there is saving for BSNL, we explained.

4). DPCs on post based promotions may take minimum 5 to 6 years due to Reservation issue:

i) Promotions made in 2018 in AO, CAO and DE cadres become provisional. Now Appeal is filed in High Court. It will take 5 to 6 years to complete the litigations in High Court and then in Hon SC. If the SC judgment is in favour of BSNL, it can proceed further but it will take minimum 5 to 6 years. If Hon SC dismisses the BSNL petition and agreeing to CAT orders, then no one can say when further promotion will take place as it is linked with Nagaraj Judgment and its implementation, we explained.

ii) For other cadres, including SDE(T), there is no stay on promotion. But promotion with reservation is stopped by the clarification issued by DoT and Law Ministry in October 2020.

iii) Since Govt policies on Reservation will be followed in the new Promotion Policy also as decided by the BSNL Board, Reservation will automatically taken care in the new Policy.

In the light of the discussions, it seems that the apprehension of CMD on implementation of the new promotion policy is slowly getting cleared. CMD assured to examine the facts submitted by us at the earliest. Further in view of the discussions, CMD made an impassionate appeal to withdraw the Indefinite Hunger Fast from 08.03.2021.

II. Launching of 4G services:

We informed CMD about the discussions with the senior Officers of DOT (Secretary, Addl Secretary, Member(T), Member(F), Member(S)) on the 4G issue. Without 4G services, BSNL Revival is not at all possible and the revenue cannot be increased. The employees can contribute only after the launching of 4G services.

CMD informed that there is no headway on the matter. Discussions are going on at the highest level of PMO, how the deadlock can be broken. BSNL is trying to impress upon all that the new process will take long period to take off. Now DoT almost convinced on the matter. CMD also agreed to our view point that the new tender process through POC route will take atleast 2 years for roll out.

On the specific issue of upgradation and launching of services, there is no further progress, CMD informed.

The various letters written by us to various authorities on the issue, including Hon Minister is getting good response, mounting pressure on the Govt as it is getting the support of public and media attention. Discussions are going on at highest level, at PMO to find solution to BSNL 4G issue.

III. OF connectivity from RailTel:

We appreciated the initiative of management which will give stability to the media connectivity to Eastern Region especially NE Region. The connectivity doubled from Guwahati and Kolkatta towards Chennai.

PGCIL hiked the Tariff and abruptly disconnected BSNL connectivity. Thereafter management acted swiftly and got MOU signed with RailTel on almost 1/3^rd rate.

Once local connectivity is established, BSNL can go for tender in the future for such connectivity, CMD informed.

IV. Transfer of Accounts Personal:

We explained that transfer of Accounts Personal are pending for the last two quarters and it should be cleared at the earliest as in other wings. The matter we discussed with Director (Fin) also on 02.03.2021. CMD assured to give necessary instructions.

V. Rule 9 Temporary Transfer:

We requested to clear the deadlock on Temporary Transfer. Many genuine cases including medical cases are pending for approval. CMD informed that once Executives are going on Temp transfer, they are not going back which creates operational issues and unwanted interference from various quarters.

Final hearing on the court case for CPSU Cadre Hierarchy promotion (Non-post based Time Bound Functional promotion) through BEPPARR 2017 approved by the BSNL Board on 28.05.2018.

The case filed by SNEA & Others at Hon CAT, Chandigarh for Non-post based Time Bound Functional promotion through BEPPARR 2017 for all the eligible Executives on Regular basis came up for final hearing yesterday, 01.03.2021. The case was listed for final hearing. However, before arguments starts, BSNL counsel informed the Hon Court that BSNL filed an MA along with counter to the rejoinder filed by SNEA. BSNL filed the counter in the last minute to the rejoinder filed by us on 26.10.2020. Since the documents are submitted late by BSNL Counsel, it could not reach the bench by the time of hearing. These documents are to be accepted by the Hon Court before final hearing.

After preliminary pleadings on the urgency of the matter, Hon Court gave the earliest available date, 30.03.2021 for final hearing of the case. 

Annual General Body meeting of SNEA, Kannur Branch

held at Telephone Bhavan Conference Hall, Kannur on 3/3/2021

Com Deepak CK BS welcomed the gathering and Com Kishore, JTO NQM Presided over the function. Com Rajesh Manchan CHQ Advisor, Com Jithesh CS, Com Deepak DS, Com Manoj DP and Com Vinod DT addressed the meeting. The leaders urged up on the importance of the strike and promotion, where management is not ready to promote executives even in the reduced  vaccancies after restructuring. Meeting had a fruitful interaction about the agitation programs and participation. Meeting elected the following as new office bearers of Kannur Branch.

President: Pramodan ,JTO Electrical
Vice president: Bhanumathi,JTO Marketing
Secretary: Kishor Krishnan ,JTO NQM

Assistant Secretary: Rajesh,JTO TIM
Treasurer: Praveen ,JTO Electrical
Organising Secretaries :
1- Ranjith K P,JTO FM Kannur
2- Bijesh ,SDE OD Kannur
3- Nithin Kumar ,JTO TIM Kannur

Executive committee members :
1- Deepak CK ,JTO CAF KNR
2- Dileep K,JTO AJK
3- Ajitha ,SDE STR KNR
4- Joy,SDE Electrical KNR
5- Manoj P,SDE Civil KNR

General Body meeting of Pala Branch, SNEA Kottayam was held at the Telephone Exchange Pala in the forenoon of 25/02/2021

District President Kottayam Com. Thomas Sebastian presided over the meeting. District Secretary Com. Biju Joseph Pawath welcomed all to the meeting. District Treasurer Com Anish James also attended the function. Several comrades from Pala, Kanjirapally and adjoining areas attended the meeting.

Circle Secretary Com. Jithesh K.P. inaugurated the function and explained regarding the upcoming agitation programs. Circle Treasurer Com.Suneer.S, CWC Member Com. Vimal Raghunath and Assistant Circle Secretary Com. Vivek G. addressed the function.

The meeting concluded with the Vote of thanks by. Babychan Michael, Branch  Secretary Kanjirapally

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General Body meeting of SNEA Kottayam was held at the Conference hall of PGM Office Kottayam on 25/02/2021

District President Kottayam Com. Thomas Sebastian, presided over the meeting. District Secretary Com. Biju Joseph Pawath welcomed all to the meeting. District Treasurer Com Anish James also attended the function. Several comrades from Kottayam, Changanasseri and adjoining areas attended the meeting.

Circle Secretary Com. Jithesh K.P. inaugurated the function and explained regarding the upcoming agitation programs, medical insurance scheme and other burning issues.

CWC Member Com. Vimal Raghunath explained with facts and figures the various hurdles faced by present SCF DPC promotion scheme and the need to switch over to CPSU CH/ BEPPARR 2017. Assistant Circle Secretary Com. Vivek G. addressed the function and spoke about the present financial situation of the company, recent developments in the 22820 case filing etc. Circle Treasurer Com. Suneer S., Area Secretary Central Com. Maneesh K.P, District Secretary Circle Office Com.Aslesh.S.S, Ex District Secretary Com.Vipin.K etc also addressed the function.

The meeting concluded with the Vote of thanks by Com. Sudeesh A.N., CEC Member KTM.

Congratulations to the newly elected District Office Bearers of SNEA Pathanamthitta

Annual General Body Meeting of SNEA Pathanamthitta was conducted on 24-02-2021 at the Conference Hall of GM Office PTA. Circle Secretary Com.Jithesh K.P., Circle Treasurer Com.Suneer S., ACS Com.Vivek G., CWC Member Com.Vimal Raghunath, CWC Member Com.Sureshkumar, Area Secretary Central Com.Maneesh.K.P., District Secretary Circle Office Com.Aslesh S.S., District Secretary Kottayam Com.Biju Pawath etc attended the AGB. Circle President Com. George Varghese and several others joined the meeting via online mode.

District President Com. Robin Kurien Joseph, presided over the meeting. District Secretary Com. Manoj N. welcomed all to the meeting and presented the Secretary’s report and audited accounts. Circle Secretary Com. Jithesh K.P. inaugurated the function and delivered the felicitation address to the retiring/retired comrades, Com Shanthamani G, JTO Kadampanad & Com. Basheer Khan P.S. JTO Panthalam. CS honoured their long service to BSNL by presenting the Mementos to them. Circle President Com. George Varghese also spoke about Com. Basheer Khan’s long relationship with our association as Branch Secretary Pathanamthitta and in other capacities. DS Com. Manoj enlightened everyone that even after officially retiring around ten months ago, Com. Basheer Khan never fails to visit & help out in his Customer Service Center everyday and Com. Shanthamani never misses to hoist the National flag during Independence day & Republic day. Both of these sincere comrades were harassed and unnecessarily transferred away from Pathanamthitta during the infamous RAO era.

Some of our veteran leaders of Pathanamthitta Com. G Sivaraman Nair Sir, Com. K. John sir, were also present in the function and delivered felicitation address. Circle Secretary Com. Jithesh K.P. also remembered about the outgoing District Secretary Com. Manoj N. and his organizational skills.

The meeting concluded with the Vote of thanks by Com. Shyam Mohan.

The following office bearers were unanimously elected in the AGB:

President:- Com. Robin Kurien Joseph, AGM BSS Thiruvalla

Vice President:- Com. Pinky S John, DET, Pathanamthitta

Secretary:- Com. Shyam Mohan SDE EB, Thiruvalla

Treasurer:- Com. Resmi G L, SDE Plg

Asst. Secretary:-

Com. Lithin Thomas JTO Mktg Thiruvalla ,

Com. Rony Mathew Philip JTO Vennikulam

CEC Member:- Com. Marella Sandeep JTO Pallikkal

Organising Secretary:-

Com. Mahesh JTO BSS

Com. Srikanth, JTO Computer

Executive Committee Members:-

Com. Ragesh Krishna, JTO STR

Com. Suresh Kumar E K, SDE Civil

Com. Harikumaran Nair, JTO Ezhamkulam

Com. Biju T, JTO Vadasserikkara

Com. Deepthi Krishna, AO, Thiruvalla

Com. Deepu Jayakumar, JTO EB

Com. Sreejith S, JTO, Elanthoor

Auditor:- Com. Moncy Thomas, DET Thiruvalla

Indefinite Hunger Fast from 08.03.2021:

REGULAR Promotion to all eligible Executives w.e.f. 01.07.2018

Our Demands:

1. Regular Promotions through the Non-post based Time Bound Functional Promotion Policy, BSNL Executives Promotion Policy Amendment and Recruitment Rules (BEPPARR) 2017, approved by the BSNL Board on 28.05.2018, effectively from 01.07.2018.

2. Regular Promotion upto DGM Grade instead of LA promotion and open the path for promotion to higher posts.

a) SSA/local meeting may be held and explain the compelling reasons for going for Indefinite Hunger Fast:

b) Meet all CGMS and BA/SSA Heads and submit the copy of the Notice issued on 05.11.2020 and explain the compulsions to go for agitations and seek their intervention.

c) Promotion is for all the Executives. Support of all the Executives may be sought for the agitation by meeting them individually.

Make all out preparations by meeting every Executives to make the Indefinite Hunger Fast a big success till management listening to our demands.

Appeal to all Executives

CS writes to CGMT reg Surrendering 1800 MHz GSM spectrum in Kerala Circle, consequences including operational issues and service degradation, our request.

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CS writes to CGMT reg exploring Business opportunity - Work Near Home facilities

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Kerala government is considering work-near-home (WNH) facilities for IT firms to provide office arrangements within the neighbourhood of employees, so that office work flows can be maximized with minimum risk to the employee's health.
The net leasing or absorption of office space might fall to 25 million sq ft this year across eight major cities. The requisites are vacant building space, internet connectivity, power supply and easy accessibility, which is perfectly suited to our resources.

This is a rare and golden opportunity for earning a sizeable business in EB as well as real estate of BSNL Kerala Circle.  We requested CGMT for his personal attention to take up the matter with Government of Kerala at the earliest.

GS writes to Shri P K Purwar, CMD/BSNL

Non-launching of 4G Services by BSNL even after 1 year 3 months really shaking BSNL. BSNL missed precious 5 months after the Cabinet approval on 23.10.2019. BSNL Revival is fully depends on 4G services and then only Revival will pick up momentum. BSNL should avail the allotted 4G spectrum and provide 4G or 3G services as per the availability of equipments for better speed and coverage and earn revenue. Thousands of Crores spend in Phase VIII tender for 4G equipments should not become waste.

Instead of focusing to upgrade existing network to 4G by spending hardly 2500 Crores, BSNL focused on new tender worth 9000 Crores for purchasing and deploying new equipments! Net result is that BSNL Revival taken back seat and poor employees not getting even their salary in time.

It is a known fact that evenif the POC is successful, the new tender may take atleast 2 to 3 years to fully roll out and launch 4G services by completing the formality. In another 2 to 3 years, other operators will launch 5G services. The fresh expenditure on 4G will become a waste, in addition to the expenditure incurred in Phase VIII tender.

It is high time for BSNL management to look for all other alternatives to utilize the available network and the Govt allotted 4G spectrum to provide data services with maximum speed and better coverage. Parallel to the POC, earnest efforts required for procuring the equipment from M/s Nokia through Add on order. Eventhough the time frame for placing Add on order is over, management should adopt some unorthodox methods to negotiate with the vendor and place Add on order. Otherwise, as everyone knows, BSNL revival will become a nightmare, if management is waiting for the POC route and the new tender for 4G roll out.

GS letter to CMD on 4G services

INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST from 15.02.2021 postponed to 08.03.2021

GS writes to Shri P K Purwar, CMD/BSNL

Postponement of “INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST at BSNLCO and Circle HQs” from 15.02.2021 onwards to 08.03.2021 onwards demanding promotions upto AGM equivalent Grades in all the streams w.e.f. 01.07.2018 through the new promotion policy, BSNL Executive Promotion Policy Amendment & Recruitment Rules, 2017 (BEPPARR - 2017) approved by the BSNL Board on 28.05.2018, having NO financial burden on BSNL.

Dear comrades,

During the intervening period, all efforts should be made to meet each and every Executive (irrespective of Assn) and explain the developments going on regarding promotions: i) promotions are due from 01.07.2018 onwards and DPC promotion will be possible only from a prospective date, ii) hurdles on conduction of DPC due to Reservation issue, iii) Restg and consequent post reduction, iv) hurdles on conduction of DPC for promotion to AO, CAO and DE cadres as the promotion made in June 2018 become provisional, v) there is no financial implications in giving the promotions etc. Conduct SSA/Branch meetings as much possible and involve all.

A common write up to all the Executives prepared and circulated in the group. Make sufficient copies and distribute to all the Executives.

Write to all the CSs and SSA Secretaries of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA requesting to support and join the agitation.

Meet all CGMS and SSA Heads and submit the copy of the Notice/memorandum and explain the compulsions to go for agitations.

Initially it will be Relay Hunger Fast and it will be converted into Indefinite Hunger Fast from 15.03.2021 onwards.

During the 1st week from 08.03.2021 to 12.03.2021, we will make an appeal to all the Executives to perform duty by skipping the Lunch in support of the agitation.

Lunch Hour demonstration will be held on 08.03.2021, 10.03.2021 and 12.03.2021 at Circle and SSA HQs in support of the agitation.

From 15.03.2021 onwards, agitation will be intensified. INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST will be started from 15.03.2021.

Accommodation will be arranged by CHQ/Delhi Comrades at New Delhi.

GS letter to CMD

CS writes to CGMT regarding Implementation of long stay and Posting of officers to shortage BAs – 

1. case of service rendered in Wayanad district under Kozhikode BA, 

2. Preparation of long stay list, combined for JTO and SDE

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